Ep 29 - Going The Distance Podcast

Due to some unforeseen circumstances, episode 29 of the GTD podcast was not broadcasted live though the recorded version can be found on various platforms. After an action packed week, Ryan and Elijah break down the chaotic MLB Trade Deadline and highlight some of the most impactful moves of NBA Free Agency thus far. For example, Holy $@!& Russell Westbrook is a Laker. Aside from offseason moves, FOOTBALL IS BACK BABY. The guys debate the top 10 QBs in the league and discuss where Josh Allen fits in that equation. Skipping forward this week's episode is capped off by a short preview to UFC 265 Lewis vs Gane before the newest installment of Love it or Loathe it.

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Ep 28 - Going The Distance Podcast

This week Ryan and Elijah are joined by Cole Marchi and Will Kernochan to complete an all-time great sports movie draft. Five rounds, five movies each; let us know who has the best final "roster." Besides the movie draft, the guys give their early Olympics reaction as well as discussing Aaron Rodgers doing Aaron Rodgers things. After that, is college football over as we know it? We discuss why Texas and Oklahoma's greed could lead to the downfall of the sport we know and love. To round things up the hosts give their take on the Cleveland Indians name change before finishing it off with another installment of Love it or Loathe it.

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Ep 27 - Going The Distance Podcast

Another week, another episode of the Going The Distance Podcast. This week, Ryan and Elijah recap the NBA Finals giving their closing statements on the 2021 season before previewing the Tokyo Olympics beginning this Friday. Skip to 1:05:20 to hear a heated debate where Ryan backs Space Jam 2 as the better movie while Elijah sides with the OG MJ Space Jam. The episode closes out by looking into some of the biggest and most obscure sponsorship deals in the short-lived NIL era, and you know we can't forget about Love it or Loathe it!

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Ep 26 - Going The Distance Podcast: Whatahockey special

Huge shoutout to this week's guests Jeffery Fink and Alex Preusser for joining us to discuss all things hockey! Skip to 6:26 to hear from our guests as we dive into topics ranging from Stanley Cup Playoff disappointments to the future of hockey and the sport's media presence within the younger generation. After being schooled in hockey knowledge by Jeff and Alex, Ryan and Elijah give their reaction to McGregor's loss at UFC 264 over the weekend (59:02). Head to 1:22:47 to hear a debriefing on England's tragic choke job in the Euro 2020 final before we round things up with some MLB All-Star weekend talk. Make sure to check out the Whatahockey Podcast and all of Jeff's content over @whatahockey and @lacesoutfinkle on Instagram and Twitter.

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Going The Distance Podcast: Episode 25

We apologize for the slight technical difficulties this episode, but the show must go on! If you missed the live episode on Twitch and YouTube, this is an action packed episode. Ryan and Elijah open up with their highlight of the week before diving into the Sha'Carri Richardson drug test situation. Next up is all sorts of championship sports talk: Euro 2020, NBA Finals, and even Joey Chestnut dominating yet another eating contest. Later in the episode is a blind reaction to the NFL divisional betting odds before wrapping up with a preview to UFC 264 McGregor vs Poirier 3. Last but not least, and short but packed segment of Love it or Loathe it!

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Going The Distance Podcast: Episode 24

Ryan and Elijah start things off with some casual conversation regarding what they saw over the week including the Tour de France sign-holder causing a major crash. Of course we cover some NBA playoffs as we are nearing the Finals, and also dive into the College World Series and explain why the NCAA is one of the most evil organizations in the world. Continuing on with the collegiate theme, we cover the new NIL agreements where college athletes may profit off their likeness being used and debate how this could effect the future of college sports. Near the end of the episode the guys try out a new segment debating some of the most controversial sports takes floating around on social media before finishing up with another installment of Love it or Loathe it!

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Going The Distance Podcast: Episode 23

On this weeks basketball-dominated podcast, Ryan and Elijah open up by discussing the hot topics surrounding the NBA Playoffs such as Ben Simmons playing like garbage, the Suns as legitimate title contenders, and who will go #1 after the Draft Lottery. Next up the guys debate Elijah's "Top 10 players of all time regardless of sports list" as Ryan seems to find the majority of the list controversial. Next up, Tom Brady. Who was he referring to in his viral barber-shop clip? To round out episode 23, as always, another installment of Love it or Loathe it including Alex Caruso's new bump in street cred.

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Going The Distance Podcast: Episode 22

Fantasy Football Special (kind of)! On this weeks episode, Ryan and Elijah discuss the NBA Playoffs making predictions and numerous hot takes along the way before diving into a joint fantasy football draft building a team to represent the podcast. The visual components of this episode are not 100% necessary, though watching this episode in particular would be more suited for our Twitch and/or YouTube channel. As always, the guys round up the episode with another installment of Love it or Loathe it, beginning at the 1:33:13 mark.

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Going The Distance Podcast: Episode 21

Another week, another episode of the GTD Podcast! This time Ryan and Elijah open up by discussing the possibility of an expansion within the college football playoff. At the 26:20 mark the guys move on to discussing some hot topics within the NFL such as Aaron Rodgers vs Green Bay and how the Titans fare after signing Julio Jones. Head over to 44:00 to hear some NBA Playoff talk and Elijah rant on what the Mavs should do with KP and Carlisle. The 58:35 mark is where you'll find the continuation of the Brooks vs Bryson rivalry on the PGA Tour (#TeamBrooks), and at 1:04:35 the guys round things up by debating whether or not foreign substances should be allowed in the MLB. Last but not least the episode is concluded with another installment of Love it or Loathe it.

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Going The Distance Podcast: Episode 20

The big 2-0, episode 20! On this week's episode Ryan and Elijah start things off by discussing the NBA Playoffs and debating this year's impact on LeBron's legacy. At the 36:52 mark you'll find the guys take on the Logan Paul vs Floyd Mayweather bout as well as Jake Paul's newest venture against Tyron Woodley. Head to 51:26 to hear about Coach K's farewell tour and where he ranks amongst the greatest coaches of all time. Over at 1:00:21 the guys discuss where they want to see Julio Jones playing next season amid trade rumors, and last but not least Love it or Loathe it is found at the 1:14:15 mark.

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Going The Distance Podcast: Episode 19

This weeks episode of the GTD Podcast features TWO guests: Alex Preusser and Jordan Williams! Ryan and Elijah start things off by breaking down why Phil Mickelson is cooler than you, and why golf needs the Bryson vs Brooks rivalry (#TeamBrooks). Skip over to 14:08 to hear some Stanley Cup Playoff talk with GTD's own, Alex Preusser. Head over to 44:09 to hear our top 5 video game athletes of this generation and 55:36 to hear some long-awaited soccer commentary featuring Jordan Williams. Skip to 1:39:44 for an NBA Playoff debrief, and last but not least you'll find Love it or Loathe it at the 1:48:50 mark. Be sure to subscribe to our Twitch so you don't miss any live episodes!

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Going The Distance Podcast: Episode 18

Apologies for the delayed upload, but episode 18 is here nonetheless! Ryan and Elijah get things started by explaining what happened to the GTD Sports TikTok account before diving into a controversial discussion on baseball's unwritten rules. Skim to 31:55 to here some what would you do scenarios, 37:01 for some NBA playoff talk with this week's guest - Colton Jakubison. Last but not least skip to 1:34:48 for the latest installment of Love it or Loathe it.

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Going The Distance Podcast: Episode 17

Back on the normal schedule! On this week's episode Ryan and Elijah start off with some real-time NFL schedule reactions before bringing on this weeks guest, Cole Marchi. The guys break down the Oakland A's potential departure from Oakland before hammering some NBA playoff talk. Episode 17 wraps up with Canelo's greatness and a preview to UFC 262 this weekend. Last but not least, everyone's favorite segment - Love it or Loathe it!

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Going The Distance Podcast: Episode 16

Apologies for the break off our regular schedule, but finals week kicked our a$$. Luckily, we still found time to record this week's episode as Ryan and Elijah start things off discussing the Aaron Rodgers situation in Green Bay. Skip to 13:49 to hear an NFL draft recap featuring Collin Gray. 51:53 to hear some baseball commentary. 1:03:20 for some commentary on the recent riots in the Premier League and last but not least skim to 1:09:09 for another installment of Love it or Loathe it. We'll be back on our regular schedule for episode 17! Live on twitch Wednesdays at 8 pm CST.

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Going The Distance Podcast: Episode 15 - Draft Day Special

NFL Draft Day Special! Ryan and Elijah open things up with a recap of UFC 261 Usman vs Masvidal 2 before diving in to a few potential draft scenarios and an inside look at Elijah's mock draft at the 23:07 minute mark. Skip to the 1:02:25 mark to hear about where Running Backs should be valued in modern day football. The episode finishes with everyone's favorite segment: Love it or Loathe it at the 1:18:52 mark!

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Going The Distance Podcast: Episode 14

Finally live on both YouTube and Twitch! Ryan and Elijah are back again this week to discuss Jake Paul vs Ben Askren, the European Super League and more! Skip to 6:19 to hear a couple would you rather debates, 13:30 for a reaction to Paul vs Askren, 32:08 to hear about the Super League, 43:40 for a preview to UFC 261 Usman vs Masvidal 2, 56:56 to hear some NFL draft talk, 1:15:30 for the latest installment of Love it or Loathe it.

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Going The Distance Podcast: Episode 13

Back again for another episode of the GTD Podcast! This week Ryan & Elijah start things off with a Masters tournament recap. Skip to 31:21 to hear some hot takes on the MLBs horrible umpires, 43:40 to hear a debate regarding which sport produces the greatest athletes, 50:42 for some random NFL offseason moves including a Julian Edelman HOF debate, 1:03:28 for a preview to Jake Paul vs Ben Askren, and last but not least 1:17:23 for the second installment of "Love it or Loathe it." Same time same place next week! See you on twitch.tv/gtd_sports!

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Going The Distance Podcast: Episode 12

In this week's episode, Ryan and Elijah are joined by two special guests, Michael Burton and Will Kernochan. The podcast opens up with a final look at the 2021 March Madness bracket and a look into the GTD Sports bracket challenge winner. Skip to 29:06 to hear the first ever "Love it or Loathe it" segment, 45:00 for a Masters tournament primer with Will Kernochan including our best bets for this weekend. Last but not least skim to 1:13:40 for some commentary on opening week in the MLB.

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Going The Distance Podcast: Episode 11

It's been one hell of a week in sports! This week on the GTD Podcast, Colton Jakubisin joins Ryan & Elijah as the shows first-ever guest breaking down the NBA trade deadline chaos and fights from UFC 260. 0:00 hosts the intro and March Madness talk, 11:24 to hear Colton join the podcast and talk NBA, 36:58 for a UFC breakdown, 59:40 to hear an NFL offseason update, 1:28:08 for a preview to MLB opening day. Same time same place next Wednesday!

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Going The Distance Podcast: Episode 10

On this weeks episode Ryan & Elijah start things off by breaking down the GTD Sports bracket group standings. Skip to 29:57 to hear reactions to all the NBA trade deadline rumors (before they happened, go to 40:06 to hear about the Deshaun Watson news and NFL free agency reactions, and lastly go to 1:05:50 to hear a preview to UFC 260 this weekend. Tune in for out live episodes every Wednesday at 8 pm CST on Twitch!

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