Sounding Off is a podcast produced by The Sound of Victory, an interdisciplinary project that explores the historic relationship between music, sound, and sport. It's hosted by Perry B. Johnson and Courtney M. Cox. In this episode, they are joined by Dr. David J. Leonard, Professor of Comparative Ethnic Studies and American Studies and Culture at Washington State University. They discuss the relationship between hip hop, the NBA as a league, and its athletes. He also shares how cities like Los Angeles memorialize fallen athletes and artists, the song that gets him hype, and his dream collaboration.