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#696 Chad Withrow

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Chad Withrow explains why reporters push racial narratives in sports, linking it to liberal media bias and the pursuit of clicks.
Alec Lace introduces episode 696 of First Class Fatherhood, featuring guest Chad Withrow, a sports host on the OutKick Network. Chad explains his background in sports talk radio since 2004 and his current show, OutKick Hot Mike with Hutton and Withrow. The interview begins with Chad discussing his family life, having two daughters aged seven and three, and he challenges the common parental warning that fatherhood gets harder with time. Chad describes how becoming a father has made him more present and appreciative of each stage of his children's lives. The conversation shifts to sports media, where Chad analyzes the intertwining of politics and sports, citing examples like Colin Kaepernick's kneeling and media bias during Super Bowl press conferences. He attributes this to liberal leanings in journalism and the pursuit of clicks. Next, they discuss the rise of legalized sports gambling, with Chad sharing his personal betting habits of small wagers and expressing concerns about addiction risks. Chad reflects on changes in sports coverage since 2004, noting the saturation of podcasts and specialized content, and advises aspiring media professionals to be versatile across platforms. The topic moves to transgender women in sports, with Chad calling it ridiculous and unfair, referencing swimmer Lia Thomas and safety concerns. They then debate equal pay in sports, where Chad argues it's a matter of supply and demand, using women's tennis and the WNBA as examples. Chad proposes that sports teams should avoid political stances to prevent controversies. Towards the end, Chad discusses upcoming projects with OutKick, including NFL draft coverage and new hires like Kurt Schilling. He concludes with parenting advice for new dads, encouraging them to be present and not get discouraged by negative warnings. The episode wraps with promotional messages and a biblical quote.

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A sports-media conversation that turns gambling culture into a candid reflection on what children learn at home.

Chad Withrow's conversation with Alec Lace looks at sports culture through the lens of family life, moving from click-driven coverage and the spread of sports gambling to the habits children pick up at home.

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Press play for a sports conversation that turns betting culture into a question about the example children see at home.

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