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- Episode #13 - Expectations, Rivalries, Backyard Pool Game, And a Young Golfer
On this week's episode of The Knack Conor & Mike delve into the sporting expectations of your every day punter, how incredible it feels to be a part of a genuine rivalry, volleyball in the pool with flexible rules, and a young golfer looking to make a splash at the Aussie Open.
41 min - Episode #12 - Resting, Innovation, Volleyball Soccer, and A Swimming Treble
On this episode of The Knack Conor and Mike kick things off with a chat on considering rest in tournament scheduling, whether sporting competition innovations are ALWAYS good, a sport that's number one goal is to raise awareness, and an Aussie legend we will all be watching in Paris 2024.
40 min - Episode #11 - Memorable Moments, Pub Debates, Slingshot Squash, and a Maxi Nichey
On this episode of The Knack:
- We talk those sporting moments that get the hairs on your arm standing up.
- A sport themed debating service.
- A 14th Century sport that involves slingshotting a ball at 150mph.
- A Glenn Maxwell special. What a treat.
40 min - Episode #10 - Ball Kids, Social Running, Cycle Ball, and Revisiting a Team That Inspired the Nation
On this episode of The Knack:
- The important and influential role of ball kids
- Why running socially is similar to being in a relationship
- Soccer on a bike
- A team that we can all relate to and deserve all the credit they got
41 min - The Knack Episode 9 - Big Events, Hosting Fees, Fish Oil But Sport, And A Paralympian On The RiseOn this episode of The Knack, Conor and Mike dive into the world of global sporting events, the baggage that comes with hosting active people, Soccer but in a circle, and an inspiring Aussie runner we could see in France 2024.40 min
- The Knack Episode 8 - Ball Returns, Community Engagement, Tennis With Your Head, And A First For EquestrianThis week on the Knack we go into the world of returning a ball as a passer by and etiquette around asking to join a pickup game. We then discuss Ping Pong with a Soccer ball and a first time winner in Equestrian for a Puerto Rican.37 min
- The Knack - Getting To Games, The Power of Words, What The Hell, And A High School HeroThis episode of The Knack explores modes of transport, and if there is a preference for sporting teams. A deep dive on trash talking situations, a niche sport called 'What The Hell', and the credit athlete of the week going to a future college star.38 min
- The Knack - Intangible Power, Wearing Appropriate Merch, A Negative Niche, And Crediting Courage
On this episode Mike and Conor breakdown how far intangibles can actually get you on different levels of competition, the attention seeking behaviour (or is it??) of wearing merch that has nothing to do with the teams playing, a niche sport that didn't used to be niche and deserves to be punished, and a courageous 15 year old. Let us know through the knack wrap on Instagram if you have any suggestions!
38 min - The Knack - Paid to Play, Teammate Criteria, A Niche Sport from Finland and A Great CoachThis week on The Knack, Conor stumps Mike trying to unpack whether there are any sports you wouldn't even play if you're paid. They list the criteria for a great teammate in a social setting. They introduce a Niche Sport that involves a rule that says "all participants are to enjoy themselves" and Ange Postecoglou becomes the first Australian manager in the EPL. Credit paid - how good!44 min
- The Knack - Sport in the Shadow Realm, Tipping Tactics, The Ultimate Game and Blocky GolfThis episode of The Knack takes us into the mind of your everyday sports fan as they go about their day giving 3% to reality and 97% to bowling Ian Bell at Lord's. Conor and Mike then breakdown the process of submitting your tips, the next big Olympic Sport and Michael Block's phenomenal performance at the PGA Championship. Smoke a cover drive out of the lift into work tomorrow, why not?43 min
About The Knack
From the publisher's feed
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…
know about.
They also dissect a Niche Sport along with celebrating a member of the sporting community that deserves credit.