The Long Game with LZ & Leitch

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Jon Gruden's revenge, the best way to build a team, and the trouble with New York Nov 17, 2021

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On this episode of The Long Game with LZ & Leitch, LZ and Will break down Jon Gruden’s lawsuit against Roger Goodell and determine whose side they’re on; discuss the right way to build a team — all-in like the Rams or from scratch like the Orioles; and debate whether New York is the worst sports city to play or work in. They wrap up with “This Week In Sports History,” wondering if Sandy Koufax is so beloved because we never got to see him not be great — and with their “Games of the Week.”

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Aaron Rodgers pays a price, ESPN lacks credibility, and college basketball loses its shine Nov 10, 2021

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On this episode of The Long Game with LZ & Leitch, LZ and Will talk about Aaron Rodgers’ vaccination deception and whether he’ll suffer consequences for it; discuss whether ESPN can be taken seriously even after publishing its investigation of Phoenix Suns owner Robert Sarver; and explain why the college basketball season doesn’t matter anymore. They wrap up with “This Week In Sports History,” imagining how the rivalry between tennis greats Martina Navratilova and Chris Evert would play out today, and with their “Games of the Week.”

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The unstoppable chop, Biden's mistake, and the Blackhawks' shame Nov 03, 2021

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On the very first episode of The Long Game with LZ & Leitch, LZ and Will discuss the Atlanta Braves' chop and determine why it's going stronger than ever; evaluate whether Joe Biden is "blowing it" by not attending sporting events, and break down the Chicago Blackhawks sexual abuse scandal and where fans should draw the line when their favorite team condones amoral acts. They wrap up with "This Week In Sports History," asking who had the more impactful draft class, Kobe Bryant or Michael Jordan, and let us know their "Games of the Week."

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Trailer: The Long Game with LZ & Leitch Oct 21, 2021

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The intersection of sports, culture, and politics is at the heart of the new weekly podcast, The Long Game with LZ & Leitch, premiering Wednesday, November 3rd. Hosted by LZ Granderson, formerly of ESPN, now an op-ed columnist for the L.A.Times and a political contributor to ABC News, and Will Leitch, founder of the late website Deadspin, a contributing editor at New York Magazine, and the author of How Lucky, The Long Game dives into the most relevant sports topics of the week to not only break down the games, but the games people play. From vaccination hesitation, to online betting, to all of the wonderful "isms" and "phobias" we've come to know and love, sports not only reflect our culture, they drive our culture. Join Will and LZ as they explore the events on and off the field that collide with the political, business, and social concerns that captivate the American conversation.

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