Ep. 8 | Can We Enjoy Sports Without Racism? feat. Kazeem Famuyide and Kevin Clancey

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🗓️ 1 April 2025

⏱️ 60 minutes

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Summary

On this episode of Selective Ignorance, Mandii B and special guests Kazeem Famuyide (7pm In Brooklyn) and Kevin Clancey (Barstool Sports) take a deep dive into the layers of race, personal branding, and economics shaping the world of sports, with a spotlight on the WNBA and the rivalry between Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese. The conversation kicks off with The Problematic Nature of Race in Sports (00:00) before debating who truly represents the league’s future (01:57). As we compare Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese (05:06), we examine how race and public perception influence their careers and media narratives. Beyond the rivalry, we explore The Economic Landscape of Women's Basketball (10:08) and how personal branding plays a crucial role in an athlete’s success (11:31). The discussion expands to the broader impact of Race and Gender in Sports Narratives (16:19)—who gets to be the hero, and who is cast as the villain (20:19)? Shifting gears, we talk about the art of the game, from The Aesthetic Appeal of Athletic Performance (23:31) to the Ball family’s undeniable influence on modern basketball (28:03). We also break down The Rise of Caitlin Clark (30:13) and the ever-present scrutiny of Controversial Athlete Behavior (31:34). The episode takes an unexpected yet hilarious turn into everyday struggles, including Airport Etiquette and Travel Experiences (36:10)—because let’s be real, navigating TSA is a sport in itself. But we bring it back to the serious stuff, unpacking Accountability in Sports (46:26) and the role race plays in how we judge winners and losers (55:20). From the power of celebrity influence to the moral dilemmas of sports fandom, this episode pulls no punches. Tap in!

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0:00.0	Okay, I don't even know if there should be a trigger warning for this episode or if I should just have you mentally prepare to be absolutely upset with half of my takes this episode.
0:10.7	Because where I'm going is a bit problematic only because I know what most of you think based on your tweets and your selective outrage on all things race and sports. I don't feel like
0:24.2	there's a way that we can enjoy entertainment without the element of a little bit of racism.
0:29.5	You know what I mean? So today we are talking all things from bird to magic to of course what we
0:35.1	have been talking about for the last year, Angel Reese and
0:38.6	Caitlin Clark. Now hear me out. Y'all know I like to get my hot takes off at the top, and I have
0:43.7	two guests that are here to challenge me. However, in terms of the year old now debate around
0:50.2	Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese, I'm going to be completely honest and let you know that Angel Reese ain't what we want for
0:57.7	the face of the WMBA.
0:59.1	Let's be very clear.
1:00.3	She wants to be a podcaster more than she wants to be a basketball player.
1:03.0	And yes, I have problems with the fact that she does need to put a little bit more clothes
1:06.5	on.
1:07.0	It's why you won't start an only fans.
1:09.3	You know it's going to have an effect on your job down the road later.
1:12.8	And I think that's the ultimate issue that I have with Angel Reese personally.
1:16.7	I think that she is short-term living her life as an IG baddie instead of focusing on what she could actually be for the WMBA that we do see is renegotiating their TV contracts and has
1:29.9	the potential to actually pay these players what they deserve.
1:33.1	We saw Angel go on and say how the WMBA doesn't even cover her rent.
1:37.1	So you do a podcast?
1:38.5	Mind you, yes, I'm a podcaster.
1:40.0	And I know the money that we can make here.
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