Chiney Speaks

Chiney Speaks

In this mini audio-only episode of “Chiney,” host Chiney Ogwumike reflects on the events of the past week regarding Sha’Carri Richardson’s suspension, Soul Caps being initially banned by FINA and two African Olympic sprinters being denied the ability to race due to natural high testosterone levels. Using these incidents, Chiney opens the dialogue on how we can be better towards Black women in and out of sports.

Kyler Murray

Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray joins Chiney Ogwumike on this week’s episode of "Chiney" to discuss the Phoenix Suns’ playoff run, Trae Young’s postseason breakout, his competitive nature and aversion to losing, his “Friday Night Lights” high school experience, his impressions of J.J. Watt and Deandre Hopkins, his esports ability, and his history as a youth chess champion.

Crystal Dunn

On this week’s episode of #Chiney, Chiney Ogwumike is joined by USWNT and Portland Thorns star Crystal Dunn to discuss the upcoming Olympics in Tokyo, the challenges of being a Black soccer player and the unique names of Dunn’s pet chickens and cats. Dunn also explains how her husband, who is French, felt about the USWNT winning a World Cup against France ... in France.

Baron Davis

On this week’s episode of Chiney Ogwumike’s podcast, she is joined by former NBA All-Star Baron Davis to discuss the young stars taking over the league, including Trae Young, Devin Booker, Donovan Mitchell and Nikola Jokic. They also look back on Stephen Curry’s imitation of Davis’ iconic celebration, as well as the time Davis tried to dunk on Shaq.

Nneka Ogwumike

On the debut episode of "Chiney," Chiney Ogwumike is joined by WNBA Champion, past WNBA MVP and big sister Nneka Ogwumike. The two weigh in on Naomi Osaka’s withdrawal from the French Open and athletes’ mental health, Nneka's role in the film Space Jam: A New Legacy, winning the 2016 WNBA Championship, partying with Snoop Dogg and much, much more.