Ep. 8 | Can We Enjoy Sports Without Racism?

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4.6 • 3.4K Ratings

🗓️ 1 April 2025

⏱️ 61 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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1:05.1	Okay, I don't even know if there should be a trigger warning for this episode or if I should just have you mentally prepared to be absolutely upset with half of my takes this episode
1:10.3	because where I'm
1:12.0	going is a bit problematic only because I know what most of you think based on your tweets
1:17.9	and your selective outrage on all things race and sports. I don't feel like there's a way
1:24.8	that we can enjoy entertainment without the element of a little bit of racism.
1:29.3	You know what I mean?
1:30.3	So today we are talking all things from bird to magic to, of course, what we have been talking about for the last year, Angel Reese and Caitlin Clark.
1:39.3	Now hear me out.
1:40.3	Y'all know I like to get my hot takes off at the top and I have two guests that are here
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