As sports leagues like the NBA & MLB near returning to play Sports Columnist, Jane McManus joins the podcast to discuss why she believes we haven't done what it takes for sports to return safely. The veteran journalist also talks about the challenges of the NFL and college football returning to play, and the state of sports journalism during the coronavirus pandemic. Plus Dexter and Bryan discuss racial health disparities and racial erasure in an all-new 'One Time For Ya Mind'.

For Sports To Return, First We Need To Have A Healthy Society by Jane McManus

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ABC News' Criminal Justice Reporter, Christina Carrega returns to the podcast to discuss the importance of black journalists during this recent age of protests, how the sports world has responded to the Black Lives Matter movement, and will social justice/criminal justice journalism become "trendy".

Watch Dexter's Sports Voices Matter piece for Sideline Stories

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On a bonus extended OT4YM Dex & Bryan discuss whether or not the NBA returning would be a distraction to the Black Lives Matter Movement and why an NBA reporters recent tweets show why diversity is needed in sports journalism.

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Sports Illustrated reporter, Priya Desai joins Bryan & Dex to discuss her career as a sports journalist from NY1 to Sports Illustrated, the lack of diversity in sports journalism, starting the creation the SI News Guild and the importance of minorities staying united in sports journalism.

0:50 Hey Priya

3:20 Priya's journalism journey

8:50 Addressing issues in media companies

28:19 Companies not really addressing police brutality + unionizing

43:52 Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

50:12 Are we seeing real change?

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The first ever guest on the Ain't Hard To Tell Podcast, Sports Illustrated Host/Content Creator, Robin Lundberg returns to talk with the guys about the protests around the world in the wake of the murder of George Floyd. The guys also discuss Drew Brees getting dragged for his comments about player protests and the NBA returning to play on July 31st.

0:50 George Floyd / Black Lives Matter / Police Brutality protests

25:32 Drew Brees

32:44 NBA returning in July

41:11 Hip-hop in 2020

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Veteran NFL Reporter, Kimberley Martin returns to the podcast to discuss her new gig with ESPN and covering the National Football League during the COVID-19 pandemic. Kimberley also shares with the guys why she thinks the NFL season will start on time, he thoughts on the best and worst off-season moves and who she believes can win Super Bowl LV.

1:05 Working (and taking a job) as coronavirus lingers, and how this affects player to media contact

17:47 Preparing for a second wave and a football season simultaneously

23:48 Will the NFL rush back?

29:40 Off-season NFL flow and big transactions through covid-19

45:55 AFC East

53:50 Cam Newton still being available

1:02:11 NFL players speaking out against police brutality

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The guys welcome the first Canadian guest, Josh Eberley to the podcast. The Dunks & Discourse Podcast host joins the guys in the second edition of an NBA Face Off with some players you may not expect.

2:20 Round 1

17:40 Round 2

31:45 Round 3

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Following the final two parts of 'The Last Dance', Bleacher Report's Senior NBA Writer, Howard Beck rejoins the pod to share his thoughts on the documentary. The guys explore the impact of Michael Jordan on younger generations, whether or not the Chicago Bulls could have won a 7th title in 9 years and who should be the focus of the next extensive NBA documentary.

3:36: Feelings on Last Dance as a whole, and outside common criticisms

21:35: Last Dance what if's and truths

40:28: Does this truly elevate Jordan, and what other athletes deserve long docu-series'

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NBA Director of Editorial Content Ben Couch joins the podcast to talk with Bryan and Dex about parts 7 & 8 of 'The Last Dance. The guys discuss Michael Jordan's dismissal of Gary Payton's defense in the 1998 NBA Finals, Scottie Pippen quitting on his teammates in '94 and MJ's leadership style. Plus on a new OT4YM Bryan talks a UFC fighter testing positive for COVID-19 and Dexter salutes Joey Bada$$ for his recent comments. 

0:00 Welcome, Ben!

2:28 All thoughts/takeaways from The Last Dance episodes 7 and 8

26:04 Should you actually be praising Michael Jordan's obsession with winning?

45:35 Backpack Broadcasting flash sale: http://tee.pub/lic/Backpack

46:25 OT4YM -- UFC returns during pandemic + shorter albums

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The guys kick off a new series, 'Back To The Future', where take an in-depth look at select NBA players and teams from the past to see where they would fit in today's game. In this episode, Dexter and Bryan take a look at Andre Miller, Shawn Kemp, Peja Stojaković and the 1995-96 Seattle Supersonics!

0:28 Mental awareness check-in

3:39 Back To The Future rules

4:09 How would peak Andre Miller fit in today's NBA?

17:00 Would Shawn Kemp be able to exist today?

32:40 Could peak Peja Stojakovic be a top 10 player today for a sustainable period?

52:32 Would a modernized 95-96 Seattle Sonics compete with today's Lakers & Clippers?

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