I don’t know how this podcast slipped under my radar for so long.
In this episode we are joined by Rafi Kohan, the author of “The Arena” which is a deep dive into wide ranging and interdisciplinary examination of the modern American sports stadium. Rafi is currently researching for his upcoming book on competitive banter a.k.a. talking trash, a human behavioral phenomenon that has existed throughout time, across cultures, and across the world.
Pineland Underground Ep. 4 Competitive Banter
I’ve listened to a couple of episodes now and they’re pretty good. This one was on “trash-talking” and the author spent some time speaking with folks at SERE school.
What’s the thesis? Why do we trash talk?
“Trash talk raises the psychological stakes of the game.”
That makes sense to me.
Also makes me understand the incredible emotion surrounding the Army/Navy game.
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