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Pulse Radio

"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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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 arbitrator and former Federal Judge Sue Robinson recommends as Rodger Goodell & the NFL lobby for a one-year ban. However, a report from ESPN says that he will be starting for the Browns in their...

Aug 11, 202228 minSeason 5Ep. 7

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 bird at Memphis Grizzlies fans, which leads to a debate about if Rya Tannehill should be a mentor to Malik Willis. Randall & Arielle also celebrate all the HBCU Players drafted and signing Free ...

May 05, 20221 hr 3 minSeason 5Ep. 3

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 Orleans Pelicans in the offseason.

Apr 30, 202259 minSeason 5Ep. 2

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 tried to get Trevor Lawrence an offensive weapon. Also, Randall & Arielle break down the prospects of HBCU players getting drafted this year and who they think will have their name called.

Apr 29, 202237 minSeason 5Ep. 1

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 the Pelicans giving the Suns a 2nd half challenge. Randall also discusses the NBA Awards finalist and who should win (or have been nominated) for each award.

Apr 18, 20221 hr 7 minSeason 4Ep. 22

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 Timberwolves. He talks about why he believes that this matchup of Anthony Edwards vs. Ja Morant will make this series the most exciting in the whole playoffs and even breaks down the off the court antics of the ga...

Apr 17, 202257 minSeason 4Ep. 21

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 run by the Pelicans and if the Clippers past few years with Kawhi Leonard and Paul George have been a failure.

Apr 16, 202243 minSeason 4Ep. 20

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 against the Spurs that leads them to a showdown with the LA Clippers on Friday night.

Apr 14, 202239 minSeason 4Ep. 18

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 game between the T’Wovles & Clippers that even featured an Animal Rights Activist gluing herself to the court in protest.

Apr 13, 202238 minSeason 4Ep. 17

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. Randall also muses on if Doc Rivers is really a bad coach after Twitter deems that he’s horrible at every aspect of the job.

Apr 11, 202245 minSeason 4Ep. 16

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.

Apr 08, 202220 minSeason 4Ep. 15

"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 love to “All American: Homecoming” and “Bel Air” two of his favorite shows on TV now.

Mar 10, 202249 minSeason 4Ep. 14

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 coverage of the Ukraine Invasion. Randall then speaks on media ethics in relations to Jason Lee & Hollywood Unlocked’s story releasing a false story about the death of Queen Elizabeth ll.

Feb 26, 202235 minSeason 4Ep. 13

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.

Feb 23, 202233 minSeason 4Ep. 11

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 a fluke season for Burrow? Did Stafford stamp his ballot to the Hall-Of-Fame? Randall & Arielle also discuss the cultural moments around the Super Bowl including the halftime show and the huge r...

Feb 17, 20221 hr 25 minSeason 4Ep. 10

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 specifically brings up the progress that the administration has made, calling other opportunities to do the same instead of reporting negative news.

Feb 17, 202240 minSeason 4Ep. 9

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 at-the-deadline trades and accesses if it makes sense for the team’s futures.

Feb 11, 202252 minSeason 4Ep. 8

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 well as the possibility to create an intriguing rivalry in the NBA by putting James Harden in Philidelphia.

Feb 04, 202227 minSeason 4Ep. 7

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 celebrates Tom Brady's 22 year career and discuss if there's anyone in this new generation of Quarterbacks that will take his place. Also, Randall & Arielle give their early Super Bowl predictions!...

Feb 04, 20221 hr 9 minSeason 4Ep. 6

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 as well as how the Divisional Round of the NFL Playoffs proved that they are far ahead of the NBA as a product.

Jan 26, 202234 minSeason 4Ep. 5

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 & Arielle then discuss if former sports players are taking jobs from sports journalists that studied the craft. They close the show speaking about the controversy surrounding the failed spike at t...

Jan 21, 20221 hr 14 minSeason 4Ep. 4

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 Wildcard weekend and Arielle gives her playoff predictions. They also discuss ViacomCBS featuring another NFL game on Nickelodeon (49ers vs. Cowboys Wildcard Game) and if it's unnecessary,

Jan 12, 202255 minSeason 4Ep. 3
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