Ray Carsillo and Lee MJ Elias host "Geeks Who Like Sports," a podcast blending sports analysis with geek culture. In this episode, they discuss recent developments in baseball, basketball, hockey, and football, as well as touching on geek-related topics.
Sports Section:
The hosts dive into baseball's opening day, discussing the Tokyo Series and team prospects. They analyze NBA standings, NHL playoff races, and NFL signings, including Jameis Winston joining the New York Giants. The conversation covers team strategies, player performances, and league dynamics across multiple sports.
Geeks Section:
The episode touches on upcoming gaming announcements from Nintendo and Microsoft. They discuss Scopely's acquisition of Niantic's games division, including Pokémon Go, for $3.5 billion. Ray reviews recent films, praising "Looney Tunes: The Day the Earth Blew Up" and critiquing "Mickey 17." The hosts also mention upcoming Star Wars content and the potential return of Ted Lasso.
Timestamps:
- 0:00 Intro and welcome back after hiatus
- 5:03 MLB opening day and Tokyo Series success
- 15:41 March Madness update and bracket busters
- 23:58 NBA playoff picture and team performances
- 29:56 NHL standings and playoff race analysis
- 35:27 NFL: Giants sign Jameis Winston as QB
- 44:03 Scopely acquires Niantic's gaming division for $3.5B
- 47:21 Movie reviews: Looney Tunes and Novocaine
- 54:27 Upcoming Star Wars and Ted Lasso content
- 56:15 Wrap-up and episode number announcement
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