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Jack and Sean sit down with Noah Katz, founder of The Umpire Channel, which has taken the Internet by storm!  Keep the conversation going!  Visit www.osipfoundation.org.  Email podcast@osipfoundation.org.  Comment at www.facebook.com/osipfoundation.  Follow on Twitter and Instagram @osipfoundation #howyouplaythegame.

Jack takes a look at the behavior of teenage athletes and the various customs they inhibit during adolescence.  Keep the conversation going!  Visit www.osipfoundation.org.  Email podcast@osipfoundation.org.  Comment at www.facebook.com/osipfoundation.  Follow on Twitter and Instagram @osipfoundation #howyouplaythegame.

Sean returns from a four month nap to join Jack to discuss a new rule implemented in Deptford Township, New Jersey, that forces unruly fans to experience what umpires experience.  Keep the conversation going!  Visit www.osipfoundation.org.  Email podcast@osipfoundation.org.  Comment at www.facebook.com/osipfoundation.  Follow on Twitter and Instagram @osipfoundation #howyouplaythegame.

Jack is joined by Bill Topp, COO and Executive Editor at Referee Enterprises, overseeing Referee Magazine and the National Association of Sports Officials (NASO).  The duo discuss the advocacy for sports officials in our current athletic climate and the road ahead for retention of sports officials, among many other topics.  Keep the conversation going!  Visit www.osipfoundation.org.  Email podcast@osipfoundation.org.  Comment at www.facebook.com/osipfoundation.  Follow on Twitter and Instagram @osipfoundation #howyouplaythegame.

Jack sits down with Emmy-award winning journalist Roger Harvey of Bose Public Affairs Group to discuss the public perception of the declining number of officials and the power of effective communication as it relates to good sportsmanship.  Keep the conversation going!  Visit www.osipfoundation.org.  Email podcast@osipfoundation.org.  Comment at www.facebook.com/osipfoundation.  Follow on Twitter and Instagram @osipfoundation #howyouplaythegame.

Jack sits down with Dana Pappas, the Director of Officiating Services for the NFHS, to discuss the recent consortium in Indianapolis and the issues plaguing sports officials at the interscholastic level and below.  Keep the conversation going!  Visit www.osipfoundation.org.  Email podcast@osipfoundation.org.  Comment at www.facebook.com/osipfoundation.  Follow on Twitter and Instagram @osipfoundation #howyouplaythegame.

Jack sits down with Jason Pratt of Positive Coaching Alliance to discuss the power of positivity in coaching, focusing on social and emotional learning to provide the best possible experience to our young athletes.  Keep the conversation going!  Visit www.osipfoundation.org.  Email podcast@osipfoundation.org.  Comment at www.facebook.com/osipfoundation.  Follow on Twitter and Instagram @osipfoundation #howyouplaythegame.

Jack sits down with Brian Barlow, founder of Offside, the viral Facebook page that exposes poor behavior in sports, to talk about the need for culture change, the beauty of what they experienced in Indianapolis, and the future of athletics.  Keep the conversation going!  Visit www.osipfoundation.org.  Email podcast@osipfoundation.org.  Comment at www.facebook.com/osipfoundation.  Follow on Twitter and Instagram @osipfoundation #howyouplaythegame.

This brief episode provides updates on past news and previews future episodes of the show!

Jack is joined by friend-of-the-show Chris Conroy, MLB Umpire #98, for his annual interview.  The hilarious conversation proves why there is a plethora of extra salads in Chicago, how knowing a Cheech Marin movie gets you on party lists, and which umpires could moonlight as pirates.  Keep the conversation going!  Visit www.osipfoundation.org.  Email podcast@osipfoundation.org.  Comment at www.facebook.com/osipfoundation.  Follow on Twitter & Instagram @osipfoundation #howyouplaythegame.

Jack takes a look at the violence that interrupted a soccer match in Australia after a disagreement over which city should host a championship game.  Keep the conversation going!  Visit www.osipfoundation.org.  Email podcast@osipfoundation.org.  Comment at www.facebook.com.  Follow on Twitter and Instagram @osipfoundation #howyouplaythegame.

Jack sits down with Stuart Carrington @stucarrington07 from St. Mary's University in London, author of "Blowing the Whistle--The Psychology of Football Refereeing," to discuss his PhD study on sports officials.  What an amazing discussion!  Keep the conversation going!  Visit www.osipfoundation.org.  Email podcast@osipfoundation.org.  Comment at www.facebook.com/osipfoundation.  Follow on Twitter and Instagram @osipfounation #howyouplaythegame.

Jack examines a sportsmanship debate among tennis greats.  Keep the conversation going!  Visit www.osipfoundation.org.  Email podcast@osipfoundation.org.  Comment at www.facebook.com/osipfoundation.  Follow on Twitter and Instagram @osipfoundation #howyouplaythegame.

Jack talks about the feelings people can exhibit regarding the Houston Astros and their cheating scandal from 2017.  Keep the conversation going!  Visit www.osipfoundation.org.  Email podcast@osipfoundation.org.  Comment at www.facebook.com/osipfoundation.  Follow on Twitter and Instagram @osipfoundation #howyouplaythegame.  Select episodes are on YouTube; apparel is on Bonfire; our book is on Amazon.

Jack examines the ALDS between the Guardians and the Yankees and how poor sportsmanship could have brought about bad karma.  Keep the conversation going!  Visit www.osipfoundation.org.  Email podcast@osipfoundation.org.  Comment at www.facebook.com/osipfoundation.  Follow on Twitter and Instagram @osipfoundation #howyouplaythegame.  Select episodes are on YouTube; apparel is on Bonfire; our book is on Amazon.

Jack examines Cleveland's transition from the Indians to the Guardians, the NBA warning cards, and OSIP's annual appeal.  Keep the conversation going!  Visit www.osipfoundation.org.  Email podcast@osipfoundation.org.  Comment at www.facebook.com/osipfoundation.  Follow on Twitter and Instagram @osipfoundation #howyouplaythegame.  Select episodes on YouTube; apparel store on Bonfire; book on Amazon.

Jack takes a look at a fist fight that happened during a NASCAR event.  Keep the conversation going!  Visit www.osipfoundation.org.  Email podcast@osipfoundation.org.  Comment at www.facebook.com/osipfoundation.  Follow on Twitter and Instagram @osipfoundation #howyouplaythegame.  Select episodes are available on YouTube; our apparel store is on Bonfire; and our book is available on Amazon.

Jack and Sean examine a story from 2020 that recently got some play on Sean's timeline, discussing how good sportsmanship involves considering the entire story rather than just the part that furthers your narrative.  Keep the conversation going!  Visit www.osipfoundation.org.  Email podcast@osipfoundation.org.  Comment at www.facebook.com/osipfoundation. Follow on Twitter and Instagram @osipfoundation #howyouplaythegame.  Select episodes available on YouTube; apparel store is on bonfire; and our book is available on Amazon.

Jack and Sean examine a Twitter account flooded with poor sportsmanship that is supposed to be satirical.  Keep the conversation going!  Visit www.osipfoundation.org.  Email podcast@osipfoundation.org.  Comment at www.facebook.com/osipfoundation.  Follow on Twitter and Instagram @osipfoundation #howyouplaythegame.  Select episodes available on YouTube; apparel store on Bonfire; and our book is on Amazon.

Jack reflects on the impact of the late Vin Scully while also examining the exodus of Joey Gallo from New York and the reaction from Michael Kay.  Keep the conversation going!  Visit www.osipfoundation.org.  Email podcast@osipfoundation.org.  Comment at www.facebook.com/osipfoundation. Follow on Twitter and Instagram @osipfoundation #howyouplaythegame.  Select episodes are available on YouTube; apparel available on Bonfire; book available on Amazon.