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Join Jack & Joel as they explore the world of rising NFT Fantasy Football game 'Sorare', on a budget, arguing over strategy & the spiciest player deals, sharing successes & failures in trading & weekly competition as they grind their way towards supremacy

Jack Hammond & Joel Robinson


    • Oct 16, 2022 LATEST EPISODE
    • every other week NEW EPISODES
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    • 28 EPISODES


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    Ep 27: World Cup Special Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2022 70:11


    Are you excited? We're excited. The World Cup is almost here and Joel is joined again by DogeSports for Part 1 of a World Cup special.On the pod this week we go through some facts about this year's World Cup and highlight 10 potential differential players for use in Sorare, as well as several budget picks that we think have potential at the World Cup.We have newly created the Weekly Grind - a data newsletter for your consumption each week which includes a ton of useful data for trading and for So5 in Sorare.There is a version of this for FREE on our Patreon page every gameweek. Go to https://www.patreon.com/soraregrind to check it out and to support the podcast!

    Ep 26: Is the best way to win at Sorare to not play So5?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2022 55:25


    It's episode 26 and Jack is back after a nice tropical holiday away 'overseas'. Continuing with a trend of discussion themes, with competition in So5 land heating up, this week we discussed whether it is better to ignore So5 altogether when trying to 'win' at Sorare. As per usual we also digest the gameweek that was, and highlight what we are excited for in the upcoming Gameweek.We have newly created the Weekly Grind - a data newsletter for your consumption each week which includes a ton of useful data for trading and for So5 in Sorare.There is a version of this for FREE on our Patreon page every gameweek. Go to https://www.patreon.com/soraregrind to check it out and to support the podcast.

    Ep 25: Expectations and opportunities in the K League

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2022 72:17


    It's the quarter-century mark and Joel is joined on the pod this week by none other than Ross - known as Kleaguenglish on Twitter - one of the very few English-speaking K league experts on Sorare, who joined us around the half-way mark in the season. On the pod we discuss our thoughts on who has excelled and who has disappointed, who we think will win the league, and who we think will be relegated. Ross also provides his thoughts on a variety of players to scout for next season which will come around quickly after the World Cup!We have newly created the Weekly Grind - a data newsletter for your consumption each week. The link to the First Edition is below. https://datastudio.google.com/s/pp40WVQvmigFor GW312 the full newsletter will be exclusive to those supporting us on Patreon, while a 'lite' version will remain free. To support us on Patreon go to: https://www.patreon.com/soraregrindTo follow Ross and get access to the high quality content he puts out weekly, check him out on Twitter @ https://twitter.com/kleaguenglish

    Ep 24: La Liga 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2022 58:31


    SorareGrind is back with Episode 24. This week on the pod, Joel is rejoined by none other than the Whale of Wisdom - DogeSports. We discuss our views on the launch of Liverpool on the platform, the addition of La Liga 2 and the advantage managers may not realise it holds over other leagues with the World Cup ahead and the importance of xp bonuses on cards.If you have checked it out yet, have a look at the free xGF and xGA data we are publishing weekly on https://www.buymeacoffee.com/soraregrind - it should help give ideas on card selection each gameweek!If you aren't yet playing Sorare, follow this link to get started with Sorare - you get 1 free card after purchasing 5 when signing up via a referral link. https://sorare.com/r/afrikiwi

    Ep 23: Digging into the Football Data

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2022 60:41


    This week on SorareGrind Episode 23 it's a 1-man show! Joel has been busy working away on the data front and we have started publishing xGF and xGA statistics on our newly established website over on BuyMeACoffee, with more useful data to come.On the pod Joel gives his thoughts on Sorare NBA and what we might expect for the scoring, the format and card rarities based on what has been learned from Sorare football and Sorare MLB, gives thoughts on Sorare's recently announced "improved" gameweek rewards, recaps gameweeks 304 and 305 and looks ahead with hope as always to gameweek 306!Check out our site for sharing data below!https://www.buymeacoffee.com/soraregrind/posts

    Ep 22: DogeSports

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2022 81:31


    SorareGrind is back with episode 22 and is graced with our second ever guest! Jack has been benched for the week and instead Joel is joined by semi-whale DogeSports. We discuss how DogeSports got started with Sorare, discuss the news in Sorare world, and give our thoughts on the state of the platform.Stay tuned for data updates in the weeks to come - will be free to use and hopefuly very helpful!If you haven't yet started playing Sorare, make sure to sign up with a referral so you get a free limited card after buying 5. Ours is http://sorare.com/r/afrikiwi

    Ep 21: Road Trip

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2022 36:58


    Back again with the 21st edition, it's Jack & Joel with a new episode of Sorare Grind. On the pod again this week, more data with Joel's top picks for goal scorers and clean sheets across the SPFL, K league, J league, Turkish Super Lig & Austrian Bundesliga. We discuss the recent deluge of Sorare news and controversial 2nd Division additions, and frustrations & joys from the recent gameweeks.

    Ep 20: 1000 Cents

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2022 56:23


    It's the big episode 20. Jack and Joel are back again with more suggestions for offensive and defensive teams based on the data.Also on the pod, we discuss suggestions for improvements to So5, review the frustrations of the gameweek that was and digest the latest deluge of Sorare news.If you haven't yet started playing Sorare, make sure to sign up with a referral so you get a free limited card after buying 5. Ours is http://sorare.com/r/afrikiwi

    Ep 19: Djilobodji's Hit the Floor

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2022 68:50


    It's the return of a bumper episode this week as Jack & Joel dive into the various SorareData Leagues and World League. We also delve into the data detail with our top picks for the highest goal scoring teams and likeliest clean sheets across 5 different leagues for the weekend.As always we review the gameweeks that were, and the golden ray of hope that is Gameweek 296.If you haven't yet started playing Sorare, make sure to sign up with a referral so you get a free limited card after buying 5. Ours is http://sorare.com/r/afrikiwi

    Ep 18: New Competitions

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2022 41:44


    On the pod this week Joel & Jack talk through some spicy deals and what we have been up to in the Sorare world of late. As per usual, prior gameweeks are reviewed, with hope and optimism for the Gameweek ahead. Due to unpopular demand, Sorare MLB also gets a brief mention. Stay tuned for the end for this week's wisdom!If you are brand new to Sorare and looking to start, use our referral link so you get a free limited card after picking up 5 http://sorare.com/r/afrikiwi

    Ep 17: Hallelujah

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2022 33:58


    Fresh off the singing lessons, Jack & Joel are amped for the return of the K-league and J-league, trialling a shorter format podcast for your condensed, flavour-packed delight. On the pod this week we discuss the change to the scoring metrics, the new Sorare gameweek calendar and who we have been buying recently. in the realm of limiteds and rares.If you are brand new to Sorare and looking to start, use our referral link so you get a free limited card after picking up 5 http://sorare.com/r/afrikiwi

    Ep 16: World League

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2022 67:30


    Jack & Joel are back with episode 16 ahead of a quiet gameweek 290 for their Sorare portfolios. On the pod they discuss the community run-and-organised Sorare World League, with a particular focus to Division 5 where Joel begins his World League campaign from, as well as digesting the past game weeks' performance as per the usual.

    Ep 15: Humble Pie

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2022 71:20


    After a 2 week break and the interruption of a wee holiday, Joel & Jack are back with episode 15 to lament the Ultimate Underdog loss to Sorare Odyssey and unpack the gameweek calender for GW 288 to 292 with some opportunities identified. Also on the pod, a plethora of spicy rare deals microwaved hot for your healthy consumption.

    Ep 14: Title Fight

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2022 78:07


    In the blue corner, weighing in at a hefty 250 cards, it's episode 14!SorareOdyssey have managed to square the series 1-1, so it is all to play for in GW 284 for Jack & Joel with this being the final round in the best of 3 'Ultimate Underdog' showdown. On the pod we shed some light on our underdog and GAS team selection for GW284, wade through the absolute deluge of Sorare news with 'that' Mbappe announcement, changes to bidding increments, and the introduction of multiple new game modes; digest what was a rather dull-tasting GW 282, and talk about the form teams in the J League & K League.

    Ep 13: 1-0 Lead

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2022 53:42


    Jack & Joel are back with episode 13. On the pod this week, plenty of smack talk as we bathe in the 1-0 lead in our Ultimate Underdog competition against Sorare Odyssey. Spicy Deals takes an unplanned magnifying class to options at the defensive end. We provide a round-up to the success that was GW280 & GW281 and preview our underdog teams for round 2.

    Ep 12: Ultimate Underdog

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2022 63:09


    We've left the drab international break behind and we are back with the return of the K League & J League. On episode 12 Jack & Joel discuss the MLS referral card giveaway, the latest Sorare calendar, join the ETH vs fiat debate in light of tumbling ETH markets & of course shed some light on Ultimate Underdog, our competition against none other than rival Sorare podcast, Sorare Odyssey.

    Ep 11: K League Special

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2022 89:17


    Jack & Joel are back with episode 11 and this one is momentous! We are joined by our first ever guest on the pod, the infamous, the knowledgeable Kleaguenglish (AKA Ross) for an in-depth discussion on the K league. We talk through the season to date, our expectations for the remainder of the season and pick out our preferred premium and value picks for use in Sorare.To get access to the quality material Ross puts together on a regular basis check out his site @ https://www.buymeacoffee.com/Kleaguenglish

    Ep 10: Stacks

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2022 62:22


    It's episode 10 and we are into double digits. You survived, we survived, but if this International break doesn't end soon, it might not end well... On the pod Jack & Joel discuss disappointing Brazilian Serie A games, deep dive into the art of stacking in the J-league & K-League, and pull out of the frying pan some more spicy deals - this time in the form of (mostly) Challenger Europe Goalkeeping options

    Ep 9: Absolute Madness

    Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2022 60:00


    The furnace is raging hot and the blacksmith is in town. Episode 9 has been dutifully forged as Jack & Joel have come together in the cyber-world once again to produce only the finest, sharpest weapon. A new episode of Sorare Grind.On the pod we review the madness that was Gameweek 273 with goals galore in Japan & WWE in the Copa Libertadores, discuss the influence of Kawasaki Frontale on reward-getting scores in Champion Asia, talk smack ahead of our impending 'Ultimate Underdog' with SorareOdyssey & hopefully give away some damn cards in our much delayed giveaway!

    Ep 8: Power Hours & More Deals

    Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2022 65:03


    Boom! Episode 8 is here. Jack and Joel are back again with more spicy deals and their favorite rubbish bin. Corinthians have renewed and the new calendar is out, which makes for some great opportunities in the GWs ahead.In data time for this episode we discuss the high proportion of draws in the J League & K League so far this season, while an old friend makes for this week's Hero of the Gameweek.

    Ep 7: Heroes & Zeroes

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2022 53:06


    Joel & Jack are back! Ingredients in the Episode 7 cocktail include: a dash of legend discussion, one cup each of GW271 review and GW272 preview, a scooping of data time, layers of giveaways (woohoo) topped off with a sprinkle of Spicy Deals!

    Ep 6: Trading Strategy

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2022 71:19


    Your favourite Sorare duo is back with another episode. Apologies for the delay as a bunch of gremlins got in the system and prevented us from editing and publishing this masterpiece. Jack & Joel review GW270, look ahead with optimism to GW271, digest the Twitter team result and discuss trading strategy in Sorare.

    A Beginners Guide to Sorare

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2022 52:14


    Jack & Joel discuss how to get started on Sorare, their opinions on which leagues are worth initially focusing on, how to go about finding players and how to progress in the game. If you have any questions flick us a dm on Twitter @SorareGrind or an email at soraregrind@gmail.com!

    Ep 5: Twitter Giveaway Team

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2022 64:36


    Jack & Joel are back popping out another podcast like rabbits procreating. This episode we talk up our team selection for GW270, discuss the Giveaway team picked by Twitter and serve up another helping of Spicy Deals

    Ep 4: Spicy Deals & the Rubbish Bin

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2022 67:47


    Jack & Joel briefly digest and excrete the tragedy of Gameweek 268 before diving into the Twitter giveaway for Gameweek 270, discuss how we plan our weekly lineups, serve up some spicy deals and commiserate those unfortunate enough to own players destined for the Rubbish Bin.

    Ep 3: More Rewards, DNPs & Robbery!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2022 71:35


    Jack & Joel discuss the rumors in the Twittersphere of Sorare Golf and the results of Gameweek 267 and what could have been, with Jack unfortunate to miss out on a podium. Optimism abounds for Gameweek 268 and the potential for Champion Asia players in So5 with the expanded rewards in the special leagues ahead (as noted in the Sorare calendar).

    Ep 2: Bips, Tips & Player Picks

    Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2022 59:16


    Jack & Joel discuss the shambolic frustration that was Gameweek 266, their team lineups and player picks for Gameweek 267, a better way to communicate ETH values on Sorare & Sorare's newly announced 'Goalkeeper Special Weekly' coming up in Gameweek 269. Pester us on Twitter! @soraregrind

    Ep 1: Our Journey Thus Far

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2022 38:16


    Welcome to the inaugural episode of Sorare Grind. You lucky sod. We begin the Grind with an introduction to us, our experience with Sorare to date, our biggest successes and failures, current strategy & why we are bothering to broadcast ourselves to the world.

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