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Two college professors talking about the influence sports and sports media have in our society. Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/sportsnerds/support

Dr. Samuel Jay


    • Feb 21, 2023 LATEST EPISODE
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    • 55 EPISODES

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    The Return Our Families Never Wanted (Episode 149)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2023 43:02


    Hi. We missed you. You missed us. Clearly. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/sportsnerds/support

    Don't Come Here and Ski in Jeans (Ep 148)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2020 46:38


    The Nerds of Sport have returned once again! On this episode, we discuss our kids' activities (or lack thereof), access to winter sports, and the Big Ten's decision to screw Indiana over. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/sportsnerds/support

    Jean-Claude Van Damme Hockey Movies, NBA Wins, and College Football Apathy (Ep 147)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2020 42:57


    We owed this one to each other. Our brains needed some stimulation. Thanks to all for the support. We plan on being back more consistently now. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/sportsnerds/support

    American Sports Attempt a Return (Ep 146)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2020 44:57


    We needed to talk about some things. So we did. Via Zoom. You might enjoy it. It's full of sports ball stuff. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/sportsnerds/support

    Talking Beer and Baseball with The Athletic's Eno Sarris

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2020 99:39


    Eno Sarris, friend of the pod and writer for The Athletic (not The Atlantic), returns to the show to drink some beer and talk about what baseball will look like if it returns in 2020. This was recorded as an interview for the Unfiltered podcast. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/sportsnerds/support

    Talking About Sports When Sports Don't Exist (Ep 144)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2020 28:42


    Hi Friends, we decided to talk about how our lives are without sports. We even talk about whether or not sports really matter. Like most of your lives right now, it was a rather somber and surreal conversation. So enjoy! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/sportsnerds/support

    Our Attempt at a Nuanced Conversation about the Legacy of Kobe Bryant (Ep 143)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2020 37:37


    Maybe it was best we waited a while for a new episode: In this one we attempt to have a thoughtful (and critical conversation) about Kobe Bryant, his legacy, and the function of the cult of celebrity. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/sportsnerds/support

    Cheating in Baseball, What?! (Ep 142)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2020 35:50


    We told you the Astros were assholes. Looks like the Red Sox might be too. Oh, and a lot of other teams. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/sportsnerds/support

    Patrick Reed Is the Guy No One Wants at Their Holiday Party (Ep 141)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2019 35:09


    On this week's show, we cover Josh Gordon's most recent suspension from the NFL and recognize that Patrick Reed is the biggest spare on the PGA tour. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/sportsnerds/support

    We Talk Hockey... A Lot of It (Ep 140)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2019 54:42


    We are back to congratulate Megan Rapinoe, critique the College Football Playoff, unpack massive contracts for MLB pitchers, and dive deeeeeep into what's going on in the NHL because that sh*t is real. ------ Our 4th Annual Bowl Pick ‘Em contest is now live. Cost is $10 per entry with 2 entries max. Winnings will be split between the top three finishers. We had 70 participants in 2018 and this year we are hoping for more so please spread the word. The link to enter the contest is tinyurl.com/SportsNerds2019.. Entry fees can be sent via Venmo to @Sam-Jay-2 or PayPal to sam@jaycommunicationsolutions.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/sportsnerds/support

    The Astros' Transition from Underdogs to Assholes (Ep 139)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2019 43:43


    We've rekindled our friendship to discuss our shared hatred of the Houston Astros (who have now been recognized as cheaters) and the corporate gutting of the once-great Deadspin. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/sportsnerds/support

    We Invested in an Ann Arbor App Company (Ep 138)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2019 40:49


    Sam went to Ann Arbor and beat Brian in golf. Then some other shit happened. Glad to be back! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/sportsnerds/support

    Ann Arbor Weekends and Wide Receivers Who Fart (Ep 137)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2019 35:30


    Hello everyone, we are back for another installment of your favorite sports podcast. This week we talk about Antonio Brown breaking wind, the A's doing what the A's do, and then some other things you might enjoy. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/sportsnerds/support

    Serena, Identity Politics, and Carpenter Shorts (Ep 136)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 6, 2019 48:31


    We were absolute fire in this one. Maybe the best ever... We open with discussion of the long-held dominance Serena Williams and Clayton Kershaw have had over their respective sports then get into the economic performance of eSports. We finish with some debate about "wokeness" and the University of Denver's new(ish) mascot controversy. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/sportsnerds/support

    Adults Shouldn't Wear Basketball Jerseys (Ep 135)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2019 57:23


    We slow rolled into this one beginning with a nice chat about MLB standings. After putting you to sleep with shit most of you don't care about we take a deep dive on the NCAA and recent changes to student-athlete/NBA agent rules. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/sportsnerds/support

    'Dem Boyz Are Back (yes, that's a terrible name for an episode) (Ep 134)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2019 56:35


    Hellllllllloooooooo, everybody. We recorded last week and here's the magic we came up with. We touched upon archaic MLB rules, college football recruiting, and yes, the privilege of being able to move freely. Enjoy! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/sportsnerds/support

    Megan Rapinoe, Alex Morgan, and Those Darn Conservative Snowflakes (Ep 133)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2019 51:16


    We took some assholes to task on this one, but tried to sound smart doing it. We examine the criticism of Alex Morgan and Megan Rapinoe as well as point out some of the shortcoming of the arguments out there around equal pay for US soccer players. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/sportsnerds/support

    If a Shart Could Be a Podcast This Would Be It (Ep 132)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2019 51:26


    Sam and Brian return to produce this turd of an episode, covering World Cup and Gold Cup, some NBA free agency, and other things. There are some nuggets that seem to be good. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/sportsnerds/support

    Brooks Koepka Has an Amazing Jawline and The Impossible Burger is Legit (Ep 131)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2019 56:39


    Sam and Brian return to talk about the US Open, Australian and New Zealand sports and food, Donal Trump's golf game, and much, much more. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/sportsnerds/support

    Cubs Want Redemption, Norway Wants Access (Ep 130)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2019 58:03


    We have returned! This week we are discussing the Chicago Cubs strong-arming beat writers, issues with redemption narratives in sports, domestic violence, and why Norway is better at sports than people think they should be. We liked this one. Hope you do too! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/sportsnerds/support

    Bad Refs and Magic Floaters (Ep 129)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2019 45:03


    Sam and Brian discuss the NCAA's referee development program (or lack thereof), Magic Johnson's departure from LA, and Nick Bosa's seemingly-forgotten tweets.   --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/sportsnerds/support

    What Kind of Person Tries to Cut Funding for Special Olympics (Ep 128)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2019 48:34


    Find more at wearesportsnerds.com. And follow us on Instagram (@sports.nerds), Twitter (@_SportsNerds), and Facebook (facebook.com/sportsnerds). Drs. Schrader and Jay offer up some quick hits on Mike Trout's new contract, Rob Gronkowski's retirement, and March Madness before offering up their 2019 MLB predictions and taking a deep dive on a recent story from Deadspin highlighting Betsy DeVos's attempt to cut federal funding to Special Olympics. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/sportsnerds/support

    Who Makes the Worst Decisions: NCAA, MLB, or Paul Manafort? Go! (Ep 127)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2019 45:06


    Find more at wearesportsnerds.com. And follow us on Instagram (@sports.nerds), Twitter (@_SportsNerds), and Facebook (facebook.com/sportsnerds). Sam and Brian have reunited to talk about rich moms bribing ADs because of their dumb kids, forthcoming MLB rules changes, and so so so much more. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/sportsnerds/support

    Eno Sarris Talks Baseball and Beer with Sam and Brian's Brother, Both of Whom Are Overserved (Ep 126)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2019 33:01


    Find more at wearesportsnerds.com. And follow us on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook. Brian isn't on this one, but Sam and Brian's older, less put-together brother talk beer and baseball with Eno Sarris, lover of craft beer and writer for The Athletic. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/sportsnerds/support

    A Week of Old Dudes Making Regrettable Choices (Ep 125)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2019 38:23


    Find more at wearesportsnerds.com. And follow us on Instagram (@sports.nerds), Twitter (@_SportsNerds), and Facebook (facebook.com/sportsnerds). Robert Craft had a bad week. Gary Dolphin had a bad week. Jim Boheim had a terrible, terrible week that will haunt him forever. Brian and Sam discuss, doing so in sometimes uncomfortable ways. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/sportsnerds/support

    Matt Kuchar and Twitter Trolls Join Some Others in Our Bucket of Assholes (Ep 124)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2019 35:21


    Find more at wearesportsnerds.com. And follow us on Instagram (@sports.nerds), Twitter (@_SportsNerds), and Facebook (facebook.com/sportsnerds). Despite poor audio quality, we think this was a good. We discuss Sam's futile debate with right-wing Twitter trolls, Bryce Harper's 2018 WAR, and Matt Kuchar's impenetrable wallet. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/sportsnerds/support

    Holy Shift! Joey Votto's Brilliance, Tattooed Dad Bods & Respect for Lindsey Vonn (Ep 123)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2019 43:37


    Find more at wearesportsnerds.com. And follow us on Instagram (@sports.nerds), Twitter (@_SportsNerds), and Facebook (facebook.com/sportsnerds). Drs. Sam and Brian talk about that boring Super Bowl, how good hitters are killing the shift (and how bad ones should shut up), the death knell of MLB scouts, and the career of Lindsey Vonn. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/sportsnerds/support

    Whatever, James Harden (Ep 122)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2019 46:20


    Find more at wearesportsnerds.com. And follow us on Instagram (@sports.nerds), Twitter (@_SportsNerds), and Facebook (facebook.com/sportsnerds). Drs. Jay and Schrader discuss the NFL championship games, the unwarranted fawning over of James Harden, and MLB Hall of Fame picks. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/sportsnerds/support

    Can Ronnie Milsap's Estate Sue Us? (Ep 121)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2019 49:00


    Find more at wearesportsnerds.com. And follow us on Instagram (@sports.nerds), Twitter (@_SportsNerds), and Facebook (facebook.com/sportsnerds). Drs. Jay and Schrader debrief on the CFP before jumping into a conversation about "student-athletes" and media criticisms of fan outrage (re: Chicago Bears). --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/sportsnerds/support

    We have an announcement!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 30, 2018 2:21


    Okay... just read below: ------------ Welcome to Unfiltered, a podcast featuring leaders in the craft beverage industry sharing their stories and providing a behind-the-scenes look at what they do. Hosted by Dr. Samuel Jay and Jay Schrader and presented by Tivoli Brewing Company, Unfiltered is your go-to podcast for everything craft. Via Apple Podcasts Via Everywhere Else --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/sportsnerds/support

    Dr. John Solow Joins to Talk Baseball Economics (Ep 120)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 26, 2018 51:34


    Find more at wearesportsnerds.com. And follow us on Instagram (@sports.nerds), Twitter (@_SportsNerds), and Facebook (facebook.com/sportsnerds). Brian and Sam are joined by Dr. John Solow from the University of Iowa. The three talk MLB contract research, player incentives, and how professional sports in the US could be adjusted. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/sportsnerds/support

    JJ Lane Joins the Show (Ep 119)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2018 68:37


    Find more at wearesportsnerds.com. And follow us on Instagram (@sports.nerds), Twitter (@_SportsNerds), and Facebook (facebook.com/sportsnerds). While Brian was at a swimming meet, Sam and his wife Catherine sat down in-studio with JJ Lane, color commentator for University of Denver Hockey and former star on The Bachelorette. At the least, it's entertaining. #jjlane #thebachelor #thebachelorette --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/sportsnerds/support

    Babe Ruth Sharts and Suing the NFL (Ep 118)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2018 38:51


    Find more at wearesportsnerds.com. And follow us on Instagram (@sports.nerds), Twitter (@_SportsNerds), and Facebook (facebook.com/sportsnerds). Brian and Sam talk about Oakland suing the Raiders and NFL and why modern baseball players would destroy old school ballers, including Babe Ruth. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/sportsnerds/support

    A Bad Week to Like Sports (Ep 117)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2018 48:57


    Find more at wearesportsnerds.com. And follow us on Instagram (@sports.nerds), Twitter (@_SportsNerds), and Facebook (facebook.com/sportsnerds). This week, we talked about crappy moments in sports and how commentators frame them. It's a good listen, but it was a little depressing. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/sportsnerds/support

    Bill Self-ish, Domestic Violence, and Hot Mics (Ep 116)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 28, 2018 47:39


    Find more at wearesportsnerds.com. And follow us on Instagram (@sports.nerds), Twitter (@_SportsNerds), and Facebook (facebook.com/sportsnerds). Your two favorite PhDs discuss the NCAA (again), but this time with Bill Self involved. Plus some NFL garbage and thoughts on announcers not shutting their mics off. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/sportsnerds/support

    Professors in a Subaru Going to the Super Bowl (Ep 115)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2018 44:50


    Find more at wearesportsnerds.com. And follow us on Instagram (@sports.nerds), Twitter (@_SportsNerds), and Facebook (facebook.com/sportsnerds). The Good Doctors (Jay and Schrader) discuss video game scores in the NFL, Alex Smith's leg, and the NCAA's 180 on Emily Scheck. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/sportsnerds/support

    DJ Merkin and Putting Lessons (Ep 114)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2018 47:49


    Follow us on Instagram (@sports.nerds), Twitter (@_SportsNerds), and Facebook (facebook.com/sportsnerds). Like the professionals we are, we discussing putting stats, Maryland football, and scoring trends in the NBA. Much more, too. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/sportsnerds/support

    Jr. Sports Nerds 2 - World Champions in the White House

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2018 42:32


    Follow us on Instagram (@sports. nerds), Facebook (@fb.me), and Twitter (@_SportsNerds). Find more at wearesportsnerds.com In Episode 2 of Junior Sports Nerds, Dr. Jay's students Evelyn Flores and Jade Mako cover the history of athletes visiting the White House and the significance of such events. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/sportsnerds/support

    Deflection, Deflection, Deflection (Ep 113)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2018 45:17


    Follow us on Instagram (@sports.nerds), Twitter (@_SportsNerds), and Facebook (facebook.com/sportsnerds). Drs. Jay and Schrader discuss coaches losing their locker rooms, Zach Smith's Twitter rant, and the lack of attention being giving to rape allegations against Ronaldo. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/sportsnerds/support

    Is Affective Contagion a Problem in Locker Rooms? (Ep 112)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2018 29:07


    Follow us on Instagram (@sports.nerds), Twitter (@_SportsNerds), and Facebook (facebook.com/sportsnerds). Despite some technical difficulties, Brian and Sam persevered to talk MLB playoff numbers, pitching stats, and affective contagion in the locker room. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/sportsnerds/support

    Sporting Goods Industry Talk w/ John Peters of SFIA (Ep 111)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2018 41:24


    Follow us on Instagram (@sports.nerds), Twitter (@_SportsNerds), and Facebook (facebook.com/sportsnerds). John Peters of the Sports and Fitness Industry Association joins Brian and Sam to talk about trends in fitness and exercise and more. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/sportsnerds/support

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    Sports Ethics w/ 4 Horsemen of the Nerd Insurgency (Ep 110)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2018 51:54


    Follow us on Instagram (@sports.nerds), Twitter (@_SportsNerds), and Facebook (facebook.com/sportsnerds). Brian and Sam are joined by Drs. Dan Lair and Brenden Kendall to discuss morality, ethics, and cognitive dissonance amongst sports consumers. It's great. We promise. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/sportsnerds/support

    The Racist Cartoonist in All of Us (Ep 110)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2018 58:46


    Follow us on Instagram (@sports.nerds), Twitter (@_SportsNerds), and Facebook (facebook.com/sportsnerds). Drs. Schrader and Jay discuss the MLB playoff race and getting high in Denver before jumping into Serena Williams's explosion and the equally-explosive backlash it triggered. #professorswhohustle #teacherswhodrink #podcasters #podcasting #podcastmovement #professors #professorlife #sportspodcast #criticaltheory #rhetoric #sportsnerds #thefloatingheads #denver #flint #sportsmatter #flintmichigan #philosophyandbeer #podernfamily #instapodcast #podcasts #sports #listening #applepodcast #Denverpodcast #professorswhopodcast #MSUDenver #UMFlint #instasportsnews #podcastlife #podcastaddict #serena #tennis #mlb --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/sportsnerds/support

    Burnin' Shoes and Cuttin' Socks (Ep 109)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2018 49:14


    Follow us on The Book (facebook.com/sportsnerds), The Twit (@_SportsNerds), and The Gram (@Sports.Nerds). Your two favorite professors talk briefly about how terrible the Nationals are and how fickle NHL players seem to be before tranq-darting the elephant in the room that is Nike's Kaep ad. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/sportsnerds/support

    NFL Owners & NCAA Let Us Down Once Again (Ep 108)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2018 36:31


    Follow us on Instagram (@sports.nerds), Twitter (@_SportsNerds), and Facebook (fb.me/sportsnerds). Drs. Jay and Schrader discuss the Kaepernick-NFL-Collusion situation prior to dressing down the NCAA and the powers that be for allowing money to dictate decisions at Ohio State and Michigan State. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/sportsnerds/support

    Tim Dwight Joins the Show (Ep 107)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2018 61:01


    Find us on Facebook (fb.me/sportsnerds), Twitter (@_SportsNerds), and Instagram (@sports.nerds). Tim Dwight, the Iowa Football legend, joins Dr. Jay to discuss his philanthropic work with Sukup Manufacturing and his post-football career in renewable energy. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/sportsnerds/support

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    The Nerds Unite! (Ep 106)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2018 34:56


    Find us on Facebook (fb.me/sportsnerds), Instagram (@sports.nerds), and Twitter (@_SportsNerds). Sam and Brian record in-person for the first time in a long time, discussing hit-batters and former MLB players attacking data nerds. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/sportsnerds/support

    Jr. Sports Nerds #1b - Skateboarding in 'Merica

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2018 31:01


    Follow us on Instagram (@sports. nerds), Facebook (@fb.me), and Twitter (@_SportsNerds). In the second half of Episode 1 of Junior Sports Nerds, Guy Garth and Zach Johnson discuss skateboarding and where things stand in contemporary America. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/sportsnerds/support

    Jr. Sports Nerds #1a - Skateboarding in The Olympics

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2018 30:07


    Follow us on Instagram (@sports. nerds), Facebook (@fb.me), and Twitter (@_SportsNerds). In Episode 1 of Junior Sports Nerds, a series of podcasts from students in Dr. Jay's Sports Discourse in Media and Society course, Guy Garth and Zach Johnson discuss the potential tension between skateboarding culture and 2020 The Olympics, i.e. when the sport is introduced as an official Olympic sport. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/sportsnerds/support

    Urban Meyer Leads Us on a Journey to Turd City (Ep 105)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 9, 2018 44:54


    Follow us on Instagram (@sports.nerds), Facebook (fb.me/sportsnerds), Twitter (@_SportsNerds), and YouTube. Drs. Jay and Schrader have returned from a two-week hiatus to discuss outspoken punters, sports talk radio spares, Urban Meyer's ego, and the inability of the NFL and MLB to pivot away from adult diapers. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/sportsnerds/support

    Sports Anthropology with the Tailgate Tourist (Ep 104 - Sports Nerds - 7/26/18)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2018 31:39


    Follow us on Facebook (fb.me/sportsnerds), Instagram (sports.nerds), and Twitter (@_SportsNerds). Dr. Jay talks with Drew Rich, co-founder of Tailgate Tourist and one-half of the tailgating duo who travels the country to meet fans, eat food, and experience the greatness of eating outside while wearing face paint. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/sportsnerds/support

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