In this episode, Emmy Award-winning journalist Bomani Jones joins us to discuss his journey, from realizing that sports media could be a career to working with ESPN and HBO. We dive into the intersection of sports, culture, and kmedia, exploring topics such as the impact of social media on athletes, the economics of live sports, and the evolving role of sports journalism.In this episode of the YFBP, Emmy Award-winning journalist Bomani Jones joins us to discuss his journey from discovering that sports media could be a viable career to working with ESPN and HBO. We explore the intersection of sports, culture, and media, delving into topics such as the impact of social media on athletes, the economics of sports, and the evolving role of sports journalism.
Bomani also shares his insights on the current state of sports media and what fans can anticipate from his upcoming live show, "The Basketball Jones," in Raleigh on January 31st. Additionally, we get his predictions for the NFL Draft and the NBA MVP race, as well as a discussion on the biggest cultural shifts in sports.
Tickets for The Basketball Jones: https://www.etix.com/ticket/p/51870656/the-basketball-jones-raleigh-the-rialto
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