Playoffs and Politics

Playoffs and Politics

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Playoffs and Politics episodes

  • Progress through Protest (ft. Lexie Soucy)

    This week Lexie Soucy joins the Playoffs and Politics podcast. Formerly of the New Hampshire Institute of Politics, and currently working at the YWCA, for years Lexie has committed herself towards promoting education and awareness surrounding the topics of systemic racism, poverty, and politics. Today we discuss the policy changes that have been born out of the Black Lives Matter protests we have seen around the globe, explain what "Defund the Police" actually means, and Lexie shares tips on how to truly educate yourself on these issues to become an ally in the movement towards change. 


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    53 min
  • Jumpman

    This week Sal Martinez of @NOBULLPROJECT drops by to recap Michael Jordan's "The Last Dance" documentary and discuss the impact that Jordan had on society with his shoe phenomenon. We also discuss the state of sneaker culture and where the hottest trends are right now. 


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    41 min
  • #BlackLivesMatter

    Reaction and reflection on the murder of George Floyd by 4 Minneapolis police officers and a conversation surrounding the week full of protests and riots around the nation and world in response. 

    Resources for those looking to donate to anti-police brutality protestors and causes:

    George Floyd Memorial Fund: https://www.gofundme.com/f/georgefloyd

    Minnesota Freedom Fund: https://minnesotafreedomfund.org/

    Reclaim the Block: https://www.reclaimtheblock.org/home

    Campaign Zero: https://www.joincampaignzero.org/

    Unicorn Riot: https://unicornriot.ninja/


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    35 min
  • Coronavirus in the Classroom (ft. Sarah Lawton)

    Schools have been a foundation of society rocked hardest by the COVID-19 pandemic. In this episode, I interview a public school teacher from New York state to gain an important perspective on the Coronavirus conversation. We discuss how the end of the school year went down, the lasting effect the pandemic will have on schoolchildren, and the likelihood that students and teachers are able to safely return to their classrooms in the Fall. 

    23 min
  • "I'm Back."

    After 9 months away, Playoffs and Politics is back. Stephen shares why he needed to stop the production of the podcast, what has changed due to Coronavirus, and details on plans for the future. 


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    18 min
  • 2020 Mock Draft | #DebateSeason
    It is officially debate season in the 2020 Democratic Primaries. With 20 candidates on the stage, and even more announcing a bid for the nomination, we provide an update to the race and run through our 2nd Mock Draft of the campaign season. Who won the first debates? Who had the biggest blunder? Get informed with our 2020 Mock Draft.
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    4 hr 17 min
  • Coaching, Family and Sports (ft. Bob Denis)
    Our latest podcast focuses around family, and the impact getting children to play sports can have on their lives. We discuss the fine line for parents, between volunteering and making a difference versus being too involved. To celebrate Father's Day, I am joined by my own father to share his perspective on his coaching and playing career.
    47 min
  • NBA Trades, Tampering, and Title Chances (ft. Sam LaFrance)
    On this week's edition of the Playoffs and Politics Podcast, Stephen is joined by Sam LaFrance, who covers the Boston Celtics for the @ParquetPress. Together they discuss a wild NBA Trade Deadline, the Anthony Davis trade that never happened, and share their insight on how it all sets up for an exciting finish to the NBA season, as well as a seismic summer of free agency.
    52 min
  • Super Bowl 53 Preview - Part 2 (ft. Billy Cushing)
    In part 2 of our Super Bowl 53 preview show, Stephen and special guest Billy Cushing break down the Super Bowl between the LA Rams and the New England Patriots. They break down all sides of the ball, the keys to victory for both teams, analyze the game's biggest storylines and share their final predictions for who wins.
    1 hr 1 min

About Playoffs and Politics

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The Playoffs and Politics podcast, hosted by Stephen Denis, is a weekly conversation focused on sports, politics, and when they intersect in society. This space serves as a voice for the progressive movement. Listen weekly to hear adversarial commentary and analysis on real issues you won’t see on the front page of traditional media, because we believe you have the right to know. Challenging the status quo since ‘96. We don’t stick to sports.