Donovan Bailey & Jason Portuondo

Donovan Bailey Running Things: The Podcast

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Running Things is a new original series hosted by world record-breaking sprinter and two-time Olympic Champion Donovan Bailey, alongside broadcaster and journalist Jason Portuondo. Every week, Bailey and Portuondo have inquisitive, open-minded discussions about global topics relevant to the modern human experience, such as the Black Lives Matter movement, the psychological and sociological effects of social media, the politics of sport, critical moments in pop culture, and news, and more — all with a dose of levity and optimism. Each episode is intended to offer an enriching dialogue that l...

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Donovan Bailey & Jason Portuondo

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Donovan Bailey Talks March Madness, Track, NBA, Willis Reed, MLB and more 28.03.2023 41:28

On this episode of Donovan Bailey Running Things, Donovan and Jason discuss March Madness, transgender athletes in track & field, LeBron James, NBA, Willis Reed, the Nashville school shooting, MLB, WBC, soccer and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Donovan Bailey Talks March Madness, Ja Morant, NBA, Andrew Wiggins, UFC, NFL, WBC, Dick Fosbury and more. 21.03.2023 38:43

On this episode of Donovan Bailey Running Things, Donovan and Jason discuss March Madness, NBA predictions, Ja Morant, Andrew Wiggins, UFC, NFL, WBC, Dick Fosbury and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Donovan Bailey Talks March Madness, Aaron Rodgers, Track, Golf, Soccer and more 15.03.2023 38:12

On this episode of Running Things with Donovan Bailey, Donovan and Jason discuss March Madness, Aaron Rodgers, Tom Brady, NFL, track, Tyreek Hill, curling, golf, soccer Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Donovan Bailey Talks Track, NBA, VanVleet, Ja Morant, and NFL, and Speaks With Jully Black 10.03.2023 43:04

On this episode of Running Things with Donovan Bailey, Donovan and Jason talk track, NBA, Fred VanVleet's comments about the refereeing, Ja Morant, Kevin Durant's injury, Charmaine Crooks, the WNBA, NFL and Tiger Woods before he and Jason speak with Jully Black. Don't miss Jully's Running Things debut! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Donovan Bailey Talks Fury vs. Paul, Mayweather, Track, LeBron, NBA, Jully Black and more 01.03.2023 42:29

On this episode of Donovan Bailey Running Things, Donovan and Jason discuss Tommy Fury vs. Jake Paul, Floyd Mayweather, indoor track, Marcell Jacobs, the depth of Jamaican talent, LeBron James, Kyrie Irving in Dallas, the Suns, the hate Jully Black has received because she modified O Canada, soccer, golf, NFL and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Donovan Bailey Talks Mac McClung, Track, Tiger Woods, Westbrook, NFL and more 21.02.2023 43:18

On this episode of Donovan Bailey Running Things, Donovan and Jason discuss Mac McClung's slam dunk competition win, Jully Black's modification to O Canada, track, Tiger Woods, the passing of hurdler Greg Foster, Russell Westbrook, NFL, and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Donovan Talks Super Bowl, Rihanna, Track, LeBron James, and more 14.02.2023 44:19

On this episode of Donovan Bailey Running Things, Donovan and Jason discuss the Kansas City Chiefs Super Bowl win over Jason's Eagles, Rihanna's halftime show, track and field, the NBA, LeBron James, Black History Month, and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Donovan Bailey Talks Beyonce, Super Bowl, NBA, Track and LeBron James 07.02.2023 46:01

On this episode of Donovan Bailey Running Things, Donovan and Jason talk Beyonce, Black History Month, the historic all-Black Super Bowl QB matchup, NBA, Kyrie Irving, indoor track, LeBron James, Tom Brady and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Donovan Bailey Talks Tyre Nichols, Tom Brady, Track, Aaron Rodgers, NBA and more 03.02.2023 39:29

On this episode of Donovan Bailey Running Things, Donovan and Jason talk about Donovan's trip to Saskatoon before they discuss the murder of Tyre Nichols, the second retirement of Tom Brady, track and field, Aaron Rodgers, NBA, reggae and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Donovan Bailey Talks NFL, Usain Bolt, Sha'Carri Richardson, NBA and more 24.01.2023 38:16

On this episode of Donovan Bailey Running Things, Donovan and Jason reminisce about Donovan's 100m gold medal victory in Atlanta before they dive into the NFL playoff picture, making their picks for the conference finals, Usain Bolt, Sha'Carri Richardson, transgender women in track and field, NBA, boxing, tennis, and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Donovan Bailey Talks Usain Bolt, NFL Playoffs, Tom Brady, Aaron Rodgers, NBA and more 18.01.2023 45:08

On this episode of Donovan Bailey Running Things, Donovan and Jason discuss Usain Bolt's unfortunate financial situation, which has disgusted Donovan, the NFL playoffs, whether Tom Brady should retire, Aaron Rodgers, Donovan's predictions, NBA, golf, footie and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Donovan Bailey Talks Hamlin, NFL Playoffs, Track and Field, Bailey v. Johnson, and more 10.01.2023 40:21

On this episode of Donovan Bailey Running Things, Donovan and Jason discuss Donovan's basketball injury, the miraculous recovery of Damar Hamlin, that first play from the Buffalo Bills, coaching casualties in the NFL, Donovan's predictions, track and field in Saskatoon, Fred Kerley in Australia, Cristiano Ronaldo's rent, and Jason wonders aloud if Donovan Bailey v. Michael Johnson in 150m in 2023...

Donovan Bailey Talks Damar Hamlin, the Legacy of Pele, the NFL and more 03.01.2023 36:37

On this week's Donovan Bailey Running Things, Donovan and Jason discuss the horrors of watching the Buffalo Bills' Damar Hamlin collapse on Monday night vs. Cincinnati, the remarkable legacy of Pele, the NFL playoff picture, and wish everyone a very happy new year. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Donovan Bailey Talks About the World Cup Final, Lionel Messi, Changes to Track and Field, and more 21.12.2022 45:19

On this episode of Donovan Bailey Running Things, Donovan and Jason discuss the fantastic World Cup final, Donovan's pick Argentina, Lionel Messi vs Kylian Mbappe, how Messi ranks against Pelé, the celebrations in Argentina, racism rearing its ugly head, the sad fact Canada is not immune to gun violence, changes to track and field, Paris 2024, the passing of Steelers legend Franco Harris, and more...

Donovan talks tWitch, Brittney Griner, World Cup, NFL, and more 16.12.2022 37:50

On this episode of Donovan Bailey Running Things, Donovan and Jason discuss the passing of tWitich, Stephen Boss, the release of Brittney Griner, Boris Becker, Argentina v. France in the FIFA World Cup final, the passing of Grant Wahl, Usain Bolt, the NHL and more. Happy birthday Donovan! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Donovan Bailey Talks World Cup, Prime Time, Aaron Judge, NFL and more! 07.12.2022 40:28

On this episode of Donovan Bailey Running Things, Donovan and Jason talk about the World Cup, Morocco winning the group and beating Spain, Chris Jones's article about Alphonso Davies, Canada's winless tournament, Donovan's predictions for the next round, Deion Sanders leaving Jackson State for Colorado, Aaron Judge re-upping with the Yankees, golf, NFL, and more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/pri...

Donovan Defends John Herdman, Talks World Cup, and Chats With Hénoc Muamba, The Grey Cup MVP 29.11.2022 36:02

On this episode of Donovan Bailey Running Things, Donovan and Jason talk about the FIFA World Cup, John Herdman's comments about Croatia, Canada's efforts, Will Smith, Tiger Woods, the Davis Cup, the NFL, Raptors, and an inspiring chat with Grey Cup MVP Hénoc Muamba. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Donovan Bailey Talks World Cup, Track & Field, the tragedy in Colorado, NFL, Grey Cup, and more! 22.11.2022 36:25

On this episode of Donovan Bailey Running Things, Donovan and Jason discuss all aspects of The FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022, Garrett Scantling's suspension for missing drug tests, the tragic shooting in Colorado, Richard Fierro's heroics, the NFL, the Grey Cup, and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Donovan Bailey Talks UFC 281, NFL, Edibles, Félix Auger-Aliassime and more 15.11.2022 38:04

On this episode of Donovan Bailey Running Things, Donovan and Jason talk Alex Pereira's win over Israel Adesanya at UFC 281, women executives with the Miami Marlins, the NFL, the Eagles loss, the race for MVP, Josh Allen, Holyfield and Tyson's edibles, Félix Auger-Aliassime, NBA Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Donovan Bailey Gloats About His Houston Astros, the NFL, World Cup and more 08.11.2022 29:59

On this episode of Donovan Bailey Running Things, Donovan and Jason talk about the Houston Astros World Series Championship, the firing of Steve Nash, the hiring of Jeff Saturday, Aaron Rodgers, the NFL, the Breeders' Cup, golf,UEFA Champions League, the World Cup, and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Donovan Bailey Talks World Series, Obama, Lakers, Kanye and more 01.11.2022 35:55

On this episode of Donovan Bailey Running Things, Donovan and Jason discuss the fact there are no African Americans playing in the World Series, the sale of the Phoenix Suns, possibly to a group including Barack Obama, the Los Angeles Lakers, the NBA, Kanye West, Kyrie Irving, Jake Paul, LIV golf, Breeders' Cup and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Donovan Bailey Talks Sunak, MLB Playoffs, and more from Sunny Jamaica 25.10.2022 38:29

On this episode of Donovan Bailey Running Things, Donovan joins Jason from sunny Jamaica and they discuss Rishi Sunak, the new PM of the UK, the MLB playoffs, the NFL Brittney Griner, and so much more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Donovan Bailey Live in Jamaica 20.10.2022 31:03

On this episode of Donovan Bailey Running Things, Donovan joins Jason from paradise and they discuss Shields's win over Marshall, Deontay Wilder, Tua Tagovailoa, the NFL, the Toronto Raptors, Pascal Siakam, the MLB Playoffs and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Donovan Bailey Talks 2022 World Athlete of the Year, Shields v. Marshall, MLB Playoffs and more 13.10.2022 35:54

On this episode of Donovan Bailey Running Things, Donovan and Jason debate the 2022 Women's World Athlete of the Year, Claressa Shields vs. Savannah Marshall, the MLB Playoffs and their wrong prediction about the Blue Jays, what the Jays need to do differently, Alex Jones, Steve Simmons's take on Akim Aliu and Wayne Simmonds, Draymond Green's slap of Jordan Poole, and more. Hosted on Acast. See ac...

Donovan Bailey Talks Tua, Aaron Judge, Jim Redmond and more 06.10.2022 39:04

On this week's Donovan Bailey Running Things, Donovan and Jason talk Tua Tagovailoa, Aaron Judge, Jim Redmond and more. Also, Donovan discusses the whereabouts of "the baton", Lebron James's efforts to own an NFL team in Vegas, the benefits of weight lifting and Blockbuster returns. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.