Warming the Bench with Dan Tran

Dan talks with former Texas Southern running back Randall Newsome about his violent run-in with police, historically Black colleges and the role of athletes in activism.

Michael Jordan's playing career is over, but his shoes continue to thrive and drive sneaker culture. The Ringer's Tyler Tynes joins Tylt sports editor Dan Tran to discuss the shoe's impact, "The Last Dance" and his new Cam Newton project.

The NFL Draft is moving forward with a digital twist to avoid coronavirus and fans are just as excited to see who their team picks to improve. Tylt sports editor Dan Tran talks with New York Daily News writer Charles McDonald to talk about what the New York Giants and New York Jets may do, the consequences of Rob Gronkowski's return to the NFL and play a little game of Pro Bowler/Starter/Bench.

LeBron James is one of the greatest NBA players ever, but his legacy is so much more. Tylt sports editor Dan Tran sits down with award-winning filmmakers Marc and Dan Levin, who embedded themselves in James' I Promise school, to talk about the kids that attend the school and their "I Promise" docuseries on Quibi.

The Houston Astros' sign-stealing scandal echoed through the sports world like a bat hitting a trashcan, but it was also the league's response (or lack thereof). Dan breaks it all down with former Sonoma Stompers general manager Jen Ramos including offering MLB commissioner Rob Manfred some alternate punishments.

From nipples to confused sharks, the Super Bowl halftime show has eclipsed the game itself with otherworldly performances and spectacular showmanship. Dan sits down with Tylt Fan Army editor Deron Dalton to breakdown some of the show's biggest hits and misses, and who you thought made the most memorable impact.

Just days after NBA legend Kobe Bryant's untimely death, host Dan Tran sits down with colleagues and fellow fans to grieve, laugh and reminisce about the man, the myth, the Mamba. If you are still processing Bryant's passing, look no further to find people who are in the same boat.

In September, "The Undefeated" claimed that 2019 would be the year of the black quarterback, and the excellent play of Lamar Jackson, Russell Wilson and Patrick Mahomes have made them look like prophets. But are they actually respected?

"The Ringer" staff writer Tyler Tynes joins Daniel Tran to talk about the Black quarterback and whether they are treated fairly by the league who employs them and the fans who root for them.

Don't miss this lively discussion!

The War. The Rivalry. The Game. Dan breaks down Michigan vs. Ohio State, one of the most explosive rivalries in all of sports with two former players who starred at the respective colleges, including an All-American and national championship winner.

Dan talks to former NFL players Denard Robinson and Joshua Perry about the culture of toughness in football and when the risk of injury outweighs the reward of glory.