Rashad hosts this episode of the Bag solo because Lindsay is on her honeymoon! Guest Akbar Gbaja-Biamila, NFL veteran turned host of hit shows Ninja Warrior and The Talk, joins the show for an engaging and wide ranging discussion. Topics include Akbar's thoughts on how his Nigerian roots shaped his view on hard work and business, and how he had to start from scratch (and even worked for free) when building his career as a host & on camera personality. Akbar also weighs in on larger cultural issues in a discussion of the dangers of becoming overly focused on labels, the value of education, and gives his insights on the imminent sale of the Washington Commanders.

Rashad hosts this episode of the Bag solo because Lindsay is on her honeymoon! Guest Akbar Gbaja-Biamila, NFL veteran turned host of hit shows Ninja Warrior and The Talk, joins the show for an engaging and wide ranging discussion. Topics include Akbar's thoughts on how his Nigerian roots shaped his view on hard work and business, and how he had to start from scratch (and even worked for free) when building his career as a host &amp; on camera personality. Akbar also weighs in on larger cultural issues in a discussion of the dangers of becoming overly focused on labels, the value of education, and gives his insights on the imminent sale of the Washington Commanders.

The global sports market is nearly half a trillion dollars. Streaming companies are spending billions on media rights. Sports betting is legal in a majority of US states. Athletes are entrepreneurs, investors, even team owners. Sports and money are more intertwined than ever, and it seems like there’s hardly a sports story out there without a business angle behind it. That’s why Sports Illustrated and iHeartRadio have teamed up with award-winning journalist Lindsay McCormick and former NFL running back Rashad Jennings to help make sense of all the dollars, NFTs, cryptos and contracts that make up modern sports. What are you waiting for? Get The Bag.

The global sports market is nearly half a trillion dollars. Streaming companies are spending billions on media rights. Sports betting is legal in a majority of US states. Athletes are entrepreneurs, investors, even team owners. Sports and money are more intertwined than ever, and it seems like there’s hardly a sports story out there without a business angle behind it. That’s why Sports Illustrated and iHeartRadio have teamed up with award-winning journalist Lindsay McCormick and former NFL running back Rashad Jennings to help make sense of all the dollars, NFTs, cryptos and contracts that make up modern sports. What are you waiting for? Get The Bag.

The Bag with Rashad Jennings and Lindsay McCormick

NFL Vet & TV Host Akbar Gbaja-Biamila

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