NEW YORK, NY — November 13, 2020 — The Players’ Tribune (TPT), a first-of-its-kind media company developed by athletes for athletes to connect them with fans through the power of storytelling, today announced the return of the critically acclaimed basketball podcast ‘Knuckleheads with Quentin Richardson & Darius Miles’ for an all-new season.
Named for the on-court celebration the duo made famous, this unguarded, humorous and incredibly engaging podcast that has garnered over 5 million downloads transcends sports to discuss everything from culture and current events to personal backstories, the golden era of sports, and beyond with some of the games biggest cultural icons and all-time greats.
This season is no different as Miles and Richardson bring an unrivaled list of guests from different eras of the game including Iman Shumpert, George Gervin, Shawn Kemp, Jamal Murray, Cynthia Cooper, Seimone Augustus, Deron Williams, and many more.
Season five of ‘Knuckleheads with Quentin Richardson & Darius Miles’ will kick-off on Tuesday, November 17, with an 11-episode run that starts with Denver Nuggets star, Jamal Murray.
“Darius and I are excited to deliver another season of Knuckleheads and are really appreciative of all our fans for continuing to rock with us through the new format as we continue to stay our asses at home” said Richardson. “We’re just hitting our prime and are thrilled to be back for more compelling conversations and inspiring stories behind the most iconic names in basketball” added Miles.
“It’s been an absolute thrill to watch these guys grow as hosts and continue to take the show to greater heights with each new season,” said Carl Scott. “We’re excited to hear what they have in-store for the new season.
To-date the show has welcomed an unmatched roster of current basketball superstars and Hall-of-Fame legends including Kyrie Irving, Jimmy Butler, Kevin Durant, Shaquille O’Neal, Isaiah Thomas, A’Ja Wilson, Skylar Diggins-Smith, Dwayne Wade, Allen Iverson, and more to uncover the personal experiences that have inspired each athlete’s path to stardom, offer unprecedented access to life in the league and humbly reveal their first real “welcome to the league” moment.
Fans can look forward to new episodes on Tuesdays on all major podcast services and online at The Players’ Tribune website and video of the episodes will be available on Thursdays on The Players’ Tribune YouTube.
