How You Play The Game

Jack and Sean discuss the incident in NYC where bags of trash were thrown at a Pacers fan.  Keep the conversation going!  Visit www.osipfoundation.org.  Email podcast@osipfoundation.org.  Comment at www.facebook.com/osipfoundation.  Follow on X and Instagram @osipfoundation #howyouplaythegame.

Jack examines what happens when adults act like children in a baseball game.  Keep the conversation going!  Visit www.osipfoundation.org.  Email podcast@osipfoundation.org.  Comment at www.facebook.com/osipfoundation.  Follow on X and Instagram @osipfoundation #howyouplaythegame.

Jack and Sean discuss the oddities within the game between the Yankees and the Rays on Easter Sunday.  Keep the conversation going!  Visit www.osipfoundation.org.  Email podcast@osipfoundation.org.  Comment at www.facebook.com/osipfoundation.  Follow on X and Instagram @osipfoundation #howyouplaythegame.

Jack revisits the case of Red Sox outfielder Jarren Duran following his admission of an attempted suicide.  Keep the conversation going!  Visit www.osipfoundation.org.  Email podcast@osipfoundation.org.  Comment at www.facebook.com/osipfoundation.  Follow on X and Instagram @osipfoundation #howyouplaythegame.

Jack and Sean discuss the sportsmanship surrounding the shakeup in the world of James Bond.  Keep the conversation going!  Visit www.osipfoundation.org.  Email podcast@osipfoundation.org.  Comment at www.facebook.com/osipfoundation.  Follow on X and Instagram @osipfoundation #howyouplaythegame.

Jack examines the reaction to the Yankees changing their facial hair policy.  Keep the conversation going!  Visit www.osipfoundation.org.  Email podcast@osipfoundation.org.  Comment at www.facebook.com/osipfoundation.  Follow on X and Instagram @osipfoundation #howyouplaythegame.

Jack discusses the response to the Big East's new partnership with Officially Human.  Keep the conversation going!  Visit www.osipfoundation.org.  Email podcast@osipfoundation.org.  Comment at www.facebook.com/osipfoundation.  Follow on X and Instagram @osipfoundation #howyouplaythegame.

Jack and Sean discuss Ryan Caldwell, the Philadelphia Eagles fan who was fired from his job for his behavior during the Eagles vs. Packers playoff game.  Keep the conversation going!  Visit www.osipfoundation.org.  Email podcast@osipfoundation.org.  Comment at www.facebook.com/osipfoundation.  Follow on X and Instagrarm @osipfoundation #howyouplaythegame.

Jack sits down for the annual chat with MLB Umpire Chris Conroy to catch up on his journey calling balls and strikes on the biggest stage in baseball.  Topics include his battle through injury, how he would respond to fan's claims about rigged events, and his top five comedies of all time!  Keep the conversation going!  Visit www.osipfoundation.org.  Email podcast@osipfoundation.org.  Comment at www.facebook.com/osipfoundation.  Follow on X and Instagram @osipfoundation #howyouplaythegame.

Jack takes a look at the postgame comments made by Mick Cronin of UCLA.  Keep the conversation going!  Visit www.osipfoundation.org.  Email podcast@osipfoundation.org.  Comment at www.facebook.com/osipfoundation.  Follow on X and Instagram @osipfoundation #howyouplaythegame.

Jack and Sean examine a brawl in a college football bowl game and how it reflects the recent poor sportsmanship in college sports.  Keep the conversation going!  Visit www.osipfoundation.org.  Email podcast@osipfoundation.org.  Comment at www.facebook.com/osipfoundation.  Follow on X and Instagram @osipfoundation #howyouplaythegame.

Jack examines the vitriol surrounding the reaction to the O.H.I.O. Sportsmanship Act.  Keep the conversation going!  Visit www.osipfoundation.org.  Email podcast@osipfoundation.org.  Comment at www.facebook.com/osipfoundation.  Follow on X and Instagram @osipfoundation #howyouplaythegame.

Jack and Sean give thanks for the unsung heroes of OSIP this year!  Keep the conversation going!  Visit www.osipfoundation.org.  Email podcast@osipfoundation.org.  Comment at www.facebook.com/osipfoundation.  Follow on X and Instagram @osipfoundation #howyouplaythegame.

Jack takes a heartfelt look at the reactions of people following the US Presidential Election.  Keep the conversation going!  Visit www.osipfoundation.org.  Email podcast@osipfoundation.org.  Comment at www.facebook.com/osipfoundation.  Follow on X and Instagram @osipfoundation #howyouplaythegame.

Jack and Sean examine the BTA trend in youth sports.  Keep the conversation going!  Visit www.osipfoundation.org.  Email podcast@osipfoundation.org.  Comment at www.facebook.com/osipfoundation.  Follow on X and Instagram @osipfoundation #howyouplaythegame.

Jack takes a look at the MLB playoffs in the first couple rounds and all the sportsmanship issues that surfaced.  Keep the conversation going!  Visit www.osipfoundation.org.  Email podcast@osipfoundation.org.  Comment at www.facebook.com/osipfoundation.  Follow on X and Instagram @osipfoundation #howyouplaythegame.

Jack and Sean examine the report that Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell was doxxed following his team's loss in the NFC Championship game in 2024.  Keep the conversation going!  Visit www.osipfoundation.org.  Email podcast@osipfoundation.org.  Comment at www.facebook.com/osipfoundation.  Follow on X and Instagram @osipfoundation #howyouplaythegame.

Jack examines comments made by Baltimore Ravens QB Lamar Jackson regarding an overturned touchdown and how they mimic the prevalent phenomenon of subjectively deciding what is actually true.  Keep the conversation going!  Visit www.osipfoundation.org.  Email podcast@osipfoundation.org.  Comment at www.facebook.com/osipfoundation.  Follow on X and Instagram @osipfoundation #howyouplaythegame.

Jack and Sean examine the suspension of Red Sox outfielder Jarren Duran following a hot microphone capturing a slur.  Keep the conversation going!  Visit www.osipfoundation.org.  Email podcast@osipfoundation.org.  Comment at www.facebook.com/osipfoundation.  Follow on X and Instagram @osipfoundation #howyouplaythegame.

In the second part of this two-part episode, Jack and Sean pick up with their discussion on the latest Star Wars entry, "The Acolyte," by not only furthering their combined discussion on their individual reviews, but by also examining the poor sportsmanship among fans that has circulated and caused controversy.  Keep the conversation going!  Visit www.osipfoundation.org.  Email podcast@osipfoundation.org.  Comment at www.facebook.com/osipfoundation.  Follow on X and Instagram @osipfoundation #howyouplaythegame.

Jack and Sean review the newest Star Wars show, "The Acolyte," in a special two-part episode.  In Part 1, the guys each give their independent reviews of the show.  Keep the conversation going!  Visit www.osipfoundation.org.  Email podcast@osipfoundation.org.  Comment at www.facebook.com/osipfoundation.  Follow on X and Instagram @osipfoundation #howyouplaythegame.

Jack takes a look at the dynamics that make up a four-man MLB umpire crew and how that can translate to the field.  Keep the conversation going!  Visit www.osipfoundation.org.  Email podcast@osipfoundation.org.  Comment at www.facebook.com/osipfoundation.  Follow on X and Instagram @osipfoundation #howyouplaythegame.

Jack examines the soap opera that surrounds Caitlin Clark and the 2024 Olympics.  Keep the conversation going!  Visit www.osipfoundation.org.  Email podcast@osipfoundation.org.  Comment at www.facebook.com/osipfoundation.  Follow on X and Instagram @osipfoundation #howyouplaythegame.

Jack and Sean discuss the retirement of Angel Hernandez.  Keep the conversation going!  Visit www.osipfoundation.org.  Email podcast@osipfoundation.org.  Comment at www.facebook.com/osipfoundation.  Follow on X and Instagram @osipfoundation #howyouplaythegame.

Jack takes a look at Aaron Judge's first career ejection.  Keep the conversation going!  Visit www.osipfoundation.org.  Email podcast@osipfoundation.org.  Comment at www.facebook.com/osipfoundation.  Follow on X and Instagram @osipfoundation #howyouplaythegame.

Jack and Sean examine the Aaron Boone ejection that occurred five pitches into a Monday afternoon game.  Keep the conversation going!  Visit www.osipfoundation.org.  Email podcast@osipfoundation.org.  Comment at www.facebook.com/osipfoundation.  Follow on X and Instagram @osipfoundation #howyouplaythegame.

Jack examines the classy gesture from Tony Kemp as Jackson Holliday is promoted to the big leagues.  Keep the conversation going!  Visit www.osipfoundation.org.  Email podcast@osipfoundation.org.  Comment at www.facebook.com/osipfoundation.  Follow on X and Instagram @osipfoundation #howyouplaythegame.

Jack and Sean examine sportsmanship is Louisiana and Oregon at the high school level.  Keep the conversation going!  Visit www.osipfoundation.org.  Email podcast@osipfoundation.org.  Comment at www.facebook.com/osipfoundation.  Follow on X and Instagram @osipfoundation #howyouplaythegame.

Jack takes a look at some recent basketball stories, including a contest that was taken to court in New Jersey.  Keep the conversation going!  Visit www.osipfoundation.org.  Email podcast@osipfoundation.org.  Comment at www.facebook.com/osipfoundation.  Follow on X and Instagram @osipfoundation #howyouplaythegame.

Jack and Sean examine the parallels between an incident at a Syracuse middle school and the common occurrences that are found in youth sports.  Keep the conversation going!  Visit www.osipfoundation.org.  Email podcast@osipfoundation.org.  Comment at www.facebook.com/osipfoundation.  Follow on X and Instagram @osipfoundation #howyouplaythegame.

Jack examines the report that the San Francisco 49ers didn't know the overtime rules in the big game.  Keep the conversation going!  Visit www.osipfoundation.org.  Email podcast@osipfoundation.org.  Comment at www.facebook.com/osipfoundation.  Follow on X and Instagram @osipfoundation #howyouplaythegame.

Jack and Sean debate various arguments connected to a report that Mavs superstar Luka Doncic asked for a fan to be ejected at a game.  Keep the conversation going!  Visit www.osipfoundation.org.  Email podcast@osipfoundation.org.  Comment at www.facebook.com/osipfoundation.  Follow on X and Instagram @osipfoundation #howyouplaythegame.

It's that time of year!  Jack and Sean are visited by MLB Umpire Chris Conroy to recount the year of baseball and discuss the human side of officiating sports.  Keep the conversation going!  Visit www.osipfoundation.org.  Email podcast@osipfoundation.org.  Comment at www.facebook.com/osipfoundation.  Follow on X and Instagram @osipfoundation #howyouplaythegame.

Happy New Year!  Jack and Sean examine a youth basketball league in Canada that banned spectators due to growing incidents of poor sportsmanship.  Keep the conversation going!  Visit www.osipfoundation.org.  Email podcast@osipfoundation.org.  Comment at www.facebook.com/osipfoundation.  Follow on X and Instagram @osipfoundation #howyouplaythegame.

Jack examines the situation surrounding the ending of the Chiefs vs. Bills game and how it reflects on all NFL Officiating.  Keep the conversation going!  Visit www.osipfoundation.org.  Email podcast@osipfoundation.org.  Comment at www.facebook.com/osipfoundation.  Follow on X (formerly Twitter) and Instagram @osipfoundation #howyouplaythegame.

Jack takes a look at the NBA In-Season Tournament and the 2025 MLB All-Star Game awarded to the Atlanta Braves.  Keep the conversation going!  Visit www.osipfoundation.org.  Email podcast@osipfoundation.org.  Comment at www.facebook.com/osipfoundation.  Follow on Twitter and Instagram @osipfoundation #howyouplaythegame.

Jack and Sean examine a shooting in St. Louis at a youth football practice.  Keep the conversation going!  Visit www.osipfoundation.org.  Email podcast@osipfoundation.org.  Comment at www.facebook.com/osipfoundation.  Follow on Twitter and Instagram @osipfoundation #howyouplaythegame.

Jack and Sean discuss the memo sent out by the NFL regarding excessive team fighting.  Keep the conversation going!  Visit www.osipfoundation.org.  Email podcast@osipfoundation.org.  Comment at www.facebook.com/osipfoundation.  Follow on Twitter and Instagram @osipfoundation #howyouplaythegame.

Jack and Sean discuss an article and nonprofit that attempts to talk about the role officials play in stopping aggression.  Keep the conversation going!  Visit www.osipfoundation.org.  Email podcast@osipfoundation.org.  Comment at www.facebook.com/osipfoundation.  Follow on Twitter and Instagram @osipfoundation #howyouplaythegame.

Jack examines the death of Dale Mooney, a Patriots fan who passed away following an altercation at Gillette Stadium.  Keep the conversation going!  Visit www.osipfoundation.org.  Email podcast@osipfoundation.org.  Comment at www.facebook.com/osipfoundation.  Follow on Twitter and Instagram @osipfoundation #howyouplaythegame.

Jack takes a look at @UmpireHate101 and discusses why such a social media account is detrimental.  Keep the conversation going!  Visit www.osipfoundation.org.  Email podcast@osipfoundation.org.  Comment at www.facebook.com/osipfoundation.  Follow on Twitter and Instagram @osipfoundation #howyouplaythegame.

Jack and Sean examine a month-old story about PJ Fleck at the University of Minnesota and the claims of his environment in the football program.  Keep the conversation going!  Visit www.osipfoundation.org.  Email podcast@osipfoundation.org.  Comment at www.facebook.com/osipfoundation.  Follow on Twitter and Instagram @osipfoundation #howyouplaythegame.

Jack and Sean examine Aaron Boone's ejection in Chicago, the fight between Jose Ramirez and Tim Anderson, and the suspension of Kevin Brown.  Keep the conversation going!  Visit www.osipfoundation.org.  Email podcast@osipfoundation.org.  Comment at www.facebook.com/osipfoundation.  Follow on Twitter and Instagram @osipfoundation #howyouplaythegame.

Jack and Sean examine the incident at the Hungarian Grand Prix that caused tennis player Zhang Shuai to retire from her match early.  Keep the conversation going!  Visit www.osipfoundation.org.  Email podcast@osipfoundation.org.  Comment at www.facebook.com/osipfoundation.  Follow on Twitter and Instagram @osipfoundation #howyouplaythegame.

Jack and Sean ask if nothing is sacred anymore, examining the marketing of MLB jerseys and the perfect game of Domingo German.  Keep the conversation going!  Visit www.osipfoundation.org.  Email podcast@osipfoundation.org.  Comment at www.facebook.com/osipfoundation.  Follow on Twitter and Instagram @osipfoundation #howyouplaythegame.

A quick note from the birthday boy!

Jack and Sean discuss an incident on the golf course while also addressing Aaron Boone's rate of ejections.  Keep the conversation going!  Visit www.osipfoundation.org.  Email podcast@osipfoundation.org.  Comment at www.facebook.com/osipfoundation.  Follow on Twitter and Instagram @osipfoundation #howyouplaythegame.

Jack and Sean sit down with Noah Katz, founder of The Umpire Channel, which has taken the Internet by storm!  Keep the conversation going!  Visit www.osipfoundation.org.  Email podcast@osipfoundation.org.  Comment at www.facebook.com/osipfoundation.  Follow on Twitter and Instagram @osipfoundation #howyouplaythegame.

Jack takes a look at the behavior of teenage athletes and the various customs they inhibit during adolescence.  Keep the conversation going!  Visit www.osipfoundation.org.  Email podcast@osipfoundation.org.  Comment at www.facebook.com/osipfoundation.  Follow on Twitter and Instagram @osipfoundation #howyouplaythegame.

Sean returns from a four month nap to join Jack to discuss a new rule implemented in Deptford Township, New Jersey, that forces unruly fans to experience what umpires experience.  Keep the conversation going!  Visit www.osipfoundation.org.  Email podcast@osipfoundation.org.  Comment at www.facebook.com/osipfoundation.  Follow on Twitter and Instagram @osipfoundation #howyouplaythegame.

Jack is joined by Bill Topp, COO and Executive Editor at Referee Enterprises, overseeing Referee Magazine and the National Association of Sports Officials (NASO).  The duo discuss the advocacy for sports officials in our current athletic climate and the road ahead for retention of sports officials, among many other topics.  Keep the conversation going!  Visit www.osipfoundation.org.  Email podcast@osipfoundation.org.  Comment at www.facebook.com/osipfoundation.  Follow on Twitter and Instagram @osipfoundation #howyouplaythegame.