Episode 137: Fans on the Court - Crunching Tackles

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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 malpractice. Will getting 4 points back be enough to keep them up? 17:15 - We've talked a lot about Saudi Arabia's investment in sports, but they have their sights set on Hollywood as well. We react to this fascinating article about the relationship between MBS and Johnny Depp: https://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/johnny-depp-mbs-saudi-arabia 33:30 - We discuss why fan storming happens, what makes it dangerous, and seek to find a compromise that will both keep everyone safe and allow fans to express their joy. 54:15 - Chad reviews the first 3.5 seasons of Formula 1: Drive to Survive that he is now actively binge-watching. 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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This episode was published on February 29, 2024.

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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...

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