
Beyond the Culture
Join me on Beyond the Culture. We talk sports, education, and community. Weekly guests share their stories of struggles and give tips and strategies that are sure to inspire. Together we embrace change and challenge cultural norms and ideals. If you’re ready to live a life beyond barriers, then this podcast is for you. Hit subscribe and get ready to go Beyond the Culture.
Episodes
83 episodes
Rising For Change with Darryl Jacobs: ESPN Networks College Basketball Analyst/Executive Director of DEI Alliance (Rising Coaches)
#082: In this episode of Beyond the Culture, Dr. Walker speaks with Darryl Jacobs. Darryl is an ESPN Networks College Basketball Analyst. He also serves as the Executive Director of Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Alliance at RISING COACHES....
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None Better: My Conversation with Former NBA Referee Ronnie Nunn
#081: In this episode of Beyond the Culture, Dr. Walker speaks with Former NBA Referee Ronnie Nunn.Ronnie talks about the experience of officiating over one thousand NBA games. He gives us insight into working games that involved some o...
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56:10

Life Lessons with Olympic Gold Medalist Andrea Bolder
#080: In this episode of Beyond the Culture, Dr. Walker speaks with Olympic Gold Medalist Andrea BolderAndrea was a member of the USA 4x400 Relay team that competed at the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney AustraliaAndrea is a busine...
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43:47

Changing the Game with Dr. Kiki Baker Barnes Commissioner Gulf Coast Athletic Conference
#079: In this episode of Beyond the Culture, Dr. Walker speaks with the Director of Athletics at Dillard University & Commissioner of the Gulf Coast Athletic Conference–Dr. Kiki Baker Barnes. Dr. Kiki Baker Barnes, known ...
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49:09

When Opportunity Knocks: A Conversation with Former NFL Player JJ Birden
#078: In this episode of Beyond the Culture, Dr. Walker speaks with Former NFL player JJ Birden. JJ. Birden was selected by the Cleveland Browns in the 8th round of the 1988 NFL Draft. He played in 9 NFL seasons for the Kansas City ...
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31:51

Surviving the Lights with Tywanna Smith
#077: In this episode of Beyond the Culture, Dr. David M. Walker speaks with Tywanna Smith. Tywanna is the President and Founder of The Athlete's Nexus. Where she helps professional athlete clients protect their assets, build, and m...
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33:40

One Shining Moment: A Conversation with University of Kansas National Championship Coach Norm Roberts
#076: In this episode of Beyond the Culture, Dr. David M. Walker speaks with Coach Norm Roberts. Norm Roberts is a coach on the 2022 University of Kansas National Championship basketball team.Norm has extensive experience in ...
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47:54

Challenging Black Culture with Hampton University AD Eugene Marshall
#075: In this episode of Beyond the Culture, Dr. David M. Walker speaks with Eugene Marshall. Eugene Marshall is the Director of Athletics at Hampton UniversityHe’s had an accomplished career of over 37 years as a head coach ...
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58:07

The Power of Sports to Impact the Community with Justin Kinsey
#074: In this episode of Beyond the Culture, Dr. David M. Walker speaks with Justin Kinsey. Justin is an innovative problem solver who’s passionate about project management, logistics, sports, and community outreach.Justin is...
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39:06

Success Secrets: Assignment, Alignment & Adjustment with Former NFL Star Alex Molden
#073: In this episode of Beyond the Culture, Dr. David M. Walker speaks with Alex Molden. Alex is a former National Football League player. He was drafted in the 1st round (11th overall) of the 1996 NFL draft. He played 8 seasons wi...
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High Jumping Life's Obstacles with Olympian Chaunte Lowe
#072: In this episode of Beyond the Culture, Dr. David M. Walker speaks with Chaunté Lowe. Chaunté is the story of determination, perseverance, and strength. Not only is Chaunté a mother of three, a wife and a finance professional; ...
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Championship Living with NFL Legend Doc Walker
#071: In this episode of Beyond the Culture, Dr. David M. Walker speaks with Rick “Doc” Walker. Doc is an award-winning sports broadcaster and sideline sports reporter, TV and radio on-air personality, professional speaker, business sales...
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The Best of Beyond the Culture Season 3: Olympic Gold with Chauntè Lowe and Andrea Holder
#70: In this episode of Beyond the Culture, Dr. David M. Walker presents the Best of Season 3. Chaunté Lowe is a 4-time Olympian, an American Record Holder, a 3-Time World Championship medalist, and 12 times US National Champion.
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Rising For Change with Darryl Jacobs: ESPN Networks College Basketball Analyst/Executive Director of DEI Alliance (Rising Coaches)
#069: In this episode of Beyond the Culture, Dr. Walker speaks with Darryl Jacobs. Darryl is an ESPN Networks College Basketball Analyst. He also serves as the Executive Director of Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Alliance at RISING COACHES....
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41:14

None Better: My Conversation with Former NBA Referee Ronnie Nunn
#068: In this episode of Beyond the Culture, Dr. Walker speaks with Former NBA Referee Ronnie Nunn.Ronnie talks about the experience of officiating over one thousand NBA games. He gives us insight into working games that involved some o...
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56:10

Life Lessons with Olympic Gold Medalist Andrea Bolder
#067: In this episode of Beyond the Culture, Dr. Walker speaks with Olympic Gold Medalist Andrea BolderAndrea was a member of the USA 4x400 Relay team that competed at the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney AustraliaAndrea is a busine...
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43:47

Changing the Game with Dr. Kiki Baker Barnes Commissioner Gulf Coast Athletic Conference
#066: In this episode of Beyond the Culture, Dr. Walker speaks with the Director of Athletics at Dillard University & Commissioner of the Gulf Coast Athletic Conference–Dr. Kiki Baker Barnes. Dr. Kiki Baker Barnes, known ...
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49:09

When Opportunity Knocks: A Conversation with Former NFL Player JJ Birden
#065: In this episode of Beyond the Culture, Dr. Walker speaks with Former NFL player JJ Birden. JJ. Birden was selected by the Cleveland Browns in the 8th round of the 1988 NFL Draft. He played in 9 NFL seasons for the Kansas City ...
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31:51

HERstory Can Never Be Erased: The 40th Anniversary of the 1982 Cheyney State College Lady Wolves
#064: In this episode of Beyond the Culture, Dr. Walker speaks with the 1982 NCAA National Finalist Cheyney State College Lady Wolves . On March 28th 1982 Cheyney State College (now Cheyney University) Lady Wolves baske...
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54:51

Surviving the Lights with Tywanna Smith
#063: In this episode of Beyond the Culture, Dr. David M. Walker speaks with Tywanna Smith. Tywanna is the President and Founder of The Athlete's Nexus. Where she helps professional athlete clients protect their assets, build, and m...
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33:40

One Shining Moment: A Conversation with University of Kansas National Championship Coach Norm Roberts
#062: In this episode of Beyond the Culture, Dr. David M. Walker speaks with Coach Norm Roberts. Norm Roberts is a coach on the 2022 University of Kansas National Championship basketball team.Norm has extensive experience in ...
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47:54

Challenging Black Culture with Hampton University AD Eugene Marshall
#061: In this episode of Beyond the Culture, Dr. David M. Walker speaks with Eugene Marshall. Eugene Marshall is the Director of Athletics at Hampton UniversityHe’s had an accomplished career of over 37 years as a head coach ...
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58:07

The Power of Sports to Impact the Community with Justin Kinsey
#060: In this episode of Beyond the Culture, Dr. David M. Walker speaks with Justin Kinsey. Justin is an innovative problem solver who’s passionate about project management, logistics, sports, and community outreach.Justin is...
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39:06

Dr. Walker Talks Brittney Griner, NIL Deals for Women Student-Athletes, and Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson
#059: In this episode of Beyond the Culture, Dr. David M. Walker goes solo.Today I’m doing things a little different. I’m doing the show solo.Usually I have a guest that I interview But this season on occasion I’m going to take th...
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Empowering Women to Sports Leadership with Monique A.J. Smith
#058: In this episode of Beyond the Culture, Dr. David M. Walker speaks with Monique A.J. Smith. Monique is a Leadership Strategist.She guides Athletics Departments/Sport Organizations and Individuals who wish to advance in Athl...
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