Madden Cover Curses, Senate Races & The NBA Finals

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Politics, News, News Commentary, Society & Culture

4.8 • 6.2K Ratings

🗓️ 3 June 2025

⏱️ 68 minutes

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On this week’s episode of The Game Within, we open with the tragic passing of John Brenkus and what it’s reignited about men’s mental health in sports. Then we turn to the Royals’ top prospect Jac Caglianone and how versatility might be the only path to the majors in today’s MLB. We break down what an expanded March Madness could mean for TV money and mid-majors, and why Bruce Pearl might be the next coach to swap the sideline for the Senate floor. Plus: Saquon Barkley just had a monster season—so should Eagles fans be worried about the Madden Curse? In our deep dive, we unpack why a Pacers–Thunder NBA Finals might be a nightmare for ratings but a victory for the league’s future—and how the new CBA is finally giving small markets a real shot at a title. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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1:07.8	In today's deep dive, we take a look at the storyline surrounding the NBA finals face off between the Pacers and the Thunder.
1:10.1	But before we take the deep dive, our quick five.
1:12.4	One, we discussed the latest in the intersection of sports and men's mental health.
1:16.0	Two, the Kansas City Royals, my Kansas City Royals, are about to introduce the world to a superstar in the making.
1:21.8	Three, March Madness could look very different next year.
1:24.7	Four, could we see another coach in the Senate?
1:27.3	Five, the Madden Curse comes for the Eagles.
1:29.6	I'm Jason Kander, and I'm joined by Ravi Gupta and Disu de Misty.
1:32.7	Welcome back to the game within where we talk about the business and politics of sports
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