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Finding Sexy Sweat

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Reggie Payne
Mental Health
George Floyd
Sacramento
Police Brutality
Bipolar Disorder
Journalism
Grambling State University
Sacramento Fire Department
Sacramento Police Department
Police Violations
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San Leandro Times
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Diabetes
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In February of 2020, a 48-year-old Black man named Reggie Payne slipped into a coma and later died after police restrained him face down on his parent’s living room floor as he cried out for help. No one filmed it on their smartphone. No footage flashed across newscasts.

Reggie’s death came and went quietly, unlike the murder of George Floyd just a couple months later. But journalists Rick Jervis... more

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On the afternoon of Friday, May 8, 2020, Sacramento Fire Capt. Gary Loesch received a call from an assistant city manager urging him to attend an unplanned meeting at Old City Hall—one he hadn’t been formally invited to, but suspected was about a rec... more

Reggie Payne was rushed by ambulance to Sutter Medical Center, four miles north from the family’s home in Sacramento. This was February 25, 2020. He arrived at the hospital at 8:22 p.m., and was wheeled into the emergency room—clinging to life.

At ... more

On the evening of February 25, 2020, Harriett Jefferson became alarmed as her son, Reggie Payne, lapsed into a bad diabetic reaction. He hadn’t eaten all day and had sat through four hours of dialysis. Now, he was acting strange. Wobbling back and fo... more

In 2019, Reggie and his sister Janine went to a high school reunion. It was going great...until it wasn't. Janine had to pull him off the dance floor when she started to see the paranoia and aggression signaling a bipolar episode.

That’s how it wa... more

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Recent Guests

Tia Nicholas
Reggie's girlfriend during college
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Harriet Payne
Reggie's mother
Episode: Episode 3: Where Everybody is Somebody
Julius Irving
Reggie's college friend
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Hosts

Jeff Pearlman
Co-host, a long-time journalist and author of 10 books, reflecting on his past connections with Reggie and the broader societal implications of his story.
Rick Jervis
Co-host and journalist, known for his work as an author and correspondent for USA Today, sharing insights on the personal narrative of Reggie's life.

Reviews

3.9 out of 5 stars from 20 ratings
  • Great research and compelling narrative

    Great job telling Reggie’s heartbreaking story with compassion and sensitivity. Really compelling and well researched. It’s sad that tragic events like this go unnoticed and unreported now when they’re not filmed.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    jlazphoto
    United States2 months ago
  • Heartbreaking Story- should have been told differently.

    Title says all.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    MattTackel
    United States2 months ago
  • Great storytelling

    The podcast covers some of my favorite topics, including race, justice, and The Tennessean.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    cher7ish
    United States2 months ago
  • Really Badly Told

    I find this podcast really difficult to follow. Boring narration.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    tsu86
    United Kingdom3 months ago
  • Yawn

    Thinly veiled excuse for two boring white men to circle jerk over their accomplishments under the guise of pretending to care about their “token” “”friend””. This podcast feels like an exploitation of Reggie’s memory if anything.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Sam’sEar
    United States3 months ago

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This podcast explores the life and tragic death of Reggie Payne, a Black man who succumbed to systemic issues and police violence, all while highlighting the profound impact of mental health struggles. The hosts, both journalists who shared a past with Reggie as summer interns, delve into the personal and societal narratives that surround his untimely demise. Each episode unfolds the layers of Reggie's life, discussing the implications of racial injustice, mental health, and the failures of institutions meant to protect individuals. Through poignant storytelling and reflections, the series aims to bring attention to stories that often go unnoticed, echoing broader themes of justice and community support.

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