Rekaya Gibson's guest appearances

Rekaya Gibson

Dave and Marlow

Blogger to Author

I Found This Great Book

Angela Spears

LeBron James

Charlie Mack

Ian Johnson

Faye Snowden

David MacKay

Ben Taylor

Angela Ferrari

Kevin Love

Steve Jones

Sharon Brown

Anna Horford

Amanda Smith

Will Terry

Matt Moore

OwlTail

On this episode of the WHAT Podcast, Kendyl recounts her adventures in Los Angeles during NBA All Star Weekend. Then she and Tara discuss the Western Conference playoff race down the stretch and whether Damian Lillard should be in the MVP conversation (of course he should!)This week's guests are Rekaya Gibson and Angela Spears, co-hosts of Black Girls Talk Sports Podcast. They talked about how the podcast got started and why they chose to make it centered on black women, then we hit on a variety of topics like the Winter Olympics, the NBA All Star Game, female basketball coaches in college and the NBA, and athletes using their platform to address social justice. 1:00 Report from LA: Kendyl talks about her All Star Break adventures. Charles Barkley on Jimmy Kimmel Live, Inside the NBA Roadshow, trying to catch Damian Lillard and DeMar DeRozen at the Spalding event, Bleacher Report event with a “celebrity” game. (6:50) Thoughts on who the All Star Weekend is really for.9:45 Thoughts on the All Star Game--did the new system work? Was it a better game than it has been in recent years? Steph looked like he didn’t care about winning. (9:45) Damian Lillard should have been in at the end. 14:40 The Dunk contest. What are the rules? How do they keep score? Is it really a good idea to have celebrity judges? 18:30 Celebrity game. Note to the organizers: WNBA Players are basketball players, not “celebrities”.  We’ve seen enough Paul Pierce this year, thanks. 20:10 Sprint to the finish. Tough competition in the Northwest Division. Damian Lillard deserves to be in the MVP conversation. MVP should be the player who makes the most difference to their team. 28:50 Black Girls Talk Sports Podcast co-hosts Rekaya Gibson and Angela Spears. Growing up in the Midwest and Louisville where sports was a big deal and coming from sports-loving families. 34:10 What does sports mean to you? Sports has taken on a new meaning since doing the podcast. It’s shared entertainment that we can all talk about, and can bring us together. 41:10 Some of the favorite topics they have covered on Black Girls Talk Sports include the Nigerian women's bobsled team, Black Girls Surf, when will women coach in the NBA, and should college athletes get paid? 48:00 Most interesting topics in the NBA this season: Player movement (trades), LeBron James and the Cavaliers, are they still contenders?53:00 Winter Olympic sports will kill you but they sure are fun to watch. 56:20 NBA All Star game is not fun to watch because they players don’t play with passion. 57:00 How the NBA All Star game and the Olympics are different right now. 59:05 Athletes using their platforms to address social justice issues. 1:01:05 Women who inspire: Nancy Leiberman, assistant coach for Sacramento, who is breaking barriers and who never let lack of encouragement hold her back. Cheryl Miller has been an inspiring role model and an incredible player. Find our fantastic guests on Blackgirlstalksports.com, @RekayaGibson and @CoachSpearsFollow Blazer’s Edge on Twitter @blazersedge, WHAT Pod @HoopsAndTalks, Tara @tcbbiggs, and Kendyl @kendylbennett16.Questions? Email us: hoopsandtalks@gmail.com!Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode of the WHAT Podcast, Kendyl recounts her adventures in Los Angeles during NBA All Star Weekend. Then she and Tara discuss the Western Conference playoff race down the stretch and whether Damian Lillard should be in the MVP conversation (of course he should!) This week's guests are Rekaya Gibson and Angela Spears, co-hosts of Black Girls Talk Sports Podcast. They talked about how the podcast got started and why they chose to make it centered on black women, then we hit on a variety of topics like the Winter Olympics, the NBA All Star Game, female basketball coaches in college and the NBA, and athletes using their platform to address social justice. 1:00 Report from LA: Kendyl talks about her All Star Break adventures. Charles Barkley on Jimmy Kimmel Live, Inside the NBA Roadshow, trying to catch Damian Lillard and DeMar DeRozen at the Spalding event, Bleacher Report event with a “celebrity” game. (6:50) Thoughts on who the All Star Weekend is really for. 9:45 Thoughts on the All Star Game--did the new system work? Was it a better game than it has been in recent years? Steph looked like he didn’t care about winning. (9:45) Damian Lillard should have been in at the end. 14:40 The Dunk contest. What are the rules? How do they keep score? Is it really a good idea to have celebrity judges? 18:30 Celebrity game. Note to the organizers: WNBA Players are basketball players, not “celebrities”.  We’ve seen enough Paul Pierce this year, thanks. 20:10 Sprint to the finish. Tough competition in the Northwest Division. Damian Lillard deserves to be in the MVP conversation. MVP should be the player who makes the most difference to their team. 28:50 Black Girls Talk Sports Podcast co-hosts Rekaya Gibson and Angela Spears. Growing up in the Midwest and Louisville where sports was a big deal and coming from sports-loving families. 34:10 What does sports mean to you? Sports has taken on a new meaning since doing the podcast. It’s shared entertainment that we can all talk about, and can bring us together. 41:10 Some of the favorite topics they have covered on Black Girls Talk Sports include the Nigerian women's bobsled team, Black Girls Surf, when will women coach in the NBA, and should college athletes get paid? 48:00 Most interesting topics in the NBA this season: Player movement (trades), LeBron James and the Cavaliers, are they still contenders? 53:00 Winter Olympic sports will kill you but they sure are fun to watch. 56:20 NBA All Star game is not fun to watch because they players don’t play with passion. 57:00 How the NBA All Star game and the Olympics are different right now. 59:05 Athletes using their platforms to address social justice issues. 1:01:05 Women who inspire: Nancy Leiberman, assistant coach for Sacramento, who is breaking barriers and who never let lack of encouragement hold her back. Cheryl Miller has been an inspiring role model and an incredible player. Find our fantastic guests on <a href="http://Blackgirlstalksports.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Blackgirlstalksports.com</a>, @RekayaGibson and @CoachSpears Follow Blazer’s Edge on Twitter @blazersedge, WHAT Pod @HoopsAndTalks, Tara @tcbbiggs, and Kendyl @kendylbennett16. Questions? Email us: hoopsandtalks@gmail.com! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="http://podcastchoices.com/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

WHAT Podcast Episode 9: Women's Hoops And Talks with Black Girls Talk Sports co-hosts Rekaya Gibson and Angela Spears

Today we are talking with an author who has published six books in various genres. As well as two in audio book format. Talking With Authors welcomes Rekaya Gibson "The Food Temptress".  Books by Rekaya Gibson   Rekaya Gibson Amazon Page Mama Don't Like Ugly The book follows the early life of Dana whose mother mistreats her because her skin is dark. Dana's mother constantly favors her lighter skinned sister. A book that stirs the emotions, makes you think. The book is written from Dana's viewpoint even from birth which makes it very interesting. Mama Don't Like Ugly is available in print, e-book and audio format. My Mama's Sweet Potato Pie A coloring book that tells the story of a mother explaining to her son how his favorite pie is made. The coloring book contains an English and Spanish version of the story. At the end of the book, there is a Sweet Potato Pie recipe in English and Spanish. Are There French Fries in Heaven A children's book that tells the story of Kia's quest to find out if there are french-fries in heaven. She ultimately finds out the answer to her question from her grandmother. The book was launched on national french-fry day at french-fry heaven in Jacksonville, Florida. Cooking on a Dollar Store Budget Fifty-two recipes created from items you can find in Dollar Stores. It is available in print and e-book versions. A great book for the budget conscious or a great gift for the college student in your life. The Food Temptress &amp; The Food Enchantress Rekaya Gibson's first two books tell the story of Ambrosia who uses food to change men into the perfect man. These magical books are set in New Orleans. Rekaya plans to republish the Food Temptress in spring under her publishing company, Gibson Girl Publishing. Follow Rekaya Gibson's blog or social media pages to stay up to date. Follow Rekaya Gibson Rekaya Gibson's Food Temptress Blog Gibson Girl Publishing Follow Rekaya Gibson on Facebook Follow Rekaya Gibson on Instagram Follow Rekaya Gibson on Twitter

Today we are talking with an author who has published six books in various genres. As well as two in audio book format. Talking With Authors welcomes Rekaya Gibson "The Food Temptress". Books by Rekaya Gibson <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Rekaya-Gibson/e/B003JYCEXK/ref=dp_byline_cont_pop_ebooks_1" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank"></a>  Rekaya Gibson Amazon Page Mama Don't Like Ugly The book follows the early life of Dana whose mother mistreats her because her skin is dark. Dana's mother constantly favors her lighter skinned sister. A book that stirs the emotions, makes you think. The book is written from Dana's viewpoint even from birth which makes it very interesting. Mama Don't Like Ugly is available in print, e-book and audio format. My Mama's Sweet Potato Pie A coloring book that tells the story of a mother explaining to her son how his favorite pie is made. The coloring book contains an English and Spanish version of the story. At the end of the book, there is a Sweet Potato Pie recipe in English and Spanish. Are There French Fries in Heaven A children's book that tells the story of Kia's quest to find out if there are french-fries in heaven. She ultimately finds out the answer to her question from her grandmother. The book was launched on <a href="http://www.nationaldaycalendar.com/national-french-fry-day-july-13/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">national french-fry day</a> at <a href="http://www.frenchfryheaven.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">french-fry heaven in Jacksonville, Florida</a>. Cooking on a Dollar Store Budget Fifty-two recipes created from items you can find in Dollar Stores. It is available in print and e-book versions. A great book for the budget conscious or a great gift for the college student in your life. The Food Temptress &amp; The Food Enchantress Rekaya Gibson's first two books tell the story of Ambrosia who uses food to change men into the perfect man. These magical books are set in New Orleans. Rekaya plans to republish the Food Temptress in spring under her publishing company, Gibson Girl Publishing. Follow Rekaya Gibson's blog or social media pages to stay up to date. Follow Rekaya Gibson <a href="http://thefoodtemptress.blogspot.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Rekaya Gibson's Food Temptress Blog</a> <a href="http://gibsongirlpublishingcompany.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Gibson Girl Publishing</a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/rekayagibson" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Follow Rekaya Gibson on Facebook</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/the_food_temptress/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Follow Rekaya Gibson on Instagram</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/RekayaGibson" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Follow Rekaya Gibson on Twitter</a>

Rekaya Gibson - The Food Temptress - Episode 5