Identity

Women's Sports & Identity

Sean talks with Michelle J. Manno, author of Denied: Women, Sports, and the Contradiction of Identity. They talk about Michelle's personal experience with collegiate basketball, how personal identity mixes with team identity in sports, and how players navigate contested spaces. They also discuss how coaches police players' identities, the role of TItle IX, and how these issues exist across all women's sports. 

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Identity, Race, & Sports

In this special collaboration with the History Slam Podcast from Activehistory.ca, Sean talks with Ornella Nzindukiyimana of St. Francis Xavier University about the intersection of sports, politics, and race. They discuss the recent protests in professional sports, the role of amateur sports in shaping identities, and how sports can create more inclusive spaces.