Edge of Sports

This week we come to you live from Solid State Books in DC to talk to Kevin Powell about his new book "My Mother. Barack Obama. Donald Trump. And the Last Stand of The Angry White Man."  We also have ‘Choice Words’ about the early retirement of Vontae Davis, ‘Just Stand Up’ and ‘Just Sit Your Ass Down’ awards to a local editor and a racist school administrator, Kaepernick Watch and much more! Kevin Powell Twitter: @kevin_powell https://www.amazon.com/Mother-Barack-Obama-Donald-Trump/dp/1501198807 Zirin, True Grit: Vontae Davis Retires at Halftime https://www.thenation.com/article/true-grit-vontae-davis-retires-at-halftime/ — http://www.edgeofsportspodcast.com/ | http://twitter.com/EdgeOfSportsPod | http://fb.com/edgeofsportspod | email us: edgeofsports@gmail.com | Edge of Sports hotline: 401-426-3343 (EDGE) — Music: Eye Examination - Del the Funky Homosapien | Ambition Az a Ridah - Tupac | Hypnotize - Notorious B.I.G. | Caramel City - Pete Rock | Mind Frame - Pete | 9 Millimeta Boyz - 8 Ball & MJG | We Can Freak It - Kurupt | 30 Hours - Kanye West | The Wire Theme Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

This week we speak to Soraya Chemaly, author of the new book “Rage Becomes Her” about Serena Williams, Title IX, and how our society monitors women’s anger, particularly black women. We also have ‘Choice Words’ about the Serena-Naomi Osaka match as well as the response from some umpires in the aftermath. We got ‘Just Stand Up’ and ‘Just Sit Down’ awards to Kenny Stills and a racist cartoonist, ‘Kaepernick Watch’ and more. Soraya Chemaly Twitter: @schemaly https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2018/sep/11/serena-williams-angry-soraya-chemaly-women-should-unleash-rage Soraya's Rage Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/user/schemaly/playlist/3ixT7ZzQOrb234jLesuYp5?si=Svj_xjsgS8i9M9pbuyhTWA Zirin, What Tennis Umpires Need to Learn About Race and Gender in Sports: Serena Williams Gets Treated Like No One Else http://www.nydailynews.com/opinion/ny-oped-what-tennis-umpires-need-to-learn-20180913-story.html — http://www.edgeofsportspodcast.com/ | http://twitter.com/EdgeOfSportsPod | http://fb.com/edgeofsportspod | email us: edgeofsports@gmail.com | Edge of Sports hotline: 401-426-3343 (EDGE) — Music: Eye Examination - Del the Funky Homosapien | Big Pimpin’ - Tha Dogg Pound | Fuck You - Lily Allen | Got To Have It - Kanye West & Jay-Z | Hootie Hoo - Outkast | Thank Youse - Del the Funky Homosapien | Tell Me When To Go - Too-Short | One Love - Nas | The Wire Theme Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

This week we speak about the new Nike ad campaign centered on Colin Kaepernick. We look at this collision of politics and commerce by speaking to Jim Keady, onetime soccer coach at St. John’s who lost his job after standing up to Nike’s deal with the university.  We also have commentary from Etan Thomas with a counter-view of this deal and what it means for the movement as well as Colin Kaepernick personally. I also have my own ‘Choice Words’ about the Nike deal, ‘Just Stand Up’ and ‘Just Sit Down’ awards to the WNBA and the Washington Mystics and a racist politician. All that and much more! Jim Keady Twitter: @JWKeady http://www.villanovan.com/news/jim-keady-speaks-out-against-nike/article_9e6f7512-e353-5b69-a10c-35747d476267.html Zirin, On Colin Kaepernick’s Nike Ad: Will the Revolution Be Branded? https://www.thenation.com/article/on-colin-kaepernicks-nike-ad-will-the-revolution-be-branded/ — http://www.edgeofsportspodcast.com/ | http://twitter.com/EdgeOfSportsPod | http://fb.com/edgeofsportspod | email us: edgeofsports@gmail.com | Edge of Sports hotline: 401-426-3343 (EDGE) — Music: Eye Examination - Del the Funky Homosapien | Nikes On My Feet - Mac Miller | Shit ‘Em Down Remix - Public Enemy & Pete Rock | Pacifics (New York is Red Hot) - Digable Planets | Get Throwed - Bun B | Tour Stories - Souls of Mischief | Cocktales - Too-Short | 24s - T.I. | I’ll be Around - Cee Lo Feat. Timbaland | Got To Have It - Method Man | The Wire Theme Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

This week we speak to USA Today sports columnist Dan Wolken about Ohio State Buckeye football coach Urban Meyer and his three game suspension to start the 2018 season. We talk about the sport of college football, its mounting scandals, the NCAA, and what can be done to change them. We also have Choice Words about Kyrie Irving and his entry into the Standing Rock Sioux community. We also have Just Stand Up and Just Sit Down awards for former ESPN commentator Jemele Hill and Betsy Devos, a Kaepernick Watch, and more! Dan Wolken Twitter: @DanWolken https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/college/columnist/dan-wolken/2018/08/23/urban-meyer-ohio-state-investigation-suspension/1072913002/ Zirin, Why Kyrie Irving’s Connection to the Standing Rock Sioux Matters https://www.thenation.com/article/why-kyrie-irvings-connection-to-the-standing-rock-sioux-matters/ — http://www.edgeofsportspodcast.com/ | http://twitter.com/EdgeOfSportsPod | http://fb.com/edgeofsportspod | email us: edgeofsports@gmail.com | Edge of Sports hotline: 401-426-3343 (EDGE) — Music: Eye Examination - Del the Funky Homosapien | Cell Therapy - Goodie Mob | Traveling Alone - Jason Isbell | Super Nova - No I.D. | Everything I Am - Kanye West | Legend Has It - Run the Jewels | Let Me Ride - Dr. Dre Feat. Snoop Dogg | Murder Was the Case - Snoop Dogg | Know That - Mos Def Feat. Talib Kweli | The Wire Theme Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

This week we speak to Rob Ruck, author of the new book Tropic of Football: the long and perilous journey of Samoans to the NFL. We talk about the history of American Samoa and the importance of football to the islands. We also have ‘Choice words’ about the Dallas Cowboys, some special Just Stand Up and Just Sit Your Ass Down awards to Lebron James and Urban Meyer, as well as a special Kaepernick watch about an upcoming video game.  Rob Ruck Tropic of Football: The Long and Perilous Journey of Samoans to the NFL Zirin, If the Dallas Cowboys Are ‘America’s Team,’ Then Lord Help Us https://www.thenation.com/article/dallas-cowboys-americas-team-lord-help-us/ — http://www.edgeofsportspodcast.com/ | http://twitter.com/EdgeOfSportsPod | http://fb.com/edgeofsportspod | email us: edgeofsports@gmail.com | Edge of Sports hotline: 401-426-3343 (EDGE) — Music: Eye Examination - Del the Funky Homosapien | Bow Down - Ice Cube | Get Up Stand Up - Bob Marley & The Wailers | One Love - Bob Marley | God Lives Through - A Tribe Called Quest Feat. Busta Rhymes | In the Flesh - Pete Rock & CL Smooth | My Way - Kanye West I Sky’s The Limit - Lil Wayne I 2 Dope Boys In a Cadillac - Outkast I Mr. Me Too - Clipse Feat. Pharrell I The Wire Theme Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Former - and we hope future - NBA player Royce White speaks about the suicide of one-time teammate Tyler Honeycutt. White also talks about NBA policy on mental health, his own challenges with the league, and the structural issues that need to be addressed. We also have Choice Words about the NFL owners latest anthem stumble and their inability to move past player protests. We also have ‘Just Stand Up’ and ‘Just Sit Down’ awards, with a shout to Tennessee Titans defensive end Jurrell Casey and The Daily Show host Trevor Noah. Royce White Twitter: @Highway_30 https://www.esquire.com/sports/a54756/royce-white-im-fucking-weird/ Zirin, NFL Owners Blink, Suspend Their Anthem Policy https://www.thenation.com/article/nfl-owners-blink-suspend-anthem-policy/ — http://www.edgeofsportspodcast.com/ | http://twitter.com/EdgeOfSportsPod | http://fb.com/edgeofsportspod | email us: edgeofsports@gmail.com | Edge of Sports hotline: 401-426-3343 (EDGE) — Music: Eye Examination - Del the Funky Homosapien | Through the Wire - Kanye West | ATM - J. Cole | Penny For My Thoughts - Common | Mind Playin’ Tricks On Me - Geto Boys | Get Down - Nas | Come Clean - Jeru the Damaja | Hood Go Crazy - Tech N9ne Feat. B.o.B. & 2 Chainz | The Wire Theme Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

This week, we speak to sports journalist and Burn It All Down podcast cohost Shireen Ahmed about the politics of the French World Cup team. Also I’ve got Choice Words about Golden State Warriors All-Star Draymond Green and his trip to Israel. We also got ‘Just Stand Up’ and ‘Just Sit Down’ awards to some previous recipients, and more! Shireen Ahmed Twitter: @_shireenahmed_ Burn It All Down Podcast Zirin, On Draymond Green’s ‘Friends of the IDF’ Trip to Israel https://www.thenation.com/article/draymond-greens-friends-idf-sponsored-trip-israel/ — http://www.edgeofsportspodcast.com/ | http://twitter.com/EdgeOfSportsPod | http://fb.com/edgeofsportspod | email us: edgeofsports@gmail.com | Edge of Sports hotline: 401-426-3343 (EDGE) — Music: Eye Examination - Del the Funky Homosapien | Still Feel Me - Jadakiss | Colors - Jason DeRulo Feat. Qurat-ul-Ain Balouch | This Is How We Do It - Montell Jordan | The Light ‘08 - Common Feat. Marsha Ambrosius & Bilal | Atliens - Outkast | Grindin’ - The Clipse I Y’all Don’t Hear Me Though - Fabolous I Funkdafied - Da Brat I The Wire Theme Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

This week we speak to Duke University professor and author of The Language of the Game: How to Understand Soccer, Laurent DuBois about the latest in the World Cup. Later in the show, we speak to Sporting News columnist David Steele about his longtime friend, sportswriter John McNamara, who was killed in the mass shooting at the Capitol Gazette in Annapolis, Maryland. We also got Choice Words about Hockey’s first black player, William O’Ree getting inducted into the NHL Hall of Fame, and more! Laurent Dubois Twitter: @Soccerpolitics The Language of the Game: How to Understand Soccer David Steele Twitter: @David_C_Steele Sporting News Column Zirin, Willie O’Ree at Long Last Makes the NHL Hall of Fame https://www.thenation.com/article/willie-oree-long-last-makes-nhl-hall-fame/ — http://www.edgeofsportspodcast.com/ | http://twitter.com/EdgeOfSportsPod | http://fb.com/edgeofsportspod | email us: edgeofsports@gmail.com | Edge of Sports hotline: 401-426-3343 (EDGE) — Music: Eye Examination - Del the Funky Homosapien | Selfish - Slum Village Feat. Kanye West | Ta Fête - Stromae | Good To You - Talib Kweli | Da Game Been Good To Me - UGK | Dey Know - Shawty Lo | Tonight’s Da Night - Redman I The Wire Theme Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

This week we speak to former US Olympic soccer player and the author of Power Games: A Political History of the Olympics, Jules Boykoff about the politics of the World Cup as well as the games themselves. We also have ‘Choice Words’ about why NFL owners have decided to punish those who protest during the anthem. We also have a ‘Just Stand Up’ and ‘Just Sit Down’ award for Devante Smith-Pelley and Draymond Green respectively. All that and more! Jules Boykoff Twitter: @JulesBoykoff https://www.amazon.com/Power-Games-Political-History-Olympics/dp/1784780723 Zirin, NFL Owners Don’t Fear Trump, They Fear Their Own Players https://www.thenation.com/article/nfl-owners-dont-fear-trump-fear-players/ — http://www.edgeofsportspodcast.com/ | http://twitter.com/EdgeOfSportsPod | http://fb.com/edgeofsportspod | email us: edgeofsports@gmail.com | Edge of Sports hotline: 401-426-3343 (EDGE) — Music: Eye Examination - Del the Funky Homosapien | We Gonna Make It - Jadakiss Feat. Styles P I A Letter From Home - Ulrich Schnauss | Microphone - Slaughterhouse | The Ghetto - Too Short | Desire - Pharoahe Monch | So Wat Cha Sayin’ - EPMD | The Corner - Common Feat. The Last Poets I The Wire Theme Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

This week we speak to Britni de la Cretaz, journalist and writer, about her recent piece that went viral titled “”The Hidden Queer History Behind “A League of Their Own.”” This was a very informative conversation that examined the hidden relationships that existed during WW2 in the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League (A.A.G.P.B.L.), and how women athletes navigated this terrain at such a unique time. Also we have Choice Words about the Argentinian national team and their decision to cancel a game in Israel. Our ‘Just Stand Up’ and ‘Just Sit Down’ awards go to the Philadelphia Eagles, and players like Chris Long, Malcolm Jenkins, and Torrey Smith for their courageous stand on the issue of the White House visit, and serial nominee Donald Trump respectively. Our Kaepernick Watch contains more news on his collusion case. That and much more! Britni de la Cretaz Twitter: @britnidlc http://narrative.ly/the-hidden-queer-history-behind-a-league-of-their-own/ Zirin, In a Victory for BDS, Argentina’s National Soccer Team Cancels a Game in Israel https://www.thenation.com/article/victory-boycott-movement-argentinas-national-soccer-team-cancels-game-israel/ — http://www.edgeofsportspodcast.com/ | http://twitter.com/EdgeOfSportsPod | http://fb.com/edgeofsportspod | email us: edgeofsports@gmail.com | Edge of Sports hotline: 401-426-3343 (EDGE) — Music: Eye Examination - Del the Funky Homosapien | Motivation - T.I. I Schuyler Girls - Hamilton Soundtrack | A Friend - KRS-One | Make ‘Em Say Uhh - Master P | Function - E-40 | Untitled/Fantastic - Slum Village | Slippin’ - DMX | Bow Down - Ice Cube I The Wire Theme Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

This week we speak to Mike Pesca from The Gist Podcast about his new book “Upon Further Review: The Greatest What-Ifs In Sports History.” This was a really fun conversation, and we talk about topics ranging from what if Muhammad Ali received draft deferment and Len Bias in a Celtics uniform to the reaction of Peter Norman had he raised his fist alongside John Carlos and Tommie Smith at the 1968 Olympics. You gotta check this one out! Also we have Choice Words about Dawuane "D.J." Smoot’s challenge to NFL leadership over its anthem policy. Our ‘Just Stand Up’ and ‘Just Sit Down’ awards go to the brave truth-tellers, Anne Kursinski and Susan Lomenzo Langer, equestrians that came forward to report their legendary coach Jimmy Williams of sexual abuse, and the top brass at the NFL. Our Kaepernick Watch contains news on his collusion case and we got a Patreon shoutout! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

This week we have Bijan Bayne, social commentator and author of the book Elgin Baylor: The Man Who Changed Basketball to talk the NFL, the new anthem polcy, and the unholy mess created by unaccountable billionaires.  We have ‘Choice Words’ about the White House’s decision to pardon Jack Johnson. We also have ‘Just Stand Up’ and ‘Just Sit Down’ awards, to Sterling Brown and a recurring figure, Kaepernick watch and more! Bijan Bayne Twitter: @bijancbayne https://www.amazon.com/Elgin-Baylor-Man-Changed-Basketball/dp/1442245700 https://www.amazon.com/Sky-Kings-Professional-Basketball-African-American/dp/0531113086/ref=la_B001HPHNIE_1_2?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1527451334&sr=1-2 Zirin, Donald Trump would have been one of Jack Johnson’s tormentors https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/posteverything/wp/2018/05/24/donald-trump-would-have-been-one-of-jack-johnsons-tormentors/?utm_term=.0401ab30fbe7 — http://www.edgeofsportspodcast.com/ | http://twitter.com/EdgeOfSportsPod | http://fb.com/edgeofsportspod | email us: edgeofsports@gmail.com | Edge of Sports hotline: 401-426-3343 (EDGE) — Music: Eye Examination - Del the Funky Homosapien | Number One - Pharrell Feat. Kanye West | Stakes Is High - De La Soul | Off The Books - Beatnuts | I Try - Talib Kweli Feat. Mary J. Blige | California Love - Tupac | Show Me What You Got - J. Dilla | You Won’t Go Far - Organized Konfusion I Trap Or Die - Young Jeezy I The Wire Theme Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

This week we speak to Professor Amira Rose Davis about her research on one of the most hidden aspects of sports history, black women before Title IX.  Also we’ve got some ‘Choice Words’ about the importance of Becky Hammon’s coaching candidacy with the Milwaukee Bucks. Then, we have a very timely Just ‘Stand Up’ and ‘Just Sit Your Ass Down’ Awards for the NFL Players Association and a soccer club in Jerusalem. Finally, we have a hip-hop themed Kaepernick Watch!  Amira Rose Davis Twitter: @mirarose88 https://www.aaihs.org/black-women-athletes-protest-and-politics-an-interview-with-amira-rose-davis/ Zirin, The Affirmative Case for Becky Hammon https://www.thenation.com/article/the-affirmative-case-for-becky-hammon/ — http://www.edgeofsportspodcast.com/ | http://twitter.com/EdgeOfSportsPod | http://fb.com/edgeofsportspod | email us: edgeofsports@gmail.com | Edge of Sports hotline: 401-426-3343 (EDGE) — Music: Eye Examination - Del the Funky Homosapien | Paid In Full - Eric B & Rakim | Nice For What - Drake | Diamonds & Wood - UGK | Brain - Jungle Brothers | It’s Me Bitches - Swizz Beatz | All I Know - Curren$y | Still Tippin' - Mike Jones Feat. Slim Thug & Paul Wall| I Apostle’s Warning - Mobb Deep I Salary Kaep - Wale I The Wire Theme Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

This week, we speak to Yahoo Sports’ national NBA correspondent Michael Lee about what makes LeBron James unique and how he can be stopped (It involves quintuple coverage). We also delve into the Lebron-Jordan debate, and the limits of that discussion.  We also have ‘Choice Words’ about the scandal-plagued story with the Washington cheerleaders, ‘Just Stand Up’ and ‘Just Sit Your Ass Down’ awards, a very special Kaepernick watch, and more! Michael Lee Twitter: @MrMichaelLee https://sports.yahoo.com/celtics-proving-76ers-best-rookie-series-043850250.html Zirin, NFL Washington Cheerleaders Go Public With Horrific Treatment https://www.thenation.com/article/nfl-washington-cheerleaders-go-public-with-horrific-treatment/ — http://www.edgeofsportspodcast.com/ | http://twitter.com/EdgeOfSportsPod | http://fb.com/edgeofsportspod | email us: edgeofsports@gmail.com | Edge of Sports hotline: 401-426-3343 (EDGE) — Music: Eye Examination - Del the Funky Homosapien | Heart of the City - Jay-Z | ATM - J. Cole | Don’t Let It Get To Your Head - Brand Nubian | Black No Flockin’ - Kodak Black | Capone-N-Noreaga - T.O.N.Y. | My Philosophy - Boogie Down Productions | Shimmy Shimmy Ya - Ol’ Dirty Bastard | I Get Around - Tupac I Get Your Freak On - Missy Elliott I The Wire Theme Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

This week, we speak to anthropologist and ethicist Katrina Karkazis about regulations passed down from the IAAF dealing with testosterone testing of women. We talk about how they came about, the lack of scientific process in their formulation, and it’s impact on women of color, predominantly in the Global South. During Choice Words, we’ll look at how some ex NFL cheerleaders are fighting back against the leagues policy towards them. Our ‘Just Stand Up’ Award goes to a bunch of athletes taking a stand against bigotry and Donald Trump, and our ‘Sit Your Ass Down!’ award goes to an NBA fan base. As always, we've got a Kaepernick watch and more on this week's show! Katrina Karkazis Twitter: @Karkazis https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2018/apr/26/testosterone-ruling-women-athletes-caster-semanya-global-south Zirin, Ex-Cheerleaders Fight Back Against the NFL https://www.thenation.com/article/ex-cheerleaders-fight-back-against-the-nfl/ — http://www.edgeofsportspodcast.com/ | http://twitter.com/EdgeOfSportsPod | http://fb.com/edgeofsportspod | email us: edgeofsports@gmail.com | Edge of Sports hotline: 401-426-3343 (EDGE) — Music: Eye Examination - Del the Funky Homosapien | Who Run - Three Six Mafia| I Screwed - Janelle Monae Feat. Zoe Kravitz | Just Another Day - Queen Latifah | Protect Ya Neck - Wu-Tang Clan | Guess Who’s Back - Scarface | Resurrection - Public Enemy | Da Joint - EPMD I Outta Here - KRS-One | The Wire Theme Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy