Mike Schur

Before the game, I cried during the game, and I cried after the game.

And now if we watch the video, I'll cry all over again.

All right, it's getting harder to trust Mike as a reliable witness the more he tells this story.

The point is, basic emotional needs being met is a better way to think of the power of fandom than just, it's fun to watch basketball.

So for those not familiar, Joe, for those who are not dyed-in-the-wool soccer fans, don't know Liverpool's whole deal, as Mike is a Liverpool fan and a Red Sox fan, because you have to be.

Right.

But it was a coincidence.

I became a Liverpool fan long before the John Henry group ever bought the team.

Total coincidence.

I just believe you root for private equity.

I don't believe you.

Yeah, and then I also have my choice of teams.

There's plenty of...

Just so I don't really care about Liverpool at all.

Right.

Right.

But I dare anyone with a pulse to go to YouTube.com or your preferred illegal streaming service and look up You'll Never Walk Alone.

It's unbelievable.

The pitcher, Brandon McCarthy.

I mean, that's how it feels.