How You Play The Game

In this episode, Jack and Sean examine the relationship between sportsmanship and Gina Carano's exit from employment with Disney.  The debate is a fantastic examination of the dangers of the cancel culture and the ability we have to be ambivalent.  Keep the conversation going!  Visit www.osipfoundation.org .  Email podcast@osipfoundation.org .  Comment at www.facebook.com/osipfoundation .  Follow...

Jack and Sean tackle a number of random topics, including a soccer player who helped an opponent escape a yellow card, an umpire who wrote a book for children, and the media's hypocrisy regarding behavior on vs. behavior off the field.  It's a nice way to kick those winter doldrums!  Keep the conversation going!  Visit www.osipfoundation.org .  Email podcast@osipfoundation.org .  Comment at www.fa...

Jack an Sean are joined by Dr. Jamie Madigan to discuss topics from his book "Getting Gamers."  The guys look at what causes people to behave poorly in online games, why gamers cheat, and why gamers keep score and continually compete.  Lessons from this discussion could be applied to many different areas of life!  Keep the conversation going!  Visit www.osipfoundation.org .  Email podcast@osipfoun...

Jack and Sean are joined by friend-of-the-show Phil Vasta to examine sportsmanship in terms of the Star Wars universe.  Inspired by the success of "The Mandalorian," the guys discuss why two seasons of an episodic show far surpassed five major motion pictures, how the prequel trilogy and sequel trilogy fell short in comparison to the original trilogy, and other similar topics, all with the intent...

Happy New Year!  Jack and Sean are joined by Gil Imber of Close Call Sports to discuss the recent violent attacks on sports officials and its connection to the general society.  Keep the conversation going!  Visit www.osipfoundation.org .  Email podcast@osipfoundation.org .  Comment at www.facebook.com/osipfoundation .  Follow on Twitter and Instagram @osipfoundation #howyouplaythegame.

Jack and Sean go international!  The guys chat with Nathan Sheratt, Managing Director of The Third Team, a group in England that provides mental skills and resilience training for sports officials as well as other types of groups like schools and businesses.  Nathan's story is enticing, beginning with bouts of anxiety and coming to fruition with a philanthropic group that makes a big difference in...

This is a sensitive and vulnerable episode where Jack and Sean discuss the sportsmanship shown by people during the COVID-19 pandemic.  The guys focus on the use of masks, social distancing, and the vaccine.  The views and opinions expressed are solely those of the participants and do not necessarily reflect OSIP or others.  Keep the conversation going!  Visit www.osipfoundation.org .  Email podca...

Jack is joined by friend of the show Bill Metzger from The Crawfish Boxes (SB Nation) to examine the state of the Houston Astros one year after the breaking story on their cheating scandal.  It's a vulnerable discussion on the state of baseball that you can't miss!  Keep the conversation going!  Visit www.osipfoundation.org .  Email podcast@osipfoundation.org .  Comment at www.facebook.com/osipfou...

Following a quick golf anecdote, Jack and Sean discuss two topics pertaining to the 2020 World Series between the Dodgers and the Rays.  First, could analytics be the catalyst for poor sportsmanship in the dynamics between the front office and the uniformed personnel?  Second, what might be an appropriate reaction to Justin Turner's COVID diagnosis and his decision to celebrate with his teammates?...

In this fantastic episode, Jack sits down with retired MLB umpire Dale Scott to talk about his Op/Ed piece he wrote for Close Call Sports, describing his desire to end the labeling and subsequent abuse MLB officials unfairly receive.  You do NOT want to miss this groundbreaking conversation!  Keep the conversation going!  Visit www.osipfoundation.org .  Email podcast@osipfoundation.org .  Comment...

In this episode, Jack and Sean tackle topics such as a device to help you cheat at golf and the ridiculous behavior of Josh Donaldson during and following an ejection.  It's a real head scratcher!!  Keep the conversation going!  Visit www.osipfoundation.org .  Email podcast@osipfoundation.org .  Comment at www.facebook.com/osipfoundation . Follow on Twitter and Instagram @osipfoundation #howyoupla...

In this episode, Jack and Sean discuss the default at the US Open as well as the ejection of a General Manager at a baseball game.  It's an eye-popping episode as Sean loses his cool in a great rant!  Keep the conversation going!  Visit www.osipfoundation.org .  Email podcast@osipfoundation.org .  Comment at www.facebook.com/osipfoundation .  Follow on Twitter and Instagram @osipfoundation #howyou...

In this spectacular episode, Jack and Sean are joined by Dr. Nicolas Michaud, Philosophy Instructor at Florida State College Jacksonville, who recently wrote an essay discussing competition for a book on Fred Rogers and philosophy.  The trio discusses our culture's view on competition in a number of aspects and how it relates to the goodness that Fred Rogers would endorse.  You'll absolutely love...

Jack sits down with friends of the show Gil Imber and Tim McCaffrey from Close Call Sports to examine some of the early on-field officiating issues of the unique baseball season.  Among the topics discussed are the kind words of a broadcaster for a rookie umpire and the discouraging words by an ejected party for an innocent official.  Keep the conversation going!  Visit www.osipfoundation.org .  E...

In this episode, Jack and Sean discuss a comment made by Jack Nicklaus about long drives on the golf course and how it relates to our perception of sports.  Are fans mesmerized by power and feats of strength instead of strategy and precision?  Keep the conversation going!  Visit www.osipfoundation.org .  Email podcast@osipfoundation.org .  Comment at www.facebook.com/osipfoundation .  Follow on Tw...

In this episode, Jack and Sean tackle an article by Liz Roscher of Yahoo Sports that presents poor sportsmanship in the media, as she inappropriately provides an opinion slamming baseball umpires during the pandemic.  The discussion sheds light on the lackluster ability of the media to separate journalistic integrity from opinion/editorial pieces.  Keep the conversation going!  Visit www.osipfound...

In this fantastic and apropos episode, Jack and Sean tackle the Cancel Culture and how it is affecting society now, especially with such sensitivity due to the pandemic and social justice.  Sportsmanship has never been more important in the discussion of such topics, and now is the time to consider how we express our thoughts on such topics.  Keep the conversation going!  Visit www.osipfoundation....

In this episode, Sean returns from a hiatus following a major health battle to join Jack via remote connection.  The guys discuss the current state of sports as the pandemic begins to near a conclusion with a conservative resumption of play with sports, noting how basketball and hockey have their act together while baseball does not.  Keep the conversation going!  Visit www.osipfoundation.org .  E...

As Jack continues to fly solo during the pandemic and Sean's recovery from bronchitis (which has finally ended), we examine the local case of a high school teacher who yelled at two boys who were throwing a football around in an effort to release some of the quarantine stress.  It highlights deeper issues that relate back to sportsmanship:  many of these reactions come from hurt, which is why empa...

In this episode, Jack flies solo as Sean continues to recover from bronchitis.  Jack addresses the issue of the political landscape surrounding COVID-19 and tries to dissect it through compassion and the need for better understanding as frustration continues to mount.  Sportsmanship exists in all facets of life, including this one!  Keep the conversation going:  visit www.osipfoundation.org;  emai...

In this BONUS EPISODE, Jack and Sean sit down with friend of the show Jeremy Wolf, founder of MoreThanBaseball.org, to discuss Jeremy's organization has been doing since the guys last spoke and how his organization is thriving during the COVID-19 pandemic with their help for minor league baseball players.  Keep the conversation going!  Visit www.osipfoundation.org .  Email podcast@osipfoundation.o...

In this bonus episode, Jack and Sean begin to ramble about everything under the sun due to the COVID-19 pandemic.  We hope this episode brings you some interesting fodder while stuck at home!  Keep the conversation going!  Visit www.osipfoundation.org .  Email podcast@osipfoundation.org .  Comment at www.facebook.com/osipfoundation .  Follow @osipfoundation #howyouplaythegame on Twitter and Instag...

In the second of a two-part episode, Jack and Sean continue the conversation about the Houston Astros and the sign-stealing scandal.  How can people better understand why the events occurred the way that they did?  How can people look to forgive?  Keep the conversation going!  Visit www.osipfoundation.org .  Email podcast@osipfoundation.org .  Comment at www.facebook.com/osipfoundation .  Follow o...

In the first of a two-part episode, Jack and Sean begin a conversation about the Houston Astros and the sign-stealing scandal that has evolved since the last episode when it was discussed.  The discussion goes well beyond a reporting of the facts:  how should people feel in response to this scandal?  How does shame and guilt play a role?  How can we use good sportsmanship to better understand the...

Jack and Sean speak with Brenda Hilton, founder of Officially Human, a group similar to OSIP that focuses on humanizing sports officials and curbing the abuse they take.  They discuss a number of different topics regarding why there are a shortage of officials, how people are turned off from becoming an official, and much more!  Keep the conversation going!  Visit www.osipfoundation.org .  Email p...