The End of Sport

In this episode, we explore the NBA salary cap “scandal” with Kawhi Leonard and the Clippers, the violent use of military training in college football, Lebron James, polymarket and sports betting, and weigh in on the “Fitness Discourse” that has taken “left” social media by storm. To donate to our friend Jabo’s memorial fund: https://www.gofundme.com/f/jabo-burrow-memorial-fund?cp_src=d Chapters01:56 Remembering Jabo Burrow and his impact03:57 The NBA Kawhi Leonard salary cap scandal08:01 Criminal investigation and anti-player sentiments12:07 The politics of sports betting and LeBron James15:56 Dehumanization and military-style workouts in college sports23:58 The symbolism of John Brown and political outrage36:01 Controversy over socialists at academic conferences45:01 The role of fitness in fascist and neoliberal ideologies54:01 The ethics of athlete consent and coercion01:07:48 The importance of precise language in political discourse01:11:58 The future of sports, politics, and social justicekeywords : scandal, nba, sports betting, healthismHosts in this episode: Anna, Derek, Nathan________________________________________Support & Follow The End of SportPatreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/Theendofsport⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (Support the show!)Bluesky: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@endofsportpod.bsky.social⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@endofsportpod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter/X: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@EndofSportPod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The End of Sport⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Listen, share, and support The End of Sport, a proud member of the Harbinger Media Network, a community of over sixty leftist podcasts at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠harbingermedianetwork.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

We are heartbroken to share the news that great friend of the podcast Jabo Burrow recently passed away. As a tribute to Jabo, we have decided to re-release our conversation with him from 2024 so that you can understand his experiences with the violence of college football in his own words.Rest in power, Jabo. We miss you.Please support his family by donating to their Go Fund Me: https://gofund.me/1a0c10097

In this episode, we explore the impact of the Strava app on sport, self-tracking, and health quantification. Dr. Jonathan Finn shares insights on how technology structures sport, the labor involved in self-tracking, and the social and political implications of these practices.keywords : Strava, self-tracking, sport quantification, health data, technology, labor, surveillance, community, visual communication, alienationChapters01:12 Jonathan Finn's relationship with Strava and personal history03:08 The role of Strava in community and sport05:33 Self-tracking and the broader quantification of health08:46 How Strava structures sport and performance12:09 Quantification, success, and failure in sport15:08 The authenticity of measurements and fake distances17:14 The obsession with numbers and overconsumption22:00 Data as a commodity and surveillance potential26:11 Visual communication and the appeal of data visualization30:43 Alienation and embodied sensations in self-tracking34:42 Projected self and future times in performance36:33 Resistance, resistance at scale, and alternatives44:26 Children, education, and the commercialization of play48:58 Breakdowns, injuries, and ruptures in self-tracking52:24 Overconsumption, aesthetics, and commercial influences55:00 The utopian visions and critique of technology56:34 Strategies for resisting and rethinking self-tracking01:00:28 Learning from embodied experience and natural metricsHosts in this episode: Priyansh, Derek________________________________________Support & Follow The End of SportPatreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/Theendofsport⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (Support the show!)Bluesky: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@endofsportpod.bsky.social⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@endofsportpod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter/X: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@EndofSportPod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The End of Sport⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Listen, share, and support The End of Sport, a proud member of the Harbinger Media Network, a community of over sixty leftist podcasts at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠harbingermedianetwork.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

In this episode, Priyansh hosts Bob and Alex from the Tipping Pitches podcast to explore the complex dynamics of Major League Baseball's current labor negotiations, ownership strategies, and the influence of private equity and politics on the sport.Chapters02:55 Current state of the MLB CBA and season prospects07:19 Owners' strategies and the threat of work stoppages15:16 Media coverage and the influence of ownership narratives22:16 Historical lessons from Marvin Miller and the union29:20 Key figures and leadership in the MLB Players Association36:42 Owners' financial strategies and private equity involvement45:37 The Dodgers' financial practices and controversies01:01:20 The future of MLB ownership and labor activism01:08:00 Politics, Trump, and the influence on MLB negotiations01:13:20 Conclusion and future outlook for MLB labor disputesKeywords: MLB, labor negotiations, private equity, sports capitalism, baseball, CBA, sports labor history, Dodgers, sports media, sports politicsHosts in this episode: Priyansh________________________________________Support & Follow The End of SportPatreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/Theendofsport⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (Support the show!)Bluesky: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@endofsportpod.bsky.social⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@endofsportpod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter/X: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@EndofSportPod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The End of Sport⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Listen, share, and support The End of Sport, a proud member of the Harbinger Media Network, a community of over sixty leftist podcasts at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠harbingermedianetwork.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

In this episode, Derek, Anna, and Derek talk about the new study on CTE impacting 25% of former NFL players, UEFA and FIFA, Mark Walter, The Lakers and Dodgers, the Women’s Pro Baseball League, and anti-trans rhetoric in Australian cricket. Chapters02:16 The alarming study on CTE in NFL players04:12 NFL's response and moral questions about football06:08 NFL research and NFL funded brain banks07:59 Prevalence of CTE and racial disparities in research09:41 Impact of anti-DEI policies on sports research11:00 Cultural and political influences on American football13:14 Head impacts at collegiate and youth levels15:09 FIFA, UEFA, and the upcoming World Cup controversies17:10 Legal challenges and jurisdiction issues in sports governance20:28 The scandal involving Joshua Kushner and sports assets28:42 The commercialization and privatization of sports teams36:33 The role of sports in social and political power37:49 Displacement and economic impact of sports infrastructure41:13 The rise of women's professional sports and its challenges45:15 Gender discrimination and trans athlete policies53:22 The future of women's sports and critical journalism01:06:36 Out of Left Field closing questions and reflectionsHosts in this episode: Priyansh, Anna, Derek________________________________________Support & Follow The End of SportPatreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/Theendofsport⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (Support the show!)Bluesky: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@endofsportpod.bsky.social⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@endofsportpod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter/X: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@EndofSportPod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The End of Sport⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Listen, share, and support The End of Sport, a proud member of the Harbinger Media Network, a community of over sixty leftist podcasts at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠harbingermedianetwork.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

In this episode, Priyansh hosts a deep discussion with Sean Jacobs and Tony Karon on the complexities of football ownership, the influence of private equity, fan culture, and the geopolitical aspects shaping the future of global football.Keywords: football ownership, private equity, fan culture, UEFA, FIFA, Liverpool, Champions League, global football, sports governance, sports politicsChapters02:41 Liverpool's ownership structure and private equity influence06:32 The motivations behind football club ownership by private investors12:20 Fan culture, local roots, and ownership challenges17:04 American club owners and the European football landscape23:47 The politics and governance of FIFA and UEFA33:47 The sustainability of the current football financial model43:42 Controversies and reforms in global football governance56:20 The role of fans and civil society in football reformHosts in this episode: Priyansh________________________________________Support & Follow The End of SportPatreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/Theendofsport⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (Support the show!)Bluesky: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@endofsportpod.bsky.social⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@endofsportpod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter/X: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@EndofSportPod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The End of Sport⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Listen, share, and support The End of Sport, a proud member of the Harbinger Media Network, a community of over sixty leftist podcasts at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠harbingermedianetwork.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

In this episode, Kyle Kubler discusses the intersection of exercise, physical culture, and left politics, exploring how sport and physical activity can be tools for collective liberation and social change. We delve into historical experiments, the role of competition, urban challenges, and the political potential of physical activity.Kyle Kubler is a faculty lecturer in the McGill Writing Centre at McGill University and a research fellow with the Center for Journalism Media & Democracy. He’s also part of a non-profit called Commoner's Club which runs Heatwave Magazine, a print-magazine and multimedia project for communism and left politics. Keywords: exercise, physical culture, left politics, sports, competition, urban spaces, social change, Heat Wave magazine, Marxism, collective liberationHosts in this episode: Priyansh________________________________________Support & Follow The End of SportPatreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/Theendofsport⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (Support the show!)Bluesky: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@endofsportpod.bsky.social⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@endofsportpod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter/X: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@EndofSportPod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The End of Sport⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Listen, share, and support The End of Sport, a proud member of the Harbinger Media Network, a community of over sixty leftist podcasts at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠harbingermedianetwork.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

In this episode, we talk with War on Want's Senior Campaigner Neil Sammonds about the Premier League's complicity in the Israeli genocide of Palestine. We discussed War on Want's landmark report, Red Card: English Premier League Sportswashing of Israel’s Atrocities against the Palestinians, and related issues with Neil. You can read the report here - https://waronwant.org/resources/red-card.Neil Sammonds is a human rights researcher and advocate. He currently works as Senior Campaigner at War on Want.  Head of Public Affairs, International Centre for Justice for Palestinians. Neil previously worked for Medical Aid for Palestinians as well as Amnesty International. Chapters02:26 Reaction to the 'Red Card' report and its background04:27 Media and club responses to the report06:15 Political reactions and MPs' involvement10:03 Ownership structures of Premier League clubs and their links to Israel15:57 Potential for activism and protests in football22:13 The UK press and media coverage of Palestine and Israel28:23 Policy shifts and the influence of government actions36:39 Grassroots movements and fan activism42:20 The cultural and political significance of the Premier League50:03 The role of players and media in promoting justice56:57 Conclusion and hopes for future actionKeywords: Premier League, Palestine, Israel, human rights, sports activism, war crimes, complicity, football ownership, political influence, boycottHosts in this episode: Priyansh________________________________________Support & Follow The End of SportPatreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/Theendofsport⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (Support the show!)Bluesky: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@endofsportpod.bsky.social⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@endofsportpod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter/X: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@EndofSportPod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The End of Sport⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Listen, share, and support The End of Sport, a proud member of the Harbinger Media Network, a community of over sixty leftist podcasts at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠harbingermedianetwork.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

In this rant-filled episode of OLF, Nathan, Derek, Johanna and Anna discuss all things academic discourse including the tragic passing of former Cambridge professor Jason Arday, one The Atlantic columnist's self-flagellating essay on why he quit a tenure-track job, and highlight the *real* problems plaguing higher education. We also touch on some recent AAU abuse news just to make it somewhat related to sports. Hosts: Derek Silva, Anna Posbergh, Priyansh, Johanna Mellis & Nathan Kalman-Lamb________________________________________Support & Follow The End of SportPatreon: ⁠⁠patreon.com/Theendofsport⁠⁠ (Support the show!)Bluesky: ⁠⁠@endofsportpod.bsky.social⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠@endofsportpod⁠⁠Twitter/X: ⁠⁠@EndofSportPod⁠⁠YouTube: ⁠⁠The End of Sport⁠⁠Listen, share, and support The End of Sport, a proud member of the Harbinger Media Network, a community of over sixty leftist podcasts at ⁠⁠harbingermedianetwork.com⁠⁠.#sports #labor #capitalism #marxism

How Fascism Shaped Modern Sex Testing PoliciesIn this episode, Johanna and Anna chat with Michael Waters about the complex history of gender, sexuality, and politics in sports, focusing on the 1936 Berlin Olympics, sex testing policies, and the broader implications for contemporary debates on trans inclusion.Michael Waters is an esteemed author and historian whose work has been featured in The Atlantic, the New York Times, and Slate, among numerous other outlets. He recently published the essential trade history, The Other Olympians: Fascism, Queerness, and the Making of Modern Sports. For those engaged in a critical analysis of athletics and the gendered systems utilized by authoritarian regimes to regulate bodies, this book is a mandatory read.Chapters02:04 The story of Zdenek Kovac and its significance04:07 The origins of the book and its research process06:48 Kovac's memoir and its historical importance10:05 The medical and social context of Kovac's transition13:00 Perceptions of gender and sexuality in the 1930s15:58 Nuances in medical and societal responses to gender transition19:54 The role of Alice Milliat and women's sports activism22:57 The politics of the Women's World Games28:10 The co-optation and suppression of women's sports movements32:57 The controversy around Kubek and gender rumors37:51 The influence of fascism and Nazi ideology on sports policies44:09 The rise of sex testing policies and their political motivations51:53 The international context and resistance to gender policing01:00:01 The impact of the 1936 Berlin Olympics and its legacy01:05:48 Contemporary parallels and the ongoing backlash against trans athletes01:13:54 The future of gender and sports policies01:16:51 Michael Waters' current project on credit systemsKeywords: sports history, gender politics, 1936 Berlin Olympics, sex testing, trans rights, fascism, queer history, international sports, Alice Milliat, Michael WatersHosts in this episode: Anna & Johanna________________________________________Support & Follow The End of SportPatreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/Theendofsport⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (Support the show!)Bluesky: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@endofsportpod.bsky.social⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@endofsportpod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter/X: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@EndofSportPod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The End of Sport⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Listen, share, and support The End of Sport, a proud member of the Harbinger Media Network, a community of over sixty leftist podcasts at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠harbingermedianetwork.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

In this episode, Anna Posbergh interviews Professors Samantha King and Gavin Weedon about their groundbreaking book Protein: The Making of a Nutritional Superstar on protein, exploring its cultural, scientific, and political dimensions. They explore the history, marketing, environmental impact, and social implications of protein as a nutritional superstar.Samantha King is the Director of the School of Kinesiology and Health Studies at Queen’s University and Professor in Sociocultural Studies. She is an interdisciplinary scholar of the body, health, and sport, and works with feminist, queer, and critical race theories to research a broad variety of topics ranging from drugs to food. Gavin Weedon is Associate Professor in Sociology of Sport, Health, and the Body at Nottingham Trent University and Head of the Sport and Society Research Group in the Department of Sport Science. His research explores how embodied practices are implicated in social, political, and ecological issues, from youth labor migration to elite sport to survivalist physical cultures. Keywords: protein, nutrition, culture, environment, social justice, food politics, whey protein, protein industry, health, climate changeChapters01:15 Why protein is a cultural and scientific phenomenon03:07 The history and social underpinnings of protein04:55 What is protein? Exploring its multiplicity09:08 The rise of protein as an uber nutrient17:46 Key episodes in the narrative of protein23:37 Colonial roots and racial logics of protein37:29 Health, aging, and the construction of bodies47:24 Whey protein: From environmental waste to supplement56:09 Protein and the climate crisis01:16:47 Protein in the current political environment01:26:20 Reflections on the authors' relationship with proteinHosts in this episode: Anna________________________________________Support & Follow The End of SportPatreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/Theendofsport⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (Support the show!)Bluesky: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@endofsportpod.bsky.social⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@endofsportpod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter/X: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@EndofSportPod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The End of Sport⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Listen, share, and support The End of Sport, a proud member of the Harbinger Media Network, a community of over sixty leftist podcasts at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠harbingermedianetwork.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

In this episode, Johanna and Anna explore the history and influence of muscular Christianity, from British imperialism to contemporary American culture, with Professor Amy Laura Hall. They discuss how this ideology shapes notions of masculinity, race, and religion across various spaces, including cowboy churches, Duke Chapel, and political events.Chapters00:00 Introduction to Muscular Christianity03:09 The Origins and Evolution of Muscular Christianity05:51 Research Journey and Community Engagement08:54 Navigating Conservative Spaces12:08 Personal Values and Professional Context14:49 The Role of Charles Kingsley18:09 Cowboy Churches and Their Cultural Significance39:19 Teddy Roosevelt: The Myth and Reality44:05 The Struggles of the West: Myths vs. Reality50:36 Blame and Masculinity in Modern Christianity54:54 Architecture and Muscular Christianity01:06:31 The Future of Muscular ChristianityKeywords: Muscular Christianity, American culture, British imperialism, masculinity, race, religion, cowboy churches, Duke Chapel, Christian nationalism, Amy Laura HallHosts in this episode: Johanna, Anna________________________________________Support & Follow The End of SportPatreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/Theendofsport⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (Support the show!)Bluesky: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@endofsportpod.bsky.social⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@endofsportpod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter/X: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@EndofSportPod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The End of Sport⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Listen, share, and support The End of Sport, a proud member of the Harbinger Media Network, a community of over sixty leftist podcasts at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠harbingermedianetwork.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

In this episode, Johanna is joined by longtime friend of the show and critical sports journalist Karleigh Chardonnay Webb. We break down how the WNBA has been (mis)handling the surge in anti-trans activism surrounding Indiana Fever player Sophie Cunningham's statements about "protecting women's sports." We discuss the anti-trans movement's larger political goals legislatively state-by-state, and which groups appear to be funding the anti-trans activism (including XX-XY Athletics founder and former anti-sexual abuse advocate and co-producer of the Athlete A documentary, Jennifer Sey). Lastly, we discuss what Karleigh's definition of "good governance" should look like from governing bodies of sport and the importance of pro-women's sport and pro-trans inclusion activism looks like, from Minnesota Lynx coach Cheryl Reeves, Briana Turner, and more.Hosts in this episode: Johanna________________________________________Support & Follow The End of SportPatreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/Theendofsport⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (Support the show!)Bluesky: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@endofsportpod.bsky.social⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@endofsportpod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter/X: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@EndofSportPod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The End of Sport⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Listen, share, and support The End of Sport, a proud member of the Harbinger Media Network, a community of over sixty leftist podcasts at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠harbingermedianetwork.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

We are joined by friends Alex Aviña and Valerio Moggia to discuss the recent upheaval in international football governance, focusing on UEFA's bold stance against FIFA's proposed privatization of the World Cup. Keywords: Football, FIFA, UEFA, World Cup, sports governance, privatization, international football, sports politics, fan activism, global sportsHosts in this episode: Priyansh and Nathan________________________________________Support & Follow The End of SportPatreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/Theendofsport⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (Support the show!)Bluesky: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@endofsportpod.bsky.social⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@endofsportpod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter/X: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@EndofSportPod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The End of Sport⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Listen, share, and support The End of Sport, a proud member of the Harbinger Media Network, a community of over sixty leftist podcasts at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠harbingermedianetwork.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

In this episode, Johanna and Priyansh speak with historian Seth Tannenbaum about his book 'Bleacher Seats and Luxury Suites,' exploring the history of baseball stadiums as spaces of democracy and division. They delve into how stadiums have reflected and reinforced racial, class, and gender inequalities over the 20th century, and what this means for contemporary sports culture.Chapters03:01 Seth's Journey to Sports History05:58 The Concept of Case Studies in History09:03 Contemporary Issues in Baseball and Inclusion11:56 The Intersection of Race and Class in Baseball15:01 Debunking the Myth of Baseball's Democracy17:55 The Structure and Research Process of the Book32:13 Evolution of Ballpark Language and Culture40:02 Gender Dynamics and Behavior in Ballparks46:18 Racial Segregation and Its Impact on Baseball55:14 Current Negotiations and Historical Context of MLB01:05:30 Future of Baseball: Salary Cap and Player RightsKeywords: baseball history, stadiums, race and class, sports sociology, democracy, segregation, fan experience, sports architectureHosts in this episode: Johanna, Priyansh________________________________________Support & Follow The End of SportPatreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/Theendofsport⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (Support the show!)Bluesky: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@endofsportpod.bsky.social⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@endofsportpod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter/X: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@EndofSportPod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The End of Sport⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Listen, share, and support The End of Sport, a proud member of the Harbinger Media Network, a community of over sixty leftist podcasts at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠harbingermedianetwork.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

In this episode, we discuss recent news that Andrea Pirlo is no longer in consideration for the men’s Italian football team, the complex state of Italian football, its political and economic challenges, and the influence of betting companies and geopolitics on the sport. Our guest is friend of the show Valerio Moggia, a renowned sports journalist, who provides deep insights into recent scandals, governance issues, and the future of Italy's national team.Chapters00:00 Introduction and Guest Background01:24 Valerio Moggia on Football and Politics in Italy03:21 Italy's Football Reforms and Recent Scandals04:44 The Pirlo Controversy and Italy’s World Cup Absence12:50 What Went Wrong with Italian Player Development22:58 The Influence of Betting Companies in Italy28:37 Italy’s League Status and Global Competition33:11 Refereeing Scandals and Match Manipulation38:50 Russia, Geopolitics, and International Football42:46 FIFA, UEFA, and the Russia-Ukraine Conflict48:57 Infantino’s Leadership and Global Football Politics54:52 The Future of Football and Integrity ConcernsKeywords: Italian football, football politics, betting scandals, Calciopoli, FIFA, UEFA, Russia, World Cup, football governance, sports corruptionHosts in this episode: Nathan, Priyansh________________________________________Support & Follow The End of SportPatreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/Theendofsport⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (Support the show!)Bluesky: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@endofsportpod.bsky.social⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@endofsportpod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter/X: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@EndofSportPod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The End of Sport⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Listen, share, and support The End of Sport, a proud member of the Harbinger Media Network, a community of over sixty leftist podcasts at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠harbingermedianetwork.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

To unpack SCOTUS’s recent ruling on cis and trans people in sports, Johanna Mellis is joined by Dr. Jess Goldberg and repeat guest Reo Eveleth. Jess and Reo’s conversation provides an incredible deep dive on the problematic language of the ruling and the “gymnastics” that Kavanaugh especially attempts in the Opinion of the Court and contextualize the ruling within U.S. and international white colonial histories. They discuss the inherent limits of U.S. law to protect transgender and other non-gender confirming people due to our white, cishetero-patriarchal structure. Reo and Jess critique the various ways that cisgender white men claim to be “protecting” various marginalized groups—cisgender white women, Black and Brown people, disabled people, and more—from their own communities and one another, in order to allege that they are the ultimate protectors as colonizers and ultimately as predators. Reo traces for us international sport’s various failed attempts to ascertain and “protect” “femininity” and womanhood,” while Jess explains how the sport context fits within white cisgender people’s broader fantasies about “monstrous” people (i.e. Black, Brown, and trans people) allegedly sexually assaulting cis white women. Reo and Jess’s back-and-forth discussion highlights how the white colonial nature of the U.S. legal system and Western-organized international sport have both purposefully fabricated these fantasies to substantiate their control and power. The conversation illustrates the importance of cisgender locked-arm solidarity amongst and with the queer, trans, intersex, and non-binary communities, Black and Brown people, disabled people, and more. As Jess keenly notes, we must pay particular attention to the specific ways that the U.S. government is using these sport bans as a tool to attempt a genocide against transgender people, and also to enact sexual violence via chromosome exams (and, at some point, genital inspections) against cisgender white girls and women.Dr. Jess Goldberg is Associate Professor of English and Director of Gender & Women's Studies at New Mexico Highland University. She specializes in abolitionist thought, Black Studies, Carceral Studies, the legal humanities, queer and feminist theory, and more. She is a transfemme martial artist and published their first book in 2024 titled, Abolition Time: Grammars of Law, Poetics of Justice. Reo Eveleth is a writer, producer, and artist exploring the relationship between humans and science and technology. They created the Testedpodcast which we discussed with Reo in an April EoS episode, which has received numerous prestigious awards.For cohost Anna Posbergh’s article in Common Dreams on the SCOTUS ruling, see here. Chapters02:02 Initial reactions to the Supreme Court ruling04:07 Legal language and the myth of biological sex06:35 Misconceptions about science and performance advantage11:14 Gender, law, and the colonial gender binary17:15 Gender identity vs. biological sex in law23:15 Sports as a social and political space27:33 The rhetoric of violation and protection in gender discourse34:04 The role of science and the court as producers of knowledge41:04 The history of eugenics and scientific racism47:20 The importance of solidarity and activism01:00:09 Science, performance, and the lawKeywords: Supreme Court, trans athletes, gender, sports policy, science and gender, disability, racialization, abolition, queer theory, TERFHosts in this episode: Johanna________________________________________Support & Follow The End of SportPatreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/Theendofsport⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (Support the show!)Bluesky: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@endofsportpod.bsky.social⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@endofsportpod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter/X: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@EndofSportPod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The End of Sport⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Listen, share, and support The End of Sport, a proud member of the Harbinger Media Network, a community of over sixty leftist podcasts at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠harbingermedianetwork.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

In this episode, we analyze the MAGA World Cup, its political implications, and the broader issues of sports, nationalism, and imperialism. We also delve into recent US political developments, including the SCOTUS ruling and military policies, highlighting their connections to sports and society.Chapters02:43 Trump's presence and political spectacle at the World Cup04:27 Social media and political symbolism during the tournament08:32 Critique of FIFA, Infantino, and global sports politics09:58 The failures and imperialist nature of the World Cup18:44 Media coverage, nationalism, and the US role in sports20:02 The nation-building power of the World Cup22:56 American exceptionalism and sports symbolism29:20 US and Russia in international sports politics32:35 The US flag as a symbol of imperialism40:33 Hegseth's testosterone testing and military policies42:27 US military policies, trans rights, and sports44:09 Hypocrisy in banning countries from sports46:35 US hegemony and global sports governance49:13 The anti-trans movement and sports policies52:17 The political significance of sports symbols55:20 The anti-trans movement and Title IXKeywords: World Cup, politics, nationalism, imperialism, US politics, SCOTUS, sports activism, FIFA, Trump, anti-trans policiesHosts in this episode: Priyansh, Derek, Johanna, Nathan________________________________________Support & Follow The End of SportPatreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/Theendofsport⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (Support the show!)Bluesky: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@endofsportpod.bsky.social⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@endofsportpod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter/X: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@EndofSportPod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The End of Sport⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Listen, share, and support The End of Sport, a proud member of the Harbinger Media Network, a community of over sixty leftist podcasts at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠harbingermedianetwork.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

Should there be an asterisk on this men’s World Cup? Priyansh and Derek sit down with football journalist Grace Robertson to discuss complexities of the 2026 World Cup, widespread political issues and hypocrisies, technological changes like VAR, and the evolving tactics of international football.Grace Robertson writes the much-acclaimed newsletter, Grace on Football, on Substack. Beyond her own newsletter, Grace's writings on football have appeared in Vanity Fair, Eurosport, StatsBomb and elsewhere.Chapters01:59 Challenges of writing about politics and football04:04 Is this an asterisk World Cup? Historical context05:50 Precedents of controversial decisions in FIFA history08:13 VAR's journey and its impact on the game11:03 The interventionist nature of VAR in this World Cup13:11 Water breaks and game pacing15:48 Goals per game and tactical evolution18:53 Positional play vs. relational tactics21:09 Managerial power in international vs. club football23:59 Player influence and public perception37:08 Discourse on trans rights and politics in football47:55 Football's role in social and political issues53:55 Reflections on the 2026 World Cup and its significanceKeywords: World Cup 2026, football politics, VAR, international football tactics, sports journalism, FIFA, football culture, trans rights in sportsHosts in this episode: Priyansh, Derek________________________________________Support & Follow The End of SportPatreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/Theendofsport⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (Support the show!)Bluesky: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@endofsportpod.bsky.social⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@endofsportpod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter/X: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@EndofSportPod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The End of Sport⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Listen, share, and support The End of Sport, a proud member of the Harbinger Media Network, a community of over sixty leftist podcasts at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠harbingermedianetwork.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

In this episode, Priyanash interviews David Goldblatt, a renowned football writer and academic, to explore the political, cultural, and economic dimensions of the World Cup and football's role in society. They discuss the legacy of recent tournaments, FIFA's organizational challenges, and the potential for reform and resistance within the sport. David Goldblatt is a writer, journalist and academic. He has written four previous major books on football, including the masterful The Ball is Round and most recently, Injury Time: Football in a State of Emergency (Mudlark, 2025). His journalism and books have received multiple awards. David also teaches academic courses on the history and political economy of global football. Before the start of this World Cup, David taught a four-week online course on the history and politics of the tournament for Equator.Chapters01:10 The political legacy of recent World Cups02:23 Mexico's contribution and democratic resilience03:47 The US, Qatar, and Brazil's World Cup experiences06:01 Football's ability to foster solidarity and resistance07:36 Entertainment and goals in modern international football12:32 The influence of political regimes on World Cup stories14:53 The future of FIFA and organizational reform16:57 FIFA's leadership and the legacy of corruption23:54 FIFA's response to climate crisis and sustainability25:49 Hydration breaks and commercialization in football29:35 The cultural significance of the English team36:45 Changes in English national identity and patriotism40:03 The Premier League's financial and political evolution44:52 The global economic impact of football50:00 The future of grassroots football and global development51:14 Hope and resistance in football's futureKeywords: Football, World Cup, FIFA, sports politics, football reform, global football, football culture, sports governance, climate crisis and sportsHosts in this episode: Priyansh________________________________________Support & Follow The End of SportPatreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/Theendofsport⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (Support the show!)Bluesky: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@endofsportpod.bsky.social⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@endofsportpod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter/X: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@EndofSportPod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The End of Sport⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Listen, share, and support The End of Sport, a proud member of the Harbinger Media Network, a community of over sixty leftist podcasts at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠harbingermedianetwork.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

In this episode, Derek and Priyansh chat with educator, writer, poet and podcaster extraordinaire Nashwa Lina Khan about the cultural, political, and social significance of the Moroccan men’s football team and the 2026 MAGA World Cup. Nashwa shares insights on Morocco's remarkable World Cup journey, the political and social implications of football celebrations, and the systemic issues surrounding the tournament.   Nashwa Lina Khan is a Canadian community educator, researcher, writer, and podcast host. She is host of the brilliant podcast Habibti Please https://open.spotify.com/show/3HfMgIoBhNZF0jBbgcFiJM, where she covers social justice, media, and current events. Her writing and poetry—which concentrate on narrative methodologies, public health, and forced migration—have been published by outlets like Vice and The New York Times.Chapters00:00 Introduction and guest introduction01:06 Morocco's World Cup journey and cultural significance02:26 Fan atmosphere at Levi Stadium and LA fan zones04:49 Political tensions and flags at World Cup fan zones08:24 Police response and police violence during Moroccan celebrations12:23 Contrasts in fan culture between Morocco and other countries16:15 Canadian soccer, patriotism, and systemic issues22:02 Moroccan players, systemic violence, and visa denials30:02 Morocco's rising football ambitions and infrastructure investments34:49 The cultural and political significance of Moroccan victories39:15 Controversies around players, gender, and systemic violence49:22 World Cup legacy and global inequalities01:03:42 Looking ahead: Morocco and the future of political sports engagementKeywords: Morocco World Cup, football politics, systemic racism, diaspora, fan culture, visa politics, state violence, sports activismHosts in this episode: Priyansh, Derek________________________________________Support & Follow The End of SportPatreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/Theendofsport⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (Support the show!)Bluesky: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@endofsportpod.bsky.social⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@endofsportpod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter/X: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@EndofSportPod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The End of Sport⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Listen, share, and support The End of Sport, a proud member of the Harbinger Media Network, a community of over sixty leftist podcasts at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠harbingermedianetwork.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.EoS Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/TheendofsportEoS YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@endofsportpod

In this episode, Anna Olimpia de Moura Leite and Amanda Jorri join us to explain how Brazilian football is beset by colonial logics. Following an examination of the current team and the crisis of football coaching in Brazil, Anna and Amanda reflect on the way out of this predicament and look forward to the 2027 women's World Cup.Chapters00:00 Introduction and episode overview00:52 Guests introduce themselves and their work02:07 The significance of football in Brazilian culture02:46 Public reaction to Brazil's World Cup disappointment04:12 Historical context of Brazil's football crisis05:01 Structural issues: export of talent and import of European influence05:55 Loss of Brazilian identity in football07:10 The role of coaching and European coaches in Brazil08:05 The influence of politics and religion on players08:57 The shift in fan culture and stadium atmosphere10:03 The future of women's football in Brazil11:01 Closing remarks and future outlookKeywords: Brazilian football, World Cup, football culture, sports politics, football identity, coaching, European influence, women's football, football infrastructureHosts in this episode: Priyansh________________________________________Support & Follow The End of SportPatreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/Theendofsport⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (Support the show!)Bluesky: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@endofsportpod.bsky.social⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@endofsportpod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter/X: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@EndofSportPod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The End of Sport⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Listen, share, and support The End of Sport, a proud member of the Harbinger Media Network, a community of over sixty leftist podcasts at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠harbingermedianetwork.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

**CW: This episode contains discussions of sexual violence.**In this episode of Out of Left Field, we are joined by Daniel Sailofsky to explore corruption in FIFA, sexual violence and the MAGA World Cup, the role of athletes in political activism, and the recent Supreme Court decision on trans athletes, highlighting issues of fairness, justice, and systemic bias in sports.For more of Daniel on this topic, see recent interviews here (Belgium) and here (Spain). Chapters00:00 Introduction and Welcome01:29 World Cup Controversies and Corruption04:44 Fairness in Sport and Political Implications12:08 Athletes' Responsibilities and Silence30:21 Sexual Violence in Sports and Athlete Accountability34:57 The Impact of Accusations on Athletes39:01 Navigating Legal and Ethical Boundaries in Sports43:04 FIFA's Role and Policies on Athlete Conduct50:49 Trans Rights and Sports: Supreme Court Decisions01:00:05 The Intersection of Gender, Race, and SportsKeywords: FIFA corruption, sports activism, Supreme Court trans rights, international sports law, sports ethics, gender equality in sportsHosts in this episode: Anna, Johanna, Derek________________________________________Support & Follow The End of SportPatreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/Theendofsport⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (Support the show!)Bluesky: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@endofsportpod.bsky.social⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@endofsportpod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter/X: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@EndofSportPod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The End of Sport⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Listen, share, and support The End of Sport, a proud member of the Harbinger Media Network, a community of over sixty leftist podcasts at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠harbingermedianetwork.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

In this episode, we feature Eric Sheehan, a dedicated organizer representing both NOlympicsLA and the Anti-fascist Football Coalition, alongside Carlos Sirah of the Black Alliance for Peace, Southern California. Together we explore the intersection of mega sporting events like the World Cup and Olympics with issues of displacement, capitalism, and resistance and discuss how these events serve as tools for gentrification and state repression, and how communities are organizing counter-movements.Chapters00:00 Introduction to the Conversation01:27 The Vigil and Its Purpose05:09 The Atmosphere of the Vigil12:50 Community Response to the World Cup19:30 Building Coalitions for Change28:58 Los Angeles as a Global Sports Capital38:41 The Future of Activism and Resistance39:07 The Opulence of SoFi Stadium and Its Impact40:09 Historical Context of SoFi Stadium's Development44:02 Community Resistance and the Reality of Stadium Economics51:32 The Role of Police and Surveillance in Major Events52:34 Stan Kroenke and the Corporate Influence on Sports57:28 The IOC's Challenges and the Reality of Hosting Events01:01:36 Exploring Alternative Models of Sport and Community EngagementKeywords: World Cup, Olympics, sports washing, displacement, resistance, gentrification, LA, anti-fascist, community organizingHosts in this episode: Priyansh, Derek________________________________________Support & Follow The End of SportPatreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/Theendofsport⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (Support the show!)Bluesky: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@endofsportpod.bsky.social⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@endofsportpod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter/X: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@EndofSportPod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The End of Sport⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Listen, share, and support The End of Sport, a proud member of the Harbinger Media Network, a community of over sixty leftist podcasts at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠harbingermedianetwork.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

In this episode, Priyansh and Derek sit down with Alexander Aviña to discuss Mexico's participation in and hosting of the 2026 MAGA World Cup and what it means for the people. Hosts in this episode: Derek and Priyansh________________________________________Support & Follow The End of SportPatreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/Theendofsport⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (Support the show!)Bluesky: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@endofsportpod.bsky.social⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@endofsportpod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter/X: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@EndofSportPod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The End of Sport⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Listen, share, and support The End of Sport, a proud member of the Harbinger Media Network, a community of over sixty leftist podcasts at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠harbingermedianetwork.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.EoS Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/TheendofsportEoS YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@endofsportpod

In this episode, we explore the environmental and social impacts of the World Cup, focusing on climate change, fossil fuel sponsorship, and the future of football. Our guest, Peter Crisp from Fossil Free Football, shares insights on how the sport can lead change and hold governing bodies accountable.Chapters00:00 Introduction to World Cup Coverage and Heat Concerns02:51 Environmental Impacts of the World Cup06:03 FIFA's Response to Heat and Player Safety09:12 Water Breaks and Their Implications11:57 The Politics of Climate Change in Sports14:51 Fossil Free Football: Goals and Actions18:11 The Future of Football and Environmental Sustainability21:03 Greenwashing in Sports24:06 Grassroots Activism and Accountability27:05 The Future of the World Cup and Climate ConcernsKeywords: climate change, eramco, gas, oil, climate, governance, FIFA, IOC, mega eventsHosts in this episode: Anna, Derek________________________________________Support & Follow The End of SportPatreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/Theendofsport⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (Support the show!)Bluesky: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@endofsportpod.bsky.social⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@endofsportpod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter/X: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@EndofSportPod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The End of Sport⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Listen, share, and support The End of Sport, a proud member of the Harbinger Media Network, a community of over sixty leftist podcasts at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠harbingermedianetwork.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

In this episode, Nathan and Priyansh speak with Nihal El Aasar, who explores the rich history of Egyptian football, its cultural significance, and its political implications, especially in relation to Egypt's participation in the World Cup and regional politics.Nihal El Aasar is an Egyptian writer, researcher, political analyst, and radio host based in London. She writes about politics, political economy, culture, and literature for various publications.  Chapters00:00 The Rich History of Egyptian Football05:01 The Role of Football in Egyptian Culture and Politics10:11 The Impact of the Ultras Movement17:00 The Port Said Massacre and Its Aftermath32:36 The Intersection of Football and Politics39:25 Mohamed Salah: A Symbol of Hope and Responsibility46:15 Hossam Hassan: The People's Coach56:25 Pan-African Solidarity in FootballKeywords: Egyptian football, World Cup, African football, Ultras, Port Said massacre, Palestine solidarity, sportswashing, Egyptian culture, football historyHosts in this episode: Priyansh, Nathan________________________________________Support & Follow The End of SportPatreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/Theendofsport⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (Support the show!)Bluesky: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@endofsportpod.bsky.social⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@endofsportpod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter/X: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@EndofSportPod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The End of Sport⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Listen, share, and support The End of Sport, a proud member of the Harbinger Media Network, a community of over sixty leftist podcasts at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠harbingermedianetwork.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.EoS Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/TheendofsportEoS YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@endofsportpod

This episode features a deep dive into the complexities of the 2022 FIFA Men's World Cup in Qatar, exploring media narratives, labor issues, geopolitical relations, and the broader implications of sportswashing. Nathan and Priyansh sit down with Thomas Ross Griffin to get an insider perspective on Qatar's society, economy, and the global context of the tournament.Thomas Ross Griffin is Assistant Professor of English & Comparative Literature at Qatar University. Chapters00:00 Introduction to the World Cup Controversies02:32 Legacy of the 2022 Qatar World Cup11:34 Qatar's Political Economy and Global Relations22:45 Performative Activism in Sports32:01 Questioning the Death Toll of Migrant Workers35:24 Cycling in Extreme Heat38:07 Health Concerns and Mortality Rates41:41 The Complexity of Migrant Worker Narratives45:29 Qatar's Football History and Development49:51 Qatar's Rise in Asian Football01:05:07 Gulf Relations and the Future of Sports01:10:56 Reflections on the Current World CupKeywords: Qatar World Cup, sportswashing, labor rights, geopolitics, media narratives, migrant workers, global capitalism, sports and politicsHosts in this episode: Priyansh, Nathan________________________________________Support & Follow The End of SportPatreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/Theendofsport⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (Support the show!)Bluesky: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@endofsportpod.bsky.social⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@endofsportpod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter/X: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@EndofSportPod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The End of Sport⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Listen, share, and support The End of Sport, a proud member of the Harbinger Media Network, a community of over sixty leftist podcasts at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠harbingermedianetwork.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

This episode of Out of Left Field covers the truly heinous fascist imagery used by the Department of Homeland Security, how the World Cup is sportswashing this terrible regime, the treatment of Iranian football players, and racism surrounding the WC. Keywords: World Cup 2022, sportswashing, athlete activism, fascism, FIFA, Iran, US Soccer, Qatar, social justice, sports politicsChapters00:00 Introduction and Overview of the World Cup Context03:10 Political Implications of the World Cup06:02 Iran's Struggles and Team Dynamics08:54 Media Coverage and Critique of the World Cup11:58 FIFA's Controversial Rules and Reactions15:10 Athlete Rights and Responsibilities18:01 Racism in Sports Media21:11 IOC's Stance on Athlete Compensation24:00 Absurdities and Controversies in Sports37:53 Race and Sports: A Complex Intersection39:00 Media Representation and Racism in Football40:52 Historical Context: Football, Race, and National Identity42:32 The Evolution of Racism in Sports Media44:24 Hydration Breaks: A Controversial FIFA Rule47:53 The Impact of Commercialization on Player Welfare51:40 The Future of Football: Changes and Challenges57:54 Celebrating Underdogs: Teams to Root For01:02:04 Reflections on Teams That DisappointedHosts in this episode: Priyansh, Derek, Nathan________________________________________Support & Follow The End of SportPatreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/Theendofsport⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (Support the show!)Bluesky: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@endofsportpod.bsky.social⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@endofsportpod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter/X: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@EndofSportPod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The End of Sport⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Listen, share, and support The End of Sport, a proud member of the Harbinger Media Network, a community of over sixty leftist podcasts at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠harbingermedianetwork.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

In this episode, we explore the global politics of football, focusing on the notable absence of China and South Asia writ large at the World Cup, and the broader implications of sports as soft power and economic development tools.Chapters00:00 Introduction to the MAGA World Cup Episode03:42 The Importance of China and South Asia in Football06:45 Broadcasting Rights and Market Dynamics14:57 Cultural Significance of Football in China, India, and Pakistan19:15 The Role of Cricket in South Asia's Sports Landscape24:03 China's Football Aspirations and Soft Power32:13 Comparative Analysis of Former Colonies and Football Success48:40 Chinese Sports Diplomacy and Historical Context51:04 Strategic Positioning of Football in China53:31 Infrastructure Development and Soft Power54:07 Cultural Dynamics in Team Sports59:33 The Complexities of Football in Pakistan01:04:09 The Role of Private Sector in Sports01:11:46 China's Political Economy: A Dual Perspective01:22:02 The Evolution of Chinese Football and Global Perception01:35:02 Reflections on Germany's Football LegacyKeywords: World Cup 2026, Keywords: Football, China, India, South Asia, FIFA, Soft Power, Global South, Sports Politics, World Cup, Economic DevelopmentHosts in this episode: Priyansh, Derek, Nathan________________________________________Support & Follow The End of SportPatreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/Theendofsport⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (Support the show!)Bluesky: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@endofsportpod.bsky.social⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@endofsportpod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter/X: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@EndofSportPod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The End of Sport⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Listen, share, and support The End of Sport, a proud member of the Harbinger Media Network, a community of over sixty leftist podcasts at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠harbingermedianetwork.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

In this episode, we explore the intersection of geopolitics and international sports, focusing on the 2026 World Cup, Iran's participation, and the broader implications of global power dynamics. Our guest, Adnan Husain, offers deep insights into how politics, diplomacy, and sports collide on the world stage. This episode features a deep dive into the political implications of FIFA's recent actions regarding Palestine and Israel, Iran's geopolitical strategies, and the shifting landscape of US and global power. We explore the intersection of sports, geopolitics, and imperialism, highlighting Iran's soft power and resistance.Our 2026 MAGA WORLD CUP coverage continues with an interview with Professor Adnan Husain. Adnan's show: https://www.youtube.com/@UCXRDCqcEWJGhWwjWdEEuioA  @theeastisapodcast  Chapters00:00 Introduction to the 2026 World Cup and Guests01:34 Context of the World Cup and Geopolitical Implications05:02 Iran's Performance and Challenges in the World Cup15:15 Iran's Participation: A Political Statement?17:24 The Impact of US Politics on the World Cup22:51 Media Coverage and Perception of the World Cup32:02 Contrasting Experiences: Qatar vs. US World Cup34:21 FIFA's Influence on Host Nations38:46 Labor Rights and Globalization45:45 Visa Issues and Fan Accessibility51:06 Iraq's Participation and Historical Context56:05 FIFA's Role in Palestine and Genocide Denial01:14:31 Negotiations and Symbolism in Geopolitics01:17:01 Iran's Strategic Gains and Military Deterrence01:20:50 Linking Regional Conflicts: Iran, Lebanon, and Palestine01:24:30 Iran's Soft Power and Cultural Diplomacy01:32:46 The Shift in US Hegemony and Political Dynamics01:44:35 Obstacles Ahead: The Next Sixty Dayskeywords: World Cup, Iran, geopolitics, sports diplomacy, US foreign policy, international sports, FIFA, visa regimes, sportswashing FIFA Palestine Israel Iran geopolitics soft power US empire sports diplomacy resistance ________________________________________Support & Follow The End of SportPatreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/Theendofsport⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (Support the show!)Bluesky: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@endofsportpod.bsky.social⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@endofsportpod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter/X: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@EndofSportPod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The End of Sport⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Listen, share, and support The End of Sport, a proud member of the Harbinger Media Network, a community of over sixty leftist podcasts at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠harbingermedianetwork.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

In this episode, Derek Silva, Priyansh, and guest Sina Rahmani analyze the 2026 World Cup, its political implications, and the broader geopolitical context involving Iran, and the belligerent imperial US and Israel states.Chapters00:00 Introduction to the World Cup and Live Content02:16 World Cup Format and Hydration Breaks05:38 Impact of Hydration Breaks on Game Dynamics09:24 Surprise Results and Team Performances14:28 Iran's Participation and Political Context22:19 The Role of Iranian Diaspora and Media Representation30:05 Challenges Faced by the Iranian Team34:12 Reflections on International Institutions and Identity37:42 Geopolitical Anxiety and the MOU44:35 The Impact of War on Iran's Strategy51:09 The New Reality of Iranian Sovereignty01:06:40 The Intersection of Sports and PoliticsKeywords: World Cup 2026, Iran, US imperialism, geopolitics, sports activism, Iran-Israel relations, Middle East, sports and politics, FIFA, Iran footballHosts in this episode: Priyansh, Derek________________________________________Support & Follow The End of SportPatreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/Theendofsport⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (Support the show!)Bluesky: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@endofsportpod.bsky.social⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@endofsportpod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter/X: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@EndofSportPod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The End of Sport⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Listen, share, and support The End of Sport, a proud member of the Harbinger Media Network, a community of over sixty leftist podcasts at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠harbingermedianetwork.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

Karim Zidan, an investigative journalist and author, explores the complex relationship between sport, politics, and authoritarian regimes through his podcast Power Plays and upcoming book. This episode delves into how FIFA's World Cup has historically been exploited by regimes to legitimize power, the role of protests, and the future of global sporting events amidst political turmoil.Chapters00:00 Introduction and Guest Introduction03:02 World Cup Politics and Authoritarianism06:00 Historical Context of Sports and Politics08:53 FIFA's Evolution and Corruption12:08 The Role of Media in Authoritarian Regimes15:03 Sportswashing and Soft Power18:13 Infantino's FIFA and Authoritarianism21:00 The Power of Football and National Pride23:55 Balancing Love for the Game with Awareness37:58 The Role of Sports in Community and Health38:30 Critical Sports Fandom and Activism40:29 Protests in Sports: Historical Context and Impact43:58 The Power of Protest: Case Studies and Symbolism46:04 The Evolving Nature of Successful Protests50:44 Labor Movements and Protests in Sports55:03 Future World Cups: Expectations and Concerns01:00:01 Saudi Arabia's Transformation and the 2034 World Cup01:05:11 Political Context of Major Sporting Events01:11:32 Conclusion: Reflections on Sports, Politics, and ActivismKeywords: Sport and Politics, FIFA World Cup, Authoritarian Regimes, Power Plays Podcast, Human Rights, Sportswashing, Political Protest, Karim Zidane, World Cup History, Sports and Human RightsHosts in this episode: Priyansh, Anna, Johanna________________________________________Support & Follow The End of SportPatreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/Theendofsport⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (Support the show!)Bluesky: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@endofsportpod.bsky.social⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@endofsportpod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter/X: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@EndofSportPod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The End of Sport⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Listen, share, and support The End of Sport, a proud member of the Harbinger Media Network, a community of over sixty leftist podcasts at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠harbingermedianetwork.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

Our 2026 MAGA World Cup coverage continues with this in-depth conversation with Zito Madu, exploring the political, cultural, and social dimensions of the 2022 FIFA World Cup. Nathan, Priyansh and Zito talk about the impact of geopolitics on sports, the role of athletic labor, and the significance of football as a space for resistance and cultural exchange.Chapters00:00 Introduction to the MAGA FIFA World Cup02:44 Cultural Significance of the World Cup09:40 Immigration and Political Tensions15:34 Racial Dynamics and Global Perceptions20:57 Haiti's Representation in the World Cup33:05 Athletic Labor and Exploitation35:00 The Mental Health Crisis in Sports44:45 The Dark Side of Football: Palestine and Global Politics57:41 The Role of Athletes in Political Discourse01:07:00 Critical Sports Fandom: Engaging with the Game01:12:00 Reflections on the World Cup and Its ImpactHosts in this episode: Priyansh, NathanKeywords: FIFA World Cup, geopolitics, athletic labor, sports activism, cultural exchange, FIFA corruption, Palestine, Israel, sportswashing, global football________________________________________Support & Follow The End of SportPatreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/Theendofsport⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (Support the show!)Bluesky: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@endofsportpod.bsky.social⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@endofsportpod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter/X: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@EndofSportPod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The End of Sport⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Listen, share, and support The End of Sport, a proud member of the Harbinger Media Network, a community of over sixty leftist podcasts at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠harbingermedianetwork.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

On this episode of EoS’ Out of Left Field, the hosts launch their 2026 MAGA World Cup coverage with a wide-ranging discussion about our ethical stance on this blood stained tournament, who we are (and are not!) cheering for, and all of the VISA and police state issues that make this one of the worst mega events of recent years. Keywords: World Cup Qatar 2022, sportswashing, geopolitics, visas, protests, human rights, FIFA, international sports, boycott, global politicsChapters00:00 Introduction to the MAGA World Cup Preview00:58 Political and Ethical Stance on the World Cup03:06 Personal Perspectives on the World Cup08:47 Media Coverage and Protest Dynamics11:08 Geopolitical Context and the Iranian National Team17:12 Choosing Teams: Who to Support and Who to Boycott33:14 Cultural Reflections on National Teams36:47 Critique of Colonialism and Nationalism in Football38:03 Media Coverage and Visa Issues in the World Cup53:28 The Impact of Global Politics on Sports________________________________________Support & Follow The End of SportPatreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/Theendofsport⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (Support the show!)Bluesky: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@endofsportpod.bsky.social⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@endofsportpod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter/X: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@EndofSportPod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The End of Sport⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Listen, share, and support The End of Sport, a proud member of the Harbinger Media Network, a community of over sixty leftist podcasts at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠harbingermedianetwork.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

Join us as we explore Joseph Darda's new book 'Gift and Grit,' which examines how sports have shaped racial and social narratives in America since the civil rights era. Discover insights into the racialization of giftedness, the evolution of college sports, and the complex relationship between fans, athletes, and capitalism.Keywords: sports, race, social debt, giftedness, college sports, racial formation, capitalism, sports media, athlete exploitation, fantasy sportsChapters00:00 Introduction to Gift and Grit05:54 The Intersection of Race, Sports, and Social Debt11:56 Continuities in Darda's Work: Empire, War, and Sports17:47 The Evolution of Sports Journalism24:05 The Complexities of College Sports and Amateurism35:58 The Evolution of Athletic Departments and Labor Models44:43 The Concept of Gift and Debt in Athletic Labor51:08 Roberto Clemente: Race, Identity, and Legacy57:31 Fantasy Sports and the Changing Dynamics of Fan RelationshipsHosts in this episode: Nathan, Priyansh________________________________________Support & Follow The End of SportPatreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/Theendofsport⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (Support the show!)Bluesky: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@endofsportpod.bsky.social⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@endofsportpod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter/X: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@EndofSportPod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The End of Sport⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Listen, share, and support The End of Sport, a proud member of the Harbinger Media Network, a community of over sixty leftist podcasts at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠harbingermedianetwork.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

This episode explores the complex issues of gender, testosterone, and fairness in women's sports, featuring insights from Sasha Gollish & Roger Pielke Jr. Sasha Gollish is a competitive elite runner for Team Canada, an engineer with a PhD in civil engineering, and researcher at the University of Toronto’s Mental Health and Physical Activity Research Centre. She is the co-founder of Yellow Running Shoes and an advocate for gender equity in sport. Roger Pielke Jr. is a senior fellow at the American Enterprise Institute, professor emeritus at the University of Colorado Boulder, and author of The Honest Broker. Keywords: women's sports, gender equity, testosterone, DSD, intersex athletes, fairness, sports policy, science and ethics, transgender athletes, sports governanceChapters00:00 Introduction to the Conversation01:49 The Resurgence of Eligibility Testing in Women's Sports04:35 Challenging Assumptions About Performance Advantages12:16 The Impact of Testing on Future Generations of Female Athletes20:29 Analyzing the Findings of the Research Paper28:06 Contextualizing Performance Data and Its Implications34:28 Debunking Myths of Advantage in Women's Sports39:08 The Ethics of Coerced Consent in Sports41:29 The Consequences of Gender Verification Policies46:25 Colonialism and Control in Women's Sports48:04 Trans Athletes vs. DSD: A Distinct Conversation56:03 Unpacking the Concept of Unfair Male Advantage01:06:31 Future of Women's Sports and Eligibility PoliciesHosts in this episode: Nathan, Anna, Johanna________________________________________Support & Follow The End of SportPatreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/Theendofsport⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (Support the show!)Bluesky: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@endofsportpod.bsky.social⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@endofsportpod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter/X: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@EndofSportPod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The End of Sport⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Listen, share, and support The End of Sport, a proud member of the Harbinger Media Network, a community of over sixty leftist podcasts at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠harbingermedianetwork.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

In this episode of the End of Sport podcast, Nathan Kalman-Lamb and Anna Posbergh speak with Brandon Wallace, an assistant professor at Indiana University, about the intersection of sports, social movements, and activism. They explore the evolving landscape of athlete activism, the role of grassroots organizations like Know Your Rights Camp, and the complexities of balancing critique with actionable solutions.Keywords: social movements, athlete activism, sports media, Know Your Rights Camp, Colin Kaepernick, college sports, structural change, grassroots organizing, critical pedagogy, sports and politicsChapters00:00 Introduction to Brandon Wallace05:19 Current Landscape of Athlete Activism19:40 Beyond A Kneel: The Book Project24:48 Know Your Rights Camp Overview32:11 Navigating Corporate Sponsorships and Activism40:53 The Evolution of Athlete Activism48:20 Kaepernick's Legacy and Symbolism59:25 The Intersection of College Sports and AcademiaHosts in this episode: Nathan, Anna________________________________________Support & Follow The End of SportPatreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/Theendofsport⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (Support the show!)Bluesky: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@endofsportpod.bsky.social⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@endofsportpod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter/X: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@EndofSportPod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The End of Sport⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Listen, share, and support The End of Sport, a proud member of the Harbinger Media Network, a community of over sixty leftist podcasts at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠harbingermedianetwork.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

In this episode of The End of Sport, Nathan sits down with Scottish Sport for Palestine’s Jill Thompson to talk about the ongoing violations of international law by Israel in Palestinian territories. Focusing on the role of FIFA and UEFA in enabling sports-related violations and the recent findings by Scottish Sport for Palestine, they discuss the implications of these violations, the legal actions being taken, and the broader context of cultural and political resistance through sport. They also explore the troubling involvement of FIFA and UEFA in supporting illegal settlement clubs in Palestine, highlighting issues of international law violations, sportswashing, and the complicity of global sports organizations in geopolitical conflicts.Keywords: Israel, Palestine, FIFA, UEFA, international law, sports violations, Scottish Sport for Palestine, ICC, apartheid, cultural genocideHosts in this episode: Nathan________________________________________Support & Follow The End of SportPatreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/Theendofsport⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (Support the show!)Bluesky: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@endofsportpod.bsky.social⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@endofsportpod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter/X: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@EndofSportPod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The End of Sport⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Listen, share, and support The End of Sport, a proud member of the Harbinger Media Network, a community of over sixty leftist podcasts at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠harbingermedianetwork.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

In this episode of Out of Left Field, Anna announces a HUGE professional change and the group chats about all things “Enhanced Games,” problems with putative “holistic coaching,” the NAACP Statement on Black athletes, and FIFA World Cup.Chapters00:00 Introduction and Personal Updates02:58 Transitioning from Florida State to Illinois06:04 Critique of Holistic Coaching in Sports08:55 The Enhanced Games: A New Era in Sports11:57 The Capitalist Nature of Sports and Performance28:08 The Dehumanization of High-Performance Sports30:28 Health and Safety in Sports32:08 Racial Capitalism and Athlete Activism39:44 The World Cup: A Dystopian Event49:11 Capitalist Contradictions in SportsKeywords: sports capitalism, Enhanced Games, academic transition, systemic critique, sports activism, racial capitalism, mega-events, sports governance, naacpHosts in this episode: Anna, Derek, Nathan________________________________________Support & Follow The End of SportPatreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/Theendofsport⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (Support the show!)Bluesky: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@endofsportpod.bsky.social⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@endofsportpod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter/X: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@EndofSportPod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The End of Sport⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Listen, share, and support The End of Sport, a proud member of the Harbinger Media Network, a community of over sixty leftist podcasts at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠harbingermedianetwork.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

In this episode of The End of Sport, Nathan and Priyansh speak with Canadian journalist and Associate Professor of Journalism at Carleton University Adrian Harewood. The conversation explores the evolving landscape of journalism, the crises facing media institutions like the CBC, and the complex role of sports amidst global imperialism and societal struggles.Chapters01:29 Adrian’s career transition: from journalism to academia03:47 Differences in newsroom versus academic timelines and demands06:45 Impact of media critique and educating future journalists09:51 Crises in journalism: violence, shrinking industry, AI potentialities12:17 Public trust and government influence on CBC and Canadian public media16:16 The role of media during the Gaza conflict and censorship issues22:17 The contradictions of CBC’s role in Canada25:37 The impact of propaganda and omitted stories in mainstream media36:04  Challenges of objectivity and bias in journalism37:03 Personal stories of media censorship and activism43:29 The history and politics of CBC as a community of diverse voices45:20 The intersection of sports, capitalism, and morality46:45 Gambling, scandals, and the corrupting influence of money in sports61:26 - The art and community roots of sport, especially soccer65:46 - The collective and transformative power of team sports70:11 - Nostalgia and the human stories behind elite tennis72:43 - The global significance of football and moments of unity77:11 - The upcoming FIFA World Cup in a geopolitical context80:24 - Reflecting on historical resistance in sports and contemporary conflicts87:11 - The potential of mega-events like the World Cup for political alliancesKeywords: CBC, journalism, media integrity, journalism crisis, censorship, FIFA World Cup, genocide, Gaza, PalestineHosts in this episode: Priyansh and Nathan________________________________________Support & Follow The End of SportPatreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/Theendofsport⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (Support the show!)Bluesky: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@endofsportpod.bsky.social⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@endofsportpod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter/X: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@EndofSportPod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The End of Sport⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Listen, share, and support The End of Sport, a proud member of the Harbinger Media Network, a community of over sixty leftist podcasts at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠harbingermedianetwork.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

In this episode, Anna and Derek chat with Dr. CJ Jones about the intersections of gender, sports, and political mobilization. We dive into how trans visibility, legislative trends, and anti-gender movements shape the realities of athletes and institutions today.Keywords: Trans Athletes, Anti-Gender Politics, Gender Critical Feminism, Testosterone Myths, Trans Inclusion, Sports Legislation, Populism and Neoliberalism, Trans Visibility, T-talk, Fascist MovementsChapters 00:00 Introduction and overview of CJ Jones’s work on gender and sports06:44  How trans embodiment and normative gender assumptions shape sports policies09:46  The role of "T-talk" and myths around testosterone in exclusionary discourses12:14  How scientific discourses naturalize myths about trans bodies15:47  The discourse linking testosterone to unfair athletic advantage18:06 Deconstructing the myth of "unfair advantage" in trans sports debates25:48 The influence of anti-gender politics and populism globally30:25 How anti-trans feminism has evolved and its connection to conservative movements42:53 The role of gender critical feminism and its strategic framing50:27 Biofeminism as a reproductive and biological essentialist framework55:25 Rhetorical strategies: nonpartisanship and depoliticization of gender issues58:15 Moving beyond binary pro and anti frameworks for a nuanced understanding61:24 The role of contradictions and hypocrisies in liberal claims of inclusion64:36 The importance of precise analysis over broad binaries in gender politics68:34 The disparities in perceptions of sports like chess versus powerlifting in trans debates73:16 The campus climate at San Jose State amidst political and legal attacks77:29 - The global proliferation of anti-gender and anti-trans movementsHosts in this episode: Anna Posbergh, Derek Silva________________________________________Support & Follow The End of SportPatreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/Theendofsport⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (Support the show!)Bluesky: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@endofsportpod.bsky.social⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@endofsportpod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter/X: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@EndofSportPod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The End of Sport⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Listen, share, and support The End of Sport, a proud member of the Harbinger Media Network, a community of over sixty leftist podcasts at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠harbingermedianetwork.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

This episode explores the intersection of global politics, imperialism, and sports through a conversation with Anthony Karefa Rogers-Wright and JP Sloan of The Black Alliance for Peace. Topics include the FIFA World Cup, international resistance, and how sports can be a site of anti-fascist activism.Keywords: FIFA World Cup, anti-imperialism, sports activism, Black Alliance for Peace, global resistance, US imperialism, FIFA, Palestine, Cuba, IranChapters00:00 Introduction to the FIFA World Cup and Its Implications01:57 Formation and Goals of the Anti-Fascist Football Coalition10:08 The Role of Sports in Political Resistance16:13 Canada's Complicity in US Imperialism22:07 The Broader Context of Global Sports and Human Rights26:28 Imperialism and Climate Catastrophe28:12 Engaging US Listeners in Activism30:55 Community Defense and Local Organizing36:16 Challenges of Organizing in Trump's America44:44 Connecting Global Fan Cultures53:14 Call to Action and Collective StruggleHosts in this episode: Nathan Kalman-Lamb________________________________________Support & Follow The End of SportPatreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/Theendofsport⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (Support the show!)Bluesky: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@endofsportpod.bsky.social⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@endofsportpod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter/X: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@EndofSportPod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The End of Sport⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Listen, share, and support The End of Sport, a proud member of the Harbinger Media Network, a community of over sixty leftist podcasts at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠harbingermedianetwork.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

This episode features longtime friend-of-the-show Jules Boykoff discussing the politics of sports, sportswashing, and the implications of mega-events like the World Cup. A month out of the Men’s World Cup, Jules, Nathan and Priyansh explore how sports are used for political and economic agendas, the role of FIFA and IOC, and the social impact of world football.Chapters00:00 Introduction to the End of Sport Podcast01:15 Exploring Sports Washing and Mega Events04:20 The Political Economy of Sports Washing08:45 Gianni Infantino and the FIFA Greed Machine11:38 The Role of Saudi Arabia in Sports Washing20:33 Kicking: A Memoir on Football and Politics23:16 Navigating Power Corridors in Sports31:53 The Cultural Depth of Football39:00 Football as the Beautiful Game51:12 Soccer's Evolution in the United States57:05 Political Organizing and the Upcoming World CupKeywords: sports washing, FIFA, World Cup, mega-events, politics of sport, social activism, sports activism, global football, sports capitalism, sports and politicsResources:Kicking by Jules Boykoff - https://www.dukeupress.edu/kickingRed Card: The 2026 World Cup, Sports Washing, and FIFA Greed Machine by Jules Boykoff - https://www.orbooks.com/catalog/red-cardJules Boykoff's academic work - https://julesboykoff.comHosts in this episode: Priyansh and Nathan Kalman-Lamb________________________________________Support & Follow The End of SportPatreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/Theendofsport⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (Support the show!)Bluesky: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@endofsportpod.bsky.social⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@endofsportpod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter/X: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@EndofSportPod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The End of Sport⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Listen, share, and support The End of Sport, a proud member of the Harbinger Media Network, a community of over sixty leftist podcasts at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠harbingermedianetwork.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

Red Sullivan, a student and athlete at the University of Connecticut, shares her experiences with trans rights, sports policies, and the interconnectedness of social issues. In March, 2025, Red was competing at a regional tournament called the Cherry Blossom Open at the University of Maryland, when at the start of one of her matches with 31-year-old Stephanie Turner, Red’s opponent removed her mask, took a knee and declined participate against Red, who was 19 at the time, citing mutual respect but noting “this is a women's event. I'm a woman and you're a man. I will not fence you.” This conversation traverses the intricate politics of that event but also the broader anti-trans movement. Chapters00:00 Introduction and Context of the Incident02:49 Reflections on the Incident and Media Response06:01 Evolving Comfort with Public Discourse09:12 Shifts in Sports Policies and Their Implications12:13 Understanding Advantages in Fencing14:48 The Intersection of Class and Athlete Abuse18:12 The Broader Implications of Trans Athletes in Sports35:37 The Silence of Athlete Abuse46:13 Political Education and Activism in Sports56:12 The Politics of Exclusion in Sports Keywords: trans athletes, sports policy, discrimination, social justice, NCAA, USA Fencing, IOC, athlete abuse, class disparities, political activismHosts in this episode: Priyansh, Anna Posbergh________________________________________Support & Follow The End of SportPatreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/Theendofsport⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (Support the show!)Bluesky: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@endofsportpod.bsky.social⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@endofsportpod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter/X: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@EndofSportPod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The End of Sport⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Listen, share, and support The End of Sport, a proud member of the Harbinger Media Network, a community of over sixty leftist podcasts at ⁠⁠harbingermedianetwork.com⁠⁠.

In this episode, Priyansh, Johanna, Nathan, and Derek cover the intricate politics and ethics of global sports. They explore FIFA's genocidal hypocrisy at FIFA Congress, the challenges of sportswashing, and the complexities of trans inclusion policies in sports. The discussion also touches on immigration issues in Dutch football and the growing problem of gambling addiction among athletes. Chapters00:00 Introduction & Overview02:25 FIFA Congress Controversies06:29 Sportswashing Challenges14:06 Trans Inclusion Policies28:51 Citizenship and Labor in Sports55:34 Gambling and Media ResponsibilityKeywords: genocide, Infantino, Jabril Rajoub, PFA, Palestine, imperialism, labour, sports betting Hosts in this episode: Priyansh, Derek, Nathan, JohannaHosts: Derek Silva, Anna Posbergh, Priyansh, Johanna Mellis & Nathan Kalman-Lamb________________________________________Support & Follow The End of SportPatreon: ⁠⁠patreon.com/Theendofsport⁠⁠ (Support the show!)Bluesky: ⁠⁠@endofsportpod.bsky.social⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠@endofsportpod⁠⁠Twitter/X: ⁠⁠@EndofSportPod⁠⁠YouTube: ⁠⁠The End of Sport⁠⁠Listen, share, and support The End of Sport, a proud member of the Harbinger Media Network, a community of over sixty leftist podcasts at ⁠⁠harbingermedianetwork.com⁠⁠.#sports #labor #capitalism #marxism

In this episode, Anna and Johanna sit down with Reo Eveleth to discuss the complex history and ethics of sex testing in elite sports, exploring how policies are manufactured and their impact on athletes' human rights. The conversation covers the evolution of testing methods, institutional biases, and the importance of humanizing athletes' stories.Reo Eveleth is a writer, producer, and artist who explores the relationship between humans and science and technology, particularly why people make the choices they do and how those choices move us closer or further away from a better future. Most recently, Reo wrote, reported, and hosted the Tested podcast, which traced the 100-year history of sex testing in elite sports. Tested received three Sports Podcasting Awards, an Ambie for Best Documentary, a National Headliner Award, a GRAND prize at the New York Festivals, and a nomination for a Peabody Award, and was named a Best Podcast of 2024 by Apple, Vulture, and the New York Times. Chapters00:00 Introduction and Guest Introduction03:04 Reo's Background and Journey to Science Journalism06:00 Podcasting Process and Idea Generation10:00 Overview of the Tested Podcast10:48 The Genesis of the Tested Podcast14:56 Interview Process and Building Trust with Athletes23:06 The Impact of Sex Testing on Athletes24:49 The Evolution of Sex Testing in Sports30:09 The IOC's New Policy on Sex Testing34:04 Critique of the IOC's Testing Methods37:18 The Illusion of Scientific Certainty39:30 The Burden on Athletes45:23 ‘Fairness’ and ‘Protection’ in Sports50:18 The Role of Ethics in Sports Policy52:23 The Court of Arbitration for Sport57:11 Consent and Privacy Issues in Testing01:06:11 Impact on Collegiate SportsKeywords: sex testing, elite sports, human rights, sports policy, intersex athletes, CAS, ethics, sports history, gender categories, athlete advocacyHosts in this episode: Anna Posbergh & Johanna Mellis________________________________________Support & Follow The End of SportPatreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/Theendofsport⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (Support the show!)Bluesky: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@endofsportpod.bsky.social⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@endofsportpod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter/X: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@EndofSportPod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The End of Sport⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Listen, share, and support The End of Sport, a proud member of the Harbinger Media Network, a community of over sixty leftist podcasts at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠harbingermedianetwork.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

In this episode, Priyansh and Anna sit down with Gerald Horne and Anthony Ballas to explore US imperialism and the complex intersections of boxing, race, and culture. The conversation focuses on the historical and contemporary significance of boxing as a reflection of societal power dynamics, racial fantasies, and global politics.Chapters00:00 Introduction to the Conversation02:38 Jake Paul and the State of Boxing06:51 Racial Hauntings in Boxing History12:01 Parallels Between Sports and Imperialism20:14 American Imperial Decline26:15 The Crisis of Professional Boxing29:21 The Prophetic Nature of Boxing and Society30:02 Exploring Racism and Politics in Boxing34:12 Boxing as a Metaphor for Imperialism39:11 Boxing, Trumpism, and Cultural Reflections41:23 Gentrification of Boxing: Class, Race, and Gender Dynamics48:02 Global Perspectives: Boxing Beyond the US54:46 International Boxing and Geopolitical ContextsKeywords: boxing, race, imperialism, US empire, sports culture, Gerald Horne, Anthony Ballas, Jake Paul, farcical spectacles, gentrification of gymsHosts in this episode: Anna Posbergh, Priyansh________________________________________Support & Follow The End of SportPatreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/Theendofsport⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (Support the show!)Bluesky: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@endofsportpod.bsky.social⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@endofsportpod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter/X: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@EndofSportPod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The End of Sport⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Listen, share, and support The End of Sport, a proud member of the Harbinger Media Network, a community of over sixty leftist podcasts at ⁠⁠harbingermedianetwork.com⁠⁠. 

In this episode, Nathan sits down with Dr. Charisse Burden-Stelly to talk about the so-called Racial Capitalism ‘debate’ that has recently taken academic Twitter by storm. Charisse Burden-Stelly is Associate Professor of African American Studies at Wayne State University and author, among many many other things, of Black Scare/Red Scare: Theorizing Capitalist Racism in the United States (University of Chicago Press, 2023), co-author of W.E.B. Du Bois: A Life in American History (ABC-CLIO, 2019), and the terrific 2020 article in Monthly Review, “Modern US Racial Capitalism: Some Theoretical Insights.”Chapters00:00 Introduction to Charisse Burden-Stelly and the debate over racial capitalism03:03 Marx’s chapter on primitive accumulation and race04:39 Racial capitalism as an extension of primitive accumulation07:24 Robinson’s critique of race before capitalism09:23 Robinson’s challenge to Marx on racial continuities in feudalism12:16 Robinson's contributions to resistance and political philosophy15:16 Critiques of Robinson: essentialism and American exceptionalism18:15 The danger of race reductionism in critiques of racial capitalism21:17 The significance of W.E.B. Du Bois and other theorists23:32 Imperialism’s central role in understanding racial capitalism36:43 Connection to fascism, US racial grievance, and global imperialist project44:36 The importance of imperialism over racial capitalism in understanding global relations45:24 The primary contradiction of US imperialism as foundational to global capitalismKeywords: Racial capitalism, essentialism, race, racism, racial essentialism, exploitation, imperialism, colonialism, US imperialism Hosts in this episode: Nathan Kalman-LambSupport & Follow The End of SportPatreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/Theendofsport⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (Support the show!)Bluesky: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@endofsportpod.bsky.social⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@endofsportpod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter/X: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@EndofSportPod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The End of Sport⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Listen, share, and support The End of Sport, a proud member of the Harbinger Media Network, a community of over sixty leftist podcasts at ⁠⁠harbingermedianetwork.com⁠⁠.

This episode of The End of Sport features Laleh Khalili, a professor of Gulf studies, discussing the strategic importance of the Strait of Hormuz, the global shipping crisis, and the intersection of geopolitics and sports amid ongoing conflicts. We explore the history of key maritime chokepoints, the impact of war on seafarers, and how sports serve as a form of resistance and cultural identity. Laleh Khalili is Professor of Gulf Studies at the University of Exeter and author of many books including  Sinews of War and Trade: Shipping and Capitalism in the Arabian Peninsula (Verso 2020), The Corporeal Life of Seafaring (Mack Books 2024), and Extractive Capitalism: How Commodities and Cronyism Drive the Global Economy (Profile Books 2025). Chapters00:00 Introduction to the Crisis in Global Shipping05:53 Historical Context of the Strait of Hormuz11:57 The Nature of the Current Conflict18:07 Impact on Seafarers and Global Trade23:50 Short and Medium-Term Economic Effects29:57 The Future of Global Political Economy and Sports33:35 The Impact of Tourism and Ticket Prices on the World Cup36:15 Iranian Nationalism and the World Cup40:29 Concerns Over Player Safety and Political Implications41:59 The Political Economy of Football in the UK49:45 The Role of Women's Football and Cultural Significance55:38 Palestinian Identity and Resistance Through Sport Keywords: Strait of Hormuz, global shipping crisis, geopolitics, sports and resistance, Middle East, oil trade, US-Iran conflict, Palestinian sports, maritime security, economic impact Hosts in this episode: Nathan Kalman-Lamb and Priyansh________________________________________Support & Follow The End of SportPatreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/Theendofsport⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (Support the show!)Bluesky: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@endofsportpod.bsky.social⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@endofsportpod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter/X: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@EndofSportPod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The End of Sport⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Listen, share, and support The End of Sport, a proud member of the Harbinger Media Network, a community of over sixty leftist podcasts at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠harbingermedianetwork.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.