Episode 0008 - Ice, Hoops & Horsepower

Episode 0008 - Ice, Hoops & Horsepower

From Australia dominating the Winter Olympics to the Aussies crashing out of the T20 World Cup, we’re covering it all — and yes, Tim survived the Daytona 500 (barely). In this episode, we break down: 🏂 Winter Olympics 2026 – Australia’s historic medal run, Canada heartbreak, and our ski mountaineering predictions (IKEA-sponsored Sweden still in the mix). 🏏 T20 World Cup Drama – Australia’s early exit, what went wrong, and who’s now favourite to lift the trophy. 🏀 NBA All-Star Game 2026 – Did the new format work? Did the world show up? And is the All-Star Game finally watchable again? 🏉 NRL Kicks Off in Vegas – Why rugby league is launching in America and what it means for the season ahead. 🏀 March Madness Preview – Top 25 chaos, Darius Acuff going nuclear, and our early bracket predictions. 🏁 Daytona 500 – Tim reports live from the most American spectacle on earth. Some things can’t be unseen. 🏈 Super Bowl Review – The most boring Super Bowl ever? Or are we just hard to impress now? It’s sport. It’s banter. It’s questionable predictions. Drop your takes in the comments 👇 Who wins March Madness? Who takes the T20 title? And was that really the most boring Super Bowl ever? #WinterOlympics #T20WorldCup #NBAAllStar #NRL #MarchMadness #Daytona500 #SuperBowl

Episode 0007 - Superbowl, ski-mountaineering and tennis

The conversation covers extreme weather conditions in different parts of the world, the disappointment and controversy in the world of sports, confusion surrounding the NBA All-Star Game, and predictions for the NCAA college basketball tournament. The conversation covers a range of sports predictions and analysis, including the potential of the Colorado University basketball team and the Australian Open tennis tournament. It also delves into the Winter Olympics and the unique sport of ski mountaineering. Takeaways * Extreme weather conditions in different parts of the world * Disappointment and controversy in the world of sports Sports predictions * Winter Olympics * Tennis updates Chapters * 00:00 Weather Woes * 05:48 NBA All-Star Game Confusion * 18:30 Sports Predictions and Analysis * 25:24 Winter Olympics and Ski Mountaineering

Episode 0006 - Birthday Edition

It’s another global sports catch-up on Touchdowns & Tea Breaks, where Australia meets America and the games never stop. In this episode, we break down the biggest stories from the week that was in sport, spanning two hemispheres and multiple codes. From the intensity of the NFL Divisional Playoffs to the hype and controversy surrounding the NBA season and All-Star selections, we cover what matters, what surprised us, and what to watch next. 🏈 NFL Divisional Round Preview We unpack every matchup across the AFC and NFC, dig into key injuries, quarterback storylines, and momentum coming out of Wild Card Weekend. Who’s healthy, who’s hobbling, and which teams are built for a deep playoff run? 🏀 What’s Happening in the NBA From league-wide storylines to trade chatter and mid-season surprises, we look at where the NBA is right now — and take a closer look at the NBA All-Star teams, including the new format, biggest snubs, and which superstars are shaping the league this season. 🏉 NRL Pre-Season Buzz & Vegas Opener We shift gears to rugby league with a full rundown of the NRL pre-season storylines, player movement, rule changes, and teams to watch. Plus, we preview the historic Opening Round in Las Vegas, breaking down the matchups and what this means for the global growth of the game. Whether you’re sipping coffee in the States or taking a tea break in Australia, this episode brings you thoughtful takes, sharp analysis, and a bit of fun along the way. 🎙️ Touchdowns & Tea Breaks — where sport, culture, and conversation collide.

Episode 0005 - Happy New Year!

The conversation covers Christmas in Colorado, the NFL regular season wrap-up, chaos in the Raiders organization, wild card weekend predictions, Ashes Test series wrap-up, and upcoming cricket tournaments. It also includes discussions on the 150th anniversary test series and the T20 World Cup, providing insights into the one day cricket format. The conversation covers the evolution of cricket formats, the rise of T20 cricket, and its comparison with American sports. It also delves into college football playoffs, NBA midseason trends, and NBA All-Star game voting. Additionally, it discusses the NRL preseason predictions, opening round in Vegas, and the year of the Broncos. The closing thoughts include support for the upcoming NRL season and Chinese New Year predictions. Takeaways * Exciting predictions for the NFL wild card weekend * Insights into the Ashes Test series and upcoming cricket tournaments Evolution of cricket formats and the rise of T20 cricket * NBA midseason trends and All-Star game voting * NRL preseason predictions and upcoming season Chapters * 00:00 Christmas in Colorado * 05:56 Rams vs. Panthers Prediction * 11:32 Texans vs. Steelers Prediction * 18:11 150th Anniversary Test * 42:07 Closing Thoughts and New Year Wishes

Episode 0004 - Merry Christmas

Two brothers, two countries, one sports obsession — and a massive Christmas week in sport. In this episode of Touchdowns & Tea Breaks, we break down the opening round of the College Football Playoffs, unpack the latest NFL results and playoff picture, make our predictions for the NBA’s loaded Christmas Day slate, and celebrate Australia locking up the Ashes ahead of the Boxing Day Test. From touchdowns to tea breaks, it’s all happening.