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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 Apr 14, 2024
Sunday Apr 14, 2024
It was EuroLeagues final round and some teams still had high stakes to play for.
First, we discuss the couple of regular season games and also take a look how bad we've been in our over/under predictions for each team (00:02:52). Further more, we discuss what have been our biggest surprises and disappointments of the season and take a look at the upcoming play-in games after the final playoff series will be concluded (00:40:05).
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 Apr 07, 2024
Sunday Apr 07, 2024
As Simon has been able to make it to Vienna, it was finally time for our very first Podcast Episode in person.
First, Simon and Matej share some nostalgic views about the Basketball Easter Tournament which takes place annually in Vienna (00:01:00) while Simon will reveals what he's most exited about finally being back in his home town (00:05:58).
Later on, we discuss the latest and greatest news out of the EuroLeague, offer some of our personal basketball highlights along the way (00:13:05) and give away way too early EuroLeague Final Four 2024 predictions (00:37:30).
Lastly, this epsiode wouldn't be whole if not for some March Madness and our predictions who will end up winning it all (00:41:37).
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 Mar 10, 2024
Sunday Mar 10, 2024
Yes, we've been silent the last couple of weeks but for all the right reasons. Why? You can find out right at the beginning of the episode.
After that it's back to sports talk as we have lots of topics to discuss.
First, we talk about Ricky Rubios basketball comeback and what his arrival means for his club, FC Barcelona(00:03:30).
After that, we take a look at the current standings plus a possible playoff picture and how the upcoming games could possibly pan out and what this means for teams such as Partizan or Fenerbahce (00:09:18)
Of course we have to talk about Mike James becoming the all-time leading Euroleague scorer and what his odds are of becoming this seasons MVP (00:17:18) and who is the next coach to be let go (00:22:38).
What is happening in F1? Well, actually quite a lot which could heavily affect the future of the most dominant team in recent years, Red Bull Racing (00:25:53).
Lastly, Austrian football is in the news - for all the wrong reasons as Rapid Viennas celebrations of their first derby win in quite some time against arch rival Austria Vienna took a very ugly turn in the aftermath (00:30:03).
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 Feb 04, 2024
Sunday Feb 04, 2024
After sitting out last week due to sickness we are back at it again!
First, Matej needs to rant about the latest storylines out of Barcelona starting with manager Xavi Hernandez announcing to step down after the season and how the club continues to not being able to learn from it's mistakes in the past (00:02:03).
With Jürgen Klopp announcing to leave his manager role at Liverpool FC, we take a look at the most successful coaching hires in sports in the last decade and how they impacted their respective clubs/sports (00:13:09).
As the Superbowl between the Kansas City Chiefs vs. the San Francisco 49ers is set we make our picks and predict what team will become Kings of Las Vegas (00:33:38).
The Euroleague has again been on full display and we take on the latest highlights and storylines, especially the most recent discussions of expansion talk (00:40:53).
Last but not least, Ricky Rubio has officially joined his former club, FC Barcelona, as a practice player as we reflect on his illustrious career (01:03:48) before finishing off this episode with some NBA talk (01:08:37)
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 Jan 21, 2024
Sunday Jan 21, 2024
Another week, another pod!
Before kicking off with the latest basketball storylines we take a short dive into the world of Handball as the Austrian men's national team has turned some (actually a lot of) heads at this years EHF European Championships in Germany (00:02:27).
With two thirds of the EuroLeague season in the books, it is time to reflect on the latest storylines from Round 22 and take a look ahead of what teams might be in big trouble (00:06:37). After that, we talk about the heavily discussed idea of possibly adding player trades to EuroLeague basketball and why this might not be a too bad idea after all (00:22:25).
As the basketball world mourns the way too soon passing of Golden State Warriors assistant coach, Dejan Milojević, we take a look at how important of a figure he has been to the international basketball scene (00:34:41).
Later on, we discuss how the future of Slovenian basketball has now become a family affair and why this might not be a good idea in the first place (00:39:24).
What would basketball be without hip hop? Exactly! We take a walk down memory lane and share our pics of favorite rap artists choosing between categories:
best lyricist / most creative / rawness / favorite female MC / best group collective / best independent / best German rapper / best French Rapper while also sharing our feelings for the modern day age of rap music (00:48:18).
Spoiler - here's a sneak peek of some of the artists you need to add to your playlist:
Nas, Mos Def, MC Lyte, Intouchable, MafiaK'1Fry, Sefyu, ....and lots more!
Rest in Peace, Dejan Milojević
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 Jan 14, 2024
Sunday Jan 14, 2024
As the new sports year is already in full throttle, we try predicting the unpredictable in the world of sports in 2024:
What nation is going to end up winning the Gold Medal at this years Olympic men's basketball tournament in Paris (00:06:05)
What club will Kylian Mbappé end up playing for in 2024 (00:16:30)
What track and field world record will be broken (00:36:36)
All this and much more in todays episode! Enjoy.
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 Jan 07, 2024
Sunday Jan 07, 2024
In our newest episode, we briefly catch up on our New Years Eve partys and talk about Ricky Rubios decision to retire from NBA basketball and what might lies ahead for him.
The EuroLeague has been ablaze with excitement in recent times, featuring riveting matchups that have captivated basketball enthusiasts all over the world. One of the standout highlights was the much anticipated Derby in Belgrade and we also take a close look at newly acquired rookie sensation from Crvena Zvezda, Nikola Topic (00:13:48). Additionally, the EuroLeague showcased another breathtaking encounter with the much-anticipated El Clasico in Barcelona (00:26:14).
Adding to an intense week of basketball, Real Madrid also played Anadolu Efes Istanbul in what turned out to be an historic quadruple overtime game 00:32:36).
Finishing off EuroLeague talk we discuss our Top 3 League Pass teams of the season so far and what team will likely make a push up the rankings in the second half of the season (00:39:37).
At last, we also have some parent talk as Matej is looking for advice on how to embrace the chaos of having two children (00:54:43)
Enjoy the listen!
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 Jan 01, 2024
Monday Jan 01, 2024
We hope you had a great start into the new year! We sure did.
In our very first episode of 2024, we talk about how to spend holiday season, some Euro and NBA basketball and the new man at the helm of Manchester United.
First, we debate some of the most recent player transfers in EuroLeague, starting off with the highly discussed move of Shabaz Napier from Crvena Zvezda to Olimpia Milano and what this could mean for newly signed Zvezda player (and NBA hopeful), Nikola Topic (00:08:00).
Šarūnas Jasikevičius is back! As the new head coach for Fenerbahçe, we discuss what his return could mean for the Final Four aspirations of the Turkish powerhouse (00:24:30).
Finishing off EuroLeague talk, we discuss some further moves including a possible transfer that could solve Bayern Munichs troubles at the playmaker position (00:37:25)
Manchester United has been struggling mightily as of late but with a new ownership structure things could change. We take a look at the new decision makers at the Red Devils and what this could mean for European football (00:51:05).
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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