Jews! Sports! Fun! In this episode of Take A 20, Mark Davidson and Josh Green tip their yarmulkes to two Jewish athletes, Shawn Green and Tamir Goodman, who were at the top of their games in 2000. In a fitting display of Jewish journalistic heroics, we tracked down Goodman in Israel, and he joins us for a revealing conversation about the pressures of living up to the “Jewish Jordan” nickname and how he continues to inspire athletes of all ages with his unique message of purpose and perseverance.

Happy convention week! Whether you prefer your conventions in-person, online or in podcast form, Take A 20 has you covered. In this week’s episode, we look back at the 2000 Democratic National Convention, which took place in Los Angeles and got really weird, really fast. Mark Davidson and Josh Green are joined by Staff Director of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, Jeff Carroll, who explains what exactly happens at a convention and helps break down all the major moments from 2000, including Al Gore’s open mouth kiss and Rage Against the Machine’s open air concert that turned into a riot. As you might expect from a political discussion, things get heated when the gentlemen debate the greatest convention city ever (hint: it’s Boston) and the best New Jersey cover band to play at a convention party.

In this episode of "Take A 20," Josh Green and Mark Davidson celebrate the return of sports by talking about things that make us feel happy, like Kurt Warner's ultimate Cinderella story, which culminated in the St. Louis Rams' Super Bowl Victory over the Tennessee Titans. That game featured a dramatic finish, an epic halftime performance from Phil Collins and way too many commercials from dotcom companies who no longer exist. The co-hosts welcome special guest, Aaron Schatz, to preview his 2020 Football Outsiders Almanac and set the stage for the upcoming NFL season. Aaron also digs deep into the archives to discuss his former days as a radio DJ and to settle the raging debate about who is better: Sugar Ray or Smashmouth? 

The competition level is at an all-time high on this episode of "Take A 20," as co-hosts Josh Green and Mark Davidson engage in a heated (but friendly) battle to discuss Season 1 of "Survivor," one of the most transformational TV programs of all-time. A topic this big deserves a big guest, and Mark and Josh go straight to the source for an extended conversation with Emmy Award-winning TV/film producer Jamie Schutz, who was a Coordinating Field Producer for "Survivor" Season 1 and Season 2. Jamie dishes about his time on-set in Borneo and the Australian Outback -- from dodging poisonous snakes, to testing out the physical challenges, to creating a whole new category of TV programming -- as well as his current work as one of the leading sports documentarians in the business.

G'Day, Mates! In this episode of Take A 20, Mark Davidson and Josh Green continue their Australian expedition for Part 2 of their discussion about the 2000 Summer Olympics from Sydney. The co-hosts revisit Cathy Freeman's historic run for gold in the 400M, as well as Rulon Gardner's stunning victory over "the meanest man on the planet," Alexander Karelin. Mark and Josh are also joined by 2016 Olympic medalist, Kristi Castlin, for an extended conversation about the pressures and thrills of competing on the world's biggest stage. Plus, Mark shares insights from his appearance as a guest DJ, and Josh pays tribute to the greatest New England Patriots player you've never heard of.

In this episode of "Take a 20," Mark Davidson and Josh Green look back at the 2000 Summer Olympics from Sydney, Australia, while offering thoughts on the current state of the Olympic Games. The co-hosts dissect "The Dunk" and its long-term impact on Vince Carter, Frederic Weis and the woeful New York Knicks. They also pay tribute to the greatest Australian export of all-time, Olivia Newton John. Let's Get Physical!

In this week's episode of Take A 20, Mark Davidson and Josh Green look back at Tiger Woods' epic summer of 2000, which included victories at the US Open, British Open and PGA Championship. They also spend way too much time paying homage to Rob Thomas of Matchbox 20 and re-live Mark's own nationwide music tour from the summer of 2000, which included a surprise visit to Josh's apartment in Bakersfield, CA. Josh attempts to answer the question "why does Tiger hate me?" and Mark offers tips on how to be the best sports dad.

Introducing Take A 20: Cultural Conversations 20 Years in the Making! In this inaugural episode of the Take A 20 podcast, hosts Josh Green and Mark Davidson lay the foundation for what's to come in future shows, as they share details about their 30+ year friendship and how sports and music shaped their own professional lives in the year 2000. Josh and Mark re-examine the 2000 NBA Playoffs through a modern lens, offering a new appreciation for the Los Angeles Lakers' dynasty, and lamenting what might have been for the Portland Trail Blazers and Indiana Pacers -- not to mention Mark's beloved New York Knicks. They also proclaim the utmost respect for Shaquille O'Neal's musical stylings.