Bomani Jones: Playoffs, Prince, and Perspective

About this episode

Bomani Jones joins the hosts to discuss the business of sports, cultural influences, and a debate on music legends.

This week on Unglossy, Bomani Jones joins the fellas and turns a conversation about the NBA Playoffs and NFL Draft into a deeper look at the business of sports—streaming chaos, rising costs, and why access isn’t what it used to be. From there, it goes where it wants: travel, chasing awe around the world, and why a waterfall might hit harder than front-row seats. Plus a no-holds debate on Prince vs. Michael Jackson, influence vs. popularity, and what really shapes culture. Along the way: sneaker resale, concert prices, and an Emmy that may or may not be a “participation trophy.” Smart, funny, and unpredictable—just like Bomani. Unglossy is hosted by Bun B, Jeffrey Sledge and Tom Frank and is produced and distributed by Merrick Studios. Check out this and all our episodes at wearemerrickstudios.com/unglossy-pod

People in this episode

Hosts: Bun B, Jeffrey Sledge, Tom Frank

Guest: Bomani Jones

Topics covered

• NBA Playoffs
• NFL Draft
• business of sports
• streaming chaos
• cultural influence
• travel
• music debate

Keywords

• NBA
• NFL
• sports business
• streaming
• cultural debate
• Prince
• Michael Jackson
• travel
• concert prices
• sneaker resale

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Merrick Studios

Books & works: Prince, Michael Jackson

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