Shows
Scoring At HomeThe state of sports journalismHost David Cassilo is joined by The Athletic's Bill Landis and University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee visiting assistant professor Michael Mirer to discuss the state of sports journalism. The guests go in-depth on issues such as the effects of the pandemic, using social media and reaching new audiences.2022-02-1028 minScoring At HomeAn analysis of the NFLHost David Cassilo is joined by New York Daily News reporter and Jets beat writer DJ Bien-Aime and Cal State Fullerton's Gayle Brisbane to discuss the NFL. The guests go in-depth on issues such as hiring practices, the future of the league and Roger Goodell's tenure.2022-01-2132 minScoring At HomeRecapping Sports in 2021Host David Cassilo is joined by Sportico's Kurt Badenhausen and Averett University's Jake Kucek to discuss the key issues of 2021 in sports. The guests go in-depth on NIL, the MLB work stoppage and how the leagues are handling COVID-19.2021-12-1736 minScoring At HomeesportsHost David Cassilo is joined by Dexerto's Adam Fitch and East Tennessee State University's Mimi Perreault to discuss esports. The guests go in-depth on issues such as its future, gender inclusion and mental health concerns.2021-11-1735 minScoring At HomeFuture of Sports on TVHost David Cassilo is joined by Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim and CBS play-by-play announcer Rich Waltz and the University of South Carolina's Kevin Hull to discuss the future of sports on television. The guests go in-depth on issues such as the impact of COVID-19, the role gambling will play in broadcasts and what streaming platforms will carry big games.2021-10-2934 minScoring At HomeWomen's SportsHost David Cassilo is joined by Hannah Withiam of Just Women's Sports and Kent State University's Dr. Danielle Coombs to discuss women's sports. The guests go in-depth on issues such as the rising TV ratings, equal pay and the marketability of female athletes.2021-09-3030 min
Scoring At HomeConcussions in footballHost David Cassilo is joined by ABC News correspondent Ryan Smith and University of North Texas assistant professor Joe McGlynn to discuss concussions in football. The guests go in-depth on issues such as discrimination in the NFL concussion lawsuit, ways the league has tried to make the game safer, and how youth leagues are responding to the concussion crisis.2021-08-1032 minScoring At HomeOlympics PreviewHost David Cassilo is joined by Brandon Penny, former managing editor of Team USA, and the University of Alabama's Andrew Billings to preview the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo. The guests go in-depth on how the event will be presented on NBC streaming platforms, the promotion of Simone Biles, and athlete activism demonstrations.2021-07-0835 minScoring At HomeRace and SportsHost David Cassilo is joined by The Ringer's Kaelen Jones and Loyola Marymount's Shaun Anderson to discuss race and sports. The guests go in-depth on issues such as athlete activism, league hiring practices and media representation of Black and White athletes.2021-06-1536 minScoring At HomeExamining Major League Baseball's Present & FutureHost David Cassilo is joined by the Dallas Morning News' Evan Grant and the University of Texas' Dr. Michael Butterworth to discuss the issues facing Major League Baseball. The guests go in-depth on topics such as the current labor issues, trying to appeal to a larger audience and the concerns over the game's style of play.2021-05-1133 minScoring At HomeHow The COVID-19 Pandemic Will Change Sports ForeverHost David Cassilo is joined by The Athletic's Bill Shea and Quinnipiac University's Dr. Molly Yanity to discuss the long-term impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the world of sports. The guests go into detail in areas such as how fan attendance, sports media and college athletics will all change moving forward.2021-04-0635 minScoring At HomeThe State of the NCAAHost David Cassilo is joined by The Athletic's C.J. Holmes and Texas Tech University's Jimmy Sanderson to discuss the state of the NCAA. The guests go in-depth on issues such as compensation for student athletes, the long-term impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and the future of spending in college athletics.2021-03-0234 min
Thought ProvokingConcussions, Mental Health and LeBron James: Media Portrayals of Activists and Issues in SportsHow did a decision by a youth football organization lead to claims they were weakening American society and emasculating American males? We’ll find out on this episode as we talk with Dr. David Cassilo, Assistant Professor of Communication, about his research on media framing. We’ll also discover whether the media shows support for athletes or organizations making choices to protect health or whether they frame it as another case of creating a “sissy generation,” as one social media user claimed. Then we’ll examine how the media coverage of mental health problems in athletes can promote or discourage...2020-10-2000 min