14| Texas & The Sports Revolution of the 1960s & 70s w/ Historian of Sport & Society, Dr. Frank A. Guridy
I am joined this week on the podcast by Dr. Frank Andre Guridy, historian of sport and society at Columbia
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13| #NotNCAAProperty & the Exploitation of College Athletic Workers w/ The End of Sport Pod’s Dr. Derek Silva
I am joined this week on the podcast by Dr. Derek Silva, Sociologist from Kings University College in Canada. Derek
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11| Singled Out: The True Story of Glenn Burke. Interview w/ NY Times best-selling author Andrew Maraniss
I talk to New York Times best-selling author, Andrew Marannis (@TruBlu24). His new book, Singled Out: The True Story of Glenn
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Episode 8: Let Them Play CA Movement & the Return of Youth/High School Sports in California
In today’s episode, I discuss a rapidly growing movement in the state of California regarding the re-opening of youth and
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Episode 7: CFL Player Salary Cuts, Sports & Nationalism, and Raptors Fandom w/ Abdul Malik of The Off Court Podcast
On the newest episode, I welcomed my very first guest on the podcast, Screenwriter Abdul Malik, co-host of the @offcourtpodBased
Read MoreEpisode 6: Naomi Osaka and the Revolt of the Black Athlete
Hey everyone! My name is Miguel Garcia and I’m the host of the Sports As A Weapon Podcast…A working-class sports
Read MoreEpisode 5: The “Sports Strike Heard Around the World”
In today’s episode, I discuss Wednesday’s historic day in sports entangled with social justice and worker solidarity. The Milwaukee Bucks decided to strike and not play in Game 5 against the Orlando Magic, which led to a wave across all sports with MLB, NFL, WNBA, and even Tennis Superstar Naomi Osaka striking in solidarity. Oh, and eventually the NHL joined the strike in solidarity too, due to the efforts of the Hockey Diversity Alliance (HDA).
Read MoreEP 4: “Our Enemies in Blue” Episode-Police Shoot Jacob Blake and NBA, LeBron, and George Hill Respond, Malcolm X and Toronto Raptors Boycotting ECSF Game 1?
In today’s episode, I will be discussing Police Violence and the continued police killings of Black People. Specifically, I will focus today’s show on the shooting of Jacob Blake by Police in Wisconsin this past Sunday and the outrage from the black community and NBA players like George Hill and LeBron James
Read MoreEpisode 3: LeBron James and “More Than a Vote” Fighting Against Black Voter Suppression…Plus NBA Playoffs 1st Round Predictions
Hey everyone! My name is Miguel Garcia and I’m the host of the Sports As A Weapon Podcast…A working-class sports
Read MoreDummy Donnie from Queens calls NBA players “Nasty,” pushes College Football to Play and Claims COVID-19 is just the “Sniffles.”
In this episode, I discuss President Donald Trump’s radio interview this past week with Fox Sports Right-Wing radio host Clay Travis on his show OUTKick.
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