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48 Minutes

By: Bleav Michael Freer Ross Geiger Bruce Bernstein
  • Summary

  • “48 Minutes” is a comprehensive podcast featuring discussion and analysis of the biggest NBA stories. Former NBA assistant coach Ross Geiger leads a trio of hoop junkies who offer insight, analysis, and perspective about the game and the culture surrounding it. Ross is joined by Emmy Award winning producer Bruce Bernstein, who spent more than 30 years covering the league at ESPN and research expert Michael Freer, whose information is used by many NBA announcers in their game coverage. Listeners to “48 Minutes” will arm themselves with the kind of hoop knowledge that will help them make intelligent wagers while becoming “Watercooler Legends.”
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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!
    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
    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
    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

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