How You Play The Game

In this episode, Jack and Sean reflect on the NFL playoffs and the plight of Cody Parkey, the place kicker for the Chicago Bears who missed the game-winning field goal, who, along with his family, has received death threats due to his miss.  The conversation gets very deep and philosophical; it's an episode you don't want to miss!  You're going to want to keep the conversation going!  Visit www.os...

Happy New Year!  Jack and Sean kick off the new year the right way with a discussion on sportsmanship over the holidays.  Then the guys dive into a hot button topic:  the young high school wrestler from New Jersey who was forced to decide to cut his hair or face a forfeit.  The public is screaming racism, but these guys are asking you to pump the brakes!  Do you agree?  Keep the conversation going...

In this episode, Jack takes a look at the misnomer of someone "being a good sport" when competition doesn't really play a role.  This leads into an examination of the right to say "no" to situations that aren't comfortable.  It's a great look into the human psyche and how people are quick to go with the crowd!  Keep this great conversation going!  Visit us at www.osipfoundation.org .  Email us at...

Sportsmanship and Thanksgiving?  That's right!  Jack and Sean discuss the topic among a few other incidents.  But the real fun comes when Sean sneezes in this episode!  Keep the conversation going!  Email us at podcast@osipfoundation.org .  Comment at www.facebook.com/osipfoundation .  Tweet us @osipfoundation #howyouplaythegame.

Did the Boston Red Sox go too far?  Do touchdown celebrations become redundant?  All these questions are the hot topics as Jack and Sean break down both sportsmanlike and unsportsmanlike conduct surrounding how athletes celebrate scores, victories, and championships.  You'll want to keep the conversation going at www.osipfoundation.org .  Email us at podcast@osipfoundation.org;  comment on Faceboo...

In this episode, Jack and Sean discuss a local incident that consisted of a brawl over a youth football game before jumping into the big subject of sportsmanship in politics.  With the upcoming elections in November, the guys wanted to take the opportunity to discuss such a topic that doesn't get much attention and ask the public if they feed this monster.  It's a show you don't want to miss becau...

We're celebrating one year of podcasting!  This episode covers a wide variety of topics that concern the 2018 ALDS between the Yankees and the Red Sox.  Jack and Sean tackle episodes of beer being poured on fans, Liz Gonzales of Barstool Sports posting an inappropriate rant on social media, and the controversy that follows MLB umpire Angel Hernandez.  It's a fun episode that makes you think very d...

In this episode, Jack and Sean congratulate HazingPrevention.org on their annual National Hazing Prevention Week; they share their support for the MLB Umpires Association demanding action be done to stop players from berating umpires on social media; they tackle the influx of Roughing The Passer penalties in the NFL; and they challenge the New York Yankees and Yankees pitcher CC Sabathia to donate...

In this special episode, Jack and Sean discuss the incredibly unfortunate stories of the passing of John McCain, the anniversary of September 11th, the Jacksonville shooting, and Serena Williams at the US Open.  Amazingly, all of these stories have the common thread of sportsmanship.  Listen to find out how they all connect!  Also, Officials Anonymous is now LIVE via our hotline, email, and Facebo...

In this episode, Jack and Sean discuss the Robert Acuna, Jr., incident with Jose Urena and take issue with the comments of one color commentator (hint:  he played Elaine's boyfriend on "Seinfeld").  Then, they tackle a major issue with sexism in the world of gaming.  Keep the conversation going!  Email us at podcast@osipfoundation.org;  comment at www.facebook.com/osipfoundation;  contact us on Tw...

In this episode, after Jack and Sean touch on the Shawn Kelley DFA and another round of D-Q-Re-Vue, the guys introduce a new segment entitled WHAT'S YOUR CALL?  And we want your call!  Head to the posted poll at www.facebook.com/osipfoundation or on our Twitter page @osipfoundation and vote for your answer in the poll.  Then send us your feedback to keep the conversation going!  Email us at podcas...

In this episode, Jack and Sean tackle stories ranging from Yankees manager Aaron Boone apologizing for his ejection to a Little League coach on the offensive refusing to apologize or recognize a problem exists.  Gil Imber provides the answer to the longest ejection-less streak, and the guys show a side of a Yankee great that never got out until now.  Keep the converstion going!  Email us at podcas...

Jack and Sean have a lot of catching up to do on some stories!  They discuss the World Cup, from Japan leaving a classy note to England destroying an Ikea; they also hit on many baseball topics, mostly including the participants of the 2015 World Series (Kansas City Royals and New York Mets).  Professionalism gets questioned in this entertaining episode!  Also, be sure to submit your sportsmanship...

On this very special episode, Jack and Sean sit down with Princeton High School baseball captain Paul Cooke and DVUA umpire Bobby Ricciardi to recount an incident between the two this year.  The sportsmanship shown by Paul is so outstanding that it had to be celebrated, so the guys took them to dinner to talk about it!  Your heart will melt and you may shed a tear!  Keep the conversation going by...

Jack and Sean praise the Florida State Seminoles' softball team for helping out an opponent when their bus breaks down.  Then they look at the NBA Officials using Twitter to chat live with fans during Game 3 of the NBA Finals and how fans acted inappropriately when this opportunity to start the conversation presented itself.  Keep the conversation going!  Email us at podcast@osipfoundation.org .  ...

Jack and Sean tackle a high school student with integrity (figuratively...they didn't actually attack the guy), a cornhole tournament gone wrong, and two MLB ejections that have significant overtones.  Plus, the guys also give some great information about OSIP and invite you to join!  Keep the conversation going by emailing us at podcast@osipfoundation.org .  Comment on social media at www.faceboo...

With a ton of topics to tackle, Jack and Sean update listeners on some previous stories and some new stories ranging from an ALS victim to proving MLB umpires are doing a good job!  Other notable incidents involve racism in Little League, sexism in youth baseball, and the overarching question of where to draw the line between including as many people as possible vs. understanding the competition o...

The baseball world blankets "This Fortnight In Sportsmanship," while Jack rolls out a new segment entitled "DQ-Re-Vue," looking at some of the ejections and disqualifications in professional sports.  Later, Jack and Sean discuss obnoxious fans at games, and Jack puts it into perspective from the point of view of the official.  What's your call? Keep the discussion going by emailing us at podcast@o...

Jack and Sean discuss a selection of celebrities who happen to also be fanatics for various sports teams, noting the good and the bad within these relationships.  Also, in "This Fortnight In Sportsmanship," the guys discuss poor sportsmanship at an OSIP free trivia event, on an Israeli basketball team, and in high school varsity baseball.  Join in the conversation!  Email us at podcast@osipfoundat...

"This Fortnight In Sportsmanship" takes over the entire episode as Jack and Sean dive into some current events!  With the passing of college baseball coach Augie Garrido, Jack takes the time to expose some of the comments made on social media directed at those who realize that Garrido had an attitude that was the complete antithesis of what OSIP preaches.  The indictment on society grows!  Keep th...

On this episode, Jack and Sean tackle some of the greater questions surrounding Major League Baseball in preparation for the 2018 regular season, such as whether steroid users belong in the Hall of Fame as well as the frozen free agent market and the relationship between the players and owners.  Plus, on "This Fortnight In Sportsmanship," they tackle the JR Smith incident as well as discuss some i...

The 2018 Winter Olympics provided us with plenty of incidents of both good and bad sportsmanship while also sparking some interesting debate!  Plus, "This Fortnight In Sportsmanship" highlights a Super Bowl champion playing jazz, a racial taunt at a hockey game, a classy gesture by a UFC fighter, the fall of Arizona high school sports, and one college's sportsmanship symposium.  Start the conversa...

This episode is dedicated to the fallout around Super Bowl 52 and how sportsmanship is reflected in the debate of celebrations vs. riots.  Join Jack Furlong and Sean Ryan as they tackle some of the ridiculous events that followed the Philadelphia Eagles' championship.  Get involved in the conversation!  Comment on Facebook or Twitter, or email us at podcast@osipfoundation.org.

This wide-ranging podcast covers the New Jersey Super Team bill, the lunacy of fans punching horses, and the applications of sportsmanship and misapplications of competition in music, education, and the legal system, as well as sports  Join the dialogue with Jack Furlong, Sean Ryan, and Sean Gough!  Start the conversation! podcast@osipfoundation.org

In this episode, Jack is joined by Ian Grimley for his debut appearance on the show to talk about fighting in ice hockey.  Also, in "This Fortnight In Sportsmanship," the guys discuss the feud between Mike Francesa and Michael Kay as well as some college basketball issues.