The Game Within explores the untold stories, strategies, and cultural forces that define sports beyond the field. From the unseen dynamics of team chemistry to the profound impact of social issues on athletic performance, this podcast reveals how sports shape, and are shaped by, the world around them. Join hosts Jason Kander, Ravi Gupta, and Addisu Demissie—civic leaders, coaches, educators, and mentors—as they draw on their unique experiences to uncover the deeper layers of the game and its enduring influence on society.
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The Game Within explores the untold stories, strategies, and cultural forces that define sports beyond the field. From the unseen dynamics of team chemistry to the profound impact of social issues on athletic performance, this podcast reveals how sports shape, and are shaped by, the world around them. Join hosts Jason Kander, Ravi Gupta, and Addisu Demissie—civic leaders, coaches, educators, and mentors—as they draw on their unique experiences to uncover the deeper layers of the game and its enduring influence on society.
Join the crew as they dive into Team USA's overtime loss to Canada and President Trump's continued encroachment into the sports world. They discuss how Netflix's Court of Gold is bringing us inside the world of Team USA Basketball’s Olympic journey and the benefits of internationalizing traditionally American sports. Then guys also break down the PGA - LIV Golf merger, Saudi Arabia's growing influence, the potential end of the famous NFL "tush push" play, and the Yankees' dull facial hair policy change. Plus, a deep dive into whether reality competition shows like Beast Games should actually be considered sports.
The Game Within
The Game Within explores the untold stories, strategies, and cultural forces that define sports beyond the field. From the unseen dynamics of team chemistry to the profound impact of social issues on athletic performance, this podcast reveals how sports shape, and are shaped by, the world around them. Join hosts Jason Kander, Ravi Gupta, and Addisu Demissie—civic leaders, coaches, educators, and mentors—as they draw on their unique experiences to uncover the deeper layers of the game and its enduring influence on society.