When software engineer, Jeff Wardle created a fun word game for his partner, he never thought it would eventually be played by millions, and then sold to The New York Times for a low seven-figure sum. In just a few months however, this fun free word game has taken the world by storm. Trish and Kurt discuss the rise of Wordle, what makes it so special and what the sale to the NYT means for its fans. Follow Tidal League - https://www.instagram.com/tidalleague/...
Feb 07, 2022•16 min•Ep. 100
This past week rock titan Neil Young sent a letter telling his management team and record label that Spotify would have to choose between hosting his music and hosting The Joe Rogan Experience. Specifically because of the podcast broadcasting false information about COVID19 and vaccinations. Spotify, Young wrote, could “have Rogan or Young. Not both.” Spotify chose Rogan, and what has taken place since this decision has shook the content platform and has caused an initial loss of $4billionUSD. K...
Feb 01, 2022•28 min•Ep. 99
24 months since the tragic passing of Kobe Bryant and the Los Angeles Lakers are 24-24 sitting in the #8 seed. Kobe's legacy will forever be remembered. #mambaout
Jan 27, 2022•29 min•Ep. 98
Welcome, Marissa Coleman, former WNBA star and NCAA Champion. We get into her transition from pro-athlete to a business leader with The Gaming Society. What working for a start-up entails and what it means to "Bet on Women". Follow Tidal League - https://www.instagram.com/tidalleague/
Jan 25, 2022•36 min•Ep. 97
The first domino fell with Jeffery Epstine’s arrest, next the guilty verdict for Ghislaine Maxwell and now the next domino in this twisted saga comes in the form of Prince Andrew, who was stripped of all of his duties and his royal status. What does this mean for him and who will fall next? Follow Tidal League - https://www.instagram.com/tidalleague/
Jan 20, 2022•37 min•Ep. 96
The 79th Golden Globes took place on Sunday, but because of the year of controversy they have faced thanks to a 2021 LA Times Expose, the ceremony was muted. No audience, no show, just a live-tweeted event announcing nominees and winners. Where does the Hollywood Foreign Press go from here? Are the Golden Globes dead? What can other antiquated organizations learn from their trail of mistakes? Kurt and Trish get into this and give a quick follow up on the lucky “Joker” Novak Djokovic Follow Tidal...
Jan 12, 2022•29 min•Ep. 95
Trish and Kurt break down The Weeknd with his new album Dawn FM. Who does it appeal to and why Kurt is not a fan of it. Angelina Jolie dating The Weeknd is right on brand. Follow Tidal League - https://www.instagram.com/tidalleague/
Jan 11, 2022•25 min•Ep. 94
As todays episode was being recorded, news broke of the New York Times / The Athletic deal - what does this merger mean for the media industry? Trish and Kurt discuss the scandal plaguing the Australian Open and the detainment of unvaccinated tennis great Novak Djokovic. Follow Tidal League - https://www.instagram.com/tidalleague/
Jan 06, 2022•21 min•Ep. 93
2021 was another year in a pandemic, and another year where highly anticipated music missed the mark. Kurt and Trish talk about the hits and (mostly) misses in music last year and what we already have to look forward to in music for 2022. Follow Tidal League - https://www.instagram.com/tidalleague/
Jan 05, 2022•30 min•Ep. 92
Ghislaine Maxwell, the right hand of sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, was found guilty of sex trafficking this week. Kurt and Trish discuss this case and what a guilty verdict means for the rich and the powerful. Follow Tidal League - https://www.instagram.com/tidalleague/
Dec 31, 2021•32 min•Ep. 91
Kurt invites Tidal League's Creative Director and movie buff Mr. Peter Calder to cover the Marvel Cinematic Universe and how this movie franchise has continued to put out excellent work and box office success. Follow Tidal League - https://www.instagram.com/tidalleague/
Dec 29, 2021•29 min•Ep. 90
What a year its been at Tidal League! Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays! Follow Tidal League - https://www.instagram.com/tidalleague/
Dec 23, 2021•13 min•Ep. 89
Disclaimer: Lewis Hamilton slander incoming via Trish. The Formula 1 season concluded in Abu Dhabi almost two weeks ago in the most controversial way possible. Kurt gives Trish a beginners crash course on what happened and why she thinks Lewis Hamilton needs to speak up. For more F1 content tap into Lift & Coast Follow Tidal League - https://www.instagram.com/tidalleague/...
Dec 21, 2021•33 min•Ep. 88
Candace Parker made headlines this past week announcing that she married her former teammate Anna Petrakova two years earlier, and that the couple are expecting their first child together. Kurt and Trish discuss this personal bombshell from one of the WNBA greats and look into not only why she would have kept this private for so long, but how in this day and age could she have? Follow Tidal League - https://www.instagram.com/tidalleague/...
Dec 19, 2021•27 min•Ep. 87
Human rights violations, the alleged sexual assault and silencing of tennis super star Peng Shuai, and the quest for a free Tibet, these are just some of the controversies plaguing the Beijing Olympics and the government of China under President Xi Jinping. Will a diplomatic boycott be enough to make change or will the West be forced to do more? Kurt and Trish discuss this ongoing hot topic. Follow Tidal League - https://www.instagram.com/tidalleague/...
Dec 17, 2021•30 min•Ep. 86
As a second calendar year living with COVID comes to an end, and most countries increasing restrictions once again, Kurt and Trish talk COVID Fatigue and what living with COVID actually means. Follow Tidal League - https://www.instagram.com/tidalleague/
Dec 15, 2021•33 min•Ep. 85
As promised Trish and Kurt welcome the “Grande Frappuccino” himself Dhanung Bulsara, new co-host of “Beyond the Press”. We get the “Full D Experience” and hear about the amazing things D is working on in all things sport and lifestyle. We also get to know some of the backstory behind what makes this highly caffeinated and super sweet guy who he is. From a traditional East Indian upbringing, to auditioning for “So You Think You Can Dance”, to focusing on broadcast journalism and everything that’s...
Nov 22, 2021•1 hr•Ep. 84
Tidal League Podcast is back…again. Trish and Kurt are here to fill you all in on what’s happening here on the Tidal League Podcast Network. Sneak peak at our own “Grande Frappuccino” Beyond the Press Co-host Dhanung Bulsara or “D” and we talk about the unbelievable growth happening at Tidal League, highlighting some of our new and favourite shows and how we have launched an exciting new investment opportunity through crowdfunding investment firm FrontFundr. And as always we touch on where our T...
Nov 15, 2021•28 min•Ep. 83
Two years in and we have a lot to be thankful for. Join Trish and Kurt for a special Canadian Thanksgiving edition where they reflect on the growth of the Tidal League Podcast Network and what the future holds including a sneak peak at this week’s “No Pump Fakes” guest (whatever his name is) and a certain “certified” guest coming up on “Tipping the Scales” Tap in as we give thanks.
Oct 11, 2021•25 min•Ep. 82
We exist in a North American bubble, where our teams, sports, movies and celebrity are the most coveted and important, but why is that? What does the rest of the world think? Needless to say outside of our borders there is a big world, that doesn’t revolve around King James. To get more specific, we speak to Jaron Blossomgame, former Cleveland Cavalier, current starter for the Ratiopharm Ulm in the EuroCup, and host of the “Beyond the Press” podcast. Jaron gives us his backstory from being in th...
Oct 08, 2021•44 min•Ep. 81
With NBA preseason officially underway we talk about the grind of fringe roster players. The mental and physical battle of fighting for a job in the NBA. Does it make more sense for a player who may spend more time in the G League to head overseas where the earning potential is higher? The leagues that exist overseas offer more than just earnings but opportunities to see a new world, add life experience and develop. Who you would choose to spend 24 hours with dead or alive? Family or celebrity h...
Oct 04, 2021•27 min•Ep. 80
We didn't anticipate a deep and dramatic episode but we got into the social injustice issues with the very first "National Truth and Reconciliation Day" here in Canada and what that means for our nation not just today but moving forward. We highlight the effects of the pandemic and will it come to an end? The NBA is continuing to expand its reach to new markets with its new G League franchise in Mexico City and Indian Ambassador. Will we ever see a second NBA franchise in Canada?
Oct 02, 2021•36 min•Ep. 79
With 6 games left in the MLB season will the Blue Jays make the Wild Card? Are the Lakers going all the way and will they manage expectations during the season to preserve the health of their aging roster for the post season? Excitement of media day and training camp for this upcoming NBA season with the return of normality. Trish leaves us with a mysterious blind item at the end!
Sep 27, 2021•25 min•Ep. 78
There are 10 games left for the Jays and the race for the wild card is heating up. Will Andrew Wiggins be forced to get his COVID vaccine? What happens if it comes down to is his personal beliefs or playing in the NBA? The WNBA Playoffs begin tonight, will we see Seattle repeat? LeBron or MJ?
Sep 23, 2021•32 min•Ep. 77
Donda or CLB - both were good but were they masterpieces? The Toronto Blue Jays will go to the playoffs due to a huge closing push down the stretch. Tidal League shows "No Pump Fakes" and "Survival of the Fitted" in the SLAM Magazine!
Sep 18, 2021•26 min•Ep. 76
Have you listened to "Donda" and is it brilliant? "Certified Lover Boy" drops Friday September 3rd - will it live up to the anticipation that's built up over the last year? The musical brilliance in producing and making music that people feel apart of, shoutout to Jay-Z. Covering the new generation of athletes and how receptive they are to traditional discipline and coaching? Are we in a new era of player coaches and will this pave the way for more young coaches to follow?...
Sep 02, 2021•36 min•Ep. 75
Trish is back and she's a winner! We get right into things with the return of civilization and what that looks like. The ESPN conundrum with Rachel Nichols and Max Kellerman and how do big networks manage growth? How Tidal League has grown into a network that's built on relationships. The generational shift of people with social media and the pressure that comes with it.
Aug 27, 2021•33 min•Ep. 74
The WNBA returned from its Olympic break with the inaugural Commissioner's Cup championship game between the Seattle Storm and the Connecticut Sun. Kurt & Scott talk about the dominant performance from Seattle and how the WNBA is the purest form of basketball. We get into League expansion, limited roster spots, and why we need more from the fans!
Aug 14, 2021•22 min•Ep. 73
Today, Kurt welcomes Joey Lye, Olympic Bronze Medalist with the Canada's Women's Softball Team. We hear all about her Tokyo Olympics experience, the long journey through the COVID-19 pandemic, her perspective on pursuing dreams and happiness, and much more.
Aug 04, 2021•28 min•Ep. 72
Kurt and Trish are back to talk about Thursday’s NBA Draft, who the greatest drafted Raptor of all-time is, and dive into the feedback surrounding Simone Biles’ withdrawals from Olympic events and battle with mental health. They welcome Katie Goodman, the new host of Tidal League FC, to talk about her soccer journey, the growth of the MLS and women’s soccer in America, and the buzz surrounding the MLS’ newest franchise, Austin FC.
Jul 30, 2021•43 min•Ep. 71
