In this special bonus episode of The Ed Blair Podcast, I share a powerful 3–6 minute audio piece that recently earned a perfect score in my Sportscasting College course. The episode dives into the controversial and complex conversation around male-to-female transgender athletes in women’s sports, including how recent Title IX legislation has reshaped the playing field.

This short-form podcast presents a well-researched, objective, and compelling argument that aims to inform, challenge, and engage listeners from all sides of the issue. Whether you’re a coach, athlete, parent, or simply a fan of fair play, this episode asks: Where do we draw the line between inclusion and competitive integrity?

🎧 Originally created as part of an academic project, now published for public dialogue.

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In this throwback bonus from the Ed Blair Podcast vault, Ed dives into key NFL and NBA storylines using the vocal training and performance techniques he developed at the Dan Patrick School of Sportscasting.

Originally recorded as a class project (which earned a B grade), this episode is now being shared as a behind-the-scenes look at Ed’s growth and analysis in real time during the 2024 season.

🎙️ Topics Include:

• Aaron Rodgers’ injury comeback

• CJ Stroud’s culture-shifting rookie campaign

• Patrick Mahomes chasing another ring

• Dak Prescott & J.J. Watt injuries

• NBA’s standout rookie big man for the Spurs

• Early-season Warriors discussion

• Michigan Football’s national title hunt (spoiler: they won it all)

📍Originally recorded before Michigan’s 2024 National Championship win.
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Kickin It With Coach K Ep 35 Coach Blair

In this episode Ed Blair sat down with the local legend Chub Millie to discuss his upbringings on the north side of Kalamazoo and how he got his start as a hip hop recording artist and as a producer. The two also talked about the collaborations he has with some notable artist from their hometown of Kalamazoo Michigan such as Trap Black, Mook Thuggin, Loc Smoov, and many more. Tap in for a great conversation between two of the city’s finest.

On this episode of The Ed Blair Podcast Ed Blair sat down with Mississippi’s own Kris Jamez and had very in depth conversations about his journey in music and as a local police officer and also with his journey in coaching youth football and hosting a morning talk show “Sipp In The Morning” which he co hosts with his wife on WAZA 107.7 FM. Also the two touched on balancing fatherhood with a career and marriage and lastly touched on the influence of David Banner and Big K.R.I.T. And how he feels about the Mississippi prison conditions and what he thinks should be done. Tap in!

On this episode of The Ed Blair Podcast Ed Blair sits down with Battle Creek Hip Hop Recording artist Impeccable Skillz to talk about music, balancing his career paths with fatherhood, and his other business ventures. This is definitely an episode you don’t want to miss!

On this episode Ed Blair Sat down with Saan Solo to discuss many topics such as Derek Jeter, Ras Kass, and his love for basketball and music. Also the two touched on Maple Street Magnet School where Ed Blair was a student of Saan Solo’s and also the two touched on some Kalamazoo history as far as the older generation of hip hop.

On this episode of The Ed Blair Podcast Ed Blair sat down with Knubbz The Comedian and Patwood King and talked about their Facebook live show now turned podcast “The RNS Show” and also talked about Knubbz’s journey as an up and coming comedian and some of the hardships that has came with it and they also discussed Patwood King’s journey as a Hip Hop recording artist from Kalamazoo and as a show promoter. Tons of topics were touched in this episode but a lot of jokes were shared in the process so empty your bladder and get you some snacks and drinks because you’re in for a good episode!