HBCU Pulse Radio

In this episode, Randall & Arielle review week 3 of the HBCU football season and preview week 4. They speak on if Edward Waters will pull off a big upset against Bethune-Cookman led by former Wildcat head coach Brian Jenkins. Meanwhile, the duo are split over if North Carolina A&T has what it takes to beat North Carolina Central. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for in...

In this episode, Randall speaks with Collete V. Smith the NFL’s first African American female coach and the first female coach for the New York Jets. They speak about her experiences and her new book "Collette's Courage" and her book signing at the HBCU NY Classic on Saturday, September 13. Howard University senior and HBCU Pulse Content Creator Madeleine Hale leaves the front page repor...

In this episode, Randall & Arielle speak about DeSean Jackson and Delaware State securing a marathon win versus the University of Albany and how it might prove he'll be more successful than Michael Vick this season. Randall & Arielle also react to Fred McNair being promoted to co-offensive coordinator at Southern and if it'll help them resurrect their offense. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsW...

Randall speaks with Collete V. Smith the NFL’s first African American female coach and the first female coach for the New York Jets. They speak about her experiences and her new book "Collette's Courage" and her book signing at the HBCU NY Classic on Saturday, September 13. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of perso...

Randall & Arielle review the week that was with Week 1 of HBCU football. The duo react to Michael Vick and DeSean Jackson’s debuts and if it’s an indicator of what’s to come in the MEAC. They also give an in-depth review of the Labor Day Classic. Did Tremaine Jackson get his lick back after Cris Dishman’s “disrespect”? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for informati...

After a compelling first half, North Carolina Central ultimately emerged as the winner of the 2025 MEAC/SWAC Challenge. Randall & Arielle give their thoughts on the game and how both teams move forward.  The duo also previews week 1 of the HBCU football season, including Michael Vick and DeSean Jackson’s debut as head coaches. Could either of them pull off a victory in their first time on the...

The 2025 HBCU Football season is here, and it might be one of the most exciting in years! Randall & Arielle return to preview the season and give their predictions on who will come out on top come December.  The duo breaks down this weekend’s well-anticipated MEAC/SWAC Challenge against North Carolina Central and Southern University. Will the Eagles leave Atlanta victorious once again, or will...

Randall is joined by two-time Olympian, HBCU alumna, and WNBA player Ezinne Kalu. They speak about her time at Savannah State, her professional career, and her experiences playing for the Nigerian national team, including their performance against Team USA in the 2020 Olympics. The duo also discuss her nonprofit, the We Move Foundation, and her upcoming events. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz com...

In this episode, Randall recaps the process that led to Marva Johnson being voted by Florida A&M's Board of Trustees as the next president of the institution. Randall recaps his reporting from 2023 about Ron DeSantis's takeover of New College of Florida and the suspension that Johnson will lead a similar structural change at FAMU. Later, Randall is joined by Washington 10th Congressional Distr...

In this episode, Randall does a deep dive into Donald Trump’s higher education policies in his first 100+ days of his second administration and how these moves affect HBCUs. He speaks about Donald Trump’s largely symbolic executive order and tells the story of two HBCUs that have suffered from funding cuts and details the chaotic rollout of student loan repayment following a five-year pause. Later...

Randall and Arielle to the 2025 NFL Draft and only one HBCU player being selected: Alabama A&M’s Carson Vinson. Is this the new normal in the transfer portal era of football? The duo also give their reaction to Shedeur Sanders' slide to the Browns in the fifth round of the NFL Draft. After years covering Sanders at Jackson State and then briefly at Colorado, how do Randall & Arielle feel a...

In this episode, Randall speaks with former Jackson State running back and 2025 NFL Draft prospect Irv Mulligan. Randall & Irv discuss his time at Wofford, his transfer to Jackson State, the highly anticipated battle with Florida A&M and the huge victory over South Carolina State in the 2025 Cricket Celebration Bowl. They also speak about the draft process and his time at the NFL HBCU Comb...

In this episode, Randall speaks with former Jackson State defensive back and 2025 NFL Draft prospect Robert McDaniel. Randall & Robert discuss his time at Alcorn, his transfer to rival Jackson State, the highly anticipated battle with Florida A&M, and the huge victory over South Carolina State in the 2025 Cricket Celebration Bowl. They also speak about the draft process and his time at the...

Randall is joined by TikTok star and host of "The Fax. Koolaid Podcat" Fax. Koolaid to give advice to current and incoming students about college life, specifically for HBCUs. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Morehouse College alumnus and former GQ writer Mark Anthony Green speaks about his feature film debut "Opus" and his HBCU experience at Morehouse College. Opus opens in theaters March 14, 2025. 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 speaks with Regina Mincey & Antonio McMillan Jr. HBCU alumni and co-authors of Adventures of Mommy & Me. They speak about the inception of the book, the mother-son dynamic, building an HBCU legacy and literacy in the social media era. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Donald Trump is poised to sign an executive order that will look to eliminate the Department of Education in a push to give individual states more control over education. What does this mean for HBCUs and will it pass Congress? Also, Randall is joined by HBCU Pulse Sports correspondent Arielle Kilgore to speak about how Michael Vick and DeSean Jackson will fare as HBCU head coaches. Hosted by Simp...

In this episode, Randall speaks with Jayden Williams, the 21-year-old Clark Atlanta University student running to be the mayor of Stockbridge, Georgia. 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 Anthony Kenney, Southern University alumnus and new city councilman of District Two in East Baton Rouge Parish.  In this special episode, they discuss Kenney's incredible journey from SGA President to one of the youngest elected officials in the parish, and delve into the impact of HBCUs on public service.  Kenney also discuss his famous question to President Obama, and...

Randall & Arielle react to Jackson State dominating Southern en route to their second Celebration Bowl appearance in the past three years. The duo also gives their official picks for the Celebration Bowl and react to North Carolina A&T firing Vincent Brown and hiring Fort Valley State University head coach Shawn Gibbs. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information a...

Randall speaks with Stacey L. Holman and Tracee Loran about their project "Queen of the Yard", a dramedy series in development set to give a fictional depiction of Royal Court life at Revel University.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Randall & Arielle do a deep dive on the success of Chennis Berry in his first season at South Carolina State and Eddie George leading Tennessee State to their best season since 2013 and a competitive loss to 2023 FCS National Championship runner-up Montana.  The duo then previews the SWAC Championship and gives their prediction. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for inf...

In this episode Randall is joined by HBCU Pulse on ClutchPoints writer Kiya Wimbush-Robinson and the duo react to the 2024 Presidential Election. They give their reaction as HBCU alumni and concerned citizens, talk about who's to blame and what's next. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Randall & Arielle react to the Week 10 of HBCU football. They then give their Week 11 preview as homecoming season rolls on. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Randall & Arielle look back at week 9 and preview week 10 of HBCU Football Season. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.