The Sporting Life with Jeremy Schaap

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Johnny Smith, Author & Professor Apr 03, 2020

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Johnny talks about the effect of the 1918 Influenza Pandemic on sports, and specifically on Babe Ruth, plus he gives comparisons between that pandemic and COVID-19.

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Phil Hersh, Olympics Writer Apr 03, 2020

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Phil joins to discuss the challenges of moving the Games to 2021, why the IOC continues to have the worst PR in sports, and if the Games will even be played in 2021.

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The Sporting Life: 3/6/20 Mar 06, 2020

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Jeremy is joined by Mike Tannenbaum to talk NFL offseason, Bill Ripken on old-school vs new-school in baseball, and Yaron Weitzman on the 76ers "Process."

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Bill Ripken, former MLB player Mar 06, 2020

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The former MLB player defends old-school thinking in baseball and says that the analytics crowd is unfairly critical of the previous generation.

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Yaron Weitzman, Author Mar 06, 2020

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The author of a new book about the Philadelphia 76ers explains why "The Process" was so divisive among the NBA community and whether or not we can deem it a "success."

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Mike Tannenbaum, ESPN Mar 06, 2020

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Mike joins the show to discuss potential NFL offseason moves, including Tom Brady, Jameis Winston and others. Plus, he explains why he's very high on Oregon QB Justin Herbert.

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The Sporting Life: 2/28/20 Feb 28, 2020

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This week, we present Jeremy's recent E:60 profile of former NFL quaterback, Drew Bledsoe, in its entirety.

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The Sporting Life: 2/21/20 Feb 21, 2020

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Jeremy talks with Ryan McGee about Ryan Newman's crash at Daytona, Adam Carolla about Willie T. Ribbs and Danny Tarkanian about his father, Jerry.

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Danny Tarkanian, Attorney & Author Feb 21, 2020

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The son of legendary coach Jerry joins the show to talk about his father's incredible career, and the current state of the NCAA.

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Adam Carolla, Documentarian Feb 21, 2020

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The co-director of the new documentary "Uppity" tells the story of Willie T. Ribbs, the first African-American driver to compete at the Indianapolis 500.

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