Donovan Bailey Running Things: The Podcast: Recent Episodes
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Running Things is a new original series hosted by world record-breaking sprinter and two-time Olympic Champion Donovan Bailey, alongside broadcaster and journalist Jason Portuondo. Every week, Bailey and Portuondo have inquisitive, open-minded discussions about global topics relevant to the modern human experience, such as the Black Lives Matter movement, the psychological and sociological effects of social media, the politics of sport, critical moments in pop culture, and news, and more — all with a dose of levity and optimism.
Each episode is intended to offer an enriching dialogue that leaves listeners with a deeper comprehension of the subject matter, and a feeling of empowerment that translates into their daily lives. Throughout the series, Bailey and Portuondo will from time to time be joined by notable guests.
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On this episode of Donovan Bailey Running Things, Donovan and Jason Portuondo talk about Ferdinand Omanyala's 9.79, Marcell Jacobs running under 10 seconds as predicted by Donovan, Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce's 11.15, Erriyon Knighton, and the US and Jamaican Trials. The life of Willie Mays is celebrated with a touching tribute off the top.
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On this episode of Running Things with Donovan Bailey, Donovan and Jason Portuondo talk about Marcell Jacobs and his 100m win in the European Championship, whether he can repeat in Paris, Fred Kerley's controversial DNS, Elaine Thompson-Herah's disappointing result in New York City, Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone, Louie Hinchliffe and they remember Jerry West. In the Anchor Leg, they talk NBA, Tiger Woods, Jamaica and Usain Bolt, who says his records are safe for now.
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On this episode of Donovan Bailey Running Things, Donovan and Jason discuss Oblique Seville's big win in Jamaica and which men could win the 100m and 200m in Paris, Julien Alfred's 10.78, how the women look heading into Paris, why Donovan believes in Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce, how Canada with Andre De Grasse is looking, and Shannon Sharpe's recent comments about Bolt.
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On this episode of Donovan Bailey Running Things, Donovan and Jason Portuondo talk about Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone's 200m potential, Akani Simbine's world leading 100m time in Atlanta, Letsile Tebogo, Noah Lyles, and when sprinters turn it on in anticipation of the 2024 Olympics in Paris.
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On this episode of Donovan Bailey Running 'Things, Donovan and Jason Portuondo talk track and pay respect to the late great Darren Dutchyshen. Sprinters discussed include Kenny Bednarek, Zharnel Hughes, Marie-Josée Ta Lou and Christopher Morales Williams.
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On this episode of Donovan Bailey Running Things, Donovan and Jason discuss Shericka Jackson, Sha'Carri Richardson, the US relay team's dominance, De Grasse and more track leading up to Paris. Donovan also reveals his sex policy before major events.
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On this second episode of season four of Donovan Bailey Running Things, Donovan and Jason break down April's track events on the road to Paris.
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On this season four premiere of Donovan Bailey Running Things, Donovan and Jason set up this Olympics season of track with a little NBA and NCAA and Masters talk sprinkled in for good measure.
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On this episode of Donovan Bailey Running Things, Donovan and Jason wrap up the 2023 World Athletics Championships from Budapest. See you in October for season 4!
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On this episode of Donovan Bailey Running Things, Donovan and Jason discuss all the 2023 World Athletics Championships action from Budapest thus far.
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On this episode of Donovan Bailey Running Things, Donovan and Jason make their predictions for the 2023 World Championships in Budapest. They break down the women and men's 100m, 200m and 400m track events,
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On this episode of Donovan Bailey Running Things, Donovan Bailey sets us up for the World Championships in Budapest by listing his 12 sprinters to watch. Jason Portuondo co-hosts.
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On this episode of Donovan Bailey Running Things, Donovan and Jason discuss the Istvan Gyulai Memorial in Székesfehérvár, Hungary where Julien Alfred stunned American Sha’Carri Richardson to win the women’s 100m in 10.89, Shericka Jackson's win in the 200m, Yohan Blake's win in the men's 100m, the Silesia Diamond League 2023 with wins from Akani Simbine and Sha'Carri Richardson.
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On this episode of Donovan Bailey Running Things, Donovan and Jason breakdown the 2023 USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships, especially Cravont Charleston's surprise win the in the men's 100m, Sha'Carri Richardson's win in the women's 100m, Erriyon Knighton and Gabby Thomas's wins in the 200m, and Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone before diving into the 2023 Jamaican Outdoor Track and Field Championships, especially Shericka Jackson, Rohan Watson and Andrew Hudson. In the Anchor Leg they talk about the actor's strike, The Espy's, Mexico v. Panama in soccer and Kristaps Porziņģis's deal with the Celtics.
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On this episode of Running Things with Donovan Bailey, Donovan and Jason dive deep into the world of track by visiting the 62nd Ostrava Golden Spike in the Czech Republic, the 2023 Stockholm and Lausanne Diamond League meets. They also make their predictions for the American and Jamaican track and field championships.
In the Anchor Leg, Donovan and Jason discuss Fred VanVleet signing with Houston Rockets, the Australian / UK cricket controversy at The Ashes, and the Tour de France.
On this episode of Donovan Bailey Running Things, Donovan and Jason discuss the NYC Grand Prix, including Zharnel Hughes's lightning fast 100m, Noah Lyles, Aleia Hobbs, Abby Steiner, Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone, Cordell Tinch, Elaine Thompson-Herah and others as they countdown to Budapest.
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On this Juneteenth episode of Donovan Bailey Running Things, Donovan and Jason cover track in-depth, specifically Erriyon Knighton, Marie Josee Ta Lou, and Wayde van Niekerk. During the Anchor Leg, Donovan and Jason discuss recent comments from Lamont Marcell Jacobs, Ja Morant's suspension, Max Verstappen, Paul for Beals, and more!
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On this episode of Donovan Bailey Running Things, Donovan and Jason dive deep into the world of track, specifically Noah Lyles, Marcell Jacobs, Gabby Thomas, Abby Steiner, Marileidy Paulino, Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone, Issam Asinga, and NCAA with Texas and Julien Alfred dominating. In the Anchor Leg, they chat about the NBA Champion Denver Nuggets, Amanda Nunes, Nick Taylor and Floyd Mayweather vs. John Gotti III.
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On this episode of Donovan Bailey Running Things, Donovan and Jason talk track with highlights from Shericka Jackson, Noah Lyles, Christian Coleman, Fred Kerley, Faith Kipyegon, Femke Bol and others. In the Anchor Leg, Donovan talks about the NBA Finals, the PGA / LIV merger, the passing of Jim Hines, and more.
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On this episode of Donovan Bailey Running Things, Donovan and Jason pay respect to the Queen of Soul Tina Turner and talk track. Specifically, Fred Kerley, Shericka Jackson, Akeem Blake, Jasmine Camacho-Quinn, and others. The Anchor Leg includes chatter about the Heat beating the Celtics in game 7, racism in tennis and soccer.
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On this episode of Donovan Bailey Running Things, Donovan and Jason discuss Donovan's involvement in a bid to buy the Ottawa Senators of the NHL, everything you need to know about track including races won by Christian Coleman, Abby Steiner, Fred Kerley, Alana Reid, and Oblique Seville, as well as NBA playoffs, Devin Haney vs. Vasiliy Lomachenko, the PGA Championship, NFL and more.
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On this episode of Donovan Bailey Running Things, Donovan and Jason discuss Donovan's crates of vinyl before diving deep into the world of track with Sha’Carri Richardson's easy win in the 200m at the 2023 Kip Keino Classic, Ferdinand Omanyala's world-leading time of 9.84 seconds in the men's 100m, Canada's Aaron Brown's win the 200m, Marie Josée Ta Lou and the University of Texas team.
During the Anchor Leg, Donovan talks Ja Morant, the NBA playoffs, boxing, soccer, PGA Championship, The Preakness and more
On this episode of Donovan Bailey Running Things, Donovan and Jason discuss Sha'Carri Richardson's excellence, the tragic loss of Tori Bowie, Fred Kerley, Andre DeGrasse, more track and field, the Lakers leading the Warriors in the NBA playoffs, more hoops, Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce, Jamaica leaving the monarchy, the Kentucky Derby, Tiger Woods, and more.
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On this episode of Donovan Bailey Running Things, Donovan and Jason discuss the NBA playoffs, Donovan razzes Jason over his Bucks prediction, all series are discussed in detail, track & field, Donovan pays respect to Eric Thomas and Calvin Davis, the Maple Leafs finally winning a playoff round, Lamar Davis's NFL contract, Kentucky Derby predictions, UFC, Snoop Dogg,
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On this episode of Donovan Bailey Running Things, Donovan and Jason discuss the passing of Harry Belafonte, the rise of 18-year-old sprinter Issam Asinga, the incomparable Shericka Jackson, Ackeem Blake, Gervonta Davis vs. Ryan Garcia in the "It Doesn’t Get Any Better Than This" bout, the wild and wonderful NBA Playoffs, the Raptors parting ways with Nick Nurse, Aaron Rodgers, Don Lemon, Tucker Carlson, soccer, the amazing Sir Mo Farah and Joe Biden.
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On this episode of Donovan Bailey Running Things, Donovan and Jason talk about how music inspires Donovan each and every day, the NBA playoffs, track and field, Jalen Hurts and his big contract, Deshaun Watson, soccer, MLB, OBJ and a sobering conversation about gun violence.
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On this episode of Donovan Bailey Running Things, Donovan and Jason talk Alex Pereira over Israel Adesanya at UFC 287, Sha’Carri Richardson's 10.57 second 100 meter at the Miramar Invitational, Oblique Seville's 9.95, the NBA play-ins, the NBA playoffs, the WNBA draft, Mo Farah, Tiger Woods, Champion's League, MLB and more.
On this episode of Running Things with Donovan Bailey, Donovan and Jason discuss the Women and Men's March Madness finals, Donovan has something to get off his chest re: Caitlin Clark v. Angel Reese, UCONN's dominance, track and field, Jamaican teenagers Bouwahjgie Nkrumie and Alana Reid's record run, the Canadian men's 4x100 relay, The Masters, NBA, MLB
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On this episode of Donovan Bailey Running Things, Donovan and Jason discuss March Madness, transgender athletes in track & field, LeBron James, NBA, Willis Reed, the Nashville school shooting, MLB, WBC, soccer and more.
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On this episode of Donovan Bailey Running Things, Donovan and Jason discuss March Madness, NBA predictions, Ja Morant, Andrew Wiggins, UFC, NFL, WBC, Dick Fosbury and more.
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On this episode of Running Things with Donovan Bailey, Donovan and Jason discuss March Madness, Aaron Rodgers, Tom Brady, NFL, track, Tyreek Hill, curling, golf, soccer
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On this episode of Running Things with Donovan Bailey, Donovan and Jason talk track, NBA, Fred VanVleet's comments about the refereeing, Ja Morant, Kevin Durant's injury, Charmaine Crooks, the WNBA, NFL and Tiger Woods before he and Jason speak with Jully Black. Don't miss Jully's Running Things debut!
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On this episode of Donovan Bailey Running Things, Donovan and Jason discuss Tommy Fury vs. Jake Paul, Floyd Mayweather, indoor track, Marcell Jacobs, the depth of Jamaican talent, LeBron James, Kyrie Irving in Dallas, the Suns, the hate Jully Black has received because she modified O Canada, soccer, golf, NFL and more.
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On this episode of Donovan Bailey Running Things, Donovan and Jason discuss Mac McClung's slam dunk competition win, Jully Black's modification to O Canada, track, Tiger Woods, the passing of hurdler Greg Foster, Russell Westbrook, NFL, and more.
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On this episode of Donovan Bailey Running Things, Donovan and Jason discuss the Kansas City Chiefs Super Bowl win over Jason's Eagles, Rihanna's halftime show, track and field, the NBA, LeBron James, Black History Month, and more.
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On this episode of Donovan Bailey Running Things, Donovan and Jason talk Beyonce, Black History Month, the historic all-Black Super Bowl QB matchup, NBA, Kyrie Irving, indoor track, LeBron James, Tom Brady and more.
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On this episode of Donovan Bailey Running Things, Donovan and Jason talk about Donovan's trip to Saskatoon before they discuss the murder of Tyre Nichols, the second retirement of Tom Brady, track and field, Aaron Rodgers, NBA, reggae and more.
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On this episode of Donovan Bailey Running Things, Donovan and Jason reminisce about Donovan's 100m gold medal victory in Atlanta before they dive into the NFL playoff picture, making their picks for the conference finals, Usain Bolt, Sha'Carri Richardson, transgender women in track and field, NBA, boxing, tennis, and more.
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On this episode of Donovan Bailey Running Things, Donovan and Jason discuss Usain Bolt's unfortunate financial situation, which has disgusted Donovan, the NFL playoffs, whether Tom Brady should retire, Aaron Rodgers, Donovan's predictions, NBA, golf, footie and more.
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On this episode of Donovan Bailey Running Things, Donovan and Jason discuss Donovan's basketball injury, the miraculous recovery of Damar Hamlin, that first play from the Buffalo Bills, coaching casualties in the NFL, Donovan's predictions, track and field in Saskatoon, Fred Kerley in Australia, Cristiano Ronaldo's rent, and Jason wonders aloud if Donovan Bailey v. Michael Johnson in 150m in 2023 could be an event.
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On this week's Donovan Bailey Running Things, Donovan and Jason discuss the horrors of watching the Buffalo Bills' Damar Hamlin collapse on Monday night vs. Cincinnati, the remarkable legacy of Pele, the NFL playoff picture, and wish everyone a very happy new year.
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On this episode of Donovan Bailey Running Things, Donovan and Jason discuss the fantastic World Cup final, Donovan's pick Argentina, Lionel Messi vs Kylian Mbappe, how Messi ranks against Pelé, the celebrations in Argentina, racism rearing its ugly head, the sad fact Canada is not immune to gun violence, changes to track and field, Paris 2024, the passing of Steelers legend Franco Harris, and more.
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On this episode of Donovan Bailey Running Things, Donovan and Jason discuss the passing of tWitich, Stephen Boss, the release of Brittney Griner, Boris Becker, Argentina v. France in the FIFA World Cup final, the passing of Grant Wahl, Usain Bolt, the NHL and more. Happy birthday Donovan!
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On this episode of Donovan Bailey Running Things, Donovan and Jason talk about the World Cup, Morocco winning the group and beating Spain, Chris Jones's article about Alphonso Davies, Canada's winless tournament, Donovan's predictions for the next round, Deion Sanders leaving Jackson State for Colorado, Aaron Judge re-upping with the Yankees, golf, NFL, and more!
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On this episode of Donovan Bailey Running Things, Donovan and Jason talk about the FIFA World Cup, John Herdman's comments about Croatia, Canada's efforts, Will Smith, Tiger Woods, the Davis Cup, the NFL, Raptors, and an inspiring chat with Grey Cup MVP Hénoc Muamba.
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On this episode of Donovan Bailey Running Things, Donovan and Jason discuss all aspects of The FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022, Garrett Scantling's suspension for missing drug tests, the tragic shooting in Colorado, Richard Fierro's heroics, the NFL, the Grey Cup, and more.
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On this episode of Donovan Bailey Running Things, Donovan and Jason talk Alex Pereira's win over Israel Adesanya at UFC 281, women executives with the Miami Marlins, the NFL, the Eagles loss, the race for MVP, Josh Allen, Holyfield and Tyson's edibles, Félix Auger-Aliassime, NBA
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On this episode of Donovan Bailey Running Things, Donovan and Jason talk about the Houston Astros World Series Championship, the firing of Steve Nash, the hiring of Jeff Saturday, Aaron Rodgers, the NFL, the Breeders' Cup, golf,UEFA Champions League, the World Cup, and more.
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On this episode of Donovan Bailey Running Things, Donovan and Jason discuss the fact there are no African Americans playing in the World Series, the sale of the Phoenix Suns, possibly to a group including Barack Obama, the Los Angeles Lakers, the NBA, Kanye West, Kyrie Irving, Jake Paul, LIV golf, Breeders' Cup and more.
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On this episode of Donovan Bailey Running Things, Donovan joins Jason from sunny Jamaica and they discuss Rishi Sunak, the new PM of the UK, the MLB playoffs, the NFL Brittney Griner, and so much more.
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On this episode of Donovan Bailey Running Things, Donovan joins Jason from paradise and they discuss Shields's win over Marshall, Deontay Wilder, Tua Tagovailoa, the NFL, the Toronto Raptors, Pascal Siakam, the MLB Playoffs and more.
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On this episode of Donovan Bailey Running Things, Donovan and Jason debate the 2022 Women's World Athlete of the Year, Claressa Shields vs. Savannah Marshall, the MLB Playoffs and their wrong prediction about the Blue Jays, what the Jays need to do differently, Alex Jones, Steve Simmons's take on Akim Aliu and Wayne Simmonds, Draymond Green's slap of Jordan Poole, and more.
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On this week's Donovan Bailey Running Things, Donovan and Jason talk Tua Tagovailoa, Aaron Judge, Jim Redmond and more. Also, Donovan discusses the whereabouts of "the baton", Lebron James's efforts to own an NFL team in Vegas, the benefits of weight lifting and Blockbuster returns.
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On this episode of Donovan Bailey Running Things, Donovan and Jason talk about DB's curling experience, the NBA, Ima Udoka, Robert Sarver, the transgender shop teacher, the NFL, Rihanna, Floyd Mayweather, Aaron Judge and the top television shows of all-time.
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On this season premiere of Donovan Bailey Running Things, Donovan and Jason Portuondo talk about his Order of Canada, Serena Williams, Roger Federer, track and field, the NFL and more.
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On this season two finale episode of Donovan Bailey Running Things, Donovan and Jason talk track, boxing, NBA Championship, golf, tennis, UFC, and what Donovan will be up to this summer, including Ultimate Challenge Canada, his new book, the six-part docuseries "Heat" and his work as a track analyst for CBC at the World Championships.
Season three begins in August.
On this episode of Donovan Bailey Running Things, Donovan and Jason discuss the tragedy in Uvalde, Texas, the 2022 Prefontaine Classic, Steve Nash, Warriors v. Celtics in the NBA finals, the PGA, French Open and more.
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On this episode of Donovan Bailey Running Things, Donovan and Jason discuss track, Tiger, Justin Thomas, NBA Playoffs, footy, the Preakness and racism in MLB and NHL.
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On this episode of Donovan Bailey Running Things, Donovan and Jason talk about the Buffalo Massacre, Naomi Osaka, Lewis Hamilton, Tiger Woods, track, NBA Playoffs, the Preakness and Maple Leafs.
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On this episode of Donovan Bailey Running Things, Donovan and Jason talk track, the NBA Playoffs, boxing, Rich Strike's stunning upset in the Kentucky Derby and speaking of stunning, Real Madrid's stunning comeback.
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On this week's episode of Donovan Bailey Running Things, Donovan and Jason talk about mental health, the LSU Invitational Track and Field Meet, Erriyon Knighton, Kate Taylor, the NBA Playoffs, Boris Becker and the Kentucky Derby.
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On this episode of Donovan Bailey Running Things, Donovan and Jason talk about Tyson Fury v. Dillian Whyte, the Celtics swep of the Nets in the NBA Playoffs, whether the Raptors can come back from being down 0-3 to Philly and more.
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On this episode of Donovan Bailey Running Things, Donovan and Jason talk about Kyrie Irving, the NBA Playoffs, track, golf and more.
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On this episode of Donovan Bailey Running Things, Donovan and Jason talk about Tiger Woods at the Masters, the NBA playoffs, Shaq's prediction for the Raptors, Champs and Track & Field.
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On this edition of Donovan Bailey Running Things, Donovan and Jason talk Tiger Woods, March Madness, Hubert Davis, reggae, MLB opening day, Britney and Champs.
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On this episode of Donovan Bailey Running Things, Donovan and Jason break down The Slap, celebrate Canada's men's soccer team qualifying for the 2022 World Cup, and March Madness.
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In this episode of Donovan Bailey Running Things, Donovan and Jason talk indoor track, Marcell Jacobs, Grant Halloway, March Madness, Damian Warner, Naomi Osaka, Kanye West and more.
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On this episode of Donovan Bailey Running Things, Donovan and Jason talk about the unretiring of Tom Brady, the NFL QB shuffle, March Madness, Tiger Woods, the PGA Championship, the Paralympics, Brittney Griner, indoor track, soccer and the return of MLB.
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In this edition of Donovan Bailey Running Things, Donovan and Jason discuss Ukraine, the arrest of Brittney Griner in Russia, the passing of cricket star Shane Warne, the NBA, Pops' record, the Lakers, Coach K, the Olympics and more.
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Things open on a serious tip as Donovan Bailey and Jason Portuondo talk about the Russian invasion of Ukraine and its effect on civilians and athletes alike. Then, some basketball talk and a look at the indoor track season.
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On this episode of Donovan Bailey Running Things, Donovan and Jason talk Winter Olympics, 15-year-old Kamila Valieva, Juwan Howard's punchup, transgender athletes in the NCAA, the NBA All Star Game, the disappointing slam dunk competition and racism exposed following a mall fight.
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This week Donovan Bailey and Jason Portuondo discuss the Super Bowl, that epic halftime show, Eminem taking a knee, Erin Jackson breaking the colour barrier in speed skating, Kaillie Humphries winning for the USA, Justin Gatlin and more.
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In this episode of Donovan Bailey running things, Donovan and Jason discuss Joe Rogan's use of the N word, Whoopi Goldberg's controversial statement, NFL head coaches, the Super Bowl and track.
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On this episode of Donovan Bailey Running Things, Donovan and Jason celebrate Black History Month, set up the Super Bowl, talk track, Canada's men's soccer team, and debate the greatest athletes of all-time.
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Season two kicks off with a bang as Donovan Bailey is joined by his new co-host Jason Portuondo. They discuss racism in hockey, the NFL playoffs, MLB Hall of Fame, expectations for the indoor track eason and more.
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The hosts, Donovan Bailey and Simon Jain, welcome back guest co-host Anson Henry (Canadian track star and content creator). The finale of Season 1, kicks off with a predictions for the upcoming NBA Season. Unsuprisingly, their opinions differ on who will take the championship. The conversation then turns to Donovan's atheltic legacy and illuminates the idea that perhaps, there were many who felt his athletic accomplishments didn't deserve the acoolades and merits afforded to others; who have achieved far less in the realm of sport. The hosts delve deep into the concept of discrimination and bias, and how it may be applied solely to athletes of colour.
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In this episode, the hosts, Donovan Bailey and Simon Jain are joined by former Canadian track elite turned broadcaster, Anson Henry. Kicking off with a note on Colin Powell, and the reverance Donovan has for the statesman, who also began from Jamaican roots. The hosts then turn to a recent concert in Brooklyn featuring the legendary Rap MCs, KRS-1 and Big Daddy Kane, who rose to fame in the late 80's and early 90's. What ensues is a nuanced discussion into the merit of coming out of retirement in the entertainment world.
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On this episode, the hosts Donovan Bailey and Simon Jain get deep into the recent Heavyweight Boxing fight, which crowned reigning champ Tyson Fury once more. The hosts dig deep on what they thought the outcome would be, why they felt Fury was the superior boxer and delve into the conversation of atheltic 'body shaming' which played out post fight online. The hosts, also take time to weigh-in on recent disgraced NFL coach Jon Gruden, who joins a long-list of sports figures to be 'cancelled' by unearthed remarks heavily mirred in racist and misogynistic language. What comes next for the NFL?
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On this episode, the hosts, Donovan Bailey and Simon Jain get frank with the opiod crisis in sport. Las Vegas Golden Knight's goalie Robin Lehner uncaps the lid on a growing issue of opiates in Hockey and a massive debate erupts across the NHL. Is this the first we are hearing of this? No, in recent years the tell-tale sign of pain killers and sedatives in sports has been trickling out, only to be supressed by the organizations and the leagues themselves. It appears now, across the globe, in multiple sports, we are reaching critical mass, and the story can be contained no longer. Our hosts dissect the issue and look for who should be leading the charge in the fight against it.
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In this episode, the hosts Donovan Bailey & Simon Jain start by launching into the steadfast and determined performance of underdog Heavyweigh boxer Oleksandr Usyk, as he stunned the boxing world with an upset defeat of Anthony Joshua. The conversation then turns into the moral ambiguity of sports as it pertains to discipline and intolerance of racism and sexism; is it even remotely enough at this point? The discussion draws to to light recent events in sport such as the racist taunting incident involving Jalen Smereck in the Ukrainian hockey league, and the anti-abortion petition signed by 500 + women athletes to illuminate the on-going abortion issues in the United States.
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In this episode, the hosts Donovan Bailey & Simon Jain, get into the very real topic of idolatry as it pertains to public perception. Have we as a culture, made the dream of sports stardom seem too attainable, too desireable and altogether too unrealistic? Have we made sports 'icons' so larger than life, that a normal life, simply won't suffice? The hosts weigh in on what this could mean for the average athlete, and how much of it is social media driven, or if in fact it was always this way.
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In this episode, our hosts tackle the emerging and fantastic talent in Tennis; highlighting the US Open's recent final, and breaking down the makings of what we estimate as a future great, poised to launch. The show continues into the relevant, but exhausting complications of trying to create a vaccine mandate across sport; more specifically, in the top 4 North Amercian leagues. Does it truly inhibit an athletes civil rights? Or is this part and parcel to their role in society?
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In this episode, the hosts breakdown the long-time sports mythology of Heroes and Villians, and the influence they may have on how fans and audiences treat the athletes themselves. The conversation shifts to the ever-present dangers social media now present to sports, by way of continued abuse and lack fo respect for the game itself. In this context, the hosts touch on how some professional players are turning away from their biggest promotional tools, maybe as possible sign of things to come.
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On this week's episode of Running Things, the hosts, Donovan Bailey and Simon Jain, dig into the NCAA's new student athelete monetization rules, the ways in which they think it should structure the new influx of student athlete income, and making ammends with former students they penalized becasue of it. As well, we dig into Shaq's business ventures and what this means for young athletes; and the profound effect this could have on them, and more specifically; on those that come from marginalized communities.
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In episode 6, the hosts, Donovan Bailey and Simon Jain, touch base on the first post Olympic track meet, and the return, and subsequent loss of the maligned Sha'cari Richardson. Did social media and over-marketing play a factor? Are we missing the real story form the Prefontaine championships? Did the natural powers of the wind create personal bests? The debate exposes a few insights and leads into how far athletes should go on social media; and does using these platforms to their fullest, interfere with their performance or reputation.
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As the Olympics come to a close, the conversation around banned substances lingers on. As the hosts, Donovan Bailey and Simon Jain weigh in on the matter, they also delve into the pressures of living a competitive lifetsyle, and the pursuit of the elusive title 'champion'; whether positive or negative. The hosts also get into what comes next for these athletes after a games, and the wisdom to know when its time to leave the dream behind you.
With the Tokyo games coming to a close, the hosts, Simon Jain & Donovan Bailey, briefly run through some of their highlights and most interesting moments of the games. Simon recalls Donovan’s earlier Olympic predictions to see which were right and wrong, prophetic words may come to fruition. Delving into the realm of preparation and mental acuity, the hosts also tackle the polarizing choices of gymnast Simone Biles.
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The hosts, Donovan Bailey & Simon Jain, break into the minutia of planning for individual achievement in a pandemic-challenged Olympics. Preparing for the greatest atheletic event in the world has it's challenges in a normal year, remaining 'on track' at this event proposes new challenges. They delve into Donovan's storied Olympic career and emerge with bizarre parrellels of hardships and tribulations, between Tokoyo and Atlanta, illustrating the desire and need to suceed lies heavily in the competitive mindset. As an added bonus, Donovan is coerced into recounting an uncomfortable 'back-story'.
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On the anniversary of the 1996 Atlanta Games, hosts Donovan Bailey and Simon Jain take an in-depth look at the Tokyo 2021 men's 100 meter class. Using his expertise Donovan makes a bold prediction and outlines what some of the participants will need to succeed. The hosts also delve deep into the 'Almost' Donovan Debacle, a little known fact that the world reknowned champion sprinter, almost didn't represent Canada in the historic 1996 games, or beyond. This polarizing and cautionary tale, addresses the politics and racism in sport, and illustrates what level of determination it takes to success against the odds.
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With the 2021 Tokyo games around the corner, hosts Simon Jain and Donavan Bailey dig into all things Olympics on their debut episode of "Running Things." Being a former Olympic champion, Donovan walks us through what it takes to prepare for the Olympic games, what happens to athletes in the years between the Olympics, and how the pandemic will affect this year's competition. The hosts also weigh in on Sha'Carri Richardson's recent suspension over marijuana use, the bright future they see for the athlete, and how this instance could affect the global sports community and its stance on drug bans at large.
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Running Things is a new original series hosted by world record-breaking sprinter and two-time Olympic Champion Donovan Bailey, alongside content creator, DJ, and writer Simon Jain. Every week, Bailey and Jain have inquisitive, open-minded discussions about global topics relevant to the modern human experience, such as the Black Lives Matter movement, the psychological and sociological effects of social media, the politics of sport, critical moments in pop culture and news, and more — all with a dose of levity and optimism.
Each episode is intended to offer enriching dialogue that leaves listeners with a deeper comprehension of the subject matter, and a feeling of empowerment that translates into their daily lives. Throughout the series, Bailey and Jain will from time to time be joined by notable guests. Running Things will debut on July 22nd and will publish weekly on Thursdays across all podcast platforms.