Roy discusses the few sports teams who still capitalize off racist Native stereotypes with sports journalist, Bomani Jones and executive director of IllumiNative and citizen of Pawnee Crystal, Echo Hawk. Although teams like the Cleveland Guardians and the Washington Commanders have changed their branding from anti-Native imagery and slurs, the three inspect ... Show More
Oct 2021
A conversation with Bucks broadcaster Lisa Byington and Sixers broadcaster Kate Scott. Plus, Eli Saslow of The Washington Post on his new book on America and COVID
Episode 162 of the Sports Media Podcast features three guests. First up is a conversation with Lisa Byington and Kate Scott, the first women full-time TV play-by-play broadcasters for a major men's professional sports team. They are followed by Eli Saslow, the Pulitzer Prize-winn ... Show More
1h 16m
Nov 2021
AFC Chaos, Kyle Shanahan, Jimmy Lake, Damon Arnette, Astroworld Festival, Big Bird vs. Ted Cruz
On this episode of Wrighster or Wrong, George Wrighster and Ralph Amsden talk about the chaos and parity of the NFL's AFC Division, and speculate on the future of San Francisco 49ers Head Coach Kyle Shanahan. Last weekend in college football saw some of the top teams in the count ... Show More
1h 4m
Sep 2023
The NFL Tackles Race and Safety
It's the start of a new NFL season! Trevor chats with Daily Show correspondent, Roy Wood Jr, about the dangers of football and highlights the lack of Black head coaches in the NFL. Also, guest host D.L. Hughley sits down with NFL commentator, Dominique Foxworth, to discuss the im ... Show More
31m 30s
Oct 2021
Politics in Sports, Big Market NBA, NFL Owners, NAACP to Players, Cleaning Hotel Room, BOSM
On this episode of the Wrighster or Wrong Podcast, George Wrighster and Ralph Amsden discuss Politics in Sports, from Major League Baseball's desire to stay out of it, to the NAACP attempting to get student athletes to become involved in it. The Knicks and Bulls are good again, a ... Show More
57m 50s
Mar 2023
The Explosion of Legalized Sports Gambling | Beyond the Scenes
March Madness and the NCAA tournament are in full effect, and it’s one of the biggest sports betting times of the year. Host Roy Wood Jr. sits down with Daily Show correspondent, Michael Kosta, and gambling industry reporter for ESPN, David Purdum, for a conversation about how p ... Show More
41m 23s
Apr 2020
Adam 'Pacman' Jones | Ep 26 | ALL THE SMOKE Full Episode | #StayHome with SHOWTIME Basketball
Former NFL Defensive Back, Adam 'Pacman' Jones, joins Matt and Stephen remotely on episode 26 of All The Smoke to talk about his NFL career, his mental health journey, and his Lakers fandom. He also reveals his toughest receivers to guard and discusses who he thinks is the best r ... Show More
35m 57s
Aug 2022
Introducing: Beyond The Scenes From The Daily Show with Trevor Noah
Imagine The Daily Show, but deeper. Host Roy Wood Jr. dives further into segments and topics covered on The Daily Show — from racial injustice to gun control to K-pop. Each week, he’s joined by Daily Show writers, producers, correspondents, as well as outside experts to unpack a ... Show More
1m 6s