Episodes

June 15, 2021

Naomi Osaka Puts Her Mental Health First

Naomi Osaka withdrew from the French Open to protect her mental health. Grand Slam organizers fined her and threatened to disqualify the professional tennis player if she continued to refuse post-match interviews. Hosts Rekaya Gibson and Angela Spears...

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June 2, 2021

2021 NBA Playoffs: Round 1 Predictions

Hosts Rekaya Gibson and Angela Spears discuss the National Basketball Association (NBA) Playoffs. They share their thoughts about the 2021 NBA Play-in Tournament, and fans behaving badly at the NBA Playoff games. They give their NBA Playoff...

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May 30, 2021

WNBA Starts 25th Season

Hosts Rekaya Gibson and Angela Spears discuss the Women's National Basketball Association’s (WNBA) 25th season. They share their thoughts about the current WNBA standings and mention teams and players to watch. They give their picks for upcoming...

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May 24, 2021

The Heavy Hitting Diva in Boxing

Hosts Rekaya Gibson and Angela Spears have a conversation with Franchón Crews-Dezurn, the WBC and WBO super middleweight world champion. They discuss her boxing career and the first time she got hurt. They talk about Crews-Dezurn’s upcoming fight...

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May 17, 2021

Honoring Kentucky Derby Black Jockeys

Hosts Rekaya Gibson and Angela Spears pay homage to Kentucky Derby Black jockeys. They highlight Black jockeys who participated in the Kentucky Derby between 1875 to 1902. In the first Kentucky Derby, 13 of the 15 riders were Black; and …

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May 9, 2021

2021 NFL Draft Picks

Host Rekaya Gibson and Angela Spears discuss 2021 NFL Draft picks by teams. They share their thoughts about no HBCU players being selected in this year’s draft. They give some NFL Draft facts. They shout-out the 259th draft pick, “2021 …

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April 27, 2021

2021 NFL Draft Prospects and Predictions

Hosts Rekaya Gibson and Angela Spears discuss the NFL Draft order, NFL Draft prospects, and mock draft picks. They share their thoughts about Louisiana State University (LSU) Pro Day. They also predict how many Historically Black Colleges and...

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April 18, 2021

Equity in Women’s College Basketball

Host Rekaya Gibson has a conversation with Marisa Moseley, head coach for the University of Wisconsin women’s basketball team, about equity in women’s college basketball. She discusses why gender equality is important in sports; what needs to be...

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April 6, 2021

Celebrating Student Athletes for National Student-Athlete Day

In honor of National Student-Athlete Day, hosts Rekaya Gibson and Angela Spears highlight student athletes on April 6. They include Donta’ Williams, University of Arizona; Azzi Fudd, St. John’s College High School; Trevor Lawrence, Clemson...

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April 4, 2021

Best NCAA Tournament Games of All Times

Hosts Rekaya Gibson and Angela Spears discuss some of their favorite NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball Tournament games of all times. #MarchMadness #KeepItSporty Sources: March Madness. (2020, March 23). Indiana vs. Syracuse: 1987 National...

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March 27, 2021

March Madness 2021: Sweet 16 Predictions

Hosts Rekaya Gibson and Angela Spears discuss the NCAA Men’s Division I Basketball Tournament. They mention upsets in college basketball during March Madness. They highlight Oral Roberts Golden Eagles men's basketball, this year’s bracket buster...

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March 21, 2021

NCAA Women’s Basketball Tournament Predictions 2021

Host Rekaya Gibson discusses the NCAA Division I Women's Basketball Tournament matchups for March Madness. She shares her predictions for the first round, Final Four, and the championship games. She highlights two teams from Historically Black...

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March 16, 2021

11 Facts about Golf Pioneer Renee Powell

In honor of National Women’s History Month, host Rekaya Gibson shares 11 facts about Renee Powell who became the second African American woman to compete on the LPGA Tour. She participated in over 250 professional golf events and won the …

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March 8, 2021

First Black Gymnast on the U.S. Women’s Olympic Team

In honor of Women’s History Month, host Rekaya Gibson highlights Luci Collins (Cummings), an American gymnast from Inglewood, California. In 1980, She became the first Black gymnast to qualify for the United States women’s Olympic team. That same...

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Feb. 22, 2021

Diversity in Softball

Hosts Rekaya Gibson and Angela Spears have a conversation with Jazmyn Jackson, an outfielder for Athletes Unlimited and the California Commotion. She discusses her journey as a Black woman in softball. She explains the difference between fast pitch...

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Feb. 13, 2021

Buccaneers Win Super Bowl 55

Tampa Bay Buccaneers won the NFL Super Bowl LV Championship on February 7, 2021, at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa Bay, Florida. Hosts Rekaya Gibson and Angela Spears recap the matchup between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the Kansas City …

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Feb. 7, 2021

Men’s College Basketball: 2020-2021 Season

Hosts Rekaya Gibson and Angela Spears give an update on NCAA Men’s College Basketball. They discuss teams in the Top 25 College Basketball Ranking as of February 4, 2021. They share their thoughts about March Madness being held in Indianapolis,...

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Feb. 5, 2021

Super Bowl 55 Predictions

Hosts Rekaya Gibson and Angela Spears discuss the Super Bowl LV (55) matchup between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the Kansas City Chiefs, in Tampa Bay, Florida. They share their thoughts about the game and give their Super Bowl predictions. …

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Jan. 24, 2021

2020-2021 NBA Season Starts

Hosts Rekaya Gibson and Angela Sports discusses the start of the 2020-21 National Basketball Association (NBA) Season. They give an overview about its structure and the NBA game postponements due to the pandemic. They share their thoughts and...

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Jan. 16, 2021

2021 NFL Divisional Round Predictions

Hosts Rekaya Gibson and Angela Spears discuss the NFL Playoffs Divisional Round for the AFC and NFC. They share their game predictions for the Baltimore Ravens vs Buffalo Bills, Cleveland Browns vs Kansas City Chiefs, Los Angeles Rams vs Green …

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Jan. 11, 2021

Rugby Hall of Famer Phaidra Knight

President, Women’s Sports Foundation

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Jan. 2, 2021

Celebrating Four Years of Podcasting

Black Girl Talk Sports Podcast celebrates its 4-year anniversary. Hosts Rekaya Gibson and Angela Spear reflect on the year in sports 2020. They discuss their favorite podcast episodes. They also mention the NFL Internship program and the Los Angeles...

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Dec. 19, 2020

NFL 2020: Week 15

Hosts Rekaya Gibson and Angela Spears share an update on the National Football League (NFL) Week 15. They give their predictions for this week’s games. They discuss the current NFL Playoff picture. They mention some NFL facts about players and...

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Dec. 11, 2020

Edniesha Curry: A Trailblazer in Men’s College Basketball

Host Rekaya Gibson and Angela Spears chat with special guest Edniesha Curry, the assistant coach for the University of Maine men’s basketball team. She shares an inspiring story about her father, playing basketball professionally, and being one of...

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