From Walton to Kaepernick to the WNBA, we talk how athletes use their platform to combat social injustice with special guest "Cousin" TJ Void.
Manage episode 293914889 series 2933986
Welcome to episode 12 of Head Games. This week we welcome our “Cousin” TJ Void to the pod to talk about hard-hitting current issues. As the United States continues to face social injustices, professional athletes remain in lockstep with these matters using their platform to bring attention and shine a light where needed. From Bill Walton to Colin Kaepernick to the WNBA, find out how protests, boycotts, and speaking out leave lasting impact on society.
Episode Guide:
2:10 – Kenosha
3:20 – Professional athletes boycott & protest
7:09 – Internal vs External Validity
10:10 – Special Guest TJ Void
11:20 – How sports affect social justice
23:25 – The Yin and Yang of the athlete platform
32:28 – Are we small drops in a waterfall?
40:55 – How the NBA and its players are progressive
48:29 – Closing Remarks
#HeadGamesPodcast #AhoyAhoy
35 פרקים