The podcast where you can join Yannik Encarnacao and Matthew Smith for candid conversations on sports & culture. Join us for new episodes every week!
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Matt and Yannik wrap up the 2024 Olympics, including talks of controversy & legacy in Paris.
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Yannik & Matt sit down to discuss all kinds of contentious decisions. Featuring ESPN's top athletes list, Olympic coverage, Harrison Butker, and more!
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In their unprecedented 2024 comeback, Matt and Yannik talk Euro & Copa winners, the Celtics championship run, and where both hosts stand after a wild summer of sports.
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Yannik & Matt make their division picks as the first NFL Sunday of the season kicks off!
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The Two Beers Please team is back under a new name! Welcome to the first episode of Backroad Banter, where Matt & Yannik discuss all things sport & culture. World Cup review, Aaron Rodgers slander, & tough conversations about Ja Morant...all that and more!
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Happy Halloween! Matt and Yannik go through the carousel of sports, debating the NFL, Champions League, World Series and NBA action unfolding all at once. What a time for sports!
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The 2BP squad is back! We talk NFL Week 7, new jobs, and, believe it or not, the moral dilemma of social media.
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Game 6 Close-Out-Possibility Butt Sweat
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The team is back after a brief hiatus to recap the NBA Finals going into Game 6, as well as give their thoughts on the French Open champions, the LIV-PGA debate, and the Lightning dynasty debate.
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In Hour 2, Yannik and Matthew go over NBA and NHL Playoff action, including a Game 7 date for Yannik's Celtics.
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In Hour 1, Yannik and Matt discuss another Real Madrid title, Man City's Premier League crown, and all things happening in the world of soccer.
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In Hour 2, Yannik and Matt dive into the NBA and NHL playoffs, and give their thoughts on Jokic's second straight MVP award.
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In this first hour, Yannik and Matt discuss Man City's Champions League exit, Liverpool's Premier League slip, and their love-hate relationship with dieting.
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Boba, Han, Turn the Hockey Back On!
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THAT'S NO MOON! In Hour 2, Yannik and Matt touch base on the current state of soccer, discuss the second round of the NBA playoffs, and tease the chaos of the NHL Post-Season!
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May the 4th be with you! In this first hour, Yannik and Matt rank their favorite Star Wars franchise movies and discuss the action from last week's NFL Draft.
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Receivers, Achievers, Ancelotti Believers
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In Hour 2, Yannik and Matt cover the world of soccer, stretching across Europe's Top 5 leagues and discussing the biggest matches past and future. Plus! Happy Two Year Anniversary! Yannik and Matt preview this week's underwhelming NFL draft...or perhaps underrated?
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In Hour 1, Yannik and Matt look into Boston's sweep of the Nets, Jay Wright's stunning retirement, and all the rest of the NBA Playoff action!
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Yannik and Matt talk about that disappointing Bayern loss, a Benzema-fueled Madrid win, the Liverpool-Man City feud, and a Masters tournament to remember.
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The NBA Playoffs are here! Yannik and Matt discuss favorites out of the East and the West as well as which players could the biggest impact on this year's tournament.
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The World Cup is here! (err...at least the draw happened?) Yannik and Matt discuss the fate of each team vying for the title in Qatar later this year. Plus: Will Tiger win the Masters??
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The Jayhawks are National Champs! In this first hour, Yannik and Matt break down the Final Four and National Championship action, and give their top 5 best rivalry wins EVER.
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In Hour 2, Yannik and Matt give their thoughts on the Final Four and the EPIC clash in store when Duke faces UNC.
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Slaps, Collapse, Argentina Perhaps?
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In Hour 1, Yannik and Matt discuss THAT Oscars moment, as well as the latest teams to succeed (or fail!) at World Cup qualification. Plus! How's the NBA looking with April fast approaching?
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Hour 1: Yannik and Matt discuss Hawkeye heartbreak and a WILD WILD NFL Free Agency Period. Plus! Champions League Quarterfinals Preview!
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Hour 2: Yannik and Matt break down the Sweet 16 teams and their favorite Oscar movies!
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It's Bracketology time! In this special episode, Yannik and Matt break down their picks for each region, including favorites, upsets, and the aspirations held for a hot Hawkeye team!
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It's conference championship week! Yannik and Matt discuss who we think will take home the biggest college basketball prizes before the big dance begins.
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In this first hour, Yannik and Matt discuss Aaron Rodgers' return to Green Bay, Russell Wilson's departure from Seattle, and the ridiculous case of Calvin Ridley.
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In this first hour of this episode, our hosts discuss the rising stars of the current NBA season and take a look at the fate of the MLB. Spoiler Alert: they WILL bring up the weather again. Lol. Midwesterners.
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In this second hour... ITS FINALLY MARCH!!!! Our hosts dive into the final week of the regular season and take a quick look at the NFL draft prospects.
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In this basketball-themed episode, Yannik and Matt break down the world of college basketball heading into the final week of February play. PLUS! How screwed are the Lakers? Should taunting be treated differently? And what the heck was that dunk contest???
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In this first hour, Yannik and Matt recap a phenomenal Super Bowl performance by the LA Rams and discuss whether anyone can stop Man City's quest for the Champions League. Plus: Who are our host's favorites for next year's Lombardi trophy and where does Aaron Donald rank on the all-time greats list?
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In this second hour of the week, Matt and Yannik discuss the biggest NBA trade deadlines and the final array of newly-appointed NFL head coaches. Plus: How does college basketball look midway through February, and why is Russia allowed to compete at the Olympics still??
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It's our Super Bowl Preview Episode! Matt and Yannik debate who will come out with the Lombardi trophy, Senegal's AFCON triumph, and the world of college basketball as March speedily approaches
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In this second hour, Matt and Yannik discuss the rise of Canada in world soccer and lots of college basketball!
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In the first hour of this week's episode, Yannik and Matt debate great movies, cover the divisional round action, and discuss race disparity in the NFL
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WHAT A DIVISIONAL ROUND! In our first hour, we discuss all the NFL action from the divisional round games and what the future holds for the teams that are now out. Plus, we'll update you on the AFCON quarterfinal matchups, the Aussie Open final slates, and our current favorite television shows (and why some show should just end after Season 1!)…
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CONFERENCE CHAMPIONSHIP WEEKEND APPROACHES! Yannik and Matt make their picks for the big games, and give their thoughts on the current NBA and college basketball seasons (MARQUETTE IS LEGIT WHAT IS GOING ON???)
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Ah Matthew, when will you ever learn? Loving the Packers comes at a price! In this episode, Yannik and Matt discuss Europe's Top 5 soccer league races (or lack thereof) and also touch on the state of college basketball. And finally, we get some divisional round picks and Matt's final words before his team faces the 49ers.…
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Yannik and Matt are back after Wildcard Week with sports news galore! The duo take a trip down under to discuss the Australian Open sans Djokovic, before heading west to cover the AFCON Round of 16 matchups and possible favorites for Africa's biggest football trophy. Plus, our team discusses all the Wildcard Round action, possible coaching changes …
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Yannik and Matt discuss the ever-changing NFL coaching carousel after Week 18, and make their picks for a star-studded Wild Card Round.
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The Two Beers Podcast Returns in 2022! Yannik and Matt discuss Georgia's first national championship in 40 years, and argue about what this means for the future of college football.
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In this episode, Yannik and Matt discuss Champions League group play, debate the possible fates of Italy and Portugal in World Cup Qualifying, and lay out their NFL picks for the weekend.
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In this episode, Yannik and Matt discuss the upcoming championship weekend in college football and Iowa's chances of upsetting Michigan!
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Matt and Yannik give their thoughts on the Week 11 action and get you ready for Week 12 with their gameline picks. Plus, college football talk, Heisman candidates, and favorite Thanksgiving traditions.
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Matt gives a eulogy for Ole's Manchester United coaching tenure and our team discusses Champions League action, a LeBron James scuffle, and Matt's strong feelings about irony.
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In this solo episode by Matthew, he gives you his thoughts on World Cup Qualifying, the NBA season in the early going, and the logic between this week's NFL picks!
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Topics Covered: College Football, World Series Recap, NFL Week 10 Picks
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Topics Covered: Podcast Comeback, NFL News
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In Hour 2, Yannik and Matt discuss the fallout of the NBA Draft and a furious NBA Free Agency, as well as Dev Patel's new movie "The Green Knight". (Spoiler: they differ on this subject)
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In Hour 1 of this episode, Yannik and Matt discuss the glory of breakfast, the madness of the MLB Trade Deadline, and the possibilities for the US Men's Soccer Team.
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