For the Love of the Game(s)

By Chris Myers

I am here to guide you through the games. Features will be interviews with athletes, sports explainers, and daily debriefs during major events in some of my favorite sports.... more

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The podcast currently has 21 episodes available.

For the Love of the Game(s) episodes:

July 27, 2021 Day 3
Sorry for the delay in uploading!
In which I recap day 3 of competition and preview day 4.
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30min
July 26, 2021 We're On the Board!
In which I describe day 2 of competition, including what happened in 7/24's prime time as well as some things that will be shown on 7/25. (Spoilers at the end with a fair warning!)

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40min
July 24, 2021 The US Has 0 Medals...Don't Get Used To It
In which I recap the first full day of competition and preview day 2.

NYT piece on athletic form:
https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2021/sports/olympics/adam-ondra-climbing.html
(Links for other athletes at the top of the page)
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32min
July 23, 2021 Baby Let The Game(s) Begin
...Are you ready for it?

In which I recap the opening ceremonies and discuss tomorrow's events and positive COVID cases on the team.

Articles mentioned:
https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/olympics/2021/06/30/nursing-moms-babies-tokyo-olympics/
https://www.forbes.com/sites/kimelsesser/2021/07/22/olympic-athlete-complains-about-obstacles-to-breastfeeding-at-tokyo-games/?sh=438ae75235bd
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24min
July 18, 2021 I Was Born in the U.S.A.
In which I give updates on a mish-mash of sports, including basketball, gymnastics, and the equestrian teams.

Men's Basketball Story/ Memes:
https://www.sportingnews.com/us/nba/news/usa-basketball-loss-nigeria-gregg-popovich/1r4sy07srk5hy1v4yc1lhk1ndc
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29min
July 06, 2021 When I Said There Wouldn't Be Drama... I LIED.
In which I attempt to explain so much ban-related drama; despite having said there wouldn't be much this week. OOPS.
Sources Cited:
https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2021/07/03/international-swimming-federation-just-gave-black-swimmers-everywhere-wet-slap-face/
https://theundefeated.com/features/the-untold-story-of-wrestler-andrew-johnsons-dreadlocks/
https://www.nytimes.com/2021/07/02/opinion/shacarri-richardson-drug-test-marijuana.html?searchResultPosition=4
https://www.outsideonline.com/2391874/olympics-2020-new-standards-running

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40min
June 30, 2021 Flipping Out
In which I go over the results of the US Gymnastics Olympic Trials, break down who is on the team and explain the controversy surrounding one Mykayla Skinner.

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52min
June 24, 2021 Diving Right In
In which I discuss swimming, diving, and synchro, and there's also a brief Jade Carey update (because no one will leave Jade Carey alone even though Jade Carey rules).
Follow along on Instagram @loveofthegames pod.
Logo by @unfettteredletters.
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38min
June 14, 2021 Pre-Trials Trials
In which I try really hard to explain the complicated (and unnecessary) drama surrounding Jade Carey, what else happened at USAG Nationals, and talk about what's happening with Japanese resentment over these games.
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44min
May 27, 2021 1: 2021 GK US Classic (Gymnastics Update)
Simone Biles and Chellsie Memmel headline the 2021 GK US Classic.
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28min

FAQs about For the Love of the Game(s):

How many episodes does For the Love of the Game(s) have?

The podcast currently has 21 episodes available.