How You Play The Game

Episode 14: Inclusion vs. Competition

With a ton of topics to tackle, Jack and Sean update listeners on some previous stories and some new stories ranging from an ALS victim to proving MLB umpires are doing a good job!  Other notable incidents involve racism in Little League, sexism in youth baseball, and the overarching question of where to draw the line between including as many people as possible vs. understanding the competition of real life.  Such an intense debate is wrapped up quicker than expected!  Join in the conversation!  Email us at podcast@osipfoundation.org, or comment on social media with www.facebook.com/osipfoundation and Twitter @osipfoundation with #howyouplaythegame.

Episode 13: Obnoxious Fans

The baseball world blankets "This Fortnight In Sportsmanship," while Jack rolls out a new segment entitled "DQ-Re-Vue," looking at some of the ejections and disqualifications in professional sports.  Later, Jack and Sean discuss obnoxious fans at games, and Jack puts it into perspective from the point of view of the official.  What's your call? Keep the discussion going by emailing us at podcast@osipfoundation.org, or on Facebook.com/osipfoundation or Twitter @osipfoundation with #howyouplaythegame!

Episode 12: Celebrity Fans

Jack and Sean discuss a selection of celebrities who happen to also be fanatics for various sports teams, noting the good and the bad within these relationships.  Also, in "This Fortnight In Sportsmanship," the guys discuss poor sportsmanship at an OSIP free trivia event, on an Israeli basketball team, and in high school varsity baseball.  Join in the conversation!  Email us at podcast@osipfoundation.org, or comment online at www.facebook.com/osipfoundation and on Twitter @osipfoundation with #howyouplaythegame!

Episode 11: RIP Augie Garrido

"This Fortnight In Sportsmanship" takes over the entire episode as Jack and Sean dive into some current events!  With the passing of college baseball coach Augie Garrido, Jack takes the time to expose some of the comments made on social media directed at those who realize that Garrido had an attitude that was the complete antithesis of what OSIP preaches.  The indictment on society grows!  Keep the conversation going!  Email us at podcast@osipfoundation.org, or post on facebook.com/osipfoundation or Twitter @osipfoundation #howyouplaythegame!

Episode 10: MLB Preview

On this episode, Jack and Sean tackle some of the greater questions surrounding Major League Baseball in preparation for the 2018 regular season, such as whether steroid users belong in the Hall of Fame as well as the frozen free agent market and the relationship between the players and owners.  Plus, on "This Fortnight In Sportsmanship," they tackle the JR Smith incident as well as discuss some incidents in music performance.  Help continue the conversation on Facebook and Twitter!  Email us at podcast@osipfoundation.org!

Episode 9: 2018 Winter Olympics

The 2018 Winter Olympics provided us with plenty of incidents of both good and bad sportsmanship while also sparking some interesting debate!  Plus, "This Fortnight In Sportsmanship" highlights a Super Bowl champion playing jazz, a racial taunt at a hockey game, a classy gesture by a UFC fighter, the fall of Arizona high school sports, and one college's sportsmanship symposium.  Start the conversation on Facebook and Twitter or by emailing us at podcast@osipfoundation.org!

Episode 8: Super Bowl 52

This episode is dedicated to the fallout around Super Bowl 52 and how sportsmanship is reflected in the debate of celebrations vs. riots.  Join Jack Furlong and Sean Ryan as they tackle some of the ridiculous events that followed the Philadelphia Eagles' championship.  Get involved in the conversation!  Comment on Facebook or Twitter, or email us at podcast@osipfoundation.org.

Episode 7: Sportsmanship In Music

This wide-ranging podcast covers the New Jersey Super Team bill, the lunacy of fans punching horses, and the applications of sportsmanship and misapplications of competition in music, education, and the legal system, as well as sports  Join the dialogue with Jack Furlong, Sean Ryan, and Sean Gough!  Start the conversation! podcast@osipfoundation.org

Episode 6: Cluster-Puck

In this episode, Jack is joined by Ian Grimley for his debut appearance on the show to talk about fighting in ice hockey.  Also, in "This Fortnight In Sportsmanship," the guys discuss the feud between Mike Francesa and Michael Kay as well as some college basketball issues.

Episode 5: New Jersey Super Teams

In this special episode, Jack is joined by both Sean Ryan and Sean Gough as they broadcast from Uno Pizzeria & Grill in Hamilton, NJ.  "This Fortnight In Sportsmanship" covers the feel-good story of Stephen Pisciotti and the recent fine of Milwaukee Bucks head coach Jason Kidd.  The group then discusses the current legislation going through the various chambers of government in New Jersey that will allow high schools to potentially create "super teams" by poaching players from other schools.  Be sure to contact your representatives if you feel this legislation should be stopped!