North Korea and South Korea shocked the world by announcing plans to march under a unified flag at the upcoming Winter Olympic Games. FHM's Nick Dimengo joins Cheddar to discuss whether the news will increase interest in the games. Dimengo says the event has historically struggled with TV ratings and will gladly accept any positive press coming its way.
Next, we preview the NFL's Conference Championship weekend. Dimengo walks us through the potential Super Bowl match-ups and reveals which ones he thinks will draw the biggest ratings. Find out why he thinks a Minnesota Vikings vs. New England Patriots Super Bowl would be a dream for the NFL.
Finally, we look ahead to the NBA's All-Star Game. The league is changing up the format of the event this year, with captains drafting teams from a pool voted on by fans, players, and the media. Dimengo says he thinks it's a mistake for the NBA to opt out of televising the inaugural draft.
There is big money in college hoops. Jordan Schultz, Sports Analyst at Yahoo Sports, was with us to discuss the business of the NCAA.
Handstand is a fitness app that is making it easier than ever to work out with a personal trainer. And the female-founded app is also trying to change the way women and men view fitness.
Vanity Fair's Hive + Between Bells. We’re joined by the crew at Vanity Fair's Hive to discuss Kushner, Cook, and Cohn. Between Bells celebrates International Women's Day with Cosmopolitan. Madame Noire, and more.
You don't hear sports and mental health mentioned together often, but that's changing, thanks to a new essay from NBA All-Star Kevin Love. Chat Sports' James Yoder joins Cheddar to discuss how the revelations might change the way we talk about sports.
Athleisure is a competitive industry dominated by giants such as Nike, Lululemon, and Under Armour, but Rhone is betting that it can keep up. Nate Checketts, CEO & Co-Founder of Rhone, a line of men's activewear, was with us to share the company's plan to be a winner in the space.
Pizza Hut is resurrecting its Pie Tops sneakers to celebrate March Madness. Chief Marketing Officer Zipporah Allen joins Cheddar to discuss the kicks' new-and-improved features.
For years, online gaming has been a boys' club. Now women like Emmalee Garrido and Carolyn Noquez are trying to change that.
Emmalee Garrido and Carolyn Noquez have had to work hard to achieve their status as professional gamers, juggling full-time jobs and staying physically healthy for competition.
Val Ackerman, commissioner of the Big East Conference, discusses the Big East Tournament's return to Madison Square Garden. The tournament is in its 36th year at MSG.
Commissioner Val Ackerman told Cheddar that, while she doesn't support pay-for-play for college athletes, top prospects should be allowed to go pro right after high school.
