Afleveringen
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In which Mel tries to learn as much as possible about the small nation of Qatar and the systems that govern it. Editor Note: I used so many different sources in this episode that I can’t fit them all here. The rest will be in next episode’s notes
Sources:
Red Card: How the US Blew the Whistle on the World's Largest Sports Scandal- by Ken Bensinger https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Red-Card/Ken-Bensinger/9781501133916#:~:text=Red%20Card%20%7C%20Book%20by%20Ken,Official%20Publisher%20Page%20%7C%20Simon%20%26%20Schuster
FIFA Uncovered (Netflix Limited Series) - Producers: John Battsek, Miles Coleman, Director/Producer: Daniel Gorden - Ventureland/Passion Pictures Production (2022) - https://www.netflix.com/ca/title/80221113
World Atlas. What Kind of Government does Qatar Have? (2017) https://www.worldatlas.com/articles/what-type-of-government-does-qatar-have.html
Geography Now. Geography Now! QATAR. (4, December 2019) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oqfW7xn215o
AFP News Agency. Qatari camel robo-jockeys hope to attract World Cup crowd | AFP (11, November 2022). https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h_oe-nCTrX0
Ana P. Santos. How the Kafala System Enslaves Workers in Qatar. (11, September 2017). https://pulitzercenter.org/stories/how-kafala-system-enslaves-workers-qatar
Sammy Mngqosini & Chris Eldergill. FIFA confirms no alcohol to be sold at Qatar World Cup stadiums. (18 November 2022) https://www.cnn.com/2022/11/18/football/qatar-world-cup-beer-stadium-spt-intl/index.html
John Holmes. Q&A: Migrant Worker Abuses in Qatar and FIFA World Cup 2022. (18 December 2021) https://www.hrw.org/news/2021/12/18/qa-migrant-worker-abuses-qatar-and-fifa-world-cup-2022#Q1
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Let's go to Brazil!
Sources:
- Red Card: How the US Blew the Whistle on the World's Largest Sports Scandal- by Ken Bensinger Red Card | Book by Ken Bensinger | Official Publisher Page | Simon & Schuster Canada (simonandschuster.ca)
- FIFA Uncovered (Netflix Limited Series) - Producers: John Battsek, Miles Coleman, Director/Producer: Daniel Gorden - Ventureland/Passion Pictures Production (2022) - Watch FIFA Uncovered | Netflix Official Site
- Amber Pariona. What languages are Spoken in Brazil? (7, August 2018). https://www.worldatlas.com/articles/what-languages-are-spoken-in-brazil.html
- Dan Robson. Crosby Inc. https://www.sportsnet.ca/hockey/nhl/big-read-sidney-crosby-built-hockeys-lucrative-brand/
- FIFA. 2020 Annual Report (1994-2022). https://publications.fifa.com/en/annual-report-2020/2020-at-a-glance/
- Mary Brown. (10, January 2023). Forbes. https://www.forbes.com/sites/maurybrown/2023/01/10/mlb-sets-new-revenue-record-exceeding-108-billion-for-2022/?sh=2f0e3a2577ee
- Christina Gough, (2023). Statista. https://www.statista.com/statistics/205541/new-york-yankees-team-payroll/
- Associated Press. (20, December 2022). Aaron Judge, Yankees finalize $360 million, 9-year contract. ESPN. https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/35293005/aaron-judge-yankees-finalize-360-million-9-year-contract
- Lorraine Murray, (17, November 2023). Christ the Redeemer. Encyclopedia Britannicia. https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/35293005/aaron-judge-yankees-finalize-360-million-9-year-contract
- Morbid Podcast Feed Link - https://wondery.com/shows/morbid-a-true-crime-podcast/
- Rogério Fernando Taffarello, Flávia Guimarães Leardini & Flávia Guimarães Leardini. (2023). Bribery & Corruption Laws and Regulations. Global Legal Insigts. https://www.globallegalinsights.com/practice-areas/bribery-and-corruption-laws-and-regulations/brazil
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Zijn er afleveringen die ontbreken?
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In which we talk about the amazing accomplishments of one particular Women’s Football team and the movement which has followed them. Let’s make sure these women know that they’re not entirely defined by what happened after the trophy presentation but what happened in between.SourcesDavid Close, Patrick Sung & Kevin Dotson (25 August, 2023). World Cup Winner says she did not consent to kiss after Spanish soccer boss Luis Rubiales refuses to resign. CNN. https://www.cnn.com/2023/08/25/football/spain-luis-rubiales-jennifer-hermoso-intl-spt/index.htmlCourtney Hill, (18, August. 23) FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023: Spain’s Journey from unrest to the brink of immortality. International Olympic Committee (IOC). https://olympics.com/en/news/fifa-womens-world-cup-2023-spain-road-to-immortalityLe Mond with AFP. Spain’s 23 World Cup winner’s initiate strike against federation leadership. Le Mond. https://www.lemonde.fr/en/football/article/2023/08/25/spain-s-23-world-cup-winners-initiate-strike-against-federation-leadership_6108700_130.htmlThe Guardian Editorials. (29, August, 23) The Guardian view on Spanish Football’s #MeToo movement: a golden opportunity for reform. The Guardian. https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2023/aug/29/the-guardian-view-on-spanish-footballs-metoo-moment-a-golden-opportunity-for-reformTSN [TSN] (YouTube Channel) (20, August, 2023) Spain vs. England Full Highlights – FIFA Women’s World Cup, 2023 (I didn’t use audio from here, I just used it to help myself recap after I watched the game on TV. Please don’t sue me Bell Canada). https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u8EAliOtXbQ
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In which Mel makes excuses, but also reasons for why it's been forever and a day since you got an episode of any significance but also teases some of fun gaming stuff that is definably coming in the very near future. Including future episodes which I'm hoping will help us all get through this atomic, whoops I mean apocalyptic winter that is incoming. If you got this far, well done, Long live the Winter Solider!
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Sometimes in football as in life, it’s all about who you know. In today’s episode, 2 guys from 2 different worlds come together and try to take over the world of football. How do they do it, corruption… obviously… Corruption and a parrot in NYC. Yeah, I’m sure there’s nothing illegal about that…Sources:- Red Card: How the US Blew the Whistle on the World's Largest Sports Scandal- by Ken Bensinger Red Card | Book by Ken Bensinger | Official Publisher Page | Simon & Schuster Canada (simonandschuster.ca) - History of the FA (Football Association) - A history of the FA - FIFA Uncovered (Netflix Limited Series) - Producers: John Battsek, Miles Coleman, Director/Producer: Daniel Gorden - Ventureland/Passion Pictures Production (2022) - Watch FIFA Uncovered | Netflix Official Site - Fenno, Nathan (2015 June 9). Ex-FIFA official Jack Warner allegedly diverted Haiti relief funds. Los Angelas Times. Ex-FIFA official Jack Warner allegedly diverted Haiti relief funds - Los Angeles Times (latimes.com) - Strurucke, James (2010 January 15). Haiti earthquake: Up to 100,000 may have died. The Guardian.. https://www.theguardian.com/world/2010/jan/14/haiti-earthquake-rescue-operation - (Additional info re Hati earthquake) Pallardy, Richard. (2023, June 13). Encyclopedia Britanicia. https://www.britannica.com/event/2010-Haiti-earthquake - szp (2014 June 8). World Cup 1970 Brasil Peru. Pelé Puma. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZpYlGhsAXLE - SoccerBible (2014 March, 21). Puma King Pele - Football Boots Vault. SoccerBible. https://www.soccerbible.com/performance/football-boots/2011/04/puma-king-pele-football-boots-vault/ - Kays, Joe & Phillips-Han, Arline. Gatorade the idea that launched an Industry Research UFl. https://research.ufl.edu/publications/explore/v08n1/gatorade.html
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Long time no talk folks! I've been having some technical issues posting the first full episode here. While I work on that, and writing the rest of the FIFA episodes I decided I'd try a shorter episode I'm calling a "Powerplay".This first one is about a futuristic basketball that sounds like something right out of Space Jam 2!Sources:Baxter Holmes (8, January, 2015) ESPN. NBA Playoffs - A game ball's road to the NBA Finals - ESPNYouTube User: ScienceTechNews (March 2023). Introducing the "Airless" Basketball. Introducing the "Airless" 3D Printed Basketball! - YouTubeYoutube User: Wilson Basketball. (March 2023). The Making of the Wilson Airless Prototype Basketball. The Making of the Wilson Airless Prototype Basketball - YouTubeEOS Manufacturing (2023) What is 3D Printing? 3D Printing Basics | EOSAndrew Greif (19, Dec, 2021) Los Angeles Times. Inside look at how pieces of cowhide are transformed into NBA game balls. How pieces of cow hide are transformed into NBA game balls - Los Angeles Times (latimes.com)Music Credit to: AlexAction and DubbedSounds Pixabay
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The inaugural episode I've kept you waiting for, for far too long! In this episode, we'll take a look at the early years of European football (or soccer) like waaaaaaay back. Then we'll dive into how FIFA operates so you can have the backstory to decide, is FIFA the wonderfully progressive organization it claims to be, or is it just a bunch of wealthy crime bosses who use the gentlemen's game for cold, hard cash?
Sources:
Red Card: How the US Blew the Whistle on the World's Largest Sports Scandal- by Ken Bensinger Red Card | Book by Ken Bensinger | Official Publisher Page | Simon & Schuster Canada (simonandschuster.ca)
Jessica O. Matthews, Uncherted Play and the Soccket Ball - By Avery Hartmans, Business Insider, Uncharted Play: Jessica O. Matthews Pivots From Soccer Ball to M.O.R.E. (businessinsider.com)
History of the FA (Football Association) - A history of the FA
FIFA Uncovered (Netflix Limited Series) - Producers: John Battsek, Miles Coleman, Director/Producer: Daniel Gorden - Ventureland/Passion Pictures Production (2022) - Watch FIFA Uncovered | Netflix Official Site
United Passions (FIFA Funded Dramatized Documentary) - Writer: Fredreric Auburtin, Jean-Paul Defino. Director: Frédéric Auburtin (2014), Youtube user [Popcornflix] Youtube link: United Passions (Full Movie) Drama, Sports Movie | Tim Roth, Sam Neill | Birth of World Cup, FIFA - YouTube
5 Football Rules you Never Knew Existed - by Emillie Adib Playfinder Blog - 5 Football Rules You Never Knew Existed | Playfinder Blog
The Surprising Reason Soccer Balls are Black and White - by Ben Clayfield - The Surprising Reason Soccer Balls Are Black and White – Your Soccer Home
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