The Cooper and Rupert Podcast: A Sports Conversation: Recent Episodes
Doug Cooper and Mikey Rupert
It is a question nobody wants to touch, why is it, really, that African Americans make up about 75 percent of the NBA and about 70 percent of the NFL? We ask experts Jon Entine, Dr. Charles K. Ross, and Dr. Joseph L. Graves Jr. why they believe this is the case.
In this episode we try to figure out how social media effects our minds when discussing sports news today. Then, we apply that knowledge to sports stories of the past. Special guests: Dr. Marco T. Bastos, Postdoc researcher at the University of California at Davis; Dr. Cliff Lampe, associate professor in the School of Information at Michigan University
Why do people take it so personally when their favorite athlete fails to meet their expectations off the field? Dr. Lynn E. McCutcheon, the editor in chief of the North American Journal of Phycology, talks about and answers questions on all aspects of celebrity / athlete worship, and Doug finds out if he is in fact a celebrity worshiper by taking the Celebrity Worship Survey.
The guys discuss their new show they will be doing going forward, the value (or lack thereof) of doing a bracket these days and parody in the NCAA tournament. They also discuss the Northern Iowa collapse, the greatness that is Spurs vs Warriors, and why Dwight Howard is a dumb doofus.
The guys breakdown the NCAA tournament, discuss the bracket leak, and whether we care about teams on the bubble. We also discuss which mascots would win the tourney in battle, and how cynical the NFL has become.
The guys talk about the utter brilliance of Steph Curry and the historical greatness of a Warriors team that is probably the best ever. They also recap the Oscars and Chris Rock's hosting performance.
The guys discuss Gronk Cruise 2016, the idea of Deflategate going to the Supreme Court, the NBA trade deadline, and the Kurt Rambis' twitter fail.
The guys breakdown all the reasons why shortening the NBA season would skyrocket the NBA's popularity, make the product dramatically better, and make them more money in the process. Sports economist Dr. David Berri and data journalist Jim Pagels from Forbes join the show to help us find the answers.
The guys change roles on today's show to discuss out-of-the-box ways to fix the NBA All-Star Game and the potential Melo trade brewing in New York. They also play a new game called "Loaners" and share a special Valentine's Day moment.
Doug and Mikey’s good friend Karen Guzelian comes to the studio apartment to talk about the Super Bowl halftime controversy, and the most entertaining Super Bowl halftime shows that never were.
The guys breakdown Superbowl 50 including Cam Newton's post-game press conference, a Budweiser-swilling Peyton Manning, and why the Broncos were able to win. Plus, Derek Fisher gets canned and Alabama gets manned.
What would happen in sports if players had 1000 year primes? Chief Science Research Officer of the SENS Research Institution, Aubrey de Grey, comes on to talk about his rejuvenation research and how it could help us live forever. Then, the guys wildly speculate about what that would do to the world of sports.
The guys talk about the media's infatuation with Cam's blackness, the strangest SuperBowl prop bets, the enduring pain of The Revenant, and what's wrong with Leonardo DiCaprio.
In the first ever episode of the Friend Zone series, in studio apartment guest Logan Swaim, producer of the show "Game Changers" is on the show to discuss Blake Griffin punching the face of assistant equipment managers, The Warriors and their awesomeness, and Russel Wilson's Googling ability.
The guys talk about Peyton Manning's return as the sheriff of Mile High, what the loss means for Brady and the Patriots, Carolina smashing the Cardinals, and the Cavaliers firing David Blatt.
In light of Robert Sarver's derogatory comments about millennials, we do our first "Deep Dive" episode to find an answer. We talk to Dr. Stacey Campbell about whether or not the stereotypes about millennials are true (self-absorbed, narcissistic, lazy) and then discuss the history of Robert Sarver's selfish and shady behavior.
The guys discuss NFL playoff madness in Arizona, Peyton Manning's crippled man hands, the Rams moving to Los Angeles, and the ascension of the San Antonio Spurs.
While Doug is away, Mikey talks to Doug's favorite person ever, Dale Hansen. Dale famously broke the scandal at SMU in the late 80's and currently is the weeknight sports anchor at the ABC affiliate WFAA in Dallas. He also hosts Dale Hansen's Sports Special Sunday nights at 10:35pm. Mikey talks to Dale about SMU, why Johnny Manziel to Dallas won't surprise him, why Dale has no more respect for Jerry Jones and what it would take for Jones to earn it back, and the culture of sports being at the forefront of everything, even politics.
The guys discuss the National Championship game and whether or not Nick Saban is now the greatest college coach of all-time, the Cincinnati Bengals epic meltdown and whether or not Marvin Lewis should be fired, and if the Seattle Seahawks are the luckiest team in football.
Mikey and Doug get a little tipsy to celebrate their 100th episode and talk about the College Football Playoff disaster(?), Peyton Manning using HGH(?), and the Phoenix Suns' owner calling out millennials. Plus, Doug and Mikey's favorite listener and fellow podcaster Ramona Rice comes on to talk about her show The Sports Gal Pal.
The guys discuss Odell Beckham Jr.’s Sunday antics, they take wild guesses at each other’s biggest sports pet peeves, if NFL officiating is in shambles, and give their year end “Top Ten” lists.
The guys discuss the amount of injuries in the NFL and whether it could kill the sport, the Warriors' undefeated streak coming up to an end, how to save the 76ers in five minutes, and Heisman Trophy bias.
Doug and Mikey are joined by movie review podcaster, Frank Mengarelli, from "Podcasting Them Softly" to do a thorough analyzation of the movie, Creed. Also a precise ranking of all Rocky movies in order from best to worst. Spoilers all over the place.
The guys discuss College Football's final playoff selections, Clemson's pizza party, whether or not alcoholism is a disease, LeBron's lifetime Nike contract and what you'd wear for a million dollars.
Lorne Rubenstein, the man who interviewed Tiger Woods for Time comes on to talk about the interview. Also, Doug and Mikey discuss the future for Tiger Woods.
The guys also talk sports jersey etiquette, the beginning of college hoops, whether the Philadelphia 76ers are disgracing the NBA, the Green Bay Packers' stellar offense, and the television show "Hoarders".
As the NCAA Playoff picture begins to crystallize, the guys discuss how the week's games affected the top 4 spots, they discuss whether its time to start talking about Bruce Arian as one of the NFL's best coaches, and they talk about the minefield that is the NFC West down the stretch. Also, why the Golden State Warriors will win the title and the Lakers won't.
The guys recap the World Series and give our final thoughts about the game and Mikey's infinite sadness, they talk about how the College Football Playoff race will be decided by this weekend's games, they talk week 9 of the NFL, and have some incredible knee-jerk reactions about week 1 of the NBA season.
Mikey talks about his trip to the World Series, also, with LSU beating Ole Miss, is the SEC all that strong, and the guys give their predictions for the upcoming NBA season.
Guest Shawn Donnelly comes on to talk about Florida State and Jameis Winston, plus, who will be in the college football playoff, Peyton Manning's record, what we learn from the Percy Harvin trade, why Mike Matheny got a bad wrap, and the World Series preview.
Royals take a 2-0 lead in ALCS, and was Jarrod Dyson's comments a negative or positive or KC? Are the Cowboys for real, or did the Seahawks come back down to Earth? And who should we be angry with that Todd Gurley is suspended?
The Kansas City Royals advance to the ALCS, is Clayton Kershaw no good in the postseason, why is John Harbaugh so hated, and how will the college football playoff shake out after the crazy week of upsets.
The Royals make the playoffs! Derek Jeter's final day with the Yankees, Is Denis Allen fired or not? and why the Ryder Cup is awesome.
Doug and Mikey clear up all the talking points around the Roger Goodell NFL drama, Who's better, Manning or Wilson, what is Jameis Winston doing, and the rundown of the final stretch in the MLB Playoff race.
Will Roger Goodell lose his job over the Ray Rice drama, week 2 of the NFL and the knee jerk reactions to avoid, and what NFL team would you least like to play for?
Monday was too big of a news day for Doug and Mikey to stay silent, so they bring you the very first MiniCast. On today's MiniCast: Was the reaction to the TMZ Ray Rice video too much? And what really caused Bruce Levenson to decide to put the Hawks up for sale?
Which NFL team over/under achieved in Week 1, is the Big 10 truly as bad as it seems, and how offensive, in fact, was the Atlanta Hawks owner's email that caused him to put the team up for sale?
Chris Law and Chris Brockman, producers of the Rich Eisen Show, join the program to talk about all things NFL, and NFL Preview: Mikey and Doug go through the NFL, team by team, and make their predictions on the season.
College football is finally here! Who will make the first ever playoff? Are college stadiums going have beer available? Why the NFL Preseason should never be watched, and is the recreational drug policy in the NFL all wrong?
Doug and Mikey talk about the AP preseason top 25, progressive coaches in sports, Mo'ne Davis and Little League baseball, and why the Ice Bucket Challenge is annoying.
The guys talk about Rory McIlroy's PGA win, Tony Stewart killing fellow driver, retaliation in baseball, and The National Scrabble Championships.
Doug and Mikey talk about how to change International basketball, the MLB trade deadline, punter Ray Guy enters the Hall of Fame, and the Derek Jeter Farewell Tour.
The guys talk about the latest on the Ray Rice scandal, a possible MLB rule change, and K-State football coach Bill Snyder.
Doug and Mikey talk about Rory's win at the British Open, Forbes most valuable sports franchises, and the Chris Kluwe v Vikings drama.
Lebron James to the Cavs, what to look for from American soccer in the future, Clayton Kershaw's dominance, and Mikey read's the Minneapolis Messenger.
Doug and Mikey talk about the future of USA Soccer, competitive eating, NBA players colluding, and why Mikey hates the Major League Baseball All Star Game.
All things World Cup, USA v Belgium preview, the NBA off season, and this week's Quick Hits are all on tap for today's episode.
USA's heartbreaking draw, NBA Draft, the Redskins controversy, and the Quick Hit Storylines are all part of today's program.
The Spurs win the NBA Finals in 5 games, What will happen to the Miami Heat now, gameday for the USA, and Doug and Mikey's dream USA soccer teams.
Doug and Mikey analyze the NBA Finals, the World Cup, and California Chrome's crazy owner.
Today an NBA Finals preview, The final parts of Donald Sterling, World Cup talk, and Doug makes Mikey do a spelling bee.
Doug and Mikey talk about Mark Cuban's "racist" comments, Landon Donovan being left off the World Cup roster, the Washington Redskins changing their name, the best vocalists of all time, and intergalactic space travel.
Doug and Mikey talk about the NBA Playoffs, Donald Sterling... again, California Chrome's nasal strip, and marijuana in the NFL.
Mikey is back and the guys talk the NFL Draft from all angles, Johnny Manziel, Michael Sam, NBA Playoffs, and which sports family is most equiped to survive a zombie apocalypse.
With Mikey out of town, Doug takes over the podcast solo to talk about the NBA, the Kentucky Derby, and the Donald Sterling situation.
Doug and Mikey discet every angle of the Donald Sterling scandal. Also on today's program: the NBA Playoffs, the new ruling on SEC football scheduling, and your emails.
Hear the Sterling racist audio HERE.
Doug and Mikey analyze the first weekend of the NBA Playoffs, and talk about the Boston Marathon. Also, they tell you how golf can be improved and read your emails.
On Today's program: The Masters TV ratings without Tiger, an NBA playoff preview, Doug tells you how to save college basketball, and why the replay system in baseball is not being done correctly.
The guys preview the NCAA Title game, and the Masters. Also, an NBA edition of Wack or Butthurt, and why replay in baseball hasn't been that bad.
Doug and Mikey talk about the weekend that was in the NCAA Tournament, the good and the bad that can come with the unionizing of college athletes, and the opening day in Major League Baseball, and Mikey's picks for the post season.
Weekend one of the NCAA Tournament is in the books, and what is to make of Wichita State's early exit, as well as the 76er's losing streak, baseball in Austrailia and Mikey and Doug have NFL fatigue.
Karen (Doug's girlfriend) stops by the program to talk to the guys about the NCAA tourney, and discuss their bracket pool. Also on today's episode, a lawsuit against the NCAA, as well as a possible playoff expansion in the NFL.
Why Major League soccer is more popular than Major League Baseball, breakfast cereal, and 2 brand new segments are all apart of today's episode.
Doug and Mikey discuss their 40 yard dash times, their conclusions of the NFL Combine, and why the Dutch are trashing american sports among other things.
Jason Collins, LeBron, Dale Earnheart Jr., The ending of the Olympics, and the Phillies pulling a wack move are just a few of the topics on today's program.
Doug and Mikey talk about Mikey's big bar fight, the Olympics in Sochi, the 2014 NCAA Football recruiting class.
Doug and Mikey talk about the AFC and NFC chapmions, Richard Sherman's post game comments, and LeBron James "coasting."
The guys talk about the divisional round of the playoffs, the AFC and NFC title game matchups, and the legacy of Peyton Manning.