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It have been some awesome weeks for sports fans all over the world but especially fans of Euroleague basketball! While Real Madrid already punched their ticket (00:03:25) to this years Euroleague Final Four in Berlin there are still 3 tickets up for grab. Panathinaikos Athens vs. Maccabi Tel Aviv will play their deciding Game 5 on May 7th in Athens (00:06:54). While both teams have shown some stel...

It is the best time of the year! We've been waiting all season long but finally the time has arrived - EuroLeague play-offs is about to begin. After discussing about the newly installed play-in tournament we finally get a chance to talk about each series starting of with Real Madrid vs. Saski Baskonia (00:05:35) before moving on to the other games that have been happeing.   Co-Host: Matej Hopp and...

It was EuroLeagues final round and some teams still had high stakes to play for. First, we discuss the couple of regular season games and also take a look how bad we've been in our over/under predictions for each team (00:02:52). Further more, we discuss what have been our biggest surprises and disappointments of the season and take a look at the upcoming play-in games after the final playoff seri...

As Simon has been able to make it to Vienna, it was finally time for our very first Podcast Episode in person. First, Simon and Matej share some nostalgic views about the Basketball Easter Tournament which takes place annually in Vienna (00:01:00) while Simon will reveals what he's most exited about finally being back in his home town (00:05:58). Later on, we discuss the latest and greatest news o...

Yes, we've been silent the last couple of weeks but for all the right reasons. Why? You can find out right at the beginning of the episode. After that it's back to sports talk as we have lots of topics to discuss.  First, we talk about Ricky Rubios basketball comeback and what his arrival means for his club, FC Barcelona(00:03:30). After that, we take a look at the current standings plus a possibl...

After sitting out last week due to sickness we are back at it again! First, Matej needs to rant about the latest storylines out of Barcelona starting with manager Xavi Hernandez announcing to step down after the season and how the club continues to not being able to learn from it's mistakes in the past (00:02:03). With Jürgen Klopp announcing to leave his manager role at Liverpool FC, we take a lo...

Another week, another pod! Before kicking off with the latest basketball storylines we take a short dive into the world of Handball as the Austrian men's national team has turned some (actually a lot of) heads at this years EHF European Championships in Germany (00:02:27). With two thirds of the EuroLeague season in the books, it is time to reflect on the latest storylines from Round 22 and take a...

As the new sports year is already in full throttle, we try predicting the unpredictable in the world of sports in 2024: What nation is going to end up winning the Gold Medal at this years Olympic men's basketball tournament in Paris (00:06:05) What club will Kylian Mbappé end up playing for in 2024 (00:16:30) What track and field world record will be broken (00:36:36) All this and much more in tod...

In our newest episode, we briefly catch up on our New Years Eve partys and talk about Ricky Rubios decision to retire from NBA basketball and what might lies ahead for him. The EuroLeague has been ablaze with excitement in recent times, featuring riveting matchups that have captivated basketball enthusiasts all over the world. One of the standout highlights was the much anticipated Derby in Belgra...

We hope you had a great start into the new year! We sure did. In our very first episode of 2024, we talk about how to spend holiday season, some Euro and NBA basketball and the new man at the helm of Manchester United. First, we debate some of the most recent player transfers in EuroLeague, starting off with the highly discussed move of Shabaz Napier from Crvena Zvezda to Olimpia Milano and what t...

Another EuroLeague mega round is in the books and Simon and Matej take a look at the latest results and what teams are on their way up as well as the teams that need to make adjustments in order to keep their hopes for a playoff berth alive (00:02:54). As the the NBA in-season tournament seems to have quickly established itself as an event we also took a closer look on how Las Vergas has silently...

The EuroLeague has once again taken basketball enthusiasts on a thrilling journey, showcasing a blend of talent, skill, and unexpected twists. As teams battle for supremacy on the European stage, some have emerged as pleasant surprises, exceeding expectations with stellar performances, while others have faced unexpected disappointments (00:08:52). Later on we hand out our trimester awards in the E...

In the vast tapestry of sports history, certain moments stand out as defining instances of unexpected triumphs and staggering upsets. From the underdog victories that defied all odds to the shocking defeats that left fans in disbelief, the world of sports has been a theater for dramatic twists and turns. As Matej & Simon delve into the annals of athletic competition, they uncover stories of re...

Matej recaps the football friendly match between Austria vs. Germany and what this game actually means for both teams (00:00:20). After that, Simon and Matej talk about a very emotional, at times controversial, Round 10 of Euroleague basketball (00:06:34), then some Barcelona players talking about their former vs. current head coach situation (00:09:15) before diving into the early games from Roun...

Get your Schnitzel (or Curry wurst) ready! On November 21st, Austria will play a football friendly vs. its arch rival, Germany. In the past, this encounter has usually been a clear affair but currently, things couldn't be more different. Matej will be in the stadium to watch this one live and Simon and him discuss what it's like to be on the patriotic side of things and how Austrian football talen...

Part 1: Last week was another Euroleague mega round with 18 games and Simon and Matej almost missed it! But, fortunately, they did not and they  discuss the latest storylines and (00:01:10). Both take a close look at the resurgence of the Greek teams, Olympiakos Pireus and Panathinaikos Athens (00:13:50) while also taking a look at teams currently struggling to move the needle in their favor (00:2...

This episode was probably one of the most fun ones to record: Would you rather be a great football player in Spain or in the UK? What's the most popular sport among Australians?  Simon and Matej discuss their Top 10 of sports and country it is most fun to be good at.  Co-Host: Matej Hopp and Simon Pichler Producer: Simon Pichler Music: Lunatic - HLM 3 (Intro) & 113 - Outro (113 fout la merde)...

Euroleague round 7 is in the books as Simon and Matej discuss all the game highlights and most recent storylines (00:01:30). Later on, they take a look at the standings as categorise each team accordingly (00:40:55) while also looking at the week ahead (00:47:40) before finishing off with that one trade that could make all the difference for a team (00:51:12). Co-Host: Matej Hopp and Simon Pichler...

Starting off, Matej and Simon talk about the most recent Netflix documentary about David Beckham and his rise to become one of footballs most iconic figures (00:00:26). After that, they discuss the most recent news about expanding the Euroleague and what possible markets could make sense to do so (00:09:51). Next, they discuss the latest action of Euroleague basketball including the lastest result...

Recap of the fifth round of Euroleague action while focusing on the first coaching changes which have been made plus their respective impacts on the clubs (00:02:44). Matej and Simon then dive into two eternal rivalries - the derby in Belgrade between Partizan Belgrade vs. Crvena Zvezda (00:07:10) and then the El Clasico between Real Madrid vs. FC Barcelona (00:15:55). Later on they discuss the up...

In part 2 of this weeks mega podcast, Matej and Simon, take a look at the  upcoming NBA season which is just around the corner and discuss which teams are going to fare better or worse compared to last seasons performance. First, they take a look at all the teams from the Western Conference (00:01:25) before moving on to their predictions for the teams from the Eastern Conference (00:45:16). Happy...

With so much basketball going on in the past days we've actually had to split Episode #05 into two parts. Part 1 is all about the EuroLeague Mega Round (3&4) which has taken place from Oct. 17th to 20th. At the very beginning, Matej and Simon have a discussion regarding an article in "The Athletic" and the situation of bio-banding in sports (00:00:33). After that they recap the current Eurolea...

First, Matej and Simon recap the second round of Euroleague action with all the highlights and storylines that have been played earlier in the week discussing Anadolu Efes Istanbul vs. Real Madrid (00:01:44) first, then moving on to the ALBA Berlin vs. Baskonia Vitoria-Gasteiz matchup and also discuss Germany becoming a steady nurturing ground for European talents (00:04:35), ASVEL Lyon-Villeurban...

Round 1 of the Euroleague season 2023/24 is in the books as Matej and Simon review all the highlights and storylines of the recent matchups. First, they take you through Thursdays matchups from October 5th starting with Crvena Zvezda Belgrade vs. ASVEL Lyon-Villeurbanne (00:02:35), the highly anticipated game Maccabi Tel Aviv vs. Partizan Belgrade (00:07:42), taking a deep-dive into the matchup FC...

In this episode, Matej and Simon preview all the Euroleague matchups of Round 1 including all the must-watch games, latest updates on injuries and players availabilities as well as some odds (00:02:25). After that they discuss what has been their favourite NBA offseason moves so far (00:27:24). Co-Host: Matej Hopp and Simon Pichler Producer: Simon Pichler Music: Lunatic - HLM 3 (Intro) & 113 -...