Naked Sports with Cari Champion

This week is the upcoming 2022 NFL draft, so of course, the topic for discussion is, "football." Joining us today is Brandon Marshall who gets Naked about his time in the league and in media as a journalist. After five years of not taking interviews, Marshall recently speaks with Colin Kaepernick on his show "I AM Athlete" about his hope to return back to the league. The debate is will it happen and if it's possible for an activist to exist in a league that merely tolerates players, not their opinions. The question...the possibility still lingers as we wait to see if Kaepernick will ever return back to the field to play the game he loves.  But before we conclude, Marshall takes over, "Naked" at the end of the podcast turning the table on Champion to ask her one question.  Share your football story with us @nakedwithcarichampion Connect @CariChampion  @bmarshall  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of Naked, Taj George (SWV) walks us through her experience of the music industry in the 90s, her battles with self-esteem, and what really went down on Versus. Share your R&B story from the ’90s with us @nakedwithcarichampion Connect @CariChampion @TajGeorgeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The undrafted hero on the court keeps the temperament in the locker room and exemplifies his position as a "power forward". Udonis Haslem approaches a milestone of twenty years in the league and as we know that is not an easy feat to accomplish. In this episode of Naked, Haslem expounds on the drama on and off the court over the years, his upcoming retirement, and his investments outside of the game. Share your favorite NBA story with us @nakedwithcarichampionConnect @CariChampion @ud40 Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this premiere episode of Season 2, we return with the incomparable Omar Epps. The spectrum of topics ranges from; his first film at seventeen, finding his wife, his experiences with Sidney Poitier and 2Pac, the teachable moment that was the 2022 Oscars incident, and his upcoming film, “The Devil You Know”.  He is a quiet force and throughout his career has exemplified that art speaks louder and great art creates an undeniable legacy…and not-to-mention a collection of classics for the culture.Share your story with us @nakedwithcarichampionConnect @OmarEpps @CariChampion Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What better way to conclude Black History Month and the first season of NAKED than with a hip-hop legend. The Philadelphia-born hip-hop guardian moved to Los Angeles and became a bicoastal champion. Kurupt’s unique style was cultivated and influenced by the different environments which set him apart during the time when the east and west coast were seemingly at odds. As a veteran, he shares his concern for the new school and how the branches of hip hop are growing into a forest of possibilities.  Share your hip hop story with us @nakedwithcarichampionFollow @carichampion @kurupt Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Before we get into the summary of today's episode. Cari announces her forthcoming show, "Speak Easy" scheduled to air on CNN Plus this Spring! We are excited and looking forward to sharing more details soon! Today's episode highlights Amber Riley, singer, actress, and humble trailblazer. Amber walks us down her path to stardom, the beginning, and her goals moving forward!Share your story with us @nakedwithcarichampionFollow @carichampion @msamberpriley Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New York Times Bestselling author Luvvie Jones is a professional disruptor towards necessary change. Jones speaks with conviction and writes with a genuine pen that inspires and ignites thought. We start the conversation by discussing the quantifiable impact of “Share The Mic,” which had twenty billion impressions, created countless relationships, and redefined what allyship looks like in culturally tense spaces. Luvvie Ajayi Jones advocates for good trouble and is unafraid to walk, live, write and affirm her dreams. Her third book, “Rising Troublemaker,” will be available on May 17th.Follow @CariChampion @LuvvieCelebrate your greatness and share it with us @nakedwithcarichampion Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If you have a list for your, "Top Five Most Beautiful Woman”, we can be pretty sure our next guest has made that list at some point in your life, but she wasn’t always this undeniable. In this episode, she will share stories from her childhood; where she had to overcome bullying, doubt, and racism with the power of her faith. Today, she transforms those moments into a relatable light to connect with others who have experienced similar stories and traumas. Meagan Good is a model and actress with thirty years in the game, so whether she’s on your list or not, she isn’t going anywhere and even her naysayers know that by now. Follow: @MeaganGood @CariChampionMust Watch: HARLEM Starring Meagan Good on PrimeCelebrate your greatness and share it with us @nakedwithcarichampion Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bozoma Saint John wants more. She is the Chief Marketing Officer at Netflix, and Saint John didn’t get to where she is because it was easy, so with the armor of unabashed ambition, she is determined to go even farther. She is a disruptor who knows her power and has the foresight to make the sacrifices needed to build a legacy for tomorrow. In this episode, Cari and Bozoma kiki over trips to Cabo, how they first met, and Bozoma also shares a heartfelt story from her past.Follow @carichampion @BadAssBozCelebrate your greatness and share it with us @nakedwithcarichampion  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bresha Webb is from Baltimore and she will tell you proudly! In this episode, Webb shares her story of evolving and expanding beyond her humble beginnings and how EVERYTHING has changed. Growing up she always knew what career she gravitated towards, but after embracing comedy and now Directing her career is also changing. She embraces it all and lets her faith take the lead.Watch the Video: Think From Your Heart Follow @carichampion @BreshaWebbShare your favorite part of the episode with us: @nakedwithcarichampion Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.