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In this episode, Nathan and Priyansh sit down with Murat Yildiz to discuss the intersection of sports, urban history, and empire in late Ottoman Istanbul, exploring how sport reflects broader social and political processes.  Murat Yildiz is Associate Professor of History at Skidmore College. Murat’s first book, The Ottoman World of Sports: Refashioning Bodies, Men, and Communities in Late Imperial Istanbul (University of Texas Press, 2026), tells the story of the role played by Muslim, Christian, and Jewish sports aficionados in the making of a shared sports culture in Istanbul during the late-nineteenth and early-twentieth centuries.  Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Murat Yildiz and the book 04:07 Research methods and archival sources in Istanbul 12:01 The role of sport in urban and social history 27:00 Interventions in Ottoman and Middle Eastern historiography 31:56 The diversity of Istanbul and methodological approaches 35:48 Sport as a lens for understanding empire and difference 39:57 Contemporary reflections on Ottoman history and identity 43:44 The role of sports in dealing with societal anxieties 46:39 The significance of Istanbul's football dominance 53:12 Class and politics in Turkish football 01:07:15 The popularity of gymnastics in late Ottoman Istanbul 01:24:53 Leisure, crisis, and the social role of sports today 01:26:15 The ongoing significance of sports in Turkish history Hosts in this episode: Nathan, Priyansh ________________________________________ Support & Follow The End of Sport Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/Theendofsport⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (Support the show!) Bluesky: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@endofsportpod.bsky.social⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@endofsportpod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Twitter/X: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@EndofSportPod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The End of Sport⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Listen, share, and support The End of Sport, a proud member of the Harbinger Media Network, a community of over sixty leftist podcasts at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠harbingermedianetwork.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

In this episode of OLF, Nathan Anna, and Derek cover Jalen Hurts’s reported blood clot treatment and conflict of interest, deaths in Division II football, the WNBA Finals scheduling decision, James Dolan’s treatment of Knicks staff, sports betting partnerships, and anti-trans ballot measures, all before sharing (or not) Derek’s secret smash burger recipe.  Chapters 00:00 Conference cities, with Montreal as the clear favorite 06:29 Jalen Hurts: blood clots, clearance, and medical conflicts 12:24 Race, medical authority, and athlete safety 15:00 Two Division II football deaths and the silence around them 20:05 COVID misinformation and the shrinking space for local journalism 23:59 Why the WNBA Finals game moved to a weekday afternoon 33:14 James Dolan, Knicks staff, and the fake championship-ring email 41:37 Sports betting deals and the costs of gambling expansion 48:04 Trans participation bans and ballot measures in Washington and Colorado 56:31 The adult chore each host would turn into a sport Hosts in this episode: Nathan, Anna, and Derek ________________________________________ Support & Follow The End of Sport Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/Theendofsport⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (Support the show!) Bluesky: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@endofsportpod.bsky.social⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@endofsportpod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Twitter/X: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@EndofSportPod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The End of Sport⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Listen, share, and support The End of Sport, a proud member of the Harbinger Media Network, a community of over sixty leftist podcasts at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠harbingermedianetwork.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

In this episode, Bradford William Davis discusses the current state of sports journalism, the influence of the sports media complex, issues of accountability in leagues, and the role of athlete activism, especially in relation to Gaza and Palestine.  Bradford William Davis is an investigative reporter and cultural critic running [eyeblack], a sports newsletter. His work has appeared at GQ, Slate, New York Daily News, Business Insider, The Washington Post, The Daily Beast, Defector, Front Office Sports and was a nationally syndicated columnist for the Fort Worth Star-Telegram.  Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Bradford Davis and his investigative work 02:19 The current crisis in sports journalism and structural challenges 06:36 The impact of ownership and commercial interests on sports media 11:06 The rise of independent media and investigative journalism in sports 15:37 The influence of AI on journalism and education 22:19 Accountability and transparency in handling gender-based violence cases 30:22 Leagues' response to violence and accountability issues 47:34 Colin Kaepernick, activism, and the politics of athlete engagement 01:04:37 Athlete activism and the Gaza conflict: contradictions and reflections 01:13:29 Conclusion and future outlook for sports journalism and activism Hosts in this episode: Nathan and Priyansh ________________________________________ Support & Follow The End of Sport Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/Theendofsport⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (Support the show!) Bluesky: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@endofsportpod.bsky.social⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@endofsportpod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Twitter/X: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@EndofSportPod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The End of Sport⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Listen, share, and support The End of Sport, a proud member of the Harbinger Media Network, a community of over sixty leftist podcasts at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠harbingermedianetwork.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

The Running Man In this episode, Johanna sits down with Austin McCoy to explore the dystopian themes of the 1987 film The Running Man, connecting it to contemporary issues of authoritarianism, media control, and sports. Austin McCoy is an assistant professor of history at West Virginia University. He specializes in African American History, labor history, social movements, and hip-hop culture. He did a ton of organizing work while a graduate student at the University of Michigan, specifically but not only against racist police violence.  He’s been working on an academic book, tentatively titled The Quest for Democracy: Black Power, New Left, and Progressive Politics in the Post-Industrial Midwest, under contract with the University of North Carolina Press. AND: in January of this year, his first book was published by Simon and Schuster about the hip hop group De la Soul, titled, Living in a DAISY Age: The Music, Culture, and World De La Soul Made. It is a national bestseller (within the 1st week!!), and is just such a beautifully written book that genuinely anyone can appreciate, whether you are an academic, a hip-hip fan, neither, and anything in between. He’s also writing pieces for TruthOut again, writing pieces about music for the Conversation, has written for Public Books, CNN, and so much more. Chapters 00:01 Introduction to the Films and Themes 01:19 Johanna introduces Austin and his background 01:48 The 1987 Version: Resistance and Media 02:48 Discussion of the film's premise and setting 05:12 The 2025 Version: A Global Arena 05:35 Austin's initial thoughts and how he discovered the film 08:01 The dystopian future and media control in The Running Man 09:52 Themes of Authority, Violence, and Resistance 11:19 Themes of authoritarianism and resistance 15:02 Representation of Marginalized Groups 17:39 The film as a sports and entertainment spectacle 20:09 Media Manipulation and Surveillance 22:28 The portrayal of violence and dehumanization 25:02 Technology and Augmented Humanity 28:48 The role of the game show host and media figures 29:48 The Role of Sports in Society 34:12 The symbolism of technology and surveillance in the film 34:59 Political Messages and Warnings 40:00 The Future of Media and Resistance 40:45 Schwarzenegger's character and his cultural significance 45:56 The film's critique of authoritarianism and media 49:00 Closing thoughts on the film's relevance today Hosts in this episode: Johanna ________________________________________ Support & Follow The End of Sport Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/Theendofsport⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (Support the show!) Bluesky: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@endofsportpod.bsky.social⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@endofsportpod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Twitter/X: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@EndofSportPod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The End of Sport⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Listen, share, and support The End of Sport, a proud member of the Harbinger Media Network, a community of over sixty leftist podcasts at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠harbingermedianetwork.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

In this episode, Anna and Derek sit down with Jesse Couture to discuss the relationship between digital health technologies, community building, and the sociopolitical implications of platforms like Strava. We explore how data, community, and capitalism intersect in the world of running and fitness tracking. Jesse Couture is a teaching assistant professor in the Department of Health & Kinesiology at the University of Illinois-Urbana Champaign. His research focuses on the relationship between sport and community, running cultures, digital health technologies, and child and youth sport.  Chapters 03:58 Strava as a digital extension of physical activity 12:03 The rise of the running boom post-COVID and tracking technology 15:56 The decision to stop tracking and its implications 19:55 The role of digital community in physical activity and health 23:55 Advertising, data, and subtle marketing in fitness apps 27:56 The influence of elite athletes and privacy concerns 32:01 The impact of data on self-perception and competition 32:58 The cultural and political implications of fitness data 36:03 The hybrid nature of online and offline sports communities 38:52 The role of digital platforms in community sustainability 43:49 The critique of platform capitalism and data commodification 45:00 The potential for ethical and equitable data practices 49:53 The importance of critical engagement with technology 51:09 The social and political dimensions of sports data 52:01 The ongoing evolution of sports technology and community Hosts in this episode: Anna, Derek ________________________________________ Support & Follow The End of Sport Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/Theendofsport⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (Support the show!) Bluesky: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@endofsportpod.bsky.social⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@endofsportpod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Twitter/X: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@EndofSportPod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The End of Sport⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Listen, share, and support The End of Sport, a proud member of the Harbinger Media Network, a community of over sixty leftist podcasts at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠harbingermedianetwork.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

This episode explores the complex political economy of European football, focusing on Manchester City's recent financial cheating scandal.  Our guest is Dominik Leusder, Economist and researcher at LSE, co-host of EuroTrash pod, and proprietor of the New Left Eviews account on Twitter. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to the Manchester City Financial Scandal 01:49 Details of the Charges and Allegations Against City 03:55 The Rules of Financial Fair Play and Their Violations 05:50 City's Response and the Appeal Process 08:12 Implications for the Future of Football Regulation 10:07 Ownership Models in European Football and Their Evolution 12:07 The Role of Sovereign Wealth and Private Equity in Football 14:02 The Impact on European Football's Competitiveness 16:07 The Broader Political and Geopolitical Context 18:03 The Global Influence of the Premier League 19:57 Potential Legal and Regulatory Outcomes 21:55 The Future of Football Finance and Governance Keywords: European football, Manchester City, financial fair play, sports regulation, UEFA, Premier League, football ownership models, sports finance, European Super League, private equity in sports Hosts in this episode: Nathan, Priyansh ________________________________________ Support & Follow The End of Sport Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/Theendofsport⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (Support the show!) Bluesky: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@endofsportpod.bsky.social⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@endofsportpod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Twitter/X: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@EndofSportPod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The End of Sport⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Listen, share, and support The End of Sport, a proud member of the Harbinger Media Network, a community of over sixty leftist podcasts at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠harbingermedianetwork.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

In this episode, Lauren Kuntz shares her journey from climate science to pioneering women's multi-events in track and field, including her efforts to establish the Women's Decathlon World Championships. We explore the intersection of gender equity, sport innovation, and personal resilience. Lauren Kuntz is the founder of the Women’s Decathlon World Championships, decathlon pioneer, and the world record holder in the Icosathlon or the double decathlon. She is also the co-founder and CEO of Gaiascope, an energy technology start-up, which was successfully acquired by ENGIE in April 2025, holds a PhD in climate science from Harvard University, and is currently an assistant track and field coach specializing in pole vault at Carnegie Mellon University.  Chapters 02:21 Balancing multiple passions and roles 04:28 How climate science and sports intersect in Lauren's work 09:07 Understanding the decathlon, heptathlon, and ICOsathlon 12:12 The journey into multi-events and breaking gender barriers 18:03 Organizing the Women's Decathlon World Championships 45:38 The 2025 event cancellation and resilience 52:11 The future of women's decathlon and advocacy efforts 01:00:04 The importance of storytelling and increasing visibility 01:05:30 Personal experiences with Safe Sport and advocacy 01:07:29 Closing thoughts and call to action for listeners Keywords: women's decathlon, track and field, gender equity, sports innovation, climate science, decathlon, ICOsathlon, world championships, athlete advocacy Hosts in this episode: Anna ________________________________________ Support & Follow The End of Sport Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/Theendofsport⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (Support the show!) Bluesky: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@endofsportpod.bsky.social⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@endofsportpod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Twitter/X: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@EndofSportPod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The End of Sport⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Listen, share, and support The End of Sport, a proud member of the Harbinger Media Network, a community of over sixty leftist podcasts at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠harbingermedianetwork.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

In this episode, Irish Sport for Palestine’s Rebecca O'Keeffe discusses the recent controversy surrounding Irish sport's response to Israel’s genocide, their decision to go ahead with the Israel-Ireland football match, and the global implications of solidarity movements.  Keywords: Irish sport, Palestine, Gaza conflict, activism, sports boycott, political accountability, solidarity movement, Irish football, UEFA, Israeli sports propaganda Chapters 02:10 Background of Irish sport for Palestine campaign 03:56 Details of Ireland's football match against Israel and protests 07:08 Leadership failures of Irish Football Association and UEFA 10:01 The role of political pressure and government response 15:13 The significance of symbolic gestures and player responsibilities 19:54 Global context: solidarity movements and cultural boycotts 24:47 The impact of social media and public opinion 30:03 The role of media and future actions in activism 34:49 The broader political implications and systemic change 40:12 The importance of collective action and accountability 45:00 The future of activism and the fight for justice Hosts in this episode: Priyansh, Nathan ________________________________________ Support & Follow The End of Sport Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/Theendofsport⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (Support the show!) Bluesky: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@endofsportpod.bsky.social⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@endofsportpod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Twitter/X: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@EndofSportPod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The End of Sport⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Listen, share, and support The End of Sport, a proud member of the Harbinger Media Network, a community of over sixty leftist podcasts at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠harbingermedianetwork.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

On this episode of Out of Left Field, Derek, Anna, and Nathan talk about how ICE is kidnapping international college athletes, the Arizona State hockey murder, sexual violence cover ups at Nike camps, and their own pet peeves.  Chapters 01:58 Arizona State Hockey: A Tragedy of Neglect 04:08 Military-Style Workouts: Do They Work or Harm? 05:59 The Systemic Exploitation of College Athletes 07:57 The Case of Aminata Sek and Immigration Abuses 10:06 Cover-Ups and Negligence in Youth Sports 11:50 Capitalism, Profit, and the Harm in Sports 14:00 Media, Accountability, and Sports Scandals 15:48 Racial and Colonial Dynamics in American Sports 18:02 The Urgent Need for Systemic Reform 20:06 Irish Sport for Palestine and Global Movements 22:00 The Role of Coaches and Overseeers in Harm 23:50 The Impact of Capitalist Logic on College Sports 26:12 The Globalization and Exploitation in College Athletics 28:07 The Case of Kentucky State and International Students 29:59 Nike Elite and the Cover-Up of Assaults 31:54 Structural Problems in Elite Sports Camps 34:08 The Racist Underpinnings of College Sports 36:07 The Role of Media and Public Awareness 38:00 The Future of Sports Reform and Accountability 39:58 Upcoming Movements and International Solidarity 41:46 The Power of Grassroots Movements in Sports 43:56 The Role of Policy and Legislation 46:02 The Intersection of Race, Capitalism, and Sports 47:56 Protecting Vulnerable Athletes and Youth 49:50 The Cultural and Political Significance of Sports 52:09 The Need for Collective Action and Change Hosts in this episode: Anna, Derek, Nathan ________________________________________ Support & Follow The End of Sport Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/Theendofsport⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (Support the show!) Bluesky: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@endofsportpod.bsky.social⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@endofsportpod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Twitter/X: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@EndofSportPod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The End of Sport⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Listen, share, and support The End of Sport, a proud member of the Harbinger Media Network, a community of over sixty leftist podcasts at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠harbingermedianetwork.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

Hannah Borenstein discusses the complex relationship between track and field, gambling, and integrity issues, exploring how gambling influences the sport's future and athlete welfare. Hannah Borenstein is an anthropologist and assistant professor in the Department of Global Sociocultural Studies at Florida International University. Her research broadly focuses on the intersection of sports, race, gender, politics, and labor. Chapters 02:36 Track and field's inconsistent relationship with gambling 06:33 Why track and field has resisted embracing gambling 09:28 Testing the waters: Odds and predictions in athletics 12:36 Prize money, new leagues, and monetization strategies 15:10 Partnerships with data companies and AI in sports betting 18:34 Gambling, doping, and historical parallels in sports 22:43 Economic coercion and ethical dilemmas for athletes 29:12 Fan harms, athlete safety, and the proximity of fans 34:20 Media, gambling, and the influence of mainstream sports coverage 42:40 Oversights, infrastructural gaps, and the future of sports integrity 49:52 Athlete organization, labor rights, and collective bargaining 55:52 Conclusion: The path forward for sports and gambling Hosts in this episode: Anna and Nathan ________________________________________ Support & Follow The End of Sport Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/Theendofsport⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (Support the show!) Bluesky: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@endofsportpod.bsky.social⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@endofsportpod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Twitter/X: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@EndofSportPod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The End of Sport⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Listen, share, and support The End of Sport, a proud member of the Harbinger Media Network, a community of over sixty leftist podcasts at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠harbingermedianetwork.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. EoS Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/Theendofsport EoS YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@endofsportpod

In this episode, we sit down with John Hoberman to explore the intersection of sports, racial disparities, and systemic biases in medical treatment, focusing on the high prevalence of brain injuries among NFL players and the broader implications for health and health systems. John M. Hoberman is Professor of European and Eurasian Studies at the University of Texas and author of a slew of books, including "Black & Blue: The Origins and Consequences of Medical Racism" (2012) and "Testosterone Dreams: Rejuvenation, Aphrodisia, Doping" (2005). Chapters 02:14 Study on brain donation and high prevalence of CTE among NFL players 03:20 Race and medical disadvantage: systemic disparities in healthcare 07:12 Historical and ongoing racial biases in medical treatment 10:07 Race norming in NFL concussion settlements and its implications 14:57 The racist assumptions underlying medical assessments and treatments 21:58 Disparities in health outcomes among Black former NFL players 26:53 The systemic nature of racial bias in medicine and sports 34:58 Media, public perception, and the commodification of sports injuries 44:05 Potential solutions, activism, and systemic change 54:03 Closing thoughts and call for awareness and action Hosts in this episode: Derek & Nathan  ________________________________________ Support & Follow The End of Sport Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/Theendofsport⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (Support the show!) Bluesky: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@endofsportpod.bsky.social⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@endofsportpod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Twitter/X: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@EndofSportPod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The End of Sport⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Listen, share, and support The End of Sport, a proud member of the Harbinger Media Network, a community of over sixty leftist podcasts at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠harbingermedianetwork.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

In this episode, Erica Rand discusses her book Skating Away from the Binary and explores how figure skating reflects systemic hierarchies, racialized gender norms, and the impact of coloniality on sports. The conversation highlights issues of gender binary enforcement, sports labor exploitation, and the push for inclusive policies. Erica Rand is Professor of Art and Visual Culture and of Gender and Sexuality Studies at Bates College. She is the author a number of books, including Barbie’s Queer Accessories, The Ellis Island Snow Globe, Red Nails Black Skates: Gender, Cash, and Pleasure On and Off the Ice, and The Small Book of Hip Checks On Queer Gender, Race, and Writing, and, the focus of today, a new book called Skating Away From the Binary.  Check out Figure Skating For All!  Chapters 02:23 Positionality and research background of Erica Rand 04:55 Gender roles and physical realities in figure skating 10:24 Coloniality of gender and racial hierarchies in sports 13:39 Sports labor, capitalism, and economic disparities 18:30 Aesthetics, injury, and racialized ideals in skating 22:25 Gender binary enforcement and anti-trans rhetoric 33:55 Institutional policies and athlete activism 44:21 Impact of policy changes and inclusion efforts in skating 49:20 The role of capitalism and commercialization in sports 54:52 Broader implications for systemic inequality in sports Hosts in this episode: Anna, Derek,  ________________________________________ Support & Follow The End of Sport Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/Theendofsport⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (Support the show!) Bluesky: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@endofsportpod.bsky.social⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@endofsportpod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Twitter/X: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@EndofSportPod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The End of Sport⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Listen, share, and support The End of Sport, a proud member of the Harbinger Media Network, a community of over sixty leftist podcasts at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠harbingermedianetwork.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

In this episode, we explore the NBA salary cap “scandal” with Kawhi Leonard and the Clippers, the violent use of military training in college football, Lebron James, polymarket and sports betting, and weigh in on the “Fitness Discourse” that has taken “left” social media by storm.  To donate to our friend Jabo’s memorial fund: https://www.gofundme.com/f/jabo-burrow-memorial-fund?cp_src=d  Chapters 01:56 Remembering Jabo Burrow and his impact 03:57 The NBA Kawhi Leonard salary cap scandal 08:01 Criminal investigation and anti-player sentiments 12:07 The politics of sports betting and LeBron James 15:56 Dehumanization and military-style workouts in college sports 23:58 The symbolism of John Brown and political outrage 36:01 Controversy over socialists at academic conferences 45:01 The role of fitness in fascist and neoliberal ideologies 54:01 The ethics of athlete consent and coercion 01:07:48 The importance of precise language in political discourse 01:11:58 The future of sports, politics, and social justice keywords : scandal, nba, sports betting, healthism Hosts in this episode: Anna, Derek, Nathan ________________________________________ Support & Follow The End of Sport Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/Theendofsport⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (Support the show!) Bluesky: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@endofsportpod.bsky.social⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@endofsportpod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Twitter/X: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@EndofSportPod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The End of Sport⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Listen, share, and support The End of Sport, a proud member of the Harbinger Media Network, a community of over sixty leftist podcasts at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠harbingermedianetwork.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

We are heartbroken to share the news that great friend of the podcast Jabo Burrow recently passed away. As a tribute to Jabo, we have decided to re-release our conversation with him from 2024 so that you can understand his experiences with the violence of college football in his own words. Rest in power, Jabo. We miss you. Please support his family by donating to their Go Fund Me: https://gofund.me/1a0c10097

In this episode, we explore the impact of the Strava app on sport, self-tracking, and health quantification. Dr. Jonathan Finn shares insights on how technology structures sport, the labor involved in self-tracking, and the social and political implications of these practices. keywords : Strava, self-tracking, sport quantification, health data, technology, labor, surveillance, community, visual communication, alienation Chapters 01:12 Jonathan Finn's relationship with Strava and personal history 03:08 The role of Strava in community and sport 05:33 Self-tracking and the broader quantification of health 08:46 How Strava structures sport and performance 12:09 Quantification, success, and failure in sport 15:08 The authenticity of measurements and fake distances 17:14 The obsession with numbers and overconsumption 22:00 Data as a commodity and surveillance potential 26:11 Visual communication and the appeal of data visualization 30:43 Alienation and embodied sensations in self-tracking 34:42 Projected self and future times in performance 36:33 Resistance, resistance at scale, and alternatives 44:26 Children, education, and the commercialization of play 48:58 Breakdowns, injuries, and ruptures in self-tracking 52:24 Overconsumption, aesthetics, and commercial influences 55:00 The utopian visions and critique of technology 56:34 Strategies for resisting and rethinking self-tracking 01:00:28 Learning from embodied experience and natural metrics Hosts in this episode: Priyansh, Derek ________________________________________ Support & Follow The End of Sport Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/Theendofsport⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (Support the show!) Bluesky: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@endofsportpod.bsky.social⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@endofsportpod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Twitter/X: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@EndofSportPod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The End of Sport⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Listen, share, and support The End of Sport, a proud member of the Harbinger Media Network, a community of over sixty leftist podcasts at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠harbingermedianetwork.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.