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The Shawn Commey Podcast is where sports, media, and real conversation collide. Hosted by sports journalist Shawn Commey, this show dives into the stories behind the games, the business behind the headlines, and the perspectives most people miss.
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Tale of the Tape: Across the Ages- Ep 2 Jose Mourinho and Napoleon Bonaparte (opens the original)
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In this episode of Tale of the Tape: Across the Ages , we compare José Mourinho with Napoleon Bonaparte—two brilliant strategists whose confidence, tactical genius and relentless ambition helped them conquer established powers. From Napoleon dismantling Europe’s old order to Mourinho ending the Manchester United–Arsenal duopoly, we examine their rapid rise, greatest victories, loyal armies and eventual downfalls. Was the self-belief that made them special also the source of their destruction?
Tale of the Tape: Across the Ages- Ep 1 Caitlin Clark and Jesus Christ (opens the original)
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Caitlin Clark is not Jesus Christ. But the story of her arrival in the WNBA has some striking parallels to the story of Christianity’s Messiah. In this episode, we explore how both emerged at moments of uncertainty, attracted an unprecedented following, faced enormous expectations, and became symbols of something much larger than themselves.
LINKING AN OLIVA DEAN CONCERT TO SPORTS FIGURES (opens the original)
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After going to an Olivia Dean concert, I got some interesting reactions. Apparently, as a man, I’m not supposed to be there. And as an African, my love for artists like Olivia Dean and Oasis has sometimes earned me labels like “whitewashed.” So this episode got me thinking: why do we let other people decide what we’re supposed to like? From music and masculinity to culture, identity and sport, I talk about the pressure to fit into the boxes people create for us—and why being yourself sometimes m
WHAT I LEARNT FROM THIS WORLD CUP (opens the original)
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The 2026 FIFA World Cup is in the books, and what a tournament it was. In this episode, I talk about: ⚽ Why football remains the most powerful sport in the world when it comes to bringing people together. 🇬🇭 Jordan Ayew and... well... his shenanigans. 🏴 England and why they still aren't as big as they think they are. 🇪🇸 And finally, giving Spain their flowers after a World Cup-winning campaign that deserves every bit of praise. Agree? Disagree? Let me know your biggest lesson from this World Cup
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