Episode 69: Gamers Galore

How did sports video games transform the way sports entered mainstream pop culture? What do professional athletes think about playing as themselves in video games? Can EA Sports make a good soccer game without "FIFA"? This week, we discuss: 3:37 — Squid Game, both as a show and as a cultural phenomenon. 9:42 — Our No Time To Die reviews. 12:30 — THE STORY: Sports video games, content streaming and FIFA. 36:30 — JOHN'S VAR CORNER: COVID-19 vaccine mandates for athletes and coaches. 46:15 — CHAD'S VAR CORNER: Jon Gruden leaving the Las Vegas Raiders because of his email scandal. As always, make sure to share this episode if you enjoyed it, and give us a follow on all our social media platforms!