Sports Nerds

Dr. Samuel Jay

Two college professors talking about the influence sports and sports media have in our society.

  1. 2020-12-17

    Don't Come Here and Ski in Jeans (Ep 148)

    The Nerds of Sport have returned once again!  On this episode, we discuss our kids' activities (or lack thereof), access to winter sports, and the Big Ten's decision to screw Indiana over.

    47 min

  2. 2020-11-11

    Jean-Claude Van Damme Hockey Movies, NBA Wins, and College Football Apathy (Ep 147)

    We owed this one to each other. Our brains needed some stimulation.  Thanks to all for the support. We plan on being back more consistently now.

    42 min

  3. 2020-07-03

    American Sports Attempt a Return (Ep 146)

    We needed to talk about some things. So we did. Via Zoom. You might enjoy it. It's full of sports ball stuff.

    44 min

  4. 2020-04-30

    Talking Beer and Baseball with The Athletic's Eno Sarris (Ep 145)

    Eno Sarris, friend of the pod and writer for The Athletic (not The Atlantic), returns to the show to drink some beer and talk about what baseball will look like if it returns in 2020. This was recorded as an interview for the Unfiltered podcast.

    1h 39m

  5. 2020-03-31

    Talking About Sports When Sports Don't Exist (Ep 144)

    Hi Friends, we decided to talk about how our lives are without sports. We even talk about whether or not sports really matter. Like most of your lives right now, it was a rather somber and surreal conversation. So enjoy!

    28 min

  6. 2020-02-26

    Our Attempt at a Nuanced Conversation about the Legacy of Kobe Bryant (Ep 143)

    Maybe it was best we waited a while for a new episode: In this one we attempt to have a thoughtful (and critical conversation) about Kobe Bryant, his legacy, and the function of the cult of celebrity.

    37 min

  7. 2020-01-15

    Cheating in Baseball, What?! (Ep 142)

    We told you the Astros were a******s. Looks like the Red Sox might be too. Oh, and a lot of other teams.

    35 min

  8. 2019-12-19

    Patrick Reed Is the Guy No One Wants at Their Holiday Party (Ep 141)

    On this week's show, we cover Josh Gordon's most recent suspension from the NFL and recognize that Patrick Reed is the biggest spare on the PGA tour.

    35 min
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Two college professors talking about the influence sports and sports media have in our society.

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  • Creator
    Dr. Samuel Jay
  • Years Active
    2015 - 2020
  • Episodes
    49
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Dr. Samuel Jay