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Episode 176: The Worst Gambling Scandal Yet 1:23:25

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NBA Hall of Famer and current head coach Chauncey Billups, Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier, and LeBron James insider Damon Jones were all arrested by the FBI on serious gambling charges, involving improper betting, high-stakes poker, and the Italian mafia. Do they matter culturally? On today's show, Chad and John discuss: 7:30 - After Chad's solo pod…

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EMERGENCY PODCAST: Apple Goes All-in on Formula 1 14:19

17d ago14:19

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In this special, emergency episode of Crunching Tackles, Chad reacts to the breaking news about Formula One's broadcast rights going to Apple TV. What does this shift mean for the sport, and the larger streaming sports landscape? We will be back with a regularly scheduled podcast later. John is enjoying a wonderful honeymoon in Ireland with his new…

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Episode 175: Does Anyone Really Care Who the MVP Is? 1:17:43

1M ago1:17:43

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This week, Ousmane Dembélé won the Ballon D'or—the award for the best men's soccer player. This choice was surprising, and underwhelming, and led us to a conversation about the importance of individual awards. Are they measured correctly? Do they matter culturally? On today's show, Chad and John discuss: 25:00 - A quick update on the Pablo Torre in…

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Episode 174: Steve Ballmer's Alleged Aspirations 1:19:13

2M ago1:19:13

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A bombshell investigation by Pablo Torre alleges that Los Angeles Clippers owner Steve Ballmer funneled money through a shadow company to Kawhi Leonard to compensate him above the salary cap. If true, this is one of the most shocking frauds in NBA history. On today's show, Chad and John discuss: 10:00 - U.S. Open recap and the amazing rivalry of Ja…

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Episode 173: The NFL and ESPN are Dancing With Their Hands Tied 1:22:15

2M ago1:22:15

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The NFL and ESPN have announced a merger that gives ESPN control of NFL Media and gives the NFL an ownership stake in ESPN. This arrangement comes with huge conflicts of interest and moral implications. On today's show, Chad and John discuss: 5:45 - Chad recaps his recent trip, including some amazing sporting experiences that he brings back to the …

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Episode 172: Another Shocking Scandal at the NFL 1:20:24

3M ago1:20:24

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Pablo Torre has unearthed a shocking scandal taking place with the NFL and the NFL Player's Association in recent weeks. This scandal has caused major embarrassment for the league, and has led to the resignation of several prominent player's union executives. On today's show, Chad and John discuss: 1:00 - We discuss how Nikola Jokic has finally fou…

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Episode 171: F1 The Movie Races to Success 1:23:20

4M ago1:23:20

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One of the biggest summer blockbusters is also a fascinating artifact of sports and culture. In other words, all our various passions and interests collide in this high octane episode! On today's show, Chad and John discuss: 3:40 - Wimbledon 2025 Recap 25:50 - Club World Cup Final and President Trump's viral moment 37:50 - F1 The Movie Review and C…

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Episode 170: The Gentrification of Sports 1:25:58

4M ago1:25:58

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A recent study examined the cost of being a sports fan to the American consumer, and the results are shocking! On today's show, Chad and John discuss: 4:20 - How the Club World Cup is going this summer. 13:20 - A strange confrontation between ICE and the Los Angeles Dodgers. 18:30 - The Senegal Women's Basketball team being denied entry to the US f…

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Episode 169: The World is Coming to America 1:29:16

5M ago1:29:16

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A fog of uncertainty surrounds America as we host two major international tournaments this summer. The Club World Cup and the Gold Cup are intense dress rehearsals for the 2026 World Cup and the 2028 Olympics. The question is: are we ready? On today's show, Chad and John discuss: 5:30 - The 2025 French Open. Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner put on …

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Episode 168: Who is the New Bill Belichick? 1:20:37

5M ago1:20:37

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For decades, Bill Belichick built his brand on stoicism, silence, and excellence. In recent years, his relationship with Jordan Hudson has seemingly changed his entire persona. On today's show, Chad and John discuss: 2:00 - The New York Knicks and their super fan Timothee Chalamet 7:00 - John Haliburton being banned and subsequently reinstated by t…

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Episode 167: Pope Leo XIV and the Theology of Sports 1:22:08

6M ago1:22:08

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The pope is American, he's a certified baseball fan, and the Catholic Church has a detailed and rich theology of sports that we want to talk about! On today's show, Chad and John discuss: 4:00 - NBA Draft Lottery and Playoff check-in. 11:15 - Barcelona and Inter Milan played one of the greatest soccer ties of all time. 16:05 - Major League Baseball…

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166: Shedeur Sanders' Slide 1:25:05

6M ago1:25:05

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In one of the most anticipated and widely covered NFL Drafts, Shedeur Sanders slid all the way to the fifth round. This prompted a flurry of broadcast and social media reactions. On today's show, Chad and John discuss: 8:15 - Liverpool win the Premier League and is Mohamed Salah the best player in the world right now? 24:00 - The NBA Playoffs are u…

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Episode 165: Rory Achieves Glory 1:09:13

7M ago1:09:13

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In the most dramatic Masters in recent memory, Rory McIlroy exorcized his demons, and wrote his name in the history books. On today's show, Chad and John discuss: 0:30 - Arsenal's convincing win over Real Madrid in the Champions League Quarterfinals. Where does John's club sit now in the hierarchy of European soccer? 14:20 - The NCAA Basketball Nat…

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Episode 164: March, but no Madness 1:08:07

7M ago1:08:07

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The first two rounds of the 2025 NCAA tournament featured some amazing basketball, but few upsets and even less drama. What is the state of the tournament given the recent changes to the transfer portal and NIL? On today's show, Chad and John discuss: 4:00 - We briefly fill out the list of Stephen A. Smith's potential cabinet secretaries. 13:30 - W…

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Episode 163: President Stephen A. Smith? 1:21:41

8M ago1:21:41

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Television and sports personality Stephen A. Smith has been venturing into a new media space: politics. Now, he's one of the most talked about potential candidates for the Democratic nominee for president. On today's show, Chad and John discuss: 2:30 - We recap the 2025 Oscars, talking about the success of the show, the biggest winners and losers, …

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Episode 162: The Transgender Sports Ban 1:06:25

8M ago1:06:25

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Early into his presidency, Donald Trump signed an executive order preventing transgender women from competing in women's sports in public schools and under the NCAA. Charlie Baker—president of the NCAA—responded with immediate compliance. On today's show, Chad and John discuss: 2:50 - The remarkable Four Nations NHL tournament, the USA v. Canada ho…

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Episode 161: Super Bowl LIX Recap 1:09:28

9M ago1:09:28

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The big game in New Orleans is in the books, and the Philadelphia Eagles came out on top! On today's podcast, we discuss the game and the broader implications. We also recap Kendrick Lamar's halftime show, Donald Trump's surprise appearance, and the abysmal state of Super Bowl commercials. As always, make sure to share this episode if you enjoyed i…

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Episode 160: 2025 Super Bowl Preview and Australian Open Review 1:20:17

9M ago1:20:17

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In a whirlwind podcast, Chad and John discuss the 2025 Australian Open, briefly revisit the Champions League Group Stage, and preview the Super Bowl between the Chiefs and the Eagles. 7:30 - 2025 Australian Open Review 25:20 - Champions League Group Stage Review 30:30 - The Super Bowl talk 56:40 - A brief discussion of The Brutalist and the Oscar n…

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Episode 159: NFL Playoffs and College Football Format Review 1:03:40

10M ago1:03:40

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The NFL and NCAA Football playoffs are in full swing, and we are locked into all the action. Plus, tennis has gotten underway in Australia. Chad and John make sure you are aware of all the exciting action coming in the first month of 2025. As always, make sure to share this episode if you enjoyed it, and give us a follow on all your social media pl…

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Episode 158: The 2024 Review Show 1:31:02

11M ago1:31:02

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As 2024 comes to a close, we are recapping and revisiting our top stories in sports, and our favorite movies, for the year! 4:07: We highlight 2 current sports stories from the NFL and College Football 8:00: Sports Stories—Number 5 20:00: Number 4 27:50: Number 3 34:50: Number 2 45:40: Number 1 58:15: Top Movies—Number 5 1:04:30: Number 4 1:09:30: …

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Episode 157: A Rowdy Rivalry Week 1:21:58

11M ago1:21:58

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With more than half-a-dozen brawls and flag planting attempts in college football last week, it's fair to say that rivalry week was heated. We discuss all the drama from Saturday on today's podcast. 2:45: What happened to the Chicago Bears on Thanksgiving? 5:00: General Motors—aka Cadillac—is joining Formula 1 in 2026. 10:35: Jameis Winston is the …

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Episode 156: Dana White: Presidential Matchmaker? 1:13:43

12M ago1:13:43

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The 2024 election happened last week, and Donald Trump will return to the White House in 2025. But if you were up at 3 a.m. on election night, you may have seen a familiar face in the sports world addressing Trump's victory party: Dana White. What does White's involvement in politics say about Trump's success? Before that, we briefly touch on three…

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Episode 155: City Of Stars vs. The Big Apple 1:00:45

1y ago1:00:45

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We got our dream matchup in the World Series: Yankees vs. Dodgers; Ohtani vs. Judge. We take stock of the first 3 games of the series and consider if the games so far have lived up to the hype. We also check in briefly with Formula One, a sad story out of N.C. State football, and the award for best player in world soccer. As always, make sure to sh…

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Episode 154: A New Look for College Football and The Champions League 1:13:24

1y ago1:13:24

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Many different sports around the world are expanding their postseason format to maximize the amount of high profile games that top teams play each year. Is this a benefit to fans, or just another desperate money grab? As always, make sure to share this episode if you enjoyed it, and give us a follow on all your social media platforms!…

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Episode 153: Shohei Ohtani Hits (and Runs) into History. 59:47

1y ago59:47

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Shohei Ohtani has put together one of the most impressive seasons in baseball history. After spending some time discussing the Premier League and the NFL, we turn the focus of this podcast to MLB, and try to put Ohtani's historic season into context. As always, make sure to share this episode if you enjoyed it, and give us a follow on all your soci…

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Episode 152: The Complications and Conclusions from Tyreek Hill's Arrest 1:15:57

1y ago1:15:57

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Tyreek Hill was pulled over and detained by Miami police on his way to Week 1 of the NFL season. The reaction has been understandably and expectedly strong. John and Chad break down every angle of the incident and what we can learn. 10:20 - We look at Jannik Sinner and Aryna Sabalenka winning the U.S. Open and where the state of tennis is going int…

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Episode 151: Jannik Sinner: Victim, Cheater or Something In-Between? 59:39

1y ago59:39

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For the first time in over 3 years, Chad and John are in person together for a podcast! They celebrate this occasion by discussing the U.S. Open, Jannik Sinner, and Alien: Romulus. As always, make sure to share this episode if you enjoyed it, and give us a follow on all your social media platforms!

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Episode 150: Paris 2024 in the Books 1:12:18

1y ago1:12:18

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The 2024 Olympics were incredible, and we convene one more time to go through all the final stories from the games. On today's episode, we discuss: 2:15 - Our general impressions and what we loved about this Olympics 9:30 - The closing ceremony, including Tom Cruise's stunts 214:00 - The final medal count and who won the games 29:00 - We recap the …

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Episode 149: 2024 Olympics Week 2 Recap! 1:20:00

1y ago1:20:00

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The Olympics have soared to an incredible level of success, and we are here to recap the most important moments we've seen this week. Simone Biles, Novak Djokovic, Scottie Scheffler, Mondo Duplantis, and Imane Khelif are just a few of the athletes we mention. On today's episode, we discuss: 10:00 - We recap the medal table and see where Team USA is…

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Episode 148: Paris 2024 Week 1 Recap! 1:19:30

1+ y ago1:19:30

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The medals are flying in Paris as we take stock of an action packed first week of the Olympic Games! From the Opening Ceremony to the tennis to the swimming, we have it all covered for you right here! On today's episode, we discuss: 3:10 - We open with some general thoughts about the games and how we feel about the experience of watching so far. 8:…

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Episode 147: A Double for Spain and Chaos in Miami 1:05:38

1+ y ago1:05:38

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The COPA America Final was delayed by over an hour because of a brutal crowd crush at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami. Fans and police officers were injured, and 27 people were arrested as Colombia fans attempted to storm the stadium. On today's episode, we discuss: 4:15 - We open with a conversation about the assassination attempt against former Presid…

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Episode 146: 2024 Olympic Preview 1:05:15

1+ y ago1:05:15

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The 2024 Paris Olympics Opening Ceremonies are less than a month away, and we are here to prime you for the events and athletes that you need to be paying attention to this year. On today's episode, we discuss the international soccer tournaments currently going on, the 2024 Paris Summer Olympics, and an extremely controversial decision by NBC for …

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Episode 145: Protecting the Paris Olympics 2024 1:10:31

1+ y ago1:10:31

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As the city of Paris and the nation of France prepares to host the 2024 Summer Olympic Games, there's one area they need to focus on that previous hosts of the games haven't: cybersecurity. On today's episode, we discuss: 4:15 - We briefly consider how to choose a British soccer team as American fans and who we would support if we were doing it all…

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Episode 144: The Death of College Sports + Caitlin Clark 1:11:09

1+ y ago1:11:09

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Although college sports have been trending toward professionalization in recent years, it's still a historic day when the NCAA finally agreed to pay its athletes. On today's episode, we discuss: 1:20 - We briefly discuss Scottie Scheffler's charges being dropped and what was most strange about his situation. 4:30 - Caitlin Clark has had a very cont…

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Episode 143: Scheffler Arrest and City Win the Premier League 1:05:12

1+ y ago1:05:12

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The Premier League title came down to the final day, but it never really felt close. Manchester City won their fourth consecutive title, and we are here to figure out what all the other teams need to do to challenge the champs. On today's episode, we discuss: 4:26 - We take a look at the NBA Playoffs, focusing on the Denver Nuggets Game 7 loss to t…

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Episode 142: Does God Care Who Wins the Masters? 1:18:28

1+ y ago1:18:28

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Scottie Scheffler won the 2024 Masters Tournament, but he wanted to talk about something different: his faith in God. So we are going to spend some time discussing the various intersections between religion and sports. On today's episode, we discuss: 2:45 - We take a brief look at the collapse of PSG in France and look ahead to a very tense week fo…

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Episode 141: What the Government Can Do To Legislate Sports Betting 1:12:28

1+ y ago1:12:28

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As sports gambling continues to dominate our culture, we take a closer look at the issues surrounding sports betting. We react to how the sports leagues and sports media have responded, as well as offer some legislative suggestions on how to fix some of the most problematic issues. On today's episode, we discuss: 1:30 - We start with a really quick…

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Episode 140: Caitlin Clark: The Main Character of March 1:08:16

1+ y ago1:08:16

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For the first time in television history, the women's NCAA basketball championship had more viewership than the men's. What does this mean for the future of the game? How important is this breakthrough in the present? On today's episode, we discuss: 8:15 - We start with the women's tournament, talking about South Carolina's dominance, Caitlin Clark…

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Episode 139: Shohei Scandal and Sports Gambling in the Mainstream 1:11:23

1+ y ago1:11:23

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Major League Baseball superstar Shohei Ohtani has been implicated in a major sports gambling story concerning his professional interpreter. While it seems like at the moment Ohtani is unscathed, this investigation opens the door into a wider conversation about sports gambling in our culture. On today's episode, we discuss: 3:45 - March Madness Open…

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Episode 138: Christian Horner is Trying to Survive 1:00:30

1+ y ago1:00:30

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The world's most controversial sport is enmeshed in one of its biggest controversies to date. Christian Horner—the team principal of Red Bull F1 racing—has held onto his job despite a tremendous amount of scrutiny. On today's episode, we discuss: 3:45 - We briefly recap the Oscars, covering subjects like Oppenheimer, Ryan Gosling, Lily Gladstone, a…

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BONUS POD: Dune 2—Long Live the Podcasts 45:44

1+ y ago45:44

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Dune 2 is finally here! After a months-long delay, the much anticipated sequel film has arrived and we are here to break it all down in this special bonus edition of Crunching Tackles. As always, make sure to share this episode if you enjoyed it, and give us a follow on all your social media platforms!…

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Episode 137: Fans on the Court 1:05:06

1+ y ago1:05:06

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The most recent incident of court-storming by a student section in college basketball has ignited a huge debate about the future of this behavior. So we had to way in. On today's episode, we discuss: 8:30 - Everton have been given a lifeline in their continued attempt to stay in the Premier League while facing point reductions due to financial malp…

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Episode 136: Patrick Mahomes Does It Again! 1:30:37

1+ y ago1:30:37

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Super Bowl 58 featured the two longest field goals in Super Bowl history, and two historic comebacks from Patrick Mahomes. On today's episode, we discuss: 6:30 - We break down the game, including the key fourth quarter and overtime drives, and why the 49ers will be thinking about their missed opportunities. 40:00 - We reopen the conversation about …

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Episode 135: 2024 Football and 2018 Hockey 1:22:35

2y ago1:22:35

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In 2022, the Ontario police and NHL opened investigations into sexual assault allegations against several members of Canada's 2018 Junior World Championship team. This week, 5 members of that team were ordered to surrender to the police. On today's episode, we discuss: 2:50 - The Super Bowl matchup is set, with the Kansas City Chiefs returning to f…

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Episode 134: Everton in Crisis and the NFL in Chaos 1:06:41

2y ago1:06:41

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Everton and Nottingham Forest are facing more financial charges from the English Premier League, casting a shadow on the fairness of the finances of elite soccer. On today's episode, we discuss: 3:50 - THE BIG STORY: Everton and Nottingham Forest are facing charges of financial misconduct. They are not sustainably managing their money and have face…

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Episode 133: 2023 Year-End Review 1:32:08

2y ago1:32:08

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2023 has been a consequential sports year. We've seen aging superstars cement their legacies, young phenoms announce their presence, and Saudi Arabia stage a takeover of multiple professional sports. We also spent a lot of time this year watching and thinking about film. We've shared a lot of those thoughts on this podcast, but we decided to spend …

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Episode 132: Rahm Sells Out and Shohei Defers 1:14:57

2y ago1:14:57

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Shohei Ohtani has signed a historic and unconventional contract to play baseball for the Los Angeles Dodgers. Meanwhile, Jon Rahm announced his departure from the PGA Tour for LIV Golf, despite having previously stated that he isn't motivated by money. On today's episode, we discuss: 1:30 - The final College Football Committee Rankings, and if Flor…

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Episode 131: A Series of Unfortunate Mismanagements 1:07:40

2y ago1:07:40

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Everton Football Club have been hit with the largest sanctions ever given by the Premier League after they were found liable for mismanagement of funds and inability to retain a proper revenue margin. Their 10-point sanction is the largest points deduction the league has ever given. On today's episode, we discuss: 1:30 - A very brief run through th…

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Episode 130: FIFA Gives Saudi Arabia Soccer's Biggest Prize 1:08:41

2y ago1:08:41

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There is no event more prestigious than the World Cup, and the 2034 edition is going to be gifted to Saudi Arabia, as they continue their expansive sportswashing project. On today's episode, we discuss: 7:00 - Jim Harbaugh has been suspended by the Big Ten following evidence that his program was illegally spying on opponents. But we aren't convince…

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Episode 129: Is It Just Me, or do Those Athletes Look Bigger? 1:14:12

2y ago1:14:12

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Our eyes are telling us that athletes look bigger, stronger, and faster than they ever have before, and the empirical data backs that up. On today's podcast, we're looking at the growth of the athletic body and how we can contextualize the modern day elite. We discuss: 1:00 - A few additional thoughts about the conflict between Israel and Hamas and…

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