Rhoden Fellows Podcast

On this week’s episode of the Rhoden Fellows Podcast, Host Cayla Sweazie and Producer Keion Cage spoke with Rhoden Fellows Alexis Davis and Sarah Jones-Smith on 2021 Celebration Bowl. The Fellows were joined by The Undefeated’s HBCU reporter Mia Berry talk about ending of the 2021 HBCU football season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this week's episode of the Rhoden Fellows podcast, Host Keion Cage and Producer Calvin Sykes welcome The Undefeated's HBCU reporter Mia Berry. The episode discusses Mia's journey through journalism, MEAC's Football Champions South Carolina State, and Christmas Tradition.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this week’s episode of the Rhoden Fellows Podcast Host Sarah Jones-Smith and Producer Calvin Sykes were accompanied by Rhoden Fellow Alexis Davis as well as Howard Student Protestors Chandler Robinson and Taiye Martin. In this episode, they discuss their Blackburn Takeover and the impact of their student-led protest. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this weeks episode of the Rhoden Fellows Podcast Host Alexis Davis and Producer Cayla Sweazie were accompanied by Rhoden Fellow Kianah Robinson-Cherry as well as collegiate basketball players Trevor Moore of Morgan State, MJ Randolph of Florida A&M, and Sam Green of Howard University. The players gave an exclusive sneak peek into their seasons chronicling HBCU basketball and more.  Learn more a...

On this week's episode of the Rhoden Fellows podcast, Kianah Robinson-Chery, Sarah Jones-Smith, Alexis Davis, and Keion Cage discuss the new HBCU band rankings on The Undefeated. They spoke to Naderah Munajj, member of The Undefeated band team, drum major, Dariusz McKenzie, Ebony fire dance team captain, Selena Makell, and tenor drums' co-captain, Carlos Lovett from the Hampton University Marching...

On this week’s episode of the Rhoden Fellows podcast, Calvin Sykes, Keion Cage, Kianah Robinson-Chery, and Alexis Davis welcome ESPN Black College Football Play by Play Announcer, Tiffany Greene, and the Host of Inside HBCU Football on the Black College Sports Network, BJ Jones. In this episode, they discuss their HBCU Homecoming experiences and the impact that SWAC football is making on college f...

As the fourth episode of the Rhoden Fellows' podcast is underway, host Sarah Jones-Smith and producer Alexis Davis come together to deliver our view on our universities' homecoming plans. Calvin Sykes and North Carolina A&T State University's former student university activities board president Tretel Ingram come on the show to reminisce on in-person homecomings and foreshadow this year's gatherin...

On this week’s episode of the Rhoden Fellows podcast, host Keion Cage and producer Kianah Robinson-Chery and welcome everyone to the Tre Way episode. They discuss with their guest Alexis Davis the first week at Hampton, hot new music from Kanye, Drake and Chloe Bailey, and HBCU football. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week on the Rhoden Fellows: HBCU 468 podcast, hosts Cayla Sweazie, Alexis Davis and producer Calvin Sykes are joined by biological scientist Crichanni Watson to discuss students returning to campus. They also share their thoughts on fashion and music trends that you’ll likely see and hear on the yard, as well as discuss the HBCU games of the week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podca...

On the first episode of the Rhoden Fellows Podcast, we meet the fifth class of Rhoden Fellows: Alexis Davis, Keion Cage, Kianah Robinson-Chery, Cayla Sweazie, Sarah Jones-Smith and Calvin Sykes. In this episode hosted by Cayla and produced by Sarah, we learn more about where the Fellows come from and their aspirations. The group discusses the summer portion of their fellowship, as well as heading...

On the final episode of the Rhoden Fellows Podcast hosted by Jonathan Scott, this year’s class of fellows all weigh in on the Atlanta Dream’s first all-black, all-female newly announced broadcast team featuring LaChina Robinson, Angel Gray, Autumn Johnson, and Tabitha Turner. The fellows also react to the recent news of former NFL QB Tim Tebow returning to the league and signing with the Jacksonvi...

This week on the Rhoden Fellows Podcast, Marissa Stubbs, Jayla Jones, and Ashton Edmunds discuss the 2021 NFL Draft, which HBCU players are most exciting in this year's draft class, the NIL (Name, Image and Likeness) Bill for college athletes, and Travis Scott providing more scholarships for HBCUs. The Fellows also discuss 2021 HBCU graduations and reflected on their HBCU experiences.   Learn more...

This week on the Rhoden Fellow podcast, Alex, Jonathan, and Parker welcome the founder of Girls Talk Sports TV, Khristina Williams. They discuss the perception of women's basketball, address the recent shooting of Daunte Wright in Minnesota and discuss what it means for Eddie George to become the new head football coach at Tennessee State. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com...

This week on the Rhoden Fellows podcast, Parker, Marissa and Jayla welcome senior entertainment writer for The Undefeated, Kelley Carter, as the four do a deep dive into her journey within the entertainment field and go over this year’s Oscar nominations. The Fellows also discuss notable Black coaches in the NCAA Tournament, HBCU attention and Parker’s thoughts on the #StopAAPIHate movement.  Lear...

This week on the Rhoden Fellows Podcast, host Marissa Stubbs is joined by Fellow Jonathan Scott, ESPN’s Digital Audio Producer Terrika Foster-Brasby and the legend himself, Mr. William Rhoden. They discuss Women’s History month, the NBA All Star Game, Zlatan’s comments on Lebron and the unpaid/paid internships issue. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week on the Rhoden Fellows Podcast, host Jonathan Scott along with co- hosts Marissa Stubbs, Parker Owens and Jayla Jones discuss Black History Always and NFL media day. Also, special guest Jonathan Kirkland, an alumna of North Carolina A & T and Head of Marketing and Brand of BLK gives insight on a dating app. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week on the Rhoden Fellows Podcast, Ashton, Jayla and Parker speak to writer and The Undefeated's David Steele, as the group discusses HBCU spring football, Deshaun Watson’s decision to move on from the Houston Texans and the legacy of Hank Aaron. The fellows also offer some quick tips on how to get through the spring semester. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoi...

This week on the Rhoden Fellows Podcast, host Marissa Stubbs is joined by Jayla Jones, Ashton Edmunds, and Jonathan Scott to discuss the importance of HBCUs, the head coaching climate in the NFL, and more. Plus, the crew shared some takes from their favorite NBA teams. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week on the Rhoden Fellows Podcast, host Parker Owens and co-host Marissa Stubbs are joined by Athletic trainer Danny Lopez to discuss what the WNBA and NBA has done to advocate for social justice. Also, former Savannah State football QB David Handler stops by to discuss his experience as a white student at an HBCU. The fellows then finish off the episode discussing the generous donations giv...

This week on the Rhoden Fellows Podcast, Jayla Jones, Marissa Stubbs, and Jonathan Scott welcome Senior writer for The Undefeated, Jerry Bembry, to discuss Makur Maker playing at Howard University, Lavar Ball and how he managed to get all three of his sons in the NBA and, they each gave their opinions on which entertainer they think would be great commentating sporting events. The Fellows also wel...

Jonathan, Alex, Jayla, and Marissa welcome Taylor Rooks onto to show to discuss her college experiences, life in the NBA bubble, and the importance of women in the sports industry. Taylor gives her takes on the possibility of an NFL bubble, NBA trades, and she even drops gems about her interview techniques, gives advice for aspiring journalists, and shares valuable lessons she has learned along th...

Alex Williams, Parker Owens and Ashton Edmunds share their reactions to the presidential election and welcome in special guest Desiree Williams. Also, the Fellows ask if Kamala Harris' win will start to shift more students towards attending HBCU’s. Plus, the crew discusses the Sanders family committing to Jackson State, Georgia runoff elections, and react to the passing of beloved musicians.  Lear...

This week on the Rhoden Fellows Podcast, Jonathan, Marissa and Jayla tag in senior writer Jesse Washington and former Rhoden Fellow Randall Williams, as the group discusses the upcoming election, Black television and seeing their favorite players grow older.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week on the Rhoden Fellows Podcast, Ashton Edmunds and co-hosts Jonathan Scott and Bill Rhoden discuss HBCU homecoming and voter registration on college campuses. Special guest Quamaine Dawkins, a senior at Auburn University shares how Auburn is handling Covid-19.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week on the Rhoden Fellows Podcast, Parker Owens and cohost Jayla Jones discuss a plethora of hot topics in the sports world. Parker and Jayla discuss the Doc Rivers hiring and lack of diversity in NBA with Senior NBA writer for the Undefeated, Marc Spears. The fellows also share if they believe the NFL has given up on Black Lives Matter, Deion Sanders new coaching position at Jackson State U...