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SBR: Shouting from the Back RowThe Jubilee Appearance Breakdown EpisodeCliff and Joe discuss the wave of firings following the conclusion of the NBA season and breakdown the Clippers v. Nuggets (11:38) and Twolves v. Lakers (28:35). Also, Cliff interviews Joe about his recent "Surrounded" appearance with Skip Bayless on Jubilee (34:29).
2025-04-161h 16SBR: Shouting from the Back RowNBA Dynasty Rankings (Tier List)Cliff and Joe rank all the teams in the NBA according to their chances of contending for a championship over the next 3 seasons. You WON'T BELIEVE who Joe has in his A-Tier...
2024-09-171h 24SBR: Shouting from the Back RowThe Old Guard and New LegaciesIn this episode, Cliff & Joe discuss the takeaways from the Conference Finals and look forward to the Finals. Will the Twolves be back? Should they trade KAT? Has Boston's run to the finals been the softest of all time? Is the Old Guard (Lebron, Steph, Kawhi, KD) officially dead? How will this Finals shape the legacies of Luka, Kai, Jayson & Jaylen?
2024-05-301h 06SBR: Shouting from the Back RowWhat's Worse: Secret Invasion or KP to the C'sIn this episode Cliff and Joe discuss the the new additions of the Warriors, Celtics, Grizzlies and Wizards. Do these deals make sense? And Joe has a new conspiracy theory having to do with the Writer's Strike.
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2023-08-0948 minSBR: Shouting from the Back RowJimmy is HimmyIn this episode Cliff and Joe discuss the surprises from the 1st Round of the Playoffs including injuries, the surprisingly good Knicks with Jalen Brunson, Devin Booker looking like the best player in the NBA, and Jimmy Butler going absolutely godmode on Giannis and the Bucks.
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2023-04-281h 08SBR: Shouting from the Back RowAre the Lakers doomed? Is Sac for real? 2023 NBA Playoff round 1 preview!In this episode Cliff and Joe discuss the West Teams entering the first round of the playoffs. Will the Lakers upset the Grizz? Who will win the battle of Nor Cal? Will the Klaw be able to stop KD? Also, the Nuggets are playing.
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2023-04-1443 minSBR: Shouting from the Back RowInsanely Hilarious Hot Takes w/ Dan IwaoIn this episode Cliff and Joe invite one of their most active fans / haters and friend of the pod: Dan Iwao. This guy has some wild hot takes you have to hear to believe. Non-stop hilarity in this one. You will not be disappointed.
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2023-04-0356 minSBR: Shouting from the Back RowAre the New Look Lakers True Contenders?In this episode Cliff and Joe ask the question: Who are the True Contenders? The West is wide open due to all the injuries and off court issues. Are the Lakers capable of not just making the playoffs but making some noise once they get there?
Meanwhile, the East is looking stacked. Who should be considered the team to beat: The Bucks, The Celtics or the Sixers?
Other topics include: The rise of Mikal Bridges, Is Sac a real contender, and can Golden State get it together?
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2023-03-171h 11SBR: Shouting from the Back RowWho is the Best PG in the league?In this episode Cliff and Joe ask the question: Who is the best PG in the league? Is it Kyrie? Dame? Luka? Steph? Westbrook? (Spoiler: It's not Westbrook but we do talk about him)
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2023-03-041h 02SBR: Shouting from the Back RowCraziest Trade Deadline OATIn this episode Cliff and Joe recap the craziness of the trade deadline!
Will Kyrie finally find his bliss? Is Sean Marks a bad GM? Are KD and Book now the title favorites? Did the Lakers get better? And should we feel bad for Anthony Davis?
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2023-02-131h 15SBR: Shouting from the Back RowWhy Does Lebron CAP so Much?In this episode Cliff and Joe answer the questions that many of the early surprises and disappointments of the season have posed including: Is Luka Magic the 2nd best player in the NBA right now? Is Rudy Gobert the 18th best player in the NBA? Are the Warriors or Twolves more disappointing so far? And why the heck does Lebron cap so much?
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2022-11-181h 06SBR: Shouting from the Back RowShould the Nets Burn it all Down and Start Over? (Eastern Conference Preview)In this episode Cliff and Joe discuss how the Eastern Conference will play out based on weeks 1 and 2 of the NBA season. Can anyone stop the Bucks? How good can the Celtics be? Are the Cavs the real deal? And does firing Steve Nash fix the Bkn Nets or is it just more of the same?
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2022-11-181h 09SBR: Shouting from the Back RowAre the Lakers really THIS BAD? (Western Conference Preview)In this episode Cliff and Joe discuss how the Western Conference will play out based on week 1 of the NBA season. Is Dame Time back? Are the Twovles for real? Will Luka finally win MVP (since ESPN predicts he will every season)? And of course...just how bad are the Lakers?
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2022-10-291h 08SBR: Shouting from the Back RowShould we be Hyped for Zion this Season?In this episode, Cliff and Joe discuss the the new look players like Zion, AD, James Harden and Ben Simmons. Should fans buy the hype on them being new and improved or will it be more of the same?
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2022-10-201h 12SBR: Shouting from the Back RowAre the Cavs contenders now?In this episode, Cliff and Joe discuss the new look Cavs, Knicks and Kyle Kuzma. Cliff also introduces a NEW GAME with a terrible name and Cliff and Joe talk their top 5 video games of all time.
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2022-09-201h 04SBR: Shouting from the Back RowDejounte Murray's Epic Heel TurnIn this episode, Cliff and Joe catch up on news around the NBA including KAT's championship talk, KD v. the Nets, whether or not Laker fans should have any hope this season, and most importantly Dejounte Murray's heel turn of truly epic proportions.
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2022-08-251h 11
SBR: Shouting from the Back RowHow Good are NBA Coaches Really? feat. Coach Chris Thomas of Raptors 905This week SBR welcomes a very special guest, coach Chris Thomas!
He's a former advance scout for the Golden State Warriors, Utah Jazz and Chicago Bulls, has coached on professional teams all around the world, and is a current assistant coach / offensive coordinator for the Raptors 905 (G-League).
Coach Thomas educates SBR on how good NBA level coaches are, who sets the culture on a team, and what to look for in a star player. Cliff and Joe also put him on the spot: Who are his top 5 coaches and is Steph Curry a top ten player?
2022-07-0159 minSBR: Shouting from the Back RowDoes a Finals MVP make Steph Top Ten All Time?Cliff and Joe discuss Steph's legacy and whether or not another championship and the inevitable finals MVP that comes with it will put Steph in the Top Ten ALL TIME. Also, what will happen to the Celtics, win or lose? Is Tatum capable of taking them all the way? And in non-finals news, is Darvin Ham the answer the Lakers are looking for?
2022-06-1559 minSBR: Shouting from the Back RowIs Jayson Tatum the Next Kobe?In this episode, Cliff and Joe discuss important questions surrounding recent NBA news including: Is KD's legacy in trouble, Is Kyrie worth the headache, Does team success matter when considering all-NBA, and Is Jayson Tatum the Next Kobe?
2022-06-081h 11SBR: Shouting from the Back RowShould Steph and the Warriors Fear Luka Magic? (feat. Eugene Park from Off the Pulpit)In this episode, Cliff and Joe are joined by friend of the pod and Warriors stan, Eugene Park, creator of the Off the Pulpit Podcast! We talk all things Warriors including whether or not they feel confident in this series and if they'll be able to handle Luka Doncic. We also review the disaster that was the Suns, discuss whether or not Jimmy Butler should be considered a top player, and look at what makes Boston so formidable.
2022-05-201h 26SBR: Shouting from the Back RowGobert vs Shaq, Jeannie Buss, and Jimmy getting BucketsIn this episode, Cliff and Joe discuss some of the recent bonkers claims like Gobert's claim that he could lock up Shaq, Memphis' claim that Jordan Poole can bruise bones with his fingers, and Jeanie's claim that she can fix the Lakers. We also check in to Round 2 of the playoffs with baffling blowouts, even more baffling altercations, and Jimmy getting Buckets. Also, our reviews of Dr. Strange 2 and The Batman!
2022-05-121h 05SBR: Shouting from the Back RowHas CP3 been the MVP of the playoffs?In this episode, Cliff and Joe look at what we've learned so far from the early games of Round 2. They discuss: How good has CP3 been in this playoff run so far? Is Luka the newest perpetrator of the law of Lebron? Has / Will Ja be able to surpass Steph in this series? Can Giannis overcome the Celtics D? Is Harden completely done (spoiler alert: yup)? And more.
2022-05-0646 minSBR: Shouting from the Back RowAre the Brooklyn Nets the biggest disappointment ever? (AKA: How bad was Steve Nash?)In this episode, Cliff and Joe analyze round 1 of the playoffs so far and look at the domination of Heat, Bucks and Celtics, the disaster that was the Nets (what happened, why it all fell apart and where they go from here), and the potential historic collapse of the Doc Rivers and the 76ers.
2022-04-281h 26SBR: Shouting from the Back RowIs Kyrie v. Boston the Best Rivalry in Sports?In this episode, Cliff and Joe question the Hot Takes coming out of the MSM machine. Are the Warriors now the favorites to win the title? Why do so many in the media think Rudy Gobert is better at basketball than Donovan Mitchell? Will Bkn v. Boston be the best 2-7 Matchup of all time? And of course, we have to roast Stephen A.'s new nickname for the Warriors: Lethal Weapon 3.
2022-04-2041 minSBR: Shouting from the Back RowPlayoff Preview: Can anyone stop PHX or MIL from a Repeat Finals Run?In this episode, Cliff and Joe preview the playoffs. Who will make the conference finals in a loaded east? Can BKN make a deep run? Will Philly or Miami stop Milwaukee from a repeat Finals appearance? And can anyone hope to stop PHX in the West? Plus, we examine some comments from our old friend John Hollinger about why considering Tyler Herro over Kevin Love for Sixth Man of the Year is madness.
2022-04-131h 11SBR: Shouting from the Back RowHas Devin Booker become the best guard in the NBA?In this episode, Cliff and Joe give out their SBR End of Season Awards including Best Player, Ascension Award, Shikamaru Award, The Tori Scott Award, The Mr. Satan Award, and the Adele Dazeem Award. Also, are the Celtics going to the ECF? Who's the team to beat in the East? Has Devin Booker unlocked Super Saiyan? And we take a look at the truth about Westbook's past star teammates. Has he truly helped them or hurt them?
2022-04-041h 38SBR: Shouting from the Back RowIs Lebron James the MVP? Is Jokic the Basketball Litmus Test?In this episode, Cliff and Joe RAGE (and RANT) about the haters who won't stop attacking Westbrook, the Lebronies who won't stop pushing LBJ for MVP, and the fools who wrote HIMYF. To all Lebronies and HIMYF stans - this isn't going to be pretty. You have been warned.
2022-03-221h 11SBR: Shouting from the Back RowIs Lebron Tanking?In this episode, Cliff and Joe play a new game called "Hard to See or Prophecy" during which they examine whether or not current events in the NBA should have been predictable or not. Should we have known that Lebron would start tanking and freezing out WB (yes, he is)? Should we have known that Harden would not show up in a big game against the Nets? Should we have known that Ja would become the absolute beast he now is? Tune in to find out!
2022-03-151h 15SBR: Shouting from the Back RowWill Zion ever be an All-Star? (aka. The one where we discovered the Ozark Game)In this episode, Cliff and Joe touch on storylines from around the NBA as we ramp up for the last quarter of the season. Included topics: Top MVP Candidates, The Fight for the 1 seed in the East, Lebron's passive-aggressiveness, Zion's aloofness, and Cliff and Joe stumble upon a new SBR game (the Ozark Game) that is sure to become a new fan favorite.
2022-03-011h 05SBR: Shouting from the Back RowBreaking Down the Trade Deadline MadnessIn this episode, Cliff and Joe discuss the frantic minute moves of the NBA Trade Deadline, how teams fared, and what it means going forward. They cover KP leaving Dallas, Sabonis for Haliburton, Portland panic selling, Lakers standing pat, and of course, James Harden for Ben Simmons. Also, was LaMelo Ball a worthy injury replacement for the All Star game?
2022-02-151h 35SBR: Shouting from the Back RowAre Dame and CJ the Pam and Roy of the NBA?In this episode, Cliff and Joe discuss the rocky relationships in the NBA and whether they should stay the course or file for divorce. Included topics: Jaylen and Jayson, Luka and KP, Dame and CJ, Simmons and Embiid, LBJ Westbrook and AD, KD Kyrie and Harden. And Two for the Road is back!
2022-01-311h 05SBR: Shouting from the Back RowIs Andrew Wiggins the biggest X-Factor for Golden State?In this episode, Cliff and Joe discuss the biggest surprises in the NBA so far at the mid-point of the season. Topic include: the dominance of the Bulls and Warriors (including Andrew Wiggins actually being legitimately good), the unlikely success of the Cavs, Kyrie somehow playing, Ben Simmons and Zion Williams somehow still NOT playing, and more! If you've been away for a while or haven't gotten on the SBR bandwagon yet, this is a great time to jump on!
2022-01-181h 00SBR: Shouting from the Back RowWho's to Blame: Westbrook, Lebron, AD or someone else?In this episode, Cliff and Joe discuss what's going on in the NBA including who's to blame for what's going wrong with the Lakers and Knicks. Also...the return of Antonio Brown!
2022-01-0549 minSBR: Shouting from the Back RowTop 40 Greatest Players Ever 1-10: Can Lebron challenge Jordan for the title of the GOAT?Merry Christmas everyone! In this mega-episode, Cliff and Joe conclude their 40 over 40 series in which they go through the 40 greatest players over the past 40 years. Part 4 includes players 10-1 including: Kobe, Lebron, KD, Shaq and his Airness himself, Michael Jeffrey Jordan.
2021-12-251h 47SBR: Shouting from the Back RowTop 40 Greatest Players Ever 11-20: Did Dirk have the best Finals run of all time?In this episode, Cliff and Joe start continue their 40 over 40 series in which they go through the 40 greatest players over the past 40 years. Part 3 includes players 20-11 including: D Wade, Kawhi, The Diggler, Greek Freak, KG and the IT (the original).
2021-12-081h 33SBR: Shouting from the Back RowHas Steph proven He's better than KD?In this special Thanksgiving weekend megapod, Cliff and Joe take a break from the 40 over 40 series and catch up on NBA news by revisiting some of their early season takes. Topics include: Are the Warrior once again the team to beat? How bad are Trae and the Hawks? Have the Knicks already peaked? Were we wrong about the Mavs? How much better would the Lakers be right now with Kuz, Caruso and Hield? Hope you all had a great Thanksgiving!
2021-11-261h 35SBR: Shouting from the Back RowTop 40 Greatest Players Ever 21-30: Was MJ holding Scottie Pippen back?In this episode, Cliff and Joe start continue their 40 over 40 series in which they go through the 40 greatest players over the past 40 years. Part 2 includes players 30-21 including: The Beard, The Point God, The Usage Monster, Superman (the remix), OG AI, and Mr. Petty himself, Scottie Pippen.
2021-11-231h 15SBR: Shouting from the Back RowTop 40 Greatest Players Ever 31-40: Does Melo make it?In this episode, Cliff and Joe start a new series in which they go through the 40 greatest players over the past 40 years. Part 1 includes players 40-31 including: Reggie Miller, Paul Pierce, Tony Parker and Carmelo Anthony.
2021-11-171h 16SBR: Shouting from the Back RowShould Kyrie Start a League of His Own?In this episode, Cliff and Joe discuss the state of the Russell Westbrook Experiment, if Marcus Smart is truly the solution to the Celtics' problems, and whether or not Kyrie (aka. Morpheus) should leave the glitz and glamour of the NBA behind for the purer basketball of the streets.
2021-11-091h 09SBR: Shouting from the Back RowIs the Westbrook Experiment Already a Bust?In this episode, Cliff and Joe make some way too early conclusions about the Westbrook Experiment in LA. They also discuss Ben Simmons' plan (or non-plan?), Zion weighing in at 300+ and BR's NBA x Naruto collab.
2021-10-2437 minSBR: Shouting from the Back RowSBR's Full 75th NBA Season PreviewIn this episode Cliff and Joe discuss the good, the bad and the ugly of the NBA heading into the 2021-22 season. Will the Bucks repeat? Will the Knicks be able to recapture the magic of last season? Will the Lakers get back to the promised land? Will Kyrie get vaccinated? Will the Law of Hassan destroy another NBA Franchise? Will MPJ average more than 1 assist? C & J answer all these questions and more in this week's MEGApod.
2021-10-191h 31SBR: Shouting from the Back RowIs Luka Doncic the 4th best player in the NBA (aka. Debunking ESPN's NBA Rank)?In this episode, Cliff and Joe go through the Annual ESPN NBA rank and ask the question: are they teaching or reaching? Spoiler Alert: Mostly reaching. Players discussed: Luka Doncic, Donovan Mitchell, Demar Derozan, LaMelo Ball, Ben Simmons and of course, Lebron James.
2021-10-051h 00SBR: Shouting from the Back RowHashtag Washed KingIn this shorter bite-sized episode, Cliff and Joe have some fun with Lebron's penchant to use #washedking to respond to pretty much anything that anyone tweets about him.
2021-09-2912 minSBR: Shouting from the Back RowWhy Klay Thompson is the Perfect TeammateIn this episode, Cliff and Joe explain why Klay Thompson is the perfect Teammate and the ideal paradigm for the confidence scale. They also discuss Draymond's interview with KD and Lebron's "washed king" tweetstorm.
2021-08-221h 01SBR: Shouting from the Back RowFree Agency RecapIn this episode, Cliff and Joe recap the free agency moves they like and the outlook for the teams that made moves. Topics included in this episode: Shroeder's big mistake, Kuzma's big opportunity, Miami's shrewd moves, Chicago the new up-and-comers and how the Knicks still believe they will win FA even though it's already over.
2021-08-1848 minSBR: Shouting from the Back RowBreaking Down the Westbrook Trade (ft. Bleacher Report's Eric Pincus)In this episode, Cliff and Joe interview a very special guest, Bleacher Report's Eric Pincus, writer, journalist, and respected NBA capologist. Eric gives us some behind the scenes insight into the Lakers' latest moves including the Westbrook trade, what GM's are thinking when they make moves, and tells us whether he's cringey or bingey on the pairing of WB and LBJ.
2021-08-0459 minSBR: Shouting from the Back RowIs Giannis now the Best Player in the NBA?In this episode, Cliff and Joe recap the NBA finals and what it means for the legacies of Giannis, Chris Paul, and Devin Booker. They also revisit Team USA and whether or not they are a lock to win the Gold Medal in the Tokyo Olympics.
2021-07-231h 11SBR: Shouting from the Back RowAre Giannis and the Bucks the title favorites now?In this episode, Cliff and Joe discuss whether or not the Bucks should now be considered the favorites now, who the best player in the series is, what a win would mean for the players involved and whether or not the Suns can recover. Also, is Team USA really in trouble?
2021-07-161h 07SBR: Shouting from the Back RowHas Pandemic P become Vaccinated P?In this episode, Cliff and Joe discuss Playoff injuries, whether or not Giannis should play, the origins of Playoff P, the emergence of Ice Trae and The Redemption of the Point God, CP3 (and I'm sure Lebron muscles his way into the conversation as well).
2021-07-0254 minSBR: Shouting from the Back RowHas KD surpassed Lebron?In this episode, Cliff and Joe discuss whether or not KD has surpassed Lebron (spoiler alert: he has) and why the media fails to accurately view the evidence. We also talk about the failures of Rudy Gobert, Ben Simmons, and Doc Rivers and whether or not Ty Lue is a top 5 coach.
2021-06-231h 24SBR: Shouting from the Back RowHas CP3 been the best guard in the playoffs?In this episode, Cliff and Joe discuss the twists and turns of the playoffs so far including who has been the best guard in the playoffs so far, did KD prove he is indisputably the best player in the NBA and will the Clippers ever be able to overcome the Clipper Curse?
2021-06-161h 21SBR: Shouting from the Back RowNBA Playoffs Round 1 Hidden Trash / Treasure and Round 2 PicksIn this Episode, Cliff and Joe recap the First Round of the Playoffs and discuss which players turned out to be hidden treasure and which turned out to be hidden trash and they also give their their round 2 picks.
2021-06-091h 23SBR: Shouting from the Back RowAre KD, Kyrie and Harden the Best Big 3 of All Time?In this episode, Cliff and Joe recap the crazy playoff games of last night including Dame dropping 55 in a loss, the Lakers getting destroyed by Booker and the Suns, and the Nets looking unstoppable. And Cliff and Joe reveal the only way that Lebron can save this series: go full reverse Super Saiyan.
2021-06-0252 minSBR: Shouting from the Back RowCringey or Bingey: Lebron's Endless "Injury" Drama (ft. a special 100th ep. message from Vince Carter)In their 100th Episode(!), Cliff and Joe discuss topics from the first Round of the Playoffs (Cringey / Bingey style) including Chris Paul's injury and tackle of Lebron (and the subsequent drama), Luka wreaking havoc on the Clippers, MPJ's first assist of the playoffs and Tyler Herro as a "Bubble fraud". We also get a special message from a future Hall of Famer for our 100th Episode (not clickbait)!
2021-05-261h 01SBR: Shouting from the Back RowSBR Awards (Can anyone dethrone the Aizen of the NBA?)In this episode, Cliff and Joe give out their SBR Awards including MVP, The Cumin Award, The Snow Leopard Award, Mr. Satan / Hercule Award and the Aizen of the NBA (spoiler: it's Lebron).
2021-05-201h 20SBR: Shouting from the Back RowStats Are Meaningless Now (and nine other things we learned this season)In this mega-episode, Cliff and Joe play overstatement / understatement to discuss ten things we learned from this NBA regular season including Steph's current NBA Rank, Joel Embiid's potential and whether or not stats have become meaningless.
2021-05-151h 30SBR: Shouting from the Back RowAre the Lakers in Trouble? And would you rather have Durant or Embiid for the Playoffs?In this episode, Cliff and Joe discuss how the Lakers will fare in the playoffs and who the top 10 most impactful playoff players will be (including KD, Lebron, Kawhi, Embiid and...Devin Booker?).
2021-05-0754 minSBR: Shouting from the Back RowHit or Fold on The Knicks, Golden State, Jokic, WestbrookIn this episode, Cliff and Joe discuss the deservedness of MVP candidates (including Jokic, Embiid, Steph, Lebron, Booker, Mitchell), and the prospects of the potential play-in teams from each conference. Also, the Knicks.
2021-05-0254 minSBR: Shouting from the Back RowNBA 25 under 25 (and does Vivian Flores exist?)In this episode, Cliff and Joe discuss the most egregious errors on ESPN's list of the top 25 NBA players under the age of 25 including ranking Lamelo Ball at THREE and Mikal Bridges...being on this list. Also, is Vivian Flores a real person??
2021-04-241h 03SBR: Shouting from the Back RowIs Jalen Suggs The Next Big Thing?In this episode, Cliff and Joe ask: Will Jalen Suggs be the next big thing? Is Russell Westbrook still must see TV? Why did Paul Pierce suddenly go all Jean-Ralphio on IG? And we try to welcome you to the Space Jam 2, but apparently Logan isn't having it.
2021-04-0941 minSBR: Shouting from the Back RowTrade Deadline Recap (aka. WTF is Orlando doing?)In this episode, Cliff and Joe breakdown last week's trade deadline and which moves were good, which moves were bad, and which moves are confounding (hint: pretty much everything the Orlando Magic are doing).
2021-04-0157 minSBR: Shouting from the Back RowIs Jimmy Butler the most Underappreciated player in the NBA?In this week's episode, Cliff and Joe discuss Zack Snyder's Justice League, the Lakers' season outlook sans Lebron, and two of the most underappreciated players in the NBA: Kyrie Irving and Jimmy Butler.
2021-03-251h 03SBR: Shouting from the Back RowThe Cumin Fallacy: Why Mike Conley's importance is OverratedIn this episode, Cliff and Joe go over all star weekend's cringiest and bingiest moments (including Dame v. Steph, Lebron's whining, Quavo's dominance and Julius Randle's "triple crown") and add to the SBR vocabulary with a new term: The Cumin Fallacy.
2021-03-131h 15SBR: Shouting from the Back RowIs Steph Curry Top Ten All Time? (feat. Eugene Park of "Off the Pulpit")In this episode, Cliff and Joe invite Eugene Park, creator of the "Off the Pulpit" podcast, to discuss Asian American culture, the challenges podcasting, and all things NBA through the lens of a die-hard Warriors fan. Will the Warriors make the playoffs? Is Steph top 10 all time? What do Warriors fans think of Lebron? Find out in this episode!
2021-03-041h 00SBR: Shouting from the Back RowDamian Lillard is the MVP, All Star Snubs & Dawson's CreekIn this episode, Cliff and Joe discuss a new most deserving candidate for MVP, the most snubbed non all-stars, and take an involuntary trip down memory lane because of the power of Paula Cole.
2021-02-251h 02SBR: Shouting from the Back RowShould Laker fans be worried?In this episode, Cliff and Joe discuss whether or not the Lakers should still be considered title favorites, whether or not Kyle Kuzma deserves criticism, and who's the biggest challenger to the Lakers' title hopes.
2021-02-211h 10SBR: Shouting from the Back RowWho is the GoG? The GOAT of GOATS?In this episode, Cliff and Joe play a new game called Worthy or Unworthy to discuss whether or not Tom Brady should be considered the GOG, Utah should be considered the best team in the NBA and whether various NBA players are worthy of their merits. They also examine the questions: Have analytics gone too far? Do stats matter more than wins?
2021-02-141h 18SBR: Shouting from the Back RowReflecting on the Kobe AnniversaryIn this episode, Cliff and Joe have a candid conversation about Kobe's death, why it was so impactful, and why it's still okay to grieve sometimes.
2021-01-2838 minSBR: Shouting from the Back RowHow do you solve Kyrie Irving?In this episode, Cliff and Joe play a new game called Cash out or Let it ride in which they talk about some of the early surprise teams from this season (The Suns, The Knicks, The Cavs, Golden State) and debate whether or not they've already peaked or if there are better days ahead. And we spend quite a bit of time trying to solve the biggest puzzle in the NBA: Kyrie Irving.
2021-01-221h 09SBR: Shouting from the Back RowDoes the Harden Trade Make Brooklyn the Title Favorites?In this episode, Cliff and Joe discuss the ramifications of the massive, 4-team trade that sent James Harden to the Brooklyn Nets. Does this trade make the Nets title favorites? Was it a good move for Houston? Did Philly miss a golden opportunity? They answer these questions and more this week!
2021-01-1555 minSBR: Shouting from the Back RowWho will be the 2021 champs? And is Lonzo the LVP??In this episode, Cliff and Joe go over their season predictions including who will be MVP, MIP, NBA champs as well as some SBR specific awards like least improved player and most predictably bad team.
2021-01-071h 20SBR: Shouting from the Back RowAre the Celtics the Most Overrated NBA Franchise?Happy New Year SBR Nation!
In this episode, Cliff and Joe play the game "Password" with NBA franchises (trying to describe the culture of the organization in one word). They also revisit a few of their favorite moments in what has been a difficult year for so many. Thank you for your incredible support and listenership in 2020! Wishing you and your loved ones all the best in 2021!
2021-01-011h 03SBR: Shouting from the Back RowIs Jayson Tatum a Top 10 NBA Player? (2021 NBA Rankings)In this episode, Cliff and Joe discuss which players are the most overrated (Jayson Tatum) and underrated (Russell Westbrook) on ESPN's NBA Rank as well as the Harden Problem, The Laker's extending Kyle Kuzma, and the preseason phenom: Talen Horton Tucker.
2020-12-251h 19SBR: Shouting from the Back RowThe 2020 NBA Offseason, are the Lakers the Favorites?In this episode Cliff and Joe are back(!) to recap the madness of the NBA offseason so far focusing on the Lakers, Bucks, Celtics and Rockets (unfortunately we recorded this just before the Westbrook-John Wall deal was announced, but we'll get to that next time). And we try to answer the question of the off-season so far: What's so great about Jrue Holiday?
2020-12-041h 31SBR: Shouting from the Back RowIs Lebron the GOAT Now?In this episode, Cliff and Joe discuss whether or not this latest championship has made Lebron James the Greatest of All Time? Is he an all-time great Laker now? Also, they recap the NBA playoffs and discuss their own playoff awards. This will be the last episode for a while as Cliff and Joe will be going on an extended break and consider the future of the podcast. Thank you all so much for all your support!
2020-10-181h 30SBR: Shouting from the Back Row2020 NBA Finals: Are the Lakers "in trouble?"In this episode, Cliff and Joe check in on the NBA after Jimmy Butler's amazing game 3 performance. Are the Lakers in trouble? Who has been the Finals MVP so far? And what is going on with Kyrie? If that last question seems like it's out of left-field, it's because that's the way Kyrie sneaks up on NBA news.
2020-10-061h 11SBR: Shouting from the Back Row2020 NBA Finals: Lebron vs. The HeatIn this episode, Cliff and Joe recap the conclusion of the Conference Finals and preview the NBA Finals between the antagonist Miami Heat and the hero of the NBA, Lebron James (at least, that's the way most of the media - and LBJ himself - frames it).
2020-10-011h 07SBR: Shouting from the Back RowAD Channeling His inner MambaIn this episode, Cliff and Joe check in on the Western Conference Finals, particularly Anthony Davis' spectacular Game 2 performance which was capped off with a "Kobe!" Game Winner at the buzzer. Does he need to be the alpha for the Lakers to succeed? Also, apparently Playoff P is bad at even locker rooms speeches, Giannis is winning all the awards except the one that matters most, and Cam Newton & the Dodgers both look rejuvenated.
2020-09-2359 minSBR: Shouting from the Back RowThe Clippers CurseIn this Episode, Cliff and Joe react to the historic failure of Kawhi, Playoff P, and the Clippers (along with fellow disappointments, Harden & Siakam). They also preview the Western and Eastern Conference Finals. Could the Heat and Nuggets actually make it to the Finals?
2020-09-171h 21SBR: Shouting from the Back RowThe Rise of Jimmy Butler & The HeatIn this episode, Cliff and Joe talk about the rise of Jimmy Buckets, Bam Bam, The Dragon, and the Miami Heat. Is this the team to beat in the East? Also, Rondo v. Westbrook, Kawhi's happiness, what's wrong with Siakam, and Tacko's swim lessons. Just a note: SBR records on Monday nights so this was recorded before MIA-MIL Game 5 and LAL-HOU Game 3.
2020-09-091h 08SBR: Shouting from the Back RowThe Greatest Playoff Duel of All Time?In this episode, Cliff and Joe discuss the unreal duel between Jamal Murray and Donovan Mitchell, the Covid-induced developmental jump of the next generation of NBA players, the drama of James Harden v. Chris Paul, the awesomeness of Jimmy Buckets, and the merits of the NBA boycott. Side note: if you would like to skip the talk of the NBA boycott (as it gets fairly political) and get straight to basketball, jump to (23:58).
2020-09-021h 09SBR: Shouting from the Back RowSpida Mitchell is Luke Skywalker (& other 1st Round takeaways)This week, Cliff and Joe discuss the excitement of the West's playoffs so far including the emergence of Donovan Mitchell, Jamal Murray & Luka Doncic, the sadness of the East's playoffs so far with 3 sweeps and 1 probable gentleman's sweep coming (sorry, Orlando - you'll always have game 1), and the horrid play of a couple of Betas on championship contenders.
2020-08-261h 14SBR: Shouting from the Back RowDame Dolla v. King James (feat. Jason Y. Lee, CEO of Jubilee Media)This week, Cliff and Joe are joined by a very special guest, founder and CEO of Jubilee Media and friend of the pod, Jason Y. Lee. They discuss the history and vision of Jubilee, the challenges of trying to advance empathy in the age of Coronavirus, and of course, Round 1 bubble playoff predictions. Will Dame get the best of Bron? Can the Lakers win it all? The trio covers these topics and more in this week's episode.
2020-08-191h 25SBR: Shouting from the Back RowSBR's All Bubble-Bobble SquadsIn this Episode, Cliff and Joe talk about the best and worst players and teams of the NBA bubble thus far, from the shockingly good (e.g. Devin Booker and the Suns!) to the dishearteningly bad (e.g. AD and the Lakers).
2020-08-121h 26SBR: Shouting from the Back RowWhy Not Just Use the Remote? (aka. The Zion Problem)In this Episode, Cliff and Joe talk about week one of the NBA restart (Lakers, Clippers, Raptors, Harden, Tatum, Lillard, Zion), and touch on some other sports news including Mike Tyson's comeback and the disaster that has been the MLB restart.
2020-08-051h 12SBR: Shouting from the Back RowBubble Preseason Takeaways & Predictions (w/ a side of Lou Will Lemon Pepper BBQ Wings)In this Episode, Cliff and Joe talk about their takeaways from the Bubble Preseason and make some predictions about the impending NBA Restart, who will make the playoffs, and whether the NBA bubble will hold up or pop under the weight of the Lou Wills who just can't resist the temptation to get some...wings.
2020-07-301h 07SBR: Shouting from the Back RowPlayoff Contenders & Pretenders (including another epic Jayson Tatum rant)In this episode, Cliff and Joe separate the contenders from the pretenders as we inch closer to the NBA playoffs and the return of actual basketball. And of course, someone gets triggered by the media's treatment of basketball's next anointed one, Jayson Tatum.
(01:00) Easter Conference (Bucks, Raptors, Celtics)
(46:24) Western Conference (Lakers, Clippers, Nuggets)
2020-07-221h 25SBR: Shouting from the Back RowWhose Bubb-Le-gacy Has the Most Upside?In this episode, Cliff and Joe talk more NBA bubble news and debate which player's legacy has the most to gain from this year's NBA playoffs.
2020-07-161h 07SBR: Shouting from the Back RowThe Basketball BubbleIn this Episode, Cliff and Joe actually talk about basketball! They explore the new Lakers with JR Smith, Skinny Harden and Jokic, the NBA paving a path for Zion in the playoffs and everything else regarding the impending NBA restart and the Bubble culture in Orlando.
2020-07-011h 02SBR: Shouting from the Back RowSupplemental Series pt.3 - Sports Movies (SBR x Podfellas)In this week's episode, Cliff and Joe invite their first guests(!), Myron and Will from the Podfellas Entertainment Podcast, to discuss favorite sports movies as they continue their (Covid-19) Supplemental Series.
Make sure you check out the Podfellas!
Apple:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-podfellas-entertainment-podcast/id1488661340?fbclid=IwAR0wlpG9ueD0YDYTCJYUBIz8IitXwBwkNvnocmfp-T65ac-KtAmVX4LAbUo
Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/show/6SXP882hzgk8fBAdkL8n7s?si=k72Dx_QvSDS1WUUYzaqyZA&fbclid=IwAR3vnp9w_fQenghR18hmJc_S4A6YsyHw53xdMojDxQed04PPOTZi3FzzgWk
2020-06-1152 minSBR: Shouting from the Back RowThe Darkest Timeline ContinuesIn this episode, Cliff and Joe share their thoughts on George Floyd and try to bring you some sports news (NFL, proposed NBA restart, WWE, the Last Dance wrap-up) so you can take a respite from the seriousness of what's going on in the world.
2020-06-051h 02SBR: Shouting from the Back RowSupplemental Series pt.2 - The Last DanceIn this episode Cliff and Joe go through The Last Dance and share their opinions on the series so far as well as the many revelations and topics that are being debated as a result.
#LebronvJordan #GOATdebate #TheLastDance
2020-06-051h 27SBR: Shouting from the Back RowThe Covid EpisodeWe all know there's only one thing dominating the headlines right now and it's Covid-19. Cliff and Joe try to alleviate the loneliness and boredom of your quarantine with a bit of levity. Hope it can provide some small happiness. Please, stay safe out there!
(7:15) Definitely / Maybe - Covid Edition
(27:21) Guilty Pleasure or Guilty Pain (Movies)
(1:04:57) Two for the Road
2020-03-181h 08SBR: Shouting from the Back RowThe Knicks are a Hot Mess (and it's pretty funny)In this Episode, Cliff and Joe go through some NBA news Cringey or Bingey style. Topics include Terrence Ross' 35-0-0-0-0 line, Steph's rest of season outlook, Analysis of the Lakers recent victory over the Clippers (and subsequent post-game comments) and the Nets whose outlook is becoming cloudier after Kenny Atkinson "stepped down". We also take a deep dive into the dumpster fire that is The New York Knicks.
(0:52) Cringey or Bingey
Terrence Ross, The Return of Steph, The Battle for LA, The Nets future
(35:46) The Knicks are a Mess
(1:13:52) Two for the Road
2020-03-111h 16SBR: Shouting from the Back RowThe Harden-Giannis Beef & What are the Rockets?In this week's episode, Cliff and Joe play a new game questioning the logic of current NBA players and franchises and take a deep dive into the Rockets and examine if there's something to their small ball approach. Side note: this is one of the funnest recordings we've done in a while (including an extra long deep cut).
(1:16) Sherlock or Surely...you're kidding!
J.R. smith, Lakers waiving Troy Daniels, GS's diabolical plan, Harden v. Giannis
(35:36) What are the Rockets?
(1:02:52) Two for the Road
2020-03-051h 19SBR: Shouting from the Back RowThe Apologetic Astros, The Unbeatable Bucks, and The KB & Gigi MemorialIn this episode, Cliff and Joe go address the Astros sad excuse for apologies, go around the NBA addressing several topics and discuss their takeaways from the Kobe & Gigi Memorial.
(1:45) Definitely / Maybe (Tatum, Astros, Embiid, The Bucks, Markieff & OKC)
(50:30) Recapping the Kobe & Gigi Memorial
(1:014:05) Two for the Road
2020-02-261h 24SBR: Shouting from the Back RowDefinitively Fixing NBA All-Star WeekendCliff and Joe evaluate All-Star Weekend and use their combined fan-centric brainpower to come up with an NBA All-Star Weekend that works for the people.
(1:13) Evaluating & Adjusting All-star Weekend
(56:04) The All-star One on One Tournament
(1:19:54) Two for the Road
2020-02-201h 27SBR: Shouting from the Back RowDid the Trade Deadline change Anything?In this episode, Cliff and Joe evaluate all the trade deadline deals and discuss what kind of impact they will have on the fortunes of their respective franchises moving forward.
(0:43) Looking at Min, Hou, GS, & the Clipper's moves (All-Day or Cray Cray)
(28:37) What should the Lakers do now?
(56:31) Two for the Road
2020-02-121h 04SBR: Shouting from the Back RowSBR Year One Anniversary Special!Happy Anniversary SBR fam!
In this episode, Cliff and Joe reflect on the year and revisit and comment on some of their favorite moments from Year One of SBR. Thank you all for your continued support, feedback and listenership. We are looking forward to bringing you even more informative and entertaining sports content in 2020! We hope you all enjoy your Christmas and see you in the New Year!
2019-12-191h 17SBR: Shouting from the Back RowWelcome to SBR!Thank you Thank you Thank you for checking us out! We are the people's pod, giving you unfiltered and unqualified sports content every single week! Take a listen to our trailer, and jump right with Cliff & Joe!
2019-09-2303 min