The Long Game with LZ & Leitch

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The intersection of sports, culture, and politics is at the heart of the new weekly podcast, The Long Game with LZ & Leitch , premiering Wednesday, November 3rd. Hosted by LZ Granderson, formerly of ESPN, now an op-ed columnist for the L.A.Times and a political contributor to ABC News, and Will Leitch, founder of the late website Deadspin, a contributing editor at New York Magazine, and the author of How Lucky, The Long Game dives into the most relevant sports topics of the week to not only break down the games, but the games people play. From vaccination hesitation, to online betting, to all of the wonderful "isms" and "phobias" we've come to know and love, sports not only reflect our culture, they drive our culture. Join Will and LZ as they explore the events on and off the field that collide with the political, business, and social concerns that captivate the American conversation.

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March Madness is eternal, Jerry Jones is a villain, athletes mum on "Don't Say Gay"

The Long Game with LZ & Leitch

03/16/22 • 63 min

On this episode of The Long Game with LZ & Leitch, LZ and Will preview the NCAA college basketball tournaments and predict both final fours and tourney MVPs; examine why Coco Gauff is the only well-known athlete to criticize Florida's "Don't Say Gay" bill, and explain why Jerry Jones is every bit the villain that Dan Snyder is. They wrap up with a "This Week in Sports History" segment about Phil Jackson's tumultuous tenure as president of the New York Knicks, and answer a round of listener questions.

Watch The Long Game with LZ & Leitch every Tuesday at 12:30pm ET at twitch.tv/therecount; on Twitter @therecount; and on YouTube at youtube.com/TheRecount.

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The high-stakes business of NFL quarterbacks, Daniel Snyder has finally gone too far, and NIL deals are scaring Nick Saban

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04/20/22 • 64 min

On this episode of The Long Game with LZ & Leitch, Will and LZ discuss why some NFL quarterbacks have more leverage in contract negotiations than ever while others may not get paid what they expect; break down the alleged financial misdeeds of Washington Commanders owner Daniel Snyder and how Snyder's actions reveal what matters most to the league; and explain why Alabama head football coach Nick Saban is starting to get very worried about student athletes getting paid for their names, images, and likenesses. Then they wrap up the show with their weekly "This Week In Sports History" segment, imagining how the world would be different if George W. Bush was named MLB commissioner instead of Bud Selig.

The Long Game drops every Wednesday. Listen, rate, and review wherever you get your podcasts.

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NBA Playoffs Round 2 takeaways, why the NFL, NBA, and MLB should stay silent on Roe v. Wade, and the worst person in sports

The Long Game with LZ & Leitch

05/11/22 • 58 min

On this episode of The Long Game with LZ & Leitch, Will and LZ talk about the best moments of Round 2 of the NBA playoffs; explain why it's smart for the NFL, NBA, and MLB to avoid making statements about the Supreme Court's possible repeal of Roe v. Wade; and discuss their choice for the worst person in sports. Then they wrap up the show with their weekly "This Week In Sports History'' segment, going back to 2006 when Kentucky Derby winner Barbaro suffered catastrophic injuries during the Preakness Stakes, which led to a nationwide 8-month vigil as the horse struggled in vain to return to health.

The Long Game drops on Wednesdays. Listen, rate, and review wherever you get your podcasts.

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Playing with Omicron, Prime Time opens the door, and Kurt Warner on the secret to being a hero

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12/22/21 • 56 min

On this episode of The Long Game with LZ & Leitch, LZ and Will explain why sports leagues will let asymptomatic athletes who just might have COVID play; discuss why it's more than just Deion Sanders that's revitalizing H.B.C.U.s; and talk to Hall of Fame quarterback Kurt Warner about his new movie, "American Underdog," the burden of being a hero, and playing football in the Donald Trump era. They wrap up with "This Week In Sports History," revisiting the short-lived career of the amazing Bo Jackson, and with their "Games of the Week" and "Blunders of the Week."

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The 2021 sports year in review

The Long Game with LZ & Leitch

12/29/21 • 57 min

On this special episode of The Long Game with LZ & Leitch, LZ and Will point out the permanent changes that COVID has made in sports; discuss what big news events will rock the sports world in 2022; and talk about what sports events they're looking forward to in the new year as well as their predictions.

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The monster that is college football, the most media savvy athlete of them all, and the CDC saves the Super Bowl

The Long Game with LZ & Leitch

01/05/22 • 76 min

On this episode of The Long Game with LZ & Leitch, LZ and Will explain why college football is more dominant than ever; reveal which athlete works the media the best; and discuss how the new CDC COVID quarantine guidelines are the sports world's golden ticket, with guest David Wallace-Wells of New York Magazine. They wrap up with "This Week In Sports History," deciding if Mark Cuban is lucky or good, and with their "Games of the Week" and "Blunders of the Week."

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The unstoppable chop, Biden's mistake, and the Blackhawks' shame

The Long Game with LZ & Leitch

11/03/21 • 49 min

On the very first episode of The Long Game with LZ & Leitch, LZ and Will discuss the Atlanta Braves' chop and determine why it's going stronger than ever; evaluate whether Joe Biden is "blowing it" by not attending sporting events, and break down the Chicago Blackhawks sexual abuse scandal and where fans should draw the line when their favorite team condones amoral acts. They wrap up with "This Week In Sports History," asking who had the more impactful draft class, Kobe Bryant or Michael Jordan, and let us know their "Games of the Week."

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What to do about China, Richard Williams was right, MLB heads off a cliff, and Les Snead talks OBJ

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11/24/21 • 72 min

On this episode of The Long Game with LZ & Leitch, LZ and Will discuss Peng Shuai's disappearance and how the sports world should respond to China's human rights abuses; pay homage to Richard Williams and decide whether his mentorship of daughters Venus and Serena is the greatest story in sports history; talk about whether Major League Baseball can save itself from self-imposed disaster, and are joined by L.A. Rams GM Les Snead to break down the current state of the team. They wrap up with "This Week In Sports History," revisiting MLB's first $3 million a year contract, and with their "Games of the Week."

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L.A. is the epicenter of the NFL, James Harden's last shot, and baseball is in serious danger

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02/16/22 • 66 min

On this episode of The Long Game with LZ & Leitch, LZ and Will explain why the NFL loves L.A. and why Matthew Stafford is better than you think; wonder if James Harden is eating himself out of "forcehood", and discuss how MLB owners are underestimating the players. Then they wrap up the show with a great "This Week In Sports History" segment on the 10-year anniversary of "Linsanity", and with a listener Q&A.

Watch The Long Game with LZ & Leitch Tuesday, Feb. 22 at 12:30pm ET at twitch.tv/therecount.

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Aaron Rodgers pays a price, ESPN lacks credibility, and college basketball loses its shine

The Long Game with LZ & Leitch

11/10/21 • 60 min

On this episode of The Long Game with LZ & Leitch, LZ and Will talk about Aaron Rodgers’ vaccination deception and whether he’ll suffer consequences for it; discuss whether ESPN can be taken seriously even after publishing its investigation of Phoenix Suns owner Robert Sarver; and explain why the college basketball season doesn’t matter anymore. They wrap up with “This Week In Sports History,” imagining how the rivalry between tennis greats Martina Navratilova and Chris Evert would play out today, and with their “Games of the Week.”

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How many episodes does The Long Game with LZ & Leitch have?

The Long Game with LZ & Leitch currently has 34 episodes available.

What topics does The Long Game with LZ & Leitch cover?

The podcast is about News, Basketball, Baseball, Football, Podcasts, Sports, Hockey, Politics and Race.

What is the most popular episode on The Long Game with LZ & Leitch?

The episode title 'Trailer: The Long Game with LZ & Leitch' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on The Long Game with LZ & Leitch?

The average episode length on The Long Game with LZ & Leitch is 59 minutes.

How often are episodes of The Long Game with LZ & Leitch released?

Episodes of The Long Game with LZ & Leitch are typically released every 6 days, 23 hours.

When was the first episode of The Long Game with LZ & Leitch?

The first episode of The Long Game with LZ & Leitch was released on Oct 21, 2021.

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