How Texas Led a Sporting Revolution How Texas Led a Sporting Revolution
Frank Guridy joins the show to talk about his new book, The Sports Revolution: How Texas Changed the Culture of American Athletics.
Mar 2, 2021 / Podcast / Dave Zirin
Welcome to the Real March Madness Welcome to the Real March Madness
So called amateur athletes are being treated like professionals in every way except getting paid.
Feb 25, 2021 / Dave Zirin
Japanese Internment, Football, and a Legendary Team Japanese Internment, Football, and a Legendary Team
Author Bradford Pearson joins the show to talk about his new book, The Eagles of Heart Mountain.
Feb 23, 2021 / Podcast / Dave Zirin
When Rush Limbaugh Was Too Racist for The NFL When Rush Limbaugh Was Too Racist for The NFL
Rush didn’t attack the NFL franchise owners for his rejection, which says everything about who he was and who he served.
Feb 19, 2021 / Dave Zirin
Natalie Weiner on the Failures of Sports’ ‘White Feminism’ Natalie Weiner on the Failures of Sports’ ‘White Feminism’
The journalist talks about the pitfalls of girl boss feminism, and Barstool Sports.
Feb 16, 2021 / Podcast / Dave Zirin
Why Did Mark Cuban Fold? Why Did Mark Cuban Fold?
The controversy over the anthem shows, yet again, that there is nothing “united” about these United States.
Feb 11, 2021 / Dave Zirin
The Super Bowl’s Woke Capitalism The Super Bowl’s Woke Capitalism
The NFL is desperate to showcase Black talent in an effort to get us to ignore its treatment of Black people.
Feb 8, 2021 / Dave Zirin
What Does the Head of the NFL Player’s Union Think About the Super Bowl? What Does the Head of the NFL Player’s Union Think About the Super Bowl?
NFLPA Executive Director DeMaurice Smith joins the show to talk about the upcoming Super Bowl and what the union has been up to during the global pandemic.
Feb 6, 2021 / Podcast / Dave Zirin
The Unbearable Emptiness of Tom Brady The Unbearable Emptiness of Tom Brady
The most successful quarterback in NFL history has become more brand than man.
Feb 4, 2021 / Dave Zirin
Talking Jim Brown. Remembering Sekou Smith. Talking Jim Brown. Remembering Sekou Smith.
Steve Delsohn and Michael Lee join the show to talk about Jim Brown and the legacy of Sekou Smith.
Feb 2, 2021 / Podcast / Dave Zirin