How You Play The Game

Jack and Sean examine the unwritten rules in baseball surrounding the conflict stemming from Yermin Mercedes and Tony LaRussa.  What do these rules mean, and why do we police them?  Are they outdated, or do they serve a purpose?  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.

In this episode, Jack and Sean examine a Twitter feud that started following a media member's interpretation of an unsportsmanlike event.  It covers many different angles regarding sportsmanship and the media.  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.

In this episode, Jack and Sean examine the issues facing transgender athletes in competition.  They discuss setting records, equal and fair competition, and ways to look for the proper compromise that will allow transgender athletes every fair opportunity to partake in sports and competition.  It's a brilliant discussion!  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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.