Why Sports Matter
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About the Podcast
Gotham Chopra, Tom Brady, and Michael Strahan bring you “Why Sports Matter”, the first 8-episode narrative series from Religion of Sports. Each week, a new story is built around a larger theme (i.e. mortality, tribalism, authenticity) and told through the first-hand voices of extraordinary people. Whether it’s exploring grief and healing after tragedy or understanding the mindset of athletes who willingly face death, we search for purpose and meaning — without shying away from nuance, or the salient political and social issues of our time.
About the Host
Gotham Chopra, Tom Brady, and Michael Strahan
Gotham Chopra is the award winning director of “Tom vs Time,” Kobe Bryant’s Muse,” and an upcoming documentary series in partnership with NBA All-Star LeBron James and Showtime Networks. In addition to his film work, Mr. Chopra has directed several commercials, including Nike’s 2016 Olympic campaign, “Road to Rio.” He is the creator of the Religion of Sports brand and a co-executive producer on the series. Tom Brady is a five-time Super Bowl champion, four-time Super Bowl MVP and two-time league MVP. He is fourth all-time in career passing yards, third all-time in career touchdown passes and has led his team to more division titles (15) and more playoff wins (25) than any other quarterback in NFL history. In addition to his on-field success, Tom is the #1 New York Times Best Selling author of “The TB12 Method” and founded the TB12 Sports Therapy Center in Foxborough, MA in 2013. Tom is a proud father of three. Two-time Emmy winner and Super Bowl Champion Michael Strahan co-hosts ABC’s “Good Morning America,” is an analyst for “Fox NFL Sunday,” and hosts ABC’s primetime game show “$100,000 Pyramid.” Michael is the co-founder of SMAC Entertainment, a multi-dimensional talent management, music, branding and production company which has created a major presence in the sports and entertainment arena.