Yannik Encarnacao & Matthew Smith

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The podcast where you can join Yannik Encarnacao and Matthew Smith for candid conversations on sports & culture. Join us for new episodes every week!

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Yannik Encarnacao & Matthew Smith

Episodes

Episode 17: Kershaw, Khabib, and History as it Happened 29.10.2020 45:32

In this championship episode, Matt and Yannik discuss the World Series champions and the legacy of Khabib.

Episode 16: Scary Movies and Lost Shoes 23.10.2020 1:37:36

In the last episode without Hawkeye sports, Yannik and Matt place bets for the NFL weekend, talk about the NBA Finals, review Champions League action from the week, and preview the biggest fight of the year between Khabib and Justin Gaethje.

Episode 15: Call It a Comeback 21.10.2020 2:14:19

In their comeback episode and kickoff to Season 2, Matt and Yannik discuss the World Series and the NFL season as it approaches it's halfway point.

Episode 14B: French Open Fatalities and A Little Pumpkin Spice 01.10.2020 55:56

In hour 2 of Episode 14, Yannik and Matt discuss the French Open, fantasy football, and the basicity of the Pumpkin Spice Latte.

Episode 14A: Magic Mahomes and Wild Card Wednesday 01.10.2020 56:55

In hour 1 of this first episode of October 2020, Yannik and Matt discuss Monday Night Football and the MLB postseason action.

Episode 13C: Pineapple Pizza and Our Dude Deshaun 29.09.2020 52:16

In the final hour of this three-episode series, Yannik and Matt recap Week 3 of the NFL season and give their golden rules when it comes to any pizza experience.

Episode 13B: The One About Everything 29.09.2020 1:05:29

In hour 2 of this three-episode series, Yannik and Matt cover international soccer, the WNBA playoffs, the NHL playoffs, college football and the upcoming MLB postseason. WOOF!

Episode 13A: Shrimp Pad Thai and Recency Bias 29.09.2020 44:30

In the first hour of this special three-part episode, Yannik and Matt discuss the NBA finals and their shared soccer team despair.

Episode 12B: Hot Takes and Week 3 Aches 26.09.2020 1:11:12

In Hour 2 of Episode 12, Matt and Yannik make their picks for NFL Week 3 and discuss who desperately needs a win even this early on in the season.

Episode 12A: Sneaper Picks and Krauss Class 26.09.2020 1:31:48

In Hour 1 of Episode 12, Yannik and Matt give you the rundown on the week's big scorelines, as well as a preview of what's to come from the 4th-ish week of the college football season.

Episode 11B: Heavy Weighs the Crown 24.09.2020 46:10

In Hour 2, Matt and Yannik turn their focus to the UFC Saturday Slate, including the much-anticipated battle between Israel Adesanya and Paulo Costa. Also--Emmys discussion and coffee talk to cool down!

Episode 11A: The King of Clay and Chelsea Blues 24.09.2020 1:23:28

In hour 1 of Episode 11,  Matt and Yannik preview the upcoming French Open and chat about the current state of European soccer.

Episode 10B: Big Boy Bryson and his First Major Win 23.09.2020 1:01:51

In Hour 2 of Episode 10, Matt and Yannik talk playoff updates and Bryson DeChambeau's victory at the US Open.

Episode 10A: Don't Cry Because It's Over, Cry Because It Happened 23.09.2020 1:27:41

In hour 1 of Episode 10, Matt and Yannik discuss Week 2 of the NFL and all of the players we lost to injury.

Episode 9B: Playoff Pulses and Our NFL Week 2 Preview 19.09.2020 59:58

September 19th, 2020 In hour 2, Matt gives us all the updates on the NHL and NBA playoffs and the boys make their NFL Week 2 Picks.

Episode 9A: The Return of College Football and Nothin' but MVPs in the WNBA Semis 19.09.2020 42:47

September 19th, 2020 In the first hour of Episode 9, Yannik and Matt talk the return of the Big 10, what to look for in college football this weekend, and the stacked lineups contesting the WNBA semifinals. 

Episode 8B: Fantasy Folly and Winged Foot Awaits 17.09.2020 58:55

In hour 2, Matt gloats about his fantasy football victory and the two co-hosts preview the upcoming US Open to tee off the new golf season.

Episode 8A: NFL Now Playing and the 'Landers Live! 17.09.2020 1:14:04

In the first hour of Episode 8, Yannik discuss all the Week 1 NFL action and the improbable NHL Playoff results.

Episode 7B: Let's Hear it for Leeds & A Date with Destiny for King James 15.09.2020 51:49

In the second hour of Episode 7, we talk the return of the Premier League and why the NBA finals has two tasty matchups on hold should the Lakers make it all the way. 

Episode 7A: The Real Tampa Team & Arthur Ashe Crowns New Royalty 15.09.2020 1:02:56

In this first hour of Episode 7, Yannik and Matt get back to business after recent personal transitions and talk NHL playoffs, the new champions of the US Open, and Yannik's red hot take on Jimmy Garoppolo. 

On Tap No. 3: Pick 6: A Fantasy Draft 04.09.2020 1:19:32

In this On Tap special episode, Matthew and Yannik discuss and predict the upcoming fantasy football season while taking part in a fantasy football draft live!

Episode 6: Playoffs, Purpose, and the Black Panther 01.09.2020 2:06:25

In this episode, Matthew and Yannik talk NBA and NHL playoffs, the historical protests reverberating around the world of sports, and the legacy of the late, great Chadwick Boseman. Wakanda Forever!

On Tap No. 2: A Mamba Remembered 24.08.2020 1:25:42

In their second episode in the On Tap collection, Matt and Yannik honor Kobe Bryant on the first annual Kobe Day, and discuss the Black Mamba's life both as a basketball icon and as a real person off the court.

Episode 5: And the Pilsner Goes To... 19.08.2020 2:00:52

In Episode 5, Matt and Yannik discuss all the playoff action from the NHL and NBA, and award the inaugural "Two Beers Please" NBA Awards.  Topics Covered: NHL Playoffs, NBA Playoffs, Champions League, Europa League, UFC, Fantasy Football, MLB

Episode 4: WAP (Welcome All Playoffs) 13.08.2020 2:16:01

In an episode full of bias and banter, Matt takes the reigns as he and Yannik discuss the good, the bad, and the NCAA.  Topics: Champions League, PGA Tour, UFC, Formula 1, College Football, Europa League, NBA Playoffs, NHL Playoffs