The Truth About Leaving ESPN and the Corporate Game with Jemele Hill
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In this episode, Cam Newton sits down with Jemele Hill for a conversation that reshapes how we see sports journalism, accountability, and representation. From breaking into the industry to standing firm in the face of controversy, Jemele brings the type of honesty and clarity you only get on Funky Friday. Cam opens up about his own journey—from Florida to the NFL to the realities of public life—as the two dive deep into relationships, growth, and vulnerability. This one isn’t just an interview… it’s a masterclass in truth, evolution, and owning your story.00:00 – Breaking Down the Game of Journalism00:45 – Funky Friday in Full Effect01:12 – Jemele Hill Steps in the Booth03:03 – Calling Out the Industry Straight Up10:39 – Stephen A. Talk… Let’s Keep It Funky50:59 – Backup QB Life Ain’t Sweet53:57 – Florida Days… Tebow, Politics & Pressure01:02:14 – Going Pro & Living in the Spotlight01:19:58 – Love, Marriage & All That Smoke01:40:00 – The Cost of Being “Him” in Public01:45:42 – Choices, Consequences & Growth01:46:13 – When Your Relationship Becomes Everybody’s Business01:49:12 – Leveling Up as a Man01:52:29 – Men Feel Too… We Just Don’t Say It02:08:01 – Career Wisdom & What’s Next📲Follow Cam Newton on Social Media!📹Tiktok: / cameron1newton 📸Instagram: / cameron1newton 🐦Twitter: / cameronnewton 👤Facebook: / camjnewton2 🎩Shop all my hand made hats:https://bit.ly/MeshikaShop🎞️ Host / Executive Producer:Cam NewtonProducer:Jauné Jackson📸 / jaunejackson Director:Omari Collins📸 / ogcollins Talent ProducerAlaitra Mcgrone📸 / alaitra.mcgrone Camera:Jean-Pierre Chapoteau📸 / jchapoteau Vashon Revils📸 / v2r_films Editors:Richard Steward II📸 / theycallme.dot Jean-Pierre Chapoteau📸 / jchapoteau Location Sound / Sound Mix and Master:Troy Hermes📸 / troyhermes Digital:Brendan Cole📸 / brendan_cole Production:: 🎬: Iconic Saga📸https://bit.ly/IconicSagaInstagram















