In this episode of The End of Sport, Nathan sits down with Scottish Sport for Palestine’s Jill Thompson to talk about the ongoing violations of international law by Israel in Palestinian territories. Focusing on the role of FIFA and UEFA in enabling sports-related violations and the recent findings by Scottish Sport for Palestine, they discuss the implications of these violations, the legal actions being taken, and the broader context of cultural and political resistance through sport. They also explore the troubling involvement of FIFA and UEFA in supporting illegal settlement clubs in Palestine, highlighting issues of international law violations, sportswashing, and the complicity of global sports organizations in geopolitical conflicts.

Keywords: Israel, Palestine, FIFA, UEFA, international law, sports violations, Scottish Sport for Palestine, ICC, apartheid, cultural genocide

Hosts in this episode: Nathan

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In this episode of Out of Left Field, Anna announces a HUGE professional change and the group chats about all things “Enhanced Games,” problems with putative “holistic coaching,” the NAACP Statement on Black athletes, and FIFA World Cup.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Personal Updates

02:58 Transitioning from Florida State to Illinois

06:04 Critique of Holistic Coaching in Sports

08:55 The Enhanced Games: A New Era in Sports

11:57 The Capitalist Nature of Sports and Performance

28:08 The Dehumanization of High-Performance Sports

30:28 Health and Safety in Sports

32:08 Racial Capitalism and Athlete Activism

39:44 The World Cup: A Dystopian Event

49:11 Capitalist Contradictions in Sports

Keywords: sports capitalism, Enhanced Games, academic transition, systemic critique, sports activism, racial capitalism, mega-events, sports governance, naacp

Hosts in this episode: Anna, Derek, Nathan

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In this episode of The End of Sport, Nathan and Priyansh speak with Canadian journalist and Associate Professor of Journalism at Carleton University Adrian Harewood. The conversation explores the evolving landscape of journalism, the crises facing media institutions like the CBC, and the complex role of sports amidst global imperialism and societal struggles.

Chapters

01:29 Adrian’s career transition: from journalism to academia

03:47 Differences in newsroom versus academic timelines and demands

06:45 Impact of media critique and educating future journalists

09:51 Crises in journalism: violence, shrinking industry, AI potentialities

12:17 Public trust and government influence on CBC and Canadian public media

16:16 The role of media during the Gaza conflict and censorship issues

22:17 The contradictions of CBC’s role in Canada

25:37 The impact of propaganda and omitted stories in mainstream media

36:04  Challenges of objectivity and bias in journalism

37:03 Personal stories of media censorship and activism

43:29 The history and politics of CBC as a community of diverse voices

45:20 The intersection of sports, capitalism, and morality

46:45 Gambling, scandals, and the corrupting influence of money in sports

61:26 - The art and community roots of sport, especially soccer

65:46 - The collective and transformative power of team sports

70:11 - Nostalgia and the human stories behind elite tennis

72:43 - The global significance of football and moments of unity

77:11 - The upcoming FIFA World Cup in a geopolitical context

80:24 - Reflecting on historical resistance in sports and contemporary conflicts

87:11 - The potential of mega-events like the World Cup for political alliances

Keywords: CBC, journalism, media integrity, journalism crisis, censorship, FIFA World Cup, genocide, Gaza, Palestine

Hosts in this episode: Priyansh and Nathan

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In this episode, Anna and Derek chat with Dr. CJ Jones about the intersections of gender, sports, and political mobilization. We dive into how trans visibility, legislative trends, and anti-gender movements shape the realities of athletes and institutions today.

Keywords: Trans Athletes, Anti-Gender Politics, Gender Critical Feminism, Testosterone Myths, Trans Inclusion, Sports Legislation, Populism and Neoliberalism, Trans Visibility, T-talk, Fascist Movements

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and overview of CJ Jones’s work on gender and sports

06:44  How trans embodiment and normative gender assumptions shape sports policies

09:46  The role of "T-talk" and myths around testosterone in exclusionary discourses

12:14  How scientific discourses naturalize myths about trans bodies

15:47  The discourse linking testosterone to unfair athletic advantage

18:06 Deconstructing the myth of "unfair advantage" in trans sports debates

25:48 The influence of anti-gender politics and populism globally

30:25 How anti-trans feminism has evolved and its connection to conservative movements

42:53 The role of gender critical feminism and its strategic framing

50:27 Biofeminism as a reproductive and biological essentialist framework

55:25 Rhetorical strategies: nonpartisanship and depoliticization of gender issues

58:15 Moving beyond binary pro and anti frameworks for a nuanced understanding

61:24 The role of contradictions and hypocrisies in liberal claims of inclusion

64:36 The importance of precise analysis over broad binaries in gender politics

68:34 The disparities in perceptions of sports like chess versus powerlifting in trans debates

73:16 The campus climate at San Jose State amidst political and legal attacks

77:29 - The global proliferation of anti-gender and anti-trans movements

Hosts in this episode: Anna Posbergh, Derek Silva

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This episode explores the intersection of global politics, imperialism, and sports through a conversation with Anthony Karefa Rogers-Wright and JP Sloan of The Black Alliance for Peace. Topics include the FIFA World Cup, international resistance, and how sports can be a site of anti-fascist activism.

Keywords: FIFA World Cup, anti-imperialism, sports activism, Black Alliance for Peace, global resistance, US imperialism, FIFA, Palestine, Cuba, Iran

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to the FIFA World Cup and Its Implications

01:57 Formation and Goals of the Anti-Fascist Football Coalition

10:08 The Role of Sports in Political Resistance

16:13 Canada's Complicity in US Imperialism

22:07 The Broader Context of Global Sports and Human Rights

26:28 Imperialism and Climate Catastrophe

28:12 Engaging US Listeners in Activism

30:55 Community Defense and Local Organizing

36:16 Challenges of Organizing in Trump's America

44:44 Connecting Global Fan Cultures

53:14 Call to Action and Collective Struggle

Hosts in this episode: Nathan Kalman-Lamb

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This episode features longtime friend-of-the-show Jules Boykoff discussing the politics of sports, sportswashing, and the implications of mega-events like the World Cup. A month out of the Men’s World Cup, Jules, Nathan and Priyansh explore how sports are used for political and economic agendas, the role of FIFA and IOC, and the social impact of world football.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to the End of Sport Podcast

01:15 Exploring Sports Washing and Mega Events

04:20 The Political Economy of Sports Washing

08:45 Gianni Infantino and the FIFA Greed Machine

11:38 The Role of Saudi Arabia in Sports Washing

20:33 Kicking: A Memoir on Football and Politics

23:16 Navigating Power Corridors in Sports

31:53 The Cultural Depth of Football

39:00 Football as the Beautiful Game

51:12 Soccer's Evolution in the United States

57:05 Political Organizing and the Upcoming World Cup

Keywords: sports washing, FIFA, World Cup, mega-events, politics of sport, social activism, sports activism, global football, sports capitalism, sports and politics

Resources:

Kicking by Jules Boykoff - https://www.dukeupress.edu/kicking

Red Card: The 2026 World Cup, Sports Washing, and FIFA Greed Machine by Jules Boykoff - https://www.orbooks.com/catalog/red-card

Jules Boykoff's academic work - https://julesboykoff.com

Hosts in this episode: Priyansh and Nathan Kalman-Lamb

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Red Sullivan, a student and athlete at the University of Connecticut, shares her experiences with trans rights, sports policies, and the interconnectedness of social issues. In March, 2025, Red was competing at a regional tournament called the Cherry Blossom Open at the University of Maryland, when at the start of one of her matches with 31-year-old Stephanie Turner, Red’s opponent removed her mask, took a knee and declined participate against Red, who was 19 at the time, citing mutual respect but noting “this is a women's event. I'm a woman and you're a man. I will not fence you.” This conversation traverses the intricate politics of that event but also the broader anti-trans movement. 

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Context of the Incident

02:49 Reflections on the Incident and Media Response

06:01 Evolving Comfort with Public Discourse

09:12 Shifts in Sports Policies and Their Implications

12:13 Understanding Advantages in Fencing

14:48 The Intersection of Class and Athlete Abuse

18:12 The Broader Implications of Trans Athletes in Sports

35:37 The Silence of Athlete Abuse

46:13 Political Education and Activism in Sports

56:12 The Politics of Exclusion in Sports

Keywords: trans athletes, sports policy, discrimination, social justice, NCAA, USA Fencing, IOC, athlete abuse, class disparities, political activism

Hosts in this episode: Priyansh, Anna Posbergh

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In this episode, Priyansh, Johanna, Nathan, and Derek cover the intricate politics and ethics of global sports. They explore FIFA's genocidal hypocrisy at FIFA Congress, the challenges of sportswashing, and the complexities of trans inclusion policies in sports. The discussion also touches on immigration issues in Dutch football and the growing problem of gambling addiction among athletes.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction & Overview

02:25 FIFA Congress Controversies

06:29 Sportswashing Challenges

14:06 Trans Inclusion Policies

28:51 Citizenship and Labor in Sports

55:34 Gambling and Media Responsibility

Keywords: genocide, Infantino, Jabril Rajoub, PFA, Palestine, imperialism, labour, sports betting

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In this episode, Anna and Johanna sit down with Reo Eveleth to discuss the complex history and ethics of sex testing in elite sports, exploring how policies are manufactured and their impact on athletes' human rights. The conversation covers the evolution of testing methods, institutional biases, and the importance of humanizing athletes' stories.

Reo Eveleth is a writer, producer, and artist who explores the relationship between humans and science and technology, particularly why people make the choices they do and how those choices move us closer or further away from a better future. Most recently, Reo wrote, reported, and hosted the Tested podcast, which traced the 100-year history of sex testing in elite sports. Tested received three Sports Podcasting Awards, an Ambie for Best Documentary, a National Headliner Award, a GRAND prize at the New York Festivals, and a nomination for a Peabody Award, and was named a Best Podcast of 2024 by Apple, Vulture, and the New York Times. 

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Guest Introduction

03:04 Reo's Background and Journey to Science Journalism

06:00 Podcasting Process and Idea Generation

10:00 Overview of the Tested Podcast

10:48 The Genesis of the Tested Podcast

14:56 Interview Process and Building Trust with Athletes

23:06 The Impact of Sex Testing on Athletes

24:49 The Evolution of Sex Testing in Sports

30:09 The IOC's New Policy on Sex Testing

34:04 Critique of the IOC's Testing Methods

37:18 The Illusion of Scientific Certainty

39:30 The Burden on Athletes

45:23 ‘Fairness’ and ‘Protection’ in Sports

50:18 The Role of Ethics in Sports Policy

52:23 The Court of Arbitration for Sport

57:11 Consent and Privacy Issues in Testing

01:06:11 Impact on Collegiate Sports

Keywords: sex testing, elite sports, human rights, sports policy, intersex athletes, CAS, ethics, sports history, gender categories, athlete advocacy

Hosts in this episode: Anna Posbergh & Johanna Mellis

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In this episode, Priyansh and Anna sit down with Gerald Horne and Anthony Ballas to explore US imperialism and the complex intersections of boxing, race, and culture. The conversation focuses on the historical and contemporary significance of boxing as a reflection of societal power dynamics, racial fantasies, and global politics.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to the Conversation

02:38 Jake Paul and the State of Boxing

06:51 Racial Hauntings in Boxing History

12:01 Parallels Between Sports and Imperialism

20:14 American Imperial Decline

26:15 The Crisis of Professional Boxing

29:21 The Prophetic Nature of Boxing and Society

30:02 Exploring Racism and Politics in Boxing

34:12 Boxing as a Metaphor for Imperialism

39:11 Boxing, Trumpism, and Cultural Reflections

41:23 Gentrification of Boxing: Class, Race, and Gender Dynamics

48:02 Global Perspectives: Boxing Beyond the US

54:46 International Boxing and Geopolitical Contexts

Keywords: boxing, race, imperialism, US empire, sports culture, Gerald Horne, Anthony Ballas, Jake Paul, farcical spectacles, gentrification of gyms

Hosts in this episode: Anna Posbergh, Priyansh

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