The Westbrook Method (Death of a Dynasty III)
Russell Westbrook played basketball with an almost pathological belief in his ability. It made him an MVP, phenomenon, contradiction — and absolutely impossible to ignore.
The Pistons Won. Again.
Twenty years after the greatest regular season in franchise history and 22 since their last world title, this generation’s Stones are back in their familiar role as league spoilers.
To Willie Bell Gibson, Thanks for Everything!
Willie Bell did not abide cutting corners, and it’s that pride she demanded in both our output and overall character that I’ve strived towards since choosing this craft as my life’s passion.
songs of the year 2023
Dive into the best of 2023 with Masego, Don Toliver, Victoria Monet, Baby Keem, Metro Boomin, and more. These artists define the year's sound in our exclusive rankings.
Faith Without Works
For two leagues that are predominantly Black and brown, and in a country that pays Black women 64 cents to every dollar paid a white male, the NBA is uniquely positioned to make one of the boldest statements regarding women’s and civil rights that this nation — this planet — has ever seen.
The Ball Is In the Warriors’ Court
Crazy enough, what might be the most stable organization in the National Basketball Association, that franchise roughly 400 miles to the north of Chino Hills, is in pole position to bring LaMelo Ball in the fold. And maybe even crazier, I think he’s the obvious choice for the Golden State Warriors in this year’s NBA draft.
Home Is Where the Patience Is
All things considered, Big Sean probably couldn’t have made this version of Detroit 2 three years ago. Patience is a virtue, and I’m willing to wager he learned that one from the city he calls home.
The Truth Shall Make You Free
Since George Floyd’s murder caught national attention, discussions around issues of race and gender have suddenly become much more candid, and seemingly much less ephemeral. We may actually be our closest to finally getting that boulder over the hill than we’ve been in this nation’s history. Seriously.
An NBA All-Star Free-for-All with Jeremy Herte + Kyr Rashad Mack
WSH lead creative Larry J. Sanders reconvenes with friends of the project Kyr Rashad Mack and Let's Talk Bruh's Jeremy Herte to recap the first two-thirds of the 2019-20 NBA season and ruminate on potential developments for this spring and summer.
Albums of the Decade, Pt. X with Mankaprr Conteh
In part ten of the ALBUMS of the DECADE podcast series, WSH lead creative Larry J. Sanders welcomes journalist and multimedia producer Mankaprr Conteh for a conversation on Rihanna’s eighth studio album, 2016’s Anti.
Anti with Mankaprr Conteh
Lead creative Larry J. Sanders welcomes journalist Mankaprr Conteh for a conversation on Rihanna’s eighth studio album, 2016’s Anti.
A Mamba Memoriam with Keenan Terry + Ricardo Patterson
WSH lead creative Larry J. Sanders connects with Keenan Terry and Ricardo Patterson of the Beat the Buzzer Podcast to mourn the loss of basketball titan Kobe Bryant, sharing their favorite memories of following Bryant through their adolescent and teenage years.
The Perfect Sports Villain
You knew what Kobe Bean Bryant was capable of stringing together on that court at full strength, which made actually defeating him that much sweeter. I spent the final three games of the 2004 NBA Finals dreading the moment he’d catch a rhythm and eventually vanquish my resilient-yet-overmatched Detroit Pistons. And, frankly, I never felt confident that it wouldn’t happen until the game clock finally hit all zeroes in Game 5. I mean, you all saw how Game 2 ended. I wanted that sweep badly, and he alone took that from me. Given another couple games, he might’ve snatched that championship from my city, too.
Lemonade with Rachael Payton
WSH lead creative Larry J. Sanders and BeGreatDC founder and president Rachael Payton connect to review Beyoncé's 2016 visual album Lemonade.
Albums of the Decade, Pt. IX with Rachael Payton
In part nine of the ALBUMS of the DECADE series, WSH lead creative Larry J. Sanders connects with BeGreatDC founder and president Rachael Payton to review the second Beyoncé album to be selected, 2016’s Lemonade.
WSH's Movies of the Decade
If you’ve read my past musings, you probably have a pretty good understanding of my taste, and this list is sure to follow suit. As a quick disclaimer, please do not mistake this list of my personal preferences as a ranking of the best, whatever that means. I haven’t watched that many movies, but I’ve watched just enough to build out a list of films I’ve repeatedly returned to last decade as my clear-cut favorites. Here we go:
Albums of the Decade, Pt. VIII with Jeremy Herte
For part eight of the Albums of the Decade series, WSH lead creative Larry J. Sanders welcomes back friend of the project + host of Let’s Talk Bruh: A Podcast on Black Masculinity Jeremy Herte to analyze his selection, Kanye West’s My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy.
My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy with Jeremy Herte
WSH lead creative Larry J. Sanders welcomes back Let’s Talk Bruh's Jeremy Herte to analyze his AOTD selection, Kanye West’s My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy.
Albums of the Decade, Pt. VII with TeeTwoTimes
In the seventh installation of the WSH Radio Albums of the Decade project, WSH lead creative Larry J. Sanders and DJ / radio personality TeeTwoTimes discuss her selection, Kendrick Lamar’s To Pimp a Butterfly.