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2025 NAACP Image Awards: Meet the Brilliant Voices Nominated for Outstanding Sports, Arts, and Entertainment Podcast

From sports legends to music masterminds, these podcast hosts shape culture, spark conversations, and keep listeners entertained.

The NAACP Image Awards continue to celebrate Black talent across various industries, and this year’s Outstanding Sports, Arts, and Entertainment Podcast nominees prove that the podcasting world is thriving with talent, insight, and personality.

From in-depth sports analysis to legendary music conversations and laugh-out-loud comedy, these hosts bring unique voices and perspectives to the mic.

Let’s meet the incredible individuals behind the nominated podcasts and explore why they’ve captured the attention of audiences and the NAACP Image Awards committee alike.

  • Naked Sports with Cari Champion

    A seasoned sports journalist and on-air personality, Cari Champion has built a reputation for delivering commentary on the biggest moments in sports. 

    On “Naked Sports,” she takes a deeper approach, stripping away the stats to uncover the personal journeys of athletes, sports figures, and cultural influencers, making this podcast a must-listen for sports lovers and beyond.

  • Nightcap

    NFL legend Shannon Sharpe and former wide receiver Chad “Ochocinco” Johnson are an unbeatable duo when it comes to breaking down the latest in sports and culture. 

    “Nightcap” brings its signature mix of expert analysis, unfiltered opinions, and hilarious banter, making each episode feel like a front-row seat to the best barbershop-style sports debates.

  • Questlove Supreme

    Music icon Questlove has long been a curator of culture, and “Questlove Supreme” is his deep dive into the stories behind the music, the legends who made it, and the creatives shaping the industry today. 

    With a rotating panel of insightful co-hosts, the hip-hop legend turns each episode into a masterclass in music history, filled with exclusive interviews, behind-the-scenes anecdotes, and an unmatched love for the craft.

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  • R&B Money Podcast

    When Tank and J. Valentine get together, it's an R&B lover’s dream. “R&B Money” Podcast is the ultimate destination for in-depth conversations with some of the biggest names in the genre, offering a front-row seat to the stories behind classic hits and the evolution of R&B.

  • Two Funny Mamas

    Actresses and comedians Kym Whitley and Sherri Shepherd are the dynamic best friends behind “Two Funny Mamas,” a podcast that blends humor, real-life stories, and pop culture takes. 

    Their chemistry is unmatched, delivering laugh-out-loud moments while also touching on motherhood, relationships, and navigating Hollywood.

    Watch the NAACP Image Awards live on Saturday, February 22, 2025, at 8:00 pm ET/PT on BET.

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