Two Beers Please: Recent Episodes
Yannik Encarnacao and Matthew Smith
The podcast where you can join Yannik Encarnacao and Matthew Smith for a cold beer, sports talk, and so much more! Join us for new episodes every week!
Yannik & Matt make their division picks as the first NFL Sunday of the season kicks off!
The Two Beers Please team is back under a new name! Welcome to the first episode of Backroad Banter, where Matt & Yannik discuss all things sport & culture. World Cup review, Aaron Rodgers slander, & tough conversations about Ja Morant...all that and more!
Happy Halloween! Matt and Yannik go through the carousel of sports, debating the NFL, Champions League, World Series and NBA action unfolding all at once. What a time for sports!
The 2BP squad is back! We talk NFL Week 7, new jobs, and, believe it or not, the moral dilemma of social media.
The team is back after a brief hiatus to recap the NBA Finals going into Game 6, as well as give their thoughts on the French Open champions, the LIV-PGA debate, and the Lightning dynasty debate.
In Hour 2, Yannik and Matthew go over NBA and NHL Playoff action, including a Game 7 date for Yannik's Celtics.
In Hour 1, Yannik and Matt discuss another Real Madrid title, Man City's Premier League crown, and all things happening in the world of soccer.
In Hour 2, Yannik and Matt dive into the NBA and NHL playoffs, and give their thoughts on Jokic's second straight MVP award.
In this first hour, Yannik and Matt discuss Man City's Champions League exit, Liverpool's Premier League slip, and their love-hate relationship with dieting.
THAT'S NO MOON! In Hour 2, Yannik and Matt touch base on the current state of soccer, discuss the second round of the NBA playoffs, and tease the chaos of the NHL Post-Season!
May the 4th be with you! In this first hour, Yannik and Matt rank their favorite Star Wars franchise movies and discuss the action from last week's NFL Draft.
In Hour 2, Yannik and Matt cover the world of soccer, stretching across Europe's Top 5 leagues and discussing the biggest matches past and future. Plus! Happy Two Year Anniversary! Yannik and Matt preview this week's underwhelming NFL draft...or perhaps underrated?
In Hour 1, Yannik and Matt look into Boston's sweep of the Nets, Jay Wright's stunning retirement, and all the rest of the NBA Playoff action!
Yannik and Matt talk about that disappointing Bayern loss, a Benzema-fueled Madrid win, the Liverpool-Man City feud, and a Masters tournament to remember.
The NBA Playoffs are here! Yannik and Matt discuss favorites out of the East and the West as well as which players could the biggest impact on this year's tournament.
The World Cup is here! (err...at least the draw happened?) Yannik and Matt discuss the fate of each team vying for the title in Qatar later this year. Plus: Will Tiger win the Masters??
The Jayhawks are National Champs! In this first hour, Yannik and Matt break down the Final Four and National Championship action, and give their top 5 best rivalry wins EVER.
In Hour 2, Yannik and Matt give their thoughts on the Final Four and the EPIC clash in store when Duke faces UNC.
In Hour 1, Yannik and Matt discuss THAT Oscars moment, as well as the latest teams to succeed (or fail!) at World Cup qualification. Plus! How's the NBA looking with April fast approaching?
Hour 1: Yannik and Matt discuss Hawkeye heartbreak and a WILD WILD NFL Free Agency Period. Plus! Champions League Quarterfinals Preview!
It's Bracketology time! In this special episode, Yannik and Matt break down their picks for each region, including favorites, upsets, and the aspirations held for a hot Hawkeye team!
It's conference championship week! Yannik and Matt discuss who we think will take home the biggest college basketball prizes before the big dance begins.
In this first hour, Yannik and Matt discuss Aaron Rodgers' return to Green Bay, Russell Wilson's departure from Seattle, and the ridiculous case of Calvin Ridley.
In this first hour of this episode, our hosts discuss the rising stars of the current NBA season and take a look at the fate of the MLB. Spoiler Alert: they WILL bring up the weather again. Lol. Midwesterners.
In this second hour... ITS FINALLY MARCH!!!! Our hosts dive into the final week of the regular season and take a quick look at the NFL draft prospects.
In this basketball-themed episode, Yannik and Matt break down the world of college basketball heading into the final week of February play. PLUS! How screwed are the Lakers? Should taunting be treated differently? And what the heck was that dunk contest???
In this second hour of the week, Matt and Yannik discuss the biggest NBA trade deadlines and the final array of newly-appointed NFL head coaches. Plus: How does college basketball look midway through February, and why is Russia allowed to compete at the Olympics still??
In this first hour, Yannik and Matt recap a phenomenal Super Bowl performance by the LA Rams and discuss whether anyone can stop Man City's quest for the Champions League. Plus: Who are our host's favorites for next year's Lombardi trophy and where does Aaron Donald rank on the all-time greats list?
It's our Super Bowl Preview Episode! Matt and Yannik debate who will come out with the Lombardi trophy, Senegal's AFCON triumph, and the world of college basketball as March speedily approaches
In this second hour, Matt and Yannik discuss the rise of Canada in world soccer and lots of college basketball!
In the first hour of this week's episode, Yannik and Matt debate great movies, cover the divisional round action, and discuss race disparity in the NFL
CONFERENCE CHAMPIONSHIP WEEKEND APPROACHES! Yannik and Matt make their picks for the big games, and give their thoughts on the current NBA and college basketball seasons (MARQUETTE IS LEGIT WHAT IS GOING ON???)
WHAT A DIVISIONAL ROUND! In our first hour, we discuss all the NFL action from the divisional round games and what the future holds for the teams that are now out. Plus, we'll update you on the AFCON quarterfinal matchups, the Aussie Open final slates, and our current favorite television shows (and why some show should just end after Season 1!)
Ah Matthew, when will you ever learn? Loving the Packers comes at a price! In this episode, Yannik and Matt discuss Europe's Top 5 soccer league races (or lack thereof) and also touch on the state of college basketball. And finally, we get some divisional round picks and Matt's final words before his team faces the 49ers.
Yannik and Matt are back after Wildcard Week with sports news galore! The duo take a trip down under to discuss the Australian Open sans Djokovic, before heading west to cover the AFCON Round of 16 matchups and possible favorites for Africa's biggest football trophy. Plus, our team discusses all the Wildcard Round action, possible coaching changes ahead, and our favorite future quarterback stars. And don't look now, but Yannik and Matt are about to get heated about the skills of Erling Haaland!
Yannik and Matt discuss the ever-changing NFL coaching carousel after Week 18, and make their picks for a star-studded Wild Card Round.
The Two Beers Podcast Returns in 2022! Yannik and Matt discuss Georgia's first national championship in 40 years, and argue about what this means for the future of college football.
In this episode, Yannik and Matt discuss Champions League group play, debate the possible fates of Italy and Portugal in World Cup Qualifying, and lay out their NFL picks for the weekend.
In this episode, Yannik and Matt discuss the upcoming championship weekend in college football and Iowa's chances of upsetting Michigan!
Matt and Yannik give their thoughts on the Week 11 action and get you ready for Week 12 with their gameline picks. Plus, college football talk, Heisman candidates, and favorite Thanksgiving traditions.
Matt gives a eulogy for Ole's Manchester United coaching tenure and our team discusses Champions League action, a LeBron James scuffle, and Matt's strong feelings about irony.
In this solo episode by Matthew, he gives you his thoughts on World Cup Qualifying, the NBA season in the early going, and the logic between this week's NFL picks!
In Hour 2, Yannik and Matt discuss the fallout of the NBA Draft and a furious NBA Free Agency, as well as Dev Patel's new movie "The Green Knight". (Spoiler: they differ on this subject)
In Hour 1 of this episode, Yannik and Matt discuss the glory of breakfast, the madness of the MLB Trade Deadline, and the possibilities for the US Men's Soccer Team.
Welcome back everyone! Two Beers Please returns from a long hiatus to discuss newly crowned champions, the Tokyo Olympics, and all the latest trade talk from across the sports world. And we swear; this time we are here to stay!
In Hour 2 of Season 5's first episode, Yannik and Matt give their thoughts on the NFL Draft.
Our Season 5 Debut! In Hour 1, Yannik and Matt discuss all the latest news from Aaron Rodgers to La Liga race action, to a heated debate about how 'boring' the Bundesliga is.
In Part 2 of this anniversary episode, Matt and Yannik weigh in on what they expect to happen in Thursday's NFL Draft, and discuss why country music and a good summer fun go hand in hand!
In Part 1 of this anniversary episode for the Two Beers Please podcast, Yannik and Matt pop the Prosecco and recap UFC 261 action, discuss the burgeoning talent in New York basketball, and talk predictions for the hot races in Ligue 1 and La Liga!
In Part 2 of this week's episode, Yannik and Matt discuss the Euro Super League just as it started to fall apart!
In Part 1 of this week's episode, Yannik and Matt discuss recent retirements, Matsuyama at the Masters, and another failure for Jose Mourinho.
In Part 2 of this week's episode, Yannik and Matt recap the NCAA Men's and Women's Tournaments with their thoughts on all the Final Four action. Plus, way-too-early MLB predictions and Easter traditions!
In Part 1 of this week's episode, Matt details his affinity for emotional masochism as our two hosts breakdown the latest in NFL trades and NCAA coaching hires. Plus, Yannik and Matthew give their thoughts on this week's upcoming Masters.
In the 2nd part of this week's episode, Yannik and Matt go all in on college basketball, giving their picks for the upcoming Final Four games and discussing the crazy couching carousel that erupted just hours before this episode was recorded! Also--Matt is meh about Spring and UNC got dem NUKES!
In the first half of this week's episode, Yannik and Matt talk in-depth about NFL draft pick trades, Francis Ngannou's UFC crown, and Yannik's 19-year old girl drinking habits. Also featuring: Russell Wilson's an asshole and Dwayne Wade is an absolute LEGEND.
In this episode, Yannik and Matt discuss the leadup to the 2021 NCAA Tournament Sweet 16, as well as their favorite Spring Break memories!
In this episode, Yannik and Matt discuss the college basketball coaching carousel and celebrate Yannik's 25th birthday!
Matt and Yannik finish off their March Madness first round preview with discussion about the Midwest and South regions, as well as debate the NFL's legal tampering period signings and the upcoming fights between Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury.
Yannik and Matt start their March Madness pre-tournament discussion as they cover the East and West Regions as well as the retirement of NFL legend Drew Brees.
After a month-long hiatus, Yannik and Matt are back talking all things March Madness, a stacked UFC Saturday, and--as always--their favorite brews!
Hour 2: Yannik and Matt make their AFC and NFC Championship picks, and debate who the favorites are for each College Basketball Conference.
Hour 1: Yannik and Matt discuss their most painful sports memories, the passing of Hammerin' Hank Aaron, and the origin of the classic phrase "You're pulling my leg!"
In the second hour of this episode, Yannik and Matt discuss the NFL Divisional Round results and the infamous Tuck Rule Game.
In the first hour of this episode, Yannik and Matt discuss the meaning of arbitration, Hawkeye basketball, and the ongoing saga of Deshaun Watson.
In Hour 2 of Episode 36, Yannik and Matt discuss Wildcard Weekend and make their picks for the upcoming Divisional Round matchups
In this first hour of Episode 36, Yannik and Matt talk big NBA trades, the highs and lows of our teams' weeks, and the takeaways from Alabama's big College Football victory.
In this special episode dedicated to Matt's late aunt, he and Yannik talk college football, college basketball, and our Wild Card weekend picks.
In this first episode of 2021, Yannik and Matt discuss the college football playoffs, domestic soccer, and the upcoming NFL Wildcard Weekend.
In the second hour of the final episode of the year, Matt and Yannik give their final NFL season picks as Week 17 approaches.
In Hour 1 of our last episode of the year, Yannik and Matt discuss the start of the NBA season and college bowl action.
In Hour 2 of this Christmas episode, Matt and Yannik make our Week 16 picks and discuss the coming NBA season.
In Hour 1 of this Christmas week episode, Matt and Yannik talk college football playoffs over a good ol' cup of joe.
In Hour 2 of Episode 31, Yannik and Matt give their Week 15 picks for the NFL weekend and discuss Christmas history and their favorite holiday tunes.
In Hour 1 of Episode 31, Yannik and Matt discuss a big weekend for college sports and why the College Football Playoffs might be the worst postseason system around.
In Hour 3 of Episode 30, Yannik and Matt recap Week 14 of NFL action and discuss their favorite holiday treats.
In Hour 2 of Episode 30, Yannik and Matt discuss the Champions League Draw, college football, and, yes you guessed it, all things Luka Garza.
In Hour 1 of the 30th Episode of the Two Beers Please podcast, Yannik and Matt show their moms some love and discuss the emergence of Hawkeye basketball.
In this episode, Yannik and Matt discuss NFL, College sports, UFC, and top soccer action, all while Yannik watches his Patriots blow a Thursday night game against the Rams.
In the final hour of Episode 28, Yannik and Matt cover Week 13 action in the NFL and the debate between Christmas Basketball and Thanksgiving Football.
In the first 2 (!!!) hours of this podcast episode, Matt and Yannik cover everything from Hawkeye basketball to Champions league football, to why flopping isn't just a soccer problem.
In the second hour of Episode 27, Yannik and Matt make their NFL picks for the weekend and discuss their views on the peppermint season.
In this first hour of Episode 27, Yannik and Matt discuss pass interference, college basketball, and Champions League group play going into the Final Matchday.
We open Season 3 with a tribute to the late legend Diego Maradona. Also, coverage of top European football, college basketball, and the NFL playoff picture going into Week 11.
In Hour 2 of the podcast's silver episode, Yannik and Matt make their picks for the weekend's college and professional football schedules.
In the podcast's 25th (main) episode, Matt and Yannik discuss the changing seasons and the NBA Draft.
As Yannik licks his wounds from this week's fantasy football defeat, Matt keeps you up to date with the latest on the NBA Draft and basketball's wild offseason trade action.
As the podcast cracks the 1.5 K listens mark, listen to Yannik and Matt race against the clock to watch the Hawkeyes as they give you their NFL previews and college basketball stars to watch.
In hour 2 of this episode, Matt and Yannik discuss the Masters in November and a rare win for Yannik's Patriots.
In the first hour of this episode, Matt and Yannik discuss Clemson's woes, a first Hawkeye victory, and the continually inspiring story that is Leicester City in the Premier League.
In this jam-packed episode, Yannik and Matt preview a giant week of football both in the NFL and in the NCAA.
In hour 2 of Episode 20, Yannik and Matt discuss the retirement of Anderson Silva and the past weekend's wild college football results.
In the first hour of this election day episode, Yannik and Matthew discuss more their shared Hawkeye misery and pay tribute to the late, great Sean Connery.
In Hour 2 of this Halloween episode, Yannik and Matt discuss their NFL picks for the weekend as well as their favorite Halloween pasttimes.
In this first hour of this Halloween episode, Yannik and Matt talk Champions League, Anderson Silva's final fight, and the current state of college football.
In this championship episode, Matt and Yannik discuss the World Series champions and the legacy of Khabib.
In the last episode without Hawkeye sports, Yannik and Matt place bets for the NFL weekend, talk about the NBA Finals, review Champions League action from the week, and preview the biggest fight of the year between Khabib and Justin Gaethje.
In their comeback episode and kickoff to Season 2, Matt and Yannik discuss the World Series and the NFL season as it approaches it's halfway point.
In hour 2 of Episode 14, Yannik and Matt discuss the French Open, fantasy football, and the basicity of the Pumpkin Spice Latte.
In hour 1 of this first episode of October 2020, Yannik and Matt discuss Monday Night Football and the MLB postseason action.
In the final hour of this three-episode series, Yannik and Matt recap Week 3 of the NFL season and give their golden rules when it comes to any pizza experience.
In hour 2 of this three-episode series, Yannik and Matt cover international soccer, the WNBA playoffs, the NHL playoffs, college football and the upcoming MLB postseason. WOOF!
In the first hour of this special three-part episode, Yannik and Matt discuss the NBA finals and their shared soccer team despair.
In Hour 2 of Episode 12, Matt and Yannik make their picks for NFL Week 3 and discuss who desperately needs a win even this early on in the season.
In Hour 1 of Episode 12, Yannik and Matt give you the rundown on the week's big scorelines, as well as a preview of what's to come from the 4th-ish week of the college football season.
In Hour 2, Matt and Yannik turn their focus to the UFC Saturday Slate, including the much-anticipated battle between Israel Adesanya and Paulo Costa. Also--Emmys discussion and coffee talk to cool down!
In hour 1 of Episode 11, Matt and Yannik preview the upcoming French Open and chat about the current state of European soccer.
In Hour 2 of Episode 10, Matt and Yannik talk playoff updates and Bryson DeChambeau's victory at the US Open.
In hour 1 of Episode 10, Matt and Yannik discuss Week 2 of the NFL and all of the players we lost to injury.
September 19th, 2020
In hour 2, Matt gives us all the updates on the NHL and NBA playoffs and the boys make their NFL Week 2 Picks.
September 19th, 2020
In the first hour of Episode 9, Yannik and Matt talk the return of the Big 10, what to look for in college football this weekend, and the stacked lineups contesting the WNBA semifinals.
In hour 2, Matt gloats about his fantasy football victory and the two co-hosts preview the upcoming US Open to tee off the new golf season.
In the first hour of Episode 8, Yannik discuss all the Week 1 NFL action and the improbable NHL Playoff results.
In the second hour of Episode 7, we talk the return of the Premier League and why the NBA finals has two tasty matchups on hold should the Lakers make it all the way.
In this first hour of Episode 7, Yannik and Matt get back to business after recent personal transitions and talk NHL playoffs, the new champions of the US Open, and Yannik's red hot take on Jimmy Garoppolo.
In this On Tap special episode, Matthew and Yannik discuss and predict the upcoming fantasy football season while taking part in a fantasy football draft live!
In this episode, Matthew and Yannik talk NBA and NHL playoffs, the historical protests reverberating around the world of sports, and the legacy of the late, great Chadwick Boseman. Wakanda Forever!
In their second episode in the On Tap collection, Matt and Yannik honor Kobe Bryant on the first annual Kobe Day, and discuss the Black Mamba's life both as a basketball icon and as a real person off the court.
In Episode 5, Matt and Yannik discuss all the playoff action from the NHL and NBA, and award the inaugural "Two Beers Please" NBA Awards.
Topics Covered: NHL Playoffs, NBA Playoffs, Champions League, Europa League, UFC, Fantasy Football, MLB
In an episode full of bias and banter, Matt takes the reigns as he and Yannik discuss the good, the bad, and the NCAA.
Topics: Champions League, PGA Tour, UFC, Formula 1, College Football, Europa League, NBA Playoffs, NHL Playoffs
In their first ever Cocktail Hour episode, Matt and Yannik discuss Iowa City bars and the memories they hold from Hawkeye college days.
In this second episode of a back-to-back double feature, Matt and Yannik discuss their favorite boxers, the future of Zion Williamson, and the exciting return of hockey and basketball.
It's the week of August 3rd, 2020, and Two Beers Please is having back-to-back episodes. This first one features news about the MLB, golf, UFC, FA Cup, and MLS Cup action, as well as a frank discussion on what it means to be a bandwagon fan.
In this special On Tap episode, Matt and Yannik break down the 2019-2020 Premier League season for you. They cover the teams that won, the teams that lost, what to expect for next year, and why Dean Henderson is Manchester United's goalkeeper of the future.
In their first episode together, Matt and Yannik cover a disappointing FA Cup defeat, the Champions League draw, and the legacy of congressman John Lewis.
In the inaugural episode of "Two Beers Please", Yannik takes some time to address the importance, or lack thereof, of sports in the face of more important issues.