Episode 173: The NFL and ESPN are Dancing With Their Hands Tied

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Episode 173: The NFL and ESPN are Dancing With Their Hands Tied

Crunching Tackles

1 hour 22 minutes 15 seconds

2 months ago

Episode 173: The NFL and ESPN are Dancing With Their Hands Tied

The NFL and ESPN have announced a merger that gives ESPN control of NFL Media and gives the NFL an ownership stake in ESPN. This arrangement comes with huge conflicts of interest and moral implications. On today's show, Chad and John discuss:

5:45 - Chad recaps his recent trip, including some amazing sporting experiences that he brings back to the pod.

19:00 - Cadillac Formula 1 team have announced their driver lineup for 2026, and it is a huge sign of confidence in the team.

22:50 - The U.S. Open is underway, and we share what we are most excited about for the next two weeks.

30:50 - How are we feeling about our respective teams as the Premier League gets underway?

49:15 - THE BIG STORY: The NFL/ESPN Merger

1:12:30 - Eddington is scary, funny, and bold.

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