The Sports Deli Hoot

Taylor Swift has had to endure a million times what any man has had to endure, especially white men, and in particular the privileged white quarterbacks in the @NFL like Tom Brady, Aaron Rodgers, Eli and Peyton Manning, Tony Romo and Troy Aikman.



Taylor Swift has been sexually assaulted, cancelled by Kanye West, had to overcome mental health challenges, and navigate the space of being the most popular musical artist in the history or herstory of the industry.



She's more popular than Madonna, The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, Michael Jackson, Elton John, Elvis, Mariah, and Beyonce. Maybe not combined but it's close.



Tom Brady won 7 rings. Taylor Swift has not only impacted but changed and saved the lives of 100s of millions. Tom has done nothing but be so self-absorbed and wrapped up in his own narcissistic personal life and failed business endeavors. He has not leveraged his platforms as a 7 time Super Bowl Champion, WNBA part-owner or NFL part-owner to do the right thing.



Tom could have leveraged his platforms and still could and galvanize his white quarterback troops to give Colin Kaepernick another chance, still. But his silence is deafening.



Had he kneeled with Colin, Colin would still be playing today. Had other Major League Baseball players kneeled with Bruce Maxwell, Bruce would still be playing.



It is a sad commentary about all of them including Jim Nantz, Jim Harbaugh, and anyone else with platforms like Doug Gottlieb, Colin Cowherd, Dan Patrick or Jim Rome that they will not come together to put the pressure on the owners to give Colin and Bruce a shot.



There will never be another Taylor Swift. But if Caitlin Clark can change a league. Tom could have done the same thing. And still could. We're waiting Tom. Aaron. Peyton. Eli, Tony. and Troy.



Speaking out about mental health is phenomenal. I'm glad you all did that. But it's not enough.


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Angel Reese is an amazing woman. She's a winner. A great friend. Great teammate. And a marketing genius. She loves to learn and she has "it". And she has a "why" that motivates her and she's just getting started. 2,000,000 people tuned in to watch her pre-season game on a social media feed. 2,000,000! It's unprecedented and what she's doing to quiet the haters and build her brand despite the false narratives and lies is brilliant and I love it.


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Under the Umbrella of The Sports Deli Podcast we are so honored to bring you the Hashtag Girldad Podcast - Episode 3. Jeaner (my daughter) and I discuss homeschool, acne, basketball, and some other fun topics during this episode.


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Dr. Russ Kennedy is helping revolutionize how people navigate anxiety after going through decades of it himself. His groundbreaking book Anxiety Rx is a how to guide on managing anxiety. Dr. Kennedy's story is incredible from how he grew up with a bi-polar, schizophrenic father to his own anxiety to his journey as a neuroscientist, stand-up comedian, yoga instructor, mindfulness and meditation guide, being a dad and husband, dog and music lover and author. And don't miss who he would love to have at his dinner table along with Freud. Here's a hint: Jim. We hope this episode bring you some sort of education, motivation, inspiration, or transformation. Because I assure you, the outtakes will absolutely bring you some comedic relief after the power went out 4 times. And to all of you out there struggling with anxiety or depression or any other mood disorder, there is help out there and just know you are not alone. Dr. Kennedy and I are your biggest fans! The only way out of the darkness is the light. You are the light even if it doesn't feel like it right now. You can also dial 988 any time from any landline or smartphone and there will be someone there 24/7/365 to help you. Much love everyone and feel free to send me an email anytime to, thesportsdeli@gmail.com or DM on instagram @mikehootner And just remember the world is a better place with you in it. Love, Dr. Kennedy and me.


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Kim Mulkey and coaches in my opinion should leverage their respective platforms to amplify mental health, anti-bullying, and all marginalized communities and people. Coaches have access to platforms many don't and can do so much more. Instead of wearing nice outfits and bling, howabout similar to how Lance Armstrong raised 100s of millions for cancer research and awareness via his LiveStrong brand, namely a $1 bracelet, wearing clothes, hats and more that could do so much more. Use your social media in practices, games, pre and post game pressers and everywhere to do more.


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Taylor Soule, an old soul and an incredible spirit, grew up in New Hampshire along with her baby sister. They we're adopted by two white parents, and today, you will hear the rest of the story of how she went from small town girl to Boston, Massachusetts and Boston College to Blacksburg, Virginia and Virginia Tech helping the Hokies earn their first ever trip to the 2023 NCAA Women's Basketball Final Four only to end up in her hometown of Chicago, Illinois and the WNBA's, Chicago Sky. Where will she go after her stint in Italy? Follow her on Instagram and X @TaylorSoule14 to find out.


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