# Sportsball - Thoughts on the World Cup

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Podcast: [SPDM Crew](https://stenobird.com/podcast/spdm-crew-7035884)
Published: 2026-07-21T07:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

This week on Sportsball , Mike Hilty talks about the World Cup and tells a story about the power of the event Topics Covered: General Thoughts on the World Cup The US continues to struggle A Rant about Video Assist Ref/Replay Amazing matches A quick story about the power of the World Cup Mike Hilty is a sports, TV, and film enthusiast and fellow SPDM Crew podcaster. Find him here: 📸 Instagram 📺 Serializd 🎥 Letterboxd ✍️ Articles on SiftPop Mike also hosts and co-hosts several podcasts in the SPDM Crew family — Mix CD , SPDM TV , and Family Movie Night — plus the pop culture podcast Geek Speak Louder Than Nerds . 🎙️ Subscribe to the Sportsball podcast feed Have a sport or team you want to talk about, or want to be on the SPDM Crew? Email us at spdmcrew@gmail.com 📲 Follow SPDM Crew: Facebook | X | Instagram | Threads | YouTube | Bluesky 🎵 Theme music by Kristofer Twadell | Logo by Jason Wilbur @ HiFlyer Creative Enjoyed the episode? Leave a review and rate us ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ on your favorite podcast app!

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