Dish With Pepper: Recent Episodes
Pepper & Christopher Persley
My name is Pepper. I love asking questions to learn more. I have been able to speak with some of the most amazing people in the world from Michelle Obama to Chadwick Boseman to Diana Taurasi and learn from them. I created an Instagram talk show to hopefully bring awareness and happiness by sharing important voices, different perspectives, and good dialogue. Now, we turned the show into a podcast! So, come Dish With Pepper!
New York sports fans will love this new episode of Dish With Pepper where legendary sports anchor Tina Cervasio talks about her story and what’s up with NY sports teams!
Special episode! Hope you’re as excited to watch Full Court Press as I am! I spoke with producer Hannah Beir about her experience working on this exciting documentary series that features Caitlin Clark, Kamilla Cardoso, and Kiki Rice. Full Court Press airs May 11 and 12 on ABC and ESPN+.
I welcome ESPN’s Andraya Carter back to the show to talk about this past WCBB season and to preview the 2024 WNBA season!
I’m breaking down every Sweet 16 matchup in the Women’s Tourney! I also answer some Tourney questions from my followers!
This episode features a replay of my 2022 Black History Month project, Defining Black History. I spoke with these amazing women:Fox Sports Broadcaster, Kristina Pink,2x WNBA MVP and 2x WNBA Champion A’ja Wilson of the Las Vegas Aces,Head Coach of the Seattle Storm, Noelle Quinn,CEO of the New York Liberty, Keia Clarke,ESPN broadcaster Andraya Carter,3x WNBA Champion and Olympic Gold Medalist, Chelsea Gray of the Las Vegas Aces,President of Business Operations of DC United, Danita Johnson,Head Coach of Stony Brook Women’s Basketball, Ashley Langford,VP of Player Development and Organizational Growth for the Boston Celtics, Allison Feaster,and the Co-Owner and VP of the Atlanta Dream, Renee Montgomery. I also spoke with the editor and the illustrator of my book, Not Too Anything which comes out on 2/27! Pre-order now at Barnes and Noble and Amazon.
This episode features one of the best in the game, WNBA Champion, All-Star, and Olympic Gold Medalist, Jewell Loyd! It’s always fun to dish with Jewell, who talks about her offseason, pickleball, and giving back.
Happy New Year from Dish With Pepper! In this episode, Noah Eagle and Drew Carter join the podcast to discuss the best of 2023 and what’s to come for 2024 in a lighthearted and hilarious conversation. Please excuse my audio problems.
It’s a special end of 2023 episode of Dish With Pepper as Meghan McPeak is taking over the show to interview Pepper about her upcoming book, Not Too Anything! The book is available for preorder at the following sites:Amazon https://www.amazon.com/Not-Too-Anything-Pepper-Persley/dp/0998877581Barnes and Noblehttps://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/not-too-anything-pepper-persley/1143401606Walmarthttps://www.walmart.com/ip/Not-Too-Anything
A jam-packed Thanksgiving episode! Gigi and I talk the women of the MCU, the amazing start of the Women’s College Basketball season, and Thanksgiving food we love and hate!
This episode, after a quick recap of my Toy Story Funday Football broadcast experience, I’m breaking down the WNBA Finals matchup between the Aces and Liberty!
The latest episode of Dish With Pepper features ESPN’s Drew Carter. I’m so excited to be doing the Toy Story Funday Football game with him! Check out our conversation on everything Jags, Falcons, and of course Toy Story!
Here are some brief WNBA interviews and chats from July! Featuring 2023 All-Star Game MVP Jewell Loyd, 2023 3pt Queen, Sabrina Ionescu, Britney Griner, last year’s All-Star MVP, Kelsey Plum, Sylvia Fowles, Alyssa Thomas, Allie Quigley, Natasha Cloud, Gabby Williams, NaLyssa Smith, DiJonai Carrington, Haley Jones, Lexie Hull, Grace Berger, and Cathy Engelbert.
My newest episode of Dish With Pepper features talented ESPN analyst, Andraya Carter. In our interview she walks though her journey, and breaks down all things NBA and WNBA! Thank you to my producer/dad Christopher Persley!
With the first regular season game between the WNBA championship favorites Las Vegas Aces and New York Liberty coming up, I spoke with Carolyn Peck about the Aces and Myles Ehrlich about the Liberty.
Happy Fathers Day! My newest episode of Dish With Pepper features public speaker, author, instigator of inspiration, creative catalyst, and all around awesome person, Kevin Carroll. In this interview, Kevin covers his journey and fatherhood, so check it out!
This episode of Dish With Pepper features Girls Talk Sports TV founder, Khristina Williams. She is one of the trailblazers in covering the WNBA, and her channel always positively highlights women’s sports. It’s so great to talk to a fellow women’s sports enthusiast!
This episode has a Brooklyn Nets theme! I spoke with the YES Network’s Meghan Triplett who is the Brooklyn Nets’ Sideline Reporter. You’ll also hear from Brooklyn Nets Forward Cam Johnson.
In my 2023 Women’s Final Four Preview, I share insight, and my excitement about both matchups. Also, clips from Final Four teams, Iowa and South Carolina give a behind the scenes look at their teams.
This is my Black History project, “Defining Black History”. I asked ten prominent Black women to answer these questions: What does Black history mean to you? Who is someone in Black history we don’t hear about enough?I spoke with these amazing women:Kristina Pink, Fox Sports/Clippers sideline reporterA’ja Wilson, Las Vegas Aces, 2x WNBA MVP, WNBA Champion, Olympic Gold MedalistNoelle Quinn, Head Coach Seattle StormKeia Clarke, CEO, New York LibertyAndraya Carter, ESPN/SEC Network reporter and analystChelsea Gray, Las Vegas Aces, 2x WNBA Champion, Olympic Gold MedalistDanita Johnson, President of Business Operations, DC UnitedAshley Langford, Head Coach Stony Brook Women’s Basketball Allison Feaster, VP of Player Development and Organizational Growth, Boston CelticsRenee Montgomery, Co-Owner/VP, Atlanta DreamI hope these responses will inspire you.
To begin 2023, here’s an episode of Dish With Pepper where I recap my favorites of 2022 with my dad and my 2022 with a surprise guest, MJ Acosta-Ruiz!--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
This Best of 2022 episode of Dish With Pepper includes clips from each of my episodes this year! Thank you all so much for your support in 2022!--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
On this episode, I’m dishing on all things Women’s College Basketball with a true expert, Autumn Johnson.
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I’m so excited to share my newest episode of Dish With Pepper! This episode’s guest is heptathlete and mental health advocate, Chari Hawkins! This conversation is already one of my favorites, and is so important, so please check it out!
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Kicking off the new season in style! I’m so excited to share that my newest episode of Dish With Pepper features the one and only soccer legend and my fellow ESPN sideline reporter, Julie Foudy! We talk about that 1999 team, youth sports, and her Leadership Academy! Please check it out!
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My newest episode of Dish With Pepper features former U.S. National Champion and St. Louis native Colleen Quigley, a member of Team USA, Steeplechaser and 2016 Olympian! She breaks down her race, her least favorite workout, and advice for up and coming athletes!
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With everything going on in the PAC-12 and the Phoenix Mercury, I had to chat with my amazing mentor, broadcaster Cindy Brunson!
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In honor of the 50th Anniversary of Title IX, I spoke with a true legend, Ann Meyers Drysdale, the CEO of the Women’s Sports Foundation, Danette Leighton, and players from the WNBA’s Sparks, Mystics, and Liberty about the importance of this important law. I also share part of my research essay on Title IX! You don’t want to miss this episode!
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Amber Batchelor founded Ladies Who Hoop, as a “space for women who share a love of basketball to meet and engage in friendly, non-judgmental yet competitive play.” I’ve been lucky enough to be a part of her program, Future Ladies Who Hoop. In honor of the 50th anniversary of Title IX, I wanted to interview Coach Amber who founded a program that absolutely embodies empowering girls and women to play sports. Please listen to this fun and enlightening episode! http://www.LadiesWhoHoop.com
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ESPN finally has fantasy women’s basketball, so I had to try it out with my family and our close family friend, Camille Zimmerman (pro basketball player and Columbia’s GOAT). Listen to learn who we each drafted! And wait for Camille’s story about playing against Sylvia Fowles at Lynx training camp!
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I spoke with Allison Feaster about her time at Harvard, playing in the W, and Celtics All-Star Jayson Tatum.
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I spoke with trailblazing broadcaster Kate Scott about her love of sports, and her broadcasting career, and the new-look Sixers.
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I spoke with Ashley Langford, Head Coach of Stony Brook Women’s Basketball! We spoke about how she got into coaching, her Stony Brook squad, and Black History.
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This episode of Dish With Pepper features my friend and fellow broadcaster from the L.A. Clippers KidsCast, Noah Eagle! I had so much fun with him and hope you’ll take a listen!
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I spoke with Lauren Hobart, President & CEO of Dick’s Sporting Goods, who has some breaking news to share! We also speak about her career, what she does as CEO, and her role models! Check it out!
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So excited to be able to highlight Alysha Clark of the Washington Mystics! Her journey, advice, and opinion is important, impactful, and inspiring! You do not want to miss this episode of Dish With Pepper!
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I spoke with Lexie Brown of the Chicago Sky on IG Live right before the WNBA season started back up after the Olympics. We talked about her love of the game, playing pro ball with one of her childhood friends, and why we should all be watching the WNBA!
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I can’t believe it’s been a year since I started Dish With Pepper! Ari Chambers and Kelsey Trainor stopped by to help me celebrate!
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I was asked to interview Breanna Stewart again! This time for Togethxr! Hope you enjoy!
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Sarah Kustok is the YES Network’s primary Brooklyn Nets game analyst. This Emmy winner is the first woman to be the full-time analyst for an NBA team's local TV broadcasts! You won’t want to miss this episode!
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A.J. Andrews is an accomplished softball player, having been an All-American at LSU and winning the first Gold Glove ever awarded to a women. Currently playing with Athletes Unlimited, A.J. is a truly inspirational speaker as well. You will learn not only about her career but walk away with advice you can apply to life!
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Dished with NWHL player Saroya Tinker, defenseman for the Metropolitan Riveters!
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Blake Bolden is a true trailblazer. After being an NCAA All-American at Boston College,Bolden has gone on to be the 1st Black player drafted in the 1st round of the CWHL, the 1st Black player to compete in the NWHL, NWHL Isobel Cup winner, only the 2nd woman to be an NHL scout and the 1st Black woman in the position.
Imani was drafted by Sky Blue FC out of Duke University during the 2018 NWSL College Draft. During her 2018 rookie season, Dorsey was named the NWSL Rookie of the Year scoring four goals and recording one assist. She has been a member of the US U-23 National Team and received her first call-up to the USWNT on October 31, 2019. She helped initiate the partnership between Sky Blue and the New Jersey Institute for Social Justice in which she co-hosted the webinar with them in October titled "Chaos or Community: Where Do We Go From Here?”
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This special episode features a panel of six amazing Black women in Sports Media!
Featuring: Cindy Brunson Pac-12 Network Women's Basketball Play by Play Voice
Ari Chambers Founder, HighlightHER; Talent, Bleacher Report
Dorothy J. Gentry National sports and culture freelance writer. She has covered the NBA, WNBA, G- League and other professional sports leagues. Her work has appeared in ESPN's The Undefeated, The Athletic, New York Times and Slam among others.
Ros Gold-Onwude Sports Broadcaster, ESPN & The Boardroom
Meghan McPeak Broadcaster and Manager of Content & Programming at Monumental Sports Network
Christy Winters-Scott Mom of Three Basketball Analyst WNBA/NBA/NCAAW/NCAAM Head Coach, Liberty District Champion, South Lakes High School Girls (her alma mater)
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Isis Young is currently a graduate student playing basketball at Siena College in Albany, New York. Prior to Siena, Isis received a master’s degree in Media Management at Fordham University. She attended Syracuse University from 2016-2019 where she earned a bachelor's degree in Communications and a master’s degree in Broadcast and Digital Journalism. In her two playing years at Syracuse, her team made trips to the NCAA tournament. In addition to playing college basketball, Isis is a freelance sports broadcaster calling men’s and women’s college basketball games for ESPN and the ACC Network. After this season, Isis plans to pursue a professional career playing basketball overseas before getting into broadcasting full time.
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Pepper dishes with Maya Wiley who is running for Mayor of New York City!
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I dished with the woman behind WSlam, Camille Buxeda!
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I dished with Christy Winters-Scott. She talked about being a Black mother during these times.
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I dished with Debbie Antonelli about her amazing career, the 2020 WNBA season, and legendary coach Pat Summitt!
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I dished with New York Liberty guard Layshia Clarendon about their activism, role on the Liberty, and so much more.
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4-time NCAA Champion. 4-time NCAA Tournament MOP. 2016 WNBA Rookie is the Year. 2016 Olympic Gold Medalist. 2x WNBA All-Star. 2018 WNBA MVP. 2018 WNBA Champion. 2018 WNBA Finals MVP. Dished with one of the best basketball players to ever play the game, Breanna Stewart.
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Dishing with 2019 WNBA Champion Natasha Cloud of the Washington Mystics about her activism, the Mystics, and that Game 5 guarantee!
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Episode 10 features Renee Montgomery, who is a NCAA champion, two time WNBA champion, co-host of WNBA Weekly AND TMZ Sports on FS1, and also the founder of the Renee Montgomery Foundation.
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Pepper dishes with author of A Good Kind of Trouble and Something to Say, Lisa Moore Ramée. https://www.lisamooreramee.com
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Over the last two years, Pepper has had an opportunity to Dish with some of the biggest stars of the WNBA. This episode we’re sharing some of Pepper’s interviews and questions with these players. You’ll gain some advice, insight, and appreciation! The WNBA is so important! 1) Breanna Stewart 2) Elena Delle Donne 3) Diana Taurasi 4)Skylar Diggins-Smith 5) Tina Charles 6) Sue Bird 7) Sabrina Ionescu 8) Liz Cambage 9) Natasha Cloud 10) Briann January 11) DeWanna Bonner 12) Jonquel Jones 13) Monique Billings 14)Kalani Brown, Aja Wilson, Sabrina Ionescu, and Kelsey Mitchell 15) Nicki Collen www.wnba.com
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Liz Plank dishes with Pepper about her amazing and unlikely journey to becoming a respected voice, how white people can help support Black Lives Matter by being more than allies, and her career highlight. http://www.elizabethplank.com
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Monette McKay, who has been on Broadway in shows ranging from Memphis to Come From Away, joins Pepper to Dish about life on Broadway and the importance of representation. http://www.monettemckay.com/actor/ https://www.nokidhungry.org/who-we-are
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Pep and Pop! In our special Father’s Day episode, Pepper dishes with her father about his early life, his career, the importance of his culture, affirmations, and who would be on his Black Father Mt. Rushmore. www.thebrowngothamite.com
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This episode, Ari Chambers comes to Dish about Black Lives Matter, using a social media platform to educate & inspire, the need for self-care, and her Mt. Rushmore for Black female athletes. https://www.ariellechambers.com https://www.instagram.com/highlighther/?hl=en
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Naismith Hall of Famer basketball and current Minnesota Lynx assistant coach, Katie Smith, joins the Dish. We love Katie, and she shares so much about her WNBA career, playing against Diana Taurasi, winning Olympic gold, rejoining the Lynx as an assistant coach, and what young players should know. Check out this amazing episode! https://www.katiesmith30.com/coach-katie
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Broadcaster Meghan McPeak dishes about her journey from Canada to broadcasting history, with some fun awesome questions along the way. https://meghanmcpeak.com https://202assist.com
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