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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).
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 Paris.
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.
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.
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 where they pay credit towards emerging Aussie athletes.
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.
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.
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.
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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.
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.
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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…
They also dissect a Niche Sport along with celebrating a member of the sporting community that deserves credit.