The Corner Convo

Author: amon phillips

Nominated for Podcast of the Year in Chicago for 2022 and 2023. 1 million plus views on YouTube. We highlight tastemakers, influencers and Chicago culture as a whole, affectionately called "edutainment". Attacking the rights and wrongs in society and culture. . Weekly edutainment in society and culture.
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Stephen A Smith Race Baits LeBron James | Stephen A Smith Checks Matt Barnes | Stephen A vs Everyone
Tuesday, 7 April, 2026

Welcome to the latest episode of Corner Convo where we dive deep into the tension between media personalities and the athletes they cover. From Stephen A. Smith’s controversial takes on LeBron James to the heated exchange between Pat Bev and Matt Barnes, we are breaking down everything moving the culture this week.In this episode, Amon and AB tackle the growing divide in sports media. We start with the fallout from LeBron James’ comments about Memphis and why Stephen A. Smith’s response sparked a massive debate about race and reporting. We also get into the grit of the sports media as Pat Bev and Matt Barnes trade shots over career earnings and who really has more stripes in the game.The conversation shifts to the hardwood as we debate James Harden’s place among the all-time greats and whether rings are the only thing that should matter in the GOAT conversation. Plus, we look at Michigan’s historic championship run with a roster full of transfers and ask the tough question: are they better than the legendary Fab Five? Finally, we address the cultural lines being tested by Jake Paul and his recent comments regarding Druski and blackface.Chapters0:00 Intro and AB Returns from England3:15 Stephen A. Smith vs. LeBron James7:45 Media vs. Athletes: The Disconnect12:30 Matt Barnes Checks Stephen A. Smith16:45 Pat Bev vs. Matt Barnes: The Stat Battle21:15 Defining the Ultimate Role Player25:00 James Harden vs. D-Wade Legacy Talk29:30 Charles Barkley Refuses Autographs34:00 Fan Culture: Pictures vs. Autographs38:15 Michigan Wins the National Championship43:00 Michigan Mercenaries vs. The Fab Five47:30 Geno Auriemma vs. Dawn Staley Drama51:00 Jake Paul, Druski, and the Blackface Controversy55:55 OutroMake sure to subscribe for more cultural commentary and let us know in the comments if you think the Fab Five would beat this year’s Michigan squad.#NBA #firsttake #espn