The New York Jets are terrible.
Like, legendarily bad.
And yet they're worth billions of dollars and rank as one of the top 10 most valuable sports franchises in the world.
If that doesn't tell you something is deeply weird about sports in America right now, I don't know what will.
My Latest Episode: A Deep Dive into Sports Obsession
In my newest podcast episode with Omar Garriott, we tackle the elephant in the room - or should I say, the ballpit in the corner office?
Why are Americans more obsessed with sports than ever before?
And more importantly: What should you actually do about it?
Because here's the thing - as a lifelong Buffalo Bills fan who has spent decades watching my team find creative ways to lose, I get the appeal. I really do. But I've also seen the dark side of sports culture up close.
And in 2025, that dark side is getting darker.
What You'll Learn in This Episode
Omar and I don't hold back. We dig into:
The Crazy Money Behind Sports
Think you know how big sports is? Think again. We break down numbers that will blow your mind - like the Lakers selling for $10 billion this summer and the NBA growing 30% in just five years. And we explain why networks are falling over themselves to pay more and more for TV rights.
Why Sports Betting is Playing with Your Brain
Sports gambling has exploded from $1.5 billion to over $120 billion in just five years. That's not a typo. And it's not just about "fun" anymore - we talk about why DraftKings and FanDuel are basically playing the same dopamine games as Facebook and TikTok.
The Surprising Rise of Gen Z Sports Fans
You might think younger generations are over sports. Wrong. Gen Z sports fandom jumped 12% in just the past year. Women's fandom is up 8%. We explore what's driving this growth and what it means for the future.
Is Sports the New Opiate of the Masses?
Omar and I have both gone on "sports fasts" before - periods where we completely disconnected from following teams. But we've also both come back. Why? We debate whether sports serves as a healthy release valve for our tribal instincts or just another distraction from what really matters.
The World Cup Story You Need to Hear
Omar shares an incredible story about the 2006 World Cup in Germany that perfectly captures both the beauty and the absurdity of sports fandom. It's about connection, patriotism, and what happens when thousands of Americans take over a German town.
What Parents Need to Know
If you have kids (or plan to), this section is critical. We talk about:
Why keeping games on mute might be the best parenting hack ever
How to share your fandom without passing on the toxic parts
The difference between using sports for connection versus distraction
What actually creates those "seminal father-son memories" (hint: it's not just watching TV together)
The Social Crutch Problem
Here's a hard truth: A lot of guys use sports as their only way to connect with other men. We've got a hilarious (but painfully accurate) story about a four-day golf trip where no one learns that their buddy got divorced. Because his short game really improved.
If you've ever wondered why men struggle to have real conversations, this segment will hit home.
The Bottom Line
Look, I'm not here to tell you to give up sports. I'm still a Bills fan, after all (unfortunately).
But after recording this episode with Omar, I'm more convinced than ever that we need to have an honest conversation about our relationship with sports culture in America.
Because the data is clear: Over half of sports fans say their favorite team's performance affects their mood.
Think about that. We're letting people we've never met - millionaires playing a game - determine whether we have a good day or a bad one.
Is that really the healthiest way to live?
Don't transfer sports to your loved ones as distraction. Transfer it as connection.
Listen to the Full Episode
In the episode, Omar and I go deep on all of this and more. We share personal stories, debate the pros and cons, and most importantly - we give you practical steps you can take today to have a healthier relationship with sports.
Whether you're a die-hard fan, a casual observer, or someone who doesn't get the obsession at all, this episode will give you a new perspective on one of America's most dominant cultural forces.
Plus, we start with a genuinely terrible dad joke about the Jets. So there's that.
What's your take on sports culture? Are you all in, or have you checked out? Let me know in the comments - I'd love to hear your perspective.