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In this episode, Randall weighs in on Stephen A. Smith's dinner with Trump and his comments about HBCUs. Randall argues that Smith should not have had dinner with Trump, as lobbying him about HBCU issues is pointless. Later, Randall is joined by Roy Wood Jr., host of CNN's "Have I Got News For You" and a comedian. He speaks about his time as a student at Florida A&M and about navigating the media industry as an HBCU alumnus. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this episode, Randall & Arielle react to Southern University beating Prairie View A&M after a rough start to the game. Does the win prove to Marshall Faulk that the Jaguars are actually a good team? They also react to Grambling’s victory over Jackson State and preview the potential SWAC Championship matchup between Grambling and Alabama A&M. They also preview the latest slate of games as Homecoming season kicks into full gear. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this episode, Randall discusses Morehouse College alumnus Raphael Warnock's support for Florida A&M alumna Keisha Lance Bottoms in the Georgia Governor's race and his thoughts on the energy surrounding the start of early voting in Georgia. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this episode, Randall and Arielle react to a chaotic Week 5 of the HBCU football season. They specifically speak about Jackson State and Alabama A&M's close game in the Gulf Coast Challenge. Randall also reports and reacts to Southern University's homecoming loss to UAPB and the key players that were suspended by Faulk for "conduct detrimental to the team." Will Southern pull out a victory over Prairie View A&M? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this episode, Randall gives his live post-debate reaction to the Keisha Lance Bottoms and Rick Jackson town hall. Randall shares his thoughts on both Jackson's and Bottoms' debate performances and lays out priorities for Georgia voters heading into early voting over the next few weeks. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this episode, Randall and Arielle give a pre-Saturday recap of Week 4 of the HBCU football season and look at Week 5. They recap South Carolina State's thrilling victory over Bethune-Cookman and Southern University's loss to Jackson State, and whether it is indicative of the teams they are. They then give their picks for this week, with Arielle inching closer to Randall's picks; who will ultimately emerge victorious in week 5? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this episode, Randall covers the latest developments across the HBCU community, including a significant update on Kentucky State basketball player Aminata Seck's ongoing ICE detention and hospitalization, Michael Jordan and the Jordan Brand's $1 million investment in the new Morehouse Multimedia Center, and North Carolina A&T's historic first-ever win over a ranked FCS opponent with their upset victory over Rhode Island. He also shares his thoughts on Netflix's A Different World sequel series and teases a full review coming soon. Randall then sits down with former Texas volleyball star Haley Eckerman, the architect behind Team Dream — the 12-woman, all-Black roster that went 7-0 and won the 2018 USA Volleyball Open National Championship. Together, they discuss the inception of the team, the challenges of assembling and competing with just one practice, the gritty comeback in the semifinals, and the now-iconic "Swag Surfin'" celebration that followed their championship win. Eckerman also opens up about the barriers to access in volleyball for Black athletes, how the Team Dream experience shapes her coaching at Kent State, and why the new OWN documentary "We Belong Here: The Story of Team Dream" — directed by North Carolina Central alumna Bianca Barnes Williams — is about far more than just sports. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this episode, Randall breaks down some of the biggest stories across the HBCU community, including the latest U.S. News HBCU rankings, Jackson State’s new brand partnerships, and the heartbreaking story of North Carolina A&T senior Dorian Jackson. He also discusses Kentucky State basketball player Aminata Seck’s ICE detention, South Carolina State coach Chennis Berry opening up about the loss of his mother, the Allen University stadium fraud case, and SWAC TV’s continued expansion. Randall then dives into the upcoming A Different World sequel series and what he wants to see from the returning characters and new generation at Hillman. Later, Randall and Arielle preview the Boombox Classic between Jackson State and Southern before debating Marshall Faulk’s comments about wanting to “cut or fire” players. Was Faulk simply holding his team accountable, or did he go too far? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this episode, Randall & Arielle react to Week 3 of the season. They talk through Michael Vick's first Division I victory at Norfolk State and if Randall's prediction will come true that Vick could win 5-7 games.  They then pivot to South Carolina State's win over ranked Furman and the conversations about people wanting them to forfeit the Celebration Bowl to go to the FCS Playoffs. They then pivot to Marshall Faulk's comments about wanting to "cut or fire" his players. Did he go too far? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this episode, Randall and Arielle recap week 2 of the HBCU football season. They react to North Carolina Central’s 30-22 rivalry victory over North Carolina A&T in the Aggie-Eagle Classic and Alcorn State’s wild 53-51 double-overtime win over UAPB in the Southern Heritage Classic. The duo also discusses a weekend of lopsided money-game losses and the viral criticism questioning whether HBCUs can compete in sports. Finally, they preview South Carolina State’s ranked matchup against Furman and make their picks for week 3. Can Randall hold on to his narrow lead over Arielle? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this episode, Randall and Arielle recap week 1 of the college football season. They react to South Carolina State's dominant victory over Florida A&M and Delaware State's near come-from-behind victory over William and Mary. The duo also react to both Morgan State and Mississippi Valley State going viral over the weekend for different reasons during their out-of-conference FBS matchups, and predict the winners for week 2. Will Randall go undefeated again? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Randall is joined by Jordan Wall, a North Carolina A&T alumnus and creator of The Yard, an upcoming HBCU role-playing video game. They discuss Jordan's path through A&T and into tech, what pushed him to build a game centered on the HBCU experience, what players can expect from The Yard, and where Jordan sees the project and himself going from here. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Randall & Arielle are back to review how their Week 1 predictions held up, including a split decision on North Carolina Central and Texas Southern, before turning the page to Labor Day weekend. They set their sights on the Orange Blossom Classic, as South Carolina State and Florida A&M renew the Chennis Berry-Quinn Gray rivalry that started in the 2023 SIAC Championship. Plus, Sam Shade returns to Alabama A&M to face his former team, and the Texas Southern-Prairie View Labor Day Classic headlines a loaded SWAC slate. Can SC State's blowout of Savannah State mean anything agains a retooled Rattlers? Randall and Arielle break it down! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The 2026 HBCU Football season is here, and Randall & Arielle return to preview the season and give their predictions on who will come out on top come December. They turned their focus to week one of the football season, as well as North Carolina A&T, Hampton, and Tennessee State's futures in the OVC/Big South and CAA. Who will start the season on the right note? Randall and Arielle break it down! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this episode, Randall and Arielle return to talk all things HBCU sports. They give a preview of the MEAC-SWAC Challenge before diving into who the best teams are in the MEAC and if Michael Vick and DeSean Jackson can show improvement. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.