The Ben Simmons Dilemma: Next Moves that NEED to Happen in Philadelphia

In this Podcast I discuss the disappointing play of Ben Simmons in the playoffs, and the next steps the 76ers organization needs to take in order to keep "the process" alive. Enjoy! https://anchor.fm/robert-koch630/embed/episodes/The-Ben-Simmons-Dilemma-Next-Moves-that-NEED-to-Happen-in-Philly-e13ika8

Olympic Rivalries Revived and the History of Global Competition

The upcoming 2021 summer Olympic games in Japan has offered the world an opportunity to come together and compete for athletic prowess and pride for their nations. Although these games involve a large number of nations, the global superpowers such as the US, Russia, China, and the United Kingdom seem to stand out the most....

Black Coaches Are Good for The NBA… So Why Aren’t There More of Them?

By: Jack Ziegler The NBA has long been acknowledged as one of the world’s most forward-thinking sports organizations, but there is one area where the NBA has struggled to meet the expectations of its players and fans alike.  As of September of 2020, the NBA had a total of 4 active black head coaches.  When asked about this...

Hegemonic Masculinity and Competition Portrayals in the NHL

By: Taylor Coppa 6-25-21 Do you know that hegemonic masculinity can apply not only to individual athletes but also to the entire nature of competition in professional sports? For example, almost all NHL analysts heavily emphasize the role of competition and athletes’ exclusive orientation towards winning the Stanley Cup as their main professional goal. The...

Ryan Lochte – Love him or Hate him?

By: Taylor Coppa 6-25-21 In this podcast I am joined by my friend Madison to discuss the overview of Olympic swimmer Ryan Lochte's career. This episode will include his accomplishments, challenges, future as well as our opinions on the matter. Enjoy! https://anchor.fm/taylor-coppa/episodes/Ryan-Lochte---Love-him-or-hate-him-e13eg4t https://anchor.fm/taylor-coppa/episodes/COMM-395-Podcast---Coppa-e13eg4t

Naomi Osaka and the Entitlement of Tennis Fandom

By: Will Brockwell In the wake of Naomi Osaka dropping out from several major tennis tournaments, the tennis world has made their displeasure with her known. But is tennis really the only thing people are upset with here? The fandom of tennis is one that I have always found myself fascinated with.  It has always...

Carl Nassib Coming Out and the Culture of Toxic Masculinity Within the NFL

In today's episode I am joined by my brother to discuss Carl Nassib, an NFL player for the Raiders, coming out. As the first active openly gay NFL player, Nassib has set a precedent for changing the culture of acceptance within the NFL. Will this culture continue to change and progress?

Yankees are off to yet Another Disappointing Start

Listen to this week's episode of Quarter Life Crisis with host Cameron Stork as he discusses the reasons for the Yankees slow start. This team was expected to walk away with the division, and almost halfway through the season finds themselves in third place due to a variety of issues.

Athletes and Hecklers: A Match Made in Heaven

By Sean Walsh Heckling is one aspect of sports that is under-appreciated. Hecklers are fans who intentionally and publicly bully the opposing team, just because they can. Whether it is done out of a hatred for the other team, or just to add humor to the game, it is generally done to spark reactions from...

Is Old the New Young in Sports?

Ageism in Sports By Connor Werrlein The past couple of years have been an insane time in the sports world. The sports world has been overrun by legends having their legacy playoff run or playoff championship victory. This past month Phil Mickelson won the PGA championship, earning himself his sixth major. People might think this...