This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.houseofstrauss.com Liz co-hosts the Just Asking Questions podcast, which earnestly investigates the day’s most pressing political and cultural issues. She’s also, in no particular order, a Catholic, mom, surfer and natalism evangelist. I really enjoy Wolfe’s approach to conversations and public intellectual life so this pod is a long time coming. Topics include but aren’t limited to… * Why you should have kids * Whether it’s bad that Berkeley is so old now * Somehow, we also get into the topic of whether we should explore why w ..read more

Hoops Tonight host Jason Timpf is back talking NBA nitty gritty + headier topics that we tend to get into. A great conversation as always, this time including but not limited to… * Why Jason knew the Jimmy Butler trade would work for the Warriors * The “blood and bones” perspective on basketball vs. analytics * The “why” function of Youtube * How players fit With and Without * Does Jason believe in the Thunder? * Why Jason doesn’t believe in the Bucks * The underrated MAIN problem with the NBA product right now * Why we’re doing MVP wrong these days * Why NBA players are so jealous House of St ..read more

Joe, who covers sports business, did a great deep dive on why ESPN’s big bet on ESPN BET has gone awry. What does this say about the current state of sports gambling? Have we reached peak sports gambling? Also, was ESPN’s Around the Horn cancellation more about surrounding structure, or inability to match modern sports fan culture? House of Strauss is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.hou ..read more

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.houseofstrauss.com I can’t deny it. I’m really excited about the Jimmy Butler Warriors. I just had to discuss with Light Years hosts Saam Esfandiari and Andy Liu. If you’re a GSW fan, this is the episode for you. If you like NBA legacy talk…this might also be the episode for you. Topics include but aren’t limited to… * Do we believe? * Reasons for belief * Was Bob Myers throwing cold water on the Warriors in the ABC broadcast? * Do I regret not being around for the entire Steph Warriors story arc? * If Draymond’s wild champions ..read more

Mavs Moneyball Managing Editor Kirk Henderson went viral with his letter to Mavericks GM Nico Harrison. Since going viral with text is almost impossible these days, we talked about why Kirk’s heartfelt missive swayed the masses. What the hell went on in Dallas to cause this infamous trade of a superstar? What are the media stories connected to it? Also, how do Kirk and I rank those to blame for the trade in terms of culpability? House of Strauss is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode ..read more

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.houseofstrauss.com Big Wos of Ringer fame is here to break down what the hell compelled the Mavericks to trade away an MVP level player entering his prime. We get into why Mavs GM Nico Harrison may have done the unthinkable, and whether there are genuine concerns about the Lakers’ new franchise guy. A fine conversation with our favorite bon vivant. Topics include but aren’t limited to… * Could history ever validate this decision? * Apparently I’ve joined the conventional wisdom in hating Adam Schefter’s tweet about the trade ..read more

And now for something completely different… Razib Khan, beyond being a fine friend of pod, is an excellent genetic historian. He’s written a fascinating article about how Europe once had a burgeoning civilization…thousands of years before history as we know it began. We just haven’t understood much about a once thriving continent because these societies were largely wiped out by the people who became “Europeans”. These revelations turn a lot of conventional historical wisdom about ancient history on its head. Quoting Razib: Neolithic Europe was one of Eurasia’s most advanced regions 5,000 year ..read more

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.houseofstrauss.com Freddie stopped by and we had a great conversation about hating Chiefs dominance despite its evident merits, and all these other aspects of popular sports fandom. Oh, and we discussed his fantastic essay, “After Liberal Cultural Hegemony.” Topics include but aren’t limited to… * Are NFL dynasties bad for the game? * Why do we feel sorry for Josh Allen, winner at life? * Is Josh Allen to blame for what happened? * Benjamin Solak did not “read the room” * Travis Kelce Fatigue * You’re allowed to hate teams as a ..read more

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.houseofstrauss.com Author/Podcaster Nancy Rommelmann stops by to discuss a myriad of subjects both morbid and inspiring. This is the week I am, out loud, sorting out the current cultural moment. Nancy, in all her wide ranging curiosity, is an ideal thought partner in this venture. Topics include but aren’t limited to… * Freddie’s “After Liberal Cultural Hegemony” * Last Boys at the Beginning of History * Will legacy magazines become interesting again? * What young men see in Trump * Meghan Markle's dry pie * Why Mark Halperin h ..read more

Nate Jones and I are both trying to figure out the current moment, an era that more or less kicked off on January 20th. Where’s the culture headed now that Trump is officially in power? What are the implications for athlete/sports culture? How is social media different now versus when we started to use it? Enjoy! House of Strauss is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.houseofstrauss.com/sub ..read more