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NFL championship games, and Australian Open recap with some NBA & NHL sprinkled in between Timestamps Approximate We kick off in Football Fancave (04:08) for recaps of the Eagles demolition of the 49ers, and the Chiefs nailbiter over the Bengals In BBall Storylines (13:20) we talk the All Star selection, and the Embiid snubbery. As well as another wrong late game call between the Lakers and Celtics and LeBron's potential theatre career. Talkin' Hockey (25:50) Matthews injured at maybe the least worst(?) possible time for the Leafs who sit comfortable in a top stacked Atlantic. As well reacting to the Islanders Canucks trade that sends captain Bo Horvat out on a contract year. Wrapping up with Tennis Talk (31:53) We recap the upset filled 2023 Australian Open, talk the Final and tactics Djokovic used to keep it controlled, as well as what a turn around it is from last year and some inevitable GOAT musings. All Music: Mystery Train by UIC https://open.spotify.com/track/3CBI2Nkyd2sx3iWkDmXgnO?si=ij50q1FSQhKp2e7B7daL

Talking NFL, live Lakers, and the first week of the Australian Open on the ATP side this pod Timestamps Approximate: We kick off in Football Fancave (02:40), Max has a couple thoughts from Wildcard Weekend, Owen recaps this past weekend's divisional NFL playoff match ups and picks his superbowl winner from the final four. In BBall Storylines (16:07) Owen relives the Lakers Kings game he saw last week in L.A, talking everything from seeing LeBron live, to BeamTeam chants, to trickshot rigging conspiracies. Wrapping up with Tennis Talk (25:00), Max recaps an upset filled first week down under at the Australian Open on the ATP side, and picks his winner among the last 8. All Music: Mystery Train by UIC https://open.spotify.com/track/3CBI2Nkyd2sx3iWkDmXgnO?si=ij50q1FSQhKp2e7B7daL

We're back in the new year! NFL Wildcard Weekend Preview, NBA Offensive high and Western conference, Australian ATP, and Canada's World Juniors gold. Timestamps Approximate We kick off in Football Fancave (04:12) with previews of each match up that will occur this wildcard weekend in the NFL before the playoffs start. In BBall Storylines (14:18) we talk about the phenomenon of the highest scoring of the century that's happened so far this season discussing superstars, schemes, 3 points, reffing and more. As well some talk about the state of the Western conference where 8 teams are 6 games apart. Tennis Talk (29:12) some quick tracking of the 250s going on in Australia and some rambling and hype for the Australian Open being about to kick off We wrap up Talking Hockey (33:20) discussing Canada's gold medal at the world juniors, the 3 on 3 infinite sudden death, and Conor Bedard proving all the hype right. All Music: Mystery Train by UIC https://open.spotify.com/track/3CBI2Nkyd2sx3iWkDmXgnO?si=ij50q1FSQhKp2e7B7daL

NFL Week 14 Recap, Pelicans weekend wins over Suns, UFC 282 Aftermath, and more this pod Timestamps Approximate Kicking off in Football Fancave (05:08) Owen has recaps from Week 14 in the NFL: Baker Mayfield's triumphant entrance, the Lions to no one and everyone's surprise beat the Vikings, the Bengals break the Browns curse, the Cowboys survive the Texans, Trevor Lawrence has a coming out game against the Titans, the Panthers start to make it interesting for the Buccaneers, and Herbert wins his duel with Tua helping the Chargers beat the Dolphins BBall Storylines (16:30) We talk the New Orleans Pelicans 2 wins over the Phoenix Suns, talking the windmill dunk, CP3s flop and the future of video and reffing, and just how dang good this Pelicans team has been so far in the season with a rotating cast of players stepping up. We also talk the Sacremento Kings 4th quarter thrashing of the Cleveland Cavaliers, discussing what the next development forward might look like for the Cavs. Combat Corner (29:27) Max recaps his winners from UFC 283 most of whom didn't actually fight, after a mostly bizarre main card and even more bizarre press conference from Dana White. Wrapping up (35:51) We talk some quick hockey and have a bit of baseball. All Music: Mystery Train by UIC https://open.spotify.com/track/3CBI2Nkyd2sx3iWkDmXgnO?si=ij50q1FSQhKp2e7B7daL

NFL Week 14 Preview, Nembhard! Celtics spank Suns, Leafs keeping winning Tage Thompson! and more! Timestamps Approximate: We kick off in Football Fancave (05:24) Where Owen previews his match ups of the week: Cleveland Browns vs Cincinnati Bengals, Buffalo Bills rematch chance against New York Jets, Philadelphia Eagles vs New York Giants, San Francisco 49ers vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and Miami Dolphins vs Los Angeles Chargers. In BBall Storylines (14:00) we talk around the Raptors win vs a Lakers team without James and Davis. Owen reasons out why he think Kawhi is the one responsible for his missed games this season. We chat Andrew Nembhard's fantastic performance against the Golden State Warriors, and the Kings statistically improbable comeback against them a few days later. Also Kanye allegations, Luka magic and Celtic nukes dropping all around Chris Paul and the Phoenix Suns. Wrapping up Talkin' Hockey (30:22) on the Leafs win and Matt Murray shutout against the Dallas Stars, the hindsight on not going big on Campbell, the current state of Goalie pay to performance. We end off with Tage Thompson's historic 5 goal performance All Music: Mystery Train by UIC https://open.spotify.com/track/3CBI2Nkyd2sx3iWkDmXgnO?si=ij50q1FSQhKp2e7B7daL

Another NBA centric pod, with storylines in the title, plus Leafs NFL and more. Timestamps Approximate We drop the puck Talkin' Hockey (02:50) with Mitch Marner tying the all time point streak for the Toronto Maple Leafs, who have entrenched themselves in the division standings. Moving along to Football Fancave (04:51), Owen has previews for: Greenbay Packers vs Chicago Bears, New York Jets vs Minnesota Vikings, Tennessee Titans vs Philadelphia Eagles, Washington Commanders vs New York Giants, Cleveland Browns vs Houston Rockets, Miami Dolphins vs San Francisco 49ers, and Kansas City Chiefs vs Cincinnati Bengals. From the upcoming week 13 We spend the rest of the pod in BBall Storylines (12:14) where Max breaks down the Toronto Raptors Monday night win over the Cleveland Cavaliers giving his 3 keys, before Owen adds some details from the Pelicans loss. We talk the electric 4th quarter between the Dallas Mavericks and Golden State Warriors, that saw Steph and Luka duel it out. We end it talking Durant passing Jerry west for career 30pt games. Karl Anthony Towns' injuries and the oppurtunities it might provide Anthony Edwards, and Booker/Tatum being named player of the Month

NFL Week 12 Recap, Raptors, Mavericks, Lakers talk, Canada's first Davis Cup win, Leafs point streak and more this pod Timestamps Approximate Kicking Off in Football Fancave (02:07) we chat the Vikings thursday night win over the Patriots before Owen runs through the Bengals win over the Patriots, the Browns beating the Buccaneers, the Chiefs over the Rams, and the Eagles finishing the Packers season. BBall Storylines (11:18) We discuss the specific double team that won the Raptors the game late against the Mavicicks, and how they've worked as a whole so far in the season with a constantly changing line up. Thoughts on the Walker signing for the Mavericks, as well as the Lakers 4 for 5 streak and playoff chances. Talkin Tennis (22:51) Owen takes the lead to recap Felix Auger-Aliassime's Davis cup clinching win over Alex de Minaur. Wrapping up Talkin' Hockey (26:42) we talk the surprising streak the Toronto Maple Leafs built this week missing most of the D core, ending that saw wins over the Wild and Penguins. All Music: Mystery Train by UIC https://open.spotify.com/track/3CBI2Nkyd2sx3iWkDmXgnO?si=ij50q1FSQhKp2e7B7daL

Recap of Bills/Lions preview of week 12, Ben Simmons Sacremento Kings, Davis Cup and more this pod! Timestamps Approximate: We kick off in Football Fancave () recapping the Buffalo Bills Detroit Lions nailbiter that saw the Lions once again fall to a last second field goal on Thanksgiving day. Owen gives his thoughts on the two slated Thursday games before previewing his big week 12 games on Sunday: Bengals vs Titans, Falcons vs Commanders, Buccaneers vs Browns, Saints vs 49ers, Rams vs Chiefs and Packers vs Eagles In BBall Storylines () we talk Ben Simmons' return to Philadelphia amidst an upswing in performance as of late, discussing what his ceiling looks like for the future. Owen talks the beamteam Sacremento Kings who have been on an offensive tear, and we wrap up talking the Mavericks trying to prognosticate what the rest of the season looks like with Luka over performing and the supporting cast underperforming so far. Quick Tennis Talk on Canada's successful quarter finals at the Davis Cup Wrapping up Talkin' Hockey () the Injured Leafs, and improving the overtime in the NHL All Music: Mystery Train by UIC https://open.spotify.com/track/3CBI2Nkyd2sx3iWkDmXgnO?si=ij50q1FSQhKp2e7B7daL Lorna Shore Pain Remains: https://open.spotify.com/album/1WuqlDJb7Z2ipBhM6ww7QI?si=1e92390b91eb4a29

NFL Week 11, Djokovic’s ATP championship win, Giannis Philly drama and more Timestamps Approximate We kick off in Football Fancave (07:28) with the Bills win over the Browns, the Patriots over the Jets, the Detroit Lions 3 game win streaks :0 the Eagles squeaking it out against the Colts, the Cowboys Defensive line blowout the Vikings and Brocos once again disappoint  In Bball Storylines (18:07) Owen catches Max up on some out of character behaviour from Giannis after game in Philly, and the return of Superman in Taiwan as Dwight Howards posts unreal numbers. In Tennis Talk (24:30) Max gives his recap and analysis of Novak Djokovic’s win over Casper Rudd in the ATP Finals championship match, and has all the feels after a challenging year for the Serbian.  Talking’ Hockey (33:40) we touch on the Leafs 1-4 OT record so far this season featuring an out of the blue analogy on why we’re not worried We wrap up with a bit of Baseball (37:19) Owen gives his thoughts on the Teoscar Hernandez trade.  All Music: Mystery Train by UIC https://open.spotify.com/track/3CBI2Nkyd2sx3iWkDmXgnO?si=ij50q1FSQhKp2e7B7daL Novel referenced: https://www.wuxiaworld.com/novel/record-of-a-thousand-lives Generation of Danger: https://open.spotify.com/album/3o2oLb3RZjWhdIU6d98rnr?si=052f0e352a4c43a1

In a mostly NBA focused episode we chat the Warriors, Kings, Luka, Tatum, Shai, Grizzlies/Pelicans, Raptors and more! Timestamps Approximate We kick off in Football Fancave (03:43) Owen has a preview of week 11 featuring the indoor Detroit matchup between the Bills/Browns, the Vikings/Cowboys and the Chiefs/Chargers. In BBall Storylines (09:22) We talk the early season woes of the Golden State Warriors, despite electric scoring from Steph Curry the prospects are underperforming, Klay Thompson is forcing shots and the Defence is nowhere near last year. California's best team is rather the #BeamTeam Kings. Max gives an MVP comparison (18:34) between Jayson Tatum and Luka Doncic featuring some recent game breakdowns, and Owen throws Shai Gilgeous Alexander's name in the ring. We talk the fun match up between the Grizzlies and Pelicans (28:17), and recap the Toronto Raptors last two wins over the Pistons and Heat. Wrapping up (35:30) a quick summary of the Nitto ATP Turin finals so far, the Toronto Maple Leafs win over the Penguins, and quick thoughts on the Edler hit on McDavid All Music: Mystery Train by UIC https://open.spotify.com/track/3CBI2Nkyd2sx3iWkDmXgnO?si=ij50q1FSQhKp2e7B7daL

UFC Main Event, NFL Week 10, Raptors/Leafs and more this pod! Timestamps Approximate We begin in Combat Corner (03:05) Max reflects on a few basic truths of MMA that were present in the UFC 281 Main event which saw Alex Pereira finish Israel Adesanya in the 5th round. Also thoughts on the finish, Izzy being a surprisingly endearing loser, and the rest of the Middleweight's division's chances at Poatan. In Football Fancave (07:48) Owen recaps the 3 biggest games of Sunday: The Tampa Bay Buccaneers win against the Seattle Seahawks showing their not out of contention perhaps yet, Minnesota Vikings stamp some legitimacy on their momentum with a win over Superbowl favourites the Buffalo Bills in a crazy ending sequence. Lastly the Dallas Cowboys squandering a 14pt lead against the Green Bay Packers and a field goal overtime opportunity for the loss. BBall Storylines (16:21) we touch on the back to back losses for the Raptors in what should've been an easy strech of schedule but with depleted star power and a potential flu, what can we do? We wrap up Talkin' Hockey (19:12) about the Toronto Maple Leafs 50/50 weekend with the win coming against the only team who hates winning more than us, speculate on how long the current paradigm of the Atlantic Division will last, and talk the red hot New Jersey Devils who lead the Metropolitan All Music: Mystery Train by UIC https://open.spotify.com/track/3CBI2Nkyd2sx3iWkDmXgnO?si=ij50q1FSQhKp2e7B7daL

We dive into the NBA game ending plays that have raised controversy over the last few weeks, recap the Raptors win over the Rockets, NFL Preview of week 10, and recap the Leafs Golden Knights game. Timestamps Approximate Kicking off with BBall Storylines (04:15) we try something new today. We rewatch clips from: Herro's gamewinner for the Miami Heat over the Sacramento Kings, Grant's winner for the Portland Trailblazers over the Phoenix Suns, Jason Tatum's Dunk on Jarrett Allen in the Boston Celtics vs Cleveland Cavaliers matchup and his subsequent block on Donovan Mitchell in the same game, Klay Thompson's contest of Kevin Huerter's attempt in the Golden State Warriors vs Sacramento Kings (again lol), Bennedict Mathurin's body contact on a Nikola Jokic layup attempt in the Denver Nuggets vs Indiana Pacers, and Lu Dort's push on Brook Lopez in the Milwaukee Bucks vs Oklahoma City Thunder game. All of which had less than 10 seconds on the clock where a non call (or call in the last one) had direct impacts on the game. We give our takes on whether it was justified from a by the rules viewpoint and from what we'd like to see from the game ideally. Continuing with Basketball (34:48) we recap the Toronto Raptors narrow win over the Houston Rockets, that saw great performances from OG Anunoby and Fred VanFleet with wonderful support from Young and Porter Jr In Football Fancave (45:45) Owen has a bit of hype for Team Canada's return to the FIFA cup amidst injury scares, as well as the usual NFL Preview as we approach Week 10 Wrapping up Talkin' some Hockey (52:45) we touch on the Toronto Maple Leafs OT loss to the Vegas Golden Knights All Music: Mystery Train by UIC https://open.spotify.com/track/3CBI2Nkyd2sx3iWkDmXgnO?si=ij50q1FSQhKp2e7B7daL

This is a sports podcast... NFL Week 9 recap, Paris Masters semi's and finals anlaysis, Raptors injury coping and more this pod Timestamps Approximate We kick off in Football Fancave (04:54) Owen recaps; the Jets upset over the Bills, The Dolphins continue to explode offensively, while the Packers continue to implode losing to the Lions, the Bengals win over the Panthers, and the Seahawks continued surprising run In Tennis Talk (16:52) Max summarizes the weekend in Paris going over Rune's win over Auger-Aliassime and Djokovic's win over Tsitsipas, and then Rune's finals comeback over Djokovic. Talking the flow of the matches, key moments in play, and general hype over another 19 year old phenom on the tour. BBall Storylines (31:10) we talk the Toronto Raptors loss to the Dallas Mavericks that saw star Pascal Siakam go down with a groin injury, and real time thoughts on the win over the Chicago Bulls as Fred Van Fleet returns to the line up All Music: Mystery Train by UIC https://open.spotify.com/track/3CBI2Nkyd2sx3iWkDmXgnO?si=ij50q1FSQhKp2e7B7daL

We're back to twice a week! Catching up on some great Raptors wins, Nets scandal(s), NFL Trade deadline, Paris ATP Masters and more! Timestamps Approximate We kick off in BBall Storylines (01:59) chatting about our Toronto Raptors last 2 wins where the lengthy lineup showed its full defensive and transitional offensive potential. We also recap the end of another wild Celtics/Cavaliers game, and give a brief take on the two latest controversies from the Brooklyn Nets Football Fancave (28:45) see's Owen recap an unusually busy NFL trade deadline and get his previews in for week 8 Tennis Talk (35:11) wraps up the show with Max checking in on the final 8 in Paris and recapping the week games so far from Felix Auger-Aliassime and Denis Shapovalov. All Music: Mystery Train by UIC https://open.spotify.com/track/3CBI2Nkyd2sx3iWkDmXgnO?si=ij50q1FSQhKp2e7B7daL

Canadian mens Tennis, NFL Week 8 Recap, NBA Notes around the league this pod Timestamps Approximate: We Kick off with Tennis Talk (04:10) Frontrunning with the best month of Felix Auger-Aliassime's career, that saw him win clinch the Swiss Indoor title against Holger Rune today, after a great semis win over Carlos Alcaraz. Also a more in depth recap of Denis Shapovalov's finals loss to Daniel Medvedev and some of the positive takeaways from his week in Vienna. Football Fancave (22:18) recaps week 8 with the Brady lamentation's continuing as the Ravens win over the Bucaneers, finally some good news for Broncos fans, the Cowboys look to be getting closer to a 100% Dak and Seattle somehow first in the NFC West among other headlines we touch on. Wrapping up with BBall Storylines (31:34) we talk future Canadian prospect Olivier Rioux, the Pelicans continue their winning without their best players, recaps of the Cavaliers/Celtics game Friday night, and the Raptors/76ers 2 game series that split 50/50. All Music: Mystery Train by UIC https://open.spotify.com/track/3CBI2Nkyd2sx3iWkDmXgnO?si=ij50q1FSQhKp2e7B7daL Oliver Rioux https://twitter.com/ctsbulls/status/1584686050466668544?s=20&t=2GCGxZAQjEDV6xyURb0EFA

NFL week 7, UFC 280, NBA opening week, and more this pod! Timestamps Approximate: After a bit of politics we kick off in Football Fancave (06:05) Owen talks the Cardinals showing some life, as Rodgers and Brady show signs of withering, the Bengals get a big win, the Giants continue to roll and some fantasy notes. In Combat Corner (11:50) Max talks Islam Makhachev's dominate 2nd round finish of Charles Olivera to become UFC Lightweight Champion, breaking down the fight, speculating how long Islam's been the best for, and the nightmare it means for the rest of the division. Also why it sucks that Dillashaw stayed in the fight, scoring Yan vs O'Malley, and give Dariush a dang title shot. BBall Storylines () we dive into the first week of the NBA for as many bad premature takes as we can get after. Talking Pascal Siakim's offensive steadiness in the Toronto Raptors first 3 games, the Phoenix Suns get revenge on the Dallas Mavericks with no CP3 off some great play from Booker, despite Luka Doncic and Christian Wood having a big first game. The Boston Celtics vs Miami Heat win that saw the Celtics take the win leaving behind some questions with Tatum for MVP as their main answer. Other thoughts on the starts for the Pelicans, Jazz, Spurs and Max breaks down his favourite play of the week. Wrapping up with some quick Talkin' Hockey (55:00) on the Leafs and Tennis Talk around the ATP's 250 winners this week.

Picking the top 10 teams from each conference along with the award winners and finalists. Starting in the West (03:00) the boys discuss teams stronger with players back from injury such as the Clippers and Nuggets, the powerhouse Warriors, while figuring out where last years ellites such as the Suns and Grizzlies fit. Will the Lakers make the play in this year? In the East (28:45) we talk our Hometown Toronto Raptors, a Philly 76ers squad ready for a full year, the Boston Celtics coming off their playoff coming out party with a couple important pieces missing, the sitcom Brooklyn Nets in no particular order.

Toronto Maple Leafs game notes, a look around the league, Wembanyma hype, Draymond's punch and Jordan's contract, NFL, MLB Playoffs and more this pod Timestamps Approximate We kick off Talkin' Hockey (04:00) with a lot to talk. Dwelling on the Toronto Maple Leafs we discuss a decent start to their first 3 games, the powerplay, the goaltending and some slight disappointment at the absence of ridiculous Matthews and Marner numbers so far. Also a look around the league at who's kept their zeros so far, notes on a Wild Wild/Kings game. BBall Storylines (16:35) see's us catch up on some old news: the hype generated from Wembanyama's showcase against the Ignite as well as the Draymond Greene/Jordan Poole TMZ clip and all the chaos that followed Football Fancave (31:44) chatting week 6 Tennis Talk (35:04) on the ATP's winners these last 2 weeks Baseball Bit (36:42) to wrap up catching us up on the MLB Playoffs Sorry for the Sniffles All Music: Mystery Train by UIC https://open.spotify.com/track/3CBI2Nkyd2sx3iWkDmXgnO?si=ij50q1FSQhKp2e7B7daL

The Carlsen Niemann drama rocking the chess world, ATP Tour winners from last week and preview this week, NFL Week 4 Recap, Basketball and Leafs notes, and Aaron Judge's 61st Homer. Timestamps Approximate: We kick off with Chess Cheating (02:15) as Max explains the timeline and events making up the drama, reading one of the best Reddit shitposts of all time. Back to regularly scheduled Tennis Talk (10:45) we catch up on last weeks 250 winners, as well as previews of the field for this weeks 500 levels in Tokyo and Astana Football Fancave (14:01) Recap of week 4 see's the Bills reemerge as a front runner, Mahomes doing pure excellence, the Eagles looking like an apex predator, and a scoragami massacre between the Lions and Seahawks. Brief BBall Storylines (22:13) as the Phoenix Suns continue to find new lows, notes on the Japan game, James Wisemans and Precious Achiuwa development as well. Talkin' Hockey (27:49) to give Dubas some praise for signing Sandin to a contract with no pain Wrapping up with a Bit of Baseball (30:50) we talk Judge's 61st Home Run in Toronto, and speculate on ball catching strategies for the potential 62nd All Music: Mystery Train by UIC https://open.spotify.com/track/3CBI2Nkyd2sx3iWkDmXgnO?si=ij50q1FSQhKp2e7B7daL

NFL Week 3 Recap, Makachev vs Olivera UFC Hype, NHL Retirements this pod Timestamps Approximate We kick off in Football Fancave (04:05) where Owen has recaps from the Bills and Chief's surprising losses, the Ravens win, Jaguar's surprising excellence so far, the Eagles looking like a top team in the league, the Packers defense getting it done, and the Broncos get a win with an unlikely final score... Combat Corner (13:30) see's Max rant from the heart listing everything that excites him about the Islam Makachev Charles Olivera match up we'll be getting in October. Talkin' Hockey (24:50) we touch on Chara and Subban retiring and Nathan Mackinnon's new contract as the preseason approaches. Wrapping up with a Baseball Bit (31:50) The Jays playoff probabilities are narrowing in All Music: Mystery Train by UIC https://open.spotify.com/track/3CBI2Nkyd2sx3iWkDmXgnO?si=ij50q1FSQhKp2e7B7daL