This week’s episode is all about sports in the region — from a minor league team moving across state lines, to Name, Image and Likeness deals.
The Birmingham Squadron recently played its last home game in the Magic City ahead of a move to Kenner, Louisiana — just outside of New Orleans — later this year. Sports and culture reporter Joseph King went to the team’s final home game in Birmingham to talk to fans about the move.
Also, Joseph brings us the story of an Auburn University football player using money earned from a Name, Image and Likeness deal to build a community hub in his hometown of Birmingham — and how it plays into the larger conversation on the NIL system and college eligibility. Joseph is joined by WBHM’s All Things Considered host and reporter, Andrew Gelderman, to discuss his NIL reporting.
This episode is hosted by Joseph King, who is also our social producer. The podcast is produced by Matt Bloom, Elise Catrion Gregg, Drew Hawkins, Orlando Flores Jr. and Ryan Vasquez. Nellie Beckett is our community engagement producer. Our theme music is by DJ Supreme.
To get in touch with the team, email connect@gulfstatesnewsroom.org.
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