Sportocracy

Latest Episodes
Ep. 18 Female Fans and the NFL, Justice Scalia and More.
On this episode of Sportocracy, I talk with Anne Osborn and Danielle Coombs, authors of a new book Female Fans and the NFL: Finding Their Place In the Stands. Prior to their interview, we get to hear a bit of comedian Bill Burr's tone-deaf...
The U-C-O-N-N Edition
Do you know how lucky we are to be able to watch the University of Connecticut Women's Basketball team? They are the most dominant, successful college basketball team ever. We consider their achievements in this episode.
Ep. 17 The "What Is A Catch?" Edition
This week on Sporotcracy, Brian talks with Jim Brady, one of the smartest and most innovative people in digital media - and the recently named ESPN Public Editor. Also, an expert's view on what is and isn't a catch in the NFL -- and more.
The Prop Bets Edition
$4.2 billion will be wagered on the Super Bowl this year - most of it illegally. What are the most interesting bets to consider? We have the answer.
The Donald and The American Outlaws Edition
This week on Sportocracy we talk with one of the founders of American Outlaws, the official/unofficial fan community for US Soccer, and about Donald Trump (but not his political views). And much more.
Bonus - Questions for Commissioner
If you had a chance to speak with the Commissioner of Major League Baseball, what would you ask? On this episode of Sportocracy, we share a list of questions -- and an invitation to the Commissioner to come on the show and answer them any time he wants.
Bonus - The "Loony Bin Basketball" Edition
Today on the show, the poem, Loony Bin Basketball – and the connection between the poet, Mary Karr, and two of the greatest basketball coaches in the history of the game, Phil Jackson and Pat Summit.
Ep. 15 The "Spartan Island Meets Presidential Campaign Style Debates" Edition
This week on the show, Brian talks with best-selling author Erik Qualman about college sports, digital strategy and more. Also, we consider what a presidential style debate between the candidates running to lead FIFA would look like. And headlines!
Bonus - The "My Special Connection to Charles Woodson" Edition
The story of how an awkward college freshmen with a green mini van was 'adopted' by the family of one of the best players in the history of football.
Ep. 14 A "Different Ways Of Talking About Baseball" Edition
On this episode, Brian talks with baseball writer Bill Chuck about how he watches, and covers, the national pastime differently. Pete Rose, the Hall of Fame, and more. Brian also reviews the big headlines of the week and considers the...