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10th May 2020

Episodes 7/8 (A-side) with "The Last Dance" director Jason Hehir and "The Notorious Ph.D." Dr. Todd Boyd (Young, Black, Rich, and Famous: The Rise of the NBA, the Hip Hop Invasion, and the Transformation of American Culture)

On the A-side of The Last Dance Aftershow, David and Sam are joined by the director of The Last Dance, Jason Hehir, as well as professor and writer, Dr. Todd Boyd. Jason and the guys discuss making the documentary in the time of COVID, Jerry Krause’s portrayal, gaining the trust of Jordan, the absence of Jordan’s ex-wife in the movie and what he learned from making the documentary. Then, Dr. Boyd discusses the process of becoming an interview subject for the documentary, his reaction to the Harvey Gantt situation, the difference of politics and race between black and white athletes, Jason Whitlock’s criticism of black athletes, his history with the Association, the Bulls vs. Rockets and more. 

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The Last Dance Aftershow
The Last Dance Aftershow is a weekly podcast on "The Last Dance", a 10-part documentary series about Michael Jordan and the 1997-1998 Chicago Bulls.

The show features interviews with athletes, sports reporters, comedians, and more. New episodes every Monday and Thursday.

Hosted by filmmaker/host Sam Fragoso (Talk Easy with Sam Fragoso) and actor David Villar.
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Sam Fragoso

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Sam is a writer, filmmaker, and podcaster based in Los Angeles. He's currently the host of "Talk Easy", a weekly podcast of long-form conversations with artists, activists, and politicians. The A.V. Club called the show "undeniably special". His mother was less impressed.

David Villar

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David is an actor, host, improviser and life long NBA and Cleveland Cavaliers fan who first had his heart ripped out by Michael Jordan when he hit “The Shot” over Craig Ehlo in 1989. He is based in Los Angeles