Scoop B. Radio
Scoop B Radio is a global sports, lifestyle, and entertainment news organization founded in 2016 by Emmanuel “DJ Manny eL” Garrett and Brandon “Scoop B” Robinson.[1] The platform produces audio, video, and written content, with an emphasis on basketball coverage, cultural reporting, and archival interviews.[2]
History
The network expanded from Robinson's earlier broadcasting work, which began in 1997 when he started conducting interviews as a youth reporter.[3] Scoop B Radio was created as a multimedia extension of this archive and has since developed into a content network available across television and digital platforms.[4]
Distribution
Scoop B Radio operates as a 24-hour news service. It is broadcast internationally on DirecTV and regionally on Verizon Fios in New York City.[1] Digital distribution spans Acast, Spotify, iHeartRadio, Amazon Music, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube.[5] Online syndication is provided through Yardbarker and ScoopB.com.[6]
Programming
Scoop B Radio programming consists of several formats:
- Original Interviews: Conversations with figures from the NBA, entertainment, media, and business.[7]
- Vault Content: Digitized archival interviews recorded by Robinson since the late 1990s, including historical locker-room discussions with NBA players.[3]
- Scoop B Selects: A seasonal interview series featuring guests connected to basketball, culture, and business. Previous seasons have collaborated with the NBA Retired Players Association and the BIG3 Basketball League.[6]
- Scoop B Originals: Documentary-style content examining sports history, including The Freezeout, centered on the 1985 NBA All-Star Game.[3]
- Classics With Scoop B: A series produced with Starter featuring figures from hip-hop, sports, and media.[8]
- Scoop B Blog: Written coverage of sports, lifestyle, and cultural topics.[3]
Content focus
The platform primarily covers NBA news, analysis, and historical commentary, while also incorporating voices from the NFL, MLB, WWE, music, film, and other cultural sectors.[2] In 2021, the podcast reported reaching 10 million total streams across its platforms.[5]
Notable guests
Guests on Scoop B Radio have included Claressa Shields,[3] Stephon Marbury,[9] Robert Griffin III,[10] Pete Sampras,[8] Gary Payton,[11] Mark Cuban,[12] Spike Lee,[13] Allen Iverson,[14] DJ Khaled,[15] Ice Cube,[16] Master P,[17] Wyclef Jean,[3] and Flea.[3]
Corporate structure
Scoop B Radio operates under Scoop B Enterprises, a media and production company founded by Robinson. The enterprise also includes the nonprofit Scoop B Village and the platform #Credentialed, co-founded with Kandace Moore.[18]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Dryden, Amari (April 24, 2017). "He's Scoop, He Scores, the Journey of Brandon 'Scoop B' Robinson".
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Carter, Corein. "NBA Insider Scoop B: Inside A Day Fueled By Faith And Hustle".
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 3.6 Pham, Mac (July 8, 2025). "The Scoop: NBA Journalist Brandon Robinson's Journey".
- ↑ "What started as a podcast recorded with sneakers …". HoopsHype.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 https://pix11.com/video/monica-makes-it-happen-brandon-scoop-b-robinson/10720186/[permanent dead link]
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 https://scoopb.com/2025/08/season-3-of-scoop-b-selects-premieres-september-2-in-partnership-with-nba-retired-players-association-big3/#:~:text=Season%203%20of%20Scoop%20B,signature%20of%20Scoop%20B%20Selects.
- ↑ "Spotify – Web Player". Spotify.
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 "Hoop Story #046: Brandon "Scoop B" Robinson, National NBA Writer/Host Bally Sports Network". LOCAL HOOPS. August 10, 2021.
- ↑ Conway, Tyler. "Stephon Marbury Comments on 'What If' He Stayed with Kevin Garnett, Timberwolves". bleacherreport.com.
- ↑ erby, glenn. "WATCH: Robert Griffin III compares Ravens QB Lamar Jackson to Steph Curry". Ravens Wire.
- ↑ "Gary Payton calls LeBron James a 'better all-around' player than Michael Jordan but dislikes comparison". CBS Sports. April 21, 2021.
- ↑ Dedaj, Paulina (July 10, 2020). "Mark Cuban doesn't believe Mavericks' jerseys with a social message will be a distraction". Fox News.
- ↑ "Spike Lee on His Knicks Memories, 'He Got Game,' Anthony Mason, and Finding Inspiration in Today's Era – Brandon Scoop B Robinson Official Website". October 23, 2025.
- ↑ "Allen Iverson Talks About His Favorite Biggie Smalls Rap Verse". Section 215. March 21, 2017.
- ↑ Robinson, Brandon 'Scoop B' (May 6, 2019). "DJ Khaled Reacts to This Question About Success & It's Brilliant".
- ↑ "Ice Cube Claps Back at Critics of Lakers' Bronny James Draft Pick". Los Angeles Lakers On SI. August 6, 2024.
- ↑ https://heavy.com/sports/2020/08/master-p-new-orleans-pelicans/#:~:text=In%20an%20interview%20with%20Brandon,own%20the%20New%20Orleans%20Pelicans.
- ↑ "The Inside Scoop with "Scoop B"". We Are Jersey. February 25, 2022.
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