The Long Game with LZ & Leitch
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Episodes: 34
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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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The Buffalo Bills and LAFC are due, an NBA team needs to hire a female head coach, 'The Devil Wears Prada' owes us a sequel, and the Cards must deliver for Will's son
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May 25, 2022 |
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NBA Conference Championships preview, sports fans should care more about Brittney Griner, the worst person in sports (continued), and why Michael Jordan is the most miserable superstar of them all
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May 18, 2022 |
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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
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May 11, 2022 |
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Jack Flaherty on the fight between the Mets and the Cardinals, a preview of Round 2 of the NBA Playoffs, and the NFL Draft's best and worst moves
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May 04, 2022 |
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The NFL Draft is losing its luster, the NBA Playoffs are a war of attrition, and a fierce debate over the Wimbledon bans
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Apr 27, 2022 |
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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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Apr 20, 2022 |
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NBA playoff preview, the rising costs of sports fandom, and how NFL owners get their stadiums
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Apr 13, 2022 |
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MLB teams under the most pressure, the NBA's heir apparent, and what to do with Deshaun and Trevor
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Apr 06, 2022 |
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The joy of sports hate-watching, Major League Baseball finally gets the message, and a Chatterbrain rivalry begins
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Mar 30, 2022 |
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Michelle Beadle and Lindsay Jones on Deshaun Watson, who’ll win the tightest NBA scoring race ever, and how Magic and Bird saved basketball
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Mar 23, 2022 |
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March Madness is eternal, Jerry Jones is a villain, athletes mum on "Don't Say Gay"
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Mar 16, 2022 |
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An interview with Sean McVay, the terrifying charges against Brittney Griner, and hating on Coach K
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Mar 09, 2022 |
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Russian athletes are united, Phil Mickelson only cares about Phil Mickelson, and baseball's blowing it (again)
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Mar 02, 2022 |
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Baseball's owners have won, Ja Morant for MVP, and free Kyrie Irving
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Feb 23, 2022 |
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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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Feb 16, 2022 |
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You've never heard of the most important player in NFL history
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Feb 11, 2022 |
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Roger Goodell and the art of ‘saying nothing with empathy’
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Feb 10, 2022 |
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Burrow vs. Stafford and the best QB narrative, why L.A. is not yet an NFL town, and the league’s cynical response to the Brian Flores lawsuit
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Feb 08, 2022 |
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Brian Flores’ anti-racism lawsuit against the NFL is just the start
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Feb 04, 2022 |
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How Tom Brady went from hero to villain, the Rams make Deebo cry, and no one cares about the Olympics
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Feb 02, 2022 |
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The greatest NFL weekend ever, placing blame for the Lakers' woes, and baseball is way more popular than you think
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Jan 27, 2022 |
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The Long Game NFL playoffs fantasy draft heats up, how betting could harm sports, and the NBA’s most compelling teams right now
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Jan 19, 2022 |
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The 2022 Long Game NFL fantasy playoff draft, the Novak Djokovic fiasco, and acting with Sidney Poitier
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Jan 13, 2022 |
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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
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Jan 05, 2022 |
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The 2021 sports year in review
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Dec 29, 2021 |
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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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Dec 22, 2021 |
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The Steph Curry revolution, what happens when Tiger says goodbye, and Michelle Beadle has no regrets
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Dec 15, 2021 |
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Enes Kanter Freedom just wants your attention, MLB Hall of Fame voters get it wrong, and there’s no room for a**holes in sports anymore
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Dec 08, 2021 |
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The college coaching chaos is just beginning, abusive fans better get the memo, and Omicron will never shut sports down
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Dec 01, 2021 |
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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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Nov 24, 2021 |
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Jon Gruden's revenge, the best way to build a team, and the trouble with New York
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Nov 17, 2021 |
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Aaron Rodgers pays a price, ESPN lacks credibility, and college basketball loses its shine
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Nov 10, 2021 |
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The unstoppable chop, Biden's mistake, and the Blackhawks' shame
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Nov 03, 2021 |
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Trailer: The Long Game with LZ & Leitch
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Oct 21, 2021 |