Bomani Jones

Bomani Jones

Keynote Speaker: Emmy Award-Winning Sports Commentator

Bomani Jones Biography

Bomani Jones is a versatile sports talk host and writer. He is best known for his exceptional television, podcast and radio programming on the Worldwide Leader in Sports, ESPN. Jones started as a writer for ESPN in 2004.

He established a major destination for sports lovers, entertainers and other cultural icons with his popular ESPN podcast, The Right Time with Bomani Jones. First airing on March 30, 2015, Jones’ show quickly grew from a sports radio format to an on-demand multi-platform podcast.

In late night, Bomani hosted and executive produced the HBO series, Game Theory with Bomani Jones, welcoming new viewers to his satirical commentary. The weekly sports show launched Oct. 7th, 2022 in NYC.

An early pioneer of blogging and podcasting, Bomani continues to host his own podcast, The Evening Jones, since 2011. The Atlanta native, who grew up in Houston, gives listeners the chance to ask questions and explore his life in the media. Today TEJ provides an organic, behind the grind conversation with his longest supporters.

In 2022, Jones contributed to HBO sports series, Back on the Record with Bob Costas providing in-studio roundtable discussions and commentary. Where he’s known for his unique spin on sports.

Legendary Sportscaster Bob Costas described Jones’ style and analysis this way. “He’s a lucid thinker. His points have a beginning, middle, and end.”

He regularly makes guest appearances across ESPN’s studio programming, prominently as a panelist on Around the Horn. He is a key contributor to many programs on the network, such as Highly Questionable, SportsCenter, Pardon the Interruption, First Take, Outside the Lines and more. Jones is best known for his appearances on ESPN Radio’s The Dan Le Batard Show with Stugotz.

Jones co-anchored midday ESPN talk show, High Noon with Pablo Torre in 2018. The duo debate program covered the big sports topics of the day, rating high amongst its daytime competitors.

Beyond TV hosting, Jones has evolved his career as an entrepreneur, media personality, writer and producer. In 2015, Jones was honored with his first Sports Emmy® Award for Outstanding Sports Documentary Series, Rand University, a film about former NFL wide receiver Randy Moss. A series on behalf of the critically acclaimed show 30 for 30 .

Bomani has written on sports, music, culture and politics for various online and print publications. He is a former contributor for SBNation.com, and the former host of The Morning Jones on The Score on Sirius/XM Satellite Radio.

His influence and contributions to media continue to inspire young gifted professionals in the community. Bomani was honored #17 of The Root 100 Most Influential African Americans list in 2016.

Jones is featured in 30 for 30 series Vick. He appeared in two sports documentaries on HBO: The Battle for Tobacco Road: Duke vs. Carolina, and Runnin’ Rebels, about basketball at UNLV. He also was in the A&E Biography of Michael Jackson. His venture into production extends numerous TV appearances, documentary interviews and cameos.

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Bomani Jones Videos

How 9/11 changed US Sports' relationship with the Military | Bomani Jones
Why are police exempt from the consequences of killing people?
The Freedom of Structure | Bomani Jones | TEDxWestBrowardHigh

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What topics does Bomani Jones speak about?

Bomani Jones is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Host & Emcee, Broadcasting, Television & Film, Sports Journalism & Broadcasting, Diversity & Inclusion, Black Heritage, Social Activism, Sports, Podcast Hosts and Black History Month.

Where does Bomani Jones travel from?

Bomani Jones generally travels from New York, NY, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.

Who is the agent for Bomani Jones?

AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Bomani Jones for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Bomani Jones for your next private or corporate function.

What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Bomani Jones or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.

Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.


Bomani Jones is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Host & Emcee, Broadcasting and Television & Film. The estimated speaking fee range to book Bomani Jones for live events is $20,000 - $30,000. Please contact us for virtual event fees. Bomani Jones generally travels from New York, NY, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Wendee Lee Curtis, Chris Broussard and Greg Gumbel. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Bomani Jones for an upcoming event.

Bomani Jones Videos

How 9/11 changed US Sports' relationship with the Military | Bomani Jones
Why are police exempt from the consequences of killing people?
The Freedom of Structure | Bomani Jones | TEDxWestBrowardHigh

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  • How do I book Bomani Jones to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Bomani Jones for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Bomani Jones, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Bomani Jones or any other speaker of your choice.
  • How much does it cost to book Bomani Jones for a speaking engagement?

    Speaking fees for Bomani Jones, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fee for a live event is $20,000 - $30,000. For the most current speaking fee to hire Bomani Jones, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
  • What topics does Bomani Jones speak about?

    Bomani Jones is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Host & Emcee, Broadcasting, Television & Film, Sports Journalism & Broadcasting, Diversity & Inclusion, Black Heritage, Social Activism, Sports, Podcast Hosts and Black History Month.
  • Where does Bomani Jones travel from?

    Bomani Jones generally travels from New York, NY, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
  • Who is the agent for Bomani Jones?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Bomani Jones for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Bomani Jones for your next private or corporate function.
  • What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

    AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Bomani Jones or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
  • Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

    If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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