Episodes

Reese, Pam and Alex speak with comedian Big Vino. Big Vino joins the Sports Shop to talk about his life, his journey through hardships and how he’s overcome challenges to pursue comedy. He also shares what’s been going on in his career, what inspires his material and the excitement of performing live. Cocoa Brown is an American actress, writer, and stand-up comedian known for her bold, relatable humor and a wide range of television and film roles. Brown is scheduled to perform at Goodnights Co...

Reese, Pam and Alex discuss the two remaining NFL head coaching vacancies and who might be next to get hired, the effectiveness of the Rooney Rule amid the recent departures of Raheem Morris and Mike Tomlin, exploring why the number of Black head coaches has declined and whether more will be hired. The Rooney Rule is an NFL hiring policy adopted in 2003 to increase diversity in coaching and front-office leadership. It requires teams with a head coaching vacancy to interview at least two externa...

Reese, Pam and Alex speak with Ian Parks to discuss his NBA and college basketball picks for this weekend. Ian Parks from Always Bet On Black w/ Ian Parks joins the Sports Shop to share his picks in the NBA and college basketball. Who will win this weekend: Toronto Raptors or Orlando Magic? Harvard Crimson or Brown Bears? Detroit Pistons or Golden State Warriors? The Golden State Warriors will host the Detroit Pistons tonight at 10 PM. Will Steph Curry score more than 29.5 points tonight? Rece...

Reese, Pam and Alex discuss Cooper Flagg’s record-breaking rookie performance and other NBA milestones he’s setting, the controversy surrounding Bill Belichick missing first-ballot Hall of Fame induction and Vahe Gregorian’s reasoning and Sean Mannion’s hire as the Eagles’ offensive coordinator. Cooper Flagg scored 49 points and 10 rebounds last night, setting the NBA record for most points ever scored by a teenager. Flagg has been on a tear during his rookie year. What other records has Flagg ...

Reese, Pam and Alex discuss UNC is not moving the Dean E. Smith Center just yet, but it is actively studying its long-term future. The discussion has picked up because the arena, which opened in 1986, is aging and needs major upgrades to remain viable. University leaders are considering several options, including renovating the Smith Center, building a new arena on campus, or potentially constructing a new facility off campus, with Carolina North emerging as one possible site. Reese and Pam bel...

Reese, Pam and Alex discuss Cooper Flagg’s historic performance last night, the impact former Duke players are already making across the NBA and whether Duke’s talent-loaded starting five underachieved by failing to win a national championship last season. The Charlotte Hornets beat the Dallas Mavericks 123-121 last night in a tight game that came down to the final seconds. The night was highlighted by a huge Duke rookie duel: Cooper Flagg exploded for 49 points and 10 rebounds, setting the NBA...

Reese, Pam and Alex speak with Cocoa Brown. Cocoa Brown is an American actress, writer, and stand-up comedian known for her bold, relatable humor and a wide range of television and film roles. She has appeared in projects such as For Better or Worse, The Single Moms Club, Breaking Bad, 9-1-1, American Crime Story and Marlon, among others, while also maintaining a strong presence in stand-up comedy through national tours and club performances. Brown is scheduled to perform at Goodnights Comedy C...

Reese, Pam and Alex speak with Dr. Deborah Stroman and Dr. Robert Turner about the brain health of black men and her annual Black Men's Health Brain Conference. Dr. Stroman and Dr. Turner discuss the brain health and a conference titled, Black Men’s Brain Health (BMBH) Conference. The conference hosted by mensbrainhealth.org is the Black Men’s Brain Health (BMBH) Conference, an annual event focused on addressing brain health issues that disproportionately affect Black men. The conference cente...

Reese, Pam and Alex speak with CL Brown and GameDay Charlie and discuss UNC Basketball, NC State Basketball, Duke Basketball and more. Is UNC's back on track? Is the Pack back?

Reese, Pam and Alex discuss speak with Gary Jackson. Gary Jackson is Reese's fraternity brother. What does he do?

Reese, Pam and Alex discuss the Hall of Fame controversy and the hiring of Todd Monken. The Cleveland Browns hired former Baltimore Ravens offensive coordinator Todd Monken as their new head coach yesterday. Is this a good hire?

Reese, Pam and Alex discuss if Bill Belichick was snubbed, ACC women's basketball and more. Recently, the Pro Football Hall of Fame did not induct Bill Belichick as a first-ballot Hall of Famer in his first year of eligibility. Despite being widely regarded as one of the greatest NFL coaches of all time, Belichick reportedly did not receive the required number of votes, which sparked strong reactions and debate across the football world. Players, analysts, and fans expressed surprise, with some...

Reese, Pam and Alex speak with NC State men's basketball color analyst Chucky Brown. Chuck Brown joins the Sports Shop to discuss NC State basketball, his role as color anaylst, NC Statre coach Will Wade and more.

Reese, Pam and Alex discuss the remaining NFL head coaching vacancies and top candidates for the Raiders job, the state of Black head coaches in the league following recent changes, the surprising decision not to induct Bill Belichick as a first-ballot Hall of Famer. After the hiring of Joe Brady and Mike McCarthy, there are only three head coaching vacancies remaining in the NFL: Las Vegas Raiders, Arizona Cardinals and Cleveland Browns. Who are the top candidates for the Raiders job? Is Joe B...

Reese, Pam and Alex discuss the Will Wade-NC State logo controversy, Duke’s NIL settlement with quarterback Darian Mensah, whether new Steelers head coach Mike McCarthy wants a reunion with Aaron Rodgers, Joe Brady signing with the Bills and if Bill Belichick should have been inducted into the Football Hall of Fame. Recently, NC State head coach Will Wade became involved in a controversy surrounding the use of a retro NC State logo on the team’s uniforms. After an 88-68 win over Syracuse alst n...

Reese, Pam and Alex discuss the Football Hall of Fame finalists and semi-finalists, who may get in during the next cycle and more. Recently, the Pro Football Hall of Fame did not induct Bill Belichick as a first-ballot Hall of Famer in his first year of eligibility. Despite being widely regarded as one of the greatest NFL coaches of all time, Belichick reportedly did not receive the required number of votes, which sparked strong reactions and debate across the football world. Players, analysts,...

Reese, Pam and Alex discuss Bill Belichick not getting inducted as a first-ballot Hall of Famer. Should Bill Belichick have been inducted in the Football Hall of Fame?

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex speak with Ed Tiryakian. Tiryakian is an associate professor at Duke University who teaches a variety of student-athletes including Darian Mensah. Ed joins the Sports Shop to discuss the Darian Mensah vs Duke saga taking over college football. What is going on?

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss the last Super Bowl they attended and they predict the AFC and NFC Championship matchups this weekend. The Seattle Seahawks will host the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday. The Denver Broncos will host the New England Patriots in the AFC Championship game on Sunday. Which teams will make it to the Super Bowl? What is the last Super Bowl Reese and Kmac went to?

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss Reese's strong opinion on Caleb Love. Several NBA rookies have been performing well this season. Reese is under the impression that Caleb Love has been performing at a very high level. Is Caleb Love the NBA Rookie of the Year right now?

Reese, Pam and Alex speak with Ian Parks to discuss his NFL picks for the Conference Championship games of the NFL Playoffs taking place on Sunday. Ian Parks from Always Bet On Black w/ Ian Parks joins the Sports Shop to share his picks in the NFL. Who will win this weekend: New England Patriots or Denver Broncos? Seattle Seahawks or Los Angeles Rams? The Seattle Seahawks will host the Los Angeles Rams in the conference championship matchups in the NFL Playoffs on Sunday Will Cooper Kupp record...

Reese, Pam and Alex make their predictions for the AFC and NFC Championship games this weekend. The Seattle Seahawks will host the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday. The Denver Broncos will host the New England Patriots in the AFC Championship game on Sunday. Which teams will make it to the Super Bowl?

Reese, Pam and Alex discuss Caleb Love, the Rookie of the Year race in the NBA and the impending weather hitting North Carolina and several other states in the country. Several NBA rookies have been performing well this season. Reese is under the impression that Caleb Love has been performing at a very high level. Is Caleb Love the NBA Rookie of the Year right now? Are you ready for the storm?

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex speak with lawyer Gregory Reynald Williams. GRW Law breaks down the current lawsuit in college football involving Darian Mensah and Duke University. What is going on?