How You Play The Game

The 88-Minute Nap

Jack and Sean examine songs such as "We Will Rock You" by Queen and ask how they compare to the cancel culture in terms of sportsmanship.  Why do we tacitly accept songs such as these when they could easily be examined and exposed as demeaning and not in line with our values?  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.

Now That's What I Call A Sticky Situation

Jack and Sean examine MLB's attempt to eliminate illegal foreign substances used by pitchers, noting that the current narrative does not consider the conversations had less than ten years ago on the same subject.  Should pitchers be allowed to use these substances?  You'll be surprised at the suggested answers!  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.

We Had A Deal!

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  Are they outdated, or do they serve a purpose?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.

Thanks For Your Opinion

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.

Sportsmanship and Transgender Athletes

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.

The MASCOT??

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.

Are Fans Part of the Team?

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.

Get Your Pizza Here!

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.

Sportsmanship and Gina Carano

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.

Questions Only!

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.