HBCU Pulse Radio

In honor of Valentine's Day, the crew talks about relationships in college and try their best to answer the question of if it’s possible to find true love in college. The crew also explores the social dynamics of college that affect romantic relationships such as if people only try to hop in relationships for the image, if popular men and women on campus are really highly sought after and if we pu...

In this episode, Randall is joined by Assata Shabazz. Assata attends Morgan State University and has created a newspaper highlighting the historic achievement of her great-great uncle Robert Stonewall Jackson who was the first HBCU player drafted to the NFL. Randall & Assata talk about the project as well as her Morgan State experience.  This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Hosted by Simplecas...

 On this episode of HBCU Pulse Radio, Randall talks about the top stories of the day including Hue Jackson possibly becoming the new football coach at Morehouse College, Benedict announcing Ron Dickerson Jr. as their next coach, and him possibly throwing shade at former head coach Chennis Berry and Detroit Lions GM and North Carolina A&T alumnus Brad Holmes winning the Executive of the Year award...

Randall speaks with Texas Southern alumna and Big Brother Season 25 cast member Mecole "Meme" Hayes. Meme talks about her experience on the show as well as her HBCU experience and how it led to her journey in reality TV and politics. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On this episode of HBCU Pulse Radio, Randall breaks down the latest updates in the Florida A&M coaching search as the journey to replace head coach Willie Simmons has become long and arduous. He also reports on the Florida A&M Board of Trustees meeting that determined the future of the coaching search and shares comments directly from Florida A&M Vice President of Athletics Tiffani Dawn-Sykes. Ran...

On this episode of HBCU Pulse Radio, Randall reports on the biggest trending topics on the minds of the HBCU community including Druski’s Omega Psi Phi-inspired skit and a teacher’s class exercise turning into a crucial lesson on media literacy. Randall then airs his 2021 interview with Sunday Best Season 10 Finalist Jada Spight in honor of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated Founders Day. Sp...

On the New Year’s edition of HBCU Pulse Radio, Randall reacts to the news that Willie Simmons is leaving Florida A&M to become running backs coach for Duke University under new head coach Manny Diaz. Randall reports on how we got here, his thoughts on the matter, and debunks the notion that HBCU football fans are hypocrites for positively accepting Simmons’s departure but criticizing Deion Sanders...

Randall is joined by guest host Kelly Flicks, HBCU sports analyst and contributor for Laceup Podcast Network and HBCU Redzone. The duo react to Flordia A&M beating Howard University to win the 2023 Cricket Celebration Bowl. How did FAMU win this game and is this the start of a dynasty? Also, what happens to FAMU as they lose several of their senior standouts next year. The duo also reacts live to...

Randall is joined by guest host Kelly Flicks, HBCU sports analyst and contributor for Laceup Podcast Network and HBCU Redzone. The duo react to South Carolina State hiring Chennis Berry as the next head coach succeeding legendary coach Buddy Pough. What are reasonable expectations for Berry and where does Benedict go from here? Randall & Flicks also discuss if Ed Reed should be a head coach at an...

Randall is joined by guest host Kelly Flicks, HBCU sports analyst and contributor for Laceup Podcast Network and HBCU Redzone. The duo react to Howard University making the Celebration Bowl and discuss their journey to Atlanta and their chances to win.  They then talk about if the Celebration Bowl or FCS Playoffs should be more attractive for contending HBCU teams as North Carolina Central was sel...

Fort Valley State & Johnson C. Smith has been selected to be a part of the inaugural Florida Beach Bowl on December 13th. In honor of Thanksgiving Week, Randall hosts an HBCU Pulse Radio: FVSU Takeover featuring head coach Shawn Gibbs and athletic director Dr. Renee Payne. They speak about being selected for the Florida Beach Bowl as well as the direction of the program and what's needed for it to...

In this episode, Randall & Arielle react to Howard's big win over North Carolina Central. They break down what happened as well as the championship scenarios for Howard, Morgan State, and North Carolina Central going into the weekend. The crew also discusses an article written by Andscape's William C. Rhoden interviewing Chiefs defensive players Joshua Williams (Fayetteville State) & Bryan Cook (H...

In this episode, Randall & Arielle react to South Carolina State's shocking victory over Howard and Jawarn Howell's 283-yard rushing performance. 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 & Arielle recap North Carolina Central's 62-28 beat down of South Carolina State and access Davius Richard's draft odds. The duo also talks about North Carolina A&T and their football struggles this year with Arielle giving her thoughts on the state of the team as an alumna. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection...

Randall & Arielle recap week 8 of HBCU football and break down the defensive battle between North Carolina Central & Morgan State as well as the homecoming classic between Norfolk and Howard. Randall also gives a breakdown of Tennessee State's possible path to the FCS Playoffs if they go 4-0 or 3-1 in their final four games. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for informa...

Randall & Arielle discuss Alabama State's homecoming crashing win over Jackson State and Eddie George being upset at Tennessee State's attendance at homecoming. Randall also gives a spotlight to Eden James, Howard University football star and son of Pro Football Hall of Famer Edgerrin James. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use...

Randall & Arielle preview the week 7 slate of games, including Jackson State vs. Alabama State and break down Southern's final drive against FAMU, and wonder what Eric Dooley was thinking. 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 Campbell vs. NCCU game and the pair react to Willie Simmons's response to critics saying that he should be benched. 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 & Arielle react to Week 4 of HBCU football. Arielle reacts to North Carolina Central's huge win over Mississippi Valley State without Davius Richard and Randall salutes female HBCU football players India Pulphus and Leilani Armenta and makes the case that Benedict College has the best defense in HBCU football and could go down as one of the best teams in HBCU football hist...

In this episode, Randall and Arielle react to the epic battle between Howard and Hampton that led to Hampton making a comeback to secure a 35-34 victory. Randall talks through his thoughts on UCLA's 59-7 win over North Carolina Central and Davius Richard being taken out after the first quarter with an apparent injury. The crew also discusses their games of the week and makes their quick picks for...

In this episode, Randall & Arielle give their individual breakdowns of Jackson State's two-touchdown victory over Southern (which Randall predicted correctly) and North Carolina Central's decisive win over rival North Carolina A&T. The crew also gives a breakdown of NCCU's chances to upset UCLA and who will ultimately win the Battle Of The Real HU between Howard and Hampton as well as other Week 3...

Randall & Arielle react to the big showdown in the Orange Blossom Classic between Jackson State and Florida A&M. Did the game give us a clear picture of the season ahead of us in the SWAC?  Also, the duo breaks down Morgan State's massive upset of top FCS program Richmond and give their reactions to the biggest stories coming out of week one of the football season. They also pick their games to wa...

Jackson State left no doubt in their 37-7 victory over South Carolina State, proving many fans and doubters wrong about whether they can succeed post-Deion Sanders. Randall & Arielle celebrate the success of the Tigers and try to diagnose what went wrong with South Carolina State. The crew also gives their reaction to the sudden retirement of head coach Buddy Pough and what to expect in his final...

HBCU Football season is here! Randall & Arielle return to preview the HBCU football season and predict who will come out on top come December. The duo breaks down this weekend’s well-anticipated MEAC/SWAC Challenge against Jackson State and South Carolina State, a rematch of the 2021 Celebration Bowl. Can South Carolina State bounce back from a 3-8 season last year? Can Jackson State start the pos...

In this episode, Randall talks with Southern University alumnus and former Human Jukebox member Irone Rousell. Irone talks about his time at Southern University and his life as a member of the Human Jukebox. He also gives his quick thoughts on ESPN's inaugural "Band of the Year" competition. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use...