The Play-By-Play Analysis: Recent Episodes

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Live from the National Association of Black Journalists Convention in Chicago, it's a special crossover episode between the Play-By-Play Analysis and the D! Ignant University podcast with our host and D1 Ignant Dean Jamal Brown! We speak with friends about what it's like attending the convention, particularly following the controversial panel with Donald Trump. We also share our impressions of the city of Chicago, and having NABJ during the weekend of Lollapalooza. Plus:

A surprise visit from the president of NABJ Ken Lemon, what we're most looking forward to in the Olympics,, the ever-changing landscape of college football in a post-realignment world, thoughts on Deadpool & Wolverine and much more!

Recorded live at the Hilton Chicago hotel.


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In a special second EA CFB 25 episode, Jerrell "Dapper J" Leeper, co-host of the "1000 Jumpers" podcast, stops by to talk his memories of playing the game coming up. We talk about our favorite college football players, how different the world is since the last videogame came out and whether we believe this momentum can carry over to the years to come!


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We didn't think this day would come. But after 10 years, the greatest sports videogame of all time is back! A new friend of the show, Tega, stops by to discuss the return of the EA Sports college football game, what it means for past generations of football lovers to have it back, and what it means for new generations experiencing this game for the first time.


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This is a PSA: Black History Month in June would make perfect sense! Especially as it relates to Juneteenth! But anyway: Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown are finally NBA Champions, and we don’t like it 😂 Also: Thoughts on the death of Willie Mays and MLB’s tribute to his former Negro League ball club, a devastating injury to a promising WNBA rookie and why we’re going to miss Charles Barkley when he’s gone. It’s a special Juneteenth edition of the Play-By-Play Analysis!

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I’ve decided to evolve the way I think about the Boston Celtics as a team and as individual players, especially as it pertains to Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown.Because the way they’re put together is both a model for the modern day NBA squad and something we may likely not see for a long time, if ever again. Dallas native Jamal Brown is here to discuss that, as well as what the Mavericks need to do to get back into this.. Also: Why Caitlin Clark being left off the Olympic Team is a non-story, and how Vinicius Jr.’s fight against racism in European soccer has inspired us to think bigger…in an Ignant sort of way. We explain all that and more in a brand new episode of the Play-By-Play Analysis!

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The discourse around the WNBA and Caitlin Clark has been extremely toxic, and honestly a lot of y’all are telling on yourselves from the way the Clark discourse has taken a turn to the way people have continued to trash a league full of predominantly black women to elevate her. So we drop our 2 cents on the conversation. Also: We can thank the state of Virginia for providing the soundtracks of the summer so far, and why we’re keeping all eyes on Palestine, Congo, Sudan and others. It’s a brand new Play-By-Play Analysis!

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For the 6th year in a row we will have a brand new NBA Champion come June, and this year is all about the youth movement: Luka Doncic, Anthony Edwards, Jayson Tatum and Tyrese Halliburton all have a chance to win their first rings. Plus: Caitlin Clark’s had a rude awakening to the WNBA, but the toxic discourse around her in relation to her teammates, fellow draft classmates and even other WNBA vets has been real toxic. And speaking of toxic, Diddy’s ass is in the news again…and it just keeps getting worse for him. And the moment college football fans have been waiting for for more than a decade is finally here! We discuss all that and more on the newest episode of the Play-By-Play Analysis!

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Just a reminder that Ronald Reagan literally made college more expensive to stop the rise of an educated proletariat (Said it word for word; go look it up). With the continued rise in student protests and walkouts of graduations across the country due to the ongoing situation in Palestine, our good sis Layan —who was one of those protesting in encampments on campuses like UConn— is back to tell us what that was like, and what ultimately comes next in this movement. We also discuss how protests on college campuses are nothing new, and why students have rarely if ever been on the wrong side of history—from opposition to the Vietnam War and South African apartheid to the war in Iraq and Black Lives Matter protests.

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The 2024 NFL Draft is in the books. LeBron and Kevin Durant are both out of the playoffs. Candace Parker has retired. This show is an ode to the past while acknowledging the excitement of a bright future, as we break down our highlights and lowlights of the NFL Draft. Plus: Some high profile Colorado transfers have words about the state of that program, and Reggie Bush finally gets his Heisman back! It’s an all-new episode of the Play-By-Play Analysis!

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I guess you could say it’s the “Dawn” of a new era…There’s a new basketball dynasty on the rise in South Carolina, led by a basketball icon Sawn Staley. We talk about the Gamecocks’ historic Final Four run amid an equally historic rise in popularity for women’s basketball. For the first time in 4 years, there’s a new WWE Champion and for the first time in 16 years, a repeat champion in men’s college basketball. And there are some new faces in new places, like the University of Arkansas. And speaking of changes, the basketball community is also saying goodbye to one of the all time greats in Tara Vanderveer and the remarkable legacy she’s leaving behind. And this year’s WNBA Draft Class could potentially do for the W what the legendary 1984 draft class did for the NBA. It’s the return of the Play-By-Play Analysis, so sit back and relax as we honor basketball icons past, present and future!

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From Act 2 of Angel Reese and Caitlin Clark to Act 2 of Beyonce, the theme of this episode is pretty clear: We’re running it back! It’s Final Four time, and we’re here to break it all down—from the historic popularity of the women’s tournament to the magical run of two legendary big men in DJ Burns and Zack Edey on the men’s side. Also: The Yeehaw Agenda is alive and well just in time for the weather to break thanks to Cowboy Carter, a bridge collapse wasn’t enough to keep America from being racist for one day, and a legendary NBA point guard receives his flowers after officially calling it quits. We discuss it all on the newest episode of the Play-By-Play Analysis!

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Cue up that Future theme music, because it’s officially March Madness! From the fireworks at the women’s SEC Championship to the fireworks at the top of the men’s rankings, we discuss the men’s and women’s NCAA tournaments in all their glory. Plus, it’s officially the start of NFL free agency and there’s been chaos just two days in, from Kirk Cousins and Russell Wilson to Saquon Barkley and Derrick Henry. And we say goodbye to a couple of friends in Jason Kelceand Fletcher Cox as well as pay our respects to an anime legend gone too soon. It’s an all new episode of the Play-By-Play Analysis!

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It’s time to give the ladies some love! Women’s college basketball has been elite this season, and we’ve got Overtime’s Maya Reese to break it all down for us—from Angel Reese to Juju Watkins and more! Also: Jamal stops by to talk the NBA’s return to play, why banning court storming isn’t the flex people think it is, March Madness on the men’s side and more! It’s a packed new episode of the Play-By-Play Analysis! Check Out Maya’s podcast “She Got Next on iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/she-got-next/id1720830583

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Caitlin Clark is now the all-time leader in points scored in women’s college hoops after she let that b**** FLY from the logo! And it was All-Star Weekend in the NBA, so from a trash dunk contest to NBA players passing around the same three 40 year olds, we’re letting these games FLY today! Also: All eyes are on Rafah, Paige Bueckers’ surprise announcement and Britney Griner is immortalized at Baylor. It’s the jam-packed return of the Play-By-Play Analysis!

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We have a new dynasty on our hands, ladies and gents. Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs have now won three Super Bowls in five seasons, and this one might arguably be their best win of them all! Plus: NBA trade deadline moves and All Star rosters that caught our attention, why a football game in Brazil just feels like asking for trouble and what to look forward to in the 2025 NFL season! Oh, and don’t forget Usher too! It’s a brand new Super Bowl edition of the Play-By-Play Analysis podcast!

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From an all-white backfield and Nick Bosa in San Fran to a brewing dynasty in the middle of Missouri featuring Taylor Swift, this is the Super Bowl that Middle America could only dream of 😂 Plus: The Milwaukee Bucks can’t decide on a head coach, Bill Belichick proving why the older generation’s resistance to change is their undoing, Palestine’s soccer team makes history and why a Super Bowl in Paris would be must-see television (stick with this for a sec 😂) It’s a hilariously unhinged episode of the Play-By-Play Analysis!

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Lamar is one game away from a Bowl. The Chiefs suddenly look…Chiefy again. The 49ers need every last minute to win. The LIONS…the LIONS! Are in the NFC Championship Game! NFL is cooking with hot grease 😂 Plus: Alabama wants your tithing money, Tara Vanderveer makes history and some big trades in the NBA! It’s a new episode of the Play-By-Play Analysis!

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The Cowboys literally broke their fanbase. The Dolphins can’t be trusted in below-freezing temps. The Lions got one for the city. All our goats are walking away. A basketball court in the airport in Indianápolis. What a week it’s been. It’s a new episode of the Play-By-Play Analysis podcast!

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Jalen Milroe wanted to let a naysayer know, but those naysayers at Michigan weren’t rocking. And while we’re on the subject, that naysayer Michael Penix, Jr. is a baaaad man 😂 The Cowboys escaped the unthinkable, the Eagles have gotten exposed and the Ravens keep obliterating everybody! And with this being the first pod of 2024 we share some Ignant resolutions (hint hint)! It’s the first Play-By-Play Analysis of the new year!

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Damar Hamlin. Brittney Griner’s detainment. Israel and Palestine. The Brawl at the riverboat in Montgomery, Alabama. From the rise in popularity of women’s sports to the craze that was Barbenheimer, from strikes in Hollywood, the auto industry and beyond that taught us the power of worker solidarity to Americans trying to play the moral high ground on Saudi Arabian sports washing (Even though that was never going to hold any weight), we take a final look at 2023 in its entirety as we close the chapter and enter the new year! Special shout-out to all of those who lent their voices as guest stars, and a big thank you to all those who have listened week in and week out! See you on the other side!

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From all-white football teams to white women taking down Avenger-level threats, we’ve got it all for you here! The NFL was a mess, but not as messy as the drama in the NBA. And Christmas May be on the horizon, but our minds are on the men women and children of Palestine. We discuss all this and more on the newest episode of the Play-By-Play Analysis!

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If I’m a Florida State fan right now then it’s “Fk Boo Corrigan, fk Bama, fk the CFP Committee as a staff, record label and as a motherfkin’ crew!” The Niners made a statement and the Chiefs are like a black parent telling kids directions: They’re not gonna repeat. Henry Kissinger is dead, which means hell got its next 5-star prospect, and we’re taking a trip down memory lane as the SEC says goodbye to CBS. We discuss this all in the newest episode of the Play-By-Play Analysis!

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The biggest college football championship weekend in decades is nearly upon us, so we discuss how we got here after a wild rivalry weekend. Plus: Why Malika Andrews ain’t who y’all need to be mad at, why David Tepper might be the worst owner in North American sports and the best Christmas gifts we’ve ever received. We discuss all that and more on the newest Play-By-Play Analysis!

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It’s the week of Thanksgiving, which means a lot of good football is coming up! But first we got to discuss the week that was, from Jordan Travis’s horrific injury to the Chiefs horrendous display of offensive football. Also, where do Mac n cheese, Turkey, ham and other dishes rank in the Thanksgiving plate rankings? We discuss all of that and more in the newest Play-By-Play Analysis podcast!

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Free 🇵🇸 Free 🇨🇩 Free 🇸🇩 Help send aid to Gaza here: https://donate.doctorswithoutborders.org/secure/help-save-lives-oct-rr-paid The Bills are cooked, CJ Stroud saving OSU’s QB reputation, Josh Dobbs is the best story in football right now and the entire state of Michigan needs a reality check. Plus: Jimbo Fisher’s new generational wealth, Kyler Murray’s triumphant return and what Arthur Smith and a college student away from home for the first time have in common (Trust us on this 😂) It’s all on a new episode of the Play-By-Play Analysis!

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This weekend is Homecoming weekend at North Carolina A&T, so we’re running it back with an interview we did with Aggie alumni Jerrell “Dapper J” Leeper and Robert “Bobby G” George, about what makes their alma mater so special to them. Plus James Harden and the Commanders steal the trade spotlight, Flavor Flav’s national anthem rendition for some reason and remembering Matthew Perry. It’s a somewhat brand new episode of the Play-By-Play Analysis!

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You can donate to help those affected in Gaza here: https://irusa.org/middle-east/palestine/ The Commanders stink. The Chargers stink. The Bills are frauds. The Niners are suspect. Anybody telling Caleb he should sit the rest of the year sounds dumb. Football in the Olympics is a bad idea for the rest of the world. Shall we go on? We’ve got a lot of bones to pick on this week’s episode of the Play-By-Play Analysis!

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—“We know too well that our freedom is incomplete without the freedom of the Palestinians” - Nelson Mandela — Black people around the world have a lot more in common with Palestine than we realize. As their ongoing conflict with Israel has once again made international headlines, I sat down with a friend of Palestinian descent to discuss the conflict’s origins, what it has to do with us as Black Americans and it’s connection to some of the most notable Black and Brown resistance movements throughout history. This is a very special Play-By-Play Analysis that I hope you don’t miss!

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This might’ve been the worst weekend in Colorado sports history 😂 Sean Payton’s a fraud, Russ is cooked and don’t even get me started on that defense. Plus: Why I couldn’t give less of a damn about Taylor Swift, Chris Brown’s powerful niggatry, Usher at the Super Bowl and more! It’s the Play-By-Play Analysis!

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Jay Norvell decided to be shady, and Deion got everybody a pair of shades in return. The Chargers just keep Chargering, and the Cowboys defense giving me 2013 Seattle vibes. Winning Time got canceled, and Jay Trotter wants to get these NFL owners out the paint. It’s a packed new episode of the Play-By-Play Analysis you don’t want to miss!

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It’s a special two guest episode!! Sports media love them a good “Overcoming adversity” ass story and don’t let it involve overcoming drug abuse (Looking at YOU, Darren Waller). But this show is here to challenge that trope, as well as to talk about the craziness that was Week 1 of the NFL season. Plus: Why do Power 5 schools keep testing Appalachian State’s gangsta? And what did Texas players do to make Alabama fans that mad? We answer these questions and a lot more in the newest episode of the Play-By-Play Analysis!

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HBCU fans told y’all about Shedeur. We told y’all about Travis too. Prime tried to tell y’all. It’s just one game, but Colorado is putting folks on notice and we’re here to discuss, along with everything else that went down in Week 1 in college football. Plus: The ACC should just change its name since it’s got three squads that aren’t even near the Atlantic Ocean, why we’re always the NCAA’s biggest haters and a look ahead to Week 2. It’s a college football centric episode of the Play-By-Play Analysis Podcast!

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Football is back and so are we! The Play-By-Play Analysis returns on the Eve of a brand new football season, arguably the most highly-anticipated season ever at the collegiate and pro levels! Plus: prayers to the families of the victims in Jacksonville, why Noah Lyles had a point but chose the wrong platform to express it, and we give Sha’Carri and Lil Wayne their flowers (we’ll explain). It’s a packed new edition of the Play-By-Play Analysis podcast you don’t want to miss!

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Hip-Hop was born 50 years ago this month, so we’re dedicating this episode to a genre that has played an influential role in our lives, from the songs and artists that defined our childhoods to those that followed us through the college and adult years.

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This is a rant 24 years in the making. It’s been f*** Dan Snyder from the very beginning. Here’s a tribute to the worst owner in the history of North American professional sports following his sale of the Washington Commanders. Also, Kylian Mbappe and Jaylen Brown have me ready to send my future sons to basketball and soccer camp, FAMU football letting rappers in the locker room and No Hands is certified Diamond 🔥 There’s a lot to unpack on this newest episode of The Play-By-Play Analysis, so buckle up!

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What if KD never leaves OKC? What if Giannis ended up in Atlanta? What if Carmelo gets drafted to the Pistons? We discuss all our biggest “what-ifs” in sports on one big pod! Plus: Hollywood is on standstill, Northwestern’s got issues, and where is Shohei Ohtani going to play next year? We discuss that and more on a brand new Play-By-Play Analysis!

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It's been a while since we've heard from Lowe Key, but she's back! And she's got new music!

Maya Lowe discusses her upcoming project, "Cater 2 Self," as well as the positives and negatives of being an artist in the DMV music scene. Also:

The Supreme Court fucking everything up, NBA free agency, Tennessee State's got a hockey team and we were blessed with a Tiny Desk from Juvenile! All that and more on the newest episode of the Play-By-Play Analysis!

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Whether it's Victor Wembanyama flying across the Atlantic Ocean to get drafted No.1 overall or submarines sinking to the bottom of it, we've got you covered! Jordan Poole is now in Pretty Girl County so we know he's putting up 35 a night, and the Phoenix Suns still suck at team-building. Billionaires are clearly ridiculous people that have too much money laying around, and the Migos made a long-awaited reunion to honor one of their own. Regardless of the situation, this newest episode of the Play-By-Play Analysis is here to let you know: These jokes will fly!

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The Denver Nuggets are NBA champions for the first time ever, and Nikola Jokic couldn’t give less of a damn 😂 Las Vegas are winners in more ways than one while Oakland, well…didn’t win. And is Bradley Beal finally being freed from the shackles of mediocrity? Speaking of being mediocre, one of our guests thinks Texas college football might be overhyped, so things could get interesting on this all new CHAMPIONSHIP edition of the Play-By-Play Analysis!

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We gave y’all a week to see the new Spider-Man and now it’s time to talk about it! Also: Messi’s coming to Miami, the US government investigating golf of all things, Oklahoma’s softball dynasty and more! It’s a special edition of the Play-By-Play Analysis!

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Game 3 of the NBA Finals pivots to South Beach, which means all the celebs will be out…including Yung Miami ☺️ We discuss Game 2 and how we predict Game 3 plays out. And the center of the sports world is in Vegas right now…for both good reasons (Las Vegas Knights) and bad (The Oakland A’s or Las Vegas A’s or whatever they are right now). Also: Sweden’s apparently made sex a sport, Barry Bonds and the 2006 Florida Gators are getting the documentary treatment, and Monty Williams just got PAID! We discuss all of this and more on the newest episode of the Play-By-Play Analysis!

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They didn't make it easy on themselves, but the Miami Heat managed to avoid making history against the Celtics and instead punched their ticket to the NBA Finals, meaning teams trailing 3-0 in an NBA series are now 0-150 all-time. We discuss why all the people complaining about how uncompelling this Finals matchup between Miami and Denver is are full of it, why there aren't more black people in hockey and whether this is the beginning of the end for the dynasty in the Bay. Also, Jimmy Butler does the most Jimmy Butlerest thing possible, and where the Celtics go from here. And shoutout to Drake on the intro because I'm sure Jimmy Cooks will be getting quite the streaming boost over the next few weeks thanks to No.22 in Red and white. All of this and more on the newest episode of the Play-By-Play Analysis!

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Legends are a theme of this show; new legends born, legends who are passing the torch and the legends we’ve lost. From the legendary playoff run by Jimmy Butler to the retirement of Carmelo, we discuss it all on the newest episode of the Play-By-Play Analysis!

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You know you done messed up in a black household when they pull out the full government name. This is probably the first time I’ve done a sequel episode but that’s where Ja has us unfortunately so let’s do it. Also let’s put the “the bubble wasn’t real” talk to bed because look at the material! And Dan Snyder gotta be the first ever person to receive the “broke ass billionaire” insult but it honestly fits! All that and more on the newest edition of the Play-By-Play Analysis!

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As a fellow writer I want to say shout out to all the writers currently on strike in Hollywood; we’re the backbone of this industry. And while we’re talking about writers, the NBA scriptwriters are working overtime this postseason; you got James Harden going off, Jokic out here forearm shivering NBA owners and Jimmy Butler doing Jimmy Butler things. And also, it’s fuck the British monarchy and everything they stand for over here. All that and more on the newest episode of the Play-By-Play Analysis!

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Some athletes haven’t mastered the art of shutting the f*** up. Enter Dillon Brooks. The Bucks folding like laundry a week after it’s been done and there’s a basketball revival in New York City! Also: Jalen Hurts got paid, Aaron Rodgers got traded and Ime Udoka’s back in the NBA. And it’s also draft week so let’s talk NFL contracts. All that and more on the newest Play-By-Play Analysis!

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(This title is an inside joke my friends will appreciate). Since this year’s NBA playoffs are seemingly wide open, we don’t really know who to pick. So we’re going to talk about everybody (Yes, even the play-in squads we like). Plus: Rudy Gobert can’t keep his hands to himself, a new Freaknik documentary that might break up happy homes and regular season NBA Award predictions! We discuss all that and more on the newest episode of the Play-By-Play Analysis!

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Angel Reese. The Bayou Barbie. A Queen. The Next Great Baller from Maryland. Whatever you call her, make sure you add “Champion” to it. We’re here to talk about one of the greatest women’s basketball tournaments we’ve ever seen, and we’ll show the guys love too. Also: America still got a gun problem, the NBA’s new CBA and more!

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Purdue are frauds. Virginia are frauds. Memphis folded. Indiana women folded. A whole lot of uncertainty in both the men’s and women’s tournaments, not to mention NFL Free Agency and the late part of the NBA season. We say all that to say, listen to this newest episode if you’ve been tuned into the opening weekend of March Madness! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

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It’s March Madness which means it’s a whole lot of madness and random questions being asked in this show. Is this gonna be an all Texas championship? Can Houston win it for the home team? What team is this year’s Cinderella? Can the 2016 Alabama football staff beat the justice league if you give them a month to prepare a game plan? We answer all these and more in the most random March Madness episode ever!--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

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Ja, you gotta chill bro.

From Morant to Jalen Carter and others, we got a message to the youngins: Y'all gotta make better decisions. We accept dumb but we can't tolerate stupidity. Also:

The main thing we would change about the NCAA tournament on the eve of another highly-anticipated March Madness, white folks having the audacity per usual and the surprising (and not-so-surprising) survey results from the NFL's first ever teams report card. We discuss it all in the return of the Play-By-Play Analysis!

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S/O my boy Law because honestly…that’s the question many teams will be asking after the NBA trade deadline passed. From KD and Kyrie to DLo, Bones, Jae Crowder and more, we discuss all the biggest moves from the deadline and what they mean going forward. Plus: The GOAT debate is over, the Aces living like SMU in the 80s, the 2000s Ravens and more!--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

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We've got an all-black Super Bowl! Well, sort of. We've got a bunch of African Americans, plus...MARK (And in Patrick Mahomes's case he's both African-American AND Mark)!!

The Play-By-Play Analysis returns to discuss the historic first Super Bowl between two teams led by black quarterbacks in the Eagles and Chiefs, and how they both got here. We've got some words on that Tyre Nichols video and how it feels to be black men in America, and why more police has never equated to anything productive. We also have to understand why the Empire State Building is lit up in Eagles colors, why any HBCU would offer a scholarship to a white kid that said the N-word and...get this...how Jamal ended up sumo-wrestling on a Saturday night (You gotta listen to get that story). We're back and got some words

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We got some words today. 

We've got some words on the NFL postseason and what we expect this weekend. We've got words on the NBA's crowded MVP race.

We've got words on Ron DeSantis and his trash ass administration's continued attacks on anybody that ain't straight, white and Christian. We got words for Ed Reed's rant, and words for those that don't care to have a nuanced conversation surrounding the plight of HBCU athletics today. 

We've got words for anybody that'll listen. We've got time today.

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TCU got a Joe Jackson style ass-whooping, so we're here to set the record straight about Georgia, TCU and those teams hating from outside the club (Looking at you, Bama fans). Also: The NFL Playoff games and why the neutral game concept might be here to stay, the Houston Texans are a hot ass mess and what Reggie Bush and Critical Race Theory have in common (Just hear me out on this one). This is the Play-By-Play Analysis going back-to-back like Jordan in 96 and 97!

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Just a week into 2023, we're already off to a crazy start. Following a scary incident Monday in which Bills safety Damar Hamlin collapsed and had to receive CPR on the football field, we discuss how the incident has affected those of us watching as well as the NFL community at large, and we have some words for the people looking to get reactions out of people with their ill-timed responses. Also:

Why these college football playoffs were the best ones yet and why TCU isn't to be overlooked, a very calm and collected reaction to the Commanders' latest embarrassment and what Benedict Cumberlatch, reparations, Barbados and the Antebellum Avengers have to do with each other...trust me you'll see.

It's the very first Play-By-Play Analysis of the New Year!

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2022 was quite the year. The state of Mississippi had the eyes of the country on it like never before from the dominance of Jackson State and Deion Sanders to Brett Favre stealing welfare money to the untimely passing of Mike Leach. There was the Russian invasion of Ukraine and all the outrage (Real and fake) that came with it. The passing of icons like Bill Russell and Pele, and the much more controversial Queen Elizabeth. There was the conviction of Tory Lanez, the continued downfall of Kanye and Kyrie and the Nets putting their foot in their mouths per usual. Oh, and Matthew Stafford finally won a Super Bowl. We discuss all that made 2022 stand out, and what we hope for 2023! Happy New Year from the Play-By-Play Analysis!

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No, I haven't gotten over it. Yes, I'm probably doing too much. Also yes, this was one of the drunkest sports weekends ever.

There was the greatest HBCU football game I've seen in person, there was the all-timer of a championship finish in Qatar, and there was a weekend full of wild NFL finishes from a 33-0 comeback to one of the most bizzare pitchbacks you'll see in an NFL game. We discuss it all and more on the newest episode of the Play-By-Play Analysis!

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We're baaaack! It's time to talk football, because we saw a lot of weird stuff this weekend (HOW ARE THE PANTHERS IN THE PLAYOFF HUNT?!?). Also, non-American football because shoutout to Morocco, Messi, all the Niggas in Paris (IYKYK) and Croatia. Britney Griner is free whether you like it or not, Aaron Judge is a Yankee for life somehow, and we're coming up with bowl game names (We'll see if they stick or not). All this and more on the newest episode of the Play-By-Play Analysis!

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It's time to talk about Deion Sanders, because we got some stuff to get off our chests. 

Also: Why are there still ties in the NFL? Why can't Lincoln Riley win big games? Will Michigan and Ohio State meet for a rematch? And who even deserves to win the Heisman at this point? We ask all these questions and more on the newest episode of the Play-By-Play Analysis!

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Thanksgiving is over so we're back and ignant as ever! (Hint, hint)

This episode is a time to refelect on this holidaty break: The food, family, fun and of course, football (And futbol, while we're at it). Also:

If you still aint watched Black Panther by now, too bad! And now that Christmas is on the clock, we're here to talk the all-time greats on the list of Christmas films. So sit back, relax and enjoy the listen!

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It's a victorious new episode of the Play-By-Play Analysis and we're doing something we don't get to do often: Brag about the Commanders after a huge upset over the previously unbeaten Eagles! Plus:

What Breakfast food reigns supreme? How did Greg Abbott win another term? Why are the Raiders such a clown franchise? WHO deserves to win the Heisman? We answer all these questions and more!

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We've got some things to get off of our chests: Things about Takeoff, about Kyrie and about Kanye. It's been a very tough week for us. 

But there was good news too: There was Deion Sanders and Jackson State, there was North Carolina A&T, there was another big weekend of college and pro ball and there's a World Series in action. We're here to talk the good and the bad on this newest episode of the Play-By-Play Analysis!

Prayers up to the Migos, their family, friends and the city of Atlanta. Fly High Takeoff.


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It's a special Homecoming Edition of the Play-By-Play Analysis! The dynamic duo Dapper J and Bobby G. of the 1000 Jumpers Podcast stop by to talk homecoming at their alma mater, North Carolina A&T University. 

Then Jamal returns to talk football: Why Jimbo Fisher wins even when he loses, a great discussion on JAckson State's first-ever visit from College Gameday and what that means for the culture, and why the Yankees are war criminals who need to pay for their heinous crimes against humanity (Don't worry I'll explain).

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From Tennessee to TCU to the Falcons, this was a weird weekend in both college and the NFL. The Play-By-Play Analysis returns to break it all down! Plus: Why being the best team in baseball was a failing exercise in this year's playoffs, who would win the Heisman if you couldn't pick the usual suspects and where Victor Wembanyama SHOULD wind up in 2023. All of that and more!


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The NFL saw it all this past week: the highs of another incredible weekend and the ugly lows of Tua Tagovailoa's scary head injury. There was also a lot of upsets as I predicted in the college world, and could Alabama have revealed the next phase of their quarterback project? We explain in the newest episode of the Play-By-Play Analysis!


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This week's slate of college football games seems incredibly unpredictable... which is exactly why we called up Jamal to make predictions anyway! The host of D1 Ignant University stops by to talk the latest in the world of college football, plus: It's F**k Brett Favre today, tomorrow and forever (Robert Sarver too), why we should shut up with the tired "illegitimate record" arguments re-Barry Bonds and Aaron Judge and... what would you do if your team gave up 98 points in a football game? We answer those questions and more on the newest Friday episode of the Play-By-Play Analysis!


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We've got a bonus episode this week: An NFL Week 2 preview with one of my favorite football fans, my good sis Naeemah!

A breakdown of every game in week 2 starting with Thursday's vaunted AFC West bout between the upstart Chargers and perennially dominant Chiefs.

(And of course, there are some jokes and foolishness in here too, so don't be alarmed!)

If you know, you know. If you don't know, don't worry about it!


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You've heard this phrase a hundred times on this show by now: "Anybody can beat anybody, one time." That statement pretty much defined Week 2 of the college football season and Week 1 in the NFL. From the Sun Belt to the Seahawks, we here at the Play-By-Play Analysis will take you on a journey, a journey full of ignoraqnce and clapbacks and Black Air Force energy that permeated throughout this weekend of football. We also try to figure out why that queen got the whites whiting like they haven't whited before, and our special guest gives his list of queens in order of their importance in our lives (It'll make sense when you listen). It's a new edition of the Play-By-Play Analysis!


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College football returns this weekend, so we here at the Play-By-Play Analysis decided to break the mold and do the most ignorant prediction show imaginable: From the best games of the weekend to the best names (yes, NAMES!!!) you probably haven't even heard of but probably should, we've got you covered on all the best games of the long weekend!

We're also here to talk Serena Williams, the whites whiting it up per usual, Megan Thee Stallion's Marvel debut and more! Check us out on a new Play-By-Play Analysis podcast!


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The NFC is really trash compared to the AFC, but we still like it though, so we're still gonna talk about it. But there's a lot to talk about elsewhere besides football, from Kevin Durant falling flat on his face to our longstanding feud with Scott Frost to student loans getting canceled. All that and more on the newest episode of The Play-By-Play Analysis!


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The NFL is back, so we decided to break down both conferences, one episode at a time! First up, for obvious reasons, is the AFC.

Then if that's not enough, there's college football coming back, so we decided to do a special...preview of ass-whoopings that we're surely going to tune in for, while continuing to talk trash about the NCAA along the way. From finding punters at frat houses to rooting for A'Ja Wilson, It's a special action-packed episode of the Play-By-Play Analysis!


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We didn't anticipate waiting this long to bring you the latest breakdowns of the Derek Jeter docs, but my oh my has a lot happened since we were last together! And we're here to break it all down!

It's an episode full of the biggest names in sports both past and present: Derek Jeter, Serena Williams, Kevin Durant, the late great Bill Russell and so much more! Also, why our guest is looking much more forward to the newest Lakers docuseries than he is the second season of the controversial HBO biopic series "Winning Time." We discuss all of that on the newest episode of the Play-By-Play Analysis!


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I didn't think a 7-part documentary on Derek Jeter would grab my attention, but yet here we are two episodes in! The Play-By-Play Analysis is back to discuss episodes 1 and 2; Jeter's upbringing as a biracial child and the racism he experienced, his early struggles as he made his way through the minors as a No.5 pick of the Yankees and his first two championships. A special mini-episode of the Play-By-Play Analysis out now!


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It's Fourth of July weekend, but America is musty so honestly, we're just here for the cookouts...and the big heaping plate of violence and chaos the sports world delivered us this past week. On this special holiday episode, we discuss why Kevin Durant and the Brooklyn Nets aren't exactly feeling the holiday spirit, and the gift that keeps on giving in college football--conference realignment--following the stunning departures of USC and UCLA from the Pac-12 to the Big 10. Plus: Imagine you're the reigning talent show winner in any of the various prisons throughout the states of New York and Illinois...and now you get the news that you might have to defend your crown against...R Kelly?!? Imagine you've won the five-on-five basketball tournament three years in a row at any one of the prisons down in North Carolina and now the other team rolls out Miles Bridges...that's the reality some people could be facing real soon. And like we said at the beginning, this country is trifling...but that ain't stopping us from pulling up to the cookouts, so we put together our "Cookout Starting 5," the best cookout foods you simply cannot leave out of your weekend festivities. All that and more on the newest episode of the Play-By-Play Analysis!


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The NBA season may be over, but that just means the never-ending offseason news cycle kicks into gear, from potential free agency moves to the ever-important NBA Draft! Lawrence Vaughn of the "Law's List" podcast stops by to talk his favorite moves, moves that left him puzzled and even looking ahead to the way-too-early 2023 draft boards. Plus:

While it's hard to truly express our emotions on the Supreme Court's overturning of Roe v. Wade, we do our best to do so. We also discuss the 50th anniversary of the passing of Title IX and what that has meant for women and specifically women's sports over the years, Archie Manning's big commitment to Texas and (Breaking News!!!) Kyrie Irving's decision to stay in Brooklyn.

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Congratulations to the Golden State Warriors, one of the greatest dynasties in NBA history, for the latest chapter in their decades-long streak of dominance. 

Speaking of dominance, Drake has returned with his second album in as many years and at this point, it's just another opportunity to see how many more records HE can break. But despite yet another dominant debut, this new album, an ode to Baltimore house music, has even some of the most diehard Drake fans on the fence about whether they like it or not. Tune in to see what the Play-By-Play Analysis has to say!

Also: Sue Bird's legendary career nearing a conclusion, recapping the new "Dream On" documentary and our thoughts on the upcoming Beyonce album (and why we're looking forward to the potentially legendary back and forth between two of music's most bloodthirsty fanbases)!


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Happy NBA Finals Eve!! With just one day to go before Game 1, the Play-By-Play Analysis is back to discuss what figures to be a classic matchup between the Golden State Warriors and Boston Celtics. Plus: The new head man in Hollywood, Joc Pederson, Tommy Pham and the slap heard ‘round the world, and a breath of fresh air in baseball’s seemingly endless battle with its resistance to change. We discuss all this and more on the newest episode of the Play-By-Play Analysis!


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We're sick and tired of college coaches complaining about Name, Image and Likeness (NIL) deals, so we're using this episode to go full scorched earth on the Nick Sabans of the world.

We're here to choose violence, much like Jimbo Fisher and even Patrick Beverly chose to do this week, and we don't care who doesn't like it! We also talk Game 1 of the Eastern and Western Conference Finals, the SNL-esque Fox News segment in which a white woman blames Critical Race Theory for her black son's disobedience and Tarik Cohen's rough last few weeks.

Plus, while we're on the subject of NIL deals, what would you ask for if YOU had the opportunity to get one? All of that and more ignant content (Hint hint!) on the newest episode of the Play-By-Play Analysis!


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For the fourth consecutive season, the NBA will be crowning a new champion come season’s end. Following the elimination of both the reigning NBA Champion Bucks and the shocking exit of the Phoenix Suns, who had the top record in the league a year after finishing as runner-ups, the Play-By-Play Analysis is back to discuss the playoffs and what we expect from the winning teams going forward. Plus: Kendrick Lamar’s long-awaited return, RICO charges, why the NCAA played themselves and looking ahead to the NFL season! All that and so much more on the newest episode of the Play-By-Play Analysis!


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Alarm clocks don't wake us up; we're motivated by our hatred. We choose violence at every opportunity... I'm just kidding we're here back like we never left to talk the NBA Playoffs, from the Black Air Force energy coming out of Memphis and Golden State to the old school slugfest between the Bucks and Celtics. We also give Wood Harris his flowers, try to figure out how a reporter could get Paolo Banchero confused with Patrick Mahomes and discuss where we stand on Nikola Jokic winning MVP over Joel Embiid. You don't want to miss this!


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The Lakers won a lot in the 80s. But no sports dynasty is complete without the drama that came with it, and here's where HBO's "Winning Time" comes in.

The Play-By-Play Analysis talks Winning Time, remembering Dwayne Haskins, the NBA Playoffs and more. Plus:

Why Jason Kidd and Dabo Swinney keep getting in their own ways, the modern-day Lakers making fools of themselves and the greatest one-hit wonders of all time!

It's a special Tuesday edition of The Play-By-Play Analysis!


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We've got new champions in mens' and womens' college basketball! 

The Play-By-Play Analysis returns to talk Final Four action and the ensuing national title games. Plus: Bruce Arians retires, a new Basketball Hall of Fame class, remembering Martin Luther King 54 years after his tragic murder and so much more!


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The Play-By-Play Analysis is back, and much like Will Smith we're kicking ass and taking names later!

We've got some choice words on the shot heard round the world, but not many though because we're here to talk Final Four on the men's and women's sides!  Plus: Could Lamar Jackson be the future at the quarterback position in South Florida down the road? Is Brooklyn a realistic title contender in the NBA's Eastern Conference? Why do I keep falling for the Gonzaga hype year after year?

We answer those questions and more here!


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It's a special pre-birthday episode of the Play-By-Play Analysis! Jamal returns to talk Deshaun Watson and the Browns, March Madness Men’s AND Women’s and the wild ride that’s been NFL free agency. Also, in honor of the new show Winning Time, what other athlete or group of athletes would you like to see get a biopic series? Spoiler: I think you’ll probably agree with a lot of our answers!


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From NFL free agency to March Madness to the beginning--or in this case, return--of baseball, the month of March is arguably one of the best and busiest times of year on the sports calendar! 

On this special Sunday edition of the Play-By-Play Analysis, Xavier McKnight drops by to discuss the conference tournament action in college basketball and the wild moves happening around the National Football League, from Khalil Mack's shocking trade to the Chargers to Bobby Wagner's release in Seattle. We also discuss the big-time performances by some of the NBA's biggest stars in recent days, what Tiger Woods means to the game of golf, a historic homecoming for Jocelyn Alo and the small-time programs who could potentially spoil the party come NCAA Tournament time. It's a jam-packed special episode you'll want to take time to listen to now!


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First there was Calvin Ridley, then Aaron Rodgers signed an insane deal and if that's not wild enough, Russell Wilson was traded. And don't even get me started on the early days of March Madness!

The Play-By-Play Analysis is back to summarize all the craziness of the past few days the only way we know how: As ignorantly as possible (Hint, hint).


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We have a new champion in the National Football League: the Los Angeles Rams have become the second team in as many years to host and win the biggest championship game in sports, and we're here to talk about it!

Walt and Marquis, the dynamic co-hosts of the 2 for 2 Podcast, stop by to talk about the big game and the plethora of notable names who can now call themselves world champions and what the win means for the legacies of Aaron Donald, Matthew Stafford and so many others. 

Plus: The halftime show that Black America has been waiting for (And one befitting of the city that hosted it), why the University of Alabama is dead wrong for making a black woman share ANYTHING with a former klansmen, the return of the Death Row brand to its rightful owners and so much more!

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So often when we think of people traveling the world, the faces that get pushed in media and advertising are white faces. But in recent years, a community of young black and brown voices across the country and the world are changing that. Add LaIndia Santos and her fiancé, Allister Naipaul, to the list.

Whereas the average American has only been to 1-2 countries, Allister and LaIndia have traveled to a combined 29 countries between them (Including ten together), and they aren't just staying on resorts; they're really living amongst the native people and getting a fulfilling experience! They stop by to talk why they travel even to countries most Americans are warned to stay away from, their love for one another and what it's like traveling the world as young people of color.

Plus: D1 Ignant University host Jamal Brown stops by to talk the week that was, from Brian Flores's eye-opening lawsuit against the NFL's hiring practices to the retirement of one of the greatest players ever in Tom Brady. It's a special Black History Month edition of The Play-By-Play Analysis that you don't want to miss!


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An episode that, much like the Cincinnati Bengals' first Super Bowl appearance since 1988, was a long time coming.

We've had Jerrell "Dapper J" Leeper on the show before, but for the first time ever, Devon, Dap and the second half of Dap's dynamic "1000 Jumpers" podcasting duo, Bobby G, makes his debut on the show. It's the Dream Team for real!

We discuss all types of things from the AFC and NFC Championships to new music from Kanye, but the real reason we got Bobby G in the building is because he has some interesting thoughts regarding the exclusion of Barry Bonds and Mark Clemmons in Major League Baseball's Hall of Fame, and trust me: THAT is a conversation you don't want to miss!

Plus: With the dawn of a new era of dynamic, exciting young quarterbacks (NOT named Patrick Mahomes) emerging in the NFL, who would the guys pick to run their franchise over the nextr decade if they were NFL talent evaluators? We discuss that and much more on the newest episode of the Play-By-Play Analysis!


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Three walkoff field goals. One overtime win. A near comeback after being down 27-3. After everything we witnessed this weekend, there's only one way to describe it: Pure, unadulterated chaos.

Frequent guests Jamal and Xavier stop by to talk the epic second round of the NFL playoffs and what we can expect in the NFC and AFC Title games. Also:

Remembering Lusia Harris, the only woman to ever be drafted in the NBA, why the push to ban the teaching of race in schools is a losing effort, Akoya Lee's historic 60-point game for Kansas State's women and Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf and Colin Kaepernick team up for an upcoming autobiography. We discuss all of that and more in the newest episode of the Play-By-Play Analysis!


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Honestly there's really no other way to describe what Dallas did on that last play, or some of the throws Kyler Murray made, or a handful of other ridiculous plays from this first weekend of playoff football. So what better title than "Point Shaving?"

Walt Pegues returns to talk the NFL Playoffs and what's next for the remaining teams. Also:

WHY do white folks continue to spit in our faces with the pandering on Martin Luther King Day?! Especially those that actively work against everything he stood for?!? Why is Leonardo DiCaprio's ex-girlfriend a hater? Why do people expect TV shows, which aren't real, to reflect reality? We answer all these questions and more on the newest episode of the Play-By-Play Analysis! 


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Georgia...GEORGIAAA!!

They finally did it; the Georgia Bulldogs are finally at the top of the college football universe! 

The Play-By-Play Analysis returns for the first time in 2022, and we're talking Georgia vs Alabama. We're talking Stetson Bennett. We're talking Jordan Davis and Nakobie Dean. We're probably going to sound like haters to both the Georgia fans and Bama fans who tune in, but that's okay, because we said what needed to be said!

Also: The Chargers Chargering like they've never Chargered before, losing Bob Saget and Sydney Portier in one week, Taco Bell's new...chicken wings, Jackson State makes more noise on the recruiting trail, and who will be the next college football program to exercise decades-old demons after Georgia and the 2019 LSU Tigers?

It's a jam-packed new episode that you won't want to miss!


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2021 is almost over, so it's time to take a look back...at EVERYTHING. 

From Capitol insurrections to the return of fans in the stands in sporting arenas, from the losses of DMX, Young Dolph, John Madden and others to the return of rap heavyweights like Kanye and Drake to the top of the music charts, we look at 2021 in its totality! Special thank-you to D1 Ignant University host (and Justin Herbert's biggest fan), Jamal Brown. 

Happy new Year to all!


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It's a lot of craziness in the world right now. From the unpredictable NFL season to the unpredictable spread of new Covid variants, we're here to talk about it all!

Jerrell "Dapper J" Leeper makes his return to the show to talk the letdown by the Washington Football Team, the latest in the world's fight against Covid, Steph Curry's run at history and more!

Plus: With Bryce young's Heisman win, we take a look at all the "Shoulda-Woulda-Couldas," all the guys that SHOULD'VE won the coveted award but didn't.

It's the latest episode of the Play-By-Play Analysis out now!


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PLAYOFFS?!? We're talking playoffs--both NFL and College!

D1 Ignant University host Jamal Brown returns, and we're talking the College Football Playoff standings and the wild, wild NFL. Also: Our thoughts on the tragic shooting at Oxford High School, Brittany Renner the motivational speaker, Deion Sanders' historic season at Jackson State and more!

Plus: What is something you know is a fact, but just SOUNDS like a conspiracy when you say it out loud? we saw the question asked on Twitter so you know we had to discuss it here!

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Big time wins, big time coaches, big time moves all around. The name of this episode is Big Flash for a reason!

The family is back together to discuss the wild, wild weekend that was Rivalry weekend in college football, from Michigan's historic win over their hated rivals Ohio State to Alabama's dramatic comeback over Auburn. Plus:

The parity that has come to define this year's NFL season, thoughts on the guilty verdicts given to the killers of Ahmaud Arbery, Lincoln Riley and Brian Kelly moving to greener pastures in the college football world and more! Plus: should Devin Hester get in the Hall of Fame? And who is in the driver's seat to win the Heisman trophy this year? Don't miss the newest episode of the Play-By-Play Analysis!


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‘Tis the day before Thanksgiving, and we’ve got another episode of the Ply-By-Play Analysis! Devon and Reicardo get together once again to discuss the latest in a wild weekend of college and NFL action, Young Dolph’s tragic murder, Kyle Rittenhouse and more! Plus, what Thanksgiving dishes are a necessity, and which ones can we probably go without? We discuss it here!


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At long last, Silk Sonic's album dropped! And we're here to talk about it!

Jamal returns to discuss the newest album, featuring Bruno Mars and Anderson .Paak. Plus:

Reactions to the weekend of NFL and college football, the death of South Africa's last president of the apartheid era, a new Rick Ross album coming in December, the racist lawyer who's got a problem with black pastors, a surprise proposal at an Adele concert and so much more!

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We have a new champion in baseball, so what better way to kick off a new season of The Play-By-Play Analysis podcast than a breakdown of the Atlanta Braves clinching their first championship in 25 years?

Lonestar State representative and D1 Ignant University Podcast host, Jamaal Brown, returns to talk the Braves and Georgia's sports curse.

Also: Our thoughts on the tragic situation involving Henry Ruggs III, Aaron Rogers' Covid-19 controversy, Colin Kaepernick's new Netflix biopic series, the latest developments from the protests at Howard University, the ridiculousness that is the College Football Playoff and an Oregon city that banned a church from feeding the homeless.

Also: In honor of the Braves defeating the infamous Atlanta Sports curse, a look back at some of the most disappointing moments in Atlanta sports history. All of that and more are discussed here!

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It's the final installment! It's Part 3 of We Are the Bears and We're Coming Home!

In the final segment, appropriately titled "Bear Pride," we discuss the misconceptions surrounding life on HBCU campuses and where they come from. Plus a look into campus life and how participation in school organizations enhanced the Morgan experience.

Special thanks to all those who were interviewed for this series:

Ebonee Knight

Heather Guzman

Tramon Lucas

Ja'Von Hill

Rochelle

Stephen Thompson, Jr.

Brian H. Waters

Cici Felton

Deborah Austin

Courtney "CJ" Souvenir

India Harper

Justus Hawkins

Jeremy Collins

Joy Barnes

Wyman Jones

Tyler B.

Benjamin McKnight III

Kenold Gosier

Taylor


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It's the biggest free day party of the year. It's a big, black family reunion, tailgate and cookout rolled up into one. It's the closest thing you'll get to a Negro Project X. It's Homecoming!!

Honestly there aren't enough ways for me to explain homecoming season at an HBCU...so in Episode 2 I decided to step back and let my friends do it for me. Hear directly from those that have been: The sights, sounds and smells of an HBCU Homecoming, and why it simply doesn't compare to any other parties you've been to...or will EVER go to. But most importantly, hear what it is about the atmosphere that makes you feel like a member of a family (A big, rowdy, dysfunctional family but fun and memorable nonetheless).

Welcome Home, Morganites.


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Happy Homecoming Week to all of my Morganites! This is the first of three installments of the "We Are the Bears and We're Coming Home" Homecoming Series!

To understand Morgan State University is to understand the city in which it resides: Baltimore, MD. Episode 1 aims to explore an area with culture as unique as any in America, as well as dissect the relationship between Morgan and Baltimore and how the two have consistently intertwined in the fight for black liberation--from persistence in the face if resistance by the all-white Lauraville community to their expansion in 1917 to the hundreds of Morgan students responsible for leading some of the nation's first organized sit-ins in the 1940s and '50s to the spirit of activism still alive in today's students as they've tackled issues of systemic racism, police brutality and inadequate state funding.

Sources: https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/education/morgan-state-honors-its-civil-rights-sit-in-pioneers/2011/11/11/gIQAv8pWCN_story.html

https://www.explorebaltimore.org/city-history/a-city-of-firsts

https://www.washingtonpost.com/education/2021/03/24/maryland-hbcus-lawsuit-settlement/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QePj3RCz7sU&t=24s

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FADJCRhaPMA&t=40s

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OB40MJ-c4O8&t=387s


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From Jon Gruden to the Universities of Texas and Alabama to the various letdowns around the NFL, a lot of people entered this week feeling disappointed...but not us though so y'all stay easy!

The Play-By-Play Analysis returns and so does the Lone Star State Representative and D! Ignant University host Jamal Brown to discuss the wild weekend of college football--from the fall of No. 1 Alabama to the most insane ending in Red River Showdown history--as well as the ridiculousness that went down in the NFL (Both on the field and off it, depending on who your team's coach is...).

Also: Silk Sonic finally has a release date, new albums from Wale and Adele, Squid Game, the big names facing off in the WNBA Finals and so much more!

Plus: What "cultural foods" make your Mount Rushmore (Is there ANYTHING B=better than Jamaican or Mexican)? And what are your favorite "cultural appropriation" songs? We name ours here!

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We're doing this week's episode roundtable style with two guests, my two right hand men, Brenden and Reicardo!

We discuss all that transpired in the past week of college and NFL action. From there we break down controversial vaccine comments from multiple members of the NBA like Bradley Beal, Jonathan Isaac and Kyrie Irving among others, La'el Collins's bizarre drug test scandal, the horrific images of U.S. Border Patrol using whips and horses on Haitian migrants at the Mexican border, the big weekend for NFL kickers and Juan Soto's incredible MVP campaign in what has been an otherwise forgettable season for the Washington Nationals.

Also: Why are people comparing Drake to Michael Joseph Jackson in his prime?!? And what's Michael Jackson's greatest song that isn't Billy Jean or Thriller? We answer all these questions and more here!

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So we decided to try something new: Devon's bringing his girlfriend and avid sports movie lover, Jonette Miller, to the show to talk sports movies: The greatest, the underwhelming and the in-between.

Also: Jamal Brown, host of the D1 Ignant University Podcast, returns to the show to discuss the action in the college and NFL worlds, Lil Nas X's long-awaited release of his debut album "Montero," Bishop Gorman's epic collapse against Hamilton HS (Arizona), the Ravens shocking upset over the Kansas City Chiefs, Gus Johnson's call on one of the early contenders for Game of the Year and one of the greatest one-handed interceptions you'll ever see at the college level.

Plus: Our Wayyyy Too Early Reactions (Or overreactions) for the NFL world going forward.

All of this and more here! Be sure to tune in and subscribe!

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The Sports Fix returns! Devon discusses the biggest games in the NFL’s Week 2, from Washington’s dramatic victory over New York to the duel between two MVPs in Baltimore. Also, why we should be focusing on much more than just Alabama in this year’s college football season.


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In a very special episode of The Play-By-Play Analysis, New York Times Bestselling author Mirin Fader stops by to talk about her new book, "Giannis: The Improbable Rise of an NBA MVP," an autobiography that takes a detailed look into the early life and upbringing of one of the NBA's brightest superstars, Giannis Antetokounmpo. We discuss the process of putting the book together in the midst of a global pandemic and the challenges that came with it, the role identity politics have played in Giannis's story and the struggles of balancing multiple different identies (being Greek and Nigerian, assimilating to American culture and most notably fitting in with the NBA family), why his family is the most important thing in his life and some of the story's most memorable anecdotes--From Giannnis knowing exactly how many Oreos there were in a package and confronting a member of his team for eating three of them despite being a multimillionaire, to the Hawks nearly landing him in the NBA Draft had the Bucks not picked before them to catching a ride with fans to the Bucks arena before a game during his rookie year.

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After heavy anticipation and multiple pushbacks, the two most anticipated albums of the summer have finally dropped: Kanye West's "Donda" and Drake's "Certified Lover Boy." What better way to have a discussion about the albums than with two of the biggest Kanye and Drake fans we know?

Matthew Craig (Kanye's representative) and Lawrence Vaughn (Drake's follow-up) discuss the album drops and what they liked about each one. Plus: Our biggest takeaways from the opening weekend of college football, our reactions to the recent announcement regarding charges in the death of Elijah McCain at the hands of Denver police and why Texas's new abortion laws are a mistake, "Made in LAgos" makes history and wht to look forward to in the NFL's opening weekend.

Also: What is Lawrence's favorite Kanye album? What about Matt's favorite project by Drake? Find out here!

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By now, you're probably familiar with the scandal surrounding Bishop Sycamore, a "high school" football team from Columbus, Ohio. But if you're not, then this is the episode for you!

Brooks Warren, host of the Hear Me Out podcast, makes his second appearance on the Play-By-Play Analysis to discuss the ever-evolving story and why the current environment around prep school athletics made this possible.

Plus: Well wishes to Hurricane Ida victims, why we cannot wiat to see "Spider-Man: No Way Home," the latest on NFL roster moves as the season edges closer, why black college football being highlighted by ESPN is a big deal and so much more!

Also: What songs would go on the soundtrack of your freshman year of college? We discuss all that and more here! Be sure to tune in and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts from!

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In a special 1-on-1 interview, Justin Tinsley, a Senior sports and culture writer at ESPN and The Undefeated, discusses his new project, "King of Crenshaw," a 30-for-30 exploring the unique bonds between the late rapper Nipsey Hussle and the NBA. Tinsley discusses the LA rap scene in the years after the rise and fall of Death Row, the city's complicated history with gangs, why rappers and athletes (Particularly NBA players) have such unique friendships and the legacy that Nipsey leaves behind after his tragic murder on March 31, 2019. 

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Sha'Carri Richardson quickly became one of the most polarizing figures in the world of track and field following her rise (and swift fall) in the public eye. But after finishing in last place in her first competitive race since Olympic qualifiers back in early July, discussions around how the public seemed way too invested in her downfall have only intensified. That's where the Play-By-Play Analysis comes in.

Jerrell "Dapper J" Leeper, host of "1000 Jumpers," returns after a long hiatus to discuss Sha'Carri's disappointing finish at the Prefontane Classic, why the slander that came her way isn't any different than what other athletes have endured and the incredible accomplishments of the Jamaican relay team, led by Elaine Thompson-Herrah's historic 10.54 finish.

Also: Remembering Kobe Bryant on his birthday, Kendrick Lamar's farewell from TDE, Kanye vs. Drake, why the Crates Challenge is complete idiocy, NFL Preseason standouts and so much more!

Also: Inspired by a hilarious Twitter thread on "The Office," we discuss which of our favorite television shows we'd like to see address the vaccine debate. Be sure to tune in and subscribe!

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The NFL is back, and so, too, is the original Fearsome Foursome!

Devon, Matthew, Lawrence and Xavier make their long-awaited reunion to discuss their expectations for the upcoming NFL season: Teams they think are contenders, teams that are pretenders, rookies that will stand out and who we believe will be holding the Lombardi at the season's end.

Also: Jamal Adams' and Joel Embiid's big paydays, which NBA Christmas Day games we're most excited to see, Jeopardy's latest host controversy, the best nickname in college football and the new NIL deal to go along with it, Jalen Green's controversial comments on the city of Detroit and why Andy Dalton and Mitch Trubisky oughta sit down and hush.

Also: Where does Everybody Hates Chris rank among black sitcoms past and presdent? Is it in your Mount Rushmore (Top 4)? And if it isn't, then who is? Be sure to tune in and subscribe!

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The Malice at the Palace was one of the most notorious brawls in the history of North American sports and now, a new Netflix documentary called "Untold" explores the events that lead to it. Maya "lowe Key" Lowe returns to talk the infamous melee and its aftermath, and how its effects are arguably still felt to this day.

Plus, new music from Lizzo and Cardi B, Tim Anderson's late game heroics at baseball's "field of Dreams," thoughts on the tragic events in Haiti and Afghanistan and new music from Lowe Key!

Also: If you could give one athlete a "redo" on their career, who would it be? Be sure to tune into all of these discussions and more!


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Be sure to check out my book, "PG vs. MoCo," on Amazon! Amazon.com: PG vs MoCo: A Memoir of High School Football in the Shadow of the Nation's Capital: 9798697467190: Ashby, Devon: Books We’ve made it to the “dog days” of summer, and what does that mean? It means football is back! And there’s no better way to bring in the greatest time of year than to acknowledge the greatest men to ever play the sport. I’m talking the Hall of Fame, and this year we’re blessed with TWO phenomenal classes!  Jamal Brown, host of the “D1 Ignant University” podcast and a former guest, makes his return to discuss the Hall of Fame (And be sure to stick around as I make the case for Devin Hester in the Class of 2022), Leo Messi’s stunning exit from Barcelona, the death of Chucky Thompson and more! Plus, if football were an Olympic Sport, who would you send to represent for the USA? All that and more here on the latest episode of the Play-By-Play Analysis!


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Washington D.C. gifted the city of Los Angeles with Max Scherzer, Trea Turner and Russell Westbrook over the weekend, and the Play-By-Play Analysis is here to break down those moves and several others!

DMV native, Wizards fan and Dodgers fan Jasmine Brown stops by the show for the first time to discuss what the moves means for her favorite teams. We also discuss injuries to DeVonta Smith and Carson Wentz, Raven Saunders' Olympic protest, Lamar Jackson being honored at Louisville and the continuing DaBaby saga.

Also, if you were suddenly thrown into the Olympics and told you had to represent your country with no experience whatsoever, what sport would you choose to participate in?


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From DaBaby to the Big 12, EVERYBODY can catch this slander.

The Play-By-Play Analysis returns with a breakdown of the big move by Texas and Oklahoma to the SEC, whether the SEC itself is as good as everybody thinks and what the future of college football could look like.

We discuss DaBaby and Tory Lanez, the new biopic focusing on Richard Williams (Venus and Serena's father), Aaron Rogers's press conference on the eve of NFL training camp and more!

Plus: If you had to put together a team of five rappers (dead or alive) to represent Team USA in the Olympics, who would you pick? Spoiler alert: Drake's Canadian so he wouldn't be available)

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Devon discusses Giannis Antetokounmpo and the historic NBA Finals run, delivering the Milwaukee Bucks their first NBA title since 1971. He also discusses the USA Basketball Team’s first loss since the 2004 Olympics and the controversial decisions by Oklahoma and Texas to leave the Big 12.


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Giannis Antetokounmpo dominated the NBA Finals and delivered the Milwaukee Bucks their first title since 1971. The Play-By-Play Analysis breaks down the NBA Finals, what a win means for Giannis's legacy and a loss for Chris Paul's, and what's next for both of these teams going forward. Special thank-you to our guest, Xavier McKnight! Be sure to check out my book, "PG vs. MoCo" on Amazon!! Amazon.com: PG vs MoCo: A Memoir of High School Football in the Shadow of the Nation's Capital (9798697467190): Ashby, Devon: Books Audio: NBA Championship Trophy Presentation | Giannis Antetokounmpo is the NBA Finals Most Valuable Player - YouTube


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A lot has happened this past week, and we're here to break it all down! First-time guest Walt Pegues stops by to discuss the historic rule changes by the NCAA on athletes profiting off of their name, image and likeness (NIL). We also discuss Sha'Carri Richardson's weed controversy and the trash politics of the Olympics as a whole, then pivot into our thoughts on the NBA Finals. It's a show you definitely do not want to miss!


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Following the big news regarding the NCAA’s change in NIL laws, Devon gives his thoughts on what it means for the next generations and reflects on previous generations that lost out on millions of dollars. He discusses the controversy surrounding Olympic qualifier Sha’Carri Richardson and the latest round of controversy surrounding the Olympics and the fallout of a New York Times report surrounding Rachel Nichols and Maria Taylor. Also his thoughts on the Phoenix Suns and Milwaukee Bucks NBA Finals matchup.


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The National Basketball Association had one of the wildest weeks--both on the court and off--that it's had in some time, and Devon and Maya are here to discuss all the chaos! From the craziness unfolding in cities like Dallas and Boston to the statement wins by the Milwaukee Bucks and Atlanta Hawks, relive one of the most jam-packed weeks in the last year.

Also, a special shoutout to Sha'Carri Richardson, the Olympic-qualifying track star from LSU!


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A barrage of NBA news was thrown at us in the past week, and this is the place where we break it all down! Plus Devon’s thoughts on the Eastern and Western Conference Finals matchups and a special shoutout to Olympic qualifier Sha’Carri Richardson.


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Devon gives his thoughts on Chris Paul’s legendary performance in Game 4, how Kyrie Irving’s injury changes things for the Brooklyn Nets and what Julio Jones’ move to Tennessee means for the AFC. Plus his thoughts on athletes’ hesitancy to get vaccinated.


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This episode is dedicated entirely to the NBA—on and off the court. Devon discusses the first round of the NBA playoffs, controversies surrounding fan and player interactions and Kwame Brown (yes, THAT Kwame Brown).


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Following a delay due to COVID-19, the 2020 Basketball Hall of Fame Class finally received their moment in the sun, and Devon gives his thoughts on what it means to see guys he grew up watching like Tim Duncan, Kevin Garnett and Kobe Bryant receive their flowers. He also briefly discusses the 2021 class as well, Russell Westbrook’s incredible dominance over the past month and what the CDC’s new guidelines mean for the return of fans to stadiums.


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A week since the conclusion of the NFL Draft, Devon gives his thoughts on some of the highlights, from Trey Lance going No.3 to the reuniting of former college teammates in multiple cities. Devon also discusses the controversy surrounding boxing and the Kentucky Derby, Georgia’s weird new player compensation law and the Olympics’ ban of Black Lives Matter demonstrations.


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Everybody thinks superheroes are so great and wonderful, but these people are seriously flawed and it’s time someone pointed it out. Enter the Play-By-Play Analysis! Jamal, host of the D1 Ignant University Podcast, stops by to talk superheroes and their MANY flaws and transgressions, from why Superman is the most basic hero with the most backwards ass logic to why most heroes are nothing more than tools of the state to keep we the people in line. Here is out, and see if you agree!


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The theme of this episode? New! New season, new guest and (Surprise!!) a new theme song, courtesy of Maya "Lowe Key" Lowe! It's also the dawn of a new era in Marvel: The arrival of a black Captain America! The newest episode of the Play-By-Play Analysis features a fellow Morgan alumnus, Marvel enthusiast and the Voice of All Voices, Baldwin Williams. Baldwin and I discuss our thoughts on Sam and Bucky, what the show tells us about being black in America and this new trend of villains that may not actually be villains, among other things. We even talk a little DC Comics and My Hero Academia too, so you might want to tune in!  Special shoutout to Maya "Lowe Key" Lowe for the brand new theme song and the beginning of a new era! (No more soft copyright infringement!!)


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In the wake of another police shooting in Columbus, Ohio, LeBron James found himself in the news again for a controversial tweet, but Devon explains why LeBron—and others—aren’t wrong for their thoughts regarding activism. Also discussed are the NFL Draft coming up, the resurgence of the New York Knicks, Washington Wizards and Phoenix Suns and why the Dodgers-Padres rivalry is the shot in the arm that baseball badly needs right now.


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A week removed from the crowning of College Basketball’s men’s and women’s tournaments, Devon reflects on Baylor’s Men and Stanford’s women and what their wins mean for each program. He also discusses Sam Darnold and what his new team in Carolina should expect from him, and he discusses what the Lakers’ big win over the Brooklyn Nets means for each team.


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If you grew up in a black household, chances are you've heard their music everywhere from getting up to clean the house on Saturdays to cookouts after church on Sundays. 

I'm talking the Isley Brothers and Earth Wind & Fire. 

On the newest episode of The Play-By-Play Analysis, Devon brings back Lowe Key to talk the iconic Verzuz event featuring two of music's biggest and most legendary singing groups and what their influence has meant to generations of fans. 

Check us out and subscribe! Also, download Lowe Key's new album, "Dreamworld II," out now on all streaming platforms!

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On the eve of the NCAA Championship, Devon talks the huge buzzer-beating win by Gonzaga and the upcoming matchup between the Bulldogs and Baylor Bears. He also talks the Nationals COVID situation and gives his thoughts on the MLB pulling it’s All-Star Game out of Atlanta in response to Georgia’s new voting laws.


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Devon discusses his thoughts on the Sweet 16, the latest signings by the Brooklyn. Nets during NBA Free Agency, his thoughts on the Deshaun Watson allegations and more!


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Devon discusses the NCAA tournaments, most notably the controversy surrounding the women’s’ facilities and how COVID has already impacted the men’s tournament. He also discusses NFL free agency and what LeBron’s Big injury means for the Lakers (and the NBA in general) going forward.


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Devon discusses Drew Brees’s retirement and what it means for the Saints and the city of New Orleans. He also talks the NBA’s Meyers Leonard controversy and how COVID-19 could affect March Madness.


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On the eve of the most unusual All-Star Weekend in NBA history, Devon explains why he thinks it shouldn’t be going on and how the NBA has completely made itself look bad. He also discusses the aftermath of the Tiger Woods car crash and the controversies surrounding Creighton University and Les Miles.


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We gave everyone some time to watch the movie before making this show so I hope you’ve seen it, and if not, you should! In the newest episode of the Play-By-Play Analysis, Devon and special guest Brooks Warren discuss Judas and the Black Messiah, our issues with the movie’s soundtrack selection, Fred Hampton’s legacy and what it means for the next generation of black and brown revolutionaries.


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Devon talks the high profile tennis matchup between Serena Williams and Naomi Osaka, his thoughts on the Jalen Johnson-Duke situation and Deion Sanders’ debut at Jackson State University.


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On the newest episode of Your Sports Fux, Devon talks Tom Brady and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers a week removed from their historic Super Bowl win. He also talks the Texans and their release of JJ Watt, the Wizards woes and the latest controversy surrounding the national anthem and sports with Mark Cuban and the Dallas Mavericks.


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Fresh off Tom Brady’s 7th Super Bowl win, Devon brings back his friend and diehard Saints fan Naeemah to discuss the game, where Tom Brady ranks all-time among football players and athletes in general, the importance of Tampa Bay’s all-black coaching staff and what Kansas City does moving forward. It’s a must-listen!


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On the eve of Super Bowl Weekend, Devon talks Tampa Bay vs Kansas City. He also discusses the Rams trading for Matthew Stafford and what that means for Deshaun Watson and the Houston Texans.


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Devon gives his thoughts on the AFC and NFC Championship games, then talks a little about his thoughts on yet another hiring cycle with no African-American coaches being hired in the NFL.


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Your Sports Fix returns as Devon examines the news coming out of Houston concerning Deshaun Watson’s anger with the Texans, the mega trade of James Harden to the Brooklyn Nets and thoughts on the weekend’s NFL playoff games.


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It’s a very special episode of The Play-By-Play Analysis with a very special guest, writer and director Melanie Page! The DMV native and North Carolina A&T alumna stops by to discuss her upcoming docuseries “You Can’t Retire From This,” which focuses on girls basketball in the DMV area. She also briefly discusses her own journey, from playing basketball in high school to working with David E. Talbert on the Christmas special “Jingle Jangle.” You don’t want to miss this special interview!


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It’s a New Year and a new season for the Play-By-Play Analysis! We’re starting the new year off right with the Fab Five! Lawrence, Xavier and Matthew return to talk NFL Awards—from MVP to Coach of the Year. We also discuss our super bowl picks as well, so you don’t want to miss this!


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It’s the first episode of 2021 for The Sports Fix! Devon takes time to address his thoughts on the Washington Football Team’s decision to release Dwayne Haskins and what he thinks the future holds for the former Washington quarterback. He also discusses his thoughts on the college football playoff games and the championship matchup between Alabama and Ohio State.


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We did it; we finally made it to the end of 2020! And we have some grievances to air out about this year, so we invited the host of the D1 Ignant University podcast, Jamal Brown, to help us do just that! We take a look back at the year that was 2020: the coronavirus, the Year of the Black Quarterback, George Floyd and Breonna Taylor, the deaths of Kobe and Chadwick Boseman and more. It’s the perfect way to close out the year!

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In what figures to be the last podcast episode of 2020, Devon takes a look at the early weeks of the NBA, the final weeks of the NFL, a preview of the College Football playoff and a reflection on the year in sports, from the loss of Kobe Bryant to social justice movements over the summer.


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Devon talks about the WFT’s win over San Fran and what injuries mean for the upcoming slate of games. He also discusses the College football playoff and Giannis Antetekumpo’s historic contract extension


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Devon breaks down Washington’s big upset win of the Pittsburgh Steelers and what it means for the NFC East race. Plus Dabo Swinney’s comments on Ohio State and more.


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Devon gives his thoughts on Washington’s big road test against the Pittsburgh Steelers. He also discusses the big news concerning John Wall being traded to Houston for Russell Westbrook and what that move means for both organizations.


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Devon discusses the dominant performance by the Washington Football Team on Thanksgiving night, the slate of games upcoming and how COVID has continued to upend the NFL calendar and its rosters—including most recently in Baltimore and Denver.


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The second of two new episodes to mark the return of the Play-By-Play Analysis and we’re bringing back our unofficial official music correspondent, Maya “Lowe Key” Lowe! We’re talking Megan Thee Stallion’s new album, new Meek Mill, Gucci vs. Jeezy and more!


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The Play-By-Play Analysis is back! And we’re welcoming a first-time guest on the show, fellow Morgan graduate Simone Benson, one of the biggest Davido fans I know, to talk Afrobeats (Among other genres). We’re talking Davido, Wizkid and Burna Boy specifically, and the three projects they dropped this year, so we hope you tune in! WE DO NOT OWN ANY COPYRIGHTED MUSIC!!! (Song: Burna Boy Interlude)


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Devon fills in for Dan this week to discuss the NBA Draft and free agency recap, a look back at the past week of NFL action and why the NCAA football season needs to be shut down.


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Devon fills in this week for Dan to discuss the past week of NFL action, most notably the game between Kyler Murray and Tua Tagovoiloa, The Bucs beat down on Sunday night and Buffalo’s big win over Seattle. He also discusses the slate of canceled college football games, the NBA’s upcoming draft and what a return for college basketball would look like in the age of COVID-19.


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Devon and Dan discuss the NFL Trade deadline, the legalization of sports betting in Maryland and the NBA’s calendar for 2020/21.


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Devon and Dan talk the Dodgers winning the World Series and the controversy surrounding Justin Turner’s positive diagnosis. They also get into Trevor Lawrence’s positive COVID test, the return of the BIG 10 and the Washington Football Team’s win over Dallas


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Devon and Dan discuss the NFC East and why it’s been so bad, Tua Tagovailoa’s promotion to starting QB in Miami, the debut of the Big 10 in 2020 and reactions from the first three World Series Games.


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Devon and Dan return to discuss the Los Angeles Lakers’ 17th championship win, the fallout from the NFL and College Football’s COVID-19 tests and the latest on MLB playoff drama.


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Devon and Dan discuss the Tennessee Titans’ COVID breakout and what it means going forward, as well as the San Diego Padres comeback victory against Saint Louis and more!


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Devon and Dan discuss the big hire of Deion Sanders at Jackson State and what it means for HBCU Football. We also discuss our thoughts on the fallout surrounding Tyrod Taylor’s punctured lung by a Chargers doctor, the Sunday Night Football battle between the Patriots and Seahawks and thoughts on the NBA Playoffs.


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Devon and Dan are back this week to talk the Big 10’s return to football this fall, our thoughts on the opening week of NFL Games and Joe Buck’s nomination to the Hall of Fame (Making him and his father the first father-son duo to achieve that feat)


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Devon fills in for Dan to discuss all things Week 1 of the NFL—most notably the Washington Football Team’s big opening game against the Eagles. We also discuss the NFL playoffs and a potential return to play by the Big 10 conference in College football.


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Part 2 of our NFL Preview focuses on the AFC Conference: Does Lamar pick up where he left off last year? What do the Chiefs do for an encore? When do we see Tua Tagovailoa and Justin Herbert? And we close out with our Super Bowl predictions (You won’t BELIEVE who Devon thinks will make it, but let’s just say this Super Bowl will be historic for Black quarterbacks) All this and more will be addressed here!


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The NFL is back, and so is the Play-By-Play Analysis returns with an All-Star lineup: Devon, Matthew, Meagan, Lawrence and Xavier are back together to discuss how we think the NFC side will play out. We break down each division, storylines to watch, division winners and so on!


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Devon and Dan discuss reactions to the second round of playoffs, from the Heat and Celtics hot starts to the predictions for the Lakers/Rockets and Nuggets/Clippers. We also discuss our reactions to Steve Nash being hired and the puzzling decision by the Washington Football Team to cut Adrian Peterson.


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Devon and Dan discuss their reactions to the police shooting of Jacob Blake and the aftermath of sports canceling around the world in response. We also talk more playoff action and the latest round of sexual misconduct allegations coming out of the Washington Football Team.


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Devon and Dan discuss their reactions from the first round of NBA playoff games, why we disagree with MLB’s culture of unwritten rules and our thoughts on Ron Rivera’s cancer diagnosis and what it means going forward for the Washington Football Team.


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The Play-By-Play Analysis is back for Season 4! We’re kicking off the first episode of a new season with a full breakdown of the NBA playoffs: Who we like to come out of the East and West, upset predictions, sleeper teams, finals matchups and ultimately who we think will take home the crown!


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Devon and Dan return this week to discuss the NBA’s first “play-in” game between the Portland Trailblazers and Memphis Grizzlies, as well as all things NBA Playoffs. We also discuss Stephen Strasbourg’s injury troubles and the fallout from Power 5 Conferences opting out of the football season.


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Dan is back this week to discuss the NBA's surprisingly successful experiment, the MLB's shortcomings, what Derrius Guice's arrest and subsequent release mean going forward and more.


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Devon fills in again for Dan this week to discuss the big trade by the Seahawks for Jamal Adams, the return of sports and Washington’s “New” name.


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Xavier McNight and Lawrence Vaughn stop by to discuss Tyler R. Tynes's podcast, "The Cam Chronicles," a 6-part docuseries that premiered on Spotify about the life and journey of NFL quarterback Cam Newton from his high school days until now. 

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(Audio of Cam Newton 49-yard touchdown vs LSU: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wHvl47LhA3o)


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Devon and friend Olafimihan Oshin discuss the disturbing allegations and culture surrounding the Washington Football Club and whether we believe Dan Snyder will move forward as the owner of the team.

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(Audio of Emily Applegate via the Washington Post: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qOKp-pFhZls)


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Filling in for Dan this week, Devon discusses thoughts on Washington retiring their name and the Washington Post story on sexual harassment in the organization. He also recaps the six-part docuseries “The Can Chronicles” on the Ringer and whether he believes college football is in trouble


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Special guests Lowe Key and Grace Noel talk new music, from Pop Smoke to Summer Walker to Juice Wrld.  The show gets a little crazy but that's what happens when the three of us finally get together!

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(Song: Pop Smoke x The Woo)


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Devon and Dan talk Patrick Mahomes's historic contract, scenes from out of the NBA Bubble, Desean Jackson's controversial IG post and more!


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For the first time, fellow Morgan State alumnus Brian Waters stops by the Play-By-Play Analysis!

Brian and I love our HBCUs and like other alum and current students, we had big time reactions to the news of Makur Maker's 2020 commitment to Howard University, the best prospect ever to commit to play at Howard U. We discuss what it means and if others will keep their word and follow his trend, like Mikey Williams (Class of 2023) and Elijah Fisher (Class of '23). We also get into the Washington Redskins and the growing momentum surrounding a potential name change, why we believe it's long overdue for them and other teams sporting Native American imagery and names we would like to see them change to.

Be sure to follow Brian on Twitter and Instagram @brianhwaters 


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In this special 4th of July segment, Devon and Dan discuss Cam Newton signing with the New England Patriots, the ever-changing circumstances surrounding the Washington Redskins and their potential name change and the historic decision by 5-star recruit Makur Maker to commit to Howard University, a historically black college. 


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Cam Newton has returned, and we are here to talk about it! Guests Xavier McKnight, Lawrence Vaughn and Meagan Glover sit down to talk Cam's signing with the Patriots, how Bill will adjust to life without Tom Brady and more! 

Audio: "Cam Newton runs 72 yards & FLIPS into the end zone vs. Falcons in 2012" (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g9wL_qMCK3M)


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Devon and Dan discuss the schedule the NBA put out, whether we even believe it will finish and if football is even played in 2020 following the cancellation of fall sports by Morehouse College and an update from the FBI about the noose in Bubba Wallace's garage.


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Following the release of her new EP, "Love," Maya "Lowe Key" Lowe returns again to talk the new music, musical inspirations like Lil' Kim and Missy Elliott and what goes into putting her projects together. 

Download "Love" on Apple Music, Spotify and all other streaming platforms!

WE DON"T OWN ANY COPYRIGHTED MUSIC!! (Intro: Crush x Lowe Key, Outro: Games x Lowe Key ft. Jenne$$y)


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Dan and Devon discuss the Redskins’ decision to take down a George Preston Marshall Memorial outside of RFK and Marshall’s ugly legacy, as well as what the future holds for football with the latest wave of players testing positive for COVID-19


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Happy Juneteenth! The unofficial official correspondent of the Play-By-Play Analysis is back: Maya "Lowe Key" Lowe!

Maya and I talk Kyrie Irving's stance on basketball returning and how it relates to Black Lives Matter demonstrations. We also briefly discuss Colin Kaepernick and the WNBA as well.

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(Intro Song: Chance The Rapper x Good A** Intro)


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The Play-By-Play Analysis returns to talk Long Gone Summer, the ESPN 30-for-30 Doc that aired Sunday, as well as other baseball-related stuff. (Could we see a Barry Bonds doc soon, for example?)


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Devon and Dan are back this week with a lot of sports to discuss! 

We talk about negotiations between the MLB and the players' union, our thoughts on the Bruce Lee 30-for-30, whether NBA may actually come back and much more!

Also discussed are:

-Reggie Bush's 10-year ban from USC being ended

-A future Doug Williams biopic

-Zion's ongoing legal troubles with his former representative

-A look at Long Gone Summer, the documentary exploring the home run race between Sammy Sosa and Mark McGwuire


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Devon and Dan give their thoughts on Drew Brees’s comments about national anthem demonstrations, as well as the many reactions from athletes around the world on police brutality and racism. They also discuss the return of the NBA, whether there will be a college football season and the penalties given to Kansas and Oklahoma State basketball.


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Devon and Dan discuss their thoughts on the Lance Armstrong documentary, scenarios surrounding returns of the NBA and Major League Baseball and conclude with their thoughts on the death of George Floyd in Minnesota and Breonna Taylor in Louisville and the reactions from the sports world.


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Devon and Dan discuss the final two episodes of The Last Dance, the passing of legendary Utah Jazz coach Jerry Sloan, the possible return of pro sports and Patrick Ewing's COVID-19 diagnosis.


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The final segment of the "He's The GOAT" series! We discuss episodes 9-10 and our reflections of the entire 10-part segment! You won't want to miss this! (WE DON"T OWN ANY COPYRIGHTED MUSIC!!) (Intro-Kanye West x Champion)


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Devon and Dan talk Kevin Durant's newly released documentary on PG County Basketball, the NFL's controversial proposal to address minority coaching hires, Tualia Tagovailoa transferring to the Maryland Terrapins football program and Episodes 7-8 of "The Last Dance." 


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We're basically giving away ideas; free game for all my filmmakers on this special bonus episode! The Fab 5 returns to discuss ideas for future potential sports documentaries, from the Golden State Warriors "I Believe" season to the Post-Katrina New Orleans Saints. We also discuss our favorite documentaries that have already been made. (Maybe an aspiring director will hear this and get some ideas; we'll see!) Special thanks to the panelists of the "He's The GOAT" series: Meagan Glover, Matthew Craig, Lawrence Vaughn and Xavier McKnight.


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We kick off Season 3 of The Play-By-Play Analysis discussing Episodes 7-8 of "The Last Dance" as part of our latest installment of the "He's The GOAT" series.

Special guests Meagan Glover, Matthew Craig, Lawrence Vaughn and Xavier McKnight 

We don't own the copyrighted audio (Michael Jordan on Father's Day, 1996: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HAHdrdEmO90)


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Devon and Dan discuss the release of the NFL's 2020 schedule, games to look forward to and more. Also a recap of Episodes 5 and 6 of "The LAst Dance."


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The latest segment of the "He's the GOAT" series centers around the 5th and 6th episodes of Michael Jordan's "The Last Dance." Special guests Meagan Glover, Lawrence Vaughn and Xavier McKnight discuss the birth of Jordan's shoe empire, his controversial politics surrounding an infamous North Carolina governor's race in the 1990s, the 1992 Olympic Dream Team and more!

(We don't own the copyrighted audio!)

(1993 NBA Finals Game 6-Chicago Bulls vs Phoenix Suns: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NQ1UldU1hJs)


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Devon and Dan discuss Kevin Durant's upcoming documentary on Prince George's County basketball, the latest episodes of The Last Dance and the recent decision by the NCAA to possibly allow athletes to make money.


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Naeemah Ali makes her debut on the show to discuss all things NFL: The NFL Draft, NFL Free Agency, whether we're even having an NFL season in 2020 and more! Be sure to tune in!


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We're back with the latest segment of the "He's the G.O.A.T." series, featuring our special 5-person panel with Meagan Glover, Lawrence Vaughn, Xavier McKnight and Matthew Craig.

The five of us discuss Episodes 3-4 of "The Last Dance," Phil Jackson, Dennis Rodman, the Bad Boy Pistons and more! Be sure to tune in!

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(Chicago Bulls-Detroit Pistons Game 4 1991 ECF: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h_z_68NdbqM&t=509s)


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Devon and Dan discuss the opening rounds of the NFL Draft, Draymond Green's comments regarding Kevin Durant's Golden State Warriors tenure and the first two episodes of "The Last Dance."


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A new segment dedicated to examining ESPN's 10-part Michael Jordan documentary, "The Last Dance." In part 1, guest Evan Johnson and I discuss the film's portrayal of former Bulls general manager Jerry Krause and his relationships with Michael Jordan and Scottie Pippen, as well as what we're looking forward to in next week's episodes.  I DO NOT OWN COPYRIGHTS TO ANY AUDIO!

(Intro: 1998 NBA Finals Game 6: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VpoDl-QzN7Y) (Audio from Space Jam: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3BAOMSBGRpo&list=PLVLUrLqs_v8e_lV2rFYhZShOca5gXKHmD&index=14)


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Third time's the charm for Maya "Lowe Key" Lowe, appearing on the latest episode of the Play-By-Play Analysis to talk new music, specifically the new DVSN album and what we think about DaBaby's new sound in his "Blame It On Baby" project. We also briefly discuss Kierra "Kiki" Sheard's new album and close things out with updates on future Lowe Key projects. WE DON"T OWN COPYRIGHTS TO ANY OF THE MUSIC! (DVSN x A Muse In Her Feelings) Be sure to follow Lowe Key on Twitter (@ProlificLegacy) and Instagram (@Prolificlegacy) and check out her mixtape, "Highs and Lowes," available now on all streaming platforms!


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Devon and Dan discuss the WNBA Draft, the upcoming Michael Jordan documentary on ESPN and what the future of college basketball may look like as more high school recruits opt for alternative routes to the NBA. 


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It's Resurrection Weekend, so we're taking y'all to church this episode! Special guest Stephen Thompson, Jr. makes his first appearance to talk about the "Clark Sisters" biopic, based on the true story of one of gospel music's most successful female groups ever. We break down our thoughts on the Clark Sisters' legacy in the gospel music world, our own experiences growing up in "the church" and biopics we'd like to see come in the future.

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(Songs: The Clark Sisters x You Brought the Sunshine, Blessed and Highly Favored)

Be sure to follow Stephen on Instagram (@stephen.michael_) and Twitter (@szn_media)!

RIP to Dr. Mattie Moss Clark (1925-1994)


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Devon and Dan discuss the 2020 NBA Hall of Fame Class, featuring Kobe Bryant, Tim Duncan, Kevin Garnett and Tamika Catchings most notably. They also discuss their thoughts on controversial comments made by Oklahoma State University coach Mike Gundy on the coronavirus. 


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I DO NOT OWN ANY COPYRIGHTS TO THE MUSIC!! Michael Sykes II, author of the "The Kicks You Wear" newsletter, stops by the show to talk the latest in all things shoe releases and how they have been affected by COVID-19. We also discuss the T-Pain vs. Lil Jon Battle and the influences that artists like them, Bow Wow and Soulja Boy have had on "The Culture."  Be sure to check out "The Kicks You Wear" newsletter and subscribe to enter for a chance to win a pair of new shoes! 


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A weekly segment focusing on all things pro and college sports. This week, Devon and Dan discuss the NFL's upcoming "virtual" draft, and the puzzling decision by ESPN to name Michael Jordan the greatest college basketball player of all time.


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The Coronavirus Chronicles continue, and Alisha Brown makes her first appearance on the show. We discuss different ways we are keeping ourselves focused and distracted as we all continue to grapple with stay-at-home orders, from practicing Spanish on Duolingo to watching the latest episodes of Tiger King and All-American (Don't worry; there are no spoilers!). 

Be sure to tune in, and keep yourselves safe and informed!

Check out Lisha's podcast, "The Lituation Room," on Apple, Spotify and YouTube!


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Another chapter of the Coronavirus Chronicles featuring a very special guest and one of my mentors, Tramon Lucas. 

Tra and I go deep into the state of R&B past and present, and how these Instagram Live producer showdowns are bridging the gap between generations of music lovers. We also pay tribute to Bill Withers and talk about why it's important to give our legends their respect while they're still with us.

Tune in, enjoy and stay safe! Support local journalists and stay informed!

Rest in power, Bill Withers.

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Songs: Bill Withers x Lovely Day

Hot Boyz x I Need A Hot Girl


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Maya "Lowe Key" Lowe makes her return to discuss all things music. We break down our thoughts on Instagram concerts put on by many of our favorite DJs and rappers and the back and forth song battles between The Dream and Sean Garrett as well as Ne-Yo and Johnta Austin. We also debate song battles we'd prefer to see and discuss recent and future albums set to come out this year. We even talk gospel music, and how it remains very prevalent within our playlists.

We're just doing our part to provide you all with entertainment in these trying times, and we really hope you'll tune in and enjoy the conversation!

WE DO NOT OWN ANY OF THE COPYRIGHTED MUSIC! Songs: The Dream x Rockin' That Thang,  Snoop Dogg (Ft. Fred Hammond) x Call Him


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I DO NOT OWN THE RIGHTS TO THIS MUSIC! Happy belated birthday to me! What better way to kick off my Kobe Year than to start off Season 2 with a visit from my good brother, Jerrell "Dapper J" Leeper? With the coronavirus continuing to disrupt everyday lives, Dap and I discuss the state of Maryland's response to the disease and how our birthdays were affected. We also discuss the latest free agency news in the National Football League and the upcoming draft. Be sure to check us out and subscribe, and also check out Dapper J's podcast, "1000 Jumpers," on Apple and Spotify as well!  Song: Jay Z and Kanye West x Otis Redding


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An episode I never saw coming when 2020 started. Fellow Morgan State alumnus and friend Korey Matthews stops by the show to talk about the COVID-19, notoriously known as the coronavirus, and the impact of shutting down everything., from the sports leagues throughout North America and Europe to whole countries like Italy and France. We also discuss government responses to the virus, whether we believe conspiracy theories about its origins and how Millennials have responded. Be sure to tune in and listen! And make sure you wash your hands! Audio courtesy of CBS News!


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This one's for the girls.

A recap of new projects that Megan THEE Stallion and Jhene Aiko released March 6. Special guests Khaaliq Crowder and Anthony Obas give a breakdown of how contracts work in the music industry amid the controversy surrounding Meg and her record label. We even give opinions on who the best female R&B singers and rappers are and some dream collaborations we would love to see happen. Be sure to tune in and subscribe, and leave any thoughts and suggestions!

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Song: Megan Thee Stallion x Savage

Song: Jhene Aiko ft. Ty Dolla $ign x Party For Me


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Friend and fellow Morgan State alumnus Malik Obee joins the show to talk all things Washington, D.C., from covering his hometown D.C. Defenders as a freelance reporter for the XFL to the establishment of Gogo music as the official genre of the nation's capital. We also talk about Malik's gogo-inspired memoir, "Bounce Beat Baby," and his soon-to-be published fictional novel that chronicles the journeys of HBCU football players trying to reach the NFL. Be sure to like and subscribe!

Songs: 

UCB x "Sexy Lady," 

Wale (ft. Gucci Mane and Backyard Band) x "Pretty Girls)


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My good sis Kayla Price--a businesswoman, sports manager and YouTuber--came by to speak about her experiences managing an NFL hopeful athlete from a Historically Black College this past weekend at the NFL's Combine. She also talks about her experiences as a former athlete, becoming the first female scout for the Baltimore Ravens, the NFL's new combine opportunity for HBCU players and more. Check us out, and be sure to subscribe!

Song:

Meek Mill (ft. Justin Timberlake) x "Believe"


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Happy Black History Month!

I told y'all that I had a special surprise up my sleeve for Black History Month, and after the last show I had to follow it up with something even bigger. 

The latest Black History Month installment of The Play-By-Play Analysis is a special sit-down discussion with ,y grandparents, who went to Howard University right at the height of the Black Power and Civil Rights Movements in the 1960s. The topics of discussion include Stokley Carmichael, and how revolutions in black and brown nations around the world influenced his message, the difficulties of navigating the press as African-Americans and being in the midst of riots and violence in the aftermath of Martin Luther King's assassination in 1968. Of all the episodes I have done so far, this is the one I am the most proud of, so I truly hope you subscribe, tune in and enjoy, but most importantly, spread the word and share with friends and family!  

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I DO NOT OWN THE RIGHTS TO THIS COPYRIGHTED MUSIC! In the first Black History Month edition of the Play-By-Play Analysis, my girl Grace Noel and I talk about the ESPN “Year of the Black Quarterback” special, and how the treatment of black quarterbacks (past and present) paint a small picture of the treatment of black people in America. When the two of us get together, you never know where the conversation may lead; this episode is as raw as it will get, so tune in!


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Shoutout to my line brother, Kimani Hayes! In the latest episode, Kimani and I break down the Super Bowl and our reactions to the Chiefs first championship in 50 years. We also briefly discuss the Michael Vick 30-for-30, Kimani's experiences growing up in Atlanta during the height of the Michael Vick experience and look ahead to part 2 this Thursday night. We also dig into black quarterbacking, where we think Tom Brady goes next and so much more! 

"Honestly we just be talking forreal forreal."

Be sure to subscribe and take a listen!

Song: Sue Me (Wale ft. Kelly Price) Available on Apple


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I DO NOT OWN THE RIGHTS TO THE MUSIC!!!!! In this hour-long Part-2 episode of my Kobe Bryant tribute, two old friends, Joe Dean and Maya "Lowe Key" Lowe stop by to talk about what Kobe meant to them. We also pay homage to Kobe's finest moments, his funniest moments, and examine tributes around the world, from athletes' number changes to a new Bad Bunny song. #MambaForever!  SONG: 6 RINGS (BAD BUNNY) 


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It's the first official episode of the Play-By-Play Analysis! I DO NOT OWN THE RIGHTS TO THE MUSIC! Due to the shocking, tragic, sudden death of Kobe Bryant, me and my friend and brother, Jon Brewer, discuss Kobe's passing, his legacy left behind and some of our favorite moments of his. I figured that one episode may not be enough time to express everything I've felt about this, so a second part with another guest is coming later, but for now, I hope you all tune in.


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A brief recap of the LSU Tigers’ 45-24 win over Clemson, Joe Burrow’s lasting legacy and where LSU goes next. I DON’T OWN THE RIGHTS TO ANY OF THE MUSIC.


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