(S1 Ep 17) The Whistle, The Challenge & The Controversy

Mic’d up and Mismanaged · Jul 17, 2026 · 1h 4m

This week on Mic'd Up & Mismanaged, we're breaking down how technology is changing sports forever. We dive into Major League Baseball's Automated Ball-Strike (ABS) system and whether robot-assisted umpires are improving the game or taking away the human element.

Then we head to the pitch to discuss VAR in the FIFA World Cup, the biggest controversies it has created, and whether video review has actually made soccer fairer—or just more frustrating.

Plus, We let Bryan and Ryan talk about their Yankees vs Nationals outing.

Are sports better with technology making the big decisions, or are we…