# HOUR 1: The Sport That Has Ruined Itself The Most + Start, Bench, Cut

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Podcast: [The Valenti Show](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-valenti-show-1025027)
Published: 2026-07-21T22:10:00+00:00
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## Resource

The guys reacted to the news that FIFA will be expanding the World Cup in 2030, which prompted a conversation about greed in sports, specifically which league has ruined its product the most. Then, they did a "Start, Bench, Cut" to round out the first hour.

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