The End of Sport

The End of Sport
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Your anti-capitalist sports podcast. Hosted by Derek Silva, Johanna Mellis, Priyansh, Anna Posbergh, and Nathan Kalman-Lamb.

  1. 14H AGO

    Trans Athletes and The Fight for Inclusion

    In this episode of the End of Sport podcast, Anna Posbergh and Derek Silva sit down with Grace McKenzie, a transgender athlete and advocate for inclusion in sports. They discuss the current landscape of trans athlete inclusion, the implications of recent policy shifts by the IOC, and the personal experiences of Grace in women's rugby. The conversation highlights the importance of dialogue, the work of organizations like Sport and Rights Alliance, and the urgent need for advocacy in the face of rising anti-trans legislation. Grace emphasizes the significance of sharing trans stories and the collective responsibility to create inclusive spaces in sports. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Trans Athlete Inclusion 01:05 Current Landscape of Trans Athlete Inclusion 03:15 The IOC's Policy Shift and Its Implications 06:30 Experiences in Women's Rugby 16:38 The Birth of Rugby for All 22:17 The Role of Dialogue in Advocacy 48:21 The Work of Sport and Rights Alliance 54:04 Why Trans Athletes and Why Now? 01:00:34 Looking to the Future of Trans Inclusion in Sports trans athletes, inclusion, sports, Rugby for All, IOC policy, advocacy, gender identity, women's rugby, Sport and Rights Alliance, anti-trans legislation ________________________________________ 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

    1h 10m

  2. 3D AGO

    The Palestine Exception in Football with Abubaker Abed

    Abubaker Abed speaks about FIFA and European football's double standards regarding Israel, his reporting on the genocide in Gaza, and the importance of boycotting the 2026 World Cup. Chapters   00:00 Introduction and Guest Credibility 01:12 Iran's Potential Boycott and US Match Relocation 02:58 US Policies and Impact on Palestinian Athletes 04:34 Iran's Goodwill Gestures and US Political Interference 05:45 FIFA's Obligation to Ensure Player Safety 06:14 Israel's War Crimes and FIFA's Inaction 07:42 Comparison of Sanctions: Russia vs. Israel 08:39 Iran's Right to Boycott and FIFA's Refusal 09:06 Palestinian Football and FIFA's Past Decisions 10:05 Hypocrisy in FIFA's Treatment of Palestine and Israel 11:02 FIFA's Corruption and Media Complicity 12:34 FIFA's Double Standards and Israel's Segregation 12:59 Infantino's Leadership and FIFA's Future 14:23 Israeli Military Attacks on Palestinian Sports Facilities 15:42 Destruction of Gaza's Sports Infrastructure 16:42 Mainstream Media's Silence on Palestinian Sports 17:10 Football Legends and Political Silence 18:37 Global Solidarity Movements and Their Absence for Gaza 19:36 Football Stars and Their Silence on Palestine 20:58 Sportswashing and Political Complicity of Players 22:19 Personal Impact of Conflict on Abubakar's Love for Football 24:31 Growing Movement to Boycott the World Cup 24:59 Voting with Feet: How Fans Can Protest 26:24 Abubakar's Shift from Football to Political Activism 33:05 The Destruction of Gaza's Sports Community 42:19 Palestinian Sports as Resistance and Identity 45:49 The Tragedy of Gaza's Sports Infrastructure 48:15 FIFA's Complicity and International Hypocrisy 51:42 The Role of Media and Journalistic Integrity 01:02:11 The Silence of Western Media and Athletes 01:08:45 Current Situation in Gaza and Future Outlook 01:12:48 Hope and Resistance in Gaza Gaza, football, FIFA, Palestine, sportswashing, human rights, geopolitics, boycott, genocide, sports activism Hosts: Nathan Kaman-Lamb, Priyansh, Anna Posbergh, Johanna Mellis, and Derek Silva ________________________________________ 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.

    1h 15m

  3. 6D AGO

    Everything You Need to Know About the IOC's Recent Genetic Testing Policy

    This two-part episode critically examines the IOC's new policy on gender eligibility, focusing on the implications for trans and intersex athletes, the science and ethics behind genetic testing, and the broader impact on human rights and sports fairness. The first half of the episode is a brilliant discussion between Anna, Nathan, Dr. Anna Baeth and Reo Eveleth. In the second part, Anna sits down with Dr. Madi Pape, Grace McKenzie and Chris Mosier to further unpack the abhorrent consequences of this policy. IOC, trans athletes, intersex athletes, genetic testing, sports policy, human rights, fairness in sports, SRY gene, doping, athlete rightsHosts: Derek Silva, Anna Posbergh, Priyansh, Johanna Mellis & Nathan Kalman-Lamb________________________________________Support & Follow The End of SportPatreon: ⁠⁠patreon.com/Theendofsport⁠⁠ (Support the show!)Bluesky: ⁠⁠@endofsportpod.bsky.social⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠@endofsportpod⁠⁠Twitter/X: ⁠⁠@EndofSportPod⁠⁠YouTube: ⁠⁠The End of Sport⁠⁠Listen, 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.#sports #labor #capitalism #marxism

    1h 29m

  4. MAR 24

    Out of Left Field #7 - Sportswashing: FIFA, Gambling, WNBA and the Fight for Justice

    This episode of OLF discusses the latest news in sports, including FIFA's sportswashing "sanction" of Israel, sports gambling, the new WNBPA collective agreement, and latest in college sports. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Listener Engagement 03:05 The Impact of Gambling in Sports 06:04 FIFA's Controversial Rulings 09:09 Legislation and Immigration Concerns at the World Cup 11:57 WNBA Collective Bargaining Agreement 15:01 Unionization and Labor Rights in Sports 18:01 Iowa State Gymnastics Program Controversy 20:51 Sexual Assault and Accountability in Sports 23:43 NFLPA Leadership Changes and Union Challenges 27:12 The State of College Gymnastics keywords: sports media, gambling, FIFA, labor rights, women's sports, college athletics, social justice, sportswashing, athlete conditions Hosts: Nathan Kaman-Lamb, Priyansh, Anna Posbergh, Johanna Mellis, and Derek Silva ________________________________________ 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.

    41 min

  5. MAR 19

    The Dark Side of Sports Gambling with Adam Johnson

    In this episode, Adam Johnson joins us to explore the pervasive influence of sports gambling on media, politics, and our social fabric. We delve into how betting practices have seeped into every aspect of life, the systemic issues they create, and potential avenues for regulation. Chapters 00:00 What is Sports Gambling? 06:24 Social Harms of Gambling 11:18 Gambling Ads 22:52 Athlete Exploitation 36:45 Need for Regulation 39:14 Fan Abuse and Exploitation 52:02 Athlete Labor Struggles  keywords: sports gambling, gambling, betting, sports betting Hosts: Nathan Kaman-Lamb, Priyansh, Anna Posbergh, Johanna Mellis, and Derek Silva ________________________________________ 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.

    1 hr

  6. MAR 17

    Fair Game and the Future of Trans Athletes with Anna Baeth, Ellie Roscher, and Chris Mosier

    In this episode of the End of Sports, Johanna and Anna are joined by the wonderful and brilliant Anna Baeth, Ellie Roscher, and Chris Mosier, to discuss the intersection of sports, gender identity, and social justice. They explore myths surrounding trans athletes, the political landscape, and the importance of joy, embodiment, and advocacy in sport. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to the episode and the significance of the book "Fair Game"  05:00 How numbers and legislation are fabricated or misrepresented  15:00 The interconnectedness of trans issues with reproductive rights and colonialism  25:00 Personal motivations for advocacy and research by the authors  35:00 Connecting joy and embodiment as acts of resistance and liberation  45:00 Embracing the joy of athleticism and the power of play 55:00 Cultivating joy amid systemic attacks through connections and embodied play  66:00 Closing remarks on the power of joy, representation, and collective liberation in sport Keywords  Trans Athletes, Gender Identity, Social Justice, Sports Advocacy, Bodily Autonomy, Inclusive Policies, Joy in Sports Hosts: Nathan Kaman-Lamb, Priyansh, Anna Posbergh, Johanna Mellis, and Derek Silva ________________________________________ 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.

    1h 8m

  7. MAR 12

    Scientific Integrity in Sex Testing with Madeleine Pape

    In this episode of the End of Sport Podcast, Nathan and Anna chat with Olympian and sociologist Madeleine Pape. They explore the complexities of gender regulation in sports, particularly focusing on the inclusion of trans and intersex athletes. Madeleine shares her personal journey from being an elite athlete to a sociologist, her insights on the evolving regulatory landscape, and the implications of policies like the SRY gene testing. The discussion also delves into the influence of lobby groups, the concept of biofeminism, and the future of inclusivity in sports. Madeleine Pape is an Olympian and sociologist at the University of Lausanne’s Centre for Gender Studies and the Institute of Social Sciences. Her research focuses on the regulation of gender in sport, the politics of inclusion, integrity in sports governance, and the study of sex and gender in biomedical and sports sciences. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to the Conversation 01:36 Maddie's Journey: From Athlete to Sociologist 05:48 The Regulatory Landscape of Trans-Athlete Inclusion 10:43 World Athletics and the SRY Gene Testing Policy 18:21 The Implications of Testing Policies on Athletes 24:33 The Intersection of Trans and Intersex Policies 30:40 The Role of Lobby Groups in Sports 37:46 Biofeminism and Its Impact on Women's Sports 43:57 The Future of Trans and Intersex Athletes 55:13 Taking Action: How to Support Inclusion in Sports keywords trans athletes, intersex athletes, gender in sports, sports governance, inclusion, biofeminism, SRY gene testing, women's rights, sports policy, advocacy Hosts: Derek Silva, Anna Posbergh, Priyansh, Johanna Mellis & Nathan Kalman-Lamb________________________________________Support & Follow The End of SportPatreon: ⁠⁠patreon.com/Theendofsport⁠⁠ (Support the show!)Bluesky: ⁠⁠@endofsportpod.bsky.social⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠@endofsportpod⁠⁠Twitter/X: ⁠⁠@EndofSportPod⁠⁠YouTube: ⁠⁠The End of Sport⁠⁠Listen, 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.#sports #labor #capitalism #marxism

    52 min

  8. MAR 11

    Iran PULLS OUT of the 2026 FIFA Men's World Cup! INSTANT REACTION

    Nathan, Priyansh, and sports journalist Valerio Moggia provide instant reaction to news that Iran will PULL OUT of the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the United States (+Mexico and Canada)#Iran #Fifa #WorldCup #Boycott

    37 min
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Your anti-capitalist sports podcast. Hosted by Derek Silva, Johanna Mellis, Priyansh, Anna Posbergh, and Nathan Kalman-Lamb.

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  • Creator
    The End of Sport
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    195
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © The End of Sport
  • Show Website
    The End of Sport

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