We all have been around that family member, or neighbor, that can tell you about the history of their favorite football team, or their preferred basketball guard, as if they played for the team and that teammate. Some of them show pride, and some of them show favoritism. With The Reduced Lunch Sports Podcast, Dedrick Hicks, Jr. and Ernest Lockwood, lll (aka Black), express the facts while displaying an abundance of passion for the world of sports.
We asked them a few questions, in hopes that you’ll join the sports enthusiasts in their mission to report the truth while brightening up your day.
What and who inspired the spinoff show?
Dee: It all happen organically. On Reduced Lunch, we dedicated a small portion to sports, and then Fred had the genius idea to start a show dedicated to sports. Me and Black have a genuine love and passion for sports, so it was a no brainer to bring him in and form a duo. Me and Black have been friends/brothers since we were knee high!
How has it been working with Dedrick on the show...being that he’s a seasoned podcaster?
Black: It’s been a blessing for me. He’s my brother and best friend. We communicate well about everything with the podcast and it’s easy to talk sports with Dedrick. We been talking about sports since we was kids. I’m truly thankful that Dedrick and Fred asked me to come on board with our amazing podcast.
Explain the dynamics needed to be able to speak on a broad topic like sports.
Dee: I feel you have to know the information. It doesn’t do any good to speak on topics without educating yourself in several areas, like the facts, the creditable reports & the pulse of the audience, but most importantly, I always deliver two things: my immediate thoughts mixed with a passionate take!
Outside of informative content and entertainment, what do you want people to take away from the show?
Black: That our podcast is the best they have heard, how real and honest we are about sports, and to get a good laugh.
Dee: We want to keep a barber shop feel and a great energy! We don’t want to be your traditional stale uninteresting show. We want our listeners to feel like there right in the studio with us, while remaining relatable.
Check out their weekly show on their SoundCloud page. Also, follow them on Instagram to stay up on their happenings. We welcome them (again) to the MPN Network!
