Hello and welcome to Crunching Tackles, a podcast where John Nekrasov and Chad Wylie, two student journalists, sit down once a week to discuss the biggest cultural issues that affect the sports world. Tune in every Saturday to hear our takes on the controversial topics that touch the games we watch every week (and hear us scream at each other about Star Wars). If you enjoy our content, like, follow, subscribe (all the fun stuff), and follow us on Twitter @john_nekrasov and @chadewylie!
Behind closed doors, in the midst of a Japanese national emergency, the Olympics are happening. But should they be? What are the implications for thes...
In this special bonus episode, John and Chad recap a significant week in Marvel cinema and television. What did we see this week—both in theaters and ...
What are the cultural implications of the biggest sports stories this week? How did the EURO final instigate a new wave of racist attacks? Is Shohei O...
When major sports news collides with a major Supreme Court ruling, you know Chad and John will be on the case! Today, the guys break down a significan...
YouTubers, singers and social media stars are entering the boxing ring, fighting elite athletes and sometimes each other. Is this good or bad for the ...
Naomi Osaka refused to speak to the media at the 2021 French Open, and pulled out of the tournament due to the backlash she received. What were the re...
Hot off his college graduation, John Nekrasov joins Chad Wylie to catch up on all the latest sporting news of the week. How significant is the White S...
How did a passionate group of fans destroy a multi-billion dollar sports league? Can this type of fan power be repeated in American sports? Chad and J...
Within a 72-hour period, the European Super League was both proposed and disbanded. In a whirlwind of a story, the boys break down why this league was...
The importance of sports revolves around the sports calendar—those events and occasions that we look forward to every year. On this episode, the boys ...