Episode 99: Reflections on Serena William's Retirement

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In the buildup to the U.S. Open this year, Serena Williams announced that her career is soon coming to an end. That gives us an opportunity to reflect on her life and legacy, and discuss if she has the chance to leave the sport with a final triumphant win. This week, we discuss:

Chad recommends Light & Magic, the documentary telling the story of the visual effects team behind Star Wars and others of your favorite movies (5:02). Chad also recommends Thirteen Lives, a groundbreaking retelling of the story of the youth soccer team stuck in a flooded cave in Thailand (7:20).

Up next, the LIV golf tour lost a lawsuit against the PGA Tour right before the FedEx Cup playoffs started. Some interesting insights about LIV came up during the hearing, and we talk about all the things we learned from the evidence presented and the ruling.

For the big story this week, we reflect on the life and career or Serena Williams. We examine the timing of her announcement, as well as the chance of success she has at the upcoming U.S. Open. We also discuss her early career, the impact she's had on younger athletes, and why her controversies are part of her story, but ultimately don't diminish her greatness.

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