Alex is back as the season gets underway and this week, he has a ton to talk about! To help discuss all these items, making his return to the podcast is Brandon Plant from SENS TALK. Together, the two start with taking a look at the Brady Tkachuk contract and what it means for the team, fans, and organization as a whole. They discuss why it is a fair deal despite the lack of production on the score sheet. As well as how they see Tkachuk growing as a player. From there, they switch to look at storylines from the first three games of the season. Including their two games against the Toronto Maple Leafs. Breaking down what they liked and didn't like coming out of each game. Some key takeaways to start the year were the depth and the goaltending. Finally, they discuss the goaltending situation and what Matt Murray may bring on his return to the team.

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Last Word on Sens Podcast: Brady Tkachuk Deal and Season Start with SENS TALK

Metroid Dread, Tales of Arise, Echo Generation, Alan Wake Remastered are the major games discussed by Sean Garmer and Marc Morrison on this one. The Nintendo Switch Online Expansion adds $30 a year to the regular Switch Online price and $45 a year for families is it worth the price for Nintendo 64 and SEGA Genesis games, along with the Animal Crossing DLC? Could some of the licensing costs be avoided entirely? Is there a price on nostalgia? FIFA and EA are at the breaking point with FIFA already declaring they are open to working with other developers and EA has trademarked a new name and continued making deals with FIFPro and others to keep things status quo. Who actually wins out in the end? Do they find a way to make peace? Plus, the Xbox Series X Mini Fridge is a thing, the PlayStation 5 finally unseats the Nintendo Switch for one month in the sales dept, Google is the latest to take aim at Epic Games and more.

Nintendo Switch Online Expansion Price, Metroid Dread, FIFA and EA Breaking Up

Ricardo Pepi looks to possibly have a move to VFL Wolfsburg possibly done soon, but with interest from Ajax, Genoa, and other clubs there's plenty of opportunities for him to go learn and ply his trade. However, with the 2022 World Cup looming playing time is also of the utmost importance.   So Sean Garmer and Erik Watkins discuss who could be the best fit for the USA's star striker, if making a move soon is the best decision, or if perhaps staying in MLS for another year may be a better option.   They get into the latest with what's been happening in the NWSL, Europe and South America looking at blocking the proposed Biennial World Cup, and if Arsene Wenger's one-month international break is a good idea or not.   Plus, Supporters Club, the Manchester United Moment, Hernan Dario Gomez becoming the new coach of Honduras, and more!

Where Should Ricardo Pepi Play Next? And What‘s with the One Month International Break?

In this episode of the Necessary Roughness Podcast, host Nikolas Donadic dives into the NFL regular season’s Week 6 matchups. He also weighs in on what we learned from the Chargers-Browns slugfest, touches on the weird week that was for NFL kickers, and also talks about some potential changes that would affect the future of the show. Enjoy the show and join us next Saturday for the following episode!

Necessary Roughness Podcast (EP 116): NFL Week 6 Preview! Plus, Why the Chiefs Offense Deserves More Blame for Their Rough Start

Welcome back to the MnM Hockey Podcast. Alex and Chace are recording on night two of the NHL season being underway. Thankfully, they have some actual news to talk about as they already looked at NHL storylines last week. The Montreal Canadiens Nick Suzuki signing is a big topic of discussion today. Alex isn't sure why everyone seems to think it was such a slam dunk. However, he is still higher on the signing than Chace who certainly has some questions. The guys also take a look at some other huge signing's that have happened. Including Aleksander Barkov signing a massive deal. They then switch to two deals that are way more puzzling than the first two. One being Mika Zibanejad where the New York Rangers were in a tough position. The other being Mattias Ekholm which neither Alex nor Chace can understand. Unfortunately, they recorded before the Brady Tkachuk signing happened so that will be on next week's podcast with Alex and his full reaction.  

MnM Hockey Podcast - Nick Suzuki, Barkov Signings and More

After falling behind super early doors 1-0 to Costa Rica, the United States Men's National Team woke up and went after it to get a goal back from an unlikely source in Sergino Dest, and then were able to force a second goal and get the big win to secure six points in this window of three games and sit firmly in second place in the Octagonal.   Sean Garmer and Erik Watkins discuss the game, some of the players that stood out, thoughts on the changes to the squad, and after six games is there a Best XI for the USA? Plus, an overall look at the team as the game against Mexico looms on November 12.   Of course, they also go around CONCACAF and discuss the nervy yet comfortable moments for Mexico in San Salvador against La Selecta El Salvador. Canada zooming past Panama for a blowout win, and Jamaica getting their first win in qualifying and sending Honduras straight to the bottom.

Soccer 2 the MAX: USA vs Costa Rica: The Sergino Dest Banger!

What's up Internet? This week on Last Word SC Radio, it's been an roller coaster of a week for the United States Men's National Team. Dan, Harvey, and Rachael discuss the highs of the USA's win over Jamaica and the lows of the loss at Panama. They try to make sense of those two results and look ahead to three things that need to happen for Gregg Berhalter's side to win against Costa Rica. 

Last Word SC Radio: USA Costa Rica Preview

The 13-match unbeaten run has ended for the United States Men's National Team as they fall to Panama 1-0 in World Cup Qualifying. Seven changes were made by coach Gregg Berhalter to the starting 11 from the previous match, was that the biggest factor in the loss?   How much of the lack of energy and grit applies to the players? And what about the substitutions during the game as well? Sean Garmer and Erik Watkins get into all that, plus praise for Panama, Matt Turner finally looking a little vulnerable, and what is it with these half-time subs as well?   The guys also go around the rest of CONCACAF and talk about Costa Rica's big come from behind win against El Salvador. Jamaica and Canada battling to a 0-0 draw, and also Mexico's comfortable win against a 10-man Honduras side too.

Soccer 2 the MAX: USA vs Panama 2022 WCQ Round 5: Seven Changes And a 1-0 Loss

In this episode of the Necessary Roughness Podcast, host Nikolas Donadic dives into the NFL regular season’s Week 5 matchups. He also weighs in on the Ravens decision to pad stats, touches on Tom Brady’s overhyped return to New England, and takes stock of the league’s best and worst teams as we pass this season’s quarter-point. Enjoy the show and join us next Saturday for the following episode!

Necessary Roughness Podcast (EP 115): NFL Week 5 Preview! Plus, Why the Grandstanding Surrounding the Urban Meyer “Controversy” is Bizarre

After an unintended delay, Video Games 2 the MAX is back with Sean Garmer and Marc Morrison discussing a lot of Tales of Arise now that Sean is close to the end and Marc beat the game completely. Marc has also been playing the Castlevania Advance Collection, Diablo II: Resurrected, and Lost Judgment. Sean has also delved back into the sports realm for the first time in a long time with FIFA 22 as well.      Aside from the games, the final Super Smash Bros Ultimate character was revealed as the most requested of them all in Sora from Kingdom Hearts. How exciting is it to have the beloved Square-Enix & Disney character included in the game?      Plus news on Far Cry 7 being more online-focused and perhaps multiplayer-focused, Yakuza losing a very important figure, Capcom doing more with PC, Konami making a comeback into the AAA gaming space, Netflix acquiring Night School Studio, and much more.

Sora in Smash Ultimate, FIFA 22, Konami Making a Comeback?

Although it took a while for the United States National Team to kick it into gear, once they did, it turned into a commanding performance that wound up being a 2-0 victory that could have been more.   Sean Garmer and Erik Watkins discuss the standout performances, if the USMNT have solidified two of their three starters up-front, was Walker Zimmerman secretly the Center Back the team needed? And of course, it is all aboard the Ricardo Pepi train as he scores two more goals in his home state.   Of course, there's also talk about some controversial decisions involving the referee and why no VAR in CONCACAF World Cup Qualifying is an even bigger mystery as well.   Plus, we go around CONCACAF talking about the other games that happened on the night including a deeper dive into Canada vs. Mexico and El Salvador's big result against Panama too.

USA vs Jamaica - 2022 World Cup Qualifying Round 4 - All Aboard the Ricardo Pepi Train

Alex is back after a month off as the news cycle slowed down significantly. Today, he takes a look at the 2021-22 Ottawa Senators in a full season preview. Joining him in breaking down the season is Tyler Ray, making his return to the podcast. To start, they take a look at Brady Tkachuk and why he doesn't have a contract yet. What do each of them expect and when will it happen? From there, they look at the Colin White injury and why Ottawa might be thin down the middle this year. The two also discuss what it means that Tyler Ennis has officially signed a contract. Ennis was on a professional tryout all throughout camp. Tyler and Alex go through the forwards and defence, discussing what they expect from each and the season expectations as a whole. Tune in for all of this and more, with the Last Word on Sens Podcast!

Last Word on Sens Podcast: Ottawa Senators Season Preview with Tyler Ray

Alex and Chace are now officially finished their season preview series and today, want to look at some NHL Storylines heading into the season. Items they want to keep an eye out for as the season progresses. The guys start by discussing the Robin Lehner situation and what he had to say this weekend. From there, they also break down the Elias Pettersson and Quinn Hughes contracts. Mixed reviews are in, but maybe not because of the contracts themselves? Alex and Chace discuss a few items of their own too before jumping into the interview. Finally, Greg Wyshynski of ESPN joins Alex and Chace and they go through some more NHL Storylines. Including Seattle, New Jersey, Vancouver and more. Greg gives his opinion on all of the divisions and the guys go back and forth with him. See what Greg has to say about the league as a whole including the new coverage coming to ESPN this season.

MnM Hockey Podcast: NHL Storylines with Greg Wyshynski

What's up Internet? This week on Last Word SC Radio, Matt, Dan, and Harvey get together to look ahead to the Concacaf October World Cup Qualifiers, focusing on our USMNT Jamaica preview.  The trio starts by discussing the disturbing news coming out of the NWSL with the sexual misconduct from Paul Riley. We try to make sense of how this happened and where the league and WoSo go from here. Then we get to the international window. Dan breaks down the three games for the United States, what to expect and what could happen. Matt discusses why that Honduras vs. Jamaica game at the end of the window Harvey thinks the time is now for El Salvador. Also, it could be a tough three games for Canada.  We finish the show off with USMNT Pick 'Ems and Last Words. 

Last Word SC Radio: USMNT Jamaica Preview and More!

Unfortunately, the major story this week in American soccer is one that involves allegations of verbal and emotional abuse and sexual coercion that have led to the firing of not only former North Carolina head coach Paul Riley, but also former Washington Spirit head coach Richie Burke. This has now gone a step further with Lisa Baird now becoming the former commissioner of the league as well.   Sean Garmer and Erik Watkins discuss the delicate topic, why the league got it wrong on so many levels, and what they are starting to do to ensure it doesn't happen again.   The United States Men's National Team also had their World Cup Qualifying squad announced for the next round of games against Jamaica, Panama, and Costa Rica. The guys go over the roster, some surprises, and if there are any major snubs too.   Plus, Supporters Club, the Manchester United minute, and what's a bigger disappointment Bayern Munich or Real Madrid from this week?

Soccer 2 the MAX: NWSL Abuse Allegations Lead to Changes And Reform, USMNT WCQ Rounds 4-6 Squad

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