Footwork: The Podcast with Dr. Carl Suddler of Emory University

In this episode, I speak with sports historian Dr. Jermaine Scott about the concept of “Black soccer” and history of soccer as a site of radical political resistance and diasporic connection. Visit the Footwork Digital Exhibit. Many thanks to Margy Adams of the Emory Center for Digital Scholarship for editing support. "Classic Hip Hop.mp3" by YuraSoop Licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 4....

In this episode, I speak with historian Dr. Amira Rose Davis about “intersectional athleticism” and the legacy of Black women’s resistance in sports to explore how Atlanta’s diverse soccer community can lead global conversations on race and gender equity during the 2026 World Cup. Visit the Footwork Digital Exhibit. Many thanks to Margy Adams of the Emory Center for Digital Scholarship for editing...

In this episode, I speak with a New York City-based multimedia content creator and host Jarod Hector about soccer as a microcosm of society and how the "death of monoculture" and the class and race barriers of the American youth system shape the sport's identity. Visit the Footwork Digital Exhibit. Many thanks to Margy Adams of the Emory Center for Digital Scholarship for editing support. "Classic...

In this episode, I speak with former professional striker and PFA executive Jason Lee to discuss his transition from the pitch to leadership, focusing on his resilience against racial stereotypes and his current work as an EDI practitioner championing restorative justice in the global game. Visit the Footwork Digital Exhibit. Many thanks to Margy Adams of the Emory Center for Digital Scholarship f...

In this episode, I speak with U.S. Soccer Vice President Nathán Goldberg Crenier about the Federation’s strategic move to Atlanta, his "Seeing the Present" philosophy for navigating the future of the sport, and the essential need for deep Hispanic and Latino community engagement as the nation prepares for the 2026 World Cup. Visit the Footwork Digital Exhibit. Many thanks to Margy Adams of the Emo...

In this episode, I speak with Emory University student-athletes (soccer) Sophia Cho, Sophia Garcia, and Josh Grand about their diverse international soccer journeys, examine archival images of Emory’s soccer history, and reflect on the global significance of the 2026 World Cup arriving in Atlanta. Visit the Footwork Digital Exhibit. Many thanks to Margy Adams of the Emory Center for Digital Schola...

In this episode, I speak with Randy Gue, curator at the Rose Library (and of the Footwork Exhibit), to trace fifty years of Atlanta soccer history from the pioneering Atlanta Chiefs to the modern era of Atlanta United to explore how the game has shaped the city's culture, style, and global identity. Visit the Footwork Digital Exhibit. Many thanks to Margy Adams of the Emory Center for Digital Scho...