Episode 160: 2025 Super Bowl Preview and Australian Open Review

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In this episode, we delve into the concept of being "qualified" in the workplace, examining who gets labeled as such, who doesn't, and the underlying reasons. We explore "competency checking"—the practice of scrutinizing individuals' abilities—and how it disproportionately affects underrepresented groups, often going unnoticed or unchallenged. Our discussion aims to redefine qualifications in a fair, equitable, and actionable manner. Our guest, Shari Dunn , is an accomplished journalist, former attorney, news anchor, CEO, university professor, and sought-after speaker. She has been recognized as Executive of the Year and a Woman of Influence, with her work appearing in Fortune Magazine, The Wall Street Journal, Ad Age, and more. Her new book, Qualified: How Competency Checking and Race Collide at Work , unpacks what it truly means to be deserving and capable—and why systemic barriers, not personal deficits, are often the real problem. Her insights challenge the narratives that hold so many of us back and offer practical solutions for building a more equitable future. Together, we can build workplaces and communities that don’t just reflect the world we live in, but the one we want to create. A world where being qualified is about recognizing the talent and potential that’s been overlooked for far too long. It’s not just about getting a seat at the table—it’s about building an entirely new table, one designed with space for all of us. Connect with Our Guest Shari Dunn Website& Book - Qualified: https://thesharidunn.com LI: https://www.linkedin.com/today/author/sharidunn TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thesharidunn Related Podcast Episodes: How To Build Emotionally Mature Leaders with Dr. Christie Smith | 272 Holding It Together: Women As America's Safety Net with Jessica Calarco | 215 How To Defy Expectations with Dr. Sunita Sah | 271 Share the Love: If you found this episode insightful, please share it with a friend, tag us on social media, and leave a review on your favorite podcast platform! 🔗 Subscribe & Review: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Music…

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In a whirlwind podcast, Chad and John discuss the 2025 Australian Open, briefly revisit the Champions League Group Stage, and preview the Super Bowl between the Chiefs and the Eagles.

7:30 - 2025 Australian Open Review

25:20 - Champions League Group Stage Review

30:30 - The Super Bowl talk

56:40 - A brief discussion of The Brutalist and the Oscar nominations.

As always, make sure to share this episode if you enjoyed it, and give us a follow on all your social media platforms!

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Episode 160: 2025 Super Bowl Preview and Australian Open Review

Crunching Tackles

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MP3•Episodio en casa

In a whirlwind podcast, Chad and John discuss the 2025 Australian Open, briefly revisit the Champions League Group Stage, and preview the Super Bowl between the Chiefs and the Eagles.

7:30 - 2025 Australian Open Review

25:20 - Champions League Group Stage Review

30:30 - The Super Bowl talk

56:40 - A brief discussion of The Brutalist and the Oscar nominations.

As always, make sure to share this episode if you enjoyed it, and give us a follow on all your social media platforms!

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Episode 162: The Transgender Sports Ban 1:06:25

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Early into his presidency, Donald Trump signed an executive order preventing transgender women from competing in women's sports in public schools and under the NCAA. Charlie Baker—president of the NCAA—responded with immediate compliance. On today's show, Chad and John discuss: 2:50 - The remarkable Four Nations NHL tournament, the USA v. Canada hockey rivalry fueled by politics, and the state of All-Star games across sports. 17:50 - Jannik Sinner settles his ongoing charges of PED use, and agrees to serve a 3 month suspension. What does this mean for Sinner and for the future of doping cases? 32:40 - THE BIG STORY: The Transgender Sports ban, the national reaction, and what's next in this hugely significant cultural story. 54:50 - Some brief final thoughts about the state of the Oscars and our frustrations with the voting Academy. As always, make sure to share this episode if you enjoyed it, and give us a follow on all your social media platforms!…

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Episode 161: Super Bowl LIX Recap 1:09:28

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The big game in New Orleans is in the books, and the Philadelphia Eagles came out on top! On today's podcast, we discuss the game and the broader implications. We also recap Kendrick Lamar's halftime show, Donald Trump's surprise appearance, and the abysmal state of Super Bowl commercials. As always, make sure to share this episode if you enjoyed it, and give us a follow on all your social media platforms!…

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Episode 160: 2025 Super Bowl Preview and Australian Open Review 1:20:17

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In a whirlwind podcast, Chad and John discuss the 2025 Australian Open, briefly revisit the Champions League Group Stage, and preview the Super Bowl between the Chiefs and the Eagles. 7:30 - 2025 Australian Open Review 25:20 - Champions League Group Stage Review 30:30 - The Super Bowl talk 56:40 - A brief discussion of The Brutalist and the Oscar nominations. As always, make sure to share this episode if you enjoyed it, and give us a follow on all your social media platforms!…

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Episode 159: NFL Playoffs and College Football Format Review 1:03:40

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The NFL and NCAA Football playoffs are in full swing, and we are locked into all the action. Plus, tennis has gotten underway in Australia. Chad and John make sure you are aware of all the exciting action coming in the first month of 2025. As always, make sure to share this episode if you enjoyed it, and give us a follow on all your social media platforms!…

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Episode 158: The 2024 Review Show 1:31:02

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As 2024 comes to a close, we are recapping and revisiting our top stories in sports, and our favorite movies, for the year! 4:07: We highlight 2 current sports stories from the NFL and College Football 8:00: Sports Stories—Number 5 20:00: Number 4 27:50: Number 3 34:50: Number 2 45:40: Number 1 58:15: Top Movies—Number 5 1:04:30: Number 4 1:09:30: Number 3 1:13:34: Number 2 1:18:00: Number 1 As always, make sure to share this episode if you enjoyed it, and give us a follow on all your social media platforms!…

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Episode 157: A Rowdy Rivalry Week 1:21:58

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With more than half-a-dozen brawls and flag planting attempts in college football last week, it's fair to say that rivalry week was heated. We discuss all the drama from Saturday on today's podcast. 2:45: What happened to the Chicago Bears on Thanksgiving? 5:00: General Motors—aka Cadillac—is joining Formula 1 in 2026. 10:35: Jameis Winston is the viral sensation of 2024. 19:22: Panic time at Manchester City. 33:00: College football rivalry week. 56:20: Our Wicked and Gladiator II experience! As always, make sure to share this episode if you enjoyed it, and give us a follow on all your social media platforms!…

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Episode 156: Dana White: Presidential Matchmaker? 1:13:43

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The 2024 election happened last week, and Donald Trump will return to the White House in 2025. But if you were up at 3 a.m. on election night, you may have seen a familiar face in the sports world addressing Trump's victory party: Dana White. What does White's involvement in politics say about Trump's success? Before that, we briefly touch on three controversies in international soccer, from a refereeing scandal in England to an investigative report in Canada to a shocking display of violence in the Netherlands. As always, make sure to share this episode if you enjoyed it, and give us a follow on all your social media platforms!…

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Episode 155: City Of Stars vs. The Big Apple 1:00:45

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We got our dream matchup in the World Series: Yankees vs. Dodgers; Ohtani vs. Judge. We take stock of the first 3 games of the series and consider if the games so far have lived up to the hype. We also check in briefly with Formula One, a sad story out of N.C. State football, and the award for best player in world soccer. As always, make sure to share this episode if you enjoyed it, and give us a follow on all your social media platforms!…

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Episode 154: A New Look for College Football and The Champions League 1:13:24

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Many different sports around the world are expanding their postseason format to maximize the amount of high profile games that top teams play each year. Is this a benefit to fans, or just another desperate money grab? As always, make sure to share this episode if you enjoyed it, and give us a follow on all your social media platforms!…

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Episode 153: Shohei Ohtani Hits (and Runs) into History. 59:47

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Shohei Ohtani has put together one of the most impressive seasons in baseball history. After spending some time discussing the Premier League and the NFL, we turn the focus of this podcast to MLB, and try to put Ohtani's historic season into context. As always, make sure to share this episode if you enjoyed it, and give us a follow on all your social media platforms!…

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Episode 152: The Complications and Conclusions from Tyreek Hill's Arrest 1:15:57

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Tyreek Hill was pulled over and detained by Miami police on his way to Week 1 of the NFL season. The reaction has been understandably and expectedly strong. John and Chad break down every angle of the incident and what we can learn. 10:20 - We look at Jannik Sinner and Aryna Sabalenka winning the U.S. Open and where the state of tennis is going into 2025. 27:30 - We recap Week 1 of the NFL season, focusing on the Chiefs, the Bengals, the Jets, and the 49ers. 40:30 - We examine the body cam footage from the Tyreek Hill situation, finding what Hill did wrong, what law enforcement did wrong, and who is responsible for these kinds of confrontational situations. 1:07:20 - We briefly touch on a new civil sexual assault lawsuit against Cleveland Browns QB Deshaun Watson, and why we are so angry and so unsurprised by these new allegations. As always, make sure to share this episode if you enjoyed it, and give us a follow on all your social media platforms!…

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Episode 151: Jannik Sinner: Victim, Cheater or Something In-Between? 59:39

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For the first time in over 3 years, Chad and John are in person together for a podcast! They celebrate this occasion by discussing the U.S. Open, Jannik Sinner, and Alien: Romulus. As always, make sure to share this episode if you enjoyed it, and give us a follow on all your social media platforms!

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Episode 150: Paris 2024 in the Books 1:12:18

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The 2024 Olympics were incredible, and we convene one more time to go through all the final stories from the games. On today's episode, we discuss: 2:15 - Our general impressions and what we loved about this Olympics 9:30 - The closing ceremony, including Tom Cruise's stunts 214:00 - The final medal count and who won the games 29:00 - We recap the most interesting stories from the final week of events 42:15 - We discuss what will be different for L.A. 2028 and what sports we would like to see added or removed 1:02:00 - We pitch an alternative competition: The Military Olympics 1:07:30 - Lastly, we consider how and why Snoop Dogg made such a big impression on the festivities in Paris As always, make sure to share this episode if you enjoyed it, and give us a follow on all your social media platforms!…

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Episode 149: 2024 Olympics Week 2 Recap! 1:20:00

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The Olympics have soared to an incredible level of success, and we are here to recap the most important moments we've seen this week. Simone Biles, Novak Djokovic, Scottie Scheffler, Mondo Duplantis, and Imane Khelif are just a few of the athletes we mention. On today's episode, we discuss: 10:00 - We recap the medal table and see where Team USA is stacking up 13:20 - Pole Vaulter Mondo Duplantis and the moment of the Olympics 20:50 - Simone Biles and Team USA Gymnastics 31:10 - Noah Lyles' dramatic run for the gold and the future of his Olympic campaign 37:20 - More chaos from swimming courtesy of the River Seine 42:00 - Novak Djokovic wins tennis gold 47:00 - Scottie Scheffler's comeback to win golf gold 49:20 - THE BIG STORY: Imane Khelif and the gender controversy surrounding women's boxing As always, make sure to share this episode if you enjoyed it, and give us a follow on all your social media platforms!…

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Episode 148: Paris 2024 Week 1 Recap! 1:19:30

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