Real Sports Heroes

Real Sports Heroes

Real Sports Heroes explores the importance of today’s black sports star having a voice that goes beyond the court and playing field. Real Sports Heroes takes a look at the sports world's biggest stars and lets them tell their story about their life growing up black in America and why those experiences impacted them today and why they want their voice to be heard beyond the hardwood. The American sports star has a voice like never before but there are still people in our country that want it silenced. So why is that a bad idea? RSH dives deep into each athlete/guest’s personal backstory as we dig into why this voice should not and will not be muted.

Episodes

Kenny Selmon’s Olympic Journey to Stardom

December 28, 2021 • 37 mins
We are joined by Team USA Track and Field star Kenny Selmon. Kenny talks about earning a spot in the Olympics, over coming adversity and his incredible Track and Field Career at UNC. *Note: This episode was recorded before the Olympics this past summer* Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Fredia “Cheetah” Gibbs Is Defying All the Odds, to Become the World’s Most Dangerous Woman

December 14, 2021 • 44 mins
On this episode of Real Sports Heroes Quierra speaks with Kickboxing superstar and Multi-Sport Legend Fredia "Cheetah" Gibbs. Cheeta will be the first female athlete honored with a statue in Pennsylvania and the first female Martial Artist statue in the entire world. Listen to this incredible story of triumph, love, dedication and defying all the odds, to become The World's Most Dangerous Woman. Learn more about your ad choices. Vi...
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Basketball Legend Chamique Holdsclaw’s Inspirational Journey to Happiness While Navigating Mental Health

November 30, 2021 • 37 mins
In a refreshing take, Holdsclaw speaks up against the ideology of “mental toughness” that dominates the sports fields, and links it to her own struggles with depression and anxiety. Along with personal anecdotes about her childhood, career, and advocacy work, Holdsclaw offers listeners a dosage of hope and practical advice when it comes to navigating mental health in an ultra-competitive world. Learn more about your ad choices. Vis...
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Jawad Williams’ Journey From Basketball Star to Children’s Writer

November 16, 2021 • 31 mins
Season Two of Real Sports Heroes is back! Quierra Luck sits down with North Carolina basketball legend Jawad Williams. The former Tar Heel talks about his journey across the world, his time in the NBA and his new line of children's books that you don't want to miss. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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A Leader Beyond His Years in Charles Snowden

April 6, 2021 • 28 mins
On the 9th episode of Real Sports Heroes we are joined by University of Virginia linebacker and NFL prospect Charles Snowden. While still in college, Charles has made it a priority to use his voice and platform to help create change in our society. Charles talks about the great work he is doing in the Charlottesville community, his fondest memories on the field and why he looks up to LeBron James Real Sports Heroes is hosted by Qu...
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A True Sports Hero on and off the Field in Kenny Young

March 29, 2021 • 40 mins
On the 8th episode of Real Sports Heroes we are joined by NFL linebacker Kenny Young. He talks about his amazing foundation, using his platform to speak up and some of his hidden talents you might not know about. Kenny uses the game to give back to his communities. Kenny started his foundation, Tackle Young foundation to provide the youth with resources and education to tackle life and their goals. The foundation focuses on charact...
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How Donovan McNabb Is Impacting and Cultivating Change at the NFL QB Position

March 23, 2021 • 27 mins
On the 7th episode of Real Sports Heroes we introduce host Quierra Luck. Decorated writer, editor, and on-air broadcaster, Quierra brings her unique style and journalistic skill set to this already incredible podcast. Quierra speaks with 13-year NFL veteran and fomrer Philadelphia Eagle Donovan McNabb. Donovan talks about his illustrious career, helping to mold the next generation of great Black QB’s, the importance of standing up ...
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Tim Brown's Journey From Winning the Heisman Trophy to Entering the NFL Hall of Fame

March 9, 2021 • 12 mins
On the 6th episode of Real Sports Heroes we are joined by Heisman Trophy winner and NFL Hall of Fame wide receiver Tim Brown. Tim is currently the executive producer behind an NFL Films production title “The Perfect 10.” The documentary features the story behind the only 10 football players to be inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame, while also being an Heisman Trophy winner. Listen to Tim’s journey of success building and w...
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How Family, Faith and Football Helped Shape the Man Qadry Ismail Is Today

March 2, 2021 • 16 mins
On the 5th episode of Real Sports Heroes we are joined by Syracuse Football legend and former NFL wide receiver Qadry Ismail. Learn about Qadry’s time growing up in two very different environments. Newark, NJ to Wilkes-Barre, PA. How those experiences made him the man he is today and why it is so important to inspire and challenge people to get out of their comfort zones. The message is simple and direct from Qadry, sports stars ar...
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From Brian Jones’ Humble Beginnings to Dominating the Media

February 23, 2021 • 17 mins
Texas Longhorns legend, former NFL linebacker, and current CBS college football analyst Brian Jones joins the fourth episode of Real Sports Heroes. Brian looks back on his childhood and discusses how those experiences impacted him to make him the man that he is today. The former football star talks about why it is more important than ever for athletes to speak up beyond the playing field.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit m...
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How 1981 NBA Finals MVP Cedric Maxwell Is Cultivating Change

February 16, 2021 • 16 mins
On the third episode of Real Sports Heroes, we are joined by 1981 NBA Finals MVP and Celtics legend Cedric Maxwell. Cedric speaks about dealing with racism as a child and why speaking up about topics outside of sports is necessary. Join the current Boston Celtics radio analyst detailing his journey from growing up in North Carolina to becoming an advocate for social justice. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adch...
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Malik Reed’s Story From a Small City in Alabama to the Bright Lights of the NFL

February 9, 2021 • 15 mins
On the second episode of Real Sports Heroes we hear the incredible story and journey of Malik Reed. Reed discusses his days growing up in Dothan, Alabama to becoming a starting linebacker for the Denver Broncos. Listen to Malik’s passionate words regarding the Black Lives Matters movement, the impact his days in Alabama had on the man he is today, and why professional athletes must continue to speak up on topics off the playing fie...
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How Arizona State University Football Coach Herm Edwards' Love of Football Helped Him Defeat All the Odds

February 2, 2021 • 17 mins
On the first ever episode of Real Sports Heroes, we are joined by legendary football coach and former NFL star Herm Edwards. Coach Edwards is currently leading young men as the head coach of Arizona State University’s football team. In this episode, coach Edwards talks about his childhood, growing up during the Civil Rights Movement in the 1960’s, and the impact it had on him today. Coach Edwards takes a deep dive into why sports s...
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Welcome to Real Sports Heroes

January 12, 2021 • 1 min
A podcast cross between HBO’s Real Sports and ESPN’s More Than An Athlete Documentary Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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