Sports in the Time of COVID

After the string of revelations of which athletes are vaccinated and which aren't, I talk about what it means for availability and leadership. It's also been a year of the podcast, and I take a moment to reflect on my relationship with sports since starting it. Lastly, a way too early prediction in the NFL for the Super Bowl after three weeks in the season. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/michael-torres08/support

It's time for the Olympics! The episode talks about some of the impacts COVID has as the games get under way, and the treatment of multiple athletes. Sydney Umeri, founder of Retired College Athletes, joins to discuss Sha'Carri Richardson, NIL in college athletics, and sports in the time of COVID. Lastly, I share a reaction to the NFL's latest vaccination rules. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/michael-torres08/support

COVID-19 vaccines are in the news in sports and in life. I talk about what sports is doing with the vaccine, and share my experience with getting the vaccine and talk about vaccine hesitancy as well. I share some more way too early predictions regarding the NFL and last week's NFL Draft, particularly regarding the Steelers, Bears, and 49ers. Speaking of the 49ers, Brittany from Football is Female joins the podcast to talk about the 49ers situation and share her thoughts on sports in the time of COVID. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/michael-torres08/support

There are 5 guys at 3 according to Kyle Shanahan and the 49ers, right? Well, in the 2021 NFL Draft edition of Sports in the Time of COVID, I go into why that should be Justin Fields for San Francisco and not Mac Jones. I make some way too early predictions on the 49ers future depending on who they take, and provide my own mock draft for all 32 first round picks. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/michael-torres08/support

We are right in the middle of March Madness once again for the first time since 2019! With it came a spotlight on the women's tournament and the lack of support received from the NCAA. I talk about the need to support women's sports, and discuss this and other sports in the time of COVID topics with Jordan Ligons of MOJO and the Spinsters Podcast. Plus more sports news in the time of COVID as well in the NFL and WWE. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/michael-torres08/support

Getting back in the swing of things after the winter storm that impacted most of Texas. It's time to look back at when the coronavirus first put the world on lockdown, and how we've managed since. The guest on the podcast is Jesse Sanchez of Dragging the Line Podcast, where we talk all sorts of things relating to sports and life. Plus, some sports stories relating to the state of Texas, the USWNT, and the NFL. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/michael-torres08/support

Texas is frozen, y'all, and we won't let it go. In this episode, we talk a bit about accountability in sports and its reflection in life. We also talk to Caroline Fitzgerald, founder of GOALS, and have a great conversation about women's sports. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/michael-torres08/support

In this episode, we revisit sports and mental health as it has a huge impact on society during the pandemic. Helping us with the discussion is Tyler Pickert, creator of The Real Talk Podcast. Tyler shares his thoughts on sports and mental health. Lastly, there's a new segment, THEY'VE GOTTA GO, and I'll tell you why Ben Roethlisberger has to go. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/michael-torres08/support

Sports in the Time of COVID is back for season 2! We look at what sports and this podcast can be after the President of the United States Inauguration, and get the first guest of the season in Ikey Ajavon, founder of Believe Divergent. We'll also revisit the very first way too early prediction from last season, predicting the Chiefs and Buccaneers would play in the Super Bowl, just in time for media week. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/michael-torres08/support

It's the holiday episode and the season finale! Sports reflect life, so it's time to look back at fond memories of sports during the holidays. This pod also welcomes Steve Green, Senior Creative Director at Nike, to get his thoughts on the world of skateboarding in the time of COVID. Plus the podcast gives out plenty of Christmas gifts to teams and athletes like the Lakers, Sarah Fuller, Dak Prescott, Trevor Lawrence, and many more. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/michael-torres08/support

Sarah Fuller of Vanderbilt made collegiate football history, and yet we're still fighting the same sexism that plagues society in life. This week the podcast also welcomes Friend of the Court creator Mercedes Townsend to get her thoughts on sports in the time of COVID. Plus some news stories relevant to the coronavirus and previous podcast episode topics. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/michael-torres08/support

On Thanksgiving week, I get into the Washington Football Team name and its issues. I also review some past predictions now playing out before us, share plenty of NBA news, and find things to be thankful about in the pandemic year of 2020. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/michael-torres08/support

With a new president-elect, I share my thoughts post-election on Sports in the Time of COVID. I'm handing out NFL mid-season awards, including some unconventional ones, instead of way-too early predictions. Also plenty of news regarding the world of sports as the coronavirus rages on. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/michael-torres08/support

In this week's example of sports reflecting life, we look at the continued havoc the coronavirus wreaks on communities and sports. I make a way too early prediction on whether or not Trevor Lawrence, who recently tested positive for COVID-19, will go to the NFL. Plenty of news as well, including the Los Angeles Dodgers winning the World Series and the struggles of the Dallas Cowboys. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/michael-torres08/support

The NBA crowned a new champion, igniting the LeBron James vs. Michael Jordan debate once again. This week the podcast welcomes Almost Shameless podcast host Tanya Ray Fox to get her thoughts on sports in the time of COVID. The podcast gets its first ranking list in Way Too Early Predictions, and plenty of COVID-19 and injury updates in Sports News in the Time of COVID. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/michael-torres08/support

The NFL continues to struggle with more positive tests for COVID-19. We look at a spot in the sports universe previously undiscussed, WWE and professional wrestler. The NBA Draft is next month so there's a way too early prediction regarding it, before going into news about the NBA Finals and other sports postseason updates. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/michael-torres08/support

COVID-19 made its biggest impact yet on the NFL this week and I share thoughts and updates on that. The podcast gets its first guest with Faraz of UpperHandFantasy.com sharing his thoughts on sports in the time of COVID. We revisit some way too early predictions that may not have turned out too well before going into the latest in sports news, with Major League Baseball announcing fans will be present at the NLCS and World Series. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/michael-torres08/support

So many sports continue their play during the pandemic, leading me to wonder why I haven't been enthused by the start of college football in the past few weeks. I'll get into the dysfunction that is college football and how it impacts my will to watch. I make a way too early prediction regarding the World Series, while also talking about the NBA conference finals, happenings around the NFL, and the social media frenzy around the unprovoked criticism Maria Taylor and Katie Nolan faced this week. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/michael-torres08/support

So much has happened in sports in the past week. The spotlight this week is mental health in sports stemming from Dak Prescott's comments on his battles with anxiety and depression. Way too early predictions is now its own segment on the pod and focuses on Joe Burrow vs. Baker Mayfield. Plenty of news as well regarding the NBA, Naomi Osaka, Major League Baseball, and the passing of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsberg. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/michael-torres08/support

A football heavy week with the return of both college football and the NFL. We'll look at what football is like in the time of COVID, Colin Kaepernick back in the national spotlight, my way too early Super Bowl picks, and go over what happened in the first game of the season between the Chiefs and Texans. I'll also share some thoughts on news around the world of sports including Novak Djokovic and the NBA Playoffs. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/michael-torres08/support

In the first official episode of Sports in the Time of COVID, we look at the effects of the virus on sports in a bubble vs. those not in a bubble. Get my thoughts on what the NBA, WNBA, NHL, NWSL, NCAA, NFL, and MLB are all facing. Also in the news, we talk about Kirk Cousin's "if I die" clarification, The Rock testing positive for COVID-19, and the passing of sports and cultural icon Chadwick Boseman. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/michael-torres08/support

Welcome to Sports in the Time of COVID! Sometimes sports reflects life. As we all navigate a world impacted by COVID-19, this podcast looks at it through the lens of sports. This is the introductory pre-cursor to the first episode, where you'll learn a bit about me and how I see sports, as well as my reaction to the events of the boycotts in sports on August 26. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/michael-torres08/support