Rhoden Fellows Podcast

The Rhoden Fellows class of 2024 host a new episode discussing the upcoming book entitled “Coach Prime: Deion Sanders and the Making of Men.” The fellows are joined by fellowship creator William Rhoden and book author, Jean-Jacques Taylor, who gives a behind-the-scenes look into the Coach Prime and the book. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Rhoden Fellows class of 2024 discuss what it means to be a student- athlete at an HBCU. They are joined by FAMU track star Michael Crimbley II, and Howard volleyball players Sierra Edmonds and Heaven Nunley. The student-athletes talk about their experiences with the sports they love, while the fellows learn what it means to be good multitaskers. Do you want to be a part of the next class of Rh...

The Rhoden Fellows class of 2024, Takier George, Kamryn Jackson and Lawrence Goss, discuss their summer session in Washington, D.C. They are joined by the face of the fellowship William Rhoden, who outlines the origins of the program. The fellows also highlight their expectations leading into their senior year of college.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rhoden Fellows Scott Lipscomb and Jaicee Christian talk about their favorite moments from the fellowship this year. They are also joined by Cullen Davis Basketball Communications Coordinator for the Chicago Bulls. He spoke about what HBCU students can do to get involved in sports and what helped him get to where he is today.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week on the Rhoden Fellows podcast, Pam Rentz and Monet Heath discuss their experiences as women in HBCU marching bands. They are joined by former Howard University drum major Destiny Moore. They also discuss the recent controversy with LSU women’s basketball player Angel Reese.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week’s podcast, produced by Pam Rentz with co-hosts Alexis Black and Scott Lipscomb, features cheerleaders Alivia Barrow, Teddie Reid, and Jayla Bumbry discussing their experience with HBCU cheerleading and preparation for the NCA College Nationals. The Fellows also highlight HBCU gymnastics, including the Fisk University team, in addition to NCAA women's basketball predictions. Learn more ab...

This week on the Rhoden Fellow Podcast, Host Monet Heath and Co-Host Alexis Black discuss with NBA Foundation Executive Director Greg Taylor and NBA 2022 Fellow Amirah Ali about the 2023 NBA HBCU Fellowship and the opportunities this program provides for undergraduate and graduate HBCU students that are interested. The Fellows also mention the awards that were given to Black artists at the Grammys...

Pamela Rentz and Jaicee Christian talk about the situation with Darius Miles, of the University of Alabama basketball team. The duo also discuss the reaction of students surrounding the Bethune-Cookman University ordeal and Ed Reed This week's special guest is SGA Vice President Janiya Jones, of Bethune-Cookman.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode the fellows discuss returning from winter break, the Golden Globes award winners, the Missouri Republicans adopting a strict dress code and an interview with Zoey Hodge's grandmother. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week on the Rhoden Fellow podcast, Host Pamela Rentz and Co-hosts Alexis Black and Scott Lipscomb discuss the build-up and results of the intense 2022 Celebration Bowl. Following, the fellows describe how underprivileged youth are not allowed to join AAU basketball teams and how these off-season programs are making or breaking these athletes. Lastly, the Fellows close the podcast by discussin...

On this week's Rhoden Fellow Podcast, host Alexis Black and producer Zoey Hodge discuss the controversy surrounding the Washington Commander's Sean Taylor memorial. They are later joined by Courtney Fields, a North Carolina A&T student who took part in the Beats by Dre HBCU Creators Program, and discuss his latest project, “Black Star,” To finish the episode, Alexis and Zoey provide final exam hac...

This week on the Rhoden Fellow podcast, the fellows talk about the new Drake and 21 Savage album – “Her Loss”. Then they discuss stars pulling out of the Grammy's and nominations. The fellows finish off the pod by talking to an intern from the La Rams Chauncy Sanders, about how he got his opportunity. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode Rhoden Fellow Scott Lipscomb was able to interview Khalid Green ahead of the release of his book "Free Game." The book is a manual for black and brown parents navigating through the complicated, political and intimidating terrain of amateur sports. Mr. Green touches on exposing kids to high level play as well as well as making players buy in to create a cohesive unit. Quinton Mince...

On episode three of the Rhoden Fellow podcast,  Jaicee Christian and Pam Rentz break down the rich culture and importance of the Southwestern Athletic Conference with Coach Eddie Robinson Jr after a heated exchange with Coach Deion Sanders after the Alabama State v. Jackson State football game. South Carolina native Decobie Durant described his experience of transitioning from an HBCU football pro...

On episode two of the Rhoden Fellow Podcast, Zoey and Alexis break down HBCU fashion as well as the controversy surrounding the USC majorette team. From what events require what outfit, and the pressure to look your best everyday, fashion expert and founder of the Hampton Quarterly, Zoey will inform the listeners on how to be fashionably HBCU! Special guest Jewel McDonald of the Golden Delight dan...

After a summer of learning the 6th class of Rhoden Fellows is back on their respective HBCU campuses! The fellows discuss some of their experience so far with going to different NFL training camps, scoring a baseball game, and meeting an amazing WNBA team owner. Special guest Mia Berry from Andscape joins to talk about covering HBCUs as well as the importance of HBCU athletics. Tune in for a great...

In this week’s episode of the Rhoden Fellows Podcast, Host Alexis Davis and Producer Calvin Sykes were joined by Rhoden Fellow Cayla Sweazie, Rhoden Fellow Kianah Robinson-Cherry, Rhoden Fellow Sarah Jones Smith, Rhoden Fellow Keion Cage, and Writer-at-Large William C. Rhoden. The fellows gave an in-depth perspective on their experience at Andscape.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcast...

In this week's episode of the Rhoden Fellows Podcast, Host Cayla Sweazie and Producer Calvin Sykes were joined by Morgan State Pitcher Anaya Hunte, North Carolina A&T Outfielder Moriah Terry, and Former Norfolk State and now current NCAT Outfielder Jazzmaine Hammond. The players gave an exclusive sneak peek into their seasons chronicling HBCU Softball and more.  Learn more about your ad choices. V...

For this week’s Rhoden Fellow Podcast, host Cayla Sweazie and producer Keion Cage spoke with Rhoden Fellow Kianah Robinson-Chery and HBCU fashion designers, Jeffrey Graham and Paris Smith. In this episode, we discuss HBCU fashion and creating a fashion brand on a HBCU campus. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this week’s episode of the podcast, host Calvin Sykes and producer Kianah Robinson-Chery speak with April Taylor and Travis Williams, the organizers of the HBCU All Star game. They give exclusive content as to what will go on the weekend of the big event.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

For this week’s episode, host Sarah Jones-Smith engages in conversation with Rhoden fellows Calvin Sykes and Keion Cage along with former Rhoden fellow Ashton Edmunds and special guest Camryn Deanes about their various Greek life experiences. This episode is produced by Alexis Davis and Kianah Robinson-Chery.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

For this week’s episode, host Alexis Davis leads a women-only episode with Rhoden Fellows, Sarah Jones-Smith, Kianah Robinson-Chery, and Cayla Sweazie. In this episode, the Fellows spoke with ESPN Multi-Platform Host, Charly Arnolt, and ESPN Reporter, Lisa Salters, about being a woman covering sports and their journey to ESPN. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week on Rhoden Fellows Podcast, Host Kianah Robinson-Chery and Producer Keion Cage spoke with Rhoden Fellows, Alexis Davis and Sarah Jones-Smith, on the importance of celebrating Black History Month. The Fellows discussed how they celebrate Black History Month, HBCU Bomb threats, and Super Bowl LVI predictions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this week’s episode of the Rhoden Fellows podcast, host Calvin Sykes spoke to ESPN’s NFL Draft Analyst, Jordan Reid, and HBCU Gameday writer, BJ Jones, about the future of HBCU football players getting drafted. Sykes and this episode’s producer, Sarah Jones-Smith, also spoke about the spring semester and what the future holds.    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoi...

On this week’s episode of the Rhoden Fellow’s Podcast, Host Cayla Sweazie and Producer Kianah Robinson-Chery are joined by Rhoden Fellow Alexis Davis and writer at large for The Undfeated Bill Rhoden. They talked about their favorite parts of 2021, Rhoden’s early career, mental health and safety,  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices