Episodes

  • Celtics/Cavs Game 4 Postgame Reactions, Game 5 Previews of the Pacers/Knicks & Wolves/Nuggets, OKC/DAL series thoughts & Head Coaching Firings, Hiring's, & Openings!

    Celtics/Cavs Game 4 Postgame Reactions, Game 5 Previews of the Pacers/Knicks & Wolves/Nuggets, OKC/DAL series thoughts & Head Coaching Firings, Hiring's, & Openings!
    May 14 2024

    0:00 Intro

    1:14 Celtics/Cavs Game 4 Postgame Reactions

    10:28 Pacers/Knicks Series Overview & Game 5 Predictions

    21:25 Timberwolves/Nuggets Series Overview & Game 5 Predictions

    27:08 Thunder/Mavericks Series Overview

    32:57 Head Coaching Firings, Hirings, & Openings

    33:07 Phoenix Suns firing Frank Vogel & hiring Mike Budenholzer

    39:38 Charles Lee named the new head coach for the Charlotte Hornets

    44:12 The latest on the LA Lakers coaching vacancy & potential candidates for the job

    49:28 The Atlanta Hawks win the NBA Draft Lottery

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    55 mins
  • 48 Minutes: Knicks/Pacers Game #1 Reaction, Cavs/Celtics & Thunder/Mavs Previews, Wolves Maul Nuggets

    48 Minutes: Knicks/Pacers Game #1 Reaction, Cavs/Celtics & Thunder/Mavs Previews, Wolves Maul Nuggets
    May 7 2024

    0:00 ... Welcome to episode #101 and intro panelists

    0:51 ... Episode #101 in honor of Tracy McGrady

    1:16 ... Live Bet Online Read

    1:44 ... Bruce introduces special guest Steve Bulpett of HEAVY.com ... Bruce designated Steve as the second greatest Massachusetts native of Greek heritage, trailing only the "Golden Greek" Harry Agannis.

    3:42 ... Discussion of game one of Pacers/Knicks, won by the Knicks in a very close game

    14:05 ... Cavaliers/Celtics game one preview which begins on Tuesday night

    28:01 ... Mavericks/Thunder game one preview which begins on Tuesday night

    36:19 ... Timberwolves/Nuggets game two reaction and series discussion

    45:40 ... Discussion on the LA Lakers & Clippers and what their respective futures look like. Included is a discussion on the firing of Lakers head coach Darvin Ham. Some have blamed LeBron James for Ham's dismissal.

    52:11 ... Bruce isn't buying Lakers stock and also feels like Jimmy Butler is done in Miami and could well sign with the Clippers as their latest aging injured veteran.

    54:00 ... We end with a brief discussion of Greek cuisine as we say goodbye

    TRT 56:14
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    56 mins
  • Celtics/Heat Game 4 Recap, Wolves sweep the Suns, Knicks/Pacers in full control, Game 5 Previews of Series Split, Playoff Questions, & Pelicans Eliminated

    Celtics/Heat Game 4 Recap, Wolves sweep the Suns, Knicks/Pacers in full control, Game 5 Previews of Series Split, Playoff Questions, & Pelicans Eliminated
    Apr 30 2024

    0:00 Intro

    1:25 Celtics/Heat Game 4 Recap & Reactions as Boston moves ahead 3-1 in the series

    8:26 Timberwolves sweep the Suns

    13:19 An early presumptive thought on a Timberwolves/Nuggets Round 2 Matchup

    17:01 Jalen Brunson & the Knicks keep on rolling

    23:16 Bucks on the brink of elimination & Game 5 preview

    29:09 Magic/Cavaliers Game 5 Preview

    35:01 Mavericks/Clippers Game 5 Preview

    41:30 Lightning Round of Playoff Questions

    41:40 Who’s been the most impressive player in the playoffs

    44:01 Who’s been the most disappointing player in the playoffs

    47:01 Which team has a brighter future the Bucks or Suns?

    49:54 Will Kevin Durant make another Finals appearance?

    50:51 Will LeBron James make another Finals appearance?

    52:34 Will Steph Curry make another Finals appearance?

    54:34 The Thunder eliminate the Pelicans
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    58 mins
  • Game 2 Postgame Reactions to Sixers/Knicks & Magic/Cavaliers plus Game 1 Recaps & Reactions from the rest of 1st Round Matchups

    Game 2 Postgame Reactions to Sixers/Knicks & Magic/Cavaliers plus Game 1 Recaps & Reactions from the rest of 1st Round Matchups
    Apr 23 2024

    0:00 Intro

    1:29 Sixers/Knicks Series & Game 2 Post Game Reactions

    9:42 Magic/Cavaliers Series & Game 2 Post Game Reactions

    15:56 Pacers/Bucks Series Game 1 Recap & Reactions to Playoff Dame

    22:32 Pelicans/Thunder Game 1 Recap & Reactions

    27:03 Heat/Celtics Game 1 Recap & Reactions

    33:41 Mavericks/Clippers Game 1 Recap & Reactions

    39:01 Suns/Timberwolves Game 1 Recap & Reactions

    45:07 Lakes/Nuggets Game 1 Recap & Reactions with a live Game 2 Halftime Review

    48:45 Bruce pays homage to his ESPN friend & colleague Howie Schwab

    50:01 World B discusses his big takeaway from seeing the NBA Season Award finalists

    51:27 Ross touches on Malik Monk’s likely departure from Sacramento
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    52 mins
  • 48 Minutes: Play In Tourney and Postseason Preview

    48 Minutes: Play In Tourney and Postseason Preview
    Apr 16 2024

    0:00 ... Opening animation, hello and welcome to episode #98 in honor of Jason Collins.

    0:55 ... Bet Online live commercial read

    1:23 ... Lakers/Pelicans play in preview

    7:17 ... Warriors/Kings play in preview

    13:25 ... Heat/76ers play in preview

    18:15 ... Hawks/Bulls play in preview

    22:01 ... Suns/Timberwolves series preview

    29:08 ... Mavericks/Clippers series preview

    34:00 ... Pacers/Bucks series preview

    43:05 ... Cavaliers/Magic series preview

    48:25 ... Bruce's "one liner" on what he hated the most this season

    49:24 ... Ross's "one liner" on what he loved AND hated the most this season

    50:11 ... World B's "one liner" on all the 60 loss teams this season

    50:58 ... Ross goodbye and see you next time ...

    TRT 51:15
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    51 mins
  • "Podz" on the Pod: Golden State Warriors guard Brandin Podziemski

    "Podz" on the Pod: Golden State Warriors guard Brandin Podziemski
    Apr 9 2024

    0:00 Intro

    1:43 Brandin provides his thoughts on UConn winning the National Championship game

    3:05 Brandin discusses his mindset on always betting on himself

    4:02 What it would mean to Brandin to make the NBA All-Rookie Team in a loaded draft class

    5:25 The biggest adjustment Brandin’s had to make from college to the NBA

    6:41 Brandin’s initial reaction once selected 19th overall by the Golden State Warriors

    8:24 What Brandin has learned from playing with 4 future Hall of Famers

    10:22 How Brandin has adjusted to the Warriors unique offensive style of play

    11:33 Brandin shares insight into how he’s become one of the best rebounding guards in the NBA

    13:17 How is Steve Kerr preparing the Warriors youth for more responsibilities in the future

    14:41 How’s Brandin feeling about the team heading into the final week of the season?

    16:14 Leading the league in charges taken, how is Brandin gaining his defensive advantages?

    18:05 Have any opposing players given Brandin a hard time about how many charges he takes?

    18:58 Brandin on his ambitions to play for the Polish National Team & his offseason plans

    20:27 Brandin’s “Welcome to the NBA” moments this season

    21:42 Brandin on Trayce Jackson-Davis’s development throughout their rookie seasons

    22:56 The one thing Brandin misses the most from back home in Wisconsin

    23:34 What’s it like being on the court with Steph Curry when he catches fire

    25:03 Brandin on having to guard fellow Santa Clara star Jalen Williams in the NBA

    26:21 Who’s been the toughest players to guard this season?
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    29 mins
  • Examining the top teams out West, the ongoing battles in the East, Joel Embiid set to return, & the rest of the West's playoff picture

    Examining the top teams out West, the ongoing battles in the East, Joel Embiid set to return, & the rest of the West's playoff picture
    Apr 2 2024

    0:00 Intro

    0:53 Ross surprises Bruce & World B with a quick trivia question

    2:07 An examination of the Top 3 teams out West

    2:26 Oklahoma City Thunder

    6:40 Minnesota Timberwolves

    10:45 Denver Nuggets

    15:31 The ongoing battle in the East for very key playoff slots

    16:10 Cleveland Cavaliers

    19:57 New York Knicks

    23:11 Ross jabs Bruce with the Celtics recent losses to the Hawks

    23:49 Joel Embiid set to return this week for the 76ers?

    28:39 A look at the rest of the West’s playoff picture

    28:50 Who’s the better team: Dallas Mavericks or New Orleans Pelicans?

    33:18 Are the LA Clippers lurking having won 4 straight games?

    36:35 An ugly battle for the 7th seed between the Phoenix Suns & Sacramento Kings

    40:26 The Golden State Warriors now have 4 straight road wins

    43:55 Did the Houston Rockets blew their playoff chances with Sunday’s loss?

    46:44 Is this UCONN Men’s team the sickest squad we’ve seen in awhile?

    49:36 Final 1 liners to close out the show!
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    52 mins
  • 48 Minutes with ESPN's Tim Legler

    48 Minutes with ESPN's Tim Legler
    Mar 26 2024
    0:00 ... Hello and Welcome to episode 95 in honor of Juan Toscano Anderson ... our guest this week is ESPN's Tim Legler. 1:13 ... Ross live Bet Online commercial read 1:51 ... Bruce introduces his long-time friend and colleague Tim Legler of ESPN with a story about the biggest night of his NBA career. 3:37 ... Bruce and Legs discuss whether the Celtics have peaked too soon ... Legs wondered if the big lead has made them complacent but he feels Boston is the most complete team in the NBA. 6:13 ... Ross asks Legs about the Bucks as they gear up for the playoffs ... Legs feels Joe Mazzulla is much more comfortable this season while the Bucks hired Doc Rivers to replace a rookie coach. The Bucks are playing well defensively due to Doc making them accountable. 9:00 ... Damian Lillard is adjusting to being on a team with a teammate who is better than him. The Bucks have made him a believer. 9:56 ... The Knicks don't want to finish 4th because they'll get Boston in the second round ... injuries have hurt the team and they might not be at their best until next season, but they can still be a dangerous playoff team. 12:48 ... Bruce asks Legs about how Tom Thibodeau has not overused his guys, and that the injuries to key Knicks players were freakish, not from overuse. 14:59 ... The Cavaliers have really missed Donovan Mitchell and their record without him is dismal ... but players who miss time and comeback healthy for the playoffs usually have more energy due to being idle. Legs compares Joel Embiid's situation to Mitchell. The Cavs are in trouble and might lose in the first round ... 17:58 ... Ross asks about Embiid's possible return ... Legs says Embiid's injury (meniscus) is not like a pulled muscle, once he's fixed and feels good -- play him. But good health and getting into a good rhythm are two different things and his first games will be intense affairs. 20:35 ... If Embiid comes back and is injected into a first round series, it will be the biggest "X-Factor" in first round playoff history. 21:04 ... We discuss the Houston Rockets and their long shot bid to knock the Warriors out of the Play in ... Legs thinks the Rockets/Warriors game on April 4th is a game to circle on your calendars. 23:12 .. Denver looks ready for another deep run and Legs discusses how the Wolves, Mavs, and Thunder could all threaten Denver. Minnesota's defense is great, but can they close out games? OKC is a young team that lacks playoff experience. Dallas could end up being the last team standing against the Nuggets. Legs trusts Luka in clutch situations. 26:38 ... Bruce asks Legs about the Thunder and whether rebounding will be their downfall in the postseason. Legs agrees and points out that Chet Holmgren is tall but thin and has trouble maintaining position down low. Legs also feels OKC's 3 point shooting may be lacking. 30:32 ... Ross asks if Legs was surprised at OKC's lack of pursuit of "bigs" at the trade deadline. Legs riffs on Daniel Gafford and Dereck Lively and their 82% combined shooting. 32:42 ... The Wizards have won 3 straight, jeopardizing their lottery position and as a former Bullet and Wizard, Legs has been depressed watching his old team all season. Even Detroit has more hope because they have young studs like Cade Cunningham while the Wiz have Jordan Poole. Legs tells a funny story about Poole and says he's enjoying "the direct deposit every two weeks." 35:23 ... World B asks Legs about the franchise moving to Virginia. Legs feels a move will help the franchise shed its "corporate" feel playing in downtown DC. 36:34 ... The New Orleans Pelicans have missed Brandon Ingram and Legs is concerned his absence could cause the team to stumble because he can create good shots when the shot clock is winding down and that is hard to replace. They may be under the radar but they have three key positions filled with Zion Williamson, CJ McCollum, and Ingram (when healthy). They'll be a problem in the playoffs. 38:57 ... Legs eviscerates the Suns over their loss to Milwaukee ... Phoenix has really pissed him off ... the Suns lost to San Antonio on Monday without Wemby. Legs is simply irate and jokes about kicking the Suns out of the league due to their pathetic effort. 42:43 ... World B asks about the return of Russell Westbrook and what impact he'll have down the stretch for the Clippers. He plays every single minute as hard as he can and is an energizer off the bench. Legs believes they'll reach a higher gear before the playoffs start. 45:29 ... World B asks why the Clippers are losing so many winnable games. If Kawhi has another gear, he can take more control over games but has mostly been pacing himself. As Kawhi goes, so go the Clippers. 48:16 ... If the Warriors play the Lakers in a play in game, Ross asks Legs if he favors LeBron or Curry. Legs picks the Lakers because LeBron has Anthony Davis and Steph doesn't. 50:02 ... Bruce asks Legs, the former 3 Point champion ...
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    1 hr