Spolitics

About Spolitics

SPOLITICS is where we don’t just stick to sports, but examine the world and all of its complexities through the lens of sports. Each week, this podcast will enthusiastically explore the intersection between sports, race, gender, sexuality and culture. In this narrative-style podcast, expect sharp commentary, novel conversations, and compelling guests that will drive nuanced sports conversations that drive culture.

Publisher

iHeartPodcasts and Reasoned Choice

Category

news · society & culture · sports

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

10 Oct 2024

Latest episode

17 Sept 2025

Latest episodes

52 of 58 episodes have a transcript.

1. 

   17 Sept 2025

   BONUS EPISODE: The Politics of Charlie Kirk

   In this special bonus episode, Jemele addresses the murder of right influencer Charlie Kirk, who was tragically killed while speaking to students at Utah Valley State University. Jemele shares what makes Kirk’s legacy so complicated, and what the response has been by different communities regarding his death. See omnystudio.com/listener (https://omnystudio.com/listener) for privacy information.

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   4 Sept 2025TRANSCRIPT

   Ep 45: The Politics of Adjustment - Featuring Donte’ Stallworth

   On this week's filibuster, Jemele wraps up the first season of Spolitics by discussing the many ways in which sports + politics have proven to be important. Jemele is then joined by Donte Stallworth, the former NFL player who has made a name for himself as a political pundit. Donte shares how and why he got into covering politics, and his recollection of hurricane Katrina as someone who played for New Orleans Saints when the hurricane struck 20 years ago. He also discusses what he shares with other football prospects about the impact of his conviction for DUI manslaughter, and how that influenced his playing career. See omnystudio.com/listener (https://omnystudio.com/listener) for privacy information.

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   29 Aug 2025TRANSCRIPT

   From Hood Politics with Prop: "Jemele Hill Drops Gems"

   The incredible Jemele Hill, host of the Spolitics podcast and also just an all around rider, pulls up and talks about ALLL THE THINGS. Putin, Trump, NBA, WNBA you name it. And of course DETROIT! Listen to Spolitics: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1119-spolitics-222755070/ (https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1119-spolitics-222755070/) Follow Hood Politics: https://x.com/hoodpoliticspod (https://x.com/hoodpoliticspod) https://www.instagram.com/hoodpoliticspod/ (https://www.instagram.com/hoodpoliticspod/) Follow Prop: https://x.com/prophiphop (https://x.com/prophiphop) https://www.instagram.com/prophiphop/ (https://www.instagram.com/prophiphop/) https://www.tiktok.com/@prophiphop (https://www.tiktok.com/@prophiphop) See omnystudio.com/listener (https://omnystudio.com/listener) for privacy information.

Inside a recent episode

Ep 45: The Politics of Adjustment - Featuring Donte’ Stallworth

Published 4 Sept 2025 · Transcript excerpt

[…] When prior to that, we had to leave New Orleans two or three times because of tropical storms or hurricanes. We'd leave to San Antonio. They would tell us to pack for two days and we would come back on the third day, whatever that was, whether it was a Friday or or Thursday night after practice. […]

Who has been a guest on Spolitics

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• John Hope Bryant
• Khalen Saunders
• Chris Paul
• Layshia Clarendon
• Hakeem Jeffries

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

YouTube views

419,108,275

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

4.3 / 5

186 ratings

Spotify

4.6 / 5

57 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 84 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

96

Social presence

0

YouTube

93

Engagement

90

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Books guests

Based on episode analysis; this does not confirm that the show is currently accepting guests.

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