Naked Sports with Cari Champion
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NAKED SPORTS lives at the intersection of sports, politics, and culture. It is a niche groundbreaking interview-based show that dives deep into the lives of the game-changers who have helped shape our world. We explore how sports are interwoven not only into their personal lives; but the role they play in the global experience. NAKED SPORTS is hosted by Cari Champion, a trailblazing broadcast journalist and television personality renowned for her pioneering contributions to sports media for women.
In each episode, this distinguished host sits down with, a diverse array of athletes, politicians, and cultural innovators who have left an indelible mark on their fields. Through intimate, unfiltered conversations, the show reveals the raw and vulnerable sides of their journeys—peeling back the layers to explore the defining moments, personal struggles, and transformative experiences that live at the intersection of sports, culture, and politics.
These conversations are thematically linked to live at the intersection and on this new season of NAKED SPORTS, we begin with a six-part docu-series, The Making of a Rivalry: Caitlin Clark vs. Angel Reese, in which Cari questions how this “rivalry” started. Does the necessity for success depend on a foil? In a time of divisiveness, are sports—more specifically the WNBA—a reflection of our country? Or will the greatness of two supernovas unite this country and heal race relations?
NAKED SPORTS guests will span varied backgrounds, providing diverse perspectives as we examine how sports play a crucial role in nearly every aspect of life.
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ERICA CAMPBELL - The Beauty of Knowing
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01/16/23 • 40 min
Erica Campbell always knew the road to her purpose went hand and hand with her gift of singing. Campbell was introduced to the world as a Singer/Songwriter via, "Mary Mary" a popular gospel group formed with her sister. She shares her story about growing up in LA in the church, her dreams, compromising in the industry, and her faith.
Connect: @CariChampion @ImEricaCampbell
Listen: Feel Alright (Blessed)
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MAJOR – The Hope Dealer
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06/26/23 • 42 min
Major is a singer, songwriter, and actor who is also known to offer a good sermon. He shares how things in the industry changed for him after releasing his single, "Why I Love You". Despite the single going platinum, he speaks colorfully about how the song introduced him to Stevie Wonder and that made it everything. He also addresses some hilarious rumors about Mr. Wonder that you want to hear!
Connect: @CariChampion @NowThatsMAJOR
Visit: NowThatsMAJOR.com
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Introducing: Conversations with Unc, Hosted by Lil Duval
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04/05/24 • 1 min
Conversations with everyone’s favorite Uncle Lil Duval, features casual and in-depth talks about life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness amongst new and old celebrity friends. Unlike his work on stage, Uncle Duval taps into a more serious and sensitive side to give life advice, answer any question his guests may have and simply offer words of encouragement and a reminder to never forget to laugh. Welcome to Conversations with Unc, hosted by Comedian Lil Duval.
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NAKED REPLAY - Game with Grant Hill
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12/13/24 • 87 min
This is a special extended episode with one of the players that inspired Cari’s initial attraction to collegiate basketball.
Grant Henry Hill is an American former professional basketball player who is a co-owner and executive of the Atlanta Hawks of the National Basketball Association. He joins us from his family’s home in the D.C. area to share stories of his upbringing, family, and long-lasting commitment to the game.
Read: Game: An Autobiography
Listen: Game: An Autobiography – The Audiobook
Connect: @CariChampion @realGrantHill
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STEPHEN JACKSON - Love and Loyalty Run Deeper Than Blood
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03/22/21 • 42 min
In a world where being vulnerable is often considered weak, it would be refreshing to hear an authentic and honest story from some of our heroes. This week, Stephen Jackson tells Cari Champion his whole story.
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CANDICE CARTY-WILLIAMS - Unafraid
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11/13/23 • 40 min
Candice Carty-Williams is an Author, Screenwriter, and Showrunner with a fearless pen. Williams says her job is to listen and to tell stories that provoke. She has no inhibitions about conveying her experiences as they inspire her. We discuss her first book, Queenie which is currently being adapted into a series for Hulu. Queenie is about a young British-Jamaican woman who is an utter mess and we ask Candice about her decision to make a character that doesn’t date within her race and her answer may surprisingly make sense to you.
Additional works by Candice Carty-Williams
Champion Premiers in January on Netflix
Connect: @CariChampion @CandiceCartyWilliams
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Introducing Naked Sports with Cari Champion - Season Four!
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08/26/24 • 1 min
Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese caused a media frenzy after their infamous “you can’t see me” exchange in the 2023 NCAA championship game. There was a fierce debate over their perceived rivalry and it only intensified once they became the hottest prospects in the WNBA's rookie class.
The media’s fixation on their so-called rivalry has been fueled by the same gender and racial bias that has haunted women’s sports for generations. And now that Clark and Reese have brought thousands of new fans to the sport, is it safe to say that this storyline is what the WNBA needed? Or has it invited toxicity into a space that has always prided itself on its inclusivity and sisterhood?
In this groundbreaking series, Cari Champion searches for answers from those who know Clark and Reese best – from the coaches who helped shape their game, to the players and journalists who have witnessed their meteoric rise first-hand. Champion traces the incredible parallel paths of not just these two historic talents, but the WNBA itself, and sets the stage for the collision course that has brought us to this very moment. The Making of a Rivalry: Caitlin Clark vs. Angel Reese is not just about two of the brightest flames the sport has ever seen, but it also asks an essential question – in a time of such divisiveness, is it possible to let greatness unite us?
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Introducing ACross Generations with Tiffany Cross
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03/12/24 • 3 min
Hi, Naked with Cari Champion Fans! We want to share a new podcast with Tiffany Cross that we think you'll love - ACross Generations
About the show: Tiffany D cross leads ACross Generations, a plainspoken and candid conversation with Black women from different stages in life. Each episode convenes a seasoned elder, a middle-aged, and a younger Black woman to discuss a single topic ranging from changing perspectives on sex to what you wish you knew about money in your 20's to the collective state of our womanhood in these contemporary times. Their unique perspectives through regulatory, provocative, and introspective dialogue that can only come from the safe space that is created by Black women regardless of age. By delving into subjects that affect Black women across generations, this podcast provides a space for commonality, familiarity, honesty, insightful and sage discussions that ween the audience on the oracle that is Black womanhood by broadening perspectives and deepening understanding through wisdom, wit, laughter, tears, and joy.
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Olympic Gold Medalist Allyson Felix and Wes Felix
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10/19/23 • 41 min
Allyson Felix has more Olympic medals than any other track and field athlete in U.S. history, including a walk-off Gold medal win in her last Olympic Games. But her greatest triumph may have come off the track, as she fought for the maternal rights of female athletes.
Allyson and her brother and agent Wes Felix talk with host Jon Frankel about overcoming a dangerous pregnancy emergency and how she stays in shape now that she’s no longer a competitive sprinter.
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Introducing: BLK LIT
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10/19/24 • 0 min
BLK LIT highlights the creative wordsmiths of our current and past generations. We will delve into the history, purpose, and personalities behind each literary work, spending an intimate amount of time with each writer’s expression through orated excerpts or reenactments, content dissection, direct dialogue with the writers, and the host’s final thoughts. BLK LIT is the home for lovers of literature by wordsmiths of culture.
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How many episodes does Naked Sports with Cari Champion have?
Naked Sports with Cari Champion currently has 197 episodes available.
What topics does Naked Sports with Cari Champion cover?
The podcast is about News, Podcasts and Sports.
What is the most popular episode on Naked Sports with Cari Champion?
The episode title 'MAJOR – The Hope Dealer' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Naked Sports with Cari Champion?
The average episode length on Naked Sports with Cari Champion is 47 minutes.
How often are episodes of Naked Sports with Cari Champion released?
Episodes of Naked Sports with Cari Champion are typically released every 7 days.
When was the first episode of Naked Sports with Cari Champion?
The first episode of Naked Sports with Cari Champion was released on Mar 12, 2021.
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