BIANCA SMITH, BASEBALL COACH, HISTORY MAKER, TOUR DE FORCE
Coach Bianca Smith is our esteemed guest for Mixtape Talk 016. She also happens to be the second person on our 2023 Podcast Dream Guest List to join the Mixtape. Coach Smith
BRUCE MAXWELL TOOK A KNEE FOR SOCIAL JUSTICE, AND IS STILL PAYING THE PRICE
Black Baseball Mixtape Friends, Welcome to 2023! I’m so glad you found us. This year will be filled with dynamic podcast guests and fun Black baseball banter. Last year, I created a
2022 BLACK BASEBALL MIXTAPE PLAYER OF THE YEAR: AARON JUDGE
You know what? Many people in the media try to zag when everyone is zigging. Why? Because they want to be different. They want to be the contrary. They want to be
2022 BLACK BASEBALL MIXTAPE PERSON OF THE YEAR: DUSTY BAKER
This may be the easiest pick I’ve made all year. 73-year-old Jonnie B. “Dusty” Baker captured his first (and long overdue) world championship in 2022. He led a loaded Astros roster to
2022 BLACK BASEBALL MIXTAPE BOOK OF THE YEAR: RICKEY: THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF AN AMERICAN ORIGINAL
This was a no-brainer. Rickey: The Life and Legacy of an American Original by Howard Bryant is an instant classic. Rickey Henderson is a pure lightning rod in American sports. His life
2022 BLACK BASEBALL MIXTAPE GRAIL OF THE YEAR
Nike went crazy this year for the 75th anniversary of Jackie Robinson breaking the color barrier. They released extraordinary Dunk Lows to honor the historic achievement. The drop, like most things on
2022 BLACK BASEBALL MIXTAPE BEER OF THE YEAR
Last season, I organized a baseball trip with my son that included Camden Yards and Nationals Park. We researched our driving route, hotels, getting to the ballpark early, merch, food, and for
TYRONE BROOKS, SENIOR DIRECTOR, FRONT OFFICE AND FIELD STAFF, MLB DIVERSITY PIPELINE
Happy Holidays BBM Family! On this episode of Mixtape Talk, Cheats is joined by Tyrone Brooks of the MLB Diversity Pipeline Program. Tyrone’s principle job is to help diversify the game at
SAMAD TAYLOR, IF/OF, KC ROYALS
We have a special episode for you: a first in BBM history. Samad Taylor is the #25 prospect in the Royals system (according to MLB.com). He was recently named on the Royals’
MIKE SANDERS, CERTIFIED BASEBALL AGENT, ROC NATION SPORTS
On this episode of Mixtape Talk, Cheats is joined by Mike Sanders of Roc Nation Sports. Mike is a former University of Miami baller who transitioned to player advocacy and representation after