Beyond the Culture

Dr. David M. Walker
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Join me on Beyond the Culture. We talk sports, education, and community. Weekly guests share their stories of struggles and give tips and strategies that are sure to inspire. Together we embrace change and challenge cultural norms and ideals. If you’re ready to live a life beyond barriers, then this podcast is for you. Hit subscribe and get ready to go Beyond the Culture.

  1. 03/21/2023

    Rising For Change with Darryl Jacobs: ESPN Networks College Basketball Analyst/Executive Director of DEI Alliance (Rising Coaches)

    #082: In this episode of Beyond the Culture, Dr. Walker speaks with Darryl Jacobs. Darryl is an ESPN Networks College Basketball Analyst. He also serves as the Executive Director of Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Alliance at RISING COACHES. Darryl is a former college basketball head coach--making stops at Queens College, Virginia State, Clark Atlanta, Felician College, and Lehman College. What you will learn in this episode: Darryl discusses his journey as a college basketball coach: how he got into coaching, the rewards of being a coach, and the struggles that comes along with itDarryl shares how by chance he became a sports analyst/commentator and how that led to his current position as a Senior ESPN Networks analystDarryl explains his role as Executive Director for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion for Rising Coaches and the organizations mission of supporting initiatives for women, men, Hispanic, Asian, and Jewish communitiesSUBSCRIBE to the show on Apple Podcasts or YouTube (Dr. David M. Walker) to be notified when new weekly episodes are available.  Connect with Darryl Jacobs Facebook: Darryl Jacobs ESPN College Basketball Analyst YouTube: ESPN Darryl Jacobs College Basketball Networks Analysts Twitter: DarrylJacobs04 LinkedIn: DarrylJacobs0713 Instagram: Darryl Jacobs ESPN Networks College Basketball Analyst Website: www.risingcoaches.com/dei-alliance  Connect with Dr. Walker LinkedIn: @drdavidmwalker Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drdavidmwalker Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drdavidmwalker Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/drdavidmwalker Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/drdavidmwalker Subscribe: https://www.beyondtheculturepodcast.com  Leave a comment and a review

    41 min

  2. 03/14/2023

    None Better: My Conversation with Former NBA Referee Ronnie Nunn

    #081: In this episode of Beyond the Culture, Dr. Walker speaks with Former NBA Referee Ronnie Nunn. Ronnie talks about the experience of officiating over one thousand NBA games. He gives us insight into working games that involved some of the NBA’s greatest players, like Jordan, Magic, Duncan, Bryant, Iverson, and Shaq. Ronnie also shares how the NBA survived one of its darkest moments: the Tim Donaghy scandal. SUBSCRIBE to the show on Apple Podcasts or YouTube (Dr. David M. Walker) to be notified when new weekly episodes are available.  Connect with Ronnie Nunn Website: www.nunnbetterrefs.com  Connect with Dr. Walker LinkedIn: @drdavidmwalker Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drdavidmwalker Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drdavidmwalker Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/drdavidmwalker Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcJVEX3YVJFW8ZTngumUYPA Subscribe: https://www.beyondtheculturepodcast.com  Leave a comment and a review

    56 min

  3. 03/07/2023

    Life Lessons with Olympic Gold Medalist Andrea Bolder

    #080: In this episode of Beyond the Culture, Dr. Walker speaks with Olympic Gold Medalist Andrea Bolder Andrea was a member of the USA 4x400 Relay team that competed at the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney Australia Andrea is a businesswoman and founder of WomanpreneuHER University What you will learn in this episode:  ·      Andrea discusses her journey to fulfilling her dream to become an official member of the 2000 USA Olympic team  ·      She details how her team was almost stripped of the gold medal due to alleged performance-enhancing drug use by a teammate.  ·      Andrea talks about how she helps woman entrepreneurs to thrive in business with her WomanpreneuHER University Program. SUBSCRIBE to the show on Apple Podcasts or YouTube (Dr. David M. Walker) to be notified when new weekly episodes are available. Connect with Andrea Bolder Website: www.andreabolder.com LinkedIn: @andreabolder Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/WomanpreneuHER  Connect with Dr. Walker: LinkedIn: @drdavidmwalker Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drdavidmwalker Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drdavidmwalker Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/drdavidmwalker Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcJVEX3YVJFW8ZTngumUYPA Subscribe: https://www.beyondtheculturepodcast.com  Leave a comment and a review

    44 min

  4. 02/28/2023

    Changing the Game with Dr. Kiki Baker Barnes Commissioner Gulf Coast Athletic Conference

    #079: In this episode of Beyond the Culture, Dr. Walker speaks with the Director of Athletics at Dillard University & Commissioner of the Gulf Coast Athletic Conference–Dr. Kiki Baker Barnes.  Dr. Kiki Baker Barnes, known as the Athletics strategist, and  has distinguished herself as an outstanding professional, community servant, and mentor.  Dr. Barnes serves as the Commissioner of The Gulf Coast Athletic Conference (First Black woman appointed to this position) She’s a former athletic director at Dillard University, New Orleans, LA What you will learn in this episode: Dr. Barnes talks about how she was thrust into the role of AD at Dillard and built the program through the Katrina Hurricane circumstance.Dr. Barnes discusses her distinct honor of being the first Black woman to serve as Commissioner of the Gulf Coast Athletic Conference.Dr. Barnes shares her passion for her career in athletic programming, where she focuses on girls ages 13-18.SUBSCRIBE to the show on Apple Podcasts or YouTube (Dr. David M. Walker) to be notified when new weekly episodes are available. Connect with Dr. Baker Barnes Website: www.kikibakerbarnes.com LinkedIn: @kikibakerbarnes Instagram: @kikibakerbarnes Facebook: @ kikibakerbarnes Twitter: @kikibakerbarnes Girls Program: @SYWACIA Connect with Dr. Walker: LinkedIn: @drdavidmwalker Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drdavidmwalker Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drdavidmwalker Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/drdavidmwalker Subscribe: https://www.beyondtheculturepodcast.com  Leave a comment and a review

    49 min

  5. 02/21/2023

    When Opportunity Knocks: A Conversation with Former NFL Player JJ Birden

    #078: In this episode of Beyond the Culture, Dr. Walker speaks with Former NFL player JJ Birden.  JJ. Birden was selected by the Cleveland Browns in the 8th round of the 1988 NFL Draft. He played in 9 NFL seasons for the Kansas City Chiefs and Atlanta Falcons. Birden played at the University of Oregon. In 2010, Birden was inducted Oregon's Athletic Hall of Fame as Track and Field athlete. Birden travels extensively as a motivational and opportunity speaker and trainer for companies large and small; team building seminars, as well as youth group life skill development meetings. JJ is a best-selling author of When Opportunity Knocks: 8 Surefire Ways to Take Advantage. Birden and his wife Raina have three children and five adopted children. What you will learn in this episode: ·      JJ discusses his athletic success despite being considered too small to compete at the highest level ·      JJ explains what sports taught him about leadership and how he has used it to excel in his post NFL career ·      JJ talks about why coaching people have limitations and how he decided to share his unique perspective on life and success as a motivational speaker SUBSCRIBE to the show on iTunes or YouTube (Dr. David M. Walker) to be notified when new weekly episodes are available. Connect with JJ Birden Website: www.JJBirden.com LinkedIn: @JJBirden Instagram: @ JJBirden Facebook: @ JJBirden  Connect with Dr. Walker: LinkedIn: @drdavidmwalker Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drdavidmwalker Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drdavidmwalker Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/drdavidmwalker Subscribe: https://www.beyondtheculturepodcast.com  Leave a comment and a review

    32 min

  6. 02/15/2023

    Surviving the Lights with Tywanna Smith

    #077: In this episode of Beyond the Culture, Dr. David M. Walker speaks with Tywanna Smith.  Tywanna is the President and Founder of The Athlete's Nexus. Where she helps professional athlete clients protect their assets, build, and monetize successful brands, coordinate community initiatives, secure marketing endorsements, and prepare for life after the game. Author: Best Selling book Surviving the Lights. Smith is a proud mother of two, Tyson and Tatum What you will learn in this episode: ·      Tywanna talked about her vision to transform athlete development through programming that aids African American athletes in achieving success beyond sports  ·      Tywanna shared her challenge of competing as a black woman in a white male dominated space ·      Tywanna offers advice and guidance to young athletes focused only on becoming a professional athlete SUBSCRIBE to the show on iTunes or YouTube (Dr. David M. Walker) to be notified when new weekly episodes are available. Connect with Tywanna Email: tsmith@theathletesnexus.com Website: www.theathletesnexus.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tywannadsmith/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TywannaDSmith/ Connect with Dr. Walker: LinkedIn: @drdavidmwalker Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drdavidmwalker Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drdavidmwalker Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/drdavidmwalker Subscribe: https://www.beyondtheculturepodcast.com  Leave a comment and a review

    34 min

  7. 02/07/2023

    One Shining Moment: A Conversation with University of Kansas National Championship Coach Norm Roberts

    #076: In this episode of Beyond the Culture, Dr. David M. Walker speaks with Coach Norm Roberts.  Norm Roberts is a coach on the 2022 University of Kansas National Championship basketball team. Norm has extensive experience in coaching. His coaching career includes head coach positions at St. John’s University and Queens College of New York.  Norm has been a valued assistant coach at Oral Roberts University, University of Tulsa, Illinois University, University of Florida, and Kansas. Norm is a native New Yorker. He's a husband and father of two adult sons. What you will learn in this episode: Norm talks about Kansas’s mindset at halftime after trailing by 15 points in the National Championship GameNorm shared how the team overcame a great challenge during the season which he believes propelled the team to make it to the National Championship Game and winNorm discussed his obligation as a successful African American coach to be a role model to many student-athletes who grew up with a similar backgroundNorm gave advice on the journey of being a college basketball coachSUBSCRIBE to the show on iTunes or YouTube (Dr. David M. Walker) to be notified when new weekly episodes are available. Connect with Norm Roberts Email: Normr@ku.edu Connect with Dr. Walker: LinkedIn: @drdavidmwalker Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drdavidmwalker Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drdavidmwalker Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/drdavidmwalker Subscribe: https://www.beyondtheculturepodcast.com  Leave a comment and a review

    48 min

  8. 01/31/2023

    Challenging Black Culture with Hampton University AD Eugene Marshall

    #075: In this episode of Beyond the Culture, Dr. David M. Walker speaks with Eugene Marshall.  Eugene Marshall is the Director of Athletics at Hampton University He’s had an accomplished career of over 37 years as a head coach and Athletics director. Making such notable stops at United States Military Academy (West Point), Iona College and Queens College in New York. Gene is in his eighth year as AD at Hampton U. A graduate of Northeastern University He earned a bachelor's degree in business administration. He later completed his master’s degree in sports leadership. While an undergraduate at Northeastern, Gene was a member of the Huskies' men's basketball team under former UConn head coach and Basketball Hall of Famer Jim Calhoun. What you will learn in this episode: ·     Gene discusses the challenges of being a college athletics director  ·    Gene talks about how he challenged Black cultural traditions by moving Hampton U. out of its historically Black athletic conference to a predominantly white conference  ·    Gene shares how he was on the forefront of a social inclusion movement known as “Eracism.” SUBSCRIBE to the show on iTunes or YouTube (Dr. David M. Walker) to be notified when new weekly episodes are available.  Connect with Eugene Marshall LinkedIn: @ Eugene Marshall Twitter: @Hampton_AD Website: https://www.hamptonu.edu/ Connect with Dr. Walker: LinkedIn: @drdavidmwalker Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drdavidmwalker Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ drdavidmwalker Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/ drdavidmwalker Website: https://www.beyondtheculturepodcast.com  Leave a comment and a review

    58 min
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Join me on Beyond the Culture. We talk sports, education, and community. Weekly guests share their stories of struggles and give tips and strategies that are sure to inspire. Together we embrace change and challenge cultural norms and ideals. If you’re ready to live a life beyond barriers, then this podcast is for you. Hit subscribe and get ready to go Beyond the Culture.

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  • Creator
    Dr. David M. Walker
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2023
  • Episodes
    83
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © 2026 Beyond the Culture
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