Naked Sports with Cari Champion
NAKED SPORTS lives at the intersection of sports, politics, and culture. It is a niche groundbreaking interview-based show that dives deep into the lives of the game-changers who have helped shape our world. We explore how sports are interwoven not only into their personal lives; but the role they play in the global experience. NAKED SPORTS is hosted by Cari Champion, a trailblazing broadcast journalist and television personality renowned for her pioneering contributions to sports media for women.
In each episode, this distinguished host sits down with, a diverse array of athletes, politicians, and cultural innovators who have left an indelible mark on their fields. Through intimate, unfiltered conversations, the show reveals the raw and vulnerable sides of their journeys—peeling back the layers to explore the defining moments, personal struggles, and transformative experiences that live at the intersection of sports, culture, and politics.
These conversations are thematically linked to live at the intersection and on this new season of NAKED SPORTS, we begin with a six-part docu-series, The Making of a Rivalry: Caitlin Clark vs. Angel Reese, in which Cari questions how this “rivalry” started. Does the necessity for success depend on a foil? In a time of divisiveness, are sports—more specifically the WNBA—a reflection of our country? Or will the greatness of two supernovas unite this country and heal race relations?
NAKED SPORTS guests will span varied backgrounds, providing diverse perspectives as we examine how sports play a crucial role in nearly every aspect of life.
Connect: @CARICHAMPION
Latest episodes
Jun 7, 2021 • 38min
ROY WOOD JR - A Living Legacy
Roy Wood Jr., a comedian with a keen political sense, is able to talk about the state of the world while making us laugh. He thinks it’s because of the work he’s done on his craft, which is true. But could it also come from the way he was brought up? Roy Wood Jr. gets Naked with Cari Champion about living his legacy as the son of legendary, Black journalist Roy Wood Sr. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 31, 2021 • 32min
MAVERICK CARTER - What’s In A Name
From Nike intern to a mogul in entertainment, Maverick Carter is no stranger to power moves. But when it comes to what makes him truly happy, it’s the simple things. Maverick Carter gets Naked with Cari Champion. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 24, 2021 • 33min
YVONNE ORJI - Ease and Flow
Yvonne Orji’s career has been nothing short of amazing. But the success that she has made look so easy, wasn’t always that. In this episode, Yvonne Orji gets naked with Cari Champion about what has carried her to the heights she has reached and opens up about her new book, Bamboozled by Jesus. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 17, 2021 • 34min
MIKE JACKSON - Black Privilege
Super film producer Mike Jackson (Jingle Jangle; La La Land) knows the value of being able to communicate and connect with people from all walks of life. And the most important rule is to be authentic. In this episode, Mike Jackson gets Naked with Cari Champion and also gives us a bonus- his rare connection with Kobe Bryant. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 10, 2021 • 1h 36min
JEMELE HILL - Progress is Painful but Purposeful
The world can be cruel and unjust to Black women. But despite the systems that work against us, we thrive and take refuge in the joys of friendship. This week, Jemele Hill gets Naked with her good girlfriend Cari Champion. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 3, 2021 • 40min
BUSY PHILIPPS - Have Some Empathy
Busy Phillips is known for her long career in film and television, but she’s more than that. Busy has made it her duty to fight for the right of a woman’s choice. Her story is not unique, but with a platform as large and an even larger personality, her ability to impact change is. This week, Busy Phillips gets Naked with Cari Champion. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Apr 26, 2021 • 50min
LUTHER CAMPBELL - They Call Him Uncle
In the 80’s, Luther Campbell – the King of Miami hip-hop – started a revolution that would change hip-hop and censorship forever. Now, 30 years later, Luther is still fighting to create a world that better serves those who have been counted out by the ones at the top. On this episode, Luke gets naked with Cari Champion. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Apr 19, 2021 • 27min
OMARI HARDWICK - Get Crafted
In the mind of an athlete, champions are made with practice. Once an NFL hopeful, Omari Hardwick used the grit he learned from the game in Hollywood to follow his dream of becoming an actor. This week Omari Hardwick gets Naked with Cari Champion. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Apr 12, 2021 • 33min
RICH PAUL - The Rich Paul Rule
Growing up in Cleveland, Ohio, Rich Paul used every example around him to shape the power player he is today. From founder/owner of Klutch Sports to being the only Black board member at one of the biggest entertainment agencies in the world, Rich Paul is unstoppable. This week Rich Paul gets naked with Cari Champion about the lessons he’s learned along the way. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Apr 5, 2021 • 26min
ANTHONY HAMILTON - Love and Mercy
What's so weird about the phrase "making love'? For Cari, it's uncomfortable, but for Grammy-winning recording artist Anthony Hamilton, making love is the source of his vulnerability. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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