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FREELUNCH PODCAST: The Domonique Foxworth Interview

Former NFL player / Senior Writer for The Undefeated, Domonique Foxworth drops in on the FREELUNCH PODCAST to drop science on living a life outside of the box. In this episode, Fox talks about his drive to excel on the field and in the classrom, memories of sitting face to face with big time NFL figures like Jerry Jones and Roger Goodell as president of the NFL Players Association, and making the transition from athlete to media personality with ESPN.

FREELUNCH PODCAST: The Premium Pete Interview

iframe id="audio_iframe" src="https://www.podbean.com/media/player/5p69z-66422c" width="100%" height="100" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"> Brooklyn native / Podcast forefather / Sneakerhead, Premium Pete joins the FREELUNCH PODCAST to talk about growing up in NYC, being a part of, then separating from the pioneering podcast, The Combat Jack Show, and why he stepped out to create The Premium Pete Show.

Episode 111: Brother To Brother: Conversation With Kasey Davis

This week's episode highlights a candid conversation between Tight and one of his young mentees, Kasey Davis. Kasey a college student expresses his concern as a Black Male in America post the Presidential Election of 2016, his lack of faith in American government and Black leadership, and why he chose not to vote in this year's election.

Episode 110: Protecting The Votes: The Deuel Ross Interview

Attorney Deuel Ross from the NAACP Legal Defense Fund educates on what the Legal Defense Fund is, how it came to be, and what you should do if you have problems at the voting polls on election day.

Episode 109: Embracing Africa: The Pastor Jonathan Weaver Interview

This week Pastor Jonathan Weaver of The Greater Mt. Nebo AME Church (Bowie, MD), shares testimony from his voyages to Mother Africa. Since 1971, he's made close to 60 trips to Africa, and believes that more African-Americans should travel there with the intention of building a stronger relationship between people on the continent and those here in America.

Episode 108: Innocence Project: The Jarrett Adams Interview

At age 17, Jarrett Adams was convicted of a sexual assault crime that he did not commit. As a result, he went from a typical teenager to a felon with a 28 year sentence in a maximum security prison. In this episode, Jarrett replays his struggle finding fairness in the judicial system, how he remain hopeful through the ordeal, and how he turned a major setback onto success.

Episode 107: Standing For Right: The Lisa Yarbrough-Gauthier Interview

Former East Palo Alto, CA mayor, Lisa Yarbrough-Gauthier drops by to share about her journey through the politics and public service, and some of the obstacles she faces as she fights for the stability of the city that raised her. She also gives her take on the recent police shooting deaths in Tulsa and Charlotte, and lists some things that need to be in changed before the country can progress forward.

Episode 106: The Hunger: The Michael Smith Interview (Part 2)

In part 2 of our discussion with Michael Smith, he talks about battling through self-doubt early in his ESPN career, why the His & Hers brand is connecting with so many people, and the one time Birdman gave some RESPECK to the hood as a guest on the show.

Episode 105: Long Time Coming: The Chuck Hicks Interview

In a few days, the heavily anticipated National Museum of African American History and Culture will finally open its doors in Washington, D.C. This week's guest, Chuck Hicks, Co-Chairman of the DC Host Committee, stops by the podcast to share the complete schedule of events (September 17 - October 2, 2016) planned by the committee to celebrate this momentous occasion in American history. The guys also discuss why it took so long for the museum to be realized and if the comparison between the Civil Rights and Black Lives Matter Movements is a fair one.

Episode 104: The Hunger: The Michael Smith Interview (Part 1)

Host of ESPN's HIS & HERS television show and podcast, Michael Smith kicks it with Tight and BG to talk about his New Orleans beginnings and the road to becoming one of the network's most recognized personalities. Teaming up with his dynamic partner, Jemele Hill, the drive to be of the best in the business has put Michael in position to make a lot of noise in the world of sports entertainment.

Episode 103: The Chosen One: The Ronald Ollie Interview

This week Tight and BG rap with Ronald Ollie, one of the stars from the Netflix Original Series, Last Chance U. Growing up in small Shubuta, Mississippi was hard. At the age of 5, he dealt with the tragic loss of his mother and father after a domestic dispute at home. Since that time, Ollie has grown into a real survivor. Real Deal. A star at one of the country's best junior college football programs (East Mississippi Community College), Last Chance U introduced the world to the Ronald Ollie story, but today...he tells it his way.

Episode 102: One Day Away: The Timothy Alexander Interview

In 2006, Timothy Alexander was one of the top high school prospects coming out of the state of Alabama. Being recruited by some of America's top programs, it seemed that his football dreams were sealed, until the day he fell victim to a car accident that left him paralyzed from the neck down. Since that time, Tim has devoted his life to motivating others to live theirs more fully. In this episode, he goes back to the tragic day that changed it all for him and shares his testimony on the journey that he has embarked upon ever since.

Episode 101: New Life: The Michael Etheridge Interview

This week Tight and BG talk with Michael Etheridge, (aka Mike E), one of the original Neptunes. In the early 90s, Mike E, along with Pharrell Williams, Chad Hugo, and Sheldon Haley decided to form a group in high school that would go on to capture the attention of world renown producer, Teddy Riley, who had set up his recording studio across the street from the school. As Pharrell and Chad went on to become a superstar production team, Mike pursued a solo career which has ultimately brought him to this current point. As he readies himself for the release of the much anticipated LP, Supernatural, Mike talks about the early days in Virginia Beach, making the transition to making music for God, and what makes his music resonate with the people.

Episode 100: Slingshot David: The Dee-1 Interview

You may know him from his songs "Jay, 50, and Weezy" or his newest single "Sallie Mae Back", or you might even know him as the man behind ESPN's Undefeated theme song. But in episode 100, Tight and BG go live with New Orleans based rapper Dee-1 who recently dropped his latest mixtape, Slingshot David. A college graduate, turned teacher, turned hip-hop artist, Dee-1 sees the game as a way to teach and inspire listeners much like he did for students in the classroom. Under the MISSION VISION banner, Dee-1 is the voice for the underdog and aims to be real, righteous, relevant at all times

Episode 99: Standing Tall: The Peter Bailey Interview

Author/Journalist Peter Bailey is the gamechanger. After stepping away from traditional journalism streams like Time Magazine and Newsweek, Bailey has built his brand on gritty, yet soulful and thought -provoking commentary which has fully manifested in his NiteCap interview series that highlights conversations between he and some of the culture's most influential figures. In this episode, Peter discusses his journey through journalism, how he was led to start the NiteCap series, and how he is able to stay true to the art of real storytelling in today's media climate.

Episode 98: Take Me To The Show: The Destin Hood Episode

In this episode Tight and BG chat with Destin Hood of the New Orleans Zephyrs, a Triple A affiliate of the Miami Marlins Major League Baseball Organization. A standout athlete in baseball and football coming out of Mobile, AL, Destin was faced with the dilemma of going to the University of Alabama and playing for Coach Nick Saban or living out his childhood dream of being a major league baseball player. In this show, he talks about what helped him make his decision, his interaction with Coach Saban, and the road to the Big Show.

Episode 97: Living Reality: The Marcus Tankard Interview

You can find him every week on Bravo TV's hit show, Thicker Than Water, where he and his colorful family welcome the world into their home to witness their triumphs and struggles. The eldest son of gospel jazz great and pastor, Ben Tankard, Marcus Tankard is making his own mark as a father, pastor, and entrepreneur. In this episode, he sits down with Tight and BG to talk about how Thicker Than Water came to be, what life is like with reality TV, and how he stays true to himself in the midst of fame.

Episode 96: Freedom Summer: The Dorie Ladner Interview

Angered by the murder of Emmett Till, Dorie Ladner began her activism at age 14 and has been on the trail ever since. A protégé of Medgar Evers and member of SNCC, Dorie was an involved contributor to the civil rights movement of the 1960s. In this episode she gets into her involvement with the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee, notable civil rights activist with whom she worked along side, and some of her most dangerous moments as an civil rights activist in the Deep South.

Episode 95: “Yessir”: The Verne Lundquist Interview

After 53 years in television, legendary sportscaster Verne Lundquist recently announced that he would be stepping down from his play-by-play position on the SEC ON CBS broadcast after 16 years of service. However, before he leaves, he joins Tight and BG to talk about his road to becoming one of the most notable figures in college football to date. He also shares some of the behind the scenes magic that has made the SEC ON CBS the premiere show on college football Saturdays since 2000. Yessir!

Episode 94: The Undefeated: The Jesse Washington Episode

Acclaimed Journalist and Senior Writer for ESPN's ground-breaking website, The Undefeated, talks with Tight and BG about the journey from the initial announcement of the website to the highly anticipated launch date.The Undefeated is poised to introduce news and cutting-edge commentary in a way that explores the connections between race, sports, and culture. Bringing his experience from the days as managing editor of Vibe and founder of Bounce Magazine, Jesse is confident that The Undefeated's revolutionary approach is NOT CONVENTIONAL. NEVER BORING.

Episode 93: Behind The Champ: The Jay Deas Interview

On May 21, 2016, the world was set to witness the WBC Heavyweight Champion of the World, Deontay Wilder in the biggest fight of his career facing Russian contender Alexander Povetkin in Moscow. However, with the fight just days away, Povetkin has tested positive for use of meldonium, a banned performance enhancing substance, and now the fight is in jeopardy. In this episode, Tight and BG sit down with Wilder's Coach/Manager Jay Deas to discuss the preparation leading up to this monumental fight and the reactions after receiving the devastating news..this is an exclusive, FreeLunch style.

Episode 92: Ring Leader: The Henry “Discombobulating” Jones Episode

The 1st prominent African-American ring announcer in the sport of boxing, Henry "Discombobulating" Jones comes to the FreeLunch Podcast to reflect on his journey to becoming a hall of fame ring announcer. Being mentored in his early career by Micheal Buffer, Henry shares stories of dealing with racism and broken promises within the sport, confronting Floyd Mayweather, and why figures like Don King and Rock Newman haven't been supportive of his career. We are ready to do it, so let's get to it....

Episode 91: Boxing Hype Man: The Barak Bess Episode

Barak Bess, co-host of The Boxing Hype Men show on Sirius XM Rush 93, brings his expertise and love for the sport of boxing to the FreeLunch Podcast. Having interviewed some of boxing's biggest names, the "PunchLine Prince" brings the inside analysis on the upcoming Canelo-Khan fight, Triple G, Adrien Broner, Deontay Wilder, Floyd Mayweather, and many more.

Episode 90: Brotherhood For The Good: The Benjamin Evans III Episode

Many people in today's society believe that the Black male presence in the home and community is non-existent, and that there is a universal disinterest in the well-being and productivity of the next generation. However, there is no substantial data that supports this claim, and in actuality the opposite is true: Most Black men are actively engaged in the community building process. Benjamin Evans III, Managing Director of BMe, sits down with Tight and BG to discuss how his organization serves as a network of Black men who lead by example to strengthen neighborhoods, mentor young people, and create businesses, with the focus of using each day to change futures for the better. Each One Teach One.