Today's episode we acknowledge collective grief.
We discuss what Kobe meant to us and to the world.
For those of us still processing the tragic deaths of Kobe & Gianna Bryant and their friends and teammates who perished with them, you're not alone. And you're not weird. Many are still reeling and will be mourning for some time. It's okay.
Our condolences to the lives lost and to their loved ones:
John Altobelli, 56; Keri Altobelli, 46; Alyssa Altobelli, 13
Sarah Chester, 45; Payton Chester, 13
Kobe Bryant, 41; Gianna Bryant, 13
Christina Mauser, 38
Ara Zobayan, 50
Kobe's impact on "the culture" is undeniable.
Whether the culture in question is global basketball culture, the culture of diligence & discipline, celebrity culture, NBA culture, Los Angeles culture, Philadelphia culture, Italian League soccer culture, Black culture, sports culture, polyglot culture, competitive culture, fatherhood culture, a culture of excellence, or rape culture, one cannot deny Kobe's presence was resonant.
Since his retirement, Kobe had captured the hearts of the Two Wise Jawns for the loving and supportive role he played in the lives of his four daughters. Shan and Morg are daughters of fathers who have only ever raised girls and seeing Kobe beam as a #GirlDad was a journey we were excited to ride with him. Kobe seemed a naturally thoughtful mentor. His second act appeared to be gearing up to be even more exceptional than his first. And that's a loss we're personally grieving.
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Recorded Saturday, February 1, 2020.