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Rising To The Occasion

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  • Welcome to your next favorite sports podcast. Listen to Josh Mahler, Blake Lane, and Jeremy Russell talk about sports… just sports, nothing more, nothing less. National sports talk on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 8:30 am CST and a live College Football show on Saturday mornings at 8:30 am CST LIVE on YouTube. Tune in and show us some love!
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  • The Final Four Is Set!

    The Final Four Is Set!
    Apr 2 2024
    In this episode, Josh, Jeremy, & Blake discuss the excitement of March Madness and MLB's opening weekend. They highlight the journey of the Alabama basketball team, which made it to the Final Four for the first time in school history. They also discuss the dominant performance of the UConn basketball team, which has been winning games by large margins. Overall, it's an exciting time for sports fans with both basketball and baseball in full swing. In this part of the conversation, the hosts discuss the dominance of UConn in college basketball and the possibility of them being the greatest team of all time. They also talk about Purdue's performance and their chances in the tournament. The conversation then shifts to NC State's surprising run in the tournament and their potential to win it all. Finally, they touch on the MLB and the new faces in new places, including Juan Soto and Mookie Betts. The conversation covers the difficulty of playing third base and shortstop, the athleticism of shortstops, the Yankees ending the Astros' opening day win streak, every team in the MLB scoring a run on opening day, impressions of the UFL's opening weekend, notable plays and moments from the UFL games, and a discussion on the future of the UFL. —––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Takeaways: - UConn's dominance in college basketball is unprecedented, and they have the potential to be considered the greatest team of all time. - Purdue has been performing well in the tournament, but their success will depend on their ability to maintain their momentum. - NC State's Cinderella story in the tournament has been impressive, and they have the potential to win it all. - The MLB has seen new faces in new places, including Juan Soto and Mookie Betts, who are making an impact on their respective teams. Third base and shortstop are considered challenging positions in baseball. - Shortstops are often seen as the most athletic players on the field. - The Yankees ended the Astros' opening day win streak. - Every team in the MLB scored at least one run on opening day... except the White Sox. - The UFL had an exciting opening weekend with notable plays and moments. - The future of the UFL is uncertain, but there is potential for growth. —––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Support the show and become a member for exclusive perks! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtzz7MJXWm7ETsj_55rsFZw/join —––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Save $20 with Seat Geek at https://www.seatgeek.com or the app with code R2TO —––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Our Website: https://www.risingto.com •https://www.facebook.com/people/Rising-To-The-Occasion/100090814847855/?mibextid=LQQJ4d •https://twitter.com/r2topodcast •http://instagram.com/r2topodcast —––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Help us out greatly with a 5 star review! - https://www.risingto.com/reviews/ —––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– #RisingToTheOccasion #HurrdatSports #Sports —––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Sponsor 03:02 MLB Opening Weekend 06:07 March Madness: Bama's Journey 11:02 March Madness: UConn's Dominance 26:26 Purdue's Performance 28:29 NC State's Cinderella Story 40:16 New Faces in the MLB 45:26 Discussion about the difficulty of playing third base and shortstop 46:26 Shortstop as the most athletic position 48:08 Yankees ending the Astros' opening day win streak 49:22 Every team in the MLB scoring a run on opening day 50:18 Impressions of the UFL's opening weekend 53:16 Notable plays and moments from the UFL games 56:29 Discussion on the future of the UFL
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    1 h y 7 m
  • March Madness - Sweet 16 is Set!

    March Madness - Sweet 16 is Set!
    Mar 26 2024
    In this episode, Josh & Jeremy discuss the NCAA men's basketball tournament, focusing on the Sweet 16. They briefly touch on the women's tournament and the growing popularity of women's basketball. Then, they talk about the snubs in the tournament and whether it should be expanded. They highlight the biggest upsets in the tournament and express disappointment with the performance of SEC teams. The hosts discuss their Sweet 16, Elite Eight, Final Four, and National Championship brackets, sharing their predictions for each round. They analyze the matchups and make their picks based on team performance and gut feelings. The conversation is filled with excitement and anticipation for the upcoming games. The hosts also announce that they will be hosting a separate competition for the Sweet 16 bracket and tease a big upcoming announcement. —––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– - The NCAA men's basketball tournament is a highly anticipated event, with the Sweet 16 being a major highlight. - Women's basketball has gained more attention in recent years, thanks to standout players like Caitlin Clark. - There were several upsets in the tournament, including lower-seeded teams defeating higher-seeded teams. - The hosts discuss the possibility of expanding the tournament and express their preference for keeping it at 64 teams. - The performance of SEC teams in the tournament was disappointing, leading to a discussion on fan expectations and the importance of making it to the Sweet 16. Cheer for your favorite teams and enjoy the excitement of March Madness. - Consider team performance and gut feelings when making bracket predictions. - Upsets and unexpected outcomes are part of the fun of March Madness. Stay tuned for a big announcement from the hosts. —––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Support the show and become a member for exclusive perks! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtzz7MJXWm7ETsj_55rsFZw/join —––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Save $20 with Seat Geek at https://www.seatgeek.com or the app with code R2TO —––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Our Website: https://www.risingto.com https://www.facebook.com/people/Rising-To-The-Occasion/100090814847855/?mibextid=LQQJ4d https://twitter.com/r2topodcast http://instagram.com/r2topodcast —––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Help us out greatly with a 5 star review! - https://www.risingto.com/reviews/ —––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– #RisingToTheOccasion #HurrdatSports #RaquelPennington #Sports #UFC #MMA —––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 00:00 Introduction and Overview 02:53 Discussion on Women's Basketball 06:02 Introduction to Men's Tournament 14:08 Discussion on Snubs and Expanding the Tournament 32:00 Disappointment with SEC Teams 33:17 Cheering for Creighton and Iowa State 34:12 Sweet 16 Bracket 37:16 Sweet 16 Bracket (continued) 39:42 Sweet 16 Bracket (continued) 45:23 Elite Eight Bracket 49:30 Final Four Bracket 52:18 National Championship Bracket 55:34 Jeremy's Final Four and National Champion 58:27 Josh's Final Four and National Champion 59:49 Blake's Final Four and National Champion 01:00:17 Conclusion and Announcement
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    1 h y 4 m
  • Raquel Pennington Talks Her Journey to Becoming the Women's Bantamweight World Champion

    Raquel Pennington Talks Her Journey to Becoming the Women's Bantamweight World Champion
    Mar 23 2024
    Raquel Pennington, the newest women's bantamweight champion of the world, discusses her journey in the UFC and her recent victory. She talks about the challenges she faced as a female athlete in a male-dominated sport and the criticism she received. Raquel reflects on her start in MMA and the spark that led her to become a fighter. She shares her thoughts on being a champion and the surreal feeling of accomplishing her goal. Raquel also discusses potential future opponents and the relationships between fighters behind the scenes. —––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Takeaways: Raquel Pennington faced challenges as a female athlete in a male-dominated sport but overcame them to become the women's bantamweight champion of the world. Her journey in MMA started with a broken back and a desire to prove herself as an athlete. Raquel values authenticity and does not engage in trash-talking her opponents, preferring to let her fighting skills speak for themselves. She called out Juliana Pena as a potential opponent for her next title defense. Raquel emphasizes the importance of respect and sportsmanship between fighters, even in a competitive sport like MMA. —––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Support the show and become a member for exclusive perks! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtzz7MJXWm7ETsj_55rsFZw/join —––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Save $20 with Seat Geek at https://www.seatgeek.com or the app with code R2TO —––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Our Website: https://www.risingto.com https://www.facebook.com/people/Rising-To-The-Occasion/100090814847855/?mibextid=LQQJ4d https://twitter.com/r2topodcast http://instagram.com/r2topodcast —––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Help us out greatly with a 5 star review! - https://www.risingto.com/reviews/ —––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– #RisingToTheOccasion #HurrdatSports #RaquelPennington #Sports #UFC #MMA —––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Background 03:10 Becoming the Champion 05:22 Starting in MMA 08:54 Challenges on the Journey 12:36 The Fight and Post-Fight Thoughts 20:21 Future Plans and Potential Opponents 25:26 Relationships Between Fighters 28:10 Conclusion
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    31 m
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