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Recorded 23 February 2021.

[00:25] What caught your attention and Whatdya miss?

[03:15] Just Not Cricket

[05:06] Tennis: Australian Open. Naomi Osaka and Novak Djokovic coast to Final’s victories (recap of semis and finals); Unintentional comedy abounds in post-match interviews; Unruly crowds baffle at home (but don’t make Sportscenter abroad).

[12:23] This Week in Sport History.

Recorded 20 February 2021.

[16:37] Interview: Alex Loughton (Basketball). Thoughts on Grand Final truncation in 2020; NBL Next Stars program, ties to NBA and difference between leagues (LaMelo Ball, RJ Hampton, Josh Giddey, Justinian Jessup, ); Cairns Taipans roster and slow start (importance of DJ Newbill last season and NBL’s decision to cut back to 2 imports, Mojave King in limited minutes); Rob Loe goes back to New Zealand; NBL Cup; Stories of big performances (Cedric Jackson, Scottie Wilbekin and 2018 AFL Grand Final); Life after sport.   

[1:04:30] What Are You Amped For?