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In this globe-spanning episode of Heating Up, Sasha returns from his Vietnam adventure and reconnects with Mike and Sara for a sports-packed debrief filled with heart, humor, and heartbreak.

First up: Tottenham Hotspur’s historic Europa League win, which nearly brought Sasha to tears—and not just from the dodgy WiFi. He reflects on what the win meant, the catharsis of fandom, and how emotional sports can feel even from halfway around the world.

The gang then dives into Sasha’s culinary misadventures in Vietnam, from Balut to durian (spoiler: it smells like diapers) before pivoting to the emotional exhaustion of being a Knicks fan. They break down the Knicks vs. Pacers series, rant about Tyrese Halliburton, appreciate Karl-Anthony Towns, and try to make peace with a team that just “can’t close.”

Later, the hosts hit the NFL headlines, covering the Buffalo Bills’ offseason, Stefon Diggs’ drama, and Josh Allen’s new marriage. Plus: gambling picks, Champions League buzz, and a therapy-laced take on modern fanhood.

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00:00 – Sasha Returns from Vietnam

05:01 – Tottenham Hotspur Wins the Europa League

12:22 – Emotional Fandom: Crying in a Vietnamese Bar

18:54 – Cultural Experiences: From Balut to Motorbikes

24:12 – Culinary Misadventures: Durian, Pho & Diaper Smells

26:54 – Knicks vs. Pacers: Emotional Whiplash

29:11 – Halliburton Hype and Hate

30:00 – Knicks’ Late-Game Struggles

31:34 – Karl-Anthony Towns: Still a Mystery

33:01 – Refs, Coaching, and Playoff Chaos

36:51 – Predictions & Knicks Fan Despair

40:48 – Thunder Dominance and Playoff Outlook

49:10 – NFL News: Bills on Hard Knocks

52:32 – Diggs Drama & Josh Allen’s Love Life

55:30 – Gambling Corner: Picks, Parlays, and Pain

01:00:10 – Final Thoughts and Therapy-Sports Crossover

Why You Should Listen-

This episode delivers global flavor with local heartbreak, blending real-world travel tales with sharp playoff analysis. It’s a perfect storm of:

Whether you’re nursing a playoff loss, craving a vacation, or just want to laugh at Sasha’s misadventures with Vietnamese cable and fermented eggs—this one’s a can’t-miss. Heating Up is back—and more emotionally unstable than ever.