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Whether a sporting fanatic or not, in this podcast - coming to you all the way from South Africa - Chuck and Jay come together to unpack all the sporting action from the previous week as well as to shed light on all the headlines from both on and off the field of play.

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Whether a sporting fanatic or not, in this podcast - coming to you all the way from South Africa - Chuck and Jay come together to unpack all the sporting action from the previous week as well as to shed light on all the headlines from both on and off the field of play.

Language:

English


Episodes
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My Brother's Keeper

12/13/2023
With Itumeleng Khune being suspended by Kaizer Chiefs we assess whether this recent event among others; tarnish his legacy, does it push him towards retirement? Aston Villa are flying high with a formidable home record to match, are they serious title contenders? Mohamed Sala 200 Liverpool goals & 150 EPL goals, a solid case to be counted among the Liverpool legends, and one of Africa's best to ever play in the English top-flight.

Duration:00:57:24

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Nostalgia

12/5/2023
We look back at the Carling Cup Knockout semifinals, go over Manchester City's recent dip in form before scrutinizing Michael Owen's claims that his generation of players were better than the current crop. Lastly whose return to tennis we're more looking forward to: Rafael Nadal or Naomi Osaka.

Duration:01:06:43

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Bokke Must Fall?

11/6/2023
The Proteas get thrashed by India, Julius Malema calls for the abolition of the Springboks emblem. We also speak about the fallout of Janine Van Wyk not getting onto the pitch for Banyana Banyana, as well as none of the big 4 sides in the PSL making the Carling Knockout semis.

Duration:00:58:16

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Four South Africa

11/1/2023
We go over the Springbok's triumph over the All Blacks to become record four-time champions. We also chat about our trust levels in the Proteas' World Cup chances, and our reaction to Messi winning an 8th Ballon D'or.

Duration:01:07:35

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Resolute

10/25/2023
In this week's episode we revisit the Springboks' last gasp World Cup semi-final triumph against England, and consider their chances at defending their title in the final against the New Zealand All Blacks.

Duration:00:40:23

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Home Invasion

10/18/2023
We revisit that pulsating Springboks win in the World Cup to knock out host nation, France. With Sundowns set to participate in the African Football League, we talk about the pile up of games in world football, and Pep Guardiola's suggestion that players need to stand up for change. Janine Van Wyk is called up to Banyana Banyana's Olympic qualifiers for her send off, as she's announced her retirement.

Duration:00:57:39

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Buc-to-Buc

10/10/2023
The Proteas get off to a record start at the Cricket World Cup, Orlando Pirates beat Mamelodi Sundowns to retain their MTN8 title and Arsenal end their 12 game losing streak in the league against Manchester City.

Duration:01:06:22

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Credentials

9/26/2023
The Springboks lose an epic to Ireland, but was that a fair reflection of the contest? Following the North London Derby draw we chat the fates of Spurs and Arsenal, before a wrap up of the MTN8 semifinals, and an early preview of the final.

Duration:01:01:50

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UCL Preview

9/18/2023
We look back at the Proteas' come back to win the ODI series vs Australia and look ahead to their chances at the cricket World Cup. We discuss how much Sibongiseni Mthethwa improves Kaizer Chiefs before previewing the groups and picking a favourite for the UEFA Champion's League

Duration:01:03:34

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Super Nova

9/13/2023
The questions that arise this week are the matter of empty stands at Bafana Bafana games, if women's tennis is better off with the varied Grand Slam winners and whether Djokovic is now the greatest athlete of all time following his record tying 24th Slam? We also go over the first week of the Rugby World Cup

Duration:01:02:09

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Leaving It Late

9/6/2023
A look back at the MTN8 1st leg seminfals where Chiefs and Sundowns played out to a draw and Pirates won away at Stellenbosch. We dive into an analysis of Arsenal's win over Manchester United and the post match revelations of Erik ten Hag regarding Jadon Sancho

Duration:01:07:49

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All Boks

8/30/2023
In this episode we speak about the Springboks handing the All Blacks their heaviest ever defeat. We also ask the question if Manchester City are a little more vulnerable this season than before and who is best placed to challenge them

Duration:00:58:27

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Southern Pride

8/8/2023
In this episode we give our take on our first experience watching a Netball World Cup, Banyana Banyana's performance at the FIFA Women's World Cup before assessing some of the action from the PSL's opening round of fixtures

Duration:00:55:09

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Crawfished

8/1/2023
Terrence Crawford utterly dominates Errol Spence. The Springboks win unconvincingly. Banyana give up another lead, can they make it out the group at the FIFA Women's World Cup? We close off with a preview of the upcoming PSL season

Duration:01:03:44

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Bitter Swede

7/25/2023
Banyana Banyana suffer a heartbreaking loss at the FIFA Women's World Cup. Australia retain the Ashes. We look at the influx of sponsors in South African Netball and the unconventional manner in which Chippa United have gone about recruiting a left back

Duration:01:02:23

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Alpha-Raz

7/18/2023
Should SA fans be concerned about the Springboks loss to the All Blacks? Bafana Bafana get Nigeria in their World Cup qualifying group, Benjamin Mendy is acquitted and we go over the recently concluded Wimbledon and the champions that were crowned.

Duration:01:12:52

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Rough Seas

7/11/2023
Orlando Pirates release a statement addressing their upcoming match vs an Israeli team, David De Gea leaves Manchester United to be replaced by ball playing 'keeper André Onana and we discuss how the Springboks looked in their first match of the season, trouncing Australia

Duration:00:58:38

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SAFA Saphela

7/6/2023
Chatting Banyana Banyana's standoff vs SAFA on the eve of departing for the FIFA Women's World Cup, PSL coaching appointments and the question of what place "the spirit of the game" holds in today's cricket after Ashes row

Duration:01:22:37

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Talk of the City

5/23/2023
In this episode we review Mamelodi Sundowns' CAFCL loss to Wydad Casablanca, we look back at Manchester City winning the EPL title and Devin Haney's unanimous victory of Vasiliy Lomachenko.

Duration:01:14:55

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Breaking Point

5/15/2023
We take a look at Arsenal falling away in the title race; we react to Chelsea hiring Mauricio Pochettino and chat about the extent of the role fans play in the fabric of a football club following the scenes with AC Milan and Kaizer Chiefs supporters over the weekend.

Duration:01:31:00