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Welcome back to Beats, Vines & Life! In this episode, host MJ Towler sits down with the legendary Marc J. Spears—Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Famer, senior writer at ESPN's Andscape, and a bona fide wine enthusiast. Hailing from the Bay Area with deep roots in both sports and wine culture, Marc shares stories from his 26-year career covering the NBA, his journey into wine ambassadorship for Jackson Family Wines, and his experiences bridging the worlds of basketball, culture, and the vine.Get ready for a heartfelt and lively conversation about the influence of family, the changing landscape of wine in Black communities, memories from the NBA Finals, and Marc's role in the acclaimed Hulu series “The Conversations Project.” We'll uncork laughs, wisdom, and some killer wine recommendations as MJ and Marc talk about everything from growing up around California wine country to the competitive world of wine-loving NBA players. Whether you're a hoops head, a wine lover, or just in the mood for authentic storytelling, this episode's got something for you. Cheers!For more information about Marc's journalism, click the link!!Follow Marc on IG!For more information about Jackson Family Wines click the link!____________________________________________________________Until next time, cheers to the mavericks, philosophers, deep thinkers, and wine drinkers! Subscribe and give Beats Vines and Life a five-star review on whichever platform you listen to.For insider info from MJ and exclusive content from the show, sign up at blackwineguy.comFollow MJ @blackwineguyFollow Beats Vines and Life @beatsvinesandlifeThank you to our sponsor, The Conaway Fund. The Conaway Fund is a philanthropic initiative under The Prosperity Foundation that allows donors to contribute to a fund that supports various causes such as scholarships, nonprofit organizations, schools, and families facing financial challenges. Donors can recommend where the funds should be directed, providing a flexible way to make a positive impact in communities. The Conaway Fund embodies the spirit of giving and community support, aiming to create a lasting impact through strategic philanthropy.For more information, go to The Conaway Fund and please donate!____________________________________________________________Until next time, cheers to the mavericks, philosophers, deep thinkers, and wine drinkers! Subscribe and give Beats Vines and Life a five-star review on whichever platform you listen to.For insider info from MJ and exclusive content from the show, sign up at blackwineguy.comFollow MJ @blackwineguyFollow Beats Vines and Life @beatsvinesandlife Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Andscape's David Dennis Jr. & ESPN Senior Writer Andre Snellings join the show to discuss what could be next for LeBron James, and much more! Plus, the most UnSportsmanLike moments of the day! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Andscape's David Dennis Jr. & ESPN Senior Writer Andre Snellings join the show to discuss what could be next for LeBron James, and much more! Plus, the most UnSportsmanLike moments of the day! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Andscape's David Dennis Jr. & ESPN Senior Writer Andre Snellings join the show to discuss what could be next for LeBron James, and much more! Plus, the most UnSportsmanLike moments of the day! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Andscape's David Dennis Jr. & ESPN Senior Writer Andre Snellings join the show to discuss what could be next for LeBron James, and much more! Plus, the most UnSportsmanLike moments of the day! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Andscape's David Dennis Jr. & ESPN Senior Writer Andre Snellings join the show to discuss what could be next for LeBron James, and much more! Plus, the most UnSportsmanLike moments of the day! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Senior NBA Writer for Andscape & ESPN Marc Spears joins Silver & J.D. to discuss the Warriors best options in free agency, and gives his thoughts on the Jonathan Kuminga situation See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Senior NBA Writer for Andscape & ESPN Marc Spears joins Silver & J.D. to discuss the Warriors best options in free agency, and gives his thoughts on the Jonathan Kuminga situation See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Their Accomplices Wore Robes: How the Supreme Court Chained Black America to the Bottom of a Racial Caste System (Doubleday, 2025) takes readers from the Civil War era to the present and describes how the Supreme Court, even more than the presidency or Congress, aligned with the enemies of Black progress to undermine the promise of the Constitution's Thirteenth, Fourteenth, and Fifteenth Amendments.The Reconstruction Amendments, which sought to abolish slavery, establish equal protection under the law, and protect voting rights, converted the Constitution into a potent anti-caste document. But in the years since, the Supreme Court has refused to allow the amendments to fulfill that promise. Time and again, when petitioned to make the nation's founding conceit, that all men are created equal, real for Black Americans, the nine black robes have chosen white supremacy over racial fairness. Their Accomplices Wore Robes brings to life dozens of cases and their rich casts of characters to explain how America arrived at this point and how society might arrive somewhere better, even as today's federal courts lurch rightward. Brando Simeo Starkey is a writer and scholar. A graduate of Harvard Law School and a member of the New York Bar, he taught law at Villanova Law School and wrote for several years for ESPN's The Undefeated (now Andscape). Born and raised in Cincinnati, he lives in Southern California with his wife and two sons. You can find him online at The Braveverse, and on his YouTube channel of the same name. You can find the host, Sullivan Summer, online, on Instagram, and at Substack, where she and Brando continue their conversation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/african-american-studies

Their Accomplices Wore Robes: How the Supreme Court Chained Black America to the Bottom of a Racial Caste System (Doubleday, 2025) takes readers from the Civil War era to the present and describes how the Supreme Court, even more than the presidency or Congress, aligned with the enemies of Black progress to undermine the promise of the Constitution's Thirteenth, Fourteenth, and Fifteenth Amendments.The Reconstruction Amendments, which sought to abolish slavery, establish equal protection under the law, and protect voting rights, converted the Constitution into a potent anti-caste document. But in the years since, the Supreme Court has refused to allow the amendments to fulfill that promise. Time and again, when petitioned to make the nation's founding conceit, that all men are created equal, real for Black Americans, the nine black robes have chosen white supremacy over racial fairness. Their Accomplices Wore Robes brings to life dozens of cases and their rich casts of characters to explain how America arrived at this point and how society might arrive somewhere better, even as today's federal courts lurch rightward. Brando Simeo Starkey is a writer and scholar. A graduate of Harvard Law School and a member of the New York Bar, he taught law at Villanova Law School and wrote for several years for ESPN's The Undefeated (now Andscape). Born and raised in Cincinnati, he lives in Southern California with his wife and two sons. You can find him online at The Braveverse, and on his YouTube channel of the same name. You can find the host, Sullivan Summer, online, on Instagram, and at Substack, where she and Brando continue their conversation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

Their Accomplices Wore Robes: How the Supreme Court Chained Black America to the Bottom of a Racial Caste System (Doubleday, 2025) takes readers from the Civil War era to the present and describes how the Supreme Court, even more than the presidency or Congress, aligned with the enemies of Black progress to undermine the promise of the Constitution's Thirteenth, Fourteenth, and Fifteenth Amendments.The Reconstruction Amendments, which sought to abolish slavery, establish equal protection under the law, and protect voting rights, converted the Constitution into a potent anti-caste document. But in the years since, the Supreme Court has refused to allow the amendments to fulfill that promise. Time and again, when petitioned to make the nation's founding conceit, that all men are created equal, real for Black Americans, the nine black robes have chosen white supremacy over racial fairness. Their Accomplices Wore Robes brings to life dozens of cases and their rich casts of characters to explain how America arrived at this point and how society might arrive somewhere better, even as today's federal courts lurch rightward. Brando Simeo Starkey is a writer and scholar. A graduate of Harvard Law School and a member of the New York Bar, he taught law at Villanova Law School and wrote for several years for ESPN's The Undefeated (now Andscape). Born and raised in Cincinnati, he lives in Southern California with his wife and two sons. You can find him online at The Braveverse, and on his YouTube channel of the same name. You can find the host, Sullivan Summer, online, on Instagram, and at Substack, where she and Brando continue their conversation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/history

Their Accomplices Wore Robes: How the Supreme Court Chained Black America to the Bottom of a Racial Caste System (Doubleday, 2025) takes readers from the Civil War era to the present and describes how the Supreme Court, even more than the presidency or Congress, aligned with the enemies of Black progress to undermine the promise of the Constitution's Thirteenth, Fourteenth, and Fifteenth Amendments.The Reconstruction Amendments, which sought to abolish slavery, establish equal protection under the law, and protect voting rights, converted the Constitution into a potent anti-caste document. But in the years since, the Supreme Court has refused to allow the amendments to fulfill that promise. Time and again, when petitioned to make the nation's founding conceit, that all men are created equal, real for Black Americans, the nine black robes have chosen white supremacy over racial fairness. Their Accomplices Wore Robes brings to life dozens of cases and their rich casts of characters to explain how America arrived at this point and how society might arrive somewhere better, even as today's federal courts lurch rightward. Brando Simeo Starkey is a writer and scholar. A graduate of Harvard Law School and a member of the New York Bar, he taught law at Villanova Law School and wrote for several years for ESPN's The Undefeated (now Andscape). Born and raised in Cincinnati, he lives in Southern California with his wife and two sons. You can find him online at The Braveverse, and on his YouTube channel of the same name. You can find the host, Sullivan Summer, online, on Instagram, and at Substack, where she and Brando continue their conversation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/intellectual-history

Their Accomplices Wore Robes: How the Supreme Court Chained Black America to the Bottom of a Racial Caste System (Doubleday, 2025) takes readers from the Civil War era to the present and describes how the Supreme Court, even more than the presidency or Congress, aligned with the enemies of Black progress to undermine the promise of the Constitution's Thirteenth, Fourteenth, and Fifteenth Amendments.The Reconstruction Amendments, which sought to abolish slavery, establish equal protection under the law, and protect voting rights, converted the Constitution into a potent anti-caste document. But in the years since, the Supreme Court has refused to allow the amendments to fulfill that promise. Time and again, when petitioned to make the nation's founding conceit, that all men are created equal, real for Black Americans, the nine black robes have chosen white supremacy over racial fairness. Their Accomplices Wore Robes brings to life dozens of cases and their rich casts of characters to explain how America arrived at this point and how society might arrive somewhere better, even as today's federal courts lurch rightward. Brando Simeo Starkey is a writer and scholar. A graduate of Harvard Law School and a member of the New York Bar, he taught law at Villanova Law School and wrote for several years for ESPN's The Undefeated (now Andscape). Born and raised in Cincinnati, he lives in Southern California with his wife and two sons. You can find him online at The Braveverse, and on his YouTube channel of the same name. You can find the host, Sullivan Summer, online, on Instagram, and at Substack, where she and Brando continue their conversation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/american-studies

Their Accomplices Wore Robes: How the Supreme Court Chained Black America to the Bottom of a Racial Caste System (Doubleday, 2025) takes readers from the Civil War era to the present and describes how the Supreme Court, even more than the presidency or Congress, aligned with the enemies of Black progress to undermine the promise of the Constitution's Thirteenth, Fourteenth, and Fifteenth Amendments.The Reconstruction Amendments, which sought to abolish slavery, establish equal protection under the law, and protect voting rights, converted the Constitution into a potent anti-caste document. But in the years since, the Supreme Court has refused to allow the amendments to fulfill that promise. Time and again, when petitioned to make the nation's founding conceit, that all men are created equal, real for Black Americans, the nine black robes have chosen white supremacy over racial fairness. Their Accomplices Wore Robes brings to life dozens of cases and their rich casts of characters to explain how America arrived at this point and how society might arrive somewhere better, even as today's federal courts lurch rightward. Brando Simeo Starkey is a writer and scholar. A graduate of Harvard Law School and a member of the New York Bar, he taught law at Villanova Law School and wrote for several years for ESPN's The Undefeated (now Andscape). Born and raised in Cincinnati, he lives in Southern California with his wife and two sons. You can find him online at The Braveverse, and on his YouTube channel of the same name. You can find the host, Sullivan Summer, online, on Instagram, and at Substack, where she and Brando continue their conversation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/law

Their Accomplices Wore Robes: How the Supreme Court Chained Black America to the Bottom of a Racial Caste System (Doubleday, 2025) takes readers from the Civil War era to the present and describes how the Supreme Court, even more than the presidency or Congress, aligned with the enemies of Black progress to undermine the promise of the Constitution's Thirteenth, Fourteenth, and Fifteenth Amendments.The Reconstruction Amendments, which sought to abolish slavery, establish equal protection under the law, and protect voting rights, converted the Constitution into a potent anti-caste document. But in the years since, the Supreme Court has refused to allow the amendments to fulfill that promise. Time and again, when petitioned to make the nation's founding conceit, that all men are created equal, real for Black Americans, the nine black robes have chosen white supremacy over racial fairness. Their Accomplices Wore Robes brings to life dozens of cases and their rich casts of characters to explain how America arrived at this point and how society might arrive somewhere better, even as today's federal courts lurch rightward. Brando Simeo Starkey is a writer and scholar. A graduate of Harvard Law School and a member of the New York Bar, he taught law at Villanova Law School and wrote for several years for ESPN's The Undefeated (now Andscape). Born and raised in Cincinnati, he lives in Southern California with his wife and two sons. You can find him online at The Braveverse, and on his YouTube channel of the same name. You can find the host, Sullivan Summer, online, on Instagram, and at Substack, where she and Brando continue their conversation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

5-12 Andscape's Marc Spears praises Tyrese Haliburton's efforts in the 2025 playoffs after being voted "overrated" anonymously by his peersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

5-12 Andscape's Marc Spears praises Tyrese Haliburton's efforts in the 2025 playoffs after being voted "overrated" anonymously by his peersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Senior NBA Writer for Andscape and ESPN Marc Spears joins Dirty Work to discuss the Warriors exit interviews after falling to the T-Wolves in Round 2 of the NBA PlayoffsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Senior NBA Writer for Andscape and ESPN Marc Spears joins Dirty Work to discuss the Warriors exit interviews after falling to the T-Wolves in Round 2 of the NBA PlayoffsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Friend of the Show Jen (@JenWalksN2Walls on TikTok) joins us to cover Sister Act 2. We once again follow the misadventures of Deloris (Whoopi Goldberg), a Las Vegas headliner who selfishly abandons the backup dancers, crew members, and support staff who rely on her show to make their living, all so she can go be a substitute teacher at a Catholic school for some reason. Seriously, is she paying all these people out of her pocket while her show is on hiatus? Or is she like Jimmy Fallon during the 2023 strikes, sending them each a $20 gift card and best wishes?   Anyway. This movie's a lot of fun, but it is all over the place. Looking into the production history, we see it's a hastily produced sequel that seems almost as if it started as an original, unrelated script about a high school choir competition and then had the Sister Act nuns awkwardly grafted onto it. Still, Whoopi Goldberg is her usual delightful self, but she's outshined by these delightful kids, including a just-about-to-be-a-superstar Lauryn Hill as Rita, a high schooler whose mom hates choirs more than anything else.    Next week: Death Proof (2007)   Subscribe to our Patreon, Load Bearing Beams: Collector's Edition for $5 a month to get extra episodes! In April, we're covering the pilot episode of the American Office, Matt has thoughts on Captain America: The Winter Soldier, and we're reviewing M. Night Shyamalan's The Happening. Subscribe at patreon.com/loadbearingbeams     Time stamps: 00:06:42 — Our personal histories with Sister Act 2 00:21:45 — History segment: Production of Sister Act 2 under director Bill Duke and its lasting legacy 00:39:30 — In-depth movie discussion 01:30:30 — Final thoughts and star ratings   Sources: “Bill Duke on ‘Deep Cover,' ‘Sister Act 2,' and Reshaping What Black Movies Could Be in the '90s” by Robert Daniels | IndieWire (2022) - https://bit.ly/3RNWPvw “How did ‘Sister Act 2' become a classic musical?” by David Dennis Jr. | Andscape (2019) - https://bit.ly/3Yz9Xse  “Sister Act 2 Cast Reunites to Sing 'Joyful, Joyful' and 'Oh Happy Day,' 30 Years After Film — Watch” by Dave Quinn | People Magazine (2024) - https://bit.ly/3G80r98  “A Fresh Take on Black America: On ‘Sister Act 2'” by Brandon Tensley | Los Angeles Review of Books (2023) - https://bit.ly/4iiL9vS  “‘Sister Act 2' Set the Gold Standard for Bad Sequels” by Caspar Salmon | Vice (2018) - https://bit.ly/3RkxkSv  “Whoopi Goldberg looks back on Sister Act” by Mary Sellosi | Entertainment Weekly (2017) - https://bit.ly/4ig3Obm    Artwork by Laci Roth.   Music by Rural Route Nine. Listen to their album The Joy of Averages on Spotify (https://bit.ly/48WBtUa), Apple Music (https://bit.ly/3Q6kOVC), or YouTube (https://bit.ly/3MbU6tC).   Songs by Rural Route Nine in this episode: “Winston-Salem” - https://youtu.be/-acMutUf8IM “Snake Drama” - https://youtu.be/xrzz8_2Mqkg “The Bible Towers of Bluebonnet” - https://youtu.be/k7wlxTGGEIQ   Follow the show! Twitter: @LoadBearingPod | @MattStokes9 | @LRothConcepts Instagram: @loadbearingbeams TikTok: @load.bearing.beams | @mattstokes9 Letterboxd: @loadbearinglaci | @mattstokes9 Bluesky: @loadbearingbeams.bsky.social  

Senior NBA Insider for ESPN and Andscape.com, Marc Spears, joins Papa & Silver to react to the physicality of the Warriors vs Rockets series and how the officiating can get things under control for Game 3, which may or may not feature Jimmy ButlerSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Senior NBA Insider for ESPN and Andscape.com, Marc Spears, joins Papa & Silver to react to the physicality of the Warriors vs Rockets series and how the officiating can get things under control for Game 3, which may or may not feature Jimmy ButlerSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Senior NBA writer for Andscape and KNBR Warriors Insider Marc Spears joins Papa & Silver to revisit why Damian Lillard ultimately didn't get traded to the Miami Heat and how that contributed to Jimmy Butler wanting out of the organizationSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Senior NBA writer for Andscape and KNBR Warriors Insider Marc Spears joins Papa & Silver to revisit why Damian Lillard ultimately didn't get traded to the Miami Heat and how that contributed to Jimmy Butler wanting out of the organizationSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Senior NBA Writer for Andscape & ESPN Marc Spears joins Dirty Work and explains why "Playoff Jimmy" is legitSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Senior NBA Writer for Andscape & ESPN Marc Spears joins Dirty Work and explains why "Playoff Jimmy" is legitSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

KNBR Warriors Insider and Senior NBA Writer for ESPN and Andscape, Marc Spears, joins Papa & Silver to react to Steve Kerr's comments about continuing to play Gui Santos when Jonathan Kuminga returns & shares which Western Conference teams he believes have a shot at the NBA FinalsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

KNBR Warriors Insider and Senior NBA Writer for ESPN and Andscape, Marc Spears, joins Papa & Silver to react to Steve Kerr's comments about continuing to play Gui Santos when Jonathan Kuminga returns & shares which Western Conference teams he believes have a shot at the NBA FinalsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Andscape & ESPN commentator Ari Chambers joins Sarah to discuss what’s sure to be a chaotic March Madness, the difference between a great team and a Final Four team, her thoughts on the inaugural Unrivaled season, and why we should all remain vigilant with Title IX at risk. Plus, a Wildcat joins a Duck and a Hawkeye in an exclusive club. Follow Ari on Bluesky and Instagram! Leave us a voicemail at 872-204-5070 or send us a note at goodgame@wondermedianetwork.com Follow Sarah on social! Bluesky: @sarahspain.com Instagram: @Spain2323 Follow producer Misha Jones! Bluesky: @mishthejrnalist.bsky.social Instagram: @mishthejrnalist Follow producer Alex Azzi! Bluesky: @byalexazzi.bsky.social See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We'll be back next week, but in the meantime enjoy this replay of special guest, Jerry Bembry of ANDSCAPE.com. He joins the SMQBs to talk Jim Brown, Ja Morant, and NBA Playoffs! PGA Championship! PFOTW! Lasso! Buzzer Beaters!And next week he'll be back for a new interview to talk about ESPN's latest documentary series.

Senior NBA Writer for Andscape and NBA Insider Marc Spears tells Papa & Silver that the Warriors, while far from perfect, look like a team that can beat their opponent on any given nightSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Senior NBA Writer for Andscape and NBA Insider Marc Spears tells Papa & Silver that the Warriors, while far from perfect, look like a team that can beat their opponent on any given nightSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rob and Jeremy took some time from Monday's BBMS to speak with Andscape's Jerry Bembry. Jerry's recent piece 'Eight on Eight' breaks down the impact of Kobe Bryant on eight different individuals. Listen in as Jerry discusses the inspiration for 'Eight on Eight' and what he hopes people will get out of the continued legacy of Kobe.

Max and Andscape's Marc Spears discuss their part in HBO's ‘Celtics City' documentary, championship memories, and Spears' new story on Jaylen Brown. 0:00 - Podcast introduction 2:19 - Hall of Fame dreams 5:05 - All-Star Weekend format 7:19 - Focus on routine 9:39 - Include WNBA players 13:12 - International All-Stars 14:47 - McClung's Dunk Contest 17:01 - Vince Carter's Dunks 19:05 - Horse Game Idea 22:10 - Dunk Contest Talk 24:00 - Celtic City Documentary 25:49 - Robert's Cold Story 27:20 - Len Bias Discussion 29:00 - KG's Famous Quote 32:17 - Bill Russell Interviews 34:01 - Celtics' Coaching History 37:25 - Jaylen Brown's Journey 39:53 - Did Jaylen cause Luka Trade? 44:11 - Danny Ainge's Strategy CLNS Media is Powered by:

In Hour 1... [08:54] Bengals Franchise Tag Tee Higgins – Cincinnati plans to use the non-exclusive franchise tag on Tee Higgins for the second straight year. What does this mean for the Bengals' future and the wider WR market in free agency? Can they afford to keep Ja'Marr Chase, Higgins, and Trey Hendrickson long-term? [17:00] Who Else Could Get Tagged? – It's expected to be a quiet franchise tag cycle, but could the Vikings use it on Sam Darnold or Byron Murphy Jr.? Plus, how will the Eagles handle key defensive free agents like Josh Sweat and Zack Baun? [21:00] Emmanuel Acho vs. Nolan Smith Beef – Nolan Smith calls out Emmanuel Acho over his Cowboys take. Is Acho really hating, or is Smith being too sensitive? And how far away are the Cowboys from being legitimate Super Bowl contenders? [23:40] Which Team Is Poised for an “Eagles Offseason”? – The Lions, Bills, Bengals, and Ravens all have big moves to make—who will get it right? Could Davante Adams or Tee Higgins be the missing piece for Buffalo? [36:05] David Dennis Joins The Show – An anonymous NBA GM calls out Adam Silver for being “obsessed with tournaments.” Plus, potential changes for next year's All-Star Game, including a $1M one-on-one tournament and an earlier start time. Click here to subscribe, rate, and review the newest episodes of GoJo and Golic! If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling, and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537) (IL/IN/MI/NJ/PA/WV/WY), 1-800-NEXT STEP (AZ), 1-800-522-4700 (CO/NH), 888-789-7777/visit http://ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-BETS OFF (IA), 1-877-770-STOP (7867) (LA), 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY), visit OPGR.org (OR), call/text TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN), or 1-888-532-3500 (VA). 21+ (18+ WY). Physically present in AZ/CO/CT/IL/IN/IA/LA/MI/NJ/ NY/PA/TN/VA/WV/WY only. New customers only. Min. $5 deposit required. Eligibility restrictions apply. See http://draftkings.com/sportsbook for details. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Andscape senior writer Martenzie Johnson pulls up on the pod to talk about Super Bowl MVP Jalen Hurts, Mahomes legacy, Kendrick bullying Drake, Luka to Lakers and much more!

Senior NBA Writer for ESPN and Andscape, Marc Spears, joins Papa & Silver to discuss the future of De'Aaron Fox, Jimmy Butler, and any realistic moves the Warriors can make before the trade deadlineSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Senior NBA Writer for ESPN and Andscape, Marc Spears, joins Papa & Silver to discuss the future of De'Aaron Fox, Jimmy Butler, and any realistic moves the Warriors can make before the trade deadlineSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mike and Deuce recapped Notre Dame's victory in the Orange Bowl over Penn State. They lamented the wildfires ravaging California. The guys discussed Zion Williamson's one-game suspension and Herb Jones' torn labrum. They also reviewed Lions DC Aaron Glenn's interview for the Saints' head coaching vacancy. Marc Spears, a senior NBA writer for Andscape and ESPN, joined Mike and Deuce to recap the Pelicans' awful 7-31 start to the season. Spears questioned Williamson's future in New Orleans. Mike and Deuce shared their thoughts on Cam Jordan, J. T. Gray, and Jahri Evans. Mike and Deuce discussed Georgia QB Carson Beck's decision to transfer to Miami instead of entering the 2025 NFL Draft. Jonathan Stinchcomb, a former Saints Super Bowl-winning offensive tackle, shared his thoughts on the Saints' head coaching search, highlighting Lions DC Aaron Glenn and Saints interim head coach Darren Rizzi. Mike and Deuce previewed the NFL Playoffs, giving the teams they "want" and "expect" to make it to Super Bowl LIX.

Marc Spears, a senior NBA writer for Andscape and ESPN, joined Mike and Deuce to recap the Pelicans' awful 7-31 start to the season. Spears discussed Zion Williamson's suspension and questioned his future in New Orleans.

Mike and Deuce celebrated Notre Dame's victory in the Orange Bowl over Penn State, highlighting the effort of Fighting Irish RB Jeremiyah Love on a critical two-yard touchdown. They lamented the wildfires ravaging California. The guys discussed Zion Williamson's one-game suspension and Herb Jones' torn labrum. They also reviewed Lions DC Aaron Glenn's interview for the Saints' head coaching vacancy. Marc Spears, a senior NBA writer for Andscape and ESPN, joined Mike and Deuce to recap the Pelicans' awful 7-31 start to the season. Spears questioned Williamson's future in New Orleans. Mike and Deuce shared their thoughts on Cam Jordan, J. T. Gray, and Jahri Evans.

To close out the year, Cheats visited with ESPN's Clinton Yates to discuss an extraordinary year for Black baseball. Yates had a front-row seat to a season that featured a new Black manager (Ron Washington), the first-ever East/West Classic, a Negro League Tribute game at the legendary Rickwood Field, the passing of Willie Mays, and much more. The Black Baseball Mixtape podcast is brought to you by Steelo Sports, Players Alliance, Herencia21, NumbersGame Scorecards, and Rebellion Harvest.

Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Bobby Marks and Andscape's Marc J. Spears to talk the injured Warriors impressing, a slow start for Zion & the Pelicans, the Clippers' narrow margins, the optimism around the Suns, a slow start for rookies, Cleveland embracing LeBron & Bronny, the Cavs early success and Julius Randle settling in with Minnesota.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It wasn't until the late 1960s that Black men were really allowed to play quarterback in professional football. And it took another 20 years or so for Black stars to emerge at the position.  The lineage of runs from James “Shack” Harrris, the first black player to start a season at quarterback in the history of pro football, to Doug Williams, the first black player to start and win a Super Bowl, to Michael Vick, the first black quarterback to go first in the draft, to Warren Moon, the first black quarterback enshrined in the Hall of Fame. But in the past few years, we've gone from the presence of a black man under center being remarkable, to being, well, unremarkable.  Andscape's Senior NFL writer Jason Reid literally wrote the book on this, Rise of the Black Quarterback: What it Means for America, and he's on the show to discuss how we got to this era, and also look at the future of the next man up. Jayden Daniels. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The New York Liberty face the Minnesota Lynx for the championship in what has been a remarkable year for the WNBA. Attendance, attention and viewership skyrocketed. But throughout the season, superstar players Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese were dogged by toxic fans and coverage that was often sexist, racist, and just plain wrong from male sports journalists who knew little about the sport. On today's episode of A Word, Jason Johnson discusses the issues with sports writer David Dennis Jr. of Andscape. They talk about how the action on the court was often overshadowed by off-the-court drama, and what the league can do better next season.  Guest: David Dennis Jr., senior writer for Andscape and author of The Movement Made Us: A Father, a Son, and the Legacy of a Freedom Ride. Podcast production by Kristie Taiwo-Makanjuola Want more A Word? Subscribe to Slate Plus to immediately access ad-free listening across all your favorite Slate podcasts. Subscribe today on Apple Podcasts by clicking “Try Free” at the top of our show page. Or, visit slate.com/awordplus to get access wherever you listen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The New York Liberty face the Minnesota Lynx for the championship in what has been a remarkable year for the WNBA. Attendance, attention and viewership skyrocketed. But throughout the season, superstar players Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese were dogged by toxic fans and coverage that was often sexist, racist, and just plain wrong from male sports journalists who knew little about the sport. On today's episode of A Word, Jason Johnson discusses the issues with sports writer David Dennis Jr. of Andscape. They talk about how the action on the court was often overshadowed by off-the-court drama, and what the league can do better next season.  Guest: David Dennis Jr., senior writer for Andscape and author of The Movement Made Us: A Father, a Son, and the Legacy of a Freedom Ride. Podcast production by Kristie Taiwo-Makanjuola Want more A Word? Subscribe to Slate Plus to immediately access ad-free listening across all your favorite Slate podcasts. Subscribe today on Apple Podcasts by clicking “Try Free” at the top of our show page. Or, visit slate.com/awordplus to get access wherever you listen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The New York Liberty face the Minnesota Lynx for the championship in what has been a remarkable year for the WNBA. Attendance, attention and viewership skyrocketed. But throughout the season, superstar players Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese were dogged by toxic fans and coverage that was often sexist, racist, and just plain wrong from male sports journalists who knew little about the sport. On today's episode of A Word, Jason Johnson discusses the issues with sports writer David Dennis Jr. of Andscape. They talk about how the action on the court was often overshadowed by off-the-court drama, and what the league can do better next season.  Guest: David Dennis Jr., senior writer for Andscape and author of The Movement Made Us: A Father, a Son, and the Legacy of a Freedom Ride. Podcast production by Kristie Taiwo-Makanjuola Want more A Word? Subscribe to Slate Plus to immediately access ad-free listening across all your favorite Slate podcasts. Subscribe today on Apple Podcasts by clicking “Try Free” at the top of our show page. Or, visit slate.com/awordplus to get access wherever you listen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A'ja Wilson just finished what is arguably one of the best WNBA seasons of all time. From being the second ever unanimous MVP, to being the first player to have a 1000-point season; to winning an Olympic gold medal and the MVP of that tournament, this doesn't begin to cover all she's accomplished in 2024. Throughout all of this, Wilson's family and faith has been a guiding light for her and she is constantly driven to ensure she sits atop of the Mount Rushmore of greats the WNBA has ever seen. While her legacy is being cemented, on and off the court, Wilson faces a new challenge as her two-time defending champion Las Vegas Aces find themselves down 0-2 to the New York Liberty in the semifinals. With the third game Friday night in Vegas, the quest to three-peat faces its biggest test yet. So today, we chat with Andscape's women's basketball reporter Sean Hurd who shares conversations he's had with A'ja this year, her remarkable season and breaks down this huge matchup between the Aces and Liberty. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Being known as a perfectionist is one of those “gift and a curse” type of labels. While some admire someone with the drive to shoot for the stars, the raised expectations can also open you up to the criticism that comes from not reaching your goals. For Jalen Hurts, you also have to throw in the scrutiny that comes along with being one of the faces of the NFL, in one of its crown cities. So today, ahead of Hurts and the Eagles season debut, tonight against the Packers in Sao Paolo Brazil, Andscape's Martenzie Johnson - fresh off spending the day with Hurts for an Andscape digital cover story - shares his thoughts on who the QB is at this point in his career, and explains how his pursuit of perfection defines his leadership in the locker room, and the way he manages his public persona. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Round Mound of Rebound sounds off on his thoughts on Caitlin Clark's rookie season in the WNBA, and Jason says he couldn't be more wrong. Whitlock and Steve Kim reveal who is truly to blame for the pettiness that Charles Barkley tries to place at the feet of envious players. The NFL season kicks off this week, and ESPN and Andscape believe the biggest headline heading into the season is the number of black starting quarterbacks in the league. Deion Sanders seems to be changing his tune on Matt Rhule ahead of Colorado's showdown with Nebraska this week. What's the motivation behind Prime's newfound respect for the Cornhuskers? Plus, Jason and Steve debate who the top sports stars in America are right now and who is to blame for the lack of star power on the field. The athletes, the leagues, social media? A Voddie Baucham clip on the illusion of race is making the rounds on social media. Anthony Walker, Virgil Walker, and Kevin Donahue join Jason to discuss Voddie's thoughts on race in Tennessee Harmony. We want to hear from the Fearless Army!! Join the conversation in the show chat, leave a comment or email Jason at FearlessBlazeShow@gmail.com Visit https://TheBlaze.com. Explore the all-new ad-free experience and see for yourself how we're standing up against suppression and prioritizing independent journalism. Get 10% off Blaze swag by using code Fearless10 at https://shop.blazemedia.com/fearless Make yourself an official member of the “Fearless Army!” Support Conservative Voices! Subscribe to BlazeTV at https://get.blazetv.com/FEARLESS and get $20 off your yearly subscription. CLICK HERE to Subscribe to Jason Whitlock's YouTube: https://bit.ly/3jFL36G CLICK HERE to Listen to Jason Whitlock's podcast: https://apple.co/3zHaeLT CLICK HERE to Follow Jason Whitlock on Twitter: https://bit.ly/3hvSjiJ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices