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Hello and welcome to Crunching Tackles, a podcast where John Nekrasov and Chad Wylie discuss the biggest cultural issues that affect the sports world. Tune in to hear our takes on the controversial topics that touch the games we watch every week. If you enjoy our content, like, follow, subscribe (all the fun stuff), and follow us on Twitter @john_nekrasov and @chadewylie!
Unknown Host hosts Crunching Tackles, a society show with 195 episodes published.
Join us as we dive into the latest World Cup action, cultural moments, and social issues surrounding the tournament. From thrilling matches to fan interactions and political debates, this episode covers it all. Here is t
On this episode, Chad and John preview the US Men's National Team for the World Cup, and share their final thoughts before the games begin. They also preview the Stanley Cup and NBA Finals, recap the Champions League fin
On today's show, Chad and John preview the 2026 World Cup. First, John celebrates a monumental Premier League Championship for Arsenal, and then the guys look ahead to the World Cup, ranking teams based on some on-the-fi
In this episode, Chad and John analyze a recent debate between Chris Christie and David French on sports gambling regulation, explore the implications of legal and illegal sports betting, and discuss the broader societal
With the rumored collapse of LIV Golf, we reexamine whether the Saudi sportswashing program is ending. We also talk about the increased prices of transportation for the FIFA World Cup, Rory McIlroy winning another Master
On today's show, Chad and John dive deep into McKay Coppins' viral story about his experience as a sports better. Before that, we talk about March Madness, the USMNT, and talk briefly about Tiger Woods latest horrific ca
Join us as we delve into the latest sports headlines, including March Madness strategies, controversial soccer results, and the evolving world of Formula One. We also explore global issues like Iran's political climate a
In a gripping discussion, Chad and John delve into the intricate web of war, politics, and sports in Iran, shedding light on how recent conflicts have reshaped the landscape for athletes and sporting events. This convers
In this episode, Chad Wylie and John Nekrasov discuss the highlights and controversies of the Winter Olympics. They delve into the excitement of competition, the curling cheating scandal, and the absurdity of doping in s
In this episode of Crunching Tackles, hosts Chad Wylie and John Nekrasov dissect Super Bowl 60, focusing on the Seahawks' impressive performance and Drake Maye's struggles as a young quarterback. They discuss the halftim
In this episode of Crunching Tackles, hosts Chad Wylie and John Nekrasov dive into a variety of pressing sports issues, including the upcoming Super Bowl, Carlos Alcaraz’s latest history-making performance, and the shock
On today's show, Chad Wylie and John Nekrasov discuss the dramatic and controversial final in the African Cup of Nations. They also discuss the latest gambling investigation, this one involving almost 40 college basketba
Chad and John look back on the year in film, giving their top 5 movies of 2025, along with some coverage of Stranger Things and the upcoming NFL Playoffs. 0:30 - Chad reflects on the Steelers amazing regular season final
Chad and John reflect on the first quarter of the 21st century, as they rank five athletes who have had the biggest cultural impact of the past 25 years. 2:40 - Chad recounts his freezing and fun time at the NCAA Men's S
Chad and John look back on 2025 and identify our top 5 sports stories of the year. They also unveil their theme for the year, award the sports "Man of the Year" and commemorate the first ever "Benedict Arnold" designatio
We are now just months away from the 2026 World Cup, and there is a lot to catch up on. From teams who have qualified, to the status of the USMNT, to the never-ending political circus circling this event, John and Chad a
ESPN has not just been reporting the news lately, they have been the news—and not in good ways. On today's show, Chad and John discuss: 3:00 - We briefly recap a wildly entertaining World Series and that instantly classi
NBA Hall of Famer and current head coach Chauncey Billups, Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier, and LeBron James insider Damon Jones were all arrested by the FBI on serious gambling charges, involving improper betting, high-st
In this special, emergency episode of Crunching Tackles, Chad reacts to the breaking news about Formula One's broadcast rights going to Apple TV. What does this shift mean for the sport, and the larger streaming sports l
This week, Ousmane Dembélé won the Ballon D'or—the award for the best men's soccer player. This choice was surprising, and underwhelming, and led us to a conversation about the importance of individual awards. Are they m
Steve Ballmer
former CEO of Microsoft · Microsoft
1 appearance on this show
Stephen A.. Smith
1 appearance on this show
Dana White
UFC president and CEO · A Slob Comes Clean
1 appearance on this show
Jannik Sinner
Grandmaster
1 appearance on this show
Caitlin Clark
WNBA Rookie of the Year · USA Olympic women's basketball team
2 appearances on this show
Christian Horner
Red Bull Racing
1 appearance on this show
Damar Hamlin
Bills safety
1 appearance on this show
Kyrie Irving
1 appearance on this show
Tom Brady
seven-time Super Bowl champion · DoDEA
1 appearance on this show
Aaron Rodgers
host of Jeopardy · Green Bay Packers
1 appearance on this show
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