Aunties Talk Sports

Khalilah & Jennifer

Aunties Talk Sports is the weekly sports podcast where two longtime friends and lifelong sports fans go beyond the headlines to explore the games, the business behind them, and the culture that shapes them. Every week, Jen and KB break down the biggest stories across the WNBA, NBA, NFL, tennis, college sports, and beyond, connecting the dots between sports, leadership, business, media, money, and community. Drawing from decades of friendship and their professional expertise, Jen brings a financial storyteller's perspective to the business of sports, while KB explores the leadership, cultural, and human stories behind the headlines. Whether you're a lifelong fan or just getting into the game, Aunties Talk Sports makes sports conversations accessible, insightful, and fun. From athlete contracts and franchise valuations to championship moments, media narratives, and the conversations happening beyond the final whistle, every episode goes deeper than the box score. Two Aunties. Two Mics. All Game.

  1. 6d ago

    Ep. 206 | WNBA Drama, Lions Questions & Is Money Changing Sports?

    The Aunties are back, and there’s plenty to debate. Jen and KB dive into another drama-filled week in the WNBA, starting with Sophie Cunningham, the conversation around transgender athletes in women’s sports, and the fallout from DiJonai Carrington’s flagrant foul. They also question the league’s inconsistent officiating and whether controversy is becoming more valuable than production on the court. Then, it’s back to basketball. Kayla McBride is quietly putting together a huge season, the Minnesota Lynx look dangerous, and A’ja Wilson and the Las Vegas Aces remind everyone why they can never be counted out. Plus, the Aunties break down Caitlin Clark, Kelsey Mitchell, Olivia Miles and the growing rivalries shaping the WNBA. In Detroit, Jahmyr Gibbs gets paid, Teddy Bridgewater retires again, and the Aunties ask whether the Lions have done enough at quarterback behind Jared Goff. And yes, Shedeur Sanders enters the conversation. Finally, the Aunties tackle a bigger question across sports: when young athletes are earning millions through NIL deals and massive professional contracts, can getting paid change the hunger that got them there? And before they leave, Jen and KB settle absolutely nothing in the debate over America’s best sports city. Detroit or New York? Pick a side. Follow Aunties Talk Sports 📱 IG & TikTok: @AuntiesTalkSports 🎙️ Hosts: @jbright713 @kbgaston 📧 Email: Auntiestalksports@gmail.com 🎧 Executive Production by @daynerco Two aunties. Two mics. All Game

  2. Jul 30

    Ep. 204 | Ryan Clark’s ESPN Exit, WNBA All-Star Fumbles & LeBron Lands in Philly

    Ryan Clark is out at ESPN, LeBron James is headed to Philadelphia, and WNBA All-Star Weekend delivered record attention alongside some very visible growing pains. Jen and KB examine the controversial handling of Ryan Clark’s ESPN departure and what it reveals about corporate loyalty, workplace relationships and the network’s continued shift from traditional sports journalism toward personality-driven entertainment. They also discuss why success never makes an employee untouchable, particularly for Black professionals navigating powerful institutions. Then, the Aunties break down WNBA All-Star Weekend in Chicago, from the orange carpet and player fashion to the three-point contest, questionable programming decisions and an All-Star Game that struggled to match the excitement surrounding the league. With players publicly disconnected from Commissioner Cathy Engelbert and another collective bargaining negotiation looming, has WNBA leadership lost the trust of its stars? Finally, LeBron James is taking his talents to Philadelphia. The Aunties debate whether LeBron, Jaylen Brown, Tyrese Maxey and Joel Embiid can turn the 76ers into the team to beat in the Eastern Conference, why Embiid’s health remains the biggest variable and whether LeBron can finish his career with a fifth championship. Follow Aunties Talk Sports 📱 IG & TikTok: @AuntiesTalkSports 🎙️ Hosts: @kbgaston @jbright713 📧 Email: Auntiestalksports@gmail.com 🎧 Executive Production by @daynerco Two aunties. Two mics. All game.

  3. Jul 23

    Ep. 203 | Angel Reese, Michigan Turmoil & Trae Young’s Ringless Behavior

    Jen and KB count down their top five sports stories that had them talking, laughing and throwing a little well-earned shade. Caitlin Clark makes WNBA history with a 45-point triple-double, but the Aunties explain why the performance does not erase the larger conversations surrounding her platform. They also react to Derrick Henry’s surprising story about Nick Saban, LeBron James finally embracing the bald look and Steve Yzerman stepping away as general manager of the Detroit Red Wings. The Michigan conversation continues as Summer League MVP Yaxel Lendeborg gives Wolverines fans another reason to celebrate, while Warde Manuel’s upcoming departure forces a harder examination of leadership, accountability, NIL and the growing list of controversies inside Michigan athletics. Then, the Aunties unpack Toronto Tempo coach Sandy Brondello’s “protected species” comment about Angel Reese, why cultural context does not erase its impact and how the controversy overshadowed major performances on the court. Finally, KB gives the No. 1 spot to Trey Young for revisiting a five-year-old Knicks playoff series, destroying a Jalen Brunson jersey and delivering what the internet accurately diagnosed as “ringless behavior.” Follow Aunties Talk Sports 📱 IG & TikTok: @AuntiesTalkSports 🎙️ Hosts: @kbgaston @jbright713 📧 Email: Auntiestalksports@gmail.com 🎧 Executive Production by @daynerco

  4. Jul 9

    Ep. 201 | Serena's Return, the WNBA's Future & Why Sports Are Bigger Than the Game

    Season 2 is here. Auntie Jen and KB are back, catching up after a busy summer and diving into the biggest conversations shaping sports today. From the New York Knicks' championship celebration to Serena Williams' return to the court, the evolution of the WNBA, NBA free agency, athlete branding, league expansion, and the business decisions driving today's headlines, the aunties bring thoughtful analysis, spirited debate, and plenty of laughs. Along the way, they talk about legacy, leadership, race, media narratives, fandom, and why sports have always been about more than the final score. In this episode: • The Knicks' championship and what comes next • Serena Williams' comeback and what legacy really means • LeBron James and knowing when to pass the torch • Caitlin Clark, media narratives, and the future of the WNBA • Expansion, collective bargaining, and the business of women's sports • NBA free agency, Tobias Harris, Jaylen Brown, and the Celtics • World Cup excitement and Detroit sports • Why golf might be the aunties' next adventure Whether you love the games, the business behind them, or the culture surrounding them, pull up a chair. The aunties have a lot to talk about. 📱 Follow Aunties Talk Sports IG & TikTok: @AuntiesTalkSports 🎙️ Hosts: @kbgaston @jbright713 📧 Email: Auntiestalksports@gmail.com 🎧 Produced by @daynerco Two aunties. Two mics. All game.

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Aunties Talk Sports is the weekly sports podcast where two longtime friends and lifelong sports fans go beyond the headlines to explore the games, the business behind them, and the culture that shapes them. Every week, Jen and KB break down the biggest stories across the WNBA, NBA, NFL, tennis, college sports, and beyond, connecting the dots between sports, leadership, business, media, money, and community. Drawing from decades of friendship and their professional expertise, Jen brings a financial storyteller's perspective to the business of sports, while KB explores the leadership, cultural, and human stories behind the headlines. Whether you're a lifelong fan or just getting into the game, Aunties Talk Sports makes sports conversations accessible, insightful, and fun. From athlete contracts and franchise valuations to championship moments, media narratives, and the conversations happening beyond the final whistle, every episode goes deeper than the box score. Two Aunties. Two Mics. All Game.