NBA veterans Darius Miles and Quentin Richardson talk sports and culture in new podcast
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NEW YORK, NY — February 14, 2019 — The Players’ Tribune (TPT) has teamed up with lifelong friends, Darius Miles and Quentin Richardson for brutally honest and totally unguarded conversations in their eleven-episode podcast series, Knuckleheads with Quentin Richardson & Darius Miles. Named for the on-court celebration they made wildly popular, this unfiltered, hilarious and surprising podcast is different than anything you’ve ever listened to before.
“After all the interest in both Darius’ and Quentin’s previous The Players’ Tribune articles, videos and podcasts that gave fans incredible insight into the pair’s unique relationship, we’re excited to bring these two-of-a-kind personalities together again,” said Raphael Poplock, Executive Vice President of Partnerships and Business Development at The Players’ Tribune. “The podcast highlights two key factors that we value in all of our content – authenticity and going beyond the court to discuss topics important to our athletes today.”
The bona fide truth-tellers, Miles and Richardson will be joined by special guests, including Kyrie Irving, Jimmy Butler, Baron Davis, Wilson Chandler and many more, to candidly discuss everything from current events to untold stories from the golden era of sports and culture – the 90s. The podcast aims to spark a different type of conversation that you cannot hear anywhere else – exploring personal experiences that have inspired each athlete’s goals and motivations.
Ahead of the “Knuckleheads with Quentin Richardson & Darius Miles” podcast premiere, The Players’ Tribune will host a three-part, activation during All Star weekend in Charlotte, NC. The event will include an influencer tasting, a live podcast featuring Quentin Richardson, Darius Miles and two special guests as well as an exclusive gaming lounge.
The first episode of “Knuckleheads with Quentin Richardson & Darius Miles” will premiere on February 19.
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The Players’ Tribune (TPT) is a first-of-its-kind content platform that was developed by athletes for athletes to connect them with fans through the power of storytelling. By giving athletes the tools to create truly personal content and tell their stories, The Players’ Tribune is reimagining the world of sports and culture through the player’s point of view. More than 2,000 athletes have contributed to the platform through impactful and powerful long and short form stories, video series and audio. Founded by Derek Jeter in 2014, TPT provides unique insight into the daily sports conversation and brings fans closer than ever to the games they love. For more information visit www.theplayerstribune.com, or interact with the team on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter.
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