The Forgotten Quarterbacks Podcast Fri, 08 May 2026 00:18:32 -0400 https://www.buzzsprout.com/2034508 en-us © 2026 The Forgotten Quarterbacks Podcast yes da3d700c-9864-5863-99eb-b92567175f90 Earl Kitchings episodic false Hosted by sports historian W. Earl Kitchings, this podcast will highlight the history and legacies of black quarterbacks who have played the game of American football at all levels. We will discuss those challenges they faced from the past and present which has provided them a distinctive and honored history. The podcast is a production Quarter Phi Back, The Preeminent fraternity for black quarterbacks and home of the BIP Memorial Trophy, the only national award for black quarterbacks. The mission of Quarter Phi Back is to preserve the legacies of black quarterbacks. For more information, visit the website, www.quarterphiback.com

]]> Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) Earl Kitchings https://storage.buzzsprout.com/23m7ory01s4wpuhi8miichs8ghjv?.jpg The Forgotten Quarterbacks Podcast ALVA TABOR: University of Nevada's First Black QB ALVA TABOR: University of Nevada's First Black QB EARL KITCHINGS Buzzsprout-17299369 Sun, 08 Jun 2025 13:00:00 -0400 923 full false ALVA TABOR: University of Nevada's First Black QB ALVA TABOR: University of Nevada's First Black QB EARL KITCHINGS Buzzsprout-17299329 Sun, 08 Jun 2025 13:00:00 -0400 923 full false Alfred Tyler - First QB in CIAA History to Pass for 2,000 yards in a Single Season Alfred Tyler - First QB in CIAA History to Pass for 2,000 yards in a Single Season EARL KITCHINGS Buzzsprout-17264955 Mon, 02 Jun 2025 09:00:00 -0400 977 full false HERB SINGLETON - FIRST BLACK QB AT OREGON AND FOR THE SEATTLE SEAHAWKS HERB SINGLETON - FIRST BLACK QB AT OREGON AND FOR THE SEATTLE SEAHAWKS EARL KITCHINGS Buzzsprout-17221389 Sun, 25 May 2025 13:00:00 -0400 952 full false BLACK QBs of the INDOOR LEAGUE HALL OF FAME BLACK QBs of the INDOOR LEAGUE HALL OF FAME EARL KITCHINGS Buzzsprout-17181605 Sun, 18 May 2025 13:00:00 -0400 959 full false JAMES BROWN - INDOOR PROFESSIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE STAR JAMES BROWN - INDOOR PROFESSIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE STAR EARL KITCHINGS Buzzsprout-17137233 Sun, 11 May 2025 13:00:00 -0400 846 full false CFL BLACK QB LEGACIES - PART 3 CFL BLACK QB LEGACIES - PART 3 EARL KITCHINGS Buzzsprout-17007741 Sun, 20 Apr 2025 13:00:00 -0400 1472 full false CFL BLACK QB LEGACIES - PART 1 CFL BLACK QB LEGACIES - PART 1 EARL KITCHINGS Buzzsprout-16970164 Sun, 13 Apr 2025 14:00:00 -0400 1267 full false DONALD SMITH - LANGSTON LEGEND DONALD SMITH - LANGSTON LEGEND EARL KITCHINGS Buzzsprout-16915563 Sun, 06 Apr 2025 12:00:00 -0400 850 full false FAMU Quarterbacks FAMU Quarterbacks Many Championships in their legacy.

]]> Many Championships in their legacy.

]]> Earl Kitchings Buzzsprout-13473009 Fri, 08 Sep 2023 05:00:00 -0400 1375 full false Jackson State Quarterbacks Jackson State Quarterbacks A quality group of passers.

]]> A quality group of passers.

]]> Earl Kitchings Buzzsprout-13472998 Fri, 01 Sep 2023 05:00:00 -0400 1438 full false High School Titans High School Titans QB Noland and Lewis play in season opener.

]]> QB Noland and Lewis play in season opener.

]]> Earl Kitchings Buzzsprout-13472993 Fri, 25 Aug 2023 23:00:00 -0400 1596 full false The Stanford Era The Stanford Era Stanford Diverse Quarterback Era.

]]> Stanford Diverse Quarterback Era.

]]> Earl Kitchings Buzzsprout-13309170 Fri, 04 Aug 2023 05:00:00 -0400 1395 full false Michigan State Black Quarterbacks Michigan State Black Quarterbacks It started with, "The Pro." Michigan State Black Quarterbacks.

]]> It started with, "The Pro." Michigan State Black Quarterbacks.

]]> Earl Kitchings Buzzsprout-13309130 Fri, 28 Jul 2023 15:00:00 -0400 1425 full false Top NFL Black Quarterbacks in 2023 Part 2 Top NFL Black Quarterbacks in 2023 Part 2 Highlighting the salaries of black quarterbacks in the NFL.

]]> Highlighting the salaries of black quarterbacks in the NFL.

]]> Earl Kitchings Buzzsprout-13150434 Fri, 07 Jul 2023 05:00:00 -0400 1579 full false Top NFL Black Quarterbacks in 2023 Part 1 Top NFL Black Quarterbacks in 2023 Part 1 Reflecting on the list of 27 black quarterbacks in the NFL.

]]> Reflecting on the list of 27 black quarterbacks in the NFL.

]]> Earl Kitchings Buzzsprout-13150354 Sun, 02 Jul 2023 23:00:00 -0400 1566 full false Interesting Quotes and Viewpoints About Black Quarterbacks Interesting Quotes and Viewpoints About Black Quarterbacks This is a collection of words that display the greatness and mentions of as well as from black quarterbacks.

]]> This is a collection of words that display the greatness and mentions of as well as from black quarterbacks.

]]> Earl Kitchings Buzzsprout-13011383 Thu, 15 Jun 2023 05:00:00 -0400 1615 full false Sooner Black Quarterbacks Sooner Black Quarterbacks These Quarterbacks brought excitement to the plains.

]]> These Quarterbacks brought excitement to the plains.

]]> Earl Kitchings Buzzsprout-13011085 Fri, 09 Jun 2023 19:00:00 -0400 1582 full false Florida's Legacy of Black Quarterbacks Florida's Legacy of Black Quarterbacks With football being at top Florida has some skin in the game.

]]> With football being at top Florida has some skin in the game.

]]> Earl Kitchings Buzzsprout-12888495 Thu, 25 May 2023 05:00:00 -0400 1497 full false Auburn Black Quarterbacks Legacy - Part 2 Auburn Black Quarterbacks Legacy - Part 2 War Eagles Quarterbacks from 1982-2004

]]> War Eagles Quarterbacks from 1982-2004

]]> Earl Kitchings Buzzsprout-12888447 Sun, 21 May 2023 08:00:00 -0400 1687 full false Auburn Black Quarterbacks Legacy - Part 1 Auburn Black Quarterbacks Legacy - Part 1 War Eagles Quarterbacks from 1982-2004

]]> War Eagles Quarterbacks from 1982-2004

]]> Earl Kitchings Buzzsprout-12746402 Thu, 04 May 2023 05:00:00 -0400 1450 full false The 2023 NFL Draft Episode The 2023 NFL Draft Episode This episode will be talking about five black quarterbacks drafted in First Round.

]]> This episode will be talking about five black quarterbacks drafted in First Round.

]]> Earl Kitchings Buzzsprout-12746394 Sat, 29 Apr 2023 08:00:00 -0400 1763 full false Timeline of Black Quarterbacks in the NFL (1920-1994) Timeline of Black Quarterbacks in the NFL (1920-1994) Let's discuss the greatest of all time in Black QB's. Over the timeline from great to great!

]]> Let's discuss the greatest of all time in Black QB's. Over the timeline from great to great!

]]> Earl Kitchings Buzzsprout-12653235 Thu, 20 Apr 2023 05:00:00 -0400 1722 full false The Legacy of Minnesota's Black Quarterbacks. The Legacy of Minnesota's Black Quarterbacks. Dive into the Minnesota's greatest QB's as we talk about the impact they left to build on!

]]> Dive into the Minnesota's greatest QB's as we talk about the impact they left to build on!

]]> Earl Kitchings Buzzsprout-12653231 Sat, 15 Apr 2023 05:00:00 -0400 1592 full false The First Black Quarterbacks by Conference Members The First Black Quarterbacks by Conference Members These Firsts Etched Their Names for Others to Follow

]]> These Firsts Etched Their Names for Others to Follow

]]> Earl Kitchings Buzzsprout-12514587 Thu, 06 Apr 2023 05:00:00 -0400 1545 full false The Legacy of USC Black Quarterbacks The Legacy of USC Black Quarterbacks A Legacy Built on Historical College Game.

]]> A Legacy Built on Historical College Game.

]]> Earl Kitchings Buzzsprout-12514582 Thu, 30 Mar 2023 05:00:00 -0400 1324 full false The Greatest QB from HBCU ranks - Steve McNair The Greatest QB from HBCU ranks - Steve McNair McNair Set the Bar for HBCU Quarterbacks.

]]> McNair Set the Bar for HBCU Quarterbacks.

]]> Earl Kitchings Buzzsprout-12514572 Sat, 25 Mar 2023 18:00:00 -0400 1585 full false The Black QB Legacy of Ohio State University The Black QB Legacy of Ohio State University The list of the 11 black quarterbacks who were starting quarterbacks at OSU.

]]> The list of the 11 black quarterbacks who were starting quarterbacks at OSU.

]]> Earl Kitchings Buzzsprout-12375489 Thu, 16 Mar 2023 05:00:00 -0400 1263 full false Heisman QB Fraternity, Part 2 Heisman QB Fraternity, Part 2 The complete list of all the black quarterbacks whose finished in the top 10 in the Heisman Trophy voting.

]]> The complete list of all the black quarterbacks whose finished in the top 10 in the Heisman Trophy voting.

]]> Earl Kitchings Buzzsprout-12375483 Thu, 09 Mar 2023 05:00:00 -0500 1281 full false Heisman QB Fraternity, Part 1 Heisman QB Fraternity, Part 1 The black quarterbacks who won the prestigious award since 1970.

]]> The black quarterbacks who won the prestigious award since 1970.

]]> Earl Kitchings Buzzsprout-12375476 Sun, 05 Mar 2023 01:00:00 -0500 1544 full false The Super Bowl 2023 The Super Bowl 2023 Week of February 13

This episode discusses the history of the first two black quarterbacks, Patrick Mahomes & Jalen Hurts, starting the game against each other.

]]> Week of February 13

This episode discusses the history of the first two black quarterbacks, Patrick Mahomes & Jalen Hurts, starting the game against each other.

]]> Earl Kitchings Buzzsprout-12224427 Fri, 10 Feb 2023 08:00:00 -0500 2277 full false The Golden Age of The 80's Part 3 The Golden Age of The 80's Part 3 Another show discussing more black quarterbacks who played in a decade and some who got high notoriety and showed their skills. Also pre super bowl talk! 

]]> Another show discussing more black quarterbacks who played in a decade and some who got high notoriety and showed their skills. Also pre super bowl talk! 

]]> Earl Kitchings Buzzsprout-12198707 Mon, 06 Feb 2023 20:00:00 -0500 2365 full false The Golden Age of The 80's Part 2 The Golden Age of The 80's Part 2 Another show discussing more black quarterbacks who played in a decade and some who got high notoriety and showed their skills.

]]> Another show discussing more black quarterbacks who played in a decade and some who got high notoriety and showed their skills.

]]> Earl Kitchings Buzzsprout-12140530 Sun, 29 Jan 2023 14:00:00 -0500 1904 full false The Golden Age of The 80's Part 1 The Golden Age of The 80's Part 1 A look at those quarterbacks who played at major and mid-major colleges in the 1980s!

]]> A look at those quarterbacks who played at major and mid-major colleges in the 1980s!

]]> Earl Kitchings Buzzsprout-12087430 Fri, 20 Jan 2023 17:00:00 -0500 2495 12 full false That 80's Decade Of Rising Stars That 80's Decade Of Rising Stars Several HBCU Quartbacks make their marks in the early 80's.

]]> Several HBCU Quartbacks make their marks in the early 80's.

]]> Earl Kitchings Buzzsprout-11808054 Sat, 03 Dec 2022 20:00:00 -0500 2208 11 full false The Rise of A New Era Cont. The Rise of A New Era Cont. This segment highlights those quarterbacks who played in the late 70's as the decades sees many players becoming the first blacks quarterbacks at more major/mid-major colleges.

]]> This segment highlights those quarterbacks who played in the late 70's as the decades sees many players becoming the first blacks quarterbacks at more major/mid-major colleges.

]]> Earl Kitchings Buzzsprout-11629450 Fri, 04 Nov 2022 06:00:00 -0400 2179 10 full false The Rise of A New Era The Rise of A New Era During the mid-70s, black quarterbacks at many colleges especially those in the south began to accept these players leading the teams, however, they were not always afforded a real opportunity to perform.

The trend at the pro levels continue, switch the athletic quarterbacks to another position.

]]> During the mid-70s, black quarterbacks at many colleges especially those in the south began to accept these players leading the teams, however, they were not always afforded a real opportunity to perform.

The trend at the pro levels continue, switch the athletic quarterbacks to another position.

]]> Earl Kitchings Buzzsprout-11541482 Fri, 21 Oct 2022 06:00:00 -0400 2260 9 full false The Electrifying 70s Part 2 The Electrifying 70s Part 2 This part of the Electrifying 70s highlights quarterbacks from the early part of the decade. From 1970-73, several players became the first black quarterback at major and mid-major colleges, and some distinguished themselves with statistics and honors.

]]> This part of the Electrifying 70s highlights quarterbacks from the early part of the decade. From 1970-73, several players became the first black quarterback at major and mid-major colleges, and some distinguished themselves with statistics and honors.

]]> Earl Kitchings Buzzsprout-11497615 Thu, 13 Oct 2022 21:00:00 -0400 2580 8 full false The Electrifying 70s The Electrifying 70s This episode highlights several of the top HBCU quarterbacks of the decade and their rise on the collegiate scene, some who became well known pro quarterbacks.

]]> This episode highlights several of the top HBCU quarterbacks of the decade and their rise on the collegiate scene, some who became well known pro quarterbacks.

]]> Earl Kitchings Buzzsprout-11461428 Sat, 08 Oct 2022 07:00:00 -0400 2332 7 full false The Exciting 60's Part 2 The Exciting 60's Part 2 The black high schools who produced some of the talented quarterbacks of the decade.

]]> The black high schools who produced some of the talented quarterbacks of the decade.

]]> Earl Kitchings Buzzsprout-11335799 Thu, 22 Sep 2022 05:00:00 -0400 1895 full false The Exciting 60's Part 1 The Exciting 60's Part 1 The 1960's showcased several outstanding HBCU quarterbacks who left their marks on the era.

]]> The 1960's showcased several outstanding HBCU quarterbacks who left their marks on the era.

]]> Earl Kitchings Buzzsprout-11335774 Sat, 17 Sep 2022 10:00:00 -0400 1937 1 5 full false Changing The Landscape Changing The Landscape Changing the Landscape discusses the decade of the 1950's when colleges in the Big Ten have a handful of quarterbacks who had significant impacts.

]]> Changing the Landscape discusses the decade of the 1950's when colleges in the Big Ten have a handful of quarterbacks who had significant impacts.

]]> Earl Kitchings Buzzsprout-11288456 Fri, 09 Sep 2022 06:00:00 -0400 2872 full false Fantastic 40's Fantastic 40's Fantastic 40s highlights four quarterbacks who played at the major collegiate level, including first black quarterback in the NFL since Fritz Pollard; 2022 Quarterbacks 

Watchlist for HBCUs, D1, and high schools.



]]> Fantastic 40s highlights four quarterbacks who played at the major collegiate level, including first black quarterback in the NFL since Fritz Pollard; 2022 Quarterbacks 

Watchlist for HBCUs, D1, and high schools.



]]> Earl Kitchings Buzzsprout-11251778 Fri, 02 Sep 2022 17:00:00 -0400 2944 1 3 full false Quarterbacks of the 1930 Quarterbacks of the 1930 This week's show highlights three outstanding quarterback who are considered to be pioneers during this time, two from HBCUs and one from a major university.

Also talked about the aptitude test to judge the IQ of athletes to determine their mental capacity to play the position.

]]> This week's show highlights three outstanding quarterback who are considered to be pioneers during this time, two from HBCUs and one from a major university.

Also talked about the aptitude test to judge the IQ of athletes to determine their mental capacity to play the position.

]]> Earl Kitchings Buzzsprout-11167850 Fri, 19 Aug 2022 17:00:00 -0400 3073 1 2 full false The First Black QBS The First Black QBS The journey of the men who have played the position of quarterback at the college and professional levels over the past century have provided the foundation for future leaders and players. The historical information will enlighten the most avid football fan.

]]> The journey of the men who have played the position of quarterback at the college and professional levels over the past century have provided the foundation for future leaders and players. The historical information will enlighten the most avid football fan.

]]> Earl Kitchings Buzzsprout-11135285 Mon, 15 Aug 2022 21:00:00 -0400 3309 1 1 full false