Sports Debate: A monthly podcast where academic experts debate the hot topics in sports news.
Education Podcasts
A monthly podcast with academic experts debating the hot topics in sports news. Dr John P. Mills (Host) is joined by two co-hosts from Prof. Nelson Cortes, Dr Fergus Guppy, Dr Daniel March, Dr Alejandro González De Agüero, Dr Eion Murray, Matthew Shaw MSc, Henry Titly-Wall Msc, Jay Matthams MSc, and Tristan Mayglothling MSc to discuss the hottest topics in the sports news. Visit our website for more information or to ask a question: https://awfullygood.org/sports-debate
Location:
United States
Genres:
Education Podcasts
Description:
A monthly podcast with academic experts debating the hot topics in sports news. Dr John P. Mills (Host) is joined by two co-hosts from Prof. Nelson Cortes, Dr Fergus Guppy, Dr Daniel March, Dr Alejandro González De Agüero, Dr Eion Murray, Matthew Shaw MSc, Henry Titly-Wall Msc, Jay Matthams MSc, and Tristan Mayglothling MSc to discuss the hottest topics in the sports news. Visit our website for more information or to ask a question: https://awfullygood.org/sports-debate
Language:
English
Episodes
Is it okay for coaches to touch their athletes?
1/31/2022
In this week's episode, Prof Nelson Cortes, Jay Matthams, and Dr Daniel March debate whether it is okay for coaches to touch their athletes? Jay and Dan are arguing that it is okay and Nelson that it is not. What do you think? Get in contact with us via twitter (https://twitter.com/sportsdebatepod) or our website (https://awfullygood.org/sports-debate). --- Send in a voice message: anchor.fm/sportsdebate/message
Duration:00:38:12
Should brands such as Nike and Adidas be allowed to sign children to endorsement deals?
1/18/2022
Should brands such as Nike and Adidas be allowed to sign children to endorsement deals? In this week's episode, Matthew Shaw and Jay Matthams debate whether brands such as Nike and Adidas should be allowed to sign children to endorsement deals? Jay is arguing that they should be allowed and Matthew that they shouldn't. What do you think? Get in contact with us via twitter (https://twitter.com/sportsdebatepod) or our website (https://awfullygood.org/sports-debate). --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sportsdebate/message
Duration:00:38:49
Should Adam Gemili and Laviai Nielsen lose their UK Athletics funding for standing by Rana Reiner?
12/16/2021
In today's episode, we discuss whether it was right for Adam Gemili and Laviai Nielsen lose their UK Athletics funding.
The episode was recorded on Thursday the 9th of December 2021.
To join the debate visit www.awfullygood.org/sports-debate or via twitter @sportsdebatepod
Apologies for John's poor audio. The wrong mic was selected.
Duration:00:28:55
Is It Worth Waging a War on Drugs in Sport?
11/30/2021
In this week's episode, Dr Nelson Cortes and Tristan Mayglothling debate whether it is worth waging a war on Performance Enhancing Drugs use in sport? Tristan is arguing that it is and Nelson that it isn't. What do you think? Get in contact with us via twitter (https://twitter.com/sportsdebatepod) or our website (https://awfullygood.org/sports-debate).
Duration:00:42:47
Is Sport Good?
11/16/2021
In this episode, Tristan Mayglothling and Henry Titley-Wall debate whether sport is good. Arguing that, on the whole, the positives of sport outweigh the negatives is Henry. Arguing against is Tristan.
If you have any comments or feedback on this episode or others, please contact via twitter (https://www.twitter.com/sportsdebatepod) or our website (https://awfullygood.org/sports-debate).
Duration:00:30:08
Is Messi the Greatest of all Time?
11/2/2021
In this episode, Dr Nelson Cortes and Jay Matthams debate whether Lionel Messi is the greatest player of all time.
More information is available at www.awfullygood.org/sports-debate
Duration:00:41:25
Do We Expect Too Much From Athletes?
10/19/2021
Henry Titley-Wall and Dr Nelson Cortes debate whether we expect too much from athletes like Colin Kaepernick and Naomi Osaka. The discussion was brought about after athletes received both consistent support and degradation in the media for using their platform. Follow us on Twitter (https://twitter.com/sportsdebatepod) to join the debate.
Duration:00:40:05
Do Managers Ever Really Lose the Dressing Room?
10/5/2021
In today's episode, Henry Titley-Wall and Jay Matthewms debate whether managers ever really lose the dressing room?
If you'd like to join the debate, please comment on Twitter via @sportsdebatepod. Alternatively, you can drop us an email via sports-debate@awfullygood.org.
Duration:00:32:01
Should All Sports Have a Mercy Rule?
9/21/2021
In today's episode, Dr Nelson Cortes and Tristan Mayglothling debate the use of mercy rules in Sport.
If you'd like to join the debate, please comment on Twitter via @sportsdebatepod. Alternatively, you can drop us an email via sports-debate@awfullygood.org.
More information about the podcast and individual episodes (including full transcripts) can be found at https://www.awfullygood.org/sports-debate/
Duration:00:36:33
Victory or Success: What's more important?
6/29/2021
In this week's episode, Jay Matthams. Tristan Mayglothling, and John Mills discuss the way winning is often framed. That is, as a choice between victory or some other form of success. Please note, this is a second pilot. We have hopefully worked out the kinks in the format and will have more for you in the coming weeks. If you have comments or questions for the panel, you can contact us via Twitter: @sportsdebatepod or email:sports-debate@awfullygood.org. Thanks for listening and please consider subscribing via wherever you get your podcasts.
Duration:00:33:51
Will England win Euro 2020?
6/11/2021
In this bonus episode, the Sports Debate panel take on each other to answer 'Will England win the European Championship?'. Arguing that England will is Henry Titley-Wall and Tristan Mayglothling. Arguing that England won't is Dr Fergus Guppy and Jay Matthams. Let us know what you thing via twitter @sportsdebatepod or by email sports-debate@awfullygood.org
Duration:00:34:46
Should the Tokyo Olympics be Cancelled?
5/25/2021
Tristan Mayglothling, Jay Matthams, and John Mills discuss the issue the arguments for and against cancelling the Tokyo Olympics.
Please note, this was a first pilot but as the discussion was juicy and topical, we decided to share anyway.
Let us know your thoughts via Twitter: @sportsdebatepod or email: sports-debate@awfullygood.org.
Thanks for your interest and please subscribe to hear our future content.
Duration:00:40:08
Sports Debate Trailer
5/24/2021
There are big questions about sport that need answers.
Questions like: Can the war on doping be won? Do we expect too much from athletes? Is sport really good for us?
We've assembled arguably the mostqualified team in sports podcastingto answer these questions.
To make things interesting, the debaters will also compete against each other to win our debating league.
On sports debate, we debate the big questions that sport is yet to truly answer.
Duration:00:00:45