The Cold World of Sports

Always some cold news to cover in the world of sports and today is no different. We find out that PaPa Joe and Penn State might be EVEN DIRTIER then previously reported (and they were painted pretty bad before). Then we look at the monumental fall of highly touted prospect Laremy Tunsil and whether or not it was the pictures, the family drama, or both that saw him slide all the way to #13 (nice “come-up” Miami!!!). As well, they take a look at what other teams could have, and maybe, should have taken him between the #6 spot where Baltimore says they passed and #13 where he was finally taken. From there it’s the fantasy fight between Conor and Floyd (that’ll never happen), then Dwayne Wade giving ZERO shits about O’Canada, and finally, the lucky folks who bet on the 5,000:1 long shot Leicester City to win the it all.

After a long hiatus the Cold World team steps back into the swing of things. The show begins with Alex blowing Teddy’s mind that Blake Griffin’s reason for punching Clippers equipment manager Matias Testi (who is also Blake’s bro) could be a repeat of the LeBron/Delonte West fiasco. From there, it’s a brief look at the Super Bowl but a long dive into how a lot of the criticism surround Cam Newton is racist as F*CK. Also covered is the tragedy of the late 27 year old Tyler Sash and his diagnosis of CTE. Then, we finish up with John Rocker’s (yes, THAT John Rocker) endorsement of Donald Trump and Shaq admitting he got paid at LSU and how he’ll make sure his son gets the same deal.

The Cold World Team has one of Riffopolis’ favorite sons, Justin Rupple, in to the Riffopolis studio to go over the arrests of several high level FIFA executives. The debate covers the oddness of the two prosecuting countries: The Swiss (’cause they usually don’t care about anyone doing illegal things) and the United States (’cause they NEVER care about soccer), all the way to the realization that a car full of money REALLY IS a method of bribery used by FIFA. Then the conversation turn to Sonicsgate, where native son of Seattle, Justin Rupple, tees off on David Stern. With the bitterness of the subjects and the sharpness of the daggers, this episode is a must listen.*

*If you reside in Seattle please remove all sharp objects from reach before listening

In an interesting turn of events this episode DOESN’T start off with Teddy Tutson heralding his victorious Houston Rockets (over the L.A Clippers in game 7) but rather an impromptu shitting on of the Los Angeles Clippers from Teddy’s (extra frosty) co-host Alex. From there they look at the rest of the NBA playoff picture as well as a brief discussion on both mens All-Time starting 5. When they move into Deflate-gate, Alex once again begins a tirade that ends in Tom Brady being compared to Lance Armstrong and Scientology. The Cold World team close out on a riot at a Mexico League soccer game that got halted 15 min due to the riot, then discuss what/if that happened at an American sporting event today. Cold and Frosty, comin’ right at ya!!!

The ever hilarious (and apparently hard hitting) Jeff May puts on his winter gear and steps into the Cold World of boxing. We cover everything from Jeff’s experience as a Golden Gloves (losing) boxer, to the time he hit one of the world’s best boxer’s in the face and heard back, “Good one”. From there, we delve into everything involving the Pacquiao/Mayweather fight: The fight itself, the men involved, and whether one should feel guilty about ordering the fight. We finish by talking about some of our favorite fights of all time and who Jeff and Alex think are the best pound-for-pound fighters of all time.

This week, the Cold World team puts away more than just the stats and the figures–they put away the depression! Alex and Teddy delve into their experiences in youth sports and how that transformed into an adult passion for all things athletic. Teddy shares how learning basketball from the point of view of a point guard translated into how he views life, while Alex defends professional wrestlers as legitimate athletes, and both talk about their extreme love of post game interviews. The Cold World team also introduces you to “Sports Logic by Rev. Mitcz.” And don’t worry…the frigid Cold World you know and love will return next week!

Exclusive TV contracts, what are they? We all hear the term used in sports these days but how does it really effect them? Well the Cold World team will tell you….. money….. FLOSS WITH US MONEY!!! How much money you ask? Take a listen, pull out your notepad, and pop a Prozac in your mouth, cause the numbers are staggering. From the NCAA Basketball and Football contracts (including a brief moment on the soapbox of Womens Basketball for Teddy), all the way to the MLB and its exclusive contracts (where Alex takes his turn on a soapbox, but this one says “Fuck Time Warner Cable”)

The Cold World of Sports gets its first guest appearance, as comedian Tom Young drops by to chat with Alex and Teddy about the cesspools of never-ending corruption that are FIFA and the International Olympic Committee (IOC). The group discusses the aftermath of FIFA plundering Brazil in the lead up to the 2014 World Cup, plus the allegations of bribery surrounding the 2018 and 2022 World Cups. Also, an examination of the reasons why many cities and countries are turning down the chance to host upcoming Olympic games.

In this episode, the Cold World team discusses the craziness of the 2015 NFL offseason including: What the hell is Chip Kelly doing in Philly? How did the Dallas Cowboys structure Greg Hardy’s contract to prevent him from being a terrible human? Did the New York Jets make the moves to be a better team this year, or are they just trying to hit the reset switch for where they were a mere 3 seasons ago? And why is everyone retiring?!? Also, find out why DeMarco Murray will only be referred to as “Spray Tan” on The Cold World of Sports.

Comedians Alex Mandelberg and Teddy Tutson kick off the inaugural episode of Cold World of Sports with an in-depth look at the dysfunction, corruption, and incompetence plaguing the major North American professional sports leagues. From Roger Goodell’s reign of ineptitude in the NFL, to the NBA lockout looming on the horizon, this episode is all about the issues that make you question why you fell in love with sports in the first place. Fear not, however. The Cold World of Sports is as depressing as it is entertaining.