The Shawn Commey Podcast

World Cup Hate Rankings… and why I need to chill

I start this episode by doing something completely unnecessary: ranking the countries I’ll be hating on during the World Cup 😭. But somewhere between the banter, the rivalries and praying on certain teams’ downfall, I realized something — hate can overcrowd your judgment. This year has had some painful sports moments for me. Man United went trophyless, the Celtics came up short, the Patriots lost the Super Bowl, Arsenal had success, and the Knicks are getting dangerously close to glory. But even then, I still have friends who support those teams and I still appreciate them. That made me think: if we can separate sports rivalry from real life, why do we sometimes struggle to do that outside sports? People are more than their team, politics, beliefs, identity, or affiliation. You don’t have to agree with everyone — but don’t let dislike stop you from seeing people as human. Support your team. Troll respectfully. Respect greatness. Don’t let hate overcrowd your judgment.

Celtics cause eternal pains and UCL drama

The Boston Celtics have been eliminated in the first round for the first time since 2021, and I am not happy. Bayern and Paris Saint Germain epic showdown also has lessons we can apply in our lives

Lessons from Round 1 of NBA Playoffs

Jaylen Brown and Derrick White seriously want me to go bald like them, Jayson Tatum is still him in this episode, we get lessons from the Boston vs Philly series and, others in round 1

Don't Let The Pressure Get You- Lessons from Zizou

Zinedine Zidane didn’t just win — he chose when to win. From a three-peat with Real Madrid to turning down chaotic clubs like Manchester United and Juventus, Zidane played the long game while the world questioned him. Was he carried by superstars like Cristiano Ronaldo, Luka Modrić, and Toni Kroos — or was he the mastermind behind it all? In this episode, we break down Zidane’s legacy, the criticism around his success, and the bold decision to wait for the right opportunity — now set to take over the French national team. More importantly, we unpack the lessons: patience in a world that rushes you, protecting your legacy, and knowing when to walk away — even when the spotlight is calling. Because sometimes, the real power move… is waiting.

Sacrfice

In this episode, we dive into the uncomfortable truth behind championships — sacrifice. Not the motivational quote version, but the real kind… where someone has to give something up, or even be given up. I break down how Marcus Smart was sacrificed by the Boston Celtics in their pursuit of a title, how DeMar DeRozan was moved by Toronto despite his loyalty, and how Kevin Love had to take a backseat to LeBron James and Kyrie Irving to make a championship run work. This episode explores a deeper question: Is success really about talent… or about who’s willing (or forced) to sacrifice? Because in sports — and in life — not everyone can be the hero. Some people have to become the cost of greatness.