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.
On this week’s episode of The Game Within, we open with the tragic passing of John Brenkus and what it’s reignited about men’s mental health in sports. Then we turn to the Royals’ top prospect Jac Caglianone and how versatility might be the only path to the majors in today’s MLB. We break down what an expanded March Madness could mean for TV money and mid-majors, and why Bruce Pearl might be the next coach to swap the sideline for the Senate floor. Plus: Saquon Barkley just had a monster season—so should Eagles fans be worried about the Madden Curse?
In our deep dive, we unpack why a Pacers–Thunder NBA Finals might be a nightmare for ratings but a victory for the league’s future—and how the new CBA is finally giving small markets a real shot at a title.
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.
