The Knack

The Knack

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The Knack brings everyday sport related observations into the spotlight. Every episode Conor and Mike take one of their observations and turn it into a 'topic' which the other person doesn't know about. They also dissect a Niche Sport along with celebrating a member of the sporting community that deserves credit.

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Latest episode

Aug 5, 2024

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Episodes

The Knack Olympics Review - Day 7 & 8 05.08.2024

The Knack looks at the weekends action from Paris as this streak of 8 days with a gold medal keeps on rolling!

The Knack Olympics Review - Day 5 & 6 03.08.2024

The Knack catches up on Day 5 before dissecting Day 6. The streak of a gold every day remains!

The Knack Olympics Review - Day 4 31.07.2024

The Knack dissects Day 4 of the Olympic Games where Australia has kept their streak of Gold medals alive!

The Knack Olympics Review - Day 3 30.07.2024

The Knack Reviews Day 3 of the Olympics which saw the Aussies take home another gold and two silvers.

The Knack Olympics Review - Day 2 29.07.2024

The Knack review Day 2 of the Olympics headlined by Jess Fox's Gold Medal in the K1.

The Knack Olympics Review - Day 1 28.07.2024

The Knack reviewing all the Aussie medals and more from Day 1 of the Olympic Games.

Episode #27 - OLYMPIC SPECIAL 22.07.2024

It's Olympic week. Enjoy it.

Episode #26 - Olympic Controversies, To Tuck or Not To Tuck, Yak Polo, and Jayden Lawrence 09.07.2024

On this episode of The Knack - Conor and Mike predict what we can expect from the 2024 Olympic Games away from the action, what comes into the decisions to tuck or untuck a jersey, another iteration of Polo, and and Aussie wrestler heading to Paris.

Episode #25 - Spectator Engagement, Home Ground Advantage, Death Diving, and Aoife Coughlan 01.07.2024

On this episode of The Knack - Mike and Conor unpack the athlete spectator relationship, whether home ground advantage is a diminishing factor toward winning, an extreme version of diving, and another Aussie Olympian heading to Paris.

Episode #24 - Sacked Coaches, Stadium Bathrooms, Cycle Polo, and Grae Morris 27.05.2024

On this episode of The Knack - Conor and Mike dissect the recent flurry of coach firings, then, they unpack some issues with Stadium bathrooms. The Niche Sport involves an ancient game with a modern twist, and finally, they pay credit to Aussie Olympian Grae Morris.

Episode #23 - Records, Talk Shows on Talk Shows, An Extreme Niche, and an Aussie Surfer 19.05.2024

On this episode of The Knack - Conor and Mike talks about the abuse of comparing records, holding talk shows accountable through more talk shows, a combination of a number of sports in one extreme environment, and an Aussie surfer heading to Paris 2024 (Tahiti).

Episode #22 - Sounds of the Game, Sounds in the Box, Speed Golf, and Torrie Lewis 13.05.2024

On this episode of The Knack - Conor and Mike talk about what happens when you prioritise simply listening to the sounds that occur during sport. Then, they continue the theme of 'sound', zoom out and talk about the impact of commentary on the fans experience. The Niche Sport is an alternative to one of the worlds most popular games, and finally they shoutout another Aussie olympian heading to Par...

Episode #21 - Indoor vs Outdoor, Great Teams, Roller Derby, and Claudia Holllingsworth 22.04.2024

On this episode of The Knack - Mike and Conor debate whether playing indoor or outdoor sport is more impressive, the makings of serial winning sporting organisations, a niche sport on wheels, and another Aussie Olympian heading to Paris.

Episode #20 - Perception, Volunteers, Headwind Cycling, and a Breakdancer 16.04.2024

On this episode of The Knack - Conor and Mike delve into how much of a role perception has on our sports takes #ThanksMedia. Then they talk about the impact of volunteers and whether we are taking the piss out of them. The niche sport this week was a send in by a friend of The Knack, and they end proceedings by getting to know a 16 year old Aussie breakdancer.

Episode #19 - Ball on Road, Admin Duties, Pro Kabaddi, and An Aussie Diver 01.04.2024

On this episode of The Knack - Conor and Mike discuss the multiple contexts involved in seeing, collecting, and returning a ball that is on the road, then, they assess how societies perception of admin needs to change and why it is so important to sport. This weeks niche sport takes us back 4000 years with some modern adjustments, before they begin an Australian Olympic series leading up to Paris...

Episode #18 - Country Kids, USA's Demise, Super Sian, Ski Joring 29.03.2024

In this episode of The Knack - Conor and Mike summarise what country kids have to offer, the consistent uncovering of America's sports weakness, an inspiring community member by the name of Sian Richardson, and water skiing on ice with a horse.

Episode #17 - Coaching, Overpositivity, Geoguesser, and Uganda's Golfer 27.03.2024

On this episode of The Knack - Mike and Conor delve into what makes an aware coach, the negative effects of being TOO positive, the intricacies of being an elite Geoguesser, and a Ugandan who has hit the world stage.

Episode #16 - Scheduling, Freebies, Ooh Ahh Shamar, And Jingle Ball 04.03.2024

Mike and Conor bring in 2024 with some advice on scheduling in sport before moving onto the issue with representing your country, potentially as a result of this scheduling debacle. They then give credit to a West Indian cricketer from the middle of somewhere and introduce a niche sport called Jingle Ball. Enjoy!

Episode #15 - Load Management, Sport & Business, Kick Boules, And The Modern Athlete 04.03.2024

In an especially ruinous episode of The Knack, Conor and Mike talk about two topics on the edge of everyones lips at the moment - load management and the role of business in sport. They then lighten things up a bit by introducing a sport they think they invented before finishing by completely contradicting themselves and giving credit to the modern athlete.

Episode #14 - Referee Development, Olympics Criteria, Shohei Ohtani, and Aggressive Chess 18.12.2023

On this episode of The Knack, Mike and Conor speak on the pathway towards becoming a professional referee, what actually is the plan with the Olympic Games, the biggest contract in sport, and a sport that requires two very different kinds of strategy.

Episode #13 - Expectations, Rivalries, Backyard Pool Game, And a Young Golfer 03.12.2023

On this week's episode of The Knack Conor & Mike delve into the sporting expectations of your every day punter, how incredible it feels to be a part of a genuine rivalry, volleyball in the pool with flexible rules, and a young golfer looking to make a splash at the Aussie Open.

Episode #12 - Resting, Innovation, Volleyball Soccer, and A Swimming Treble 26.11.2023

On this episode of The Knack Conor and Mike kick things off with a chat on considering rest in tournament scheduling, whether sporting competition innovations are ALWAYS good, a sport that's number one goal is to raise awareness, and an Aussie legend we will all be watching in Paris 2024.

Episode #11 - Memorable Moments, Pub Debates, Slingshot Squash, and a Maxi Nichey 18.11.2023

On this episode of The Knack: We talk those sporting moments that get the hairs on your arm standing up. A sport themed debating service. A 14th Century sport that involves slingshotting a ball at 150mph. A Glenn Maxwell special. What a treat.

Episode #10 - Ball Kids, Social Running, Cycle Ball, and Revisiting a Team That Inspired the Nation 13.11.2023

On this episode of The Knack: The important and influential role of ball kids Why running socially is similar to being in a relationship Soccer on a bike A team that we can all relate to and deserve all the credit they got

The Knack Episode 9 - Big Events, Hosting Fees, Fish Oil But Sport, And A Paralympian On The Rise 09.08.2023

On this episode of The Knack, Conor and Mike dive into the world of global sporting events, the baggage that comes with hosting active people, Soccer but in a circle, and an inspiring Aussie runner we could see in France 2024.

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