Naked Sports with Cari Champion
Naked Sports with Cari Champion
NAKED SPORTS lives at the intersection of sports, politics, and culture. It is a niche groundbreaking interview-based show that dives deep into the lives of the game-changers who have helped shape our world. We explore how sports are interwoven not only into their personal lives; but the role they play in the global experience. NAKED SPORTS is hosted by Cari Champion, a trailblazing broadcast jou…Social links:
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The Fire Inside - Claressa "T-Rex" Shields
Clarissa Shields a two-time Olympic gold medalist and boxing champion, discusses her life journey, the upcoming biopic 'The Fire Inside', and the challenges she faced as a woman in a male-dominated sport. Clarissa emphasizes the importance of self-acceptance and confidence and the influence of he…
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Introducing: Decisions, Decisions
Welcome to "Decisions, Decisions," the podcast where boundaries are pushed, and conversations get candid! Join your favorite hosts, Mandii B and WeezyWTF, as they dive deep into the world of non-traditional relationships and explore the often-taboo topics surrounding dating, sex, and love. Every Mo…
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NAKED REPLAY - STYLES P - Health x Hip Hop
Styles P's name is synonymous with the Lox, New York, Hip Hop, and now a healthy lifestyle. Styles didn't grow up vegan/plant-based, but after making small changes over the years he adopted the lifestyle in order to intentionally transition his health, mind, and energy. In this episode, Styles elab…
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Building A Billion Dollar Brand with Fawn Weaver
Weaver, the CEO and founder of Uncle Nearest Whiskey, shares her journey of uncovering the legacy of Nearest Green, the first known African American master distiller. She discusses the historical significance of the relationship between Nearest Green and Jack Daniel, the impact of Prohibition on th…
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NAKED REPLAY - Game with Grant Hill
This is a special extended episode with one of the players that inspired Cari’s initial attraction to collegiate basketball. Grant Henry Hill is an American former professional basketball player who is a co-owner and executive of the Atlanta Hawks of the National Basketball Association. He joins u…
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ART BASEL: The Art of the Challenge
Today's episode is from a special live taping at the 2024 Art Basel in Miami. This conversation explores the powerful intersection of art and sports, particularly focusing on the experiences of women in these fields. It highlights the importance of representation, empowerment, and the challenges fa…
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NAKED SPORTS REPLAY - For the Love of Basketball
On the season finale of The Making of a Rivalry, Cari interviews Gina Prince - Bythewood, director and screenwriter whose resume includes: The Old Guard, The Woman King and Love and Basketball - a film that centers a Black athlete with dreams of being the first woman to play in the NBA. Trista Kr…
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Ashlyn Harris - Wide Open
In this episode of Naked Sports, Cari engages in a heartfelt conversation with Ashlyn Harris, a retired professional soccer player and two-time World Cup champion. Ashlyn shares her journey, discussing her transition from soccer to a creative career, the complexities of professional relationships, …
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Darren Waller - From Football to Freedom
Darren Waller a former NFL athlete, shares his journey of self-discovery, addiction, and recovery with us in this episode. He discusses the duality of his identity and some of the challenges he faced while navigating life as a professional athlete. Waller's candid reflections on his struggles with …
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Naked Sports: Caitlin Clark vs Angel Reese
The Black Effect Presents... Naked Sports with Cari Champion! Welcome to Season 4 of NAKED SPORTS! We're excited to kick off the season with a six-episode docu-series, *The Making of a Rivalry*, which follows the rise of women's basketball stars Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese. The series traces th…
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