Since ancient times, attitudes to competitive sports have played an integral role in shaping and reflecting culture. For the Greeks they were a cornerstone of virtue and identity. Christianity has often taken a decidedly more negative view of sport, with Tertullian even going as far as to say such activities were "entirely out of keeping with the religion of Christ", warning of their promotion of "rage, bitterness, wrath and grief". As sports slowly returned to a more prominent cultural force, they were seldom met with worthy consideration from philosophers and thinkers, (until very recently), yet play an ever increasing role in our lives and global society.

Between an athlete and a non-sporty (lazy) philosophy graduate, we take an evening to ponder the role that sport plays in modern life and our respective upbringings. The first of many episodes on sport, we'll be examining the field in both personal and academic contexts; exploring first-hand experiences with boxing, cycling, yoga, e-sports and more!

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Editing by Connor.

Audio & music mastering / production by Nye James.

Jingles recorded by Nye (guitars) & Connor (harmonica, mandolin)