Crunching Tackles

Hello and welcome to Crunching Tackles, a podcast where John Nekrasov and Chad Wylie discuss the biggest cultural issues that affect the sports world. Tune in to hear our takes on the controversial topics that touch the games we watch every week. If you enjoy our content, like, follow, subscribe (all the fun stuff), and follow us on Twitter @john_nekrasov and @chadewylie!

Crunching Tackles is a society podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 211 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

Unknown Host hosts Crunching Tackles, a society show with 211 episodes published.

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  Episode 206: Israel on the Global Sports Stage

  Sep 30, 202653 min

  On the show, Chad and John discuss the international incident between Israel and Ireland … on the football pitch. Is it hypocritical for sporting bodies to ban certain teams for international conflict, but not others? Also, should Alex Ovechkin get more criticism for supporting Putin? And, did someone really name their racehorse after Hitler? 03:05 The NFL's Alcohol Hypocrisy 10:22 Alexander Ovechkin Supports Putin 21:55 Tragedy at ASU Hockey 30:47 The Horse Named "Austrian Painter" 38:28 Ireland vs. Israel in Global Soccer

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  Episode 205: Pablo Torre's Victory Lap

  Sep 19, 202649 min

  On today's show, Chad and John dive deep into the NBA's executive summary recapping their investigation into the Los Angeles Clippers. Just how blatant was Steve Ballmer's corruption? Are the punishments fair? And what's next for Pablo Torre and the future of independent journalism?

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  Episode 204: Alexander Zverev Wins Again

  Sep 16, 202650 min

  Chad and John break down the U.S. Open on both the men's and women's sides. First, they discuss a couple quick stories from the world of Formula One and College Football. They also react to Week 1 of the NFL, and give their take on the VAR controversy at the Manchester Derby. 00:10 Introduction and Formula One Controversy 01:11 The Williams Formula One Team and the Bin Laden Family 06:22 Kansas Football Invokes Slavery for a Football Rivalry Game 09:19 Tennis: Alexander Zverev's Major Wins and Controversies 29:49 Women's Tennis: The Year of Elena Rybakina 36:11 NFL Season Kickoff and Chad's Steelers Check-in 37:40 The Rams' Disastrous Trip to Australia 42:55 The Return of VAR Corner … about VAR

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  Episode 203: How Prevalent is CTE in Football?

  Sep 4, 202640 min

  On today's show, Chad and John react to a new scientific report that shows that at least 25% of former NFL players develop CTE—and it could be a lot more. What blame do fans have for watching a violent game? Should anything change? We address all the moral issues honestly and head-on.

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  EMERGENCY PODCAST: NBA Punishes Clippers

  Sep 2, 202617 min

  On this emergency podcast, Chad breaks down the shocking findings of the NBA's investigation into the Los Angeles Clippers, Steve Ballmer, and Kawhi Leonard. What did they find? Are the punishments fair? And what happens next?

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