A Win is a Win Sports Podcast: Recent Episodes
Edgar Chaput
A sports podcast hosted by Edgar Chaput. Commentary and analysis from a sports fan who has never been an expert in any of them, but has watched them since childhood.
Today we discuss Michelangelo Antonioni's celebrated trilogy: L'Avventura, La Notte, and L'Eclisse.
How do they speak to a modern film viewer? Can they be timeless? How is it that actress Monica Vitti is such a good muse?
Today we discuss the miserable state of the Carolina Panthers and their starting 2023 first overall draft choice, QB Bryce Young. The team benched the second-year pro earlier this week. What does this mean for him, the franchise, and the NFL?
On today's episode, we discuss the trade that sent midfielder Mathieu Choiniere from CF Montreal to Grasshopper Zurich.
It feels like the end of an era in Montreal. What led the club to this low point after remarkable highs only two seasons ago?
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Today we discuss 3 NFL teams that have a lot of pressure to perform in 2024. Their objectives might not be the same and expectations may differ, but each needs to attain a level of success and improvement.
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On today's "A Win is a Win" we discuss the state of the Montreal Canadiens. A team with a rich history and loyal fans has been struggling big time for three years. What should the club do this offseason?
In today's "A Win is a Win" we discuss how the once mighty Toronto Raptors have fallen and why the New Orleans Pelicans haven't sold anyone on being mighty just yet.
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In today's "A Win is a Win" we discuss the mesmerizing Premier League title race involve three clubs: Liverpool, Manchester City, and Arsenal.
It's already April and it looks as if the race will be a photo finish!
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In today's "A Win is a Win" we discuss some recent NBA trades that could change the destinies of the players involved and how they are remembered.
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In today's "A Win is a Win" we discuss some of the action from last week's NFL free agency frenzy.
King Henry is a Raven, Saquon Barkley runs over to Philly, and Captain Kirk is a Falcon.
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Today on "A Win is a Win" we take a look at the second and final batch of Champions League Round of 16 return legs.
How did Arsenal survive Porto? Was anybody even talking about Borussia Dortmund vs PSV? What in the world happened to Inter Milan???
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In today's "A Win is a Win Podcast" we take a look at this week's Round of 16 Champions League action.
PSG and Manchester City cruise, Bayern Munich offer a rare strong performance, and Real Madrid SWEAT!
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On today's "A Win is a Win Podcast" we discuss the recent fates of two famous Russells.
There is the downward trajectory of NFL QB Russell Wilson, recently let go by the Denver Broncos.
Conversely, NBA player Russell Westbrook of the Los Angeles Clippers, who recently suffered a hand injury just as his stardom was rising again.
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For today's "A Win is a Win Podcast" semi-regular collaborator Emery Cormier is back as we share our top 5 MLB jerseys for the 2024 season.
We also spend a few minutes discussing the Fanatics manufacturing controversy.
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In today's "A Win is a Win Podcast" we discuss the looming Formula One season. How dominant can Max Verstappen and Red Bull be? What to make of Lewis Hamilton's decision to leave for Ferrari after 2024?
Plus, a quick overview of interesting inner-city rivalries in different leagues. Manchester United vs Manchester City, Los Angeles Lakers vs. Los Angeles Clippers, and more!
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In today's "A Win is a Win Podcast" we discuss the state of the Winnipeg Jets since it appears even NHL commissioner Gary Bettman felt the need to chime in on Tuesday when he visited the city.
Will the Jets possibly leave Winnipeg for a second time?!?
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In today's "A Win is a Win Podcast" we discuss Liverpool's 1-0 victory over Chelsea in the Carabao Cup final and, generally speaking, the cup culture in soccer.
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In today's "A Win is a Win Podcast" we take a look at some persistent storylines in the NBA.
Is Jayson Tatum an MVP candidate? If not, what does he need to do next? Is Doc Rivers the man for the job in Milwaukee with the Bucks? What sort of pressure are the Clippers under this season? Finally, what new culture is instilling itself in the NBA with the first In-Season Tournament behind us?
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In today's "A Win is a Win Podcast" we briefly touch upon the continuing tensions between Soccer Canada, Canadian Soccer Business (CSB), and the Canadian Soccer Player's Association (CSPA).
It's a story that the first iteration of the podcast broached in summer 2022 and took a new twist this week with a lawsuit filed in Ontario.
Does it feel as though Canadian soccer and its fans can't have nice things? It certainly feels like it sometimes.
In today's "A Win is a Win Podcast", Edgar and co-host Emery Cormier take a gander at the looming season in Major League Baseball.
What does the 2024 MLB season have in store? Who will be up to par? Who will surprise us and who might disappoint? Is the NL West, despite the Dodgers' wild winter moves, overrated?
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In today's "A Win is a Win Podcast" we discuss that weekend that was in the NHL. With the NFL dormant, MLB just waking up, and the NBA putting on a mediocre All-Star show, it was the NHL's time to shine.
And shine it did with huge games involving big teams and a couple of Stadium Series matches in New Jersey.
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In today's "A Win is a Win Podcast" we take a look at our top 5 underrated NBA players.
The 73rd NBA All-Star Game looms. The league's best and brightest will come out to shine in Indianapolis this Sunday night. That said, who are the players that do great things for their teams but probably were never going to get an All-Star nod?
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In today's "A Win is a Win Podcast" we have a personal friend and sports fan Jason Kim to discuss the highs and lows of Super Bowl 58.
What were the big moments that decided the game? What does the win mean for the Chiefs' legacy? Is Patrick Mahomes already the G.O.A.T.?
Stay tuned to find what we think!
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In today's "A Win is a Win Podcast" we discuss the big matches in European football that could go a long way to deciding who wins the English Premier League, German Bundesliga, and Spanish La Liga.
What were Manchester City, Bayer Leverkusen, and Real Madrid able to show fans this weekend with their victories?
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In today's episode of "A Win is a Win Podcast" we discuss the Super Bowl LVIII matchup between the San Francisco 49ers and the Kansas City Chiefs.
Will the 49ers and Kyle Shanahan win the Super Bowl they've been after for four years or will it be the Chiefs defending their title and capturing their third in five seasons?
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On today's episode of "A Win is a Win Podcast" I reveal the reasons why I'm doing this show. Who am I, what my background in sports is and what I hope to accomplish with this project.
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On today's "A Win is a Win Podcast" we discuss NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell's revelation that the NFL will have a game in Brazil next season and why Bill Belichick hasn't found a job this winter.
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In today's episode, we recap the weekend that was in the English Premier League.
There were goals, there was drama, there were comebacks and there was no defending. A huge game between Arsenal and Liverpool, Aston Villa showing what they're capable of, two points lost for Tottenham, and the Chelsea blues continue.
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In today's episode, we discuss some of the talking points that are finally coming to a head in the NBA.
Philadelphia 76ers star and defending league MVP Joel Embiid will miss more play time due to a new knee injury. His chances at winning the MVP trophy again were already slim with the new 65-game minimum rule. Is it a good or bad idea?
Also, the final scores of many NBA contests these days are incredibly high. What happened to defences and is this good for the spoirt?
The NHL heads into its annual All-Star Game break with the league's best and brightest converting in Toronto this weekend for fun and a game.
What are some of the big team-centric storylines in the National Hockey League as we hit the proverbial midway point of the campaign - technically a little past the halfway mark?
What's going in with the Florida Panthers, Edmonton Oilers, and Vancouver Canucks. Can the Ottawa Senators fix their issues?
Over the past weekend football fans received surprising news from two well-known managers.
Jurgen Klopp, now a legend at Liverpool in the Premier League, announced on Friday his departure from the club at the end of the current season.
24 hours later, after another disappointing loss, Xavi made it public that is to leave La Lisa's F.C. Barcelona once the current campaign concludes.
How are these situations similar and how do they differ?
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Super Bowl LVIII is set. It's a rematch of the game we had four years ago between the San Francisco 49ers and Kansas City Chiefs.
Winning and losing at the conference championship stage carries special meanings. None of the four participants in this year's editions had similar storylines heading in, and all had different storylines as they put these games past them.
What do the results mean for the Detroit Lions, Baltimore Ravens, San Francisco 49ers, and Kansas City Chiefs?
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On today's episode we discuss some NHL.
What ails both the Calgary Flames and Montreal Canadiens? Two Canadian clubs on opposite ends of the country that may or may not make the playoffs. How would a successful season be measured and what happens if they miss the playoffs?
On today's episode of "A Win is a Win" we discuss the coaching carousel in the NBA, NFL, and NHL.
Some men have been given their marching orders, but why? What does it mean that familiar faces such as Jim Harbaugh and Patrick Roy are back in their respective leagues?
For the August 17th 2022 episode, we discuss the NFL:
-The status of the New York Jets
-The Lamar Jackson contract negotiations
-Trey Lance is the man in San Francisco
credits: the music that introduces each discussion segment is owned by NFL Films. In no way am I making money off of this podcast.
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On this episode for Monday, August 15th 2022:
-An extended conversation with Emery Cormier, a baseball coach in an Under-13 league in Quebec City. Tactics, motivation, and bringing a team together.
-A drive-by look at the 2022 MLB season. *
*Clip is from the MLB YouTube channel. Aaron Judge hit his 46th homer run of the season in Boston Friday night.
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On the Thursday, August 11th episode of the show:
-The remarkable financial debacle at Barcelona FC
-The momentum and confidence that might carry Tottenham Hotspurs to new heights
-Will the real Manchester United please stand up?
Credits:
Clip 1: official Spurs YouTube channel
Clip 2: Barcelona FC club song (Casper Kristiansen YouTube channel)
Clip 3: official Man Utd YouTube channel
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On this episode for Friday August 5th 2022:
-Developments on how the Hockey Canada parliamentary hearings are going
-How the NFL is handling the Deshaun Watson drama
-Hope springs eternal for the NFL's AFC West division.
The clip at the beginning of the Deshaun Watson segment is from his June 14th press conference in front of reporters.
Episode for Monday June 27th 2022
The show will go on a quick break to study up on the sports that dominate the summer.
Main sports of the show's interest start anew in late July/early August. We'll try to record an episode or two about the sports that entertain during the dog days of summer.
Episode for Friday June 24th 2022
-Montrealer Bennedict Mathurin is drafted #6 overall to the Indiana Pacers in the 2022 NBA Draft.
-Montrealer Catherine Raîche is now assistant GM and VP of football operations for the Cleveland Browns.
-Québec contingent in modern professional sports.
Episode for Tuesday June 21st 2022
-The economic benefits of the F1 Grand Prix. Fun, but at what cost?*
-The House of Commons Committee continues its hearings to shed light on the Hockey Canada scandal.
Original article in the Journal de Montréal.
Episode for Friday June 17th 2022
-The Golden State Warriors defeat the Boston Celtics in the 2022 NBA Finals 4-2, winning their 4th championship in an 8-year span.
-Steph Curry wins Finals MVP. What does it mean for his legacy?
-FIFA reveals the host cities for the 2026 World Cup.
Episode for Tuesday June 14ht 2022
The Golden State Warriors flexed unexpected muscle in Game 5 of the NBA Finals. They won despite Steph Curry not making a single 3!
The Stanley Cup Finals are set as the 2-time defending champions Tampa Bay Lightning take on the Colorado Avalanche. A preview.
Episode for Thursday June 9th 2022
An update on the Hockey Canada scandal. The Parliamentary subcommittee on Canadian Heritage asks for Hockey Canada to explain itself, as does Sports minister, Pascale St-Onge.
The Boston Celtics win Game 3 of the NBA Finals to take a 2-1 series lead.
Draymond Green talks the talks, literally. Now a podcaster while playing in the NBA Finals, what does it mean to be a professional athlete and a sports media commentator all at once?
Episode for Monday June 6th 2022
The NBA Finals are tied 1-1 after the Warriors destroy the Celtics in Game 2 Sunday night.
Sports in Canada is in a bit of trouble. After gymnastics and boxing, now soccer and hockey are in the spotlight.
Episode for Monday May 30th 2022
Real Madrid capture their unbelievable 14th European trophy, defeating Liverpool 1-0 in the Champions League in Paris. Stout defence and tactics befitting of Carlos Ancelotti
Meanwhile, the NBA finals are set, with the Boston Celtics taking on the Golden State Warriors. A look back at Game 7 of the East Finals between Boston and Miami. *Erratum: I name Real's goalkeeper "Philippe Courtois" in the episode. Slip of the tongue. His name is Thibaut Courtois.
Episode for Friday May 27th 2022.
Kilian Mbappé rebukes Real Madrid's significant offer and remains at Paris-Saint-Germain. Is he too comfortable or are there more ambitious objectives ahead?
Colin Kaepernick is making headlines once again, this time by working out with the Las Vegas Raiders. How to tackle this sensitive subject.
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Episode for Monday May 23rd 2022
The Premier League concludes with yet another memorable, tension filled final day. Echos of 2012.
Fans attending sporting events have been misbehaving in odd ways for about a year no. It gives fans a bad image. What is going on?!?
Episode for Friday May 20th 2022.
Boxing Canada is getting punched in the mouth in the aftermath of Daniel Trépanier's resignation. The International Boxing Association calls for an investigation into allegations of a toxic environment.
The Canadian Football League will go ahead as scheduled after the league and CFLPA agree to a new collective bargaining agreement. What is the most interesting part of the deal on the table?
Episode for Tuesday May 17th 2022
Game 7 bonanza! 4 of them over the weekend in the NHL and 2 in the NBA. It was a heavenly weekend for sports fans. Let's break down the action.
Episode for Friday May 13th 2022.
Game 6 action in the NBA playoffs with the Miami heat closing out the Philadelphia 76ers, while the Dallas Mavericks defend home court and push their series against the Phoenix Suns to 7 games.
Meanwhile in the Premier League, Tottenham Hotspurs bash Arsenal 3-0, but will it mean anything in the end?
The episode for Thursday May 12th 2022.
A little of NBA Playoffs with Game 5 of Milwaukee v Boston and Golden State v Memphis.
The quality of Manchester City and their drubbing of Wolves 5-1
The alarming class action lawsuit being filed against Gymnastics Canada and the culture of coaching sports.
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This is Episode 1 of A Win is a Win Podcast, in which I, Edgar Chaput, introduce myself. Who am I, where do I come from, and what of sports podcast am I hoping A Win is a Win to become?