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.
Micah Parsons, NFL-ESPN Merger & League Labor Disputes
The Game Within
1 hour
3 months ago
Micah Parsons, NFL-ESPN Merger & League Labor Disputes
A former football player opens fire outside NFL HQ and leaves behind a chilling note about CTE. The Cowboys spiral continues as Micah Parsons officially requests a trade. ESPN and the NFL are close to a massive deal—if Trump doesn’t interfere. A WNBA franchise is poised to sell for a record sum, and one MLB player found out mid-game that he’d been traded… to the opposing team. Then we dig into the wave of labor fights hitting every major league—from stalled NFL contracts to WNBA CBA drama—and ask why players are pushing back now.
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.
