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*Content Warning* This episode of the Agony of Defeat contains swear words. Listeners Beware.In this episode of Agony of Defeat, Matt and Jonathan sit down to talk with political sportswriter Dave Zirin. Zirin is the author of 11 books including his most recent "The Kaepernick Effect: Taking a Knee, Changing the World," and is also the first sports…
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Baseball in February? Jonathan and Matt remember Hank Aaron and his historic 715th home run, discuss the decision by MLB to recognize the Negro Leagues as “major leagues,” and explore the Hall of Fame’s choice not to elect any candidates this year (trigger warning for all Curt Schilling fans).De către Agony of Defeat
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In this latest episode of the Agony of Defeat podcast, Jonathan Weiler and Matt Andrews analyze the structure of the Houston Astros systematic cheating scandal, those involved, and how baseball should handle this going forward.Further content on the topics discussed include:Sarah Spain on why the aftermath of Kobe Bryant's death is a time not to si…
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In this latest episode of the Agony of Defeat podcast, Jonathan Weiler and Matt Andrews give a brief overview of the political climate in Hong Kong and analyze the growing tensions between the NBA and China after controversy surrounding this year's preseason circuit. Further reading on the topics discussed include:Louisa Thomas writes, in advance o…
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Check out this latest episode of the Agony of Defeat! Find links to articles mentioned in the episode below. (Please note that we had some recording issues with this episode, so you'll hear some little blips in the recording, but we're working on finding better equipment to produce with!)WSJ points to some pretty key inconsistencies in the USSF arg…
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In this latest episode, UNC professors Matt Andrews and Jonathan Weiler dissect the history of the drafts in American sports, analyze the logistics and legitimacy behind this selection process for professional teams, as well as react to the New Orleans Pelicans being rewarded the No. 1 pick (therefore Zion Williamson) in this year’s NBA Draft.…
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In this episode, UNC professors Dr. Matt Andrews and Dr. Jonathan Weiler discuss what they describe as the "Suckiest Super Bowl Ever," notable historic Super Bowls, Trump's thoughts on football, and the future of the sport.Timestamps: 4:49 - Andrews’ SuperBowl predictions7:31 - The Suckiest SuperBowl ever12:26 - Notable SuperBowl’s24:49 - Is footba…
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Returning from a long holiday break, UNC professors Matt Andrews and Jonathan Weiler are back in business with a brand new episode as they debate about the recent inductees into the National Baseball Hall of Fame (1:18 - 33:12). Andrews and Weiler also touch on the resignation of UNC Chancellor Carol Folt and her final act to remove the base of the…
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1:08 - 7:16: Weiler criticizes numerous NFL teams (such as the Washington Redskins for recently signing 32-year-old Mark Sanchez) for playing “pathetic quarterbacks” in favor of a “mid-level starter” like Colin Kaepernick. Meanwhile, Andrews chimes in his thoughts on Carolina Panthers safety Eric Reid being randomly drug tested seven times by the N…
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UNC-Chapel Hill professors Matt Andrews and Jonathan Weiler welcome former Tar Heel athlete and current Arizona State sports historian Victoria Jackson as they discuss her recent article in the Los Angeles Times titled “Take it from a former Division I athlete: College sports are like Jim Crow” as well as many other subjects relating to the interse…
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