So another Super Bowl has come and gone. Did you watch it? Of course you did...but did you watch it all? Did you watch for the game or just to see the commercials and the halftime show? Is it still the big event that we all think of or has it lost its luster? In the this episode, Kent Koen and Jon Madani take a look at just how super it is and just what is acceptable gameday food.

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Have you ever bet on a sporting event? Of course you have...everybody has. Whether its Vegas, squares at the office, or betting your neighbor, who is way too into the Patriots, that he has to wear a Chiefs jersey for a week if they win another Superbowl along with a hat that says "Mahomes is the real GOAT! Brady is a little lamb". So with all this gambling on sports happening, why is it still basically illegal? In this episode, Kent Koen and Jon Madani talk about sports betting and a few other vices that should also probably be legal.

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Well it seems we couldn't leave well enough alone. In this episode of A Matter of Sports, Kent Koen and Jon Madani dive back into the miasma of politics in the sports world. Will the the U.S. Senate really get involved in College Football? Should they? Does it matter? Yes. No. Maybe....

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This college football season will see nearly 50 bowl games by the time its all over. Do you care? Did you watch any of them? At one time, Bowl Season was the height of every college football season. Now with the new 12 team playoff and players opting out of bowl games to enter the transfer portal or prepare to go pro, many of the games don't seem to have the prestige they once did. In this episode, Kent Koen and Jon Madani talk about the bowl system as it stands today and what can be done to bring back the glory days of the Bowls. And Pop Tarts....

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Whether its antitrust in baseball, an Olympian with a fist raised in the air or a quarterback taking a knee, politics have been a part of the world of sports for a very long time. Should sports exist outside of politics? Can sports exist outside of politics? In this episode, Kent Koen and Jon Madani look at how politics has become interwoven with the fabric of sports and if that is something that will change or....not.

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What exactly is Dead Money? How did it die? What does it have to do with sports? In this episode, Kent Koen and Jon Madani discuss Dead Money in all its many forms and maybe come up with a way to bring it back from the dead.

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How long have kickers been an afterthought in the game of football? A position that rarely gets drafted and never gets the top tier salary has never been a top priority of coaches and owners...well, maybe until now. Teams are now sometimes winning games without scoring a touchdown, only scoring by field goals and distances that seemed like a miracle in the past are now almost routine for some kickers in football these days. On this episode, Kent Koen and Jon Madani discuss the as important as ever role of kickers in the modern game of football.

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As the game of football and its players become bigger, stronger and faster, innovative enhancements to equipment are essential. From youth football to the elite level of the NFL, Riddell is leading the way in helmet technology and safety. Senior VP of Marketing & Communications Erin Griffin joins Kent Koen and Jon Madani to discuss the evolution of the company, helmet safety advancements and how Riddell works with teams and players at all levels of the sport. 

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This podcast, Matter of Sports, is for entertainment purposes only. The opinions expressed by the hosts, producers, and their guests, are their own and do not reflect the views of any affiliated organizations or sponsors. Information shared on this podcast should not be considered professional advice, and listeners are encouraged to do their own research or consult with a professional before making any decisions based on the content discussed. Enjoy the show!

What on earth is Padel? Did we spell it wrong? Is there a boat involved? No, Padel is a new...or not so new sport that is taking the nation by storm. Move over Pickleball, there's a new sheriff in town! Kent Koen and Jon Madani discuss why this is the new hot sport, what its all about and if Pickleball is suddenly old news.

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This podcast, Matter of Sports, is for entertainment purposes only. The opinions expressed by the hosts, producers, and their guests, are their own and do not reflect the views of any affiliated organizations or sponsors. Information shared on this podcast should not be considered professional advice, and listeners are encouraged to do their own research or consult with a professional before making any decisions based on the content discussed. Enjoy the show!

Do you have a Bucket List? A list of stuff you want to do before you "kick the bucket"? For some people it might be climbing Mt. Everest or eating in the best restaurant in New York or seeing a Taylor Swift show. For Kent Koen and Jon Madani, their lists are all about sports. In this episode of Matter of Sports, Kent and Jon talk about their sports bucket lists...and why golf is featured so prominently. Do you agree with their lists?

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This podcast, Matter of Sports, is for entertainment purposes only. The opinions expressed by the hosts, producers, and their guests, are their own and do not reflect the views of any affiliated organizations or sponsors. Information shared on this podcast should not be considered professional advice, and listeners are encouraged to do their own research or consult with a professional before making any decisions based on the content discussed. Enjoy the show!