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Each week, Matej & Simon will be tackling down the biggest topics in sports & media - one episode at a time!
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Sunday Oct 05, 2025
Sunday Oct 05, 2025
In this episode, we look back at the first two rounds of the EuroLeague season — a busy double week with 20 games and plenty of talking points.
We discuss:
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Our biggest surprises so far — good and bad
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Standout performances from the opening rounds
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What we’ve learned since Round 1 and what might already be shifting
Then, we stir the pot with a heated debate: Who’s got the best guard combo in the EuroLeague right now?
Co-Host: Matej Hopp and Simon Pichler
Producer: Simon Pichler
Music: Lunatic - HLM 3 (Intro) & 113 - Outro (113 fout la merde)
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Sunday Sep 28, 2025
Sunday Sep 28, 2025
Co-Host: Matej Hopp and Simon Pichler
Producer: Simon Pichler
Music: Lunatic - HLM 3 (Intro) & 113 - Outro (113 fout la merde)
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Sunday Sep 21, 2025
Sunday Sep 21, 2025
After the EuroBasket is before the EuroLeague, right?!
As the new season is just around the corner, we take an early look at what has happened so far in the offseason? What's new? Some of the players movement and who are the new maestros on the sidelines?
Sounds good? Enjoy the listening.
Co-Host: Matej Hopp and Simon Pichler
Producer: Simon Pichler
Music: Lunatic - HLM 3 (Intro) & 113 - Outro (113 fout la merde)
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Monday Sep 15, 2025
Monday Sep 15, 2025
In what has been an epic final, Germany did prevail against Turkey to win this years EuroBasket. The World Cup Winner from 2023 now also sits in Europes throne.
In this Emergency Pod we break down how they got there and what's next to come.
Co-Host: Matej Hopp and Simon Pichler
Producer: Simon Pichler
Music: Lunatic - HLM 3 (Intro) & 113 - Outro (113 fout la merde)
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Sunday Sep 14, 2025
Sunday Sep 14, 2025
We almost there folks!
One last day of Eurobasket 2025 to decide who will be crowned Europe's new champion!
But first, let's recap the games and how we got to this epic final of Germany vs. Turkey:
Analysing the Quarterfinals (00:01:16)
Recapping the Semifinals (00:11:31)
Preview of the Eurobasket Final 2025 Germany vs. Turkey (00:24:29)
Co-Host: Matej Hopp and Simon Pichler
Producer: Simon Pichler
Music: Lunatic - HLM 3 (Intro) & 113 - Outro (113 fout la merde)
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Sunday Sep 07, 2025
Sunday Sep 07, 2025
EuroBasket 2025 is heating up and the Round of 16 is officially underway! We kick things off with a deep dive into Saturday’s action – starting with the clash between Serbia and Finland, in which Finland might have delivered the upset of the Century (00:01:14).
We then break down the rest of the day’s games, highlighting some of the key storylines, standout performances and the turning points that shaped the opening knockout battles (00:21:18).
To close, we look ahead to the remaining Round of 16 matchups: which teams have the momentum, which underdogs could surprise and what the road to the Final might look like for the tournament favorites (00:34:10).
Whether you’re backing a powerhouse or an outsider, this episode gets you ready for the drama still to come in Riga.
Co-Host: Matej Hopp and Simon Pichler
Producer: Simon Pichler
Music: Lunatic - HLM 3 (Intro) & 113 - Outro (113 fout la merde)
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Sunday Aug 31, 2025
Sunday Aug 31, 2025
After a longer than anticipated break, we are finally back!
What has happend? Well, Simon moved across the continents and is officially back on the old continent.
And obviously there's lots to discuss:
Fatherhood pride when the son gets to represent his country internationally and the development of successful youth programs (00:02:57)
Eurobasket 2025 in full swing (00:20:12)
Most interesting NBA storyline of this years summer (00:42:27)
Don't miss out! More to come....
Co-Host: Matej Hopp and Simon Pichler
Producer: Simon Pichler
Music: Lunatic - HLM 3 (Intro) & 113 - Outro (113 fout la merde)
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Monday May 26, 2025
Monday May 26, 2025
Europe has new kings of Basketball Europe.
Fenerbahçe Istanbul are EuroLeague champions for the second time (00:03:56)! In a dramatic Final Four run, they outlasted Panathinaikos in the semis and took down Monaco in the final convincingly. We break down Saras’ masterclass, Hayes-Davis clutch performance and the defensive toughness that defined their title run.
And what does this mean for AS Monaco?
Plus, the ANGT has a new champion as well
Co-Host: Matej Hopp and Simon Pichler
Producer: Simon Pichler
Music: Lunatic - HLM 3 (Intro) & 113 - Outro (113 fout la merde)
You can follow the Up Hill Down Under podcast on, Facebook (@uphilldownunder) Instagram (@uphilldownunder), on Twitter/X (@uphilldownunder) and on YouTube (coming soon).
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