JJ, Jamie and Austin review and react to AEW's Dynamite-Beach Break from Chicago (5-14-25). They go over the wild finish to the World Title Steel Cage Match, Gabe Kidd showing up and Anarchy in the Arena being announced for Double or Nothing, Mina Shirakawa and Skye Blue making their AEW returns, MJF in the Hurt Syndicate, plus So Much More!!!!!!--…

On this flavorful episode of Black Austin Matters, we chat with Chi Ndika, founder of Luv Fats Ice Cream. Chi shares how her earliest ice cream memories sparked her entrepreneurial spirit, how her psychology background enhances her daily interactions and business decisions, and the unique way yoga principles guide her approach to creativity and wel…

JJ and Jamie review and react to AEW's Dynamite from Detroit (5-7-25). They go over Hangman Adam Page and Will Ospreay's confrontation, Samoa Joe and Claudio, Nick Wayne being left by Christian, Toni Storm taking on all the Slop Tarts, and also a whole new round of WWE releases, plus So Much More!!!!!!-----------------------------------------------…

JJ, Jamie are Austin review and react to AEW's Dynamite from Norfolk, VA (4-30-25). They go over Kyle Fletcher and Hangman Adam Page's classic Owen Hart Semi-Final, The Elite, Kenny Omega, Speedball, Ricochet and Kevin Knight putting on a show, Toni Storm's continued brilliant antics, All in Mexico Sell Out, Actual NXT and TNA news, plus So Much Mo…

JJ, Jamie are Austin review and react to AEW's Dynamite from New Orleans (4-23-25). They get into all the Crescent City goodness of Jamie Hayter and Kris Statlander, MJF's scheming, Master P ???????, and the Young Bucks all out BANGER vs Kevin Knight and Mike Bailey. They also talk about WrestleMania 41, NXT STand & Deliver, the Raw after WM, IF th…

JJ and Jamie are joined by a returning Austin as they review and react to AEW's Dynamite from Boston (4-16-25). They go over the Glorious Madness that is Will Opsreay and Takeshita's Own Hart Semi-Final match, FINALLY new Trios champs, Mercedes Mone and Athena, Josh Alexander being All Elite (and part of the Don Callis Family???), plus So Much More…

JJ and Jamie review and react to AEW's Dynamite from Baltimore (4-9-25) as well as Recap this past Sunday's Dynasty PPV. They go over the Young Bucks return, new champions (#foreshadowing), the continuing Own Hart Quarterfinals, plus So Much More!!!!!!-------------------------------------------------------- Intro Music:VOYAGER 1 by John Tasoulas | …

In this episode of Black Austin Matters, hosts Lisa and Rich sit down with Carl Settles—founder and executive director of E4 Youth and creator of What Once Was. Carl opens up about the powerful influence of his parents, and his unique journey as both an All-State football player and student director of the choir while at Judson High School, to his …

JJ and Jamie review and react to AEW's Dynamite from Peoria, IL (4-2-25) while Austin is out celebrating his birthday. They get into the mixed tornado tag goodness, all the go-hominess for Dynasty and break down the Own Hart Tournament brackets. Plus So Much More!!!!!!--Happy Birthday Austin Reddick!!!!----------------------------------------------…

JJ, Jamie and Austin review and react to AEW's Dynamite from St Paul (3-26-25). They go over Mox and Swerve's face-to-face, the new best women's tag team of Thunder Rosa and Toni Storm, MJF's decision for the Hurt Syndicate, More setup for Dynasty, the continued build for WrestleMania and Gimmick March Madness! Plus So Much More!!!!!!--------------…

JJ, Jamie and Austin review and react to AEW's Dynamite from Omaha (3-19-25). They go over Mox and Cope's street fight for the AEW title, 2...yes TWO!?!?!?!? women's matches, including Billie Starkx challenging for the TBS Title, Toni Storm's commentary gold, the #,1 Contender match for Kenny Omega's International Title and they also discuss this p…

JJ, Jamie and Austin review and react to AEW's Dynamite from Fresno (3-12-25) along with this past weekend's Revolution PPV! They go over the results and reveal if there is a new Picks Champion (Can Austin's prophjecy come true?) and also talk about the resetting of story lines (kinda) and the beginning of the build for Dynasty in April, as well as…

In this episode of Black Austin Matters, Lisa sits down with her co-host, Richard J. Reddick, to discuss his upbringing as an Air Force brat, his undergraduate experience at Harvard University, his journey as an educator, and the insights behind his book, Restorative Resistance in Higher Education: Leading in an Era of Racial Awakening and Reckonin…

JJ and Jamie go Austin-less to review and react to AEW's Dynamite from Sacramento (3-5-25). They go over the Revolution Go Home episode and talk about AEW's new Bezon-approved PPV home as well as discuss the John Cena Heel Turn from Elimination Chamber, Plus So Much More!!!!!!-------------------------------------------------------- Intro Music:VOYA…

JJ, Jamie and Austin review and react to AEW's Dynamite from Phoenix (2-19-25). They also cover this past weekend's Grand Slam-Australia show and NXT Vengeance Day. MJF and Hanger showdown, Megan Bayne and Kris Statlander, Powerhouse Hobbs and Bill Bill street fight, Plus So Much More!!!!!!-------------------------------------------------------- In…

JJ, Jamie and Austin review and react to AEW's Dynamite from Austin (2-12-25). They get into all the go-home goodness with 2!!!!! Women's matches, MJF and Dustin Rhodes, Trios Title and Tag Title matches, Adam Copeland and Jay White ALMOST opening up Moxley's Case, and also talk about Ricky Starks NXT debut Plus So Much More!!!!!!------------------…

JJ, Jamie and Austin review and react to AEW's Dynamite from Atlanta (2-5-25) as well as the 2025 Royal Rumble! They get into the absolute banger from swerve Strickland and Ricochet, the Gunns' return, Toni Storm's latest impressionist piece, The Utter GOLD that is Harley Cameron, even more Build for Grand Slam Plus So Much More!!!!!!--------------…

In this episode of Black Austin Matters, hosts Lisa and Rich converse with Eric and Katrina Brooks, the owners of Black Pearl Books. Together, they reflect on their meeting at Clark Atlanta University, emphasize the significance of black representation in literature, stress the value of reading, and share their efforts to combat book bans. The post…

JJ, Jamie and Austin review and react to AEW's Dynamite from Huntsville (1-29-25) They get into the return of Timeless Toni Storm, Mercedes Mone and Yuka Sakazaki on the main event, build up for Grand Slam Plus So Much More!!!!!!Help Support our friend Angel:https://www.gofundme.com/f/9jbn98-support-angels-recovery-after-tragic-accident?attribution…

JJ, Jamie and Austin review and react to AEW's Dynamite from Knoxville (1-22-25) They get into Kenny Omega and Wlill Ospreay teaming up against the Don Callis Family, Julia Hart and Jamie Hayter's second encounter, Cope and Pac, So much Harley Cameron, Jeff Jarrett's death wish, Hurt Syndicate's brutal ascention to tag team gold aPlus So Much More!…

JJ, Jamie and Austin review and react to AEW's Dynamite from Cincinnatti (1-15-25) They go over Samoa Joe's return, Megan Bayne's 'Debut,' the Women's Casino Gauntlet Match, Moxley-Hobbs, plus Penta's WWE debut and Athen and Thekla in Stardom Plus So Much More!!!!!!Help Support our friend Angel:https://www.gofundme.com/f/9jbn98-support-angels-recov…

JJ, Jamie and Austin return to cover the last two weeks of a WHOLE LOT of action! They review and react to AEW's Dynamite from Tennessee (1-8-25) with Kenny Omega's Dynamite return, Wrestle Dynasty's Results, RAW on Netflix, the results of World's End 2024 (Is there a NEW PPV Pick Champion?), the final standings of the Total Spotfest FFL League, an…

In this Black Austin Matters episode, join Lisa and Rich at the launch party of season 3 last year. They explore the essence of Austin, detailing how their fondness for the city drove them to kickstart the Black Austin Matters podcast. Joined by Austin native and tour guide Harrison Eppright, the hosts have an insightful dialogue covering his famil…

JJ and Jamie review and react to AEW's Dynamite from Washington DC (12-18-24). They talk about all Will Ospreay and Darby Allin, Ricochet's ass kissing with the Hurt Syndicate, Mercedes Mone and Anna Jay, Death Ridersj going against all challengers, and So Much More!!!!!!-------------------------------------------------------- Intro Music:VOYAGER 1…

JJ and Jamie review and react to AEW's Dynamite from Indiana (12-4-24). They talk about all the Continental Classic goodness, Anna Jay stepping into the TBS title picture??, Max Caster messing with the wrong damn man, More Julia Hart targetting Jamie Hayter, the HUGE build for next week's Winter Is Coming show in KC and So Much More!!!!!!----------…

Gaylon Clark, the Lead Pastor of Greater Mt. Zion Church, joins Lisa and Rich on Black Austin Matters. Pastor Clark shares insights on his journey from his hometown of Dallas to Austin, and how his path to ministry was inspired by his brother’s faith and guided by prayer. Tune in to learn about finding the right church for you, the significance of …

JJ, Jamie and Austin review and react to AEW Full Gear 2024!!! They talk about all the action including EVERYONE coming after Mox, Mercedes Mone stepping up, Kyle Fletcher's ascent to mega stardom, Daniel Garcia finally becoming a champion, and so much more. They also go over their picks and crown (maybe) a new PPV Pick Champion.-------------------…

Why the 1999 Cup championship by Dale Jarrett marked several milestones in NASCAR history (1:00); the 1995 move to Robert Yates Racing that started it all (4:00); why expectations were measured for the new No. 88 Ford team (6:00); how a championship mentality emerged in 1999 that “this is our time” (9:00); crew chief Todd Parrott, the heart of the …

JJ, Jamie and Austin review and react to AEW's Dynamite from Reading, PA (11-20-24). They talk all about the Go Home action for this Saturday's Full Gear PPV, including Orange Cassidy wanting to do it all on his own, Swerve Strickland stalking the Hurt Syndicate, Julia Hart's continued interruptions of Jamie Hayter, Jericho and Ishii's slow chase t…

JJ, Jamie and Austin review and react to AEW's Dynamite from Bridgeport, CT (11-13-24). They talk all about the Don Callis Family targeting EVERYONE, Death Riders continued terrorization of the AEW roster and Orange Cassidy, Julia Hart's imminent return, Mina Shirakawa going Tit for Tit with Harley Cameron, Full Gear prep and so much more!!!-------…

Interviews with Joey Logano (1:30); Ryan Blaney (7:00); Tyler Reddick (13:00); William Byron (17:00). Visit www.nbcsports.com/nascar and www.nbcsports.com/motors for more NASCAR and motorsports coverage from NBC Sports.By Joey Logano, Ryan Blaney, Tyler Reddick, William Byron, Michael Jordan

JJ, Jamie and Austin review and react to AEW's Dynamite from Manchester, NH (11-6-24). They talk all about the (formal) introduction of the Hurt Syndicate, Powerhouse Hobbs making his return, Will Ospreay lining up against the Don Callis Family, Adam Cole moving one step closer to MJF, Jamie Hayter and Penelope Ford and SOO much more!--------------…

Lisa and Rich talk with Marcus Myers, former UT football player, Austin native and Diversity & Inclusion advocate in technology. He discusses his time on UT’s 2005 Championship football team, his collegiate recruitment experience, and how much college football has changed. Marcus also shares why he proudly identifies as a self-proclaimed nerd/jock,…

JJ, Jamie and Austin are replaced by some very familiar wrestling historical faces to review and react to AEW's Dynamite-Fright Night from Cleveland (10-30-24). They talk all about Private Party ascending to the top of the tag team mountain, Bobby Lashley making ihis AEW debut, Orange Cassidy stepping up to take on Jon Moxley jat Full Gear, and so …

Hendrick’s record-breaking success at Martinsville and why the track is so intertwined with the team’s narrative arc (1:00); Kyle Larson and crew chief Cliff Daniels on why last year’s victory meant so much (5:00); Chase Elliott’s unique perspective (8:00); revisiting the tragic events of Oct. 24, 2004 (10:00); the aftermath in Atlanta five days la…

JJ, Jamie and Austin review and react to AEW's Dynamite from Salt Lake City (10-23-24). They talk all about Private Party laying their Tag Team Lives on the line, more Mox and Company destruction, Kamille and Kris Statlander pushing to big time match, and a whole lot more. They also recap this past weekend's Fountain City Pro show and preview the u…

JJ, Jamie and Austin review and react to AEW's Dynamite from San Jose (10-16-24). They talk all about the fallout from WrestleDream, Title Changes, Shelton Benjamin's TV debut, Adam Cole's return, and so much more!!! They also go over this past Saturday's PPV and (perhaps ???? ) crown a new PPV Pick Champ???-----------------------------------------…

JJ, Jamie and Austin review and react to AEW's Dynamite (Title Tuesday) from Spokane (10-8-24). They go over all of the go home goodness, TWO (yes TWO!!!!) women's matches, Ospreay fully abandoning the Don Callis Family and SO MUCH MORE!!!-------------------------------------------------------- Intro Music:VOYAGER 1 by John Tasoulas | https://sound…

Were three victories by drivers outside the playoffs a surprise if the schedule was full of wild cards? (1:00); impact of the Next Gen on teams’ “opportunity” for victories (3:30); can Steve spot how the cars can be differentiated now? (6:00); the acceptance of new technology in NASCAR and where it can head next (9:00); Steve’s ideas for helping im…

JJ and Jamie review and react to AEW's Dynamite 5 Year Anniversary from Pittsburgh (10-2-24). They go over every major happening, the build up for WrestleDream, Ricochet/Ospreay and so Much More! They also talk about the new era of NXT and a whole lot more!!!-------------------------------------------------------- Intro Music:VOYAGER 1 by John Taso…

Lisa and Rich talk with community connector, voter motivator and conduit of curiosity Dewi Smith, highlighting the importance of being an educated voter. Dewi also shares her origin story, educational journey, devotion to the community, and commitment to rallying voters for this upcoming election. The post Dewi Smith appeared first on KUT & KUTX St…

JJ and Jamie review and react to AEW's Dynamite Grand Slam from New York City (9-25-24). They go over every title match, ROH Throwback, FTW Retirement, RIDICULOUS Ospreay match and more!!! Also, weekly update on the Total Spotfest Fantasy Football League and a whole lot more!-------------------------------------------------------- Intro Music:VOYAG…

JJ, Jamie and Austin review and react to AEW's Dynamite from Wilkes-Barre, PA (9-18-24). They go over all the Action as AEW sets up for Grand Slam next week, including the massive trios main event, Moxley and Co smashing the hopes, dreams and hands of Private Party, Hangman targeting......Tony Schiavanne?? Also, weekly update on the Total Spotfest …

JJ, Jamie and Austin review and react to AEW's Dynamite from Lexington, KY (9-11-24) as well as this past weekend's ALL OUT PPV. They go over all the Action from the PPV, as well as the results of the latest edition of the PPV Pick Challenge. Also, as things gear up for Grand Slam, they'll go over all the action from Dynamite, including Darby facin…

JJ, Jamie and Austin review and react to AEW's Dynamite from Milwaukee (9-4-24). They go over the live arson antics of Hangman Adam Page, as well as all the other Go-home action for this weekend's All Out PPV.-------------------------------------------------------- Intro Music:VOYAGER 1 by John Tasoulas | / john-tasoulas Music promoted by https://w…

In the premiere of Season 3 of Black Austin Matters, hosts Lisa and Rich sit down with Amanda Johnston, the trailblazing poet who became the first Black woman to hold the title of Texas Poet Laureate and the founder of Torch Literary Arts. Amanda shares insights into her childhood, her evolution as a writer, the transformative power of poetry, her …

JJ, Jamie and Austin review and react to AEW's ALL IN as wel as Dynamite from Champaign, IL (8-28-24). They go over all the events from this past weekend's MASSIVE show; all the debuts, returns, title changes and announcements and more! They also talk about the follow-up Dynamite and all the setup for All Out.---------------------------------------…

Basking in the afterglow of Harrison’s triumph (3:00); the immediate aftermath of getting to victory lane (5:00); and the amusing scramble of trying to find a ride home Sunday (7:00); the conversation that father and son shared immediately after the win (8:00); on Jeff’s tendency to avoid too much commentary on Harrison during races (13:00); Jeff’s…

JJ, Jamie and Austin review and react to AEW Dynamite from Cardiff, Wales (8-21-24). They talk about the go home show for ALL IN coming up this Sunday, including MJF & Will Ospreay and Bryan Danielson & Swerve Strickland's face-offs, the TBS Title Contact Signing, Okada-Claudio in a 20 minute CLASSIC, and all the other setup for this Sunday's MASSI…

JJ, Jamie and Austin review and react to AEW Dynamite from Norfolk (8-14-24). They talk about Swerve's promise to "cripple" Bryan Danielson, the awesome Triple Threat with Orange Cassidy, Roderick Strong and Kyle O'Reiley, Mercedes Mone and Hikaru Shida, and a whole lot more setup for All In (and a little for All Out, too)!-------------------------…