Southern University's Karli-Brooklyn LeFlore joined the SZN Opener podcast to reflect on her college cheerleading journey.

This week on SZN Opener, Howard University’s Marcus Smith Jr. sat down with host Rodney Rikai to talk college golf. In his 1-on-1 with Rikai, the rising star reflected on joining the historic HBCU’s golf program and what he loves about the sport.

Episode 4 of 'SZN Opener' spotlights Marianna Singletary, a force in women’s volleyball representing the University of Texas. The redshirt sophomore sat down with SZN Opener host Rodney Rikai to talk about playing with the Texas Longhorns and how being redshirted helped her grow as an athlete.

For episode three of SZN Opener, Rutgers University freshman Zachara Perkins sat down with host Rodney Rikai to reflect on her rookie season with the Rutgers women's basketball program, and to share her unique upbringing as the daughter of a WNBA champion.

Ezra Ausar is a fresh face in Utah men’s basketball. The college athlete sat down with SZN Opener host and fellow hooper Rikai for episode two of the podcast.

UNC ice hockey player Mekhi Ashford kicks off season three of the SZN Opener podcast hosted by Rodney Rikai. He shared his journey playing hockey in Atlanta, Georgia and how he came to play for the North Carolina Tar Heels.

SZN Opener is back with new episodes dropping every week. On Season 2 of this dynamic podcast series, host and noted sports analyst Monica McNutt showcases Black college athletes and explores their triumphs, challenges and aspirations along their sports journeys. Kayvon Thibodeaux of the New York Giants is our special SZN Opener guest host for […]

SZN Opener is back with new episodes dropping every week. On Season 2 of this dynamic podcast series, host and noted sports analyst Monica McNutt showcases Black college athletes and explores their triumphs, challenges and aspirations along their sports journeys. In Episode 6, USC forward Vincent Iwuchukwu details his journey from globe-trotting military kid to […]

SZN Opener is back with new episodes dropping every week. On Season 2 of this dynamic podcast series, host and noted sports analyst Monica McNutt showcases Black college athletes and explores their triumphs, challenges and aspirations along their sports journeys. In Episode 5, LSU wide receiver Kyren Lacy shares the inspiring journey that led him […]

SZN Opener is back with new episodes dropping every week. On Season 2 of this dynamic podcast series, host and noted sports analyst Monica McNutt showcases Black college athletes and explores their triumphs, challenges and aspirations along their sports journeys. In Episode 4, Jackson State senior Kendyl Terrell opens up about grief and shares the […]

SZN Opener is back with new episodes dropping every week starting this December. On season two of this dynamic podcast series, host and noted sports analyst Monica McNutt showcases Black college athletes and explores their triumphs, challenges and aspirations along their sports journeys. In episode one, SZN Opener welcomes Sundiata Anderson, a defensive lineman at […]

Welcome back to SZN Opener, CASSIUS’ sports podcast that focuses on the unique journeys of Black student athletes. In episode six, host Lamar Hurd sits down with Rice University safety Gabe Taylor to talk about life as a student-athlete at one of the top universities in the nation. Taylor played basketball from his freshman to […]