This Week in Sportsball Podcast

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Five friends, who happen to also be MBA students, talk about the latest events happening in sports along with stories that make sports special for each of them. Sports can impact our lives far beyond the scoreboard. Join us as we try to breakdown why sports are so important.

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  • Aug 27, 2020 LATEST EPISODE
  • monthly NEW EPISODES
  • 58m AVG DURATION
  • 9 EPISODES


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Episode 9 - Deep in the Playoffs

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2020 58:00


The boys begin by diving straight into this week's hottest stories in sports!The show contains a round-up of the top sports stories from the past week:The AP Top 25 was released and we have some thoughts.An update on the NBA and NHL playoffs 28-3 talks about the stories going on in the NBA and NHL off the court.Jerry Jones wants players to protest before the anthem at games.Earl Thomas gets released by the Ravens.Dustin Johnson wins by 11 strokes and shoots -30?The Turk loves fútbol (Soccer for our American listeners), so we let him go on for a bit. (This will probably happen every episode)He provides a Champions League recapWe finish the episode with our shoutouts for the stories that didn't make the round-up. Enjoy!Omission: Boudin. He is dealing with the hurricanes impacting the Gulf Coast. We wish him the best.Please address all sound complaints to our producer, Troy. Sorry, it's Executive Producer Troy now. He is a one-year-old, so cut him some slack.Music:Track Name - "Sport Track"Artist - InfractionTo buy: click here

Episode 8 - Money Makes the World Go Round

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2020 48:46


The boys begin by diving straight into this week's hottest stories in sports!The show contains a round-up of the top sports stories from the past week:The ACC, SEC, and Big 12 move forward with their plans for football this fall.Justin Fields has started a petition for the Big 10 to let the players play.An update on the NBA and NHL playoffs 28-3 talks about his adventures playing Chel 20Training camps have started, which means rumors and injuries are popping up fast.Someone get the Rangers a chill pill in regards to Fernando Tatis Jr's grand slam.Jim Herman won a golf tournament, but what's the deal with Brooks Koepka?The Turk loves fútbol (Soccer for our American listeners), so we let him go on for a bit. (This will probably happen every episode)Barca fans, cover your earsWe finish the episode with our shoutouts for the stories that didn't make the round-up. Enjoy!Omissions: The Phoenix Suns IG model scandal. DON'T google it on your work computer... You have been warned.Please address all sound complaints to our producer, Troy. Sorry, it's Executive Producer Troy now. He is a one-year-old, so cut him some slack.Music:Track Name - "Sport Track"Artist - InfractionTo buy: click here

Episode 7 - Through the Good Times and the Bad

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2020 65:09


The boys talk about their brightest and darkest moments as a sports fan after diving into the hottest stories in sports! The show contains a round-up of the top sports stories from the past week. Big 10 and Pac 12 press pause until spring NBA and NHL bubbles are running on all cylinders The Cardinals have a COVID outbreak that is putting their season in jeopardy The PGA Championship was last weekend apparently Our feature stories include:Bedtime's good times and bad times with Clemson28-3 hasn't had a moment of greatness in 25 years but there has been plenty of bad momentsBoudin is riding high with Lance Berkman and falling down with Jordan JeffersonProducer Troy's Dad greatest moment is embarrassing? His worst moment involves a fan and a golfball. (Also, is he mad at Dustin Johnson about $400K?) The Turk celebrates Turkish fútbol and languishes with Galatasaray at the hands of Fenerbahçe.Enjoy!Omissions: Last week's show (we couldn't find The Turk).Please address all sound complaints to our producer, Troy. Sorry, it's Executive Producer Troy now. He is a one-year-old, so cut him some slack.Music:Track Name - "Sport Track"Artist - InfractionTo buy: click here

Episode 6 - Our Sports Heroes

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2020 53:02


The boys get a bit sentimental after diving into the hottest stories in sports! (American) Sports are back this week!The show contains a round-up of the top sports stories from the past week. Trump and his antics with the Yankees Fauci’s first pitch was awful, which we think means we’re all doomed The Marlins have COVID... MLB, please listen to our podcast (sponsor us) Jamal Adams gets traded to the Seahawks after he publicly questioned Adam Gase’s leadership Lou Williams goes to Magic City in Atlanta (for the food) and gets Instagram Storied by rapper Jack Harlow Seattle unleashes the Kraken!Our feature stories include:Bedtime's love of Troy Polamalu28-3 reminisces over the 1990s Braves (It's all he has)Boudin is a lot like David EcksteinProducer Troy's Dad was forever changed by the NBA in the 1990sThe Turk tops all of us by getting really deep on Gheorghe HagiEnjoy!Omissions: Shoutouts. No shoutouts this week. Please address all sound complaints to our producer, Troy. Sorry, it's Executive Producer Troy now. He is a one-year-old, so cut him some slack.Music:Track Name - "Sport Track"Artist - InfractionTo buy: click here

Episode 5 - How Many Bubble "Friends" You Invite?

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2020 54:01


The boys don't waste any time before diving into the hottest stories in sports! (American) Sports are back this week!The show contains a round-up of the top sports stories from the past week:Is there any good news surrounding college football?DC's NFL team is up to no good AGAINNo COVID+ tests in the NBA bubble, but high school sports are in trouble (rhyme)Tiger is BACK! And awful... Plus, will the Masters happen this year?The Turk loves fútbol (Soccer for our American listeners), so we let him go on for a bit. (This will probably happen every episode)We finish the episode with our shoutouts for the stories that didn't make the round-up. Enjoy!No omissions: We're just that... good. Please address all sound complaints to our producer, Troy. Sorry, it's Executive Producer Troy now. He is a one-year-old, so cut him some slack.Disclaimer: Hot damn we're explicit! We'd say pardon our French, but pardon our 'Merican is more accurate.Music:Track Name - "Sport Track"Artist - InfractionTo buy: click here

Episode 4 - Secret Brunch Buddies?!?!

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2020 62:38


The boys begin with some bickering about secret brunches before diving into this week's hottest stories in sports!The show contains a round-up of the top sports stories from the past week:The impact of in-conference only scheduling on college footballNative American names and imagery in sports, how far is too far?Madden is at it again and more NFL players get PAIDPresident Trump has been golfin' and people got a problem with it! But should they?The Turk loves fútbol (Soccer for our American listeners), so we let him go on for a bit. (This will probably happen every episode)We finish the episode with our shoutouts for the stories that didn't make the round-up. Enjoy!No omissions: Boudin Ben was late to the party and had trouble figuring out the technology at the Lousiana State Penitentiary (Geaux Tigers?). He showed up and brought the HEAT fresh off his swim in a Bass Pro Shops' aquarium.Please address all sound complaints to our producer, Troy. Sorry, it's Executive Producer Troy now. He is a one-year-old, so cut him some slack.Disclaimer: Hot damn we're explicit! We'd say pardon our French, but pardon our 'Merican is more accurate.Music:Track Name - "Sport Track"Artist - InfractionTo buy: click here

Episode 3 - The Boys are Back!

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2020 65:56


Fresh off vacation, the boys are back and ready to talk sports!The show starts with a round-up of the top sports stories from the past week:Whether college football will happenIs the MLB's relaunch destined for failure?Pat Mahomes signed a HUGE contract, but what does it really mean?NBA Fyre Festival anyone?Why is Tiger Woods not playing in PGA events right now?The Turk loves fútbol (Soccer for our American listeners), so we let him go on for a bit.We finish the episode with our shoutouts for the stories that didn't make the round-up. Enjoy!No omissions: We found Joey! We did lose Producer Troy's Dad 3/4 through the episode, but we're sure he'll turn up...Please address all sound complaints to our producer, Troy. Sorry, it's Executive Producer Troy now. He is a one-year-old, so cut him some slack.Music:Track Name - "Sport Track"Artist - InfractionTo buy: click here

Episode 2 - Pride Month in Sports

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2020 63:08


It's episode two and the boys are excited to talk about Pride Month! The show starts with a round-up of the top sports stories from the past week. Then the two feature stories: tennis legend Billie Jean King and one of the greatest soccer players ever, Megan Rapinoe. Before Pride Month comes to a close, we take a look at two prominent LGBTQ athletes that we feel don't get the credit they deserve. We finish the episode with our shoutouts for the stories that didn't make the round-up. Enjoy!One omission: Joey. If you've seen him, please call producer Troy. Please bring our boy home to us!Please address all sound complaints to our producer, Troy. He is a one-year-old, so cut him some slack.Music:Track Name - "Sport Track"Artist - InfractionTo buy: click here

Episode 1 - Unsung Heroes

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2020 56:09


It's episode one and the boys introduce themselves to the podcasting world! Five MBA students/sports junkies have started their own podcasts and are ready to unleash their takes on the world. The show starts with a round-up of the top sports stories from the past few weeks. Then the two feature stories: baseball legend Josh Gibson and the first black driver and winner in NASCAR, Wendell Scott. Given the current political environment and resurgence of the Black Lives Matter movement, we take a look at two prominent Black athletes that don't get the respect they deserve. We finish the episode with our shoutouts for the stories that didn't make the round-up. Enjoy!One omission: Wendell Scott was elected to the NASCAR Hall of Fame in 2015.Please address all sound complaints to our producer, Troy. He is a one-year-old, so cut him some slack.Music:Track Name - "Sport Track"Artist - InfractionTo buy: click here

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