This week we speak to authors Maria J. Veri and Rita Liberti about their new book, Gridiron Gourmet, which explores tailgating culture and sports. The authors also go into detail on their experiences writing the book, their favorite foods they ate along the way, and how race intersects with this culture.





We also have “Choice Words” about Kyrie Irving, his comments about Boston sports fans, and the reactions. In addition, we also have a “Just Stand Up” award to Rob Benson, former NBA athlete for his great op-ed in the San Francisco Chronicle about mental health, and a "Just Sit Down" award to racist fans all over the country . All this and more on this week’s show!






Maria J. Veri

Twitter: @mjveri

Gridiron Gourmet






Rita Liberti

Twitter: @RitaLiberti5






Zirin

New York Needs Trae Young






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The Politics of Tailgating

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This week, Dave Zirin brings back Arya Shirazi to discuss round one of the playoffs and what we learned. 
 Zirin, “Macklemore Dares Others to Stand Up for Palestine” https://www.thenation.com/article/culture/macklemore-hinds-hall-palestine/ 
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Round One Understood

After more than 50 years, the Oakland A's announced their departure from the city last year, leaving Oakland bereft of its sports teams after the flight of the Warriors in 2019 and the Raiders in 2020. To the dismay of fans, the A's plan to temporarily relocate to a minor league stadium in Sacramento before permanently moving to Las Vegas in the 2028 season. Former A's catcher Bruce Maxwell joins Edge of Sports to discuss the move, its impact on the local community and workers, and the trajectory of his own career and the place of the A's in his life story. 
 Zirin, “The Fiction of the “Outside Agitator” https://www.thenation.com/article/activism/outside-agitator-false-narrative/ 
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Former A's Bruce Maxwell calls out Oakland A's owner John Fisher for Vegas move

This week we discuss why New York Knicks star Jalen Brunson should not be seen is anybody’s underdog. Also, we break down who is going to win the first round playoff, matchups, with an eye on the politics of the games. 
 Zirin, “The 2024 Olympics Are Already Dealing With Multiple Political Crises” https://www.thenation.com/article/world/2024-paris-olympics-political-crises/ 
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The Meaning of Jalen Brunson and the 2024 Playoffs

Dallas Mavericks’ backcourt of Luka Doncic and Kyrie is the most thrilling guard combo in the league and perhaps ever. Yet very few thought their coming together would work. We explore why. 
 Zirin, “Coaching Great Dawn Staley Defends Trans Athletes” https://www.thenation.com/article/society/dawn-staley-trans-athletes/ 
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The Magic of Luka and Kyrie

Arya joins the pod again to talk about the rising of the international influence of the NBA, it’s early roots, and where the game may be headed.  
 
 Zirin, “Online Gambling Has Swallowed Professional Sports” https://www.thenation.com/article/society/online-gambling-sports-shohei-ohtani/ 
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The Politics of Tailgating

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