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Chords & Courts deep dives into how the worlds of sports and music intersect. Listen to athletes discuss how music influenced them as well as musicians who love sports as much as a crazed SEC football fan. Host Sean Cavanaugh’s deep passion for sports and music come through to show you a side of athletes and artists you rarely see.

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    • Feb 28, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
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    Explaining College Football to My Brazilian Wife

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2025 35:05


    My Brazilian wife Renata Carvalho (@renatalfc) joins the show for the first of a new series where I try to explain American sports and music. The first episode finds me desperately attempting to make college football make sense to the non-American. Watch to see if I succeed in the end or make a fool of myself for caring about my alma mater! Follow on TikTok: @chordsandcourtspodcast / Instagram: @chords.courts / YouTube: @chordsandcourtspod

    Kendrick Lamar and the Super Bowl

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2025 61:23


    Chords & Courts is back to recap the Super Bowl. Sean Cavanaugh is joined by Harrison Chau to (2:00) break down how the Eagles pulverized the Chiefs. (16:30) They also look ahead to next season and see which 2025 NFL playoff teams' stocks are going up and down. (29:30) Harrison offers an impassioned prayer to his Packers faithful and front office. (41:00) The guys then break down Kendrick Lamar's dismantling of Drake and the cultural shockwaves of the halftime show while (50:10) being shockingly interrupted by a wild party crasher losing his mind outside the door. Follow on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@chordsandcourtspodcast Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@chordsandcourtspod

    Just Like That, We Are Back - Grammy's, The Weeknd, Super Bowl & NBA Trade Deadline

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2025 74:52


    Sean Cavanaugh is back on the Chords & Courts Podcast talking sports and music. He is joined once again by Harrison Chau as the two break down the 2025 Grammy's and review the best albums released in January. We also break down our favorite Super Bowl prop bets and the madness of the NBA trade deadline. Check us out on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@chordsandcourtspod dizzy by Joakim Karud   / joakimkarud   Music promoted by Audio Library

    Is The Weeknd the Voice of this Generation?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2022 25:05


    A review of The Weeknd's revolutionary After Hours Til Dawn stadium tour. Sean breaks down the career-spanning setlist from The Weeknd's recent concert in Tampa Bay, Florida as Abel returns to the stadium where he threw down his famous Super Bowl Halftime Show. This show proves The Weeknd is a voice of this generation and will be an icon for years to come.

    Kendrick Lamar Concert Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2022 35:46


    A full breakdown of Kendrick Lamar's Big Steppers Tour with Baby Keem. Which songs were the best live and is Kendrick the greatest live rap artist of this generation? All that and more as Luke Akinsola joins the show to discuss the masterful production of the show and surviving a gen Z moshpit.

    Drake's New Album, NBA Finals Recap & More

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2022 116:04


    Harrison eviscerates Jayson Tatum and we cry about being Magic fans. We discuss the average new Drake album and what happened to the iconic rapper's career lately. Also, same with Post Malone. Can Harrison name all 7 BTS members? Then we discuss the music artists that shaped us emotionally, because life is about balance.

    Is Harry Styles the Music Icon of this Generation?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2022 59:08


    Jacob Roach and Sean Cavanaugh reunite for a wide-ranging pod. The guys discuss whether Harry Styles will be an icon of our generation who will be headlining an arena tour for the rest of our lives. Then they play a fun game creating our own music festivals they would love to see in real life. They end with rants about the evil nature of TikTok, the NBA, and much more.

    German Football Culture

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2022 31:50


    Luis Brandner returns to the show to discuss the absolute scenes when his favorite German football team was promoted to the top league. He breaks down the beer showers, storming the pitch, and absolute madness of the day. We dive in to the unique sporting traditions and songs of German football culture to show it is much more than a game in Germany.

    Massive May Music Review

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2022 119:41


    Harrison and I break down all of the biggest music albums in May so far! We go in depth on the new releases from Harry Styles, Kendrick Lamar, Bad Bunny, Florence and the Machine, Jack Harlow and much more. Find out which songs made us cry and which albums will be on repeat all summer.

    Joe Barksdale

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2022 37:52


    Music artist and former NFL player Joe Barksdale discusses his journey from the gridiron to guitar. The former offensive lineman hung up his cleats and retired early to pursue music full time. Barksdale touches on how music helped him through mental health struggles, Jimi Hendrix, and much more during this insightful conversation.

    A Bleeding Greek Freak & May Music Update

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2022 64:05


    Harrison and Sean break down the dramatic Bucks win in Game 5. Then they forecast how the other three NBA series will play out. Also, Tom Brady got the bag or did Gisele just kick him out of the house? Last, we update the albums released in May so far including Arcade Fire and Bad Bunny's latest projects before looking ahead at who may dominate this summer.

    China Chronicles Pt. 1

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2022 32:12


    Hitman by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1300013 Artist: http://incompetech.com/

    Coachella Recap

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2022 89:45


    Fresh off attending Coachella, we break it all down. Who had the best sets? What was the biggest fashion trend? All the surprise guest moments. Harrison Chau joins the show for a full recap of one of the biggest music festivals in the world.

    Cardinals vs Rams Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2022 28:09


    Luis Brandner joins the show again for a special edition. Our two favorite teams go head to head in a massive playoff matchup. We each give five reasons why our team will claim the bragging rights and debate which team has the hotter coach. So listen for the best preview out there of Rams vs Cardinals. Plus, we pick every other playoff game!

    Top Albums of 2021

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2022 66:48


    What were the best music albums of 2021? Harrison Chau and Luke Akinsola to break down our favorites from the year. Was it the year of the solo female artist? Was Donda better than Certified Lover Boy? Is Taylor Swift the goat? Can three straight men in their late 20s admit to liking Olivia Rodrigo? We answer all those questions and more on one of our best episodes yet.

    The NFL Needs a Fun Challenge Flag

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 6, 2022 54:23


    Luis Brandner joins the show to determine who are the real contenders heading in to the playoffs. Plus, we have an idea to fix the NFL with a fun challenge flag (basically style points). Hey refs, stop taking away cool plays! Thanks.

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    Who is Good in the NFL?

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2021 32:47


    Luis Brandner rejoins the show to discuss the outlook of the NFL down the stretch. Who is actually good in the logjam of the AFC? Who will get more playoff teams in, the NFC East or South? We answer those questions and much more!

    Top 12 Xmas Songs of All Time

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2021 31:24


    The definitive list of the best Christmas songs of all time. Which classics made the top 12? Which songs were left lonely under the mistletoe? Check the list twice and find out which songs were naughty or nice!

    NFL Talk with Harrison Chau and Luis Brandner

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2021 42:44


    The boys Harrison Chau and Luis Brandner join the show to discuss the state of the NFL. Is anyone even good? Maybe the Cardinals and that's it. And we play a game of would you rather with playoff quarterbacks.

    Ranking NHL Goal Songs

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2021 77:34


    Who has the best goal song in the NHL? Each team has their own tradition or chant. Danny Burke joins the show again to determine which team's tradition is the best. Spoiler alert, there may be some bias involved. You don't need to know anything about hockey to enjoy this one.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Music of the Spheres Review & Luis Brandner

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2021 49:47


    Sean breaks down Coldplay's newest album Music of the Spheres. Where does it rank amongst the band's nine albums? (0:00:00-0:25:40). Then Luis Brandner returns from across the pond to recap this week's NFL action (0:25:41-0:49:00). See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    German NFL Superfan Luis Brandner

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2021 50:49


    NFL Analysis with a German accent! Listen to NFL superfan and German sprinter Luis Brandner break down this week's NFL action and explain how he fell in love with the sport oceans away. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Harry Styles & Firefly Fest Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2021 41:22


    Check out my review of the incredible Harry Styles Love on Tour show in Orlando. Plus a full breakdown of every set I saw at Firefly Music Festival from Phoebe Bridgers to The Killers to Tame Impala and much more.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    The Culture of Basketball

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2021 64:05


    My good friend Luke Akinsola joins the show to discuss the culture of basketball. We answer the important questions like which NBA star is the next SoundCloud rapper? Which pickup basketball guy is the worst? What is the ideal length for basketball shorts and much more!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Song Stories: Donda Pt. 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2021 55:02


    Part Two of the Donda dissection. Here how the album could have been so much better with just a couple changes to the tracklist and the album's future impact.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Song Stories: Donda Pt. 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2021 62:38


    Introducing Song Stories, where Sean and his guests do a deep dive on an important music album. For the first episode, Luke Akinsola and Harrison Chau join the show to go track-by-track on Kanye West's long-awaited Donda. Here is Part One of the breakdown. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    The Sounds of the Olympics

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2021 23:45


    Take a listen to the sounds of the historic Tokyo Olympics straight from the source. Sean Cavanaugh takes you through clips from his interviews with Olympians like Megan Rapinoe, Garbine Muguruza, Noah Lyles, and more to show the importance of sound at the greatest athletic assembly in the world.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Is LeBron Kinda Like Drake?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2021 46:26


    Sean is joined by his friend Harrison Chau to play a game where they compare NBA Stars to hip-hop figures. Maybe you have never thought about it but LeBron and Drake may be the same person. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    She's A Runner, She's A Track Star

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2021 36:08


    Sean is joined by WESH 2 Orlando sports reporter and former UNC track athlete Kendra Douglas. The two talk about how perfect Kanye West is for every pump-up playlist, national anthems in sports, and the soundscapes at the Rio Olympics.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Welcome to the Show

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2021 42:29


    Sean is joined by VSiN host and Chicago native Danny Burke on the first episode. They discuss how music can unify people through sports and which Chicago team has the best music tradition. The two white guys also discuss their pregame pump-up songs back in high school and you will never guess the artist. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Chords and Courts Teaser

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2021 1:10


    Introducing a new podcast called Courts and Courts, hosted by Sean Cavanaugh. The show will dive in to how the world's of sports and music often intersect in ways you may not have thought. So be sure to follow, subscribe, and connect with us on Apple, Spotify or anywhere you get your podcasts. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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