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Kendall Francis calling out LSU while Jane Doe simultaneously calls out Cornell for the handling of their cases has centered rape culture back at the forefront of conversations. D.R and Terrell are joined by Mariana where they ask the tough questions. Why are we still not protecting survivors? Why are we struggling to hold young men accountable? And when will we start raising our boys to respect girls so they'll respect women as adults? They call for change during a passionate episode of Speaking for Sport. Chapters 00:00 Trigger Warning00:37 Introduction03:40 Mariana's First Take on Rape Culture08:34 Background on Kendall Francis/Cornell 7 Rape Cases17:27 Society Is Failing to Protect Survivors 29:04 Mariana Explains How Rape Culture Led to Leaving The Church30:54 Men Are Failing Women and Boys50:17 Fixing the Culture, Raising Boys Differently 1:14:14 Closing Thoughts1:25:17 Eff Jason Whitlock Clown of the Week1:31:36 Show Close

While social media has seemingly become the new public square; that dynamic doesn't always leave space for nuance. Recently, a small snippet in the life of Erika, Ramses and Anastasia at San Francisco Giants baseball game turned from viral moment to a symbol of marriage, gender roles and the emotional labor moms endure. On this episode, D.R, Daniel, Terrell Huff, and Mariana unpack the viral moment that had viewers judging a dad's obligation to his family, a mom's defense of her husband and the unseen grief that colored it all. They also discuss how framing, biases and social media's tendency to sand off the edges of nuance affected all the outrage including their own. Chapters 0:00 Opening/Apology 01:57 Introductions/Opening Banter04:04 Terrell Huff's First Take/Topic Explanation13:59 Initial Thoughts on Giants' "Mom of the Year" clip21:36 How Framing Influences Social Media/Our Perceptions 36:07 What Her Substack Reveals about Their Relationship Dynamics41:15 Why All Marriages Differ, What Those Differences Say About Us50:07 Why Social Media Is Bad at Listening/Nuance 59:53 Terrell Huff's Denzel Washington Impression/What Does Anastasia Think of This? 01:01:33 How Current Events/Patriarchy Shapes Our View of This Clip 1:09:59 Thanking Mariana for Sharing Her Story, Show Close

With James Fletcher joining the show, the episode discusses the fallout from the NBA's punishment of the Los Angeles Clippers for violating cap circumvention rules in their dealings with Kawhi Leonard. It delves into the impact on the organization, the role of key individuals, and the implications for player movement and team operations have in the modern NBA. The gang also discusses Pablo Torre as a key figure in shedding light on the Clippers misdeeds and just how much San Antonio Spurs fans should feel vindicated after this ruling. They wrap up by shifting to the topic of the Spurs' decision to retain their play-by-play announcer, Jacob Tobey, after his recent cheating scandal. Takeaways Kawhi Leonard's dealings with the Clippers resulted in significant fines, loss of draft picks, and suspensions for team executives.The involvement of key individuals, including Uncle Dennis and Clippers owner Steve Ballmer, raises questions about accountability and the impact on player movement and team operations.Organizational Dynamics Kawhi Leonard's behavior and the influence of Uncle DennisThe decision to retain Jacob Tobey and the significance of second chances Chapters 00:00 The Fallout: NBA's Punishment10:16 The Role of Key Individuals12:02 Implications for Player Movement and Team Operations26:54 The Influence of Superstars28:21 Organizational Mishandling50:41 The Impact on the Spurs01:02:52 Kawhi Leonard's Behavior and Uncle Dennis's Influence01:09:10 The Decision to Retain Jacob Tobey and the Significance of Second Chances

This episode covers the controversy surrounding Stephen A. Smith and his criticism of prominent black women in politics, sports, and media. The National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) gave him a thumbs down for his behavior, and the discussion delves into the implications of his actions. response to the criticism and the impact of his confrontational and attention-grabbing style on his reputation and the industry as a whole. The conversation digs deeper into the potential political aspirations of Smith and the impact of his public persona on his political prospects. It also explores the NABJ's response to his controversial statements and the timing of their intervention. Takeaways Stephen A. Smith's criticism of prominent black women has led to a thumbs down from the NABJ, sparking a broader conversation about his behavior and its impact.The controversy surrounding Stephen A. Smith highlights the intersection of sports, politics, and media, and raises questions about journalistic ethics and accountability. The impact of Stephen A. Smith's confrontational style navigating the intersection of public persona, political aspirations, and community support is a complex challenge for prominent figures.The NABJ's response to Stephen A. Smith's controversial statements raises questions about the timing and effectiveness of such interventions. Chapters 00:00 Initial Perspective on the Controversy26:40 The Rise of Stephen A. Smith32:28 The Longevity and Influence of Stephen A. Smith35:26 The Parallel with Kanye West and the Loss of Authenticity39:07 The Impact of Stephen A. Smith's Confrontational Style58:38 Stephen A. Smith's Political Aspirations59:34 Impact of Public Persona on Political Prospects01:00:03 NABJ's Response to Stephen A. Smith's Controversial Statements01:01:42 Challenges Faced by Prominent Black Figures in the Public Eye

The WNBA is in the middle of a manufactured culture war, and this episode cuts straight through the noise produced by Sophie Cunningham, Enes Kanter Freedom and Royce White. Derek, Mariana, Terrell Huff, and Daniel break down why the latest attacks on women’s basketball and trans inclusion are less about sports and more about attention, power, and who gets to define womanhood. Takeaways The conversation highlights the importance of understanding the impact of actions and statements on the trans community. Performative actions by certain individuals have led to a solution in search of a problem. The conversation highlights the societal implications of defining womanhood and the need for a more nuanced approach to the issue. Trans athletes face discrimination and bias in sports The WNBA is at the forefront of progressive social issues in professional sports Chapters 00:00 Introduction to the Topic 03:00 Sophie Cunningham and Protecting Women's Sports 10:07 Royce White and Enes Kanter Freedom's Declaration 20:54 Impact on the Trans Community 22:23 Performative Actions and Controversy 23:09 The Impact on the Trans Community 27:36 Defining Womanhood and Nuanced Approach 46:52 The Middle Ground and Rules in Sports 52:53 Challenges Faced by Trans Athletes 53:21 The Role of Capitalism and Sports Culture 54:04 The WNBA's Progressive Stance 55:13 Inclusion and Equity in Sports 56:10 The Impact of Gender Identity on Professional Sports 57:04 The Intersection of Sports, Gender, and Social Issues 01:13:10 The WNBA's Renaissance and Progressive Stance

Speaking 4 Sport is back! In the first episode of the reboot, we dive straight into one of the biggest recent San Antonio Spurs stories -- Jacob Tobey is no longer with the organization after two seasons as the team's television play-by-play announcer. What happened, and why did the Spurs and Tobey part ways? We break down the reports surrounding Tobey's departure, the viral social media controversy that preceded it, and the questions surrounding how personal conduct can affect a broadcaster's relationship with a professional sports organization. This isn't just a Spurs story. It's a conversation about sports media, accountability, professionalism, and the increasingly complicated relationship between athletes, broadcasters, organizations, and social media. Welcome back to Speaking 4 Sport. The reboot starts now. Keywords: San Antonio Spurs, Spurs news, Jacob Tobey, Jacob Tobey Spurs, Spurs announcer, Spurs broadcaster, San Antonio sports, NBA news, Spurs basketball, Spurs play-by-play, Spurs media, Speaking 4 Sport, NBA podcast, San Antonio Spurs podcast

It's trap game szn for the Dallas Cowboys. After blowing out the Colts in the fourth quarter and narrowly beating the Texans needing the fourth quarter, the fellas break it all down and preview yet another trap game possibility with the Jaguars (ahead of the Eagles matchup looming). Then its Tre Blanco vs the world as he suggests the Dak Prescott doesn't get the same amount of benefit of the doubt compared to others big-name QB's.

The fellas discuss the Cowboys continued success after beating the Giants on Thanksgiving Day while looking ahead to the game against the Colts. Plus King Julien returns!!

The fellas minus King Julien have a special surprise for you on the bye week episode and of course preview the post-bye week matchup vs the Packers.

Minus Terrell Huff this week, Josh Howell subs in to make his S4S debut as the fellas talk about Kyrie Irving and his saga following the posting of an anti-Semitic video on his social media. They also break down if there's any added tension between the Black and Jewish communities considering the growing trend of Black celebrities wading into anti-Semitic language.

Minus Producer D.R. and King Julien Owens, Daniel and Edd break down everything from the Cowboys' win over the Bears including the Ezekiel Elliott vs Tony Pollard debate and give their concerns heading into the Cowboys bye week including defensive concerns and the Cowboys trade deadline inactivity.

After breaking down Dak Prescott's return vs the Lions and previewing next week's matchup vs Bears, the fellas grill their producer (D.R.) on if the Giants are a playoff team and break down their remaining schedule. They even talk a few contenders and pretenders to close the show.

Minus Daniel and adding in Tre Blanco, D.R. and Terrell delve into all aspects of Draymond Green punching teammate Jordan Poole and all the aftermath therein, D.R also discusses the history of how violence is evaluated in this country. Its an episode you're not going to want to miss.

On this episode of TBP&G, Tre Blanco and Sous Boy Davidson break down the Cowboys loss to the Eagles wherein Edd decides to flame everything that is Eagles football while Daniel and D.R. flame him for it. They preview the next matchup with the Lions and continue to talk "quarterback controversy." Enjoy!

Tre Blanco's Podcast and Grill gets heated up to the next level this week. With Julien out, Tre Blanco and Sous Boy Daniel take opposite sides of the Dallas quarterback controversy while D.R. returns to mediate. They also break down the win over the Commanders while also looking ahead to the matchup with the Los Angeles Rams.