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The Class X Podcast

Two curious social science teachers analyze books, articles, documentaries, shows, and cultural issues from an independent perspective.

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  1. 207

    The nWo: How a Renegade Wrestling Group Influenced American Culture

    Shukri explores the nWo--from the group's impact on American culture, to its overall influence on professional wrestling.

  2. 206

    Novak Djokovic: The Ups and Downs of His Final Journey

    Shukri reviews the film, Novak Djokovic: The Wolf In Winter.

  3. 205

    Culture Pod: Premier League, Mario Kart, Gaming in the 2000’s, and House of the Dragon Complaints

    Shukri and John discuss preseason football, the beginning of Premier League, games from their childhood, and House of the Dragon.

  4. 204

    Randall Cunningham: A Quarterback Ahead of His Time

    Shukri discusses the career of one of the original dual-threat quarterbacks: Randall Cunningham.

  5. 203

    Drew Brees Approached Sports the Right Way

    Shukri reflects on the career of Drew Brees. From his record breaking career, to his unparalleled work ethic, this podcast reflects on what made Brees an NFL legend.

  6. 202

    Mo Salah: A Dynamic, Lasting Legacy

    Shukri reviews the documentary, Salah: Farewell To The King. The film explores the career of Mohamed Salah, and his relationship with the fans of Liverpool F.C.

  7. 201

    Why Young Washington Is a Flawed but Useful Character Study

    Shukri reviews the film, Young Washington.

  8. 200

    Gamesmanship at the World Cup, Wimbledon, and the Purpose of Sports

    Shukri discusses the World Cup, Wimbledon, and his philosophy of sports.

  9. 199

    Exploring History Through Hamilton

    Shukri reviews the musical, Hamilton, analyzes how history is told in musicals, and reflects on the context of this famous achievement.

  10. 198

    The 1970s Knicks: Selfless, Memorable, and Fun

    Shukri and John discuss the documentary, "When the Garden Was Eden".

  11. 197

    Culture Pod: The NBA Draft, World Cup, Summer TV, and Public Philosophy

    John and Shukri explore their summer interests, from sports to television, on this episode of The Class X Podcast.

  12. 196

    President Obama and the Active Post-Presidency

    Shukri reflects on President Barack Obama's approach to the post-presidency.

  13. 195

    How Identity and Experience Made the New York Knicks Champions

    Shukri reflects on the improbable run of the 2026 New York Knicks.

  14. 194

    Christian Laettner and Duke: Are Sports Better With a Villain?

    Shukri discusses Christian Laettner, Duke basketball, and the idea of villains in sports.

  15. 193

    How Should We Act at Sporting Events?

    Shukri discusses his experience at live baseball games, and reflects on social etiquette.

  16. 192

    Culture Pod: Disney Adults, the Return of Hackey Sack, and Our Kids Consumption Habits

    Shukri and John talk about the NBA playoffs, Disney adults, and the return of a popular 90's game.

  17. 191

    Jerry West: From Solitary Athlete to NBA Logo

    Shukri and John reflect on the life of Jerry West, covering themes of depression and loss, while reflecting on Jerry West's greatness.

  18. 190

    Folksy Wisdom: Why Matlock Is a Fun Watch

    Shukri reviews the charming, folksy world of Matlock, exploring themes of justice, ethics, and etiquette.

  19. 189

    A Year in the Life of a Sports Gambler

    Shukri reflects on the modern culture of gambling.

  20. 188

    How Paint Presents Modern Issues With Creativity

    Owen Wilson's "Paint" tackles issues of generational taste, motivation, and age.

  21. 187

    PBS Explores the Life of Henry David Thoreau

    Shukri reviews the new PBS documentary about Henry David Thoreau's life.

  22. 186

    Hockey, Yoram Rubin's Excellent New Book, and How Cultures Analyze Sports Differently

    Shukri and John discuss what they are reading, watching, and experiencing, on this episode of The Class X Podcast.

  23. 185

    A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms--Why We Like This Prequel

    John and Shukri review season one of, "A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms".

  24. 184

    Why I like AEW More Than WWE

    Shukri talks about his experience at a live AEW event, and contrasts the AEW product with what WWE is offering fans of professional wrestling.

  25. 183

    Discussing the Value of Thoreau's Walden

    Shukri reflects on Thoreau's Walden, exploring the pros and cons of a deliberate life.

  26. 182

    The Screen Time Debate

    Is screen time bad for us? Does it lead to more distraction? Shukri discusses the debate surrounding screen time on this episode of The Class X Podcast.

  27. 181

    Our Comfort TV Discussion

    John and Shukri discuss movies, Stranger Things, and sports on this episode of The Class X Podcast.

  28. 180

    How We Approach Listening to Podcasts

    Shukri and John discuss how they approach listening to podcasts, and explore the impact that podcasts have had on their lives. The Class X guys review Thomas Chatterton Williams article, "The Podcast Productivity Trap".

  29. 179

    Why John Elway is an NFL Icon

    Shukri reviews Netflix's documentary, Elway. The film covers the life and career of John Elway.

  30. 178

    Sports, Rebuilds, and What We're Watching and Reading Right Now

    The Class X guys discuss football, basketball, and what they are currently reading and watching.

  31. 177

    Discussing Poldark With a New Viewer

    Shukri and John review the first season of Poldark.

  32. 176

    Is Modern Stress Worse Than Our Coping Tools?

    Shukri discusses the relationship between stress and lifestyle choices.

  33. 175

    How Introverts Approach Happiness

    Shukri discusses the latest research on happiness and introversion.

  34. 174

    Nostalgia, Sports, and Reality Television

    Shukri and John discuss their current consumption habits, and delve into the history of reality television.

  35. 173

    Ric Flair: The Man Who Changed Pro Wrestling

    Shukri and John discuss the career of the "Nature Boy" Ric Flair.

  36. 172

    Jerry Rice and the Standard of Greatness

    Shukri discusses the career of Jerry Rice. Was he the greatest football player ever? Can we compare him to any modern athletes? Shukri will look into these questions and more on this episode of The Class X Podcast.

  37. 171

    Quarterback Season 2 and Discussing the Evolution of Reunions

    John and Shukri discuss the second season of Quarterback, and reflect on how high school reunions have changed.

  38. 170

    How We Engage With Reading

    Shukri and Jonathan discuss their personal histories with reading, and how they are currently engaging with books.

  39. 169

    Superman Reboots, Parody Films, and the Legacy of Hulk Hogan

    Shukri and John discuss summer movies, Netflix shows, and the legacy of Hulk Hogan.

  40. 168

    The Top 100 Podcasts--What We Think

    John and Shukri discuss Time Magazine's top 100 podcasts list.

  41. 167

    My New Book

    Shukri discusses his new book, Treat It Like A Marathon: A Teaching Memoir. https://www.amazon.com/Treat-Like-Marathon-Teaching-Memoir-ebook/dp/B0FJ56MJ41/ref=sr_1_1?crid=28WCU6RT773YI&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.YmZuqegNi2GRz7nCb7FlVw.poRRikSZOAQSN37NIrwYN4i5P8l_exVOrco1hq-dZ6E&dib_tag=se&keywords=treat+it+like+a+marathon+a+teaching+memoir&qid=1753919204&sprefix=treat+it+like+a+m%2Caps%2C439&sr=8-1

  42. 166

    Jumping Ship in Sports, the Challenges of Working With Henry the Eighth, Historical Shows, and More...

    Shukri and John discuss a variety of topics from television, to sports, to teaching, on this episode of The Class X Podcast.Email us at: [email protected]

  43. 165

    The Impact of AI on Teaching and History

    John and Shukri discuss how A.I. is impacting the world of history and teaching.

  44. 164

    When We Were Kings: The Greatest Documentary of All Time

    Shukri discusses the masterful documentary, When We Were Kings.

  45. 163

    Rudy: Classic Film or Unrealistic Story?

    Shukri and John review the classic sports film, Rudy. Does it stand the test of time, or is the film too sentimental and unreal?

  46. 162

    The NBA Finals, Ratings Concerns, and Trae Young Trade Talk

    John and Shukri talk basketball, Hello Kitty jerseys, and summer interests.

  47. 161

    Ken Burns, Multiple Perspectives, and Sports Analysis

    John and Shukri discuss the history of baseball, shows that offer multiple points of view, and what's going on in the NBA and NFL.

  48. 160

    How Coffee Impacts Our Lives

    John and Shukri discuss how coffee impacts their lives.

  49. 159

    The NBA Playoffs Are Back, SF Giants Baseball, and a Review of The Penguin Lessons

    Shukri talks about the NBA playoffs, the NFL draft, and the start of the baseball season, and reviews the film, The Penguin Lessons.

  50. 158

    The WWE Is Changing and I'm Not a Fan

    Shukri explains the evolution of the WWE product and vents about the current state of professional wrestling.

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Two curious social science teachers analyze books, articles, documentaries, shows, and cultural issues from an independent perspective.

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Shukri Rashid

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Two curious social science teachers analyze books, articles, documentaries, shows, and cultural issues from an independent perspective.

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