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Appearances, Interview
  • Larry Wilmore and Bomani examine some of the hot-button topics in the sports world

    Larry and Bomani examine some of the hot-button topics in the sports world, including Kyrie Irving’s vaccination debacle, Brian Flores’s case against the NFL, and Deshaun Watson’s lucrative contract and accompanying controversies.


  • Breakfast Club Power 105.1 FM

    Bomani Jones Talks Real Sports Conversations, New Show Game Theory, GOAT Talk + More with Charlamagne tha God and DJ Envy


  • Bomani Jones to deliver Marquette University 2022 Axthelm Lecture

    Bomani Jones will virtually deliver the 2022 Axthelm Memorial Lecture hosted by the Diederich College of Communication at Marquette University, on Wednesday, March 30, at 4 p.m.


  • Sports Media with Richard Deitsch

    Bomani Jones Speaks To Sports Media with Richard Deitsch


  • Media Noise – Episode 64: Bomani Jones

    Bomani Jones joins Demetri to talk about his new show on HBO, Game Theory. The conversation includes talk about Bo’s time in local radio, why he knew his writing staff had a hard job, and he isn’t going to talk about racism at The Masters.


  • 5 Questions With Bomani Jones of HBO’s Game Theory

    The Channel Guide Magazine asks Bomani five questions in time for the launch of his new HBO show, Game Theory With Bomani Jones, airing late-nights on Sundays beginning March 13 at 11:30pm ET/PT.


  • Sirius XM NBA Radio

    My latest attempt at succinctly answering “so what’s the show gonna be like?” without ruining any of the surprise. #gametheoryhbo


  • NBA The Ringer: How player empowerment has shaped the NBA


  • @ZerlinaShow on Peacock

    Bomani sits down with Zerlina Maxwell on Peacock to talk NFL


  • Featured Appearances & Interview Archives


  • MSNBC: ‘A systemic incident of poor behavior’: NFL forced to confront its diversity issues 

    “We have to have laws in place that legitimately threaten people when they behave poorly.” Bomani joins MSNBC to discuss how the threat of litigation motivates the NFL’s actions and why the organization needs an institutional framework to mandate change.


  • Clark Atlanta Path to Power Summit

    Bomani stopped by The Path to Power Summit, a cultural symposium focusing on the unique paths taken to acquire power hosted by Clark Atlanta University on Thursday. He joined fellow prominent CAU Alumni Pinky Cole, Jacque Reid, and Candace Rodney to discuss how their unique paths have guided their most powerful career moments.


  • Bomani Jones Reacting to Jon Gruden Redemption

    Watch Bomani discuss the ramifications from the release of former Las Vegas Raiders coach Jon Gruden’s emails.


  • Dan Le Batard Show with Stugotz…the return of Bomani Jones

    Dan Le Batard Show with Stugotz…the return of @bomani_jones


  • Jon Gruden resigns as head coach of the Las Vegas Raiders

    Jon Gruden resigns as head coach of the Las Vegas Raiders


  • PODCAST: SBNATION Crimson and Cream Machine

    Blatant Homerism podcast host and Crimson and Cream Machine/Athlon Sports writer Allen Kenney checks in with Bomani to discuss this year’s Red River Showdown between Texas and Oklahoma. In the interview, that has become an annual tradition, Bo also shares the inside scoop on his new HBO TV show, “Game Theory” set to debut in 2022.


  • Bomani Jones on Urban Meyer | Around The Horn

    I don’t know if it’s the end, but it’s over! – Bomani Jones on Urban Meyer | Around The Horn


  • Off The Ball

    Bomani Jones joined Off The Ball host  Joe Molloy on Wednesday to discuss the militarization of sports in America and Colin Kaepernick.


  • TheReidOut

    Bomani discusses Gwen Berry facing a backlash for peacefully protesting while America’s national anthem played during the Olympic trials.


  • Death at the Wing Podcast

    Adam McKay (Death At The Wing) sits down with legendary MC, activist, and basketball fan Chuck D; and Bomani Jones of ESPN, to discuss the intersection of sports, politics, culture and more.


  • Inside The NFL: Bomani Jones Talks NFL Social Justice

    Inside the NFL: Bomani Jones Talks NFL Social Justice


  • Episode 106: H-Town– No Laying Up| TrapDraw Podcast

    Our Houston guest is ESPN’s Bomani Jones. Bomani spent a large chunk of his childhood in Houston and talks about what that was like. He compares Houston to other places he’s lived and what makes it unique. Also, Randy asks about his background in Economics, teaching college, and they get into some basketball-related subjects, specifically around James Harden.


  • Why are police exempt from the consequences of killing people? Bomani Jones sits with Larry Wilmore

    Larry Wilmore wants to have *that* conversation about the fraught relationship between black communities and the police. It’s complicated, and frankly, it’s abusive. To help him try to unpack this whole mess, Larry is joined by sports journalist Bomani Jones.


  • READ: Houston Chronicle Texas Sports Nation Interview

    Q&A: Houston Native Bomani Jones on his career, sports, COVID and hometown fandom. Houston Chronicle. Read it now.


  • LISTEN: Sacramento ESPN 1320 AM Interview

    Listen to the Sacramento’s ESPN 1320 AM interview with Bomani Jones as they talk issues being brought up by Pac-12 players and Steph Curry. 


  • ABC Live: Baseball season in trouble

    ABC News sits with ESPN’s Bomani Jones to discuss the future of the 2020 baseball season after a surge in COVID-19 cases.


  • Bomani Jones Stops By The JJ Redick Podcast

    JJ and Tommy sit down with sports journalist and ESPN personality Bomani Jones to talk about the return of sports as the NBA restart nears (04:15). They also discuss why people should be experts in their fields and how athletes can use—and misuse—their platforms (28:08). They also talk about Steph Curry and different ways to …

    Bomani Jones Stops By The JJ Redick Podcast Read More »


  • CNN Tonight with Don Lemon: ESPN host on why small victories like Redskins name change matter

    Bomani Jones, host of “The Right Time with Bomani Jones” on ESPN, gives his thoughts on the NFL’s Washington franchise changing the Redskins name and logo. Source: CNN


  • The Clubhouse With Kyle Bailey H4

    In hour 4 of The Clubhouse With Kyle Bailey show, Kyle and Smoke discuss all of sports hottest topics with Bo.


  • The Matt Jones Podcast: Ep.71

    Bomani stops by The Matt Jones Podcast to discuss whether its problematic for pro athletes to talk politics, the death of baseball and Biden’s missteps on The Breakfast Club.


  • The New Yorker: Bomani Jones on Michael Jordan, “The Last Dance,” and Activism in the N.B.A.

    https://www.newyorker.com/news/q-and-a/bomani-jones-on-michael-jordan-the-last-dance-and-activism-in-the-nba


  • OUTSIDE THE LINES: Parting Shots

    If you’ll listen when tom brady says he’ll play until he’s 45, listen to what he’s saying about a young man who died at 26.” I did a parting shot for @otlonespn.


  • #QuarantineNightly Podcast

    TONIGHT!!! @bomani_jones stops by #QuarantineNightly to discuss what sports may look like after all of this, and we discuss the “what-ifs” surrounding D-Rose’s career. 8pm EST wherever you get your podcasts!!! SUBSCRIBE, COMMENT, & RATEhttps://t.co/GKL19NCmHz pic.twitter.com/Bn3QCvl3ep — ? (@MouseJones) April 23, 2020


  • Bomani Jones On Gayle King

    Bomani discusses Snoop Dogg’s comments on Gayle King, hear it now on the Dan Le Batard with Stugotz  podcast. MORE:


  • Appearance: ESPN Daily with @minakimes

    “It was very clear, that at least for that city, this wasn’t just about some dogs. This was about a whole lot more.” Bomani Jones on the role race played in the Michael Vick case.


  • Bomani on Michael Vick

    mani is featured in the latest installment of ESPN series ’30 for 30′. The new two-part documentary provides an in-depth look on the rise, fall and second act career of former NFL quarterback Michael Vick.


  • Bomani recalls the first time he met Kobe Bryant

    “He’s the one guy we knock for trying to be like Jordan in a league full of dudes influenced by Jordan.”


  • INTERVIEW: Vassar Miscellany News

    The Making of ESPN’s Most Honest Personality. Read this interview by Vassar College publication, The Miscellany News.


  • @ Vassar College

      View this post on Instagram   wanna thank the good folks at @vassarcollege for having me out. special thanks to justin patch, the department of africana studies and the athletic department, and everyone who turned out. A post shared by bomani jones (@bomani_jones) on Oct 31, 2019 at 9:50am PDT Read the Vassar Interview 


  • INTERVIEW: Sports Illustrated Media Podcast

    Bomani sits with Sports Illustrated Media Podcast to discuss topics like why he being too smart isn’t good television, why he loves radio more than any other form of media, what the NBA/China controversy was really about, where LeBron stands now, why the media hasn’t been on the Tyler Skaggs story, Eddie Murphy’s return, whether …

    INTERVIEW: Sports Illustrated Media Podcast Read More »


  • BET: ESPN’s Bomani Jones And Pablo Torre On Race And Representation

    BET: ESPN’s Bomani Jones And Pablo Torre On Race And Representation Bomani Jones and Pablo Torre sit down with BET to share their experiences as television hosts of the popular ESPN studio show, High Noon.  Check out this insightful interview as they break down minority representation in the industry and the future of media. There …

    BET: ESPN’s Bomani Jones And Pablo Torre On Race And Representation Read More »


  • WHAT’S NEXT: Why Does The Idea of Paying College Athletes Make So Many People Upset?

    Listen to Bomani’s conversation with SLATE What’s Next. Hear his thoughts about existing NCAA rules and California lawmakers just passed bill that would allow collegiate athletes to profit off their name, likeness, and image.


  • THE NEW YORKER: Bomani Jones on the N.B.A., Analytics, and Race

    Bomani Jones is featured in the latest issue of The New Yorker Magazine. Share your thoughts!


  • Black Icons of Podcasting | The Greene Space Talk

    Bomani answers your questions. Watch Bo’s sit down with WNYC New York Public Radio host Rebecca Carroll to talk about his journey into the audio platform as part of Black Icons of Podcasting, a limited series with some of the podcasting world’s most influential Black hosts and producers. Enjoy!


  • Black Icons of Podcasting | The Greene Space | June 17, 2019

    Bomani sits down with WNYC New York Public Radio host Rebecca Carroll to talk about his journey into the audio platform as part of Black Icons of Podcasting, a limited series with some of the podcasting world’s most influential Black hosts and producers. Get all of your questions answered. Tea will be spilled. Trailblazers celebrated. …

    Black Icons of Podcasting | The Greene Space | June 17, 2019 Read More »


  • Bomani Visits Hot97 Ebro in the Morning

    Bomani stopped by Ebro in the Morning to discuss his thoughts on the NCAA tournament, Zion Williamson, whether college athletes should get paid, the mixing of sports and politics, Kaepernick, and his journey. Watch the full conversation below.   source


  • The Dan LeBatard Show: Best of Bomani Jones

    Best Of: Bomani Jones Bomani visits The Dan Lebatard Show with Stugotz. On today’s show, what’s your favorite ice cream flavor?  Download » Archive » Apple Podcasts »  


  • The Wrap: Are Podcasts and Social Issues Invading Sports?

    Bomani speaks to The Wrap giving his take on the podcast craze, social issues invading sports and more.


  • FLASHBACK: How Bomani Jones went from HBCU to ESPN

    Creative Loafing article By RONDA RACHA PENRICE Orig published Thursday April 23, 2015


  • Flashback: The Freedom of Structure | TEDx TALK

    Bomani explores how the use structure in everything you do allows the freedom to create anything you want. In this 15 min video, Bomani decodes an inspiring and liberating structure for success. Dive in to learn some important life lessons that have helped him along the way.  Watch the TEDx event, share and comment below: …

    Flashback: The Freedom of Structure | TEDx TALK Read More »


  • Bomani Jones Hosts The Root 100 2016 Gala

    Bomani Jones Hosts The Root 100 2016 Gala SEE PHOTOS!


  • The Root of a Sports Journalist

    REAL TALK WITH GOOD INTENTIONS. Learn more about the passionate and tenacious career of Bomani Jones, an honoree of the 2016 The Root 100. Source: The Root


  • The Root 100: FACEWALL 2016

    Photo: Derrick Davis/The Root The Root’s annual list of the most influential African Americans in the fields of business, science, politics, technology, social justice, sports and entertainment is here. Our very own, Bomani Jones has been recognized with this coveted honor for his accomplishments in media. Thank you for your votes. Well done Bo. Read …

    The Root 100: FACEWALL 2016 Read More »


  • Bomani: Kaepernick’s ‘statement in his words, not actions’

    Bomani Jones joins ESPN’s Mike and Mike to discuss the larger issue with society being easily offended with QB Colin Kaepernick’s actions and not listening to his message. See it now


  • Bomani Talks NFL Controversy with MSNBC

    NFL QB sparks controversy over sit-out ESPN’s Bomani Jones joins MSNBC Live to discuss the controversy over 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick’s protest before a recent game. An insightful look at that use of boycotting in sports. Source


  • Bomani Jones Talks Ali and OJ

    Bomani Jones reflects on the lives of Muhammad Ali and O.J. Simpson Bomani Jones joins the Dan Patrick Show to discuss the diverging paths of Muhammad Ali and O.J. Simpson. NBC Sports http://www.nbcsports.com/video/bomani-jones-reflects-lives-muhammad-ali-and-oj-simpson


  • The Playboy Interview with Ta-Nehisi Coates

    Making the case that the United States government owes black people for what it has done to them is an unlikely way to become a household name, but that’s what Ta-Nehisi Coates did two years ago. “I want the notion of there having to be “the voice” for black folks completely obliterated.” Bomani’S PLAYBOY INTERVIEW …

    The Playboy Interview with Ta-Nehisi Coates Read More »


  • Bomani Jones on The Daily Show with Trevor Noah

    Bomani Jones featured on Comedy Central’s The Daily Show with Trevor Noah. Enjoy!


  • Listen Closely with Linda Cohn

    SportsCenter’s Linda Cohn was kind enough to invite me to stop by her podcast, “Listen Closely with Linda Cohn.” We had a chance to talk about all that went on in the sports world that week, plus the disturbing things I see regularly directed toward women on social media. Check it out here.


  • TrueHoop TV

    Bomani Jones and J.A. Adande talk game one Heat vs. Spurs game one on TrueHoop TV. Bomani Jones, J.A. Adande and Henry Abbott talk NBA Finals game two on TrueHoop TV.


  • TrueHoop TV

    Bomani Jones on TrueHoop TV.


  • Bomani Jones on the Kings of Sports

    Alfred, Marcus and Nate chat with Bomani Jones about The Masters, Kobe Bryant, the lack of minority voices in the journalism industry and what’s in store for his future. [audio:http://theeveningjones.com/podcast/KingsofSportsEp5.mp3|titles=Kings of Sports – 04.15.13]


  • Bomani Jones on Longhorn Network

    Should student-athletes be getting paid? Bomani Jones and Doug Gottlieb weigh in on Longhorn Extra.


  • "40 Million Dollar Slaves," with Bomani Jones — Race Scholars at Rice

    Bomani Jones speaks with students and faculty of the Kinder Institute for Urban Research at Rice University. They discussed William C. Rhoden’s book “40 Million Dollar Slaves: The Rise, Fall and Redemption of the Black Athete”.


  • Bomani Jones on The Combat Jack Show

    Bomani Jones featured on The Combat Jack Show.  


  • Bomani Jones featured on Huffington Post

    Bomani Jones has been named one of the 7 Young HBCU Alumni To Watch in 2013 by The Huffington Post. Bomani joins Francena McCorory, Kellie Wells, Craig Stokes, Aerial Ellis, Colen Wiley, Nicholas M. Perkins, and Isaac Redman. It’s awesome to see HuffPo recognize the big year that Jones is going to have in 2013.  


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