Join hosts Ray Carsillo and Lee MJ Elias in this exciting episode of "Geeks Who Like Sports" as they kick off the new year with a dynamic blend of sports analysis and geek culture insights. Broadcasting from Los Angeles and Philadelphia, the duo brings their unique perspectives to a wide array of topics, ensuring there's something for every fan.

Sports Section:

- NFL Playoffs:
- Discussion on the playoff bracket, predictions, and standout teams like the Chiefs, Lions, and Eagles.
- Analysis of surprising playoff contenders such as the Broncos and Washington.
- Insights into potential upsets and key matchups, including Chargers vs. Texans and Ravens vs. Steelers.

- NHL Highlights:
- Examination of the Winter Classic's low ratings and the Capitals' unexpected rise to the top of the Eastern Conference.
- Commentary on the struggles of the New York Rangers and potential changes needed for improvement.

- NBA Updates:
- Overview of the Cavaliers' and Thunder's impressive runs, and the challenges faced by teams like the Knicks and 76ers.
- Speculation on potential threats to the top teams and the impact of injuries on playoff prospects.

Geeks Section:

- Sonic 3 and Superman Teaser:
- Praise for "Sonic 3" and its setup for future films, highlighting Jim Carrey's performance.
- Discussion on the new Superman teaser, focusing on its appeal to younger audiences and James Gunn's direction.

- Marvel's "What If...?" Season 3:
- Review of the latest season, noting its return to standalone stories and the reintroduction of Infinity Ultron.

- Disney+ Shows:
- Insights into "Andor" Season 2's significant budget and the promising start of "Skeleton Crew."
- Anticipation for upcoming Marvel Rivals updates, including the addition of the Fantastic Four and Dracula as a new villain.

Timestamps:

• 0:00 Intro
• 3:41 Super Bowl Favorites
• 7:35 NFL Playoff Predictions
• 11:17 Lions vs. Vikings Analysis
• 13:28 NFL Playoffs
• 17:14 Drafting a Quarterback
• 19:32 Team management and playoffs
• 22:47 Rankings and Game Outcomes
• 26:03 Ohio State vs. Penn State
• 32:05 Rangers' struggles and contract issues
• 35:06 NBA Season Overview
• 38:38 Golf's Future
• 42:22 WWE Netflix Debut
• 46:17 Criticism of Hulk Hogan's Promo
• 50:03 Raw Critique
• 52:41 Jim Carrey as Robotnik and Keanu Reeves as Shadow
• 56:11 Crypto in Comics
• 1:00:21 What if!? Season Review: Standalone Episodes and Highlights
• 1:02:39 Andor Season 2 Budget Discussion
• 1:09:59 Top 10 Games Announcement (Mini-sode Coming this Weekend!)

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