How You Play The Game

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.

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.

In this fantastic and apropos episode, Jack and Sean tackle the Cancel Culture and how it is affecting society now, especially with such sensitivity due to the pandemic and social justice.  Sportsmanship has never been more important in the discussion of such topics, and now is the time to consider how we express our thoughts on such topics.  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, 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.