Episodes
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Episode 97: What I'm Listening To
I love podcasts, that's how this became a podcast, so I figured that maybe I should talk about some of the other podcasts that I've been listening to.
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Episode 96 - Tryouts for Adults
Another Dad Ball Podcast! I think I called it Sporting Chance by mistake. That's why you have tryouts, to weed out those mistakes. Teachers have them too, just like athletes. I bemuse about the differences and similarities, and compliment the Master's for still being stuffy.
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Episode 95 - Historical Blues
A quick update episode running down the latest and greatest from the newsletter, including the story about why Italy has blue uniforms. Plus, we get to add state champion to the resume! Follow along at the Substack!
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Episode 94- Gary Chupik Makes Our Mindset Elite!
For this special episode, I had a chance to sit down with Gary Chupik, a mindset professional who helps professional athletes, high performance business people, and apparently me! We go through Gary's background, changing careers, faith, family, mindset, and the power of making progress. He also...
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Episode 93- You Stretch Now
It isn't about athletic glory anymore, but it still can be, maybe. I'm in PT and other things that I'm changing to fit dad schedules. Building a life around teaching, fatherhood, coaching, and being a husband means taking care of yourself comes last, but is also even more important. I'm talking...
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Episode 92: Rivers Family Dynasty
When you think of football dynasty families, you probably go right to the Mannings. I want you to think about the Rivers family, too. It started with Steve Rivers at Mississippi State, was made famous by Philip at NC State and the NFL, and now rests in the hands of Gunnar, a 5-star prospect with...
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Episode 91: The First Edition of "Sports Dads"
One of the things that happens when you become a dad is...you start thinking about other dads. For me, that means I'm thinking about famous sports dads. It's a brand new segment here, maybe even a theme? I'm telling the story of one dad who has made an impact on the sports world, and trying not…
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Episode 90- 4 Sports Lessons I'll Share With My Kid
Any day now, I'll have my own child to start teaching lessons to, and I think I've narrowed down the 4 I'll want to share the most with my son or daughter. After all of my own experience I hope that I'll have figured out a way to explain everything better for them. You can follow along...
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Episode 89: Reflections on a Joyful Future
The subtitle episode could be "Because I'm having a kid", as Matt explores how hindsight mixed with looking towards the future has helped him reach a newer, clearer, perspective on his sports career. There's also lamentations about the tragic death of the Gaudreau brothers and their connection to...
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Episode 88 - Finding Lesson in Sports Everywhere
In this episode Matthew draws inspiration from the Olympic hopefuls and translates it to high school sports, somehow. He also talks about how coaching always provides new insights, even for people who consider themselves experts. Socials Podcast @sportchancepod Personal X @MatthewMaratea…
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Episode 87: Golf, Casual Sports Skills, and Video Games
The US Open always brings golf to the forefront of my mind! I muse on golf being for everyone and nobody, as well as what are the best casual sports skills to have, and the hype around the NCAA football video game, and how important this game is to the landscape of the the sports gaming world.
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Episode 86 - Clark Barking and Classic ESPNing
The WNBA is all the hype, and they're making a choice with Caitlin Clark that will influence the other major female sports, right or wrong. Vintage ESPN needs to make a comeback. Life isn't the same without being able to see World's Strongest Man reruns at any time of day. Also Matt goes on…
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Episode 85 - Predators Hunt and Flyers Fade
The Flyers couldn't make the playoffs, but the Predators did, and are facing a tough matchup in Vancouver. Speaking of Nashville, it isn't a four for four city, but it certainly has plenty of sports to keep a fan occupied. Also I break down my first live MLS experience, a Philadelphia Union win...
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Episode 84: Opening Day & Closing a Season
One of the best days of the year is Opening Day for Major League Baseball. This year it might be a touch tainted by gambling, but it is still a special day. Matt also talks about the idea of dealing with the end of a season that doesn't end the way you want, and allowing yourself to really feel…
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Episode 83: The Lessons of Competition and Super Bowl LVIII Picks
Competition in sports is one of the last great teachers we have for young people who need lessons in dealing with adversity, and dealing with success. Matt dives into the some of the lessons taught there, touches on the Nikita Kucherov All Star skills performance, and gives his picks for Super…
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Episode 82- Loyalty + Commitment = Growth
There's always a reason to go, to change. Sometimes it's best to stay the course. Cutter Gauthier provided an example of a lack of loyalty in forcing the Flyers organization to trade him. The trick with loyalty is knowing when to stay in order to maximize your possibility for growth. Twitter -...
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Sporting Chance Interlude 2
Interlude part 2! Still building and rebranding towards a fresh start but here’s another interlude with some thoughts on consistency and trying to be better at it! It is a big weakness in some ways for me but also a strength in others!
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SCP Interlude 1
I moved! Lots of details to talk about, and it’s all coming down the road. Simple facts are this. I moved to Nashville a month ago, and in the process I learned and leaned on two elements of sports to help me get more comfortable in my new home. This is a new type of segment called the…
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Episode 81- Xenopuck-Topia With Carter and Steve!
Welcome to this 1st time interview edition with Carter and Steve from Xenopucks. I've talked Xenopucks before, because it's the best off ice puck I've used, and it moves on every surface. This time we've got the guys themselves, Carter and Steve, the two driving forces for Xenopucks answering all...
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Episode 80- Orange You Glad I Went To The Draft?
We're talking about the Sixers lack of a draft and the Flyers full 10 picks on this episode! It's a rundown style of who is coming into both organizations and what we know about those guys so far. Along with that we'll be opening some NHL Pro Set cards from the 91-92 run, and drinking The Grove…
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Episode 79- Ivan's Mango Mayhem
The Sixers found their man in Nick Nurse. Good start right? Speaking of starts, Danny Briere and Keith Jones made their first big move, in a multi team-multi player deal sending Ivan Provorov packing. They also have an important draft coming up and I take a look at two of the safer options for…
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Episode 78- Broad Street Blues and Berries
The Sixers have brought the blues to the Philadelphia sports scene. Their Game 7 loss in the 2nd round of the NBA playoffs brought disappointment, and a quick firing of Doc Rivers. The Flyers though did their best to start their own journey of rebirth, bringing in new management with Keith Jones…
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Episode 77- New Cards Same Philly Sports
The Flyers are finished (thankfully), the Phillies are just getting started, the Sixers are trying to catch fire in the playoffs, and the Eagles are making record QB contract deals. I've also added to my card collection and hit Brotherly Love card show, and got my fiancé in on the action. The…
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Episode 76- St. Paddy's Sports Smoothie
A classic 4 for 4 rundown on this episode! The Eagles are trying to rebuild a Super Bowl team after coming up just short. Who is staying, who is going and are they poised to repeat? The Phillies might be in for a hot start thanks to their 8 players in the World Baseball Classic, but will that...
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Episode 75- Super Bowl of Nugget Nectar
The Birds are back in the Bowl! The Philadelphia Eagles facing the Kansas City Chiefs, and Matt runs through far too many prop bets. Plus NBA trade deadline for the Sixers, and checking in the Flyers post all star break. The Phillies made a move just to show they have a heartbeat, but it's...
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Episode 74- Hall of Winter Traditions
Back again, in the middle of the gigantic winter push where football, basketball, and hockey are all playing simultaneously and baseball just elected a new Hall of Fame "class". Plus an opening of the Topps Heritage pack, and a cracking of an Athletic Brewing No Grits, No Glory near beer, because...
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Episode 73- Ring the Red October Bell
The Phillies are finally back in the playoffs! Can they handle the Cardinals? Do they even need to for the season to be considered a success? Plus the Eagles are a win away from eyebrow raising territory, and we're going to give some time to the Flyers and Sixers before we rush to any judgement…
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Episode 72- September Sizzle
Had to do a quick run around the Philly sports scene in this one. The Eagles were doing fantastic things, but are they truly an elite team? Time is really needed to tell, based on the schedule ahead. The Phillies are prime candidates for a collapse, but good leadership from the Big 3 (Schwarber,...
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Episode 71- Fantasy Drafting and National Haul
It is fantasy football season. This episode is dedicated to that practice. Two drafts in the books, and a dynasty team organized we'll go over draft strategy, why I always take QB's last, and what I'm expecting from the teams. From there we go over 5 cards I bought at The National down in…
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Episode 70- Figuring Out the Flyers for Christmas in July
Even though it is the summer, there has been a lot of drama in Flyers-land. From moves made, to moves not made, a new coach, and the 2022 NHL draft, the feeling of change seems to be hanging in the air for the team. Matt breaks down what he's seeing and feeling and why he's hesitantly optimistic...
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Episode 69: Light Reading
The hobby of card collecting and sport of baseball is well written about. Over the last month Matt has dove headfirst into some light reading about both subjects and figured it was time to talk about it. We've got three books about cards, the hobby, and the evolution into a business, and two on…
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Episode 68- Oilers Orange Cream
The Flyers are totally out of the playoffs, so Matt reviews what they need to do in order to get back to the playoffs. He's power ranking the positions they need to focus on, outside of hiring a new coach. Plus he stresses how this is the best time to introduce anyone to hockey, even those who…
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Episode 67- Juicy Eagles Offseason Report
The Sixers are out of it, the Flyers are nowhere close to it, and the Phillies are in their early season meh period, so it is time to break down the off season moves made by the Eagles, the draft picks, and some undrafted free agency moves. For the cards we've got another pack from the Topps...
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Episode 66- Raison Returns With Baseball
It's the first re-drink on the podcast! As Tiger and baseball return, so does Raison D'extra, and it packs even more of a punch than the first time. It's also time for a Phillies breakdown, to open a Topps Heritage hobby pack, and so much more. Follow along the podcast on Twitter and Instagram…
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Episode 65- Giroux's Last Red
t's been more than a week since the trade, but the Flyers without Claude Giroux still just doesn't make sense. While muddling through the topic Matt enjoys an Irish Red from Slack Tide Brewing Co, and talks about a random autograph he just pulled. As always, follow along at Twitter…
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Episode #64- Beer Cookies and Sixers Dunks
It's Sixers SZN and they're the team to beat in the city right now, and maybe for the future as well. Matt talks their chances against the best of the East and West, a spin on the QB carousel, opens some baseball cards and drinks a Thin Mints inspired beer from Eight & Sand! Be sure to follow the...
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Episode 63- Fading Flyers February
The Flyers faded into obscurity this February, but that might not be such a bad thing. Also Matt opens some cards, and tells you how many it would take to recoup the value of the pack, plus drinks a Mountain Ale from Shed Brewery. As always follow along on all the accounts with @mmaratea22 on...
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Episode 62: Ravioli Rescue
It's been a tough slog for Philly sports lately. Only some classic down home ravioli could fix it. Eating on a podcast is a bad idea, so we're trying the beer version from Carton Brewing called Rav. We'll see how well that washes down the disaster from the Flyers, the Phillies being locked out…
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Episode 61- Witty Rookies & Unicorn Cans
Well well well, football season is upon us. We're breaking down some key concerns over the Eagles start, and the value of their top rookie's card. Plus we've got some Flyers talk, Ben Simmons, and a brand new beer. This one is from Pipeworks Brewing Company and is called Run Deep. It's a…
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Episode 60- Long Hot Couturier Contract
There is no more New Jersey vegetable than the long hot pepper. Matt finds an Eight & Sand smoked beer brewed with long hots and has his mind blown, while discussing the brand spanking new contract extension that Sean Couturier got from the Flyers, along with their other recent moves, the NFL...
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Episode 59- Catching the Blue-berries
A 35-0 loss, even in the preseason is enough to make you catch the blues. The cure? A Blueberry Saison from Three 3's Brewing in Hammonton, NJ, aka the blueberry capital of the world. In lighter topics Matt begs ESPN to get Max Kellerman back on boxing, and to revamp their coverage. He also...
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Episode 58- Donruss Desserts
Back with another jam-packed episode. Matt has dessert in the form of a beer from a collab with Forgotten Boardwalk and Norma's to produce a Pistachio Bakalawa Cream Ale. Then he jumps into discussing USA Hockey coaching clinics, the Phillies brush with success, the Flyers refacing the team on…
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Episode 57- Nevermore and Never-less Sports
It's mostly quiet on the Philly sports front...and that's ok. Matt talks about watching other teams and remember that it's ok to enjoy games, events helping break up the monotony of long seasons, and two books he's had time to read with only the Phillies left playing. Plus it's the beer review!...
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Episode 56- Fan Controlled Affogato
A dessert IPA? Matt takes on a classic gelato espresso combination in IPA form via Atco Brewing Company's Affogato IPA, while discussing the finer points needed for Fan Controlled Football, and Fan Controlled sports in general to continue. Then he dives into his experience with control as a…
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Episode 55- Sichuan Sports Half Hour
This look at Philadelphia sports takes us to the Flyers trades and the doldrums of the season, a few early Phillies questions, and some 76ers speculations. Matt also busts open his newest Conte's Card Castle grab bag of hockey cards, and a can of Kung Pao from Stillwater Artisinal. As always…
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Episode 54- St. Pat's Leftovers
The Flyers are in some serious trouble. Matt explores the deficiencies of the defense and tries to rally the call to question Mike Yeo. Also, there is one final pitch to watch Fan Controlled Football and to join the FCF and support the Glacier Boyz. Let's get #IcedOut ! Plus discussions about…
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Episode 53- On The (Gravity) Road Again
Carson Wentz got traded. That means an imperial, barrel-aged stout from a Forgotten Boardwalk while talking through the situation. Plus there's talk about the Flyers, middle-of-the-road players, and card openings! Follow along for more @mmaratea22 and @sportchancepod anytime.
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Episode 52- For The Love Of The Game, and Beer
Love is in the air. And it drank a little Chocolate Raspberry Beeret. The kind you get at Eight & Sand. From there Matt talks about loving the sports we have right now, Joel Embiid's season, Fan Controlled Football, and Granny Hamner. Hamner's Red Man card is discussed along with his love of...
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Episode 51- Elf-y- End Of The Year
Wow, finally the end of the year. I don't even want to bother recapping it, so let's not! Instead let's talk about three ways to make the next one better, open another Allen & Ginter pack, and slug a 2020 version of Mad Elf by Troegs Independent Brewing. Cheers to the end and to new beginnings....
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Episode 50- The Evil Genius of the Sixers
Santa! I know him! That isn't just a line from Elf, but a beer from Evil Genius that I drink and review. I also unbundle some hockey cards from their paper bag prison, review Canelo's matchup for this weekend and talk about the challenge facing Jaron Ennis in his quest to become Philly's next...
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A sports podcast about anything, and everything. Kind of like when your bartender won't shut up.
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