This page contains the complete podcast archive of all the “Uncensored Week in Sports” podcasts.
Since Jon doesn’t currently have podcast archiving on jonreed.net, we’re archiving the show’s podcasts here.
While the show is focused on sports, it is also Jon’s chance to elaborate on how his philosophies of life and business have been impacted by sports, and to go off on rants about the increasing commercializion of sports. This is also a chance to interact with Jon live about whatever issues are on your mind. Underneath the podcast listings on this page, you will see more details about the show, as well as the “chattier” podcasts that are not as concise to listen to after the fact. Currently, Jon is not doing the show every week, but when/if he goes back on a regular schedule, he will post a link to the broadcast schedule here so you can join him live.
The Uncensored Week in Sports – Post Super Bowl, 2008
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“Jon returns after some time on the road, just in time to reflect on the Pats agonizing Super Bowl loss. In this short and personal podcast, Jon reads the piece on the Pats he posted on his blog and sent to Bill Simmons, a.ka. “The Sports Guy,” who can surely understand why Jon is reeling tonight.”
The Uncensored Week in Sports – Week of January 6, 2008
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“Jon gets a little geeky about the Patriots perfect season, but then goes against the grain of everyone who says they have to win the Super Bowl for it to mean something. A look at how Tom Brady ranks in the all-time greats is included. Jon also has an issue with those who claim that the Pats aren’t playing well enough to win it all. A few harsh words for Roger Clemens closes out this week’s edition.”
The Uncensored Week in Sports – Week of December 30, 2007
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“Jon gets a little geeky about the Patriots perfect season, but then goes against the grain of everyone who says they have to win the Super Bowl for it to mean something. A look at how Tom Brady ranks in the all-time greats is included. Jon also has an issue with those who claim that the Pats aren’t playing well enough to win it all. A few harsh words for Roger Clemens closes out this week’s edition.”
The Uncensored Week in Sports – Week of December 23, 2007
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“It’s Christmas week, but Jon is in a bit of a chippy mood. He goes off on fantasy sports geeks and fans who post dumb opinions online without thinking first. Jon also does his quick analysis of the problems in the NBA and the problems with the NBA playoffs (including a Celtics team review), and Jon also does an initial handicap of the NFL playoff picture and how he rates the Pats against the Colts, Jags, and eventual NFC champion.”
The Uncensored Week in Sports – Week of December 9, 2007
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“Jon comments briefly on the Pats victory over the Steelers, goes on a rant about sports “shills” and why he evaluates announcers based on their integrity to form their own positions, even when it means offending their sponsors and employers. After Jon accidentally blows off a live visitor in his chat room, he then reads a blog entry about his idea for ESPN to hire a free form jazz band to play live while they do highlights on SportsCenter.”
The Uncensored Week in Sports – Week of December 2, 2007
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“Jon’s take on the Pats-Ravens controversy, especially how the Ravens have combined a successful philosophy (live with attitude and passion) with a self-defeating one (it’s us against the system), and what we can learn from that. Jon makes fun of how the Internet gives everyone a chance to sound off and reads some ugly examples of what happens on a site like ESPN.com when the rule ‘everyone’s opinion matters’ is honored….”
The Uncensored Week in Sports – Week of November 25, 2007
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“Jon gives his “rooting for a BCS meltddown” update, goes on a rant about announcers with agendas, talks about why it’s hard to be a Red Sox fan these days (!), why he loves the Celtics, and reads a blog entry where he annihilates Gregg “Tuesday Morning Quarterback” Easterbrook. …”
The Uncensored Week in Sports – Week of November 18, 2007
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“Jon talks about why he’s doing this show and why sports is his “last great agreement” with American culture. He gives a different Patriots fan take on “Spygate.” Finally, Jon reads a blog entry from his “bad sports” blog to better illustrate his vigorous objection to the increasing commercialization of sports….”
The Uncensored Week in Sports – Week of November 11, 2007
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“Jon mocks a stupid comment Troy Aikman made saying the Cowboys were one of the two best teams in the NFL. He introduces some of the themes for the show, makes fun of Brad Childress, makes fun of fantasy geeks (including himself), talks about athletes he would not want on his team, and reads a blog entry mocking Emmitt Smith and celebrity “analysts.”…”
The Uncensored Week in Sports – Brief Series Intro, 2007
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“Brief intro to podcast series, where I accidentally take a call…from myself….
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“Chattier Podcasts”
(these are the podcasts from the weeks where there were callers and chatters and the discussion and presentation was a bit less focused.)
The Uncensored Week in Sports – Week of December 16, 2007
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“Jon takes a call from a smart young sports fan who wanted to talk about the Mitchell report, steroids use, and whether the Pats could do undefeated. Jon and chatter “M and M sports talk,” who has a Wednesday night show, talk shop on a bunch of different sports topics. Jon talks about his bad week in his NFL pool – M and M did better….”
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About the Show
In Jon Reed’s new sports show, “The Uncensored Week in Sports,” the author of Resumes from Hell (Resumes from Hell.com) and the upcoming book Free From Corporate America (FreeFromCorporateAmerica.com)shares his straight-talking take on the major sports issues of the previous week.
Jon’s focus will be on the inspirational, unscripted moment in sports that week, the cultural issues raised by the week’s sporting events, and occasional rants against the increasing commercialism in sports broadcasts. Though anything in the sports world is fair game, Jon follows the NFL, MLB, and NBA most closely, so those sports will be emphasized.
Since Jon is a Boston sports fan, there will be some focus on the Boston sports teams, but Jon is not a homer sports fan so this broadcast will be broader in scope. As he does on jonreed.net, Jon will offer uncensored commentary on the sports world and the intersection between sports and culture – the kind you can’t get on ESPN, FOX, or any of the networks that obsess about ratings and sponsors and offending rich athletes.
Jon’s ultimate goal for the broadcast is to leave listeners feeling smarter and more engaged with the issues that really matter to those who love sports.
Here’s a sample podcast from November 11, 2007 in our new podcast player below. The rest of the podcasts can be played or downloaded above.
Want to buy Free From Corporate America or see reviews of the final published version from readers like yourself? The printed book is now available on Amazon.com with product reviews.
You can also get a discounted version of the final book in eBook (PDF) format, or you can pick up a copy on the Kindle. The published version of the book is significantly enhanced from the web version available on this site.
