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SportCulationWill the new NCAA rules help out athletes in the long term?The NCAA is allowing its athletes to receive endorsements and make money from it. It's great that college athletes are finally able to make money to sustain themselves while in school and before potentially going for the big leagues, but what does this mean for the future of collegiate sports programs? What might this mean for high school athletic programs? 2021-09-1036 minSportCulationAre the Arizona Coyotes on their last legs?Oh Arizona, what is wrong with you as an organization. First you go bankrupt, then there was the cheating the scouting combine, then the Mitchell Miller fiasco, THEN the owner cheaping out on food and signing bonuses. What the hell, man? We discuss the news that the Coyotes will be evicted from their home arena at the end of next season and try to figure out why they're leaving and what happens after. Do they carry on as the Coyotes? Do they re-brand to become the Nordiques? Do they just take the Arizona Coyotes and push them somewhere else???2021-09-0537 min
SportCulationAre the Olympics Actually Important?With the 2020+1 Tokyo Olympics happening very soon, we wanted to sit down and talk about the importance of the Olympics. By that, I mean we tried to figure out what significance the Olympics have to the world and whether or not they matter. Afterwards, we discussed whether or not Tokyo should be running and how the Olympics are a long term investment that can be difficult to recoup from.
Hosted by Yusuf Rashid, Anton Wong, and Parse Cottrell.
Recorded on July 18th, 2021
Be sure to...2021-07-2043 minSportCulationShould Fans be allowed in a Sports Hall of Fame?Nav Bhatia is now the first fan (and first Raptor) to be inducted into the Naismith Hall of Fame for his allegiance to the Raptors and for what he's done for the basketball community for minorities. We sit down to talk whether or not superfans should be allowed in the hall of fame and what kind of guidelines and criteria there should be to allow fans one day.
Hosted by Yusuf Rashid, Anton Wong, and Parse Cottrell
Recorded on May 23rd, 2021
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2021-05-2844 minSportCulationInside MLSE: An Interview with Jenn Chesson (Jenntheleaffan)It's nice knowing that your friend you used to argue about hockey with in high school is doing great things for the sport of hockey. The boys sit down with high school friend and current MLSE employee Jenn Chesson (fka Jenntheleaffan) to talk about everything from what it's like working at MLSE, being in that environment, the future of hockey in Canada (specifically Toronto), and her faith in the Leafs.
Hosted by Yusuf Rashid, Anton Wong, and Parse Cottrell.
Recorded on April 24th, 2021
Be sure to check...2021-05-0148 minSportCulationWhat do Athletes do after retirement?With the news of Dwayne Wade purchasing ownership in the Utah Jazz and Alex Rodriguez wanting to buy the Timberwolves, the question to be asked this week is what athletes do with their lives once they're done. Some spend time with family, some invest, and some are Shaq.
Hosted by Yusuf Rashid, Anton Wong, and Parse Cottrell
Recorded on April 16th, 2021
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Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/18c2uzRy7pHewW2OCbjHCH...2021-04-1945 minSportCulationWould American Sports Leagues benefit from converting to a Club Model?Imagine a world where baseball or football was organized the same way that European Football is done. This week we discuss the potential pros and cons of American major league sports converting from the franchise model to the European club system. There's insight, laughs, Pyramid schemes, and for some reason - Yusuf really took the time to trash on the Buffalo Sabres...again.
2021-03-2247 minSportCulationWhat goes into professional Chess playing?The Queen's Gambit was right, Chess is crazy. I've also never seen Queen's Gambit - Yusuf
After knowing Parse for close to 11 years, we decided to sit down and ask him about his life as a chess player. What the life is like, what helps with being a chess player, how the community is, and whether or not the Queens Gambit is accurate.
Hosted by Anton Wong, Yusuf Rashid and Parse Cottrell
Recorded on February 28th, 2021
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We're joined by dear friend and resident cryptocurrency aficionado Raj to discuss the growing hype surrounding NBA Top Shot. As it has been explained, it's like turning the trading card market digital, but instead of cards - it's player highlights. We talk about what NFT's are, how they work, what we could see from it in the future, and whether or not other major leagues may get into it.
Hosted by Anton Wong, Yusuf Rashid and Parse Cottrell
...2021-03-1351 minSportCulationWho Could be on a Mount Rushmore of Athletes?Following the 7 ring victory of Tom Brady, we sat down to talk about whether or not Tom Brady can be considered the greatest athlete of all time. That was the original conversation which then spiraled into the conversation of who would be on a Mount Rushmore of athletes across all forms of athletic competition.
Hosted by Yusuf Rashid, Anton Wong, and Parse Cottrell
Recorded on February 13th, 2021
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Spotify: https...2021-02-2245 minSportCulationWill Florida's Success in sports continue in the future?Florida's such a weird state. They have more gators than people and really seem to love football. They must love it even more after the Buccaneers won the superbowl. After having a team in every major championship final between September 2020 to now (including winning a Stanley Cup and Superbowl), Florida has brought this reign of impressive and dominant proportions. We sit down this week to talk about each of the big Florida teams and whether or not they can carry on their efforts.
Hosted by Yusuf Rashid, Anton Wong, and Parse Cottrell
Recorded...2021-02-1539 minSportCulationWhich teams have the best shot at making the 2021 Stanley Cup playoffs?It's the first episode of 2021! We've got friend of the show and noted Rangers fan Tyler Richmond on to talk all things hockey in preparation for the upcoming NHL Season.
We take a brief moment to discuss the gold medal game between Canada and the US at the World Junior Championships, and the talk of Spencer Knight and Devon Levi and whether or not they'll actually play one day in Florida.
After that, it's nearly an hour of chaos as we make our predictions and discuss situations across the new NHL divisions...2021-01-111h 01SportCulationThe SportCulation 2020 recapThis Boat ride from Willy Wonka's Chocolate Factory is ALMOST over. For the last episode of 2020, we decided to sit down and talk about this whole year as far as sports go. From deaths of idols to creating movements for equality and togetherness, this year has really been a lot to deal with. Moving towards 2021, we hope that things will look brighter than it has.
That being said, thanks to all that have listened to the show this year, and thanks to our past guests for helping out on the journey Hosted by Yusuf...2020-12-2847 minSportCulationShould Celebrities have more involvement in sports? (Mayweather vs Logan Paul discussion!)As perfect as timing could be, the SportCulation trio discusses the recent Jake Paul - Nate Robinson fight and the just announced exhibition match between Logan Paul and Floyd "Money" Mayweather. We talk about celebrity involvement in sports and how it can be done as a deed for clout, money, or charity. recorded on December 6th, 2020 Hosted by Yusuf Rashid, Anton Wong, and Parse Cottrell
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Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwKjauZ_5V3IcZD-ksPeFqA/about?view_as...2020-12-0744 minSportCulationSports Fandoms (Featuring BlackJack Pack!)We did a collab episode! This week on SportCulation we team up with the squad over at the BlackJack Pack (co hosted by our very own Parse Cottrell) to discuss the most hated team fanbases, what annoys us about certains kinds of fans, and accidentally re-ignite the war between Parse and Yusuf.
Recorded on November 23, 2020
Hosted by Yusuf Rashid, Anton Wong, and Parse Cottrell
Special thanks to BlackJack Pack hosts Ryan, PlayMaker, and Malaiyka
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Youtube: https...2020-11-3054 minSportCulationNHL: Divisional DilemmasWith the news of the NBA's plan for the new season, we wondered how planning is going in the NHL for the new season.
It's not.
So with that news, we took a look at the rumored division plan for the NHL 2021 season. We discuss how these new divisions will be beneficial for teams, old rivalries reigniting, who the worst teams would be going forward, and how the Leafs have no excuse to not make the playoffs in the new format. As usual, there's also a jab at the Detroit Red Wings.
...2020-11-2342 minSportCulationSportQ&A: Formula-1 RacingIt's part 2 of our little Q&A/Interrogation series! For this episode, Parse gives us a rundown on the history of Formula-1 racing while we try to figure out what is it about fast cars that drive in a loop that look awesome.
Originally recorded on November 7th, 2020
Hosted by Yusuf Rashid, Anton Wong, and Parse Cottrell
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2020-11-1649 minSportCulationHas Hockey Culture ACTUALLY changed?After a short hiatus, we return to once again discuss the NHL and it's ignorance to racial injustice issues on the anniversary of Don Cherry's firing from Hockey Night in Canada one year ago. Through a discussion regarding the Hockey Diversity Alliance, the movements made during the playoffs, and the drafting, signing, and subsequent release of Mitchell Miller, we try to ask ourselves what the NHL should do before they get left behind by the other professional leagues.
Hosted by Yusuf Rashid, Anton Wong, and Parse Cottrell
Originally recorded on November 7th, 2020...2020-11-0944 minSportCulationThe Pay in the NBAWe return discussing the success of the Los Angeles Lakers, whether Anthony Davis will stay in LA, the defensive skills of the team, and the future of the NBA as we look forward to a potential Christmas Day start for the next season. We also quickly touch on the Tampa Bay Rays and being the lowest payroll team in the league currently in the World Series.
...oh yeah and in the midst of it, the Lions won a game
Hosted by Yusuf Rashid, Anton Wong, and Parse Cottrell
Recorded on...2020-10-2747 minSportCulationSportQ&A: Professional WrestlingSince most major sports leagues are wrapping up, we've taken on a new idea for the show. Over the course of the next month, each of us will take questions from the others in regards to a sport we love OTHER than Hockey, baseball, and basketball. First up in the mix is Anton and Parse asking Yusuf about his psychotic love for Professional Wrestling and try to get an in depth look about the sport/sport entertainment.
Originally recorded on October 13th, 2020.
Hosted by Yusuf Rashid, Anton Wong, and Parse Cottrell
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Free to listen on Anchor, Spotify, Stitcher, TuneIn, and youtube!2020-10-1900 minSportCulationSportQ&A: How to get more into sports?In this week's episode, we have a plot twist!
Anton asks the question of how someone that doesn't know a nerdy amount of things about sports gets more into it. Whether it be for conversation with your family, friends, significant other, dog, etc - people that don't know as much as their peers tend to feel isolated around them when conversing about sports. For this episode, Parse and Yusuf give some sound advice and ways to get to learning more about the sports world. Whether it be watching youtubers, watching more games, or listening to podcasts...2020-10-1348 minSportCulationFinals Thoughts: Bubbles workThe Stanley Cup finals are over and the NBA finals are looking to end soon. As this reality sets in, we look back at the success of the playoff bubbles from the NBA and NHL and discuss the debate of whether or not Bubble sports can be looked at the same as regular sports.
Hosted by Yusuf Rashid, Parse Cottrell, and Anton Wong.
Find us on youtube at SportCulation! 2020-10-0545 minSportCulationOrigin StoriesIt's been just under a year since we started this whole thing and after a rebrand and figuring things out: we're back in action! So we thought we would have a little sit down and talk about how the podcast came to be and how the three of us became friends in the first place.
Sit down and enjoy a much calmer episode of the podcast here OR on youtube at SpotCulation!
2020-09-2151 minSportCulationJurassic Pahk: Raptors V CelticsYou know what's better than an episode recorded outdoors about a Toronto Sports team being eliminated? Another episode recorded outdoors about a Toronto Sports team being eliminated. Crazy, right?
From the Siakam blunder, Kyle Lowry's heroics, and the future of the Raptors, the boys get together to discuss the Toronto Raptor's loss to the Boston Celtics in game 7 of the Eastern Conference Semi-finals. Looking at everything from the Raptors fighting a losing battle to whether or not the Toronto Maple Leafs should take notes from the Raptors, the question remains if Jurassic Park will be a...2020-09-1344 minSportCulationNHL and Social IssuesIn an effort to bring some discussion of social issues in the world to light as the playoffs roll on - Yusuf, Anton, and Parse discuss the reactions and actions taken by the NBA and NHL in response to the shooting of Jacob Blake in Wisconsin last week.
Also Yusuf was having a bad mic day 2020-09-0738 minSportCulationFrustrationsFor the first time since February, we're back together in the same bubble. You know who's not in their bubble? The Leafs.
In an episode where everything is calm until it isn't, we quickly discuss the play in round of the playoffs and mainly talk about the Toronto Maple Leafs and our frustrations with the team and what we believe should be done. 2020-08-1244 minSportCulationThe Curious (COVID) Cases of the NFLIf you look up controversy in the dictionary, the NFL logo is what you see as the definition. We discuss the Washington Football team's name change and allegations against owner Dan Snyder and management of the organization. following that we discuss how owners and Roger Goodell are psychotic in opening training camps and hoping for an actual season with actual fans in attendance.
2020-07-2941 minSportCulationRebranding!So we've rebranded to Sportculation! Yusuf, Anton, and Parse discuss the return of Baseball, Basketball, and Hockey to North America as MLB season begins and NHL and NBA playoffs kick off. We discuss ludicrous contracts, our hopes for the return to play situations and talk about the NBA Bubble vlogs that have been going viral on youtube over the last month. 2020-07-2646 minSportCulationesports!On this episode of the podcast, the boys talk the NBA 2K League and the potential of other Major sports leagues affiliating with their video game counterparts. We briefly look at the communities and shifts in the esports world and Parse takes a crack at Yusuf's abilities to play Dark Souls.
Also we're looking to rebrand and re-name the podcast. So the next episode may just be a new name!2020-07-2344 minSportCulationPlay by Play Universe presents MLB: Civil WarYusuf, Parse, and Anton return to discuss the ongoing negotiations between the MLBPA and the owners, whether or not there will be baseball, and the news regarding the second wave of Covid19. We also briefly talk about parity in the MLB pay scale and why there needs to be some form of proper mediation in these negotiations before the 2021 CBA expiration.
2020-06-2049 minSportCulationReturn to Play By Play: The NHL COVID CupYusuf and the boys are joined by guests Tyler Richmond and Peter Myhalenko in this United Nations set up to discuss Gary Bettman's return to play announcement for the NHL playoffs, how teams may fare, why we hate the Bruins and how nothing makes sense.
Speaking of nothing making sense, the boys also discuss the details of the NHL Draft lottery and Draft process and everyone except Yusuf laughs at the Detroit Red Wings. 2020-06-0559 minSportCulationPlay By Play: The Last DanceThe Play by Play boys return for a discussion on the acclaimed Netflix Docu-series "The Last Dance," covering Michael Jordan's final season as a Chicago Bull and all the crazy things that went down that season. We give our thoughts on the doc from different perspectives and Parse tries to reiterate that Lebron James isn't the Greatest of All Time. 2020-05-311h 04SportCulationPlay By Play: Florida Man re-opens stateThis episode was recorded on Friday, April 17th, 2020.
*Disclaimer* Unfortunately my internet connection was on the scrappy side in the beginning while parse was speaking. So in the effort of wanting to still keep parts of it but not have it cut off every so often, some editing in post had to be done.
In this episode of the podcast, the boys discuss the effects both present and future of Florida opening up businesses and parks to the public again while everyone else is keeping an eye on their respective situations...2020-04-2335 min
SportCulationGoing RemoteAfter a brief hiatus, the boys are back! We cover the long lasting effect that COVID-19 has had on the athletics and entertainment industry and the potential of leagues going straight to playoffs. Parse rambles a bit, Anton has great points and Yusuf does not know how to use Zoom in this episode of the Play by Play Podcast2020-04-0447 min
SportCulationNHL ExpansionsRecorded on December 14th, 2019. On the second episode of the podcast, the boys get together and talk about where they would put an NHL Expansion Team. With the incoming Seattle franchise and the constant talks of another team in Ontario, Yusuf, Anton, and Parse put their heads together to discuss what cities make the most sense to have a hockey team, as well as an NBA team (but that's just Parse). Hosted by Yusuf Roshd, Anton Wong, and Parse Cottrell2019-12-2057 min
SportCulationHockey CultureHosted by Yusuf Roshd, Anton Wong, and Parse Cottrell, Welcome to the Play by Play podcast! In the inaugural episode of this twisted idea I've had for some time now: we go above an beyond a standard introductory episode by going full force talking about the way hockey culture is and how the NHL has been dealing with racism and coach fiascos.2019-12-141h 06