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Ever been watching your favorite team and wonder to yourself "what the hell are they doing?" That the most basic of logic was thrown out the window in the decision making process because an executive or coach is stuck in their old school ways and its depriving you of happiness? Then this channel is the place for you. Covering the four major North American sports, soccer and yes even some NASCAR as well as F1, Nick Zararis, a long time sports blogger, manages his sports psychosis through content creation.

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    Episode 196: The Rangers bow out in six games

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2022 38:06


    On today's episode, Nick Zararis talks about the conflicting feelings following the Rangers game six loss to the Tampa Bay Lightning

    Episode 195: An uninspiring game five featuring Matt Alber

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2022 124:32


    On today's episode Nick Zararis is joined by long time friend Matt Alber to unpack the Rangers disappointing game five showing against the Lightning in a long-ranging conversation that covers every possible angle

    Episode 194: Rangers Win ECF Game 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2022 39:17


    On today's episode, Nick Zararis breaks down the Rangers convincing game one win the Eastern Conference Finals over the Tampa Bay Lightning and what it might mean going forward

    Episode 193: ECF Preview featuring @Shelbsdamook

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2022 43:40


    On today's episode, Nick Zararis is joined by Shelbs of five-tool mooks to preview the eastern conference finals between the New York Rangers and Tampa Bay Lightning

    Episode 192: The Rangers are "The Departed," of the NHL

    Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2022 36:04


    The New York Rangers won game 7 against the Carolina Hurricanes in spite of some absolutely ridiculous odds, on today's episode, Nick Zararis talks about game 7 and how the series was such an outlier in results

    Episode 191: Baseball Musings

    Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2022 31:25


    On today's episode, Nick Zararis breaks down the first month and a half of the MLB season including the two New York teams, the young player resurgence, and why teams rebuild indefinitely

    Episode 190: The Rangers win a playoff game and a lot more

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2022 44:53


    On today's episode, Nick Zararis covers the Ranger's game three win over the Hurricanes, the other three playoff series, the two NBA playoff series, the F1 race in Barcelona and the Mets taking two out of three in Carolina

    Episode 189 The Evil Dead Lightning

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2022 35:34


    On today's episode, Nick Zararis breaks down the Tampa Bay Lightning's overtime win over the Toronto Maple Leafs setting up another game seven as well as the Bruins forcing a game seven against the Hurricanes plus a brief Rangers game six pep talk

    Episode 188: The Kid line ain't hear no bell

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2022 31:29


    On today's episode, Nick Zararis breaks down the New York Rangers' game five win over the Pittsburgh Penguins including when the game swung, why momentum is so weird and hard to understand plus the Jacob Trouba hit on Sidney Crosby and a whole lot more

    Episode 188: The Leafs and Lightning game 5 classic

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2022 36:37


    On today's episode, Nick Zararis touches base on all four NHL playoff series that played on Tuesday night including an absolute classic between the Toronto Maple Leafs and Tampa Bay Lightning as well as the Hurricanes inching closer to the second round

    Episode 187: Gallant's Wet Fart game 4

    Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2022 33:11


    On today's episode, Nick Zararis explains why the New York Rangers were so thoroughly outclassed in game four against the Pittsburgh Penguins and it starts at head coach

    Episode 186: There were too many sports this weekend

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2022 56:50


    On today's episode, Nick Zararis runs through the gambit of a loaded sports weekend, touching base on all eight NHL playoff series, four NBA playoff series, NASCAR's race at Darlington and Formula One's debut Miami Grand Prix

    Episode 185: Rangers game 2 recap

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2022 41:20


    On today's episode, Nick Zararis recaps the Ranger's 5-2 win over the Penguins at Madison Square Garden including the style of play, why the Rangers should be concerned, and why the Penguins are having success, and a whole lot moe

    Episode 184: Early NHL playoff thoughts

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2022 26:30


    On today's episode, Nick Zararis gives big picture thoughts and ideas about what makes playoff hockey different from the regular season, what type of offense is difficult to sustain and a whole lot more

    Episode 183: New York Rangers Playoff Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2022 40:33


    On today's episode, Nick Zararis breaks down the New York Ranger's first-round matchup with the Pittsburgh Penguins

    Episode 182: MLB Week 2 with Chris Schweitzer

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2022 53:41


    On today's episode, Nick Zararis is joined by the host of "The Sports Report with Chris Schweitzer," Chris Schweitzer to discuss storylines from the second week of MLB's season You can follow Chris @CSchweitzerr on Twitter

    Episode 181: NFL Draft Prep with Ajay Patel

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2022 66:51


    On today's episode, Nick Zararis is joined by Ajay Patel to discuss storylines in the lead up to the 2022 NFL draft including risers and fallers, philosophies for the draft

    Episode 180: The first week of baseball with Chris Schweitzer

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2022 62:42


    On today's episode, Nick Zararis is joined by the host of The Sports Report with Chris Schweitzer to discuss the first week of the Major League Baseball season including what teams have been fun to watch, who isn't respecting hard-earned US currency plus in-depth conversations about both the Yankees and Mets You can follow Chris on Twitter @CSchweitzerr You can subscribe to the Sports Report here:http://hudsonriverradio.com/sports-report.html

    Episode 179: What it's like to win a National Title with Madelynn Hartley

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2022 40:23


    On today's episode, Nick Zararis is joined by friend of the show and current Kansas student media member Madelynn Hartley to discuss the Jayhawks winning the national title from a student's perspective. You can find Maddie on Twitter @MadelynnHartley You can listen to the Baseically baseball podcast here: https://linktr.ee/baseicallypod

    Episode 179: The Niche Sports weekend Extravaganza

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2022 35:54


    On today's episode Nick Zararis goes through a loaded sports weekend including why Tiger at the Master's matters, why Manchester City Liverpool is the biggest club football match in years and why the regulation changes in Formula One and NASCAR have made for a more competitive field

    Episode 178: MLB season preview with Chris Schweitzer

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2022 77:55


    On today's return episode, Nick Zararis is joined by the host of the Sports report with Chris Schweitzer, Chris Schweitzer to preview the 2022 MLB season including relevant storylines, predictions and a whole lot more

    Episode 177: The rock and a hard place Bruins with @Swaybeaut

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2022 63:33


    On today's episode, Nick Zararis is joined by the internet's number one Jeremy Swayman stan, @Swaybeaut to discuss the Boston Bruins and the franchise's decade of consistency, the institutional knowledge passed down over the years, why the 2021-2022 season is so difficult, the looming trade deadline plus a whole lot more

    Episode 176: Steve Yzerman's extreme makeover Red Wings edition with Adriana

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2022 51:45


    On today's episode, Nick Zararis is joined by Adriana of The Unsung Octopi Podcast to discuss all things Detroit Red Wings including the post cup decade in the abyss, why Ken Holland overstayed his welcome, why Steve Yzerman's return meant so much and why there's optimism on the horizon

    Episode 175: The Stars class field trip with @thefruitycowboy

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2022 56:35


    On today's episode, Nick Zararis is joined by @thefruitycowboy to discuss all things Dallas Stars including the team's weird age dynamics, the emergence of its young stars, the late-career resurgence of Joe Pavelski, why Ryan Suter kills the vibes plus a whole lot more

    Episode 174:The Last Dance Avalanche featuring @CeciliaMaeve

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2022 101:26


    On today's episode, Nick Zararis is joined by @CeciliaMaeve of the Pick one team podcast to discuss all things Colorado Avalanche in a season where the organization's goal is simple: "Cup or Bust"

    Episode 173: The Canucks identity crisis with @Quinnsedgework

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2022 67:52


    On today's episode, Nick Zararis is joined by @Quinnsedgework to discuss the Vancouver Canucks' ongoing identity crisis including the impending trade deadline, the state of the roster, the change in coaches back in December plus a whole lot more

    Episode 172: Trying to find the Winnipeg airport with @Avatarrant

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2022 59:16


    On today's episode Nick Zararis is joined by @Avatarrant to discuss the malaise that's struck the Winnipeg Jets organization including the team's inability to adapt, clinging onto players, being happy with just making the postseason, how she comes up with such funny tweets and a whole lot more

    Episode 171: The not so dead Penguins with Hunter Hodies

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2022 60:05


    On today's episode, Nick Zararis is joined by Hunter Hodies of the Locked on Penguins podcast to discuss the team's slightly surprising resurgence, how the team rebuilt Tristan Jarry's confidence, why year 16 Sidney Crosby is a treat to watch and a whole lot more

    Episode 170: One for me at the Daytona 500

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2022 30:44


    On today's episode, Nick Zararis breaks down everything you need to know ahead of Sunday's Daytona 500, the marquee event of the American motorsports scene, including the new rule changes, why NASCAR taking risks is good plus a whole lot more

    Episode 169: The cool kid Leafs with @Yanoforsure

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2022 70:33


    On today's episode, Nick Zararis is joined by @Yanoforsure to discuss all things Toronto Maple Leafs including what the team's playoff history is like to carry, whether or not Auston Matthews is actually cool, if this is finally the Leafs' year to break through and win a playoff series plus a whole lot more. Follow Liz @Yanoforsure Listen to the RealGudPros podcast here:https://www.realgudpros.com/

    Episode 168: Eichel's opening night in Vegas with @JosieAve

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2022 54:31


    On today's episode, Nick Zararis is joined by @JosieAve to discuss all things Vegas Golden Knights including being a contender as an expansion team, the injury bug from hell and the looming debut of Jack Eichel, plus a whole lot more

    Episode 167: The Capitals are who we thought they were with @Capsboybebop

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2022 59:19


    On today's episode, Nick Zararis is joined by legendary Twitter shit poster @Capsboybebop to unpack all things Washington Capitals including how winning a Cup changed the team, how the goaltending situation was a foreseen mess, and a whole lot more

    Episode 166: Rams win the Super Bowl with Gabriela Carroll

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2022 82:07


    On today's episode, Nick Zararis is joined by friend of the show and writer for the Daily Northwestern, Gabriela Carroll to unpack the Super Bowl including the major take aways, what did and didn't work, why Aaron Donald is under-appreciated and a whole lot more

    Episode 165: Super Bowl LVI Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2022 48:02


    On today's episode, Nick Zararis breaks down everything you need to know about Super Bowl LVI including key storylines, matchups to watch, deciding factors and of course a pick against the spread.

    Episode 164: The Flyers are dead and miserable with Megan (@SweetestMint)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2022 75:31


    On today's episode, Nick Zararis is joined by Megan (@SweetestMint) of BroadstreetHockey to talk all things Philadelphia Flyers including, what went wrong in the offseason, the unknown with Claude Giroux, why a teardown is unlikely and a whole lot more.

    Episode 163: Where are the Arizona Coyotes with Cameron (@lookingtragic)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2022 65:04


    On today's episode, Nick Zararis is joined by a real-life Arizona Coyotes fan to discuss why the team can't make any real progress, why the Arizona State arena isn't the end of the world, why the jokes about having no fans are dumb, and a whole lot of NHL all-star weekend discourse

    Episode 162: Here come the Flames with Jess Belmosto

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 8, 2022 57:22


    On today's episode, Nick Zararis is joined by Jess Belmosto of the locked on Flames podcast for a midseason check-in on the Calgary Flames including the strengths of Daryl Suter, the re-emergence of Johnny Gaudreau and a whole lot more

    Episode 161: A Three Peat in Champa Bay? featuring @Shelbsdamook

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2022 51:54


    On today's episode, Nick Zararis is joined by Shelbsdamook of Fivetoolmooks to discuss the two time defending Stanley Cup champion Tampa Bay Lightning including, what it's like after climbing to the top of the mountain, hockey in a non-traditional market, where the team goes from here and a whole lot more

    Episode 160: Why we have to talk about Brian Flores

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2022 40:16


    On today's episode, Nick Zararis explains the Brian Flores lawsuit, how the football media apparatus operates, why these are institutional, not individual problems, why there are no easy solutions, and a whole lot more about why diversity in sports matters.

    Episode 159: Tom Brady retires

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2022 32:13


    On today's episode, Nick Zararis reflects on the retirement of Tom Brady, what he means to football, his insane work ethic and why losing his institutional knowledge is bad for the game

    Episode 158: What lying does to a franchise

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2022 55:43


    On today's episode, Nick Zararis breaks down what happens when a team isn't honest with its goals and direction to the public, why it always comes back to bite them, and the self-interest of individuals trying to save and earn jobs supersedes results

    Episode 157: NFL Conference championship weekend recap

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2022 48:32


    On today's episode, Nick Zararis breaks down both games from conference championship Sunday including the crucial decision making, weird trends, the difference between good and bad quarterbacks, re-caps the picks from Friday's show and says a possible farewell to Tom Brady

    Episode 156: NFL Conference Championship weekend preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2022 44:01


    On today's episode, Nick Zararis previews the two conference championship games including storylines to follow, key matchups, deciding factors and game picks against the spread.

    Episode 155: Thank You Henrik Lundqvist

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2022 55:50


    On today's episode, Nick unpacks 15 years of Henrik Lundqvist emotions including a reflection on why we gravitate towards certain athletes, why it's so important he get his day in the sun, why the Rangers bungled the end of his time in New York plus a whole lot of almost crying

    Episode 154: The arrival of the Florida Panthers with Bryan Smith

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2022 53:17


    On today's episode, Nick is joined by Youtube content creator Bryan Smith to discuss the arrival of the Florida Panthers as Stanley Cup contenders including historical context, adjustments in roster building plus a whole lot more Follow Bryan on Twitter @Metalpanthers Subscribe to Bryan on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfvTziPy2JfOP2yx2lanGxA

    Episode 153: The Canes are a contender with Andrew Schnittker

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 25, 2022 59:55


    On today's episode, Nick is joined by Andrew Schnittker of the Wilson-Times and Canes Country to discuss the contender Carolina Hurricanes including the team's culture change, lessons from its playoff appearances and a whole lot more

    Episode 152: NFL Divisional round recap

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2022 56:30


    On today's episode, Nick breaks down the four divisional-round games including teams not wanting to win, coaches getting way too cute with their decision making and prevent defense not preventing much of anything.

    Episode 151: NFC Divisional round preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2022 51:38


    On today's episode, Nick breaks down the two NFC divisional round playoff matchups including storylines, recent history, player matchups, deciding factors and of course, game picks

    Episode 150: AFC Divisional Round Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2022 34:05


    On today's episode, Nick breaks down the two AFC divisional round games including storylines, key matchups, deciding factors and game picks

    Episode 149: Justice for the NHL's southeast division

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2022 29:36


    On today's episode, Nick breaks down how the NHL's old southeast division is giving teams hell in 2022. With three bonafide contenders, the Tampa Bay Lightning, Florida Panthers and Carolina Hurricanes all present challenges for the rest of the NHL

    Episode 148: The Monday night stinker

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2022 29:36


    On today's episode, Nick breaks down how everything went wrong for the Cardinals on Monday night, why the Rams were able to boat race them off of the field and why every offense needs a simple foundation to build out from to be successful

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