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0:18 – Chris Horwedel and Greg Crone open You’re Wrong and Here’s Why with the sports calendar shifting from the NBA and NHL seasons into baseball and World Cup mode.
1:18 – Chris plugs two new Underdog Podcasts shows: The Beautiful Game, Unfiltered, a soccer/football show launched with a World Cup episode zero, and Yesterday in Sports,
5:17 – USMNT vs. Paraguay discussion highlights the United States’ strong opening performance, Folarin Balogun’s impact, Christian Pulisic showing up, and lingering concerns about the goalkeeper and defense.
7:32 – Cape Verde vs. Spain reaction focuses on 40-year-old goalkeeper Vozinha leading Cape Verde to a shocking 0-0 draw, Spain’s 27-shot frustration, and the magic of World Cup underdogs.
8:50 – World Cup group-stage chaos continues with Saudi Arabia vs. Uruguay and Belgium vs. Egypt both ending 1-1, raising questions about how quickly major teams can feel pressure in the expanded format.
10:21 – Japan’s fan cleanup tradition leads to a side conversation about Jameis Winston joining in, his unusual soccer-commentary role, and the complicated public perception around his past.
11:35 – Breaking football news covers Texas Tech quarterback Brandon Sorsby entering the NFL supplemental draft amid NCAA eligibility and gambling issues, with discussion of the risk attached to any team taking him.
13:16 – Iran vs. New Zealand preview centers on Chris Wood, Wrexham’s Libby Kakace, New Zealand as a long-shot play, and whether another strange World Cup result could be coming.
16:01 – France vs. Senegal preview looks at France’s tournament-favorite status, Senegal’s AFCON pedigree, the goal total, and why France’s attack could still produce goals even against a strong opponent.
20:36 – Iraq vs. Norway preview focuses on Erling Haaland finally getting a World Cup stage, Norway’s attacking talent, and how different national-team soccer can look compared to club football at Manchester City.
24:46 – Argentina vs. Algeria preview centers on Lionel Messi, Argentina’s defending-champion mentality, how the national team plays for Messi, and the contrast between Messi’s role and Cristiano Ronaldo’s place with Portugal.
27:27 – Messi vs. Ronaldo discussion expands into longevity, Portugal’s next generation, Ronaldo’s Saudi league context, Messi in MLS, Robert Lewandowski, and how aging superstars fit into national teams.
36:50 – Austria vs. Jordan preview closes the World Cup match talk, with Austria favored and both hosts admitting it is one of the thinner scouting discussions of the slate.
37:27 – NBA and NHL championship discussion begins with the Knicks winning the NBA title and the Hurricanes winning the Stanley Cup, including Greg’s mixed feelings as a Philadelphia sports fan.
38:39 – Knicks vs. Spurs Finals talk breaks down Mitch Johnson’s coaching issues, San Antonio repeatedly blowing big leads, the Knicks’ historic comeback, Villanova Knicks conflict, and Chris’ live-betting regret.
44:08 – Villanova basketball talk covers Italian big man Luigi Suigo withdrawing from the NBA Draft to commit to Villanova, roster turnover, and renewed interest in watching the Wildcats next season.
51:13 – Spurs offseason talk focuses on Dylan Harper’s role frustration, De’Aaron Fox being publicly backed as franchise point guard, Harper’s social media activity, and whether San Antonio could still chase a major trade.
52:49 – Victor Wembanyama deep dive examines his Finals flaws, lack of physical positioning, boxing-out issues, shot selection, missing go-to moves, and why his offseason development matters for the Spurs’ future.
1:00:46 – 76ers trade talk covers Dallas reportedly checking in on Joel Embiid, what kind of return would make sense, Philadelphia’s cap situation, and the sadness of Nico Harrison no longer being around for a possible Mavericks deal.
1:02:37 – Nottingham Forest talk closes the show with Elliot Anderson transfer rumors, the size of the reported fee, and whether Forest can realistically turn down a massive offer.
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0:18 – Chris Horwedel and Greg Crone open You’re Wrong and Here’s Why with the sports calendar shifting from the NBA and NHL seasons into baseball and World Cup mode.
1:18 – Chris plugs two new Underdog Podcasts shows: The Beautiful Game, Unfiltered, a soccer/football show launched with a World Cup episode zero, and Yesterday in Sports,
5:17 – USMNT vs. Paraguay discussion highlights the United States’ strong opening performance, Folarin Balogun’s impact, Christian Pulisic showing up, and lingering concerns about the goalkeeper and defense.
7:32 – Cape Verde vs. Spain reaction focuses on 40-year-old goalkeeper Vozinha leading Cape Verde to a shocking 0-0 draw, Spain’s 27-shot frustration, and the magic of World Cup underdogs.
8:50 – World Cup group-stage chaos continues with Saudi Arabia vs. Uruguay and Belgium vs. Egypt both ending 1-1, raising questions about how quickly major teams can feel pressure in the expanded format.
10:21 – Japan’s fan cleanup tradition leads to a side conversation about Jameis Winston joining in, his unusual soccer-commentary role, and the complicated public perception around his past.
11:35 – Breaking football news covers Texas Tech quarterback Brandon Sorsby entering the NFL supplemental draft amid NCAA eligibility and gambling issues, with discussion of the risk attached to any team taking him.
13:16 – Iran vs. New Zealand preview centers on Chris Wood, Wrexham’s Libby Kakace, New Zealand as a long-shot play, and whether another strange World Cup result could be coming.
16:01 – France vs. Senegal preview looks at France’s tournament-favorite status, Senegal’s AFCON pedigree, the goal total, and why France’s attack could still produce goals even against a strong opponent.
20:36 – Iraq vs. Norway preview focuses on Erling Haaland finally getting a World Cup stage, Norway’s attacking talent, and how different national-team soccer can look compared to club football at Manchester City.
24:46 – Argentina vs. Algeria preview centers on Lionel Messi, Argentina’s defending-champion mentality, how the national team plays for Messi, and the contrast between Messi’s role and Cristiano Ronaldo’s place with Portugal.
27:27 – Messi vs. Ronaldo discussion expands into longevity, Portugal’s next generation, Ronaldo’s Saudi league context, Messi in MLS, Robert Lewandowski, and how aging superstars fit into national teams.
36:50 – Austria vs. Jordan preview closes the World Cup match talk, with Austria favored and both hosts admitting it is one of the thinner scouting discussions of the slate.
37:27 – NBA and NHL championship discussion begins with the Knicks winning the NBA title and the Hurricanes winning the Stanley Cup, including Greg’s mixed feelings as a Philadelphia sports fan.
38:39 – Knicks vs. Spurs Finals talk breaks down Mitch Johnson’s coaching issues, San Antonio repeatedly blowing big leads, the Knicks’ historic comeback, Villanova Knicks conflict, and Chris’ live-betting regret.
44:08 – Villanova basketball talk covers Italian big man Luigi Suigo withdrawing from the NBA Draft to commit to Villanova, roster turnover, and renewed interest in watching the Wildcats next season.
51:13 – Spurs offseason talk focuses on Dylan Harper’s role frustration, De’Aaron Fox being publicly backed as franchise point guard, Harper’s social media activity, and whether San Antonio could still chase a major trade.
52:49 – Victor Wembanyama deep dive examines his Finals flaws, lack of physical positioning, boxing-out issues, shot selection, missing go-to moves, and why his offseason development matters for the Spurs’ future.
1:00:46 – 76ers trade talk covers Dallas reportedly checking in on Joel Embiid, what kind of return would make sense, Philadelphia’s cap situation, and the sadness of Nico Harrison no longer being around for a possible Mavericks deal.
1:02:37 – Nottingham Forest talk closes the show with Elliot Anderson transfer rumors, the size of the reported fee, and whether Forest can realistically turn down a massive offer.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.