HBCU Pulse Radio

In this episode, Randall Barnes gives his thoughts on the 2025 Cricket Celebration Bowl viwership demographic breakdown released by Kyle T. Mosely of HBCU Legends. Randall argues that the demographic breakdown of the 2025 Cricket Celebration Bowl tells us a lot about the event and HBCU football as a whole.

Later, Randall opens up and speaks about the growth of HBCU Pulse in 2025 and his goal to grow the reach of HBCU Pulse Radio in 2026. He also speaks about how you can help in this mission.

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In this episode, Randall gives you a Christmas week edition of the Front Page Report, including reporting on the Trump Administration garnishing wages of student loan borrowers in default and the original cast of "A Different World" returning to the sequel series on Netflix.

In the HBCU Sports Playbook, Randall reports on DeSean Jackson receiving a contract extension from Delaware State, as well as Quinn Gray being officially announced as head coach of Florida A&M.

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In this episode, Randall and Arielle react to the 4OT Celebration Bowl Classic where Chennis Berry and South Carolina State emerged victorious over Tremaine Jackson and Prairie Vie A&M. They break down the game and discuss if the Bulldog's win is indicative of how they’ll compete next year.

Later, Randall & Arielle do a deep dive into Chennis Berry’s comments following his Celebration Bowl victory. In his comments, he called out a lack of attention for him and other non-celebrity coaches as opposed to Michael Vick and DeSean Jackson doing the MEAC Coaches Calls. Randall uses the comments to speak about a situation where he received criticism for posting a graphic about DeSean Jackson and Delaware State first before a graphic about Chennis Berry winning the MEAC Championship.

The duo then give a broad overview of the HBCU media space, why there’s a huge focus on the former NFL players turned coaches and possible solutions.

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In this episode, Randall Barnes reports on the shooting at Kentucky State University last Tuesday, the charges in the hazing death of Caleb Wilson, and the Trump Administration's dismantling of the SAVE Plan.

Randall also dives deep into HBCU Sports, including recapping the 4 overtime classic that was the Cricket Celebration owl and calls out the elitism of some Division I HBCU football fans in how they discuss Division II HBCU football, as the Celebration Bowl featured two former Division II coaches.

He also weighs in on Chennis Berry's comments that referenced media coverage of Michael Vick and DeSean Jackson relative to other coaches in the HBCU space.

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In this episode, Randall & Arielle return to break down the SWAC Championship, where Prairie View A&M upset Jackson State 23-21. What happened with Jackson State, and did Prairie View A&M prove that they have the best defense in HBCU football this year? The duo then previews the Celebration Bowl between South Carolina State and Prairie View A&M and gives their prediction on who they think will win.

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In this episode, Randall Barnes covers Tory Woodbury being named as the head coach of Winston-Salem State. He also reports on James Colzie III being fired by Florida A&M, the confusion surrounding the HBCU Hoops Invitational matchup between Barber-Scotia and Florida A&M, and Southern University women's basketball getting two straight Big 12 victories.

Later, Randall is joined by HBCU Pulse Sports co-host Arielle Kilgore to preview the Celebration Bowl matchup between Prairie View A&M and South Carolina State.

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Randall Barnes reports on Southern University officially introducing Marshall Faulk as head coach of the football team and his expectation of winning. Randall then breaks down a viral video involving a Tuskegee University football player pushing a female Alabama State marching band member at the Turkey Day Classic and Albany State's push for a Division II Football National Championship.

Later, Randall reairs his October interview with Shakeena Reaves, who won the Fort Valley mayoral race on Tuesday evening with 60% of the vote over incumbent mayor Jeffery Lundy. Reaves spoke with Randall about her policy priorites before her win, including student housing for Fort Valley State University students and engagement in the city of Fort Valley.

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In this episode, Randall reports on the Morehouse student who has been arrested for the assault of Clark Atlanta student Kayla Bryant that went viral on social media last weekend, Saint Augustine’s University expresses interest in the Trump Administration’s education contract, and Pro-Football-Hall-of-Fame Marshall Faulk is rumored to be in the mix to be the head coach of Southern University

Morehouse College graduate Rece Allen delivers a special report on stereotypes in sports media.  Later, Randall is joined by Gladys DeClouet, Tuskegee University alumna and author of the new book "A Layered Life: Breaking Barriers As A Trailblazing Black Woman in Corporate America".

She speaks about her HBCU experience and her leadership in corporate America at companies such as Burger King and Jack In The Box.

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Randall and Arielle review the South Carolina State/North Carolina Central game and the Bethune-Cookman vs. Jackson State game. They also preview the big game between DeSean Jackson's Delaware State Hornets and Chennis Berry's South Carolina State Bulldogs for the MEAC Championship and a trip to the Celebration Bowl.

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In this episode, Randall Barnes reports on top news stories in HBCU life, including a criminal investigation into Texas Southern University finances by Texas Governor Greg Abbot and Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick, Tuskegee university's legal fight to maintain accreditation for their College of Veterinary Medicine and the family of slain Albany State volleyball player Mari Creighton recieves a $66.5 million dollar award in their legal case against the Elleven45 nightclub.

Prairie View A&M senior Lawryn Radford then gives a special report on a lack of food resources in the Prairie View, Texas area and the contrast with College Station, Texas, the home of Texas A&M University.

Later, Randall is joined by Arielle Kilgore to preview the big game between DeSean Jackson's Delaware State Hornets and Chennis Berry's South Carolina State Bulldogs for the MEAC Championship and a trip to the Celebration Bowl.

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