Crunching Tackles

On the show, Chad and John break down the historic Protect College Sports Act that passed the Senate and will be voted on in the House after the midterms. What problems is this bill attempting to address? Will it succeed? And is it the government's job to intervene on this matter? We debate all the details about the proposed legislation.

On the show, Chad and John discuss a variety of sportwashing stories, including Rwanda securing Formula 1 races in the 2030s, LIV Golf's continued fight for survival, and an update on Manchester City.

00:10 Introduction

02:47 Formula 1 Announces Its Return to Africa

13:47 Arizona State Hockey Update

16:31 LIV Golf Is Fighting for Survival

28:47 The Continued Fallout for Manchester City

On the show, Chad and John dive deep into the ruling by the Premier League finding Manchester City guilty of 115 financial breaches. This unprecedented ruling puts Manchester City in a perilous position going forward, and causes some major reconsideration of their past success. We discuss the ruling, the Manchester City dynasty, and what punishment is appropriate for the club.

On the show, Chad and John discuss the international incident between Israel and Ireland … on the football pitch. Is it hypocritical for sporting bodies to ban certain teams for international conflict, but not others? Also, should Alex Ovechkin get more criticism for supporting Putin? And, did someone really name their racehorse after Hitler?

03:05 The NFL's Alcohol Hypocrisy

10:22 Alexander Ovechkin Supports Putin

21:55 Tragedy at ASU Hockey

30:47 The Horse Named "Austrian Painter"

38:28 Ireland vs. Israel in Global Soccer

On today's show, Chad and John dive deep into the NBA's executive summary recapping their investigation into the Los Angeles Clippers. Just how blatant was Steve Ballmer's corruption? Are the punishments fair? And what's next for Pablo Torre and the future of independent journalism?

Chad and John break down the U.S. Open on both the men's and women's sides. First, they discuss a couple quick stories from the world of Formula One and College Football. They also react to Week 1 of the NFL, and give their take on the VAR controversy at the Manchester Derby.

00:10 Introduction and Formula One Controversy

01:11 The Williams Formula One Team and the Bin Laden Family

06:22 Kansas Football Invokes Slavery for a Football Rivalry Game

09:19 Tennis: Alexander Zverev's Major Wins and Controversies

29:49 Women's Tennis: The Year of Elena Rybakina

36:11 NFL Season Kickoff and Chad's Steelers Check-in

37:40 The Rams' Disastrous Trip to Australia

42:55 The Return of VAR Corner … about VAR

Chad and John break down the U.S. Open on both the men's and women's sides. First, they discuss a couple quick stories from the world of Formula One and College Football. They also react to Week 1 of the NFL, and give their take on the VAR controversy at the Manchester Derby.

00:10 Introduction and Formula One Controversy

01:11 The Williams Formula One Team and the Bin Laden Family

06:22 Kansas Football Invokes Slavery for a Football Rivalry Game

09:19 Tennis: Alexander Zverev's Major Wins and Controversies

29:49 Women's Tennis: The Year of Elena Rybakina

36:11 NFL Season Kickoff and Chad's Steelers Check-in

37:40 The Rams' Disastrous Trip to Australia

42:55 The Return of VAR Corner … about VAR

On today's show, Chad and John react to a new scientific report that shows that at least 25% of former NFL players develop CTE—and it could be a lot more.

What blame do fans have for watching a violent game? Should anything change? We address all the moral issues honestly and head-on.

On this emergency podcast, Chad breaks down the shocking findings of the NBA's investigation into the Los Angeles Clippers, Steve Ballmer, and Kawhi Leonard. What did they find? Are the punishments fair? And what happens next?

On today's show, Chad and John preview the U.S. Open while also wondering what's next for Novak Djokovic after he lost in the first round. Next, they talk about the players, teams, and coaches they are most interested in for the upcoming NFL season, before getting to the ongoing standoff between LSU and the rest of college sports.

00:10 Introduction

02:41 Novak Djokovic and U.S. Open Preview

23:13 NFL Season Preview

39:09 College Eligibility Controversy