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Tabari McCoy is many things: A writer/journalist, movie blogger, autograph & sneaker collector and an award-winning stand up-comedian. Now, add podcaster to the list!"A Tight 45 with Tabari McCoy" finds Tabari interviewing his fellow comedians as well as athletes, entrepreneurs, musicians and whoever else of note he can convince to spare 45 minutes of their time to talk about their life and the world today. Be sure to like and subscribe so you don't miss an episode!Visit Tabari online at www.tabarimccoy.com and @tabarimccoy on all major social media platforms.
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Cy Amundson is a very funny native of Minnesota with a litany of achievements to his credit. This includes appearances on CONAN, Comedy Central's This is Not Happening and Adam Devine's House Party  as well Family Guy and American Dad!, all of which cemented his work on stage as a top stand-up comedian with appearances on The Bob & Tom Show and the former Just for Laughs Comedy Festival in Montreal. Away from the stage, he's also overcome a  lot in recent years, which is inspiring his comeback to the stage in very personal and honest ways. But on this episode of A Tight 45 with Tabari McCoy, the only thing happening is pure hilarious insanity from start to finish!On this episode of A Tight 45, Cy flips the tables on Tabari, taking the role of interviewer, throwing jabs and zingers faster than his host can think of a response. This leads to covering a lot of subjects including their height difference, the weather in Amundson's native Minnesota and - oh, just listen to the episode and find out for yourself!  Check out this episode and others you may have missed at https://atight45.buzzsprout.com/or wherever you get your podcasts today! For more on Tabari or ask a question, be sure to visit www.tabarimccoy.com or email tabari@tabarimccoy.com.
 Luke Capasso is a renaissance man. Funny on stage, he has been seen on  MTV, heard  on  BBC Radio,  Provided Content and Performed for Channel 5's Furious and Funny as well as a few failed TV pilots for Dave and ITV. Off stage, he is a very skilled craftsman whose work with hands should have landed him a PBS or HGTV show by now.But while he waits for things to happen, he'll just have to settle for being the  latest guest on A Tight 45 with Tabari McCoy!A self-fancied absurdist who got into comedy in a very unexpected way, Luke joins this episode of A Tight 45 to chat with Tabari talks with Robert about military life, comedy, the seemingly lost art of working with one's hands and dollhouses. Yes ... Dollhouses. Check out this episode and others you may have missed at https://atight45.buzzsprout.com/or wherever you get your podcasts today! For more on Tabari or ask a question, be sure to visit www.tabarimccoy.com or email tabari@tabarimccoy.com.
Robert Jenkins not only passed the bar as a comedian, he actually also passed the bar as a lawyer. Now, he combines both talents to leave his clients happy and audiences in stitches.   And now, he's the latest guest on A Tight 45 with Tabari McCoy!Beginning his comedy career in 2012, Robert has quickly established himself as a comedic force throughout the Midwest, appearing on the Fox television show Laughs as as well as several festivals including Gilda's Laughfest’s "Best of the Midwest Competition" and the Bridgetown Comedy Festival in Portland, Oregon. On this episode of A Tight 45, Tabari talks with Robert about Ohio and Michigan's football rivalry, the duality of holding down a very regulated day job while pursuing wild comedy dreams at night, the benefits of therapy ... And the insanity of watching criminals snitch on themselves on television shows. Check out this episode and others you may have missed at https://atight45.buzzsprout.com/or wherever you get your podcasts today! For more on Tabari or ask a question, be sure to visit www.tabarimccoy.com or email tabari@tabarimccoy.com.
Rachel Gallager knows two things: Comedy and talent. Now that she's part of the Avail Comedy team, she's combining her two loves into a career while helping her clients laugh all the way to the ... Well, why not let her tell you on the latest episode of A Tight 45 with Tabari McCoy!A lifelong fan of stand-up comedy who got hooked on live performance when her womb-mate first got on stage at 18, Rachel started working in the corporate world in project management, working and living in London, Munich, Melbourne and Singapore before going back to her first love: Comedy. That led to her settling in Los Angeles in 2018, before producing podcasts. The pandemic saw her start running the "Nowhere Comedy Club," the first virtual club to bring live stand-up to your living room. She also produced and co-hosted a virtual show that raised almost $100K for comedians that were out of work.In 2020 she transitioned into talent management, now alongside Jessica and Tasha. Her primary focus are comedic actors, writers, and performers. Her clients are on Netflix, Comedy Central, Hulu, Adult Swim, Hartbeat, and can be heard on Sirius/XM.On this episode of A Tight 45, Tabari talks with Rachel about the business side of comedy, detailing everything from the differences between agents and managers as well as all the various trends that should (and shouldn't) continue in 2024 and beyond ... And clowns. Yes ... Clowns. Check out this episode and others you may have missed at https://atight45.buzzsprout.com/or wherever you get your podcasts today! For more on Tabari or ask a question, be sure to visit www.tabarimccoy.com or email tabari@tabarimccoy.com.
In 2019, Kyle Grooms was just cruising along, doing his thing. Then, he endured a challenging health setback leading to emergency brain surgery, leaving the comedian to do the only thing he could: Turn it into comedy.Now, the veteran stand-up is simply enjoying his time on and off stage every day by finding the humor in life and joy in simply being alive.A native of New Jersey now living in Florida, Grooms is a veteran familiar to fans of stand-up with a resume filled with esteemed credits. This inlcude his half-hour special on Comedy Central as well as notable appearances on "Chappelle's Show," VH1, NBC, "Showtime at the Apollo," BET,  CBS, HBO ... and a standout role in the Amy Schumer-led film "I Feel Pretty."  He also turned his medical experience into a comedy special,  "Kyle Grooms: Brain Humor" in 2020.On this episode of A Tight 45, Tabari talks with Kyle about his outlook on life post-brain surgery, the joys of parenting, going vegan ... And gets some insight into the former "Straight Plan for the Gay Man" cast member's dream acting role. Check out this episode and others you may have missed at https://atight45.buzzsprout.com/or wherever you get your podcasts today! For more on Tabari or ask a question, be sure to visit www.tabarimccoy.com or email tabari@tabarimccoy.com.
She's no Southern belle ... She's just very, very talented. "She" is Allison Summers – and she's the next guest on this episode of A Tight 45 with Tabari McCoy!An actress and filmmaker who can be seen in both commercials and performing in sketches and with improv groups, Allison Summers is also an accomplished stand-up comedian. Earning her  BFA from University of Maryland, she studied at The Second City in Chicago, the Upright Citizens Brigade and The Annoyance Theater.  A person who values her sobriety, she has also taught improv and stand-up to people in recovery and women in prison. She's even got several entries on her IMDb page!On this episode of A Tight 45, Tabari talks with Allison about the similarities and differences between stand-up and sketch,  how people seem to be getting married earlier and earlier as well as why there are few things funnier than people tripping and falling. Check out this episode and others you may have missed at https://atight45.buzzsprout.com/or wherever you get your podcasts today! For more on Tabari or ask a question, be sure to visit www.tabarimccoy.com or email tabari@tabarimccoy.com.
Lee Michael Kimbrell traded in classrooms for comedy clubs ... And he's been teaching people to laugh along ever since.A humble Southern gentleman who likes to make every show a chill party full of good times and great vibes, Lexington, KY native Lee Kimbrell is making waves - and plenty of fans - nationwide. Often seen performing in comedy clubs and theaters nationwide as a regular opener for fellow comic Theo Von, Kimbrell is poised for big things in 2024 and beyond as he gains more and more followers.   His debut special, "Mike & Molly," is available on YouTube now and is on Tubi, which you can find in between all the low budget 'hood movies,  old episodes of "The Bachelorette" and kids' programming  – "The Son of Bigfoot," anyone? - you didn't even know existed.  On this episode of A Tight 45, Tabari and Lee discuss everything from their shared days working in America's classrooms to working with Theo Von and the key to a great relationship - and more! This episode was also recorded at the new Go Bananas Comedy Club podcast studio ... Although Tabari had to use his own mic since the finishing touches were still being put in place at the time! New episodes of A Tight 45 with Tabari McCoy, sponsored by Everybody's Records, release Thursdays at 9 a.m. Check out this episode and others you may have missed at https://atight45.buzzsprout.com/or wherever you get your podcasts today! For more on Tabari or ask a question, be sure to visit www.tabarimccoy.com or email tabari@tabarimccoy.com.
So ... Did you miss me???There's been a sabbatical in between episodes ... But after 13 months, A Tight 45 with Tabari McCoy is back – and Emmy Award-winning sports journalist Elise Jesse is the guest!   A Tight 45 specializes in chatting with people who have interesting careers/hobbies/habits/insight into this thing we call life ... And Jesse has all four.  As noted on her page on SI.com, Jesse has been covering the NFL with an emphasis on the Cincinnati Bengals and AFC North since 2013 – her feature storytelling has earned her an Ohio Valley Emmy Award in broadcast journalism. In addition, the former TV reporter is an  avid college basketball watcher, a mother of two and is the wife of Mike Rehfeldt, the Associate Athletic Director for Sports Performance at the University of Cincinnati.  On this episode of A Tight 45, Tabari dives into Jesse's career and finds out how the near 6-foot tall sports junkie got her start in journalism, the wonders of working in Montana and discusses her non-sports specialty (cooking) among other subjects. And this was before Tabari himself turned on his oven to do something more than make bacon and she became obsessed with sourdough bread!Check out this episode and others you may have missed at https://atight45.buzzsprout.com/or wherever you get your podcasts today! For more on Tabari or ask a question, be sure to visit www.tabarimccoy.com or email tabari@tabarimccoy.com.
She's got credits a mile (OK, at least a quarter-mile long, but you get the point!) long, is recognized as one of the top artists in her field ... Not to mention an actress, record label owner, wife and teacher to boot."She" is DJ Shortee ... And now, she's the next guest on A Tight 45 with Tabari McCoy!Dubbed “Queen of the Scratch World” by DJ Times, DJ Shortee is recognized as one of the most diverse and technically skilled female DJs in the world. Rolling Stone distinguishes her among the “fader-flipping elite,” which helps explain why she is the only female DJ featured in the critically-acclaimed documentary Scratch. Starting her career in the 1990s, she can spin  everything from Drum and Bass, Glitch Hop, Moombahton, Trap, House, Dubstep, Drumstep, Techno, Breaks, Rock, Funk, Hip Hop, Top40 and the catch-all known as ‘Open-Format’.Her fast-paced mixing style, expert scratching skills and energetic stage presence has made her one of the most in demand DJs touring in North America, South America, Central America, Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Middle East. She was also the first female Fever-Buzz Battle of the DJs Champion in 1997 and the first female PowerMixer ever to rock the airwaves of LA’s #1 Hip Hop Station, Power 106 FM, circa 2006. She’s also shared the stage alongside world class artists such as KRS One, Method Man and The Roots among others.Her full-length solo debut “The Dreamer” became the first turntablist album ever produced by a female in 1999. At the same time, her track “Shortee’s Return” became the only track produced by a female turntablist on Bomb Record’s critically acclaimed, “Return of the DJ” series, with her tune appearing on Volume 3 of the compilation.Alongside her husband DJ Faust, they produce and perform under the name “Urban Assault." In 2006, the duo launched their record label Heavy Artillery Recordings, specializing in energetic electronic ‘bass music’ such as Drum & Bass, Dubstep, Drumstep, Glitch Hop, Trap and Electro House.Their influential Heavy Artillery Recordings imprint, which has licensed music to blockbuster films such as Elysium with Matt Damon & Jodi Foster, has made such a lasting mark on the global electronic music scene that it has won Symphonic Distribution’s Awards for‘Hardest Working Label’ and ‘Label of the Year’.She is also a published author, with her book Spin Now! The DJ Starter Handbook (Hal Leonard Publishing), a favorite among aspiring DJs worlwide.As as actress under her birth name of Shannon Ames, she has portrayed various fictional characters in Films, Televisions, Web Series and live Theatre productions. This includes her recognition for “Outstanding Acting Performance” Award at the ZedFest Film Festival for her performance in the role of “Marnie” in the suspense thriller The Long Way Home .On this episode (out on all major platforms on Wednesday, Nov. 9, 2022), DJ Shortee and Tabari talk about the art of turntablism, overcoming stereotypes, why DJs can get some of the ladies more often than not ... And who was the dream artist she got to perform with on a certain late night host's former talk show. Check out this episode and others you may have missed at https://atight45.buzzsprout.com/or wherever you get your podcasts today! For more on Tabari or ask a question, be sure to visit www.tabarimccoy.com or email tabari@tabarimccoy.com.
This is a big week for your host Tabari McCoy as he prepares to headline a benefit show for the Cincinnati Police Department's Real Men Wear Pink organization benefitting the American Cancer Society ... And then headlines the club where it all started, Go Bananas, for the first time all weekend as he records his third album and first streaming special. So where does Shanda Sung come into play in all this? She's going to be the feature act this weekend – and she's the next guest on A Tight 45 with Tabari McCoy!  Based out of Bloomington, Ind., Shanda is an accomplished stand-up comic, headlining and featuring at clubs throughout the Midwest, all while balancing life as a wife and mother to three young children (two boys and a girl). She has also performed at the revered Limestone Comedy Festival in her native Bloomington and is the co-host of "Passing Notes" podcast with her childhood friend Amanda that finds them discussing a topic they've researched, often to hilariously insightful results. On this episode (out on all major platforms on Wednesday, Oct. 26, 2022), Shanda chats with Tabari about balancing  mom/wife life with being a working stand-up comic,  planning for the future ... And even the time when she and Tabari first met that he completely forgot about!  Check out this episode and others you may have missed at https://atight45.buzzsprout.com/or wherever you get your podcasts today! For more on Tabari or ask a question, be sure to visit www.tabarimccoy.com or email tabari@tabarimccoy.com.
On the field, Reggie Williams was an ever-present force of nature, proudly wearing no. 57 for 14 seasons as a member of Tabari's hometown Cincinnati Bengals.  And now, the renaissance man that is the former NFL player/politician/businessman/author is the featured guest on the 80th episode of A Tight 45 with Tabari McCoy!A native of Flint, MI, Williams was the Bengals third-round draft pick in 1976 out of Darmouth University, the same college where he was awarded an academic scholarship. Eventually graduating with his degree in an A.B. in psychology (after also winning an Ivy League wrestling championship), he would become a force on the gridiron for the Bengals,  where he would play in both Super Bowl XVI (1981) – he led the Bengals defense with a team-high 11 sacks and second most tackles with 106 – and XXIII (1988) .Football wouldn't be the only place Williams would make his mark, however, as he would go on to be appointed to and win re-election of a seat on Cincinnati City Council in the late 1980s. This is in addition to the two year span that saw him win the Byron "Whizzer" White Award for Humanitarian Service (1985), NFL Man of the Year (1986) and Sports Illustrated's Co-Sportsmen of the Year (1987).  After retiring from football, he would go on to work as the director of sports development for Disney - yes, THAT Disney – helping to develop the World Wide of Sports complex that is still thriving today. On this episode (out on all major platforms on Wednesday, Oct. 5, 2022), Williams chats with Tabari about life in the NFL, the litany of injuries he has dealt with post-football, his dual existence as a football player and politician and why cannabis is important to his quality of life today. There's even a question that only Tabari would ask which Williams provides an answer to as only he can – but you'll have to listen to the whole episode to find out what that is! Check out this episode and others you may have missed at https://atight45.buzzsprout.com/or wherever you get your podcasts today! For more on Tabari or ask a question, be sure to visit www.tabarimccoy.com or email tabari@tabarimccoy.com.
Like many kids in America, Scott Smith grew up loving sports. Then, his grandmother gifted him a subscription to Sports Illustrated - and his life was forever changed.For while she may not have known it at the time, she had just laid the seed to create the man who would grow up to simply be known as "the SI King." Smith is the curator of the "SI King Collection," the 20,000+ autographed issues of Sports Illustrated in his home (yes, Tabari knows where, but he's not telling in case any of you have criminal leanings)! Smith has traveled the world working on his collection over the past 40 years, meeting countless athletes, politicians and celebrities along the way. On this episode (out on all major platforms on Wednesday, Sept. 22, 2022), Scott chats with Tabari about the origins of his collections, who has been the nicer athletes he's met over his collecting career, the highs and lows of collecting ... And the one or two signatures he'd be willing to drop thousands of dollars on to add to his collection. (If you have it, you'd gonna want to holler at him!)Check out this episode and others you may have missed at https://atight45.buzzsprout.com/or wherever you get your podcasts today! For more on Tabari or ask a question, be sure to visit www.tabarimccoy.com or email tabari@tabarimccoy.com.
In a former life,  Lauren Bishop was a simple journalist at a then top newspaper, often covering pop culture to the masses. Then, one day, she saw a sport on TV she had never seen before, becoming so enthralled that it became a major part of her life.   And that what led her to now be the next guest on A Tight 45 with Tabari McCoy!Bishop is the owner of the Cincinnati Rollergirls, the women's roller derby team based out of Cincinnati, OH.  On this episode (out on all major platforms on Wednesday, Sept. 7, 2022), Lauren chats with Tabari about how she went from her laptop to the track, the sport's evolution over the past few decades, its connection to the LGTBQIA+ community, future plans and how it even led to her meeting the love of her life, a.k.a. a fellow podcaster on whose show Tabari may or may not have appeared in the past (he did)!Check out this episode and others you may have missed at https://atight45.buzzsprout.com/or wherever you get your podcasts today! For more on Tabari or ask a question, be sure to visit www.tabarimccoy.com or email tabari@tabarimccoy.com.
With apologies to DJ Khaled, all Spark Tabor does is win. After all, what else can you say to a man who was named the funniest person in Cincinnati not once but twice, the funniest person in Columbus, the funniest amateur comedian in Ohio, Chicago and most recently, Philadelphia? You can say hes's the next guest on A Tight 45 with Tabari McCoy!Seen on Fox's "Laughs" series and soon to have his debut stand-up special hit the Internet, Spark Tabor has been making moves (both literally and figuratively) on the stand-up comedy scene for more than a decade. On this episode (out on all major platforms on Wednesday, Aug. 31, 2022), Spark chats with Tabari about basketball, whether they both said yes to "Nope," video games, the similarities and contrasts between stand-up comedy and deejaying weddings, having a fiancé who's professionally strong ... And why Spark still loves cookies for breakfast despite getting older.Check out this episode and others you may have missed at https://atight45.buzzsprout.com/or wherever you get your podcasts today! For more on Tabari or ask a question, be sure to visit www.tabarimccoy.com or email tabari@tabarimccoy.com.
Don't let her pretty face – or cockney accent – fool you: Hatty Preston may be only 4 years into her stand-up comedy career, but she's a captivating, funny presence when she is on stage. And that makes her a perfect guest for the next episode of A Tight 45 with Tabari McCoy!A London-born, Chicago-built comedian, Preston is a regular at comedy clubs across her native city and adopted comedy hometown. The 2018 winner of ‘Breakin Thru’ stand up competition, she also runs the popular regularly-sold-out ‘The Big Fizz’ show at Notting Hill’s Little Yellow Door when back across the pond in London. Whilst in Chicago she is a regular at all major comedy venues: Laugh Factory, Zanies, Comedy Bar and Second City. At The Laugh Factory she was a semi-finalist in their ‘Verified Laughs’ competition and is a regular on their Saturday Night ’Chicago’s Best Stand-Up’ show. She has opened for major US comics such as Theo Von  and has performed at the prestigious New York Comedy Club and The Stand as well as The Creek and The Cave, Go Bananas (where she and Tabari first met) and The Virgil in Los Angeles. She also has performed at several  festivals across the US in Cleveland, Iowa City, Madison and Milwaukee in Wisconsin and Raleigh, North Carolina.As an actress, Hatty is best known for playing Princess Maribel in the E! Entertainment Network 's first scripted drama "The Royals" and for originating the role of Minty in Jennifer Saunders’s ‘Viva Forever!’ in London’s West End.On this episode (out on all major platforms on Wednesday, Aug. 17, 2022), Hatty chats with Tabari about why she got out of acting, how she got into stand-up comedy, the oft-maligned subject of women in comedy, America vs. the UK and accents a'plenty!Check out this episode and others you may have missed at https://atight45.buzzsprout.com/or wherever you get your podcasts today! For more on Tabari or ask a question, be sure to visit www.tabarimccoy.com or email tabari@tabarimccoy.com.
"I'm back."OK, so maybe it doesn't quite have the big Michael Jordan returning to the NBA after that terrible experiment with baseball feel to it, but considering it's been 2+ months since the last episode of  A Tight 45 with Tabari McCoy dropped, it will have to suffice! On this episode (out on all major platforms on Wednesday, Aug. 10, 2022), Tabari comes out with a solo episode that is exactly what you think it is: A long rant about everything from Donald Trump and Jan. 6 to Kanye West and sports before becoming the most detailed one man conversation about a soda some of you may or may not know well (but definitely will after this)!Check out this episode and others you may have missed at https://atight45.buzzsprout.com/or wherever you get your podcasts today! For more on Tabari or ask a question, be sure to visit www.tabarimccoy.com or email tabari@tabarimccoy.com.
So ... There hasn't been an episode of A Tight 45 with Tabari McCoy in a while ... And on this episode, Tabari himself gets personal and explains just why that is.On this episode (out on all major platforms on Wednesday, May 25, 2022), Tabari gives an update on his recent trip to Oregon, some highs and lows of the last few weeks and other tidbits loyal A Tight 45 listeners might find interesting.  Check out this episode and others you may have missed at https://atight45.buzzsprout.com/or wherever you get your podcasts today! For more on Tabari or ask a question, be sure to visit www.tabarimccoy.com or email tabari@tabarimccoy.com.
He's a dad. He's a husband. He's a comic. He's Mark Chalifoux – and the next guest on A Tight 45 with Tabari McCoy!Hailed as a “hilarious up-and-comer” by College Humor, Mark been featured on both FOX and IFC as well as on the Bob and Tom national radio show. His Midwestern upbringing contributes to the laid-back, relatable style that belies a sharp-wit and unflinching honesty relatable to audiences of all ages. His debut album, Think Fast, opened at No. 2 in Apple Music and was called “one of the funniest albums of the year” by the Daily Dot. His jokes can be heard regularly on SiriusXM and have been streamed more than 1 million times on Pandora. Mark is also one of the writers for The Dad, one of the most popular new entertainment brands on social media with more than 10 million followers. An accomplished journalist, he has also written for ESPN, The Baltimore Sun, The Cincinnati Enquirer and CBS Digital. On this episode (out on all major platforms on Wednesday, May 4, 2022), Mark chats with Tabari about fatherhood and its impact on his comedy, his comedy's impact on his marriage, the pros and cons of life in and out of New York City ... And why it's best to turn off your competitive edge when coaching youth soccer. Check out this episode and others you may have missed at https://atight45.buzzsprout.com/or wherever you get your podcasts today! For more on Tabari or ask a question, be sure to visit www.tabarimccoy.com or email tabari@tabarimccoy.com.
Despite what Wikipedia says, Greg Morton is not a former NFL player. That is a different Greg Morton with the same spelling, but no relation.And once you see him live, there is no mistaking Greg Morton for anyone else – because he's a one-of-a-kind entertainer that delivers a show unlike any other. Getting his first job as a store P.A. announcer in his teens, Morton has spent 35+ years entertaining audiences worldwide opening for the likes of Celine Dion, Harry Connick, Jr. and Luther Vandross among others. Known for his impressions and physical humor, he has also been featured on numerous shows such as Comedy Central's Premium Blend, Comics Unleashes and in his own Dry Bar Comedy special. It was his run on season 14 of America's Got Talent where he made it to the semi-finals, however, where many people discovered what makes his show one of the most unique they'll ever experience.On this episode (out on all major platforms on Wednesday, April 13, 2022), Greg talks to Tabari about his comedy origins, having the ability to do all the voices in his head and what being on a show on AGT is really like. Tabari also shares a few of his own impressions with Greg to get feedback from the master - but you'll have to tune in to find out how that goes! Check out this episode and others you may have missed at https://atight45.buzzsprout.com/or wherever you get your podcasts today! For more on Tabari or ask a question, be sure to visit www.tabarimccoy.com or email tabari@tabarimccoy.com.
A native of Grapevine, Texas, Ben Baby grew up wanting to be a sportswriter, so much so that he once made a crazy ... Well, why give away that story when you can hear it for yourself on the latest episode of A Tight 45 with Tabari McCoy!Joining the ESPN, "The Worldwide Leader in Sports," in July 2019, Ben covers the Cincinnati Bengals as its beat writer for the web and ESPN Radio. Prior to joining ESPN, Ben covered Texas A&M and college athletics for The Dallas Morning News. He has also worked at the San Antonio Express-News and started his career as a full-time journalist in 2011 at the Denton Record-Chronicle. On this episode (out on all major platforms on Wednesday, March 30, 2022), Ben talks to Tabari about his humble beginnings in Texas driving across the state to gigs, the sheer passion of Texas' high school football, the highs and lows of being a professional sportswriter, his amateur boxing career and his noted fashion sense among his peers. He also goes into where you can find some of the best food based on his road journeys, why we probably have yet to see a  Indian-American star break through in sports  ... And his thoughts on going to the Super Bowl LVI (and his breakdown of the halftime show).  Check out this episode and others you may have missed at https://atight45.buzzsprout.com/or wherever you get your podcasts today! For more on Tabari or ask a question, be sure to visit www.tabarimccoy.com or email tabari@tabarimccoy.com.
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