Podcast appearances and mentions of Howard Bryant

At the beginning of the Cold War in 1949, Jackie Robinson appeared before the House Un-American Activities Committee to disavow the comments of another prominent Black American, actor, singer and activist Paul Robeson. That testimony is the subject of "Kings and Pawns" by Howard Bryant. Amna Nawaz sat down with Bryant to unpack the forces that ultimately pitted the men against each other. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

On what America misunderstands about Jackie Robinson and needs to understand about Paul Robeson. On what history can teach us about 2026 madness. On why the mythology of Branch Rickey is a departure from reality. On the modern approach to book PR.

Howard Bryant, author and ESPN journalist, discusses his new book, “Kings and Pawns: Jackie Robinson and Paul Robeson in America.”Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.

"Characters make books. Why are these guys in opposition? And were they actually really? How can you be in opposition with someone you never met? How can you be in opposition with somebody who's essentially sharing the same plight you're sharing in the country? And that brings in the other character. It's Branch Rickey. Branch Rickey is the puppet master of this entire book. Branch Rickey is the puppet master of that entire period," says Howard Bryant, author of Kings and Pawns: Jackie Robinson and Paul Robeson in America.We've got Howard Bryant (@howardbryantbooks) back on the show for Ep. 509. Howard is the best-selling author of several books and his latest is Kings and Pawns: Jackie Robinson and Paul Robeson in America. It's published by Mariner Books.Howard's book takes a new framing on two iconic Black American icons of the 20th century. Very few people know much about Paul Robeson, who was a brilliant football player, but perhaps more famous as a baritone singer and stage actor. Jackie Robinson was the first Black American to play major league baseball, breaking the color barrier in baseball.The two were separated by some twenty years, never met in person, but were pitted against each other during the second Red Scare, kings turned into pawns. The authoritarian, McCarythian overreach of the era very much echoes our current moment. Robeson's career, his life, was ruined. It's a complicated story brilliantly orchestrated by one of the best writers this country has on offer.Howard is the author of The Last Hero: A Life of Henry Aaron, Juicing the Game: Drugs, Power, and the Fight for the Soul of Major League Baseball, Rickey: The Life and Legend of an American Original, The Heritage: Black Athletes, A Divided America, and the Politics of Patriotism, and Full Dissidence: Notes from an Uneven Playing Field, and he also was the guest editor of The Best American Sports Writing Series. You're in for a treat. You can learn more about Howard at howardbryant.net and follow him on IG @howardbryantbooks.In this episode we talk about: When you know it's a book Who are your stars? How he reshaped the book by fixing the introduction How he bridged the gap between Robinson and Robeson's timelines How Branch Rickey, this vaunted angle of integration, wasn't exactly so holy And Howard's favorite thing about writingOrder The Front RunnerWelcome to Pitch ClubShow notes: brendanomeara.com

A fascinating conversation with Howard Bryant about his brand new book 'Kings and Pawns,' the intertwined legacies of Jackie Robinson and Paul Robeson, how both remain hugely influential in American culture and so much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hour 1 features John Lynch and Kyle Shanahan recapping the 49ers’ season, addressing potential defensive coordinator candidates, and opening up about the strong bond that drives their partnership. We’re also joined by award‑winning author Howard Bryant to discuss his new book, Kings and Pawns: Jackie Robinson and Paul Robeson in America, and the powerful intersections of sports, culture, and history.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Howard Bryant joins the show to discuss his powerful new book, Kings and Pawns: Jackie Robinson and Paul Robeson in America, exploring the cultural impact and complicated legacy of two American icons. He also breaks down how the Dodgers’ ownership has reshaped the modern baseball landscape and shares his perspective on this year’s new Baseball Hall of Famers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hour 1 features John Lynch and Kyle Shanahan recapping the 49ers’ season, addressing potential defensive coordinator candidates, and opening up about the strong bond that drives their partnership. We’re also joined by award‑winning author Howard Bryant to discuss his new book, Kings and Pawns: Jackie Robinson and Paul Robeson in America, and the powerful intersections of sports, culture, and history.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Howard Bryant joins the show to discuss his powerful new book, Kings and Pawns: Jackie Robinson and Paul Robeson in America, exploring the cultural impact and complicated legacy of two American icons. He also breaks down how the Dodgers’ ownership has reshaped the modern baseball landscape and shares his perspective on this year’s new Baseball Hall of Famers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of "The Right Time," Bomani Jones engages in a deep conversation with Howard Bryant about his new book, "Kings and Pawns," which explores the intertwined lives of Jackie Robinson and Paul Robeson. The discussion highlights the historical significance of both figures, particularly focusing on Robinson's testimony against Robeson before the House Un-American Activities Committee in 1949. Bryant emphasizes the erasure of Robeson's legacy and the complexities of Robinson's role in the civil rights movement, illustrating how both men navigated their identities and the expectations society placed on them. The conversation also touches on the broader themes of race, patriotism, and the sacrifices made by Black Americans in their pursuit of equality. You can purchase the book at https://howardbryantbooks.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Award-winning and best-selling author and journalist Howard Bryant (Rickey, The Last Hero) joins Daniel Ford on the show to discuss his book Kings and Pawns: Jackie Robinson and Paul Robeson in America.  To learn more about Howard Bryant, visit his official website. This episode is sponsored by Libro.fm and the Is It Streaming podcast, the newest addition to the Writer's Bone Podcast Network.

We're a week away from launching our 2026 campaign, beginning with Howard Bryant, author of Kings and Pawns: Jackie Robinson and Paul Robeson in America, but we wanted to dust off our feed and take a moment to celebrate a milestone in the Writer's Bone Podcast Network. Daniel Paisner's podcast As Told To: The Ghostwriting Podcast cracked 100 episodes a couple of months ago and we wanted to share it here and have Paisner on to talk about what it means for him. Original show notes: Nelson and Alex DeMille's The Tin Men is an electrifying read and a chillingly timely one," writes The New York Times best-selling novelist Megan Abbott of the third and final father-son collaboration in the Scott Brodie & Maggie Taylor series. "[It's] both a master-class in suspense and a haunting exploration of the dangers and costs of a surrender to technology, an abandonment of the human." Yes, it is. It's also the final novel from legendary author Nelson DeMille, completed posthumously following his death in September 2024, and a follow-up to the duo's first two collaborations in the series—The Deserter and Blood Lines, both immediate New York Times best-sellers.  Its publication offers Alex DeMille an opportunity to reflect on growing up under the influence of one of our finest storytellers—a backdrop that at first inspired Alex to become a filmmaker. A graduate of the MFA program in film at UCLA, Alex's films have won many awards and fellowships, and have played at festivals worldwide, including "My Nephew Emmett, " which was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Live Action Short in 2018.  "I want to thank my father," he writes in an emotional grace note to the new book, "who might be reading this somewhere among the stars with a good scotch in hand. Thank you for all you've given me, all you've taught me, for your love, your encouragement, for making me laugh and making me think. Thank you for trusting me. Thank you for showing me the way. I hope this makes you proud." Learn more about Alex DeMille: Website Instagram Threads Twitter Facebook Please support the sponsors who support our show: Gotham Ghostwriters' Gathering of the Ghosts Ritani Jewelers Daniel Paisner's Balloon Dog Daniel Paisner's SHOW: The Making and Unmaking of a Network Television Pilot Heaven Help Us by John Kasich Unforgiving: Lessons from the Fall by Lindsey Jacobellis Film Movement Plus (PODCAST) | 30% discount Libro.fm (ASTOLDTO) | 2 audiobooks for the price of 1 when you start your membership Film Freaks Forever! podcast, hosted by Mark Jordan Legan and Phoef Sutton Everyday Shakespeare podcast A Mighty Blaze podcast The Writer's Bone Podcast Network Misfits Market (WRITERSBONE) | $15 off your first order  Film Movement Plus (PODCAST) | 30% discount Wizard Pins (WRITERSBONE) | 20% discount

Our Road to Doomsday series continues with our longest installment yet. AC gathered a panel of Steph Williams, Howard Bryant, and Rod Morrow to ask: Who Should Lead the Avengers (if not Sam Wilson). The discussion went many places, both expected and not expected. Follow Steph: @stephwilliams.bsky.social Follow Howard: @hbryantbooks on IG Follow Rod: @rodimusprime JOIN OUR PATREON: patreon.com/mcuniversitypod Follow the show: @mcuniversitypod Follow AC: @anthonycanton_3

Notes and Links to Jeff Pearlman's Work     Jeff Pearlman is the New York Times bestselling author of ten books. His subjects include the '80s Los Angeles Lakers (Show­time), the 1986 New York Mets (The Bad Guys Won), the '90s Dallas Cowboys (Boys Will Be Boys), and NFL legends Walter Pay­ton (Sweetness) and Brett Favre (Gunslinger). HBO adapted Showtime into the dramatic series Winning Time, produced and directed by Adam McKay. A former Sports Illus­trated senior writer and ESPN.com colum­nist, Pearlman is the host of the Two Writers Slinging Yang podcast and blogs regularly at jeffpearlman.com. Buy Only God Can Judge Me: The Many Lives of Tupac Shakur   Jeff's Website   NPR Coverage of Only God Can Judge Me: The Many Lives of Tupac Shakur At about 3:15, Jeff talks about writing against hagiography and how he doesn't “bring bias” into his writing, whether about Tupac or sports At about 5:25, Pete compliments the structure of the book, as it examines each of the places that shaped Tupac's life At about 5:55, Rapid-fire questions! *Best Tupac collab? Best movie role? At about 8:45, A beautiful shout-out to friend Curtis Dorsey and Jeff's dad, Stan At about 10:20, Jeff shouts out some favorite lines from Tupac's songs At about 10:50, Pete and Jeff discuss Tupac's “layering songs” and wondrous laugh  At about 12:55, Jeff responds to Pete's question about Jeff's “in”/entry point for writing about someone who has been written about so much  At about 15:45, Jeff expands on writing his biography of Tupac as a type of "layering" and the importance of specificity   At about 17:00, Jeff talks about how interviewing 652 people for his Tupac book is actually something that “[he] is supposed to do” At about 19:55, Jeff reflects a bit on book promotion and book release  At about 21:25, Jeff shouts out Dusty Baker as “maybe the coolest human being who's ever walked the planet” At about 22:20, Pete asks Jeff about Set Shakur's quote that Tupac died “alone”; Jeff reflects on the “isolation” of fame  At about 24:00, Jeff talks about Suge Knight and his indifference and his intriguing story At about 25:45, Jeff talks about Tupac's connection or lack thereof to the Mob Piru gang  At about 26:45, Pete gives an incomplete and rambling answer to the best Tupac song At about 28:10, Davonn Hodge and his mother reuniting due to great work by Jeff Pearlman and Michelle Soulli is discussed, as Jeff gives the background on the reunification  At about 30:20, Jeff gives background on Afeni Shakur's hometown, Lumberton, NC, and he gives a shoutout to Howard Bryant's book on Ricky Henderson At about 31:30, Jeff recounts a story about going to Lumberton to use the microfiche, but wound up seeing Tupac's grave At about 32:10, Jeff gives background on Afeni Shakur's amazing life and highlights her accomplishments and travails  At about 33:30, Jeff and Pete discuss “Dear Mama” as aspirational and the sadness of Afeni's substance abuse and how Tupac dealt with this horrible disappointment and “trauma” At about 35:15, Jeff talks in awe of Afeni's defending herself in the “Panther 21” trial At about 36:20, Jeff discusses Tupac's name origins At about 37:45, Jeff responds to Pete's question about Tupac's dad Billy Garland and male role models At about 39:40, The two discuss horrible athletic performances in movies and Tupac's unfortunate basketball shooting motion At about 41:00, Jeff gives some background on Tupac's birth name At about 41:40, Jeff talks about the impression that New York made on Tupac, musically and personally At about 43:00, The two discuss Tupac's time in Baltimore and at the Baltimore School for the Arts, and Tupac as an actor and singer; Jeff calls Baltimore his “favorite Tupac era” At about 45:10, The two talk about Tupac's Baltimore time and struggles and how “shapeshifter” didn't quite fit him At about 47:10, Jeff traces the Shakurs' move to Marin City and connections to Geronimo Pratt and his family At about 48:15, Jeff shares a profound statement from Set Shakur about moving vs. “relocating” At about 48:50, Jeff talks about Marin City and recreating the Marin City of when Tupac lived there  At about 50:50, Jeff expands on similarities between Tupac's time in the creative worlds of performing arts high schools in Baltimore and Marin City/ and his mother's downward spiral At about 51:55, The two discuss the significance of Marin City's Festival on the Green 1992 and further reporting on the tragedy as a “turning point” At about 55:50, Jeff responds to Pete's observation about Tupac's first albums not being highly-received and focuses on the changes that led to his second album being disappointing for Tupac At about 57:20, Jeff traces an almost parallel life for Tupac as a revolutionary leader in Atlanta At about 58:45, Jeff talks about the awkward time with Tupac working to become a community leader  At about 1:00:20, Jeff responds to Pete's question about the reactions from people who were wowed by Tupac's raps in person At about 1:03:00, Jeff shares what he learned in his interviews about Tupac the actor At about 1:06:00, Jeff shares his thoughts on the alleged second sexual assault by Tupac At about 1:08:15, Pete and Jeff discuss the “fan[ning] of the hip hop media/media and Tupac's  At about 1:09:35, Pete compliments the skillful ways in which the last hours and days (the “banal”) were rendered in the way  At about 1:11:10, Pete asks Jeff about how much Death Row changed Tupac/brought out tendencies in him At about 1:12:55, Jeff shares information from the book on two or three parallel universes where Tupac almost avoided being in Las Vegas   At about 1:13:55, Jeff reflects on Tupac as a 54 year old      You can now subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, and leave me a five-star review. You can also ask for the podcast by name using Alexa, and find the pod on Stitcher, Spotify, and on Amazon Music. Follow Pete on IG, where he is @chillsatwillpodcast, or on Twitter, where he is @chillsatwillpo1. You can watch other episodes on YouTube-watch and subscribe to The Chills at Will Podcast Channel. Please subscribe to both the YouTube Channel and the podcast while you're checking out this episode.       Pete is very excited to have one or two podcast episodes per month featured on the website of Chicago Review of Books. The audio will be posted, along with a written interview culled from the audio. His conversation with Hannah Pittard, a recent guest, is up at Chicago Review.     Sign up now for The Chills at Will Podcast Patreon: it can be found at patreon.com/chillsatwillpodcastpeterriehl      Check out the page that describes the benefits of a Patreon membership, including cool swag and bonus episodes. 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Bomani Jones is joined by Howard Bryant to break down Paul Thomas Anderson's ‘One Battle After Another,' starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Sean Penn, Benicio del Toro, Regina Hall & Teyana Taylor. They explore themes of capitalism, character representation, and the role of music in film, while discussing many critiques of the film being litigated on social media. Later, they discuss Spike Lee's 'Highest 2 Lowest' starring Denzel Washington. They discuss how it compares to Kurosawa's 'High and Low" and what the movie does and does not say about Black Capitalism. 2:00 - Breaking down "One Battle After Another" 31:50 - Highest 2 Lowest: The High and The Low Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Howard Bryant joins Domonique to go back in time and talk about the 1987 NFL strike that led to replacement players playing in the NFL. They go through the details of what happened and make the case for why the current state of the NFL and the NFLPA was directly shaped by the 1987 strike. 0:00 Welcome back to The Domonique Foxworth Show 0:34 Revisiting the 1987 NFL strike 11:56 How the 1987 strike was a turning point for the NFL 42:10 The future of the NFLPA Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Howard Bryant joins Domonique to go back in time and talk about the 1987 NFL strike that led to replacement players playing in the NFL. They go through the details of what happened and make the case for why the current state of the NFL and the NFLPA was directly shaped by the 1987 strike. 0:00 Welcome back to The Domonique Foxworth Show 0:34 Revisiting the 1987 NFL strike 11:56 How the 1987 strike was a turning point for the NFL 42:10 The future of the NFLPA Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Howard Bryant joins Domonique to go back in time and talk about the 1987 NFL strike that led to replacement players playing in the NFL. They go through the details of what happened and make the case for why the current state of the NFL and the NFLPA was directly shaped by the 1987 strike. 0:00 Welcome back to The Domonique Foxworth Show 0:34 Revisiting the 1987 NFL strike 11:56 How the 1987 strike was a turning point for the NFL 42:10 The future of the NFLPA Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Howard Bryant joins Domonique to go back in time and talk about the 1987 NFL strike that led to replacement players playing in the NFL. They go through the details of what happened and make the case for why the current state of the NFL and the NFLPA was directly shaped by the 1987 strike. 0:00 Welcome back to The Domonique Foxworth Show 0:34 Revisiting the 1987 NFL strike 11:56 How the 1987 strike was a turning point for the NFL 42:10 The future of the NFLPA Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Marvel's First Family has finally arrived in the MCU, and so AC and Jake had to bring on some good friends - Cecelia, Howard, and Rod - to discuss their first entry in the franchise. They give their thoughts on the family dynamics, the strength of the performances, and what the movie is or isn't missing. Yes, the conversation goes longer than the runtime of the film. Follow Cecelia: @ceceliamstokes1 Follow Howard: @howardbryantbooks on instagram Follow Rod: @rodimusprime JOIN OUR PATREON: patreon.com/mcuniversitypod Follow the show: @mcuniversitypod Follow AC: @anthonycanton_3 Follow Jake: @thejakechristie

On today's episode of The Right Time, Bomani Jones is joined by Howard Bryant of ESPN & Meadowlark Media to talk about issues within tennis and Major League Baseball. The show begins with Bo and Howard discussing why fame may be dependent on how old someone is (6:15) and why the decline in SportsCenter means less knowledge across the board in sports (9:32). They move onto tennis and say why it's an American sport yet Americans aren't good at tennis (19:03) and why you no longer need to win tournaments to achieve success in the sport (26:02). After the break, they dive into baseball's issues including why stars like Mike Trout aren't recognizable (33:00), how the MLB lost its grasp on being the summer sport (37:28) and would America even care if a historic record was about to be broken? (50:01) . . . Subscribe to Supercast for Ad-Free Episodes: https://righttime.supercast.com/ Buy 'The Right Time' merch: http://therighttimebomani.com/ 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Murph & Markus - Hour 1: Giants fall to Guardians 4-2 & Howard Bryant joins the showSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Award-winning sportswriter & executive producer of The Comeback: 2004 Boston Red Sox, Howard Bryant joined Murph & Markus to share his Bostonian perspective on the Devers trade and to discuss how Raffy performed under the bright lightsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Murph & Markus - Hour 1: Giants fall to Guardians 4-2 & Howard Bryant joins the showSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Award-winning sportswriter & executive producer of The Comeback: 2004 Boston Red Sox, Howard Bryant joined Murph & Markus to share his Bostonian perspective on the Devers trade and to discuss how Raffy performed under the bright lightsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of 92NY Talks, join legendary sportscaster Bob Costas in conversation with ESPN's Howard Bryant as they reflect on Costas' extraordinary career and his impact on the world of sports and media. From iconic broadcasts to principled cultural commentary, Costas offers sharp insights, behind-the-scenes stories, and a look at where the game is headed next. The conversation was recorded on May 11, 2025 at The 92nd Street Y, New York.

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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