This week we take you through our own resumee of this years NBA Finals (00:03:15) before switching to the EURO 2024 in Germany were various so called underdog nations, such as Austria or Switzerland, start to aim for more than just be happy to have qualified (00:13:00). The EuroLeague transfer season is on full display as various changes have already led for numerous eye-popping news. We take you through the latest updates (00:31:00). Lastly, we take a look at the most recent NBA Draft and which teams got the best value out of Theorie picks 00:46:17). Co-Host: Matej Hopp and Simon Pichler Producer: Simon Pichler Music: Lunatic - HLM 3 (Intro) & 113 - Outro (113 fout la merde) You can follow the Up Hill Down Under podcast on, Facebook (@uphilldownunder) Instagram (@uphilldownunder), on Twitter/X (@uphilldownunder) and on YouTube (coming soon). For advertising opportunities please reach out via e-mail: hello@uphilldownunder.com

The NBA Finals between the Boston Celtics and the Dallas Mavericks have been a bit disapppointing from a competitive POV but yet there is still plenty to talk about what needs to happen in order for this series to become the competitive battle we‘ve all had initially expected (00:02:39). The UEFA EURO 2024 is about to kick off and we take you through some early predictions as well as expectations regarding one of the sports highlights of this year (00:10:40). The EuroLeague rumour mill is on full display as there are many moves in the making which are about to shake Europe‘s premiere  basketball league in a big way as we discuss some of the latest news straight out of the oven (00:31:03). Co-Host: Matej Hopp and Simon Pichler Producer: Simon Pichler Music: Lunatic - HLM 3 (Intro) & 113 - Outro (113 fout la merde) You can follow the Up Hill Down Under podcast on, Facebook (@uphilldownunder) Instagram (@uphilldownunder), on Twitter/X (@uphilldownunder) and on YouTube (coming soon). For advertising opportunities please reach out via e-mail: hello@uphilldownunder.com

We are recapping Real Madrid winning their record-breaking 15th Champions League title by beating Borussia Dortmund 2:0. Why they don't need a Kylian Mbappe to keep winning (but they still sign him anyway) and what next season could look like. (00:03:30). The NBA Finals between the Boston Celtics vs. the Dallas Mavericks are about to tip-off in the next hours. We dissect what each team needs to to in order to bring home the Larry O’Brien Trophy and why this might be just the beginning for Luka Doncic on his way to greatness (00:15:35). After the EuroLeague season is before the EuroLeague season as we take a look at what has happened in regards to player signings and what is going on in Barcelona after their disappointing season. Another major overhaul seems inevitable and another crown prince might be on his way to the Catalans (00:40:32).   Co-Host: Matej Hopp and Simon Pichler Producer: Simon Pichler Music: Lunatic - HLM 3 (Intro) & 113 - Outro (113 fout la merde) You can follow the Up Hill Down Under podcast on, Facebook (@uphilldownunder) Instagram (@uphilldownunder), on Twitter/X (@uphilldownunder) and on YouTube (coming soon). For advertising opportunities please reach out via e-mail: hello@uphilldownunder.com

It was the weekend, we've all been waiting for - the Euroleague Final Four 2024 in Berlin. And what a showing of basketball excellence it has been as Panathinaikos Athens dethroned the champions of 2023, Real Madrid, in a stunning comeback victory. We take you through all the reasons of how the new kings of European basketball got there (00:01:48). We also discuss the latest player transfer news and also what we make out of Euroleagues rumour mill of expanding their product to the middle east (00:34:09).   Co-Host: Matej Hopp and Simon Pichler Producer: Simon Pichler Music: Lunatic - HLM 3 (Intro) & 113 - Outro (113 fout la merde) You can follow the Up Hill Down Under podcast on, Facebook (@uphilldownunder) Instagram (@uphilldownunder), on Twitter/X (@uphilldownunder) and on YouTube (coming soon). For advertising opportunities please reach out via e-mail: hello@uphilldownunder.com

It's the weekend we've been waiting all season for - Euroleague Final Four with the teams from Real Madrid, Panathinaikos Athens, Fenerbahce Istanbul and Olympiacos Piraeus. We talk about key match-ups, predictions of the games, possible MVPs and everything you need to know about the Final Four in Berlin (00:08:41). It's also awards season in European basketball and as usual, some of the choices have been highly discussed. We take a look at what they got right and what they got wrong (00:32:31). In what has been a kind-of (un)expected move, we discuss Gordie Herberts decision to leave World Cup Winners Germany after this years Olympics (00:48:59).   Co-Host: Matej Hopp and Simon Pichler Producer: Simon Pichler Music: Lunatic - HLM 3 (Intro) & 113 - Outro (113 fout la merde) You can follow the Up Hill Down Under podcast on, Facebook (@uphilldownunder) Instagram (@uphilldownunder), on Twitter/X (@uphilldownunder) and on YouTube (coming soon). For advertising opportunities please reach out via e-mail: hello@uphilldownunder.com

Real Madrid, Panathinaikos Athens, Fenerbahce Istanbul and Olympiacos Piraeus will be competing for Europes basketball crown (00:00:15). After three Game 5 the Euroleague Final Four is finally complete. We take you through the breathtaking ways each team got there and what have been the keys for them punching their ticket to Berlin.  Although AS Monaco has failed to qualify for the Final Four, Mike James is still the MVP of this years season, right? We take a look (00:23:30). Finally, we also take some quick Champions League football bites and try to get our heads around what is going on with the great FC Bayern Munich as apparently nobody wants to coach the club for next season (00:29:50)   Co-Host: Matej Hopp and Simon Pichler Producer: Simon Pichler Music: Lunatic - HLM 3 (Intro) & 113 - Outro (113 fout la merde) You can follow the Up Hill Down Under podcast on, Facebook (@uphilldownunder) Instagram (@uphilldownunder), on Twitter/X (@uphilldownunder) and on YouTube (coming soon). For advertising opportunities please reach out via e-mail: hello@uphilldownunder.com

It have been some awesome weeks for sports fans all over the world but especially fans of Euroleague basketball! While Real Madrid already punched their ticket (00:03:25) to this years Euroleague Final Four in Berlin there are still 3 tickets up for grab. Panathinaikos Athens vs. Maccabi Tel Aviv will play their deciding Game 5 on May 7th in Athens (00:06:54). While both teams have shown some stellar performances by their Guards it might come down to the big men to decide what team will be part of the F4 party in Berlin. Another thriller is to be expected in the matchup between FC Barcelona vs. Olympiacos Piraeus (00:12:50). The Greeks have shown incredible fighting spirit in Game 4 and basically whopped the Catalans of the floor. The outcome of Game 5 will also depend on what Barca team shows up. Lastly, we head to the series between AS Monaco vs. Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul (00:22:50) which ended up in a thrilling Game 4 victory for the team from the Côte d’Azur. Unfortunately, there were some ugly scenes after the final buzzer and it will be interesting to see how this will affect the grande finale of this series in Monaco.  After some Euro talks we take a look at this years NBA Playoffs and discuss how the change of guard is on full display. We have 90's basketball flashback and most notably Anthony Edwards taking his game as well as his team, the Minnesota Tim,berwolves, to new heights. But there are many more storylines lingering as well (00:35:56).   Co-Host: Matej Hopp and Simon Pichler Producer: Simon Pichler Music: Lunatic - HLM 3 (Intro) & 113 - Outro (113 fout la merde) You can follow the Up Hill Down Under podcast on, Facebook (@uphilldownunder) Instagram (@uphilldownunder), on Twitter/X (@uphilldownunder) and on YouTube (coming soon). For advertising opportunities please reach out via e-mail: hello@uphilldownunder.com

It is the best time of the year! We've been waiting all season long but finally the time has arrived - EuroLeague play-offs is about to begin. After discussing about the newly installed play-in tournament we finally get a chance to talk about each series starting of with Real Madrid vs. Saski Baskonia (00:05:35) before moving on to the other games that have been happeing.   Co-Host: Matej Hopp and Simon Pichler Producer: Simon Pichler Music: Lunatic - HLM 3 (Intro) & 113 - Outro (113 fout la merde) You can follow the Up Hill Down Under podcast on, Facebook (@uphilldownunder) Instagram (@uphilldownunder), on Twitter/X (@uphilldownunder) and on YouTube (coming soon). For advertising opportunities please reach out via e-mail: hello@uphilldownunder.com

It was EuroLeagues final round and some teams still had high stakes to play for. First, we discuss the couple of regular season games and also take a look how bad we've been in our over/under predictions for each team (00:02:52). Further more, we discuss what have been our biggest surprises and disappointments of the season and take a look at the upcoming play-in games after the final playoff series will be concluded (00:40:05).   Co-Host: Matej Hopp and Simon Pichler Producer: Simon Pichler Music: Lunatic - HLM 3 (Intro) & 113 - Outro (113 fout la merde) You can follow the Up Hill Down Under podcast on, Facebook (@uphilldownunder) Instagram (@uphilldownunder), on Twitter/X (@uphilldownunder) and on YouTube (coming soon). For advertising opportunities please reach out via e-mail: hello@uphilldownunder.com

As Simon has been able to make it to Vienna, it was finally time for our very first Podcast Episode in person. First, Simon and Matej share some nostalgic views about the Basketball Easter Tournament which takes place annually in Vienna (00:01:00) while Simon will reveals what he's most exited about finally being back in his home town (00:05:58). Later on, we discuss the latest and greatest news out of the EuroLeague, offer some of our personal basketball highlights along the way (00:13:05) and give away way too early EuroLeague Final Four 2024 predictions (00:37:30). Lastly, this epsiode wouldn't be whole if not for some March Madness and our predictions who will end up winning it all (00:41:37).   Co-Host: Matej Hopp and Simon Pichler Producer: Simon Pichler Music: Lunatic - HLM 3 (Intro) & 113 - Outro (113 fout la merde) You can follow the Up Hill Down Under podcast on, Facebook (@uphilldownunder) Instagram (@uphilldownunder), on Twitter/X (@uphilldownunder) and on YouTube (coming soon). For advertising opportunities please reach out via e-mail: hello@uphilldownunder.com

Yes, we've been silent the last couple of weeks but for all the right reasons. Why? You can find out right at the beginning of the episode. After that it's back to sports talk as we have lots of topics to discuss.  First, we talk about Ricky Rubios basketball comeback and what his arrival means for his club, FC Barcelona(00:03:30). After that, we take a look at the current standings plus a possible playoff picture and how the upcoming games could possibly pan out and what this means for teams such as Partizan or Fenerbahce (00:09:18) Of course we have to talk about Mike James becoming the all-time leading Euroleague scorer and what his odds are of becoming this seasons MVP (00:17:18) and who is the next coach to be let go (00:22:38). What is happening in F1? Well, actually quite a lot which could heavily affect the future of the most dominant team in recent years, Red Bull Racing (00:25:53). Lastly, Austrian football is in the news - for all the wrong reasons as Rapid Viennas celebrations of their first derby win in quite some time against arch rival Austria Vienna took a very ugly turn in the aftermath (00:30:03).    Co-Host: Matej Hopp and Simon Pichler Producer: Simon Pichler Music: Lunatic - HLM 3 (Intro) & 113 - Outro (113 fout la merde) You can follow the Up Hill Down Under podcast on, Facebook (@uphilldownunder) Instagram (@uphilldownunder), on Twitter/X (@uphilldownunder) and on YouTube (coming soon). For advertising opportunities please reach out via e-mail: hello@uphilldownunder.com

After sitting out last week due to sickness we are back at it again! First, Matej needs to rant about the latest storylines out of Barcelona starting with manager Xavi Hernandez announcing to step down after the season and how the club continues to not being able to learn from it's mistakes in the past (00:02:03). With Jürgen Klopp announcing to leave his manager role at Liverpool FC, we take a look at the most successful coaching hires in sports in the last decade and how they impacted their respective clubs/sports (00:13:09). As the Superbowl between the Kansas City Chiefs vs. the San Francisco 49ers is set we make our picks and predict what team will become Kings of Las Vegas (00:33:38). The Euroleague has again been on full display and we take on the latest highlights and storylines, especially the most recent discussions of expansion talk (00:40:53). Last but not least, Ricky Rubio has officially joined his former club, FC Barcelona, as a practice player as we reflect on his illustrious career (01:03:48) before finishing off this episode with some NBA talk (01:08:37)    Co-Host: Matej Hopp and Simon Pichler Producer: Simon Pichler Music: Lunatic - HLM 3 (Intro) & 113 - Outro (113 fout la merde) You can follow the Up Hill Down Under podcast on, Facebook (@uphilldownunder) Instagram (@uphilldownunder), on Twitter/X (@uphilldownunder) and on YouTube (coming soon). For advertising opportunities please reach out via e-mail: hello@uphilldownunder.com

Another week, another pod! Before kicking off with the latest basketball storylines we take a short dive into the world of Handball as the Austrian men's national team has turned some (actually a lot of) heads at this years EHF European Championships in Germany (00:02:27). With two thirds of the EuroLeague season in the books, it is time to reflect on the latest storylines from Round 22 and take a look ahead of what teams might be in big trouble (00:06:37). After that, we talk about the heavily discussed idea of possibly adding player trades to EuroLeague basketball and why this might not be a too bad idea after all (00:22:25). As the basketball world mourns the way too soon passing of Golden State Warriors assistant coach, Dejan Milojević, we take a look at how important of a figure he has been to the international basketball scene (00:34:41).  Later on, we discuss how the future of Slovenian basketball has now become a family affair and why this might not be a good idea in the first place (00:39:24). What would basketball be without hip hop? Exactly! We take a walk down memory lane and share our pics of favorite rap artists choosing between categories: best lyricist / most creative / rawness / favorite female MC / best group collective / best independent / best German rapper / best French Rapper while also sharing our feelings for the modern day age of rap music (00:48:18). Spoiler - here's a sneak peek of some of the artists you need to add to your playlist: Nas, Mos Def, MC Lyte, Intouchable, MafiaK'1Fry, Sefyu, ....and lots more!   Rest in Peace, Dejan Milojević   Co-Host: Matej Hopp and Simon Pichler Producer: Simon Pichler Music: Lunatic - HLM 3 (Intro) & 113 - Outro (113 fout la merde) You can follow the Up Hill Down Under podcast on, Facebook (@uphilldownunder) Instagram (@uphilldownunder), on Twitter/X (@uphilldownunder) and on YouTube (coming soon). For advertising opportunities please reach out via e-mail: hello@uphilldownunder.com

As the new sports year is already in full throttle, we try predicting the unpredictable in the world of sports in 2024: What nation is going to end up winning the Gold Medal at this years Olympic men's basketball tournament in Paris (00:06:05) What club will Kylian Mbappé end up playing for in 2024 (00:16:30) What track and field world record will be broken (00:36:36) All this and much more in todays episode! Enjoy.   Co-Host: Matej Hopp and Simon Pichler Producer: Simon Pichler Music: Lunatic - HLM 3 (Intro) & 113 - Outro (113 fout la merde) You can follow the Up Hill Down Under podcast on, Facebook (@uphilldownunder) Instagram (@uphilldownunder), on Twitter/X (@uphilldownunder) and on YouTube (coming soon). For advertising opportunities please reach out via e-mail: hello@uphilldownunder.com

In our newest episode, we briefly catch up on our New Years Eve partys and talk about Ricky Rubios decision to retire from NBA basketball and what might lies ahead for him. The EuroLeague has been ablaze with excitement in recent times, featuring riveting matchups that have captivated basketball enthusiasts all over the world. One of the standout highlights was the much anticipated Derby in Belgrade and we also take a close look at newly acquired rookie sensation from Crvena Zvezda, Nikola Topic (00:13:48). Additionally, the EuroLeague showcased another breathtaking encounter with the much-anticipated El Clasico in Barcelona (00:26:14). Adding to an intense week of basketball, Real Madrid also played Anadolu Efes Istanbul in what turned out to be an historic quadruple overtime game 00:32:36). Finishing off EuroLeague talk we discuss our Top 3 League Pass teams of the season so far and what team will likely make a push up the rankings in the second half of the season (00:39:37). At last, we also have some parent talk as Matej is looking for advice on how to embrace the chaos of having two children (00:54:43) Enjoy the listen!   Co-Host: Matej Hopp and Simon Pichler Producer: Simon Pichler Music: Lunatic - HLM 3 (Intro) & 113 - Outro (113 fout la merde) You can follow the Up Hill Down Under podcast on, Facebook (@uphilldownunder) Instagram (@uphilldownunder), on Twitter/X (@uphilldownunder) and on YouTube (coming soon). For advertising opportunities please reach out via e-mail: hello@uphilldownunder.com

We hope you had a great start into the new year! We sure did. In our very first episode of 2024, we talk about how to spend holiday season, some Euro and NBA basketball and the new man at the helm of Manchester United. First, we debate some of the most recent player transfers in EuroLeague, starting off with the highly discussed move of Shabaz Napier from Crvena Zvezda to Olimpia Milano and what this could mean for newly signed Zvezda player (and NBA hopeful), Nikola Topic (00:08:00). Šarūnas Jasikevičius is back! As the new head coach for Fenerbahçe, we discuss what his return could mean for the Final Four aspirations of the Turkish powerhouse (00:24:30). Finishing off EuroLeague talk, we discuss some further moves including a possible transfer that could solve Bayern Munichs troubles at the playmaker position (00:37:25) Manchester United has been struggling mightily as of late but with a new ownership structure things could change. We take a look at the new decision makers at the Red Devils and what this could mean for European football (00:51:05).   Co-Host: Matej Hopp and Simon Pichler Producer: Simon Pichler Music: Lunatic - HLM 3 (Intro) & 113 - Outro (113 fout la merde) You can follow the Up Hill Down Under podcast on, Facebook (@uphilldownunder) Instagram (@uphilldownunder), on Twitter/X (@uphilldownunder) and on YouTube (coming soon). For advertising opportunities please reach out via e-mail: hello@uphilldownunder.com

Another EuroLeague mega round is in the books and Simon and Matej take a look at the latest results and what teams are on their way up as well as the teams that need to make adjustments in order to keep their hopes for a playoff berth alive (00:02:54). As the the NBA in-season tournament seems to have quickly established itself as an event we also took a closer look on how Las Vergas has silently become one of the capital sports cities in the USA (00:26:54). Later on we unpack the top sports highlights that had us on the edge of our seats throughout the year. From championship victories to unexpected triumphs, we'll revisit the most exhilarating moments that made headlines and captivated fans worldwide including record breaking stuff by LeBron James (00:36:34). Finally, as the holiday season approaches, we'll switch gears to share heartwarming tales of Christmas parties, favorite ugly christmas gead and our own hilarious party mishaps (00:54:22).   Thanks for tuning in! We wish you Happy Holidays and a great new year!   Co-Host: Matej Hopp and Simon Pichler Producer: Simon Pichler Music: Lunatic - HLM 3 (Intro) & 113 - Outro (113 fout la merde) You can follow the Up Hill Down Under podcast on, Facebook (@uphilldownunder) Instagram (@uphilldownunder), on Twitter/X (@uphilldownunder) and on YouTube (coming soon). For advertising opportunities please reach out via e-mail: hello@uphilldownunder.com

The EuroLeague has once again taken basketball enthusiasts on a thrilling journey, showcasing a blend of talent, skill, and unexpected twists. As teams battle for supremacy on the European stage, some have emerged as pleasant surprises, exceeding expectations with stellar performances, while others have faced unexpected disappointments (00:08:52). Later on we hand out our trimester awards in the EuroLeague and who we think has been the Most Valuable Player, Best Defensive Player and Most Exciting Newcomer so far (00:41:52). In a surprising turn of events in the NBA, the renowned entrepreneur Mark Cuban has decided to sell the Dallas Mavericks, a team he has been synonymous with for years. Cuban's decision has sent shockwaves through the basketball community, sparking discussions about his future and what move might be his next (00:59:51). Meanwhile, the NBA season has delivered captivating storylines, keeping fans on the edge of their seats. As we delve into the heart of the season, the anticipation builds, there have already been some pleasantly surprises (01:17:52). Co-Host: Matej Hopp and Simon Pichler Producer: Simon Pichler Music: Lunatic - HLM 3 (Intro) & 113 - Outro (113 fout la merde) You can follow the Up Hill Down Under podcast on, Facebook (@uphilldownunder) Instagram (@uphilldownunder), on Twitter/X (@uphilldownunder) and on YouTube (coming soon). For advertising opportunities please reach out via e-mail: hello@uphilldownunder.com

In the vast tapestry of sports history, certain moments stand out as defining instances of unexpected triumphs and staggering upsets. From the underdog victories that defied all odds to the shocking defeats that left fans in disbelief, the world of sports has been a theater for dramatic twists and turns. As Matej & Simon delve into the annals of athletic competition, they uncover stories of resilience, determination, and the unpredictable nature of human achievement, forever altering the course of sports history. Join us on a journey through the highs and lows, as we explore some of the greatest upsets that have left an indelible mark on the sporting landscape.   Co-Host: Matej Hopp and Simon Pichler Producer: Simon Pichler Music: Lunatic - HLM 3 (Intro) & 113 - Outro (113 fout la merde) You can follow the Up Hill Down Under podcast on, Facebook (@uphilldownunder) Instagram (@uphilldownunder), on Twitter/X (@uphilldownunder) and on YouTube (coming soon). For advertising opportunities please reach out via e-mail: hello@uphilldownunder.com

Matej recaps the football friendly match between Austria vs. Germany and what this game actually means for both teams (00:00:20). After that, Simon and Matej talk about a very emotional, at times controversial, Round 10 of Euroleague basketball (00:06:34), then some Barcelona players talking about their former vs. current head coach situation (00:09:15) before diving into the early games from Round 10 starting off with ASVEL vs. Bayern Munich (00:17:52), Panathinaikos Athens vs. Valencia Basket (00:27:12), Maccabi Tel Aviv vs. FC Barcelona (00:32:07), the highly anticipated game Virtus Bologna vs. Fenerbahçe Istanbul (00:36:50), Real Madrid vs. ALBA Berlin (00:41:41). The second started off eith the banger between Anadolu Efes Istanbul vs. Partizan Belgrade (00:45:03), a convincing performance of Olympiakos Pireus vs. Zalgiris Kaunas (00:50:36), a close encounter in Baskonia Vitoria-Gasteiz vs. AS Monaco (00:54:24) and lastly a stunning result in Crvena Zvezda vs. Emporio Armani Milano (00:58:20).  Finishing off Episode 11, Simon and Matej take a look at the standings and the most anticipated match-ups for the upcoming round (01:01:58). Simon and Matej also took a look at the biggest upsets in sports history. This episode will be posted later in the week.   Co-Host: Matej Hopp and Simon Pichler Producer: Simon Pichler Music: Lunatic - HLM 3 (Intro) & 113 - Outro (113 fout la merde) You can follow the Up Hill Down Under podcast on Instagram (@uphilldownunder), on Twitter/X (@uphilldownunder) and on YouTube (coming soon). For advertising opportunities please reach out via e-mail: hello@uphilldownunder.com