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Pulse Radio
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"Pulse Radio" is a variety show tackling topics of interest to the culture. Hosted by Randall Barnes, "Pulse Radio" leads the conversation on trending topics in the news and pop culture and interviews celebrities, politicians, community leaders and influencers with diverse opinions and knowledge on the world.
Episodes
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NFL Week 1 Review: What Were The Broncos Thinking, Lamar Jackson Can Throw & Week 2 Predictions
In this episode, Randall & Arielle dive into the Week 1 slate of games in the NFL and discuss the wild play-calling by Bronco's coach Nathaniel Hackett at the end of the Broncos vs. Seahawks game.
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Deshawn Watson Suspended For 11 Games & Deep Dive Into Atlanta Falcons Pre-Season
Randall & Arielle discuss the final verdict from the NFL on Deshawn Watson's misconduct case. Also, the crew discusses the Atlanta Falcon's NFL Preseason performance.
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Pulse Radio Discusses Brittany Griner's Nine-Year Russian Prison Sentence & The NFL Appealing Deshawn Watson's Six-Game Suspension
In this episode, Randall & Arielle dive in on the latest in the Brittany Griner case and the opinions that have gathered around her 9-year sentencing on social media. They also discuss the latest details on Deshaun Watson and the NFL’s appeal for a one-year ban for him.
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Pulse Radio Reacts To The Deshawn Watson Case
Randall & Arielle return to give their take on Deshawn Watson's ongoing civil case, which is one of the biggest stories in sports. Randall & Arielle react to the information presented at the time of recording (recorded on August 2). Since then, the NFL has appealed the 6-game suspension that...
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NBA Finals Game 2 Reaction & My Thoughts On Stephen A. Smith & Draymond Green Podcasting During The Playoffs
In this episode, Randall recaps Game 2 of the NBA Finals between the Celtics and Warriors. Game 2 wasn't all that newsworthy but Randall breaks down the biggest mistakes that were made. He also talks Draymond Green hosting his podcast during the playoffs and how Stephen A. Smith has turned into a...
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Celtics Stun Warriors In Game 1 Of NBA Finals, Mark Jones Compares Celtics Scoring Run To Insurrection
In this episode, Randall returns to give his reaction to the Celtics dominant 4th quarter surge in game 1 of the NBA Finals to steal home court from the Warriors. Randall also reacts to Mark Jones’s cringe commentary during the game, including him comparing the Celtics 4th quarter run to the...
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Randall Reacts To The Mavericks Upsetting The Suns In Seven Games (The Biggest Choke Job In NBA History)
In this episode, Randall gives his visceral feelings on the Phoenix Suns (his NBA Finals Pick) losing to the Suns after going up 2-0 in the series. Randall calls this series loss by the Suns the biggest choke job in NBA History and salutes the Dallas Mavericks for making it happen.
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NBA Playoff Talk, Reaction To JJ Reddick vs. Mad Dog, & Should Ryan Tannehill Have To Mentor Malik Willis, Reaction To 4 HBCU Players Drafted & Many Signing UDFA Deals
On this episode, Randall & Arielle talk about the storylines surrounding the NBA including Draymond’s game 1 ejection vs. the Grizzlies and Dillon Brooks severely injuring Gary Payton II in Game 2. They then react to J.J. Reddick checking Mad Dog over odd comments over Draymond Green flipping the...
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Randall & Arielle Break Down The NBA Playoff Semi-Finals Matchups & Talk Through What The Eliminated Teams Need To Do To Improve (Part 2)
On this episode, Randall & Arielle talk the NBA Playoffs and Randall talks about what the teams eliminated in the first round need to work on to improve going into next year. They also give their round 2 picks and react live to news that Zion Williamson plans to sign an extension with the New...
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Randall & Arielle Talk NFL Draft Round 1, Should Travon Walker Have Gone #1 Over Aiden Hutchingson & When Will HBCU Prospects Get Drafted (Part 1)
On this episode, Randall & Arielle return to recap the first round of the NFL Draft. Arielle previews the draftees' futures in the NFL and who are the best players left on the board. Randall poses the question of if Travon Walker should’ve been selected first by the Jaguars or if they should’ve...
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Jayson Tatum Buzzer Beater Stuns Nets, Heat Ground Hawks, Bulls Choke vs. Bucks & Suns Stop Streaking Pelicans
In this episode, Randall reacts to Day 2 of the 2022 NBA Playoffs. He talks about what the Hawks need to do to counteract being blown out by the Heat, the questionable defense by the Nets that led to Jayson Tatum's buzzer beater, the Bulls choking a surprisingly close game against the Bucks and…
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Jazz Overcome Chemistry Issues To Survive Game 1, Ja vs. Anthony Edwards Is The Matchup We Want To See, James Harden Isn't That Guy Anymore & Nikola Jokic Is About To Get Swept
In this episode, Randall recaps the first day of the NBA Playoffs. He talks about the glaring problems with the Jazz despite them winning a close game against the Luka-less Dallas Mavericks. Randall also breaks down the Minnesota Timberwolves's convincing win over the red hot Minnesota...
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Hawks Clinch Eight Seed In Dramatic Fashion, Trae Young Clutchest Player In The NBA, Paul George Absence The Death Blow For Clippers, Pelicans Cinderella Team Of The NBA
In this episode, Randall breaks down Hawks dramatic win over the Cavaliers in the Play-In Tournament Finale. Randall starts the discussion of if Trae Young is the clutchest player in the NBA after his 32 point second half en route to 38 points in the game. Randall also breaks down the Cinderella...
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Randall Previews Hawks vs. Cavaliers & Pelicans vs. Clippers Play-In Finale, Full NBA Playoff Predictions
In this episode, Randall breaks down his full slate of NBA Playoff predictions for the 1st round. Randall reacts to the breaking news that Paul George will be out against the Pelicans due to contracting COVID-19 and if the Hawks can knock off the Cavs to get back to the NBA Playoffs.
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Trae Young & Hawks Destroy Hornets, Hawks Show The Nets How To Play Like A Team, CJ McCollum Is Still That Guy
In this episode, Randall breaks down how the Hawks destroyed the Hornets and proved that Trae Young is a better player than LaMelo Ball. Randall also makes the case that the Hawks proved that they’re more of a scary playoff threat than the Nets. Randall also talks about CJ McCollum’s monster game...
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Reaction To Nets Win Over Cavaliers, Patrick Beverly & The Timberwolves Beat The Clippers, Woman Tries To Glue Herself Onto T'Wolves Court In Protest
In this episode, Randall reacts live to the Nets win over the Cavaliers and the Timberwolves emotional win over the Clippers. Randall saw glaring weaknesses in the Net’s gameplay that will haunt them in their first round matchup against the Celtics that he details. He also talks about the amazing...
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Nobody Is Scared Of The Nets, NBA Play-In Preview, Lakers Fire Frank Vogul
In this episode, Randall previews the play-in bracket and talks which teams he believes will keep their season alive. He also talks about why Joel Embiid should be MVP and if Matisse Thybulle being unable to play in Toronto due to his vaccination status will affect the 76ers in the first round....
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Randall Gives His (Late) Take On Will Smith Slapping Chris Rock At The Oscars
Randall returns to Pulse Radio to give his take on Will Smith slapping Chris Rock at the Oscars. He deconstructs the narrative that Will Smith's actions were an inditement on Black people as well as shifting the conversation on where it should be: Chris Rock's rationed response in the moment.
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"Proud Family: Louder & Prouder" Is Not Better Than The Original "Proud Family", "Grownish" Greenlit For Season 5, "All American: Homecoming" & "Bel Air" Are Amazing
On this episode, Randall reacts to the opinion that “Proud Family: Louder & Prouder” has surpassed the original series. Randall evicerates that talking point while also praising the latest episode addressing homophobia. Randall also reacts to Grownish surprisingly getting a Season 5 and shows…
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Week In Review: Russia Invades Ukraine, CNN vs. Applebees, Hollywood Unlocked Reports Falsely That Queen Elizabeth Died & More
In this episode, Randall does a week in review covering the social media chatter around Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Are social media users joking too much about the war going on abroad. Randall also gives a unique opinion about the backlash over the Applebee’s commercial that played during the...
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Celebrity Orthodontist Dr. Bobbi Peterson Talks Being First Woman To Invent Electric Toothbrush, Entrepreneurship Journey
On this episode, Randall speaks with Celebrity Orthodontist Dr. Bobbi Peterson. Dr. Bobbi is the first woman to invent an Electric Toothbrush. Dr. Bobbi speaks about her HBCU upbringing and her success building her orthodontic practice.
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The Proud Family Louder & Prouder Premiere Was Mid (Hoping For Better)
In this episode, Randall reviews the first two episodes of “The Proud Family: Louder & Prouder”. Randall is a die-hard fan of The Proud Family series but takes the reboot to task for making too many changes to an already established formula and flow for the show.
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Super Bowl LVI Reaction, Is Matthew Stafford A Hall-Of-Famer, Was The Dr. Dre Halftime Show The Best Ever?
On this episode, Randall & Arielle recap the Super Bowl and the hype around it. The crew dives into the on-field action, including questionable calls that very well could’ve shifted the game. They also discuss the outlook on Joe Burrow and Matthew Strafford now that the big game is over. Was this…
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Debunking The Crack Pipe Story & Rating The Biden Administration's Progress One Year In
In this episode, Pulse Politics returns to tackle the lead up to the mid-term elections. Randall & Tiara Thomas debunk the lie that the Biden Administration would be distributing crack pipes to drug users and rate the Biden Administration’s work over their past year in office. Randall…
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James Harden Officially Traded To The 76ers For Ben Simmons, Reacting To The Big Trades In The NBA
In this episode, Randall reacts to the Nets trading James Harden to the 76ers for Ben Simmons, Seth Curry & Andre Drummond. Randall breaks down the trade, where the Net’s superteam experiment went wrong and how the balance of power shifts in the East. Randall also reacts to the other...
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BREAKING: Brooklyn Nets Open To Trading James Harden To Philadelphia For Ben Simmons By Trade Deadline (Randall Reacts)
Randall reacts to the breaking news via Shams Charania of the Athletic that the Brooklyn Nets are open to trading James Harden to the Philadelphia 76ers in exchange for Ben Simmons by the February 10th trade deadline. Randall rejoices at the news, seeing the death of the concept of superteams as...
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Randall & Arielle React To Chiefs Loss against Bengals, Tom Brady Retirement, Jimmy Garoppolo Trade & Early Superbowl Predictions
In this episode, Randall & Arielle react to the Championship Round of the NFL Playoffs and the collapse of the Superbowl favorite Chiefs and the hypocrisy of Jimmy Garoppolo saying he wants to be "on a team that wants to win" after his team made it to the NFC Championship. The crew also…
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Remembering Kobe Bryant & Why The NFL Proved It Was Better Than The NBA This Weekend (And What The NBA Can Do)
In this episode, Randall pays tribute to Kobe Bryant and shares his “Randall’s Thoughts” segment from last year reacting to the one-year anniversary of his passing. Randall then speaks on the surging Hawks and their big matchup against the Celtics being pivotal to get back in the Playoff picture…
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Randall Reviews The Nickelodeon NFL Wild Card Game, Were The Cowboys Cheated, Is Sports Media Overtaken By Former Players?
On this episode, Randall & Arielle overlook a mostly boring first week of NFL Playoff Football by taking a look at the world of media. Randall watched the whole entire Nickelodeon NFL Wildcard broadcast and gives his takeaways and his prediction as to where sports broadcasting is going. Randall &...
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Georgia Wins National Championship Over Alabama, Recapping Chargers vs. Raiders, Arielle Makes Official Superbowl Prediction
On this episode, Randall & Arielle give their first reaction to Georgia finally getting the win over Alabama. Randall goes after Stenson Bennett for having a subpar game and being carried by the defense but it not being brought to light because they won. Randall & Arielle also preview NFL…
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Recapping The Antonio Brown Saga, Randall & Arielle Preview The NFL Playoff Picture, Georgia vs. Alabama
On this episode, Randall & Arielle speak on the Antonio Brown saga and if we believe that it was foul play on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. They also discuss the College Football Championship matchup against Georgia & Alabama and if Georgia has a chance. They end off speaking about the possible NFL...
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The January 6th Insurrection One Year Later (How It Felt In The Moment)
In the first episode of 2022, Randall revisits the January 6 insurrection. Today is the one-year anniversary of the insurrection and Randall plays back the live podcast he did that day giving his visceral reaction to the attack on the capital and the thoughts from callers from the HBCU Pulse...
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Former Norfolk State Jeremiah O'Bryant On Book "Prosper"; Randall Tackles Mental Health With Grvy Wear (Last Show Of The Year)
In the last new edition of Pulse Radio, Randall ends off the year thanking everyone for their support on this journey with the podcast. Randall interveiws Jeremiah O'Bryant, 2020-2021 Norfolk State University SGA President and Author of the book "Prosper". Randall also is interviewed by former...
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Reacting To Haters Of Travis Hunter Choosing To Sign With Deion Sanders & Jackson State (Specifically Doug Gottlieb)
In this special episode, Randall reacts to the news that No. 2 College Prospect Travis Hunter signed with Jackson State University after committing to Florida State University in March 2020 and being heavily recruited by Georgia in the Fall. Hunter's decision drew criticism from several media...
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Mac Jones' Lombardi Chase, AFC Wildcard Shootout & What You Need To Know For The NFL Playoffs
On this episode, Arielle details Mac Jones' chase for the Lombardi trophy as the New England Patriots set up for a great future post Tom Brady's departure. She also looks at the AFC wildcard picture and breaks down the playoff implications as we head into the final weeks of the season.
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Atlanta Mayoral Candidate Felicia Moore Calls Out T.I. & Issac Hayes lll On TMZ, They Respond On V103
The Atlanta Mayoral Race just concluded and Andre Dickerson emerged the winner. However, Mayoral Candidate Felicia Moore went to TMZ and alleged that legendary rapper TI & “Fanbase” social media app creator Issac Hayes lll. Randall sets the table about the situation and why local radio matters...
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OKC Thunder Make History, Lose By 73 Points To Ja Morant Less Grizzlies, Worst Loss In NBA History
Randall gives his first thoughts about the Oklahoma City Thunder losing to the Memphis Grizzlies by 73 points and breaks down what happened and how the Thunder & Grizzlies were a part of NBA history.
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NBA Bumps Lakers vs. Clippers From ESPN, NBA vs. NFL, Warriors vs. Suns Recap & Mikal Bridges Should Get DPOY Consideration
In this episode, Randall returns from the Thanksgiving Break and speaks about the storylines starting to take form in the NBA. He recaps the Suns dominant win over the Warriors and why they should be on everyone’s radar. Randall also is joined by Arielle to talk his picks for the top NBA games of...
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Holiday NFL Games vs. Christmas Day NBA Games, Arielle Teaches Randall How To Be A True Team Fanatic, NBA & NFL Predictions
On this episode, Randall & Arielle reunite! They speak about their Thanksgiving Holiday weekend as well as Randall’s birthday coming up on Christmas. This leads them into a debate about if the NFL’s tradition of Thanksgiving games or the NBA’s marquee Christmas matchups are better. Arielle also...
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Malice At The Little Caesars Arena: LeBron James vs. Isaiah Stewart (Full Reaction)
In a special episode, Randall gives his raw thoughts about the altercation between LeBron James & Isaiah Stewart during the Lakers vs. Pistons game Sunday Evening. He breaks down the facts, talks about if LeBron should've been ejected per the NBA rules and if he should be suspended.
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The Lakers Raise My Blood Pressure, Not Impressed By Nets Win By Cavs, Hawks vs. Celtics Analysis & More
In this episode, Randall reacts to the three games he had his eye on Wednesday night (Lakers vs. Bucks, Cavaliers vs. Nets, Celtics vs. Hawks). Randall also gives his weekend NBA predictions.
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OWN's "Black Love" Creator Codie Oliver Talks #HBCULove Campaign, Howard University Experience & Television Series
In this special episode, Randall speaks with Howard University alumna and Director of OWN Unscripted Series “Black Love”. She speaks about the friendship and community she gained at her HBCU, the creation of the Black Love organization and their partnership with Target for the #HBCULove campaign.
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NFL Week 10, Man In The Arena, Superman Returns, and Rams “Super Team” Disappointing Debut
We had some late signings last Thursday with Cam Newton returning to the Panthers and OBJ to the Rams. Arielle talks about their performance and the Packers shutting out Russell Wilson in his return game. Arielle continues her “Eat My Words” segment and takes a look at some wild card predictions...
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Thoughts On Young Dolph's Passing & The Impact That He Made
In this episode, Randall reacts to the news that Rapper & Entreprenuer Young Dolph was shot and killed in his hometown of Memphis, Tennessee earlier today. Randall speaks about the impact that he had on the rap game & shares his raw reaction to the news.
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The Nets Are NOT A Good Team, Issues Go Deeper Than Kyrie Irving (Live Reaction After Warriors vs. Nets)
Randall gives his postgame reaction to the Warriors dominant win over the Nets. The Warriors defense held up against Kevin Durant and James Harden, holding them each to six made field goals and Steph got 37 points with 9 made three-pointers. Randall argues that the Nets are not a good team and…
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Why They Shouldn't Have Rebooted “The Game” On Paramount+ (“A Taste Of Vegas” Ep. 1 & 2 Review)
On this episode, Randall gives his thoughts on the revival of former CW & BET hit show “The Game”. After years of speculation since the show’s second series finale in 2015, “The Game'' has been rebooted and is streaming on Paramount+. Randall gives his honest review of the show, recapping the two...
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Live Thoughts On Lakers vs. Heat OT Finish, Will ESPN's Airing Of Rockets vs. Pistons Get Poor Ratings & Why The Hawks Are Struggling
In this episode, Randall gives his thoughts on the Laker’s overtime win over the Jimmy Butler-less Miami Heat a few minutes after it ended and roasts ESPN for putting the Cade Cunningham vs. Jalen Green matchup on the air over Mavs/Bulls and Hornets/Grizzles. Randall then breaks down why the...
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Aaron Rodgers Caught In COVID Lies, Odell Beckham Jr. Free Agent Saga & Debut Of "Eat My Words"
In this episode Arielle speaks about the crazy storylines surrounding Week 9 as teams only have seven more games to make a playoff run. Arielle speaks on Aaron Rodgers COVID Drama and Jordan Love’s performance against the Chiefs. Arielle also debuts a new segment called “Eat My Words” where she...
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The Phoenix Suns Suns-Robert Sarver Drama, Is Brooklyn On The Right Track & Quick NBA Weekend Predictions
On this episode, Randall dives into the report of the toxic environment that Suns Governor Robert Sarver has created in the organization. Randall says that being a leader is hard but being a decent human being should be easy. Randall also dives into if the Brooklyn Nets are on the right path with...
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Recap Of Halloween Weekend In The NFL, Trade Deadline Analysis & How The Falcons Can Get Like The Braves & Bring Wins To The ATL
On this episode, Arielle recaps Halloween Weekend in the NFL. The Cardinals notched their first loss to start the weekend and Tom Brady & the Buccaneers lost to a Jamis Winston & Taysom Hill less Saints. Arielle analyzes the recent trade deadline and determines who the winners and losers are as…
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"Pulse Radio" is a variety show tackling topics of interest to the culture. Hosted by Randall Barnes, "Pulse Radio" leads the conversation on trending topics in the news and pop culture and interviews celebrities, politicians, community leaders and influencers with diverse opinions and knowledge on the world.
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