Deep Cover Podcast
By Omar Zahran
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Episodes: 110
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Commentary about the sports world that goes beyond the box score and highlights, hosted by Omar Zahran
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#110 - The Rising Anti-Thunder Sentiment w/ Brittany Stewart
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May 08, 2026 |
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#109 - The WNBA & the Trouble With One-Size Fits All Coverage
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May 03, 2026 |
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#108 - The Precedent of the New Blazers Owner w/ Aaron Bollwinkel
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May 01, 2026 |
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#107 - Nike's Issues Are Deeper Than NBA Superstar Shoes
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Apr 23, 2026 |
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#106 - The International NBA Fan Experience w/ Adam Taylor
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Apr 10, 2026 |
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#105 - The Troubling Prediction Market Future
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Apr 06, 2026 |
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#104 - The Magic, Mystique, and Morphing of March Madness
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Mar 24, 2026 |
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#103 - Luke Kornet & the Deeper Tension of 'Family Friendly'
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Mar 06, 2026 |
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#102 - Covering Big Games & Looking Ahead to the NFL Draft w/ Griffin Prock
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Mar 04, 2026 |
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#101 - Can the NBA's Tanking Problem Be Fixed? w/ Tone of BME Pod
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Feb 22, 2026 |
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#100 - The Future of Sports Re-Commerce w/ Lauren Teague (FanWagn)
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Feb 13, 2026 |
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#99 - Pros Returning to College & the Future of College Basketball w/ Francis Carlota
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Feb 12, 2026 |
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#98 - Going Independent & the Realities of Modern Sports Writing w/ Matt Lombardo
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Feb 05, 2026 |
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#97 - Abella Danger & America's Sex Work Stigma
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Jan 27, 2026 |
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#96 - Why Can't Sports Journalists Quit X?
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Jan 14, 2026 |
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#95 - Sports New Year's Resolutions w/ Drew Davis
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Dec 31, 2025 |
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#94 - NBA Threads, the Emirates Cup, and Basketball Community w/ Lexis Mickens
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Dec 30, 2025 |
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#93 - The Dynasty Dilemma
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Dec 24, 2025 |
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#92 - The Fall of Sherrone Moore & the Future of Michigan Football
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Dec 16, 2025 |
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#91 - Sports as a Lifeline w/ Gary Thrapp
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Dec 10, 2025 |
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#90 - College Football's Devalued Rivalries & the Illusion of Loyalty
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Dec 01, 2025 |
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#89 - Generative AI, Coaching, & a Very Slippery Slope
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Nov 25, 2025 |
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#88 - The Inevitability of the Oklahoma City Thunder w/ The Thunder Gals
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Nov 20, 2025 |
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#87 - The Strange Allure of the Washington Wizards w/ Jarrett Spence
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Nov 12, 2025 |
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#86 - Modern Youth Sports Culture & "The Goal of the Game" w/ Harvey Araton
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Nov 10, 2025 |
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#85 - Lamar Jackson & the View of Modern Black Quarterbacks w/ Black Girls Love Football
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Nov 07, 2025 |
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#84 - Skeleton, Overcoming the Odds, & a Love of Sport w/ Andy Whittier
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Nov 03, 2025 |
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#83 - The Rough Road of the Latest NBA Gambling Scandal w/ Chris Lindsey
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Oct 29, 2025 |
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#82 - The Seattle Mariners & the Importance of Enjoying the Journey
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Oct 22, 2025 |
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#81 - The WNBA & a Pivotal Winter Ahead w/ Deadria Clarke
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Oct 20, 2025 |
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#80 - Bad Bunny, the Super Bowl, & the Intersection of Sports w/ Marguerite Wasinski
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Oct 15, 2025 |
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#79 - The Modern State of Youth Sports w/ Ryan Rucker
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Oct 10, 2025 |
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#78 - Robot Umpires, Human Error, & Tech in Baseball w/ Girls at the Ballpark
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Oct 03, 2025 |
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#77 - The Potential Future of AI in Sports w/ Tyler Hochman
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Sep 26, 2025 |
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#76 - Thinking About Quidditch From a Muggle Sports Lens w/ Gina Burns
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Sep 08, 2025 |
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#75 - The Post Micah Parsons Cowboys w/ Aaron Ball
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Sep 03, 2025 |
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#74 - Is the Sports World Ready for AI?
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Aug 24, 2025 |
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#73 - March Madness Expansion & the Bad Ideas That Come With It
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Aug 17, 2025 |
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#72 - The Caitlin Clark Fan Dilemma w/ Sara Kiesler
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Aug 11, 2025 |
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#71 - Living as a Palestinian in America w/ Nadia Zahran
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Aug 05, 2025 |
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#70 - ESPN, RedZone, & the Increasing Control of the NFL
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Aug 02, 2025 |
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#69 - The Return of Damian Lillard is a Great Story
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Jul 25, 2025 |
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#68 - The Magic of Sports Movies & the Art of Storytelling w/ Drew Davis
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Jul 18, 2025 |
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#67 - Aprons, the Luxury Tax, & the Impact on Free Agency w/ Chris Lindsey
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Jul 10, 2025 |
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#66 - A Memphis Reset w/ Francis Carlota
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Jun 27, 2025 |
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#65 - College Sports Revenue Sharing & the Unknown Path Ahead w/ Sara Kiesler
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Jun 22, 2025 |
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#64 - Tyrese Haliburton: A Most Fascinating Basketball Player
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Jun 19, 2025 |
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#63 - A Conversation About Racism in Arenas w/ Ryan Rucker
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May 23, 2025 |
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#62 - Pete Rose is No Longer Banned, Now What? w/ Girls at the Ballpark
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May 20, 2025 |
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#61 - The Present and Future of the LA Lakers w/ Ken Cosey
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May 13, 2025 |
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#60 - Show About Football w/ Griffin Prock
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May 08, 2025 |
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#59 - NFL Draft and Offseason Recap w/ Black Girls Love Football
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May 05, 2025 |
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#58 - The Present & Future of the Memphis Grizzlies w/ Francis Carlota
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Apr 29, 2025 |
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#57 - The Integration & Future of the Sports Betting Industry w/ Gary Garrison
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Apr 23, 2025 |
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#56 - 2025 NBA Playoffs Preview
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Apr 18, 2025 |
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#55 - National Anthem Protests in Sports & a Candian Perspective of Current US Policy w/ Kalli Ringelberg
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Apr 14, 2025 |
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#54 - The Modern Dodgers & the Attempted Erasure of the Past w/ JoJo Mueller
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Apr 10, 2025 |
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#53 - Fan Experiences, Entrepreneurship, and the State of the Suns w/ Karrie Idstein
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Apr 07, 2025 |
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#52 - NIL, Title IX, & the Uncertainty of College Sports' Future w/ Sara Kiesler
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Apr 04, 2025 |
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#51 - Art, Sports, & Making a Difference w/ Carling Jackson
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Mar 31, 2025 |
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#50 - Building Safe Spaces in Baseball w/ Girls at the Ballpark
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Mar 27, 2025 |
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#49 - Women's Basketball & Sports Fandom w/ Deadria Clarke
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Mar 24, 2025 |
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#48 - Fandom, Growth, and the Representation of Women's Sports w/ Tanya Hayles
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Mar 20, 2025 |
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#47 - The Changing Way That the NBA is Covered w/ Robert Williams
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Mar 14, 2025 |
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#46 - Zach Martin, the State of the Cowboys, and How We Evaluate Offensive Lines w/ Aaron B
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Mar 06, 2025 |
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#45 - Has the Idea of an All-Star Game Lost Its Appeal?
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Feb 21, 2025 |
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#44 - The Artistry & Imagery of Kendrick Lamar’s Halftime Show w/ Marguerite Wasinski
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Feb 13, 2025 |
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#43 - Making Sense of the Luka Doncic Trade
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Feb 06, 2025 |
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#42 - Is This Year's Super Bowl Really an Unappealing Matchup?
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Jan 30, 2025 |
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#41 - The Beautiful Escapism of Sports
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Jan 14, 2025 |
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#40 - The FOX Sports Lawsuit and the Toxic Media Culture in Sports
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Jan 12, 2025 |
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#39 - The Increasing Short Leash of NFL Head Coaches
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Jan 12, 2025 |
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#38 - The Continued Discontent of College Sports' Old Guard
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Dec 28, 2024 |
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#37 - What to Make of the NBA & its Struggling Ratings
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Dec 19, 2024 |
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#36 - The Ever Important and Changing Quarterback Position w/ Griffin Prock
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Dec 12, 2024 |
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#35 - Ohio State, Michigan, & the Endangered Species of Rivalries
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Dec 06, 2024 |
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#34 - The Indiana Hoosiers & College Football's Schedule Problem
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Nov 27, 2024 |
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#33 - Our Love/Hate Relationship with Dynasties in Sports
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Nov 22, 2024 |
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#32 - The Inconsistent Perception of Political Statements in Sports
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Nov 14, 2024 |
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#31 - The Craft of Sideline Reporting & Sports Journalism w/ Chris Gunther
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Oct 17, 2024 |
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#30 - Red Grange & the Foundation of the Modern Athlete w/ Doug Villhard
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Oct 11, 2024 |
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#29 - The Volatile and Unpredictable Reality of College Football
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Oct 03, 2024 |
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#28 - Sam Darnold, Malik Willis, & the Limited Windows of QB Success
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Sep 26, 2024 |
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#27 - The Trouble with the NFL's Media Rights Distribution Strategy
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Sep 19, 2024 |
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#26 - Rising QB Contracts & Why Teams Will Always Pay the Premium
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Sep 12, 2024 |
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#25 - What Is The Endgame of College Football?
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Sep 05, 2024 |
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#24 - The Limitless Ceiling of Victor Wembanyama w/ Walker Bailey
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Aug 29, 2024 |
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#23 - The Rise of Independent Media w/ CP the Fanchise
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Aug 22, 2024 |
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#22 - The NFL Preseason & America's Undying Love of Football
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Aug 15, 2024 |
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#21 - Considering the Modern State of Outrage Bait Sports Commentary
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Aug 08, 2024 |
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#20 - Jordan Love, the Importance of QBs, & Ballooning Contracts
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Aug 01, 2024 |
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#19 - The Psychology of Rooting For Great Teams
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Jul 25, 2024 |
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Episode #18 - The Return of Olympic Basketball & How We View Athletes as People
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Jul 18, 2024 |
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Episode #17 - Making Sense of NBA Free Agency
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Jul 11, 2024 |
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Episode #16 - Racism, Sports, & the Need to Overcome the Sins of the Past
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Jun 27, 2024 |
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Episode #15 - Remembering Jerry West & the Troubling Realities of Ring Culture
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Jun 23, 2024 |
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Episode #14 - Caitlin Clark & the Whirlwind of Narratives That Surround Her
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Jun 13, 2024 |
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Episode #13 - Bill Walton, Era Comparison, & How We Choose To Remember Greatness
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Jun 06, 2024 |
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Episode #12 - The Creation of Playoff Animosity & The Great Small Market Illusion
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May 30, 2024 |
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Episode #11 - Nikola Jokic's Unique Greatness w/ Chris Lebron
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May 16, 2024 |
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Episode #10 - The Magic of Jalen Brunson w/ Stacy Patton
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May 09, 2024 |
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Episode #9 - The Dominoes of the NBA Playoffs w/ Nick Andre
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May 02, 2024 |
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Episode #8 - Making Sense of the NFL Draft w/ Stewart Brooking
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Apr 25, 2024 |
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Episode #7 - The Convergence of Live Sports and Big Tech w/ Ike Talks Tech
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Apr 18, 2024 |
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Episode #6 - The Globalization of the NBA & Parallels of European Soccer w/ The Hoopers
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Apr 11, 2024 |
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Episode #5: The Ohtani Scandal & the Struggles Facing Baseball w/ Brandon Leopold
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Apr 04, 2024 |
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Episode #4 - March Madness and the State of College Basketball w/ Francis Carlota
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Mar 28, 2024 |
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Episode #3: NFL Free Agency and the Dominance of the QB Position w/ Aaron Ball
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Mar 21, 2024 |
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Episode #2: Navigating Sexism & Double Standards as a Woman in Sports w/ Mill Media
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Mar 14, 2024 |
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Episode #1: Caitlin Clark, the WNBA, & the Future of Women's Basketball w/ Nick Andre
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Mar 07, 2024 |