This week, after a cool Gold Star and a not-so-cool Detention, Mr. Parker Ainsworth is joined by Dave Zirin of The Nation. Mr. Zirin sits down for a writer’s workshop to look at his latest book, The Kaepernick Effect, Taking a Knee, Changing the World. The two look at the creation of the book, Kaepernick’s impact on the youth, what makes activism, and more!You can find Dave Zirin’s book at your nearest bookstore, or order it here: https://www.amazon.com/s?k=9781620976753&tag=thenewpress-20Please be sure to support the show! Download, rate, review, follow us on social media, and grab some MERCH! Store is here:https://www.bonfire.com/store/f-in-sports/This month, we’re selling a special “Flunk Cancer” pink shirt! All proceeds from the Flunk Cancer campaign are going to The Breast Cancer Research Foundation (https://www.bcrf.org/). Find the shirt here: https://www.bonfire.com/flunk-cancer/?productType=bacf6cd6-b53d-469c-ab96-02afe5b15f71

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This week, after a few Gold Stars and a Detention, Mr. Parker Ainsworth is joined by Belly Up's Kevin Wilson to wrap up the Major League Baseball season. After breaking down the last weekend and some end-of-year awards, the two take a look at and make some predictions about the MLB Playoffs and the World Series. Be sure to like, subscribe, download, rate, and review! And if you want to support us, and a great cause, be sure to buy a "Flunk Cancer" shirt from the store! Flunk Cancer - https://www.bonfire.com/flunk-cancer/?productType=bacf6cd6-b53d-469c-ab96-02afe5b15f71Store - https://www.bonfire.com/store/f-in-sports/

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This week, after a few Gold Stars and a pair of Detentions, Mr. Parker Ainsworth is joined by Taylor Pate of Apollo Houston Media. Together, they discuss whether or not the Houston Rockets should trade John Wall of Ben Simmons, and take a deep dive into what Ben Simmons would mean to and for the Houston Rockets!Mr. Pate is a content creator for all things Houston Rockets, including T-Shirts, .Gifs, The Launch Pad, and more! Check out our Merch Store for all things you need to be sure you pass class! For the next few weeks, we're selling a pink "Flunk Cancer" shirt to raise money for the Breast Cancer Research Foudation. Find the gear here - https://www.bonfire.com/store/f-in-sports/Be sure to grab a shirt, like, subscribe, and do all the wonderful things that help out the podcast and whatever you do, #DontFlunkWithUs!

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This week, after a Gold Star and a Detention, Mr. Parker Ainsworth breaks down a handful of different theses. Topics include the weekend in college football, the NFL, the MLB playoff seeding, a look at the upcoming WNBA Playoffs, and more! Be sure to like, subscribe, rate five stars, and do all the wonderful things to help out the show, but whatever you do, #DontFlunkWithUs

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This week, after a pair of Gold Stars and Detentions, your favorite history teacher Mr. Parker Ainsworth grades a ton of players and teams from the entire first weekend of the NFL! Topics include the Dallas Cowboys, San Francisco 49ers, Las Vegas Raiders, Baltimore Ravens, Philadelphia Eagles, Arizona Cardinals, and much much more! Be sure to subscribe, download, rate, review, and remember… when it comes to sports, #DontFlunkWithUs!

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This week, after some Gold Stars and Detentions, history teacher Parker Ainsworth responds to theses and questions submitted by the Twitter fans of the show all about College Football's opening weekend. We wrap up with a look at Curt Flood and Labor day. Be sure to like, rate, subscribe, download... but whatever you do- #DontFlunkWithUs!

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This week, we have an extra-long special with special guest Ryan Rodriguez! Mr. Rodriguez and Mr. Parker Ainsworth break down the intrigue of each NFL division heading into the start of the 2021 NFL Season. Be sure to like, subscribe, download, and whatever you do, #DontFlunkWithUs!

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This week, after a pair of Gold Stars and Detentions, it’s time for a special edition of “Writer’s Workshop.” Mr. Parker Ainsworth is joined by New York Times Best Seller Mirin Fader, author of Giannis: The Improbable Rise of an NBA MVP. Ms. Mirin Fader and Mr. Parker Ainsworth talk all about the biography, break down key themes and motifs, and expand on what Giannis Antetokounmpo’s story means in sport and beyond. 

Our guest, Mirin, can be found online at MirinFader.com, on twitter @mirinfader, and via her profile with The Ringer. 

You can order Giannis: The Improbable Rise of an NBA MVP here https://amzn.to/3kDRN3v, or at your local bookstore. Be sure to like, rate, review, and subscribe to the podcast. But always remember, whatever you do- #DontFlunkWithUs!

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This week, host Parker Ainsworth dives deep with the Gold Stars and a long Detention. Afterwards, he grades a thesis on the NBA Summer League, which meanders into some talk about the NFL Pre-Season. In a new segment, the show wraps up with an audio essay for one very special NBA Fan. Be sure to download, subscribe, rate, review AND remember- Don't Flunk With Us!

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This week- we’re back in Study Hall! Mr. Parker Ainsworth takes theses from The Sports Stove Podcast and Justin Voorhees about the NL East(3:24) , a thesis on Dak Prescott and the Dallas Cowboys from Adam Hulse (10:44), and one thesis from an anonymous listener about Kevin Durant and Team USA Basketball (19:34). Be sure to like, subscribe, download, do all the things to help out the pod and PLEASE remember, when it comes to sports, #DontFlunkWithUs!

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