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The Sporting Tribune TodayNBA Playoff Roundtable Discussion, Hypothetical Lakers Embiid Trade BreakdownArash Markazi and Grant Mona are joined by Anwar Stetson, Brandon Deutsch and Arman Tondravi to discuss the NBA playoffs and revisit the hypothetical Joel Embiid trade for the Lakers.
Produced by: Grant Mona
2025-05-0941 min
Brainstorming BasketballMatt Ryan's heroics, Week 1 NBA check inArmaniBuckets is joined by Harry Liao to give our thoughts on Week 1 of the NBA season. (SORRY this is a LATE upload, was meant to be published last week).
As always, thank you so much for your continued support of the podcast, it is greatly appreciated.2022-11-0854 minBrainstorming BasketballEastern Conference PreviewArmaniBuckets is joined by Harry Liao to preview all things Eastern Conference. The guys give their seeding predictions for all teams in the East, as well as giving out award picks and Finals predictions.
As always, thank you so much for your continued support of the podcast, it is greatly appreciated.2022-10-181h 34Brainstorming BasketballWestern Conference PreviewArmaniBuckets is joined by avid Laker superfan JohnnyRara to discuss all things Lakers and the Western Conference. We give you our seeding predictions, team by team outlooks, and our Western Conference Champs.
As always, thank you so much for your continued support of the podcast, it is greatly appreciated. 2022-10-051h 19Brainstorming BasketballIs Cleveland a Contender, Lonzo's injury, Western Playoff RaceArmaniBuckets is joined by Yousef Nasser and Harry Liao to discuss the big news of the week- Donovan Mitchell to the Cavs. The guys get into whether this makes the Cavs a legitimate title contender, the overall Eastern Conference outlook, and our overall thoughts on the trade.
We also discuss the Western Conference tanking teams, Lonzo Ball's injury and what it means for the Bulls long term outlook, and much more roundtable NBA talk.
As always, thank you for listening and thanks for your continued support!
2022-09-061h 14
Brainstorming BasketballDejounte to ATL, Spurs tanking, NBA Free Agency Deep DiveArmaniBuckets is joined by Yousef Nasser to discuss the big news of the day- Dejounte Murray to the Atlanta Hawks, and what it means for Atlanta and San Antonio going forward. Later, we dove deep into NBA Free Agency to see what our thoughts are on some of the top available names, where we think they will land, and much more.
As always, thank you for listening and thanks for your continued support!
2022-06-301h 06Brainstorming BasketballNets SWEPT in round 1, NBA Playoff Check-inArmaniBuckets is joined by Harry Liao to discuss the Nets getting SWEPT in round 1, what it means for the Nets and Celtics going forward, and much more NBA Playoff conversation.
As always, thank you for listening and thanks for your continued support!2022-04-2640 minBrainstorming BasketballAwards Race, what went wrong in Chicago, Lakers season recap, Play-in PreviewArmaniBuckets is joined by Harry Liao and Yousef Nasser to discuss the guys' picks for all of the NBA awards, including our All-NBA selections. We also went into detail on how the Bulls got in the position they're currently in, as well as recapping a dreadful Lakers season and discussing our thoughts on the upcoming Play-In Tournament.
As always, thank you for listening and thanks for your continued support!2022-04-121h 23Brainstorming BasketballNets demolish Sixers, Harden has a night to forgetArmaniBuckets is joined by Harry Liao to discuss the Nets destroying the 76ers, Harden's rough night, and what this means for both teams going forward. We also dove into our thoughts on the Eastern Conference as a whole, and what we think about the East's top teams as we gear closer to the postseason.
2022-03-1238 minBrainstorming BasketballHarden's debut is a MAJOR successJames Harden's Sixer debut went about as well as anyone could've imagined. We broke down what it means for the Sixers going forward, how optimistic we are about their chances of going all the way, as well as discussing what we think about the season the Minnesota Timberwolves have had to this point.
As always, thank you for listening and thank you so much for your support!2022-02-2651 minBrainstorming BasketballPreviewing an EPIC final 20 games in the NBA SeasonWith the All Star Weekend behind us, Harry, Yousef and myself broke down what to expect from the NBA's stretch run. We discussed whether CP3's injury shifts the landscape of the West, Bronny and LeBron possibly becoming teammates, the uncertainty surrounding James Wiseman, Harden's fit in Philly, and MUCH more.
As always, we appreciate your support greatly. Thank you!
2022-02-221h 10Brainstorming BasketballCJ to New Orleans, the Kings did WHAT?!, what are the Lakers planning?Welcome back to the Brainstorming Basketball podcast. In tonight's episode, we discussed the big trades of the day- CJ McCollum to the Pelicans and Tyrese Haliburton traded for Domantas Sabonis. We also dove into whether we think a Harden for Simmons swap is going to happen, as well as breaking down what to expect from the Lakers at the deadline.
As always, thank you for listening and thank you for the support!2022-02-0956 minBrainstorming BasketballLaVert to Cleveland, Nets 8 game losing streak, Trade Deadline PreviewHello everyone, welcome back to the Brainstorming Basketball podcast.
In today's episode, Harry, Yousef and myself discussed the Caris LaVert trade to the Cavs, what it means for the Cavs title hopes, where Indiana should go from here, and much more. We also discussed our thoughts on the state of the Brooklyn Nets, who have lost 8 in a row now. Midway through the podcast, we discussed our thoughts on the Trade Deadline, any surprising names we could see being moved before Thursday, and gave our thoughts on the Ben Simmons standoff.
As always, thank you so...2022-02-071h 08Brainstorming BasketballMemphis is for REAL, Eastern Conference Tiers, Rookie of the Year?Welcome back to the Brainstorming Basketball podcast. In this episode, Yousef and I discussed the Grizzlies 10 game win streak, the Rookie of the Year race and where Cade Cunningham ranks currently, and the Eastern Conference tiers. As always, thank you for listening!2022-01-1257 minBrainstorming BasketballKyrie's back, LeBron for MVP, and ranking the Western ConferenceHello everyone and welcome back to the Brainstorming Basketball podcast.
In today's episode, Harry and I discussed Kyrie's return, how that impacts the league moving forward, LeBron's MVP case, the Western Conference playoff race, and MUCH more. As always, thank you for your continued support and for listening, it means a lot!2022-01-0654 minBrainstorming BasketballAre the Knicks DONE? What do the Blazers do now?? Best and worst a quarter of the way through the NBA season!Welcome back to the Brainstorming Basketball podcast! In today's episode, we discussed the current state of the New York Knicks and whether or not we think they can save their season. Next, we discussed the current state of the Portland Trail Blazers and wondered if they should make a trade. If NBA deep dives are your thing, this episode is for you!
As always, thank you for listening and for your support2021-12-0755 minBrainstorming BasketballBulls EMBARRASS the Lakers! Who's the BEST TEAM in the East?? Surprises so far this season!Hello and welcome back to the Brainstorming Basketball podcast!
In today's episode, we discuss the Bulls dismantling of the Lakers, and follow up with wondering if the Lakers are a play-in team. We also discussed the best team in the East currently, the state of the Atlanta Hawks franchise, and our early season surprises and disappointments. All that and plenty more on this episode of the podcast!
As always, thank you for your continued support2021-11-1639 minBrainstorming BasketballAre the Lakers back?? Who is the best team in the East??Hello everyone,
Welcome back to the Brainstorming Basketball podcast! In today's episode, I discuss my thoughts on the Lakers-Heat game, the overall landscape of the Eastern Conference, and dive into whether the Warriors are the frontrunners in the league as of now.
As always, thank you so much for your continued support!2021-11-1122 minBrainstorming BasketballROOKIE TALK! Which rookies do we like? Are we concerned about Cade??Hello and welcome back to the Brainstorming Basketball podcast! In this episode, Harry, Yousef, and myself discuss the electric 2021 NBA rookie draft class. Are we concerned about Cade? Who would be our top 3 if we could redraft right now? Who are our sleepers of the class so far?
As always, thank you so much for your continued support and thank you for listening.2021-11-0430 minBrainstorming BasketballEastern Conference Over/Under Preview! Deep Diving into the EASTHello everyone and welcome back to the podcast! In this episode, Yousef, Harry and myself do a deep dive on all things Eastern Conference. We give our over/unders on each team, and discuss storylines that we believe will impact the upcoming season!
As always, thank you so much for your support2021-10-061h 30Brainstorming BasketballWe're BACK in on THE NFL! Week 2 Recap+NBA Jersey Retirements are GETTING OUT OF HANDHello everyone, and welcome back to the Brainstorming Basketball podcast. With the NBA offseason in full swing, we decided to talk some NFL in this episode, recapping week 2 of the NFL season. The guys also broke down who SHOULD and SHOULDN'T have their jerseys retired in the NBA! All that and more on this week's episode of the Brainstorming Basketball podcast!2021-09-2050 minBrainstorming BasketballWho is THE LAKERS' BIGGEST THREAT in the WEST?! Making a CASE for the EAST's THIRD TEAM!Hello everyone,
Welcome back to another episode of the Brainstorming Basketball podcast. In today's episode, the guys discuss who we think the Lakers' biggest threat is in the Western Conference. Ben Simmons is still a Sixer, and we try to assess the future of the Ben Simmons drama. Also, each person takes their turn in trying to convince the others why their respective team is, in fact, the third best team in the Eastern Conference. All that, and much more, in this episode! As always, thank you for listening.2021-09-061h 06Brainstorming BasketballNBA DRAFT PREVIEW- Deep Sleepers, Who SHOULD BE the FIRST PICK, and MUCH MORE!Hello everyone, welcome back to the Brainstorming Basketball podcast. Harry, Yousef, and I sat down to preview all things NBA Draft, including our deep sleepers, guys we believe are being overvalued, and who we would each take with our top 3 picks!!
As always, thank you for listening!2021-07-2957 minBrainstorming BasketballSIXERS EMERGENCY POD!! Ben Simmons GONE!?! Clippers Suns Game 1 Recap and MORE!Hello everyone, welcome back to the podcast!
In this episode, we discussed the unbelievable Sixers collapse, discussed some potential Ben Simmons scenarios, and did a recap of an incredible Clippers Suns game 1! Sorry about some technical difficulties with audio during this episode!
As always, thank you for your support2021-06-2136 minBrainstorming BasketballTrae Tears Apart Philly in Game 1, Clips SURVIVE and CONQUER, and KAWHI or LUKA?!?Hello everyone and welcome back to the podcast!
I was once again joined by Harry and Yousef and we discussed all things Sixers-Hawks, as well as the exciting Game 7 between the Clippers and the Mavericks, and I posed the question to the guys- Kawhi Leonard or Luka Doncic. All that and more on the latest episode of the Brainstorming Basketball podcast!
Thanks as always for listening!2021-06-0738 minBrainstorming BasketballLakers PANIC METER STRIKES 10, Dame ALMOST pulls off a miracle, and FORECASTING AHEAD TO ROUND 2 of an EXCITING NBA PLAYOFFS!Hello everyone and welcome back to the podcast!
The Lakers are on the brink of elimination, so naturally, I grabbed my good friend and avid LA sports fan Ratan to discuss all things Lakers. Later, we discussed Dame's brilliance, Portland's crappy roster construction, and thoughts on Clippers-Mavs going forward!
As always, thank you so much for your support and thank you so much for listening! 2021-06-0245 minBrainstorming BasketballThe LAKERS are TOO MUCH for Phoenix.. the playoffs are GETTING SPICY!!Hello everyone and welcome back to the podcast!
Harry and I broke down Game 3 of Lakers-Suns, as well as doing a deep dive around the league as the first round of the playoffs are halfway through. As always, thank you so much for listening, and thank you for your continued support!2021-05-2853 minBrainstorming BasketballARMANI'S EASTERN CONFERENCE PLAYOFF PREVIEWHi Everyone,
Welcome back to the podcast!! In today's episode, I discussed my overall thoughts on the Eastern Conference Playoff picture, and gave my predictions. Some of the takes may surprise you :)
As always, thank you so much for your support and thank you for listening!2021-05-1824 minBrainstorming BasketballLAKERS-KNICKS EMERGENCY POD!! Are the KNICKS doomed in round 1?? Sixers-Wizards could get SPICY!!Whats up hoopers!
Welcome back to another EMERGENCY episode of the podcast. Lakers-Knicks had some INCREDIBLE moments, so I grabbed my two buddies Yousef and Harry to break down the nights action. We also discussed Harry's Knicks' playoff chances, Yousef's Sixers' possible first round opponent, and MUCH more!!
As always, thank you for your support and thanks for listening!2021-05-1230 minBrainstorming BasketballMaking the case for Julius Randle FOR MVP!!!Hi again everyone,
Welcome back to the podcast. In today's episode, I was joined by two of my favorite Knicks fans, who discussed why they think Julius Randle is being disrespected in the MVP conversation!
As always, thank you for listening and for your continued support!2021-05-0124 minBrainstorming BasketballNBA PLAYOFF RACE!!! Do we believe in the WIZARDS?!? Sleepers in the EAST and the WEST!!Hey everyone, welcome back to the Brainstorming Basketball podcast!! In today's episode, I was joined by my friends Evan Brooks (Wizards fan), and Yousef Nasser to discuss the race for the playoffs. We touched on ALL THINGS NBA play in tournament, including whether or not we believe in the Wizards. As always, thank you so much for listening!2021-04-2648 minBrainstorming BasketballAre we UNDERRATING THE LAKERS!?! Who do WE BELIEVE in the TOP OF THE EAST?? NBA Fantasy SLEEPERS!!Hello everyone, and welcome back to the Brainstorming Basketball podcast.
In today's episode, Yousef and I discussed whether we are now UNDERESTIMATING the defending champs. We also discussed the current states of the Eastern Conference powerhouses, and discussed deep NBA sleepers that others may not have mentioned!
As always, thank you so much for your continued support. It truly does mean the world to us!2021-04-121h 00Brainstorming BasketballTHE BULLS ARE BACK!! I GOT EMOTIONAL!! NBA trade deadline recapTHE BULLS ARE BACK LADIES AND GENTLEMEN!! My friend and fellow basketball addict Yousef Nasser and I jumped on an emergency episode of the Brainstorming Basketball podcast to discuss the Bulls being relevant again, and all the other juicy trades that occurred at the trade deadline.
As always, thank you so much for your support!2021-03-2637 minBrainstorming BasketballNBA TRADE DEADLINE IS HERE!!! Are WE WORRIED THE LAKERS COULD MISS THE PLAYOFFS!?! And its TIME WE PUT RESPECT ON RJ BARRETT'S NAME!Hi again everyone,
Today's podcast, featuring Knicks superfan Harry Liao, covered a ton of topics-including the fake trades we want to see happen, whether or not the Lakers actually could be in jeopardy of MISSING the playoffs, and Harry demanded I put some respect on RJ Barrett's name. All that and more on this episode of the Brainstorming Basketball podcast!! As always, thank you so much for listening!
2021-03-2428 minBrainstorming BasketballI'm officially RETIRING as a Bears fan..Are The Sixers and Bucks for real??Hello everyone,
Although this podcast is supposed to be about basketball, the Bears ripped my heart out yesterday, and I had to vent about it. I was joined by my great friend Yousef Nasser, who helped me get out my emotions on the Andy dalton news. In more positive news, we discussed our thoughts on Philly and Milwaukee, and touched up on whether we think they are legit or not!
As always, thank you for listening.2021-03-1728 minBrainstorming BasketballThe WIZARDS CONFUSE ME (am I out on Deni) !?! NBA DRAFT WATCH!! Are the SUNS LEGIT!?Hello everyone,
Welcome back to another episode of the Brainstorming Basketball podcast. In today's episode, I was joined by a great friend of mine, Evan Brooks, who I had previously attended journalism school with! Evan is a diehard Wizards fan, so we broke down all things Wizards (is it time to give up on Deni?), as well as NBA draft prospects, and much more!
As always, thank you so much for listening and tuning in to the podcast, it means the world to me!2021-03-1536 minBrainstorming BasketballWHY DID WE BENCH COBY WHITE!?!? Do I like Billy Donovan?! Looking for new teams to root for, and a hidden contender in plain sight!?Hi everyone,
News came out late last night that the bulls are planning to move Coby White and Wendell Carter Jr to the bench, so I had to take a moment to vent my frustrations. Please enjoy this EMERGENCY episode of the Brainstorming Basketball podcast! As always, thank you so much for your continued support!2021-03-1412 minBrainstorming Basketball8 SECOND HALF NBA STORYLINES I HAVE MY EYES ON!!Hi again,
Today's episode was a solo episode where I discussed 8 second half storylines I will be keeping tabs on. I broke them down to having 4 in the Eastern conference and 4 in the Western Conference. As always, your support is greatly appreciated! Thank you.2021-03-1222 minBrainstorming BasketballAre we EXCITED about ALL STAR WEEKEND?! Most DISAPPOINTING TEAMS of the FIRST HALF of the SEASON! Young PLAYERS TO WATCH for in the SECOND HALF!Hello again everyone,
In today's podcast, I had the honor of being joined by my friends from The Hardwood Report, a basketball-based podcast out of Toronto, Canada. We chopped it up talking all things All Star Weekend, our most disappointing teams of the first half of the NBA season, and some young talents that we think will take a leap in the second half of the season!
As always, thank you for listening, and be sure to check out their podcast as well, @thehardwoodreport. Enjoy!2021-03-0529 minBrainstorming BasketballDo we BELIEVE in the HAWKS?! Time to panic about the Lakers?! Underrated trade deadline targets+moreHey everyone,
The Hawks fired their coach, the Lakers panic button is close to being pressed, and the trade deadline is getting closer. The guys joined me to talk all things NBA, talk trade deadline, and more. As always, thank you for listening!2021-03-0332 minBrainstorming BasketballCan ANYONE in the EAST beat BROOKLYN!?! Do we believe in Philly?! How would we fix the Celtics if we were the GM?Hello again,
In today's episode, I was joined by Harry (Knicks fan) and Yousef (76ers fan) to discuss if ANYONE in the East has a shot at knocking off Brooklyn. We dove deep into the Eastern Conference, and dished out what we would do to try to fix the broken Boston Celtics. As always, thank you so much for listening!2021-02-2638 minBrainstorming BasketballNBA Top 25 players UNDER THE AGE OF 25!!!Hey everyone, welcome back to the Brainstorming Basketball podcast! In this episode (which was taped about 2 weeks ago), I was joined by my friends Harry Liao and Yousef Nasser to discuss a hypothetical NBA Draft of the top 25 players under the age of 25, and it got SPICY. Stay tuned for more basketball content coming your way very soon!! And as always, feel free to DM me your questions via Instagram @armanibuckets to be featured on future podcasts.2021-02-1843 minBrainstorming BasketballAre the Knicks ACTUALLY BACK!?! IS it time to panic about Coby White+NBA deep dives with Knicks Superfan and future 5 star chef Harry LiaoHello everyone, and welcome back to the Brainstorming Basketball podcast. In this episode, I was joined by my good friend and diehard Knicks fan Harry Liao, as we discussed the most trendy team in the NBA, the New York Knicks. We broke down what we thought of the Knicks roster, the Derrick Rose trade, and much more. We also dove deep into our NBA knowledge to provide various insights on observations we've made around the NBA! Hope you enjoy.
If you enjoy our content, please make sure to hit that subscribe button to get noti...2021-02-1135 minBrainstorming BasketballIs Steph Curry the MVP?? Can the Warriors compete in the West?? Why are some people hating on Steve Kerr?!Welcome back to the podcast everyone! Today, I was joined by my good friend Clay Thorpe (@clayhoops868). Clay is an avid Golden State Warriors fan, as well as a renowned basketball trainer at the HoopHouse in San Diego. Clay and I chopped it up about the state of the Warriors franchise, whether or not Steph Curry can win the MVP, early thoughts on James Wiseman, and much more!
As always, thank you so much for your continued support, more content coming your way very soon!2021-02-0139 minBrainstorming BasketballOur MOST UNDERRATED NBA PLAYERS TODAY!!Hello everyone, welcome back to the BrainstormingBasketball podcast! Today's episode, featuring my co-host Ryan Azzarello, goes over the 5 most underrated starters in the NBA, along with the 5 most underrated bench players. If you play fantasy basketball, this episode is for you! We deep dove into the depths of NBA rosters to find diamonds in the rough, players that are under-appreciated and don't get enough media love. As always, if you have names that you would include on these lists, join the conversation by sending me a direct message on Instagram, @armanibuckets, and I will address your messages in my nex...2021-01-2826 minBrainstorming BasketballWho has the BEST CHANCE at beating the LAKERS in the Western Conference?!?Hello everyone, welcome back to the Brainstorming Basketball podcast!
In today's episode, I sat down and came up with the 5 teams in the Western Conference with the best chances of beating the Lakers in a playoff series. I came up with a list of criteria necessary for beating the Lakers in a best-of-7 series, and it was NOT EASY to finish this list. As always, I hope you guys enjoy!
2021-01-2119 minBrainstorming BasketballEMERGENCY PODCAST!!! James Harden TO THE NETS?!?!?Hello and welcome back to the Brainstorming Basketball podcast EMERGENCY EDITION!!! Today's episode breaks down the BLOCKBUSTER James Harden trade, whether or not we think the Nets can win the East, our thoughts on the new-look Rockets, and MORE!
As always, thank you for listening, and don't forget to subscribe to stay up to date on future episodes!2021-01-1416 minBrainstorming BasketballArmani is BACK IN on COBY WHITE! Overrated/Underrated players to watch for, and can ANYONE BEAT THE LAKERS?!?In today's episode, Harry and I discussed the NBA's issues dealing with the covid outbreaks plaguing the league, the New York KNICKS, my Coby White thoughts, overrated/underrated players to watch for, and whether or not the Bucks slow start has us at all concerned.
As always, thank you for listening, and enjoy!2021-01-1241 minBrainstorming Basketball8 NBA Storylines to Keep an Eye on!!! (Eastern and Western Conference)Welcome back to the BrainstormingBasketball podcast!! In today's episode, I broke down 8 NBA thoughts I had (4 in the east, 4 in the west). Hope you enjoy! 2021-01-0715 minBrainstorming BasketballNBA 2020 REDRAFT PODCAST (TOP 5 ONLY!!)Hey everyone! In today's episode, I broke down my WAY TOO EARLY NBA 2020 DRAFT top 5 picks if I had the opportunity to draft players based on what we know now. Some obvious choices were made, but some of the players in my top 5 my surprise you. As always, you can reach out to me via DM on IG to talk all things NBA! Let me know your top 5. 2020-12-3112 minBrainstorming BasketballWEEK 1 NBA RECAP (Ja Morant vs Trae Young?? 3 teams that CAUGHT MY ATTENTION!!)Hey everyone,
Welcome back to the Brainstorming Basketball podcast!! In today's episode, I broke down the first week of the NBA's exciting 2020-2021 season. Topics discussed include Ja vs Trae, 3 NBA teams that caught my attention, 3 players that intrigue me, and some JUICY storylines to watch going forward. Enjoy!2020-12-3013 minBrainstorming BasketballNBA WESTERN CONFERENCE PREVIEWWelcome back to Brainstorming Basketball!! In today's episode, the guys get together to discuss ALL things WESTERN CONFERENCE. Hear who some of our sleeper players to watch for are, some underrated storylines, some surprise predictions, (INCLUDING WHO ARMANI SHOCKINGLY PICKS AS HIS MVP), and MUCH more!! Enjoy, and as always, please share with other like-minded NBA fans!2020-12-241h 04Brainstorming BasketballWELCOME TO BRAINSTORMING BASKETBALL-- NBA SEASON PREVIEW EPISODE (EASTERN CONFERENCE)Hello and welcome to Brainstorming Basketball. In today's episode, Armani, Harry, and Yousef break down all things Eastern Conference. The guys spend some time mocking the Bulls, discussing a little bit about each of us and our favorite teams, giving predictions, and discussing which players we think can have unexpected breakout seasons. All of that and more on the FIRST episode of the Brainstorming Basketball podcast!2020-12-1756 min
This is a Sports PodcastOur Experiences at NBA All-Star Weekend 2020Yousef Nasser, Arman Tondravi, Harry Liao, Tony Garcia and Evan Brooks talk about their experience at NBA All-Star Weekend. They discussed the most memorable moments from the weekend and shared the stories they worked on. 2020-02-1945 minThis is a Sports PodcastSuper Bowl LIV RecapYousef Nasser, Arman Tondravi, Harry Liao, Tony Garcia, and Evan Brooks recap the Kansas City Chiefs' comeback win against the San Francisco 49ers in Super Bowl LIV.2020-02-0539 minThis is a Sports PodcastSuper Bowl LIV Preview, Debating RB Contract Value, and Comparing the Each of the Podcast Co-Hosts to NBA/College Basketball PlayersIn this week's episode of This is a Sports Podcast, Yousef Nasser, Arman Tondravi, Harry Liao, Tony Garcia, and Evan Brooks start off the show by recapping the AFC Championship Game between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Tennessee Titans (1:30). In the middle of their discussion about NFL Championship Weekend, Tony asks the crew to pivot to discussing the upcoming Northwestern Intramural season. The guys oblige and spend 35 minutes rattling off their NBA/college basketball comps for each player on the roster (12:24).
[SPOILER ALERT: Yousef somehow gets compared to both Tim Duncan and Anzejs Pasecniks]
...2020-01-221h 07This is a Sports PodcastHarry's Questions: CFB National Championship Predictions, NFL X-Factors, and NBA SurprisesIn this stream-of-consciousness episode of This is a Sports Podcast, Yousef Nasser and Arman Tondravi answer sports questions posed by Harry Liao.2020-01-091h 20This is a Sports PodcastWild Card Weekend RecapYousef Nasser, Arman Tondravi, Tony Garcia, and Evan Brooks recap NFL Wild Card weekend and look ahead to the upcoming playoff matchups.2020-01-081h 08This is a Sports PodcastNFL Playoff PreviewYousef Nasser, Arman Tondravi, and Tony Garcia break down the 2019 NFL playoffs. Which teams will make it through Wild Card Weekend? Which regular season juggernauts will disappoint in the postseason? Who will ultimately lift up the Lombardi Trophy in Miami? The guys give their predictions on this week's episode of This is a Sports Podcast!2020-01-0541 minThis is a Sports PodcastSuper Bowl Favorites, Fantasy Football League-Winners, and Arman is Officially "Back In" on Mitch TrubiskyYousef Nasser, Arman Tondravi, Harry Liao, Tony Garcia, and Evan Brooks recap the three signature games of Week 13: 49ers-Ravens, Patriots-Texans, and Vikings-Seahawks. They then break down who the favorites should be in the AFC and the NFC. Arman explains why he's "back in" on Mitch Trubisky. Yousef explains why he thinks a former Super Bowl MVP will be the one calling signals for the Bears in 2020 Finally, the guys reveal which players they are most afraid of in the fantasy football playoffs and discuss whether Rashaad Penny, Derrius Guice, or Darwin Thompson are potential league-winners.2019-12-0349 minThis is a Sports PodcastEagles Lose Another Winnable Game, Dak's Star Turn, Kirk Cousins Redemption, #NoOneCaresAboutYourFantasyTeam, and NBA ApologiesYousef Nasser, Arman Tondravi, Harry Liao, Tony Garcia, and Evan Brooks discuss the Eagles loss to the Patriots, debate whether Dak Prescott is a top-5 quarterback, and marvel at Kirk Cousins' 2019 season. #NoOneCaresAboutYourFantasyTeam, but the guys nonetheless provide an update on how each of their fantasy football teams are doing. Then, they compare LaMelo Ball as a prospect to his brother, Lonzo, before apologizing for some of their NBA preseason predictions that turned out to be wrong.2019-11-2050 minThis is a Sports PodcastMonday Night Football Recap and How Many NFL Teams Can Win the Super Bowl?Yousef Nasser, Arman Tondravi, Harry Liao, and Tony Garcia recap the MNF game between the Seahawks and the 49ers and debate whether the Seahawks win places Russell Wilson as the clear frontrunner in the MVP race. Then, the guys go through the standings and determine how many teams can realistically win the Super Bowl.2019-11-1329 minThis is a Sports PodcastChampions Classic, Outrageous Takes, the Ben Simmons Dilemma, NFL MVP Candidates, and CFB Playoff RankingsYousef Nasser, Tony Garcia, Harry Liao, Arman Tondravi, and Evan Brooks start the show by reviewing the Champions Classic and assessing which college basketball teams are most likely to reached the Final Four. Then, the guys imitate Arman and try to give their most outrageous NBA takes, while Arman is tasked with the challenge of giving his most measured, restrained takes. Yousef poses the question: How good is Ben Simmons? The guys wax poetic about Lamar Jackson and Russell Wilson. Finally, Joshua Skinner joins the show to give his take on the latest CFB Playoff Rankings. It's an action-packed...2019-11-0653 minThis is a Sports PodcastTalking Grizzlies with The Athletic's Omari Sankofa, Steph Goes Down, The Process vs. KAT, Plus a World Series Recap with Forest StultingYousef Nasser, Tony Garcia, Harry Liao, and Arman Tondravi are joined by Omari Sankofa of The Athletic to talk about Ja Morant, Jaren Jackson Jr. and the Memphis Grizzlies (0:10). Arman explains why he has been underwhelmed with Ja Morant and why he believes Coby White is a better prospect (30:19). The guys give their perspectives on how the Stephen Curry injury affects the Warriors outlook in the West and break down the Embiid-Towns beef (44:22), before recapping Game 7 of the World Series (51:59). Then, Forest Stulting drops in to tie a bow on the MLB season and preview what's to come in...2019-10-311h 12This is a Sports PodcastThe Trade Deadline was a Flop, Sports Homerism, Dangerous NFL Teams, and NBA Rookie WatchYousef Nasser, Arman Tondravi, Tony Garcia, Harry Liao, and Evan Brooks recap the underwhelming trade deadline. Who should have made a move but didn't? Yousef and Harry compare Tony's Michigan State sports homerism with Arman's Chicago sports homerism. Then the guys list their top five most dangerous NFL teams before Arman and Harry get into a spirited debate about Coby White and R.J. Barrett.2019-10-3049 minThis is a Sports PodcastNBA Opening Night Instant Reactions and Wednesday PreviewYousef Nasser, Harry Liao, Arman Tondravi and Tony Garcia are joined by Evan Brooks to react to NBA opening night. Is Kawhi Leonard the clear-cut best player in the NBA? How dangerous are the Clips? Should Lakers fans be concerned about LeBron and AD's supporting cast? Then the guys preview the Wednesday slate and let the listeners know what to watch for.2019-10-2345 minThis is a Sports Podcast2019-20 NBA Preview: Western Conference, Finals Picks, and Awards PredictionsYousef Nasser, Harry Liao, Arman Tondravi and Tony Garcia team up to preview the Western Conference. Can any of the West's young teams make a dent in the playoff picture? How will Zion Williamson's knee injury affect the Pelicans' playoff hopes? Kawhi, AD, PG13, Russ, D-Lo, and Conley all switched teams in the offseason: Who will have the biggest impact? Which team will finish atop the West in the regular season? Does anyone have what it takes to defeat either of the star-studded Los Angeles teams in the playoffs? Then, the guys go through their NBA Finals picks as w...2019-10-221h 28This is a Sports PodcastArman's Mitch Mea Culpa, the Eagles are in TROUBLE, and A-Rod Enters the MVP ConversationYousef Nasser, Tony Garcia, Harry Liao and Arman Tondravi recap Week 7 in the NFL. Arman starts the show by declaring that he is officially OUT on Mitchell Trubisky and the 2019 Chicago Bears. Yousef attempts to rationalize what happened to the Eagles against the Cowboys on Sunday night. Then the guys talk about Aaron Rodgers and Lamar Jackson entering the MVP conversation, evaluate the impact that Jalen Ramsey and Marcus Peters will have on their new teams, and lament Patrick Mahomes' knee injury.
2019-10-2149 minThis is a Sports Podcast2019-20 NBA Preview: Eastern ConferenceYousef Nasser, Harry Liao, Arman Tondravi, and Tony Garcia team up to preview the Eastern Conference. Who has the worst team in the East? Which upstart young teams will make the playoffs? Which offseason additions will make the biggest difference in the East? Are we destined for a Sixers-Bucks Eastern Conference Final? This was a fun one. Check it out!
(Note: Bradley Beal signed his extension with the Wizards after the taping of this podcast.)2019-10-181h 12This is a Sports PodcastWeek 6 Review, NFL Concern Meter, and Grading Arman's Twitter TakesYousef Nasser, Tony Garcia, Harry Liao and Arman Tondravi review Week 6 in the NFL. Who is the best team in the NFL? Which teams will make the playoffs in the AFC? Which division is worse: the NFC East or the AFC North? Has Russell Wilson taken the lead in the MVP conversation? Then, the guys review some of Arman's hot takes on Twitter from Week 6 and debate which ones are sensible and which ones are completely over the top.2019-10-1453 minThis is a Sports PodcastCollege Football with Joshua Skinner and CFB/NFL PicksYousef Nasser, Tony Garcia, and Arman Tondravi are joined by Joshua Skinner to talk about college football. Who is the most under-the-radar team in college football? How many Top 25 teams can realistically make the College Football Playoff? Who does Joshua think will win the Heisman Trophy? Plus, the guys discuss quarterback prospects in the 2020 NFL Draft before making college football and NFL picks for the biggest games of the weekend. 2019-10-101h 00This is a Sports PodcastWeek 4 Recap, Divisions Up for Grabs, and NFL Quarter-Season AwardsYousef Nasser, Arman Tondravi, Harry Liao, and Tony Garcia recap Week 4 in the NFL. What did each of the guys learn from this past Sunday? Which teams were the most impressive? Which performances were the most worrisome? What are the most confusing divisions in the NFL and who will ultimately win them? Finally, the guys deliver their NFL quarter-season awards: Should Patrick Mahomes be a shoo-in for MVP? Will Minshew Mania result in an Offensive Rookie of the Year trophy for Gardner? And is Jay Gruden a lock to be the first coach fired in the NFL? All of...2019-10-0248 minThis is a Sports PodcastThe Boys are Back! Hot Takes and Takeaways from the First Three Weeks of Football SeasonAfter a three week hiatus, Yousef Nasser, Arman Tondravi, Harry Liao, and Tony Garcia are BACK with their hot takes and takeaways from the start of football season. What are the biggest sports storylines from the month of September? Which teams are for real and which teams are destined for regression? How many teams in the league are officially "canceled?" Plus, the guys break down the best and worst of their summer predictions, take stock in how their favorite teams are doing, and Arman explains why he believes that mainstream sports media is inherently biased against Mitchell Trubisky. Check i...2019-09-2550 minThis is a Sports PodcastLuck Retires, Dwight Signs with the Lakers, and Team USA's 78-Game Win Streak is OverYousef Nasser, Arman Tondravi, Harry Liao, and Tony Garcia are joined by special guest Alec "Boss" Bose to discuss Andrew Luck's sudden retirement, debate the impact Dwight Howard will have on the Lakers, break down Team USA's loss to Australia, and much more on this week's episode of This is a Sports Podcast!
2019-08-2652 minThis is a Sports PodcastNFL Preseason Week 1 Takeaways, Fantasy Football Wagers, and What in the World is Going On With AB?Yousef Nasser, Arman Tondravi, Harry Liao, and Tony Garcia are joined by special guest Allegra Zamore to discuss whether or not the impressive preseason debuts of Daniel Jones, David Montgomery, and Devin Bush will mean anything once the regular season begins. Tony places a bet with Arman that Le'Veon Bell WILL finish as a top-5 fantasy football RB in 2019; the loser will have to wear one of Allegra's sweaters to class. What in the world is going on with Antonio Brown and the Oakland Raiders? Plus, Yousef and Harry break down which pizza chain is better between Blaze and...2019-08-1450 minThis is a Sports PodcastNFL Training Camp StorylinesYousef Nasser, Arman Tondravi, Harry Liao, and Tony Garcia talk about the biggest storylines from NFL training camps. Can the Cleveland Browns live up to the hype? Is there a more intriguing rookie than Kyler Murray? How good are the Chicago Bears? All of that and more in Episode 1 of This is a Sports Podcast.2019-08-1438 minThis is a Sports Podcast2017 NBA RedraftYousef Nasser, Arman Tondravi, and Harry Liao recap NBA Summer League before diving into a 2017 NBA redraft exercise. Who will go number one between Jayson Tatum, De'Aaron Fox, and Donovan Mitchell? Tune in to find out!2019-08-1443 minThis is a Sports PodcastNBA Offseason BreakdownYousef Nasser, Arman Tondravi, and Harry Liao recap NBA free agency in the pilot episode of This is a Sports Podcast.2019-08-1454 min
Lane Violation with Greg Melo, Andre Toran and Louis RicardLane Violation Episode 26 Free Agency Wave 1On this episode of Lane Violation, Dre is away, so Louis and Greg have three new personalities on to help out with a free agency round table. The crew recaps the major moves of free agency thus far including Kyrie and KD to the Nets, Kemba to the Celtics, Jimmy Butler to Miami and D-Lo to Golden State. They also talk about the errors of the Knicks, the good moves by the Jazz, Pelicans and Bulls, plus the run it back squad (minus 1) in Milwaukee.
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