Episode 324: For the Love of the Game

Episode 324: For the Love of the Game

Author: Aaron Tobin-Hess July 30, 2026 Duration: 1:24:42
ATH is back after a break. LeBron is now a 76er and what this means for Philly, the NBA at large (1:20). The Kawhi situation is still up in the air which is insane (12:25). The state of the NY Yankees going into the trade deadline (14:55) and ESPN fires a lot of people; some good and some bad (17:08), Then a recurring guest is back to do some NBA offseason round up (note- this was recorded pre LeBron choosing Philly) (19:10).

Aaron Tobin-Hess brings a distinct voice to the crowded world of sports talk, shaped by his own journey as a former Division III athlete. In For the Love of the Game, he digs into the narratives that fuel our obsession, from the major professional leagues to the passionate world of college sports. This isn't just a recap of scores; it's a deep dive into the culture, the business, and the often-overlooked human stories behind the highlights. Aaron has, as he puts it, tons of opinions on everything under the sun in sports, and he delivers them with a blend of insight and self-awareness-he might fancy himself a savant, but he happily leaves that for you to decide. Each episode feels like a conversation with a deeply knowledgeable friend who isn't afraid to challenge conventional wisdom. You'll hear analysis that connects the dots between society, fandom, and what happens on the field or court. As part of the Overtime Media network, this podcast delivers your sport and your team on your time, focusing on the elements that make sports endlessly debatable and personally meaningful. If you're looking for a sports podcast that prioritizes perspective and personality over bland commentary, Aaron's passionate and opinionated take is well worth a listen.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 50

For the Love of the Game
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Episode 314: For the Love of the Game [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:26:59
We are in a lull in the sports calendar right now and the NBA is having some issues. ATH starts the show a small point on the Super Bowl and the discourse around 'MVP Drake Maye' (2:20). Then he switches gears to NBA iss…
Episode 313: For the Love of the Game [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:29:23
The NY Knicks are continuing their winning ways; 8 straight wins after a crazy double overtime win against the Denver Nuggets and the NBA trade deadline was hot this week. ATH gives his takes on some of the major moves t…
Episode 312: For the Love of the Game [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:09:01
The Super Bowl matchup is set. ATH reacts to both AFC and NFC championship games (1:34), a rant on Bill Belichick not making the HOF on the first try (15:57), and the Pro Bowl is officially dead (19:30) and the state of…
Episode 311: For the Love of the Game [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:32:28
PACKED episode (and yes ATH is mad about the state of the NY Knicks); start it off with a congrats to the IU Hoosiers on winning the National College Football Championship and what an amazing story this is (1:34). Then w…
Episode 310: For the Love of the Game [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:10:22
PACKED Episode; 1st of 2026. Big time Football episode; College Football playoff and NFL Wildcard weekend but first ATH starts off with some final thoughts on the state of the NY Giants who are a disaster (3:24), the Kni…
Episode 309 For the Love of the Game [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:07:15
ATH starts off with some thoughts on the NY Knicks and my thoughts on the Giannis to the Knicks talk and the realities of the situation (2:13), LeBron's double digits scoring streak is over (7:30), some thoughts on the N…
Episode 308: For the Love of the Game [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:12:58
A totally NBA show. ATH leads off the show with ragging on bad NBA opinions such as did MJ have a bag (2:20), some goofy opinions on Nikola Jokic (3:10)- news to everyone, Nikola Jokic is already one of the 10 best NBA p…
Episode 307 For the Love of the Game [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:15:14
ATH starts the show with the NY Giants losing AGAIN and now Shane Bowen is out as DC but at least Jaemis Winston is fun to watch so that's something (2:10), a quick question for NFL fans- is there a good team in the leag…
Episode 306: For the Love of the Game [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:00:51
ATH opens the show with some thoughts about the NY Knicks (2:02), then he shifts gears to the NY Giants and the Brian Daboll firing (hopefully Joe Schoen will follow Daboll out of NY next) (3:51). Around the NFL; weird s…
Episode 305: For the Love of the Game [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:53:02
Packed episode. ATH starts off with some a few thoughts on the NY Knicks' start to the season (2:40), and a quick kudos to the NBA broadcasts teams because the broadcasts have largely been great (6:25). Then we transitio…