The Koki Chronicles: Recent Episodes
Koki Riley
A podcast dedicated to giving deep analysis on the world of sports and pop culture, hosted by Koki Riley
On episode 34 of the Koki Chronicles podcast, Koki is joined by Sam Ficarro to talk about the Women's and Men's tourneys, the UEFA Champions League and some baseball at the tail end.
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Women’s and Men’s March Madness breakdown: 1:08
Champions League talk: 1:02:12
Baseball rules: 1:29:56
On episode 33 of the Koki Chronicles podcast, Koki is joined by Sports Illustrated Chiefs writer and NBA expert Jordan Foote to talk about the NBA trade deadline and the recent flurry of NFL Draft trades.
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NBA trade deadline talk:
- Orlando’s teardown: 2:25
- The Toronto situation: 14:46
- Miami’s additions: 20:57
- The Rondo trade: 29:35
- Which trade was better for the contender?: 36:19
- The buyout guys: 41:21
NFL Draft trades:
- 49ers QB situation: 54:17
- Miami’s making moves: 1:06:23
On episode 32 of the Koki Chronicles podcast, Koki is once again joined by University of Northern Colorado play-by-play man Tyler Henry to preview this weekend's Final Four matchups.
On episode 31 of the Koki Chronicles podcast, Koki is joined by Alex Weiner to preview the upcoming MLB season with over/under totals for all 30 teams, MVP odds in the AL and NL and their World Series picks.
On episode 30 of the Koki Chronicles podcast, Koki is joined by the Big Dawg himself, Andrew Vargha, to preview the NL West ahead of Opening Day on Thursday.
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NL West preview: 0:53
- Rockies: 2:59
- Diamondbacks: 16:46
- Giants: 32:51
- Padres: 1:01:34
- Dodgers: 1:16:51
On episode 29 of the Koki Chronicles podcast, Koki hops on Tyler Henry's podcast, the TBH Sports Podcast, to talk about March Madness and the upcoming Sweet 16 matchups this weekend.
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Baylor v. Villanova: 2:53
Arkansas v. Oral Roberts: 5:55
Loyola Chicago v. Oregon State: 13:27
Syracuse v. Houston: 19:54
Alabama v. UCLA: 23:54
Michigan v. Florida State: 28:10
Gonzaga v. Creighton: 32:51
Oregon vs. USC: 35:08
On episode 28 of the Koki Chronicles podcast, Koki is joined by ASU Odyssey critic and KTAR journalist Brandon King to talk about "The Snyder Cut," the first episode of "The Falcon and the Winter Soldier" TV show, the Netflix movie "Moxie" and this year's Oscar nominees.
Quick FYI: There is a swear word between the 1:16:24-1:16:25 mark.
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"The Snyder Cut" review: 1:02
"The Falcon and the Winter Soldier" Ep.1 reactions: 53:09
"Moxie" review: 1:13:38
More Oscar nom reactions: 1:31:09
On episode 27 of the Koki Chronicles podcast, Koki is joined by play-by-play broadcaster Lyle Goldstein to preview the AL West ahead of the upcoming MLB season and talk a little bit of March Madness.
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March Madness talk: 0:48
AL West preview: 6:29
- Rangers: 6:46
- Mariners: 24:19
- Angels: 1:04:59
- Astros: 1:27:28
- Athletics: 1:44:24
On episode 26 of the Koki Chronicles podcast, Koki is joined by baseball Nick Aguilera to preview the NL Central ahead of the 2021 MLB season.
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NL Central preview: 1:04
- Pirates: 1:28
- Cubs: 24:43
- Reds: 40:51
- Cardinals: 59:58
- Brewers: 1:19:28
On episode 25 of the Koki Chronicles podcast, Koki is joined by Finatic Films founder and film critic Jack Lautaret to talk about the 2021 Oscar nominees.
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Reactions to…..
Best Picture noms: 4:16
Best Actor: 17:34
Best Actress: 23:32
Best Director: 29:05
Best Actor in a Supporting Role: 33:28
Best Actress in a Supporting Role: 40:24
On episode 24 of the Koki Chronicles podcast, Koki is joined by Blaze Radio music director and KJZZ journalist Vaughan Jones to recap the season finale of the Bachelor and talk a little bit about the NBA.
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Bachelor finale/season recap: 0:55
NBA talk: 46:23
On episode 23 of the Koki Chronicles podcast, Koki records his first solo podcast by revealing his picks for the first two rounds of the NCAA men's basketball tournament.
On episode 22 of the Koki Chronicles podcast, Koki is joined by KJZZ journalist, famous twitter person and Blaze Radio music director Vaughan Jones to ask him one question about each NBA team before the start of the second half of the season.
TIME CODES:
East:
76ers: 6:18
Nets: 11:43
Bucks: 18:40
Celtics: 23:54
Knicks: 28:44
Heat: 32:42
Hornets: 37:40
Raptors: 42:08
Bulls: 46:22
Pacers: 52:19
Hawks: 56:34
Wizards: 1:01:22
Cavaliers: 1:07:20
Magic: 1:07:57
Pistons: 1:09:39
West:
Jazz: 1:12:29
Suns: 1:16:00
Lakers: 1:24:23
Clippers: 1:27:01
Trailblazers: 1:31:08
Nuggets: 1:36:00
Spurs: 1:40:30
Mavericks: 1:42:30
Warriors: 1:46:22
Grizzlies: 1:51:02
Pelicans: 1:54:52
Thunder: 2:01:43
Kings: 2:05:01
Rockets: 2:08:27
Timberwolves: 2:12:02
On episode 21 of the Koki Chronicles podcast, Koki is joined by former Kansas City Royals beat reporter Alex Weiner to preview the five AL Central clubs ahead of the 2021 MLB season.
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AL Central preview: 0:00
- Tigers: 1:52
- Royals: 30:58
- Indians: 1:04:28
- Twins: 1:26:33
- White Sox 1:51:37
On episode 20 of the Koki Chronicles podcast, Koki is joined by ASU Odyssey film critic and the Movie King himself, Brandon King, to review the final episode and entire series of WandaVision. Brandon and Koki also check in on the state of the MCU moving forward and determine where WandaVision ranks among the other MCU movies.
SPOILER FILLED EPISODE
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WandaVision review: 0:53
What we’re looking forward to in the MCU: 31:20
Which character should the MCU build around moving forward?: 45:25
Where does WandaVision rank among the 23 MCU movies?: 1:00:44
Which MCU show/movie Koki is looking forward to the most?: 1:10:50
On episode 19 of the Koki Chronicles podcast, Koki is joined by Baseball Trade Values associate editor Josh Iversen to preview the NL East ahead of the upcoming MLB season.
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NL East preview: 3:49
- Marlins: 6:38
- Nationals: 40:48
- Phillies: 1:03:21
- Mets: 1:22:21
- Braves: 1:56:03
On episode 18 of the Koki Chronicles podcast, Koki is joined by East Village Times writer/podcaster and college basketball expert Dominic Stearn to talk about all things college basketball ahead of the NCAA Tournament in a couple weeks. They also talk about the evolution of the San Diego Padres, going from being cellar dwellars to actual contenders.
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College Basketball breakdown: 1:42
- Dominic’s top 4 teams in CBB: 2:58
- Dominic’s 4 overrated teams: 15:56
- Dominic’s 4 underrated teams: 29:00
- Dominic’s last 4 in the tourney: 38:36
Padres talk: 49:50
On episode 17 of the Koki Chronicles Podcast, Koki is joined by SABR intern and Red Sox expert Jordan Leandre to preview the AL East ahead of the upcoming MLB season. This podcast is the first of a series of episodes dedicated to previewing the upcoming MLB season.
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Previewing the AL East: 1:49
- Orioles season preview: 3:16
- Red Sox season preview: 22:10
- Rays season preview: 53:57
- Blue Jays season preview: 1:19:11
- Yankees season preview: 1:41:44
On episode 16 of the Koki Chronicles Podcast, Koki is joined by Nerd Sesh's own Logan Camden to help reveal Koki's NBA All Star Game ballot.
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Koki’s Eastern Conference All-Stars: 2:18
- Starters: 2:20
- Bench: 18:06
Koki’s Western Conference All-Stars: 50:02
- Starters: 50:11
- Bench: 59:41
On episode 15 of the Koki Chronicles Podcast, Koki is joined by film critic and FinaticFilm founder Jack Lautaret again to review 'Judas and the Black Messiah,' 'Malcolm and Marie' and talk about Sundance, breakdown more 2021 movies and talk about the 2021 Oscars race.
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‘Judas and the Black Messiah’ review: 1:25
‘Malcolm and Marie’ review: 24:50
Quick hit reviews: 44:48
- ‘Locked Down’ review: 45:47
- ‘The Little Things’ review: 51:31
- ‘Pieces of a Woman’ review: 58:37
- ‘One Night in Miami’ review: 1:11:57
Sundance virtual festival recap: 1:18:30
Golden Globes and Oscars talk: 1:35:10
On a very special episode 14 of the Koki Chronicles podcast, Koki is joined by Carson Roberts once again to celebrate Valentine's day by talking about various sports celebrity couples.
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Well-known sports celebrity couples: 3:40
At least slightly lesser-known current couples: 12:02
RIP - Former sports/celebrity couples: 39:20
Kardashian korner: 56:58
Jeter’s baseball team: 1:09:03
On episode 13 of the Koki Chronicles podcast, Koki is joined by Colorado Hockey Now contributor and Cronkite News alumnus Reagan Smith to talk about the upcoming NASCAR season and the Premier League soccer season up to this point.
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NASCAR driver breakdowns: 1:54
Reagan’s 5 drivers:
- Kevin Harvick and Christopher Bell: 2:08
- Kyle Larson: 10:52
- Martin Truex Jr.: 16:33
- Chase Briscoe: 18:53
Koki’s 5 drivers:
- Matt DiBenedetto: 20:39
- Bubba Wallace: 23:06
- Kyle Busch: 25:03
- Chase Elliott: 27:20
- Denny Hamlin: 29:32
Koki and Reagan’s Championship 4’s: 31:06
Premier League breakdown: 34:05
Man City and Man U: 34:43
Chelsea now under Tuchel: 44:09
Liverpool and Tottenham woes: 57:31
The BPL’s middle class: 1:08:34
Relegation worries: 1:16:35
On episode 12 of the Koki Chronicles Podcast, Koki's joined by play by play man and Blaze Radio extraordinaire Peyton Gallagher to talk about what the heck just happened in Super Bowl LV, the Buccaneers dominant defense, Kansas City's offensive line issues and the upcoming offseason for both teams.
There are no time codes for this episode due to the free flowing nature and length of this particular show.
On episode 11 of the Koki Chronicles podcast, Koki is joined by Bachelor expert Ashley Van Horn to answer five burning questions and discuss everything they've seen so far from this wild new season of the show.
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Five questions for Ashley on the Bachelor: 1:41
- Why is it so hard for contestants to be nice to each other this season?: 1:47
- Should adding contestants halfway through the season be a norm moving forward?: 17:30
- Thought’s on Matt James as the Bachelor: 20:59
- Are the producers tampering with the show too much this season?: 24:00
- Who’s winning the race to Matt’s heart/our hearts?: 27:17
On episode 10 of the Koki Chronicles podcast, Koki is joined by Sports Illustrated Cardinals writer Alex Weiner to preview what to expect for Sunday's Super Bowl, discuss an MCU altering new episode of "WandaVision" and Trevor Bauer's surprise signing with the Los Angeles Dodgers.
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5 big questions ahead of Super Bowl LV: 1:24
- Can the Bucs pull off the upset?: 2:05
- Greatest x-factor for the Chiefs: 13:35
- An Achilles heel for each team: 19:41
- How Sunday’s game affects Brady and Mahomes’ legacies: 23:03
- Who’s winning Super Bowl LV?: 29:12
Breaking down Ep.5 of "WandaVision" and what it means for the MCU: 35:20
Bauer to the Dodgers: 54:49
On episode 9 of the Koki Chronicles podcast, Koki is joined by NBA podcaster and co-host of The ISO Show Erik Ruby to talk about the ever expanding middle class of NBA teams.
Eastern Conference tier breakdown: 2:14
Eastern upper middle tier: 7:50
- Bucks
- Celtics
- Nets
- Pacers
Eastern middle middle tier: 16:11
- Hawks
- Hornets
- Heat
- Raptors
- Cavs
Eastern lower middle: 35:47
- Knicks
- Bulls
Western Conference tier breakdown: 43:38
Western upper middle tier: 45:34
- Suns
- Nuggets
Western middle middle tier: 1:00:27
- Grizzlies
- Blazers
- Rockets
- Spurs
- Warriors
- Mavericks?!?
Western bottom middle tier: 1:34:44
- Kings
- Thunder
On episode 8 of the Koki Chronicles Podcast, Koki and Blaze Radio Promotions Director Nick Sanchez take a bit of a vacation and go back in time to 1950's Rome to talk about the 1953 romcom classic 'Roman Holiday', directed by William Wyler and starring Audrey Hepburn and Gregory Peck.
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Why we love Roman Holiday: 3:17
Best scenes: 12:51
Resonate themes/random trends: 52:43
Oscar’s corner: 1:08:01
Recasting couch: 1:13:07
On part two of this two part episode of the Koki Chronicles Podcast, Koki is joined by Baseball Trade Values associate editor Joshua Iversen to talk about the biggest moves so far this MLB offseason.
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The White Sox’s two big moves: 0:46
The Lindor trade: 11:08
San Diego’s big big offseason: 34:51
What’s up with Tampa Bay?: 54:37
(This podcast was recorded before the Chris Archer signing)
On part one of this two-part episode of the Koki Chronicles Podcast, Koki is joined by Baseball Trade Values associate editor Joshua Iversen to talk about the biggest moves so far this MLB offseason.
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Cardinals snatch Nolan Arenado: 1:48
JT Realmuto returns to Philly: 25:09
The Blue Jays offseason: 32:53
Kluber signs with the Yankees: 55:30
Blaze Radio station manager and Sports360AZ contributor Jordan Spurgeon joins Koki on the podcast to talk about both NFL Conference Championship games before previewing Super Bowl LV.
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Bills v. Chiefs recap: 2:20
Packers v. Bucs recap: 26:53
Super Bowl preview: 55:02
In this special episode of the Koki Chronicles Podcast, Koki joins Sports Illustrated Cardinals beat writer Alex Weiner and Blaze Radio sports director Ethan Jordan to talk about the MLB Hall of Fame. They reveal their ballots, answer some Hall of Fame trivia questions and guess which teams LaTroy Hawkins played for.
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Koki’s ballot: 7:42
Ethan’s ballot: 8:40
Todd Helton debate: 8:56
Andruw Jones: 19:36
Scott Rolen: 30:28
Billy Wagner: 35:50
Gary Sheffield and Sammy Sosa: 41:22
Manny Ramirez: 47:02
Jeff Kent: 52:33
Curt Schilling: 56:22
New guys on the ballot: 1:01:13
LaTroy Hawkins who he play for: 1:14:33
On Episode 4 of the Koki Chronicles Podcast, Koki is joined by YouTuber and film critic Jack Lautaret to talk about the first two episodes of the new streaming MCU show "WandaVision," discuss which upcoming MCU shows they're looking forward to the most and previewing the best of what's to come in the world of NON franchise movies in 2021.
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Jack joins the show: 0:40
WandaVision recap and reactions of Episodes 1 and 2: 1:37
Marvel shows: 15:06
- "The Falcon and the Winter Soldier": 15:27
- "Loki": 16:35
- "What If?": 18:25
- "Ms. Marvel": 19:13
- "Hawkeye": 25:53
- "She Hulk": 28:03
- "Secret Invasion": 29:40
- "Moon Knight": 31:00
- "Armor Wars", "Ironheart" and "I Am Groot": 35:41
2021 NON franchise movie look-ahead: 39:40
Our most anticipated: 40:25
Honorable mentions: 1:10:00
On episode 3 of the Koki Chronicles Podcast, a pair of Carson's join the show. Carson Roberts and Carson Breber hop on the podcast to talk about the NFL Divisional Round playoffs and the new NHL season. Don't forget to follow, listen and spread the word!
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Carson Breber joins the podcast: 0:49
Bills v. Ravens: 1:17
Chiefs v. Browns: 9:28
Packers v. Rams: 19:00
Bucs v. Saints: 29:26
Conference Championship Game picks: 38:08
Carson Roberts joins the show: 51:11
East Division predictions: 55:17
Central: 1:03:26
North: 1:10:24
West: 1:25:35
Stanley Cup contenders: 1:37:29
James Harden has been traded to the Brooklyn Nets. So, joining Koki on the podcast this week to talk about the latest NBA blockbuster trade from all angles is NBA podcaster and Sports Illustrated Chiefs writer Jordan Foote.
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Nets: 2:26
Rockets: 11:34
Pacers: 22:00
Cavs: 27:45
Which NBA star will be traded next?: 31:52
Welcome to the first episode of the Koki Chronicles podcast! This is a podcast, hosted by Koki Riley, committed to delivering the best analysis and insight into the world of sports and pop culture.
On the first ever episode of the show, Tyler Henry, the voice of Northern Colorado baseball and a studio host for Learfield IMG, hops on the pod to talk about a crazy Wild Card weekend of playoff games in the NFL. Then, Alex Coil, one of the sports editors at The State Press and a play by play broadcaster for a few outlets, joins the show to talk about the College Football National Championship Game and what's next for the sport.
Time codes for the episode:
Tyler joins the show to talk about this week’s NFL Wild Card Round: 1:00
Bills v. Colts: 1:09
Ravens v. Titans: 12:47
Browns v. Steelers: 25:01
Rams v. Seahawks: 39:53
Bears v. Saints: 49:15
Bucs v. WFT: 1:07:08
Divisional Round picks: 1:10:03
Alex joins the show to talk about the CFB National Championship Game: 1:23:06
Breaking down top prospects from the game:
Justin Fields: 1:36:46
Devonta Smith: 1:41:46
Mac Jones: 1:48:24
Najee Harris: 1:53:40
Solving the competitive imbalance in college football: 1:57:46