The Knack
33 episodes
S2 Ep 6The Knack Olympics Review - Day 7 & 8
The Knack looks at the weekends action from Paris as this streak of 8 days with a gold medal keeps on rolling!
S2 Ep 5The Knack Olympics Review - Day 5 & 6
The Knack catches up on Day 5 before dissecting Day 6. The streak of a gold every day remains!
S2 Ep 4The Knack Olympics Review - Day 4
The Knack dissects Day 4 of the Olympic Games where Australia has kept their streak of Gold medals alive!
S2 Ep 3The Knack Olympics Review - Day 3
The Knack Reviews Day 3 of the Olympics which saw the Aussies take home another gold and two silvers.
S2 Ep 2The Knack Olympics Review - Day 2
The Knack review Day 2 of the Olympics headlined by Jess Fox's Gold Medal in the K1.
S2 Ep 1The Knack Olympics Review - Day 1
The Knack reviewing all the Aussie medals and more from Day 1 of the Olympic Games.
S1 Ep 27Episode #27 - OLYMPIC SPECIAL
It's Olympic week. Enjoy it.
S1 Ep 26Episode #26 - Olympic Controversies, To Tuck or Not To Tuck, Yak Polo, and Jayden Lawrence
On this episode of The Knack - Conor and Mike predict what we can expect from the 2024 Olympic Games away from the action, what comes into the decisions to tuck or untuck a jersey, another iteration of Polo, and and Aussie wrestler heading to Paris.
S1 Ep 25Episode #25 - Spectator Engagement, Home Ground Advantage, Death Diving, and Aoife Coughlan
On this episode of The Knack - Mike and Conor unpack the athlete spectator relationship, whether home ground advantage is a diminishing factor toward winning, an extreme version of diving, and another Aussie Olympian heading to Paris.
S1 Ep 24Episode #24 - Sacked Coaches, Stadium Bathrooms, Cycle Polo, and Grae Morris
On this episode of The Knack - Conor and Mike dissect the recent flurry of coach firings, then, they unpack some issues with Stadium bathrooms. The Niche Sport involves an ancient game with a modern twist, and finally, they pay credit to Aussie Olympian Grae Morris.
S1 Ep 23Episode #23 - Records, Talk Shows on Talk Shows, An Extreme Niche, and an Aussie Surfer
On this episode of The Knack - Conor and Mike talks about the abuse of comparing records, holding talk shows accountable through more talk shows, a combination of a number of sports in one extreme environment, and an Aussie surfer heading to Paris 2024 (Tahiti).
S1 Ep 22Episode #22 - Sounds of the Game, Sounds in the Box, Speed Golf, and Torrie Lewis
On this episode of The Knack - Conor and Mike talk about what happens when you prioritise simply listening to the sounds that occur during sport. Then, they continue the theme of 'sound', zoom out and talk about the impact of commentary on the fans experience. The Niche Sport is an alternative to one of the worlds most popular games, and finally they shoutout another Aussie olympian heading to Paris.
S1 Ep 21Episode #21 - Indoor vs Outdoor, Great Teams, Roller Derby, and Claudia Holllingsworth
On this episode of The Knack - Mike and Conor debate whether playing indoor or outdoor sport is more impressive, the makings of serial winning sporting organisations, a niche sport on wheels, and another Aussie Olympian heading to Paris.
S1 Ep 20Episode #20 - Perception, Volunteers, Headwind Cycling, and a Breakdancer
On this episode of The Knack - Conor and Mike delve into how much of a role perception has on our sports takes #ThanksMedia. Then they talk about the impact of volunteers and whether we are taking the piss out of them. The niche sport this week was a send in by a friend of The Knack, and they end proceedings by getting to know a 16 year old Aussie breakdancer.
S1 Ep 19Episode #19 - Ball on Road, Admin Duties, Pro Kabaddi, and An Aussie Diver
On this episode of The Knack - Conor and Mike discuss the multiple contexts involved in seeing, collecting, and returning a ball that is on the road, then, they assess how societies perception of admin needs to change and why it is so important to sport. This weeks niche sport takes us back 4000 years with some modern adjustments, before they begin an Australian Olympic series leading up to Paris where they pay credit towards emerging Aussie athletes.
S1 Ep 18Episode #18 - Country Kids, USA's Demise, Super Sian, Ski Joring
In this episode of The Knack - Conor and Mike summarise what country kids have to offer, the consistent uncovering of America's sports weakness, an inspiring community member by the name of Sian Richardson, and water skiing on ice with a horse.
S1 Ep 17Episode #17 - Coaching, Overpositivity, Geoguesser, and Uganda's Golfer
On this episode of The Knack - Mike and Conor delve into what makes an aware coach, the negative effects of being TOO positive, the intricacies of being an elite Geoguesser, and a Ugandan who has hit the world stage.
S1 Ep 16Episode #16 - Scheduling, Freebies, Ooh Ahh Shamar, And Jingle Ball
Mike and Conor bring in 2024 with some advice on scheduling in sport before moving onto the issue with representing your country, potentially as a result of this scheduling debacle.They then give credit to a West Indian cricketer from the middle of somewhere and introduce a niche sport called Jingle Ball.Enjoy!
S1 Ep 15Episode #15 - Load Management, Sport & Business, Kick Boules, And The Modern Athlete
In an especially ruinous episode of The Knack, Conor and Mike talk about two topics on the edge of everyones lips at the moment - load management and the role of business in sport. They then lighten things up a bit by introducing a sport they think they invented before finishing by completely contradicting themselves and giving credit to the modern athlete.
S1 Ep 14Episode #14 - Referee Development, Olympics Criteria, Shohei Ohtani, and Aggressive Chess
On this episode of The Knack, Mike and Conor speak on the pathway towards becoming a professional referee, what actually is the plan with the Olympic Games, the biggest contract in sport, and a sport that requires two very different kinds of strategy.
S1 Ep 13Episode #13 - Expectations, Rivalries, Backyard Pool Game, And a Young Golfer
On this week's episode of The Knack Conor & Mike delve into the sporting expectations of your every day punter, how incredible it feels to be a part of a genuine rivalry, volleyball in the pool with flexible rules, and a young golfer looking to make a splash at the Aussie Open.
S1 Ep 12Episode #12 - Resting, Innovation, Volleyball Soccer, and A Swimming Treble
On this episode of The Knack Conor and Mike kick things off with a chat on considering rest in tournament scheduling, whether sporting competition innovations are ALWAYS good, a sport that's number one goal is to raise awareness, and an Aussie legend we will all be watching in Paris 2024.
S1 Ep 11Episode #11 - Memorable Moments, Pub Debates, Slingshot Squash, and a Maxi Nichey
On this episode of The Knack:We talk those sporting moments that get the hairs on your arm standing up.A sport themed debating service.A 14th Century sport that involves slingshotting a ball at 150mph.A Glenn Maxwell special. What a treat.
S1 Ep 10Episode #10 - Ball Kids, Social Running, Cycle Ball, and Revisiting a Team That Inspired the Nation
On this episode of The Knack:The important and influential role of ball kidsWhy running socially is similar to being in a relationshipSoccer on a bikeA team that we can all relate to and deserve all the credit they got
S1 Ep 9The Knack Episode 9 - Big Events, Hosting Fees, Fish Oil But Sport, And A Paralympian On The Rise
On this episode of The Knack, Conor and Mike dive into the world of global sporting events, the baggage that comes with hosting active people, Soccer but in a circle, and an inspiring Aussie runner we could see in France 2024.
S1 Ep 8The Knack Episode 8 - Ball Returns, Community Engagement, Tennis With Your Head, And A First For Equestrian
This week on the Knack we go into the world of returning a ball as a passer by and etiquette around asking to join a pickup game. We then discuss Ping Pong with a Soccer ball and a first time winner in Equestrian for a Puerto Rican.
S1 Ep 7The Knack - Getting To Games, The Power of Words, What The Hell, And A High School Hero
This episode of The Knack explores modes of transport, and if there is a preference for sporting teams. A deep dive on trash talking situations, a niche sport called 'What The Hell', and the credit athlete of the week going to a future college star.
S1 Ep 6The Knack - Intangible Power, Wearing Appropriate Merch, A Negative Niche, And Crediting Courage
On this episode Mike and Conor breakdown how far intangibles can actually get you on different levels of competition, the attention seeking behaviour (or is it??) of wearing merch that has nothing to do with the teams playing, a niche sport that didn't used to be niche and deserves to be punished, and a courageous 15 year old. Let us know through the knack wrap on Instagram if you have any suggestions!
S1 Ep 5The Knack - Paid to Play, Teammate Criteria, A Niche Sport from Finland and A Great Coach
This week on The Knack, Conor stumps Mike trying to unpack whether there are any sports you wouldn't even play if you're paid. They list the criteria for a great teammate in a social setting. They introduce a Niche Sport that involves a rule that says "all participants are to enjoy themselves" and Ange Postecoglou becomes the first Australian manager in the EPL. Credit paid - how good!
S1 Ep 4The Knack - Sport in the Shadow Realm, Tipping Tactics, The Ultimate Game and Blocky Golf
This episode of The Knack takes us into the mind of your everyday sports fan as they go about their day giving 3% to reality and 97% to bowling Ian Bell at Lord's. Conor and Mike then breakdown the process of submitting your tips, the next big Olympic Sport and Michael Block's phenomenal performance at the PGA Championship. Smoke a cover drive out of the lift into work tomorrow, why not?
S1 Ep 3The Knack - Get to the Host, Handshake Etiquette, Buzkashi and Crediting a Broadcaster
This episode of The Knack tackles the keys to performing in the unique environment of your friends backyard, the cultural phenomenon of handshaking, a sport that is so niche it has no impact on your YouTube algorithm and a well deserved shout out to one of Australia's greatest broadcasters. Apologies for the intermittent subtle banging, maybe Steve Smith was upstairs scoring a shadow ton... Enjoy!
S1 Ep 2The Knack - Robots, Neighbour Relationships, Niche Sport Goes Underwater and a Chess Marvel
This week we face the harsh reality that AI is making sport too perfect. Where will it go to? A Robot Olympics? Then, we discuss the link between neighbour relationships and keeping all your sporting equipment.Conor and Mike introduce another Niche Sport, a very popular game that has an underwater version. To finish, as always, The Knack celebrates an athlete who deserves celebration.
S1 Ep 1The Knack - Overplaying Hands, What Referees do at Home, a Niche Sport and an Elite Runner
The Knacks debut focuses on how to deal with that teammate who is a magnet for the ball but isn't helping the team. Mike and Conor pitch their case to be invited into the referee syndicate that is DEFINITELY happening, and then they breakdown a niche sport plus a marathon runner who has had a seriously hot start. Enjoy!