108: Preparing for Qatar

The 2022 World Cup starts in just a few short days, and Chad and John are here to prepare you for the biggest event in the world. Before talking about the games themselves, we first look at the controversies surrounding this World Cup, and the issues fans might face in Qatar. This week, we discuss: 2:40: Reacting to Brittany Griner and the beginning of her prison sentence in a Russian penal colony. 10:38: Kyrie Irving gets suspended and lost his partnership with Nike. Was this punishment enough? And why don't some sports figures think he should have been punished at all? 22:22: The NFL plays in Germany 24:26: BIG STORY—First, we look at the corruption that allowed Qatar to host the World Cup, and the human rights issues that have been part of the building process. We also look at what fans should expect who travel to watch in person. Then (39:44), we break down the groups, the contenders, the underdogs, and how well we should expect the USA to do! 1:01:07: Andor Episode 10 recap and endorsement. As always, make sure to share this episode if you enjoyed it, and give us a follow on all our social media platforms!