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Warriors populist podcast host turned Startup Man Sam Esfandiari is back, providing his insights. On this pod, I wanted to approach the heady topic of Gen Z sports engagement, as per Sam’s new venture. We got there, but were also distracted by all the juicy topics out there in the winds. Those include but aren’t limited to: * Everyone’s talking about how we aren’t talking about Brett Favre * What the hell’s going on with Ime Udoka? * Why the Udoka situation is more interesting that the Favre imbroglio * The Great Trey Lance Ankle Bay Area Sports Talk Controversy of 2022 * Jimmy Garoppolo, Gavin Newsom and the benefits of being really, really, really, ridiculously good looking.  * Jordan Poole’s contract * And yes, the topic of the pod: Why Gen Z isn’t watching sports and how that can change

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We’ve got Andrew Bogut and Mike “Pro” Procopio of the Rogue Bogues podcast to discuss the eliminated and possibly dead Golden State Warriors dynasty. Obviously we talked about a lot of other subjects with these first grade ballbusters. Topics include but aren’t limited to… * The Warriors. What should they do?  * Draymond Green as player-podcaster * Did the Warriors really screw up the James Wiseman pick? Or were there just few good options? * Jontay Porter getting banned from the NBA for prop bets * The way assistant coaches scheme against one another for power * The time I got yelled at by a media member in front of Steph Curry * Players and coaches leaking secret information to reporters * Gilbert Arenas slighting Nikola Jokic * Is it an issue at all if Luka Doncic is chubby? * Pro is the King of Feminism because he was pro WNBA before it was cool

HoS: Andrew Bogut and Mike Procopio

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Top flight Audio Man Spike Eskin is here to discuss the newest NBA podcast hits. Spike’s gotten a lot of mileage out of humorously critiquing LeBron and JJ Redick’s “Mind the Game” pod, but perhaps he should be focusing more of his energy on Michael Porter Jr.’s “Curious Mike” product?  Topics discussed: * Is Spike a hater for laughing at LeBron’s Internet-lauded NBA strategy podcast? What’s wrong with two dudes drinking fancy wine and talking hoops?  * Why did Spike’s “LeBron caught himself in a lie” clip go this viral?  * Is the broader media afraid to have fun with LeBron’s foibles? * LeBron’s child star origins on display * Michael Porter Jr. interviewed porn star Lana Rhoades and the results are very entertaining * “Poop cookies” and the controversy surrounding Porter Jr.’s Rhoades interview * A case of “locker room” talk infuriating segments of social media  * Athletes as political/social omnivores 

HoS: Spike Eskin, Talking LeBron+ JJ Redick and Michael Porter Jr. Podcast Ventures

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Boy do we have a loaded topic docket with America’s preeminent sports media critic and New York Post newsbreaker Ryan Glasspiegel. Honestly discussed fraught topics abound.  As Ryan would frame this rundown:  * All things Caitlin Clark (ratings, will it translate to WNBA, the backlash from women's basketball players and the backlash to the backlash) * Why Norby Williamson's out at ESPN/who he is/what it means  * Dawn Staley/Outkick: What’s with the prestige media anger over the biological male in women’s sports question?  * Why Timberwolves ownership dustup should be a bigger story * Ryan loves WrestleMania. I don’t understand WrestleMania

HoS: Ryan Glasspiegel on the Caitlin Clark Boom, backlash from other women's players and that Outkick Final Four question

Sports announcers and 49ers Youtuber Guy Haberman had vocal cord surgery and now sounds like Patty + Selma. I find his current predicament fascinating. He insists the subject of announcer voice issues isn’t interesting. We start talking 49ers around the 52 minute mark, for people who are into that sort of thing.  Topics include: * What does a vocal cord surgery do for a broadcaster? * Which sports announcers qualify for Top 5 “All Pipes” Team * Do New York announcers have the best accent for the job? Do Midwesterners have the worst? * Why did the elite duo of Guy + John Middlekauff break up?  * Is Brandon Aiyuk going to be traded?  * My crazy contrarian NFL takes * Does the NFL have a good understanding of which positions actually matter? * Who should the Niners draft? * How good is the talent around Brock Purdy? Better than what the Lions have around Goff?  * Why paying your QB big money is no death sentence  * Oh, and subscribe today! House of Strauss is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.  

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HoS: Guy Haberman on his voice, amicable breakup with John Middlekauff, and what the 49ers will do

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Our friend Amin Elhassan went negatively viral with his jump shot, but it’s only made him stronger.  Many a fraught topic discussed in this one, including whether it’s easier to say things now vs. the recent past. Subjects include but aren’t limited to… * Amin’s crazy co-workers argued that Michael Jordan lacked charisma * Amin’s moment as Internet main character, based on a jump shot * Ben Bolch of the LA Times becomes main character over calling LSU women’s team “Dirty Debutantes,” and something about hot sauce? What happened here? * Don’t search “Dirty Debutantes” on a work computer * Is the Basketball Race War good for society? * Caleb Williams’ Nail Polishgate * Is the younger generation of athletes more into Williams’ style of personal expression? * Male feminist writers aren’t helping women’s sports when getting too defensive on behalf of players

HoS Pod: Sam Esfandiari

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