Gaming Without Consoles: Amazon & Xbox Bundle, Jalen Brunson's Pay-cut, Star Wars: Acolyte Concerns

Join Ray Carsillo and Lee Elias for another engaging episode of “Geeks Who Like Sports.” This week, the duo tackles a range of hot topics from both the sports and geek worlds, with plenty of humor and insightful commentary. From exciting sports announcements and heartwarming stories to major developments in the geek universe, this episode has it all.Sports Section:•Heatwave Experiences: Ray and Lee discuss the scorching summer temperatures in Los Angeles and Philadelphia.•Hockey Wraparound Announcement:•Lee announces a partnership between his company, Hockey Wraparound, and Mylek to create “MyBall.”•For each pack sold, meals are donated to the ASPCA.•Jalen Brunson’s Contract:•Brunson signs a four-year, $156 million extension with the New York Knicks.•Discussion on his pay cut to allocate funds for other players.•Caitlin Clark Jersey Sales:•Caitlin Clark’s all-star jersey sells out in a record 18 minutes.•Congressman JD Scholten’s Baseball Comeback:•Scholten, a former college and independent league pitcher, returns to the mound at age 44.•Home Run Derby Recap:•Teoscar Hernández wins the Home Run Derby•Reactions to the national anthem performance by Ingrid Andress, who later admitted to being drunk and has since entered rehab.Geek Section:•The Acolyte Series Analysis:•Ray and Lee discuss their concerns about the penultimate episode’s pacing and writing.•Speculation on the upcoming finale and its impact.•Captain America: Brave New World Trailer:•Introduction of John Carlo Esposito’s character and the appearance of the Red Hulk.•Speculation on the plot and connections to the larger Marvel universe.•Kumail Nanjiani as Booster Gold:•Excitement over the rumored casting of Kumail Nanjiani as Booster Gold in the DC universe.•Penguin Random House Acquires Boom Comics:•Implications for the comic book industry and potential movie deals.•Gaming Without Consoles:•Amazon’s new bundle offering a Fire Stick and controller for Xbox Game Pass.•The shift towards cloud-based gaming and the future of consoles.Tune in for a packed episode filled with the latest news and thoughtful discussions in the worlds of sports and geek culture.We Wanna Know What You Think! Click Here To Send Us A Text