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Thick Skin with Jacque & Hawk
Hosted by Jacque Jones, LaTroy Hawkins · EN
You must have thick skin to be in the spotlight - whether you're a pro athlete or an entertainer - the media will come after you. So, you better be ready. Former professional baseball players Jacque Jones and LaTroy Hawkins talk all sports from an athlete's perspective, correcting the media when they get it wrong, and telling it like it is.
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Episode 20- NFL Draft Reactions with Special Guest Booger McFarland
May 3, 202400:29:31Tap to summarizeThis week on Thick Skin with Jacque and Hawk, Jacque holds down the primary hosting duties with LaTory Hawkins under the weather. Jacque is joined by a very special guest: two-time Super Bowl champion and Monday Night Football broadcaster Booger McFarland. Together, the two react to the recently completed NFL Draft before McFarland opens up on his own career and personal life.
Transcribe →Episode 19- Women's Sports in the Spotlight
Apr 26, 202400:41:49Tap to summarizeThis week on the Thick Skin podcast, Hawk and Jacque break down a mixed week for Caitlin Clark, between the sexist encounter with journalist in her first Indiana Fever press conference and her record Nike endorsement deal. The duo then discuss the collective athlete plea to NCAA to not ban trans athletes from women’s sports. Zach Wilson's trade from the New York Jets to Denver Broncos and a NBA playoff refereeing conversation round out this week's podcast.
Transcribe →Episode 18 - RIP OJ Simpson, WNBA & NFL Draft Talk
Apr 19, 202400:46:08Tap to summarizeOn this week's episode of the Thick Skin podcast, Latroy Hawkins and Jacque Jones discuss the tainted legacy of OJ Simpson, who passed away at the age of 76 from cancer last week. The duo then recap the recently completed WNBA draft and look forward to next week's NFL Draft.
Transcribe →Episode 17- Sports for the Bettor & MLB Opening Day
Mar 30, 202401:00:29Tap to summarizeOn this week's episode very special episode of the Thick Skin podcast, LaTroy Hawkins and Jacque Jones are joined by their friend and former MLB outfielder Torii Hunter. LaTroy, fresh back from opening day in Korea, tells tales from a his time on the other side of the world, before the trio dive into Shohei Ohtani’s unfolding betting investigation, MLB American Opening Day highlights, the NBA's investigation of Raptors’ player Jontay Porter for betting irregularities and Ice Cube's five million dollar Big Three invitation to WNCAA sharp shooter Caitlin Clark.
Transcribe →Episode 16 - NFL Free Agency Frenzy & MLB Korea Opener Preview
Mar 15, 202400:37:22Tap to summarizeOn this week's episode of Thick Skin with Jacque Jones and LaTroy Hawkins, Jacque and Hawk breakdown some of the most significant moves made on the first day of NFL free agency, react to the SEC women's basketball championship brawl between the University of South Carolina and Louisiana State University, and preview MLB opening day in Korea (which Hawk will be attending in person!)
Transcribe →Episode 15- Russell Wilson's Revenge Tour & Picking the Best Player on Every MLB Team
Mar 9, 202400:45:28Tap to summarizeOn this week's episode of the Thick Skin podcast, LaTroy Hawkins and Jacque Jones discuss the Denver Broncos' decision to release Russell Wilson and where his next stop may be. The duo also react to the recently released images of the Las Vegas As new stadium, Matt Chapman's new new contract with the San Francisco Giants and CBS Sports' list naming the best player on every MLB team in 2024.
Transcribe →Episode 14- Cam Newton's Hometown Brawl & These Problematically Transparent MLB Uniforms
Mar 1, 202400:41:33Tap to summarizeOn this week's episode of the Thick Skin podcast, LaTroy Hawkins and Jacque Jones dive into the dynamics behind former NFL quarterback Cam Newton's infamous brawl at a 7-on-7 football tournament in Atlanta last weekend. The duo then get into Cody Bellinger's three year/ 80 million dollar contract with the Chicago Cubs, and the work agent Scott Boras still has to do before Opening Day. Finally, LaTroy and Jacque weigh in on the controversial 2024 Nike MLB uniforms, including Hawk's first hand account of his first time trying the home whites on.
Transcribe →Episode 13- The 2024 Spring Training Primer
Feb 23, 202400:39:08Tap to summarizeBaseball is back y'all! And this week on the Thick Skin podcast, LaTroy and Jacque jump into the season talking offseason moves (or lack-there-of in the case of Scott Boras), way-too-early postseason predictions and recall their favorite things about their own spring training days.
Transcribe →Episode 12 - Haters Gonna Hate Heroes, Sports Team Scapegoats, and Dodger Pitching Power
Feb 20, 202400:52:42Tap to summarizeWith the Super Bowl in the rearview, the NBA All-Star Game marking the midpoint of the season, and baseball right around the corner, the Thick Skin podcast with Jacque and Hawk returns to put it all in perspective. This week, the guys get together to recap the winners, losers, and most hated of the Super Bowl. They join the debate around the NBA's 65-game rule to deter load management and cover some of MLB's biggest stories, including the suspension of Billy Eppler, Alex Cora's comments on the stress of managing in big markets, and the Dodgers' offseason moves. Finally, the fellas share their thoughts and emotions on the tragedy that marred the Chiefs' celebratory parade.
Transcribe →Episode 11 - Dontrelle "D-Train" Willis is Keeping it Funky
Feb 9, 202400:52:42Tap to summarizeOn the latest episode of Thick Skin w/Jacq & Hawk, the duo is joined by the 2003 NL Rookie of the Year and World Series Champ, Dontrelle 'D-Train' Willis. In the conversation, Dontrelle shares his experience growing up in the Bay Area, gets honest about his struggles in the major leagues, and gives his former teammates their flowers. D-Train also clarifies the origin of his nickname and how he developed his unique delivery from the mound.
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