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NAKED SPORTS lives at the intersection of sports, politics, and culture. It is a niche groundbreaking interview-based show that dives deep into the lives of the game-changers who have helped shape our world. We explore how sports are interwoven not only into their personal lives; but the role they play in the global experience. NAKED SPORTS is hosted by Cari Champion, a trailblazing broadcast journalist and television personality renowned for her pioneering contributions to sports media for women. In each episode, this distinguished host sits down with a diverse array of athletes, politicians, and cultural innovators who have left an indelible mark on their fields. Through intimate, unfiltered conversations, the show reveals the raw and vulnerable sides of their journeys—peeling back the layers to explore the defining moments, personal struggles, and transformative experiences that live at the intersection of sports, culture, and politics. These conversations are thematically linked.
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- 6 days ago39 min
A Conversation With Tom Steyer
On this bonus episode, days before the California primaries, Cari sits down with billionaire climate activist and California gubernatorial candidate Tom Steyer to talk about what it costs to be “early,” and why he’s fine taking heat if he thinks he’s right. He says he was ahead of the curve on Trump—“He’s a criminal. Like, this is what impeachment is for”—and defends working with influencers because “one in five Americans gets their political information from influencers,” stressing his team discloses payments and doesn’t buy endorsements. Steyer also addresses the awkward topics: being an “ethical billionaire,” past investments in private prisons and coal, and why he says he changed course and focused on reform, climate, and structural racism. Cari closes with emphasizing the overall importance of "voting" in whatever city, state, or district you may reside. Connect @CariChampion Voting Info: Calmatters.org Learn More: TomSteyer.com Subscribe Cari Champion's YOUTUBE Channel See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- 1 weeks ago58 min
Reparations Are Affordable with Dr. Marcus Hunter
Cari sits down with UCLA sociology professor Dr. Marcus Hunter after a random first-class chance encounter on a train to Philadelphia, and their bond was an instant connection. Despite the candor of their initial union, the conversation is basically a wake-up call about reparations being real, not just “40 acres and a mule” talk. Hunter breaks down how the Freedman’s Bank (started in 1865) built what he calls “our first sacred money,” roughly “about a billion dollars” in Black deposits, then collapsed after white managers used Black funds on risky white loans, leaving depositors with only “60% of the money” paid back over decades. He explains how Frederick Douglass was pulled into calm concerns, then found himself “married to a corpse” when the truth came out. They connect that history to today’s “$1.776 billion” anti-weaponization fund and argue it proves “they do have it,” pushing listeners to move away from reaction and into response.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- 3 weeks ago55 min
Behind the Wheel: NASCAR with Rajah Caruth
This episode starts with the host recapping a Liberty vs. Connecticut Sun game and raving about the in-arena experience, especially Ellie the mascot, before sharing thoughts on the WNBA’s 30th season and how the Caitlin Clark “Cinderella shoe…is now off,” as fans see more of her on-court personality and the league’s competitiveness rises with limited roster spots. Then we meet NASCAR driver Rajah Caruth, who clears up the constant “Are you related to the other one?” question and explains how he got into racing through iRacing when money and access were real barriers. He breaks down why “racing is… the toughest barrier of entry” financially, how his first setup was “my school laptop and an $80 wheel,” and why it’s “not… plug and play” but a real entry point if you do the work. Listeners will walk away with a fresh, practical look at how mentorship, resourcefulness, and consistency can open doors in a sport with only “36 seats” at the top. Connect @CariChampion @RajahCaruth_ Subscribe Cari Champion's YOUTUBE Channel See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- May 6, 20261h 5m
Craft & Comedy with Godfrey
This Naked Sports episode with Godfrey swings from hilarious to heavy in the best way. He shares his family’s story, born in Lincoln, Nebraska, because his parents fled the Biafran War, and how that immigrant grind shaped him. From there, he gets into why he’s a purist about craft, whether it’s comedy, boxing, or music, saying the common thread is “the love of the craft,” and reminding people it takes years to really get good. He also riffs on Jordan vs. LeBron, and goes all-in on music history, from Michael Jackson’s “Victory Tour” to the industry’s racism, and how Black artists built the culture in this country. The real takeaway is his no-filter honesty about America: “subtract by a hundred, and you’ll know what year you’re in; it’s 1926.” We tried to wrap and tease a part two, but the story unfolded, describing a wild early New York, living with Viola Davis and his life as a podcaster.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- Apr 29, 202649 min
Unsigned Star in WNBA
This episode starts with the mystery of why WNBA vet and fan favorite Natasha “T Cloud” Cloud is still unsigned after the new CBA, free agency, and the draft—whether it’s money, age, locker-room narratives, or even whispers of being “quietly… blackballed” for her outspoken politics, including Palestine. The host reads Cloud’s posts that show faith and grit, “they can’t starve who God is feeding,” and says the situation “doesn’t add up.” Then the conversation turns serious with guest Tonya McKenzie, who reacts to public tributes after former Virginia Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax murdered his wife and died by suicide, arguing this isn’t just about mental health but domestic violence and how Black communities protect abusers. She says, “protecting the abuser is participation in the abuse,” and calls out how people defend perpetrators but ignore victims and kids. The episode closes with alarming femicide stats and a dedication to Dr. Serena Fairfax, urging listeners to speak up and stop enabling silence.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- Apr 15, 202649 min
Black Out Loud with Geoff Bennett
Today, Cari talks with PBS NewsHour co-anchor Geoff Bennett about his book “Black Out Loud” and why the ’90s felt like a once-in-a-lifetime run of Black TV—“how did all of these shows exist on the air at the same time?” He traces the history from minstrelsy and vaudeville to comics like Moms Mabley, Dick Gregory, Richard Pryor, and the Fox era that helped power “In Living Color,” “Martin,” “Living Single,” and more. Jeff explains the shift wasn’t just culture, it was business: networks later “pivot[ed] to whiter audiences,” and that helped end the boom. After listening to this episode, you’ll walk away understanding how comedy “lowers our defenses,” why representation changed real choices (like the “Maxine Shaw effect”), and why today we have “way more volume, but…less impact.” Connect @CariChampion @GeoffRBenett Read: Black Out Loud By Geoff Bennett Subscribe Cari Champion's YOUTUBE ChannelSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- Apr 8, 202645 min
Ignore The Noise with Laura Coates
This episode feels like a real check-in on what it takes to show up every day with purpose. Laura Coates walks Cari through her nonstop routine—up at 6 after getting home around 1:30 a.m., researching, doing CNN hits, writing fiction, parenting, then hosting her live 11 p.m. show. She explains why she left government work for TV: she felt “a muzzle” during officer-involved shootings. She wanted truth and justice to be accessible, saying “people had to know what the truth was” and “information… gives power.” She talks about being vulnerable on air, refusing to be performative, and protecting long-term trust: “I would never want… stating my opinion… to have a long-term consequence of no longer being a trusted source.” The only two opinions that Laura allows to lead are: “8-year-old Laura… and an 80-year-old Laura.” Connect @CariChampion @thelauracoates Subscribe Cari Champion's YOUTUBE ChannelSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- Apr 1, 202642 min
"Now Days" with Caroline Marks
Cari introduces an interview with surfer Caroline Marks, a 2024 Paris Olympics gold medalist, world champion, and one of six featured athletes in Red Bull’s film “Now Days,” premiering May 1 on Red Bull’s YouTube. Marks explains how women’s surfing has rapidly progressed, including the WSL’s equal pay shift in 2019, and describes how the film—two and a half years in the making—brings fierce rivals together to show distinct styles and how women can push each other while still competing for No. 1. She recounts the full Olympic experience in 2024 after placing fourth in Tokyo, discusses surfing’s risks (reef, injuries, sharks, wipeouts), and shares training staples like Pilates, weight work, and swimming. Cari ends with encouraging words for viewers to watch the film and support the broader rise of women’s sports. Connect @CariChampion @Caroline_Markss Learn More: Meet the Super Six transforming surfing and the stars of “Now Days” Subscribe Cari Champion's YOUTUBE ChannelSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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About Naked Sports with Cari Champion
NAKED SPORTS lives at the intersection of sports, politics, and culture. It is a niche groundbreaking interview-based show that dives deep into the lives of the game-changers who have helped shape our world. We explore how sports are interwoven not only into their personal lives; but the role they play in the global experience. NAKED SPORTS is hosted by Cari Champion, a trailblazing broadcast journalist and television personality renowned for her pioneering contributions to sports media for women. In each episode, this distinguished host sits down with a diverse array of athletes, politicians, and cultural innovators who have left an indelible mark on their fields. Through intimate, unfiltered conversations, the show reveals the raw and vulnerable sides of their journeys—peeling back the layers to explore the defining moments, personal struggles, and transformative experiences that live at the intersection of sports, culture, and politics. These conversations are thematically linked.
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