SportStories - The Podcast
Hello everyone! My name is Nathan Merkel, welcome to SportStories - The Podcast. This Sports catered podcast will discuss different stories that we as humans have experience in, with, and through Sports. Hopefully, providing context to these questions: What makes Sports so special? and How do Sports impact us as humans? I will dive head-first into these questions through critical conversations with a wide variety of guests on the show. With my current background in research and academia, I will be looking to bridge the gap between practicality and research. I truly hope you enjoy the show!
SportStories - The Podcast
Stories of Relocation - Conversation about the Chiefs and Bears Relocating
[Disclaimer: The opinions in this episode are of my own accord and DO NOT reflect the opinions of any respective organization or institution.]
Hey everyone! I begin this episode by sharing my story through Sport and how it has shaped me. I was born and raised in St. Louis where I grew up playing every sport possible. Even though I found a passion for competing in Sports, I realized that I HATED school and I did not put any effort into academia at all. I found myself graduating my undergrad with a 2.8 GPA (C+ average) and moving to Memphis. Through the years, I have lived in 8 states (Missouri, Kansas, Texas, Tennessee, Colorado, Washington, Pennsylvania, and Illinois) chasing a dream. I eventually realized that I actually like school and ended up pursuing a PhD at Illinois, where I am located today.
The second half of the episode of focused on the Kansas City Chiefs and the Chicago Bears' current relocation rumors. I provide a general historical overview of how franchise relocation began and where we are today. Kansas City is threatening to relocate, with rumors they may end up in Topeka, KS. Whereas the Bears are doing the same with rumors circulating they may end up in NW Indiana.
It is the wild west for Sport franchises' in North America, with private owners threatening to leave (with what it seems) every season.
I hope you enjoy the episode!!
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