We talk Ozil and Arbeloa, Barcelona, and the Prem. Parth joins the show to chat about baseball and this season's expectations (Tirtho predicts Yankees win the World Series). We dig into a venture fund that pays MiLB players up front salaries in exchange for a slice of any future MLB contracts. Finally, we talk basketball and the infamous CP3 fade away elbow jumper off the pick and roll.

We dig into the Atlanta Hawks including Trae's development, John Collins, Playoff Rondo and Lou "Chicken Fingers" Will.  We consider the sharp drop in JJ Redick's production and compare it to other three point shooters ailed by seemingly simple injuries (e.g. Kyle Korver). Finally, we also break down the Hawks' matchup against potential playoff teams (Knicks, Hornets, and Heat), and a West Coast tour of the playoffs (Pandemic P and Jokic's mismatches).

We dig into the post-trade deadline world of the NBA - diving into the Nuggets, Lakers, Clippers, Nets, and Magic. We also break down how the play in tournament has added more competitive fire to middling teams (e.g., Kings). Adith and Julien present a thesis for a different type of NBA structure where less games, an expanded play-in tournament, and better commentators (WNBA players calling NBA games and vice versa; highlight tired commentary techniques; call out the local broadcasters' ability to read the game like Mychal Thompson, Walt Frazier, etc.).

We dig into the Champions League quarterfinal preview and revisit the round of 16 results including some memorable storylines and matchups. Tirtho shares his honest opinion on Real Madrid. We also look at post-All Star Break performances and the continued case for LaMelo as ROY over Edwards (Win shares and efficiency).

We discuss the USMNT's talent depth with respect to citizenship granting policies, forward talent, transcendental talent, Tim Howard vs. Belgium, and the potential one-sidedness of the current squad. We dive into the case for LeBron as MVP via a consistency argument. We compare Messi and LBJ in terms of controlling the game, and the opposite nature of Messi and Curry's approach to dominating a game. Steph goes video-game mode, CP3 misses open layups, and the case for Kevin Durant as Most Improved Player using the strictest definition of the award. Hosted by Adith and Tirtho

Join us as we take a tour around the Champions League Round of 16 after the first leg. We break down each game, and forecast the future (no, we are not the Paul the Octopus from the 2010 world cup). Chelsea and Atletico Madrid win most entertaining game of the round, if only for the tactics Tuchel used. 

 

The NBA ASG draft gets dissected and we reflect on the Jazz All Star's getting picked last. This ought to be motivation to win the chip right... Capping things off, we speculate on PJ Tucker trade rumors and the Timberwolves' KAT situation. Hosted by Adith, Tirtho, and Julien.

Julien's Fifa card is revealed. We revisit the 2014 World Cup, specifically Brazil and their quarterfinal match against Columbia followed by the infamous beating Germany gave them. Tirtho swoons over Neymar, and does not pull his punches. The NBA season is at its sleepy pre-ASG break lull, but the Jazz still ride hot (3 All Stars!?) and we ask whether it is time for the Bucks to hit the panic button.

Will the real CP3 please stand up? Yes, I mean Cam Payne. 

Adith's Fifa Card is revealed (~Mertesacker pace). 

We explain the reason behind why prayer hands took off in soccer. 

Vucevic will be leading scorer in Magic history over Shaq, Penny, GHill, and others - not a prediction, just a mathematical fact according to our stats guy

Shovels. 

Bucs or Chiefs? Tirtho says who cares. 

More shovels.

Jaeho presents his Fifa Card and Tirtho delivers his verdict on the Knicks, Leicester City, and Atletico Madrid. We also talk about Shaq's recent interviews with Jokic, Donovan Mitchell, and Christian Wood. The Utah Jazz go on a 10 game win streak, Lakers slide but Adith chalks it up to coasting through the regular season, and a look at whether Fox or SGA will make the All Star game this year (Answer: No, it will be CJ McCollum taking the last guard spot on the roster).

We dive into the divisional round playoff games and present our analyses about the 4 games this weekend. We also stray into tangents and cover gutsy 4th and 1 play calls, the best super bowl in recent memory, most emotional guys in the NFL, and Brees' character. We look ahead to the Packers-Bucs game and the possibility of the Tampa defense blitzing Rodgers to a victory, and our thoughts on the very unfortunate Mahomes injury. Tom joins the show.