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The Lede with Jeff Blair and Stephen Brunt

Each week, Jeff Blair and Stephen Brunt tackle the most impactful stories in the world of sports and their intersection with popular culture. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those... Read more

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Episode 27: Stories From Outside The Octagon

Episode 27: Stories From Outside The Octagon

“Lorenzo (Fertitta) just put a bullet in your head. Your career is over.” ESPN’s Ariel Helwani tells Stephen Brunt how h... Read more

9 Jan 2019

Ranked #2

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Episode 5: No Apologies

Episode 5: No Apologies

Atlanta Braves GM and executive VP Alex Anthopoulos joins Jeff and Stephen in studio to discuss his current contender, h... Read more

3 Jul 2018

Ranked #3

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Episode 11: Generational Talent

Episode 11: Generational Talent

He’s the greatest homegrown Blue Jays prospect in a generation, and maybe the best in franchise history. Jeff and Stephe... Read more

14 Aug 2018

Ranked #4

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Episode 25: Brian Burke On Going From NHL Exec To The Media

Episode 25: Brian Burke On Going From NHL Exec To The Media

Until last season, Brian Burke spent 30 years working for NHL teams or the league itself. But now, he is a member of the... Read more

19 Dec 2018

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Ranked #5

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Episode 2: Among The Thugs

Episode 2: Among The Thugs

Jeff and Stephen explore hooliganism ahead of the World Cup and retrace the origins of fan violence in soccer. Sam Borde... Read more

12 Jun 2018

Ranked #6

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Episode 26: You Asked, We Answered

Episode 26: You Asked, We Answered

In this holiday special, Stephen and Jeff wrap the year in sports. Then they answer listener #TheLede questions, includi... Read more

25 Dec 2018

Ranked #7

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Episode 24: Going To School With Cito Gaston

Episode 24: Going To School With Cito Gaston

The former big-league player and manager lived and played through the Civil Rights Movement, earning a reputation as a s... Read more

11 Dec 2018

Ranked #8

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Episode 29: When Hockey Hurts

Episode 29: When Hockey Hurts

It’s Canada’s Game, but in recent months and years some of its traditions have been challenged by players and in the cou... Read more

5 Feb 2019

Ranked #9

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Episode 13: A Swoosh and a Stance

Episode 13: A Swoosh and a Stance

In Donald Trump’s eyes, NFLers who don’t stand for the national anthem shouldn’t be playing and, maybe, “shouldn’t be in... Read more

18 Sep 2018

Ranked #10

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Episode 8: Dealing With Domestic Violence

Episode 8: Dealing With Domestic Violence

Sally Jenkins of the Washington Post joins the show to examine the varying ways major sports leagues have reacted to dom... Read more

24 Jul 2018

Ranked #11

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Episode 9: Cold Calculation

Episode 9: Cold Calculation

By trading DeMar DeRozan for Kawhi Leonard, the Toronto Raptors changed the way the franchise is viewed around the NBA. ... Read more

31 Jul 2018

Ranked #12

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Episode 17: Political Football

Episode 17: Political Football

Any sports fan surprised by how Donald Trump carries himself as President, doesn’t know his history as a USFL owner. Jef... Read more

17 Oct 2018

Ranked #13

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Episode 19: The Cool Kids

Episode 19: The Cool Kids

It may be the fastest sport around, but hockey is hardly quick to embrace change. Elliotte Friedman joins Jeff and Steph... Read more

30 Oct 2018

Ranked #14

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Episode 6: Ending The Drought

Episode 6: Ending The Drought

Despite decades of mismanagement and disappointment, the Toronto Maple Leafs remain the most important franchise in hock... Read more

10 Jul 2018

Ranked #15

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Episode 10: Clubhouse Culture

Episode 10: Clubhouse Culture

When a team is out of playoff contention, does its clubhouse culture change? Thirteen-year MLB vet and Kansas City Royal... Read more

8 Aug 2018

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