Sports World Takes on Pop Culture Stories

You're not the only person frustrated about Making a Murderer or amped up about the new Serial episodes. Sports folks follow pop culture just like regular Joes, and they're not afraid to share their takes.

Just for fun, let's take a look at what some sports personalities had to say about major pop culture stories in late 2015 and early 2016.

Read on to discover their thoughts on Star Wars, Steve Harvey's Miss Universe goof and Kanye West's presidential announcement. Perhaps you'll even find the answer to one of life's most pressing questions: Is a hot dog a sandwich?

Television

Netflix has absolutely crushed it with original content in the past year; the web streaming service racked up 34 Emmy nominations in 2015. Its new docu-series, Making a Murderer, has been the source of much hype—and much frustration—among viewers. 

Just take a look at what ESPN's Michelle Beadle had to say about Brendan Dassey's one-time attorney, Len Kachinsky:

Despite the growing popularity of streaming, cable television isn't dead yet, which may or may not also be true for Game of Thrones hero Jon Snow.

Golden State Warriors small forward Harrison Barnes told Khalil Garriott of RedBull.com, "I think Jon Snow is alive. I think Lord of Light will bring him back." Barnes also said if he had a dragon, he'd name it "Killa" and called Daenerys Targaryen a "badass."

Miami Dolphins linebacker Jelani Jenkins used just one word to describe his feelings on the oft-shocking series:

Bruh, indeed. 

Elsewhere, retired NFL tight end Tom Crabtree had about the same reaction to Season 2 of HBO's True Detective as everyone else on planet Earth:

Meanwhile, WNBA forward Chiney Ogwumike was decidedly more excited about the Season 2 premiere of Fox's smash hit, Empire.

Movies

When it comes to movies, Star Wars hype dominated the latter half of 2015. Retired NBAer Jason Collins apparently attended the world premiere, a fact UFC fighter CM Punk would not have appreciated.

Oscar nominations were also announced, and the #OscarsSoWhite hashtag began to trend on Twitter for the second year in a row. NBA Hall of Famer Magic Johnson was one of several notable people to voice their opinion on social media.

Music

The sports world also mourned the death of legendary musician David Bowie, who died of cancer in January.

And taking a turn into Strangeland, rapper Kanye West made news at the MTV Video Music Awards (again) by announcing his plans to run for president in 2020. (President of the United States, that is.) New York Knicks guard Jerian Grant had one of the best responses from sports:

Random

As is often the case with pop culture trends, a few big stories have been entirely random. Take the great hot dog debate, for instance. It is one of the world's eternal philosophical mysteries: Is a hot dog a sandwich? The National Hot Dog and Sausage Council (which is apparently a real thing) says no, but members of the Buffalo Bills have differing opinions.  

Steve Harvey made the mistake of naming the wrong Miss Universe winner in December, and athletes (along with people in general) really let him have it. Buffalo Sabres winger Jamie McGinn had a hilarious take:

While the award for best Justin Bieber-related meme goes to Enrique Hernandez of the Los Angeles Dodgers:

In closing, please enjoy this epic parody of the Serial podcast, courtesy of Fox Sports host Katie Nolan. Take it away, Katie.