Episode 12

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4th Jan 2021

Episode 12: NFL Playoffs, McGregor, World Junior Hockey

Happy 2021! We've got NFL playoffs, Conor McGregor's return, Curry's 62 points and World Junior Medal play preview to talk about to kick off the year!!

Owen's Football Fancave (03:21-18:22) covers the college national championship semifinals and hurdles (3:22). Analysis and summary of the important games that clinched and finalized the playoff picture for the AFC (8:50) and NFC (13:56).

Max's Combat Corner (18:23-36:30) previews the first 3 UFC main events coming this 2021. Starting with Conor McGregor's return against Dustin Poirier (18:58) what form is he returning to and what are the questions 3 weeks out? As well Neil Magny vs Michael Chisea (28:18) plus Max Holloway attempts to return to title contention against the rising Calvin Kattar (31:36).

NBA Talk (36:31-57:33) Weekend NBA game recaps. Is there a league wide conspiracy responsible for the Raptors loss to the Pelicans (36:50) or are they just sucking? Preview of their matchup against the Celtics (42:27). The Knicks are looking weirdly good so far (43:42) plus the Wizards win over the Nets (47:03). Paul George's excellence vs the Phoenix Suns' diligence (49:26). Last but not least Steph Curry's career best 62 points (51:51) can he carry the Warriors through the season?

Talkin' Hockey (57:34-01:26:04) World Juniors: quarter final recap and analysis (58:09), semifinal previews (01:07:45). Toronto Maple Leafs top 9 forwards preview (01:16:20) with Joe Thornton on the first line :0 ?

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Sports NextDoor
Two Toronto boys who grew up next door to each other talking, playing and breathing sports, continuing to do just that. Tune in to hear analysis and reactions to the latest happenings in the NFL, NBA, NHL, UFC, and more...
Run by two Childhood BestFriends: Sports NextDoor is a next generation sports show. Hybriding the daily show delivery format of the TV era with the freedom of the internet. Sports NextDoor gives the most interesting sports topics of the week the treatment they deserve, unhampered by: length, troll takes, or excessive cordiality. Hosted by two lifelong friends, and sports fans. Max and Owen record themselves doing what they have for 15 years: discussing the weekly games, trades, and prospects in the NBA & NHL and informing each other about what happened in their own areas of interest. Airing twice a week in audio and video format, with regular segments: Baseball Bit, BBall Storylines, Combat Corner, Football Fancave, Talkin’ Hockey, and Tennis Talk. Catch Sports NextDoor on Youtube or all available podcast streaming platforms!

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