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Hello and welcome to Crunching Tackles, a podcast where John Nekrasov and Chad Wylie discuss the biggest cultural issues that affect the sports world. Tune in to hear our takes on the controversial topics that touch the games we watch every week. If you enjoy our content, like, follow, subscribe (all the fun stuff), and follow us on Twitter @john_nekrasov and @chadewylie!
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- Today36 min
Episode 213: The Impending MLB Lockout
On the show, Chad and John assess the likelihood that there will be a lockout in Major League Baseball and whether we will see any on the field action in 2027. What are the two sides arguing over? Why is no one willing to be flexible? And would a salary cap really be the end of baseball as we know it?
- 3 days ago1h 6m
Episode 212: LIV Dies and Kalshi Goes to Court
On the show, John and Chad briefly discuss the biggest sports headlines coming out of the 2026 midterm elections. Next, the run through a variety of stories before focusing on the final chapter of LIV Golf and the creative argument prediction markets are making to justify their unregulated existence.00:00 Intro: The election's sports angles04:34 Jay-Z's Super Bowl halftime show09:05 Mbappé, China and the dictator meme16:54 LIV Golf's end and the road back to the PGA Tour29:42 Tyler Ulrich's death at Southern Nazarene35:34 Kalshi and the prediction market fight47:38 Nathan Fielder's You Can See Everything
- 1 weeks ago48 min
Episode 211: Fans and Phones: How Social Media Affects Sports Participation
On the show, John and Chad dive Borussia Dortmund's new plan to incentivize their fans to stay off their phones during home games. What does this initiative tell us about the desire to limit phone interactions during sporting events? How do phones change fan behavior both at games in person, and also watching from home? And what in the world should we do about all these influencers getting kicked out of games?
- 2 weeks ago1h 3m
Episode 210: What is a MVP?
On the show, Chad and John react to Harry Kane winning the Ballon d'Or, Chad checks in on Manchester United, we briefly discuss the year-end plan for Formula 1, before diving into the crazy circumstances of Jalen Hurts' season-ending medical issue and the college football expansion proposal. 00:00 Intro: the Rays, the Brewers and the World Series04:54 Harry Kane's Ballon d'Or and what makes an MVP29:03 Michael Carrick hangs on at Man United30:42 Checkered Flag Corner: F1's Middle East finale39:56 Jalen Hurts' blood clots and the Eagles' medical staff46:09 College football's 24-team playoff
- 3 weeks ago50 min
Episode 209: Who Will Protect College Sports?
On the show, Chad and John break down the historic Protect College Sports Act that passed the Senate and will be voted on in the House after the midterms. What problems is this bill attempting to address? Will it succeed? And is it the government's job to intervene on this matter? We debate all the details about the proposed legislation.
- 4 weeks ago47 min
Episode 208: The Sportswashing Spectacular!
On the show, Chad and John discuss a variety of sportwashing stories, including Rwanda securing Formula 1 races in the 2030s, LIV Golf's continued fight for survival, and an update on Manchester City.00:10 Introduction02:47 Formula 1 Announces Its Return to Africa13:47 Arizona State Hockey Update16:31 LIV Golf Is Fighting for Survival28:47 The Continued Fallout for Manchester City
- Oct 3, 202654 min
Episode 207: What's Next for Manchester City?
On the show, Chad and John dive deep into the ruling by the Premier League finding Manchester City guilty of 115 financial breaches. This unprecedented ruling puts Manchester City in a perilous position going forward, and causes some major reconsideration of their past success. We discuss the ruling, the Manchester City dynasty, and what punishment is appropriate for the club.
- Sep 30, 202652 min
Episode 206: Israel on the Global Sports Stage
On the show, Chad and John discuss the international incident between Israel and Ireland … on the football pitch. Is it hypocritical for sporting bodies to ban certain teams for international conflict, but not others? Also, should Alex Ovechkin get more criticism for supporting Putin? And, did someone really name their racehorse after Hitler?03:05 The NFL's Alcohol Hypocrisy10:22 Alexander Ovechkin Supports Putin21:55 Tragedy at ASU Hockey30:47 The Horse Named "Austrian Painter"38:28 Ireland vs. Israel in Global Soccer
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