The Fab 5 (or 5X) Part 2 – The Shoops continue their examination of the legacy of the University of Michigan's Fab 5 men's basketball team 25 years after they first hit the court, and the role of race in how the players were punished by the NCAA. Guests include Yago Colas, a former professor at Michigan who taught courses on sports studies. (Music featured includes Next Level by Audiobinger)

The Culture of Rugby – The Shoops would not let their son play football until a certain age because of the risk of brain injuries. When given the choice to pick a different sport to play, he choose rugby, much to the initial horror of his parents. John and Marcia however quickly grew to love rugby and its culture of safety and inclusiveness. They compare rugby culture with that of football with the help of guests like Taylor Gentry, who currently plays rugby professionally after his football career at North Carolina State University ended. (Music featured includes Eclipse by Skoz)

The Culture of Rugby – The Shoops would not let their son play football until a certain age because of the risk of brain injuries. When given the choice to pick a different sport to play, he choose rugby, much to the initial horror of his parents. John and Marcia however quickly grew to love rugby and its culture of safety and inclusiveness. They compare rugby culture with that of football with the help of guests like Taylor Gentry, who currently plays rugby professionally after his football career at North Carolina State University ended. (Music featured includes Eclipse by Skoz)

The Shoops Talk Part 2 - The Shoops talk with BPR's Matt Bush about their experiences at the University of North Carolina, which culminated with the firing of the school's football coaching staff including John in 2011 because of an ongoing academic scandal. (Music featured includes WATERMELONSTHO by E.A.R.L.)

The Shoops Talk Part 1 – The Shoops talk with BPR's Matt Bush about their love of public radio and podcasting, and conversation which eventually pivots the issue that drove them out of professional and collegiate football – concussions. (Music featured includes Interstellar Capitalism by Anonymous420)

The Shoops Talk Part 1 – The Shoops talk with BPR's Matt Bush about their love of public radio and podcasting, and conversation which eventually pivots the issue that drove them out of professional and collegiate football – concussions. (Music featured includes Interstellar Capitalism by Anonymous420)

The Shoops Talk Part 2 - The Shoops talk with BPR's Matt Bush about their experiences at the University of North Carolina, which culminated with the firing of the school's football coaching staff including John in 2011 because of an ongoing academic scandal. (Music featured includes WATERMELONSTHO by E.A.R.L.)

Muscular Christianity – The Shoops explore how sports were used and still are to further the reach of a certain kind of Christianity. Their guest is Tom Krattenmaker of the Yale Divinity School, and author of the book Onward Christian Athletes.

Forced Faith – The Shoops continue their look at the intersection of sports and religion and why one brand of Christianity seems to trump all other religions in the locker room. Their guests include Tom Krattenmaker of the Yale Divinity School and columnist for USA Today, and Buffalo Bills quarterback T.J. Yates, who played for John at the University of North Carolina. (Music featured includes Room of Other Dimension by Bouwakanja)

The Unlikely Alliance to Legalize Medicinal Cannabis Part 1 – The Shoops examine the push to legalize medicinal cannabis, as some football players say it can provide a healthier alternative to treat concussions and other debilitating injuries they suffer on the field. Guests include former NFL quarterback Jake Plummer, who was an NCAA All-American during his playing days at Arizona State University. (Music featured includes Night Owl by Broke For Free and Something Elated by Broke For Free)