In this episode of "Geeks Who Like Sports," hosts Ray and Lee dive into a wide range of topics spanning sports and geek culture. The show kicks off with an in-depth discussion of the NBA and NHL playoffs, highlighting the surprising parity in hockey compared to basketball. They analyze key matchups, team performances, and playoff predictions.

Sports Section:

The hosts dissect the NFL draft, focusing on the unexpected fall of Shedeur Sanders and the strategic moves by teams like the Giants and Eagles. They also touch on baseball, discussing the Chicago White Sox's controversial new jersey design and the historically poor start of the Colorado Rockies.

Geeks Section:

The conversation shifts to the geekier side with exciting Star Wars announcements, including a Darth Maul TV show and a Mandalorian film. They review the 20th anniversary re-release of "Revenge of the Sith" and discuss the Nintendo Switch 2's pricing strategy. The episode wraps up with Ray's review of "Assassin's Creed: Shadows" and a brief look at The Rock's upcoming biopic "The Smashing Machine."

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WrestleMania 41 is in the books, and the Geeks Who Like Sports crew is here to break it all down—Vegas chaos, shocking finishes, awkward escalator runs, and all. Ray returns from Allegiant Stadium with a firsthand report, Lee’s got hot takes, and producer Xavier Cruz-Mercado hops on the mic to give his perspective as host of New to Wrestling and a longtime fan.

From Jay Uso submitting Gunther to the rise of Io Sky and Dominik Mysterio’s pop, the guys cover every major moment of a weekend that felt more like a season premiere than the typical Mania payoff. Was Triple H playing 4D chess? Did Tiffany Stratton earn her spot while Charlotte mailed it in? And are we really okay with Travis Scott being the reason John Cena wins title #17?

They also hit:

• The Raw after Mania reveals: Rusev’s return, JD McDonagh’s Return, and Becky turning on Lyra.
• The low-key brilliance of Bron Breaker and why he’s got “it.”
• WWE buying AAA and opening the forbidden door (the real one).
• And yes… Joe Hendry. That pop. That theme. That perfect three-minute Match

It’s bold. It’s chaotic. It’s passionate. It’s Geeks Who Like Sports doing what they do best—geeking out and calling it like it is.

🎧 Hit play, mark out, and remember: this ain’t the end—it’s just the beginning.

Timestamps:

• 0:00 – 0:18 – Intro: Lee and Ray summon the geeks and welcome Xavier Cruz-Mercado
• 0:19 – 2:23 – Ray’s first-hand account of WrestleMania 41 in Vegas
• 2:24 – 4:12 – Vegas chaos: crowd control, bad exits, closed restaurants
• 4:13 – 5:30 – WrestleMania’s scale: more like the Super Bowl or Olympics now
• 5:31 – 7:16 – East Coast vs. West Coast wrestling cities
• 7:17 – 10:25 – Was this Mania the start of the season? Triple H’s “new philosophy”
• 10:26 – 13:36 – Raw after Mania makes the weekend make more sense
• 13:37 – 14:53 – Jay Uso submits Gunther: the new chapter begins
• 14:54 – 16:51 – Gunther’s flaw revealed + what’s next for his character
• 16:52 – 18:54 – New Day defeats War Raiders: fresh heel era for the tag division
• 18:55 – 20:46 – Jade vs. Naomi: rising stars, great character work
• 20:47 – 22:12 – Tiffany Stratton vs. Charlotte: the backstage tension shows
• 22:13 – 25:34 – Fatu vs. LA Knight, and a surprise Rey Fenix match
• 26:55 – 30:10 – Triple Threat main event: Seth, Punk, and Roman bring drama
• 30:11 – 33:04 – CM Punk’s emotional moment, Seth & Heyman’s big twist
• 33:05 – 35:32 – Io Sky retains: genius of the sky gets her due
• 35:33 – 37:13 – Drew vs. Priest: surprise banger with real injuries
• 37:14 – 40:52 – Intercontinental Fatal 4-Way: Dirty Dom’s redemption, Bron Breaker shines
• 40:53 – 42:48 – Judgment Day character shifts, Finn on the outs?
• 42:49 – 44:40 – Joe Hendry’s massive pop and a perfect 3-minute match
• 44:41 – 47:15 – Logan Paul vs. AJ Styles: the fans are over it
• 47:16 – 48:01 – Karrion Kross steps up in the aftermath
• 48:02 – 50:13 – Becky’s return, Lyra’s story begins, short tag reign
• 50:14 – 54:02 – Cena wins #17… but Travis Scott? And no Rock?!
• 56:13 – 59:44 – Raw after Mania: Cena vs. Orton and new feuds take shape
• 59:45 – 1:03:00 – Raw’s new faces: Rusev, JD McDonagh, and the NXT invasion
• 1:03:01 – 1:06:00 – WWE buys AAA: the forbidden door officially kicked open
• 1:06:01 – 1:07:17 – Fi

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It’s a milestone moment as Ray hits the big 4-0, and what better way to celebrate than recording a brand new episode of Geeks Who Like Sports! From NHL legends to Nintendo drama, we’ve got a little bit of everything this week—including birthday shoutouts, playoff breakdowns, extinct wolves, and the price of Donkey Kong.

🏒 Sports Highlights:

• Ovechkin Hits 895: The guys break down The Great 8’s historic goal-scoring record and what it means for hockey. Is he the greatest goal scorer ever? Where does this rank across sports records?
• NHL Playoff Preview: East or West—who’s coming out of the trenches? Lee and Ray assess the tight wildcard races, sleeper teams, and whether the President’s Trophy is a curse.
• NBA Regular Season Wrap-Up: With most playoff spots locked in, does the NBA’s expanded postseason actually matter? Is the edge gone from pro basketball?
• NFL Goes Digital: First downs tracked by millimeters? The guys discuss the NFL’s move to chip-tracked balls and what it means for the future.
• MLB Musings: The Athletics’ move to Sacramento kicks off a conversation about sports relocations, homegrown teams, and why Vegas loves its Golden Knights.

🎮 Geeks Highlights:

• Switch 2 Reveal Meltdown: Nintendo fumbles its Switch 2 marketing—Ray vents, Lee calms the storm. Is $450 too much? And why the heck didn’t they call it the Super Nintendo Switch?
• Pricing vs. Value: The guys get real about inflation, game prices, and how parents can teach kids the value of earning games. (Pro tip: read 10 books to unlock Tears of the Kingdom.)
• Science Gets Weird: Dire wolves are back?! Ray and Lee nerd out over the real-world “de-extinction” of an ancient species and ponder what other creatures might return next.
• Marvel’s Thunderbolts & Beyond: With Thunderbolts marketing heating up, the guys discuss Marvel’s pivot toward Doom, the X-Men, and what’s next for Kang (if anything).
• Indie Movie Spotlight: Ray reviews The Luckiest Man in America, a character-driven retelling of the infamous Press Your Luck game show moment—big bucks, no whammies, and lots of heart.

Timestamps:

• 0:00 Intro
• 4:30 Alexander Ovechkin's Goal Scoring Record
• 9:04 Ovechkin and Crosby's Career Reflections
• 12:40 Discussion on Ovechkin vs. Crosby
• 16:55 Panthers' Injuries and Playoff Implications
• 20:52 Western Conference Playoff Outlook
• 24:40 Women's Championship Game Analysis
• 28:27 Discussion on NBA's current state and future prospects
• 32:51 Athletics in Sacramento
• 36:14 Discussing Vegas sports loyalty
• 39:54 Discussion on umpire accuracy and technology in sports
• 43:02 Lee MJ Elias discusses his daughter's softball team and son's baseball experience
• 47:00 Discussion on the dodo bird's potential return
• 50:22 Ray Carsillo discusses Nintendo's marketing issues
• 54:45 Discussion on gaming console pricing and inflation
• 58:55 Discussion on Gaming Industry Pricing
• 1:02:31 Movie Outing Costs
• 1:06:00 Video Game Pricing Discussion
• 1:10:11 Val Kilmer Tribute
• 1:13:55 A man named Michael Larson's game show win
• 1:18:03 Entertainment and Fairness in Sports
• 1:22:04 Outro, Thanking audience and closing remarks

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