Naked Sports with Cari Champion
Naked Sports with Cari Champion
Playlist by Naked Sports with Cari ChampionCaitlin Clark and Angel Reese caused a media frenzy after their infamous “you can’t see me” exchange in the 2023 NCAA championship game. There was a fierce debate over their perceived rivalry and it o…Follow the podcast:
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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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A Love Letter To Black Women w/Bozoma Saint John
Cari delivers a powerful love letter to Black women in this heartfelt episode. She reflects on the emotional impact of Kamala Harris's election campaign and subsequent loss, exploring themes of resilience, vulnerability, and the collective pain felt by Black women across the country while emphasizi…
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Don't Give Up On The Dream: Election Day Special
With the election this week and so many experiencing understandable concern, this special episode with Elliott Connie offers hope amidst political turmoil. This conversation highlights women's empowerment in sports and politics, the impact of mental health on political discourse, and the pervasiv…
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The Cowboys: America's Team
Cari Champion and Master Tesfatsion discuss the current NFL season, the Dallas Cowboys' ongoing struggles, Jerry Jones' controversial history, and the role of Black athletes in activism. The conversation highlights the complexities of sports culture, the challenges faced by athletes, and the need f…
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Good Trouble with Angela Rye
Cari engages in a deep conversation with Angela Rye, exploring the intersections of sports, politics, and culture. Angela shares her upbringing in an activist household, the nuances of advocacy, and the significance of using platforms for social change. They discuss the importance of activism, the …
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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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The Taylor Swift Effect
In this episode, Cari delves into the dynamics of rivalries in sports and music, with a particular focus on the perceived rivalries between female athletes, such as Caitlin Clark versus Angel Reese, and likens them to those between artists like Beyoncé and Taylor Swift. If we're being honest, ther…
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The BIG Game with a LITTLE Trash Talk. LSU vs IOWA
In this episode, Cari takes listeners back to the 2023 Women's National Championship game between LSU and Iowa — a game that made history and gave rise to one of the most significant moments in sports. We'll delve into its cultural impact, the media's portrayal of the players, and the ongoing conve…
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Who is Angel Reese?
This conversation delves into the complexities of race, rivalry, and media narratives in women's basketball, focusing on the contrasting portrayals of Angel Reese and Caitlin Clark. Cari Champion interviews Ron James, Reese's former AAU Coach. They discuss Angel's character on and off the court an…
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