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What's up Internet? This week on Last Word SC Radio, it's Concacaf World Cup Qualification time. We recap some big trades and transfer news in MLS. We hear from Justin Brunken of American Outlaws about what's going on with AO in 2022. Elias Laradi, our CF Montreal beat writer makes his podcast debut to for a full USA Canada preview. The cohosts then go through the rest of this CWCQ window and discuss what's at stake for the USMNT and the other teams. 

In this episode of the Necessary Roughness Podcast, host Nikolas Donadic dives into the NFL Divisional weekend matchups. He also wonders why the Raiders always get jobbed by the NFL, discusses how Super Wild Card weekend exposed some teams for what they truly were, and sets the stage for a memorable duo of AFC and NFC Championship Games. Enjoy the show and join us next weekend for the following episode!

The guys are back and for a second week in a row, the Edmonton Oilers are dominating the news cycle. However, they first take a look at some news from around the league. The biggest being the new Montreal Canadiens General Manager being announced. Alex and Chace discuss what is in the future for the team and ask should they hit the reset button fully? Exploring at some of the contracts and why this offseason might be the better time to make some moves.

After that, they shift to the Oilers and the storm they caused this week. Giving their opinion on reporter Jim Matheson asking Leon Draisaitl "why are you being so pissy?". Alex goes off on the media in general and the fact that they are asking the wrong people the wrong questions. From there, they discuss just what it would take for either of Draisaitl or Connor McDavid to request a trade and what would that package even look like?

Some huge news dropped on Tuesday morning that shook everybody in gaming. Microsoft announced that they are set to acquire Activision Blizzard King for a whopping $68.7 Billion.

What's up Internet? This week on Last Word SC Radio, the boys get back together to talk transfer news. Portland and Colorado are parting ways with midfielders. NYCFC could have two open DP slots. Sporting KC is now thin at striker. And a bunch of teams are spending money. Also, Dan is going to the United Soccer Coaches Convention and will be there for Podcast Row on Thursday. We've got so much content coming out of that. Click here for more info. 

In the first episode of 2022, Sean gives out the reason why that is (hint, he and the family got COVID-19.) Marc also discusses his trip to Atlanta that was supposed to involve seeing the Final Fantasy VII Remake Orchestra concert, but COVID-19 canceled that too. 

After that, the guys discuss playing Gravity Chase, Heaven Dust 2, Record of Lodoss War: Deedlit in Wonder Labyrinth, and The Anacrusis.

Topics include: PlayStation deciding to keep making PS4's for another year.

Discussing PSVR 2 Features and how much it will cost, PS NOW cards being removed from retail in the United States and UK, what it means for Spartacus, and what could Spartacus actually include in its service.

Plus, Sean asks Marc the golden question of when PlayStation exclusives should come to PC?

They also discuss Days Gone not getting a sequel, E3 canceled as an in-person event, Take-Two purchasing Zynga, and the latest with NFT's in gaming involving Troy Baker and Square-Enix both saying agreeing to them, while SEGA reverses course and cancels their interest.

Make sure to tune in to the next episode which will be available on Thursday, January 20 where Sean and Marc are joined by Jens, Randy, and Daniel to do the first-ever Video Games 2 the MAX Fantasy Critic Draft. Follow

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Marc's Record of Lodoss War: Deedlit in Wonder Labyrinth Review: https://w2mnet.com/record-of-lodoss-war-deedlit-in-wonder-labyrinth/

Alex and Chace are back for another week of content in the NHL. This week, the big focus in on the return of some players, including Evgeni Malkin for the Pittsburgh Penguins. The guys discuss what it means to get him back and what it could mean for the playoff picture. Another return is goaltender Tuukka Rask who is back in the net for the Boston Bruins. Again, the guys discuss how this could affect a very close playoff race in the East.

Next, they look at the Edmonton Oilers record and how bad things are going. Alex loses it on the organization and highlights how predictable this was to see plus where it went wrong from day one. They also discuss Ken Holland and should he be considered a "good" general manager given his last decade of work. After Alex calms down, the guys look at some other relevant NHL news.

In this episode of the Necessary Roughness Podcast, host Nikolas Donadic dives into the NFL Super Wild Card weekend matchups. He also explains why he understands the rationale behind the Dolphins firing of Brian Flores, discusses why Brandon Staley’s questionable decision-making was evident throughout the year, and tries to talk himself into picking an upset this weekend. Enjoy the show and join us next weekend for the following episode!

Alex is back after nearly two months off of the podcast, largely due to the Ottawa Senators lack of games played. However, with the extended break, it leaves a lot to talk about this week! To break everything down, Spencer Blake makes his return to the podcast. Spencer helps cover the Belleville Senators for SilverSevenSens as well as the Sens.

The guys start by talking about the Ottawa Senators schedule and all that COVID has ruined, including Jake Sanderson and others World Jr tournament. However, not all is lost as Sanderson has now accepted an invitation to the USA Olympic team. The guys discuss his development as well as Tyler Boucher and his move away from College. They also discuss Filip Gustavsson being sent down to the AHL and why it actually might be a good thing for him at this point in time.

In this episode of the Necessary Roughness Podcast, host Nikolas Donadic dives into the NFL regular season’s Week 18 matchups. He also gives his take on the role that “character” supposedly plays in sports awards and honors, dives into the bizarre end of Antonio Brown’s tenure in Tampa Bay, and makes the case for Trey Lance to start the 49ers final game over Jimmy Garoppolo. Enjoy the show and join us next weekend for the following episode!