This week on The Athletic Show, Zena Keita, Robert Mays, and Jason Goff are joined by Super Bowl champion Vernon Davis and NFL reporter Jourdan Rodrigue to explore the Golden Age of Tightends—how the position evolved, why it’s having a moment, and whether the spotlight is here to stay. The team also discusses the fan-fueled firing of Mavericks GM Nico Harrison and the rapid rise of women’s volleyball and why League One Volleyball might be the next breakout pro sport. Plus, stick around for this week’s “LFG: Learning Feels Good.”

Hosts & Guests

Zena Keita @itszenakeita

Robert Mays @robertmays

Jason Goff @Jason1Goff

Jourdan Rodrigue @JourdanRodrigue

Vernon Davis

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Executive Producer: Maggie Burbank

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This week on The Athletic Show, Zena Keita, Robert Mays, and Jason Goff discuss why top U.S. women’s soccer stars are heading overseas and what does it mean for the future of the NWSL? Then, more and more fans are rooting for teams outside their home town. Is that good or bad for sports? Finally, former MLB pitcher and agent Dave Steart helps break down the growing crisis in baseball after Cleveland Guardians pitchers Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz were indicted for fixing pitches in an illegal betting scheme.

Rundown

-Why are top US Soccer stars leaving the NWSL to play overseas?

-A growing number of sports fans are rooting for teams outside their hometown

-Cleveland Guardians pitchers Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz' indicted for fixing pitches

-LFG (Learning Feels Good): 1183?

Hosts & Guests

Zena Keita @itszenakeita

Robert Mays @robertmays

Jason Goff @Jason1Goff

Tamera Griffin @tamerra-griffin.bsky.social

Dave Stewart

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Executive Producer: Maggie Burbank

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This week on The Athletic Show, Zena, Robert, and Jason dive into a packed slate of stories across the sports world. Dan Wiederer pulls back the curtain on what really happens when NFL players get traded — from the whirlwind logistics to the toll on families. Then a look at “Super shoes” that are reshaping marathons and sparking debate about fairness. Finally, The Tennis Podcast's David Law helps break down British tennis star Jack Draper's comments this week about the sport's grueling schedule pushing players to the breaking point. 

Rundown

-What Happens When NFL Players are Traded?

-How "Shoe Doping" Is Transforming Competitive Running

-Is Tennis Burning Out Its Stars?

-LFG (Learning Feels Good)

Hosts & Guests

Zena Keita @itszenakeita

Robert Mays @robertmays

Jason Goff @Jason1Goff

Dan Wiederer @danwiederer

David Law @DavidLawTennis

Editor: Matt Shilts

Executive Producer: Maggie Burbank

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In Episode 2 of The Athletic Show, Zena Keita, Robert Mays and Jason Goff are joined by John Hollinger to debate whether it's time to do away with the NBA Draft. The Athletic's WNBA reporter Sabreena Merchant also stops by with the inside scoop on the W's contentious CBA negotations while college football coaches receive tens of millions of dollars in buyouts. Plus, LFG is back with a number you won't believe.

Rundown

-WNBA Standoff

-How To Get $50M to Not Work

-Should We Kill the NBA Draft?

-Learning Feels Good!

Hosts & Guests

Zena Keita @itszenakeita

Robert Mays @robertmays

Jason Goff @Jason1Goff

Jon Hollinger @johnhollinger

Sabreena Merchant

Editor: Matt Shilts

Executive Producer: Maggie Burbank

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In the premiere episode of The Athletic Show, our hosts Zena Keita, Robert Mays, and Jason Goff break down the latest news on the NBA betting scandal, discuss money in the World Series, and profile John Brown – the father of Amon-Ra St Brown and possibly the most interesting dad in the NFL. Plus: tortilla throwing at Texas Tech!

Rundown

The NBA Betting Scandal & Money In The World Series

Raising Amon-Ra St Brown

LFG: Texas' Tortilla-Throwing Ban

Hosts:

Zena Keita @itszenakeita

Robert Mays @robertmays

Jason Goff @Jason1Goff

Editor: Matthew Shilts

Executive Producers: Maggie Burbank

A Production of The Athletic, Ode Studios, and Banner Studios.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.