The Opportunity For Rebirth
Roger Federer retires and Nebraska begins searching for a head football coach.
Sep 16, 2022•44 min•Ep. 197
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Monday Morning Kicker
An examination of the margins leads us down the wormholes of Baylor-BYU, Alabama-Texas, and Steelers-Bengals.
Sep 13, 2022•49 min•Ep. 196
Hope & Competition
The NFL offers two things that every sport should aspire to: hope for every fanbase and night-in, night-out competition. How do college football and the NBA stack up in these two areas?
Sep 09, 2022•39 min•Ep. 195
The Odds Against Us Are Endless & Still We Have Made It
Week One of the college football season is complete and it’s time to examine the margins for Anthony Richardson, NC State-East Carolina, North Carolina-Appalachian State, Iowa-SDSU, and Florida State-LSU.
Sep 06, 2022•38 min•Ep. 194
He Loved The Earth So Much He Wanted To Stay Forever
An ode to the true opening week of college football, a sport that offers what no other can.
Sep 02, 2022•37 min•Ep. 193
The Difference Between Believing & Wanting To Believe
College football is finally here and Nebraska’s season is already over. How does this keep happening and when will it ever end? Catalog of Unabashed Gratitude - https://open.spotify.com/track/2XEFWSnkgjXe4eZ9gDqAgq?si=83173bde61154ede
Aug 30, 2022•43 min•Ep. 192
The Only Moment That We Live Here Fully As Human Beings
College football is finally here and the NFL is quick to follow. What do we actually know about the greatest sport on earth? https://open.spotify.com/track/3pRaLNL3b8x5uBOcsgvdqM?si=37b85d4e63404125
Aug 26, 2022•45 min•Ep. 191
Forget The Person You Were & Instead Record Who You Have Become
Change is an inevitable part of life—projecting the depth and direction of that change is hard and at times, impossible. As Justin Herbert moves into his third season as starting quarterback of the Chargers, how different is our perception of him (compared to his senior season at Oregon) and what do we expect from him moving forward?
Aug 23, 2022•46 min
This Is A Story About Bob Dylan
This is a reading of “Unclipped Strings,” an essay written by Chris Rawle about a passionate, lifelong exploration of the music of Bob Dylan. The full text can be found here: https://www.chrisrawle.com/unclipped-strings/
Aug 19, 2022•28 min•Ep. 190
Being Unafraid To Be Who You Want To Be
I have a deep, abiding respect for people who are unafraid to be what they want to be. Bob Dylan is a shining example and with football season nearly upon us, many teams are trying to mirror his approach. How do you find and solidify your identity?
Aug 16, 2022•41 min•Ep. 189
Who Will Rise & Who Will Fall In The 2022 College Football Season?
College football is a sport that revolves around cycles of power. Nebraska, Florida State, Miami, USC, and Texas were great until they weren’t. The sport has recently been dominated by Alabama, Georgia, Ohio State, Clemson, and Oklahoma. Who has potential to fall and who can rise to replace them?
Aug 12, 2022•40 min•Ep. 188
It Takes A Village To Win A Football Game
“Quarterbacks fail in the NFL, sure. But more often they are failed.” How many things need to align in order for a quarterback to find success? Referenced in todays show: https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/orgFuorCksb
Aug 09, 2022•38 min•Ep. 187
He Couldn’t Tell Me What He Was Dreaming & I Couldn’t Tell Him What Was Real
Preseason camps have begun and NFL teams are trying to discern what is real and what is not. Through that lens, we examine Ja’Marr Chase, Romeo Doubs, Mitch Trubisky, Tua Tagovailoa, and Aaron Rodgers.
Aug 05, 2022•39 min•Ep. 186
The Wild You Have Forgotten Inside You That Senses All Things
The known, the unknown, and why we love what we love.
Aug 02, 2022•38 min•Ep. 185
Competency At Quarterback Has Never Mattered Less
The search for superstar quarterbacks is fast, furious, and never-ending. What is the perceived value of those QBs who are competent, but not stars?
Jul 29, 2022•34 min•Ep. 184
Wide Receiver Value
The passing game has never been important in football. With that understanding, how much value are NFL teams placing on the wide receiver position?
Jul 26, 2022•31 min•Ep. 183
Seek Out What Resonates & Root Accordingly
The Utah Jazz are committed to a full-scale teardown. Is the path forward for Utah energizing or demoralizing?
Jul 22, 2022•36 min•Ep. 182
The Ultimate Test Of Versatility
Winning a championship is all about versatility. Nowhere is this more true than at The Old Course at St. Andrews, site of the 150th Open, where Cam Smith became a major champion.
Jul 19, 2022•37 min•Ep. 181
The Descent Into The Mind
A discussion of the various ways to unlock the mind, featuring the words of author George Saunders, Canadiens coach Martin St. Louis, and golfers Jon Rahm and Tiger Woods.
Jul 15, 2022•36 min•Ep. 180
Us Alive, Right Here, Feeling Lucky
Aging athletes, Tiger Woods, and the 150th British Open at St. Andrews.
Jul 12, 2022•32 min•Ep. 179
The Gap Between What You Have & What You Want
Is it true that happiness is found by bridging the gap between what you have and what you want?
Jul 08, 2022•40 min•Ep. 178
The Separation Of Before & After
The two biggest sports items of the week: Rudy Gobert traded from the Utah Jazz to the Minnesota Timberwolves, USC/UCLA agreeing to join the Big 10 in 2024. What is the story (past, present, and future) of both of these moves?
Jul 05, 2022•33 min•Ep. 177
This Is What It Takes To Win A Championship
In order to win a championship, you must be good and you must be lucky. Referenced in today's show: Nathan McKinnon & Establishing A Winning Culture - https://anchor.fm/thechrisrawleshow/episodes/Nathan-MacKinnon--Establishing-A-Winning-Culture-e15nkjr The Ascent Of Cale Makar - https://anchor.fm/thechrisrawleshow/episodes/The-Ascent-Of-Cale-Makar-e1ifckh
Jul 01, 2022•51 min•Ep. 176
When Sports Are Good, There’s Nothing Better
A tale of fandom, belief, and acceptance.
Jun 28, 2022•43 min•Ep. 175
There Are No Winners Here
The ongoing saga of the PGA Tour vs LIV, money vs competition, and a question everyone should be asking of themselves: what do I value in life?
Jun 24, 2022•43 min•Ep. 174
How Do You Make People Care?
A discussion of culture, the PGA Tour vs LIV, the Tampa Bay Lightning, the Colorado Avalanche, and the Golden State Warriors.
Jun 21, 2022•35 min•Ep. 173
The Emotional Undercurrent Of Sports
How many things in life make you feel this deeply?
Jun 17, 2022•36 min•Ep. 172
What Can Be Unlocked By A Change In Situation
For every talented player that is unearthed by a change in situation (Kurt Warner, Matthew Stafford, Andrew Wiggins, Valeri Nichushkin, Arturri Lehkonen), how many players slip through the cracks?
Jun 14, 2022•39 min•Ep. 171
Positional Value & What Is Valued Within A Position
Across all sports, positional value is always changing. Traditional centers have been abolished in basketball, as have running backs in football. What is valued within a position is also changing. Steph Curry has transformed what we value in a point guard, Draymond Green has changed our minds on tweeners, and the Colorado Avalanche defense corps is built first and foremost upon puck-moving ability. What are the changes to come?
Jun 10, 2022•45 min•Ep. 170
Good Enough For The Breaks Of The Game To Matter
Merely being good enough to take advantage of the breaks of the game is usually interpreted as a backhanded compliment. However, outside of 2-3 teams per sport in any given season, this is the pathway to a championship. Who is (and has been) good enough for the breaks to matter?
Jun 07, 2022•38 min•Ep. 169
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