The GrandStand Podcast
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The GrandStand Podcast Feb 03, 2022
"We're ready and it'll be nice to see how it works out" | Can Sri Lanka hope for another T20 crown?
Sri Lanka go into the T20 World Cup after a successful Asia Cup. Can they replicate 2014? ๐ค
This episode is filled with exceptional points by Randev de Alwis who says the Lions have a chance at doing it but face tough competition.ย
Also a surprise prediction from Abhishek about the World Cup contenders! ๐ฎ
(Oh and we didn't forget the fun in this episode ๐)
Enjoy a wonderful tournament of Cricket!
Mixed Up Feelings in the PL Season So Far
PL Season is backโฝ! And with it, certain players have found new homes. ย ย
The GrandStand Podcast returns after a small sabbatical to analyse the movements of a record-breaking transfer market๐, single out the player(s) who will have the most impact this season and why it's Erling Haaland, discuss each team's chances, why Liverpool won't be able to reach the Top 10 and much more! ย
#Football #PremierLeague #PL #England #ManUnited #Liverpool #ManCity #Chelsea #Arsenal #Tottenham #Haaland #Podcast #Content #Colombo #SriLanka
Max's Monaco | OTG Ep 7
Episode 7 of 'Off The Grid' reviews the Canadian Grand Prix๐จ๐ฆ, which had a thrilling conclusion with Carlos Sainz chasing Max Verstappen. We also discuss the War of Words between Ferrari and Mercedes, the potential 6 team midfield battle and more. We also leave you with a prediction for Silverstone ๐ฌ๐ง
#F1 #CanadianGP #Montreal #RedBull #Ferrari #Mercedes #Alpine #McLaren #AstonMartin #Silverstone #Sports #Podcast #Content
Tech in Sports with Tony! ๐ป
โAs much as people get frustrated with it, itโs SO beneficial! ๐งโ๐ป
In this special ep, Tony simplifies technology in sports. We talk about what was, what is and what will be of tech in the sports we love! ๐
This episode is done in association with @codefest.22.ย
More details in the episode! ๐ค
#Technology #Sports #SportsTech
OTG Ep 6: Ferrari out of the race? ๐ฏ
The sixth episode of โOff the Gridโ dives into the Monaco GP ๐ฒ๐จ and the Baku GP ๐ฆ๐ฟย
We analyze Ferrariโs strategy and reliability issues, Redbulls brilliant performances ๐คฉ as well as how Porpoising affects driver health and much much more๐
F1 #Formula1 #Sport ย #RedBull #Verstappen #Perez #Ferrari #Leclerc #Sainz #Mercedes #Hamilton #Russel #Alpine #Alonso #Monaco #MonteCarlo #MonacoGP #Podcast #Content #Colombo #SriLanka #BakuGP #Baku
OTP Ep 12: Rampant Rafa and Seismic Swiatek take over Paris ft. Thevinda๐พ
If you're a tennis fan, you're gonna love this! ๐พ
OTP is back, featuring Thevinda Piyadigama!ย
Iga Swiatek powered her way to her 2nd Grand Slam title while Rafael Nadal fought through the pain with an almost dead leg, making it 22 pieces of Silverware! ๐ฒ
This episode reflects on two deserved winners and what Roland Garros 2022 meant to them.
We also have a fantastic announcement! ๐คฉ
#RolandGarros #Tennis #Nadal #Swiatek #FrenchOpen
Espaรฑol Grand Prix Review! ๐ช๐ธ
Off The Grid Episode 5 covers the Spanish Grand Prix, where we saw a whole set of upgrades, more heartbreak for Ferrari, interesting team orders at RedBull, a resurgent Mercedes and much more.
We leave you at the end with a sneak-peak preview of the Monaco Grand Prix.
#F1 #Formula1 #Sport #SpanishGP #Barcelona #Spain #Catalunya #RedBull #Verstappen #Perez #Ferrari #Leclerc #Sainz #Mercedes #Hamilton #Russel #Alpine #Alonso #Monaco #MonteCarlo #MonacoGP #Podcast #Content #Colombo #SriLanka
Post-Miami ๐บ๐ธ and Pre-Spanish ๐ช๐ธ GPs with a familiar voice back!
This should be Episode #5, but a convenient miscommunication by @shavin.w resulted in our Imola Episode getting deleted. (In case you didn't know, he's a massive Ferrari fan๐ฎ๐น๐)
So welcome to Episode #4 on our OTG Segment. It's a special one because THE BOSS IS BACK๐๐!!! Together we discuss the interesting spectacle that was the Miami GP๐๏ธ๐ด, RedBull's and Ferrari's development race and many more. Also, keep a lookout for a new segment on the show. (Hint๐ - Sometimes, they're probably bizarre choices)
We also have a small sports roundup to keep you updated๐โฝ.ย
๐ต: N95 - Kendrick Lamar
UFC 273: Chimaev Prevails in Instant Classic as Aljo gets his redemption ๐ฅ ๐คฏ
We are joined by Hemaka Gunasekara (IG/ @heyymerkery), as we dive into of the most exciting fight cards of the year, UFC 273.๐
#Khamzat #Burns #UFC #UFC273 #Volksnovski #Sterling #Yan #MMA #Usman #Covington #Welterweight
Leclerc Dominates Down-under: Melbourne F1 Race Review! ๐ฆ๐บ๐
'Off The Grid' Episode 3 looks at The Melbourne Grand Prix, where Charles Leclerc came up on top with a convincing performance at Albert Park1โฃ.
We also talk about the woes of the Defending Champion๐ฆ, the future of Sebastian Vettel๐ต๐คญ and much more.ย
#F1 #AusGP #AlbertPark #Ferrari #Leclerc #Sainz #Redbull #Verstappen #Checo #Mercedes #McLaren #Alpine #Alonso #AstonMartin #Vettel #Williams #Albon
Off The Grid - Episode 2: Closer Racing ๐๐
F1: Saudi Arabian GP Reaction + Review ๐ย
We react to the thrilling battle between Max Verstappen and Charles Leclerc ๐ฏ , as Redbull get their first championship points. As well as the safety regarding the Jeddah GP and a bonus segment at the end about a certain French driver!๐
Our New Segment! Ferrari Finally Back! ๐ฅ
Off The Grid: Episode 1
Forza Ferrari ๐ ๐ฅ
F1: Bahrain GP Reaction + Review
Is this an Off The Pitch Episode? Not really;).
Weโre revving up a new segment on the pod! Introducing our F1 post-race segment! Where we will be reacting to the Grand Prix, every race week.
In Episode One, we react to Charles Leclercโs epic Bahrain win as well as Mercedes' power unit struggles and much much more!
Sri Lanka Women's Cricket Woes
The Womenโs Game ๐ย
We are joined by Akhila from The Sidelines (@sidelines.lk on IG) as we discuss the current state of womenโs cricket in Sri Lanka ๐
- PSGโs premature exit from the UCL โฝย
- Sri Lanka vs India test series ๐
- The results of F1 testing in Bahrain ๐ย
- The Six Nations tournament ๐ย ย
All this and more from Episode 11 of Off the Pitch !!๐
๐ต: TOOTIMETOOTIMETOOTIME - The 1975
OTP 10 - Shane Warne: A Tribute and Mbappe In The Eyes Of a Frenchman
"Round the batsman and onto the stumps!" ๐ฆ๐บ
๐Shane Warne's legacy will live on in every Cricket fan's heart.ย
โฝ๐ซ๐ท Our first international guest on the show, Frenchman and PSG fan Olivier, his thoughts on Mbappe and his beloved club and has a very interesting take on who will win the Champions League!ย
๐ฅ Shavin's thoughts on a rumbling UFC card andย
๐ฑ๐ฐ SLC test matches in India.
All this and much much more in Episode 10 of 'Off The Pitch'! ๐
(No copyright intended for any external media played)
A Dawn Of A New F1 Era and Life Being Bigger Than Sport
Things get a bit tense on the airwaves! ๐ฌย
We discuss an array of sports including how the Ukraine-Russia conflict affects global sport!ย
๐โฝ๐๏ธย
๐ต: G.O.M.D. - J. Cole
#Sports #Podcast #Content #F1 #Testing #Ferrari #Mercedes #Redbull #Mclaren #Porpoising #Cricket #SriLanka #India #Football #Liverpool #CarabaoCup #UFC #Makhachev #MMA
SLC: A Nation Still Content with Rejuvenation? ๐
The Sri Lankans๐ฑ๐ฐ are making a return to the IPL๐, and will that help Sri Lanka economically? ๐.ย
Plus, a look at the success of the Los Angeles Rams at the Superbowl๐!ย
And finally, global and regional success for Chelsea๐ต and Senegal๐ธ๐ณ respectively ๐.ย
S/O to @thesidelines.lk for additional info! ๐ค
Check out the latest episode of 'Off The Pitch' which features the topics above.ย
#Podcast #Sports #Cricket #SLC #Australia #IPL #India #Superbowl #Rams #Bengals #NFL #Rugby #6Nations #LesBleus #Chelsea #CWC #Senegal #AFCON #Football #UCL
Rafael Nadal.
A Herculean Comeback as Rafa Nadal makes it 21 Grand slams! ๐
We discuss the 2022 Aus Open Men's Final ๐พ , the SL U-19 cricket team ๐ and a sport that makes it's Off The Pitch debut! ๐ย
๐ต: Show Me โ LiQWYD (No Copyright Music)ย
NGANNOU: The UFC Heavyweight King!
For the first time ever, 'Off The Pitch' features all 3 of us as we speak about Francis Ngannou's title defence at UFC 270๐ฅ, the success of all 3 Sri Lankan Cricket Teams๐ฑ๐ฐ๐ and a recap on the events that took place during the 1st week if the Australian Open๐ฆ๐บ๐พ.ย
๐ต: Yumeko - AJ Tracey
No'Vax' Oz Troubles!
No vaccine, no title defence! ๐๐ซ๐
Also, cricket, cricket and more cricket!๐๐๐
We talk about Djokovic's troubles Down Under, Virat Kohli's decision to step down as Captain, England's miseries yet again in the Ashes and more ๐ฃ๏ธ๐ฃ๏ธ
#Podcast #Sports #Tennis #Djokovic #AustralianOpen #Covid #Cricket #SriLanka #Kohli #India #Ashes #Australia #England #WorldCup
Man City's Title to Lose and The State of Refereeing in the Premier League ๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟโฝ
Happy New Year 2022! Let's get this! In this episode, we look back at half a season of Premier League action!
We analyse the standout teams, players and flops of the season so far.ย
Who is the flop that Shavin's been talking about as far as pre-season? ๐ย
And what is up with PL referees? ๐ค All this, on the 4th Episode of Off The Pitch by The GrandStand Podcast!ย
EP 3 - Off The Pitch | WHAT NOW AFTER LPL 2?
The second version of Sri Lanka's premier franchise cricket is done. So, what now? ๐ง
We sat down with Akhila Seneviratne to talk about a tournament that was impressive but still has work to do in the future. ๐
We also gobbled down a side dish of England's fate at The Ashes! ๐ตโ๐ซ
All this on episode 3 of Off The Pitch! #CricketTwitter
Intro Music: Ladbroke Grove - AJ Tracey
EP 2 - Off The Pitch | WEEKEND: MAXED OUT!
F1, THE UCL DRAW, AND UFC.ย
WOW. JUST, WOW. What a weekend! Enjoy episode two of Off The Pitch! :)
NEW SERIES! Off The Pitch - Episode 1: Grab your popcorn for F1 in Abu Dhabi! ๐๏ธ
More TGS content? With pleasure! ๐
Introducing "Off The Pitch", a weekly podcast show airing every Monday at 9 pm IST!ย
Here's our first episode focusing on (apart from Abhishek's engineering tools) four big sports that made headlines over the weekend! Enjoy and see you next week! :)
Episode 14 - MMA: UFC 267 and 268 w/ Samal and James
It's been a minute! ๐ We are back on the airwaves with a heavyweight talk with two passionate UFC fans, Samal and James!
A Kavinka-less podcast but Abhishek and Shavin brought the best out of the conversation! Our panel made sure that the little details surrounding UFC 267 and 268 weren't missed out. ๐ช The show did get a little heated up, however, with James calling out Arsenal in a little off-topic fun!ย
Head over to your preferred talking point!
UFC 267 Review/Matchmaking - 1:38
UFC 268 predictions - 29:24
Costa vs Vettori Review - 43:45
Until next time, take care, everyone! Stay safe! โฅ๏ธ
๐ต: Happy - Luke Bergs via Youtube's Free Audio Library!
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Episode #13 - Potentially the tightest PL title race in history? ๐คฉ (26/08/2021)
With the return of the Premier League for the 2021/22 season following the craziest transfer window ever, we're joined by two diehard football fans, Sandaru and Enosh to talk about the strengths and potential of the teams in the Premier League along with banter all around! ๐๐๐
EXCLUSIVELY on all podcast platforms ๐๏ธ
Skip to your favourite part!ย
โข Tottenham Hotspurs โช 3:09
โข Arsenal ๐ซ 11:43
โข Manchester City โต 28:28
โข Chelsea ๐ฆ 37:59
โข Manchester United and Cristiano Ronaldo๐น 47:50
โข Liverpool ๐ด 58:58
โข Leicester City & West Ham United ๐ฅท 1:08:28
โข Predictions ๐ฎ 01:14:52
ย ๐ถ:- Youtube's Free Audio Library
Episode #12 - F1: Finding the Racing Line๐(07/08/2021)
F1๐๏ธ is once again the feature in this episode, as we're joined by two ardent Formula 1 fans, Mercedes fan Azad & Red Bull racing fan Mithsuka to discuss the unfolding of the dramatic 2021 F1 Season so far. As far as rivalries and banters in our episodes go, this one is definitely up there!
Pick your favourite sector๐
โข Sector 1 - McLaren 3:37
โข Sector 2 - Sprint Race 09:58
โข Sector 3 - Mercedes Vs. Redbull 16:07
โข Sector 4 - Aftermath of Silverstone & Hungary, FIA Engine Regulation 20:02
โข Sector 5 - Alpha Tauri & Mercedes in 2022 38:42
We do not claim ownership of any of the action pictures you see in this video. Credit goes solely to the owners of the material.
Apologies in advance for the technical glitch in the middle of the episode. The equivalent of the Hungary incident! ๐
Episode 11 Part 1 - Wheelchair Tennis: Rolling Up its Sleeves! ๐ฆฝ๐พ
Ep10 P2: 'Cricket in Sri Lanka: More than a Game!' ๐ฑ๐ฐโฅ๏ธ
๐จ DISCLAIMER! This episode contains severe amounts of cricketing emotion and passion. View with caution!
Aslam and Shayan relish with us about how much this sport means to our country, the reason for Cricket's decline in recent times and what can be done to fix the current situation.
For a written piece of this episode, grab your copy of the Happinez Magazine on The Sunday Morning next Sunday! ๐ฐ
๐ถ:- "Sri Lanka Kollo Wasai" by The Gypsies
Episode # 10 - India: The Greatest Cricket Team In the World? ๐ฅถ What has the World Test C'ship have to offer? ๐ค
Part 1 of this episode features Aslam Jamaldeen's secret crush on Indian Cricket โฅ๏ธ and Shayan Gooneratne's unspoken passion for the game, peppered with succulent vocabulary in an in-depth analysis of the recently concluded ICC World Test Championship. ๐
#Cricket #Sports #SportsPodcast #India #IndianCricket
EURO 2020 w/ Ceylon Pass (24.06.2021)
Hereโs another super fun ep collaboration with Ceylon Pass, bringing you a special EURO2020 episode with everything from England throw-ins to Heineken stocks going up! ๐พ๐ ย
As this episode was recorded on the 17th of June 2021, you can laugh at some of our real BAD takes! ๐
Check out their Instagram here - https://bit.ly/3he0MYX
and Youtube Channel here - https://bit.ly/3xhFdMS
#EURO2020
WE ARE BACK WITH A NEW EP ANNOUNCEMENT! โฝ๐
The Comeback! Yes guys, lots of exciting things to come in the coming days so keep us in the background! Stay Tuned and Take Care! โค๏ธ
#EURO2020 #Collaboration #Football
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F1 and the Furious: 2020's season review feat. Rebecca and Talal!
Delighted to have The Sunday Morning's Happinez Magazine on board with us! More details in the episode! ๐ช
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Adrenaline + Prestige = Formula 1 ๐คฉ
Featuring Rebecca Pavey and Talal Fauz! ๐
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Listen to your favourite topic:-
โข Ferrari - 1:39
โข Racing Point/Aston Martin - 05:25
โข Red Bull - 10:54
โข Micky and Mazepin - 16:05
โข McLaren - 20:38
โข Memezz ๐ - 23:33
โข Hamilton - 24:04
โข Fan Questions from Thevinda, Tharin, Alec and Dion - 32:43
UFC Feature - Episode #7 feat. Tharin and Chalana!
Kicking off 2021 with one for all UFC๐ฅ Fans, featuring Tharin "the notorious" Munasinghe & pure Oz Chalana "Nishi" Mohottige. You haven't seen true fan loyalty until this episode.
Prep for UFC action the right way! ๐
Published originally on Instagram on 16/01/2021 https://www.instagram.com/tv/CKXuwk-BSfg/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link
Skip to your favourite part๐:-
- Cricket Roundup ๐ 3:30
UFC
โข UFC 257 - Hooker vs. Chandler 6:40
โข Women's Division 11:49
โข Heavyweight Division 16:40
โข UFC 257 - McGregor Vs. Poirier 29:16
โข Judging In The UFC 42:38
We do not claim ownership of any of the action and logo pictures you see in this video. Credit goes solely to the owners of the material.
๐ถ:- Youtubeโs audio library for content creators
EP 6: NBA 19-20 Season Review w/ Chrimesh and Nitesh - Part 2
A Continuation of our 'NBA Special' Episode featuring former Peterite Basketballing duo Chrimesh Perera and Nitesh Mendis!
Skip to your favourite part๐:-
โข Miami Heat ๐ฅ 00:16
โข Golden State Warriors ๐ 4:50
โข 2020/2021 Season Predictions ๐ค 9:08
โข Basketball In Sri Lanka ๐ฑ๐ฐ 14:38
๐ถ:- @youtubeโs free audio library
EP 6: NBA 19-20 Season Review w/ Chrimesh and Nitesh - Part 1
Prologue - Welcome, Anchor!
Welcome to The GrandStand Podcast! ๐
Brought to you by Kavinka Fernando, Shavin Webster and Abhishek Fernandez, a Podcast Show full of candid conversations and fan zone analysis of events in the world of sport, including some good banter! ๐พ๐
Check out IGTV for our previous episodes! ๐๐พโฝ
IG and Twitter: @the__grandstand!๐
Glad to have you on board!๐ฏโฅ๏ธ