NL Playoffs
33 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 1 year ago - ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsNewslaundry’s all-action sports podcast.
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NL Playoffs Ep 33: Argentina’s spectacular World Cup win
December 23, 2022 05:44 - 1 hour - 96.9 MBNewslaundry subscribers Aniketh Kalur and Gowtham Kode discuss Argentina’s win at the FIFA World Cup in Qatar. Tune in. Recommendations Gowtham Football Weekly Aniketh Google Messi’s best matches Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
NL Playoffs Ep 32: The best and worst of FIFA World Cup
December 10, 2022 15:54 - 1 hour - 96.3 MBNewslaundry subscribers Aniketh Kalur and Gowtham Kode discuss the ongoing FIFA World Cup in Qatar. Tune in. Write to us at newslaundry.com/podcast-letters. Recommendations Gowtham The Last Cup The Grade Cricketer Aniketh Take the Ball Pass the Ball FIFA Uncovered Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
NL Playoffs Ep 31: T20 World Cup, FIFA World Cup, Sao Paulo F1
November 18, 2022 14:34 - 1 hour - 97.7 MBNewslaundry subscribers Aniketh Kalur and Gowtham Kode are joined by sports journalist Sharda Ugra to discuss the recently concluded T20 World Cup, the impending FIFA World Cup 2022 in Qatar, and Formula One. Tune in. Time codes 01:15 - Sharath Kamal wins Dhyan Chand Award 21:21 - T20 World Cup 57:09 - FIFA World Cup 2022 01:25:33 - Sao Paulo F1 Grand Prix 1:44:15 - Recommendations Recommendations Gowtham FIFA Uncovered Aniketh Ben Stokes: Phoenix from the Ashes Hosted on Ac...
NL Playoffs Ep 30: T20 World Cup, F1 championship
November 07, 2022 12:44 - 1 hour - 86.1 MBIn this episode, Newslaundry subscribers Aniketh Kalur and Gowtham Kode discuss the ongoing T20 World Cup, their predictions for the India-Bangladesh cricket match, the F1 championship, and more. Tune in. Time codes 00:23 - Introduction 1:43 - T20 World Cup 24:27- India versus Bangladesh ( predictions) 27:33 - World Cup and Football 57:05 - F1 1:30:38 - Recommendations Recommendations Gowtham Untold Aniketh The Playbook Take the Ball, Pass The Ball Hosted on Acast. See ac...
NL Playoffs Ep 29: T20 World Cup, Max Verstappen’s F1 win, Premier League
October 22, 2022 13:51 - 1 hour - 92.3 MBNewslaundry subscribers Aniketh Kalur and Gowtham Kode discuss the ongoing T20 World Cup, Max Verstappen winning the F1 championship, the Premier League, and more. Tune in. Time Codes 00:00 - Introduction 14:03 - T20 World Cup 24:37 - Max Verstappen wins F1 54:27 - NBA 1:00:27 - Premier League 1:31:23 - Recommendations Recommendations Gowtham Legacy: The True Story of the LA Lakers The Redeem Team Becoming Champions Aniketh BCCI President Election पर चर्चा में Jay Shah और Gan...
NL Playoffs Ep 28: Premier League, National Games, Roger Federer’s retirement
October 08, 2022 14:48 - 1 hour - 86.1 MBIn this episode, Newslaundry subscribers Aniketh Kalur and Gowtham Kode are joined by fellow subscriber Abhijeet Dangat. They talk about the retirement of Swiss tennis legend Roger Federer, F1, Premier League, the ongoing National games in Gujarat, and much more. Tune in. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
NL Playoffs Ep 27: Asia Cup, US open, Serena Williams retirement
September 17, 2022 13:38 - 1 hour - 70.6 MBIn this episode, Newslaundry subscribers Aniketh Kalur and Gowtham Kode are joined by fellow subscriber Abhijeet Dangat. They talk about the recently concluded Asia Cup cricket tournament, tennis legend Serena Williams's retirement and the US Open. Tune in. Time Codes 1:43 - Asia Cup 9:36 - Queen Elizabeth’s death 17:02 - Serena Williams’s retirement 34:37 - US Open 2022 1:12:53 - Recommendations Recommendations Gowtham Carlos Alcaraz Top 10 Points Aniketh King Richard Rooney...
NL Playoffs Ep 26: FIFA ban and corruption in Indian football
September 02, 2022 19:53 - 1 hour - 84.9 MBAniketh Kalur and Gowtham Kode discuss the FIFA ban on the All India Football Federation with Ranjit Bajaj, who led an advisory panel which assisted the Committee of Administrators appointed by the Supreme Court to oversee the federation. They talk about the corruption allegations against former AIFF president Praful Patel and how these have hurt Indian football. Tune in. Write to us at newslaundry.com/podcast-letters. References Ranjit Bajaj named chairman of advisory committee to assi...
NL Playoffs Ep 25: Commonwealth Games 2022, Premier League, F1
August 13, 2022 13:51 - 59 minutes - 54.5 MBAniketh Kalur and Gowtham Kode discuss India’s performance at the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham and, staying in England, the brand new season of the Premier League which has just gotten underway. They also discuss the F1 championship and the drama surrounding Mclaren, Alpine and Oscar Piastri. Write to us at newslaundry.com/podcast-letters. Timecodes 00:23 - Introduction 02:35 - Commonwealth Games 2022 30:29 - Premiere League 41:15 - F1 championship Recommendations Gowtham...
NL Playoffs Ep 24: Wimbledon 2022, F1 Austrian Grand Prix
July 16, 2022 08:13 - 52 minutes - 48.6 MBIn this episode of NL Playoffs, host and Newslaundry subscriber Aniketh Kalur is joined by fellow subscribers Abhijeet Dangat and S Ramaswamy. They discuss Novak Djokovic’s seventh Wimbledon title and Elena Rybakina’s first grand slam win. They also discuss the F1 Austrian Grand Prix. Write to us at newslaundry.com/podcast-letters. Timecodes 00:00 - Introduction 03:00 - Wimbledon 2022 34:00 - F1 Austria Grand Prix Recommendations Abhijeet Nelson Mandela's iconic speech | Sport has th...
NL Playoffs Ep 23: The state of Indian football with special guest Baichung Bhutia
June 24, 2022 14:54 - 50 minutes - 45.9 MBIn this episode of NL Playoffs, hosts and Newslaundry subscribers Aniketh and Gowtham interview one of the most famous names in Indian football – Baichung Bhutia. They discuss his contributions to the game and how he transitioned from playing in India to playing in Europe. Bhaichung also talks about political stances he’s taken in the past, and the state of football in India. Write to us at newslaundry.com/podcast-letters. Timecodes 00:00 - Introduction 05:40 - Conversation with Bhaichu...
NL Playoffs Ep 22: Nadal’s 14th French Open title, Wimbledon 2022
June 10, 2022 13:44 - 1 hour - 61.8 MBIn this episode of NL Playoffs, hosts and Newslaundry subscribers Aniketh and Gowtham are joined by fellow subscriber Abhijeet. They discuss Rafael Nadal’s 14th French Open title and Iga Swiatek’s second title in the same tournament. They also talk about the upcoming Wimbledon Championships and the Champions League finals. Write to us at newslaundry.com/podcast-letters. Timecodes 00:00 - Introduction 04:24 - Rafael Nadal wins French Open 45:45 - Wimbledon Championship 2022 53:24 - Cha...
NL Playoffs Ep 21: Thomas Cup, Nikhat Zareen’s win, Premier League finals
May 27, 2022 15:00 - 1 hour - 90 MBIn this episode of NL Playoffs, hosts and Newslaundry subscribers Aniketh and Gowtham, ESPN sports journalist Zenia D’Cunha analyse India’s win in the Thomas Cup and Nikhat Zareen’s world title victory. They also discuss the Premier League finals and the Formula 1 Spanish Grand Prix. Write to us at newslaundry.com/podcast-letters. Timecodes 05:17 - Thomas Cup 26:15 - Nikhat Zareen wins World title 37:57 - Premier League 01:17:57 - Formula 1 01:30:36 - Recommendations Recommendations...
NL Playoffs Ep 20: Messi wins Ligue 1, NBA playoffs, Emilia Romagna Grand Prix
May 07, 2022 16:54 - 56 minutes - 52.1 MBIn this episode of NL Playoffs, hosts and Newslaundry subscribers Aniketh and Gowtham analyse performances in the Champions League, Bundesliga and Messi winning Ligue 1. They also talk about the ongoing IPL matches, the NBA playoffs and the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix. Write to us at newslaundry.com/podcast-letters. Timecodes 8:39 - Champions League 27:30 - IPL 34:10 - NBA playoffs 43:02 - Formula 1 51:10 - Recommendations Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
NL Playoffs Ep 19: Champions League, Wimbledon bans Russian players
April 23, 2022 15:07 - 1 hour - 83.8 MBIn this episode of NL Playoffs, hosts and Newslaundry subscribers Aniketh and Gowtham analyse performances in the IPL and discuss how the fitness regime in cricket is changing. They also discuss the Champions League, the ongoing NBA playoffs, and how the Ukraine-Russia war has affected players after Wimbledon banned Russian tennis players. Write to us at newslaundry.com/podcast-letters. Timecodes 2:42 - IPL 32:38 - Champions League 1:00:35 - NBA playoffs 1:17:00 - Wimbledon bans Russia...
NL Playoffs Ep 18: IPL performances, Leclerc dominates, Indian sporting ecosystem
April 11, 2022 14:24 - 1 hour - 58.7 MBIn this episode of NL Playoffs, hosts and Newslaundry subscribers Aniketh and Gowtham analyse IPL performances, veteran player assessments, women’s cricket, Charles Leclerc’s victory in the F1 Australian Grand Prix, the Madrid-Chelsea Champions League battle, and the Indian sporting ecosystem. Write to us at newslaundry.com/podcast-letters. Timecodes 1:25 - IPL 24:43 - Champions League 45:42 - F1 Grand Prix 57:05 - Recommendation References Gowtham HARDtalk - Nikita Mazepin - Forme...
NL Playoffs Ep 17: Revisiting India’s 2004 tour of Pakistan
March 26, 2022 14:19 - 1 hour - 62.8 MBIn this episode of NL Playoffs, hosts and Newslaundry subscribers Aniketh and Gowtham are joined by sports journalist Sharda Ugra. They talk about the 2004 India tour of Pakistan – the Samsung Cup where India won the ODI series 3-2 and test series 2-1. They talk about Mohammad Kaif’s brilliant catch, India under John Wright and Sourav Ganguly, the atmosphere during the series, and a lot more. Sharda also recalls her greatest memories of the tour and what she noticed behind the screen. Wri...
NL Playoffs Ep 16: A tribute to the king of spin
March 08, 2022 12:02 - 1 hour - 81 MBTimecodes 00:01 - Introduction 02:02 - Earliest memories 12:22 - TJ Jenner 15:18 - Warne vs Tendulkar 18:48 - Ball of the century 27:39 - Warne’s flippers 38:20 - Australia vs South Africa 2nd SF 1999 48:35 - IPL moments 1:16:41 - Recommendations In this episode of NL Playoffs, hosts Aniketh and Gowtham are joined by Newslaundry’s Anand Vardhan to pay tribute to Shane Warne, the ‘king of spin’. They talk about Warne’s debut, the ball of the century, his mentor Terry Jenner, his m...
NL Playoffs Ep 15: Impact of Ukraine crisis on sports, EPL roundup, Dubai Tennis Championships
March 02, 2022 07:20 - 1 hour - 70.7 MBTimecodes 00:01 - Introduction 09:55 - Sports headlines 16:22 - Russia-Ukraine war 28:13 - Formula One 33:27 - Football 37:10 - UEFA Champions League 48:20 - UEFA Europa League 51:42 - Wriddhiman Saha-journalist Row 1:03:08 - NBA James Harden In this episode of NL Playoffs, hosts Aniketh and Gowtham discuss whether there’s a double standard when it comes to noisy crowds in different sporting events. They talk about how the sports world reacted to Russia's invasion of Ukraine, the U...
Ep 14: Rafa Nadal’s 21st grand slam, Ash Barty makes history, Tom Brady’s retirement
February 10, 2022 16:34 - 1 hour - 68.7 MBNewslaundry’s all-action sports podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
NL Playoffs Ep 13: Kohli vs BCCI and Djokovic's vaccination saga, with special guest Sharda Ugra
January 22, 2022 12:20 - 1 hour - 147 MBIn this episode of NL Playoffs, hosts and Newslaundry subscribers Aniketh and Gowtham are joined by sports journalist Sharda Ugra. They talk about the clash of the titans between Virat Kohli and the BCCI, Novak Djokovic’s vaccination saga, and Sania Mirza's retirement. Tune in! Timecodes 00:00 - Introduction 02:16 - Virat Kohli captaincy saga and the current state of the Indian cricket team 34:24 - Sharda’s view on the Novak Djokovic-Australian Open drama 45:40 - Sania Mirza’s retireme...
NL Playoffs Ep 12: ‘Lord’ Shardul Thakur, Bangladesh’s historic victory, Romelu Lukaku’s apology
January 08, 2022 09:05 - 48 minutes - 112 MBIn this episode of NL Playoffs, hosts and Newslaundry subscribers Aniketh and Gowtham talk about the clash between Liverpool FC and Chelsea FC, the public apology made by Romelu Lukaku, Bangladesh’s victory against New Zealand, the India vs South Africa Test series, and Naomi Osaka’s return to tennis after four months. They also briefly discuss the back-to-back buzzer beater win by Demar DeRozan. Tune in! Timecodes 00:00 - Introduction 02:58 - Football 24:49 - Naomi Osaka’s return to ...
NL Playoffs Ep 11: Virat Kohli’s captaincy controversy, Max Verstappen's first world championship
December 20, 2021 13:44 - 1 hour - 153 MBIn this episode of NL Playoffs, hosts and Newslaundry subscribers Aniketh and Gowtham talk about how Stephen Curry broke the all-time 3-pointer record, the saga of Virat Kohli vs the BCCI, and the rising cases of Covid in the sports ecosystem. They also briefly discuss the title race between Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton. Tune in! Check out our Christmas offer here. Timecodes 00:00 - Introduction 03:52 - Stephen Curry’s 3-pointer record 07:00 - Virat Kohli vs BCCI 16:07 - Risi...
NL Playoffs Ep 10: Messi’s 7th Ballon d’Or, Rashid Khan not retained, new manager at Manchester United
December 04, 2021 12:16 - 40 minutes - 93.1 MBIn this episode of NL Playoffs, hosts and Newslaundry subscribers Aniketh and Gowtham talk about the India vs New Zealand test series, the IPL retention list and the possibility of Novak Djokovic skipping the Australian Open. They also discuss the title race between Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton, Lionel Messi winning his 7th Ballon d'Or and more. Tune in! Timecodes 00:00 - Introduction 01:55 - India vs New Zealand Test and IPL retention List 09:44 - Defending champ Djokovic may m...
NL Playoffs Ep 9: India’s Struggle at T20 World Cup, Xavi’s Reunion with Barcelona
November 20, 2021 12:23 - 1 hour - 57.3 MBIn this episode of NL Playoffs, hosts and Newslaundry subscribers Aniketh and Gowtham are joined by fellow subscriber Vikash Malviya. They talk about the return of Xavi to Barcelona, the current Indian cricket team's problems, Rahul Dravid and Rohit Sharma , how Lewis Hamilton won the Brazilian Grand Prix from 10th position and a lot more. Tune in! Timecodes 00:00 - Introduction 07:40 - Xavi reunites with Barcelona and Steven Gerrard to manage Aston Villa 16:27 - FIFA World cup Qualif...
NL Playoffs Ep 8: Unpacking India’s sports ecosystem with Amit Varma
November 06, 2021 14:33 - 1 hour - 86.7 MBTimecodes 00:00 - Introduction 03:22 - India’s sports ecosystem 11:21 - Player profiling 23:39 - Reporting on sports 35:58 - Sportspeople and their mindsets 41:36 - Sports culture, how it compares to politics 56:33 - Dropout rate in sports in India 1:10:28 - Questions from Newslaundry 1:23:57 - Monopoly in Indian sports 1:29:11 - Recommendations In this episode of NL Playoffs, hosts and Newslaundry subscribers Aniketh and Gowtham are joined by podcaster and writer Amit Varma...
NL Playoffs Ep 7: Rahul Dravid, Valtteri Bottas's first victory, Kyrie Irving refuses Covid vaccine
October 23, 2021 12:27 - 1 hour - 60 MBIn this episode of NL Playoffs, hosts and Newslaundry subscribers Aniketh and Gowtham talk about the takeover of football team Newcastle United by a Saudi Arabia-led consortium. They also discuss the situation of Manchester United and its manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer. They then talk about Valtteri Bottas’s surprise victory in the Turkish Grand Prix, the possibility of Rahul Dravid becoming the coach of the Indian cricket team, the captaincy of Mahendra Singh Dhoni, and the kickoff to the T2...
NL Playoffs Ep 6: Lewis Hamilton’s 100th victory and the Russian Grand Prix
October 02, 2021 11:52 - 1 hour - 64.7 MBIn this episode of NL Playoffs, hosts and Newslaundry subscribers Aniketh and Gowtham talk about the drama that went down at the Russian Grand Prix, where weather conditions and miscommunication cost Lando Norris his first Grand Prix win. They then go on to discuss the 100th victory of Lewis Hamilton, the only racer to ever become a centurion. To know more about Hamilton, the only Black racer in the history of F1, tune in. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
NL Playoffs Ep 5: India vs England Test, Ronaldo’s return, US Open
September 18, 2021 09:18 - 1 hour - 68.5 MBIn this episode of NL Playoffs, hosts Aniketh and Gowtham speak with fellow Newslaundry subscriber Abhijeet Dangat and Newslaundry writer Anand Vardhan about Cristiano Ronaldo’s return to Manchester United. While Gowtham reckons Ronaldo won’t be as good as he used to be given his advancing years, Aniketh argues that the former Real Madrid Juventus starman is the leader that Manchester United needed. Anand agrees with parts of both Gowtham and Aniketh’s arguments. Talking about the drama at ...
NL Playoffs Ep 4: Tokyo Paralympics, India vs England Test series, World Athletics U20 Championships
August 30, 2021 13:23 - 1 hour - 59.5 MBTimecodes 0:22 - Introduction 1:17 - Headlines 17:36 - Tokyo Paralympics 19:37 - World Athletics U20 Championships 23:37 - India vs England Test series 47:00 - Football 1:01:30 - Recommendations In this episode of NL Playoffs, hosts and Newslaundry subscribers Aniketh and Gowtham talk about the ongoing Tokyo Paralympics which began on August 24, and how India’s been doing so far. They also bring up Tokyo Olympic gold medalist Neeraj Chopra and the purported controversy surrounding hi...
NL Playoffs Ep 3: Tokyo Olympics, US Open, and Messi leaving Barcelona
August 16, 2021 12:03 - 1 hour - 59.4 MBIn this episode of NL Playoffs, hosts and Newslaundry subscribers Aniketh and Gowtham are joined by sports journalist Zenia D'cunha. In a round-up of what went down at the recently concluded Tokyo Olympics, the panel discusses Qatar’s Mutaz Barshim and Italy’s Gianmarco Tamberi sharing the gold in the men’s high jump, and Kenya’s Eliud Kipchoge defending his title in the men’s marathon. They also discuss India’s performance, from Neeraj Chopra to Aditi Ashok, and their favourite moments in ...
NL Playoffs Ep 2: Tokyo Olympics, NBA Finals, and British Grand Prix
July 31, 2021 01:12 - 53 minutes - 122 MBNL Team In this episode of NL Playoffs, hosts and Newslaundry subscribers Aniketh and Gowtham talk about the ongoing Tokyo Olympics. They take you through India’s performance so far – including Saikhom Mirabai Chanu’s silver medal victory – and how the Norwegian women’s handball team was fined for not playing in bikini bottoms while male players are allowed to play in tank tops and shorts. Aniketh and Gowtham also delve into the recently concluded NBA Finals where the Milwaukee Bucks won t...
NL Playoffs Ep 1: Euro and Copa América finals
July 21, 2021 10:35 - 51 minutes - 48.4 MBIn this first episode of our new podcast, NL Playoffs, hosts and Newslaundry subscribers Aniketh and Gowtham talk about the recently concluded Euro championship and Copa América. They take you through the Euro final, which Italy won after a penalty shootout against England, and the Copa final, which yielded Lionel Messi’s first major trophy with the Argentina national team. Aniketh argues that coach Gareth Southgate's strategy to play a defensive game for about 85 minutes after his team had...