Season 1
Season 1 of The Fix ran from September 2017 to February 2018 covering all sports.
Bonus EpisodeThis is the season 1 bonus episode of The Fix Sports Podcast; host Joseph Ward couldn't skip this week. HBCU spotlight North Carolina A&T State University track team. Singer Fergie has an epic fail singing the National Anthem, black hockey player Devante Smith-Pelly received racist taunts in a hockey game, black race car driver Bubba Wallace finishes 2nd in the Daytona 500, The Cleveland Indians will remove their Chief Wahoo Logo from game uniforms only, The FBI finds new evidence in its investigation of several NCAA schools, Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback signs a 3 year extension, The Boston Police Department honored a white basketball coach for black history month, Chris Webber and Isiah Thomas agree that Red Auerbach should have been honored, Spurs coach Greg Popovich says America is a racist country. Weekly rant is aimed at former NFL lineman for gun pics naming Richie Incognito, Mike Pouncy and his former high school. Tune in to get your fix!!
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Episode 25Episode 25 the season finale of The Fix Sports Podcast is here. Can you believe we have reached our season finale? We tune in to hear Joseph Ward shine his HBCU season finale spotlight on Grambling State Univertsity, we learned that Johnny Manziel is "bipolar", Erin Jackson is the surprise of the Olympic skating world, Biney lost early in her Olympic trip, the Jamaican bobsled team coach quit on team, LeBron James is producing a new House Party movie, Steve Curr let's his players call their own plays as they beat the Suns by 46, LaVar Ball is talking crazy again, the 2018 NBA All-Star Weekend is here, and LeBron and KD are interviewed by Cari Champion. In the weekly rant Joseph goes in on Adrian Broner for being arrested for sexual assault, and Fox host Laura Ingraham is a stupid white woman who is hating on LeBron James and KD. Tune in to get your Fix!!!
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Episode 24HBCU spotlight on the triple overtime thriller between Morehouse and Clark Atlanta. Michael Jordan donates $7 million dollars to build health clinics, Joseph gives an NBA trade deadline recap, the Cleveland Cavs have a brand new team, Michael Smith gives his thoughts on Jemele Hill leaving Sports Center, the 2018 National Signing Day has passed and the University of Georgia has the top class, Did Bill Belichick's bad decisions cost the Patriots the Super Bowl, Jimmy Garaoppolo has a new $137.5 million dollar contract, Eagles fans riot after the Super Bowl and media makes excuses for them, and the weekly rant is aimed at Patriots Offensive Coordinator Josh McDaniels; he is a proven snake in the grass. Tune in to get your fix!!
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Episode 23HBCU spotlight on Robert Brazile a 2018 inductee into the NFL Hall of Fame. Philadelphia Eagles are the new champions of the NFL. Former NBA player Rasul Butler loses his life in a car crash. Jemele Hill is leaving Sports Center to write for The Undefeated. Blake Griffin traded to the Detroit Pistons. Alex Smith traded to the Washington Redskins. Kevin Love is out 8 weeks with a broken hand. Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Ryan Shazier has regained the use of his legs. NFL entertainment lawyer murdered hours after stating that the Super Bowl game is rigged. Winners of the 2018 NFL honors awards and the 2018 NFL Hall of Fame class. Joseph's weekly rant was aimed at the Legends Football League or better known as the lingerie football league. Why do the women have to play football in little to no clothes? Tune in to hear Joseph and get your fix!!
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Episode 22HBCU spotlight on C.J. Washington, Bennie Adams, and Courtney Kirkland. In HBCU news, top high school football recruit Maurice Robinson chooses Grambling State over Alabama, Florida and other top schools. Pita Taufatofua is Tonga's first Olympic long distance skier. Steve Wilkes is the new head coach for the Arizona Cardinals, WWE owner Vince McManhon is bringing back the XFL in 2020. Brief preview of Super Bowl 52. Florida State University quarterback accused of domestic violence. 2018 NBA All-Star game is set and ready to go. LeBron James is the youngest player to reach 30,000 points. In his weekly rant Joseph Ward goes in on the disgusting Larry Nassar former doctor for the US Olympic team, he was sentenced to prison for over 150 sexual assaults.
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Episode 21HBCU spotlight on Martavious McKnight, a basketball player from the University of Arkansas Pine-Bluff. In HBCU news, former Alabama linebacker Mekhi Brown will be transferring to Tennessee St. after meltdown during national championship game. Joseph gives his perspective on the scuffle between the Rockets and Clippers, he gives a historical nugget profiling the first black player in the National Hockey League, North and South Korea will join forces during the 2018 Winter Olympics, Jamaica will send their women's bobsled team to the 2018 Winter Olympics, he recap's the NFL conference championship games, the Steelers minority owners want Mile Tomlin fired, and he tell us why sports do not heal social injustice issues. His weekly rant was aimed at Stephen A. Smith and white media who portray black players as bad people, thugs and savage athletes. Tune In!!!
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Episode 20HBCU spotlight on Chicago Bears running back Tarik Cohen, graduate of North Carolina A&T State University. Alabama is the 2018 college football national champions, Donovan McNabb gets fired from ESPN, Shannon Sharpe hits that Cam Newton is a "house negro". Joseph gives a summary of the 2018 NFL playoffs. Is Andy Reid an elite NFL coach? Willie Taggart is hiring a number of black coaches to the Florida State staff, and Lavar Ball criticizes Lakers coach Luke Walton. The weekly rant is aimed at Walt Gill and the "Wet Dream Team". Tune in to hear the podcast.
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Episode 19HBCU spotlight on Shakyla Hill of Grambling State Women's basketball team. Shakyla recorded the fourth quadruple double in NCAA women's basketball history. The Cleveland Cavs faced the Boston Celtics but Isaiah Thomas didn't play, Erin Jackson became the 1st black women's long track skater in Olympic history, the college football playoffs are down to the national championship game, South Dakota State are the 2018 FCS National Champions, UCF wants to be recognized as the national champions because they had an undefeated season, The Cleveland Browns went win less in 2017, and Cincinnati Bengals head coach Marvin Lewis gets a two year contract extension. Is Jimmy Garoppolo really a good quarter back? Who is the best quarterback prospect for this upcoming 2018 NFL draft? John Gruden get a $100 Million dollar contract to coach the Oakland Raiders, and Joseph puts his rant on Colin Cowherd and all the people hating on those who challenge the NCAA.
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Episode 18HBCU spotlight on Livingstone College alumna Quanera Hayes, she helped the US Women's 4x400 relay team win a gold medal in the World Championships. Carolina Panthers Head Coach Ron Rivera and star Quarterback Cam Newton are defending Jerry Richardson during his sexual misconduct allegations. Are black people still protesting the NFL? Have sports truly helped to empower the black community or individuals within the community? Do black people really need sports as a means to improve their lives? Joseph gives an update on the college football bowl games, and a weekly update of the NBA standings and scores. Is KD a better player than LeBron? The final weekly rant of the year is aimed at the Dallas Cowboys for another disappointing season.
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Episode 17HBCU spotlight on a the Howard University men's basketball. In HBCU news, a pay for play HBCU basketball league could be coming soon. Carolina Panthers owner Jerry Richardson is selling his team; Diddy, Steph Curry and other are interested in buying the team. Zeke Elliot is returning to the field from suspension, the college football bowl games are underway, Maama Biney is the first black female speed skater to make the Olympics, the Big Baller Brand looks to start its own league that rivals the NCAA, and the University of Oklahoma’s basketball player Trae Young is a baller. This weeks rant was aimed at Skip Bayless for continuous hating on LeBron James.
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Episode 16HBCU spotlight on the winner of The Celebration Bowl North Carolina A&T University, who are the 2017 HBCU National Champions. In HBCU news Howard University and Bethune Cookman University will be playing each other in the 2018 Circle City Classic. Marshall Faulk, Ike Taylor, Heath Evans, Warren Sapp, Warren Moon, Eric Weinberger, and Donovan McNabb were all accused of sexual assault by Jami Cantor, Panthers owner Jerry Richardson is under investigation for sexual misconduct. Recap of the first week of the college football bowl season, the January 6th FCS championship game is set between James Madison and North Dakota State, NBA season, and Giancarlo Stanton was traded to the Yankees from the Miami Marlins. The weekly rant was aimed in full force at Charles Barkley for hating on LaVar Ball and the success his family has gained over the last 8 months.
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Episode 15HBCU spotlight is on Coach Willie Simmons for being unofficially named the new head football coach of the Florida A&M University Rattlers. Cheyney University losing its football program. The new head football coach for Florida State University, the University of Tennessee has a new head football coach. The College Football Playoffs and bowl games are set and Joseph gives his predictions, Baker Mayfield is the recipient of the 2017 Heisman Trophy, Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker suffered a serious back injury in last weeks game versus the Cincinnati Bengals. Are the NFL rule changes ruining the way defense is being played, ? LaVar Ball has now pulled his sons out of school and promises to have them ready for NBA play. Lastly, Rob Gronkoski, the Buffalo Bills defense and the "hood" are the targets of his weekly rant. Tune in to get your fix!!
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Episode 14HBCU spotlight on Grambling State University's Men's Basketball team s they defeated the Yellow Jackets of Georgia Tech University. Coach Jimbo Fisher leaving Florida State University for Texas A&M, and Florida State Kicker Ricky Aguyo get's into fight on campus. Was Buffalo Bills QB Tyrod Taylor benching justified? The Memphis Grizzles have fired yet another coach, this time David Fizdale got the pink slip, the college football playoff is set and ready for January 1st, I clear up some missing information regarding Gabby Douglas, Aly Raisman, Simone Biles and the sexual assault by former Olympic team doctor Larry Nassar. Kevin Durant realizes racism is real and hurting his people, and Malcolm Jenkins and Anquan Boldin just sold out the players protesting social injustices against black people for $100 Million dollars. Tune in to hear what Joseph has to say about the topics.
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Episode 13HBCU spotlight on Grambling State University for their victory in the 44th Annual Bayou Classic. Mississippi Valley State, Delaware State, Florida A&M, Arkansas-Pine Bluff all have to replace their Head Football Coaches, a Tennessee State University Football player has been kicked out of school for punching a coach, Texas A&M Head Football Coach Kevin Sumlin is expected to be fired soon, Chip Kelly is now the new Football Coach at UCLA, the 2018 NFL Hall of Fame nominees were announced, he recapped college footballs rivalry weekend, former NFL player Darren Sharper is serving prison time for rape, Gabby Douglass comes out about being sexually assaulted by former U.S. Olympic team doctor Larry Nassar, Alabama Men's Basketball team almost wins despite finishing the game with only 3 players, and of course he gave you his weekly rant. Tune in to hear Joseph sound off on these topics.
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Episode 12HBCU spotlight on the undefeated (11-0) North Carolina A&T Aggies as they become champions of the Mid Easter Athletic Conference (MEAC).Hampton University is leaving the MEAC for the Big South Conference, the MEAC 2018 HOF class his it's inductees, Nigeria has a women's bobsled team in the 2018 Winter Olympics, Colin Kaepernick is named GQ Citizen of the Year, Trump get's LiAngelo Ball out of jail in China, and Lonzo Ball till struggling on the season. In the weekly rant Joseph goes in on Peter Vecsey for his out of line tweet about LeBron James, and he also goes in on Michael Rappaport for his latest comments about LeBron. Tune in to hear his thoughts.
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Episode 11HBCU spotlight on the Hampton Pirates women's basketball team. They pulled off the upset of the year so far with a victory over North Carolina University. Zeke Elliot is finally serving his six game suspension, Jerry Jones wants to sue the NFL, The Cromartie's have a new reality show, Miko Grimes is telling everyone's business, Bermine Stiverne get knocked out, Liangelo Ball and friends decided to steal in China, and don't miss the college football weekly recap.
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Episode 10HBCU spotlight on the Aggies of North Carolina A&T University. Florida A&M University athletic director Milton Overton is leaving the Rattlers to become the AD at Kennesaw State University. The Houston Texas take a knee after owner's racist remarks, Houston Texans offensive tackle traded after response to racist owners remarks, Jimmy Garoppolo, Kelvin Benjamin and Jay Ajayi were all traded this last week, the NFL is losing money, ESPN creates the "Jemelle Hill" rule for social media use, the Houston Astros win the 2017 World Series, his college football recap, and his weekly rant about Stephen A. Smith vs. JR Smith and Papa John's. Tune in!!!
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Episode 9HBCU spotlight on the undefeated Langston University. He also covered the Kenyon Martin Jeremey Lin situation, Lonzo Ball is off to a slow start, Zeke Elliot is still dealing with his domestic violence issue, the NFL is meeting with players about "social issues", David Megget face sexual assault charges, his college football recap, MLB World Series is tied 2-2, and Robert McNair the Houston Texans owner says NFL players are inmates. Check out Joseph's thoughts.
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Episode 8This week host Joseph Ward puts his HBCU spotlight on the Virginia State University football team. They remain undefeated on the year with a 73 - 21 victory over Lincoln University. The Dallas Cowboy's players followed the orders of their owner Jerry Jones and didn't take a knee during the National Anthem, running back Adrian Peterson was traded from the New Orleans Saints to the Arizona Cardinals, he recapped the opening week of NBA action, his college football recap followed by his weekly rant.
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Episode 7
On Episode 7 of The Fix Sports Podcast host Joseph Ward put's his HBCU spotlight on Central State University for their upset win over the University Arkansas Pine Bluff. Central State was able to spoil the Arkansas Pine Bluff 2017 homecoming. Joseph also covered the 2018 nominations for the black college football hall of fame, Jennifer Lynn Williams becomes interim athletic director of Alabama State University, Jemele Hill is suspended by ESPN, Zeke Elliot's six game suspension is reienstated by Texas courts, his weekly college football update, and his weekly rant about JR Smith and Mike Ditka.
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Episode 6joined later in the show by guest Monique Gamble. HBCU spotlight on Bowie State University and Mississippi Valley State University. Also covered is Jemele Hill's support of an hit piece on Black Men, Cam Newton, the Minnesota Lynx, this weekends college football games are recapped, the MLB playoffs are underway, and of course the weekly rant.
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Episode 5HBCU spotlight on North Carolina Central University and their 17th consecutive MEAC victory. The University of Louisville Men's Basketball team and several other teams are under FBI investigation behind recruiting practices, Dwayne Wade signs a one year deal with the Cleveland Cavaliers, The NFL took a knee in response to negative comments by President Donald Trump, and the WNBA finals have reached game 4 with the Los Angeles Sparks holing a 2-1 series lead.
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Episode 4HBCU spotlight on the South Western Athletic Conference (SWAC) Volleyball players of the week. Carmelo Anthony & Dwight Howard traded; Santana Moss & Robert Griffin III feuding; Kid of Kid and Play speaks about dressing as Colin Kaepernick; Jay-Z Says no to the Superbowl; Kevin Durant blast OKC; Donald Trump at war with Sports, and much more.
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Episode 3HBCU spotlight on Coach Kamau Murray. The drama between Jemele Hill, the Trump Administration and ESPN. The WBNA playoffs. ESPN NBA Rankings, week 3 of college football is recapped, week one of the NFL season is recapped, the Canelo vs. GGG fight, JR Smith calls out T Mac for his Hall of Fame speech, and my weekly rant is asking why are players allowed to fight in predominantly white sports?
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Episode 2Joseph covers the latest happenings with Seattle Seahawks star Michael Bennett and his recent encounter with Las Vegas Police amongst a plethora of other things. This weeks rant covered Jason Whitlock, Franco Harris, Ray Lewis and the undefeated.com's 50 greatest athlete list.
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Episode 1Caylin Newton and Frances Tiafoe, two up and coming black athletes; Mayweather vs. McGregor; The Kyrie Irving trade; Venus Willims, Colin Keapernick and much more.
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