How You Play The Game

My Producer's Back and He's Better Than Ever

In this episode, Sean returns from a hiatus following a major health battle to join Jack via remote connection.  The guys discuss the current state of sports as the pandemic begins to near a conclusion with a conservative resumption of play with sports, noting how basketball and hockey have their act together while baseball does not.  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.

Throw The Football!

As Jack continues to fly solo during the pandemic and Sean's recovery from bronchitis (which has finally ended), we examine the local case of a high school teacher who yelled at two boys who were throwing a football around in an effort to release some of the quarantine stress.  It highlights deeper issues that relate back to sportsmanship:  many of these reactions come from hurt, which is why empathy is a requirement if we are to challenge the societal norms and push people to treat each other with respect.  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.

COVID Compassion

In this episode, Jack flies solo as Sean continues to recover from bronchitis.  Jack addresses the issue of the political landscape surrounding COVID-19 and tries to dissect it through compassion and the need for better understanding as frustration continues to mount.  Sportsmanship exists in all facets of life, including this one!  Keep the conversation going:  visit www.osipfoundation.org; email podcast@osipfoundation.org; comment at www.facebook.com/osipfoundation; follow @osipfoundation #howyouplaythegame on Twitter and Instagram.

More Than COVID-19

In this BONUS EPISODE, Jack and Sean sit down with friend of the show Jeremy Wolf, founder of MoreThanBaseball.org, to discuss Jeremy's organization has been doing since the guys last spoke and how his organization is thriving during the COVID-19 pandemic with their help for minor league baseball players.  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.

Rambling Manship

In this bonus episode, Jack and Sean begin to ramble about everything under the sun due to the COVID-19 pandemic.  We hope this episode brings you some interesting fodder while stuck at home!  Keep the conversation going!  Visit www.osipfoundation.org.  Email podcast@osipfoundation.org.  Comment at www.facebook.com/osipfoundation.  Follow @osipfoundation #howyouplaythegame on Twitter and Instagram.

Houston, We Have A Problem (Part 2)

In the second of a two-part episode, Jack and Sean continue the conversation about the Houston Astros and the sign-stealing scandal.  How can people better understand why the events occurred the way that they did?  How can people look to forgive?  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.

Houston, We Have A Problem (Part 1)

In the first of a two-part episode, Jack and Sean begin a conversation about the Houston Astros and the sign-stealing scandal that has evolved since the last episode when it was discussed.  The discussion goes well beyond a reporting of the facts:  how should people feel in response to this scandal?  How does shame and guilt play a role?  How can we use good sportsmanship to better understand the intricate aspects of the issue?  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.

Officially Human

Jack and Sean speak with Brenda Hilton, founder of Officially Human, a group similar to OSIP that focuses on humanizing sports officials and curbing the abuse they take.  They discuss a number of different topics regarding why there are a shortage of officials, how people are turned off from becoming an official, and much more!  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.

Light the Fiers at the Hermit Crab Emporium

Jack and Sean begin an examination of the cheating scandal that has hit Major League Baseball.  It's an overview and a philosophical look at the sportsmanship of cheating in baseball.  No matter how much it is dissected, there is always more around every corner!  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. 

Into The Weeds

Jack and Sean profile Brenden Hoogesteger, who started his own nonprofit, "Good Sports Rock," out in Arizona.  The examination leads to discussions on how everybody is human and deserves the opportunity to take a step back and make amends if they happen to do something that might be construed as bad sportsmanship.  It's another positive step in the right direction!  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.