HBCU Sports, the oldest running multimedia platform covering Historically Black Colleges and Universities, announced Thursday during a live edition of the HBCU Sports Podcast the upcoming launch of three new original shows aimed at expanding its podcast network and deepening coverage of HBCU athletics.
The announcement, made by HBCU Sports founder and publisher Kenn Rashad, introduced three new podcasts to be hosted by HBCU Sports contributors Jarrett Hoffman, Chris Stevens, and Rashad himself, alongside longtime colleague Kendrick Marshall.
“Better Than Less Than” with Jarrett Hoffman
Set to debut in the coming weeks, Better Than Less Than will be hosted by Jarrett Hoffman and spotlight student-athletes, coaches, and administrators from Division II and NAIA HBCU programs—institutions often overlooked in mainstream college athletics coverage.
“A lot of people look at Division II and NAIA talent as lesser talent,” Hoffman said during the live broadcast. “But in my eyes, a lot of Division II talent is better than Division I talent. I want to give those programs a platform to share their stories and show what the competition is really like on a day-to-day basis.”
The show will be available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and other major audio platforms.
“The MEAC & More” with Chris Stevens
Chris Stevens will host The MEAC & More, a podcast focused on the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) and independent HBCUs not currently affiliated with a conference, including Tennessee State, Hampton, and North Carolina A&T.
“I’ll be bringing you all the latest and greatest from those schools and conferences,” Stevens said. “We’ll feature interviews with athletes, coaches, and administrators while keeping fans up to date with everything from Norfolk State to Tennessee State.”
The show promises timely discussions and insider insights from across the MEAC and beyond.
“The SWAC Page Podcast” with Kenn Rashad and Kendrick Marshall
Rashad and Marshall will co-host The SWAC Page Podcast, a new show dedicated to the Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC). The name pays homage to “The SWAC Page,” the original name of the website that preceded HBCU Sports.
“If you know anything about The SWAC Page from way back in the day, you know it was social media 1.0 before social media even existed,” said Rashad. “We’re bringing that spirit back with this podcast—covering anything and everything SWAC-related with insight and a little nostalgia.”
The show will feature analysis, fan engagement, and historical context as part of its mission to inform and entertain HBCU sports enthusiasts.
“These shows are part of a larger effort to deepen our coverage and provide more meaningful content to our audience,” said Rashad. “Whether it’s Division II, MEAC, or SWAC, we want to highlight the depth and diversity of HBCU athletics.”
All three podcasts are set to launch in the coming weeks and will be available on all major streaming platforms.
