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David West & Ricky Volante

Forward, Thinking

A weekly Sports, Business and Society podcast
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Forward, Thinking

David West & Ricky Volante

Forward, Thinking

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Forward, Thinking

David West & Ricky Volante

Forward, Thinking

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In Forward, Thinking | Episode 26, Ricky hosts a panel discussion focusing on 2020's lasting impact on the sports industry. The panel consists of: Wendell Haskins (Chief Marketing Officer of the PCL), Kavitha Davidson (Podcast Host/Editorial Di
In Forward, Thinking | Episode 25, David and Ricky are joined by legal expert and professor N. Jeremi Duru and Senior Writer at ESPN's The Undefeated and co-author of "I Came As A Shadow" Jesse Washington.Jeremi discusses his career, his work w
In Forward, Thinking | Episode 24, David and Ricky are joined by Alan Major and Greg Oden  to discuss their careers, thoughts on the current landscape of college and professional basketball, and approaches to coaching. Alan was recently named t
In Forward, Thinking | Episode 23, David and Ricky are joined by ranked WTA player and former collegiate tennis player Brittany Collens and psychiatrist and mother of four Dr. Janet Taylor.Brittany discusses her collegiate tennis experience at
In Forward, Thinking | Episode 22, David and Ricky are joined by Senator Chris Murphy (CT-D), then Ricky and guest co-host Wendell Haskins are joined by actor, director, producer, activist, singer, and entrepreneur Malik Yoba.Senator Murphy dis
In Forward, Thinking | Episode 21, David and Ricky are joined by the other members of the PCL's management team, Wendell Haskins (CMO), Keith Sparks (CDO), and Andy Schwarz (CIO)  to discuss how the team was assembled, the evolution of the PCL'
In Forward, Thinking | Episode 20, David and Ricky are joined by sports writers Kavitha Davidson and Jessica Luther, co-authors of Loving Sports When They Don't Love You Back, Dilemmas of the Modern Fan,  to discuss the challenges they've overc
In Forward, Thinking | Episode 19, David and Ricky are joined by award winning columnist formerly of the New York Times and currently at ESPN's The Undefeated and author of "Forty Million Dollar Slaves" and the 10-year NBA veteran, author, phil
In Forward, Thinking | Episode 18, David and Ricky are joined by Patrick Hruby (award winning writer and journalist) to discuss how he got into sports journalism, comparing college football and the NFL in terms of player health and safety, how
In Forward, Thinking | Episode 17, David and Ricky are joined by Joel Anderson (staff writer at Slate & host of Slow Burn Season 3) to discuss how he got into sports, his own athletic journey and how TCU's recruitment of LaDainian Tomlinson led
In Forward, Thinking | Episode 16, David and Ricky are joined by Syracuse 8 member Clarence "Bucky" McGill and Washington Post columnist and regular on ESPN's Around the Horn Kevin Blackistone. Bucky discusses his experience as a member of the
In Forward, Thinking | Episode 15, David and Ricky are joined by Black-ish writer and Mixed-ish creator Peter Saji and the PCL's Chief Development Officer and Co-Founder Keith Sparks. Saji discusses becoming a writer, breaking into Hollywood, w
In Forward, Thinking | Episode 14, David and Ricky are joined by CEO & Founder of PWRFWD and NBA veteran, athlete activist, and author Etan Thomas.Luke discusses what influenced him to become an activist for athletes' rights, the state of name,
In Forward, Thinking | Episode 13, David and Ricky are joined by PCL Co-Founder and Chief Innovation Officer Andy Schwarz and actor, activist, choreographer, and author Rosie Perez.Andy discusses the history of amateurism, the current landscape
In Forward, Thinking | Episode 12, David and Ricky are joined by PCL Chief Marketing Officer Wendell Haskins to discuss his open letter to the PGA of America and his time at the organization, the influences golf has had on his life and career,
In Forward, Thinking | Episode 11, David and Ricky are joined by actor and activist Wendell Pierce to discuss the history of New Orleans and Hurricane Katrina, Drew Brees, Colin Kaepernick and kneeling, Black Lives Matter and police reform, the
In Forward, Thinking | Episode 10, David and Ricky are joined by former professional basketball player Chris Copeland and sport and entertainment attorney Kelsey Trainor.Chris discusses the hurdles he faced and overcame in his career playing ov
In Forward, Thinking | Episode 9, David and Ricky are joined by PCL CMO Wendell Haskins and special guest Luther "Luke" Campbell to discuss Miami and Liberty City, his legal cases involving parody and explicit lyrics, the Liberty City Riots fol
In Forward, Thinking | Episode 8, David and Ricky are joined by Emmy-nominated actor, mentor, speaker, and author Dondré Whitfield and Shanti Das, founder and executive director of Silence the Shame. Dondré discusses the evolution and elevation
In Forward, Thinking | Episode 7, David and Ricky are joined by former NBA player & current Beijing Duck Ekpe Udoh and Dr. Kendell and Kainon Jasper. Ekpe discusses his transfer experience from Michigan to Baylor under Coach John Beilein, his c
In Forward, Thinking | Episode 6, David and Ricky are joined by former USTA President Katrina Adams and 12-year NBA veteran and creator of "Block or Charge" Rex Chapman. Katrina discusses her playing career, experience as the President, Chairpe
In Forward, Thinking | Episode 5, David and Ricky are joined by ESPN sports journalist Bomani Jones and David McFarland, a mental wellness and suicide prevention expert and PCL Advisory Board member. David discusses his efforts to create nation
In Forward, Thinking | Episode 4, David and Ricky are joined by 2-time NBA All Star, entrepreneur, filmmaker, and investor Baron Davis to discuss life in the NBA, the art of basketball, super teams, analytics, organizational culture, creating a
In Forward, Thinking | Episode 3, David and Ricky are joined by journalist, author, and television personality Howard Bryant to discuss the exploitation of black athletes, socialism in sports, and bringing about structural change.
In Forward, Thinking | Episode 2, David and Ricky are joined by NBA Finals MVP and 3-time NBA Champion Andre Iguodala. David and Ricky also discuss the toxic attitudes of college coaches that have come to light in recent weeks.
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