House of StraussNarrated: Micah Parsons and Why We Pretend NFL Stars Matter More Than They Do0:00Current time: 0:00 / Total time: -6:47-6:47Paid episodeThe full episode is only available to paid subscribers of House of StraussSubscribe to listenNarrated: Micah Parsons and Why We Pretend NFL Stars Matter More Than They DoEthan StraussAug 12, 2026∙ Paid81ShareAudio version of this article is up.This post is for paid subscribersSubscribeAlready a paid subscriber? Sign inHouse of StraussA podcast about sports, politics, the future and technology. A podcast about sports, politics, the future and technology. SubscribeListen onSubstack AppSpotifyRSS FeedAppears in episodeEthan StraussRecent EpisodesHouse of Glass 11.10: Audio18 hrs ago • Ethan StraussHouse of Glass 11.1018 hrs ago • Ethan StraussNarrated: Why There’s a Future for Dianna Russini20 hrs ago • Ethan StraussSarah Hepola on Why Men Don’t ReadNov 10 • Ethan StraussNarrated: The Justin Herbert Paradox: Do We Overvalue Quarterbacks?Nov 9 • Ethan StraussNarrated: The Sports Libs Are Back. What Did They Win?Nov 6 • Ethan StraussSaam Esfandiari: Rise of Yaxel Nov 5 • Ethan StraussNarrated: The 40 Minute Game, Adam Silver’s Least Crazy Wild Idea?Nov 5 • Ethan Strauss