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The End of Sport

The End of Sport
Palestine
Israel
FIFA
College Football
Genocide
NCAA
Racial Capitalism
World Cup
Gaza
Exploitation
Football
Racism
Sports
Concussions
Masculinity
Higher Education
UEFA
Super Bowl
Iran
Fascism

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, we analyze the MAGA World Cup, its political implications, and the broader issues of sports, nationalism, and imperialism. We also delve into recent US political developments, including the SCOTUS ruling and military policies, highli... more

Should there be an asterisk on this men’s World Cup? Priyansh and Derek sit down with football journalist Grace Robertson to discuss complexities of the 2026 World Cup, widespread political issues and hypocrisies, technological changes like VAR, and ... more

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In this episode, Priyanash interviews David Goldblatt, a renowned football writer and academic, to explore the political, cultural, and economic dimensions of the World Cup and football's role in society. They discuss the legacy of recent tournaments... more

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In this episode, Derek and Priyansh chat with educator, writer, poet and podcaster extraordinaire Nashwa Lina Khan about the cultural, political, and social significance of the Moroccan men’s football team and the 2026 MAGA World Cup. Nashwa shares i... more

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Recent Guests

Peter Crisp
Campaigner for Fossil Free Football
Fossil Free Football
Episode: The World Cup of Fossil Fuels
Nihal El Aasar
Egyptian writer, researcher, political analyst, radio host
Based in London
Episode: How Football Explains Egypt
Thomas Ross Griffin
Sports studies scholar who teaches on post-colonial and American literature at Qatar University
Qatar University
Episode: Revisiting the 2022 Qatar World Cup
Emmer Nakbe
Friend of the show, guest on the Butterfast Podcast
Butterfast Podcast
Episode: Why Aren't China, India, and Pakistan at the World Cup?
Adnan A. Husain
Associate Professor in the Department of History at Queens University; host of Guerrilla History and scholar on anti-imperialist perspectives
Queen's University
Episode: US-Iran and the World Cup
Zido Madhu
Writer, formerly SB Nation staff, memoirist
Something Wonderful (Substack); former professional soccer player in Turkey
Episode: The Politics of the 2026 MAGA World Cup with Zito Madu
Joseph Darda
Professor of English at Michigan State University, historian of American culture, sports, and racial formation
Michigan State University
Episode: Gift and Grit: How Sports Shape Racial Narratives in America
Sasha Gollish
Competitive elite runner for Team Canada, engineer with a PhD in civil engineering, high-performance coach and researcher
University of Toronto, Yellow Running Shoes (co-founder)
Episode: The Science and Politics of Gender in Women's Sports
Roger Pielke
Senior fellow at the American Enterprise Institute, professor emeritus at University of Colorado Boulder, author on science and policy
American Enterprise Institute
Episode: The Science and Politics of Gender in Women's Sports

Hosts

Derek Silva
Host of The End of Sport; part of core trio; focuses on political economy and governance in sport
Johanna Mellis
Co-host; contributes historical and cultural analyses of sport, labor, and fandom
Priyansh
Co-host; focuses on critical perspectives on capitalism in sport and activism
Anna Posbergh
Host/Co-host; contributes historical and political economy perspectives on sport
Nathan Kalman-Lamb
Host; leads analysis on labor, policy, and global sports governance

Reviews

4.2 out of 5 stars from 286 ratings
  • Amazing podcast

    Podcast Addict
    5
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    3 months ago
  • 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 šŸ‰

    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 ā€œceasefire ... more

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    red michaela
    United States2 years ago
  • šŸ‘šŸ‘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

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    (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

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Some reviews note strong political stances and rigorous critique.
Engaging, historically-grounded discussions with scholars, athletes, and practitioners.
Listeners praise the thoughtful analysis and challenging of mainstream narratives.
Shows deep, critical insight into how sport intersects with power and economics.

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

The World Cup of Fossil Fuels
Q: Why is the World Cup expansion a problem environmentally, and what are some proposed solutions?
Expansion increases flights and pollution; solutions include reducing fixtures, promoting train travel, and shifting to a more sustainable hosting approach with stronger climate safeguards and accountability.
The World Cup of Fossil Fuels
Q: What is Fossil Free Football aiming to change in football sponsorships and calendars?
Fossil Free Football campaigns to ban fossil fuel sponsorship and ad deals, and to create smaller, smarter football calendars to reduce environmental impact and protect players and fans.
Revisiting the 2022 Qatar World Cup
Q: What role did journalism and global north perspectives play in shaping the conversation around Qatar, and how did that compare to the coverage of other World Cups?
He argues that Western reporters and commentators often relied on stereotypes and outliers to define Qatar, creating a binary Orientalist narrative, and contrasts this with more nuanced reporting and local knowledge that challenges those portrayals.
Revisiting the 2022 Qatar World Cup
Q: Could you situate the controversies and legacy of the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, especially for listeners who may not recall the specifics?
The guest outlines a nuanced view: major controversies included migrant worker conditions, environmental concerns, and misreported figures, but he emphasizes the complexity of the labor system and the role of Western media in shaping the narrative, arguing that extremes were highlighted while a broader real-world context was often ignored.
Iran is at the World Cup with Sina Rahmani
Q: How does the World Cup environment reflect broader geopolitical conflicts involving Iran and its neighbors?
The discussion argues that football is a flashpoint where global south geopolitics, sanctions, and diplomacy converge, turning a sports event into a stage for asserting sovereignty and challenging Western dominance.

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Critical look at how power, economics, and politics shape sports on a global scale. Episodes center discussions of mega-events, sponsorship by fossil fuel interests, state involvement in football, labor and governance in athletics, and how race, gender, and imperial dynamics intersect with sport. Guests range from scholars and journalists to activists and athletes, offering historical context, data-driven critique, and anti-capitalist perspectives. The show stands out for its rigorous analysis, willingness to challenge mainstream narratives, and its willingness to connect sports to broader social justice and political economy issues.

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1. Peter Crisp
2. Nihal El Aasar
3. Thomas Ross Griffin
4. Emmer Nakbe
5. Adnan A. Husain
6. Zido Madhu
7. Joseph Darda
8. Sasha Gollish

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