In this episode of Geeks Who Like Sports, hosts Ray Carsillo and Lee MJ Elias dive into a sports-heavy show, covering the NFL playoffs and college football championships. They begin by addressing the wildfires in Los Angeles, expressing concern for those affected and discussing the impact on the entertainment industry.
Sports Section:
The hosts analyze the NFL wild card games, including the Rams' victory over the Vikings, the Eagles' win against the Packers, and the Commanders' narrow triumph over the Buccaneers. They make predictions for the divisional round, favoring the Eagles, Bills, Chiefs, and Lions. In college football, they discuss the upcoming national championship game between Notre Dame and Ohio State, praising the new playoff format for its exciting outcomes.
Geeks Section:
The episode touches on geek culture, mentioning the finale of Star Wars: Skeleton Crew and teasing potential developments for a second season. Ray also discusses the release of "Superman Reborn," a stage reading of an unmade Superman film script, now available on YouTube. The hosts encourage viewers to watch and consider donating to the Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation.
Timestamps:
- 0:00 Intro
- 5:12 California wildfires: National disaster perspective
- 11:42 NFL Wild Card recap: Rams vs Vikings
- 18:17 Eagles vs Packers: Shaking off rust
- 24:30 Ravens dominate Steelers, coaching speculation
- 30:04 Texans upset Chargers, face Chiefs next
- 36:36 Commanders edge out Buccaneers, face Lions
- 42:47 College Football Playoff: Notre Dame vs Ohio State
- 49:05 Superman Reborn: Unreleased film script reading
- 56:45 Upcoming comedy shows and final thoughts
Links:
Catch Superman Reborn on Youtube!
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Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation:
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American Red Cross (LA Fire Relief)
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