Jason & Kirk discuss WNBA star Breanna Stewart and her wife, retired basketball player Marta Casademont, going to the NYPD to report an anonymous sender threatening the couple by sending homophobic emails wishing death on them. This is one of many complaints from WNBA players about an increase in threats that contained racist & homophobic slurs. We wrap this week with a discussion on the NCAA approving the elimination of the national letter of intent program. Michael Haddix, Jr., CEO & Co-Founder of Scout joins the show. Mike discusses his work, which combines financial education, wealth management, and tax preparation, specifically designed for college athletes. Helping athletes began for Mike when he saw his father, former NFL running back Michael Haddix, Sr.'s career end before he wanted it to. Following an 8-year career, Mike Sr. didn't know how to manage his money properly. Following an awe-inspiring college basketball career, Michael worked as an investment banker for Goldman Sachs. He then moved to Octagon and managed money for many well-known athletes including, Chris Paul, Steph Curry & Michael Phelps, among many others. Scout currently works with 12 athletic departments including UCLA, Iowa & Auburn. The athletes receive financial training sessions on campus year-round learning how to design a budget, set up recurring bank deposits, make investments, and put money aside for tax purposes. Scout also provides services to teach family members of the athletes as well.

Jason and Kirk begin with a discussion on Terrelle Pryor's lawsuit against Ohio State University, the NCAA & The BIG 10 for the using his name, image, and likeness while playing at OSU. Like Reggie Bush, former NCAA players are going to try & recoup some of the money they feel is owed to them. Bush & Pryor are the star names, but many college players are or will most likely file lawsuits. Kirk feels guys aren't suing for the money but because it is the right thing to do. The NCAA will have to address this. Discussion turns to the new lucrative deal signed by USC women's basketball star JuJu Watkins. The Nike deal gives her one of the richest shoe endorsement deals in women's basketball. The guys react to the news of Jets head coach Robert Saleh being fired after five games of the NFL season. The show ends with prayers to the folks impacted by Hurricane Milton and remembering Dikembe Mutombo who passed away last week.

Jason & Kirk discuss the WNBPA's statement against USA Today columnist Christine Brennan for her questioning of Connecticut Sun's star DiJonai Carrington following a nonfoul call involving Carrington & Caitlin Clark. The guys feel this isn't a question about Brennan's line of questioning, but it is just a continuation of the atmosphere surrounding the WNBA all season long. You can understand where both sides are coming from, but there can be different sensitivity and approaches to the situation. The discussion turns to an exchange between a reporter and Draymond Green at Warriors Media Day. The reporter could have asked his question differently and gotten an answer from Draymond that wouldn't have been so defensive. The subject of the question was a fair one to ask Dray. The show wraps with a discussion about a new book on the NBA Social Justice Coalition. The book is a series of essays from members of the NBA community. The coalition, formed in 2020, is composed of five active players, five team governors, Commissioner Silver, and Deputy Commissioner Mark Tatum. The focus is on advocacy and public support for legislation to reform criminal justice, voting rights, policing, and community safety.

Jason & Kirk begin by discussing the accomplishments of A'ja Wilson who became the 2024 WNBA MVP. The win is her third & it's only the 2nd unanimous MVP vote in the history of the WNBA. The guys discuss A'ja's greatness on and off the court, not just this year, but her entire career. The show wraps with a discussion on Reggie Bush's lawsuit seeking compensation over the use of name image and likeness. Bush is suing his alma mater USC, PAC 12 & the NCAA. Bush is suing for money those folks made from him long after he left college. After discussing Bush's career in college & the NFL, the guys wonder where this will lead to next. If Bush is successful, other college stars from that era can do the same thing as Bush has done.

Martin Guigui - Writer/Director 'Sweetwater'

Sweetwater debuts September 26th exclusively on Angel.com and the Angel app platforms. 'Sweetwater' shares the story of Nat "Sweetwater" Clifton, the first African American to sign an NBA contract. Martin explains what it was about Sweetwater Clifton that made Martin want to write and tell Clifton's story. It started by being curious about African American firsts in the NBA & turned into a passionate project that became this film. Meeting Clifton's daughter & hearing her share that Clifton wanted his story to be known sealed it for Martin. Martin explains how he cast the film, as there are many familiar faces in the movie. Martin is excited & thrilled that the story is out. Nat is in heaven dancing over this project.

Jason & Kirk discuss Cathy Engelbert's comments on CNBC and her subsequent apology to the players of the WNBA for failing to condemn racist and vitriolic behavior from fans surrounding the Caitlin Clark-Angel Reese 'rivalry'. While the spike in WNBA viewership, partly due to the arrival of Clark & Reese, should be celebrated, racial undertones will only tear down the league. The show then turns to Olympic gymnast Jordan Chiles continuing her fight for the Bronze Medal originally awarded to her in Paris this summer. The gymnast is appealing to the Swiss Supreme Court. Jason & Kirk feel this battle will continue for a long time, maybe into the next Olympic games in LA. The show wraps up with HBCU News & Notes including FAMU hiring Angela Suggs as their new Athletic Director, South Carolina Gamecocks Women's Basketball Head Coach Dawn Staley announcing that Coppin State will fill out their nonconference schedule this season, and reaction to Shannon Sharpe's comments that HBCUs should not take less than a million dollars to play FBS football schools.

Jason & Kirk begin breaking down the Tyreek Hill situation and his incident with Miami police ahead of the Dolphins game. The question asked was how it got to the point it got to. Kirk breaks down the situation from both sides. Both sides handled the situation incorrectly, and it should be a teaching moment. The discussion turns to MLB Reporter Ken Rosenthal's interview with recently retired Cincinnati Reds star Joey Votto and Votto's comments about his position on social justice issues. Votto wore a Black Lives Matter T-Shirt during batting practice & wore a Pride hat during postgame interviews. Votto, in the interview, explains why he lends his support to social issues that don't always line up politically. Votto also explains why he strongly supported issues late in his career when most athletes try to avoid doing so. The show continues with a discussion on Nick Saban's comments crediting Deion Sanders for his impact on the SWAC and that the HBCU conference is overlooked. Saban believes some excellent football is played in the conference and there are a lot of big games. Finally, the guys discuss the big emotional win by Northern Illinois University over #5 Notre Dame.

Jason and Kirk discuss what is the end of the friendship between basketball legends Nancy Lieberman & Sheryl Swoopes.
The discussion then turns to the record number of starting black quarterbacks in the NFL this season and the high number of Black team minority owners. Some of these owners include Dominque Dawes, Venus & Serena Williams, Condoleezza Rice, and legendary wide receiver John Stallworth. The evolution has been amazing when it comes to Black quarterbacks. Fifteen of the 32 teams have a starting black quarterback. The fellas salute the 4th Anniversary of Forward Progress!

We are also visted by FS1's Joy Taylor and NFL Network's MJ Acosta-Ruiz. The ladies join us to discuss the 2nd season of 'Like A Girl'. The show showcases the resilience and excellence of women's athletes, executives & coaches who embody and redefine the phrase 'Like A Girl'. Joy & MJ discuss their careers and what its like being a woman in this business, especially working with former athletes & dealing with fans on social media.

Jason and Kirk discuss the start of a new college football season. The excitement around the new season can be seen by the impressive television numbers Florida State v Georgia Tech received as well as the record-setting TV number during the MEAC-SWAC challenge which saw FAMU defeat Norfolk State in a very close and exciting game in front of 1.3 million viewers on ABC. Kirk takes a moment to acknowledge Lt. Col. John Mosley, who will have his number 14, retired through all sports by Colorado State University. Lt. Col. Mosley's accolades include flying for the Army Air Corps and becoming one of the first African American bomber pilots in US history. The former football and wrestling star at CSU became a spokesperson for black athletes and the Tuskegee Airmen during retirement. Lt. Col. Mosley passed away in 2015 at the age of 93.

Guests:

Josh Fox - Founder of The Brady Hunter Foundation & Victoria Shahbaz - Director Of Operations BBB (Bam Books & Brother Hood Foundation)

The Brady Hunter Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to fostering positive change, empowering children, and combating food insecurity. To recognize Team USA's success during this past summer's games in Paris, the foundation is issuing grants to the charitable foundations of several Team USA Men's Basketball players. These players are Bam Adebayo, Steph Curry, Jrue Holiday & Joel Embiid. Victoria tells us about Bam Adebayo's foundation, Bam, Books & Brotherhood. BBB aims to change lives for single mothers while developing future chances, choices & challenges for children.

Nelson Lopez Jr., Co-founder of Global Combat Collective & Alycia 'The Bomb ' Baumgardner, Super Featherweight Boxing Champion

The all-women’s card sanctioned by the World Boxing Council (WBC) will take place on the Lux Stage at Trilith Studios in Atlanta, Georgia, on September 27, showcasing the achievements and prowess of female athletes in boxing. Headlining the event is the historic WBC Super Featherweight Championship bout, “Hit Like a Girl, Fight Like a Champion,” featuring reigning champion Alycia Baumgardner defending her title against Delfine Persoon, a seasoned fighter from Belgium. Event production company Global Combat Collective, Baumgardner Promotions, BrinxTV, and Fubo Sports are collaborating to bring this significant boxing event to a broad audience for free, marking a milestone in sports broadcasting. Baumgardner, the undisputed female super featherweight champion of the world, is not only ready to defend her title, but she’s also ready to fight for the rights of female athletes all over the globe.