Sports Episodes

Intro (00:00 - 01:00) Preview of this Eastern Conference playoff episode (01:01 - 01:34) 1st Round matchups #1 Boston Celtics vs #8 Miami Heat (01:35 - 07:05) #2 New York Knicks vs #7 Philadelphia 76ers (07:06 - 13:16) #3 Milwaukee Bucks vs #6 Indiana Pacers (13:17 - 18:37) #4 Cleveland Cavaliers vs #5 Orlando Magic (18:38 - 22:47) 4 guys in the Eastern Conference with the most pressure going into the playoffs: Jayson Tatum, Joel Embiid, Damian Lillard & Donovan Mitchell (22...

Intro (00:00 - 00:36) Preview of this episode & a big thank you to Raphael of the White Label American podcast, Ty the Pod Guy & longtime friend Dee for joining me for my 200th episode (00:36 - 02:14) Eastern Conference rankings in terms of playoff & play-in teams (02:15 - 04:33) Western Conference rankings (04:34 - 09:52) Wrap-up of the non-playoff teams Detroit Pistons (09:53 - 11:28) Washington Wizards (11:29 - 12:48) Charlotte Hornets (12:49 - 14:41) Portland Trailblazers (14:42 - 16...

Intro (00:00 - 00:52) Preview of this WNBA Draft recap episode as well as myself being present at the Draft in Brooklyn, NY (00:53 - 04:37) WNBA Draft recap Indiana Fever (04:38 - 10:03) Sports Trac posting Caitlin Clark's WNBA 4 year salary & my take on supporting the league (10:04 - 15:03) Greg Doyle of the Indianapolis Star makes weird overtures to Caitlin at her post-draft press conference (15:04 - 17:37) Los Angeles Sparks (17:38 - 20:45) Chicago Sky (20:46 - 24:34) Dallas Wings (24...

My brother in podcasting Raphael of the White Label American intro (00:00 - 02:22) My intro including my thanks to Raphael & my good friend of many years Dee for being on the show; preview of this special episode (02:23 - 03:47) UConn becomes back to back champions as they defeats Purdue in the men's NCAA Finals including our discussion about Zach Edey's future as a potential NBA draft pick (03:48 - 09:29) South Carolina takes care of Iowa in the women's NCAA Finals completing the 10th undefe...

Show notes: Intro (00:00 - 00:48) Preview of my NCAA Final Four preview (00:36 - 01:31) Men's matchup between #1 UConn and #4 Alabama, including how they got here & players to watch for each game (01:32 - 04:24) Men's matchup between #1 Purdue and #11 NC State (04:25 - 07:41) Women's matchup between #1 South Carolina and #3 NC State (07:42 - 12:20) Women's matchup between #1 Iowa and #3 UConn (12:21 - 17:15) My breakdown of the Iowa vs LSU Elite 8 game (17:16 - 21:06) LSU's Angel Reese d...

Intro (00:00 - 00:46) Preview of this episode (00:47 - 01:07) My rant concerning Rob Parker's assessment that the interest in women's college basketball is a mirage (01:08 - 5:35) Injury news in the NBA including Ben Simmons, Steph Curry, OG Anunoby, Joel Embiid, Donovan Mitchell, Russell Westbrook and many more players (05:36 - 17:57) Detroit Pistons GM Troy Weaver gets into it with a fan during a home game against the Dallas Mavericks (17:58 - 19:20) Orlando Magic coach Jamahl Mosley gets...

Intro (00:00 - 00:39) Preview of this episode (00:40 - 01:17) March Madness Sweet 16 for the men (01:18 - 07:22): East: #1 UConn v #5 SDSU, #3 Illinois vs #2 Iowa St South: #1 Houston vs #4 Duke, #11 NC St vs Marquette Midwest: #1 Purdue vs #5 Gonzaga, #3 Creighton vs #2 Tennesseee West: #1 UNC vs #4 Alabama, #5 Clemson vs #2 Arizona Sweet 16 for the women (07:23 - 21:44) Albany 1: #1 South Carolina vs #4 Indiana, #3 Oregon St vs #2 Notre Dame Albany 2: #1 Iowa vs #5 Colorado, #3 LSU v...

Intro (00:00 - 00:38) Preview of this episode (00:39 - 01:03) Rudy Gobert fined by the league for being critical of the officiating & for an inappropriate gesture (01:04 - 04:53) Charlotte Hornets hire Jeff Peterson as vice president of basketball operations (04:54 - 07:53) Phoenix Suns named to host the 2027 All Star Game (07:54 - 08:46) Damian Lillard passes Reggie Miller for fourth all-time in 3 point field goals made (08:47 - 09:40) Jersey retirements for Brittney Griner, Richard Hamil...

Intro (00:00 - 00:46) Preview of this episode (00:47 - 01:23) Championship Sunday in women's college basketball Big Ten - Iowa vs Nebraska (01:24 - 03:18) ACC - Notre Dame vs North Carolina State (03:19 - 04:24) SEC - South Carolina vs LSU; scuffle ensues after Flau'Jae Johnson was pushed down by Kamilla Cardoso (04:25 - 13:40) Pac 12 - USC vs Stanford (13:41 - 16:40) NBA Players of the Week: Luka Doncic and Demar DeRozan (16:41 - 19:42) Injury news including Russell Westbrook, Scottie B...

Intro (00:00 - 00:33) Preview of this special player spotlight on Lynette Woodard episode (00:34 - 01:22) Vital statistics, parents and early life (01:23 - 02:19) High school days at Wichita North including winning two state championships in 1975 & 1977 (02:20 - 03:23) Her playing days at the University of Kansas under the tutelage of the great Coach Marian Washington where she would amass 3649 points scored, a record at the time (03:24 - 05:58) Her experience playing for Team USA including...

Intro (00:00 - 00:38) Preview of this episode (00:39 - 01:04) Charles Barkley says the teams in the West are not worried about the Los Angeles Lakers or the Golden State Warriors (01:05 - 05:05) Caitlin Clark passes Lynette Woodard's scoring record; also states that this will be her final season at the University of Iowa; Odd Couple's Rob Parker puts blame on women for the financial stagnation of the WNBA (05:06 - 11:01) Victor Wembanyama goes on a tear (11:02 - 14:21) Congrats to Dawn Stal...

Intro (00:00 - 00:40) Preview of this episode (00:41 - 00:58) Isaiah Stewart gets a three game suspension for attacking Drew Eubanks prior to the Detroit Pistons vs Phoenix Suns game (00:59 - 01:49) Fights ensue in a game between the New Orleans Pelicans and the Miami Heat where Zion Williamson goes down awkwardly after a foul by Kevin Love (01:50 - 04:07) Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame finalists with Vince Carter headlining the list as well as those players who missed the cut (04:08 - 08:...

Intro (00:00 - 00:35) Preview of this episode (00:33 - 01:14) Vital statistics, parents and early life (01:15 - 03:10) Life overseas in Italy with her family (03:11 - 04:27) High school days in Illinois and Texas including posting a rare quintuple double in 1997 (04:28 - 07:39) Her playing days at the University of Tennessee under the tutelage of the great Coach Pat Summitt (07:40 - 12:53) Enters the 2001 WNBA Draft and is picked third by the Indiana Fever (12:54 - 13:45) After sitting ou...

Intro (00:00 - 00:45) Review of the previous player spotlights for February; preview of this episode (00:46 - 01:15) Players of the Week: Luka Doncic and Donovan Mitchell (01:16 - 03:10) All Star Weekend wrap up Celebrity Game (03:11 - 04:00) Rising Star Tournament (04:01 - 06:14) HBCU Classic (06:15 - 06:45) Skills Challenge (06:46 - 07:47) Three Point Contest (07:48 - 09:22) Sabrina Ionescu vs Steph Curry 3 Point Challenge (09:23 - 14:30) Dunk Contest (14:31 - 18:20) All Star Game (...

Intro (00:00 - 00:37) Preview of this NBA deadline episode (00:38 - 01:03) Simone Fontecchio for Kevin Knox II, draft rights to Gabriele Procida and 2024 2nd round pick (01:04 - 02:19) Danuel House Jr and 2024 2nd round pick to Detroit Pistons from Philadelphia 76ers (02:20 - 02:55) Boston: Xavier Tillman from Memphis for Lamar Stevens, 2027 2nd round pick and 2030 2nd round pick; Jaden Springer from the 76ers for their 2nd round pick, year to be determined (02:56 - 04:00) Monte Morris for ...

Intro (00:00 - 00:37) Preview of this special WNBA free agency and trades episode (00:38 - 01:07) Minnesota Lynx: signs Alanna Smith and Courtney Williams; trade for Natisha Hiedeman (01:18 - 02:48) Atlanta Dream: resigns Nia Coffey; signs Tina Charles and Aerial Powers; trade for Jordin Canada (02:49 - 04:46) Seattle Storm: signs Skylar Diggins-Smith and Nneka Ogwumike (04:47 - 07:38) Las Vegas Aces: resigns Sydney Colson, Kiah Stokes and Candace Parker; signs Megan Gustafson (07:39 - 08:3...

Intro (00:00 - 00:53) Preview of this Week 15 recap episode (00:54 - 01:17) Players of the Week: Kawhi Leonard and Trae Young (01:18 - 03:36) January Players, Rookies and Coaches of the Month (03:37 - 07:42) All Stars reserves East: Donovan Mitchell, Jalen Brunson, Jaylen Brown, Bam Adebayo, Paolo Banchero, Tyrese Maxey and Julius Randle (07:43 - 08:08) West: Steph Curry, Devin Booker, Anthony Davis, Kawhi Leonard, Paul George, Anthony Edwards and Karl Anthony-Towns (08:09 - 08:55) All St...

Intro (00:00 - 00:32) Preview of this episode (00:33 - 01:39) Vital statistics and early life (01:40 - 03:48) College playing days (03:49 - 05:11) Milwaukee Bucks drafted him in 1976 Draft (05:12 - 08:10) Free agent days with Indiana Pacers before traded to the Denver Nuggets (08:11 - 09:56) Reunited with Donnie Walsh in Denver; Doug Moe takes over (09:57 - 12:34) Start of historic 2,000 point seasons (12:34 - 13:52) 1982-83 & historic 1983-84 seasons (13:53 - 18:00) Next 4 seasons incl...

Intro (00:00 - 00:58) Preview of this Week 14 recap episode (00:59 - 01:37) Week 14 players of the week: Devin Booker, Phoenix Suns and Giannis Antetokounmpo, Milwaukee Bucks (01:38 - 03:55) Showdown in women's college basketball: #1 South Carolina at #9 LSU (03:56 - 06:38) Stanford's Tara VanDerveer become the all-time leader in wins among college coaches (06:39 - 08:46) Milwaukee Bucks fire Adrian Griffin and immediately hired Doc Rivers as his replacement at the head coaching position (0...

Show notes: Intro (00:00 - 00:35) All Star starters for the Eastern Conference: Giannis Antetokounmpo, Joel Embiid, Jayson Tatum, Tyrese Haliburton and Damian Lillard (00:36 - 06:05) My reserve candidates for the East: Jaylen Brown, Tyrese Maxey, Jalen Brunson, Julius Randle, Donovan Mitchell, Pascal Siakam, Bam Adebayo, Jimmy Butler, Paolo Banchero, Demar DeRozan, Mikal Bridges, Trae Young and Dejounte Murray (06:06 - 14:23) My predictions of the All Star reserves in the Eastern Conference ...

Intro (00:00 - 00:41) Preview of this Week 13 recap episode (00:42 - 01:01) Week 12 players of the week: Joel Embiid, Philadelphia 76ers and Kevin Durant, Phoenix Suns (01:02 - 03:42) MLK Day with 11 games on the schedule including Atlanta Hawks with their game at home, marquee matchup between Oklahoma City Thunder and Los Angeles Lakers, a nailbiter with Miami Heat and Brooklyn Nets along with Draymond's return to the court after his suspension against Memphis Grizzlies (03:43 - 05:48) The ...

Show notes: Intro (00:00 - 00:56) Knicks' midseason grades preview (00:57 - 01:55) Miles "Deuce" McBride (01:56 - 04:15) Quentin Grimes (04:16 - 06:38) Josh Hart (06:39 - 07:53) Mitchell Robinson (07:54 - 10:07) Isaiah Hartenstein (10:08 - 12:05) Donte DiVincenzo (12:06 - 14:02) Julius Randle (14:03 - 16:20) Jalen Brunson (16:21 - 18:41) Tom Thibodeau (18:42 - 21:10) Leon Rose (21:11 - 23:30) NBA midseason awards starting with the MVP (23:31 - 27:14) 6th Man of the Year (27:15 - 31...

Intro (00:00 - 00:59) Preview of this Week 10 and 11 recap episode (01:00 - 01:19) Week 12 players of the week: Lauri Markannen, Utah Jazz and Bam Adebayo, Miami Heat (01:20 - 03:30) Ja Morant out for the season with a shoulder tear (03:31 - 05:38) Injury news for fellow Memphis Grizzlies players Desmond Bane and Marcus Smart (05:39 - 07:24) More injury news concerning Tyrese Haliburton, Jakob Poeltl and Chris Paul (07:25 - 09:54) Draymond Green speaks on his podcast about his suspension a...

Intro (00:00 - 00:50) Preview of this Week 10 and 11 recap episode (00:51 - 01:43) Week 10 players of the week: Tyrese Haliburton, Indiana Pacers and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Oklahoma City Thunder (01:44 - 04:23) Week 11 players of the week: Alperen Sengun, Houston Rockets and Jalen Brunson, New York Knicks (04:24 - 06:30) Ricky Rubio retires after 12 seasons in the NBA (06:31 - 08:47) Draymond Green reinstated by the league after sitting out 12 games of his suspension (08:48 - 10:32) Shaq...