Welcome to the What If podcast, where we re-write sports past, present and future. We are your hosts: Jeet, Cameron, Michael, and Eddie, four lifelong friends who each have a unique take on relevant sports topics. Instagram: whatifpodstl Twitter: @whatifpodstl
Episodes
Sunday Aug 07, 2022
Sunday Aug 07, 2022
In 2016, the Oklahoma City Thunder were trying to pull off the impossible and upset the record setting Golden State Warriors in the NBA's Western Conference Finals. But after the Thunder lost a 3-1 series lead in epic fashion, the offseason decision of Kevin Durant leaving for the team that just beat him sent waves across the NBA. If the Thunder completed the upset, would that summer of 2016 look different?
Thursday Aug 04, 2022
Thursday Aug 04, 2022
In 2016, the Oklahoma City Thunder were trying to pull off the impossible and upset the record-setting Golden State Warriors in the NBA's Western Conference Finals. But after the Thunder lost a 3-1 series lead in epic fashion, the offseason decision of Kevin Durant leaving for the team that just beat him sent waves across the NBA. If the Thunder completed the upset, would that summer of 2016 look different?
Saturday May 28, 2022
Saturday May 28, 2022
What if I told you there was a soccer player that rivaled the skill of Pelé ... who actually played alongside him? Garrincha was a Brazilian winger whose dribbling skills embodied the flair and beauty we associate with Brazilian futebol today and who helped win his country two FIFA World Cups. But what if a life-long addiction to alcohol did not shorten the career and life of the adored player mourned by all of Brazil whose epitaph reads "Here rests in peace the one who was the joy of the people"?
Thursday May 05, 2022
Thursday May 05, 2022
It’s hard to believe that Italy will miss its second straight World Cup. To some, this is a tragedy. To others, this is absolute bliss. Regardless of which side you are on, we thought, well what if Italy did in fact qualify for the 2022 World Cup? What impact would it have had on the national team and domestic leagues? Tune in to find out!
Thursday Apr 14, 2022
Thursday Apr 14, 2022
Many European soccer teams have had strong ties to oil superpowers, for better or for worse. But, what if this trend continues and we see a greater oil influence in the coming years? Would this be good or bad for the sport as a whole?
Wednesday Mar 30, 2022
Wednesday Mar 30, 2022
In the summer of 2021, collegiate athletes were allowed to make money off their name, image, and likeness (NIL) for the first time ever. This new rule has impacted recruiting, the social media presence and branding of college athletes, and businesses who choose to sponsor them. This brought up the question: What if the NIL would have been allowed in previous years and how would it have changed the landscape of collegiate sports?
Tuesday Mar 15, 2022
Tuesday Mar 15, 2022
It's timeeeeeeee ... part two!! March has begun. Shamrock shakes, misty rain, and a whole lot of college basketball with March Madness. We break down the NCAA Men's Basketball tournament and give you our initial reactions, surprise picks, Final 4 selections, and more!
Wednesday Mar 02, 2022
Wednesday Mar 02, 2022
Do you follow the NBA or keep up with MLB? Have you noticed the significance of soccer in all corners of the globe? Do your favorite athletes hail from countries outside the U.S.? If you answered yes to any of these questions, you may have noticed the role of globalization in every sport, especially here in the U.S. In today's podcast, with a special lens on the NBA and basketball world wide, we reflect on past trends of globalization in sports, predict future globalization trends, and discuss much more!
Wednesday Feb 16, 2022
Wednesday Feb 16, 2022
Brian Flores, the former head coach of the Miami Dolphins, hit the NFL with a lawsuit claiming hiring and firing discrimination. The NFL instantly rejected Flores' lawsuit, stating they will defend against the claims as they were "without merit." Flores' lawyer argued the NFL investigated deflated footballs longer than the claims from the lawsuit. That got us thinking: what if the NFL investigated everything like they investigate deflated footballs?
Wednesday Feb 02, 2022
Wednesday Feb 02, 2022
Ichiro Suzuki is one of the most iconic players in baseball history. He set several records despite only playing a portion of his professional career in the U.S. Which of course begs the question... what would the sport of baseball be like had Ichiro Suzuki played his entire career in the U.S.?