Episodes

  • Re-Release: The NBA and the Prison-Industrial Complex with David Dayen

    Re-Release: The NBA and the Prison-Industrial Complex with David Dayen
    Jun 23 2021
    Today the boys talk to David Dayen (@ddayen) about his article "The NBA's Quiet Problem with Prison Exploitation". A very dark problem the NBA is keeping especially quiet about. Before that they get into why you shouldn't sleep on the Bucs but feel free to sleep on the Bucks. David's article about Tom Gores and his ties with prison exploitation: https://prospect.org/justice/the-nbas-quiet-problem-with-prison-exploitation/ David's latest book can be found here: https://thenewpress.com/books/monopolized Worth Rises- https://worthrises.org/
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    1 hr and 22 mins
  • Drive

    Drive
    Jun 16 2021
    Fresh off his trip to his first NASCAR race, SLC brings us tales of culture, cars, and shirt slogans. Plus a peer into the NBA Playoffs.
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    1 hr
  • I Wish You Would Leaf with Sam Bosson

    I Wish You Would Leaf with Sam Bosson
    Jun 9 2021
    Ball Is Left's Hockey Correspondent Sam Bosson is back! SLC is out of town at the races, and Sam steps in seamlessly. What's going on in the NHL playoffs? Why are the Leafs so triggering for Brian? Did sports dictate our deep rooted misogyny? All that and more! Follow Headbanger Hockey on IG! https://www.instagram.com/headbangerhockey/
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    1 hr and 15 mins
  • Re-Release of Albert Corado Pt.2: Nolympics

    Re-Release of Albert Corado Pt.2: Nolympics
    Jun 2 2021
    The boys sit down and have a quick discussion while Brian is out of town recording music with friends. With the population of Tokyo largely opposed to the summer Olympics, the conversation with Al Corado about organizing against this evil entity seemed as relevant as ever. Join the fight: https://nolympicsla.com/
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    1 hr and 8 mins
  • Finally A Baseball Correspondent with Clayton Stevens

    Finally A Baseball Correspondent with Clayton Stevens
    May 26 2021
    Ball Is Left finally have a baseball correspondent! Our good friend Clayton Stevens (Touché Amoré, Entry) joins to discuss the excitement of the NBA postseason opening and then takes us into the MLB. Why is this becoming the Golden Era of baseball? What team fits your personality? Is baseball headed for a lockout? Entry- https://entrysl.bandcamp.com/releases Touché Amoré- https://www.toucheamore.com/
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    1 hr and 27 mins
  • See You In The Cage with SLC and Dave Castillo

    See You In The Cage with SLC and Dave Castillo
    May 19 2021
    Dave Castillo returns! He joins SLC while Brian is in the wilderness to discuss how his Jets fared in the draft, the surging Knicks have homecourt advantage in the playoffs, and his MMA podcast The Rusty Cage. Listen to The Rusty Cage Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-rusty-cage-mma-podcast/id1558473858
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    1 hr and 35 mins
  • Re-Release of Albert Corado Pt.1: The Run For City Council

    Re-Release of Albert Corado Pt.1: The Run For City Council
    May 12 2021
    Brian is in the vast wild of the high desert this week so we are re-releasing one of our favorite and most powerful episodes. Other than some election takes(lol) it is an evergreen episode. SLC returns from the heart of darkness. Then, the boys are joined by Albert Corado- organizer with People's City Council LA, No Olympics LA, and current candidate for LA City Council District 13. In part one of the conversation Albert discusses his path to direct action, organizing, and politics. His story is harrowing, uplifting and inspiring all at once. Follow Albert on Twitter: @digitalurn Follow his campaign on Twitter: @ALforLA2022 Get involved in his campaign: https://www.alforla.com/ Get involved in the NOlympics efforts: https://nolympicsla.com/
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    1 hr and 18 mins
  • It's All Temporary

    It's All Temporary
    May 5 2021
    This week the boys discuss their bouts of sports delusion. Plus more! -Rulings on police violence at protests -The unhoused population in LA -LAPD v LeBron...again -Caitlyn Jenner is an idiot
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    1 hr and 9 mins