EP - 66 "Sports Room 09" World Cup, Winning Streaks & Way Too Early NFL Takes

The Slanted Attic Experience: Episode 66 "Sports Room 09" World Cup, Winning Streaks & Way Too Early NFL Takes The Sports Room is back for its 9th installment and this one comes with a new face in the room. Tyler, Liam, and Graham welcome Jack to the attic for the first time and the sports calendar delivers everything they need for one of the most wide ranging episodes of the series. They open with Jack's introduction before diving into recent NHL news and the Stanley Cup Final. The World Cup takes center stage with crazy moments from before the semi finals, how the ball changes for each tournament, Liam's firsthand experience watching France versus Iraq at Lincoln Financial Field, ticket scalping, and what the final picture could look like heading into the quarterfinals. MLB gets its moment with the All Star Game, whether any modern pitcher can reach 300 wins, the Nationals and their pitching rotation, the new manager, the Phillies so far this season, fan voting, and a room that is unanimous in its feelings about the Mets. The salary cap debate, a potential salary floor, before the Jaylen Brown trade pivots things toward the NFL. Early season expectations start with the Jets before moving through teams poised to take a step up or a step back. Mike Tomlin's drama, the Steelers outlook, top teams in each conference, young QB development, and way too early fantasy football top five picks close things out. Guest Panel: Graham: Born in North Carolina and raised on Duke basketball in the heart of Tobacco Road, Graham became a devoted Hokie after attending Virginia Tech. While he keeps a close eye on American sports his true passion right now lives in the English Premier League where he proudly supports Brighton and Hove Albion week in and week out. Liam: Born and raised in Philadelphia, Liam is a die hard Eagles, Phillies, and WVU fan who has lived through championship highs and gut punch lows with equal passion. He fell in love with lacrosse in high school and now follows the rise of the PLL as closely as anything else on the sports calendar. Jack: Making his first appearance in the Sports Room, Jack is a die hard New York Jets and Washington Nationals fan who brings genuine sports knowledge and a fresh perspective to a room that does not have a low bar. A Jets fan's optimism and a Nationals fan's patience make for a compelling combination and he holds his own from the very first minute. Topics Covered: Intro and Jack's first appearance Recent NHL news and the Stanley Cup Final Recent World Cup moments before the semi finals How the ball changes for each World Cup World Cup 2026 watching and thoughts before the quarterfinals What could the final look like? Liam at Lincoln Financial Field watching France vs. Iraq Ticket scalping and the cost of attending World Cup games MLB and the All Star Game Will any modern pitcher reach 300 wins? The Nationals and their pitching rotation The new Nats manager and the Phillies so far this season MLB All Star Game lookahead and fan voting Post All Star Break outlook The unanimous dislike of the New York Mets MLB salary cap, potential salary floor, and a possible lockout The Jaylen Brown trade NFL season expectations Starting with the Jets and teams taking a step up or step down Mike Tomlin drama and the Steelers outlook Top teams in each conference Young quarterback progression in the league Way too early dynasty fantasy football top five picks Outro New episodes of The Slanted Attic Experience drop bi-weekly at 10:30 AM EST with the occasional surprise episode along the way. Find everything Slanted Attic at linktr.ee/slantedattic.