Transcript
This is Alexa and today I’m going to share why I think that sports are a crucial bonding activity for families. I’m sure most people have heard the phrase, ‘there’s more to life than sports,’ and I completely agree. There is more to life than sports, but they provide a way for us to appreciate the most important thing: our families. One of the most evident benefits of watching sports together is that it sets aside a specific time for families to gather together and relax. No matter the sport, as a family gathers together around the TV, they’re talking and laughing and spending important quality time together. From as early as I can remember, my family has sat together and watched football on Sundays. Even though I don’t necessarily enjoy the sport itself, I always look forward to this time together. Football Sundays are a big deal in my house, and they’re a tradition I plan to continue with my own family one day. Even as a kid, sports are an important part of your life. There are so many studies that show that sports are important not only for a child’s physical health, but also their mental well-being. This can also be the case with watching sports. Children can watch sports with their parents and learn the rules and the intricacies of the game. As I mentioned earlier, I was never a big sports fan; I didn’t and still don’t really enjoy playing sports, but while watching sports with my dad and my brothers, I learned a lot about competition and sportsmanship. Growing up, the boys’ love for sports extended outside of the TV as well. On countless Sundays there’d be family football games in the front yard, where my brothers attempted to teach me specific routes. Learning about sports has led me to have a healthy amount of competitiveness and has taught me a lot about the world. And lastly, the memories that a family makes while watching sports are immeasurable. From seeing your favorite team win the Super Bowl to attempting a new recipe for your family to try; these are the stories that are going to be passed down for generations to come. For my dad’s birthday a couple years ago, my brothers and I took him to a Redskins game, which was my first football game ever, and one of my favorite memories. So long story short, grab your family, pick a sport, and enjoy the game, because while you’re rooting for your favorite team, you’re learning that there’s more to life than sports.
Production
Equipment
To record this podcast, I used my phone and my wired Apple headphones. I also then used my laptop to edit the recordings.
Software
I used the Voice Memo application on my phone for the recordings themselves. I then uploaded them to my laptop and edited the recordings using SoundTrap. For the intro/ outro music, as well as one of the sound effects, I used Envato.
AI Help
I used Microsoft Copilot to help me create the general outline for the assignment, to which I then created the script and added my own personal anecdotes. Also, I used Microsoft Copilot to create the image for this post.
Credit & Attributions
Podcast created and edited by Alexa Kincaid.
Intro is by INPLUSMUSIC. Downloaded via Envato.
Family Group Joke Laughter is by FxProSound. Downloaded via Envato.
Commentary is by Joe Davis from Dodgers versus Mets game, October 16, 2024.
Crowd Noise is from Dodgers versus Mets game, October 16, 2024.
Image generated by Microsoft Copilot.
This topic was chosen based on personal experience, but additional information was provided by Meaningfulness of Watching Sports as a Family and Benefits of Watching Sports with Family.
