Mike and Wai return to talk the rise of Lamar Jackson, the Yankees big get and the Patriots cheating, and how it affects the way we look at sports and how we teach children about sports.

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The first of two episodes dedicated to fantasy football. On this episode, Michael Kasdan and Wai Sallas tackle the questionable trio of Ezekiel Elliott, Melvin Gordon and Todd Gurley. Who's playing, who's holding out, and how much has Le'Veon Bell's situation last year affected this year's draft strategy. We also look at busts, sleepers and players too target. Fantasy Football!!

Sports Detox 117

Wai Sallas and Michael Kasdan breakdown the Antonio Brown saga, while also reflecting on the absurd with regard to Wide Receivers of NFL season's past. Michael introduces us to the Philadelphia Youth Basketball organization.That and so much more in another edition of The Sports Detox.

Sports Detox 116

While the entire sports world reveled in the knockdown dragon brawl between the Cincinnati Reds and Pittsburgh Pirates, Michael Kasdan and Wai Sallas look into the consequences. How does it affect young people? The toxicity of vengeance and violence as retribution? That and a rebuff of the public outrage regarding LeBron James--the dad. All on the 15th episode of the Sports Detox.

Sports Detox 115

Wai and Michael Welcome in Yankees twitter personality Jomboy to discuss all things baseball. From what's wrong with the game to our favorite moments, it is all right here. We also gave our predictions for the World Series matchup, and our answers were very surprising.

The 4th of July Weekend was not short of fireworks. From Kawhi Leonard choosing a destination to the US Women's National Team completing their journey in France, Michael Kasdan and Wai Sallas dive in for another edition of the Sports Detox.

Sports Detox 113

Wai and Michael discuss the NBA Draft and the lessons found in men crying. Space Jam 2 was announced, who plays the non-NBA players. The World Cup has reached the final rounds, but is the fanfare lacking? How much of that has to do with the fact that its women, or are the US women too good? Plus a Sports Goodness worth your time.

Sports Detox 112

Wai and Michael talk about the NBA Finals and more specifically, Kevin Durant's injury. What does it say about our culture and the disposability of men and athletes? Also the World Cup has started and the women's team got off to a raucous start. Do they get the respect the deserve however, despite being the country with the most World Cup titles? That and whole lot more in another edition of the Sports Detox.

Sports Detox 111

Wai Sallas and Michael Kasdan talk NBA Finals, as well as make our predictions for the rest of the series. Basketball wasn't the only championship contest going on, the Spelling Bee gave us unprecedented greatness. The two also consider whether or not it would make sense to protect young fans and add more netting to baseball stadiums after the latest accident in Houston. Finally, we could all a note from Professional Wrestling in this week's edition of Sports Goodness.

Sports Detox 110

If you could parody any major sports phenomenon, what would it be? Wai Sallas and Michael Kasdan tackle this, the NBA Playoffs and much more in another edition of the Sports Detox.

Sports Detox Episode 109

NBA Playoffs are ramping out as Michael and Wai make their predictions. The Red Sox (at least some of them) paid the White House a visit, and Richard Sherman welcomes Nick Bosa with open arms. Finally we pay homage to Doug Baldwin upon his Seahawks release.

Sports Detox 108

NFL Draft and NBA Playoffs dominate this edition of the Sports Detox. There's also an uncomfortable, but necessary discussion on the NFL and its role in aiding players in controversial positions rather than just turning a blind eye. We also talk Ubuntu Football Club. A fabulous charitable organization using sports to change lives.

Sports Detox 107

Michael Kasdan and Wai Sallas talk sports. This week, they touch on the NBA Playoffs, Magic's surprise resignation as well as Michigan State's rising issue with enabling its athlete. In Sports Goodness we feature Taylor Duncan. A man who has started his own baseball league to make sure sports stays inclusive.

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Wai goes solo and talks about positive discipline and the need to change our cultural way of viewing how to get the best out of our kids and athletes.

Sports Detox - Episode 102

Michael Kasdan and Wai Sallas talk sports, culture, and social issues that intertwine them both in the first edition of Sports Detox

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