PODCAST · society
The Class X Podcast
by Shukri Rashid
Two curious social science teachers analyze books, articles, documentaries, shows, and cultural issues from an independent perspective.
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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.
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206
Novak Djokovic: The Ups and Downs of His Final Journey
Shukri reviews the film, Novak Djokovic: The Wolf In Winter.
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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.
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204
Randall Cunningham: A Quarterback Ahead of His Time
Shukri discusses the career of one of the original dual-threat quarterbacks: Randall Cunningham.
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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.
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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.
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201
Why Young Washington Is a Flawed but Useful Character Study
Shukri reviews the film, Young Washington.
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Gamesmanship at the World Cup, Wimbledon, and the Purpose of Sports
Shukri discusses the World Cup, Wimbledon, and his philosophy of sports.
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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.
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The 1970s Knicks: Selfless, Memorable, and Fun
Shukri and John discuss the documentary, "When the Garden Was Eden".
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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.
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President Obama and the Active Post-Presidency
Shukri reflects on President Barack Obama's approach to the post-presidency.
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How Identity and Experience Made the New York Knicks Champions
Shukri reflects on the improbable run of the 2026 New York Knicks.
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194
Christian Laettner and Duke: Are Sports Better With a Villain?
Shukri discusses Christian Laettner, Duke basketball, and the idea of villains in sports.
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193
How Should We Act at Sporting Events?
Shukri discusses his experience at live baseball games, and reflects on social etiquette.
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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.
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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.
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190
Folksy Wisdom: Why Matlock Is a Fun Watch
Shukri reviews the charming, folksy world of Matlock, exploring themes of justice, ethics, and etiquette.
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189
A Year in the Life of a Sports Gambler
Shukri reflects on the modern culture of gambling.
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188
How Paint Presents Modern Issues With Creativity
Owen Wilson's "Paint" tackles issues of generational taste, motivation, and age.
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187
PBS Explores the Life of Henry David Thoreau
Shukri reviews the new PBS documentary about Henry David Thoreau's life.
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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.
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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".
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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.
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Discussing the Value of Thoreau's Walden
Shukri reflects on Thoreau's Walden, exploring the pros and cons of a deliberate life.
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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.
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181
Our Comfort TV Discussion
John and Shukri discuss movies, Stranger Things, and sports on this episode of The Class X Podcast.
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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".
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Why John Elway is an NFL Icon
Shukri reviews Netflix's documentary, Elway. The film covers the life and career of John Elway.
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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.
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Discussing Poldark With a New Viewer
Shukri and John review the first season of Poldark.
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Is Modern Stress Worse Than Our Coping Tools?
Shukri discusses the relationship between stress and lifestyle choices.
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How Introverts Approach Happiness
Shukri discusses the latest research on happiness and introversion.
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Nostalgia, Sports, and Reality Television
Shukri and John discuss their current consumption habits, and delve into the history of reality television.
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Ric Flair: The Man Who Changed Pro Wrestling
Shukri and John discuss the career of the "Nature Boy" Ric Flair.
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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.
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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.
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170
How We Engage With Reading
Shukri and Jonathan discuss their personal histories with reading, and how they are currently engaging with books.
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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.
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The Top 100 Podcasts--What We Think
John and Shukri discuss Time Magazine's top 100 podcasts list.
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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
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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]
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The Impact of AI on Teaching and History
John and Shukri discuss how A.I. is impacting the world of history and teaching.
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When We Were Kings: The Greatest Documentary of All Time
Shukri discusses the masterful documentary, When We Were Kings.
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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?
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The NBA Finals, Ratings Concerns, and Trae Young Trade Talk
John and Shukri talk basketball, Hello Kitty jerseys, and summer interests.
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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.
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How Coffee Impacts Our Lives
John and Shukri discuss how coffee impacts their lives.
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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.
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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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