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. 2d ago

    Breaking Gender Barriers in Track & Field

    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.

  2. 6d ago

    Ireland Plays with Genocide

    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.

  3. Sep 25

    ICE is Kidnapping College Athletes

    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.

    ICE is Kidnapping College Athletes

  4. Sep 22

    Gambling and Professional Running

    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

  5. Sep 17

    The NFL, CTE and Medical Racism

    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.

  6. Sep 15

    How Figure Skating Shapes Inequality

    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.

  7. Sep 11

    OLF #19 - Kawhi, Clippers, Polymarket, Lebron, and the Dysgenic Fitness Discourse

    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.

    OLF #19 - Kawhi, Clippers, Polymarket, Lebron, and the Dysgenic Fitness Discourse

  8. Sep 10

    Remembering Our Friend Jabo Burrow

    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

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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
    254
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © The End of Sport
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