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In this episode, our hosts Todd Harris (USA) and Natalie Sawyer (UK) preview one of the biggest and most unique rivalries in sport: the Ryder Cup!

We're joined by two exclusive guests: Nicolas Colsaerts, a member of the 2012 "Miracle of Medinah" team, and US-based golf broadcaster Carl Paulson, to get a complete view from both sides of the Atlantic.

Here is a breakdown of the main topics:

The Ryder Cup Preview: A discussion on the highly anticipated match-up between Team USA and Team Europe, the notoriously difficult course at Bethpage Black, and the unique, often hostile, atmosphere of the New York crowd.

Team Europe's Perspective: Nicolas Colsaerts shares his memories of the "Miracle of Medinah," the intense pressure of the tournament, and his thoughts on how the continuity of the European team could lead to victory.

Team USA's Perspective: Carl Paulson provides an insider's view on the American team's strengths, the captain's strategy, and how the dominance of US golfers in the majors could translate to team success.

Behind the Ryder Cup: The hosts and guests discuss the mental transition from individual to team play, the role of technology like virtual reality headsets, and the data used to create winning pairings.

00:00 - Intro & What's Coming Up

01:58 - Global Sports Round-up 

03:59 - Medinah Memories with Nicolas Colsaerts 

13:46 - What Team USA can expect at Bethpage Black with Carl Paulson 

29:00 - Team USA's Strengths & Weaknesses

34:36 - How Ryder Cup Pairings are Chosen

37:17 - Final Predictions & A Look Ahead

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