How You Play The Game

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.

Houston, What Did We Learn Today?

Jack is joined by friend of the show Bill Metzger from The Crawfish Boxes (SB Nation) to examine the state of the Houston Astros one year after the breaking story on their cheating scandal.  It's a vulnerable discussion on the state of baseball that you can't miss!  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.

2020 World Series Recap

Following a quick golf anecdote, Jack and Sean discuss two topics pertaining to the 2020 World Series between the Dodgers and the Rays.  First, could analytics be the catalyst for poor sportsmanship in the dynamics between the front office and the uniformed personnel?  Second, what might be an appropriate reaction to Justin Turner's COVID diagnosis and his decision to celebrate with his teammates?  It's a great episode that will spark some debate!  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.

Great Scott!

In this fantastic episode, Jack sits down with retired MLB umpire Dale Scott to talk about his Op/Ed piece he wrote for Close Call Sports, describing his desire to end the labeling and subsequent abuse MLB officials unfairly receive.  You do NOT want to miss this groundbreaking conversation!  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.

Josh Donaldson is an Odd Job

In this episode, Jack and Sean tackle topics such as a device to help you cheat at golf and the ridiculous behavior of Josh Donaldson during and following an ejection.  It's a real head scratcher!!  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.

Mike to the Rizzo

In this episode, Jack and Sean discuss the default at the US Open as well as the ejection of a General Manager at a baseball game.  It's an eye-popping episode as Sean loses his cool in a great rant!  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.

Egypt Is In Montana

In this spectacular episode, Jack and Sean are joined by Dr. Nicolas Michaud, Philosophy Instructor at Florida State College Jacksonville, who recently wrote an essay discussing competition for a book on Fred Rogers and philosophy.  The trio discusses our culture's view on competition in a number of aspects and how it relates to the goodness that Fred Rogers would endorse.  You'll absolutely love this episode!  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.

Umps of the Round Table

Jack sits down with friends of the show Gil Imber and Tim McCaffrey from Close Call Sports to examine some of the early on-field officiating issues of the unique baseball season.  Among the topics discussed are the kind words of a broadcaster for a rookie umpire and the discouraging words by an ejected party for an innocent official.  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.

For Emergencies, Call 991

In this episode, Jack and Sean discuss a comment made by Jack Nicklaus about long drives on the golf course and how it relates to our perception of sports.  Are fans mesmerized by power and feats of strength instead of strategy and precision?  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.

Burritos Are Found In The Forest

In this episode, Jack and Sean tackle an article by Liz Roscher of Yahoo Sports that presents poor sportsmanship in the media, as she inappropriately provides an opinion slamming baseball umpires during the pandemic.  The discussion sheds light on the lackluster ability of the media to separate journalistic integrity from opinion/editorial pieces.  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.