Podcast appearances and mentions of Howard Bryant

After previously being on the ineligible list, Pete Rose and Shoeless Joe Jackson are now eligible to be inducted into Baseball’s Hall of Fame. The two immensely talented players were both tainted by scandal. Rose admitted to betting on games while Jackson and seven other teammates were banned for allegedly fixing the World Series in 1919. Geoff Bennett discussed more with Howard Bryant of ESPN. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Bob Costas, sportscaster and talk show host, reflects on his recent Baseball Digest lifetime achievement award and the state of baseball and other sports today.=>EVENT:  Bob Costas will discuss his wide-ranging career - and how sports have changed with Howard Bryant at The 92nd Street Y on Sunday, May 11 at 7 pm. (Ticket information)

Bomani Jones is joined by Howard Bryant of ESPN and Meadowlark Media to talk about some historic College Basketball moments with March Madness underway. Bo and Howard start off by talking about some pop culture scandals including Lionel Richie wife being arrested (1:17), Al Green shooting himself (5:08) and Tiger Woods infamous incident in 2009.(6:56) They move onto some classic March Madness stories like John Thompson's Georgetown team being a phenomenon, (14:03) Randolph Childress' historic performance (22:38) and Steph Curry's tourney run with Davidson. (26:48) They round out the show by discussing how long it took for LeBron James and Dr. J to win their first NBA title (35:06) and comparing the NFL today vs the 1980's. (46:22) . . . Subscribe to The Right Time with Bomani Jones on Spotify, Apple or wherever you get your podcasts and follow the show on Instagram, Twitter, and Tik Tok for all the best moments from the show. Download Full Podcast Here: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6N7fDvgNz2EPDIOm49aj7M?si=FCb5EzTyTYuIy9-fWs4rQA&nd=1&utm_source=hoobe&utm_medium=social Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-right-time-with-bomani-jones/id982639043?utm_source=hoobe&utm_medium=social Follow The Right Time with Bomani Jones on Social Media: http://lnk.to/therighttime Subscribe to Supercast for Ad-Free Episodes: https://righttime.supercast.com/ Support the Show: Discover faster, more reliable search with Perplexity today. Download the app or ask Perplexity anything at perplexity.com! https://pplx.ai/bomani-jones Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Muhammad Ali risked his career and even his freedom to take a stand against the Vietnam War. He followed in the footsteps of men like baseball great Jackie Robinson and singer Paul Robeson, who started out playing football. These Black athletes are all part of a heritage of working for social justice, according to journalist Howard Bryant. Today, Bryant joins Lindsay to talk about his book The Heritage: Black Athletes, A Divided America, and the Politics of Patriotism. Be the first to know about Wondery's newest podcasts, curated recommendations, and more! Sign up now at https://wondery.fm/wonderynewsletterListen to American Scandal on the Wondery App or wherever you get your podcasts. Experience all episodes ad-free and be the first to binge the newest season. Unlock exclusive early access by joining Wondery+ in the Wondery App, Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Start your free trial today by visiting wondery.com/links/american-scandal/ now.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

A new MCU movie has been released! With AC away, Jake brings on friends of the show Rod Morrow and Howard Bryant to break down what works and what doesn't about CAPTAIN AMERICA: BRAVE NEW WORLD. And most importantly: does Sam lose his Checkers Wilson moniker? Tune in to find out. Follow Howard: @howardbryantbooks (on IG) Follow Rod: @rodimusprime JOIN OUR PATREON: patreon.com/mcuniversitypod Follow the show: @mcuniversitypod Follow AC: @anthonycanton_3 Follow Jake: @thejakechristie

The National Baseball Hall of Fame announced its latest class of enshrinees on Tuesday evening. Ichiro Suzuki, CC Sabathia, and Billy Wagner, will join Dick Allen and Dave Parker in the MLB Hall of Fame Class of 2024.  But as those stars are enshrined in Cooperstown, we remember a baseball legend we lost recently. RIcky Henderson passed away on December 20th, at 65 years of age, just days before his 66th birthday.  The game's greatest lead off hitter, base stealer, and as the inventor of swagger, Rickey's impact can still be felt now. So today we are joined by Howard Bryant - The author of Rickey: The Life and Legend of an American Original, who breaks down Ricky's career, legacy, and impact on the game he changed forever. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We've got an extended trailer for the upcoming DAREDEVIL: BORN AGAIN series so AC is joined by friends of the show Howard Bryant and Hunter Radesi to break down what's new, what they expect, and how they feel about the character broadly. Follow Howard: @howardbryantbooks (on IG) Follow Hunter: @hradesi14 JOIN OUR PATREON: patreon.com/mcuniversitypod Follow the show: @mcuniversitypod Follow AC: @anthonycanton_3

In this bonus episode, we're taking a moment to remember the life of Rickey Henderson. The legendary baseball player died on December 20. He was 65. First, we'll revisit an essay written by Jesse Thorn in 2017 about what made Rickey one of the best to ever play the game. Then, an interview from 2022 with writer Howard Bryant, author of Rickey: The Life and Legend of an American Original.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

Hour 3: Murph & Rod Brooks react to John Lynch's comments, dive into the Cooler of Content, and talk to Howard Bryant.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Senior Writer for ESPN, Howard Bryant joined Murph & Rod Brooks this morning to share his perspective on sports fans attempting to interfere with play and to promote his new docuseries called The Comeback: 2004 Boston Red Sox on Netflix.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Senior Writer for ESPN, Howard Bryant joined Murph & Rod Brooks this morning to share his perspective on sports fans attempting to interfere with play and to promote his new docuseries called The Comeback: 2004 Boston Red Sox on Netflix.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hour 3: Murph & Rod Brooks react to John Lynch's comments, dive into the Cooler of Content, and talk to Howard Bryant.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bomani Jones is joined by Howard Bryant, of Meadowlark Media, to discuss Howard's work on the new Netflix documentary ‘The Comeback:2004 Boston Red Sox.' (0:50) The guys revisit that iconic series and how it was the biggest thing in sports media at the time. (2:15) They also discuss how baseball has fallen so drastically in popularity from 2003 to now. From there, they preview the World Series between the Yankees and the Dodgers before breaking down the Boston Celtics. (27:10) Can you call this season a revenge tour if they're the defending champs? And does Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown have Irish Alzheimer's? (30:33) . . . Subscribe to The Right Time with Bomani Jones on Spotify, Apple or wherever you get your podcasts and follow the show on Instagram, Twitter, and Tik Tok for all the best moments from the show. Download Full Podcast Here: Spotify:  https://open.spotify.com/show/6N7fDvgNz2EPDIOm49aj7M?si=FCb5EzTyTYuIy9-fWs4rQA&nd=1&utm_source=hoobe&utm_medium=social Apple:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-right-time-with-bomani-jones/id982639043?utm_source=hoobe&utm_medium=social Follow The Right Time with Bomani Jones on Social Media:  http://lnk.to/therighttime Support the Show:  PrizePicks: Daily Fantasy Made Easy! Visit PrizePicks.com/BOMANI and use code BOMANI for a first deposit match up to $100! Visit BetterHelp.com/BOMANI today to get 10% off your first month.  Find your push. Find your power with Peloton at onepeloton.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Well, Marvel certainly made some announcements at this year's San Diego Comic Con! AC and Jake are joined by friends Dalbin Osorio, Rod Morrow, and Howard Bryant (joining ~45 minutes in) to react to the massive pieces of news, and talk about the position the MCU is in going forward. Follow Dalbin: @DA_Osorio Follow Rod: @Rodimusprime Follow Howard: @hbryant42 (on Instagram) JOIN OUR PATREON: patreon.com/mcuniversitypod BUY WASHED AGENDA MERCH: https://www.teepublic.com/t-shirt/62662051-washed-agenda Follow the show: @mcuniversitypod Follow AC: @anthonycanton_3 Follow Jake: @thejakechristie

Baseball great Willie Mays died peacefully Tuesday surrounded by his family in the Bay Area. Mays was beloved by fans for his dazzling play, his exuberant smile and for giving to the game's next generation. Geoff Bennett takes a look at the Say Hey Kid's legacy with Howard Bryant of ESPN. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Howard Bryant stopped by the show to discuss the Celtics championship run and why this team is one of the best all time. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hour 1: Murph & Markus share their thoughts on the Giants comeback win at Wrigley Field, react to Adam Schefter's report about the 49ers negotiation with Brandon Aiyuk, and talk to Howard Bryant.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Howard Bryant stopped by the show to discuss the Celtics championship run and why this team is one of the best all time. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hour 1: Murph & Markus share their thoughts on the Giants comeback win at Wrigley Field, react to Adam Schefter's report about the 49ers negotiation with Brandon Aiyuk, and talk to Howard Bryant.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bomani Jones is joined by Howard Bryant of ESPN and Meadowlark Media, to discuss the recent passing of Jerry West. The guys reminisce about his career and the impact he has had on the sport of basketball. (0:39) From there, Bomani and Howard briefly chat about Caitlin Clark and the immense expectations people have put on her. They explain that she still has a long ways to go before developing into the star player people want her to be. (9:15) Finally, Bomani checks in with our resident Boston sports fan to discuss the NBA Finals. What do we think of Kyrie's inability to win against Boston? Is Joe Mazzulla actually a good coach or is the front office the reason for the teams success? (30:40) . . . Subscribe to The Right Time with Bomani Jones on Spotify, Apple or wherever you get your podcasts and follow the show on Instagram, Twitter, and Tik Tok for all the best moments from the show. Download Full Podcast Here: Spotify:  https://open.spotify.com/show/6N7fDvgNz2EPDIOm49aj7M?si=FCb5EzTyTYuIy9-fWs4rQA&nd=1&utm_source=hoobe&utm_medium=social Apple:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-right-time-with-bomani-jones/id982639043?utm_source=hoobe&utm_medium=social Follow The Right Time with Bomani Jones on Social Media:  http://lnk.to/therighttime Support the Show:  PrizePicks: Daily Fantasy Made Easy! Visit PrizePicks.com/BOMANI and use code BOMANI for a first deposit match up to $100! Download B-L-K today in the App Store or on Google Play. It's free, it's fun, it's for us. https://www.blk-app.com/ Tune-In to MLB at Rickwood Field Thursday June 20th at 7 PM ET live on FOX. Go to MLB.com/Rickwood to learn more Download the VIATOR app NOW and use code VIATOR10 for 10 PERCENT off your first booking in the app! Find the perfect travel experiences for you! Do more with VIATOR.  Helix is offering 20% off all mattress orders AND two free pillows for our listeners! Go to HelixSleep.com/BOMANI. With Helix, better sleep starts now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On April 6th, 2023, a startling scene played out on a baseball field in Fort Myers, Florida. Shortly after the start of the annual rivalry game against nearby Estero High School, nearly the entire roster for Fort Myers High School, along with the coaching staff, walked off the field, leaving two teammates of color behind. According to witnesses on the scene, chaos ensued, as parents on both sides of the divide began trading insults.  That incident was the latest manifestation of racial tensions that have existed in Fort Myers for decades. And the direct result of an assistant coach being dismissed for using a racial slur in a team group chat on Valentine's Day of that year.  Today, our Howard Bryant takes us inside this story, unpacks a chain of smoldering racial resentments, and provides a new understanding of what it means to be outnumbered.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Los Angeles Angels manager Ron Washington is the definition of a baseball lifer. The 71 year old has been a scrappy utility player, a pennant winning manager, and a coach with a knack for unlocking his players full potential. But there have also been downs in Washington's career: a failed drug test, an extramarital affair, and a decade of thinking he would never manage again. Through it all Washington has done what he's best at. Teaching the game.  Today, senior ESPN journalist Howard Bryant, who has known and covered Washington for 30 years, tells us the story of his career. And explains why this current job could be his greatest achievement yet. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brandon and Phil recap the wacky Rockies series and dig into the offensive surge that is a-bubblin'. They also play a game of "Name That 2009 MLB Manager", which no one asked for but everyone will love. The Shannon Drayer article.The Howard Bryant article.

On episode 4 of The Brushback with JP Ricciardi - JP brings on renowned author and writer for ESPN, Howard Bryant to discuss his new book on Jackie Robinson, and many other topics regarding the history of race relations in Major League Baseball. JP gives his takes on all the MLB news of the week including Shohei Ohtani breaking the HR record for Japanese born MLB players, the return of Justin Verlander, the impending return of Max Scherzer, the new City Connect uniforms, and the retirement of long time voice of the Yankees, John Sterling! SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@BrushbackwithJPRicciardi Follow JP here: X: https://twitter.com/RicciardiJP Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ricciardijp Follow John Arezzi here: X: https://twitter.com/johnarezzi Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/johnarezzi HOST - JP RICCIARDI CO-HOST - JOHN AREZZI CREATIVE DIRECTOR - MARSH EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS - MARK MILLIERE, JOHN AREZZI COPYRIGHT: 2024 THE BRUSHBACK WITH JP RICCIARDI Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bomani Jones is joined by Howard Bryant, who's filling in for Domonique Foxworth, to discuss recent slew of gambling controversies in sports. From Jontay Porter, who's currently under investigation for multiple instances of betting irregularities, (1:20) to Tyrese Haliburton's quotes saying he's just a "prop bet" now (15:03), the guys break down what this means for the future of sports. And following Shohei Ohtani's statements on his ongoing gambling situation, the guys specifically take a look at how gambling has affected the sport of baseball. (27:00) . . . Subscribe to The Right Time with Bomani Jones on Spotify, Apple or wherever you get your podcasts and follow the show on Instagram, Twitter, and Tik Tok for all the best moments from the show. Download Full Podcast Here: Spotify:  https://open.spotify.com/show/6N7fDvgNz2EPDIOm49aj7M?si=FCb5EzTyTYuIy9-fWs4rQA&nd=1&utm_source=hoobe&utm_medium=social Apple:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-right-time-with-bomani-jones/id982639043?utm_source=hoobe&utm_medium=social Follow The Right Time with Bomani Jones on Social Media:  https://hoo.be/righttimebomani Support the Show:  PrizePicks: Daily Fantasy Made Easy! Visit PrizePicks.com/BOMANI and use code BOMANI for a first deposit match up to $100! Download the Viator app NOW and use code VIATOR10 for 10% off your first booking in the app. One app, over 300,000 travel experiences you'll remember. Do more with Viator. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bomani Jones and Howard Bryant discuss the recent NBA All Star game; when was the last good All Star Game? (8:20) Why aren't more players acting like Kobe Bryant? (17:40) Does the product even matter if people will still watch? Then the guys breakdown LeBron James and his comments regarding a potential farewell tour during his last season, and whether or not he's going to get a statue. (36:26) . . . Subscribe to The Right Time with Bomani Jones on Spotify, Apple or wherever you get your podcasts and follow the show on Instagram, Twitter, and Tik Tok for all the best moments from the show. Download Full Podcast Here: Spotify:  https://open.spotify.com/show/6N7fDvgNz2EPDIOm49aj7M?si=FCb5EzTyTYuIy9-fWs4rQA&nd=1&utm_source=hoobe&utm_medium=social Apple:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-right-time-with-bomani-jones/id982639043?utm_source=hoobe&utm_medium=social Follow The Right Time with Bomani Jones on Social Media:  https://hoo.be/righttimebomani Support the Show:  PrizePicks: Daily Fantasy Made Easy! Visit PrizePicks.com/BOMANI and use code BOMANI for a first deposit match up to $100! This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/BOMANI and get on your way to being your best self. Go to LIQUID IV.COM and use code BOMANI at checkout for 20% your first order Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This originally aired on June 10, 2022 as Episode 320.Howard Bryant is the bestselling author of several books, including Rickey: The Life and Legend of an American Original (Mariner Books).Newsletter: Rage Against the AlgorithmShow notes: brendanomeara.comSocial: @creativenonfiction podcast on IG and ThreadsSupport: Patreon.com/cnfpod

On the final episode of Meadowlarkers, Howard Bryant, Kate Fagan, and Amin Elhassan look back at some of their favorite topics of discussion over the multi-year run of "The Meadowlarkers" including empires, luck vs. skill, documentaries, sports and its ties to economics, corruption, athlete psyche, the future of sports media, and so much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Howard Bryant and Kate Fagan and joined by Bomani Jones to take an in-depth look at the documentary "BS High" about the Bishop Sycamore football scandal. They break down the character and motivation of conman head coach Roy Johnson, the surprising darkness in the doc, the complete lack of ethics involved in this story, and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of Meadowlarkers, Howard Bryant, Kate Fagan, and Dr. Amy Bass, author of One Goal and Professor of Sport Studies at Manhattanville College discuss the Women's World Cup and the collapse and subsequent fallout of the USWNT. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Howard Bryant is joined by Anthony Canton III and Jake Christie of the MCUniversity Podcast to discuss all things Marvel! They touch on the current state of the MCU, Post Endgame Traumatic Syndrome, stories they'd like to see told, Guardians of the Galaxy, Spider-Man, the problems with trying to interconnect everything in the universe, and so much more. Follow Anthony and Jake's work and listen to their podcast: https://linktr.ee/mcuniversitypod. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Howard Bryant is joined by Joe Posnanski and Brian Koppelman to discuss what to do with Shohei Ohtani and the epic Wimbledon final between Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Howard Bryant and Kate Fagan are joined by author Dave Zirin to discuss the latest ESPN Doc on Bill Walton, 'The Luckiest Guy in the World.' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of Meadowlarkers, Howard Bryant, Kate Fagan, and Lindsay Gibbs, writer and co-host of the 'Burn It All Down' podcast, take on the conversation surrounding women's sports as they continue to grow and why the men's model may night be the right one for the women's model to follow. After discussing Lindsay's most recent article for Global Sports Matters titled "Can Women's Sports Grow Without the Problems Surrounding Men's Sports?" in full, the crew discusses where the power structure is inverted within women's sports, how the entertainment world relates, the "why" behind what we do, what the endgame needs to be for women's basketball, and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hour 1 begins with Dan, Jessica, and Mike give their initial thoughts on Ethan Strauss' latest piece for The Free Press titled "The NCAA has a 'Hot Girl' Problem." They discuss the premise of the article, current NIL structure, and the consistent failures in moving the conversation forward on women's sports. Then, it's time for Meadowlarkers 82 as Kate Fagan, Amin Elhassan, and Howard Bryant dive much deeper into the story. They touch on where the article fell short and where it added perspective, 'lazy journalism' around women's sports, the greater problems in sports marketing as it stands today, using a 'lottery ticket' for NIL vs. Clicks, how editors play into sports journalism, and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Howard Bryant and Kate Fagan are joined by Jeremy Taché in place of Amin Elhassan to discuss the new film, 'BlackBerry,' a movie that takes look at the rise and fall of the innovative product that overtook the cell phone market. The crew discusses their connection to the phone itself, how this story can relate to the sports world, the difficult balance between business and innovation, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's time to talk failure with Howard Bryant, Kate Fagan, and Amin Elhassan. After Giannis Antetokounmpo's comments after being eliminated from the postseason, 'failure' has been at the tip of everyone's tongue. The crew examines coaching and the need to be liked, the disrespect of the coaching profession, and how much time coaches deserve. What gets coaches fired? Change for the sake of change? Plus, how much of being a failure as a coach or athlete is about "where you end the movie?" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bomani Jones and Howard Bryant discuss the Celtics forcing a Game 5 in the Eastern Conference Finals, the wave of NBA coaches getting fired (24:17), the Nuggets realizing their potential (31:03), and why LeBron would actually be considering retirement (34:17). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We're back to the traditional Meadowlarkers crew of Howard Bryant, Kate Fagan, and Amin Elhassan, as they take a look at the new documentary "Boom! Boom! The World Vs Boris Becker." The crew examines what they liked and disliked about the doc, what they learned about Becker's story and the tennis world, the emotions it evoked for Amin, and a whole lot more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bomani Jones joins Howard Bryant and Kate Fagan on this week's Meadowlarkers. After the news of the A's setting up to leave Oakland and the potential sale of the Commanders, the crew discusses what responsibility ownership groups have to the city they reside in. They also dive into the saturation in men's professional sports vs. the ever-expansive space for women's sports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hour 1 includes a grab bag of conversations. First, Adnan Virk and David Samson join us to talk movies and explain their respective Top 5 Ben Affleck Movies. Then, it's a truncated version of the Meadowlarkers as 'Meadowlarkers 76' themes itself as "a tale of two phone calls." Howard Bryant and Amin Elhassan dive into the connection between the Will Smith slap, Draymond Green's stomp, and Damar Hamlin's heart stopping on a football field. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Meadowlarkers crew of Howard Bryant, Kate Fagan, and Amin Elhassan dive into the new Reggie Jackson documentary, "Reggie." The crew discusses the ways Reggie conquered New York, how he changed the way we perceived the black free agent, transferring the cultural conversation to TV, the documentary falling short on the intricacies of Reggie's story, and a whole lot more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"We're talking about work..." The Ringzzz Culture conversation continues on Meadowlarkers 73 as Matt Sullivan joins Amin Elhassan, Kate Fagan, and Howard Bryant to discuss his recent piece for Global Sport Matters on Maya Moore and the work-life balance of professional athletes. The crew dives into how being an athlete is your first career, the entanglement of athletes and identity from a young age, being driven by others' monetary pursuits, the attitude of the fan, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of Meadowlarkers, Howard Bryant and Kate Fagan chat with long-time sportswriter Ray Ratto as they continue their conversation from last week on "Ringzzz Culture." Howard, Kate, and Ray discuss the evolution from empathizing with players who didn't win to belittling them, how athletes treat the concept of luck, writing your own legacy post-victory, Damian Lillard and Dusty Baker's unique takes on winning, and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After Damian Lillard's comments on the way "Ringzzz Culture" has overtaken the way we discuss athletes and their legacies, the Meadowlarkers crew of Howard Bryant, Kate Fagan, and Amin Elhassan analyze how and why we have ended up here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kate Fagan has just released her new book, “Hoop Muses: An Insider's Guide to Pop Culture and the (Women's) Game.” Kate and Howard Bryant spend this episode of Meadowlarkers discussing the creative process and how this book came to be. They dive into why Kate came up with this idea and how she went about executing it, the joy and stories within the Women's game, and why there are parentheses in the title all before funneling the rest of their discussion through Howard's 5 Steps Of Book Release Anxiety. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Howard Bryant and Amin Elhassan welcome Joe Posnanski to Meadowlarkers 69 to discuss rule changes in baseball. The crew breaks down the severity of the pitch clock's impact, why the game has gotten longer over the years, why it matters that Major League Baseball is being proactive, the unintended consequences, and what other changes may be coming down the line. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Howard Bryant and Kate Fagan lead this week's Meadowlarkers discussing the documentary "Nothing Lasts Forever" about fraud in the diamond industry. Howard and Kate dive into the details of the doc including the De Beers diamond cartel, real and synthetic diamonds, how this story of corruption is a metaphor for sports, the real threats to the value of the diamond, the public's perception of exclusivity, and a whole lot more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dave Zirin of The Nation joins Howard Bryant and Kate Fagan on this episode of The Meadowlarkers. Howard, Kate and Dave take a good, hard look the Super Bowl and what the event says about our society. They discuss the all women flyover and the message the NFL and military are trying to send, the exploitation of Pat Tillman, how Super Bowl advertising captures where our country is as a society, the raising of our collective entertainment quotient and the spectacle growing over the years, Damar Hamlin's near-death experience being spun into a win for the NFL, and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices