Join Britt and Rose (2blkgirls) who love watching anime, reading manga, and writing themselves in! From the mental health of all these anime orphans to our favorite white haired shonen men, Britt and Rose talk about what's legendary in anime and what COULD be legendary...if only there were 2blkgirls! Click, Listen, and Subscribe!
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I talk about random news in the world daily- I also do 30 minute shows with my two best friends at least once a week!
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Two UNC professors discuss the intersection of sports, politics and history.
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Pete Rose's life and legacy
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Matt and Jonathan talk about the legacy of Pete Rose, his on field exploits and his off the field depredations. The Shakespearean tragedy of the demise of Baseball Commissioner, A. Bart Giamatti, and whether gambling in sports now should be viewed differently. Plus, bonus Luis Tiant content.Door Agony of Defeat
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Matt and Jonathan discuss OJ Simpson's life, legacy and crimes.Door Agony of Defeat
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March Madness! Cailtin Clark, Paige Bueckers and more
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Matt and Jonathan return to discuss March Madness, Cailtin Clark, Paige Bueckers and more.Door Agony of Defeat
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The New York Game, with Kevin Baker
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Matt and Jonathan speak with Kevin Baker about his awesome new book, The New York Game, a history of baseball in New York City from 1845-1945. Spoiler Alert: Baker is working on Part 2, 1945-present, to Matt's great relief.Door Agony of Defeat
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Sports Illustrated is dead; Long live Sports Illustrated (w/bonus Taylor Swift content!)
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Matt and Jonathan take a trip down memory lane after hearing news of the mass layoffs at Sports Illustrated. They also take a trip down crazy lane to discuss the rightwing freakout over Taylor Swift and the Super Bowl.Door Agony of Defeat
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Matt gets mail from a critic about his take on Larry Bird, Boston and race in the 1980s. We discuss.Door Agony of Defeat
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Matt and Jonathan return to talk about the legends Bill Walton and Bill Russell, their legacies on and off the court and how they're viewed today.Door Agony of Defeat
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Is Deion Sanders good for college football? Or society in general?
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In this episode, Matt and Jonathan chop it up about Deion Sanders' seismic impact on college football, name, image and likeness and hypocrisies of various sorts.Door Agony of Defeat
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It's OVERdue for Sakura to get a glow up, a word in, a barrel of respect on her name. Rose and I SO enjoyed writing this fanfic to rewrite Sakura's character. Who's a character you'd like to take creative control over and what would you do? Let us know here, on our IG @2blkanimegirls, or on our Legends of Two Black Girls Patreon. See you all for se…
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Half the fun of anime is ship wars in our opinion! Who's your anime crush? What's your favorite love triangle and who do you ultimately ship? Let us know here, on IG @2blkanimegirls, or on our Legends of Two Black Girls Patreon!Door S.P. Rose & Britt Threatt
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These anime orphans SKRONG
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Y'all, you ever think about how traumatized these little ninja are out here??? We, as viewers, be in tears and come the next scene the characters have ziplined to anger and then on to fond or regretful memories. That's it. Moved on. Today, Britt and Rose talk about the unrealistic rep of mental health in anime and the moments that were heartbreakin…
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Who's your favorite anime girl?
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Who are your most and least favorite anime girls? Let us know here, on IG @2blkanimegirls, or on our Patreon Legend of Two Black Girls!Door S.P. Rose & Britt Threatt
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Naruto IS Hunter x Hunter!!
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And don't you try to deny it because Rose and I have receipts! IS anyone actually denying this? We want to know. Share your thoughts in the comments here, on IG at 2blkanimegirls, or on our Patreon, Legends of Two Black Girls. See ya next week!Door S.P. Rose & Britt Threatt
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Y'all remember Peach Girl??
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From culture to color. Today, Britt and Rose talk about how color can form the whole plot of some anime and signal the status of characters in others. It's all SO interesting and, per usual, so silly. Do y'all remember Peach Girl? Let us know in the comments here or on our Instagram: 2blkanimegirls. See ya next week!…
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Why do Naruto Uzumaki and Edward Elric Look Alike????
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We're back with our second episode! Today we're asking the hard questions like...why does a Japanese shinobi look like he's related to a German (inspired) alchemist? We're gonna get to the bottom of this thing today! If you're interested in the article Rose mentions, you can find it here. We get into a LOT this episode and we want to know your thou…
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3v3 Anime Battle! Who you got?!
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In this inaugural episode of the podcast, Britt and Rose choose three anime characters to form a dream team and battle it out. The only rule: No Big 3 picks. Let us know who you think would win in the comments here or on our Instagram: 2blkanimegirls. See ya next week! p.s. you should definitely check out DizzyEight's ode to Aizen on Spotify! It's …
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Hi! We're Britt & Rose, two Black girls who love shonen anime and fantasy writing. From that one scene in Naruto to the writing of the Inuyasha love triangle, we're getting into it...and by into we mean, we may write ourselves into it! Lend us your ears starting September 7th!Door S.P. Rose & Britt Threatt
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Special Guest: Tom Schaller
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Another special guest! On this episode of Agony of Defeat, Matt and Jonathan talk with Tom Schaller - the author of the new book "Common Enemies: Georgetown Basketball, Miami Football, and the Racial Transformation of College Sports."Door Agony of Defeat
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Special Guest: Dave Zirin
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*Content Warning* This episode of the Agony of Defeat contains swear words. Listeners Beware.In this episode of Agony of Defeat, Matt and Jonathan sit down to talk with political sportswriter Dave Zirin. Zirin is the author of 11 books including his most recent "The Kaepernick Effect: Taking a Knee, Changing the World," and is also the first sports…
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Special Guest: Victoria Jackson
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In this week's episode of Agony of Defeat, Matt and Jonathan sit down and talk with Sports Historian Victoria Jackson. Jackson is a history professor at Arizona State University and former NCAA champion in the 10,000 meters track and field event.Door Agony of Defeat
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On this week's episode of Agony of Defeat, Jonathan and Matt share their thoughts on the new Netflix Documentary "Untold: Malice at the Palace." They dive into what happened on that particular night, the historical context going into the fight, and the repercussions for not only the players involved, but the NBA as a whole.…
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In this episode of the Agony of Defeat, Matt and Jonathan talk about the MLB's Field of Dreams game, Shoeless Joe Jackson and the Chicago Black Sox, and what kind of novelty game the MLB could do next.*Content Warning* This episode features two "older" guys who talk about baseball for almost 45 minutes.…
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A Look Back at the Tokyo Olympics
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In this episode of the Agony of Defeat, Jonathan and Matt reflect on their thoughts from the Tokyo Olympics. They discuss how COVID impacted the summer games, Simone Biles' sudden withdrawal from the gymnastics competitions, and whether or not Olympic medal counts still matter.Door Agony of Defeat
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In this episode of The Agony of Defeat, Matt and Jonathan talk about Sha'Carri Richardson's suspension from the Olympics, what it means for Laurel Hubbard to compete as a transgender athlete, and how Gwen Berry is trying to change the standard for protesting at the Olympic Games.Door Agony of Defeat
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Name, Image, and Likeness: The End of Amateurism in the NCAA
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Jonathan and Matt discuss NC State's abrupt exit from the college world series, the compensation of student-athletes in the NCAA, and how a tainted burrito may have stopped Shelby Houlihan from competing in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.Door Agony of Defeat
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Hank Aaron, The Negro Leagues, And The Hall Of Fame
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Baseball in February? Jonathan and Matt remember Hank Aaron and his historic 715th home run, discuss the decision by MLB to recognize the Negro Leagues as “major leagues,” and explore the Hall of Fame’s choice not to elect any candidates this year (trigger warning for all Curt Schilling fans).Door Agony of Defeat
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Special Guest: Jeff Pearlman
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Jeff Pearlman joins us to talk about his new book, The Ring Circus: Kobe, Shaq, Phil, and the Crazy Years of the Lakers Dynasty.Door Agony of Defeat
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Jonathan and Matt discuss the sports world's reaction to the shooting of Jacob Blake.Door Agony of Defeat
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Michael Jordan's Legacy in "The Last Dance"
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Michael Jordan's Legacy in "The Last Dance" by Agony of DefeatDoor Agony of Defeat
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Espionage and Baseball: The Houston Astros and the Sign-Stealing Scandal
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In this latest episode of the Agony of Defeat podcast, Jonathan Weiler and Matt Andrews analyze the structure of the Houston Astros systematic cheating scandal, those involved, and how baseball should handle this going forward.Further content on the topics discussed include:Sarah Spain on why the aftermath of Kobe Bryant's death is a time not to si…
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China and the NBA: Rising Tensions and Political Implications
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In this latest episode of the Agony of Defeat podcast, Jonathan Weiler and Matt Andrews give a brief overview of the political climate in Hong Kong and analyze the growing tensions between the NBA and China after controversy surrounding this year's preseason circuit. Further reading on the topics discussed include:Louisa Thomas writes, in advance o…
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Check out this latest episode of the Agony of Defeat! Find links to articles mentioned in the episode below. (Please note that we had some recording issues with this episode, so you'll hear some little blips in the recording, but we're working on finding better equipment to produce with!)WSJ points to some pretty key inconsistencies in the USSF arg…
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The "American-ness" of Drafts in American Sports
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In this latest episode, UNC professors Matt Andrews and Jonathan Weiler dissect the history of the drafts in American sports, analyze the logistics and legitimacy behind this selection process for professional teams, as well as react to the New Orleans Pelicans being rewarded the No. 1 pick (therefore Zion Williamson) in this year’s NBA Draft.…
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In this episode, UNC professors Dr. Matt Andrews and Dr. Jonathan Weiler discuss what they describe as the "Suckiest Super Bowl Ever," notable historic Super Bowls, Trump's thoughts on football, and the future of the sport.Timestamps: 4:49 - Andrews’ SuperBowl predictions7:31 - The Suckiest SuperBowl ever12:26 - Notable SuperBowl’s24:49 - Is footba…
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The Baseball Hall Of Fame's Fortunes and Flops
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Returning from a long holiday break, UNC professors Matt Andrews and Jonathan Weiler are back in business with a brand new episode as they debate about the recent inductees into the National Baseball Hall of Fame (1:18 - 33:12). Andrews and Weiler also touch on the resignation of UNC Chancellor Carol Folt and her final act to remove the base of the…
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The Political and Historical Significance of the "Rocky" and "Creed" Movies
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1:08 - 7:16: Weiler criticizes numerous NFL teams (such as the Washington Redskins for recently signing 32-year-old Mark Sanchez) for playing “pathetic quarterbacks” in favor of a “mid-level starter” like Colin Kaepernick. Meanwhile, Andrews chimes in his thoughts on Carolina Panthers safety Eric Reid being randomly drug tested seven times by the N…
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College Athletics are "21st Century Jim Crow" — Interview with Victoria Jackson
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UNC-Chapel Hill professors Matt Andrews and Jonathan Weiler welcome former Tar Heel athlete and current Arizona State sports historian Victoria Jackson as they discuss her recent article in the Los Angeles Times titled “Take it from a former Division I athlete: College sports are like Jim Crow” as well as many other subjects relating to the interse…
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Basketball and Political Activism in the NBA
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Two UNC profs and sports nuts discuss the intersection of sports, politics and history. You can't afford not to listen (yes, that was meant cheekily).Door Agony of Defeat
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The History of Politics in Baseball
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Two UNC profs and sports nuts discuss the intersection of sports, politics and history. You can't afford not to listen (yes, that was meant cheekily).Door Agony of Defeat
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50th Anniversary of the 1968 Olympic Games
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Two UNC profs and sports nuts discuss the intersection of sports, politics and history. You can't afford not to listen (yes, that was meant cheekily).Door Agony of Defeat
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Our first special! 2017 Weird news headlines
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Drinking and Riding/Beef Jerky Burglar
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Today I talk about the oxides dictionary including Word of the Year and 10 ridiculous words added to the dictionary in 2017
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Memes, Tattoos, and Halloween
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North Carolina’s HB2 and Sports Boycotts
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Two UNC profs and sports nuts discuss the intersection of sports, politics and history. You can't afford not to listen (yes, that was meant cheekily).Door Agony of Defeat
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Colin Kaepernick and the National Anthem
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Two UNC profs and sports nuts discuss the intersection of sports, politics and history. You can't afford not to listen (yes, that was meant cheekily).Door Agony of Defeat
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