Sochi Viewing Guide Day 14

I decided to change the format. It makes no sense to drop this in the middle of Sochi time. Why not do it around midnight, and make it run through the day until First Taste happens at 8:30 am. That's what we are going with here, and if you do not like it, I do not care. The format is changing basically giving you a timeline of what will be on television. I also will not post everything, just the marquee stuff.

What's on today?  
Happening Now:
Men and Women parallel slalom qualifying happening. All I know about these events is there are a lot of 'L''s in parallel and slalom.  Where can I find it: Stream

2:00 am - Men's Hockey - Sweden takes on Slovenia in the first quarterfinal of the game. Even though, this features a one seed, I might wake up with an upset. Slovenia is a tricky out, and Sweden has not played anybody. Where can I find it: NBCSN

4:30 am - Men's Skiing - Giant Slalom for the medal and if Ted Ligety of the United States loses, it will be a massive disappointment. He dominates this competition. Bode Miller will be there too just in case NBC wants to make him cry again. Where can I find it: Stream

4:31 am - Women's Snowboarding - There are no Americans in this competition... DOOOOONT CARE. JINGOISM YES.  Where can I find it: NBCSN

4:35 am - Men's Snowboarding - Parallel slalom is the only snowboard sport where U.S. is not primarily involved. The only one... Jason Reiter. Where can I find it: NBCSN

6:30 am - Men's Hockey - Finland and Russia settle the score from their wars in the past century. This has to be a rivalry, right? Like I cannot see the Fins and Russians getting along.  Where can I find it: NBCSN

7:30 am - Women's Speedskating - 5000m where we have Maria Lamb from the United States and Netherlands' girl Ireen Wurst.  Where can I find it: Stream

9:00 am - Women's Figure Skating - Short program where it is completely loaded with Americans' Gracie Gold and Ashley Wagner, favorite from South Korea Yuna Kim and Russia Juila Lipnitskaia. Pretty sure Eric is unfollowing me tomorrow. Where can I find it: NBCSN

11:00 am - Men's Hockey - Canada takes on Latvia in one if gambling were legal, load up on the Canadians. You're welcome. Where can I find it: MSNBC

11:00 am - Men's Hockey - United States takes to the ice again versus the Czech Republic. I have no boo on the Czechs, but I expect U.S. to put up around four goals. Where can I find it: USA Network

11:15 am - Women's Bobsled - Americans have two contenders in the top three right now with Lolo Jones hanging in eleventh. I doubt they will get a sweep here.  Where can I find it: Stream

NBC Primetime - Medal Events in Skiing, snowboarding, bobsled and the figure skating.

Images, links, pictures and everything else about the Olympics

Johnny Weir looking fabulous in prime time too pic.twitter.com/YLuu7jizii
— CJ Fogler (@cjzero) February 19, 2014

Keeping you updated on Johnny Weir because I have nothing.

Charlie.

Sochi Viewing Guide Day 12

I decided to change the format. It makes no sense to drop this in the middle of Sochi time. Why not do it around midnight, and make it run through the day until First Taste happens at 8:30 am. That's what we are going with here, and if you do not like it, I do not care. The format is changing basically giving you a timeline of what will be on television. I also will not post everything, just the marquee stuff.

What's on today?  
Happening Now:
We have three women's curling matches taking place. The matchups are Great Britain versus Russia, Korea versus United States and Japan battling China.  Where can I find it: Stream & US-Korea gets going at 2:00 am on NBCSN with Russia and Great Britain following it.

4:00 am - Men's Curling - United States are struggling and they take on Switzerland in a big-time matchup.  Where can I find it: USA Network

4:15 am - Men's Snowboarding - Snowboard cross where there are four Americans competing in this one. Two guys to keep an eye on... Nate Holland and Trevor Jacob. Where can I find it: Stream

6:30 am - Women's Hockey - United States battles Sweden for a chance to play in the gold medal.  Where can I find it: NBCSN

9:00 am - Figure Skating - Ice dance finals where the rivalry is living up to the hype with Davis/White leading with Virtue/Moir in second. Let's goooo.  Where can I find it: NBCSN

11:00 am - Women's Hockey - Canada takes on Switzerland in the other semifinal game. Cannot state enough how much of a disappointment it would be if we do not get a Canada-US final. Where can I find it: MSNBC 

11:30 am - Men's Skiing - We have the aerials final for the gold. Mac Bohonnon is the lone American at the tender age of 18.  Where can I find it: Stream and NBC daytime later in the afternoon

12:15 pm - Men's Skiing - This is called 'Team large hill ski jumping' and I have no idea if this is a team thing. It has to be right?. Where can I find it: NBCSN.

NBC Primetime - Medal Events in Snowboard cross, ice dance, aerials and bobsled

Images, links, pictures and everything else about the Olympics

OMG, Johnny Weir's wearing a tiara. FABULOUS! pic.twitter.com/mEA9y3hRSp
— World of Isaac (@WorldofIsaac) February 16, 2014

A continued look into Johnny Weir's fashion.

Great photo of U.S. Olympians @GigiMarvin and @OSH74 from high school RT @MarvinWindows pic.twitter.com/NO16z4tD5T
— Schlossman (@SchlossmanGF) February 16, 2014

U.S. Men's hockey player T.J. Oshie as a prom king and U.S. Women's hockey player Gigi Marvin as a prom queen.

Sochi Viewing Guide Day 11

I decided to change the format. It makes no sense to drop this in the middle of Sochi time. Why not do it around midnight, and make it run through the day until First Taste happens at 8:30 am. That's what we are going with here, and if you do not like it, I do not care. The format is changing basically giving you a timeline of what will be on television. I also will not post everything, just the marquee stuff.

What's on today?  
Happening Now:
We have three men's curling matches taking place. The matchups are Great Britain versus Norway, Canada versus United States and Russia taking on Sweden.  Where can I find it: Stream & US-Canada gets going at 2:00 am on NBCSN

Also the Super G is being decided in Men's skiing with Bode Miller with a realistic chance at a medal.

2:00 am - Women's Hockey - This is the classification round meaning one of these teams needs a win to stay alive between Finland and Germany. Where can I find it: Stream

2:00 am - Men's Hockey - Austria and Norway are both winless, their chance to get off the schnide  Where can I find it: USA Network

3:45 am -  Women's Snowboarding - Snowboard cross where they actually race on snowboards is happening for a medal.  Big matchup here is the US-Canada rivalry between Lindsey Jacobellis and Dominique Maltais Where can I find it: Stream

4:00 am - Women's Curling - Theme of the day minus men's hockey. USA taking on Canada in team and individual events. Where can I find it: MSNBC

6:30 am - Men's Hockey - I have a feeling Russia will be a little upset and take it all out on Slovakia.  Where can I find it: USA Network

6:30 am - Men's Hockey - USA tries to avoid the hangover when they take on Slovenia in the final preliminary round game. Where can I find it: NBCSN

8:00 am - Women's Speed skating - They medal in the 1500m and will the US speedskaters continue to struggle?  The name to watch here? Netherlands' Ireen Wurst Where can I find it: Stream

9:00 am - Pairs Figure Skating - Why you watch this one is because it is another United States versus Canada rivalry with the U.S. team of Charlie White and Meryl Davis versus Tessa Virture and Scott Moir of Canada. I am 100 percent in. Where can I find it: NBCSN.

11:00 am - Men's Hockey - Finland against Canada should be a very good barometer to see where the Canadians are this Olympics. . Where can I find it: USA Network

NBC Daytime - Women's snowboarding and cross country skiing.

NBC Primetime - Medal Events in Alpine skiing, snowboard cross, speed skating and ice dance's short program.

Images, links, pictures and everything else about the Olympics
If you want a T.J. Oshie shirt, may I suggest this one. (Barstool Sports Store) 

#Straydog seen on the chairlift at women's Super-G. Clearly the dogs are charming the security forces. . pic.twitter.com/o1ZN6lxWTA #Sochi2014
— Michael.R Payne (@MichaelRPayne1) February 15, 2014

Stray dog just chillin on a chairlift.

Johnny Weir and Tara Lipinski singing Total Eclipse of the Heart. I mean sure why not.

T.J. Oshie's American Message

Last night, I ended up not making it out to the bars or anything like meaning I could definitely start the morning fresh. Before I went to bed, I decided to wake up at 6:30 to watch United States and Russia. I made some coffee and began my morning. This might have been my best decision of 2014 as the U.S. played a classic with Russia winning 3-2 in an overtime shootout with T.J. Oshie becoming an American hero with the United States putting everyone on notice.

For casual fans of hockey, Oshie was an unknown heading into this game. I knew the name, but truth be told, I had no real idea about Oshie's game. I did not know Oshie had the stick skills he showed during the overtime period. He showed so much composure just taking his time and doing his thing. If Oshie missed a shot, he bounced right back and went for it again. After making the game-winner in the bottom of the eighth, Oshie is a household name all over the United States this morning.  It is hard not be taken aback by Oshie and want to rally behind him for the rest of the year. Whenever a U.S. team is involved and winning, they need something to rally behind and we have it now. Oshie makes people want to believe this team could have gold in their future. Let's look at the reactions when he scored the winner.

From Virginia


From Marquette (Fans should be WELL lubricated for Xavier today)


Parts unknown, props to the video guy starting the USA chant.


Columbus, Ohio


Parts unknown.



United States does not usually beat a team like Russia thus the significance of this game is more important than a usual round robin game. Before the Olympics, Russia and Canada were likely the favorites with United States likely being a supporting cast member that would need a couple breaks here or there to get involved with the medal process.  Now, United States seems to be more of a favorite than they were when this tournament started. Other than a couple players, James Van Riemsdyk, Jonathan Quick, Oshie, U.S. did not really play their cleanest game and they still found a way to win. They could lock up a bye to the semifinals and likely avoid a showdown with Russia or Canada in the semifinal round if they could beat Slovenia tomorrow morning.
 
Slovenia is not a team of slouches either led by Anze Kopitar, one of best players in the NHL. United States cannot come in hungover for this one. They will be the quarterfinal round already, but they could earn a much-needed bye if they were to beat Slovenia. But for now, people will remembered the greatness that is T.J. Oshie as he etched his name in American hockey yore. Good way to start a Saturday.

Charlie.

Sochi Viewing Guide Day 10

I decided to change the format. It makes no sense to drop this in the middle of Sochi time. Why not do it around midnight, and make it run through the day until First Taste happens at 8:30 am. That's what we are going with here, and if you do not like it, I do not care. The format is changing basically giving you a timeline of what will be on television. I also will not post everything, just the marquee stuff.

What's on today?  
Happening Now:
We have three women's curling matches taking place. The matchups are Great Britain versus South Korea, Canada versus Japan and China taking on Sweden.  Where can I find it: Stream

1:00 am - Women's Skiing - Super G event with a medal on the line. Juila Mancuso will try to add to her medal collection, but Lara Gut of Switzerland is the favorite. Where can I find it: Stream

2:00 am - Men's Hockey - Slovakia takes on Slovenia which I have to assume is a rivalry plus two teams that are in desperate need of a win. Where can I find it: NBCSJ

2:00 am -  Women's Hockey - Switzerland taking on Russia. I have no insight as to how these teams play. Where can I find it: MSNBC

5:15 am - Women's Speedskating - Short track Women's 1500m. USA did not medal in 2010 in this event.. Where can I find it: Stream

6:15 am - Men's Speedskating - J.R. Celski will have the big stage for this one, and to see if the old suits will work for them.  Where can I find it: Stream

6:30 am - Women's Hockey - Finland and Sweden in a definite rivalry starting up the quarterfinal round Where can I find it:MSNBC

6:30 am - Men's Hockey - USA versus Russia. Major game for both parties and everyone is excited.  Where can I find it: NBCSN

7:30 am - Men's Speedskating - Shani Davis will try to rectify all of his problems so far at Sochi. Where can I find it: Stream .

10:15 am - Men's Skeleton - This is the one where all their athletes have a death wish. So that's fun. Where can I find it: NBCSN

11:00 am - Men's Hockey - Switzerland taking on the Czech Republic. Both teams have three points and could use a win here to push them along. I like the Czech. Where can I find it: NBCSN

11:00 am - Men's Hockey - Sweden battling Latvia in where you bet the house on the Swedes. Where can I find it: USA Network

NBC Daytime - Women's speedskating, Men's Skeleton and Skiing gets you going at 2:00 pm.  

NBC Primetime - Medal Events in Alpine skiing, ski jumps, and speedskating.

Images, links, pictures and everything else about the Olympics

Johnny Weir outfit update: GET IT http://t.co/cv0hK4rHxT pic.twitter.com/uSHdBo93c4
— Brian Floyd (@BrianMFloyd) February 14, 2014

My dude Johnny Weir doing it big again.

Heck yes!!! Love this and the show! @GameofThrones pic.twitter.com/SdNDgECclS
— Kaitlyn Farrington (@KaitlynFarr) February 14, 2014

Kaitlyn Farrington got the Game of Thrones treatment. #WinterIsComing

This is why I have no idea why Skeleton is a sport and why people do it. Thankfully, this dude from Ireland is okay. (For The Win) 

Finland took bikes to their hockey game... Good stuff.



Ryan Getzlaf with a filthy goal.  

Sochi Olympics Viewing Guide Day 5

I am going to do this to help the people out with their television needs with the Olympics. I will also include what will be on in the middle of the night for those whom do not really sleep very much. This is critical given it is unlike London where there is a smaller time difference than what we are dealing with here in Sochi, Russia. I do not know if we include recaps in here, but this is our beginning of our Olympic coverage for the next couple of weeks.  Pictures/links and everything else I can find will be included below plus this will go up before First Taste each day as the Olympics are happening basically as all of us wake up and before the usual Sportandfashion-news start time.

What's on today?  
NBC 
Daytime events: 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm - During the week, NBC does not really bring it during the day which is sort of disappointing. All we have for you is men's biathlon and men's freestyle moguls.

Primetime: 7:00 pm - 10:30 pm - All of these being repeats of earlier today but we have medal events in two men's speedskating events with the 500m and 1500m as well as women's super-combined alpine skiing. Not the best night in terms of events, but at least there are medal events to watch.

NBCSN 
Early Morning Events: 6:45 am - 10:00 am - For those waking up and expecting Dan Patrick Show in the morning, not happening. Instead we have Men's speedskating and freestyle skiing. I believe the men's speedskating will be a medal event.

Late Morning/Early Afternoon Events: 10:00 am - 2:00 pm - A load of things to prepare for the day if you have Monday off from the cold here in Milwaukee. They will have women's luge singles with women's skiing training for slopestyle. Included in this section of television is a women's curling match between Sweden and Great Britain

Women's Curling: USA v. Switzerland 2:00 pm - Is this a repeat of this morning or not? Very good chance I confused hockey and curling so if I did, my bad.

Hockey: 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm - Hockey game of the day which will be one of the women's hockey events.

MSNBC
Women's Hockey: Canada v. Finland 9:00 am - The women's hockey round robin continues with these two matching up against each other on Monday.

CNBC
Men's Curling: USA v. Norway 4:00 pm - I would assume this is a repeat from earlier today, but worth your time coming home today or at the gym.

Streaming on NBCOlympics 
3:00 am & 6:00 am - Nothing really on the stream besides round robin curling events, but we do have qualification for women's slopestyle alpine skiing and then the medal round will be at six.

Images, links, pictures and everything else about the Olympics

Not sure whether you should be in bed right now? No. Stay up and admire these trousers. #sochi pic.twitter.com/jZXFMqLTmM
— BuzzFeed Sports (@BuzzFeedSports) February 10, 2014

All I got for you today is Russia's fantastic pants for curling. Tremendous look.

Charlie.

Sochi Viewing Guide Day 3

I am going to do this to help the people out with their television needs with the Olympics. I will also include what will be on in the middle of the night for those whom do not really sleep very much. This is critical given it is unlike London where there is a smaller time difference than what we are dealing with here in Sochi, Russia. I do not know if we include recaps in here, but this is our beginning of our Olympic coverage for the next couple of weeks.  I might include Russia pictures of the day from different journalists because that sounds like fun.

What's on today?  
NBC 
Daytime events: 1:30 pm to 5:00 pm - They have a variety events to watch this afternoon if you need a palate cleanser. We have Men's 5,000M speedskating, Men's ski jumping, Men's biathlon and women's combined skiing. Some of these events were I believe on NBCSN in the way late night so it could be a repeat, be aware.

Primetime: 7:00 pm - 11:00 pm - If you did not watch the slopestyle gold medal event late night, this will have a replay of that. Hannah Kearney will go for a repeat gold in women's moguls and the team figure skating event will match on. Basically a repeat of Thursday with a little more competitiveness.

NBCSN 
Figure Skating: 8:30 am -1:30 pm - For those fans of figure skating, a bunch of it is on during the morning and the early stages of the afternoon. When I say a bunch, I mean it is a variety of skating events.

Hockey: 5:00 pm - I have no idea what this is but they call it the 'Game of the Day.' If I had a guess, they are replaying the best game from the day and it is a supercut of the game. Kind of nice before the primetime stuff.

MSNBC
Women's Hockey: Canada v. Switzerland 7:15 am - Do I expect any of you to watch this? Not really but you should know all that's out there today.

Streaming on NBCOlympics 
12:30 am - Women's Slopestyle semifinals, great thing to have on at the bar if they can figure out how to stream things at the bar, or watch if you stayed home or worked late.

1:00 am - Men's Alpine Downhill Skiing - This will be a medal event for those who will be up late and want to ruin it for your friends.

2:00 am - Women's Hockey - Sweden v. Japan: For those who cannot get enough hockey.

3:15 am - Women's slopestyle finals - Another  medal event for the insomniacs.

4:00 am - Men's Skiathlon - The final medal event of the late night session, but you have to be a real degenerate to watch this one.

Images, links, pictures and everything else about the Opening Ceremony 
Yeah about that missing ring....

The Olympic ring that failed to display properly at the Sochi opening ceremonies is the one that officially represents the Americas.
— Binyamin Appelbaum (@BCAppelbaum) February 7, 2014

USA USA USA USA USA USA

Is there a mustache gold? We win. #USA pic.twitter.com/s1Xc5k4Eqe
— 610 (@610Barstool) February 8, 2014

One of the torch bearers used to have a fling with Vladimir Putin. I mean well of course. (Washington Post) 

One of the Austria athletes took a massive digger. There are also some other images from the Opening Ceremony. (For The Win) 

Sochi Viewing Guide Day 2

I am going to do this to help the people out with their television needs with the Olympics. I will also include what will be on in the middle of the night for those whom do not really sleep very much. This is critical given it is unlike London where there is a smaller time difference than what we are dealing with here in Sochi, Russia. I do not know if we include recaps in here, but this is our beginning of our Olympic coverage for the next couple of weeks.  I might include Russia pictures of the day from different journalists because that sounds like fun.

What's on tonight?  
NBC at 7:00 pm 
Ah the opening ceremony, it could be one of the best nights on Twitter. Think about an award show, but add in xenophobia plus weird Russian and you have the perfect recipe for weird stuff happening. The picture above is what the United States team will be wearing tonight, and it can be yours for the small price of 600 dollars. If someone would like to buy their favorite blogger a Valentine's Day present, that is what I want, thank you. I will not be tweeting as I will be working, but I look forward to reading them Friday night when I am inhaling at least three Taco Bell Grilled Stuft Grillers.

NBCSN 
Women's Hockey: USA v. Finland 2:00 am - I will not be watching this one as I need to be up at about six, but if you are coming home from the bar, this is what's on to watch. USA are the heavy favorites.

Cross-Country Skiing/Men's Speedskating 5000m 4:45 am - Not the most exciting things to watch, but if you are coming off a bender, this could be your jam to fall asleep.

Streaming on NBCOlympics 
11:30 pm - Men's Slopestyle semifinals, probably the best late night option besides women's hockey.
2:45 am - Men's Slopestyle finals, good news is this will be on primetime on Saturday night for the non-night owls out there.

Images of Sochi
I do not get political here, but Russia claimed for intercepting a phone call from the assistant Secretary of State of the United States saying 'F--- The EU' regarding what's going on in Ukraine right now. Russia is also upset at the U.S. talking negatively about Sochi and feel it is intentional. Things are getting awkwaaaaard.



Charlie.