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This is a sports show about feelings. Join Nick and Noah as they discuss specific moments in sports and how those moments made them feel. Each episode will score how that moment impacted the game, the culture at large, and their own lives. It's that perfect blend of sports and emotions, which are closer to each other than we may realize.

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    • Oct 5, 2021 LATEST EPISODE
    • monthly NEW EPISODES
    • 35m AVG DURATION
    • 22 EPISODES


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    Introducing: Wildwood Flower Season 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 5, 2021 0:44


    Wildwood Flower: Stories of Women who Built Country Music is back for Season 2! Intro episode will drop on October 1st! Available on all platforms. To find out more about the podcast, listen to the introductory episode here. Subscribe and follow on Instagram at wildwoodflowerpod to stay updated on new episodes and special announcements.

    Gordon Hayward and How to Lose Well

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2021 49:10


    On this episode of Feel for the Game, Nick and Noah discuss what to do with defeat. They explore the most memorable missed shot in NCAA Tournament history, how to move on when we lose, and Noah flexes his mental muscles to recount tournament history. Enjoy another vintage episode of unprofessional, but honest sports conversation to help get you through the day. Follow us on Instagram: @feelforthegamepod

    The NBA Draft is Good for the Soul

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2021 54:51


    Nick and Noah are back with a special 2021 NBA Draft episode. They discuss a couple of their favorite draft moments, share some of the players they are most excited about in this years draft, and have a good ole time having their spirits lifted by the wholesome and beautiful night that is the NBA Draft. Enjoy another vintage episode of unprofessional, but honest sports conversation to help get you through the day. Steve Francis on Draft Night Obi Toppin (and others) on Draft Night Follow us on Instagram: @feelforthegamepod.

    Sports Fans Are the Worst

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2021 54:48


    The most sensitive sports podcast around is back. On this episode of Feel for the Game, Nick and Noah discuss disrespectful fan behavior at games and what the NBA and other leagues should do to reduce, prevent, and deter fans from doing and saying bad things. Enjoy another vintage episode of unprofessional, but honest sports conversation to help get you through the day. Follow us on Instagram: @feelforthegamepod.

    Women's Sports with Ashley Whitehurst from Comedy Has An Ouchie

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2021 64:25


    Host of the podcast Comedy Has An Ouchie and comedian/writer/improv coach Ashley Whitehurst joins Nick and Noah to discuss women's sports and the treatment of its athletes on and off the field. Ashley traces her sports fandom, why sports sparked her interests from a young age, and tells us the truth about the conversations we need to be having in sports today. Enjoy another vintage episode of unprofessional, but honest sports conversation to help get you through the day. Check out Comedy Has An Ouchie wherever you're listening to Feel for the Game, to learn about what's going on in Chicago's comedy scene, and who's doing the work to make it better for everyone. Follow us on Instagram: @feelforthegamepod.

    Allen Iverson Changed the NBA for Good

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2021 41:32


    Nick and Noah discuss the historic 2001 NBA Finals performance by Allen Iverson against the Los Angeles Lakers. They discuss the iconic step over, Allen Iverson's impact on the NBA, David Stern's dress code, why no one cares why you got crossed, and more. Enjoy another vintage episode of unprofessional, but honest sports conversation to help get you through the day. Follow us on Instagram: @feelforthegamepod.

    Lebron James and Basketball History

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2021 40:52


    Nick and Noah discuss the historic 2016 NBA Finals Game 7 matchup between Lebron's Cavaliers and Steph's Warriors. How Lebron become the hero for a brief moment in time, the feeling of witnessing history, the best possession of Kevin Love's career, plus we start the season two Kansas basketball reference counter. Enjoy another vintage episode of unprofessional, but honest sports conversation to help get you through the day. Follow us on Instagram: @feelforthegamepod.

    Therapy for Everyday Sports Fans

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2021 2:18


    Feel for the Game is back, June 18th! Nick and Noah return with a series of (mainly basketball) conversations about nostalgic moments in NBA history, current issues plaguing the league, how coping and mental health play a role in sports, and more. Tune-in as they unprofessionally, but sincerely explore why sports are bigger than the just the score of the game. Subscribe now, and follow along to find out how many times Noah makes an unwarranted Kansas Jayhawks basketball reference. Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/feelforthegamepod/ ✌️

    PISSED OFF AND SAD

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2021 44:35


    We're back!! Well, not actually. We had to bless you with our thoughts and feelings on the biggest sporting event of the year, especially since Noah's beloved Kansas City...Monarchs participated in their second Super Bowl in two years. We are doing a lot of podcast preparation for Season Two of Feel for the Game where we will feature a new episode structure that you'll notice on this episode, as well as guests (

    Introducing: No Chill Enneagram: Watch Party

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2021 3:14


    Check out another show on the Area Code Network, No Chill Enneagram: Watch Party: We can't stop talking about the enneagram, so we started a podcast to get it all out of our system. No Chill Enneagram: Watch Party is a safe space for ennegram and pop culture fanatics. Each week, pop culture expert, Richard Clark, and enneagram expert, Bethany Perkins watch a movie or tv show and talk about it through the lens of the enneagram.

    SEASON FINALE: THE NBA IS BACK

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2020 44:14


    We're back! And for the last time for a little while. On the final episode of season one, we discuss how divorce works, name NBA rookies we are excited to watch, briefly explain and all-time rap beef, grieve over watching basketball at home by ourselves, and more. We also leave you with a few parting words until next season.

    NBA COMPARISONS

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2020 81:11


    On this episode we discuss NBA player comparisons for Nick and Noah, inspired by a chapter in Shea Serrano's 'Basketball (And Other Things)'. Thanks for listening! Follow us on social: Instagram and Twitter at feelforthegamepod. Learn more about Feel for the Game at Area Code Network.

    A STABLE, A HEEL, AND A SHOOT

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2020 26:47


    On this bonus episode Noah blesses us with a little professional wrestling knowledge and Nick discovers that this stable might have a heel. We attempt to keep it short, but Noah is a storyteller by nature and Nick is inquisitive to a fault. We discuss a number a wrestling terms and define what they mean and why they matter. If you are a professional wrestling fan you'll laugh with Noah, and if you don't understand why professional wrestling is exciting you'll learn with Nick. Thanks for listening! Follow us on social: Instagram and Twitter at feelforthegamepod. Learn more about Feel for the Game at Area Code Network.

    Introducing: Attached to the Invisible

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2020 2:15


    Check out another show on the Area Code Network, Attached to the Invisible: Exploring the intersection of the science of attachment and theology, we’re asking why we feel disconnected from God, and how to cultivate security and safety. Find our more here: https://www.propheticimaginationstation.com/attached

    STEPH CURRY AND JEFF HARDY TAUGHT US LESSONS

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2020 49:33


    We back! On this episode of Feel for the Game Nick and Noah discuss the lessons learned from two very different athletes – Steph Curry and Jeff Hardy. We learn about 6-year old Noah, discover a couple insider wrestling tips, and discuss the strangeness of hearing an area cheer as Kevin Durant got injured. Follow us on social: Instagram and Twitter at feelforthegamepod. Learn more about Feel for the Game at Area Code Network.

    DISTRACTING OURSELVES FROM THE ELECTION

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2020 36:56


    We back!! On today's episode we each share our three favorite moments from the 2020 sports season. Nick brings up The Last Dance documentary previously discussed in episode two, makes it known that the best point guard in the NBA is not Steph Curry, and how ESPN's video call H.O.R.S.E. competition was a must watch. Noah in classic form talk about the Kansas City Chiefs playoff run (lots of callbacks to episode one), craps on the NFL's most popular and successful team, and suggest a specific way for basketball games to be more exciting and competitive at the end of games. Most importantly, we do our best to distract ourselves from the 2020 election and keep things light. Follow us on social: Instagram and Twitter at feelforthegamepod. Learn more about Feel for the Game at Area Code Network.

    WHAT MIGHT HAVE BEEN

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2020 34:35


    And we back. On this episode of Feel for the Game we talk about Noah's beloved Kansas Jayhawks and their 2018 Final Four matchup against Villanova that resembled the Red Wedding more than a basketball game. How did it impact us individually? – 4:35 How did it impact culture? – 22:30 How did it impact the sport? – 24:15 Follow us on social: Instagram and Twitter at feelforthegamepod. Learn more about Feel for the Game at Area Code Network.

    WOMEN'S SPORTS MATTER

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2020 36:53


    Nick and Noah discuss the US Women's National Team and their 2019 World Cup Championship. They also talk about patriotism and what it means to be American, equal pay, and the growth of women's sports. Follow us on social: Instagram and Twitter at feelforthegamepod. Learn more about Feel for the Game at Area Code Network.

    PRIORITIZE YOUR HAPPINESS

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2020 33:25


    This is a fun one! Nick and Noah discuss Kevin Durant and making life choices that don't suck. They also discuss Nick's love for bad movies, Noah's soft spot for burner Twitter accounts, and the greatest rapper of all-time Kendrick Lamar. Follow Feel for the Game on Instagram and Twitter at feelforthegamepod. Learn more about Feel for the Game at Area Code Network.

    SPORTS ARE CANCELED

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2020 41:32


    Nick and Noah relive what it was like to learn the news that sports would be put on a pause due to COVID-19. They also discuss the similarities of their living rooms, how The Last Dance was like discovering fire for the first time, and why athletes never have and never will and never should "shut up and dribble". Follow Feel for the Game on Instagram and Twitter at feelforthegamepod. Learn more about Feel for the Game at Area Code Network.

    TOUCHDOWN KAN-SAS CITY!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2020 32:33


    Nick and Noah discuss Kansas City breaking their Super Bowl drought and what it meant for Noah to watch it with his dad. They also talk about Steph Curry, Black quarterbacks, childbirth, and Nelly. It makes sense if you listen to it (probably). Follow us on social: Instagram and Twitter at feelforthegamepod. Learn more about Feel for the Game at Area Code Network.

    Trailer: Feel for the Game

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2020 3:10


    Feel for the Game is a sports show about feelings. Join Nick and Noah as they discuss specific moments in sports and how those moments made them feel. Each episode will score how that moment impacted the game, the culture at large, and their own lives. It's that perfect blend of sports and emotions, which are closer than we may realize. Episode one is coming soon.

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