All Episodes

#110 - The Rising Anti-Thunder Sentiment w/ Brittany Stewart

#109 - The WNBA & the Trouble With One-Size Fits All Coverage

#108 - The Precedent of the New Blazers Owner w/ Aaron Bollwinkel

#107 - Nike's Issues Are Deeper Than NBA Superstar Shoes

#106 - The International NBA Fan Experience w/ Adam Taylor

#105 - The Troubling Prediction Market Future

#104 - The Magic, Mystique, and Morphing of March Madness

#103 - Luke Kornet & the Deeper Tension of 'Family Friendly'

#102 - Covering Big Games & Looking Ahead to the NFL Draft w/ Griffin Prock

#101 - Can the NBA's Tanking Problem Be Fixed? w/ Tone of BME Pod

#100 - The Future of Sports Re-Commerce w/ Lauren Teague (FanWagn)

#99 - Pros Returning to College & the Future of College Basketball w/ Francis Carlota

#98 - Going Independent & the Realities of Modern Sports Writing w/ Matt Lombardo

#97 - Abella Danger & America's Sex Work Stigma

#96 - Why Can't Sports Journalists Quit X?

#95 - Sports New Year's Resolutions w/ Drew Davis

#94 - NBA Threads, the Emirates Cup, and Basketball Community w/ Lexis Mickens

#93 - The Dynasty Dilemma

#92 - The Fall of Sherrone Moore & the Future of Michigan Football

#91 - Sports as a Lifeline w/ Gary Thrapp

#90 - College Football's Devalued Rivalries & the Illusion of Loyalty

#89 - Generative AI, Coaching, & a Very Slippery Slope

#88 - The Inevitability of the Oklahoma City Thunder w/ The Thunder Gals

#87 - The Strange Allure of the Washington Wizards w/ Jarrett Spence

#86 - Modern Youth Sports Culture & "The Goal of the Game" w/ Harvey Araton

#85 - Lamar Jackson & the View of Modern Black Quarterbacks w/ Black Girls Love Football

#84 - Skeleton, Overcoming the Odds, & a Love of Sport w/ Andy Whittier

#83 - The Rough Road of the Latest NBA Gambling Scandal w/ Chris Lindsey

#82 - The Seattle Mariners & the Importance of Enjoying the Journey

#81 - The WNBA & a Pivotal Winter Ahead w/ Deadria Clarke

#80 - Bad Bunny, the Super Bowl, & the Intersection of Sports w/ Marguerite Wasinski

#79 - The Modern State of Youth Sports w/ Ryan Rucker

#78 - Robot Umpires, Human Error, & Tech in Baseball w/ Girls at the Ballpark

#77 - The Potential Future of AI in Sports w/ Tyler Hochman

#76 - Thinking About Quidditch From a Muggle Sports Lens w/ Gina Burns

#75 - The Post Micah Parsons Cowboys w/ Aaron Ball

#74 - Is the Sports World Ready for AI?

#73 - March Madness Expansion & the Bad Ideas That Come With It

#72 - The Caitlin Clark Fan Dilemma w/ Sara Kiesler

#71 - Living as a Palestinian in America w/ Nadia Zahran

#70 - ESPN, RedZone, & the Increasing Control of the NFL

#69 - The Return of Damian Lillard is a Great Story

#68 - The Magic of Sports Movies & the Art of Storytelling w/ Drew Davis

#67 - Aprons, the Luxury Tax, & the Impact on Free Agency w/ Chris Lindsey

#66 - A Memphis Reset w/ Francis Carlota

#65 - College Sports Revenue Sharing & the Unknown Path Ahead w/ Sara Kiesler

#64 - Tyrese Haliburton: A Most Fascinating Basketball Player

#63 - A Conversation About Racism in Arenas w/ Ryan Rucker

#62 - Pete Rose is No Longer Banned, Now What? w/ Girls at the Ballpark

#61 - The Present and Future of the LA Lakers w/ Ken Cosey

#60 - Show About Football w/ Griffin Prock

#59 - NFL Draft and Offseason Recap w/ Black Girls Love Football

#58 - The Present & Future of the Memphis Grizzlies w/ Francis Carlota

#57 - The Integration & Future of the Sports Betting Industry w/ Gary Garrison

#56 - 2025 NBA Playoffs Preview

#55 - National Anthem Protests in Sports & a Candian Perspective of Current US Policy w/ Kalli Ringelberg

#54 - The Modern Dodgers & the Attempted Erasure of the Past w/ JoJo Mueller

#53 - Fan Experiences, Entrepreneurship, and the State of the Suns w/ Karrie Idstein

#52 - NIL, Title IX, & the Uncertainty of College Sports' Future w/ Sara Kiesler

#51 - Art, Sports, & Making a Difference w/ Carling Jackson

#50 - Building Safe Spaces in Baseball w/ Girls at the Ballpark

#49 - Women's Basketball & Sports Fandom w/ Deadria Clarke

#48 - Fandom, Growth, and the Representation of Women's Sports w/ Tanya Hayles

#47 - The Changing Way That the NBA is Covered w/ Robert Williams

#46 - Zach Martin, the State of the Cowboys, and How We Evaluate Offensive Lines w/ Aaron B

#45 - Has the Idea of an All-Star Game Lost Its Appeal?

#44 - The Artistry & Imagery of Kendrick Lamar’s Halftime Show w/ Marguerite Wasinski

#43 - Making Sense of the Luka Doncic Trade

#42 - Is This Year's Super Bowl Really an Unappealing Matchup?

#41 - The Beautiful Escapism of Sports

#40 - The FOX Sports Lawsuit and the Toxic Media Culture in Sports

#39 - The Increasing Short Leash of NFL Head Coaches

#38 - The Continued Discontent of College Sports' Old Guard

#37 - What to Make of the NBA & its Struggling Ratings

#36 - The Ever Important and Changing Quarterback Position w/ Griffin Prock

#35 - Ohio State, Michigan, & the Endangered Species of Rivalries

#34 - The Indiana Hoosiers & College Football's Schedule Problem

#33 - Our Love/Hate Relationship with Dynasties in Sports

#32 - The Inconsistent Perception of Political Statements in Sports

#31 - The Craft of Sideline Reporting & Sports Journalism w/ Chris Gunther

#30 - Red Grange & the Foundation of the Modern Athlete w/ Doug Villhard

#29 - The Volatile and Unpredictable Reality of College Football

#28 - Sam Darnold, Malik Willis, & the Limited Windows of QB Success

#27 - The Trouble with the NFL's Media Rights Distribution Strategy

#26 - Rising QB Contracts & Why Teams Will Always Pay the Premium

#25 - What Is The Endgame of College Football?

#24 - The Limitless Ceiling of Victor Wembanyama w/ Walker Bailey

#23 - The Rise of Independent Media w/ CP the Fanchise

#22 - The NFL Preseason & America's Undying Love of Football

#21 - Considering the Modern State of Outrage Bait Sports Commentary

#20 - Jordan Love, the Importance of QBs, & Ballooning Contracts

#19 - The Psychology of Rooting For Great Teams

Episode #18 - The Return of Olympic Basketball & How We View Athletes as People

Episode #17 - Making Sense of NBA Free Agency

Episode #16 - Racism, Sports, & the Need to Overcome the Sins of the Past

Episode #15 - Remembering Jerry West & the Troubling Realities of Ring Culture

Episode #14 - Caitlin Clark & the Whirlwind of Narratives That Surround Her

Episode #13 - Bill Walton, Era Comparison, & How We Choose To Remember Greatness

Episode #12 - The Creation of Playoff Animosity & The Great Small Market Illusion

Episode #11 - Nikola Jokic's Unique Greatness w/ Chris Lebron

Episode #10 - The Magic of Jalen Brunson w/ Stacy Patton

Episode #9 - The Dominoes of the NBA Playoffs w/ Nick Andre

Episode #8 - Making Sense of the NFL Draft w/ Stewart Brooking

Episode #7 - The Convergence of Live Sports and Big Tech w/ Ike Talks Tech

Episode #6 - The Globalization of the NBA & Parallels of European Soccer w/ The Hoopers

Episode #5: The Ohtani Scandal & the Struggles Facing Baseball w/ Brandon Leopold

Episode #4 - March Madness and the State of College Basketball w/ Francis Carlota

Episode #3: NFL Free Agency and the Dominance of the QB Position w/ Aaron Ball

Episode #2: Navigating Sexism & Double Standards as a Woman in Sports w/ Mill Media

Episode #1: Caitlin Clark, the WNBA, & the Future of Women's Basketball w/ Nick Andre