Sports in the Time of COVID

By Michael Torres

Sometimes sports reflect life. As we all navigate a world impacted by COVID-19, this podcast looks at it through the lens of sports.... more

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The podcast currently has 22 episodes available.

Sports in the Time of COVID episodes:

September 30, 2021 Sports in the Time of COVID: Episode 21 - The Vaccinated and Unvaccinated, and Celebrating a Year of the Podcast
After the string of revelations of which athletes are vaccinated and which aren't, I talk about what it means for availability and leadership. It's also been a year of the podcast, and I take a moment to reflect on my relationship with sports since starting it. Lastly, a way too early prediction in the NFL for the Super Bowl after three weeks in the season.
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July 24, 2021 Sports in the Time of COVID: Episode 20 - The Olympics and an Interview with Sydney Umeri
It's time for the Olympics! The episode talks about some of the impacts COVID has as the games get under way, and the treatment of multiple athletes. Sydney Umeri, founder of Retired College Athletes, joins to discuss Sha'Carri Richardson, NIL in college athletics, and sports in the time of COVID. Lastly, I share a reaction to the NFL's latest vaccination rules.
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28min
May 08, 2021 Sports in the Time of COVID: Episode 19 - COVID-19 Vaccines in Sports, and an Interview with Football is Female
COVID-19 vaccines are in the news in sports and in life. I talk about what sports is doing with the vaccine, and share my experience with getting the vaccine and talk about vaccine hesitancy as well. I share some more way too early predictions regarding the NFL and last week's NFL Draft, particularly regarding the Steelers, Bears, and 49ers. Speaking of the 49ers, Brittany from Football is Female joins the podcast to talk about the 49ers situation and share her thoughts on sports in the time of COVID.
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25min
April 28, 2021 Sports in the Time of COVID: Episode 18 - The 2021 NFL Draft Special
There are 5 guys at 3 according to Kyle Shanahan and the 49ers, right? Well, in the 2021 NFL Draft edition of Sports in the Time of COVID, I go into why that should be Justin Fields for San Francisco and not Mac Jones. I make some way too early predictions on the 49ers future depending on who they take, and provide my own mock draft for all 32 first round picks.
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21min
March 25, 2021 Sports in the Time of COVID: Episode 17 - March Madness, and an Interview with Jordan Ligons
We are right in the middle of March Madness once again for the first time since 2019! With it came a spotlight on the women's tournament and the lack of support received from the NCAA. I talk about the need to support women's sports, and discuss this and other sports in the time of COVID topics with Jordan Ligons of MOJO and the Spinsters Podcast. Plus more sports news in the time of COVID as well in the NFL and WWE.
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30min
March 17, 2021 Sports in the Time of COVID: Episode 16 - Reflecting on the Pandemic, and an Interview with Jesse Sanchez
Getting back in the swing of things after the winter storm that impacted most of Texas. It's time to look back at when the coronavirus first put the world on lockdown, and how we've managed since. The guest on the podcast is Jesse Sanchez of Dragging the Line Podcast, where we talk all sorts of things relating to sports and life. Plus, some sports stories relating to the state of Texas, the USWNT, and the NFL.
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31min
February 20, 2021 Sports in the Time of COVID: Episode 15 - Accountability in Sports, and an Interview with Caroline Fitzgerald of GOALS
Texas is frozen, y'all, and we won't let it go. In this episode, we talk a bit about accountability in sports and its reflection in life. We also talk to Caroline Fitzgerald, founder of GOALS, and have a great conversation about women's sports.
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20min
February 06, 2021 Sports in the Time of COVID: Episode 14 - Revisiting Mental Health in Sports and an Interview with Tyler Pickert
In this episode, we revisit sports and mental health as it has a huge impact on society during the pandemic. Helping us with the discussion is Tyler Pickert, creator of The Real Talk Podcast. Tyler shares his thoughts on sports and mental health. Lastly, there's a new segment, THEY'VE GOTTA GO, and I'll tell you why Ben Roethlisberger has to go.
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24min
January 31, 2021 Sports in the Time of COVID: Episode 13 - Sports Post-Inauguration: NFL Head Coaches and an Interview with Ikey Ajavon
Sports in the Time of COVID is back for season 2! We look at what sports and this podcast can be after the President of the United States Inauguration, and get the first guest of the season in Ikey Ajavon, founder of Believe Divergent. We'll also revisit the very first way too early prediction from last season, predicting the Chiefs and Buccaneers would play in the Super Bowl, just in time for media week.
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24min
December 22, 2020 Sports in the Time of COVID: Episode 12 - The Holiday Episode and an Interview with Steve Green
It's the holiday episode and the season finale! Sports reflect life, so it's time to look back at fond memories of sports during the holidays. This pod also welcomes Steve Green, Senior Creative Director at Nike, to get his thoughts on the world of skateboarding in the time of COVID. Plus the podcast gives out plenty of Christmas gifts to teams and athletes like the Lakers, Sarah Fuller, Dak Prescott, Trevor Lawrence, and many more.
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27min

FAQs about Sports in the Time of COVID:

How many episodes does Sports in the Time of COVID have?

The podcast currently has 22 episodes available.