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The Best Of Sports: 2020

2020 has been a biblical, & perpetual storm of flaming shit. But even in this year sports were there to lift our spirits if only for a moment

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Dec 1, 2019

That Hometown Buzz

I like the take an extra moment to soak in what hasn’t changed much. The airport trams that take you from terminal to terminal for instance.

Nov 14, 2019

Cherry Bombed

A week ago, if the name Don Cherry was familiar to most Americans, it was probably due to his ludicrous suits. A lot can change in a week.

Nov 12, 2019

180 - The Weird & Wild World Of Professional Darts

I am very excited to announce the first round of podcasts released by Journeyman Sports! First Up, 180 - The Weird, Wild World of Pro Darts.

Oct 15, 2019

Hong Conquered: The NBA's China Problem

American sports are relying more and more on foriegn markets. That means we need to talk about the 200-ton panda in the room.

Oct 6, 2019

Cheers To The Anthem

Usually, the national anthem is a somber affair before the good stuff. For many years though, the anthem in Chicago was the good stuff.

Sep 25, 2019

There's Something About Bandy

Imagine a game born and bred from some of the most hostile winters imaginable. No, not hockey. Oh, you've never heard of bandy before?

Sep 4, 2019

Professor Masters Presents: Bears-Packers

It's time for class. your First lesson: The Chicago Bears & Geen Bay Packers. Get ready for some weird history, 100 years in the making.

Aug 29, 2019

Taboos & Tattoos: As The Olympics Loom, Japan Ponders Change

The 2020 Olympic Games will bring more tourists to the nation at one time than it has probably ever seen. Will cultural norms hold firm?

Aug 25, 2019

I'm Ready For Some Football... Despite My Better Judgement

I’ve been trying to work out my feelings on paper about football for over a year. Andrew Luck summed it up for me in 25 minutes.

Aug 20, 2019

A Hot Dog's Tale: How A Humble Food Took Over America

The ballpark hotdog is as clichéd Americana as you can find. It is as ubiquitous to sports as the national anthem. But how did it take over?

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