Touring The AFC South

Jashell Mitchell joins the show to talk growing up in Flint, Michigan, playing sports growing up,, attending Bethune-Cookman and playing sports in college, her administrative journey in the NFL and college ranks and more! Plus this episode's Black woman in sports is Vivian Fuller.

Dr. Erin Wilson joins the show to talk growing up in Miami, how she chose physical therapy, college and medical school and more.

Tamia Potter joins the show to talk about growing up in Tallahassee, Florida, attending Florida A&M University, how her choice of medical school was made even takes us thru the moment she found out she was set to be the first Black neurosurgeon resident in Vanderbilt's 148 year history. That and more on this episode of Touring The AFC South.

Danyel Smith joins the show to talk about growing up in the Bay Area and Los Angeles, her writing/editing career (including some behind the scenes talk on her recent article on SZA), her podcast Black Girl Songbook and her book, Shine Bright.

Multimedia sports reporter Thai Floyd joins the show to talk about living in Orlando, Florida as a youth, why she chose to attend Florida A&M, her dedication to telling the stories of HBCUs and more. And we also talk Tiffany Greene.

Nescotia Harrison joins the show to tell us about growing up in Aiken, South Carolina, being a multisport athlete, the transition to being a former athlete while being AD Of Football Operations at Wingate University and more. Plus we open the show talking about Cassandra Maxwell and how she is Black History.

Candi Waller joins the show to talk growing up in PG County, when she first got her love for sports and journalism, covering DC sports and more! Also, we discuss Irene Amos Morgan (Kirkaldy).

ESPN's Maya Jones joins the show to talk about what it was like growing up in New Orleans, what she wanted to be growing up, how writing got introduced, collegiate experience at Xavier and of course, we talk about her ESPN career. Plus, we start the show off with the Get It Off Ya Chest segment highlighting Ruby Bridges.

The Washington Post's Candace Buckner joins the show to talk about growing up in St. Louis, when she realized journalism was her path, college days, her journalistic journey along with her advice for young Black women and young Black people as they enter the field of journalism. And we also chat about Alice Allison Dunnigan and the history she made as a Black woman in Washington D.C.

Nashville WKRN Channel 2's Samaria Terry joins the show to talk about how she first had her interest peaked in journalism, how she flipped from physics to journalism in college, her journalistic journey and lessons learned in the game. And we also chat about this week's Get It Off Ya Chest segment which highlights Hattie McDaniel.

Host Mike Patton opens the special episodes of Touring the AFC South for the month of March with Aireka Harvell, the CEO of Nodat. Take a listen to her journey and also take a listen to the Get It Off Ya Chest segment where we highlight Sarah Goode. 

Fox Sports' Ben Arthur joins the show to talk about the coaching changes in the AFC South this offseason along with a special Get It Off Ya Chest segment honoring a Black woman who made history in the NFL.

Jake Arthur of Horseshoe Huddle and the Locked On Colts podcast stops through to talk new head coach in Indy, the hiring process and what's next in building this Indianapolis Colts team. And on this week's Get It Off Ya Chest segment, I bring some Black History from the NFL and college levels that's connected to the Colts franchise.

Titans programs director Johari Matthews joins the show to talk growing up in Nashville, the Titans pre and post arriving in Nashville in the early days, the new stadium, community involvement and more!

The Canton Repository's Peter Holland Jr. stops through to talk this years Hall of Fame class, WR conundrum, RB talk and more! Plus a Black History moment to start the show!

The Philadelphia Tribune's OJ Spivey stops through the podcast to talk about his journey to journalism, the Eagles this season, Jalen Hurts and the matchup they have versus the Kansas City Chiefs in this year's Super Bowl.

Warren Moon joins the podcast to talk history with Jalen Hurts and Patrick Mahomes facing each other, Jalen and Patrick's seasons and more. And in this week's Get It Off Ya Chest segment, we are changing things up a little. Check it out.

Chalk Talk host and Houston journalist Kim Y Davjs joins the show to talk the 2023 Texans season, Lovie Smitumh being fired and the hiring of former Texans LB Demeco Ryan as their next head coach.

Darren Smith joins the show to talk the Chiefs win over Jackson the matchup betwwen Kansas City and Cincinnati. And in this week's Get It Off Ya Chest segment, we talking vet QBs.

Kyle Madson, Niners Wire managing editor, producer at 95.7 The Game producer and co-host of The Candlestick Chronicles joins the show to talk how he balances all he does, his start with Titans Wire, 49ers vs Cowboys and the upcoming NFC Championship as the 49ers take on the Philadelphia Eagles in Philly. And in this week's Get It Off Ya Chest segment, we talk Dak Prescott.

ESPN Titans reporter Turron Davenport stops through to talk new Titans GM and what all decisions await with the job he has taken on.

Travis Holmes joins the show to talk the Jacksonville Jaguars win vs the Los Angeles Chargers, what's its like to cover his favorite team and their upcoming matchup vs the Kansas City Chiefs.

Terrance Pitts and and Henry Lane aka Pitts N Push join the show to talk about their podcast and how it got started, their support of HBCUs (and some good HBCU news they broke on the show) along with NFL Wildcard playoff talk!

Host Mike Patton talks Sean Payton the Get It Off Ya Chest segment. Also, Chief Trends Officer for the Caesar's sportsbook and former ESPNer Trey Wingo joins the show to talk some NFL playoff football.

Host Mike Patton starts this episode off talking about the firing of four assistants from the Tennessee Titans staff in the Get It Off Ya Chest segment. And WKRN Nashville's Samaria Terry joins the show to talk her career stops along the way to Nashville, the Titans along with talking some NFL playoffs.