https://www.spreaker.com/show/caught-in-thought-sports-talkenSportsCopyright Michael Stevenshttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/images.spreaker.com/cloudinary/s--7R5u2n9E--/w_1000,h_800,c_fit,l_text:Lato_151_bold:Caught%20in%20Thought%20Sports%20Talk/images.spreaker.com/default/show-1400x1400-20190801.jpghttps://www.spreaker.com/show/caught-in-thought-sports-talkTue, 14 Jun 2022 06:16:38 +0000Michael StevensMichael Stevensfeeds@spreaker.comA sports podcast unlike any other. One man tries to figure out this crazy world we call sports with a perspective that some call dumb but others call genius. Which side are you on, listen and find out today. New episodes every weekday.cleanepisodicMichael Stevensfeeds@spreaker.comA sports podcast unlike any other. One man tries to figure out this crazy world we call sports with a perspective that some call dumb but others call genius. Which side are you on, listen and find out today. New episodes every weekday.Nohttps://www.spreaker.com/user/12628536/episode-29-preseason-and-decision-makinghttps://api.spreaker.com/episode/40193152Fri, 07 Aug 2020 13:52:51 +0000Michael StevensShould we have preseason or not? I give my take on this while also giving a bonus rant on decision making.692caughtinthought,decisionmaking,nfl,preseason,sports,sportstalkcleanfullMichael StevensShould we have preseason or not? I give my take on this while also giving a bonus rant on decision making.Nohttps://www.spreaker.com/user/12628536/episode-28-sport-bubbleshttps://api.spreaker.com/episode/40142098Tue, 04 Aug 2020 18:10:20 +0000Michael StevensI discuss how bubbles might be our only way to have sport seasons go smoothly unlike what the MLB is currently facing. Bubbles like the NBA's might be our only option.775bubbles,caughtinthought,collegiate,sports,sportstalkcleanfullMichael StevensI discuss how bubbles might be our only way to have sport seasons go smoothly unlike what the MLB is currently facing. Bubbles like the NBA's might be our only option.Nohttps://www.spreaker.com/user/12628536/episode-27-rule-changes-in-sportshttps://api.spreaker.com/episode/39825851Sat, 18 Jul 2020 01:19:44 +0000Michael StevensWe need new rules and changes to old rules to help sport leagues thrive to their max potential. I try and cover everything that goes into this.800caughtinthought,rulechanges,sports,sportstalkcleanfullMichael StevensWe need new rules and changes to old rules to help sport leagues thrive to their max potential. I try and cover everything that goes into this.Nohttps://www.spreaker.com/user/12628536/episode-26-being-unbiased-in-sportshttps://api.spreaker.com/episode/39825390Sat, 18 Jul 2020 00:51:36 +0000Michael StevensWe should all try to be unbiased in how we go about seeing things. I talk about this while using the sport example of the Myles Garrett - Mason Rudolph incident.1215caughtinthought,masonrudolph,middleground,mylesgarrett,sports,sportstalk,tryingtobeunbiasedcleanfullMichael StevensWe should all try to be unbiased in how we go about seeing things. I talk about this while using the sport example of the Myles Garrett - Mason Rudolph incident.Nohttps://www.spreaker.com/user/12628536/episode-25-covid-19-and-sportshttps://api.spreaker.com/episode/39603675Tue, 14 Jul 2020 05:08:13 +0000Michael StevensI talk about the coronavirus and how it affects sports, and what I see happening as far as sports in America is concerned. The download was so big that I had to delete my intro and outro just so the download wasn't to big for my upload and...1777caughtinthought,coronavirus,covid-19,sports,sportstalk,tosportornottosportcleanfullMichael StevensI talk about the coronavirus and how it affects sports, and what I see happening as far as sports in America is concerned. The download was so big that I had to delete my intro and outro just so the download wasn't to big for my upload and distribution website.Nohttps://www.spreaker.com/user/12628536/episode-24-stats-and-the-context-behindhttps://api.spreaker.com/episode/38683455Sat, 11 Jul 2020 18:23:38 +0000Michael StevensEveryone loves stats but do they tell the full story? I talk about how the numbers at face value only tell you half of the story.879beingagm,caughtinthought,context,sports,sportstalk,statscleanfullMichael StevensEveryone loves stats but do they tell the full story? I talk about how the numbers at face value only tell you half of the story.Nohttps://www.spreaker.com/user/12628536/episode-23-colleges-making-moves-based-ohttps://api.spreaker.com/episode/38458263Fri, 10 Jul 2020 21:49:25 +0000Michael StevensThe first half is me rambling about student-athletes and universities during the pandemic, and the second half is me talking about Stanford cutting 11 sport programs and a conspiracy theory about it.1083caughtinthought,conspiracytheory,covid-19,sports,sportstalk,stanford,student-athletescleanfullMichael StevensThe first half is me rambling about student-athletes and universities during the pandemic, and the second half is me talking about Stanford cutting 11 sport programs and a conspiracy theory about it.Nohttps://www.spreaker.com/user/12628536/episode-22-washington-redskins-name-chanhttps://api.spreaker.com/episode/37882273Thu, 09 Jul 2020 02:02:13 +0000Michael StevensIt looks like the Washington Redskins are going to change their name, and it is about time. I talk about this and other teams that have Native American influences.652caughtinthought,namechange,nativeamericans,sports,sportstalk,washingtonredskinscleanfullMichael StevensIt looks like the Washington Redskins are going to change their name, and it is about time. I talk about this and other teams that have Native American influences.Nohttps://www.spreaker.com/user/12628536/episode-21-salary-caps-and-player-contrahttps://api.spreaker.com/episode/37424933Tue, 07 Jul 2020 22:26:41 +0000Michael StevensMahomes new contract has me thinking about how GMs should structure player salaries. I still am a fan of paying leftover salary cap to players at the end of the year, but now I'm talk about paying players based off of percentage of the cap instead of...986caughtinthought,nfl,pt.2,salaries,sports,sportstalkcleanfullMichael StevensMahomes new contract has me thinking about how GMs should structure player salaries. I still am a fan of paying leftover salary cap to players at the end of the year, but now I'm talk about paying players based off of percentage of the cap instead of market value.Nohttps://www.spreaker.com/user/12628536/episode-20-fan-friday-dallas-cowboyshttps://api.spreaker.com/episode/35812934Sat, 04 Jul 2020 01:41:32 +0000Michael StevensIt's the day before Independence Day so I decided to have this Fan Friday be about America's team the Dallas Cowboys. I talk about a few things in my longest episode to date, but I still had to cut my rant short.956america'steam,caughtinthought,cowboys,dallascowboys,sports,sportstalkcleanfullMichael StevensIt's the day before Independence Day so I decided to have this Fan Friday be about America's team the Dallas Cowboys. I talk about a few things in my longest episode to date, but I still had to cut my rant short.Nohttps://www.spreaker.com/user/12628536/episode-19-athletes-influence-and-responhttps://api.spreaker.com/episode/35801163Sat, 04 Jul 2020 00:11:29 +0000Michael StevensAthletes have influence and responsibility that comes with that influence. I talk about this and how it starts at a young age and grows at every level.825caughtinthought,influence,morethananathlete,responsibility,sports,sportstalkcleanfullMichael StevensAthletes have influence and responsibility that comes with that influence. I talk about this and how it starts at a young age and grows at every level.Nohttps://www.spreaker.com/user/12628536/episode-18-drugs-in-sportshttps://api.spreaker.com/episode/35582687Fri, 03 Jul 2020 03:52:04 +0000Michael StevensDrugs in sports and in life is inevitable, so we need to be smart how we handle it. I talk about my thoughts on this subject matter and how we can be smart with how we treat it.721caughtinthought,drugsinsports,knowledgeispower,performanceenhancing,sports,sportstalkcleanfullMichael StevensDrugs in sports and in life is inevitable, so we need to be smart how we handle it. I talk about my thoughts on this subject matter and how we can be smart with how we treat it.Nohttps://www.spreaker.com/user/12628536/episode-17-transgender-athleteshttps://api.spreaker.com/episode/35224612Wed, 01 Jul 2020 18:18:11 +0000Michael StevensWe need to figure out how to please everyone as it deals with transgender athletes, and I might have the answer. Listen now as I explore a possible way in which we can try and give everyone their due.788caughtinthought,fairforeveryone,sports,sportstalk,transgenderathletescleanfullMichael StevensWe need to figure out how to please everyone as it deals with transgender athletes, and I might have the answer. Listen now as I explore a possible way in which we can try and give everyone their due.Nohttps://www.spreaker.com/user/12628536/episode-16-title-9-and-the-sport-it-mosthttps://api.spreaker.com/episode/35195494Wed, 01 Jul 2020 15:53:02 +0000Michael StevensTitle 9 is holding back at least one sport in particular back from growing in popularity in the United States. I try to help find a way to make Title 9 better for the future of sports in this country of ours.846caughtinthought,helpmehelpyou,sports,sportstalk,title9cleanfullMichael StevensTitle 9 is holding back at least one sport in particular back from growing in popularity in the United States. I try to help find a way to make Title 9 better for the future of sports in this country of ours.Nohttps://www.spreaker.com/user/12628536/episode-15-fan-friday-boston-celticshttps://api.spreaker.com/episode/33795931Sat, 27 Jun 2020 04:13:39 +0000Michael StevensMy first Fan Friday about a pro sports team, and it's a team none of my listeners are fans of, the Boston Celtics.679bostonceltics,caughtinthought,celtics,nba,sports,sportstalkcleanfullMichael StevensMy first Fan Friday about a pro sports team, and it's a team none of my listeners are fans of, the Boston Celtics.Nohttps://www.spreaker.com/user/12628536/episode-14-covid-19-and-athleteshttps://api.spreaker.com/episode/33317860Thu, 25 Jun 2020 18:45:00 +0000Michael StevensCOVID-19 is spiking again and athletes are wondering if we're even going to have a season for their respective sport. I talk about the ignorance these athletes have as far having season because sport leagues around the world are doing just fine.760athletes,caughtinthought,covid-19,letsbesmartaboutthis,sports,sportstalkcleanfullMichael StevensCOVID-19 is spiking again and athletes are wondering if we're even going to have a season for their respective sport. I talk about the ignorance these athletes have as far having season because sport leagues around the world are doing just fine.Nohttps://www.spreaker.com/user/12628536/episode-13-baseball-is-backhttps://api.spreaker.com/episode/33314009Thu, 25 Jun 2020 18:21:44 +0000Michael StevensBaseball is back and I talk about the different rules that have been passed for this season only (for now) due to the proposal that has been agreed upon.676baseball,baseballisback,caughtinthought,finally,mlb,sports,sportstalkcleanfullMichael StevensBaseball is back and I talk about the different rules that have been passed for this season only (for now) due to the proposal that has been agreed upon.Nohttps://www.spreaker.com/user/12628536/episode-12-sports-bettinghttps://api.spreaker.com/episode/32791097Wed, 24 Jun 2020 02:35:57 +0000Michael StevensSports betting is legal and this means more money will be thrown into the sports world, so my advise to leagues and teams - take advantage of it.734caughtinthought,sports,sportsbetting,sportstalkcleanfullMichael StevensSports betting is legal and this means more money will be thrown into the sports world, so my advise to leagues and teams - take advantage of it.Nohttps://www.spreaker.com/user/12628536/episode-11-nascar-banning-the-confederathttps://api.spreaker.com/episode/32557231Tue, 23 Jun 2020 02:59:08 +0000Michael StevensNASCAR banned the confederate flag and there has been pushback from some fans. I call them out while praising the sport, owners, and drivers for taking a stand.591blm,bubbawallace,caughtinthought,downwithtreason,nascar,sports,sportstalk,truepatriotcleanfullMichael StevensNASCAR banned the confederate flag and there has been pushback from some fans. I call them out while praising the sport, owners, and drivers for taking a stand.Nohttps://www.spreaker.com/user/12628536/episode-10-late-fan-friday-arkansas-razohttps://api.spreaker.com/episode/32088080Sat, 20 Jun 2020 12:24:37 +0000Michael StevensSecond Fan Friday were I talk about the Arkansas Razorbacks Men's Basketball team and the bright future it has.798arkansasrazorbacks,caughtinthought,collegebasketball,istandwithmusselman,sports,sportstalkcleanfullMichael StevensSecond Fan Friday were I talk about the Arkansas Razorbacks Men's Basketball team and the bright future it has.Nohttps://www.spreaker.com/user/12628536/episode-9-ncaa-transfer-rules-and-how-thhttps://api.spreaker.com/episode/31807635Fri, 19 Jun 2020 03:15:52 +0000Michael StevensThe NCAA transfer rules are vague and unfair. I explore this topic and how it could possibly be changed.649caughtinthought,fightforyourright,ncaa,sports,sportstalk,transferrulescleanfullMichael StevensThe NCAA transfer rules are vague and unfair. I explore this topic and how it could possibly be changed.Nohttps://www.spreaker.com/user/12628536/episode-8-the-rise-od-esports-and-streamhttps://api.spreaker.com/episode/31491158Wed, 17 Jun 2020 18:33:21 +0000Michael StevensThe growth of esports, is it a sport, and good paying opportunities it has created for the creative.708caughtinthought,esports,sports,sportstalk,streamerscleanfullMichael StevensThe growth of esports, is it a sport, and good paying opportunities it has created for the creative.Nohttps://www.spreaker.com/user/12628536/caught-in-thought-episode-7https://api.spreaker.com/episode/31147899Tue, 16 Jun 2020 17:45:46 +0000Michael StevensI list and talk about three things that make up a great coach.685caughtinthought,coaching,sports,sportstalkcleanfullMichael StevensI list and talk about three things that make up a great coach.Nohttps://www.spreaker.com/user/12628536/caught-in-thought-sports-talk-episode-6https://api.spreaker.com/episode/30805722Mon, 15 Jun 2020 16:32:02 +0000Michael StevensToday I talk about Kyrie Irving being wrong about players sitting out, and a way for the NFL to educate its fans about kneeling during the National Anthem.627blm,caughtinthought,nba,nfl,sports,sportstalkcleanfullMichael StevensToday I talk about Kyrie Irving being wrong about players sitting out, and a way for the NFL to educate its fans about kneeling during the National Anthem.Nohttps://www.spreaker.com/user/12628536/caught-in-thought-sports-talk-episode-5_1https://api.spreaker.com/episode/30499580Sat, 13 Jun 2020 01:16:02 +0000Michael StevensFirst ever fan Friday. I talk about the Arkansas Razorbacks Football team and what I see for this upcoming season and for the future.629arkansas,arkansasrazorbacks,arkansasrazorbacksfootball,caughtinthought,collegefootball,fanfriday,football,sports,sportspodcast,sportstalkcleanfullMichael StevensFirst ever fan Friday. I talk about the Arkansas Razorbacks Football team and what I see for this upcoming season and for the future.Nohttps://www.spreaker.com/user/12628536/caught-in-thought-sports-talk-episode-4_1https://api.spreaker.com/episode/30358172Fri, 12 Jun 2020 01:00:35 +0000Michael StevensAthletes can finally make money off of their name, image, and likeness, but should there be guidelines emplaced. I also talk about the next step in the process of student-athletes making money, getting paid by their university.608cashmoney,caughtinthought,ncaa,payingplayers,sports,sportstalkcleanfullMichael StevensAthletes can finally make money off of their name, image, and likeness, but should there be guidelines emplaced. I also talk about the next step in the process of student-athletes making money, getting paid by their university.Nohttps://www.spreaker.com/user/12628536/caught-in-thought-sports-talk-episode-3https://api.spreaker.com/episode/30143450Wed, 10 Jun 2020 13:33:59 +0000Michael StevensI talk about the MLB season talks and possible ways for teams and leagues to make some money back during these crazy times.611caughtinthought,mlb,moneymaking,sports,sportstalkcleanfullMichael StevensI talk about the MLB season talks and possible ways for teams and leagues to make some money back during these crazy times.Nohttps://www.spreaker.com/user/12628536/caught-in-thought-sports-talk-episode-2https://api.spreaker.com/episode/30089376Wed, 10 Jun 2020 03:19:07 +0000Michael StevensA look into NFL player salaries and how I think they should try and structure their contracts.729caughtintought,sports,sportstalkcleanfullMichael StevensA look into NFL player salaries and how I think they should try and structure their contracts.Nohttps://www.spreaker.com/user/12628536/caught-in-thought-sports-talk-episode-1https://api.spreaker.com/episode/29896932Mon, 08 Jun 2020 13:49:21 +0000Michael StevensFirst ever episode and I discuss a possible new way of building a dynasty in college football.984caughtinthought,collegefootball,football,salaries,sports,sportstalkcleanfullMichael StevensFirst ever episode and I discuss a possible new way of building a dynasty in college football.No