Edge of Sports

This week we talk to former pro-bowler and Super Bowl champ Martellus Bennett about his new children’s book Dear Black Boy. The former NFL standout also talks about his upbringing, how he’s been doing post-football, and his creative projects. Also we got ‘Choice Words’ about Los Angeles Rams owner Stan Kroenke and why he’s making it hard to root against the Patriots, ’Just Stand Up’ and ‘Just Sit Down’ awards to a coalition of civil rights groups and an odious white supremacist group. We also have a new Kaepernick Watch. All that and more on this week’s show. Martellus Bennett https://www.theimaginationagency.com/ http://www.sportingnews.com/us/nfl/news/martellus-bennett-police-brutality-louisiana-minnesota-dallas-shootings-black-lives-matter/v8v8s4zhus8e1n1clc880tb31 Twitter: @MartysaurusRex Zirin, The Rams’ Stan Kroenke Represents the Worst of the NFL https://www.thenation.com/article/rams-stan-kroenke-patriots-super-bowl/ — http://www.edgeofsportspodcast.com/ | http://twitter.com/EdgeOfSportsPod | http://fb.com/edgeofsportspod | email us: edgeofsports@gmail.com | Edge of Sports hotline: 401-426-3343 (EDGE) — Music: Eye Examination - Del the Funky Homosapien | Dreams - Little Brother | Batman Theme - Danny Elfman | Men In Black - Danny Elfman | Away From Me - Little Brother | 24s - T.I. | Trap House - Gucci Mane | Recognize - Scarface | Murder Was The Case - Snoop Dogg | Y’all Don’t Hear Me Though - Fabolous | The Wire ThemeAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

This week we speak to Kain Colter, former quarterback at Northwestern and current organizer with the American Federation of Teachers. We talked about his experiences at Northwestern, challenges that college athletes face, and the labor movement today.  Also we got ‘Choice Words’ about the picket line developing at the Super Bowl halftime show by artists,’Just Stand Up’ and ‘Just Sit Down’ awards to Donovan Mitchell and a recent recipient. All that and more on this week’s show. Kain Colter https://www.si.com/college-football/2016/02/24/northwestern-union-case-book-indentured Zirin, The Artistic Picket Line Surrounding the Super Bowl Halftime Show https://www.thenation.com/article/travis-scott-colin-kaepernick-super-bowl-halftime-show/ — http://www.edgeofsportspodcast.com/ | http://twitter.com/EdgeOfSportsPod | http://fb.com/edgeofsportspod | email us: edgeofsports@gmail.com | Edge of Sports hotline: 401-426-3343 (EDGE) — Music: Eye Examination - Del the Funky Homosapien | Freaks and Geeks - Childish Gambino | Fast Car - Tracy Chapman | Sometimes I Rhyme Slow - Nice & Smooth | Lean Back - Fat Joe | Aquemini - Outkast | It’s Been A Long Time - Rakim | All I Need - Jay-Z | Livin’ It Up - Pharoahe Monch | The Wire ThemeAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

This week we speak to NY Daily News sports writer Charles Modiano about his writing on the NFL's coaching hires over the last month: hires that have all but practically eliminated black head coaches from the league.  Also we also have ‘Choice Words’ about the case of Maori Davenport. If you don't know it, you should. In addition we have the ‘Just Stand Up’ award to tennis legend Andy Murray and “Just Sit Your Ass Down” award to , and a personal Kaepernick watch. All that and more on this week’s show. Charles Modiano https://www.nydailynews.com/sports/football/ny-sports-jim-caldwell-defense-lions-20190105-story.html Twitter: @ChuckModi1 Zirin, Rest in Power, Maori Davenport’s Case Exposes the Sham of ‘Amateurism’ https://www.thenation.com/article/maori-davenport-alabama-basketball-rutgers-amateur/ — http://www.edgeofsportspodcast.com/ | http://twitter.com/EdgeOfSportsPod | http://fb.com/edgeofsportspod | email us: edgeofsports@gmail.com | Edge of Sports hotline: 401-426-3343 (EDGE) — Music: Eye Examination - Del the Funky Homosapien | Rubber Band Man - T.I. | I Really Mean It - The Diplomats | Sho Nuff - Tela Feat. 8 Ball & MJG | I Get Around - Tupac Feat. Digital Underground | Greatest Story Never Told - Saigon | Apollo Kids - Ghostface Killah | Live and Let Live - Souls of Mischief | The Wire ThemeAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

This week we pay tribute to filmmaker Bill Siegel who passed away last week. Bill Siegel is known as the director of what I believe to be the best boxing documentary ever made, The Trials of Muhammad Ali. We play an interview that the podcast did with Bill Siegel after the death of Ali in 2016. Also we have Choice Words about the late great Bill Siegel, his film The Trials of Muhammad Ali, and why his work was so important. We also have Just Stand Up and Just Sit Down Awards for the UNC athletic community and a Major League Baseball executive talking about a potential blackballing of Bruce Maxwell, and more! Bill Siegel https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/bill-siegel-dead-emmy-winning-trials-muhammad-ali-director-dies-at-55-1168327  Zirin, Rest in Power, Ali Documentarian Bill Siegel https://www.thenation.com/article/bill-siegel-obituary/ — http://www.edgeofsportspodcast.com/ | http://twitter.com/EdgeOfSportsPod | http://fb.com/edgeofsportspod | email us: edgeofsports@gmail.com | Edge of Sports hotline: 401-426-3343 (EDGE) — Music: Eye Examination - Del the Funky Homosapien | Dead Presidents - Jay-Z | Now I Feel Ya - Scarface | What It’s Worth - Black Milk | I Need a Freak - Too Short | Renegade - Jay-Z Feat. Eminem | Goldyn Chyld - Ras Kass | The Wire ThemeAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

This week we speak to Robert Abbott, director, producer, and narrator of the 30 for 30 film The Last Days of Knight. We talk to the director about his film, Neil Reed’s courage, and why the coach remains a compelling figure inside the world of sports.  Also we have Choice Words about the continued NFL collusion against Colin Kaepernick, specifically the Washington football team, Just Stand Up and Just Sit Down Awards to Andy Murray and UFC’s Dana White, readers comments and more! Robert Abbott Twitter: @RobertHeyAbbott http://www.espn.com/30for30/film?page=lastdaysofknight — http://www.edgeofsportspodcast.com/ | http://twitter.com/EdgeOfSportsPod | http://fb.com/edgeofsportspod | email us: edgeofsports@gmail.com | Edge of Sports hotline: 401-426-3343 (EDGE) — Music: Eye Examination - Del the Funky Homosapien | Potion - Ludacris | Guess Who’s Back - Scarface | Nonstop - Drake | Name Callin’ - Queen Latifah | Kingdom Come - Jay-Z | Broken English - Smooth Da Hustler | Proceed II - The Roots & Roy Ayers | The Wire ThemeAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

This week we speak to the commissioner of the West Coast Conference, Gloria Nevarez, the first Latina commissioner of a Division I conference, about the challenges in a conference better known for schools like Gonzaga than Ohio State. We also have ‘Choice Words’ about the NFL’s hypocrisy and violence against women, ‘Just Stand Up’ and ‘Just Sit Down’ awards to courageous current and former NFL players and the Washington Football team, and some commentary about the homophobic reaction to the alleged online outing of Dwight Howard. Gloria Nevarez Twitter: @GloNevarez https://wccsports.com/news/2018/3/19/Gloria_Nevarez_Named_West_Coast_Conference_Commissioner — http://www.edgeofsportspodcast.com/ | http://twitter.com/EdgeOfSportsPod | http://fb.com/edgeofsportspod | email us: edgeofsports@gmail.com | Edge of Sports hotline: 401-426-3343 (EDGE) — Music: Eye Examination - Del the Funky Homosapien | Poppin’ Them Thangs - G-Unit | Welcome to the Jungle - Guns N’ Roses | Pass That Dutch - Missy Elliott | Mom Praying - Beanie Siegel | I Need To Know - Kanye West | Tha Shiznit - Snoop Dogg | Mad Izm - Channel Live Feat. KRS-One | You Ain’t A Killer - Big Pun | The Wire ThemeAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

This week we speak to Joshua Hunt, author of the new book University of Nike. He talks to us about the development of the multinational corporation, its relationship with the University of Oregon, and it’s connection to much of what we say today, including what is taking place at the University of Maryland.  We also have ‘Choice Words’ about the World Cup, the Olympics and Brazil’s recent elections. We got ‘Just Stand Up’ and Just Sit Down’ awards to Athletes For Impact and the Dallas Cowboys owner, as well as a special Kaepernick Watch and more! Joshua Hunt Twitter: @viajoshhunt https://www.amazon.com/University-Nike-Corporate-American-Education-ebook/dp/B077LVCFQ6 Zirin, Athletes Speak Out Against Hate https://www.thenation.com/article/athletes-speak-out-against-hate/ — http://www.edgeofsportspodcast.com/ | http://twitter.com/EdgeOfSportsPod | http://fb.com/edgeofsportspod | email us: edgeofsports@gmail.com | Edge of Sports hotline: 401-426-3343 (EDGE) — Music: Eye Examination - Del the Funky Homosapien | Glitches - The Roots & Amel Larrieux | Poor Boys Long Way Home - John Fahey | Dang! - Mac Miller Feat. Anderson Paak | Life - Proof | Slippin’ - Buckshot & 9th Wonder | Go DJ - Lil Wayne | Second Round K.O. - Canibus | After Earth - MF Grimm | The Wire ThemeAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

This week we speak to Anne Orchier, an activist with NOlympics LA about the upcoming summer Olympics in the city and the pervasive problems the city of Los Angeles is facing.  Also we’ve got ‘Choice Words’ about the importance of militant solidarity in the face or fascism after the week that was. We also have an unprecedented 4 ‘Just Stand Up’ Awards to the University of Maryland community, some college basketball legends and others as well as a Kaepernick Watch. All that and more on the program!  Anne Orchier Twitter: @body_schemes https://nolympicsla.com/ Zirin, A Call For Solidarity In the Face of Hate https://www.thenation.com/article/a-call-for-solidarity-in-the-face-of-hate/ — http://www.edgeofsportspodcast.com/ | http://twitter.com/EdgeOfSportsPod | http://fb.com/edgeofsportspod | email us: edgeofsports@gmail.com | Edge of Sports hotline: 401-426-3343 (EDGE) — Music: Eye Examination - Del the Funky Homosapien | The Streets - WC Feat. Snoop Dogg | String Quartet - Anton Webern | Nightcall - Kavinsky | Hurt Me Soul - Lupe Fiasco | People Everyday - Arrested Development | Now Drop - Timbaland | Hootie Hoo - Outkast | Welcome - Erick Sermon | The Wire ThemeAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

This week we speak to Jane Leavy, author of the new book ‘Big Fella: Babe Ruth and the World He Created.’ It’s a unique look at the foundational athlete of the 20th century and the birth of the modern celebrity athlete in American society.  Also we’ve got ‘Choice Words’ about the University of Maryland’s effort to perfume their toxic football culture. We also have ‘Just Stand Up’ and ‘Just Sit Down Awards to Darius Miles and Syracuse coach Jim Boheim, a special Kaepernick Watch, and more.    Jane Leavy Twitter: @janelavy1 https://www.amazon.com/Big-Fella-Babe-World-Created-ebook/dp/B075WTRYMC Zirin, Of Course the University of Maryland’s Football Culture Is Toxic https://www.thenation.com/article/of-course-the-university-of-marylands-football-culture-is-toxic/ — http://www.edgeofsportspodcast.com/ | http://twitter.com/EdgeOfSportsPod | http://fb.com/edgeofsportspod | email us: edgeofsports@gmail.com | Edge of Sports hotline: 401-426-3343 (EDGE) — Music: Eye Examination - Del the Funky Homosapien | Line ‘Em Up - Freeway Feat. Young Chris | The Life - Styles P. Feat. Pharoahe Monch | Live In The Sky - T.I. Feat. Jamie Foxx | All About The Benjamins (Remix) - Puff Daddy Feat. Lil' Kim, The Lox & The Notorious B.I.G. | Brooklyn Zoo - Ol’ Dirty Bastard | Find A Way - Tribe Called Quest | Rock Co.Kane Flow - De La Soul Feat. MF Doom | The Wire ThemeAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

This week we speak to economist Andy Schwarz about his Deadspin article “The NCAA Is Gaslighting You.” Schwarz’s piece looks at case in Oakland as well as the ongoing FBI case. We also talk about the Historical Basketball League, a potential college athletic alternative to the NCAA.   We also have ‘Choice Words’ about how sports could look in a different, more just world. We also have ‘Just Stand Up’ and Just Sit Down’ awards to a high school football team in Maryland and Charles Johnson, principal owner of the San Francisco Giants, brand-new Kaepernick Watch, and more! Jordan McNair, a ‘Just Stand Up’ award to John Carlos and Tommie Smith on the 50th anniversary of their legendary Olympic protest as well as a ‘Just Sit Down’ award to broadcaster Brent Musberger. We also got Kaepernick Watch, and a brand new segment we are starting on the podcast! Andy Schwarz Twitter: @andyhre https://deadspin.com/the-ncaa-is-gaslighting-you-1829716653 https://hbleague.com/ — http://www.edgeofsportspodcast.com/ | http://twitter.com/EdgeOfSportsPod | http://fb.com/edgeofsportspod | email us: edgeofsports@gmail.com | Edge of Sports hotline: 401-426-3343 (EDGE) — Music: Eye Examination - Del the Funky Homosapien | Ante Up - M.O.P. | Message In A Bottle - The Police | Sugar Hill - AZ | Get By - Talib Kweli | Quiet Storm - Mobb Deep | No Drop - Timbaland | I Wanna Get High - Cypress Hill | Mic Checka (Remix) - Das EFX | The Wire ThemeAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy