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A Very Unspecial Episode of Games with Names | The Best of 2022 & Fan Submissions Jan 03, 2023

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On this week's episode, Jules and Sam are off for the holidays, but producers Jack and Kyler are here to kick off the new year by taking a look back at some of the greatest moments from 2022. From Julian's wild night out in Beverly Hills with Paul Pierce to Peyton and Eli Manning talking Tom Brady and everything in between. Also we dig into the DMs and highlight some of our favorite fan submissions.

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“2001 NCAA National Championship” with Shane Battier and Gilbert Arenas | Duke vs. Arizona Dec 20, 2022

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On today’s episode, we’re going back to an incredible era in college basketball. We’re talking Duke vs. Arizona for the 2001 NCAA National Championship with Duke legend Shane Battier and we might just get a special appearance from Arizona Wildcat great Gilbert Arenas. We go back to the world of pop culture in April of 2001(8:09). We look back at this season in college basketball and revisit these squads packed with future NBA stars (27:18). Shane joins the show to take us inside the game and look back at the year he pretty much owned college basketball (33:38). Jules & Sam break down the legacy and give this one a score (1:21:29).

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“1999 Women’s World Cup Final” with Brandi Chastain | USA vs. China Dec 13, 2022

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On today’s episode, we’re talking about the most iconic women’s soccer game of all time. That’s right, it’s the 1999 Women’s World Cup Final with Brandi Chastain. We go back to the world of July 1999 (9:50). We take a look at both of these powerhouse squads (18:21). Brandi joins us to talk about this epic match, her life in soccer, and so much more (39:36). Jules & Sam break down the legacy and give it a score (1:29:40).

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“2011 Stanley Cup Final: Game 7” with Zdeno Chara and Joe List | Bruins vs. Canucks Dec 06, 2022

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On today’s episode we’re heading back to the ice. We’re joined by Bruins legend Zdeno Chara to go deep on Game 7 of the Stanley Cup Final. Comedian and friend of the show Joe List joins us in-studio as we go back to the world in June of 2011 (7:47) and revisit these squads along with the 2011 NHL season (23:30). Chara joins the show to talk being a Boston sports icon, retirement life, and hoisting the Cup (49:19). We talk legacy and score the game (1:25:04).

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“Ricky’s Record” with Ricky Williams | 1998 Week 11: Texas vs. Texas A&M Nov 29, 2022

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On today’s episode, we go back to a record shattering performance in college football. It’s the 1998 edition of Texas vs. Texas A&M aka “Ricky’s Record.” We see what was going on in November 1998 (4:23). We get into the teams, the game, and the stacked 1998 Big 12 (12:25). Ricky joins the show to go deep on this memorable rivalry game and his life in football (26:34). Jules & Sam talk legacy and score this game (1:00:10).

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“2009 Western Conference Finals” with Kenyon Martin | Nuggets vs. Lakers Nov 22, 2022

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On today’s episode we’re talking 2009 Western Conference Finals Game 2 between the Lakers and Nuggets. We check out the world in 2009 (7:14). We break down the teams and the 2009 NBA season (20:34). Kenyon Martin joins the show to talk about those star studded Nuggets teams, facing off against Kobe in the conference finals, being an NBA tough guy, and a whole lot more (37:26). Jules & Sam dive into the legacy of this game and give it a score (1:22:45).

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“Iron Man Match” with Shawn Michaels | Bret Hart vs. Shawn Michaels Nov 15, 2022

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On today’s episode we hop into the ring for one of the greatest matches in the history of professional wrestling: The Iron Man Match between Shawn Michaels and Brett Hart. We check out the world in 1996 (10:13). We profile both of these iconic WWE Superstars (26:58). Shawn Michaels joins the program to talk about this iconic match and his illustrious wrestling career (39:13). Jules & Sam breakdown the legacy of this match and give it a score (1:27:55).

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"The 18 Inning Game" with Hunter Pence | 2014 NLDS: Giants vs. Nationals Nov 08, 2022

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On today’s episode we go back to one of the longest playoff games in MLB history. That’s right, it’s Game 2 of the 2014 NLDS. We go back to October of 2014 to see what was going on in the world (3:47). We get into the teams and the 2014 MLB season (15:43). Hunter Pence joins the show to relive this 18 inning marathon and go deep on the Giants’ World Series run (26:03). Jules & Sam talk legacy and give this game a score (1:19:50).

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“Game 5” with PFT Commenter | 2018 Stanley Cup Final: Capitals vs. Golden Knights Nov 01, 2022

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Today, we relive “Game 5” of the 2018 Stanley Cup Final with Washington Capitals super fan PFT Commenter in studio. We look back at the world of June 2018 (15:23). We dive into “Game 5” through the eyes of PFT and relive his wild celebration stories (23:03). The guys wrap it up and score the game alongside PFT (59:21).

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“The Fake Spike Game” with Calvin Johnson | 2013 Week 8: Lions vs. Cowboys Oct 25, 2022

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On today’s episode, we highlight a wild regular season showdown and one of Calvin Johnson’s greatest performances: the 2017 Cowboys vs. Lions matchup aka “The Fake Spike Game.” We go back to the world of October 2017 (7:25). We run through this wild regular season matchup and take a look at both teams (20:42). Megatron himself, Calvin Johnson, joins us to go deep on this shootout and his insane performance (36:42). We wrap it up and score the game (1:09:23).

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