Hood Report Podcast
Welcome to The Hood Report, the podcast where sports, culture, and the voices of the people collide. We're the Hood Report and today, we’re not just talking sports — we’re talking about what it all means. Here on The Hood Report, we dive into the heart of the game, beyond the stats and scores, to explore the deeper stories that shape the intersection of race, sports, and culture.
Episodes
November 24, 2025 • 42 mins
The landscape of college football has flipped on its head. Coaches are getting axed mid-season, freshmen are rolling onto campus in Lamborghinis, and the transfer portal feels more like NFL free agency than student-athlete progression. In this raw, unfiltered conversation, the crew dives deep into the money moves, power shifts, and unintended consequences of the NIL era where the pressure to win fast leaves no room for mistakes and...
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November 17, 2025 • 50 mins
Receipts out, bets on the table. The Hood Report hits the AFC at mid-season with a live wager on the Chiefs’ final record, a bold “KC might miss the playoffs” claim, and a heated verdict on who’s real in January. We press the Bills’ ceiling, call out Pittsburgh’s sudden defensive awakening after six turnovers, and debate whether Baltimore’s “soft stretch” means a real run or more empty noise. Then it gets personal: is Denver’s defe...
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November 10, 2025 • 39 mins
The NFC has officially lost its mind and The Hood Report crew is here for every bit of it. At the halfway mark of the NFL season, the fellas break down who’s for real and who’s just frontin’. From the Eagles’ weekly drama to the Packers’ quiet climb and the Cowboys’ epic collapse, nothing’s off-limits. Expect unfiltered opinions, bold predictions, and the kind of locker-room banter you won’t hear on TV.
In this episode, we call out...
In this episode, we call out...
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November 3, 2025 • 68 mins
When egos collide and underdogs rise, you know it’s Western Conference time. In this explosive episode of The Hood Report, the crew welcomes NBA vet Mark West for a raw, unfiltered debate on who’s climbing, who’s crashing, and who’s just capping. From AD’s durability drama to the Warriors’ shrinking window and OKC’s silent takeover, no narrative is safe — and no opinion is sugarcoated.
Expect sideline smoke, locker room-level insigh...
Expect sideline smoke, locker room-level insigh...
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October 27, 2025 • 59 mins
Everyone’s counting out the East, but what if we’ve been asking the wrong questions all along? In this roundtable episode of The Hood Report, Rod, Martin, Q, Tweety, and special guest Mark West unpack the real shifts happening beneath the surface — where hype, history, and headlines no longer tell the full story. This isn’t just about rankings. It’s about calling out what’s missing: heart, leadership, and true team identity.
From su...
From su...
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October 20, 2025 • 37 mins
Back in the D and ready to stir the pot, the crew behind The Hood Report takes on the ultimate hometown challenge: building Detroit’s official Sports Mount Rushmore. From Barry to Isaiah, Joe Louis to Ty Cobb — and even a curveball name that had everybody gasping — the gloves come off as debates get loud, emotional, and downright hilarious.
Recorded live at Gabriel Loss in the heart of Detroit, this episode blends nostalgia, trash t...
Recorded live at Gabriel Loss in the heart of Detroit, this episode blends nostalgia, trash t...
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In this week’s Hood Report, we’re diving deep into the chaos and unpredictability of the men's college football season so far — and nothing has shocked us more than Clemson’s dramatic fall from grace. From offensive flops to missed expectations, the Tigers have become the year's biggest letdown, and the panel doesn't hold back. Meanwhile, surprise programs like Virginia and Mississippi State are showing real grit, flipping the scri...
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October 6, 2025 • 40 mins
It’s not about who’s hot right now — it’s about who’s going to lock shit down by the end of the season. In this heated, hilarious, and brutally honest episode of The Hood Report, each host reveals their top 5 projected NFL defenses for 2025. But what starts as a list quickly turns into an all-out war of receipts, stats, and savage takedowns.
The Broncos get slandered (then praised), the Ravens get roasted, and the Packers, Browns, S...
The Broncos get slandered (then praised), the Ravens get roasted, and the Packers, Browns, S...
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September 29, 2025 • 9 mins
The 2025 NFL season is just getting started, but the battle lines are already being drawn. In this episode of The Hood Report, the crew looks past the early stats to predict which offenses are the real deal — and which are about to fall off. From Josh Allen’s Superman moments to Baltimore’s dangerous backfield and Green Bay’s resurgence, nothing is off the table.
Along the way, the debate gets heated: do the Cowboys have enough fire...
Along the way, the debate gets heated: do the Cowboys have enough fire...
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September 22, 2025 • 39 mins
Who’s really got next in the NFL? On this episode of The Hood Report, the crew breaks down their Top 5 "young guns" set to take over the league in 2025. From fiery debates about Jordan Love to bold predictions on Bo Nix and Jaden Daniels, no quarterback is safe from the heat.
Things get real as the cast weighs talent, coaching situations, and playoff potential — all while repping culture and calling out overhyped picks. Whether you ...
Things get real as the cast weighs talent, coaching situations, and playoff potential — all while repping culture and calling out overhyped picks. Whether you ...
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September 15, 2025 • 57 mins
Forget the hype. These quarterbacks are flying so far under the radar, they might just blow the roof off your fantasy football season — or torch it entirely. In this no-holds-barred episode of The Hood Report, the crew names names, calls out frauds, and drops sleeper picks that’ll either crown you champ or leave you scrambling by Week 3.
From Joe Flacco shock picks to heated Geno Smith debates, this episode is pure fire. If you’re t...
From Joe Flacco shock picks to heated Geno Smith debates, this episode is pure fire. If you’re t...
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September 8, 2025 • 44 mins
Is Detroit finally ready for football greatness — or are the Lions about to fumble their shot at the Super Bowl again? This episode of The Hood Report delivers an unfiltered, no-holds-barred panel debate on the state of the Lions, the reality behind the coaching calls, and whether Dan Campbell is the guy or just another high-energy distraction from real execution. Featuring raw takes, heated predictions, and some serious side-eye a...
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September 1, 2025 • 27 mins
Is Detroit finally ready for football greatness — or are the Lions about to fumble their shot at the Super Bowl again? This episode of The Hood Report delivers an unfiltered, no-holds-barred panel debate on the state of the Lions, the reality behind the coaching calls, and whether Dan Campbell is the guy or just another high-energy distraction from real execution. Featuring raw takes, heated predictions, and some serious side-eye a...
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August 25, 2025 • 56 mins
Ever had a workday so rough you needed a drink just to show up? That’s exactly how this Big 12 breakdown kicks off. With honesty, heat, and hella side-eyes, the crew dives headfirst into one of the most unpredictable conferences in college football — and nothing is off-limits. From Coach Prime’s revamped squad (minus his sons) to the wild card picks nobody saw coming, this is sports talk at its realest.
Expect unapologetic rankings,...
Expect unapologetic rankings,...
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August 18, 2025 • 54 mins
The power dynamic in the SEC is shifting — and not everyone’s ready for it. In this deep-dive panel episode, The Hood Report crew drops their boldest takes yet on the top 5 SEC teams for 2025. From Texas potentially steamrolling the competition to Alabama’s uncertain future under new leadership, no team is safe from scrutiny.
Expect unfiltered commentary, heated debates, and a whole lot of “I told you so” energy as each host defends...
Expect unfiltered commentary, heated debates, and a whole lot of “I told you so” energy as each host defends...
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August 11, 2025 • 50 mins
Get ready for a no-holds-barred breakdown of the Big Ten’s top contenders — where loyalty runs deep, rivalries burn hot, and every pick comes with a side of trash talk. In this episode of The Hood Report, the crew kicks off a multi-part college football series, starting with Khalid’s Power Four Conferences. Tonight, the spotlight is on the Big Ten, and tensions are high as each host reveals their top five teams. From bold calls for...
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August 4, 2025 • 51 mins
Some teams made history. Others made enemies. But only a few changed the entire game. In this heated episode of The Hood Report, we go deep on the NBA’s most unforgettable championship teams — the ones that not only won big, but left a permanent mark on the league.
From brawls to brilliance, find out which squads made our Top 5 (and which ones might start some serious debate). You’ve never heard sports culture broken down like this.
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From brawls to brilliance, find out which squads made our Top 5 (and which ones might start some serious debate). You’ve never heard sports culture broken down like this.
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July 28, 2025 • 39 mins
What happens when five unapologetic hoop heads go head-to-head on the greatest NBA shooting guards of all time? Things get heated. From icy stats to all-out laughs, this episode of The Hood Report dives into the cultural weight, championship DNA, and straight-up killer instinct of the league’s best to ever do it.
Expect sparks when Ray Allen, James Harden, Dwyane Wade, Allen Iverson, Kobe Bryant, and (of course) Michael Jordan get r...
Expect sparks when Ray Allen, James Harden, Dwyane Wade, Allen Iverson, Kobe Bryant, and (of course) Michael Jordan get r...
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July 21, 2025 • 35 mins
What happens when raw stats clash with lived experience? In this heated, hilarious, and high-stakes roundtable, The Hood Report crew breaks down their Top 5 NBA centers of all time — and no name is safe. From Shaq’s cheeseburger-fueled dominance to Jokic’s triple-doubles under fire, and why Bill Russell still defines greatness, this episode blends sports culture with unapologetic opinion like only we can.
Was Wilt just padding stats...
Was Wilt just padding stats...
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The Hood Report Podcast is back—and this time, we’re stirring the pot with a debate that’ll light up your group chat: Who are the top five NFL wide receivers of all time? From record-smashing stats to unfiltered banter, our crew breaks down each pick with passion, proof, and plenty of trash talk. And trust us—no name is safe from scrutiny.
Was Randy Moss overrated? Should Larry Fitzgerald rank higher than Calvin Johnson? And why doe...
Was Randy Moss overrated? Should Larry Fitzgerald rank higher than Calvin Johnson? And why doe...
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