Chords & Courts
28 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 1 year ago - ★★★★★ - 9 ratingsChords & Courts deep dives into how the worlds of sports and music intersect. Listen to athletes discuss how music influenced them as well as musicians who love sports as much as a crazed SEC football fan. Host Sean Cavanaugh’s deep passion for sports and music come through to show you a side of athletes and artists you rarely see.
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Episodes
Is The Weeknd the Voice of this Generation?
August 11, 2022 21:17 - 25 minutes - 23 MBA review of The Weeknd's revolutionary After Hours Til Dawn stadium tour. Sean breaks down the career-spanning setlist from The Weeknd's recent concert in Tampa Bay, Florida as Abel returns to the stadium where he threw down his famous Super Bowl Halftime Show. This show proves The Weeknd is a voice of this generation and will be an icon for years to come.
Kendrick Lamar Concert Review
August 04, 2022 06:07 - 35 minutes - 28.7 MBA full breakdown of Kendrick Lamar's Big Steppers Tour with Baby Keem. Which songs were the best live and is Kendrick the greatest live rap artist of this generation? All that and more as Luke Akinsola joins the show to discuss the masterful production of the show and surviving a gen Z moshpit.
Drake's New Album, NBA Finals Recap & More
June 23, 2022 08:07 - 1 hour - 106 MBHarrison eviscerates Jayson Tatum and we cry about being Magic fans. We discuss the average new Drake album and what happened to the iconic rapper's career lately. Also, same with Post Malone. Can Harrison name all 7 BTS members? Then we discuss the music artists that shaped us emotionally, because life is about balance.
Is Harry Styles the Music Icon of this Generation?
June 09, 2022 11:07 - 59 minutes - 54.2 MBJacob Roach and Sean Cavanaugh reunite for a wide-ranging pod. The guys discuss whether Harry Styles will be an icon of our generation who will be headlining an arena tour for the rest of our lives. Then they play a fun game creating our own music festivals they would love to see in real life. They end with rants about the evil nature of TikTok, the NBA, and much more.
German Football Culture
June 02, 2022 07:40 - 31 minutes - 29.2 MBLuis Brandner returns to the show to discuss the absolute scenes when his favorite German football team was promoted to the top league. He breaks down the beer showers, storming the pitch, and absolute madness of the day. We dive in to the unique sporting traditions and songs of German football culture to show it is much more than a game in Germany.
Massive May Music Review
May 26, 2022 10:07 - 1 hour - 110 MBHarrison and I break down all of the biggest music albums in May so far! We go in depth on the new releases from Harry Styles, Kendrick Lamar, Bad Bunny, Florence and the Machine, Jack Harlow and much more. Find out which songs made us cry and which albums will be on repeat all summer.
Joe Barksdale
May 19, 2022 10:07 - 37 minutes - 34.7 MBMusic artist and former NFL player Joe Barksdale discusses his journey from the gridiron to guitar. The former offensive lineman hung up his cleats and retired early to pursue music full time. Barksdale touches on how music helped him through mental health struggles, Jimi Hendrix, and much more during this insightful conversation.
A Bleeding Greek Freak & May Music Update
May 12, 2022 10:07 - 1 hour - 58.8 MBHarrison and Sean break down the dramatic Bucks win in Game 5. Then they forecast how the other three NBA series will play out. Also, Tom Brady got the bag or did Gisele just kick him out of the house? Last, we update the albums released in May so far including Arcade Fire and Bad Bunny's latest projects before looking ahead at who may dominate this summer.
China Chronicles Pt. 1
May 05, 2022 23:05 - 32 minutes - 29.6 MBHitman by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1300013 Artist: http://incompetech.com/
Coachella Recap
April 27, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 82.2 MBFresh off attending Coachella, we break it all down. Who had the best sets? What was the biggest fashion trend? All the surprise guest moments. Harrison Chau joins the show for a full recap of one of the biggest music festivals in the world.
Cardinals vs Rams Preview
January 14, 2022 19:25 - 28 minutes - 25.8 MBLuis Brandner joins the show again for a special edition. Our two favorite teams go head to head in a massive playoff matchup. We each give five reasons why our team will claim the bragging rights and debate which team has the hotter coach. So listen for the best preview out there of Rams vs Cardinals. Plus, we pick every other playoff game!
Top Albums of 2021
January 12, 2022 12:07 - 1 hour - 61.3 MBWhat were the best music albums of 2021? Harrison Chau and Luke Akinsola to break down our favorites from the year. Was it the year of the solo female artist? Was Donda better than Certified Lover Boy? Is Taylor Swift the goat? Can three straight men in their late 20s admit to liking Olivia Rodrigo? We answer all those questions and more on one of our best episodes yet.
The NFL Needs a Fun Challenge Flag
January 06, 2022 06:30 - 54 minutes - 49.8 MBLuis Brandner joins the show to determine who are the real contenders heading in to the playoffs. Plus, we have an idea to fix the NFL with a fun challenge flag (basically style points). Hey refs, stop taking away cool plays! Thanks.
Who is Good in the NFL?
December 09, 2021 02:23 - 32 minutes - 30.1 MBLuis Brandner rejoins the show to discuss the outlook of the NFL down the stretch. Who is actually good in the logjam of the AFC? Who will get more playoff teams in, the NFC East or South? We answer those questions and much more!
Top 12 Xmas Songs of All Time
December 02, 2021 12:50 - 31 minutes - 28.8 MBThe definitive list of the best Christmas songs of all time. Which classics made the top 12? Which songs were left lonely under the mistletoe? Check the list twice and find out which songs were naughty or nice!
NFL Talk with Harrison Chau and Luis Brandner
November 24, 2021 16:00 - 42 minutes - 39.2 MBThe boys Harrison Chau and Luis Brandner join the show to discuss the state of the NFL. Is anyone even good? Maybe the Cardinals and that's it. And we play a game of would you rather with playoff quarterbacks.
Ranking NHL Goal Songs
November 03, 2021 06:41 - 1 hour - 71.4 MBWho has the best goal song in the NHL? Each team has their own tradition or chant. Danny Burke joins the show again to determine which team’s tradition is the best. Spoiler alert, there may be some bias involved. You don’t need to know anything about hockey to enjoy this one. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Music of the Spheres Review & Luis Brandner
October 20, 2021 05:22 - 49 minutes - 46 MBSean breaks down Coldplay's newest album Music of the Spheres. Where does it rank amongst the band's nine albums? (0:00:00-0:25:40). Then Luis Brandner returns from across the pond to recap this week's NFL action (0:25:41-0:49:00). See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
German NFL Superfan Luis Brandner
October 13, 2021 06:07 - 50 minutes - 47 MBNFL Analysis with a German accent! Listen to NFL superfan and German sprinter Luis Brandner break down this week's NFL action and explain how he fell in love with the sport oceans away. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Harry Styles & Firefly Fest Review
October 08, 2021 22:38 - 41 minutes - 38.3 MBCheck out my review of the incredible Harry Styles Love on Tour show in Orlando. Plus a full breakdown of every set I saw at Firefly Music Festival from Phoebe Bridgers to The Killers to Tame Impala and much more. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
The Culture of Basketball
September 29, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 59.7 MBMy good friend Luke Akinsola joins the show to discuss the culture of basketball. We answer the important questions like which NBA star is the next SoundCloud rapper? Which pickup basketball guy is the worst? What is the ideal length for basketball shorts and much more! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Song Stories: Donda Pt. 2
September 18, 2021 01:56 - 55 minutes - 51.4 MBPart Two of the Donda dissection. Here how the album could have been so much better with just a couple changes to the tracklist and the album’s future impact. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Song Stories: Donda Pt. 1
September 14, 2021 13:29 - 1 hour - 58.4 MBIntroducing Song Stories, where Sean and his guests do a deep dive on an important music album. For the first episode, Luke Akinsola and Harrison Chau join the show to go track-by-track on Kanye West’s long-awaited Donda. Here is Part One of the breakdown. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
The Sounds of the Olympics
September 01, 2021 07:10 - 23 minutes - 22.8 MBTake a listen to the sounds of the historic Tokyo Olympics straight from the source. Sean Cavanaugh takes you through clips from his interviews with Olympians like Megan Rapinoe, Garbine Muguruza, Noah Lyles, and more to show the importance of sound at the greatest athletic assembly in the world. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Is LeBron Kinda Like Drake?
July 16, 2021 22:38 - 46 minutes - 43.6 MBSean is joined by his friend Harrison Chau to play a game where they compare NBA Stars to hip-hop figures. Maybe you have never thought about it but LeBron and Drake may be the same person. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
She's A Runner, She's A Track Star
July 06, 2021 04:30 - 36 minutes - 34.1 MBSean is joined by WESH 2 Orlando sports reporter and former UNC track athlete Kendra Douglas. The two talk about how perfect Kanye West is for every pump-up playlist, national anthems in sports, and the soundscapes at the Rio Olympics. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Welcome to the Show
June 29, 2021 05:13 - 42 minutes - 39.9 MBSean is joined by VSiN host and Chicago native Danny Burke on the first episode. They discuss how music can unify people through sports and which Chicago team has the best music tradition. The two white guys also discuss their pregame pump-up songs back in high school and you will never guess the artist. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Chords and Courts Teaser
June 23, 2021 18:32 - 1 minute - 2.1 MBIntroducing a new podcast called Courts and Courts, hosted by Sean Cavanaugh. The show will dive in to how the world's of sports and music often intersect in ways you may not have thought. So be sure to follow, subscribe, and connect with us on Apple, Spotify or anywhere you get your podcasts. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.