Soarin' Sports: Recent Episodes
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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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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!
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.
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!
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.
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
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.
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?
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!
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!
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.
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.
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!
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!!!
In this episode recorded before they took a holiday break... Braydon and Alan get together to discuss why some countries who are not sending a diplomatic delegation to the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics. We don't have all the answers to why they are doing this boycott but we do have opinions on it and support the reasons behind the boycott. Braydon and Alan also discuss the possibility of these countries athletes not going to the olympics as well. What are your thoughts on this?
Soarin' Dingers is here! and in the debut episode: BRAYDON IS STEAMING AT THE THOUGHT OF THE LOCKOUT AND ALAN IS TRYING TO TALK HIM OFF THE CLIFF. WE discuss what this will mean for the future of baseball and how we should be patient for now... all this and more in today's episode.
ITS a bit of a rebrand once again for the Soarin' Sports. Braydon and Alan are back at after weeks of planning and discussing what is the best route for the podcast, and they've decided to return to their roots. The Podcast is to focus on the international stories that are woven into our favourite leagues. Today we focus on what Ohtani winning the American League MVP means for baseball in Japan as well as here in the U.S we also discuss how Vlad Guerrero was a serious candidate for the MVP as well.
With the Champion's League underway Braydon and Alan had to get together to discuss the group stages and what teams they expect to move on and which teams to be knocked out. With surprises in store on both Braydon's and Alan's part return to a time before the UEFA Champion's League group stage started and Let's see if some of Braydon's and Alan's predictions come true or will they need, laugh at them selves for being wrong! All this and more in today's episode!!!
Braydon and Alan get together on the 20th anniversary of 9/11/2001 and go through where they were and their memories of the event 20 years ago and how it affected them as well as what happened during the aftermath of the attacks in the sports world. We talk about the uncertainty that was in the air afterwards. We go through the story of the infamous Mike Piazza home run on 9/21 in the first baseball game that returned after the attack and cite the MLBN documentary on the game as well. We discuss how the uncertainty of the sports world then bears a little resemblance to that we see in our lives 20 years later. All this and more in this somber episode.
Braydon and Alan are starting to figure out their schedule after some life changes and because of that we're back to discuss sports and this time we are bringing back, a basketball and hockey news update to you guys! BEN SIMMONS wants out and Braydon and Alan discuss what that means for the city of Philadelphia, and 76ers fans. We discuss where it will come with the Ben Simmons drama as well. We also discuss the big news with the NHL stars getting to go to this next years Winter Olympics in Beijing. We got this and much more in store for you guys so give this a listen and let us know what you think about the Ben Simmons situation and the NHLers going to Beijing!!!
Braydon and Alan Are Back after a hiatus with some tech problems and life getting Busy the boys are back and open up the pod with the long awaited Olympic coverage that was promised. They talk some of the major storylines from Simone Biles to Team USA basketball and other major competitions. Then they transition with other major sports storylines and make some large announcements that will be on the network so this is definitely a pod you will not want to miss!!! Love the pods from Pineapple22 Media check out their merchandise store! https://represent.com/store/pineapple22-media
ITS BEEN A WHOLE YEAR!!!! Braydon and Alan come together a whole year after the launch of the Soarin' Sports podcast and the founding of the Pineapple22 Media podcasting Network. Braydon and Alan come together and discuss not only their favourite stories from the past year that they covered or read up on over the course fo June 22 2020 to June 25 2021, we discuss our different sports bucket lists and what the podcast has done for us personally as well. We couldn't be more than grateful for everything that our listeners have done for us! Let's keep this going!!! All this and more for this very special episode!
Braydon and Alan come together and preview and discuss the happenings of the UEFA EURO 2020 tournament and which countries we root for. We discuss Christian Eriksen and our thoughts and prayers are with him and his family. We take a deep dive into looking into how cool it would be for Denmark to then turn around and advance in the the elimination rounds(which they did). We discuss our favourite players and teams we also discuss some of the NBA and MLB news in regards to a couple different teams looking to relocate their teams and our feelings on it. All this and more in the latest from Soarin Sports.
Braydon is joined by the host of the NoBullSpotsGuy Brayden Toro where they are talking, about the most memorable games from teams "choking" and giving up major leads in the playoffs. Pineapple22 Media is definitely in the thrill of the playoffs as the NBA and NHL have been the topic of the day for the network and they enjoy, bringing these stories from years past to everyone and unlock those fun memories. IF you feel you need help or someone to talk to, reach out to these links: https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org https://www.betterhelp.com
In a weird set of circumstances Braydon and Alan press record without knowing what for sure they would talk about. In the end we discuss how sports and this podcast have inspired us to keep going and deal with the different hardships and failures in their lives. This is usually a hard topic and this case is no different, so join Braydon and Alan as they go through how they personally deal with the hardships in their lives as well as what they suggest can help as well. IF you feel like you need some help feel free to follow these links and reach out to some one: https://www.betterhelp.com and https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org
As round 2 of the Stanley cup playoffs is officially underway Braydon and Alan come together and discuss the different series and what we should expect from the different series and how it will go down. This was recorded before, the Habs knocked out the Leafs in round 1 and the Wild lost to the Knights in Game 7. SO follow a long and see if we got it right!
In a world where the covid exists many where unsure of how the champions league would work out. Fortunately for us, it not only took place but crowned a champion! Braydon and Alan preview the game, before it took place and due to some sudden poor health to Braydon the preview was never released. It is covered in the first half of this episode, and then in the second half Braydon and Alan break down what happened in the game and how everything came about!
Braydon and Alan come together and discuss the many different controversial topics within the sport of Baseball. We both love baseball and have different sides on our debate but we have a lively conversation and Braydon goes off on the long anticipated rant of Blackout restrictions. All this and more in this episode of Soarin' Sports
Braydon and Alan go through and discuss the first round of the NBA playoffs and break down the matchups and what they are looking forward too in these games. They pick their favourites to win the series and advance and discuss the debate of the playin tournament. All this and more!
https://www.nhl.com/avalanche/video/memories-bourque-hoists-the-cup/t-277437098/c-52131103Braydon and Alan change some of their original plans for this episode as instead of previewing the entirety of the NHL playoffs we decided to go deep into these series, for round one and discuss how far these games will go and who will possibly advance to round 2 and further. We discuss the President Trophy and why the Avalanche earned it instead of the Knights. All this and More in THE NHL STANLEY CUP PLAYOFF round one preview. Braydon is very confident in his favourite team do you agree with him that the AVS are the best team in the NHL or do you agree with Alan that the Knights finally get over the hump this year?
RIVALRIES is back with the second episode in our new series. We continue to be focused in the world of Soccer (Football) and discuss an influential rivalry in Manchester. We go through everything that you need to know about it with Alan discussing the soccer side and Braydon relating it to everyone as thats what makes rivalries great how we adapt them. Braydon is still needing a team should he pick one of these two?
THE WAIT IS OVER!!! After weeks of promoting this episode it is finally here!!! Braydon and Alan discuss Ulf Sterner and the impact that he has had on the game of hockey that we all know and love. We discuss his play style, the paths it opened and our favorite Swedish players in the NHL, we talk about some of the negative side affects that came with his entrance in the league that are all but vanished in the decades since with more and more Swedes in the game. With the Hockey playoffs starting heres a look back on one of the games greats.
Braydon and Alan come together and discuss the impact of the World Baseball Classic and why it has been so instrumental in showing off the international talent that is prevalent in the game that we all love so much! We discuss what the Classic is and how it has led to the impact of todays game. We also discuss our top 5 athletes who never have never won it all. All this and more in todays episode of SOARIN' SPORTS
Braydon is back from his honeymoon and returning to the Soccer scene to discuss the European Super League. Alan is appalled and disgusted by the formation and as his Team was a part of the league he is hurting from it as well. Braydon the soccer fanbase free agent is a bit more practical and realizes that there is potential for this type of league to succeed but what would become of the Champions League? Braydon and Alan discuss this and give a preview to the Champions League Semifinals, where Braydon says he wants to pick a club in Europe to support but as he doesn't have a team he is feeling a little left out in watching the Champions league. DM @pineapple22media on your social media platforms with reasons as to why he should be a fan of your club and maybe he'll pick it! All this and more in the Latest from Pineapple22 Media's pilot podcast, Soarin' Sports.
Host Alan is joined once again by our friend and host on the network nobullsportsguy: Brayden Toro. The two break down the events of the deadline and talk about the effects of the trades has had on the different teams and the league as a whole. They also discuss the impact these trades will have on the playoff picture and everything that was involved in that.
Braydon and Alan are joined by Alan's Brother in Law Jacob Martinez as they begin to discuss the rivalry between Barcelona and Real Madrid, one of Soccers most famous rivalries. We discuss not only the ins and outs of el Classico but the many different factors that of could have contributed to the rivalry and what has made el Classico not only so historic and storied but also impactful in the soccer world! All this and more in the latest from soarin sports!
MLB opening day has come and gone, and we hope everyone has been enjoying the baseball as much as the Soarin' Sports crew has the recap and reactions to opening day. Relive April 1 of this year and then move forward to to this current week in the baseball world. We go over, the emotions that Opening Day, invokes and the memories that were made because of a very memorable opening day for baseball 2021. Relive the action and Join us as we cant help but romanticize about baseball in this episode.
Hockey is a great sport and beloved by so many. Braydon and Alan discuss the first half of the NHL season and why you should turn in to a hockey game this year and give the sport a chance. Braydon and Alan also discuss the playoffs and what teams they think will make the playoffs and make a run at the Stanley Cup. We also talk about which teams we think should make moves in a couple weeks before, NHL trade deadline. Braydon goes a little fanboy as the day before the recording Braydon's Avs get a good win over the Vegas Golden Knights and was riding the emotional wave that brought. We also open up with a heavy topic and discuss the recent mass shootings in the US. If you feel so inclined and want to help, here are the links for the donation sites to help facilitate change. All this and more in the latest from Soarin' Sports.
Colorado shooting: https://www.coloradohealingfund.org
Atlanta shooting: https://gofund.me/0ff80702
Over the last weekend the NBA trade deadline expired and a lot of teams made a lot of moves that will impact the league with teams bolstering up for their playoff runs, or commencing a fire sale to rebuild for the future. We discuss what teams should have made moves and didn't and if the buyout market may be the best option for them as well. We also discuss what teams will make the NBA finals with the injuries to Anthony Davis and Lebron James and if the moves some of the western conference teams made are enough to jump shot themselves into a long playoff run. All this and more in the latest from Soarin' Sports.
The NBA All-Star break is up and Braydon and Alan are once again joined by Richard from Antelope Gaming. In this episode we go over the first half of the NBA season. We discuss the surprises and the ups and downs that every fanbase has been experiencing as a byproduct of the heavy season. We discuss the trade deadline, MVP candidates and once again the three weigh in on their thoughts for the GOAT of the NBA. All this and more is found in this episode of the Soarin' Sports Podcast.
Braydon and Alan return to the Champions league tournament. With the Quarter Final Matchups set, the two discuss what happened in the previous round and what is the future for Juventus FC and Barcelona FC. As well as the future for the soccer world and the superstars Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi. We then in turn preview the Future, of the Champions League and turn in our picks for the round of the Quarter Finals. All this and more in the Latest from Soarin' Sports and Pineapple22 Media!
March 11, 2020 a day that will forever live on in our minds. It was the day that not only the Sports world came to a halt, but that would live in our minds forever. Braydon and Alan go back and remember everything that they experienced that day and the emotions that they had and where they were on that fateful day. They also discuss the origin story for Pineapple22 Media and the eventual start of the Soarin' Sports podcast. All this and more is featured in this episode of the Soarin' Sports.
IT'S SPRING TRAINING!!!! You know what that means? BASEBALL IS AROUND THE CORNER!!! Braydon and Alan once again discuss baseball and discuss the different teams in the different divisions, and give the predictions for who will be making the playoffs and the World Series. We also discuss just how excited they are for this Baseball season. At the End of this Episode Alan is left speechless by Braydon's World Series Pick. So listen to the episode and try to figure why Alan gets left speechless by some of Braydon's thoughts on this Baseball season.
Alan helps Braydon embrace his inner soccer (football) fandom and leads Braydon through a discussion about the happenings in the champions league. Alan and Braydon go through and give their thoughts on the results of the champions league as of February 22 2021. We give our thoughts on the different teams as well as who we think is going to win the championship and become well, the Champions. We Also give our thoughts on Lionel Messi and Barcelona. They also discuss if Juventus needs to add some support for Christiano Ronaldo so that they can have continued success under his tenure there. All this and more is included so give us a listen and tell us what you think!
Hosts Braydon and Alan come together to talk some basketball again and discuss the surprising rise of the Utah Jazz and Alan talks about what the teams need and how they can expect to succeed in the coming games and rest of the season. They also have a in depth discussion of who they think should be the MVP of the NBA and who are some other players that should be in the MVP talks but aren't. All this and more can be found in this episode so tune in and give it a listen!!!
Hosts Braydon and Alan, come together once again to talk some baseball. We go through the events of the MLB offseason and discuss the controversy of the Mets offseason as well as the moves of the Padres, Dodgers and the many other teams of the league. They save the best for last and discuss or more accurately stated allow Braydon to vent his anger as a Rockies fan with the Nolan Arenado trade to the St. Louis Cardinals. If you missed the MLB offseason and want a brief recap of events since the Fransisco Lindor Trade then this is the perfect episode for it! So tune in and enjoy it!
Alan and Braydon come together once again and discuss just how different sports have bonded different groups of people together including your hosts! We discuss how sports have been used to promote propaganda and foster identities within in the populous of the country. We also focus heavily on how sports can lead to peace and lasting friendship. We also discuss the validity of sports in our personal lives as well. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1MsB8bKjrk8cAHI7XjPcglSnhwcAwT-F9/view?usp=sharing
Today Alan and Braydon are joined by an old friend of Braydon the host of the NoBullSportsGuy podcast the one and only Brayden Toro. In this episode we ask him about the initial Vegas Golden Knights season and the impact it has had on the NHL and the success that they have been able to have right away. We also begin to discuss, the Seattle kraken and how they can be successful in their first ever season. We also discuss international expansion and a little NFL as the NFL has long desired to expand into Europe and as Brayden discuss the NFL on his podcast we ask him for his insight on the matter. So join in and learn how some of our favorite sports can expand and be successful with it. Interested in the NFL and liked what Brayden Toro had to say about that league then go to the NoBullSportsGuy podcast found on Spotify and give him a listen.
It's been an interesting year since we learned about the passing of Kobe Bryant. A lot has changed for many of us, and as we remember one of the all time greats in the sport of basketball. We look back to where we both were in the world when we found out about Kobe's passing. We discuss the legacy Kobe has left behind as well. We look back on his playing days, discussing how we felt about him when he was playing in the NBA and how we feel about him as we look back on his career. We truly lost a great player and great man a year ago so join us as we look back on the life and career of Kobe Bryant.
The NHL started their season a few days ago, and while we've been watching a lot of hockey, many out there have been wondering just what the thoughts of the Soarin' Sports crew will be on the season, who's going to win it all and who will do well in the 56 game season. We also discuss which teams are improved and which teams will not do super well during this year as they are still rebuilding this year. So join us and watching one of the most exciting hockey seasons that we can remember.
The wait is over your hosts Alan and Braydon discuss our thoughts on the blockbuster trade that happened a week ago with Francisco Lindor and Carlos Carrasco to the New York Mets. Alan and Braydon discuss just what this impact of the trade and just what we can expect from this trade as well. They also look out west to San Deigo and try and see just what is going to happen in The AL Central and NL East and NL West. They also discuss the news of baseball Legend Tommy Lasorda's passing and what his impact on the game was.
Joined by Laker fans, Richard "Antelope" Nunez and Orlando, Braydon and Alan give a preview of the Western Conference and discuss the possibility of the James Harden trade to Philadelphia. We discuss which teams should make the playoffs this year that hadn't in the year before. The return of Steph Curry and the Warriors and the pressure that the Lakers will have on repeating as NBA Champions. We also discuss which teams in the West will give the Lakers the most trouble on the journey to repeat as champions. So join us in a lot of laughter and listen to our thoughts on the western conference of the NBA.
Braydon and Alan discuss the Giannis contract and the bearing that this has for the Milwaukee Bucks and the other Small markets in the NBA. Braydon goes into a deep dive on the plight of small markets and how they can have true success if they keep their All-stars, and cement themselves in the league. We also discuss which teams in the Eastern Conference will make the playoffs, and which team will represent the East in the NBA championship.
Braydon and Alan are joined by their first ever guest! Paola Pina, a student of Exercise Physiology at BYU. She gives us information on the healing process that Durant had to go through and what he will need to do in order to be successful this year. She gives us the confidence in knowing that physically Durant is more than capable to play this year and is ready to go. Alan and Braydon afterwards discuss what they have learned and discuss how while Durant physically may be more than ready, a big part of the healing process is being able to trust mentally the injured ankle and that he may favor his left side over, the right as games resume. We discuss the possibility of Durant needing to fully trust himself over the season if the Nets are to be successful. We also give a brief recap of the NBA offseason before we get into our season previews in the coming episodes.
With the announcement of the '21 NHL season Braydon and Alan come in and discuss exactly what this means what it took and why it surprised us a bit. We also discuss how the NHL handled this situation much better than the MLB in regards to the amount of Information that was released. We discuss what we are most likely to see in season as well as what we can expect in regards to the NHL COVID-19 regular season protocols and why we shouldn't be surprised if they are similar to the NBA. We discuss the impact that this shortened offseason may have and what we expect. We also go through and discuss just why the season is shortened to 56 games and the reasons for it with both the COVID-19 pandemic and the Olympics are affecting the league. We also discuss the possibility of the Canadian division. So join us and see if you are just as excited as we are in regards to the NHL '21 season!
Host Braydon and his good friend and cohost Alan finish the basketball segments of the International player series and discuss Basketball in Australia. We discuss Luc Longley and the role he had with the 90s bulls and the pathway he created for many of the future Aussies in the NBA. We also discuss Aussies such as Ben Simmons amongst others and the impact that they are having on NBA. We discuss how the Australian League can market themselves and seek to grow in the world of sports. We also discuss what is the best way to be a coach and how better coaching in Australia can help the NBL grow as well. So Join us and hear what the Aussie's have to offer in the world of Basketball and how they can improve!
Alan and Braydon come together and discuss the legacy that is left behind one of Soccer's greats: Diego Maradonna. They discuss the different aspects of his game and his career as a coach as well. They also discuss the many different lessons that we can learn from Diego and the greatest athletes that we see. We try to see the positive in this difficult topic and discuss the different ways that Diego can be honored not only by FIFA and Argentina but also Current and Future Soccer Players as well. So join us in taking a moment to remember one of Soccer's GOATs.
The Soarin' Sports crew gets together to discuss the ground breaking hiring of Kim Ng as the new GM of the Miami Marlins. Host Braydon is joined by Alan and they discuss the impact that the historic hiring has and can have in the baseball realm. They discuss how this hiring was not only historic but long overdue.
Miss Baseball as much as we do? Wish you could relive the World Series win by the dodgers? Well, today you're in luck! Host Braydon joined by cohost Alan discuss the World Series Game 6 and the celebration that ensued. We discuss the Kershaw in the postseason narrative and whether or not the narrative is truly over. We also discuss the controversy that followed the game. With the pulling of ace Blake Snell and Justin Turner's positive covid-19 test. We also discuss some of the offseason news that we have received as the offseason continues.
Host Braydon with his co-host Alan discuss their memories of Yao Ming and his impact on the NBA. As teenagers in the timeframe of Yao Mings career we reminisce and discuss Yao's current legacy and the future legacy that he will have. We discuss the CBA (Chinese Basketball League) and the impact that the league has had on the world of Basketball. We also go through what Yao's possible future legacy will be as we are still currently experiencing it. We also give our thoughts on what the meaning of the recently released NBA league start date and what the impact of this might mean for the future of the NBA.
Join your host Braydon along with his cohost and good friend Alan, as they remember Vlade Divac and Arvydas Sabonis. In the premier of a new series that Soarin' Sports is embarking on as they discuss the first international players in all of the different leagues. This week we start things off with the first Serbian and Lithuanian players that participated in the NBA. As we remember Vlade and Arvydas we discuss just what their impact on the NBA has been as well as the importance of these players have had on their league. So join us as we embark along a journey down memory lane.
Alan is back and joins Braydon in this episode to discuss the kind of player that Roberto Clemente was and just how he impacted the Sport of baseball as well as just also providing a legacy that is felt in baseball much like that of Jackie Robinson's. We also cover what will be happening in the Playoffs with scheduling and its impact on the league as well as the exciting futures of some teams. This was recorded two weeks before MLB regular season ended.
Braydon lays out MLB's current playoff picture and describes which teams are in and which teams are out. He goes into what some teams on the brink would have to do in order to make it in as well as the schedule they have left. He goes over different match ups he wants to see as well as certain teams he wants to watch in the playoffs as well as win it all.
Hosts Braydon and Alan come together and discuss the joys of both hockey and basketball as both are back and we've been so excited that we just had to get together and record so we could give our thoughts about the playoffs and how exciting it can be. We also give our thoughts on the strange sight of no fans in the stands and how it keeps us on our feet at times. Hockey is back and so is basketball and as they continue to have a season we'll be sure to keep you updated.
This Tuesday on Soarin' Sports, Braydon and Alan return to the 1999 Women's World Cup and discuss the lasting cultural impact on the world. We go through just how much it has affected not only American Sports lore but international sports lore. So come with us and reminisce on a time when fans were able to go to sporting events and watch history take place.
Baseball is back and we are talking about it! We discuss anything and everything from different teams playoff chances. We also discuss some fun what ifs that would make some fun impacts in the MLB but will they happen? That's what makes it fun. We also discuss the impact this season has on the worldwide fanbase and what it means to them. So come along and join the discussion!
Join hosts Braydon and Alan as today they discuss the lasting impact of the 1992 Dream Team. We discuss how years later we look back on this team and whether or not there are other olympic teams that should be considered a "dream team" such as the 1980 lake placid team. We also discuss how the events of those olympics affected the NHL, NBA and the Future of the NBA and the even further Future.
Soarin' Sports hosts Braydon and Alan take a deep dive into culture and sports and how the two are uniquely related to one another. We discuss Individualism vs collectivism and their unique effect on the sports within a nation, as well as their effect on the team dynamic. We discuss the possibilities of the sports market in India and how that can affect the future landscape of the country.
Join your hosts Braydon and Alan as we discuss, the four major American sports league along with the European soccer leagues as we not only go into depth about these different plans but give our opinions as to whether or not Sports should be coming back in the midst of a Global Pandemic. Along with the civil unrest concerning racism in the world and how that is affecting the world of Sports. So sit back and enjoy the Soarin' Sports Podcast.
Join us as we discuss the lasting legacy of the miracle on ice. Wherein the Soviet Union lost for the first time in years to a bunch of Nobodies in the hockey world that would go on to influence many new hockey players and help grow the sport of hockey within the United States. We pull an important life lesson from this story about how staying positive and working as a team can impact our lives for the better.
Join us as we discuss how the Soviets would feel about the 1980 Lake Placid loss. Giving many a new perspective on an event that many have only seen the American perspective and how they would feel about it. We also discuss the lasting impact of Russians coming over into the NHL and how that has helped the sport grow as well as many other legacies from that Lake Placid, NY game. We also pull a life lesson of not focusing to long on the past but learn from it and moving forward from it as well.