In this episode, we tackle the latest Euroleague headlines, starting with a potential shake-up in the coaching scene. Could legendary names like Ettore Messina, Zeljko Obradovic, or even Luca Banchi be facing the hot seat? We dive deep into the possibilities, break down the potential for a first head coach firing, and analyze the top candidates, wh…

In this episode, we dive into the highlights of the past few Euroleague rounds, spotlighting the standout games and a surprising rise from Zalgiris that has everyone talking. We discuss an early Final Four preview in the making, as Fenerbahce and Panathinaikos clash in what could be a thrilling showdown later in the season, and we break down yet an…

In this episode, we dive deep into the Round 2 of EuroLeague basketball, discussing standout performances, tactical strategies, and upcoming matches. We highlight key games and teams that have caught attention, such as Fenerbahce’s impressive early-season form, while also focusing on teams like Zalgiris and their strong potential. Barcelona’s under…

Welcome to the first episode of the 2024/25 Euroleague season! We’ve tipped off in style, and Round 1 didn’t disappoint. In this episode, we’re diving deep into the best game of the week(00:01:55), analyzing the top teams and performances that caught everyone’s attention. From jaw-dropping individual displays to team efforts that set the bar high—w…

As the new EuroLeague season approaches, we dive deep into all 18 teams and predict their over/under results for the upcoming year. Who’s poised for a breakout season? Which powerhouse teams might fall short of expectations? We’ve got you covered with detailed analysis, bold predictions, and everything you need to know before tip-off! Co-Host: Mate…

It has been quite a summer for all the Euroleague teams but two teams definitely stood out. Panathinaikos Athens and Olympiacos Pireus - the Greek nemesis - have been guns blazing with acquiring quite an All Star roster. But one question remains: Who actually had the better summer signings? (00:06:20). Andrea Trinchieri is not known for mincing wor…

Sports movies and documentaries have always been intriguing. Some are really well made, some are just bad. We discuss some of our most favorite sports legends and who should portray them in a potential movie (00:15:10). Co-Host: Matej Hopp and Simon Pichler Producer: Simon Pichler Music: Lunatic - HLM 3 (Intro) & 113 - Outro (113 fout la merde) You…

It remains uncertain if the USA can continue their dominance in basketball at the 2028 Olympics using the same strategy as in 2024. While their talent pool is deep, other nations are rapidly improving, making the competition increasingly fierce (00:07:14). Head coach Svetislav Pesic expressed concern that Serbian basketball might struggle to remain…

In what has been one of the best, if not the best, Olympic Basketball Tournaments, the USA prevailed against a very competitive French team winning the Gold Medal for a fifth consecutive time (00:07:26). We also discuss our biggest surprises and dissapointments of this years tournament (00:19:18). Naturalized players in FIBA tournaments are athlete…

The Olympic Games in Paris have started and with that we finally have some basketball to talk about again. After the first games some teams are already on the brink and face elimination from the tournament (00:04:58). While all eyes are on Paris, there have been quite some notable transfers in the EuroLeague. We take you through the latest updates …

In our most recent episode we put a little bet on the Euro 2024 final between Spain vs. England (00:04:52) Further we discuss the interesting timing of Paris Basketball head coach Joonas Iisalo moving to the Memphis Grizzlies (00:15:28) whereas DBB coach Gordie Herbert has not made up his mind where to move next (00:22:20). Discounts in the NBA are…

With todays episode we start a new segment to the show - the Up Hill Down Under Interview Series. We want to take you behind the curtain as we talk to professionals in the field of sports and media. In our very first conversation we talked to Daniel Friedrich of the Gmunden Swans! He is the current MVAP of the Austrian Basketball Super League, a ch…

Although we got our hearts ripped out in the EUROS during the week, we still managed to make this a fun episode. The list of stars switching Euroleague teams keeps on getting longer and longer. While there are some familiar names floating around, there also will be some new Players showcasing their skillset in Europes premiere Basketball League (00…

This week we take you through our own resumee of this years NBA Finals (00:03:15) before switching to the EURO 2024 in Germany were various so called underdog nations, such as Austria or Switzerland, start to aim for more than just be happy to have qualified (00:13:00). The EuroLeague transfer season is on full display as various changes have alrea…

The NBA Finals between the Boston Celtics and the Dallas Mavericks have been a bit disapppointing from a competitive POV but yet there is still plenty to talk about what needs to happen in order for this series to become the competitive battle we‘ve all had initially expected (00:02:39). The UEFA EURO 2024 is about to kick off and we take you throu…

We are recapping Real Madrid winning their record-breaking 15th Champions League title by beating Borussia Dortmund 2:0. Why they don't need a Kylian Mbappe to keep winning (but they still sign him anyway) and what next season could look like. (00:03:30). The NBA Finals between the Boston Celtics vs. the Dallas Mavericks are about to tip-off in the…

It was the weekend, we've all been waiting for - the Euroleague Final Four 2024 in Berlin. And what a showing of basketball excellence it has been as Panathinaikos Athens dethroned the champions of 2023, Real Madrid, in a stunning comeback victory. We take you through all the reasons of how the new kings of European basketball got there (00:01:48).…

It's the weekend we've been waiting all season for - Euroleague Final Four with the teams from Real Madrid, Panathinaikos Athens, Fenerbahce Istanbul and Olympiacos Piraeus. We talk about key match-ups, predictions of the games, possible MVPs and everything you need to know about the Final Four in Berlin (00:08:41). It's also awards season in Europ…

Real Madrid, Panathinaikos Athens, Fenerbahce Istanbul and Olympiacos Piraeus will be competing for Europes basketball crown (00:00:15). After three Game 5 the Euroleague Final Four is finally complete. We take you through the breathtaking ways each team got there and what have been the keys for them punching their ticket to Berlin. Although AS Mon…

It have been some awesome weeks for sports fans all over the world but especially fans of Euroleague basketball! While Real Madrid already punched their ticket (00:03:25) to this years Euroleague Final Four in Berlin there are still 3 tickets up for grab. Panathinaikos Athens vs. Maccabi Tel Aviv will play their deciding Game 5 on May 7th in Athens…

It is the best time of the year! We've been waiting all season long but finally the time has arrived - EuroLeague play-offs is about to begin. After discussing about the newly installed play-in tournament we finally get a chance to talk about each series starting of with Real Madrid vs. Saski Baskonia (00:05:35) before moving on to the other games …

It was EuroLeagues final round and some teams still had high stakes to play for. First, we discuss the couple of regular season games and also take a look how bad we've been in our over/under predictions for each team (00:02:52). Further more, we discuss what have been our biggest surprises and disappointments of the season and take a look at the u…

As Simon has been able to make it to Vienna, it was finally time for our very first Podcast Episode in person. First, Simon and Matej share some nostalgic views about the Basketball Easter Tournament which takes place annually in Vienna (00:01:00) while Simon will reveals what he's most exited about finally being back in his home town (00:05:58). L…

Yes, we've been silent the last couple of weeks but for all the right reasons. Why? You can find out right at the beginning of the episode. After that it's back to sports talk as we have lots of topics to discuss. First, we talk about Ricky Rubios basketball comeback and what his arrival means for his club, FC Barcelona(00:03:30). After that, we ta…

After sitting out last week due to sickness we are back at it again! First, Matej needs to rant about the latest storylines out of Barcelona starting with manager Xavi Hernandez announcing to step down after the season and how the club continues to not being able to learn from it's mistakes in the past (00:02:03). With Jürgen Klopp announcing to le…

Another week, another pod! Before kicking off with the latest basketball storylines we take a short dive into the world of Handball as the Austrian men's national team has turned some (actually a lot of) heads at this years EHF European Championships in Germany (00:02:27). With two thirds of the EuroLeague season in the books, it is time to reflect…

As the new sports year is already in full throttle, we try predicting the unpredictable in the world of sports in 2024: What nation is going to end up winning the Gold Medal at this years Olympic men's basketball tournament in Paris (00:06:05) What club will Kylian Mbappé end up playing for in 2024 (00:16:30) What track and field world record will …

In our newest episode, we briefly catch up on our New Years Eve partys and talk about Ricky Rubios decision to retire from NBA basketball and what might lies ahead for him. The EuroLeague has been ablaze with excitement in recent times, featuring riveting matchups that have captivated basketball enthusiasts all over the world. One of the standout h…

We hope you had a great start into the new year! We sure did. In our very first episode of 2024, we talk about how to spend holiday season, some Euro and NBA basketball and the new man at the helm of Manchester United. First, we debate some of the most recent player transfers in EuroLeague, starting off with the highly discussed move of Shabaz Napi…

Another EuroLeague mega round is in the books and Simon and Matej take a look at the latest results and what teams are on their way up as well as the teams that need to make adjustments in order to keep their hopes for a playoff berth alive (00:02:54). As the the NBA in-season tournament seems to have quickly established itself as an event we also …

The EuroLeague has once again taken basketball enthusiasts on a thrilling journey, showcasing a blend of talent, skill, and unexpected twists. As teams battle for supremacy on the European stage, some have emerged as pleasant surprises, exceeding expectations with stellar performances, while others have faced unexpected disappointments (00:08:52). …

In the vast tapestry of sports history, certain moments stand out as defining instances of unexpected triumphs and staggering upsets. From the underdog victories that defied all odds to the shocking defeats that left fans in disbelief, the world of sports has been a theater for dramatic twists and turns. As Matej & Simon delve into the annals of at…

Matej recaps the football friendly match between Austria vs. Germany and what this game actually means for both teams (00:00:20). After that, Simon and Matej talk about a very emotional, at times controversial, Round 10 of Euroleague basketball (00:06:34), then some Barcelona players talking about their former vs. current head coach situation (00:0…

Get your Schnitzel (or Curry wurst) ready! On November 21st, Austria will play a football friendly vs. its arch rival, Germany. In the past, this encounter has usually been a clear affair but currently, things couldn't be more different. Matej will be in the stadium to watch this one live and Simon and him discuss what it's like to be on the patrio…

Part 1: Last week was another Euroleague mega round with 18 games and Simon and Matej almost missed it! But, fortunately, they did not and they discuss the latest storylines and (00:01:10). Both take a close look at the resurgence of the Greek teams, Olympiakos Pireus and Panathinaikos Athens (00:13:50) while also taking a look at teams currently s…

This episode was probably one of the most fun ones to record: Would you rather be a great football player in Spain or in the UK? What's the most popular sport among Australians? Simon and Matej discuss their Top 10 of sports and country it is most fun to be good at. Co-Host: Matej Hopp and Simon Pichler Producer: Simon Pichler Music: Lunatic - HLM …

Euroleague round 7 is in the books as Simon and Matej discuss all the game highlights and most recent storylines (00:01:30). Later on, they take a look at the standings as categorise each team accordingly (00:40:55) while also looking at the week ahead (00:47:40) before finishing off with that one trade that could make all the difference for a team…

Starting off, Matej and Simon talk about the most recent Netflix documentary about David Beckham and his rise to become one of footballs most iconic figures (00:00:26). After that, they discuss the most recent news about expanding the Euroleague and what possible markets could make sense to do so (00:09:51). Next, they discuss the latest action of …

Recap of the fifth round of Euroleague action while focusing on the first coaching changes which have been made plus their respective impacts on the clubs (00:02:44). Matej and Simon then dive into two eternal rivalries - the derby in Belgrade between Partizan Belgrade vs. Crvena Zvezda (00:07:10) and then the El Clasico between Real Madrid vs. FC …

In part 2 of this weeks mega podcast, Matej and Simon, take a look at the upcoming NBA season which is just around the corner and discuss which teams are going to fare better or worse compared to last seasons performance. First, they take a look at all the teams from the Western Conference (00:01:25) before moving on to their predictions for the te…

With so much basketball going on in the past days we've actually had to split Episode #05 into two parts. Part 1 is all about the EuroLeague Mega Round (3&4) which has taken place from Oct. 17th to 20th. At the very beginning, Matej and Simon have a discussion regarding an article in "The Athletic" and the situation of bio-banding in sports (00:00:…

First, Matej and Simon recap the second round of Euroleague action with all the highlights and storylines that have been played earlier in the week discussing Anadolu Efes Istanbul vs. Real Madrid (00:01:44) first, then moving on to the ALBA Berlin vs. Baskonia Vitoria-Gasteiz matchup and also discuss Germany becoming a steady nurturing ground for …

Round 1 of the Euroleague season 2023/24 is in the books as Matej and Simon review all the highlights and storylines of the recent matchups. First, they take you through Thursdays matchups from October 5th starting with Crvena Zvezda Belgrade vs. ASVEL Lyon-Villeurbanne (00:02:35), the highly anticipated game Maccabi Tel Aviv vs. Partizan Belgrade …

In this episode, Matej and Simon preview all the Euroleague matchups of Round 1 including all the must-watch games, latest updates on injuries and players availabilities as well as some odds (00:02:25). After that they discuss what has been their favourite NBA offseason moves so far (00:27:24). Co-Host: Matej Hopp and Simon Pichler Producer: Simon …

In their very first episode, Matej and Simon welcome you to their new podcast and give a brief insight how the project came to life and what topics will be discussed on a regular basis (00:00:40). After that they discuss what has been their biggest story lines of the Euroleague summer (00:04:40) and break down the upcoming Euroleague season 2023-24…