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Backroad BanterJimmy vs. JaysonIn Hour 2, Yannik and Matthew go over NBA and NHL Playoff action, including a Game 7 date for Yannik's Celtics.2022-05-2952 minBackroad BanterReceivers, Achievers, Ancelotti BelieversIn Hour 2, Yannik and Matt cover the world of soccer, stretching across Europe's Top 5 leagues and discussing the biggest matches past and future. Plus! Happy Two Year Anniversary! Yannik and Matt preview this week's underwhelming NFL draft...or perhaps underrated?2022-04-281h 10Backroad BanterAFC Shopping SpreeHour 1: Yannik and Matt discuss Hawkeye heartbreak and a WILD WILD NFL Free Agency Period. Plus! Champions League Quarterfinals Preview!2022-03-241h 06Backroad BanterAnointing Saint Peter'sHour 2: Yannik and Matt break down the Sweet 16 teams and their favorite Oscar movies!2022-03-241h 00Backroad BanterMarch Murray: No Moderation!It's Bracketology time! In this special episode, Yannik and Matt break down their picks for each region, including favorites, upsets, and the aspirations held for a hot Hawkeye team!2022-03-161h 19Backroad BanterBuilding Chip City!It's conference championship week! Yannik and Matt discuss who we think will take home the biggest college basketball prizes before the big dance begins.2022-03-111h 15Backroad BanterPut it in the Contract!In this first hour, Yannik and Matt discuss Aaron Rodgers' return to Green Bay, Russell Wilson's departure from Seattle, and the ridiculous case of Calvin Ridley.2022-03-111h 15Backroad BanterHands to The FaceIn this basketball-themed episode, Yannik and Matt break down the world of college basketball heading into the final week of February play. PLUS! How screwed are the Lakers? Should taunting be treated differently? And what the heck was that dunk contest???2022-02-251h 17Backroad BanterTake The L Little Man!In this first hour, Yannik and Matt recap a phenomenal Super Bowl performance by the LA Rams and discuss whether anyone can stop Man City's quest for the Champions League. Plus: Who are our host's favorites for next year's Lombardi trophy and where does Aaron Donald rank on the all-time greats list?2022-02-191h 00Backroad BanterThe Harden They FallIn this second hour of the week, Matt and Yannik discuss the biggest NBA trade deadlines and the final array of newly-appointed NFL head coaches. Plus: How does college basketball look midway through February, and why is Russia allowed to compete at the Olympics still??2022-02-191h 01Backroad BanterRezzy for One: A Hollywood EndingIt's our Super Bowl Preview Episode! Matt and Yannik debate who will come out with the Lombardi trophy, Senegal's AFCON triumph, and the world of college basketball as March speedily approaches2022-02-101h 22Backroad BanterOh Canada! (Ep. 60, H. 2)In this second hour, Matt and Yannik discuss the rise of Canada in world soccer and lots of college basketball!2022-02-041h 01Backroad BanterFlores Finds Out (Ep. 60, H. 1)In the first hour of this week's episode, Yannik and Matt debate great movies, cover the divisional round action, and discuss race disparity in the NFL2022-02-041h 13Backroad BanterThe Conference ConquestCONFERENCE CHAMPIONSHIP WEEKEND APPROACHES! Yannik and Matt make their picks for the big games, and give their thoughts on the current NBA and college basketball seasons (MARQUETTE IS LEGIT WHAT IS GOING ON???)2022-01-291h 13Backroad BanterAaron Rodgers: Abusive LoverAh Matthew, when will you ever learn? Loving the Packers comes at a price! In this episode, Yannik and Matt discuss Europe's Top 5 soccer league races (or lack thereof) and also touch on the state of college basketball. And finally, we get some divisional round picks and Matt's final words before his team faces the 49ers. 2022-01-221h 02Backroad BanterA Football Paella!Yannik and Matt are back after Wildcard Week with sports news galore! The duo take a trip down under to discuss the Australian Open sans Djokovic, before heading west to cover the AFCON Round of 16 matchups and possible favorites for Africa's biggest football trophy. Plus, our team discusses all the Wildcard Round action, possible coaching changes ahead, and our favorite future quarterback stars. And don't look now, but Yannik and Matt are about to get heated about the skills of Erling Haaland!2022-01-221h 15Backroad BanterAstericks and O'sYannik and Matt discuss the ever-changing NFL coaching carousel after Week 18, and make their picks for a star-studded Wild Card Round.2022-01-151h 01Backroad BanterThe Stacey Abrams EffectThe Two Beers Podcast Returns in 2022! Yannik and Matt discuss Georgia's first national championship in 40 years, and argue about what this means for the future of college football.2022-01-1550 min
Backroad BanterMeatballs in MadeiraIn this episode, Yannik and Matt discuss Champions League group play, debate the possible fates of Italy and Portugal in World Cup Qualifying, and lay out their NFL picks for the weekend.2021-12-031h 08
Backroad BanterAll Hail Princess Grunge!In this episode, Yannik and Matt discuss the upcoming championship weekend in college football and Iowa's chances of upsetting Michigan! 2021-12-031h 28Backroad BanterHeisman Mac N' CheeseMatt and Yannik give their thoughts on the Week 11 action and get you ready for Week 12 with their gameline picks. Plus, college football talk, Heisman candidates, and favorite Thanksgiving traditions.2021-11-231h 29Backroad BanterThose Beautiful Braves!In the second hour of this week's episode, Yannik and Matt talk college football, discuss Atlanta's World Series victory, and make their picks for NFL Week 10 action!2021-11-1155 minBackroad BanterTwin Brews and NFL NewsIn this first hour of the podcast, Yannik and Matt welcome their listeners back to the Two Beers Please Podcast after a long hiatus and discuss where the NFL stands after 9 weeks of exciting, surprising action.2021-11-111h 07
Backroad BanterS2E2 Hour 2: Out with the Old...In Hour 2, Yannik and Matt discuss the fallout of the NBA Draft and a furious NBA Free Agency, as well as Dev Patel's new movie "The Green Knight". (Spoiler: they differ on this subject)2021-08-0657 minBackroad BanterS2E2 Hour 1: The Breakfast BoysIn Hour 1 of this episode, Yannik and Matt discuss the glory of breakfast, the madness of the MLB Trade Deadline, and the possibilities for the US Men's Soccer Team.2021-08-0655 minBackroad BanterRookie Class MusicIn Hour 2 of Season 5's first episode, Yannik and Matt give their thoughts on the NFL Draft.2021-05-1246 minBackroad BanterWedding CrashersOur Season 5 Debut! In Hour 1, Yannik and Matt discuss all the latest news from Aaron Rodgers to La Liga race action, to a heated debate about how 'boring' the Bundesliga is.2021-05-121h 03Backroad BanterQB or Bust!In Part 2 of this anniversary episode, Matt and Yannik weigh in on what they expect to happen in Thursday's NFL Draft, and discuss why country music and a good summer fun go hand in hand!2021-04-2859 minBackroad BanterIt Was A Very Good YearIn Part 1 of this anniversary episode for the Two Beers Please podcast, Yannik and Matt pop the Prosecco and recap UFC 261 action, discuss the burgeoning talent in New York basketball, and talk predictions for the hot races in Ligue 1 and La Liga!2021-04-281h 19Backroad BanterHappily Ever After AllIn Part 2 of this week's episode, Yannik and Matt discuss the Euro Super League just as it started to fall apart!2021-04-2154 minBackroad BanterHot Boi SummerIn Part 1 of this week's episode, Yannik and Matt discuss recent retirements, Matsuyama at the Masters, and another failure for Jose Mourinho.2021-04-2159 minBackroad BanterOne Shining MomentIn Part 2 of this week's episode, Yannik and Matt recap the NCAA Men's and Women's Tournaments with their thoughts on all the Final Four action. Plus, way-too-early MLB predictions and Easter traditions!2021-04-071h 02Backroad BanterMatt the MasochistIn Part 1 of this week's episode, Matt details his affinity for emotional masochism as our two hosts breakdown the latest in NFL trades and NCAA coaching hires. Plus, Yannik and Matthew give their thoughts on this week's upcoming Masters.2021-04-0749 minBackroad BanterThe Big Red ButtonIn the 2nd part of this week's episode, Yannik and Matt go all in on college basketball, giving their picks for the upcoming Final Four games and discussing the crazy couching carousel that erupted just hours before this episode was recorded! Also--Matt is meh about Spring and UNC got dem NUKES!2021-04-021h 00Backroad BanterWe Love You Wade!In the first half of this week's episode, Yannik and Matt talk in-depth about NFL draft pick trades, Francis Ngannou's UFC crown, and Yannik's 19-year old girl drinking habits. Also featuring: Russell Wilson's an asshole and Dwayne Wade is an absolute LEGEND.2021-04-0244 minBackroad BanterBittersweet SixteenIn this episode, Yannik and Matt discuss the leadup to the 2021 NCAA Tournament Sweet 16, as well as their favorite Spring Break memories!2021-03-261h 00Backroad BanterLegendary 25In this episode, Yannik and Matt discuss the college basketball coaching carousel and celebrate Yannik's 25th birthday!2021-03-261h 01Backroad BanterAll Dressed Up With Nowhere To GoMatt and Yannik finish off their March Madness first round preview with discussion about the Midwest and South regions, as well as debate the NFL's legal tampering period signings and the upcoming fights between Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury.2021-03-171h 02Backroad BanterSt Patty's Celebrity Death MatchYannik and Matt start their March Madness pre-tournament discussion as they cover the East and West Regions as well as the retirement of NFL legend Drew Brees.2021-03-171h 12Backroad BanterEpisode 39: Conference Before The StormAfter a month-long hiatus, Yannik and Matt are back talking all things March Madness, a stacked UFC Saturday, and--as always--their favorite brews!2021-03-061h 57Backroad BanterEpisode 38B: Brady BlindersHour 2: Yannik and Matt make their AFC and NFC Championship picks, and debate who the favorites are for each College Basketball Conference.2021-01-231h 15Backroad BanterEpisode 38A: All Pain, No GloryHour 1: Yannik and Matt discuss their most painful sports memories, the passing of Hammerin' Hank Aaron, and the origin of the classic phrase "You're pulling my leg!"2021-01-231h 01Backroad BanterEpisode 37B: Brees, Brady, Mahomes (Maybe?)In the second hour of this episode, Yannik and Matt discuss the NFL Divisional Round results and the infamous Tuck Rule Game.2021-01-201h 03Backroad BanterEpisode 37A: AlpenFlo and Tennessee Big MacsIn the first hour of this episode, Yannik and Matt discuss the meaning of arbitration, Hawkeye basketball, and the ongoing saga of Deshaun Watson.2021-01-2053 minBackroad BanterEpisode 36B: All Hail Heinicke!In Hour 2 of Episode 36, Yannik and Matt discuss Wildcard Weekend and make their picks for the upcoming Divisional Round matchups2021-01-1647 minBackroad BanterEpisode 36A: The Brooklyn Suicide SquadIn this first hour of Episode 36, Yannik and Matt talk big NBA trades, the highs and lows of our teams' weeks, and the takeaways from Alabama's big College Football victory.2021-01-161h 01Backroad BanterEpisode 35: Live Like LizIn this special episode dedicated to Matt's late aunt, he and Yannik talk college football, college basketball, and our Wild Card weekend picks.2021-01-081h 33Backroad BanterEpisode 34: Call Me By Your ManchesterIn this first episode of 2021, Yannik and Matt discuss the college football playoffs, domestic soccer, and the upcoming NFL Wildcard Weekend.2021-01-061h 40Backroad BanterEpisode 33B: One Last Time MatthewIn the second hour of the final episode of the year, Matt and Yannik give their final NFL season picks as Week 17 approaches.2020-12-3152 minBackroad BanterEpisode 33A: Real Champagne and Trae's DefenseIn Hour 1 of our last episode of the year, Yannik and Matt discuss the start of the NBA season and college bowl action.2020-12-311h 08Backroad BanterEpisode 32B: AD, KD, Merry Christmas Baby!In Hour 2 of this Christmas episode, Matt and Yannik make our Week 16 picks and discuss the coming NBA season.2020-12-231h 21Backroad BanterEpisode 32A: No Tea Tollers Allowed!In Hour 1 of this Christmas week episode, Matt and Yannik talk college football playoffs over a good ol' cup of joe.2020-12-231h 14Backroad BanterEpisode 31B: Rudolph's DrunkIn Hour 2 of Episode 31, Yannik and Matt give their Week 15 picks for the NFL weekend and discuss Christmas history and their favorite holiday tunes.2020-12-1943 minBackroad BanterEpisode 31A: The Marquette RuleIn Hour 1 of Episode 31, Yannik and Matt discuss a big weekend for college sports and why the College Football Playoffs might be the worst postseason system around.2020-12-191h 33Backroad BanterEpisode 30C: Cold in DecemberIn Hour 3 of Episode 30, Yannik and Matt recap Week 14 of NFL action and discuss their favorite holiday treats.2020-12-1738 minBackroad BanterEpisode 30B: The Path of a ChampionIn Hour 2 of Episode 30, Yannik and Matt discuss the Champions League Draw, college football, and, yes you guessed it, all things Luka Garza.2020-12-171h 15Backroad BanterEpisode 30A: Coney Island Mom WarsIn Hour 1 of the 30th Episode of the Two Beers Please podcast, Yannik and Matt show their moms some love and discuss the emergence of Hawkeye basketball.2020-12-1749 minBackroad BanterEpisode 29: Pats Not FairIn this episode, Yannik and Matt discuss NFL, College sports, UFC, and top soccer action, all while Yannik watches his Patriots blow a Thursday night game against the Rams.2020-12-111h 34Backroad BanterEpisode 28B: 13 Jet Men BlitzingIn the final hour of Episode 28, Yannik and Matt cover Week 13 action in the NFL and the debate between Christmas Basketball and Thanksgiving Football.2020-12-1055 minBackroad BanterEpisode 28A: At Group's EndIn the first 2 (!!!) hours of this podcast episode, Matt and Yannik cover everything from Hawkeye basketball to Champions league football, to why flopping isn't just a soccer problem.2020-12-102h 01Backroad BanterEpisode 27B: Peppermint PicksIn the second hour of Episode 27, Yannik and Matt make their NFL picks for the weekend and discuss their views on the peppermint season.2020-12-0659 minBackroad BanterEpisode 27A: Garza Gone WildIn this first hour of Episode 27, Yannik and Matt discuss pass interference, college basketball, and Champions League group play going into the Final Matchday.2020-12-061h 35Backroad BanterEpisode 25B: The Fields Standard and Positive PicksIn Hour 2 of the podcast's silver episode, Yannik and Matt make their picks for the weekend's college and professional football schedules.2020-11-201h 07Backroad BanterEpisode 25A: A Silver AffairIn the podcast's 25th (main) episode, Matt and Yannik discuss the changing seasons and the NBA Draft.2020-11-2042 minBackroad BanterEpisode 24: I'm Talking Basketball!As Yannik licks his wounds from this week's fantasy football defeat, Matt keeps you up to date with the latest on the NBA Draft and basketball's wild offseason trade action.2020-11-1951 minBackroad BanterEpisode 23: Hawkeye Haste (Quickly Now!)As the podcast cracks the 1.5 K listens mark, listen to Yannik and Matt race against the clock to watch the Hawkeyes as they give you their NFL previews and college basketball stars to watch.2020-11-141h 21Backroad BanterEpisode 22B: Augusta, Oh AugustaIn hour 2 of this episode, Matt and Yannik discuss the Masters in November and a rare win for Yannik's Patriots.2020-11-1259 minBackroad BanterEpisode 22A: One Hell of a Noggin'In the first hour of this episode, Matt and Yannik discuss Clemson's woes, a first Hawkeye victory, and the continually inspiring story that is Leicester City in the Premier League.2020-11-121h 19Backroad BanterEpisode 21: ED (Election Distraction)In this jam-packed episode, Yannik and Matt preview a giant week of football both in the NFL and in the NCAA.2020-11-061h 35Backroad BanterEpisode 20B: The Spider, One Last TimeIn hour 2 of Episode 20, Yannik and Matt discuss the retirement of Anderson Silva and the past weekend's wild college football results.2020-11-0341 minBackroad BanterEpisode 20A: Shaken, Not StirredIn the first hour of this election day episode, Yannik and Matthew discuss more their shared Hawkeye misery and pay tribute to the late, great Sean Connery.2020-11-0347 minBackroad BanterEpisode 18B: Scary Times for Yan's PatsIn Hour 2 of this Halloween episode, Yannik and Matt discuss their NFL picks for the weekend as well as their favorite Halloween pasttimes.2020-10-311h 11Backroad BanterEpisode 18A: A College Football NightmareIn this first hour of this Halloween episode, Yannik and Matt talk Champions League, Anderson Silva's final fight, and the current state of college football.2020-10-311h 17Backroad BanterEpisode 17: Kershaw, Khabib, and History as it HappenedIn this championship episode, Matt and Yannik discuss the World Series champions and the legacy of Khabib.2020-10-2945 minBackroad BanterEpisode 16: Scary Movies and Lost ShoesIn the last episode without Hawkeye sports, Yannik and Matt place bets for the NFL weekend, talk about the NBA Finals, review Champions League action from the week, and preview the biggest fight of the year between Khabib and Justin Gaethje.2020-10-231h 37Backroad BanterEpisode 15: Call It a ComebackIn their comeback episode and kickoff to Season 2, Matt and Yannik discuss the World Series and the NFL season as it approaches it's halfway point.2020-10-212h 14Backroad BanterEpisode 14B: French Open Fatalities and A Little Pumpkin SpiceIn hour 2 of Episode 14, Yannik and Matt discuss the French Open, fantasy football, and the basicity of the Pumpkin Spice Latte.2020-10-0155 minBackroad BanterEpisode 14A: Magic Mahomes and Wild Card WednesdayIn hour 1 of this first episode of October 2020, Yannik and Matt discuss Monday Night Football and the MLB postseason action.2020-10-0156 minBackroad BanterEpisode 13C: Pineapple Pizza and Our Dude DeshaunIn the final hour of this three-episode series, Yannik and Matt recap Week 3 of the NFL season and give their golden rules when it comes to any pizza experience.2020-09-3052 minBackroad BanterEpisode 13B: The One About EverythingIn hour 2 of this three-episode series, Yannik and Matt cover international soccer, the WNBA playoffs, the NHL playoffs, college football and the upcoming MLB postseason. WOOF!2020-09-301h 05Backroad BanterEpisode 13A: Shrimp Pad Thai and Recency BiasIn the first hour of this special three-part episode, Yannik and Matt discuss the NBA finals and their shared soccer team despair.2020-09-2944 minBackroad BanterEpisode 12B: Hot Takes and Week 3 AchesIn Hour 2 of Episode 12, Matt and Yannik make their picks for NFL Week 3 and discuss who desperately needs a win even this early on in the season.2020-09-261h 11Backroad BanterEpisode 12A: Sneaper Picks and Krauss ClassIn Hour 1 of Episode 12, Yannik and Matt give you the rundown on the week's big scorelines, as well as a preview of what's to come from the 4th-ish week of the college football season.2020-09-261h 31Backroad BanterEpisode 11B: Heavy Weighs the CrownIn Hour 2, Matt and Yannik turn their focus to the UFC Saturday Slate, including the much-anticipated battle between Israel Adesanya and Paulo Costa. Also--Emmys discussion and coffee talk to cool down!
2020-09-2446 minBackroad BanterEpisode 11A: The King of Clay and Chelsea BluesIn hour 1 of Episode 11, Matt and Yannik preview the upcoming French Open and chat about the current state of European soccer.2020-09-241h 23Backroad BanterEpisode 10B: Big Boy Bryson and his First Major WinIn Hour 2 of Episode 10, Matt and Yannik talk playoff updates and Bryson DeChambeau's victory at the US Open.2020-09-231h 01Backroad BanterEpisode 10A: Don't Cry Because It's Over, Cry Because It HappenedIn hour 1 of Episode 10, Matt and Yannik discuss Week 2 of the NFL and all of the players we lost to injury.2020-09-231h 27Backroad BanterEpisode 9A: The Return of College Football and Nothin' but MVPs in the WNBA SemisSeptember 19th, 2020
In the first hour of Episode 9, Yannik and Matt talk the return of the Big 10, what to look for in college football this weekend, and the stacked lineups contesting the WNBA semifinals. 2020-09-1942 minBackroad BanterEpisode 8A: NFL Now Playing and the 'Landers Live!In the first hour of Episode 8, Yannik discuss all the Week 1 NFL action and the improbable NHL Playoff results.2020-09-171h 14Backroad BanterEpisode 7A: The Real Tampa Team & Arthur Ashe Crowns New RoyaltyIn this first hour of Episode 7, Yannik and Matt get back to business after recent personal transitions and talk NHL playoffs, the new champions of the US Open, and Yannik's red hot take on Jimmy Garoppolo. 2020-09-151h 02Backroad BanterOn Tap No. 3: Pick 6: A Fantasy DraftIn this On Tap special episode, Matthew and Yannik discuss and predict the upcoming fantasy football season while taking part in a fantasy football draft live!2020-09-041h 19Backroad BanterEpisode 6: Playoffs, Purpose, and the Black PantherIn this episode, Matthew and Yannik talk NBA and NHL playoffs, the historical protests reverberating around the world of sports, and the legacy of the late, great Chadwick Boseman. Wakanda Forever!2020-09-012h 06Backroad BanterOn Tap No. 2: A Mamba RememberedIn their second episode in the On Tap collection, Matt and Yannik honor Kobe Bryant on the first annual Kobe Day, and discuss the Black Mamba's life both as a basketball icon and as a real person off the court.2020-08-241h 25Backroad BanterEpisode 5: And the Pilsner Goes To...In Episode 5, Matt and Yannik discuss all the playoff action from the NHL and NBA, and award the inaugural "Two Beers Please" NBA Awards.
Topics Covered: NHL Playoffs, NBA Playoffs, Champions League, Europa League, UFC, Fantasy Football, MLB2020-08-192h 00Backroad BanterEpisode 4: WAP (Welcome All Playoffs)In an episode full of bias and banter, Matt takes the reigns as he and Yannik discuss the good, the bad, and the NCAA.
Topics: Champions League, PGA Tour, UFC, Formula 1, College Football, Europa League, NBA Playoffs, NHL Playoffs2020-08-132h 16Backroad BanterCocktail Hour No. 1: Classy, Trashy, Tim BokanowskiIn their first ever Cocktail Hour episode, Matt and Yannik discuss Iowa City bars and the memories they hold from Hawkeye college days. 2020-08-111h 35Backroad BanterEpisode 3: Hockey and HaymakersIn this second episode of a back-to-back double feature, Matt and Yannik discuss their favorite boxers, the future of Zion Williamson, and the exciting return of hockey and basketball. 2020-08-051h 14Backroad BanterOn Tap No. 1: Premier League Palooza!In this special On Tap episode, Matt and Yannik break down the 2019-2020 Premier League season for you. They cover the teams that won, the teams that lost, what to expect for next year, and why Dean Henderson is Manchester United's goalkeeper of the future. 2020-07-301h 38Backroad BanterEpisode 1: Allow Us to Re-Introduce OurselvesIn their first episode together, Matt and Yannik cover a disappointing FA Cup defeat, the Champions League draw, and the legacy of congressman John Lewis.2020-07-211h 27Backroad BanterEpisode 0: Watermelon White Claw and What Matters MostIn the inaugural episode of "Two Beers Please", Yannik takes some time to address the importance, or lack thereof, of sports in the face of more important issues. 2020-07-2021 min