Sports for Fun Pod

Juli and Em

Come hang out and talk sports with us! Weekly episodes posted Monday @ 9:30pm EST! Plus check out our Instagram and our Twitter @sportsforfunpod

  1. 3d ago

    39 Seconds of Madness Double OT Heartbreak And NASCAR Carnage

    The sports world went absolutely feral this week. The Hurricanes dropped four goals in 39 seconds to tie the Knights in the Stanley Cup Final… only to lose in double OT because sports are pain. The Packers locked up Christian Watson for $110.5M, the Steelers extended Darnell Washington, and Russell Wilson officially retired after 14 seasons—rumored to be heading to CBS next. Soccer delivered peak comedy: Cristiano Ronaldo had fewer touches than the opposing goalkeeper, his sub scored immediately, and the USMNT still hasn’t beaten Europe since 2021, conceding 15 goals in their last five vs UEFA sides. Ouch. NASCAR’s FireKeepers 400 was a demolition derby with 14+ incidents, a red flag, and Denny Hamlin taking the win. IndyCar heads to St. Louis tonight with Palou leading the standings. F1? Charles Leclerc signs long‑term with Ferrari as we roll toward Monaco. World Cup send‑off games are heating up, and radar points this week include USMNT vs Germany, Hurricanes–Knights Game 3, and the Spanish Grand Prix. Sports never sleep. Neither do the storylines. If you've made it this far subscribe and check out our other social media pages: Linktree: https://linktr.ee/sports_for_fun Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sportsforfunpod/ (Twitter) X: https://twitter.com/sportsforfunpod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sports.for.fun6 0:00 intro 1:54 Stupid statistics 9:29 Racing 17:07 Soccer 20:34 Radar Points

    24 min
  2. May 19

    The Carolinas Are Carrying… and It’s Not the Panthers or Hornets

    The Carolina Hurricanes continue to outshine the rest of the state with 55 postseason wins in the last decade, far more than the Panthers or Hornets have managed. Around the NFL, the Steelers reached a one‑year deal with Aaron Rodgers, a massive 92% of players surveyed by the NFLPA prefer grass over turf, and the Arizona Cardinals enter the season as underdogs in all 17 games, including eight where they’re double‑digit underdogs. In Europe, Harry Kane passed Robert Lewandowski’s scoring record with 58 goals, Xabi Alonso agreed to join Chelsea, and both Gucci and BYD are reportedly exploring investment in the Alpine F1 team. In racing, the NASCAR All‑Star Race at Dover saw Bubba Wallace and Tyler Reddick win the opening segments before Denny Hamlin took the overall victory, with a long list of DNFs shaping the day. Reddick still leads the standings heading into the Coca‑Cola 600 on May 24. IndyCar qualifying set the stage for the Indy 500, with Palou, Rossi, Malukas, Rosenqvist, Ferrucci, and O’Ward making up the Fast Six, while Palou continues to lead the championship heading into the biggest race of the year. Across soccer, Inter Milan officially clinched the Serie A title, while the Premier League heads into its final matchday with Arsenal holding a narrow lead over Manchester City and all top seven teams securing European football next season. Barcelona locked up the La Liga title after another strong week, and in Germany, Bayern Munich clinched the Bundesliga crown behind a Harry Kane hat‑trick in a 5–1 win. Schalke and Elversberg earned promotion, while St. Pauli and Heidenheim were relegated, with Paderborn and Wolfsburg set for the playoff. Looking ahead, the sports calendar stays packed with the All‑Star Race, Bundesliga’s final slate, the Canadian Grand Prix, Arsenal vs Palace, City vs Villa, and of course the Indy 500 all coming up on May 24. Radar points - 21:11 Soccer - 14:43 Racing - 7:52 Stupid statistics- 1:24 Check out our Linktree: https://linktr.ee/sports_for_fun P.S. check out our Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sportsforfunpod/ P.P.S. check out our (twitter) X: https://twitter.com/sportsforfunpod P.P.P.S check out our TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sports.for.fun6

    24 min
  3. May 5

    The Week Sports Lost Its Mind: Mets Tickets or Crunchwraps???

    NBA chaos with the Celtics and Pistons both blowing and erasing 3–1 leads, the Magic going 45 minutes without a basket, and Minnesota putting both its NBA and NHL teams into Round 2 for the first time ever. Meanwhile, it’s somehow cheaper to buy a Mets ticket than a Crunchwrap Supreme. Inter clinch Serie A, Arsenal stay top of the Premier League, Barcelona push toward the La Liga title, and Bayern officially secure the Bundesliga. Mudryk gets a four‑year ban, Harry Kane outscoring every Serie A team except Inter remains insane, and F1 becomes the world’s No. 2 league in sponsorship revenue. NASCAR’s Würth 400 goes to Chase Elliott after Spire locks out the front row. Stage winners: Jones and Elliott. Big cautions for Bell, Byron, Gibbs, Larson, and Heim. Standings: Reddick, Hamlin, Elliott, Blaney, Buescher, Hocevar, Gibbs, Larson, Keselowski, Byron. Next: Watkins Glen — May 10 @ 3pm EST. IndyCar heads to the IMS Road Course for the Sonsio GP on May 9. Serie A, Premier League, La Liga, and Bundesliga all deliver major results, with Inter crowned champions and Schalke promoted. Upcoming radar: Miami GP, Sonsio GP, Watkins Glen, Man United vs Liverpool, El Clásico, AC Milan vs Atalanta, Chelsea vs Liverpool, and NBA Conference Semifinals. Check out our Linktree: https://linktr.ee/sports_for_fun P.S. check out our Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sportsforfunpod/ P.P.S. check out our (twitter) X: https://twitter.com/sportsforfunpod P.P.P.S check out our TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sports.for.fun6 Stupid statistics: 1:15 Racing: 8:13 Soccer: 13:59 Radar points: 21:03

    26 min
  4. Apr 30

    HURRICANE HOCEVAR’S FORST WIN, BUT THATS NOT ALL!!!

    Absolute chaos across every sport this weekend. The Timberwolves lose TWO stars in their playoff win and yes, every Achilles tear in the last two playoffs shares one wild thing in common. Diego Pavia goes undrafted despite being a Heisman finalist, the Eagles draft a guy who’s never played football, and Pittsburgh packs 805K fans into the NFL Draft. The first ever sub‑2‑hour marathon in real race conditions. Spurs finally win in 2026 but lose a key player for the rest of the season. Another American breaks a Bundesliga debut record, Red Bull’s CEO literally runs a half‑marathon during a match, and Jason Kelce joins a NASCAR pit crew because of course he does. Talladega delivers carnage: 26‑car wreck, huge DNFs, and Carson Hocevar grabs his first career win. IndyCar heads to the IMS Road Course next. NFL Draft rounds 2–7 bring QB drama, international pathway players, and Mr. Irrelevant Red Murdock. Plus: full breakdowns of Serie A, Premier League, La Liga, and Bundesliga results and all the upcoming matches and races you need on your radar. If you've made it this far subscribe and check out our other social media pages: Linktree: https://linktr.ee/sports_for_fun Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sportsforfunpod/ (Twitter) X: https://twitter.com/sportsforfunpod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sports.for.fun6 0:00 - Intro 3:19 - Stupid Statistics 13:41 - INDYCAR/NASCAR 21:54 - NFL Draft 26:22 - Soccer 32:11 - Radar Points

    36 min

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Come hang out and talk sports with us! Weekly episodes posted Monday @ 9:30pm EST! Plus check out our Instagram and our Twitter @sportsforfunpod