Pickleball, Liverpool, and What is a Sports Fan? | with Michael Schur & Joe Posnanski
Summary
Katie Nolan and co-host Isabella discuss the NBA Finals, including Donald Trump’s attendance at Game 3 and fan reactions. They cover the Brendan Soresby college football gambling scandal and visa issues for the World Cup. The episode also highlights German fan Freddy’s humorous cultural discoveries in the American South. Finally, Michael Schur and Joe Posnanski join to discuss their new book, Big Fan.
Topics discussed
Intro: Kelsey Row's solo Pacific row and podcast housekeeping
NBA Finals: Trump's MSG appearance and fan reactions
Brendan Soresby NCAA gambling scandal and injunction
World Cup: Iran visa issues and international fan experiences
Guest intro: Michael Schur and Joe Posnanski on 'Big Fan'
Michael Schur's ADHD diagnosis and student experience
Writing 'Big Fan': Darts, Chess, and costume culture
Fandom psychology: Red Sox, Liverpool, and toxic fan behavior
Shared experiences: Pickleball, wrestling, and community
Gambling vs. Fandom: How betting changes the viewing experience
Knicks vs. Spurs: Rooting for New York and fan etiquette
World Cup stories: Algerian fans and stadium traditions
Fan superstitions: DVRing games and leaving early
Outro: Stanley Cup, listener emails, and final thoughts
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