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Long Time Coming: Reckoning with Race in America with Dr. Michael Eric Dyson.

Dec 23rd, 2020 46m 31s

On this edition of The Tuff Juice Podcast, Dr. Michael Eric Dyson discusses his book 'Long Time Coming: Reckoning with Race in America' dissecting this moment of racial and social justice advancements - or lack thereof - in 2020. Dr. Michael

Tuff Juice Ep 38 - JaVale McGee talks 3 championships in the last 4 seasons, Life in the Bubble, and free agency.

Nov 6th, 2020 41m 14s

After winning the NBA Finals with the Los Angeles Lakers, making it his 3rd in the last four seasons, 12-Year center Javale McGee discusses his NBA journey that began with Caron Butler and has now flourished into titles with the Golden State Wa

Tuff Juice EP37 - James Carville reacts to the Presidential debate, shares an optimistic outlook on the election and our nation's future overcoming our divisions.

Oct 29th, 2020 1h 9m

This podcast is sponsored by an exciting new podcast out from Gimlet… RESISTANCE. Inspired by this summer’s protests, these are new stories from the front lines of the movement for Black lives, told by the generation fighting for change. Hos

Tuff Juice EP36 - Willie Colon on winning a Super Bowl with the Pittsburgh Steelers, and having tough conversations on social justice and race issues in 2020.

Oct 22nd, 2020 42m 8s

Tuff Juice EP35 - Rex Chapman on race in America, the competitor Michael Jordan and social media.

Oct 8th, 2020 51m 59s

12-year veteran NBA shooting guard Rex Chapman talks about race in America, and specifically, BLM and his privilege as a white man growing up in the deep south. Rex takes us step by step through his rise to playing for Kentucky and getting draf

Tuff Juice EP35 - Rex Chapman on race in America, the competitor Michael Jordan and social media.

1 Sep 4th, 2020 48m 53s

Tuff Juice EP34 - LaTroy Hawkins, Special Assistant to the Minnesota Twins, gets out the VOTE!

Aug 24th, 2020 35m 19s

21-year veteran MLB pitcher LaTroy Hawkins discusses his passion for being healthy and making a difference in the world through staying informed and voting at the state and local levels. He discusses his mentors who guided him toward success, h

Tuff Juice EP33 - Santia Deck is the face of the women's tackle football playing for the LA Fames.

Aug 15th, 2020 23m 54s

Santia Deck is way more than an athlete, and she shares her thoughts on her faith, the social justice movement and Kamala Harris becoming the next Vice President of the United States. The 28-year-old former track star, and Olympian rugby player

Tuff Juice EP32 - Terrell Owens on how he achieved greatness, NFL racism & his basketball skills

Jul 30th, 2020 45m 38s

Hall of Famer Terrell Owens is one of the greatest wide receivers to ever play football — and he has no problem telling you that! Known for his big talent, big personality, and big ego, T.O. is also incredibly disciplined and dedicated, traits

Tuff Juice EP31 - Renee Montgomery on her WNBA opt-out, activism & anti-BLM team owner Sen. Loeffler

Jul 23rd, 2020 30m 41s

Atlanta Dream point guard Renee Montgomery was one of the first WNBA players to opt out of the 2020 season to focus on the fight for social justice and equality. On this episode of “The Tuff Juice Podcast,” Renee talks with Caron Butler about w

Tuff Juice EP30 - Natasha Cloud on opting out of the WNBA season to fight for equality & justice

Jul 16th, 2020 40m 15s

In her prime and at the height of her professional basketball career, Washington Mystics guard and reigning WNBA champion Natasha Cloud opted out of the 2020 season to focus on the fight for equality and social justice. On this episode of “The

Tuff Juice EP29 - Jamal Crawford on his wild workout routine, NBA comeback & mentoring players

Jul 9th, 2020 35m 16s

The last time Jamal Crawford played an NBA game — April 9, 2019 — he dropped 51 points at age 39 like it was nothing. Fifty-@#$%in’-one! And yet, despite the scoring punch he could obviously still provide off the bench, not one of the league’s

Tuff Juice EP28 - John Wall on giving back during the pandemic, marching for BLM & why he wouldn’t play in the NBA restart if he could

Jun 16th, 2020 31m 33s

Washington Wizards star point guard John Wall hasn’t played a game since December 2018, but while he’s been sidelined with heel and Achilles injuries he’s become an even more impactful leader in the NBA and in his D.C. and Raleigh, N.C. communi

Tuff Juice EP27 - Tai Lopez explains how to get rich by breaking patterns of poverty and developing specific skills

May 19th, 2020 56m 36s

Tai Lopez is an entrepreneur, self-help guru, and social media influencer who not only makes money but also shares his financial wisdom to help other people come up in life. On this episode of “The Tuff Juice Podcast,” Tai talks with Caron Butl

Tuff Juice EP26 - Luis Guzmán on self-reliance, healthy living, and the attitude that leads to success

May 12th, 2020 1h 15m

Luis Guzmán is one of the most beloved and prolific character actors of all time, with standout roles in films like Carlito’s Way, Boogie Nights, and Out of Sight, and in TV shows like Oz, How to Make It in America, Code Black, and Narcos. On t

Tuff Juice EP25 - Jennifer Welter on being the first female NFL coach and playing football

May 5th, 2020 59m 47s

On this episode of “The Tuff Juice Podcast,” Caron Butler welcomes a true trailblazer to the show! Dr. Jennifer Welter made history in 2015 when she joined the Arizona Cardinals as an assistant coaching intern for training camp and the preseaso

Tuff Juice EP24 - Wisconsin Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes on elections during quarantine and how to fight disenfranchisement

Apr 28th, 2020 27m 36s

The recent in-person primary election held in Wisconsin — despite COVID-19 quarantine! — raised some serious questions about democracy and disenfranchisement in the United States. On this episode of "The Tuff Juice Podcast," Wisconsin Lieutenan

Tuff Juice EP23 - CJ McCollum on NBA players living check-to-check, the possibility of play resuming soon, and Carmelo Anthony's impact

Apr 21st, 2020 34m 20s

With a degree in journalism and a VP role on the National Basketball Players Association’s Executive Committee to go with his lethal jump shot, CJ McCollum has a unique perspective on the pandemic’s effect on society and on the NBA. On this epi

Tuff Juice EP22 - Dame Dash on fighting Hollywood, controlling your narrative, and Kanye West's business acumen

Apr 14th, 2020 37m 10s

Damon “Dame” Dash is the epitome of a hustler. A mogul and entrepreneur, he came to prominence co-founding Roc-A-Fella Records with Jay-Z and Kareem “Biggs” Burke, then flipped that success into a number of notable business ventures, including

Tuff Juice EP21 - Sue Bird on sustaining success, the reality of coming out, and what prepared her for social distancing

Apr 6th, 2020 39m 55s

Sue Bird is a basketball legend and an icon who transcends sports. A champion who’s won at every level, she’s also an inspiration to many for coming out publicly with her girlfriend, soccer star Megan Rapinoe, in 2017. On this episode of "The T

Tuff Juice EP20 - Chris Paul on the suspension of the NBA season, social distancing, and his big Kobe Bryant what-if.

Mar 30th, 2020 29m 21s

As President of the National Basketball Players Association's Executive Committee, Chris Paul has a unique perspective on the NBA in these crazy times. The Oklahoma City Thunder's veteran point guard joins Caron Butler on "The Tuff Juice Podcas

Tuff Juice EP19 - Roc Nation rapper Neelam Hakeem embraces modesty as part of her royal delivery.

Mar 19th, 2020 42m 48s

Roc Nation hijabi rapper Neelam Hakeem embraces modesty as part of her royal delivery. She shares the story of her path to create art in her own way leading to her performance at the Grammy awards. Get her new album 'Crown'.Learn more about yo

Tuff Juice EP18 - Nick Young and the Swaggy P personality

Mar 12th, 2020 32m 17s

Nick Young discusses his passion for fashion and the birth of Swaggy P. He tells stories from his earlier days in Los Angeles prior to joining the Washington Wizards to learn first hand from All Star teammates Caron and Gilbert Arenas. Lastly,

Tuff Juice EP17 - Sheryl Swoopes is the first lady of basketball

Mar 5th, 2020 22m 28s

Sheryl Swoopes talks about her storied Hall of Fame career at All Star Weekend in Chicago. She recalls winning championships at every level of the game, being the first player drafted by the WNBA, and what she wants her legacy to be, giving bac