Episode
The Problem With the NFL: Keyshawn Johnson Explains
35:31
Published: Thu Nov 04 2021
Description
Fantasy football legend Jon Stewart sits down with real football legend Keyshawn Johnson to discuss coach Jon Gruden’s leaked racist emails and how the power structure of the NFL enables such behavior. Jon is also joined by Kris Acimovic and Kasaun Wilson, who don’t hold back on the Gruden controversy.CREDITSHosted by: Jon StewartFeaturing, in order of appearance:Kris Acimovic, Kasaun Wilson, Keyshawn Johnson, Henrik BlixExecutive Produced by Jon Stewart, Brinda Adhikari, James Dixon, Chris McShane, and Richard PleplerLead Producer: Sophie EricksonProducers: Caity Gray, Robby SlowikAssoc. Producer: Andrea BetanzosSound Designer & Audio Engineer: Miguel Carrascal Senior Digital Producer: Kwame OpamDigital Coordinator: Norma HernandezSupervising Producer: Lorrie BaranekHead Writer: Chelsea DevantezElements Producer: Kenneth HullTalent: Brittany Mehmedovic, Haley DenzakResearch: Susan Helvenston, Andy Crystal, Harjyot Ron Singh Theme Music by: Gary Clark Jr.The Problem With Jon Stewart podcast is an Apple TV+ podcast, produced by Busboy Productions.https://apple.co/-JonStewart
Chapters
The podcast shifts focus from politics and issues to fantasy football with guests Kay and Chris, featuring an interview with newly inducted Hall of Fame receiver Keishon Johnson.
00:00 - 01:16 (01:16)
Summary
The podcast shifts focus from politics and issues to fantasy football with guests Kay and Chris, featuring an interview with newly inducted Hall of Fame receiver Keishon Johnson.
EpisodeThe Problem With the NFL: Keyshawn Johnson Explains
PodcastThe Problem With Jon Stewart
The majority black and brown NFL is overwhelmingly run by white individuals prompts a discussion about the disconnect and potential underlying issues.
01:16 - 05:24 (04:07)
Summary
The majority black and brown NFL is overwhelmingly run by white individuals prompts a discussion about the disconnect and potential underlying issues.
EpisodeThe Problem With the NFL: Keyshawn Johnson Explains
PodcastThe Problem With Jon Stewart
A humorous commentary on the benefits of young people observing and learning from expert roasters before attempting to join in on roasting others themselves.
05:24 - 10:41 (05:16)
Summary
A humorous commentary on the benefits of young people observing and learning from expert roasters before attempting to join in on roasting others themselves.
EpisodeThe Problem With the NFL: Keyshawn Johnson Explains
PodcastThe Problem With Jon Stewart
The majority of NFL team owners are white and have inherited their ownership from previous generations, leading to potential issues of casual racism and bigotry within the league.
10:41 - 17:36 (06:55)
Summary
The majority of NFL team owners are white and have inherited their ownership from previous generations, leading to potential issues of casual racism and bigotry within the league. The recent scandal involving 650,000 undisclosed emails has raised concerns about the league's commitment to addressing these issues.
EpisodeThe Problem With the NFL: Keyshawn Johnson Explains
PodcastThe Problem With Jon Stewart
The NBA differs from the NFL in terms of racial diversity and purchasing power.
17:36 - 22:37 (05:00)
Summary
The NBA differs from the NFL in terms of racial diversity and purchasing power. Although race still remains an uncomfortable topic, the NBA prides itself on being a meritocracy.
EpisodeThe Problem With the NFL: Keyshawn Johnson Explains
PodcastThe Problem With Jon Stewart
The NFL's 70% black player representation makes it easy to view the league as exploitative and extractive, especially due to issues like the concussion index and lack of diversity within ownership structures.
22:37 - 31:43 (09:06)
Summary
The NFL's 70% black player representation makes it easy to view the league as exploitative and extractive, especially due to issues like the concussion index and lack of diversity within ownership structures. However, there may be opportunities for players to build equity in the league.
EpisodeThe Problem With the NFL: Keyshawn Johnson Explains
PodcastThe Problem With Jon Stewart
The speaker gives a vague statement about his tips and acknowledges it may not be accurate, followed by an advertisement for Viking Face skin care.
31:43 - 35:10 (03:26)
Summary
The speaker gives a vague statement about his tips and acknowledges it may not be accurate, followed by an advertisement for Viking Face skin care.