Why America Holds Coaches to Higher Standards Than Politicians

Why do we demand accountability from coaches—but not from the people who actually run the country?

In this episode of The Gedunk Podcast, Dan and Bobby tackle one of society’s biggest double standards: the culture of excellence in sports versus the culture of excuses in politics, education, and leadership.

We break down:

⚖️ Why firing a coach for losing is normal—but politicians failing their communities face no consequence

🧠 What this says about American values and our definition of “performance”

🗳️ How sports culture could teach politics something about accountability and results

🏆 What true leadership standards should look like across every field

🎙️ Tune in for thoughtful conversation, humor, and the kind of real talk you only get from veterans who’ve led teams on and off the field.