In this Super Bowl special episode of the Geeks Who Like Sports podcast, hosts Ray Carsillo and Lee MJ Elias dive into a lively discussion about the upcoming Eagles vs. Chiefs matchup. They analyze team strategies, player performances, and share their predictions, with both hosts favoring an Eagles victory. The sports section covers recent NFL playoff games, NBA trade deadline moves, and NHL standings. They discuss the controversial firing of MLB umpire Pat Hoberg and debate the Utah NHL team's potential new name. The conversation also touches on Virginia McCaskey's passing and updates on NBA trades.
In the geeks section, Ray shares his experience at the Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy and Horror Films awards, highlighting notable moments and winners. The hosts discuss recent Marvel trailers, particularly the Fantastic Four, and speculate on casting choices and plot directions. They also touch on the new Jurassic World movie trailer and the addition of Pink Floyd as a character in Mortal Kombat. The episode concludes with thoughts on upcoming video game releases and Marvel's future plans. Special guest Xavier from the New to Wrestling Podcast joins to share insights on the Royal Rumble and the road to WrestleMania.
Timestamps:
- 0:00 Intro
- 4:40 Oreo Variations: Discussion on numerous Oreo flavors
- 8:40 Chiefs' Super Bowl experience and coaching impact
- 13:25 Eagles vs. Chiefs Analysis: Eagles' defense
- 18:43 Changing Perceptions of Greatness: Social media impact
- 22:04 Sirianni's strategy: Attention on himself to help players
- 26:18 Pat Hoberg's Gambling Account Controversy
- 29:52 NHL's International Competition Strategy
- 34:17 NHL standings and Jonathan Quick's 400th win
- 39:13 J.T. Miller Trade Discussion: Rangers' trade impact
- 45:36 Utah Hockey Club Naming Controversy
- 48:30 NBA Trade Deadline: Lakers acquire Luka Doncic
- 53:00 NBA Trades Discussion: De'Aaron Fox and Zach Levine
- 1:00:25 The flip for Cody Rhodes: Potential heel turn
- 1:03:18 WWE and AEW discussion: Cena's retirement and AEW's Sting
- 1:06:40 Jimmy Butler Trade Discussion: Impact on Warriors
- 1:12:30 Star Wars Discussion: George Lucas's original sequel ideas
- 1:16:58 Pink Floyd in Mortal Kombat: Pink ninja character
- 1:21:00 Discussion on Jurassic World Trailer
- 1:25:03 Space exploration and Fantastic Four excitement
- 1:31:03 Herbie's Origin Story in Fantastic Four
- 1:33:49 Outro: Closing remarks and farewell
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