Podcast appearances and mentions of Spencer Haywood

Today, Thursday, April 17 on Urban Forum Northwest: *Shaude Moore, CEO, Central District Community Preservation Development Authority (CDCPDA) aka the Reverend Dr. Samuel B. McKinney Center for Community and Economic Development. Shaude' was recently honored by the Seattle King County Martin Luther King Jr. Commemoration/Continuation Committee (MLKCC). The CDCPDA invites you to Springing Forward: Brunch for Black Economic Brilliance being held on Saturday at 11:00 am. *Former Seattle SuperSonics Fred Brown a long time friend of Slick Watts who will be Memorialized on Thursday at Seattle's First AME Church at 11:00 am. Fred first met Slick when both were playing basketball in Iowa, Fred at the University of Iowa and Slick at Grandview JC in Des Moines, Iowa. Fred also was instrumental in having SuperSonics Coach Bill Russell to recruit Slick Watts. *Spencer Haywood a Seattle SuperSonics All Star and responsible for the Spencer Haywood rule that allowed college basketball players not to wait for four years after high school before signing a contract to play in the National Basketball Association(NBA). He was the youngest member of the1968 USA Olympic Basketball team that won the Gold Medal. He and Slick Watts are from small towns in Mississippi and were close friends. *Lenny Wilkens, NBA Hall of Fame Coach and Player who coached the 1979 NBA World Champion Seattle Supersonics. He has been inducted three times into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, in 1989 as a player, as a coach in 1998, and in 2010 as part of the 1992 United States "Olympic Dream Team". He will reflect on his friendship with Slick Watts. *Ed Hill, Worshipful Master, Union Lodge #43 talks about how the lodge gives back to the community by providing a backpack giveaway in the fall, partner with another lodge to feed the needy. The lodge sponsors a youth group that will attend a youth conference in North Carolina. Urban Forum Northwest streams live at www.1150kknw.com. Visit us at www.urbanforumnw.com for archived programs and relevant information. Like us on facebook. X@Eddie_Rye.

On this episode of In Black America, producer and host John L. Hanson, Jr. presents an interview with American Basketball Association and National Basketball Association legend, Olympic gold medalist, and trailblazer Spencer Haywood, recorded in 2015 on the occasion of his induction into the NBA Hall of Fame. The post Spencer Haywood (Ep. 11, 2025) appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

Spencer Haywood was the first player to try to enter the NBA early. There was a rule at the time that a player could not enter the NBA until he was four years removed from high school, but Haywood was already playing in the ABA and wanted to jump to the NBA. In the end the U.S. Supreme Court had to decide the matter.CREDITSRick Loayza: Head researcher, writer, and voiceJacob Loayza: Editor, producer, and publisher MUSIC"Funky Retro Funk [Funk Music]" by MokkaMusic"Horizons" by Roa SPORTS HISTORY NETWORKsportshistorynetwork.comsportshistorynetwork.com/podcasts/basketball-history-101/ FACEBOOKm.facebook.com/Basketball-History-101-103801581493027/ BUSINESS CONTACTbballhistory101@gmail.com

On this episode of the Done There Been There podcast, co-hosts Mike Hill and Ephraim Salaam engage with Quincy Isaiah, who plays Magic Johnson in the HBO series 'Winning Time: The Rise of The Lakers Dynasty.' They discuss Quincy's journey to landing the role, the importance of mental health in navigating fame, and the pressures of acting. Quincy shares insights on transitioning from football to acting and the lessons learned along the way, emphasizing the significance of therapy and personal growth. ...Follow Done There, Been That podcast on Social Media for all the best moments from the show: IG: @InflectionEntX: @InflectionEnt YouTube: @nowthatsMAJOR...Follow Quincy Isaiah on Social Media for all the best moments from the show: IG:@quincyisaiahX: @quincyisaiahSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Donte DiVincenzo is starting a rivalry all on his own with the Knicks, creating great pre-season basketball drama before the start of the season and proving to Rick Bruson and Thibs why he's a good player. Amin and Charlotte have their popcorn out for what could become a potential Finals preview to come if both The Knicks and Timberwolves ball out this season. Joel Embiid is reevaluating how his time will be spent on the court this season so we can stay healthy, and Lonzo Ball will make his return from injury this Wednesday. We also get the inside scoop and behind-the-scenes footage and stories, along with interviews from this past weekend's NBA Hall of Fame Ceremony, where Amin got to talk to Tracy Mcgrady, Ben Wallace, Michael Cooper, Mychal Thompson, Spencer Haywood, and Nancy Lieberman. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Donte DiVincenzo is starting a rivalry all on his own with the Knicks, creating great pre-season basketball drama before the start of the season and proving to Rick Bruson and Thibs why he's a good player. Amin and Charlotte have their popcorn out for what could become a potential Finals preview to come if both The Knicks and Timberwolves ball out this season. Joel Embiid is reevaluating how his time will be spent on the court this season so we can stay healthy, and Lonzo Ball will make his return from injury this Wednesday. We also get the inside scoop and behind-the-scenes footage and stories, along with interviews from this past weekend's NBA Hall of Fame Ceremony, where Amin got to talk to Tracy Mcgrady, Ben Wallace, Michael Cooper, Mychal Thompson, Spencer Haywood, and Nancy Lieberman. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Former professional basketball player and Olympic gold medalist Spencer Haywood joins Frank Mackay on this episode of The frank Mackay Show!

Chris and Rob rip the Pittsburgh Pirates for pulling rookie phenom Paul Skenes after he threw 7 innings of no-hit ball and tell us why Tyreek Hill is being disingenuous when he says Baker Mayfield is a top-5 quarterback in the NFL right now. Plus, NBA champion Spencer Haywood swings by to discuss what he liked about Team USA's debut against Team Canada, what he appreciates most about LeBron James and much  more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In Kings of the Garden: The New York Knicks and Their City (Three Hills, 2024), Adam J. Criblez traces the fall and rise of the New York Knicks between the 1973, the year they won their last NBA championship, and 1985, when the organization drafted Patrick Ewing and gave their fans hope after a decade of frustrations. During these years, the teams led by Walt Frazier, Earl Monroe, Bob McAdoo, Spencer Haywood, and Bernard King never achieved tremendous on-court success, and their struggles mirrored those facing New York City over the same span. In the mid-seventies, as the Knicks lost more games than they won and played before smaller and smaller crowds, the city they represented was on the brink of bankruptcy, while urban disinvestment, growing income inequality, and street gangs created a feeling of urban despair. Kings of the Garden details how the Knicks' fortunes and those of New York City were inextricably linked. As the team's Black superstars enjoyed national fame, Black musicians, DJs, and B-boys in the South Bronx were creating a new culture expression―hip-hop―that like the NBA would become a global phenomenon. Criblez's fascinating account of the era shows that even though the team's efforts to build a dynasty ultimately failed, the Knicks, like the city they played in, scrappily and spectacularly symbolized all that was right―and wrong―with the NBA and the nation during this turbulent, creative, and momentous time. Paul Knepper covered the New York Knicks for Bleacher Report. His first book, The Knicks of the Nineties: Ewing, Oakley, Starks and the Brawlers That Almost Won It All was published in 2020. You can reach Paul at paulknepper@gmail.com and follow him on Twitter @paulieknep. 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

In Kings of the Garden: The New York Knicks and Their City (Three Hills, 2024), Adam J. Criblez traces the fall and rise of the New York Knicks between the 1973, the year they won their last NBA championship, and 1985, when the organization drafted Patrick Ewing and gave their fans hope after a decade of frustrations. During these years, the teams led by Walt Frazier, Earl Monroe, Bob McAdoo, Spencer Haywood, and Bernard King never achieved tremendous on-court success, and their struggles mirrored those facing New York City over the same span. In the mid-seventies, as the Knicks lost more games than they won and played before smaller and smaller crowds, the city they represented was on the brink of bankruptcy, while urban disinvestment, growing income inequality, and street gangs created a feeling of urban despair. Kings of the Garden details how the Knicks' fortunes and those of New York City were inextricably linked. As the team's Black superstars enjoyed national fame, Black musicians, DJs, and B-boys in the South Bronx were creating a new culture expression―hip-hop―that like the NBA would become a global phenomenon. Criblez's fascinating account of the era shows that even though the team's efforts to build a dynasty ultimately failed, the Knicks, like the city they played in, scrappily and spectacularly symbolized all that was right―and wrong―with the NBA and the nation during this turbulent, creative, and momentous time. Paul Knepper covered the New York Knicks for Bleacher Report. His first book, The Knicks of the Nineties: Ewing, Oakley, Starks and the Brawlers That Almost Won It All was published in 2020. You can reach Paul at paulknepper@gmail.com and follow him on Twitter @paulieknep. 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

In Kings of the Garden: The New York Knicks and Their City (Three Hills, 2024), Adam J. Criblez traces the fall and rise of the New York Knicks between the 1973, the year they won their last NBA championship, and 1985, when the organization drafted Patrick Ewing and gave their fans hope after a decade of frustrations. During these years, the teams led by Walt Frazier, Earl Monroe, Bob McAdoo, Spencer Haywood, and Bernard King never achieved tremendous on-court success, and their struggles mirrored those facing New York City over the same span. In the mid-seventies, as the Knicks lost more games than they won and played before smaller and smaller crowds, the city they represented was on the brink of bankruptcy, while urban disinvestment, growing income inequality, and street gangs created a feeling of urban despair. Kings of the Garden details how the Knicks' fortunes and those of New York City were inextricably linked. As the team's Black superstars enjoyed national fame, Black musicians, DJs, and B-boys in the South Bronx were creating a new culture expression―hip-hop―that like the NBA would become a global phenomenon. Criblez's fascinating account of the era shows that even though the team's efforts to build a dynasty ultimately failed, the Knicks, like the city they played in, scrappily and spectacularly symbolized all that was right―and wrong―with the NBA and the nation during this turbulent, creative, and momentous time. Paul Knepper covered the New York Knicks for Bleacher Report. His first book, The Knicks of the Nineties: Ewing, Oakley, Starks and the Brawlers That Almost Won It All was published in 2020. You can reach Paul at paulknepper@gmail.com and follow him on Twitter @paulieknep. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/history

In Kings of the Garden: The New York Knicks and Their City (Three Hills, 2024), Adam J. Criblez traces the fall and rise of the New York Knicks between the 1973, the year they won their last NBA championship, and 1985, when the organization drafted Patrick Ewing and gave their fans hope after a decade of frustrations. During these years, the teams led by Walt Frazier, Earl Monroe, Bob McAdoo, Spencer Haywood, and Bernard King never achieved tremendous on-court success, and their struggles mirrored those facing New York City over the same span. In the mid-seventies, as the Knicks lost more games than they won and played before smaller and smaller crowds, the city they represented was on the brink of bankruptcy, while urban disinvestment, growing income inequality, and street gangs created a feeling of urban despair. Kings of the Garden details how the Knicks' fortunes and those of New York City were inextricably linked. As the team's Black superstars enjoyed national fame, Black musicians, DJs, and B-boys in the South Bronx were creating a new culture expression―hip-hop―that like the NBA would become a global phenomenon. Criblez's fascinating account of the era shows that even though the team's efforts to build a dynasty ultimately failed, the Knicks, like the city they played in, scrappily and spectacularly symbolized all that was right―and wrong―with the NBA and the nation during this turbulent, creative, and momentous time. Paul Knepper covered the New York Knicks for Bleacher Report. His first book, The Knicks of the Nineties: Ewing, Oakley, Starks and the Brawlers That Almost Won It All was published in 2020. You can reach Paul at paulknepper@gmail.com and follow him on Twitter @paulieknep. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/sports

In Kings of the Garden: The New York Knicks and Their City (Three Hills, 2024), Adam J. Criblez traces the fall and rise of the New York Knicks between the 1973, the year they won their last NBA championship, and 1985, when the organization drafted Patrick Ewing and gave their fans hope after a decade of frustrations. During these years, the teams led by Walt Frazier, Earl Monroe, Bob McAdoo, Spencer Haywood, and Bernard King never achieved tremendous on-court success, and their struggles mirrored those facing New York City over the same span. In the mid-seventies, as the Knicks lost more games than they won and played before smaller and smaller crowds, the city they represented was on the brink of bankruptcy, while urban disinvestment, growing income inequality, and street gangs created a feeling of urban despair. Kings of the Garden details how the Knicks' fortunes and those of New York City were inextricably linked. As the team's Black superstars enjoyed national fame, Black musicians, DJs, and B-boys in the South Bronx were creating a new culture expression―hip-hop―that like the NBA would become a global phenomenon. Criblez's fascinating account of the era shows that even though the team's efforts to build a dynasty ultimately failed, the Knicks, like the city they played in, scrappily and spectacularly symbolized all that was right―and wrong―with the NBA and the nation during this turbulent, creative, and momentous time. Paul Knepper covered the New York Knicks for Bleacher Report. His first book, The Knicks of the Nineties: Ewing, Oakley, Starks and the Brawlers That Almost Won It All was published in 2020. You can reach Paul at paulknepper@gmail.com and follow him on Twitter @paulieknep. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/american-studies

In Kings of the Garden: The New York Knicks and Their City (Three Hills, 2024), Adam J. Criblez traces the fall and rise of the New York Knicks between the 1973, the year they won their last NBA championship, and 1985, when the organization drafted Patrick Ewing and gave their fans hope after a decade of frustrations. During these years, the teams led by Walt Frazier, Earl Monroe, Bob McAdoo, Spencer Haywood, and Bernard King never achieved tremendous on-court success, and their struggles mirrored those facing New York City over the same span. In the mid-seventies, as the Knicks lost more games than they won and played before smaller and smaller crowds, the city they represented was on the brink of bankruptcy, while urban disinvestment, growing income inequality, and street gangs created a feeling of urban despair. Kings of the Garden details how the Knicks' fortunes and those of New York City were inextricably linked. As the team's Black superstars enjoyed national fame, Black musicians, DJs, and B-boys in the South Bronx were creating a new culture expression―hip-hop―that like the NBA would become a global phenomenon. Criblez's fascinating account of the era shows that even though the team's efforts to build a dynasty ultimately failed, the Knicks, like the city they played in, scrappily and spectacularly symbolized all that was right―and wrong―with the NBA and the nation during this turbulent, creative, and momentous time. Paul Knepper covered the New York Knicks for Bleacher Report. His first book, The Knicks of the Nineties: Ewing, Oakley, Starks and the Brawlers That Almost Won It All was published in 2020. You can reach Paul at paulknepper@gmail.com and follow him on Twitter @paulieknep. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this week's episode, we stay in the ABA as the upstart league lures top players like Dr. J, Moses Malone, and Spencer Haywood in an attempt to secure a national TV contract. Hannah recounts a story her father told her about the ABA's top-secret pursuit of Lew Alcindor, dubbed ‘Operation Kingfish,' and reflects on the lasting legacy of the ABA, including the hardship rule, three-point shot, and wide-open style of play. Plus, everything to know about the 1976 NBA-ABA merger. Guests include Dr. J, Bob Costas, Peter Vecsey, and Semi-Pro screenwriter Scot Armstrong.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this week's episode, we stay in the ABA as the upstart league lures top players like Dr. J, Moses Malone, and Spencer Haywood in an attempt to secure a national TV contract. Hannah recounts a story her father told her about the ABA's top-secret pursuit of Lew Alcindor, dubbed ‘Operation Kingfish,' and reflects on the lasting legacy of the ABA, including the hardship rule, three-point shot, and wide-open style of play. Plus, everything to know about the 1976 NBA-ABA merger. Guests include Dr. J, Bob Costas, Peter Vecsey, and Semi-Pro screenwriter Scot Armstrong.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this week's episode, we stay in the ABA as the upstart league lures top players like Dr. J, Moses Malone, and Spencer Haywood in an attempt to secure a national TV contract. Hannah recounts a story her father told her about the ABA's top-secret pursuit of Lew Alcindor, dubbed ‘Operation Kingfish,' and reflects on the lasting legacy of the ABA, including the hardship rule, three-point shot, and wide-open style of play. Plus, everything to know about the 1976 NBA-ABA merger. Guests include Dr. J, Bob Costas, Peter Vecsey, and Semi-Pro screenwriter Scot Armstrong.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guest Bio:Spencer Haywood is former NBA player and Olympic gold medalist. In 2015, Haywood was inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame. He's also became well known for the Supreme Court case Haywood v. National Basketball Association, 401 U.S. 1204 (1971) where his decision to sue the NBA changed led to the NBA changing their rules on when young rookies could enter the NBA.

1.10.2024 #RolandMartinUnfilteredL Hunter Biden Rattles Republicans, VA's 1st Black Del. House Speaker Sworn In, N.C.'s $25M Settlement Hunter Biden had Republican shook today as he strolled into the House Judiciary Committee hearing on him being held in contempt. We'll show you what the parties said during firey exchanges.  Virginia has its first black Delegate House Speaker. Don Scott was sworn in today. A federal appeals court says Florida Governor Ron DeSantis violated the First Amendment by removing state prosecutor Andrew Warren in 2022.   A North Carolina man who spent 44 years in prison for a rape he did not commit settles with the state and city of Concord for $25 million.  And my interview with Theresa Runstedtler, a Professor and Historian of Race and Sport at American University, about her book, "Black Ball: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Spencer Haywood, and the Generation That Saved the Soul of the NBA."   You don't want to miss that conversation.  Download the Black Star Network app at http://www.blackstarnetwork.com! We're on iOS, AppleTV, Android, AndroidTV, Roku, FireTV, XBox and SamsungTV. The #BlackStarNetwork is a news reporting platform covered under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, Liberty and Vanessa discuss Better Living Through Birding, Liliana's Invincible Summer, In the Form of a Question, and more! Subscribe to All the Books! using RSS, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify and never miss a book. Sign up for the weekly New Books! newsletter for even more new book news. It's happening, readers — we're bringing paperbacks! Whether you (or a reader you know and love) hate carrying around bulky hardcovers, you're on a budget, you want a wider range of recommendations, or all of the above, you can now get a paperback subscription from TBR, curated just for you by one of our Bibliologists. The holidays are here, and we've got three different levels for gifting to suit every budget. Get all the details at mytbr.co. This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. Books Discussed On the Show: Better Living Through Birding: Notes from a Black Man in the Natural World by Christian Cooper Liliana's Invincible Summer: A Sister's Search for Justice by Cristina Rivera Garza In the Form of a Question: The Joys and Rewards of a Curious Life by Amy Schneider  Eyeliner: A Cultural History by Zahra Hankir We Were Once a Family: A Story of Love, Death, and Child Removal in America by Roxanna Asgarian You Just Need to Lose Weight: and 19 Other Myths About Fat People by Aubrey Gordon The Art Thief: A True Story of Love, Crime, and a Dangerous Obsession by Michael Finkel  Creep: Accusations and Confessions by Myriam Gurba Black Ball: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Spencer Haywood, and the Generation that Saved the Soul of the NBA by Theresa Runstedtler Poverty by America by Matthew Desmond The Theory of Everything Else: A Voyage Into the World of the Weird by Dan Schreiber  Moby Dyke: An Obsessive Quest to Track Down the Last Remaining Lesbian Bars in America by Krista Burton How to Say Babylon: A Memoir by Safiya Sinclair The 272: The Families Who Were Enslaved and Sold to Build the American Catholic Church by Rachel L. Swarns Fire Weather: A True Story from a Hotter World by John Vaillant  The Great White Bard: How to Love Shakespeare While Talking About Race by Farah Karim-Cooper  The Woman in Me by Britney Spears Queen B by Juno Dawson Celestial Monsters by Aiden Thomas  The Dead Cat Tail Assassins by P. Djèlí Clark Confounding Oaths by Alexis Hall  A Witch's Guide to Magical Innkeeping by Sangu Mandanna For a complete list of books discussed in this episode, visit our website. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today on the Games People Play podcast, Bernie talks to a man whose contributions to the game of basketball go far beyond his sizeable on-court resume, which includes an NBA championship, an Olympic Gold Medal and an ABA Most Valuable Player Award. Please join us in welcoming four-time NBA All-Star, Spencer Haywood, to the program in the second of two parts to chronicle his remarkable journey from the cotton fields of Mississippi to the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame.Bernie and Spencer discuss the challenges and dark times Spencer faced, including legal battles over fraudulent contracts, an anti-trust suit against the NBA that went all the way to the Supreme Court and his long road back to sobriety following a crack cocaine addiction. Finally, Spencer talks about his new book The Spencer Haywood Rule and expresses gratitude at being recognized for all that he sacrificed for future generations of NBA players.Track: "Im Coming Back Again"Music provided by https://Slip.stream Free Download/Stream: https://get.slip.stream/tzpr1lGames People Play is sponsored in part by TicketSmarter and the TicketSmarter mobile app: get $10 off any purchase of $100 or more with promo code LWOS10, and receive $20 off any purchase of $300 or more with promo code LWOS20This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5983722/advertisement

Dribble into the captivating world of basketball history on this episode of Backstage Pass with Gentry Thomas. In an exclusive interview, your host, Gentry Thomas, sits down with the legendary former NBA player, Spencer Haywood, for an inside look at a career that left an indelible mark on the game. Join us as Gentry and Spencer Haywood explore the highs and lows of a remarkable NBA journey, filled with triumphs, challenges, and groundbreaking moments. In this episode, Spencer Haywood shares the incredible story of his NBA career, from his early days as a dominant force in college basketball to his impact on the professional stage. Discover the behind-the-scenes tales from the hardwood that shaped a legacy and influenced the future of the game. But the conversation goes beyond the court. Dive into the world of HBO's "Winning Time," a series that chronicles the dynamic era of the 1980s Los Angeles Lakers. Gain insights into Haywood's experiences during this transformative period in basketball history, offering a unique perspective on the players, the culture, and the unforgettable moments that defined an era. A pivotal moment in Spencer Haywood's career comes to light as the discussion turns to his historic court case, paving the way for high school players to enter the NBA. Learn about the challenges he faced, the impact of his legal victory, and the lasting effects on the landscape of professional basketball. The episode also delves into Haywood's life beyond the court, exploring his post-NBA endeavors and his contributions to the basketball community. "Backstage Pass with Gentry Thomas" brings you closer to the legends of the game, and this episode with Spencer Haywood offers a front-row seat to the evolution of basketball. Don't miss this exclusive opportunity to hear the untold stories of a trailblazer who changed the game both on and off the court. Lace up your sneakers and join us for a slam dunk of a conversation!

Today on the Games People Play podcast, Bernie talks to a man whose contributions to the game of basketball go far beyond his sizeable on-court resume, which includes an NBA championship, an Olympic Gold Medal and an ABA Most Valuable Player Award.Join us in welcoming four-time NBA All-Star Spencer Haywood to the program for the first of two parts to chronicle his remarkable journey from the cotton fields of Mississippi to the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. You'll hear about the extraordinary collection of talent that surrounded Spencer at Pershing High School in Detroit before he became the youngest US Olympic basketball player in history and an instant sensation in the ABA and NBA.Track: "Im Coming Back Again"Music provided by https://Slip.stream Free Download/Stream: https://get.slip.stream/tzpr1lGames People Play is sponsored in part by TicketSmarter and the TicketSmarter mobile app: get $10 off any purchase od $100 or more by using the promo code LWOS10, and receive $20 off any purchse of $300 or more with promo code LWOS20This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5983722/advertisement

Notes and Links to Theresa Rundstedtler's Work        For Episode 212, Pete welcomes Theresa Rundstedtler, and the two discuss, among other things, her early love of sports and reading, her work as a Raptors dancer, and the ways in which her voracious reading gave rise to her further exploring sports and race, as well as salient themes like free agency, racist stereotypes and white paternalism and intriguing people like Simon Gourdine and Connie Hawkins and Wali Jones from the 1970s era of the NBA.     Theresa Runstedtler, PhD is an award-winning scholar of African American history whose research focuses on the intersection of race, masculinity, labor, and sport. Her most recent book, Black Ball: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Spencer Haywood, and the Generation that Saved the Soul of the NBA (Bold Type Books, 2023), examines how Black players transformed the professional hoops game, both on and off the court, in the 1970s. She is also the author of Jack Johnson, Rebel Sojourner: Boxing in the Shadow of the Global Color Line (UC Press, 2012), a transnational biography that explores the first African American world heavyweight champion's legacy as a Black sporting hero and anti-colonial icon in places as far-flung as Sydney, London, Cape Town, Manila, Paris, Havana, and Mexico City. Jack Johnson, Rebel Sojourner won the 2013 Phillis Wheatley Book Prize from the Northeast Black Studies Association. Runstedtler has written for Time.com and the LA Review of Books, and shared her expertise on the History Channel, Al Jazeera America, Vox.com, NPR, and international radio outlets including the BBC and CBC. Originally from Ontario, Canada, she is a professor at American University and lives in Baltimore with her husband and son.     Theresa's Website   Buy Black Ball   Black Ball Review from Los Angeles Review of Books At about 2:35, Theresa discusses her appearance on The History Channel in discussing Jack Johnson's    At about 4:35, Theresa discusses her childhood sporting career, especially her time in figure skating and dance   At about 7:15, Theresa discusses her reading interests growing up    At about 10:30, Theresa discusses her time working as a dancer for the Toronto Raptors   At about 14:00, Theresa talks about what she saw during her years the lives of so many involved with the NBA on a regular basis   At about 15:15, Theresa discusses her reading and writing interests and the ways in which she became a historian    At about 18:00, Theresa explains how and why she got into writing about sport    At about 18:50, Pete notes multiple parallels between the book and today's world and sporting world, and Thersa follows up by talking about how she found people in some ways more open to talking about race through sports    At about 24:35, The two talk about a pivotal and faulty newspaper story by Chris Cobbs, and Theresa explains why she chose to start the book referencing it   At about 28:20, Pete cites Donovan X. Ramsey's research on an erroneous story that exacerbated views on the crack epidemic   At about 29:00, Theresa discusses seeds for her book, especially her research into Len Bias' death and how he became a “symbol of a greater moral panic”    At about 31:20, Pete alludes to Maurice Stokes' mistreatment and the early days of player labor organization   At about 32:10, Theresa responds to Pete's question and lays out why the 70s of the NBA has been “overlooked”   At about 33:05-35:20, Theresa talks about the book as a sort of redress   At about 35:40, The two discuss the difference between the “cultural associations” of fighting in 1970s   At about 36:30, Pete details the book's first part involving monopoly, and he and Theresa discuss Connie Hawkins' importance in the time period and beyond; Theresa gives background on seeds for the book coming upon her connecting Hawkins and Colin Kaepernick's stories   At about 40:40, Spencer Haywood is referenced, and Theresa expands on his story, especially his connection to players' right and the ABA/MBA merger   At about 47:20, Pete references the clash between conservative sportswriters of the early 1970s and socially active and aware players like Wali Jones and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, especially with regards to flimsy investigations regarding drug use in the NBA    At about 53:25, Pete cites advancements for Black coaches like K.C. Jones and Lenny Wilkens and Theresa discusses the ways in which the coaches were judged differently and how they were calm and collected as a rule   At about 55:30, Theresa expounds upon early Black coaches and their often “democratic” ways of coaching in opposition to some of the archetypal drill sergeant-type coaches   At about 57:25, Theresa details the intriguing story of Simon Gourdine and speculates on reasons why he was turned down for NBA Commissioner and what might have been…   At about 1:00:25, The two discuss thoughts of the time and as the years have gone on regarding players like Kermit Washington and Bernard King   At about 1:01:30, Pete asks Theresa about ending the book with an Epilogue revolving around Larry Bird and Magic Johnson's impacts   At about 1:05:50, Theresa talks about exciting future projects   At about 1:06:40, Theresa recommends Jumpman by Johnny Smith and The Cap by Joshua Mendelsohn      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 me on IG, where I'm @chillsatwillpodcast, or on Twitter, where I'm @chillsatwillpo1. You can watch this and other episodes on YouTube-watch and subscribe to The Chills at Will Podcast Channel. Please subscribe to both my YouTube Channel and my podcast while you're checking out this episode.    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. Thanks in advance for supporting my one-man show, my DIY podcast and my extensive reading, research, editing, and promoting to keep this independent podcast pumping out high-quality content!    NEW MERCH! You can browse and buy here: https://www.etsy.com/shop/ChillsatWillPodcast    This is a passion project of mine, a DIY operation, and I'd love for your help in promoting what I'm convinced is a unique and spirited look at an often-ignored art form.    The intro song for The Chills at Will Podcast is “Wind Down” (Instrumental Version), and the other song played on this episode was “Hoops” (Instrumental)” by Matt Weidauer, and both songs are used through ArchesAudio.com.    Please tune in for Episode 213 with Andrew Porter, the author of, among other work, the short story collection The Theory of Light and Matter, which won the Flannery O'Connor Award for Short Fiction, and the short story collection The Disappeared, published in April 2023.    The episode will air on November 21.

There is still a little bit of time left to enter to join Tom in his suite at the XCEL Energy Center to see The Eagles on their farewell tour, register online or through the Tom Barnard Show app and then listen for your chance to win! In the first hour, SKOR North's Judd Zulgad talks about the Twins cutting their payroll and how Diamond Sports Group's bankruptcy is causing that, and KSTP's Chris Egert on highlights from the latest republican debate that happened last night. Hour #2 has NBA Hall of Famer Spencer Haywood join the show to talk about the up and coming Timberwolves team and break down what led to the 1971 Supreme Court case, now called the Spencer Haywood Rule. In Hour #3 Kristyn Burtt and Tom make a fuss about a big baby. Normally that would be some sort of double entendre or pun, but in this case it's actually real. Then we cover some more minor news, like the fact that the strike is functionally over. On the Family, it's a battle of the past versus the present to determine whose life sucks worse. Spoiler alert: the past wins by a sizeable margin. The future, however, is uncertain. Will we see a new champion, or will the light of hope remain unextinguished? You could also take the safe route and sneak into Iceland. No mosquitos there either. Stream the show LIVE on the Tom Barnard Show app M-F from 8-12PM or get the show on-demand on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A repost from the vault NBA Hall of Famer Spencer Haywood checks in with Brandon "Scoop B" Robinson & discusses tons including a movie about his life. Could Dwyane Wade play him? Haywood discusses Gabrielle Union influence & tons more including LeBron James & more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Notes and Links to Chris L. Terry's and James Spooner's Work        For Episode 211, Pete welcomes Chris L. Terry and James Spooner, and the two discuss, among other topics, the exciting release of Black Punk Now and reader response, the seeds for the book and the rationale for certain structures in the book, the balance between a punk aesthetic and fair treatment and pay for artists, Black punk as joy and liberation and catharsis, exciting new movements and artists in Black Punk and its attendant creative pursuits, and what Chris and James wish for the book's future.        Chris L. Terry is the author of the novels Black Card (Catapult, 2019) and Zero Fade (Curbside Splendor, 2013), which was named Best Book of the Year by Slate and Kirkus Reviews. Mr. Terry's short work has appeared in PANK, Razorcake, Very Smart Brothas, and more. He has taught for PEN America, Writing Workshops LA, and Storycatchers Theatre.       James Spooner is an American film director, tattoo artist, and graphic novelist. He is best known for his 2003 documentary film Afro-Punk, and for co-founding the Afropunk Festival. He also directed the 2007 narrative film White Lies, Black Sheep. His first graphic novel, titled The High Desert, was published in 2022.     Buy Black Punk Now!   Read an Excerpt from Black Punk Now   James' Website   Buy The High Desert by James   Buy Black Card by Chris   Read about Afro-Punk Documentary At about 2:20, Pete welcomes back Chris-the first two-time guest! and asks about seeds for the book and about the initial reaction to the book's publication    At about 6:00, James responds to the same questions as above: seeds for the book and the book's connections to his work with AfroPunk   At about 11:10, Chris shouts out Cecilia Flores at SoftSkull and the use of the tattoo framing in one interview in the book; he also discusses “creating Black spaces” with joy   At about 11:50, James mentions the cover of the book, “having the time of their lives” and Black Joy   At about 12:40-14:50, Chris responds to Pete's questions about the book's title's genesis and the “timeliness” of the book   At about 14:50, Pete cites James' Introduction to the book and James responds to Pete's question about Black Punk's rise with regard to concerts and exposure and its connection to corporatization    At about 19:15, Chris talks about the balance between the DIY ethos of punk and the newer generation's keen ways of valuing their work and including more interested people    At about 22:30, James reminisces on the different scenes in punk circles when he was doing concerts   At about 25:05, Pete and Chris highlight the book's Roundtables and interviews, particularly with Bobby Hackney, Jr., and key quotes that show Blackness and punk to be inextricable, as well as the openness of the book's contributors    At about 28:15, Pete asks about punk rock and how it came from rock-originated by Black musicians and became associated with white musicians; Chris describes this     At about 30:30, James describes “major” Black figures and Black bands who were and are at the forefront of so many movements; he shouts out Soul Glo and Zulu and draws connections between the older and newer   At about 34:15, Chris uses his West Coast tour from 2002 as an example of how   At about 34:40, The three talk about the great Fishbone and The Last Action Hero soundtrack   At about 36:15, Pete asks about Blank punk and compliments the book's variety and its politics and discussion of gender fluidity and other important issues; Chris speaks on punk as a lifestyle, and not just a style of music   At about 39:20, Pete wonders about any evolution in the ways in which women and nonbinary people have been treated in recent years of punk; Chris and James discuss challenges that still remain, as well as what they list as incremental victories   At about 44:05, Pete highlights quotes and interviews from the anthology and the ways in which catharsis is demonstrated through Black punk lifestyles   At about 46:05, Pete asks James and Chris about their process in picking a favorite Black punk songlist   At about 47:25, James and Chris respond to Pete's questions about how they want the book to survive and thrive in coming years, and the rationale on having the book softcover right away   At about 49:15, Pete highlights engaging work from James and Chris in the anthology   At about 50:20, James and Chris talk about exciting future projects   At about 52:30, James and Chris give out their contact info and social media    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 me on IG, where I'm @chillsatwillpodcast, or on Twitter, where I'm @chillsatwillpo1. You can watch this and other episodes on YouTube-watch and subscribe to The Chills at Will Podcast Channel. Please subscribe to both my YouTube Channel and my podcast while you're checking out this episode.    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. Thanks in advance for supporting my one-man show, my DIY podcast and my extensive reading, research, editing, and promoting to keep this independent podcast pumping out high-quality content!    NEW MERCH! You can browse and buy here: https://www.etsy.com/shop/ChillsatWillPodcast    This is a passion project of mine, a DIY operation, and I'd love for your help in promoting what I'm convinced is a unique and spirited look at an often-ignored art form.    The intro song for The Chills at Will Podcast is “Wind Down” (Instrumental Version), and the other song played on this episode was “Hoops” (Instrumental)” by Matt Weidauer, and both songs are used through ArchesAudio.com.    Please tune in for Episode 212 with Theresa Runstedtler, award-winning scholar of African American history. Her work focused on intersection of race/masculinity/ labor/sport, and her recent:  Black Ball: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Spencer Haywood, and the Generation that Saved the Soul of the NBA.    The episode will air on November 14.

Notes and Links to Dan Sinykin's Work        For Episode 210, Pete welcomes Dan Sinykin, and the two discuss, among other topics, his early reading and how it showed a sort of rebellion and also spurred him on to a life of books and inspired Big Fiction, as well as salient issues and themes from the book, including mass market populism versus literary aesthetics, autofiction and its connection to marginalized writers of color and women, and the evolving role of editors and the colophon in the continuing conglomeration of book publishing.    Dan Sinykin is an assistant professor of English at Emory University with a courtesy appointment in quantitative theory and methods. He is the author of American Literature and the Long Downturn: Neoliberal Apocalypse (2020). His writing has appeared in the New York Times, the Washington Post, the Los Angeles Review of Books, The Rumpus, Dissent, and other publications. Big Fiction: How Conglomeration Changed the Publishing Industry and American Literature, is out now through Columbia University Press.     Buy Big Fiction: How Conglomeration Changed the Publishing Industry and American Literature   Dan's Website with Emory University   Interview about Big Fiction with Lincoln Michel  At about 2:40, Dan discusses the intricacies of his book and its October publishing   At about 5:10, Dan highlights early feedback he's gotten from readers   At about 7:05, Dan gives background on his childhood reading habits and some of his favorite books, series, and writers; he also talks about his father's reading habits influenced him    At about 11:45, Dan responds to Pete's questions about the draws of “East Coast” writers like Hemingway and Fitzgerald   At about 14:30, Dan cites the greatness and pull of Gravity's Rainbow   At about 16:55, Pete asks Dan about his connection to David Foster Wallace and other formative writers, who included Wittgenstein    At about 19:40, Pete gives a recommendation about which David Foster Wallace book NOT to read   At about 20:00, Pete wonders about how Dan's job and research areas for his book has affected his “pleasure reading”   At about 21:45, Dan shouts out Martin Riker's The Guest Lecture, Dan Kois' Vintage Contemporaries as current standout reads    At about 23:00, Dan highlights the novels enjoyed by his students, including work by Fernanda Melchor, Jon Fosse, and Rachel Cusk    At about 24:25, Dan discusses the genesis of his book   At about 25:50, Pete and Dan discuss a pivotal event for publishing that Dan focuses on in the book's Introduction-the firing of Andre Schiffrin   At about 30:15, The Program Era and The Economy of Prestige is highlighted and    At about 32:45, Dan discusses his book as a “continuation of his [Schiffrin's] work” and how Dan sees value in avoiding labels of conglomeration as “good” or “bad”   At about 34:30, Dan breaks down the importance and symbolism of the colophon; he gives an example from the process of Wallace's Infinite Jest as representative of the collaborative model   At about 43:30, Pete lays out the book's five chapters' structure and asks Dan about “high-brow” and “low-brow”; Dan speaks about the ways these books have been mass-marketed   At about 48:40, Dan traces the rise of romance books and speaks about the incredibly-interesting Danielle Steel and how she and others have become “brands”   At about 52:20, Pete asks Dan about the ways in which historical fiction and other books began to be geared toward literary prizes; he also traces the fairly-recent development of the term “literary fiction”    At about 55:15, Dan speaks to E.L. Doctorow as straddling the lines between the old and newer worlds of publishing   At about 59:40, The two discuss the chapters on trade publishers and autofiction's importance, especially for female writers   At about 1:03:30, Pete cites Toni Morrison's experiences and a quandary she ran into, as well as the experiences of many writers of color and “performance,” and Dan speaks to the story of Karen Tei Yamashita as a microcosm of writers of color in publishing    At about 1:10:30, Pete compliments the far-reaching and insightful book and Dan recommends buying the book at a local bookstore, including A Cappella Books, Eagle Eye Books, and Bookish in the Atlanta    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 me on IG, where I'm @chillsatwillpodcast, or on Twitter, where I'm @chillsatwillpo1. You can watch this and other episodes on YouTube-watch and subscribe to The Chills at Will Podcast Channel. Please subscribe to both my YouTube Channel and my podcast while you're checking out this episode.    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. Thanks in advance for supporting my one-man show, my DIY podcast and my extensive reading, research, editing, and promoting to keep this independent podcast pumping out high-quality content!    NEW MERCH! You can browse and buy here: https://www.etsy.com/shop/ChillsatWillPodcast    This is a passion project of mine, a DIY operation, and I'd love for your help in promoting what I'm convinced is a unique and spirited look at an often-ignored art form.    The intro song for The Chills at Will Podcast is “Wind Down” (Instrumental Version), and the other song played on this episode was “Hoops” (Instrumental)” by Matt Weidauer, and both songs are used through ArchesAudio.com.    Please tune in for Episode 211 with Theresa Runstedtler, award-winning scholar of African American history. Her work focused on intersection of race/masculinity/ labor/sport, and her recent:  Black Ball: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Spencer Haywood, and the Generation that Saved the Soul of the NBA.    The episode will air on October 31.

This "Paltrocast" features interviews with Basketball Hall Of Famer and author Spencer Haywood, entertainment mogul Vassal Benford, and musician and composer Kishi Bashi. Theme song by Steve Schiltz.

Basketball Hall of Famer and a man who changed the NBA forever, Spencer Haywood, joins Kevin Garnett on the latest episode of KG CERTIFIED. Haywood opens up about suing the NBA and beating them in the Supreme Court. Plus, they discuss how it changed the league. The big man also talks about being the first Nike basketball player, his NBA career, and the current day game.

Basketball Hall of Famer and a man who changed the NBA forever, Spencer Haywood, joins Kevin Garnett on the latest episode of KG CERTIFIED. Haywood opens up about suing the NBA and beating them in the Supreme Court. Plus, they discuss how it changed the league. The big man also talks about being the first Nike basketball player, his NBA career, and the current day game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Black Ball: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Spencer Haywood, and the Generation that Saved the Soul of the NBA details the political landscape of the NBA from 1960s to the 1980s. In the Traveling Hoopers first book club we parse through the themes of the groundbreaking book. We interview Black Ball author Dr. Theresa Runstedtler to find out more about her hit book . Catch More Of Our Content Here! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/creator-home Twitter: https://twitter.com/travelinghooper?lang=en IG: https://www.instagram.com/traveling_hoopers/?hl=en Website: https://travelinghoopers.com/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-traveling-hoopers/support

Jason begins by discussing the dysfunctional White Sox and the state of their culture. He then talks with New York Times bestselling author Jeff Pearlman to discuss Season 2 of ‘Winning Time' on HBO, which is an adaptation of his book ‘Showtime: Magic, Kareem, Riley, and the Los Angeles Lakers Dynasty of the 1980s.' Pearlman delves into his process as a biographer and tells stories about showing up unannounced at Isaiah Rider's house and a plumbing incident at Spencer Haywood's house (16:22). Leave us a message on the ‘Full Go' listener line at 773-359-3103 or write to us at TheFullGo@gmail.com. We'd love to hear from you!The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please check out theringer.com/RG to find out more or listen to the end of the episode for additional details. Host: Jason Goff Producers: Steve Ceruti, Tony Gill, Chris Sutton, and Kyle Williams Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Black Ball: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Spencer Haywood, and the Generation that Saved the Soul of the NBA details the political landscape of the NBA from 1960s to the 1980s. In the Traveling Hoopers first book club we parse through the themes of the groundbreaking book. Part 2 details the rise and plateau of lawyer Simon Gourdine's career with the NBA and of course race. Catch More Of Our Content Here! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/creator-home Twitter: https://twitter.com/travelinghooper?lang=en IG: https://www.instagram.com/traveling_hoopers/?hl=en Website: https://travelinghoopers.com/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-traveling-hoopers/support

7.31.2023 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Benefits & Care For Black Vets, TX Police Terrorize Black Family, Dems Debate Voting Strategy The Department of Veterans Affairs announces a groundbreaking initiative to address health access disparities among black veterans. The Department of Veterans Affairs Press Secretary joins me to discuss the initiative and the impact of the PACT Act. A black family in Texas faced terror at the hands of police officers who mistakenly accused them of driving a stolen vehicle. We will show you the chilling video highlighting the racial disparities in law enforcement and the urgent need for accountability. The Democratic Party finds itself at a critical juncture, grappling with internal divisions over the path forward for voting rights litigation in the lead-up to the 2024 presidential election. We will speak with the Founding Partner of HIT Strategies to unpack how this battle over legal strategy shapes the future of voting rights. I got the chance to speak with Theresa Runstedtler, a Professor and Historian of Race and Sport at American University, to discuss her book, "Black Ball: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Spencer Haywood, and the Generation That Saved the Soul of the NBA." I will share the enlighting interview later in the show. Download the Black Star Network app at http://www.blackstarnetwork.com! We're on iOS, AppleTV, Android, AndroidTV, Roku, FireTV, XBox and SamsungTV. The #BlackStarNetwork is a news reporting platform covered under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Miles and Jack have an exciting double-feature for you as they were pleased to catch up with ESPN's Cassidy Hubbarth in Act 1 & 2 to discuss Victor Wembanyama's debut, NBA Con and Summer League action before they were also honored to be joined by Hall of Famer Spencer Haywood in Act 3*. The trio discussed an upcoming biopic Lionsgate is currently producing about Haywood's life, as well as Spencer's overall impact on the NBA draft and player agency.  *WARNING: excessive background noise in Act 3! You have been warned!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Victor Wembanyama is set to take the NBA by storm, but in the past, a 19-year-old French athlete would have no place in the league. We explore how the NBA has become younger and more international over the last several decades with a Hall of Fame player who helped make that happen.

Get ready for a special MoCo Insider because we get into an in-depth discussion with NBA Hall of Famer Spencer Haywood. His career, his life, his struggles. You don't want to miss this one. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Get ready for a special MoCo Insider because we get into an in-depth discussion with NBA Hall of Famer Spencer Haywood. His career, his life, his struggles. You don't want to miss this one. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Get ready for a special MoCo Insider because we get into an in-depth discussion with NBA Hall of Famer Spencer Haywood. His career, his life, his struggles. You don't want to miss this one. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Theresa Runstedtler is Associate Professor of History and Critical Race, Gender, and Cultural Studies at American University. She is the author of Jack Johnson, Rebel Sojourner: Boxing in the Shadow of the Global Color Line (UC Press, 2012) and, this year, Black Ball: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Spencer Haywood, and the Generation That Saved the Soul of the NBA (Bold Type Books, 2023). She is also a former member of the Toronto Raptors Dance Pak and has worked in public relations for a national sports network. On this episode, Dr. Runstedtler joins Johanna Mellis and Nathan Kalman-Lamb to explain the history of the NBA's 1970s and how an era of anti-racist athletic labor struggle came to be discursively distorted as a 'dark age' for the professional basketball league. This wide-ranging conversation also covers cultural studies as an epistemological and methodological framework for understanding sport, youth sport as a site of child labor, dance as sport/labor, and so much more. You can find Dr. Runstedtler on Twitter @DrTRunstedtler.

“Reclaiming history.” Chatter rolls at the Gaithersburg Book Festival with historian, professor, and author Theresa Runstedtler. She shares “Black Ball: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Spencer Haywood, and the Generation That Saved the Soul of the NBA.” Meticulously researched and compellingly written, the book chronicles and corrects the league's history, both its “dark ages” of the 1970s and subsequent rise.  She weaves historical insights and social analysis into a fascinating look at how the game was changed and the players launched the NBA into the global powerhouse it is today.

Andy chats with author & scholar Dr. Theresa Runstedtler about her most recent book, "Black Ball: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Spencer Haywood, and the Generation that Saved the Soul of the NBA". The two discuss perhaps the most pivotal decade in the history of the sport, and the ripple effects created by some of the NBA's most respected names. Andy & Theresa discuss the NBA landscape in the late 1970s, the impact Spencer Haywood's legal battles had on future generations of players, Oscar Robertson's battle for player rights during the NBA/ABA merger, the Territorial Draft, the paradigm shift in the 1980's, the social justice protests during the NBA Bubble, as well as her time with the Toronto Raptors Dance Pak!Beyond the Lens workshop - coming soon! Sign up now at BeyondTheLens.liveThis show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5297437/advertisement

Links from the show:* Black Ball: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Spencer Haywood, and the Generation that Saved the Soul of the NBA* Connect with Theresa* Never miss an episode* Rate the showAbout my guest:Theresa Runstedtler is a scholar of African American history whose research examines Black popular culture, with a particular focus on the intersection of race, masculinity, labor, and sport. Her forthcoming book, Black Ball: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Spencer Haywood, and the Generation That Saved the Soul of the NBA (Bold Type Books, 2023), examines how African American players transformed the professional hoops game, both on and off the court. She is the author of Jack Johnson, Rebel Sojourner: Boxing in the Shadow of the Global Color Line (UC Press, 2012), an award-winning biography that traces the first African American world heavyweight champion's legacy as a Black sporting hero and anticolonial icon in places as far-flung as Sydney, London, Cape Town, Manila, Paris, Havana, and Mexico City. Dr. Runstedtler has also published scholarly articles in the Radical History Review, the Journal of World History, American Studies, the Journal of American Ethnic History, the Journal of Sport and Social Issues, the Journal of Women's History, and the Journal of African American History, and book chapters in City/Game: Basketball in New York, Escape from New York: The New Negro Renaissance Beyond Harlem, and In the Game: Race, Identity, and Sports in the Twentieth Century. She has written for Time.com and the LA Review of Books, and shared her expertise on the History Channel, Al Jazeera America, Vox.com, NPR, and international radio outlets including the BBC and CBC. Get full access to Dispatches from the War Room at dispatchesfromthewarroom.substack.com/subscribe

Bakari Sellers is joined by NBA Hall of Famer Spencer Haywood to discuss the 1971 Supreme Court decision on NBA draft eligibility (4:15), his and former Lakers' opinions on the HBO show ‘Winning Time' (11:47), and competing with and beating the greats of the 1980s (18:45). Host: Bakari Sellers Guest: Spencer Haywood Producer: Donnie Beacham Jr. Executive Producer: Jarrod Loadholt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week we speak to Theresa Runstedler, author of the book Black Ball: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Spencer Haywood, and the Generation that Saved the Soul of the NBA.We'll have Choice Words about what Caitlin Clark has taught us throughout the fallout after the NCAA women's championship game. We also have Jake's Takes on the NBA finals and more. Subscribe to The Nation to support all of our podcasts: thenation.com/podcastsubscribe. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Larry is joined by professor and writer Theresa Runstedtler to discuss her new book 'Black Ball: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Spencer Haywood, and the Generation that Saved the Soul of the NBA'. They begin their conversation by discussing how Dr. Runstedler's connection to the NBA via the Toronto Raptors dance team and the corporatization she witnessed within that organization during her stint inspired her to research the primary aspects of her book. Next, they examine the history of segregation in professional basketball, how racial context was tied to the emerging style of play within the game, and pioneers like Connie Hawkins who insisted on wage equality for black players in the league (8:19). They then dive into Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's influence on the ABA-NBA merger and the influence of racially biased media coverage on the public's perception of black players and the sport's overall revenue in the 70's (25:15). After the break, they take a look at the ascension of Simon Gourdine, the first black NBA executive, and talk about the obstacles that hinder black coaches and executives throughout all of the major American sports leagues (38:27). Larry and Theresa end the pod by discussing how the ‘74 Finals, the emergence of Larry Bird, and the inclusion of the slam dunk contest affected the marketability of the NBA (42:42).  Host: Larry Wilmore Guest: Theresa Runstedtler Associate Producer: Chris Sutton Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A special Sunday edition of Hoops Adjacent, David Aldridge sits down with Karl Malone, Spencer Haywood and Cedric Ceballos to talk about each of their paths in the game and what they see in today's game. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A special Sunday edition of Hoops Adjacent, David Aldridge sits down with Karl Malone, Spencer Haywood and Cedric Ceballos to talk about each of their paths in the game and what they see in today's game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When Bill Russell joined the NBA in the 1950s, he was the only Black player on the Celtics. He went on to win 11 championships, more than any player in basketball history. When President Barack Obama awarded him the Medal of Freedom in 2011, he said: “Bill Russell stood up for the rights and dignity of all men.” Today, former NBA player Spencer Haywood remembers his coach and friend. Say hello on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. Follow the show and review us on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2BmMZr5 We also make Criminal and Phoebe Reads a Mystery. Artwork by Julienne Alexander. Check out our online shop.  Episode transcripts are posted on our website. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices