A Yappers Guide to Sport

Episode 7: What to Keep an Eye on This Summer and an NFL & AIHL Quiz

UCFM — Thu, 31 Oct 2024 04:00:00 +0000

In this episode Abby and James kick things off with a head-to-head trivia battle, testing each other’s knowledge on the NFL and Australian Ice Hockey League. They drop hot takes on key moves and players as the AFL and NRL head into offseason and dive into the best sports to watch this summer, like cricket, the NHL, and NFL playoffs.

Episode 6: Finals!

UCFM — Thu, 17 Oct 2024 05:00:00 +0000

In this episode Abby and James dive into some epic Aussie sports moments. They kick things off with the AFL Grand Final, where the Brisbane Lions crushed the Sydney Swans, and break down why the Swans choked under pressure. Then, they hype up the NRL Grand Final, celebrating the Penrith Panthers' huge win over the Melbourne Storm, even with star player Nathan Cleary battling injuries. Finally, they talk all things ice hockey, giving major props to the Canberra Brave for their shocking 5-0 shutout against Melbourne Ice to snag the Goodall Cup. Lots of hot takes, team breakdowns, and fan moments!

Episode 5: Draft Drama

UCFM — Thu, 10 Oct 2024 05:00:00 +0000

In this episodes Abby and James break down how drafts work in the NHL, NFL, and AFL, explaining eligibility, trades, and the drama behind the picks.

Episode 4: Salary Caps

UCFM — Thu, 03 Oct 2024 06:00:00 +0000

In this episode Abbey and James break down how salary caps in sports like the NHL, NFL, AFL, and NRL affect team building and player paychecks. They also dive into how some leagues, like the Premier League, don’t have salary caps, making things a bit unfair when it comes to big-money teams dominating the competition.

Episode 3: Team Domination

UCFM — Thu, 19 Sep 2024 06:00:00 +0000

James and Abbey discuss teams that absolutely dominate in their sport and why.

Episode 2: Growth in Women’s Sport and How F1 Teams Work

UCFM — Thu, 12 Sep 2024 06:00:00 +0000

Abbey and James talk about the global growth in women's sport looking into two great examples with the PWHL (Professional Women's Hockey League) in North America, and women's rugby sevens around the world (but specifically our Aussies). They then take a deep dive into F1 teams and how they work after McLaren's disastrous weekend at the Italian Grand Prix in Monza.

Episode 1: NRL High Tackles and F1 Rivalries

UCFM — Thu, 05 Sep 2024 05:23:08 +0000

In the inaugural episode of A Yappers Guide to Sport, Abbey and James look into the ongoing problems around NRL High Tackles and talk about the fiery F1 rivalry between Max Verstappen and Lando Norris.