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Soarin' Sports is a podcast in a starting up podcast network focusing on the biggest of all sports stages the International stage. We cover the Miracles on to Off the playing field. Join Host Braydon and his cohost Alan as they journey through these moments together and discuss their lasting impact on the world. As well as the life lessons that can be learned from it.

Braydon Wilson, Alan Pina


    • Feb 24, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
    • monthly NEW EPISODES
    • 43m AVG DURATION
    • 109 EPISODES


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    Ichiro is a HALL OF FAMER!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2025 28:20


    Braydon and Alan come together to discuss to the news of Ichiro making the Baseball Hall of Fame. This is a monumental mark as Ichiro is the first Japanese born player to make the Hall and so far the only one in the hall. Braydon and Alan discuss this amongst other things on the latest from Soarin' Sports!

    What's more exciting the NBA inseason tournament or the 4 nations tournament?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2025 38:46


    Braydon and Alan come together to debate why fans are generally more excited for the NHL's 4 nations tournament than they are for the NBA in season tournament. They debate ways to make the tournament in the NBA slightly better as well as go over who the favourite in the 4 nations tournament should be. All this and more in the latest from the Soarin' Sports crew!

    Soto gets PAID!!!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 11, 2025 33:50


    Braydon and Alan come together to discuss Juan Soto's big contract from the Mets and whether or not it is time for MLB to adopt a Salary cap whether the cap should be a hard cap like the NHL or NFL or more like a softer cap like the NBA. Tell us what you think?

    First month Recap NBA Edition

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2024 32:54


    Braydon and Alan highlight the first month of the NBA and discuss how the world of basketball is doing this early in the season. They also discuss the best in the west and debate whether or not the route still goes through Denver. They also discuss load management and the early season suspension of Joel Embiid. All this and more in the latest from Soarin Sports! 

    First Month recap NHL edition

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2024 34:22


    Braydon and Alan come together and discuss the major storylines from the first month of the NHL season and recap what is going on and highlight the players that are off to a hot start this early in the season. We even discuss who we think might win the Stanley Cup this year (Braydon's burgundy colored glasses come in again) All this and more in the latest from Soarin Sports. 

    Dodgers ARE THE CHAMPIONS OF 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2024 35:19


    Braydon and Alan come together to discuss the 2024 world series and the disastrous game 5 half inning that the Yankees had. They also talk about the impact that this series has had on the world of Baseball and the players that stand out. All this and more in the latest from Soarin' Sports. 

    A tribute to one of baseball's greatest pitchers Fernando Valenzuela

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2024 29:31


    Braydon and Alan come together to discuss one of the greatest pitchers in recent memory Fernando Valenzuela, who died at 63. They talk about the career he had and the lasting impact he had on the game of baseball. Alan also discusses the impact Fernando had on the Latin community in LA and outside of LA. All this and more in this episode from Soarin' Sports. 

    World Series Hype

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2024 30:09


    Braydon and Alan come together to highlight the international players in this year's MLB World Series between the Dodgers and Yankees. They discuss why Braydon has a love hate relationship with the teams that made it and how this might impact the game for the better. They also discuss who they think will win it all in 2024! All this and more from Soarin' Sports!

    Olympics post mortem

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2024 31:20


    The two head pineapples Braydon and Alan come together to discuss the fun that was had in the Paris Olympics! They covered the first six days, and now that cover the rest! they give you their memorable moments and how the Olympics seemingly brought the nations of the world together! They also discuss perhaps one of the more interesting talking points of the games, the medal count. All this and more in the latest from Soarin' Sports! 

    We cover the 2024 Olympics

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2024 38:36


    Braydon (22 out East) and Alan (The Western Pineapple), come together to discuss the first 6 days of Olympic competition. They talk about the opening Ceremonies, the good and the bad. They talk about some of the great moments, we've seen already and how the competition has been thus far. We also talk about the medals and who's coming away with the most medals. This is just the first of many episodes we plan on covering in this olympic games so check this out tell us which country or athlete you're following!  

    Whats new in Football?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2024 49:40


    Braydon and Alan get together to talk about the Euros 2024, this was recorded back in June before Spain ended up winning it all so Congrats SPAIN! They also discuss Copa De America and the current state of Mexican and American Football and the changes each country needs to make in order to become successful once again. They also wax poetic about the previous four years from podcasting. All this and more in the latest from the Soarin' Sports Podcast! 

    We check in on Alan following a historic playoff run, and correct prediction

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2024 31:47


    Braydon and Alan get together to discuss the recent results of the NBA and NHL Finals. Alan talks about his celebration of Banner 18 and how he feels about predicting the Panthers Stanley Cup. They highlight the stars from both sides of the NBA finals from around the world as well. All this and more in the latest from Soarin Sports. 

    Playoff Lamentations and Ruminations (NBA Edition)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2024 33:58


    Braydon and Alan bring you their look into the NBA playoffs. They discuss everything from the Nuggets getting bounced, to the current matchups in the conference finals and how they got there. They also discuss the Celtics and their path to the conference finals. (At time of release they are in the finals waiting for their opponent). They also discuss their matchups for the NBA Finals will it be Dallas or Minnesota? Come for Braydon and Alan's Thoughts and stay for everything in between. 

    Playoff Lamentations and Ruminations (NHL Edition)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2024 31:07


    Braydon and Alan come together to once again discuss the Stanley Cup Playoffs. The challenge of winning the cup, and what it may take for each of the remaining teams to lift Lord Stanley's Chalice. They also discuss Braydon's Lamentations surrounding the end of his beloved Avs playoffs. They let Braydon rant about the loss in the playoffs in the Avs. They also discuss the possibilities for the Stanley Cup matchup. Come for Braydon and Alan's Thoughts and stay for everything in between. 

    ITS PLAYOFFS TIME!!!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2024 69:51


    Braydon and Alan get together to break down the best playoffs in the world with the NHL and the cemented rounds for the NBA Playoffs. This was recorded before the Kings and Knights matchups were set in stone, so they decided to break down both scenarios. The results from the first rounds of the respective playoff will be the next upcoming episode. We also give our picks for who lifts the Stanley Cup, and the Larry O'Brien Trophy. So check out the latest from Soarin' Sports! 

    Return of Soarin' Sports... Again...

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2024 60:50


    Braydon and Alan come back to the podcasting world to discuss the baseball world and preview the Summer Olympics in Paris as we now know the Australian National Roster for Basketball. We also delve into the NBA Playoffs.

    Somehow...Soarin' Sports returned...

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2024 36:02 Transcription Available


    Braydon and Alan come together for the first time in 2024. This episode may have been recorded before March... and promised to be released a few weeks ago... but somehow...the pod has returned. Braydon and Alan discuss the NBA and what is happening in the league. But very quickly they devolve into MVP discussion and trying to figure out whether or not 65 games is a good minimum to be considered for awards. All this and more in the latest for Soarin Sports! 

    It's finally back to hockey!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2023 37:48


    Braydon and Alan for the first time this season get to the basics and talk hockey. They start with the Global series in Sweden and then break down the early season and predict who will make it to the playoffs. They even make a cup prediction! All this and more in the latest from Soarin' Sports. 

    World Series Recap and MLB season Debrief

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2023 39:27


    Braydon and Alan discuss the Rangers winning the World Series. CONGRATS TEXAS! They also break down the MLB season and say goodbye to baseball for a year. All this and more in the latest from Soarin' Sports!

    Messi's and Ronaldo's impact on their new leagues

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2023 25:47


    Braydon and Alan discuss the impact of the G.O.A.Ts of Messi and Ronaldo on the MLS and the Saudi Arabian League. They discuss the different players that have signed with the Saudi Arabian League and are considering the move. They also discuss Messi's impact on the MLS. All this and more in the latest from Soarin' Sports. 

    MLB TRADEDEADLINE and a NO-NO

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2023 23:50


    Deep in their old recordings, we find Braydon and Alan's conversation about the MLB trade deadline with the big moves that were made and the Frambar Valdez no-hitter. Braydon and Alan discuss all of this and more on this episode of Soarin' Sports. Want to interact with us more? email us at pineapple22media@gmail.com, to send us your idea for a topic you think the Soarin' Sports crew should tackle next. Or find us on; X(Twitter): @pineapple22med  Facebook: @pineapple22media and Tik Tok: soarinsportsofficial.

    MLB ALL STAR WEEK RECAP

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2023 37:24


    It's two weeks later but Baseball's ALL-STAR game had Braydon and Alan talking. They start off by talking about the Home Run Derby and Julio Rodriguez's fantastic 41 dingers in his first round of the derby and how VLADIMIR GUERRERO JUNIOR won the entire derby taking home the win not only for Toronto but for the DR as well. They then get into how the NL has FINALLY usurped the AL in the All-Star game. Braydon was going into his sophomore year of high school last time the NL won the all-star game. we also Mention Elias Diaz the only Rockie worth mentioning this season as the team is dismal. All this and more on a star-studded episode of Soarin sports.

    RONALD ACUNA JR. IS AMAZING! AND VENEZUELA MT. RUSHMORE

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2023 43:09


    Braydon and Alan come back to once again talk about Braydon's favourite sport... BASEBALL!!! They discuss the success of Ronald Acuna Jr. and his historic first half, and what that might mean for the rest of the season. They talk about how the MVP for MLB in the NL will actually be from Venezuela which is FANTASTIC! We also give our Venezuela Mount Rushmore. All this and more in the latest from Soarin' Sports. 

    WE HAVE A PERFECT GAME!!!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2023 45:16


    A PERFECT GAME???? ARE WE DREAMING???? NO!!!!!! IT IS REAL!!!!! Domingo German a Yankees pitcher has thrown a perfect game. He's thrown the fourth Yankees Perfect Game and MLB's 24 in its nearly 150 years of existence. Braydon and Alan discuss the achievement what it means to baseball and what it could mean for the Yankees. They also discuss the possibility of a 28th banner in New York. they also end the day discussing the NHL and NBA drafts and the diversity of countries represented in both drafts. All this and more in the latest from Soarin' Sports. 

    We have a possible .400 hitter!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2023 37:27


    Braydon and Alan come together and highlight the .400 chase that Luis Arraez is in. Currently, as of publishing, he is hitting .389. We discuss whether he can accomplish it and if he should win MVP if he does. Starting at minute 26.40 we also start talking about a trade the Boston Celtics made. All this and More in the latest from Soarin' Sports. 

    NUGGETS WIN THE CHAMPIONSHIP THEIR FIRST! CONGRATS TO VEGAS FOR THEIR FIRST STANLEY CUP!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2023 48:29


    Braydon and Alan discuss the Nuggets winning the NBA Championship and the effect that it will have on the NBA. We also talk about how the nuggets Win the championship thanks to the leaders one from Serbia Nikola Jokic and the other from Canada Jamal Murray. We discuss how the the Face of the NBA is actually more international than domestic and it's a great thing for the sport. We also discus Vegas winning the Stanley Cup and what that means for Vegas and their fans. All of this and more in the latest from Soarin' Sports!Side note while we discuss Jokic saying he wanted to go home before the parade, we must acknowledge that Jokic says that he doesn't want to leave the parade and celebration. 

    MESSI COMES TO MLS AND MORE

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2023 32:14


    Messi comes to Major League Soccer! What does this mean for the American Soccer League and what will Messi's impact league. We discuss Zlatan's retirement all this and more! 

    ITS FINALS TIME!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2023 41:24


    Braydon and Alan talk heavily about the NBA finals, as Braydon's team the Denver Nuggets make their FIRST EVER FINALS APPEARANCE! The talk about the conference finals and how it feels for some after a team is kicked out from the playoffs. For the final ten minutes of the episode they talk about the Stanley cup finals and predict who may win it. They also say how many games it will take for Denver to be champs. All this and more in the latest from Pineapple22 Media's Soarin' Sports.

    Playoff headline roundups

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2023 75:55


    0:00-24:50:NHL playoffs talk from AVS to Oilers we got it all. 24:50-1:01:30:NBA Playoffs talk from nuggets to Boston to everything in-between 1:01:30-01:12:11: MVP DEBATE1:12:11-1:15:54: FINAL THOUGHTS 

    NHL MIDSEASON RECAP

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2023 32:48


    Braydon and Alan get into a season of hockey as we recap what's happened during the first half of the season and preview some of the all stars and the all star break. All this and more in this episode of Soarin sports. 

    MESSI IS YOUR WORLD CHAMPION AND THE PASSING OF SOCCER ICON PELE

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2023 36:40


    Braydon and Alan first discuss the passing of soccer icon Pele, and discuss his major impact left on the game of soccer and the world. They also get into the ending of the FIFA World Cup, and Lionel Messi finally reaching the zenith of the Soccer World. All this and more in this episode of Soarin' Sports. 

    The NHL in Australia? Our thoughts and what this could mean for hockey fans in the down under

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2023 32:01


    Braydon and Alan come together to discuss the tweet from Elliot Friedman of Sports Net in Canada about how the NHL will investigate the feasibility of playing a few games in the coming years in the country of Australia. What teams are most likely to head over and how will this affect the future success of the league. They also discuss the success of the international challenges and series. All this and more in this episode of Soarin' Sports. Don't Forget to check out our website pineapple22media.com

    The World Cup heads to the quarter finals.

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2022 28:52


    Braydon and Alan come together to discuss the round of 16 and quarter finals found. they talk about the winners and losers and the surprises as well. The World Cup continues! 

    LETS HAVE FUN IN THE World Cup pt 3

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2022 23:25


    Braydon and Alan round out Braydon's bracket and remind you that the World Cup coverage is only beginning so join us on the ride! Who you got winning it? Will Ronaldo win it finally? or how about Messi? Another Team? let us know you pick here.

    Lets have fun in the World Cup guys!!!! pt 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2022 40:50


    The fun continues Braydon and Alan finish discussing the rest of the teams coming out of the group stages and discuss how the round of 16 will go and finish filling out Alan's bracket and save Braydon's for later after he makes some crazy predictions. 

    Lets have fun in the World Cup guys!!!! pt 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 29, 2022 37:43


    Braydon and Alan are coming together to preview the group stages and analyze the groups and predict who we will make it out of the group stages. Into the knockout rounds, they also analyze how big the World Cup really is and the representation it helps with. This episode was recorded before the start of the up but sadly they dealt with technical issues and were unable to release it sooner. 

    MLB Playoff Hype and Dominican Republic Mount Rushmore

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2022 37:19


    Braydon and Alan discuss the hype and storylines in the 2022 MLB playoffs and discuss some international stars stepping up in them. They then delve into the history of the Dominican Republic and Baseball and put four people on a "Mt. Rushmore" for D.R MLB players. 

    Teams to keep eyes on this NBA season

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2022 29:16


    Braydon and Alan discuss some teams you might want to watch out for as the NBA season approaches. All this more in this special Sunday episode! check out our website for more fun sports coverage from us pineapple22media.com 

    Teams to keep eyes on this NHL season

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2022 33:48


    Braydon and Alan discuss teams they feel we need to keep a special eye on during the season and discuss part of the reason teams have continued success. All this and More! Check out our website pineapple22media.com! 

    Players to watch in the NBA and NHL

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2022 37:44


    Braydon and Alan talk about 4 players that you need to keep an eye on as the NHL and NBA season approach from Alexander Ochevkin to Giannis we got you covered. 

    Baseball is exciting again?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2022 39:18


    Braydon and Alan come together once again to discuss some historic runs by a few players and who their pick for MVP in the AL is. All this and more in this weeks episode! 

    We bring on Drew Creasman of Mile High Sports to talk the impact of International players on the Colorado Rockies

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2022 63:26


    Our First interview on the pod comes with an amazing Baseball writer a member of the Baseball Writers of America Association and a Beat writer of the Colorado Rockies for Mile High Sports Drew Creasman. We talk about international baseball players who have come through Denver, Colorado, and the future of the franchise where these players can lead the franchise in the future. 

    NHL Draft History and Return of the World Baseball Classic

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2022 38:16


    Braydon and Alan come together to discuss the historic moment in last month's NHL draft and what it signifies. They also discuss the importance of the return of the World Baseball Classic. They also discuss the potential American Line-up and the potential the World Baseball Classic can reach. All this and more on the latest episode of Soarin' Sports. For more on these topics, you can find articles on these subjects on pineapple22media.com

    Impact players from around the world in the NBA and NHL playoffs

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2022 51:37


    Braydon and Alan discuss how role players and super stars from around the world are showing the sports world what they can do in the NHL and NBA playoffs. WE discuss how key international players on the Boston Celtics and Golden State Warriors helped bring their team to where they are right now. we also preview how these players and teams got to where they are at currently. WE also discuss the HARDEST trophy in all of sports to win the Stanley cup and who will win the lightning or the Avs. We didn't know it at the time but we also previewed the ranger matchup before they ended up being eliminated by Tampa shortly after this recording all this and more in this episode of SOARIN SPORTS.

    What is it that makes an MVP an MVP?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2022 54:16


    Braydon and Alan discuss why the back to back NBA MVP Nikola Jokic made history as well as what it means for the future of the NBA. They also return to their debate of what should be valued the Most to be an MVP of any sport but in particular the NBA. So what do you think what makes an MVP an MVP?

    Our thoughts on the layout of the groups for the World Cup

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2022 59:19


    Braydon and Alan get together to discuss the look of the groups that are now set for the World Cup has been out for a few weeks. They go through the different groups and analyze the cultural diversity that is present in the World Cup. They also discuss the representation each continent in the world has and how cool that is. They also just discuss the overall outlook for these groups. all this and more!

    UK Sanctions against Chelsea Owner and the end of the MLB lockout

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2022 44:52


    Braydon and Alan are back and today they discuss the sanctions the UK government has placed on the owner of the football club Chelsea. They discuss the eventual ramifications of the future sale of the team and what that may mean for the team. They also give their thoughts on the news of the MLB lockout finally ending with a new CBA agreed too. All this and more! 

    Russia will not host Champions League Final and our thoughts on whats happening in Ukraine

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2022 20:12


    Alan sits down and records about the UEFA statement banning Russia from hosting the Champions League Final. He gives Pineapple 22 Media's thoughts on what has happened in Ukraine. Alan also talks about the other ramifications in the sports world that have taken place since the Ukrainian Russian war started two weeks ago. Our thoughts and prayers are with Ukraine and we hope this war ends soon. We hope to provide our listeners with a safe place as soon as they need it with our content. 

    Top story lines for 2022

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2022 35:56


    Braydon and Alan come together and talk about the top storylines to look out for this year. We announce the debut of Soarin' Pucks Pinneapple22 Media's new Hockey podcast. They talk about how the NBA has large amounts of parody right now and talk about the perils of the nuggets and the lakers. All this and more in this episode of Soarin' Sports. 

    Premier League COVID pause? Ovechkin and chasing the goal scoring record

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2022 41:06


    IN the final recording from before the holidays Braydon and Alan talk about the premier league and a possibility for a covid pause. We then shift the discussion into the possibility of Alexander Ovechkin getting the goal scoring record as well as the hart and if Ovechkin and the capitals make the playoffs a conn smythe. all this and more! and New episodes coming out very soon! 

    OUR Top 5 International NBA Superstars

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 7, 2022 38:51


    Braydon and Alan get together before their holiday break to discuss their favourite international stars in the NBA. They also have a fun discussion as they disagree on some of them. These are our top 5, but we are for sure you have a top 5 as well. So what are yours? Do you agree with Braydon's list or Alan's? do you have your own list? Let us Know!!! 

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