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Balls And Beards PodcastNFL Draft Recap 🏈 - The Fall of Shedeur Sanders ⬇️ | NBA Playoffs Recap - The Bucks & Lakers Are off to Cancun & A Very Special Announcement 🔥Welcome back all to the BALLS AND BEARDS PODCAST! We start off today's Season 5 Episode 12 with a very special guest! The boys tip-off today's blockbuster episode by welcoming on the AV's very own Robert of Fat Boys Tacos for a special announcement that has us all very excited!Then it's onto the NFL where Shedeur Sanders' fall to day 3 of the draft stole the headlines, but there were several winners & losers according to the fellas as they breakdown the 1st Round of the Draft. How will the Jaguars deploy their new shiny toy in...2025-05-022h 05Balls And Beards PodcastNBA Playoff Extravaganza 🏀🔥 Previews & Picks for East & West | What Are the Nuggets & Suns Thinking?🧐Welcome back all to THE BALLS AND BEARDS PODCAST! We are super-pumped for today's Season 5 Episode 11! The NBA Playoffs are here and after today's final two play-in games, the NBA Playoff bracket will be officially set. Before all of the series' tip-off this weekend, the boys have you covered with previews and picks for every series starting in the East and finishing with the absurdly-stacked West. Chris's Bucks are hot, but can they get revenge on the Pacers? Mikee's Lakers have looked great since landing Luka, but can they get past a feisty Timberwolves...2025-04-182h 05Balls And Beards PodcastNFL Free Agency Re-Cap 🏈🔥 Winners 😄 & Losers 🥶 | Plus NBA Rundown - The Jumbled West & the Crappy EastWelcome back all to the BALLS AND BEARDS PODCAST! In today's Season 5 Episode 9, the boys have you covered with a FULL RECAP from what was a very busy start to NFL Free Agency. The Commanders loaded up around young star QB Jayden Daniels, the Bears beefed up & retooled their O-line; plus trades, big signings, and will Aaron Rodgers finally make a decision? Plus the Cowboys & 49ers stand pat, the Eagles lose some key players from their Super Bowl Title-winning defense, and the Seahawks were incredibly active, trading both star...2025-03-211h 25Balls And Beards PodcastLakers & Warriors Heating Up; Bucks Making a Move | NFL Offseason is Off & Running!Welcome back all to the BALLS AND BEARDS PODCAST! In today's Season 5 Episode 8, the boys have you covered in all everything all NBA & NFL. Last episode the boys played "Contender or Pretender?" with both the Eastern & Western Conferences, now they have an updated rundown of both - including Mikee's Lakers surging to 2nd in the West - the Warriors behind Steph Curry & the addition of Jimmy Butler getting hot 🔥- and Chris's Bucks 🦌 making a move in the East. Then it's onto the NFL where the offseason has already kicked...2025-03-091h 25Balls And Beards PodcastNBA Eastern & Western Conference Full Rundowns - Featuring Contender or Pretender?-Welcome back all to the BALLS AND BEARDS PODCAST! The boys are back and ready to talk some hoops! 🏀 Football is done, the All-Star break has come and gone, as has the trade deadline, and now the NBA season is finally starting to heat up!The boys have you covered, with an all-NBA rundown of both the East & West - Featuring 'Contender or Pretender?' First up it's the Eastern Conference - are the fellas sipping the Cleveland cool-aid? What about the Knicks (who can't seem to beat a goo...2025-02-271h 34Balls And Beards Podcast🦅 Eagles Soar in Rout of Chiefs 🏆 Super Bowl LIX Recap*** | NBA Trade Deadline Recap - Lots of Movement -Welcome back all to theBALLS AND BEARDS PODCAST! In today's massive Season 5 Episode 6 - it's our Super Bowl recap special 🔥🔥Justin's Eagles 🦅 took the 2-time defending Super Bowl Champions Chiefs out to the woodshed in a40-22 thrashing.The boys have a full recap, with analysis & takeaways and of course Chris with plenty of stats, all you need to know, & much more from the big game!Then we welcome special guest Alex to the show, a big-time Chiefs fan - for a little analysis and takeaways from a KC perspecti...2025-02-112h 03Balls And Beards PodcastLIVE Super Bowl Extravaganza 🏈🔥 Special*** Chiefs vs Eagles SB LIX Preview & Picks | The 🏀Trade That Shocked the Sports World - Luka is Laker; AD is a Mav!?Welcome back all to the BALLS AND BEARDS PODCAST!! Today, we have a very special landmark episode of the Podcast- recording LIVE from Bravery Brewery in the Antelope Valley, it's Super Bowl Extravaganza time!
That's right, it's just about time for the Big Game & the boys have you covered with everything you need to know ahead of Super Bowl LIX, pitting the Kansas City Chiefs 🪓 & Philadelphia Eagles 🦅 in a rematch from 2 years ago.
The fellas kickoff today's festivities by discussing the 2x defending Champion Chiefs, then cover Justin's Eagles, and then it's big reveal time as the boy...2025-02-042h 04Balls And Beards PodcastNFL Wild Card Wknd Recap + Divisional Rd Previews & Picks 🏈🔥| NBA Rundown- Here Come the Rockets!?Welcome back all to the BALLS AND BEARDS PODCAST! NFL Playoffs Wild Card Weekend is in the books, and the boys have you covered with a complete recap and rundown of all of this past weekend's action. The Bills and Ravens looked good, as did the Texans, but what happened to the Chargers & Chris's Packers? The boys discuss.
Then it's on to the Divisional Round matchups - can the Commanders keep their magical season going or does the clock strike 12 against the Lions? Plus Ravens-Bills, and are there any surprises ahead of us with Texans-Chiefs? Mikee seems to think so...2025-01-142h 37Balls And Beards PodcastFull NFL Playoff Preview 🏈🔥NFC & AFC | NBA - What's the Problem w/ the Current Product?The boys are super excited for today's SEASON 5 Premier Extravaganza! The NFL regular season has wrapped up, and we know all 6 matchups for 'Super Wild Card Weekend'! The boys kickoff today's Season 5 with a full breakdown and picks for all 6 matchups - including a much ballywhood showdown on Sunday afternoon between Chris's Packers & Justin's Eagles!
Then it's onto the NBA with some news & notes in there - including an epic Mikee rant that you won't want to miss! The boys discuss the current state of the NBA and the product becoming unwatchable?
Come join us for those featured segments...2025-01-072h 06Balls And Beards PodcastLions, Eagles, Vikings - Who Gets the Top Seed in the NFC? | The Birth of the "Golden Beard Award"Welcome back all to the BALLS AND BEARDS PODCAST!!! The boys are pumped & super excited for today's Season 4 Episode 17! It was a huge weekend in the world of the NFL, as Justin's Eagles won their 10th straight game, while the Lions fell to Buffalo in a possible Super Bowl Preview. With the loss, however, the Lions fell to 12-2, and now have the same record as both Philly & the Vikings. Could the Lions end up blowing the 1-seed and falling all the way back to a Wild Card as both the injuries and questionably aggressive coaching are starting to catch...2024-12-181h 27Balls And Beards PodcastNFL Recap - HUGE Wins for the Bills & Steelers | Are the 49ers Done? | NBA Early-Season RundownWelcome back all to the BALLS AND BEARDS PODCAST!! The boys are back with a monster show for Season 4 Episode 16!
It was a huge weekend in the NFL, with Justin's Eagles kicking off the festivities with a big division win on Thursday night over the upstart Commanders. Philly is now humming at 8-2, having won 6 straight. Are they a threat to the Lions in the NFC?
There were a pair of massive games in the AFC as well, with the Bills becoming the first team to take down the Chiefs after some late-game heroics from QB Josh Allen. The Steelers...2024-11-192h 15Balls And Beards Podcast2024-25 NBA Preview - What's Wrong w/ the Sixers & Bucks?! | NFL Midseason Rundown🔥 🏈 🦁Welcome back to the BALLS AND BEARDS PODCAST! The boys are back and have plenty to discuss in this week's blockbuster Season 4 Episode 15!
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The NBA is in full-swing, and although we weren't able to get our full season preview out before the season officially started, the boys have you covered with a full rundown & discussion about the early-season developments - mainly, what the heck is going on with the Sixers & Chris's Bucks? Are both headed toward a full breakdown & rebuild? Or is it too early to panic in Philly & Milwaukee? Plus, are the undefeated Cavs for real? Can they...2024-11-101h 27Balls And Beards Podcast2024 NFL Rundown/Preview & Picks to Win Each Division after 4 Weeks of Action 🏈🔥Welcome back all! After a long hiatus, the boys are back! And they've got you covered in all facets NFL with a complete rundown of the NFC & AFC. We go Division-by-Division - who will win each one? What are the surprise teams? Will teams like the Bengals & Jaguars rebound after slow starts? And what about Justin's Eagles? Chris's Packers? And Mikee's Cardinals? We've got you covered with a full rundown & preview. Come join us for a blockbuster Season 4 Episode 12 featuring all things NFL! 🏈🔥
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All of that, plus much, much more! Come join us for Season 4 Episode 12 of the BALLS AND BE...2024-10-051h 51Balls And Beards PodcastOlympics 🥇🥈🥉/ NFL Training Camp News / NBA - Lakers RantWelcome back all to the BALLS AND BEARDS PODCAST! NFL camps are in full-swing with the season about a month away! But for the past few weeks it's been all about the Olympics. In today's brand-new Season 4 Episode 11, the boys are back and ready to talk some Olympics - in particular, USA Men's basketball drama 🏀 with a full rundown of the Olympic basketball results, and thoughts on France emerging to the Gold Medal Game. But that's not all, the boys cover all of the fun & excitement from this year's games in Paris, France 🥇🥈🥉
Then it's onto the NFL, where training camps are ra...2024-08-091h 42Balls And Beards Podcast🔥 NBA Offseason Recap - Lakers Hire JJ Redick 🧐 | Free Agency Moves | Celtics Win Title 🏆 🍀Welcome back all to Season 4 Episode 10 of the BALLS AND BEARDS PODCAST! After a bit of a hiatus, the boys are back with plenty to talk about! A lot has happened in the last couple of weeks in the world of the NBA.
The Boys tip-off today's episode with a brief recap of the NBA Finals - the Celtics took care of the Mavs in 5 games to win their NBA-leading 18th Title. Boston proved to be too much for Luka, Kyrie & Dallas.
Then it's on to the NBA Offseason coaching hires - the boys go through all of the hirings, and...2024-07-121h 55Balls And Beards Podcast💫SPECIAL 100TH EPISODE 🎉🎉 - NBA Finals Preview | Lakers Coaching Search | JJ Gets PAIDWelcome back all to the BALLS AND BEARDS PODCAST! Today is a special day for us, as it marks a milestone in our podcast's existence - it is our 100th EPISODE! 🎉🎉
To celebrate our banner 100th Episode, we've got a full preview, analysis, and predictions for the NBA Finals pitting the Boston Celtics ☘️ and Justin's Dallas Mavericks 🐴 - who do the boys like in what has the potential to be an epic Finals?
Then it's onto Mikee's Lakers and their ongoing coaching search. Dan Hurley emerged as the new front-runner for the gig shortly before the boys recorded. Hurley has been incredibly s...2024-06-071h 34Balls And Beards PodcastNBA Playoff Extravaganza!! 🏀🔥| NFL Draft Preview 🏈 - Top 10, Trades, Bombshells, Etc!Welcome back all to the BALLS AND BEARDS PODCAST! The boys are back with a MASSIVE episode - full of NBA Playoff Preview content, plus a look at next week's NFL Draft & who the fellas believe will go in the top 10.
All of that plus, much, much more it's a fully-loaded, PLAYOFF-size edition of the BALLS AND BEARDS PODCAST!
First it's NBA Playoffs Extravaganza time as the boys breakdown the opening round series in the East and give you their picks on who will advance to the Semifinals. Then it's onto the loaded West - can Justin's Mavs and Mikee's Lak...2024-04-182h 14Balls And Beards PodcastSuper Bowl LVIII Recap 🏈🎉The Chiefs Hoist Another 🏆 Doc Rivers vs JJ Redick 🧐 NBA Round-Up 🏀Welcome back all to the BALLS AND BEARDS PODCAST! In today's jam-packed episode, the boys give their full Super Bowl LVIII recap - Mikee & Justin were absolutely thrilled for the Chiefs to hoist another trophy 😂.
Then it's on to all things NBA. First, the boys dive into the JJ Redick vs Doc Rivers discussion that emerged over All-Star weekend, with Redick stating Doc never takes accountability for anything. Plenty of former players came to Doc's defense, but is JJ's take on point? The boys discuss - Mikee & Justin are in agreement, but Chris feels as though the entire league is a non-a...2024-02-231h 58Balls And Beards PodcastNBA Trade Deadline Breaking News & Analysis🔥| NFL Awards 🏆 Who Takes Home the Balls & Beards MVP?Welcome back all to the BALLS AND BEARDS PODCAST! In today's brand new Season 4 Episode 3, the boys give out some NFL hardware and then dive into the NBA Tradeline with full analysis of all of today's big moves, along with some breaking news as well!
But first, the NFL gives out their regular season Awards tonight, but before all of that, Mikee, Justin, & Chris had their own NFL Awards to dish out. Who took home 'The Balls and Beards Podcast' NFL MVP? Did favorite Lamar Jackson come out on top or did a pair of 49ers have something to say abou...2024-02-081h 20Balls And Beards PodcastSuper Bowl LVIII Preview 🎉🏈 | Doc Rivers to the Bucks 🦌🧐Welcome back all! The Super Bowl is around the corner, and the boys have you covered with a complete breakdown of the AFC & NFC Championship Games and full Super Bowl LVIII 🎉🏈 preview & predictions!
Mikee & Chris welcome Justin aboard as a full-time member of the BALLS AND BEARDS PODCAST with a special mega episode!
After the breakdown of the BIG game, the boys dive into the NFL Coaching Courasel as all positions have now been filled. Which hire do they like the best? Are the Chiefs dominance of the AFC West about to finally come to an end?
Then it's onto the NBA...2024-02-022h 04Balls And Beards PodcastSPECIAL SEASON 4 Premier Extravaganza - Full NFL Super Wild Card Wknd Preview 🏈🔥 & NBA Rundown 🏀Welcome back all!! Happy New Year! 2024 is here and with it, another season of the BALLS AND BEARDS PODCAST!! The boys are celebrating the new year and a new season with a super Season 4 Premier Double Episode featuring "regular" guest Justin Reno!!
The boys kickoff today's Season 4 Premier Extravaganza with a complete breakdown & picks for all six of this weekend's Super Wild Card Weekend games of the NFL Playoffs. Mikee, Chris, and Justin were in agreement in 3/6 of the games and were split on the other 3. So, who do the boys like? Can Chris's Packers upset the Cowboys? Can Justin's Eagles f...2024-01-122h 21Balls And Beards PodcastDraymond at it Again; Lakers NBA Cup Champs 🏆 Giannis goes for 64; & Belicheck Done in NE?!Welcome back all to Season 3 Episode 17 of the 'BALLS AND BEARDS PODCAST'! After a brief hiatus, the boys are back with a holiday-style helping of topics ranging from the Lakers being crowned inaugural NBA in-season Tournament Champions to the issues with NFL MVP voting to Draymond Green's latest antics to Giannis's record-setting night. All of that plus much, much more!
Mikee & Chris welcome podcast regular Justin Reno once again, as the boys kick off the festivities with a discussion on the reports saying Bill Belicheck & the Patriots will mutually part ways after the season. Is he officially done? Where does Beli...2023-12-161h 49Balls And Beards PodcastDAMETIME TO THE BUCKS🦌; JRUE TO THE CELTICS🍀Plus Early Season NFL Surprises & What to do w/ Dak?Welcome back all to another episode of the 'BALLS AND BEARDS PODCAST'! The boys are super pumped for today's brand new Season 3 Episode 14!
Mikee & Chris kickoff the festivities with a fun segment discussing some of the surprises in both the AFC & NFC. What's a bigger surprise to this point in the season - the Steelers in 1st in the AFC North despite being outscored by a significant margin or is it the Patriots who appear to be completely lost after losing by a combined score of 72-3 over the past two weeks? Then in the NFC what about the success of t...2023-10-121h 24Balls And Beards PodcastNFL Early-Season Recap - Surprises 😯, Big-time Injuries 🤕, & a Full AFC & NFC Rundown 🏈🏈Welcome back all! BALLS AND BEARDS PODCAST Season 3 Episode 13 is out and we couldn't be more excited about all of the great NFL content that we manages to cram pack into today's newest episode!
Special guest (although by now he has become more of a 'regular' guest) Justin Reno once again joins Mikee & Chris for all things NFL 🏈.
We kickoff the festivities by taking turns discussing some aspect of the early NFL season that has stood out to each of us - who has surprised us thus far through the first couple of games of the season?
Then it's on to t...2023-09-222h 14Balls And Beards Podcast2023 NFL SEASON PREVIEW EXTRAVAGANZA ⭐️🏈⭐️Welcome back all to the "BALLS AND BEARDS PODCAST"! We are super excited for today's episode because it's football time! 🔥🏈 The official start to the 2023 NFL season is just one week away, and the boys are ready! Come join us for Season 3 Episode 12 - our 2023 NFL Kickoff Preview Extravaganza!
It was such a massive preview that we needed our good friend, and special guest Justin Reno to stop on by and provide his thoughts and analysis as well.
It's an all-NFL Episode with the boys providing an analysis for all 32 teams and where to expect each to finish.
As we dive into...2023-08-311h 57Balls And Beards PodcastNBA Free Agency Special! Lakers, Bucks, Suns, CP3, Bradley Beal, Kyrie, Big Trades & Much, Much MoreWelcome back all to the 'BALLS AND BEARDS PODCAST'! After a brief hiatus, we are back with a massive NBA Free Agency Special!
First, the boys discuss the Denver Nuggets bringing home their first NBA Championship & their thoughts on the outstanding play of the Joker, Jamaal Murray, Michael Porter Jr., & company.
Then it's on to NBA Free Agency where the festivities got going early with some big trades featuring Bradley Beal and Marcus Smart in particular. The boys discuss the new homes of the pair of all-stars and what it means for Phoenix & Memphis heading into next season.
Next up ar...2023-07-031h 37Balls And Beards PodcastNBA Finals - Joker's Amazing Run | LeBron to the Mavs? 🧐 | Chris Paul | NBA Coaching CouraselWelcome back all to the 'Balls and Beards Podcast'! There's a lot to get to in the world of the NBA - from an intriguing Finals match-up full of momentum swings to some really big-name rumors, to all of the big recent coaching hires, we've got you covered, come join us for an NBA-loaded Season 3 Episode 9!
The boys leadoff by discussing the Finals, including the Joker's incredible, historic postseason run. Is Denver poised to take home the Title or do the Heat have one more rally left?
Then it's on to some of the big rumors out there - first, the...2023-06-091h 30Balls And Beards PodcastEast & West Conference Finals | Surprising Coaching Dismissals | Ja Morant Off-Court Issues..Again..Welcome back all to Season 3 Episode 8 of the Balls and Beards Podcast! The boys tip-off today's all NBA playoffs episode by going through both the Eastern & Western Conference Finals. Including Miami's Game 1 upset in Boston behind another massive effort from Jimmy Butler.
Then it's on to some of the surprising NBA Coaching dismissals as three big-name coaches are out. The boys give you their thoughts on each one - including a true head-scratcher with Monty Williams & Phoenix.
Lastly, it's Ja Morant time again, but unfortunately for the wrong reasons again. Mikee & Chris discuss his latest questionable video and speculate on what...2023-05-191h 20Balls And Beards PodcastNFL DRAFT Preview 🏈 | Bucks 🦌 Falter Against Jimmy Butler & the Heat 🔥 | NBA Playoffs Rundown!Welcome back all to Season 3 Episode 7 of the 'BALLS AND BEARDS PODCAST'! The boys have a huge new episode in store for today, so much so, that they needed help once-again from special guest Justin Reno!
First the boys tip-off the action with a complete rundown & analysis of the NBA Playoffs to this point- including Chris's Bucks epic collapse at the hands of 8-seeded Miami & a certain Jimmy Butler. Then it's on to predictions for the Knicks vs Heat surprise Semifinals match-up in the Eastern Conference. Can the Heat keep their magical run alive or will the Knicks power past the...2023-04-272h 11Balls And Beards Podcast2023 NBA PLAYOFFS PREVIEW EXTRAVAGANZA*** (Double Episode Special!)Welcome back all! It's all NBA in today's newest edition of the 'BALLS AND BEARDS PODCAST' as we gear up for the playoffs! The boys are back with special guest Justin Reno for a complete breakdown, analysis, & predictions for the 2023 NBA PLAYOFFS! There was so much to cover, that we couldn't even fit it all into one regular installment, so enjoy today's special *DOUBLE-EPISODE*!!
First, the boys tackle the top-heavy Eastern Conference - will it be one of the odds-on favorites - Milwaukee or Boston to come out of the East? Or is there a dark horse candidate in the mix? ...2023-04-142h 24Balls And Beards PodcastSuper Bowl LVII 🏈 Recap | A New HC in the Desert | NBA Trade Deadline - KD, Kyrie, Russ, & More!In today's special edition Season 3 Episode 3, Mikee & Chris welcome Special Guest - big-time Eagles & Mavs fan - Justin Reno to the show!
The Trio kicks off the festivities with a recap of what was an epic Super Bowl LVII, that ended in a 38-35 Chiefs victory. Justin gives his perspective as a Phily fan. Then the boys discuss where the Andy Reid / Patrick Mahomes pairing ranks in terms of greatest Head Coach/QB combos in NFL history.
Next, Mikee's Cardinals took a little while, but ended up poaching Jonathan Gannon from Justin's Eagles to be their next HC. Can the for...2023-02-281h 22Balls And Beards PodcastChampionship Game Recaps |The Aaron Rodgers Saga is Back | The Lakers Get Screwed | Trade for RuiWelcome Back All! The boys are very excited for today's SEASON 3 PREMIER EXTRAVAGANZA! First, Mikee & Chris kickoff the festivities by recapping yesterday's two Championship games as the Eagles breezed past a QB-injury-riddled 49ers squad and then Mahomes & the Chiefs had the last laugh in a classic 23-20 win over Joe Burrow and the Bengals.
Then it's on to Aaron Rodgers - has #12 played his last game for Chris's Packers? Should the Green & Gold deal the legend in the off-season? The boys give their take on where A-Rod will be for the 2023 season.
They finish up the NFL portion of the SEASO...2023-01-311h 42Balls And Beards PodcastNFL Super Wild Card Weekend Preview*** What's Up With All of the Parity in the NBA?Welcome back all! The boys have an absolutely packed Season 2 Grand Finale Episode on-tap for Super Wild Card weekend! They kickoff the festivities by discussing the continuing recovery of Damar Hamlin, and then cover the coaching courasel - they give their thoughts on the hand-full openings that have emerged thus far - including Mikee's Cardinals after they showed Kliff Kingsbury the 🪓. Then it's Super Wild Card Weekend Preview time as the boys take us through all of the opening games of the NFL playoffs and give their picks on who will advance. Then of course, it's time to talk NBA as...2023-01-101h 54Balls And Beards Podcast49ers KO the Goat, Here Come the Lions🦁?! And the...Jaguars?! Lakers Coming On & Surging PelicansWelcome back all! The boys have plenty to discuss in Season 2 Episode 35 of the Balls and Beards Podcast. They kickoff the festivities with a complete NFC rundown - including the surging 49ers putting a beatdown on Tom Brady & the Bucs - but how will Deebo Samuel's injury impact their chances at making another postseason run? Plus, here come the.... Lions?! Can Detroit actually make the postseason? And can anyone actually stack up with the Eagles in the NFC? Then it's on to the AFC where Mikee and Chris discuss the mighty Trio of the Bills, Chiefs, and Bengals - it has to...2022-12-141h 23Balls And Beards PodcastNFL Season Halfway Point Rundown!🏈The Pack Stinks; The Nets are a Dumpster Fire & Will LA trade AD?Welcome back all! Season 2 Episode 33 of the 'Balls and Beards Podcast' is here! In today's brand new episode, the boys kickoff with a breakdown of the NFL at the midway point of the season. First up is the NFC, where Chris's Packers & Mikee's Cardinals continue to struggle. Plus, are the Vikings for real? And what about the NFC East - is it safe to assume at the halfway point that the Eagles, Giants, and Cowboys are all locks to make the playoffs? The boys give their take. Then it's on to the AFC. Is the AFC East the best division in footb...2022-11-111h 36Balls And Beards PodcastAFC & NFC Rundown - Parity, Parity, Parity + 2022 NBA Preview 🏀 A Breakdown of the East & West ⭐️Welcome back all! In today's fully loaded Season 2 Episode 31 - Mikee & Chris are back and ready for the start of the NBA season. But before the boys get to hoops, they check-in on the NFL with a complete rundown of the AFC & NFC - including trying to come up with an answer for the sideways play and shocking offensive ineptitude of both the Denver Broncos (2-4) & Chris's Packers (3-3). Will there be coaching changes? Plus, are the Giants, Eagles, & Jets for real?
Then it's on to the 2022 NBA Season Preview, as both Mikee & Chris take us through the Eastern & Western Confe...2022-10-191h 39Balls And Beards PodcastWhat's Wrong with Russ & the Broncos? Tua's Injury, NFL Rundown & Draymond Green Throws a huge 👊Welcome Back All to Season 2 of the 'Balls and Beards Podcast'!! It's hard to believe, but today's all-new, super-packed latest edition marks episode #30 of the 2nd Season.
The boys kickoff with a breakdown & discussion of last night's stinker of a Thursday night game between the Colts & Broncos. Russell Wilson & Denver did a great job of giving that one away, as Indy somehow snuck out of the Rockies with a 12-9 touchdown-less win at Mile High. So what's the problem with Russ & the Broncos?
Then it's on to the Tua Tagovailoa injury, the aftermath of how it was handled, and what it m...2022-10-081h 10Balls And Beards PodcastUdoka Suspended, Robert Sarver Findings, Donovan Mitchell to the Cavs;Early-Season AFC & NFC RundownWelcome back all! Thank you for joining us for Season 2 Episode 29 of the 'BALLS AND BEARDS PODCAST'! In this weekend's loaded episode, the boys start off in the world of the NBA, where there's been some not-so-good developments over the last couple of weeks. Mikee & Chris lead off by discussing Celtics' Head Coach Ime Udoka being suspended for one year for breaking team policies as it pertains to a female staffer. Was does it mean for the Celtics moving forward? Will Udoka ever coach for Boston again? Plus a broader discussion on the reporting on the incident, which has come under...2022-09-261h 46Balls And Beards Podcast🌟NFL 2022 SEASON PREVIEW EXTRAVAGANZA 🏈🌟Welcome back all! Football is back! Come join the boys for their 2022 NFL Football Preview Extravaganza! Mikee & Chris are amped & ready to go as they take us through each division team-by-team and give their projected winners & playoff contenders in both the NFC & AFC. But before they get to all of the predictions, the NFL season officially kicked off on Thursday night with the defending Champs taking a surprise thumping at the hands of the Buffalo Bills. The boys kickoff today's Season 2 Episode 28 NFL Preview Extravaganza with a full breakdown & analysis from that season-opener with their take on what the suprising outco...2022-09-111h 50Balls And Beards PodcastPat Bev to the Lakers -Westbrook on the Move Next? More on Donovan Mitchell & Chet Holmgren's InjuryWelcome Back all to Season 2 Episode 27 - Part I of the Balls and Beards Podcast. The boys are back and football is just around the corner, but before Mikee and Chris dive in for their full 2022 NFL Season Preview, the NBA gave the boys plenty to discuss... They start out today's episode with the Lakers after LA landed pesky defensive specialist, Pat Beverley from the Utah Jazz. The Lakeshow finally made a move, but is it just the beginning? Will Russ Westbrook finally be on the move next? - Mikee and Chris have the answers. Moving along, that transitions into...2022-08-3044 minBalls And Beards PodcastLEBRON'S EXTENSION, DESHAUN WATSON PUNISHMENT SETTLEMENT, & TB12 Was Almost a RAIDER?!Welcome Back All to Season 2 Episode 26 of the Balls and Beards Podcast! In today's headline-making episode, the boys lead-off with some big-time news out of the NFL. Deshaun Watson & the League reached a settlement on his punishment, but was it enough? The boys discuss. Over the weekend UFC Boss Dana White made headlines that he helped "broker" a deal that would have landed Tom Brady and Rob Gronkowski in Las Vegas with the Raiders before the 2020 season. The boys discuss the details surrounding it, and ultimately why it never would happened. Then it's on to other NFL news where the...2022-08-231h 10Balls And Beards PodcastPassing of NBA Legend Bill Russell, Tom Brady Takes a Leave of Absence During Camp, & KD's UltimatumWelcome back all to Season 2 Episode 25 of the Balls and Beards Podcast! Mikee and Chris are back to dive into all of the pertinent ongoings in the worlds of the NFL & NBA. They kickoff today's episode by discussing Tom Brady taking a leave of absence in the middle of training camp - Big deal? Little Deal? No Problem? The boys discuss & debate. Then it's on to Aaron Rodgers and his opening up about some past adventures, and lastly they wrap-up this week's NFL segment by talking Baker Mayfield. He made his Carolina debut and the boys give their take on...2022-08-141h 02Balls And Beards PodcastDeshaun Watson Suspension Fumbled Away, Phins' Guilty of Tampering & Lakers-Jazz-Knicks Blockbuster?Welcome back all to the Balls and Beards Podcast! The boys are back with a fully loaded Season 2 Episode 24. In the latest edition, Mikee & Chris tackle the Deshaun Watson ruling and penalty (6 game suspension) handed down by arbitrator Sue Robinson earlier in the week. The seemingly light penalty has come under scrutiny as the NFL was quick to exercise their right to appeal the punishment. The boys attempt to break it all down and give their take on the situation. Then it's down to South Beach to check-in on the Dolphins where the NFL also announced their findings into allegations of ta...2022-08-071h 21Balls And Beards PodcastMake Sure to do Your Homework: Kyler Murray Signs Big Extension with Cards; Plus Kyrie, KD, & More!!Welcome back all to Season 2 Episode 23 of the Balls and Beards Podcast! To kickoff today's brand new episode, Chris has a big announcement about his '2022 College Football Preview' (it's out now and available on Amazon & Kindle!) Then it's on to today's episode, where Mikee & Chris tackle the new massive extension signed by Kyler Murray and some of the interesting tidbits that have come out about the details of that deal. Then they chat the looming Deshaun Watson suspension - when will we get a decision? What is taking so long? Plus the City of the Chicago is ready to...2022-07-281h 17Balls And Beards PodcastBaker Mayfield to Carolina-What Does it Mean for Both the Panthers & Browns? NBA Free Agency Part IIWelcome back all! In Season 2 Episode 22 of the Balls and Beards Podcast, the boys are back to discuss all of the pertinent ongoings in the worlds of the NFL & NBA. Mikee and Chris kickoff the latest episode with a full breakdown of Baker Mayfield going to the Panthers - what does it mean for both Carolina & Cleveland? Then it's on to the NBA, where free agency is at a bit of a standstill, but nonetheless, plenty to discuss. Damien Lillard signed a massive extension with the Blazers, plus will the Lakers & Nets get a deal done for Kyrie Irving? And...2022-07-1153 minBalls And Beards PodcastDeshaun Watson; GSW NBA Champs Again🏆 NBA Draft; & NBA Offseason Extravaganza, KD, Kyrie, and More!Welcome back all! It's been a bit since the boys last recorded, and there is much to get you caught up on in the world of the NBA and NFL. A lot has transpired since Season 2 Episode 20, but the boys are back to dive in to a whole bevy of topics! Season 2 Episode 21 kicks off with a discussion on Deshaun Watson, as the NFL finally held a disciplinary hearing this past week to determine if the star QB broke the League's Personal Conduct Policy and what kind of a suspension he will receive. After giving their take on Watson's situation, the...2022-07-041h 36Balls And Beards PodcastNBA Finals Tied 1-1 - Who Wins It All - GSW or BOS? Quin Snyder Steps Down as HC of the Utah JazzWelcome back all! In today's Season 2 Episode 20 of the Balls and Beards Podcast, Mikee and Chris are back with a complete breakdown & analysis of the first two games of the NBA Finals, plus their picks for who will ultimately win the Series. Then they discuss the controversy from Game 2 & whether Draymond Green warranted a second Technical foul and ejection as some were calling for. Then its on to the surprising news that Quin Snyder has decided to step down as HC of the Utah Jazz after 8 successful seasons in Salt Lake City. Lastly, the boys wrap-up today's episode with more...2022-06-0752 minBalls And Beards PodcastLAKERS Hire Darvin Ham To Be Next Head Coach! GOLDEN STATE Back in the NBA Finals! 2022 All-NBA TeamWelcome back everyone! In today's action-packed and fully-loaded Season 2 Episode 19, Mikee & Chris are back with a hefty episode of goodness. First they start off with some breaking news from the Lakers, as the Lakeshow have just agreed to a 4-year contract with Bucks' Assistant Darvin Ham to become the next coach of the Los Angeles Lakers. The boys dive right in and give their take on the hiring and what it means for LA going into next season. Then it's on to the NBA Finals, where the Golden State Warriors find themselves back in familiar territory, as they will be...2022-05-281h 09Balls And Beards PodcastGame 7 Recaps- Bos vs Mil & Dal vs Pho- What Happened to the Suns? CP3's Legacy; Harden & the SixersWelcome back all! Mikee & Chris are back at it with a huge, exciting, and packed season 2 episode 18! First the boys start off by dissecting yesterday's game 7s. Boston got a record-setting performance (& career day) from Grant Williams to help the Celtics get past the defending Champion Bucks. Giannis set records for perhaps the greatest postseason of all-time in defeat. Then they attempt to figure out what the heck happened in the desert last night when the Suns completely no-showed and played an atrocious, all-time clunker of a game against Dallas. Luka & Spencer Dinwiddie feasted while Chris Paul, Devin Booker, & Co...2022-05-171h 52Balls And Beards PodcastWestern & Eastern Conference Semifinals Check-In 🏀 + D-Hop's Surprising 6-Game Suspension for PEDsWelcome back all! In today's completely loaded Season 2 Episode 17, Mikee & Chris are back at it, giving their take on each of the four Semifinals series. The Suns took care of business in game 1, do Luka & the Mavs have a chance? GSW held-on for game 1 in Memphis - will their plethora of playoff experience stymie the young Grizzlies? The Heat roasting the Sixers, and the Defending Champs Land the First Blow in Boston. Then it's on to the NBA coaching search update - has Sacramento zeroed in on a candidate? Lastly, the boys shift their focus to the NFL and the...2022-05-041h 12Balls And Beards PodcastNBA Playoffs- Celtics, Bucks, Warriors Look Good, Nets do Not+ Full Playoff Rundown & Coaching NewsWelcome Back All! In today's Season 2 Episode 16, Mikee & Chris have another full playoff rundown in store as they go through each series and give their take on who will eventually emerge and advance to the semifinals in both the East & West. Then its on to coaching news - a surprise release by the Hornets of James Borrego after improving the team's win count significantly over the past couple of seasons. Plus potential candidates for the Kings' position. All of that, and much, much more - it's an all-NBA double dose - come join us for Season 2 Episode 16! We appreciate the...2022-04-251h 19Balls And Beards PodcastNBA Playoffs Are Off and Running - Western & Eastern Conference Rundown; & Tom Brady Shenanigans..🦈Welcome back all! In today's Season 2 Episode 15, the boys are back with plenty of storylines. The NBA Playoffs are officially underway with every series of the opening round having at least 1 game in the books. Mikee and Chris start off with the Western Conference and take you through each series as they give their thoughts on each matchup and any developments after the respective Game 1s. Then its on to the Eastern Conference with a complete rundown of the Playoff Series on the other side of the bracket. After a heavy dose of NBA playoffs, the boys switch their focus...2022-04-191h 28Balls And Beards Podcast2022 NBA Playoffs Preview Extravaganza ☀️🦌🐻☘🔥🐺🎵🐃🦖🦅🏀Welcome Back All!! The NBA Play-In Tournament gets underway tonight, which means it's officially playoff time in the NBA! In today's 2022 NBA Playoffs Preview Extravaganza, Mikee & Chris welcome back special guest Nick Rodriguez who joined the boys last week for the Lakers special. Today the 3 are back providing a full preview, breakdown, and predictions for the NBA play-in tournament and playoffs! The boys tip things off with a complete breakdown of the four opening play-in tournament games and give their picks for who they believe will be representing the East & West as the #7 & #8 seeds, respectively. Then it's on to a...2022-04-131h 50Balls And Beards PodcastLAKERS 🏀 SPECIAL- A Complete Breakdown & Discussion on the Lakeshow's Current State & How To Fix ItWelcome Back All! In Today's Special Edition Episode of the Balls and Beards Podcast, it's everything Lakers! Mikee & Chris Welcome in Special Guest and Lifelong Lakers Fan Nick Rodriguez to the Podcast to discuss everything as it relates to the current state of the Lakeshow. The boys start with coaching, and discuss Frank Vogel's upcoming exit & some top candidates to replace him next season. Then it's on to the roster as each of the boys take a turn in the GM chair, and then finally, they finish up with a discussion about the front office, where they've failed, where changes...2022-04-061h 39Balls And Beards PodcastNBA Playoff Picture & Standings Rundown; NBA Awards; Plus Bruce Arians Retires From CoachingWelcome back all! In today's Season 2 Episode 11 of the Balls and Beards Podcast, Mikee & Chris tip-off the festivities by going through the NBA playoff picture and a full standings rundown - who's making the play-in tournaments in both the East & West, and who will be left home. Then the boys give their picks for the 2022 NBA Awards. Then it's time to finish off their awards picks with a great debate for League MVP - is it Joel Embiid, who's been the favorite for the majority of the season? Or is the Joker behind his recent surge in Denver? Or is...2022-04-011h 04Balls And Beards PodcastBIG TIME QB NEWS- Aaron Rodgers, Russell Wilson, & Carson Wentz; The Lakers Up & Down Ride ContinuesWelcome back all! In today's fully loaded Season 2 Episode 8, Mikee and Chris dive right in to the big QB news from this past week & cover it all! Aaron Rodgers back with the Pack, Russell Wilson to Mile High, and Carson Wentz to the Commanders! The boys give their takes on all 3 and discuss the Bears sending Khalil Mack to the Chargers as well! Then its on to the NBA where the boys attempt to breakdown the crazy week it was to be a Laker fan - from LeBron's 56-point game to hitting a new low against the Rockets, we've got...2022-03-131h 18Balls And Beards PodcastLakers Woes Continue; NBA Roundup- Bucks, Bulls, Grizzlies, Nets, & More; Russel Wilson on the Move?Welcome back everyone! In today's NBA loaded episode, Mikee & Chris dive right in with a spirited discussion on the state of the Lakers as they continue to struggle. Are the fans justified in booing the Lakers & their effort (or lack-there-of) as of late? Draymond Green & other talking heads don't think so, but Mikee & Chris have a strong take on the situation. Then it's on to a full breakdown of the rest of the league as the boys go through the standings in both the East & the West and give their take of how things currently sit. Where will everyone be...2022-03-061h 07Balls And Beards PodcastSuper Bowl LVI Recap; Where Will Aaron Rodgers Play in 2022? Lakers & NBA TalkIn today's Season 2 Episode 6, Mikee and Chris kick off the festivities with a brief Super Bowl LVI Recap, What are the boys' major takeaways from the big games? Then it's on to Aaron Rodgers - will he retire, be back in Green Bay, or is headed to an AFC team? Mikee & Chris give their take on where Mr. Rodgers suits up in 2022... Then they switch their focus to the NBA, where the Lakers are once again in the news. Should the Lakeshow run it back or blow it up next year? Then it's on to the wide-open Eastern Conference, Chris...2022-02-251h 14Balls And Beards PodcastNBA Trade Deadline Spectacular / SUPER BOWL 56 Preview & Picks!!In today's 'Super' - packed Season 2 Episode 5, Mikee & Chris dive right in to what was an extremely busy NBA trade deadline. They discuss the mega trade that flipped James Harden to the Sixers, & Ben Simmons to the Nets. Then they breakdown the blockbuster between the Kings & Pacers that sent Tyrese Haliburton & Buddy Hield to Indiana, and landed Domantas Sabonis in Sacramento. Staying with the very busy trade deadline, the boys give their take on the Mavs sending Kristaps Porzingis to the Wizards, plus all of the other dealings from the deadline. Wrapping up the NBA news, Mikee gives his take...2022-02-121h 17Balls And Beards PodcastTOM BRADY RETIRES 🐐 AFC/NFC Champ Game Recaps; The Brian Flores Lawsuit, and big news in the WNBAIn today's absolutely loaded Season 2 Episode 4, Mikee & Chris tackle all kinds of ongoings in the worlds of football & basketball. They have to start off with the big news of course that Tom Brady retired from the NFL after an unbelievable 22-year career. Mikee & Chris discuss old man Brady's amazing accomplishments, his status as the Greatest QB of all-time, and where he ranks in terms of greatest football players to ever play. Then they touch on the AFC & NFC Championship games, and try to explain what happened to the Chiefs in that AFC Title game. Then its on to the NFL...2022-02-061h 27Balls And Beards PodcastChampionship Sunday Previews - Who's Going to the Super Bowl? NFL Coaching Carousel; NBA Check-In!In Season 2 Episode 3 Mikee and Chris kick off the festivities with complete previews & picks for who's going to Super Bowl LVI - Will it be all KC or do Burrow & Bengals have a chance? Rams - 49ers - can McVay finally get past Shanahan? Then its on to the NFL Coaching Carousel, which started to heat up yesterday when the Denver Broncos hired Packers O-Coordinator Nathaniel Hackett to take over - will Aaron Rodgers follow? Plus they give their take on the current NFL overtime rules and how the league can make some beneficial changes after the ending of the...2022-01-291h 29Balls And Beards PodcastPackers vs 49ers Full Preview; What Do the Lakers Do Going Forward? & NFL Divisional Rd Previews!Welcome back everyone to Season 2 Episode 2 of the Balls and Beards Podcast! In today's super- packed episode, Mikee and Chris get some assistance from Special Guest Alex Elgersma, Chris's younger brother, who checks in from the land of cheese, where he provides some insight from Wisconsin as to what to expect weather-wise for Saturday night's Divisional showdown between the 49ers & Packers, plus how are Packer fans feeling about the matchup. The boys then take a complete look at both teams and dive deep into one of this wknd's intriguing matchups - Will it be all cheese? Or do Jimmy G...2022-01-221h 18Balls And Beards Podcast2022 NFL PLAYOFF PREVIEW EXTRAVAGANZA 🏈In today's Season 2 kickoff special, Mikee & Chris take us through the NFL Playoffs with complete previews & picks for all six matchups, starting with Saturday's battle between the Cincinnati Bengals (10-7) & Las Vegas Raiders (10-7), then its on to the nightcap showdown in frigid Buffalo between AFC East Rivals the Bills (11-6) & Patriots (10-7) - Will Josh Allen & co. advance, or does Bill Belichick have another trick up his sleeve? Then its on to the Sunday slate of playoff games, featuring the defending Champion Buccaneers (13-4) hosting the Eagles (9-8) - Does Philly stand a chance? Or will Tom Brady continue...2022-01-151h 00Balls And Beards PodcastSeason 1 Grand Finale Special! NFL Roundup, MVP Candidates, Bucks, Lakers, & Much, Much More!!Welcome Back Everyone! In today's Season 1 Grand Finale of the Balls & Beards Podcast, Mikee & Chris kickoff the festivities with an NFL Standings Rundown - It's Still Wide-Open! Then they discuss Urban Meyer's dismissal in Jacksonville. They then wrap up the NFL portion of the show with Chris's top 5 MVP Candidates - a couple of obvious choices & a couple of surprises! Then it's on to the NBA with breaking news galore!Next they discuss Steph Curry breaking the NBA All-Time 3-point Record - Is he the greatest shooter of all-time? Mikee & Chris debate. Next up they check-in on Chris's Bucks & Mikee's...2021-12-191h 36Balls And Beards PodcastNFL Power Rankings Update; Contender/Pretender; & NBA Look-in - Plenty of Early Season SurprisesIn today's episode, Mikee and Chris are back at it with plenty of up-to-date NFL & NBA content. They lead off with breaking news in the NFL as Cam Newton is headed back to Carolina, and Odell Beckham Jr. is headed to southern California to join the Rams. Mikee & Chris give their take on what it means for both - are they just stars in name at this point, or do they still have the game to match? Next up it's NFL Power Rankings time, then it's a little Contender/Pretender with the teams that would currently be in the playoffs...2021-11-121h 21Balls And Beards PodcastNFL Power Rankings - Mid-Season Edition! & College Football Picks for Week 10After a bit of a hiatus, the Balls and Beards Podcast is back with Episode 36! In today's episode Chris gives 4 College Football Picks before all of tomorrow's action, and then it's onto the NFL with a mid-season NFL Power Rankings breakdown! Mikee's Cardinals and Chris's Packers have been two of the best teams in the league to this point, where do they fall in the rankings? What about Tom Brady & the Bucs? All of that & more, come along for episode 36!!2021-11-0639 minBalls And Beards Podcast2021 NFL Preview Part II - AFC; Bucs-Cowboys Recap; Cards-Titans;Packers-Saints; DeAndre Jordan 2 LAIn the latest edition of the Balls & Beards Podcast, Mikee & Chris are back and talking more NFL ahead of opening Sunday! The Bucs & Cowboys got things started with an instant classic on Thursday night & the boys start of episode 35 with a full rundown of the game & provide their takeaways from the Tampa's 31-29 victory. Then its on to Part II of their 2021 NFL Preview, as they tackle the AFC and give you who they like & to keep an eye on this year. After going through the AFC its on to previews for Mikee's Cardinals taking on the Titans & Chris's Packers...2021-09-111h 00Balls And Beards Podcast2021 NFL Season Preview Special Part 1 - NFC***It's all about the ol' pigskin in episode 34 as Mikee & Chris dive into the 2021 NFL Season with their first set of previews & predictions. They kick off the festivities by talking Mikee's Cardinals, and then it's on to Chris's Packers - can they keep the success going up in Lambeau Field despite the tumultuous offseason? Then they tackle the loaded NFC West - who comes out on top of what is expected to be the best division in football? Next up, they give their take on the NFC East - can the Cowboys make enough noise, or do the Redskins repeat...2021-08-271h 00Balls And Beards PodcastNBA Free Agency Special! Lakers & Defending Champs Bucks Mak'in Moves; Plus a Complete FA BreakdownMikee & Chris are back for episode 33 with an entire NBA Free Agency/Offseason breakdown & analysis of all of the big moves. They start out by discussing last night's trade between the Clippers & Grizzlies that sent Pat Beverley & Rajon Rondo to Memphis, and brought Eric Bledsoe back to LA. After breaking down that big trade they dive into the busy offseason that Mikee's Lakers had & the moves by Chris's defending Champion Bucks. Then its on a to complete breakdown of the rest of the league - Mikee really likes what the Heat & Suns accomplished, both he & Chris are high on the...2021-08-161h 00Balls And Beards PodcastWestbrook to the Lakers! - Aaron Rodgers Reports to Camp, Back in GB for 2021! Plus NBA Draft Takes!Welcome back all! Thank you for joining us for a massive Episode 32 where Mikee & Chris unpack the Russell Westbrook trade to Mikee's Lakers. Can LeBron & Russ play together? Where does it put the Lakeshow in terms of the upper echelon of teams heading into next season? Then they switch gears to the NFL, where training camps opened this past week. All eyes were on Green Bay after their tumultuous off-season, where Superstar QB Aaron Rodgers did end up reporting to camp & gave a rather candid interview explaining the rocky offseason. Mikee & Chris give their take on the drama with Chris's...2021-08-0159 minBalls And Beards PodcastBUCKS 2021 NBA CHAMPS!! 🏆 Can Milwaukee Repeat? & Where Do the Suns Go From Here?Welcome Back All! Episode 31 is full of NBA action as Chris's Bucks managed to get it done & bring home Milwaukee's first NBA Title in 50 years! Giannis was outstanding & delivered one of the all-time great Finals closeout performances in history. Mikee & Chris have you covered with a full breakdown of the 2021 Finals! Then they switch their focus to next season, and if the Bucks can repeat? Plus, what is the next step in the evolution of Giannis's game? After discussing the future prospects of the Bucks, then its on to the Suns - does CP3 bring it back, or will he...2021-07-2259 minBalls And Beards PodcastNBA FINALS PREVIEW: SUNS VS BUCKS 🏀🏆Plus Big Coaching Moves - Carlisle & Kidd, Chauncey, & More!In today's episode, Mikee & Chris are back celebrating their 30th episode! The NBA Finals are set & they lead off with a full preview, breaking down the intriguing matchup between the 2-seed in the West, Phoenix Suns & 3-seed in the East, Chris's Milwaukee Bucks. Key players, matchups, and stats - the boys have you covered before the Finals tip-off Tuesday evening in the land of the sun. Then its on to the plethora of NBA coaching changes over the past couple weeks, starting with Rick Carlisle leaving the Mavs and heading back to the Pacers, Jason Kidd getting the nod to...2021-07-0559 minBalls And Beards PodcastBucks & Nets Duel in an Epic East Semifinal; Sixers Fall to Upstart Hawks; Suns-Clippers Preview!In today's episode, Mikee and Chris are back with a complete breakdown of all the NBA Playoff action. They lead off with the Sixers coming up short against the upstart Hawks - and point to the playoff failures of Doc Rivers, and the historically poor series turned in by Ben Simmons as the culperts for Philly's surprising exit. Then it's on to Chris's Bucks sneaking past the Nets in an epic East Seminals, including a game 7 for the ages, and an incredible series from Kevin Durant & Giannis Antetokounmpo. Then their picks for the Milw - Atl East Finals. They wrap...2021-06-2253 minBalls And Beards PodcastLakers Bow Out to the Suns, Clips Rally Back, Suns-Nuggets Preview, Bucks-Nets, & Concern in Philly?In today's episode, Mikee & Chris talk NBA playoffs once again. They start out by discussing the Lakers bowing out to the Suns - what went wrong for the Lakers? AD's injury, etc. Then it's on to the other LA team as the Clippers were able to rally back from a 2-0 deficit to dispatch Luka & the Mavs in game 7 behind a massive effort from Kawhi Leonard. Then it's preview & prediction time for the Suns-Nuggets Western Conference Semifinals matchup. They head to the East next and discuss what Chris's Bucks need to do after dropping game 1 to the Nets. Lastly, they...2021-06-0853 minBalls And Beards PodcastLakers Bounce-Back, The Clippers' Struggles, Bucks Smack the Heat, & Full Playoff Rundown!In today's episode, Mikee & Chris dive into all of the opening round NBA playoff matchups, leading off with Mikee's Lakers bouncing-back for a big win in game 2 against the Suns. Then they discuss the Clippers & their playoff struggles yet again - falling behind 0-2 to Luka & the Mavs. After trying to make sense of the Clips, then it's on to Chris's Bucks and their complete domination of the Heat in game 2. After breaking down their 2-0 start, they assess the remaining playoff series, starting with the Nets-Celtics. Next up is Trae Young vs New York, and then finally what is...2021-05-261h 00Balls And Beards PodcastNBA PLAYOFFs EXTRAVAGANZA- Play-In Tournament; Plus Playoff Series Previews & Picks for East & West!In today's episode, it's all things NBA as Mikee & Chris talk NBA playoffs. First, they recap last night's two play-in tournament games from the Eastern Conference, including Jayson Tatum going off for 50 to lead the Celtics past the Wizards & into the #7 seed in the East, plus the Pacers routing the Hornets behind a balanced team effort. Then, they shift their focus to tonight's play-in games in the West, featuring Mikee's Lakers vs Steph & the Warriors, and then the Grizzlies & Spurs. After previewing those big matchups, they look ahead to the NBA Playoff Series that are already set, including Chris's Bucks...2021-05-191h 00Balls And Beards PodcastTim Tebow; Lakers Talk - AD topples Suns; Russell Westbrook Passes the Big O; & Postseason Outlook!In today's episode, Mikee & Chris have a heavy dose of all things NBA - including checking in with Mikee's Lakers & Chris's Bucks. First, however, they talk the Jaguars signing Tim Tebow to play TE. Then its on to the Lakers, where they cover the Lakeshow scoring a massive victory over the Suns despite not having both LeBron & Dennis Schroder. The emmergence of AD, plus a true hard-fought "team" win over the Knicks last night. Then it's on to Russell Westbrook making history as he passed the Big O for the NBA's all-time Triple-Double mark. They finish up with a full...2021-05-121h 00Balls And Beards PodcastAARON RODGERS DRAMA; NFL Draft Recap; Westbrook & Carmelo Making History, & the Lakers' Recent WoesIn today's episode, Mikee & Chris have a full dose of NFL talk, plus a full rundown of all of the ongoings in the NBA. They leadoff by diving into the Aaron Rodgers' drama. Will he be back with Chris's Packers or is his time in the land of cheese coming to an end? Then they recap the NFL Draft and take us through some picks they liked, and discuss how Mikee's Cardinals & Chris's Packers made out with their respective draft hauls. Then it's on to the NBA, where Russell Westbrook continues to make history, Carmelo continues to climb up the...2021-05-0659 minBalls And Beards PodcastNFL DRAFT - What Will the Patriots Do? 5 "Other" QBs to Keep an Eye on, Plus SF & Jimmy G & NBA TalkIn Today's Episode, Mikee & Chris have a full dose of NFL Draft talk - they lead off by discussing what the Patriots may or may not do with their 1st round pick, then Chris touches on 5 "other" QBs to keep an eye on that will most likely be drafted outside of the 1st round. Then they attempt to breakdown SF & Jimmy G - where could he get traded? & what are the 49ers thinking at No. 3? Then its on to the NBA. They talk AD's return to the lineup for Mikee's Lakers & the recent hotstreak for the Wizards. Then, Chris's Bucks...2021-04-2859 minBalls And Beards PodcastNFL DRAFT PREVIEW! Who's Going in the Top 10? Harden's Injury, Steph Curry On a Tear, Clips on Fire!In today's episode, Mikee & Chris lead off by discussing next week's NFL Draft - who's going in the top 10? Plus potential draft targets for Mikee's Cardinals at #16 & Chris's Packers at #29. Then it's NBA time, where they lead off by discussing James Harden's injury setback & what it means for the Nets going forward. Plus Steph Curry's insane month of April, LaMelo Ball coming back from injury already, and the Clips have been on fire! They finish up by taking a peak at the Western Conference, and some potential juicy opening round playoff matchups. The NFL draft is around the corner & the...2021-04-2259 minBalls And Beards PodcastLakers' Beatdown of the Nets, Timetables for AD & LeBron, Jamal Murray's Injury, & Edelman RetiresIn today's episode, Mikee & Chris have a full dose of NBA talk, leading off with the Lakers smackdown of the Nets this past weekend, timetables for the return of AD & LeBron, and Jamal Murray's unfortunate injury. Then they cover how things currently sit in the West & explore the notion of teams possibly jostling their playoff seeding down the stretch to avoid the Lakers. Then they discuss the NBA's injury woes this season and whether they can be attributed to the quick turnaround. Lastly, they touch on Patriots WR Julian Edelman announcing his retirement. All of that & much more - be...2021-04-1522 minBalls And Beards PodcastJets Trade Darnold to the Panthers; Deshaun Watson; Jrue Holiday Extension; KD Back but Harden OutIn today's episode, Mikee and Chris provide a breakdown of the Jets trading Sam Darnold to the Panthers for 3 draft picks. They then give their take on the statements issued by the NFL, and in particular the Texans, in regards to Deshaun Watson. Then they switch it over to the NBA, where Chris's Bucks signed Jrue Holiday to a 4 year extension - can they parlay it to a Finals appearance? And if they don't, does that mean the end for Budenholzer in Milwaukee? Then they talk KD's return, and Harden's injury, plus the Lakers adding Ben McLemore, and more! We've...2021-04-0855 minBalls And Beards Podcast49ers Move Up to #3; Drummand to the Lakers-Aldridge to the Nets; NBA Trade Deadline & Buyout Recap!In today's episode, Mikee and Chris leadoff by discussing the 49ers' moving up to the #3 spot in the NFL Draft - who does SF have their eye on? Then they jump into a full breakdown of the major NBA trade deadline deals, including Aaron Gordon finally being dealt out of Orlando & landing in Denver, plus what are the Celtics doing? The buyout additions are also on the docket, as they breakdown the Lakers' adding Andre Drummand and then LaMarcus Aldridge joining the already stacked Nets. Plus, a closing discussion on the Triple-Double - does it still mean as much in...2021-03-311h 00Balls And Beards PodcastLeBron James & LaMelo Ball Injuries; The Bucks Add PJ Tucker; & the NBA Trade Deadline Heating Up!In today's episode, Mikee and Chris have a full dose of NBA talk, starting with the injuries to LeBron James & LaMelo Ball. What do the Lakers do in the interim without both AD & King James? Then they touch on the Bucks' acquisition of veteran PJ Tucker and what it means for their postseason aspirations. Then it's on to the NBA Trade Deadline (which is right around corner). Who might be on the move? Potential trades for the Lakers, Celtics, and Bucks. Lastly, they finish up by covering the buyout market - Drummand to the Lakers? JJ Redick to the Bucks...2021-03-241h 00Balls And Beards PodcastDREW BREES Retires; The Patriots' Spending Spree; Joel Embiid's Injury & the Lakers' Bench ExplosionIn today's episode, Mikee & Chris lead off by discussing Drew Brees announcing his retirment this past week, the Patriots going on a free agent spending spree & what it means for them come draft time & this upcoming season. Then they shift their focus to the NBA, where Mikee takes us through the Joel Embiid injury, the Lakers' recent bench explosion & what it means for them going forward without AD for another 2-3 weeks, plus the Rockets have now lost 17 straight - did anyone actually win those trades? All of that and more, including Tom Brady taking anothet paycut, Aaron Jones back...2021-03-181h 00Balls And Beards PodcastDak's MASSIVE Payday! Blake Griffin to the Nets! NBA All-Star Wknd Recap - Plus 2nd Half PreviewIn today's episode, Mikee & Chris tackle the massive extension Dak Prescott signed to remain in Big D with a complete breakdown & analysis. Then, it's on to the NBA, where Blake Griffin is now a Net. After breaking down what it means for Brooklyn's Championship aspirations, it's NBA All-Star weekend recap time. Plus Jalen Rose stirring up some beef between the Warriors & LaMelo Ball, and the 'Chris Finch Era' in Minnesota. Lastly, they wrap-up with a look ahead to the 2nd half of the NBA season with teams & storylines to keep an eye on! We also are very excited to announce...2021-03-111h 00Balls And Beards PodcastJJ WATT is a CARDINAL! NBA All-Star Wknd Preview, Lloyd Pierce out with ATL & NBA Mid-season Update!In today's episode, Mikee and Chris lead off with the big JJ Watt Signing. They give their thoughts on the 3-time DPOY signing with Mikee's Cardinals, & what it means for their prospects next season, and the stacked NFC West. Then they shift their focus to NBA All-Star Weekend - should the league even bother this season? Then they attempt to unpack the Lloyd Pierce dismissal & went wrong in Atlanta? Should he have been fired - or are there larger issues at play behind the scenes? Then they wrap-up episode 15 with an NBA mid-season rundown. The Knicks in the mix, middling...2021-03-031h 00Balls And Beards PodcastNBA All-Star Selections Rundown - Who Got Snubbed? Issues With the Ryan Saunders Firing & JJ Watt!In today's episode, Mikee and Chris discuss NFL free agent JJ Watt & where the 3-time DPOY will land. Then they switch it over to the NBA and tackle the issues surrounding the Ryan Saunders firing in Minnesota (and subsequent immediate hiring of Chris Finch). Plus - Why Do Terrible Teams Insist on Firing Coaches Mid-season? Then they finish off with a complete breakdown of the NBA All-Star game selections. Who got snubbed? Who was deserving & who wasn't so deserving? Come Join Us for that and more on Episode 14!2021-02-251h 00Balls And Beards PodcastBUCKS & LAKERS Dealing With Adversity; Carson Wentz to the Colts,& Trouble in the Pacific Northwest?In today's episode, Mikee and Chris talk about the recent adversity facing the Bucks & Lakers, Blake Griffin possibly being on the move & potential landing spots, as well as other possible additions for the Lakers. They also touch on the recent hot streaks of the Jazz & Nets. Then the focus shifts to the NFL, as they breakdown the Carson Wentz trade to the Colts, and then finish up by discussing Russell Wilson's recent comments and what it means for the star QB & Seahawks moving forward.2021-02-211h 00Balls And Beards PodcastSuper Bowl LV Recap - Bucs' D Dominates; Is Wentz on the Move? NBA Roundup - D Rose, The Jazz & MoreIn today's episode, Mikee & Chris give a complete recap of Super Bowl LV & the dominate defensive effort turned in by the Bucs, give their take on the Carson Wentz trade talks - is Philly asking too much? The passing of an NFL coaching legend, plus a quick roundup of the 2021 NFL season awards. Then in NBA talk, Mikee provides a breakdown of the Knicks' acquisition of D Rose, plus the Jazz - are they for real? And a full rundown of the standings to wrap things up.2021-02-111h 00Balls And Beards PodcastSUPER BOWL 55 PREVIEW, NFL QB Carousel Talk; What to Make of the Nets, Rockets on Fire& 54 for FredEpisode 11 kicks off with a full preview & prediction of Super Bowl 55 as Mikee and Chris give their picks for the big game. They also tackle the Stafford for Goff trade and what it means for both the Rams & Lions, and give their take on the Deshaun Watson saga in Houston. Plus plenty of NBA chat - Mikee has some historic info on the Nets (and it's not all roses), the Rockets are on fire (and playing defense!), Freddie Van Vleet goes for 54, and the 'courtside Karen' incident from ATL. As always, we've got you covered!2021-02-041h 00Balls And Beards PodcastThe Pack Takes A Dump, The Chiefs Turn It On; Who's on the NBA Hotseat? & Remembering Kobe & GiannaIn today's episode, Mikee and Chris tackle the painful Packers' loss to the Bucs, including coach LaFleur's highly questionable decision late in the game to kick a field goal. Chiefs - Bills breakdown - how KC is back in the big game. Plus NBA chat, featuring the recent hot streaks by the Clippers & Jazz; a complete breakdown of the NBA's hotseat, - which coaches are already feeling the heat. A little NBA history & Tampering - what exactly does the NBA do about it? And Remembering Kobe and Gianna Bryant a year later.2021-01-2757 minBalls And Beards PodcastHarden to the Nets; Packers, Bucs, Chiefs, and Bills are Moving On; & Who's Going to the Super Bowl?In today's episode, Mikee and Chris breakdown one of the biggest trades in recent NBA History and what it means for the Nets & Rockets moving forward. Plus full recaps from this past weekend's excellent NFL Divisional Round games, and predictions for Sunday's NFC & AFC Title games - Mikee is 6/10 and Chris is an incredible 9/10 thus far on their playoff picks! As always, we've got you covered!2021-01-191h 00Balls And Beards PodcastNFL Playoff Preview - All of the Picks for 'Super Wildcard Weekend' & Steph Goes Off for 62!!In today's episode, Mikee and Chris breakdown all of the NFL 'Super Wildcard Weekend' games and give you their picks for who will advance on to the divisional round. Plus a full NBA roundup - Steph goes off & are the Nets in a bit of trouble? Along with plenty more!2021-01-1959 minBalls And Beards PodcastNFL Playoff Extravaganza! 'Super Wildcard' Weekend Recap & A Look Ahead to the Divisional Matchups!In this week's episode Mikee & Chris recap all of the Super Wildcard weekend games, look ahead to the Divisional round matchups with a full preview & prediction, and as always, keep you up to date on the news & notes of the NBA world. We've got you covered with a heaping helping of NFL playoff football!!2021-01-121h 00Balls And Beards PodcastNFL Playoff Roundown & Are the Chiefs Actually In a Bit of Trouble? Plus NBA Opening Week Recap!In Today's Episode, Mikee and Chris tackle the NFL playoff scenarios, and what the Cardinals, Rams, and Bears need to do to get in the playoffs. Plus, What 10-win team will get left out in the AFC? And are the Chiefs actually in a bit of trouble? Also, NBA opening week recap, & just when we thought we could stop talking about the Clippers... All of that & more in today's episode!2020-12-3058 minBalls And Beards PodcastNFL Recap - What the Heck is Wrong with the Steelers? NBA Season Tip-Off & Awards Picks for 20-21'!Mikee and Chris lead off by discussing the shocking victories by the Jets & Bengals - and what it means for the NFL playoff race moving forward. NBA season tip-off previews, and we give you our picks for the 20-21' NBA Awards - Who will take the home hardware? We've got you covered!2020-12-2359 minBalls And Beards Podcast20-21' NBA Preview: Full Eastern Conference & Western Conference Rundown!In today's episode Mikee and Chris are ready for the upcoming NBA season and talk both the East & the beast that is the West. A full rundown from top to bottom. Picks for the postseason, surprises, contenders, the no-so contenders & more! The Balls & Beards 20-21' NBA Preview has you covered!2020-12-211h 00
Balls And Beards PodcastNFL Playoff Rundown - Who's In & Who's Out! & James Harden - Where Does 'The Beard' Land in 20-21'?In today's episode Mikee and Chris talk NFL Playoffs, the Paul George Extension, the debut of KD & Kyrie, more James Harden talk - where does he end up? And close out this week with a little Buy or Sell - Melo coming off the bench for Portland.2020-12-1556 minBalls And Beards PodcastNBA Talk: The Russ / Wall Trade, What the Heck Happened with the Clippers? And Hall of Famer or Not?Today Mikee and Chris breakdown the recent NBA developments including the Russell Westbrook - John Wall trade, the Lakers signing both LeBron and AD to extensions, and Paul George's criticism of Doc Rivers. We even attempt to dissect what went wrong for the Clippers last season... And finally we roll out our - Hall of Famer or not? - debate. We've got you covered!2020-12-0959 min