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Gingeball PodcastEpisode #29: Michigan hires new coach, CFP quarterfinal previews, OKC/San Antonio rivalry, NFL playoff outlookIn this episode, Beck and I traversed the realms of college football, the NBA, and the NFL to keep you up to date on everything you may have missed while you hung out with (or avoided) your family over the holidays. We hope you enjoy! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit hunterfirment.substack.com
2025-12-281h 48
Gingeball PodcastEpisode #28: CFP bracket is revealed, NFL Week 14 recaps, Week 15 preview and picksIn this episode, Beck and I discussed the College Football Playoff bracket and some of the controversy surrounding Notre Dame missing out, plus we recapped the Week 14 slate in the NFL and looked ahead to Week 15. Enjoy! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit hunterfirment.substack.com
2025-12-101h 55
Gingeball PodcastEpisode #27: Giannis trade rumors, Lane Kiffin to LSU, Week 14 NFL picksIn this episode, Beck and I discussed Giannis potentially asking out of Milwaukee and what that means for the rest of the NBA, Lane Kiffin leaving Ole Miss high and dry in the heart of their College Football Playoff run to take the LSU job, some big picture things from around the NFL, and our Week 14 previews and picks.We hope you enjoy! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit hunterfirment.substack.com
2025-12-051h 51
Gingeball PodcastEpisode #26: Thanksgiving NFL Special!In this episode, I gave my favorite Thanksgiving NFL memory, broke down the Week 12 slate, and previewed the Week 13 games — all while wearing a d*****s turkey on my head. Enjoy! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit hunterfirment.substack.com
2025-11-2624 min
Gingeball PodcastEpisode #25: NFL Panic Meter returns, Week 12 previews, Hall of Culture welcomes Dillon BrooksIn this episode, we discussed our level of panic on a scale of 1-10 for every major storyline in the NFL, including the Chiefs mediocrity, Jared Goff and Sam Darnold stinkers, and Matt LaFleur’s conservative playcalling. Then, we looked ahead to Week 12 and made our weekly picks, before closing out with some NBA chatter. We hope you enjoy! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit hunterfirment.substack.com
2025-11-191h 03
Gingeball PodcastEpisode #24: NFL trade deadline recap, Week 10 previews, NBA chatter, Ja suspensionIn this episode, we discussed the biggest moves from the NFL trade deadline, previewed the Week 10 slate, and broke down some news from around the NBA including Ja Morant’s recent team-sanctioned suspension. We hope you enjoy! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit hunterfirment.substack.com
2025-11-091h 38
Gingeball PodcastEpisode #23: Week 8 previews, gambling scandal, plus the NBA is back!In this episode, we broke down the NFL Week 8 slate, discussed the Chauncey Billups and Terry Rozier gambling scandal, and then previewed the 2025-2026 NBA season. In the NBA portion, we did an over/under win totals draft, picked our division winners, NBA title winner, and all of the major awards. We hope you enjoy! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit hunterfirment.substack.com
2025-10-261h 40
Gingeball PodcastEpisode #22: NFL Power Rankings, Week 6 recaps, Chiefs back on top, Jonathan Taylor MVP case, and Week 7 previews + picksIn this episode, Beck and I ranked our top 10 teams in the NFL currently, recapped the Week 6 games, and looked ahead to Week 7.We hope you enjoy! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit hunterfirment.substack.com
2025-10-171h 33
Gingeball PodcastEpisode #21: Week 5 recaps, Mac Attack, Eagles + Cards collapse, Baker MVP, frisky Pats + JagsIn this episode, Beck and I broke down the Week 5 slate in the NFL, including Mac Jones and the undermanned 49ers going into LA and getting a win, the Eagles and Cardinals collapsing down the stretch, Baker Mayfield making an MVP case, and the Patriots and Jags getting big upset wins.Then, we looked ahead and previewed the Week 6 slate and made our weekly picks for every game.We hope you enjoy! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus...
2025-10-081h 19
Gingeball PodcastEpisode #20: Week 4 recaps, Dart to the rescue, frisky Saints, sketchy Ravens, plus Week 5 previews and picksIn this episode, Beck and I discussed every game from Week 4 in the NFL, including some worrying performances from the Ravens and Packers, an inspiring performance from Jaxson Dart and the Giants, and injuries galore. Then we looked ahead, previewed the Week 5 slate, and made our weekly picks. We hope you enjoy! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit hunterfirment.substack.com
2025-10-021h 28
Gingeball PodcastEpisode #19: Week 3 recaps, Packers stinker, Eagles/Rams chaos, and Week 4 preview + picksIn this episode, Beck and I broke down Week 3 of the NFL season, including the Packers collapsing against the Browns, the Eagles storming back against the Rams, and more. We also previewed the Week 4 slate and made our weekly picks.We hope you enjoy! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit hunterfirment.substack.com
2025-09-241h 46
Gingeball PodcastEpisode #18: Week 2 recap, 0-2 Panic Meter, Indiana Jones, and Week 3 previews/picksIn this episode, Beck and I broke down the Week 2 games, ranked 0-2 teams on the Panic Meter, discussed the resurgence of Danny Dimes, and previewed the Week 3 slate. We hope you enjoy! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit hunterfirment.substack.com
2025-09-181h 30
Gingeball PodcastEpisode #17: NFL Week 1 recap + reactions, power rankings, and Week 2 previewIn this episode, Beck and I broke down each game from the NFL’s Week 1 slate, made our consensus top 5 power rankings, and looked ahead to Week 2. We hope you enjoy! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit hunterfirment.substack.com
2025-09-101h 34
Gingeball PodcastEpisode #16: MICAH PARSONS IS A PACKER! Plus NFL win totals draft, end of season awards, and Week 1 picksIn this episode, Beck and I discussed the blockbuster Micah Parsons trade between the Green Bay Packers and the Dallas Cowboys, did our NFL win totals draft, picked our end of season awards, and made our Week 1 picks.We hope you enjoy! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit hunterfirment.substack.com
2025-08-291h 34
Gingeball PodcastEpisode #15: QB controversies, NBA news, and more fantasy football talkIn this episode, Beck and I discussed the Portland Trailblazers selling, Rick Carlisle signing an extension with the Pacers, starting QB announcements in Cleveland and Indianapolis, and a fantasy football mock draft. We hope you enjoy! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit hunterfirment.substack.com
2025-08-211h 22
Gingeball PodcastEpisode #14: Fantasy Football Special!In this episode, Beck and I broke down some forgotten fantasy football stars, some guys we expect to take a leap, some stinkers we wouldn’t touch, and some sneaky late-round guys.We hope you enjoy! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit hunterfirment.substack.com
2025-08-131h 06
Gingeball PodcastEpisode #13: NBA extensions, Micah Parsons and Terry McLaurin trade requests, and AFC previewIn this episode, Beck and I discussed Luka Doncic, Mikal Bridges, and De’Aaron Fox signing big extensions, Micah Parsons and Terry McLaurin asking for trades, and our AFC conference preview.We hope you enjoy! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit hunterfirment.substack.com
2025-08-061h 39
Gingeball PodcastEpisode #12: English Premier League season preview, table predictions, transfer news, and moreIn this episode, I caught up with my old friend and ex-teammate Hadi Basma to preview the 2025-26 English Premier League season, make our table predictions, go over all the summer’s top transfer news, and answer some rapid fire questions.We hope you enjoy! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit hunterfirment.substack.com
2025-08-011h 26
Gingeball PodcastEpisode #11: NFC outlook and predictionsIn this episode, Hunter and Beck break down all of the top offseason moves and draft selections from the NFC and discuss the outlook of the conference for this upcoming NFL season.We hope you enjoy! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit hunterfirment.substack.com
2025-07-281h 33
Gingeball PodcastEpisode #10: Joel Embiid article takeaways, Western Conference offseason grades, and moreIn this episode, Hunter and Beck break down the “Joel Embiid sees you” article written by Dotun Akintoye of ESPN, give their Western Conference offseason grades, and discuss some of the other news from around the NBA.We hope you enjoy! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit hunterfirment.substack.com
2025-07-211h 42
Gingeball PodcastEpisode #9: Marc Zumoff joins the show to discuss his career, the state of the modern NBA, and moreIn this episode, Hunter and guest co-host Brody McShane welcome Philadelphia sports legend and former 76ers play-by-play announcer Marc Zumoff to the show to talk about his illustrious broadcasting career, some of his favorite Sixers moments, the state of the modern NBA, and more. We hope you enjoy! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit hunterfirment.substack.com
2025-07-1743 min
Gingeball PodcastEpisode #8: Offseason grades part 1, Summer League round-up, and moreIn this episode, Hunter and Beck grade every Eastern Conference team’s offseason moves, discuss the standout performers from the Vegas Summer League, and ponder potential LeBron destinations. We hope you enjoy! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit hunterfirment.substack.com
2025-07-141h 20
Gingeball PodcastEpisode #7: Best GM situations, Vegas Summer League, NBA Cup, and moreIn this episode, Hunter and Beck pick their top GM situations in the NBA, preview the Vegas Summer League, discuss their favorite matchups for the NBA Cup, and more.Enjoy! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit hunterfirment.substack.com
2025-07-1043 min
Gingeball PodcastEpisode #6: Trouble in Hollywood, new deals, NBA Summer League, and a "worst situations in NBA" draftIn this episode, Hunter and Beck break down the Lakers signing Deandre Ayton, a three-team trade involving the Clippers, Heat, and Jazz, and pick their top three worst situations in the NBA. Enjoy! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit hunterfirment.substack.com
2025-07-081h 09
Gingeball PodcastEpisode #5: NBA free agency breakdown + the first-ever "got some s**t to 'em" snake draftIn this episode, Beck and Hunter discuss the best and worst moves of the NBA free agency cycle thus far and draft their “got some s**t to ‘em” lineups. Enjoy! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit hunterfirment.substack.com
2025-07-021h 03
Gingeball PodcastEpisode #4: NBA Draft winners + losers, Perk/BS beef, Masai Ujiri gets s**t-canned, and moreIn this episode, Beck and Hunter break down their biggest winners and losers of the NBA Draft, which picks and trades they liked and didn’t like, the beef between Kendrick Perkins and Bill Simmons, and more. Enjoy! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit hunterfirment.substack.com
2025-06-2953 min
Gingeball PodcastEpisode #3: Game 7 recap, trade talk, "Come and get this bag work" snake draft, and moreIn this episode, Beck and Hunter discuss NBA Finals Game 7, whether OKC can become a dynasty, the recent NBA trades, the landscape of both conferences going forward, and a “Come and get this bag work” snake draft. Special, special stuff.Enjoy! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit hunterfirment.substack.com
2025-06-2558 min
Gingeball PodcastEpisode #2: Beck joins the pod to talk Game 7, NBA Draft, KD rumors, and moreIn episode 2 of the Gingeball Podcast, Jack made his debut on the pod to preview Game 7 of the NBA Finals between OKC and Indy, to rant about Ace Bailey stiffing the Sixers, to select our top 10 NBA Draft picks, to break down the Desmond Bane trade, and to sift through the KD rumors.We hope you enjoy! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit hunterfirment.substack.com
2025-06-221h 28
Gingeball PodcastEpisode #1: Finding your flow state with ex-Philadelphia Flyers enforcer Riley CoteFor the inaugural episode of the Gingeball Podcast, I spoke with Riley Cote, a former “enforcer” for the Philadelphia Flyers from 2006-2010.In his own estimation, Cote’s job was essentially to be an aggressor and fight the other team’s enforcers to facilitate the tone and energy of the game. Basically, he was paid to be an absolute maniac and to be the meanest, baddest dude on the ice every single night.But as you can imagine, it became difficult for Cote to balance the physical, mental, and emotional stressors of his job, while simultan...
2025-06-1947 min
Gingeball PodcastEpisode #0: Welcome to the Gingeball PodcastWelcome to episode #0 of the Gingeball Podcast, where we'll be talking shop about everything in the world of sports.My cohost, Jack Becker, and I have some fun segments and guests planned, and we're excited for tag along with us.Our first episode, dropping tomorrow morning, will include a conversation with ex-Philadelphia Flyer Riley Cote about his time in the NHL, his battles with mental and emotional wellness, and his current ventures and advocacy revolving around cannabis, hemp, psilocybin, yoga, and music.And also, remember to check out the Gingeball Substack, where I...
2025-06-1801 min