Crunching Tackles

Episode 185: Winter Olympics 2026

In this episode, Chad Wylie and John Nekrasov discuss the highlights and controversies of the Winter Olympics. They delve into the excitement of competition, the curling cheating scandal, and the absurdity of doping in ski jumping. In this conversation, John Nekrasov and Chad Wylie discuss the impact of Russia's absence from the Olympics, the challenges faced by athletes like Lindsey Vonn, and the pressures of competing at such a high level.00:00 Introduction to the Winter Olympics Discussion00:52 Reflections on Past Winter Olympics05:51 Current Winter Olympics Highlights and Controversies08:49 The Curling Scandal: Cheating in Canada16:51 The Absurdity of Doping in Ski Jumping26:45 A Different Kind of Cheating at the Olympics35:02 Ukrainian Athlete Disqualified for "Political" Helmet47:41 Lindsey Vonn's ACL58:51 The Quad God and Figure Skating Gold01:08:50 Alysa Liu's Triumph and Joy in Skating01:15:46 Eileen Gu's Controversial Nationality Choice

Episode 184: Super Bowl 60 Recap

In this episode of Crunching Tackles, hosts Chad Wylie and John Nekrasov dissect Super Bowl 60, focusing on the Seahawks' impressive performance and Drake Maye's struggles as a young quarterback. They discuss the halftime show, the cultural significance of the event, and the disappointing quality of commercials this year. The conversation wraps up with predictions for next year's Super Bowl and reflections on the season's highlights.00:00 - Super Bowl 60 Overview02:03 - Super Bowl LX Recap11:09 - Halftime Show Highlights and Cultural Impact20:27 - Commercials and Their DeclinePlease subscribe to the show and share with your friends!

Episode 183: Is Sportswashing Beginning to Fail?

In this episode of Crunching Tackles, hosts Chad Wylie and John Nekrasov dive into a variety of pressing sports issues, including the upcoming Super Bowl, Carlos Alcaraz’s latest history-making performance, and the shocking news surrounding Bill Belichick's Hall of Fame denial. They also discuss the implications of the Epstein files on the NFL, the controversy surrounding Shedeur Sanders' Pro Bowl selection, and the decline of LIV Golf amidst Saudi Arabia's sports washing efforts. 00:00 - Introduction to Crunching Tackles04:23 - Australian Open Final14:06 - Bill Belichick's Hall of Fame Snub24:33 - Shedeur Sanders' Pro Bowl Selection26:25 - Super Bowl Preview: Seahawks vs. Patriots35:43 - The Epstein Files Comes to the NFL42:22 - LIV Golf: Is Saudi Arabian Sports-washing still working?

Episode 182: The NFL Coaching Carousel Hits Full Speed

On today's show, Chad Wylie and John Nekrasov discuss the dramatic and controversial final in the African Cup of Nations. They also discuss the latest gambling investigation, this one involving almost 40 college basketball players.The big story today is all about head coaching changes in the NFL. Why have their been so many, and is this trend going to continue?Also, we are finally on YouTube! If you want to watch our episodes as videos, you should subscribe and follow our brand new YouTube channel!

Episode 181: Top 5 Movies of 2025

Chad and John look back on the year in film, giving their top 5 movies of 2025, along with some coverage of Stranger Things and the upcoming NFL Playoffs.0:30 - Chad reflects on the Steelers amazing regular season finale and we look ahead to the NFL Playoffs16:20 - A brief aside on Manchester United and the state of the club after another manager is fired.27:00 - We review Stranger Things season/series finale42:20 - Top 5 Films of 2025As always, make sure to share this episode if you enjoyed it, and give us a follow on all your social media platforms!