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The End of Sport

The End of Sport
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Your anti-capitalist sports podcast. Hosted by Derek Silva, Johanna Mellis, Priyansh, Anna Posbergh, and Nathan Kalman-Lamb.

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In this episode of The End of Sport podcast, Johanna, Nathan, and Derek engage in a deep discussion with Dr. Lauren Beasley about the complexities of sports psychology, mental health, and the systemic issues affecting athletes. We talk at length abou... more

In this episode, anthropologist and scholar Hannah Borenstein shares an insider’s view of the social, political, and labor dynamics that shape Ethiopian long-distance runners. We explore how community, environment, and systemic inequalities influence... more

In this episode, Anna and Derek sit down with Dr. Courtney M. Cox to discuss her new book Double Crossover: Gender, Media, and Politics in Global Basketball and her research on race, gender, and athletic labor in women's basketball, exploring interna... more

This episode features a deep dive into the intersection of sports, politics, and social justice, with Irish basketball player Rebecca O'Keefe. Topics include March Madness, NCAA expansion, athlete rights, gender equality in sports, and global human r... more

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Recent Guests

Rebecca O'Keefe
Basketball player
Ireland
Episode: OLF #8 - Trump's Unhinged Genocidal Post, March Madness, WNBA-WNBPA CBA, and the World Cup
Grace McKenzie
Transgender athlete and former rugby player; advisory council member for Sport and Rights Alliance; advocate for trans inclusion in rugby
Sport and Rights Alliance; Rugby for All
Episode: Trans Athletes and The Fight for Inclusion
Abubakar Abed
Journalist reporting from Gaza
Dehr al-Bala, Gaza
Episode: The Palestine Exception in Football with Abubaker Abed
Reo Eveleth
creator of the CBC podcast Tested, a surprising history of women's sports
CBC / Tested
Episode: Everything You Need to Know About the IOC's Recent Genetic Testing Policy
Madi Pape
Olympian and sociologist at the University of Lausanne
University of Lausanne
Episode: Everything You Need to Know About the IOC's Recent Genetic Testing Policy
Adam Johnson
Author and commentator, Citations Needed Podcast; author of How to Sell a Genocide
Citations Needed / Pluto Press
Episode: The Dark Side of Sports Gambling with Adam Johnson
Anna Baeth
Feminist scholar focusing on gendering of sports spaces
University/advocacy in LGBTQ movement
Episode: Fair Game and the Future of Trans Athletes with Anna Baeth, Ellie Roscher, and Chris Mosier
Ellie Roscher
Author and educator, teaches writing and yoga; former multi-sport athlete
Self-employed / author
Episode: Fair Game and the Future of Trans Athletes with Anna Baeth, Ellie Roscher, and Chris Mosier
Chris Mosier
Trailblazing athlete, coach, founder of transathlete.com
transathlete.com / Team USA
Episode: Fair Game and the Future of Trans Athletes with Anna Baeth, Ellie Roscher, and Chris Mosier

Hosts

Nathan Kalman-Lamb
Host of The End of Sport; also associated with Out of Left Field; Harbinger Media Alliance
Derek Silva
Host of The End of Sport; co-host on some episodes; Harbinger Media Alliance
Johanna Mellis
Host of The End of Sport; affiliated with Harbinger Media Alliance
Priyansh
Host/Co-host of The End of Sport; Harbinger Media Alliance
Anna Posbergh
Host of The End of Sport; Out of Left Field; Harbinger Media Alliance

Reviews

4.3 out of 5 stars from 281 ratings
  • Vital listening!

    The End of Sport podcast consistently offers engaging, historically-grounded episodes that feature the thought-provoking, cutting-edge work of scholars, athletes, & practitioners. Each host brings their own specialties to the table, enriching every discussion. For the thinking sports fan, this show needs to be in your podcast rotation

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Sporty Spice Jr.
    United States2 years ago
  • is decolonization a metaphor or not? free Palestine 🍉

    this podcast has some good information, but it is ultimately politically inadequate for the moment. the nail in the coffin for me was episode 125, in which they discussed Palestine without centering Palestinian perspectives, struggle, and liberation. they talked about a ceasefire only, nothing about an end to the siege, an end to the occupation, the right to return, or a free Palestine. the vast, vast majority of people organizing in support of Palestine would not consider themselves “ceasefire ... more

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    red michaela
    United States2 years ago
  • 👍👍from a Kinesiology Professor

    This podcast has been the most important bummer that I didn’t realize how much I needed. And I say that in the best way possible. I’m a kinesiology professor and despite years of education, I have never been exposed to the ideas the hosts discuss. It has profoundly changed the way I see the unique struggles of my students who are athletes and the way I engage in watching sports. Keep up the great work - thank you so much!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Witkneeo
    United States3 years ago
  • Evergreen review: Epi about Ted Lasso

    Update 3/2022: Does the Patreon platform still exist did EOSP? 🤷🏽‍♀️

    (The following review was written & submitted in 2022)

    Hello! It was just too much!

    The latest episode where y'all talked of Ted Lasso. Finally! A complex and nuanced articulation of all that...thank you thank you thank you. I've been calling out into the high school athletics wilderness context here in America, asking folks to engage with me in talking critically about TL. I've been having to explain the word 'tropes'...

    I'... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    SideCoPsycho
    United States3 years ago
  • A Must-Listen!

    I’m a retired prof, and this podcast has provided my continuing ed class in inequality, period; not only in the harms of sport. Impressive!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Montreal Bagels
    United States3 years ago

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Sparks constructive dialogue about equity and labor in sports.
Often challenging but highly informative for listeners wanting depth beyond sports news.
Thoughtful, well-researched dives into how power and money shape sports.
Some listeners critique perceived bias in topics like Palestine or trans inclusion.
Guest lineup blends academics, athletes, and activists for diverse perspectives.

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Talking Points

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Trans Athletes and The Fight for Inclusion
Q: What is the role of Sport and Rights Alliance and how do they address systemic issues in sport?
The guest explains that the alliance provides advisory input, funds for victims of violence, and research to counter harmful narratives, while pushing IOC/FIFA to adopt safeguarding policies and more inclusive practices.
Trans Athletes and The Fight for Inclusion
Q: How did Grace become involved in Rugby for All and what has driven her advocacy?
Grace describes her transition, initial self-doubt, and how inclusion in women's rugby transformed her life, leading to organizing efforts like Rugby for All and engaging with Olympians to push for fair policies.
Trans Athletes and The Fight for Inclusion
Q: Pulse check on what the current global landscape is around trans-athlete inclusion?
Grace explains that inclusion is effectively at a standstill in many places, with widespread bans and a lack of consistent, fair guidelines, while activists push to tell lived stories and push back against policy shifts.
The Palestine Exception in Football with Abubaker Abed
Q: What should Western audiences and fans do to materially support the Palestinian struggle through football?
Fans should engage in boycott actions, advocate for accountability, and demand that governing bodies apply consistent rules and sanctions without selective enforcement that favors powerful states.
The Palestine Exception in Football with Abubaker Abed
Q: Considering the World Cup context, how do you view Iran's potential participation or boycott given the broader political climate?
I see it as a pressure-filled moment where political calculations override sporting neutrality; the real question is whether FIFA and opponents of sanctions will act consistently or apply double standards again.

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What is The End of Sport about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The discussions center on how sport intersects with politics, economics, media, and human rights, with a clear anti-capitalist lens. Episodes cover topics like athlete labor rights, unionization, gender equity, and governance in global sport, alongside debates about state power, imperialism, and media portrayals. Noteworthy is the consistent emphasis on making sport a site of political critique and social justice, often featuring academics, athletes, journalists, and organizers who bring lived experience and rigorous analysis to complex issues in contemporary sport. The format experiments with cross-disciplinary perspectives, centering marginalized voices and calling for systemic change rather than neutral coverage. Potential listeners who ... more

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1. Rebecca O'Keefe
2. Grace McKenzie
3. Abubakar Abed
4. Reo Eveleth
5. Madi Pape
6. Adam Johnson
7. Anna Baeth
8. Ellie Roscher

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