It's that time of year! WNBA season is about to start, and the offseason was action-packed! What do you need to know to be ready for tipoff? I got you! 

First up, let's talk about where to watch the games! The league has signed some new media deals this offseason. How will that affect its growth and your experience as a fan?

Then, we need to discuss how the WNBA is the most challenging pro sports team roster to make! There are only 144 spots for all these talented athletes! Will the league expand? I tell you why its history might be the reason they're super cautious about doing so. 

Moving on, I tell you about this year's rookie class! Who are the favorites to win Rookie of the Year and what makes the transition from college to the W so difficult? I break it down! 

Need a team to pull for? Let me introduce you to the Atlanta Dream! A perfect mix of young superstars, veteran talent, and loads of potential! But they might be even cooler off the court! 

And you know we have to talk about the superteams out in Las Vegas and New York! The Liberty made a lot of noise this offseason in an effort to get in the way of an Aces' repeat. Was it enough? 

Finally, I give you a player from each team to be on the lookout for when you're checking out games! 

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The Rundown: 

00:00 Intro

01:28 WNBA Season is here! So where can you watch it?

03:30 The hardest roster in pro sports to make!

05:48 Pay attention to this year’s rookie class! 

07:51 A dollar and an Atlanta Dream

12:10 This year’s title chase is a 2 team race 

17:47 Players to know in this league!

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A lot going on in the sports world, but I'm going to get you caught up quick, fast, and in a hurry! First, we have to talk about Dillon Brooks getting fired on his day off! Why don't the Grizzlies want him back? And, more importantly, how did he become the NBA's most annoying villain?

Then, we check in on former NFL WR Antonio Brown! He's purchased a pro football team and it's gone about as well as you would imagine. Why do I get a sinking feeling whenever I see his name in the headlines?

Finally, track & field is THE sport you aren't paying attention to that you should be! I break down not one but TWO feuds currently happening in the track & field universe! Including talking about how lions feel about dogs and commandeering social media accounts! 

The Rundown: 

00:00 Intro

00:30 The world's most annoying villain

03:18 How'd Dillon Brooks get here?

05:11 The Grizzlies have a culture problem

06:24 The sad tale of Antonio Brown

09:07 What's beef?

12:15 Long jumping to conclusions

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Marcus Lattimore did it ALL on the football field for the University of South Carolina! The star running back stacked accolade after accolade as a result of his on-field performance. So why did he feel so empty during what should have been his greatest achievement?

Marcus shares with me how that moment led him down a path of self-discovery that has him impacting lives in a far greater way! We talk about the trap that is toxic masculinity, the freedom that comes with expressing your feelings, and why perfection is overrated. 

We also talk about Marcus' relationship with writing. How it started off as a tool to help him work through his own darkness but developed into a passion that's allowed him to become a highly skilled typist and poet! 

And we talk about the work he's doing at Zen: MNM with his wife, Miranda. He explains why it's important for them to make it as inclusive as possible even if that means leaving money on the table, how yoga has been appropriated in the Western world, and what he hopes their legacy will be. 

Finally, we talk about why Marcus had to leave the state of South Carolina to grow, his dessert expertise, and how much we love dogs! 

This is truly one of the most incredible conversations I've ever had, so enjoy and please support the work Marcus and Miranda are doing at Zen: MNM!

-Zen: MNM Website: https://www.zenmnm.com/

-Follow Marcus on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marcuslattimore_/?hl=en

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The Rundown: 

00:00 Intro

03:30 Learning that awards don't equal happiness

07:02 Searching for meaning in life

13:55 The importance of identifying and expressing your emotions

18:32 The downsides of toughing it out

22:14 Allowing yourself to be imperfect

29:24 Toxic Masculinity vs. the Courage of Women

33:01 How Marcus started writing

35:58 What drew Marcus to poetry specifically

42:35 The relationship between writing, mindfulness, and yoga

48:06 Breaking down the Eurocentric walls of American yoga

53:33 Why Marcus and Miranda make their services financially accessible

59:48 Meditation: more than just sitting and breathing

01:08:30 All of the other offerings at Zen: MNM

01:11:32 Moving out of your comfort zone to grow

01:21:14 Desserts and Dogs!

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I explain everything you need to know about my new series, "Above The Fold!" Then, we get right to it with episode 1 with my special guest, Lauren Dreher! Lauren tells me how she went from a child who HATED basketball because the buzzer was too loud to one of the most sought-after personalities in the women's basketball media game! 

We also talk about the effect having a front-row seat to Dawn Staley growing the Lady Gamecock program had on her, what to do about nerves, and why we need to be a little more patient with the WNBA! Lauren also drops some knowledge about the importance of storytelling and her "why" for reppin' for Black women! 

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The Rundown:

00:00 Intro

00:34 What’s “Above The Fold”?

04:32 Above The Fold with Lauren Dreher!

05:24 Big Lo the sports fan!

09:02 Women’s CBB coverage discrepancies

11:48 Lauren’s path from fan to sports media professional

13:45 No such thing as an overnight success!

16:01 A passion for basketball AND storytelling

21:29 Is this real life?!?

23:11 It’s human to get nervous!

24:44 Where to look for Lauren now and in the future

25:50 Lauren speaks on the importance of repping Black women!

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It’s playoff time in the NBA, but before we can enjoy that we need to talk about why the regular season is such a drag! Particularly since the lack of a true title favorite SHOULD mean it’s more exciting…or should it? 

Let’s talk about if fans really want parity, how players not playing in the regular season has caused fans to not watch, whether or not the players even really need to play since we have math, and who is and isn’t allowed to complain about referees! 

It’s not all negative though, because once we purge these bad feelings I’ll tell you why you SHOULD be excited about the NBA postseason! 

The Rundown:

00:00 Intro

00:58 Do we REALLY want parity?

05:31 We’re all sick of load management

10:06 The math ain’t mathin’

12:27 Is “more bad calls than a telemarketer” a bar or nah?

17:25 How the league can make us forget about all the bad

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The Women’s Basketball National Championship Game taunting controversy involving LSU star Angel Reese and Iowa star Caitlin Clark has had the hot takes FLYING! But what if the ridiculous conversations about it were actually a symptom of a larger issue?

I zoom out and take a look at how the lack of diversity in the sports media industry led to narratives being built WAY before tipoff, the effects it has on all coverage, and why basketball is the perfect sport to bring out the biases in such a homogenous industry! 

I also talk about how the problems aren’t JUST about racial diversity, my own learning experiences when it comes to covering women’s sports, and give proper credit for the “You Can’t See Me!” celebration!

The Rundown:

00:00 Intro

01:52 The relationship between journalism and storytelling

03:02 BTA CRT and why basketball is the perfect sport to highlight the diversity issues within sports media

05:20 JJ Redick vs. Kendrick Perkins and how we talk about white players

10:31 How biases show up in the coverage of women’s sports

12:59 The narratives that took shape prior to tipoff

16:25 The reaction proved the sports media industry was ill-equipped to break this down

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We have survived the madness all the way to the Final Four! This week, we take a look back at all of the madness we experienced this year and talk about whether this format is the best for finding the best team in college basketball and if that even matters. Then, we take a look at the men’s Final Four and break down which team has the best chance to win it all as well as if it’s the weirdest Final Four in our lifetimes!

Moving onto the women’s bracket, we briefly discuss LSU and the fashion sense of their coach, Kim Mulkey. We get into an extended discussion about the game we’ve waited 2 years for, South Carolina vs. Iowa, and all the storylines at play there. From Aliyah Boston vs. Caitlin Clark to Brea Beal vs. Caitlin Clark to Dawn Staley’s coaching legacy from an Xs and Os perspective. 

We also put the 1997 adventure thriller “Anaconda” in its rightful place in cinema history! 

The Rundown:

00:00 Intro

00:45 Updating the Bracket Strategy Challenge

04:54 Is parity and entertainment more important than a “true” champion?

15:25 Breaking down the men’s Final Four

23:29 Brett makes his picks

27:21 Breaking down the women’s Final Four

31:45 A brief breakdown of LSU vs. VT so we can get to the game we want to talk about

33:01 An extended breakdown of South Carolina vs. Iowa

47:53 A breakdown of the 1997 adventure thriller “Anaconda”

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It's that time of year again! As March Madness ends, that means it's time to get ready for MLB Opening Day, and we've got you covered! Danny Foxworth, host of "At The Plate with Danny Foxworth," and Brett Gosnell join me to give you the MLB preview for the baseball fan who can appreciate a good bat flip!

We start off talking about some former Major Leaguers we grew up watching who made baseball fun! Then, I give my lineup of guys who could hoop AND play baseball. On top of that, Brett and Danny used their baseball expertise to put together a list of the 19 most exciting players in the game today! 

We also cover the rule changes going into effect this year, who NOT to ask for an autograph, and get you hype for this season whether you're a diehard fan or just like catching a game every now and then! 

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The Rundown:

00:00 Intro

02:01 Fun MLB players we grew up watching

14:18 Brandon puts together the cast of Baseketball 2

22:40 Brandon and Danny’s traumatic autograph stories

27:30 The most exciting MLB players to watch in 2023 

57:03 MLB rule changes

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Beyond The Arc with Brandon Silvers breaks down today's hottest sports topics in a way that makes sense whether you're a rookie or a vet! Tune in to hear in-depth analysis, unique commentary, and more! Follow BTA on Twitter @BeyondTheArc843! For more from Brandon, follow him on Twitter @brand0n_silvers and on Instagram @thebrandonsilvers!

I bring in ANOTHER expert to talk all things March Madness as Danny Foxworth of “At The Plate with Danny Foxworth” joins me! We talk about his early March Madness memories, including the time Eric Montross’ barber defeated Jalen Rose’s. Danny also breaks down his bracket strategy, and explains the role Hubert Davis’ hairline played in his North Carolina Tarheels watching the tourney from home this year!

Then, Brett Gosnell stops back by to update our Bracket Strategy Challenge! We recap ALL of the madness from the 1st weekend of the tournament. We discuss when coaches shouldn’t call timeouts, how you lose with a 7’4” guy, and why the Lady Gamecocks' path to the title got even easier! 

Finally, we preview what to look for in this weekend’s slate of games and Brett makes his picks for this week’s Bracket Strategy Challenge!

Danny Foxworth on Twitter: https://mobile.twitter.com/FoxworthDanny

Danny Foxworth on IG: https://www.instagram.com/dannyfoxworth843/

At The Plate with Danny Foxworth: Spotify Link YouTube Link

Since We Last Spoke with Danny Foxworth: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2105971 

The Rundown:

00:00 Intro

01:03 Early March Madness memories

04:54 Tar Heels of the ‘90s who didn’t pan out

08:19 Danny’s bracket strategy plus who he has winning it all

12:48 Why the UNC Tar Heels failed to make the tourney this year 

14:15 Danny’s podcasts

18:43 5 questions with Danny Foxworth

28:10 Updating the Bracket Challenge

31:37 Recapping the Men’s Tournament 1st weekend

44:44 Recapping the Women’s Tournament 1st weekend

53:23 This weekend’s picks

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Beyond The Arc with Brandon Silvers breaks down today's hottest sports topics in a way that makes sense whether you're a rookie or a vet! Tune in to hear in-depth analysis, unique commentary, and more! Follow BTA on Twitter @BeyondTheArc843! For more from Brandon, follow him on Twitter @brand0n_silvers and on Instagram @thebrandonsilvers!