American Sports: Different Strokes for Different Folks?

05/05/25 • 66 min

In this thought-provoking episode of Hot Topix Podcast, Psycho4081 and his guests of sports fans tackle the racial double standards still deeply embedded in American sports—this time through the lens of the 2025 NFL Draft. As Shadeur Sanders, star quarterback and son of NFL legend Deion Sanders, steps into the national spotlight, we unpack the coded criticisms, skewed comparisons, and biased narratives that continue to follow Black athletes. From questions about lstereotypes, scandal & media coverage to discipline and social issues, this conversation dives into how media framing and public perception shift when race is part of the equation. Are Black athletes held to a different standard? We explore, through the lens of Black males, what fans think about about progress, prejudice, and the power of legacy in American sports. Tune in for an honest, fiery, and necessary discussion—because it's not just about sports. It’s about fairness, future, and finally calling it like it is.
Produced by Psycho4081
Thanks to special guests Demetrix Cinema, Paul Glass, Wayne Cresbow and Travis Bloodworth.
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