How You Play The Game

The MASCOT??

In this exceptional episode, Jack and Sean are joined by friend of the show Sean Gough AND former NBA referee Steve Javie!  The guys talk about the tricks of the trade in the NBA, sportsmanship in such a subjective role of officiating basketball, and how Javie's religious orders help him reflect and move forward with the same desire to treat others with respect.  It's an episode you will love!  Keep the conversation going!  Visit www.osipfoundation.org.  Email podcast@osipfoundation.org.  Comment at www.facebook.com/osipfoundation.  Follow on Twitter and Instagram @osipfoundation #howyouplaythegame.

Are Fans Part of the Team?

Jack and Sean examine a case in Arlington, Tennessee, where the actions of a fan cause a girls' high school basketball team to be removed from the postseason tournament.  Should a team of minors be punished due to the actions of one individual not on the team?  Keep the conversation going!  Visit www.osipfoundation.org.  Email podcast@osipfoundation.org.  Comment at www.facebook.com/osipfoundation.  Follow on Twitter and Instagram @osipfoundation #howyouplaythegame.

Get Your Pizza Here!

Jack takes a look at the infamous episode at Fenway Park on Patriots Day regarding the throwing of a slice of pizza, wondering why such an event is being celebrated.  Keep the conversation going!  Visit www.osipfoundation.org.  Email podcast@osipfoundation.org.  Comment at www.facebook.com/osipfoundation.  Follow on Twitter and Instagram @osipfoundation #howyouplaythegame.

Sportsmanship and Gina Carano

In this episode, Jack and Sean examine the relationship between sportsmanship and Gina Carano's exit from employment with Disney.  The debate is a fantastic examination of the dangers of the cancel culture and the ability we have to be ambivalent.  Keep the conversation going!  Visit www.osipfoundation.org.  Email podcast@osipfoundation.org.  Comment at www.facebook.com/osipfoundation.  Follow on Twitter and Instagram @osipfoundation #howyouplaythegame.

Questions Only!

Jack and Sean tackle a number of random topics, including a soccer player who helped an opponent escape a yellow card, an umpire who wrote a book for children, and the media's hypocrisy regarding behavior on vs. behavior off the field.  It's a nice way to kick those winter doldrums!  Keep the conversation going!  Visit www.osipfoundation.org.  Email podcast@osipfoundation.org.  Comment at www.facebook.com/osipfoundation.  Follow on Twitter and Instagram @osipfoundation #howyouplaythegame.

Sportsmanship and Video Games

Jack an Sean are joined by Dr. Jamie Madigan to discuss topics from his book "Getting Gamers."  The guys look at what causes people to behave poorly in online games, why gamers cheat, and why gamers keep score and continually compete.  Lessons from this discussion could be applied to many different areas of life!  Keep the conversation going!  Visit www.osipfoundation.org.  Email podcast@osipfoundation.org.  Comment at www.facebook.com/osipfoundation.  Follow on Twitter and Instagram @osipfoundation #howyouplaythegame.

Sportsmanship In A Galaxy Far, Far Away....

Jack and Sean are joined by friend-of-the-show Phil Vasta to examine sportsmanship in terms of the Star Wars universe.  Inspired by the success of "The Mandalorian," the guys discuss why two seasons of an episodic show far surpassed five major motion pictures, how the prequel trilogy and sequel trilogy fell short in comparison to the original trilogy, and other similar topics, all with the intent of showing that consideration and empathy for others may be the key to success.  Just because it works in sports doesn't mean it won't work with in the arts.  Keep the conversation going!  Visit www.osipfoundation.org.  Email podcast@osipfoundation.org.  Comment at www.facebook.com/osipfoundation.  Follow on Twitter and Instagram @osipfoundation #howyouplaythegame.

I Don't Do Quarter Rests

Happy New Year!  Jack and Sean are joined by Gil Imber of Close Call Sports to discuss the recent violent attacks on sports officials and its connection to the general society.  Keep the conversation going!  Visit www.osipfoundation.org.  Email podcast@osipfoundation.org.  Comment at www.facebook.com/osipfoundation.  Follow on Twitter and Instagram @osipfoundation #howyouplaythegame.

The Badge You Wear

Jack and Sean go international!  The guys chat with Nathan Sheratt, Managing Director of The Third Team, a group in England that provides mental skills and resilience training for sports officials as well as other types of groups like schools and businesses.  Nathan's story is enticing, beginning with bouts of anxiety and coming to fruition with a philanthropic group that makes a big difference in another time zone!  Keep the conversation going!  Visit www.osipfoundation.org.  Email podcast@osipfoundation.org.  Comment at www.facebook.com/osipfoundation.  Follow on Twitter and Instagram @osipfoundation #howyouplaythegame.

Post Office Parties, or POPs

This is a sensitive and vulnerable episode where Jack and Sean discuss the sportsmanship shown by people during the COVID-19 pandemic.  The guys focus on the use of masks, social distancing, and the vaccine.  The views and opinions expressed are solely those of the participants and do not necessarily reflect OSIP or others.  Keep the conversation going!  Visit www.osipfoundation.org.  Email podcast@osipfoundation.org.  Comment at www.facebook.com/osipfoundation.  Follow on Twitter and Instagram @osipfoundation #howyouplaythegame.