All On The Field
14 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 1 year ago - ★★★★ - 4 ratingsSports matter, but other things matter more. Thankfully, the important things tend to find their way find their way onto our favorite fields, courts, tracks, and arenas. All On The Field is a podcast where Kevin and Arthur discuss the areas where the fun sports we love intersect with topics of more substance, while making sure to add a healthy dose of silly nonsense to the conversation. It's the opposite of the "shut up and play" mindset. New episodes bi-weekly!
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Episodes
Ep 11: Go ahead and call it a comeback! Finding the true GOAT and discussing Brittney Griner.
November 03, 2022 09:00 - 2 hours - 83.4 MBGive us a follow on Twitch.TV and YouTube for upcoming streams and other content! https://www.twitch.tv/allonthefield https://www.youtube.com/@allonthefield On this week’s episode of AOTF: We're back, and it's a big one! New format, more structure, more fun things to come! What should the WNBA and other sports do to prevent future Brittney Griner v. Russia situations? We introduce our process for objectively determining the GOAT. It's perfect. Click here to check out the spreadsheet fo...
Ep 10: A News Story Extravaganza!
January 27, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 50.1 MBOn this week’s episode of AOTF: A few minutes each on all the stories to which we couldn't dedicate full coverage. Following up on Antonio Brown/Bruce Arians/Tampa Bay Buccaneers nonsense. Aaron Rodgers is mad that people don't like his awful behavior. Dak Prescott fined $25,000 for speaking words that the NFL didn't like. Patrick Mahomes wife, Brittany Matthews, whines that people don't love her decision to spray Chiefs' fans with champagne. Human rights activists and groups advise B...
Ep 9: Empathy for AB, Media Pressure for All Athletes, and Stupid Press Conference Questions
January 18, 2022 10:00 - 38 minutes - 26.5 MBOn this week’s episode of AOTF: The media is bad, so let's get to changing that. Do athletes like Antonio Brown who have access to infinite health resources receive the same sympathy as normal people? Why does the media jump to insane speculation when interviewing athletes like Naomi Osaka and Simone Biles? Should there be a penalty for reporters asking stupid questions? Please continue to stay safe out there. Travel safely, get your vaccines and boosters, and do your part to get us thro...
Ep 8: Olympics Inbound, NHL Does the Thing, the Two Types of Hecklers, and NCAA Nonsense!
December 28, 2021 08:00 - 25 minutes - 17.8 MBOn this week’s episode of AOTF: The Olympics are coming whether we like it or not! What should we expect to see when there are inevitable COVID cases during Beijing 2022? The NHL is in the middle of their extended Christmas break, but also this seems like they're doing a pretty darn good job. A good job from Gary Bettman? Unheard of! Jordan Clarkson identifies the line between fun chirping and awful heckling. Prepare for the fantastic nonsense that is incompetent NCAA Football bowl-seaso...
Ep 7: Don't Let Your Guard Down
December 21, 2021 10:00 - 30 minutes - 20.8 MBOn this week’s episode of AOTF: COVID might be coming for our sports, but let's keep ourselves as safe as possible, eh? Did the NFL underestimate the danger of COVID? The NHL is shutting down for an extended Christmas break, and also NHL players at Beijing 2022 is probably cancelled. Be safe with your families over the holidays! Encourage your people to take care of themselves, to get vaccinated/boosted, and to travel safely. Follow us on our various social media @AOTFpod! Twitter- http...
Ep 6: A weekend of gracious losers!
December 14, 2021 10:00 - 39 minutes - 27 MBOn this week’s episode of AOTF: It's the lovable losers spectacular! A discussion of how impressive Lewis Hamilton's demeanor was even when experiencing heartbreaking defeat. Despite our best efforts to avoid the topic, we briefly discuss the F1 finale scandal. We highlight some other examples of outstanding sportsmanship in this past weekend's sports. We lobby for Kesha to produce our theme song! Follow us on our various social media @AOTFpod! Twitter- https://twitter.com/AOTFpod TikT...
Ep 5: Kanter Challenges LeBron, the WTA Challenges China and the IOC, and Some Thoughts on Beijing 2024
December 07, 2021 10:00 - 35 minutes - 24.5 MBOn this week’s episode of AOTF: It's the Chinese political edition of the Field News! What does a look at the history of vocal activism by Enes Kanter Freedom and LeBron James tell us about the blind spots revealed when they recently crossed paths? Has the WTA set the new standard for athlete protection by standing their ground against China and the IOC? What can we expect when political activism starts to increase in volume relative to the 2024 Olympic Winter Games? Follow us on Twitter...
Ep 4: A Horse is a Horse? (w/ Tasha Krug)
November 30, 2021 10:00 - 32 minutes - 22.2 MBOn this week’s episode of AOTF: The horsepower spectacular! Tasha Krug, engineer and navigation rally driver, again joins us on the pod! You can find her on either Instagram or Twitter (@TashaFierce_26). In F1, is it about the car or about the driver? Is every horse just a horse? Are there any sports where differences in the equipment have no influence on the outcome? We talk nonsense about horse breeding, ponder why jockeys are so underpaid, and marvel at another of the ways in which Nik...
Ep 3: Lessons in Youth Sports & Continuing to Play as an Adult (w/ Tasha Krug)
November 23, 2021 10:00 - 41 minutes - 28.5 MBOn this week’s episode of AOTF: Have fun playing sports and maybe learn things too! Our first guest appearance! Tasha Krug is an engineer and navigation rally driver. You can find her on either Instagram or Twitter (@TashaFierce_26). Do youth sports actually impart positive lessons on the kids who play? Why do so many adults give up on playing competitive sports and games as a hobby? Follow us on Twitter (@AOTFpod): https://twitter.com/AOTFpod Click here to check out the spreadsheet for...
Ep 2: F1's Blood Money, NASCAR's Attempts to Heroize Kyle Larson, and Athlete Redemption Arcs
November 16, 2021 10:00 - 39 minutes - 27.1 MBOn this week’s episode of AOTF: Motorsports blood money and false redemption stories! Why is it okay with fans that there's an F1 race in Saudi Arabia? Breaking down the dishonesty of the journalistic narrative that Kyle Larson's 2021 championship season was somehow redemption his racist behavior from 2019. What does it really mean to have a redemption arc as an athlete? Follow us on Twitter (@AOTFpod): https://twitter.com/AOTFpod Click here to check out the spreadsheet for the GOATscor...
Ep 1: Joker's Retaliation, Crowd Responses to Injuries, and Volleyball Spikes to the Face
November 10, 2021 10:00 - 40 minutes - 27.5 MBOn this week’s episode of AOTF: It's the crowd behavior spectacular! How empathetic should sporting crowds be when a player seems to be injured or hurt? Is there something wrong with the “USA! USA! USA!” chant in the year 2021? Kevin discloses his secret athletic expertise. Follow us on Twitter (@AOTFpod): https://twitter.com/AOTFpod Click here to check out the spreadsheet for the GOATscore. Please reach out to us to recommend athletes you'd like us to discuss! Tag us or send us a messa...
Ep 1: Joker's Retaliation, Crowd Injury Responses, and Spikes to the Face
November 10, 2021 10:00 - 40 minutes - 27.5 MBOn this week’s episode of AOTF: It's the crowd behavior spectacular! How empathetic should sporting crowds be when a player seems to be injured or hurt? Is there something wrong with the “USA! USA! USA!” chant in the year 2021? Kevin discloses his secret athletic expertise. Follow us on Twitter (@AOTFpod): https://twitter.com/AOTFpod
#000 - Introductions, Technical Problems, and Kyrie's Conspiracy Nonsense
October 29, 2021 02:00 - 43 minutes - 30 MBOn today's episode of AOTF: - Introductions and our very important disclaimers about our expertise. - A discussion of Kyrie's conspiratorial thinking and opinions on how people ought to respond to the pandemic. - The first episode to face technical difficulties. Off to a strong start! - A show of good will to try and earn out first sponsor.
Ep 0: Introductions, Technical Problems, and Kyrie's Conspiracy Nonsense
October 29, 2021 02:00 - 43 minutes - 30 MBOn today's pilot episode of AOTF: It's the technical difficulties spectacular! A podcast pieced together from 6-minute segments due to hardware problems. Hooray! Introductions and our very important disclaimers about our expertise. A discussion of Kyrie's conspiratorial thinking and opinions on how people ought to respond to the pandemic. The first episode to face technical difficulties. Off to a strong start! A show of good will to try and earn out first sponsor. Follow us on Twitter ...