Episodes

Hosts Rekaya Gibson and Angela Spears share their thoughts about the BreakThrough Summit, a digital leadership summit designed to develop and celebrate women in sports. They discuss the 2020-2021 Women in College Coaching Report Card that was presented during the Breakout Session: Women Coach Data. The dataset included all head coaches of women's teams (N = 3617) at 357 institutions of higher education in the United States that were current members of 32 NCAA Division–I conferences. Gibson and S...

Hosts Rekaya Gibson and Angela Spears have a conversation with author Farrah Rochon about NFL Week 14. They share their thoughts about the New Orleans Saints season and its upcoming game against the New York Jets. They give their NFL Week 14 predictions for matchups between the Baltimore Ravens and Cleveland Browns, Las Vegas Raiders and Kansas City Chiefs, Dallas Cowboys and The Washington Football Team, and Los Angeles Rams and the Arizona Cardinals. They also mention the NFL Playoff picture f...

Hosts Rekaya Gibson and Angela Spears share their holiday gift ideas for sports fans. #KeepItSporty Mentioned in This Episode: Cuisine Noir Magazine, 2021 Special Edition Print Issue – CuisineNoirMag.com Ballparks of America Bucket Journal - MyBucketJournals.com Women's WNBA Gold Logowoman Hoop Earrings – WNBAStore.NBA.com BRXLZ Football – FOCO.com MindWare Sports Trivia Challenge - Macys.com ESPN Trivia Night Game - Target.com Driver Drink Dispenser - SharperImage.com Personalised Tenn...

Hosts Rekaya Gibson and Angela Spears discuss the effects of the pandemic on sports. They share the latest COVID-19 and vaccination numbers from John Hopkins University and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention respectively. They give updates on the COVID-19 vaccination rates for the NFL, NBA, and WNBA and NFL's COVID-19 outbreaks. They share their thoughts about Brooklyn Nets Kyrie Irving and Green Bay Packers Aaron Rodgers decision not to get vaccinated. They also mention why college ...

Hosts Rekaya Gibson and Angela Spears have a conversation with tennis trailblazers Chanda Rubin and Zina Garrison, the podcast hosts of "The GOAT: Serena" which takes a deep dive into the life and career of one of the greatest of all time, Serena Williams. They discuss their tennis careers. They also share details about their 12-part podcast series in partnership with Diversion Podcasts and iHeartMedia which features archival material and never-before-heard interviews. #KeepItSporty About Zina ...

Host Angela Spears attends the Princeton University vs Harvard University football game on Saturday, October 23, 2021. She chats with co-host Rekaya Gibson about the Ivy League Football matchup that went into five overtimes. They share several reasons why you should watch Ivy League Football. They also mention some fun facts about Ivy League Football. #KeepItSporty Mentioned in This Episode: Nicholas Hilliard, Princeton University Football Podcast Items of Interest: Become a Monthly Patron -...

Host Rekaya Gibson shares her reaction to "Swagger," the highly anticipated drama inspired by NBA superstar's Kevin Durant's experiences in the world of youth basketball. No spoilers. The cast includes O'Shea Jackson Jr., Isaiah Hill, Academy Award nominee Quvenzhané Wallis, Shinelle Azoroh, Tessa Ferrer, Caleel Harris, James Bingham, Solomon Irama, Ozie Nzeribe and Tristan Mack Wilds. "Swagger" premieres on Friday, October 29, 2021, on Apple TV+. #KeepItSporty Mentioned in This Episode: "Swag...

Hosts Rekaya Gibson and Angela Spears share some National Football League (NFL) Week 5 statistics and mention the NFC and AFC Players of the Week 5. They discuss which teams are still winless and undefeated going into Week 6. They highlight teams in the NFL Power Rankings for Week 6. They share their thoughts about this week's matchups and make some Week 6 game predictions. #KeepItSporty Podcast Items of Interest: Become a Monthly Patron - https://www.patreon.com/BlackGirlsTalkSports Buy Us a...

Hosts Rekaya Gibson and Angela Spears discuss NCAA football, week five. They share their thoughts about matchups between Alabama vs Mississippi, Georgia vs Arkansas, Ohio State vs Rutgers, and Notre Dame vs Cincinnati, and Oklahoma State vs Baylor. They also mention the ivy league game between Princeton and Columbia. They highlight Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) players to watch this season and HBCU games to watch on ESPN+ on Saturday, October 2, 2021. Furthermore, they talk...

Hosts Rekaya Gibson and Angela Spears discuss the WNBA Standings, the WNBA Playoff format, and the teams who made the 2021 WNBA Playoffs. They share their thoughts about the first-round matchups between Dallas Wings vs Chicago Sky and New York Liberty and Phoenix Mercury. #KeepItSporty Podcast Items of Interest: Become a Monthly Patron - https://www.patreon.com/BlackGirlsTalkSports Buy Us a Coffee - https://ko-fi.com/blackgirlstalksports Join Us the Facebook Group (Women only) @BlackGirlsTal...

Hosts Rekaya Gibson and Angela Spears discuss athletes and mental health. They answer how many athletes suffer from mental health; how mental health affect athletes; why do athletes have mental health issues; and what athletes have mental health challenges. They share their opinions about how athletes can help with mental health and what family, friends, and fans can do to support them. #KeepItSporty Mentioned in This Episode: National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (800-273-8255) – www.suicidepr...

Host Angela Spears attends the U.S. Open Tennis Championship this year. She shares her experience with Host Rekaya Gibson. They discuss the women's singles final between Canadian Leylah Fernandez and Britain Emma Raducanu. They mention the women's doubles final. Spears also highlights Serbian Novak Djokovic's Grand Slam performance. #KeepItSporty Podcast Items of Interest: Become a Monthly Patron - https://www.patreon.com/BlackGirlsTalkSports Buy Us a Coffee - https://ko-fi.com/blackgirlstalk...

Hosts Rekaya Gibson and Angela Spears give an overview about the Paralympics Games. They answer the questions: how the Paralympics got started; what Paralympics mean; what the six broad Paralympics categories are; and what sports are included in the Paralympics. They highlight Bonnie St. John, the first African American to medal in any Paralympic event. They share an update on the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games medal count and highlight Team USA's accomplishments. They also discuss some of the most...

Hosts Rekaya Gibson and Angela Spears share details about the upcoming 2021 National Football League (NFL) season, including which NFL teams require fans to be vaccinated. They discuss some of the new NFL rules and the NFL kickoff game between Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the Dallas Cowboys. They give their opinions about the NFL Preseason, the NFL's final roster cut, and teams and players to watch this season. The Indianapolis Colts Mascot Blue completed the "Milk Crate Challenge." What does this ...

Hosts Rekaya Gibson and Angela Spears give updates on the NBA Trade and Free Agency. They share their thoughts about the Wizards Russell Westbrook being traded to the Los Angeles Lakers; New Orleans Lonzo Ball heading to the Chicago Bulls; Miami Heat Andre Iguodala returning to Golden State Warriors; and much more. They mention NBA Trade rumors. They also discuss NBA contract extensions. #KeepItSporty Sources: Al-Khateeb, Z. (2021, August 8). Nets Sign Kevin Durant to Reported 4-Year, $198 Mil...

Hosts Rekaya Gibson and Angela Spears give updates and facts about the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. They share the final Olympic Medal Count. They highlight Team USA winners, including the first Historically Black Colleges & Universities (HBCU) athlete to medal at the 2020 Olympics. They also shoutout a HBCU for winning its first Olympic gold medal. #KeepItSporty Sources: Al-Khateeb, Z. (2021, August 6). Olympics Track and Field Results: Updated 2021 Medal Winners for Every Event at Tokyo Games. Sport...

Hosts Rekaya Gibson and Angela Spears discuss the 2021 NBA Draft results. They share their thoughts about the top five players and the 60th overall pick. They also mention what each rookie brings to the team for the 2021-2022 NBA season. #KeepItSporty Sources: NBA. (2021). 2021 NBA Draft Profile: Cade Cunningham. NBA Media. https://www.nba.com/draft/2021/prospects/cade-cunningham NBA. (2021). 2021 NBA Draft Profile: Evan Mobley. NBA Media. https://www.nba.com/draft/2021/prospects/evan-mobley...

Host Rekaya Gibson honors Ruth White, the first African American to win a U.S. Fencing Championship (1969). She was the first American to win a medal at the Junior World Championships. White also became the first African American woman to represent the U.S. in fencing at the Olympics. #KeepItSporty Mentioned in this episode: YWCA - https://www.ywca.org Lajos Csiszar ("The Maestro"), University of Pennsylvania USA Fencing Hall of Fame - https://www.usafencing.org/hall-of-fame New York Univer...

Hosts Rekaya Gibson and Angela Spears discuss the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. They share their favorite moments of the Tokyo Olympics Opening Ceremony. They give an update on the Olympic medal count and how much Olympic athletes get paid for each gold, silver, and bronze medals. They highlight Team USA winners and other champions from around the globe. They also have a conversation about Gymnast Simone Biles withdrawing from the all-around final at the Olympics. Gibson and Spears reveal some facts abou...

Hosts Rekaya Gibson and Angela Spears discuss the outcome of the NBA Finals, Game 6 matchup between Milwaukee Bucks and the Phoenix Suns. They share their thoughts about the Bucks winning the NBA Championship. They also mention how Giannis Antetokounmpo makes history multiple times. In other news, Black Girls Talks Sports Podcast reacts to receiving a Title lX Content Creators Grant from Sports Innovation Lab. #KeepItSporty Mentioned in this episode: Sports Innovation Lab - https://www.sports...

Hosts Rekaya Gibson and Angela Spears discuss the National Collegiate Athletic Association's Name Image and Likeness (NIL) ruling. They explain what NIL mean and which states have enacted NIL legislation. They mention some of the NIL policies. They share their thoughts about the effect NIL will have on social media and the incentive for college athletes to go pro. They also answer the question: "Will NIL ruin college sports?" #KeepItSporty Mentioned in this episode: BGTS episode (October 16, 2...

Hosts Rekaya Gibson and Angela Spears have a conversation with RJ White, the first Black female President of the Vipers Pro Men's Basketball team. She discusses what it takes to own a semi-professional men's basketball team and how she prepares players to play basketball overseas. She mentions requirements to play for an American Basketball Association (ABA) team and explains the unique ABA rules. She also shares why she wants to become the first Black female to own an NBA team. #KeepItSporty A...

In celebration of the Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA) 25th Season, hosts Rekaya Gibson and Angela Spears share 25 WNBA facts. They include, but not limited to WNBA history, WNBA statistics, and WNBA fun trivia. #KeepItSporty Download your copy of the 25 WNBA Facts Here Sources: Augustyn, A. (2021, May 26). Women's National Basketball Association. Encyclopedia Britannica. https://www.britannica.com/topic/Womens-National-Basketball-Association Bean-Mellinger, B. (2020, September ...

Hosts Rekaya Gibson and Angela Spears discuss their NBA Playoff Bracket. They share their thoughts about the NBA Conference Finals matchups between Los Angeles Clippers vs. Phoenix Suns, and Atlanta Hawks vs Milwaukee Bucks. They give their NBA Conference Finals predictions. #KeepItSporty Sources: Associated Press. (2021, June 23). Young scores 48 points, Hawks beat Bucks 116-113 in Game 1. ESPN. https://www.espn.com/nba/recap?gameId=401337340 Botkin, Brad. (2021, June 24). NBA Star Power Inde...