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NFL Kickoff in the Break Room: Over Before it Began? (Ep. 36)
In episode 36 we cover the start of the 2026 NFL season with plenty of disappointment in week 1. Listen ⇢
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Tottenham Hotspur: So Close, So Spursy (Ep. 35)
In this week’s Deep Dive we cover Tottenham Hotspur’s lack of Premier League titles and remarkable history of falling short. Listen ⇢
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Detroit Lions : Cursed Since Bobby Layne (Ep. 34)
We examine the Detroit Lions’ long history of heartbreak, dysfunction, and the rare phenomenon of a franchise finally becoming fun to watch. Listen ⇢
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Arizona Cardinals : Desert Dreams, Decades of Disappointment (Ep. 33)
We fly south for the week and look at the longstanding, tremendously rich misery of the Arizona Cardinals who, coincidentally, lost a football game while recorded this very episode. Listen ⇢
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County Mayo Football : Cursed Since ’51 (Ep. 32)
This week’s Deep Dive examines how a priest’s condemnation of the 1951 championship team grew into a legend that has loomed over every heartbreaking moment since. Listen ⇢
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Pittsburgh Pirates : Pirates Without the Plunder (Ep. 31)
The Pittsburgh Pirates have spent decades reminding baseball fans that one of the sport’s proudest franchises can also be one of its most frustrating. Listen ⇢
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NBA Draft in The Break Room : Draft Dreams, Dynasty Delusions (Ep. 30)
In episode 30 we take a break from the deep dives and head into The Break Room to talk all things NBA draft. Listen ⇢
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Oregon State Beavers : Built the Program, Lost the Conference (Ep. 29)
This week we explore the history of the Oregon State Beavers, a program that has endured decades of losing seasons, conference realignment, and heartbreak. Listen ⇢
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St Kilda Football Club : Saints by Name, Sufferers by Nature (Ep. 28)
In Episode 28 we cover St Kilda Football Club, which has spent more than 150 years perfecting the art of raising hope and breaking hearts. Listen ⇢
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Texas Tech Red Raiders : Guns Up, Guards Down (Ep. 27)
This week we cover the Texas Tech Red Raiders and the two larger-than-life figures who helped define Red Raider athletics: Mike Leach and Bob Knight. Listen ⇢
What is Misery Sports Co?
Misery Sports Co. is for fans who know the pain of waiting — and waiting — for their teams to finally figure it out. We celebrate the long-suffering, the heartbroken, and the perpetually rebuilding by laughing through the chaos together. Each episode delivers stories, banter, and a sense of belonging for fans who rarely get to enjoy the parade. Because if winning isn’t everything, at least misery loves company.
Every fan has an origin story — whether you were born into generational sports heartbreak or fell for a team that never quite comes through. Some of us stay out of loyalty, others out of sheer stubbornness, but all of us ride that same wild wave of hope and heartbreak. Misery Sports Co. is here to remind you that you’re not alone in the suffering. We’re building a home where every fan — from the eternal optimist to the lovable cynic — has a place.