NBA Finals, Stanley Cup Final, and PlayStation State of Play.

The End of Sports and Nintendo Talk

This week we talk NBA Finals drama, the Knicks' championship run, UFC chaos at the White House, and the NFL's unusual supplemental draft system. We also dive into World Cup soccer, sports betting rules, and whether athletes should be allowed to bet on themselves to win. On the gaming side, we break down Nintendo's latest announcements, including an Ocarina of Time remake, new JRPGs, Fire Emblem, and the future of Final Fantasy. We also share updates on Terra CORE, prototype packs, future Patreon rewards, and what's next for the game. Join for free to help make a trading card game with us at patreon.com/terracore [http://patreon.com/terracore] And check out our merch store at teepublic.com/user/terra-core [http://teepublic.com/user/terra-core] Website: https://finalfantasysports.riverside.com/ [https://finalfantasysports.riverside.com/] Email: finalfantasysportspod@gmail.com [finalfantasysportspod@gmail.com] TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@final_fantasy_sports [https://www.tiktok.com/@final_fantasy_sports] Discord: https://discord.gg/6AqsVBAP [https://discord.gg/6AqsVBAP]

Arena Football, Championships, and Video Games of Summer

This week we kick things off with the strange saga of Arena Football One, including teams folding before they even take the field. We also dive into the NBA Finals comeback by the Knicks, NHL playoff action, World Cup soccer, horse racing, and some recent betting wins and losses. On the gaming side, we talk about the latest PlayStation and Xbox showcases, the return of classics like Crazy Taxi and Fable, Star Wars and Star Trek games, AI's growing role in game development, and our search for better ways to create animated podcast clips. We wrap things up with updates on Terra CORE, including the latest prototype cards, merchandise, Patreon rewards, and what's coming next for the game. Join for free to help make a trading card game with us at patreon.com/terracore [http://patreon.com/terracore] And check out our merch store at teepublic.com/user/terra-core [http://teepublic.com/user/terra-core] Website: https://finalfantasysports.riverside.com/ [https://finalfantasysports.riverside.com/] Email: finalfantasysportspod@gmail.com [finalfantasysportspod@gmail.com] TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@final_fantasy_sports [https://www.tiktok.com/@final_fantasy_sports] Discord: https://discord.gg/6AqsVBAP [https://discord.gg/6AqsVBAP]

NBA Finals, Stanley Cup Final, and PlayStation State of Play.

This episode covers major NFL trades, including the moves of defensive star Myles Garrett and wide receiver AJ Brown. We also break down the NHL and NBA Finals, ticket prices for New York playoff games, emerging young stars, and the challenge teams face balancing veteran players with rising talent. The conversation then shifts into gaming, covering PlayStation's latest showcase, Marvel fighting games, Dynasty Warriors, Wolverine, Dune. The episode wraps up with personal stories, including a bike accident, concert experiences, and updates on the Terra CORE trading card game. Join for free to help make a trading card game with us at patreon.com/terracore [http://patreon.com/terracore] And check out our merch store at teepublic.com/user/terra-core [http://teepublic.com/user/terra-core] Website: https://finalfantasysports.riverside.com/ [https://finalfantasysports.riverside.com/] Email: finalfantasysportspod@gmail.com [finalfantasysportspod@gmail.com] TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@final_fantasy_sports [https://www.tiktok.com/@final_fantasy_sports] Discord: https://discord.gg/6AqsVBAP [https://discord.gg/6AqsVBAP]

NBA Downsizing and Dragon Quest

This episode covers the latest NBA and NHL playoff action, including frustration with the Oklahoma City Thunder's foul-drawing tactics, playoff collapses, and the curse of dominant regular-season teams. The discussion also dives into sports franchise finances, team sales, stadium funding controversies, and fantasy football strategy with quarterback handcuffing systems. Beyond sports, we explore Dragon Quest announcements, MMO game design, EverQuest inspired mechanics, and progress on the Terra CORE trading card game, including card redesigns, prototype packs, online play ideas, and future development plans. Join for free to help make a trading card game with us at patreon.com/terracore [http://patreon.com/terracore] And check out our merch store at teepublic.com/user/terra-core [http://teepublic.com/user/terra-core] Website: https://finalfantasysports.riverside.com/ [https://finalfantasysports.riverside.com/] Email: finalfantysportspod@gmail.com [finalfantysportspod@gmail.com] TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@final_fantasy_sports [https://www.tiktok.com/@final_fantasy_sports] Discord: https://discord.gg/6AqsVBAP [https://discord.gg/6AqsVBAP]

Horses, Chickens and New Old-School Consoles

This week we cover MMA knockouts, NBA playoff chaos, hockey heartbreak, and the wild world of horse racing betting. Neo Geo consoles, Star Wars: Clone Wars, and even some unexpected New Mexico stories involving cockfighting rings. Join for free to help make a trading card game with us at patreon.com/terracore [http://patreon.com/terracore] Check out our merch store at teepublic.com/user/terra-core [http://teepublic.com/user/terra-core] Website: https://finalfantasysports.riverside.com/ [https://finalfantasysports.riverside.com/] Email: finalfantasysportspod@gmail.com [finalfantasysportspod@gmail.com] tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@final_fantasy_sports [https://www.tiktok.com/@final_fantasy_sports] discord: https://discord.gg/6AqsVBAP [https://discord.gg/6AqsVBAP]