HBCU Pulse Radio

In this episode, Randall weighs in on Stephen A. Smith's dinner with Trump and his comments about HBCUs. Randall argues that Smith should not have had dinner with Trump, as lobbying him about HBCU issues is pointless. Later, Randall is joined by Roy Wood Jr., host of CNN's "Have I Got News For You" and a comedian. He speaks about his time as a student at Florida A&M and about navigat...

In this episode, Randall & Arielle react to Southern University beating Prairie View A&M after a rough start to the game. Does the win prove to Marshall Faulk that the Jaguars are actually a good team? They also react to Grambling’s victory over Jackson State and preview the potential SWAC Championship matchup between Grambling and Alabama A&M. They also preview the latest slate of gam...

In this episode, Randall discusses Morehouse College alumnus Raphael Warnock's support for Florida A&M alumna Keisha Lance Bottoms in the Georgia Governor's race and his thoughts on the energy surrounding the start of early voting in Georgia. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this episode, Randall and Arielle react to a chaotic Week 5 of the HBCU football season. They specifically speak about Jackson State and Alabama A&M's close game in the Gulf Coast Challenge. Randall also reports and reacts to Southern University's homecoming loss to UAPB and the key players that were suspended by Faulk for "conduct detrimental to the team." Will Southern pull out a victory...

In this episode, Randall gives his live post-debate reaction to the Keisha Lance Bottoms and Rick Jackson town hall. Randall shares his thoughts on both Jackson's and Bottoms' debate performances and lays out priorities for Georgia voters heading into early voting over the next few weeks. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of...

In this episode, Randall and Arielle give a pre-Saturday recap of Week 4 of the HBCU football season and look at Week 5. They recap South Carolina State's thrilling victory over Bethune-Cookman and Southern University's loss to Jackson State, and whether it is indicative of the teams they are. They then give their picks for this week, with Arielle inching closer to Randall's picks; who will ultima...

In this episode, Randall covers the latest developments across the HBCU community, including a significant update on Kentucky State basketball player Aminata Seck's ongoing ICE detention and hospitalization, Michael Jordan and the Jordan Brand's $1 million investment in the new Morehouse Multimedia Center, and North Carolina A&T's historic first-ever win over a ranked FCS opponent with their u...

In this episode, Randall breaks down some of the biggest stories across the HBCU community, including the latest U.S. News HBCU rankings, Jackson State’s new brand partnerships, and the heartbreaking story of North Carolina A&T senior Dorian Jackson. He also discusses Kentucky State basketball player Aminata Seck’s ICE detention, South Carolina State coach Chennis Berry opening up about the lo...

In this episode, Randall & Arielle react to Week 3 of the season. They talk through Michael Vick's first Division I victory at Norfolk State and if Randall's prediction will come true that Vick could win 5-7 games.   They then pivot to South Carolina State's win over ranked Furman and the conversations about people wanting them to forfeit the Celebration Bowl to go to the FCS Playoffs. They th...

In this episode, Randall and Arielle recap week 2 of the HBCU football season. They react to North Carolina Central’s 30-22 rivalry victory over North Carolina A&T in the Aggie-Eagle Classic and Alcorn State’s wild 53-51 double-overtime win over UAPB in the Southern Heritage Classic. The duo also discusses a weekend of lopsided money-game losses and the viral criticism questioning whether HBCU...

In this episode, Randall and Arielle recap week 1 of the college football season. They react to South Carolina State's dominant victory over Florida A&M and Delaware State's near come-from-behind victory over William and Mary. The duo also react to both Morgan State and Mississippi Valley State going viral over the weekend for different reasons during their out-of-conference FBS matchups, and...

Randall is joined by Jordan Wall, a North Carolina A&T alumnus and creator of The Yard, an upcoming HBCU role-playing video game. They discuss Jordan's path through A&T and into tech, what pushed him to build a game centered on the HBCU experience, what players can expect from The Yard, and where Jordan sees the project and himself going from here. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company....

Randall & Arielle are back to review how their Week 1 predictions held up, including a split decision on North Carolina Central and Texas Southern, before turning the page to Labor Day weekend. They set their sights on the Orange Blossom Classic, as South Carolina State and Florida A&M renew the Chennis Berry-Quinn Gray rivalry that started in the 2023 SIAC Championship. Plus, Sam Shade re...

The 2026 HBCU Football season is here, and Randall & Arielle return to preview the season and give their predictions on who will come out on top come December. They turned their focus to week one of the football season, as well as North Carolina A&T, Hampton, and Tennessee State's futures in the OVC/Big South and CAA. Who will start the season on the right note? Randall and Arielle break it down!...

In this episode, Randall and Arielle return to talk all things HBCU sports. They give a preview of the MEAC-SWAC Challenge before diving into who the best teams are in the MEAC and if Michael Vick and DeSean Jackson can show improvement. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Randall is joined by Jiah, independent recording artist and FAMU graduate, as they discuss her HBCU journey and the balancing act of being an artist on campus, the Rihanna co-sign that shifted her career, her friendship with Deyjah Harris, the business of staying independent, and her upcoming headline show at City Winery Atlanta. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for in...

In this episode, Randall speaks with Oreoluwa "Dupe" Oloyede about her legendary Spring Semester at Florida A&M. She speaks about her viral Delta Sigma Theta propate performance, performing at the Oscars, being the first woman head drum major of the Marching 100, and studying acting abroad in London. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about...

Tuskegee University’s dress code has sparked a larger conversation about professionalism, respectability politics and how much control colleges should exercise over what students wear. Randall Barnes and Kiya Wimbush-Robinson examine the university’s restrictions on bonnets, durags, sagging pants, sleepwear and other attire. They discuss whether formal rules are necessary, how HBCU students alread...

In this episode, Randall reacts to the shocking backlash against "A Different World" and reports on the available information about the creation of the spinoff, which took 14-15 years. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this episode, Randall and Alan recap the Democratic primary results in Georgia, reacting to Florida A&M alumna Keisha Lance Bottoms winning the Georgia Gubernatorial Democratic Primary. They also discuss what happens next and the work ahead. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this episode, Randall and North Carolina A&T alumnus Alan Holmes do a deep dive on Keisha Lance Bottoms' plan to expand voting rights protections if elected governor of Georgia. (Recorded before the results of Tuesday's primary election). Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this episode, Randall and Alan react to the Georgia Democratic Governor's Primary one day out from election day and specifically zoom in on voting rights amid the Supreme Court's decision on the Callis case and Brian Kemp's push to redistrict the state. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Randall Barnes is joined by North Carolina A&T alumnus Alan Holmes as they do a deep dive into the Georgia Gubernatorial Democratic Primary. Is Keisha Lance Bottoms really the frontrunner? Is Jason Esteves catching steam? What about Mike Thurmond? Randall and Alan break it down! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of person...

Randall is joined by Atima Omara, political consultant and author of the new book "The Instigators". They speak about the power of black women ages 18-45, which she considers "The Instigators", her political consultant journey, and Kamala Harris's 2024 campaign, as well as her chances in 2028. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and us...

In this episode, Randall and Arielle return to break down the explosive coaching carousel that has seen NFL legends Marshall Faulk and Ted White return to the sidelines, alongside the long-awaited hiring of Quinn Gray at Florida A&M. The duo weighs in on which of these high-profile moves will actually translate to wins in 2026. Then, the conversation shifts to a "Legends" debate: can...