The Class X Podcast

Nostalgia, Sports, and Reality Television 19.10.2025 51:02 ↓

Shukri and John discuss their current consumption habits, and delve into the history of reality television.

Ric Flair: The Man Who Changed Pro Wrestling 05.10.2025 54:40 ↓

Shukri and John discuss the career of the "Nature Boy" Ric Flair.

Jerry Rice and the Standard of Greatness 20.09.2025 23:21 ↓

Shukri discusses the career of Jerry Rice. Was he the greatest football player ever? Can we compare him to any modern athletes? Shukri will look into these questions and more on this episode of The Class X Podcast.

Quarterback Season 2 and Discussing the Evolution of Reunions 02.09.2025 1:15:41 ↓

John and Shukri discuss the second season of Quarterback, and reflect on how high school reunions have changed.

How We Engage With Reading 24.08.2025 1:09:21 ↓

Shukri and Jonathan discuss their personal histories with reading, and how they are currently engaging with books.

Superman Reboots, Parody Films, and the Legacy of Hulk Hogan 15.08.2025 1:00:01 ↓

Shukri and John discuss summer movies, Netflix shows, and the legacy of Hulk Hogan.

The Top 100 Podcasts--What We Think 07.08.2025 45:25 ↓

John and Shukri discuss Time Magazine's top 100 podcasts list.

My New Book 30.07.2025 19:26 ↓

Shukri discusses his new book, Treat It Like A Marathon: A Teaching Memoir. https://www.amazon.com/Treat-Like-Marathon-Teaching-Memoir-ebook/dp/B0FJ56MJ41/ref=sr_1_1?crid=28WCU6RT773YI&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.YmZuqegNi2GRz7nCb7FlVw.poRRikSZOAQSN37NIrwYN4i5P8l_exVOrco1hq-dZ6E&dib_tag=se&keywords=treat+it+like+a+marathon+a+teaching+memoir&qid=1753919204&sprefix=treat+it+like+a+m%2Caps%2...

Jumping Ship in Sports, the Challenges of Working With Henry the Eighth, Historical Shows, and More... 22.07.2025 48:56 ↓

Shukri and John discuss a variety of topics from television, to sports, to teaching, on this episode of The Class X Podcast. Email us at: theclassxpodcast@gmail.com

The Impact of AI on Teaching and History 14.07.2025 41:46 ↓

John and Shukri discuss how A.I. is impacting the world of history and teaching.

When We Were Kings: The Greatest Documentary of All Time 06.07.2025 21:05 ↓

Shukri discusses the masterful documentary, When We Were Kings.

Rudy: Classic Film or Unrealistic Story? 24.06.2025 49:55 ↓

Shukri and John review the classic sports film, Rudy. Does it stand the test of time, or is the film too sentimental and unreal?

The NBA Finals, Ratings Concerns, and Trae Young Trade Talk 13.06.2025 41:33 ↓

John and Shukri talk basketball, Hello Kitty jerseys, and summer interests.

Ken Burns, Multiple Perspectives, and Sports Analysis 30.05.2025 49:35 ↓

John and Shukri discuss the history of baseball, shows that offer multiple points of view, and what's going on in the NBA and NFL.

How Coffee Impacts Our Lives 19.05.2025 34:20 ↓

John and Shukri discuss how coffee impacts their lives.

The NBA Playoffs Are Back, SF Giants Baseball, and a Review of The Penguin Lessons 09.05.2025 19:51 ↓

Shukri talks about the NBA playoffs, the NFL draft, and the start of the baseball season, and reviews the film, The Penguin Lessons.

The WWE Is Changing and I'm Not a Fan 28.04.2025 21:53 ↓

Shukri explains the evolution of the WWE product and vents about the current state of professional wrestling.

The Orlando Magic: Forgotten Team of the 90's 17.04.2025 42:22 ↓

John and Shukri discuss the Shaq and Penny Orlando Magic.

Our Avoidance of Comedies, Measuring Athleticism, the New Baseball Season, and Our Standard Kings Rant 09.04.2025 51:57 ↓

John and Shukri discuss tv, books, sports, and other culture topics on this episode of The Class X Podcast.

A New Detective Series and a Disappointing Season of All Creatures 30.03.2025 18:17 ↓

Shukri discusses the new series, Ludwig, and why he isn't a fan of the new season of All Creatures Great and Small.

Bill King: Jazzman of Bay Area Sports 15.03.2025 26:56 ↓

Shukri reviews the book, Holy Toledo: Lessons From Bill King, Renaissance Man of the Mic.

Cobra Kai: The Final Season 28.02.2025 23:40 ↓

Shukri reviews the final season of Cobra Kai and reflects on the series in its entirety.

Rediscovered Pod: Mr. McMahon, The Tyson Fight, Mike Tyson's Legacy, and the Appeal of the Paul Brothers 13.02.2025 1:30:02 ↓

We were able to fix a podcast from a few months ago. In this episode, we discuss the Mr. McMahon documentary, Mike Tyson, and a little fantasy football.

Detroit's Disappointing Loss, the NFL Playoffs, and the New Coaching Ideal 31.01.2025 46:39 ↓

Shukri and John continue their conversation about the NFL and discuss a few more sports-related topics.

The Perfect Throwing Motion, John's Sports Depression, and General Sports Talk (Part 1) 25.01.2025 29:00 ↓

Shukri and John discuss an NFL Films documentary that examines how quarterbacks throw the football.