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Routine Jumper Radio NBA PodcastTurmoil Across the NBA: Mavericks in Shambles, Trailblazers and Wizards Trapped in MediocrityOn this episode of Routine Jumper Radio, Jalon Dixon breaks down the struggles with the Dallas Mavericks and takes a deep dive into the issues regarding the Portland Trailblazers and Washington Wizards, who have firmly been eliminated from contention for the Play-In tournament. There are tough questions for these teams facing serious reality checks heading into this offseason.🎙 AMP Live Radio Every Monday & Wednesday @10:30 AM📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/routinejumper/🎶 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@routinejumper💻 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpa5fplgEk11DjpXZUF2iiA2023-04-031h 00
Routine Jumper Radio NBA PodcastWarriors in Trouble, Sixers on the Rise & Does Continuity Matter?On this episode of Routine Jumper Radio, Jalon Dixon explains why the Golden State Warriors' road woes will be costly in the postseason, the recent run of Joel Embiid and the Philadelphia 76ers, and discuss how continuity won't be as much of a factor in the 2023 Playoffs! 🎙 AMP Live Radio Every Monday & Wednesday @10:30 AM📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/routinejumper/🎶 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@routinejumper💻 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpa5fplgEk11DjpXZUF2iiA2023-03-151h 00
Routine Jumper Radio NBA PodcastCeltics Not Feeling Lucky, Kings Light the Beam & New York is Getting STURDYOn this episode of Routine Jumper Radio, Jalon Dixon shares his thoughts on the recent losing streak of the Boston Celtics, explains why the Sacramento Kings could be a real threat in the playoffs, and gives the New York Knicks their much-deserved flowers.🎙 AMP Live Radio Every Monday & Wednesday @10:30 AM📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/routinejumper/🎶 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@routinejumper💻 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpa5fplgEk11DjpXZUF2iiA2023-03-0856 min
Routine Jumper Radio NBA PodcastThe NBA Has MAYHEM In the Western Conference!On this episode of Routine Jumper Radio, Jalon Dixon breaks down some of the craziest post-NBA Trade Deadline storylines in the Western Conference, including Kevin Durant and the new-look Suns, Are the Lakers STILL ALIVE, and the downfall of Ja Morant and the Memphis Grizzlies.🎙 AMP Live Radio Every Monday & Wednesday @10:30 AM📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/routinejumper/🎶 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@routinejumper💻 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpa5fplgEk11DjpXZUF2iiA2023-03-0651 min
Routine Jumper Radio NBA PodcastThe NBA's Top-5 Post All-Star Break Storylines to WatchOn this episode of Routine Jumper Radio, Jalon Dixon shares what he believes are the five most interesting and influential storylines to watch following the NBA All-Star break as teams begin their final push for a spot in the 2023 NBA Playoffs!🎙 AMP Live Radio Every Monday & Wednesday @10:30 AM📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/routinejumper/🎶 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@routinejumper💻 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpa5fplgEk11DjpXZUF2iiA2023-02-221h 13
Routine Jumper Radio NBA PodcastThe Fate of NBA All-Star Weekend, Load Management & MVPsOn this episode of Routine Jumper Radio, Jalon Dixon discusses what's next for NBA All-Star Weekend, the influence of superstardom on the future of the league, and his frontrunners for MVP.Social Media:🎙 AMP Live Radio Every Monday & Wednesday @10:30 AM📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/routinejumper/🎶 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@routinejumper💻 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpa5fplgEk11DjpXZUF2iiA2023-02-2041 min
Routine Jumper Radio NBA PodcastThe 2023 NBA Trade Deadline Has Marinated...Here Are My Thoughts + Bold PredictionsOn this episode of Routine Jumper Radio, Jalon Dixon breaks down some of the 2023 NBA Trade Deadline's biggest trades and shares some of his storylines and bold predictions to watch for post-All Star break as we approach the homestretch on the road to the Playoffs!Social Media:🎙 AMP Live Radio Every Monday & Wednesday @10:30 AM📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/routinejumper/🎶 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@routinejumper💻 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpa5fplgEk11DjpXZUF2iiA2023-02-131h 15
Routine Jumper Radio NBA PodcastLeBron James Makes History, What's Next for the Lakers?On this episode of Routine Jumper Radio, Jalon Dixon discusses LeBron James passing Kareem Abdul Jabbar for the All-Time scoring title and the future options of the Los Angeles Lakers as the NBA Trade Deadline quickly approaches.Social Media:🎙 AMP Live Radio Every Monday & Wednesday @10:30 AM📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/routinejumper/🎶 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@routinejumper💻 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpa5fplgEk11DjpXZUF2iiA2023-02-0827 min
Routine Jumper Radio NBA PodcastKyrie Irving ➡️ Dallas Mavericks, NBA Trade Deadline Madness!The NBA Trade Deadline is only days away and we FINALLY have a big-time trade! On this episode of Routine Jumper Radio, Jalon Dixon discusses Kyrie Irving being traded to the Dallas Mavericks and the ripple effect that this trade could have on the NBA Trade Deadline Market.Social Media:🎙 AMP Live Radio Every Monday & Wednesday @10:30 AM📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/routinejumper/🎶 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@routinejumper💻 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpa5fplgEk11DjpXZUF2iiA2023-02-0641 min
Routine Jumper Radio NBA PodcastNBA Teams in Turmoil And In of Need Of A Reality CheckOn this episode of Routine Jumper Radio, Jalon Dixon discusses the three teams he believes have the toughest decisions to make by the upcoming NBA Trade Deadline.Social Media:🎙 AMP Live Radio Every Monday & Wednesday @10:30 AM📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/routinejumper/🎶 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@routinejumper💻 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpa5fplgEk11DjpXZUF2iiA2023-02-011h 04
Routine Jumper Radio NBA PodcastWelcome to the Routine Jumper Radio NBA PodcastOn the debut episode of Routine Jumper Radio, Jalon Dixon shares his goals/aspirations for the Routine Jumper brand, General thoughts on the Landscape of the NBA, and breaks down some of the biggest news in the Association.Social Media:🎙 AMP Live Radio Every Monday & Wednesday @10:30 AM📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/routinejumper/🎶 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@routinejumper💻 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpa5fplgEk11DjpXZUF2iiA2023-01-3055 min
The KnockDown Jay NBA PodcastLakers & Sixers in Shambles, NBA Breakout Candidates w/ Jackson ChinnHost Jalon Dixon (@theknockdownjay) and Creator of the Hot Takes on Hoops NBA social media page (also Graphic Designer for University of Virginia Sports, Jackson Chinn (@hottakesonhoops / @wahoops_) discuss headlining topics in the NBA from the early struggles of the Lakers and Sixers, early season NBA awards and more!It's only a small sample size, but the early impressions these teams are giving to kick off the season have been a great indicator that this is going to be a pretty parody-riddled season.Subscribe to The Knockdown Jay Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever...2022-10-281h 44
The KnockDown Jay NBA PodcastThe NBA is Back! Discussing Early Storylines Heading into the Season w/Brian StevensThe NBA is Back and so is The Knockdown Jay Podcast!Host Jalon Dixon (@theknockdownjay) and Host of the Two Guys One Hoop Podcast, Brian Stevens (@2guys1hoop) return to discuss some of the most interesting storylines heading into the start of the 2022-23 NBA season. After a long offseason of big-time trades, a ton of off-court drama, and tons of speculation, it's finally time to see these teams lay it out on the court. Subscribe to The Knockdown Jay Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts using the R...2022-10-181h 13
The KnockDown Jay NBA PodcastNBA Players On the Hot Seat Heading into the Season w/ Ian EvansHost Jalon Dixon (@theknockdownjay) and Host of The Impact Podcast, Ian Evans (@strongimpacts) share their lists of some players they believe have the highest expectations heading into the upcoming season.The criteria for selecting these players varied so it could be a superstar with a lot still left to prove. It could be a young player who has underperformed and in dire need for a breakout season. It could even a player who simply has high expectations based on media narratives!Subscribe to The Knockdown Jay Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get...2022-09-071h 17
The KnockDown Jay NBA Podcast2022-23 NBA Season Bold Predictions w/ Brian StevensHost Jalon Dixon (@theknockdownjay) and Host of the Two Guys One Hoop Podcast, Brian Stevens (@2guys1hoop) discuss some of Brian's hottest preseason takes heading into the 2022-23 NBA season.The predictions range from breakout players to teams on the decline and even a team or two that just might shock the world this season!Subscribe to The Knockdown Jay Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts using the RSS Feed. Also check out The Knockdown Jay on YouTube for other unique basketball content.Other Stuff: https://linktr.ee/Jalo...2022-09-051h 28
The KnockDown Jay NBA PodcastDonovan Mitchell to the Cavs! & Other NBA News Headliners w/ MarcusHost Jalon Dixon (@theknockdownjay) and Host of the GOAT Talk Podcast, Marcus (@gtpmarcus) discuss some of the NBA's biggest storylines of the week that could have major ramifications on the upcoming season.Kevin Durant and the Nets continue to build. Donovan Mitchell to the Cleveland Cavaliers. The New York Knicks are down bad. The guys discuss these topics and more!Subscribe to The Knockdown Jay Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts using the RSS Feed. Also check out The Knockdown Jay on YouTube for other unique basketball content.Oth...2022-09-011h 24
The KnockDown Jay NBA Podcast2022-23 NBA Dark Horse Contenders w/ Rashad ChristianHost Jalon Dixon (@theknockdownjay) and Rashad Christian of The DropStep NBA YouTube channel (@shad.hoops) discuss potential NBA Dark Horse championship contenders.We took a look at the early preseason betting odds for Championship Favorites according to data from Vegas Insider and discussed 4 teams outside of the Top-6 that could be sneaky title contenders.Subscribe to The Knockdown Jay Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts using the RSS Feed. Also check out The Knockdown Jay on YouTube for other unique basketball content.Other Stuff: https://linktr.ee/Jalondixon2022-08-311h 30
The KnockDown Jay NBA PodcastNBA Young Cores and Rising Stars w/ Tyler Moore and Joaquin SuarezHost Jalon Dixon (@theknockdownjay) and Co-Hosts of the Chef & Quac Sports Talk Podcast, Tyler Moore (@moore_cookin)and Joaquin Suarez take a close look at some of the young cores across the NBA that could produce the next rising stars of the future.The teams focused on this episode:Orlando MagicOklahoma City ThunderDetroit PistonsHouston RocketsCleveland CavaliersMemphis GrizzliesWe also closed the episode with an Under 25 NBA Snake draft where the three of us each drafted 6 players who will be under 25-years-old by the start of the 2022-23 NBA season. Lets us know who you believe...2022-08-291h 38
The KnockDown Jay NBA PodcastWay-Too Early 2022-23 NBA Awards Predictions w/ Jai SehotaHost Jalon Dixon (@theknockdownjay) and Jai Sehota of the Baller Island Podcast (@baller_island) take an early look at some of the early pre-season favorites and candidates for some of the most coveted awards in the NBA.Along with awards like MVP and Defensive Player of the Year, the guys also discuss topics like Bounce Back Team of the Year, Underdogs and more.Subscribe to The Knockdown Jay Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts using the RSS Feed. Also check out The Knockdown Jay on YouTube for other unique basketball...2022-08-262h 00
The KnockDown Jay NBA PodcastWelcome to The KnockDown Jay PodcastThe Knockdown Jay Podcast, hosted by NBA Analyst & Journalist, Jalon Dixon, is a weekly podcast featuring an array of different guests and plenty of diverse topics as we deep dive into every NBA basketball.2022-08-2600 min
TV on Basketball PodcastTV on Basketball Podcast: GSW 2022 Champs + NBA Draft 2022 Talk! w/Jalon Dixon S4E31In this episode I am joined by Jalon Dixon aka BasketballGenius  to discuss the Warriors winning the NBA Championship, the 2022 NBA Draft, and more!
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The Hoop Talk Podcast with Jalon Dixon and Ryan LeshkoHoop Talk Ep. 166: Post NCAA Basketball Season NBA Big Board (ft. AllFacts Media)The NCAA Basketball Season is over so you know what that means? EVEN MORE NBA DRAFT TALK! And of course we could not talk about the 2021 NBA Draft Class alone so we brought in some help.On this edition of the Hoop Talk Podcast, Jay and Ryan discuss some of the top prospects in this year's draft class with Aaron and Andrew Robinson of AllFacts Media!We break down team fits, individual skillsets and even share with you guys our own personal NBA Big Boards!This was a really fun one to record...2021-04-191h 12
The Hoop Talk Podcast with Jalon Dixon and Ryan LeshkoHoop Talk Ep. 74: NBA Draft Needs: Miami HeatWith the NBA Draft just over a month away, the 2020 NBA Lottery has been set and the draft order is officially locked in. With that, each team prepares for October as some of the best college and overseas prospects all await that fateful day in hopes of hearing their name called by Commissioner Adam Silver.In this edition of the Hoop Talk Podcast, the guys take a look at the Miami Heat. Similar to the Los Angeles Lakers, Miami is coming off an NBA Finals appearance and fell just short of their first championship since 2013.W...2020-10-1919 min
The Hoop Talk Podcast with Jalon Dixon and Ryan LeshkoHoop Talk Ep. 73: NBA Draft Needs: Memphis GrizzliesWith the NBA Draft just over a month away, the 2020 NBA Lottery has been set and the draft order is officially locked in. With that, each team prepares for October as some of the best college and overseas prospects all await that fateful day in hopes of hearing their name called by Commissioner Adam Silver. In this edition of the Hoop Talk Podcast, the guys take a look at the Memphis Grizzlies. As a young team led by the young duo of rookie phenom Ja Morant and prolific big man Jaren Jackson Jr. this young team was o...2020-10-1818 min
The Hoop Talk Podcast with Jalon Dixon and Ryan LeshkoHoop Talk Ep. 72: NBA Roundtable with Ian EvansThe NBA season is over, but here on the Hoop Talk Podcast the basketball discussions never stop! On this edition of the Hoop Talk Podcast, we were proud to bring on host of The Impact Podcast and co-founder of Impact Sports Media, Ian Evans. We get a chance to get his reactions to LeBron James and the Lakers becoming the 2020 NBA Champions as well as discuss some of the Lakers' biggest challenges ahead going into the 2021 season as they look to become back-to-back champions. We always enjoy a good sit down with a...2020-10-1842 min
The Impact with Ian EvansThe Trio is Back! (w/ Brooks Warren and Jalon Dixon)The trio returns! Evans brings back Brooks Warren and Jalon Dixon to recap and wrap up the 2019-2020 NBA Finals and gives there takes on who are the biggest threats to the Lakers next season. Later, the three discuss the Kansas City Chiefs signing Le'Veon Bell and how the coronavirus has affected the NFL. And finally, they discuss their locks, upsets, and hot takes for Week 6.2020-10-1758 min
The Hoop Talk Podcast with Jalon Dixon and Ryan LeshkoHoop Talk Ep. 71: The Los Angeles Lakers Are the Defending Champion, But...The Los Angeles Lakers are the NBA defending champions and the well documented journey of LeBron James in Year 17 is definitely one for the ages.Although it cannot be disputed that the Lakers won fair and square this season, there are a few things coming up in the 2021 season that could significantly shift the balance of power in the NBA and disrupt their chances at becoming back-to-back champions.On this edition of the Hoop Talk Podcast, Jay and Ryan reflect on the Lakers' success in the 2020 Playoffs and discuss what a 4th ring means for...2020-10-1629 min
The Hoop Talk Podcast with Jalon Dixon and Ryan LeshkoHoop Talk Ep. 70: NBA Draft Analysis Series: Los Angeles LakersWith the NBA Draft just over a month away, the 2020 NBA Lottery has been set and the draft order is officially locked in. With that, each team prepares for October as some of the best college and overseas prospects all await that fateful day in hopes of hearing their name called by Commissioner Adam Silver. In this edition of the Hoop Talk Podcast, the guys take a look at the Los Angeles Lakers. As the Lakers enter the 2021 NBA season as the defending champions, a target will be drawn on their back by many if not all o...2020-10-1624 min
The Hoop Talk Podcast with Jalon Dixon and Ryan LeshkoHoop Talk Ep. 69: Will the Lakers Return Atop The NBA Mountain in Game 5?The Basketball Podcast BY FANS, FOR FANS!It all comes down to this. After a long and tough season filled with ups, downs, great moments and even greater upsets, the fate of the NBA season could all come down Game between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Miami Heat. Stunting the Mamba Jerseys tonight as they lead the series 3-1, the star duo of LeBron James and Anthony Davis look to close out this series to reign as the 2020 NBA Champions. On the other side, Jimmy Butler and the Miami Heat are in...2020-10-1017 min
The Hoop Talk Podcast with Jalon Dixon and Ryan LeshkoHoop Talk Ep. 68: NBA Draft Analysis Series: LA ClippersThe Basketball Podcast BY FANS, FOR FANS!With the NBA Draft just over a month away, the 2020 NBA Lottery has been set and the draft order is officially locked in. With that, each team prepares for October as some of the best college and overseas prospects all await that fateful day in hopes of hearing their name called by Commissioner Adam Silver. In this edition of the Hoop Talk Podcast, the guys take a look at the LA Clippers. After an epic 3-1 collapse to the Denver Nuggets, the once coveted LA powerhouse now has t...2020-10-1026 min
The Hoop Talk Podcast with Jalon Dixon and Ryan LeshkoHoop Talk Ep. 67: NBA Draft Analysis Series: Indiana PacersThe Basketball Podcast BY FANS, FOR FANS!With the NBA Draft just over a month away, the 2020 NBA Lottery has been set and the draft order is officially locked in. With that, each team prepares for October as some of the best college and overseas prospects all await that fateful day in hopes of hearing their name called by Commissioner Adam Silver. In this edition of the Hoop Talk Podcast, the guys take a look at the Indiana Pacers. Indiana currently has the 54th pick in the draft and with not many options, they do n...2020-10-0920 min
The Hoop Talk Podcast with Jalon Dixon and Ryan LeshkoHoop Talk Ep. 66: WNBA Finals Breakdown: Do the Seattle Storm Have the Series Wrapped Up?Just when you thought that postseason basketball could not get any more fun than the NBA Finals, the WNBA Finals have been a treat to watch in their own right. With the series in hand as former league MVP Breanna Stewart and the Seattle Storm lead the series against the 2020 WNBA MVP A'ja Wilson and the Las Vegas Aces, it all comes down to Game 3! The trio of Stewart, Sue Bird and Jewell Loyd have been on fire in this series and have won by 13 points in both games. The Storm are in pursuit of...2020-10-0618 min
The Hoop Talk Podcast with Jalon Dixon and Ryan LeshkoHoop Talk Ep. 65: NBA Finals Standouts & AnalysisAfter a historic performance by star Miami Heat guard Jimmy Butler, the series is notched up at 2-1 as the Lakers lead the series heading into Game 4. The first 3 games of the series have been exciting and have taught us more about the make up of these teams than we ever knew before. For the Lakers, it's plain and simple: Anthony Davis has to be the best player on the floor for LA to win. With the Heat missing Goran Dragic for the rest of the series and Bam Adebayo coming back for Game 4 after...2020-10-0619 min
The Hoop Talk Podcast with Jalon Dixon and Ryan LeshkoHoop Talk Ep. 64: NBA Draft Analysis Series: Houston RocketsWith the NBA Draft just over a month away, the 2020 NBA Lottery has been set and the draft order is officially locked in. With that, each team prepares for October as some of the best college and overseas prospects all await that fateful day in hopes of hearing their name called by Commissioner Adam Silver. In this edition of the Hoop Talk Podcast, the guys take a look at the Houston Rockets. Although the Rocket do not have a single draft pick this year, they do have the opportunity to buy a cheap 2nd round pick or e...2020-10-0622 min
The Hoop Talk Podcast with Jalon Dixon and Ryan LeshkoHoop Talk Ep. 63: NBA Draft Analysis Series: Golden State WarriorsThe Basketball Podcast BY FANS, FOR FANS!With the NBA Draft just over a month away, the 2020 NBA Lottery has been set and the draft order is officially locked in. With that, each team prepares for October as some of the best college and overseas prospects all await that fateful day in hopes of hearing their name called by Commissioner Adam Silver. In this edition of the Hoop Talk Podcast, the guys take a look at the Golden State Warriors. As if the Warriors needed any help getting back into the championship discussion next season...2020-10-0526 min
The Hoop Talk Podcast with Jalon Dixon and Ryan LeshkoHoop Talk Ep. 62: NBA Draft Analysis Series: Detroit PistonsThe Basketball Podcast BY FANS, FOR FANS!With the NBA Draft just over a month away, the 2020 NBA Lottery has been set and the draft order is officially locked in. With that, each team prepares for October as some of the best college and overseas prospects all await that fateful day in hopes of hearing their name called by Commissioner Adam Silver.In this edition of the Hoop Talk Podcast, the guys take a look at the Detroit Pistons.This Detroit team is in dire need of talent and has a ton of...2020-10-0525 min
The Hoop Talk Podcast with Jalon Dixon and Ryan LeshkoHoop Talk Ep. 61: WNBA Finals PreviewThe Basketball Podcast BY FANS, FOR FANS!Here on the Hoop Talk Podcast we have been covering the WNBA Bubble season and the playoffs, but now it all comes down to this!With only the Seattle Storm vs. Las Vegas Aces left with a chance at the chip on the line! In the Clash of the MVPs the Storms' Breanna Stewart (2018 MVP) takes on Las Vegas forward A'ja Wilson (2020 MVP) as these two teams fight to be the last team standing! Who do the guys think will come out on top? Stay Tuned!2020-10-0317 min
The Hoop Talk Podcast with Jalon Dixon and Ryan LeshkoHoop Talk Ep. 60: BS or Real Talk: NBA Finals EditionThe Basketball Podcast BY FANS, FOR FANS!The 2020 NBA Finals have officially begun and the stakes are at an ultimate high.Can LeBron James capture his 4th Championship for a 3rd franchise? Will Pat Riley and the Miami Heat be able to win their first title since 2013? Where would winning a championship victory for this season rank historically when considering they could be the first and possibly the only ever NBA Bubble Playoff Champion?So many questions and even more, so with that we go to thinking: Why don’t we just turn it...2020-10-0221 min
The Hoop Talk Podcast with Jalon Dixon and Ryan LeshkoHoop Talk Ep. 59: NBA Draft Combine Participants List Released!The Basketball Podcast BY FANS, FOR FANS!The 2020 NBA Draft is only a month away and the NBA has finally released some news regarding the preparation for one of the league’s most coveted yearly events: The NBA Draft Combine.In this edition of the Hoop Talk Podcast, Jay and Ryan discuss some of the notable participants like Lamelo Ball, Deni Avdija, Isaac Okoro, take a look at some of the notable NON-participants like James Wiseman and Anthony Edwards and finally they list off some of the prospects that they believe could potentially shoot up th...2020-09-3029 min
The Hoop Talk Podcast with Jalon Dixon and Ryan LeshkoHoop Talk Ep. 58: NBA Draft Analysis Series: Denver NuggetsThe Basketball Podcast BY FANS, FOR FANS!With the NBA Draft just over a month away, the 2020 NBA Lottery has been set and the draft order is officially locked in. With that, each team prepares for October as some of the best college and overseas prospects all await that fateful day in hopes of hearing their name called by Commissioner Adam Silver. In this edition of the Hoop Talk Podcast, the guys take a look at the Denver Nuggets. After what has been an amazing and historical postseason run by the Nuggets, Denver is forced...2020-09-2724 min
The Hoop Talk Podcast with Jalon Dixon and Ryan LeshkoHoop Talk Ep. 57: NBA Draft Analysis Series: Dallas MavericksThe Basketball Podcast BY FANS, FOR FANS!With the NBA Draft just over a month away, the 2020 NBA Lottery has been set and the draft order is officially locked in. With that, each team prepares for October as some of the best college and overseas prospects all await that fateful day in hopes of hearing their name called by Commissioner Adam Silver. In this edition of the Hoop Talk Podcast, the guys take a look at the Dallas Mavericks. Despite being bumped out of the 1st Round of the Western Conference Finals by the LA...2020-09-2728 min
The Impact with Ian EvansCall A Spade......A Spade (w/ Jalon Dixon)Returning guest Jalon Dixon discusses with Evans their Top 5 teams in the NFL currently, gives their pick for which team they believe have surprised and disappointed the most so far, and finally give their Week 3 predictions with plenty of hot take in between. For the "Final Insight" Evans shows plenty of emotion discussing the Breonna Taylor ruling.2020-09-261h 06
The Hoop Talk Podcast with Jalon Dixon and Ryan LeshkoHoop Talk Ep. 56: NBA Roundtable Discussion with Rashad ChristianThe Basketball Podcast BY FANS, FOR FANS!BACK AT IT AGAIN WITH ANOTHER GUEST! On this edition of the Hoop Talk Podcast, the fellas had the pleasure of hosting friend and colleague Rashad Christian. On top of being a huge Oklahoma City Thunder and LA Clippers fan, Rashad is also a soon to be graduate of Towson University and specializes in the photography and videography. For today’s Roundtable discussion we discuss the future of OKC without Head Coach Billy Donovan has moved onto Chicago, the fate of the LA Clipper after their hi...2020-09-2437 min
The Hoop Talk Podcast with Jalon Dixon and Ryan LeshkoHoop Talk Ep. 55: NBA Draft Analysis Series: Cleveland CavaliersThe Basketball Podcast BY FANS, FOR FANS!With the NBA Draft just over a month away, the 2020 NBA Lottery has been set and the draft order is officially locked in. With that, each team prepares for October as some of the best college and overseas prospects all await that fateful day in hopes of hearing their name called by Commissioner Adam Silver. In this edition of the Hoop Talk Podcast, the guys take a look at the Cleveland Cavaliers. The Cavs may be might be one of the most “must watch” team this offseason considering all...2020-09-2326 min
The Hoop Talk Podcast with Jalon Dixon and Ryan LeshkoHoop Talk Ep. 54: NBA Conference Finals StandoutsThe Basketball Podcast BY FANS, FOR FANS!3 Games in the books on both sides of the NBA Conference Finals brackets. On one side is LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers looking to bounce back and take commanding 3-1 lead over the Denver Nuggets who have been outshining adversity all postseason. On the other side, the young Boston Celtics led by Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown look to regain momentum after Game 3 victory to tie things up at 2 a piece against the Jimmy Butler and the Miami Heat. On this edition of the...2020-09-2317 min
The Hoop Talk Podcast with Jalon Dixon and Ryan LeshkoHoop Talk Ep. 53: NBA Draft Analysis Series: Chicago BullsThe Basketball Podcast BY FANS, FOR FANS!With the NBA Draft just over a month away, the 2020 NBA Lottery has been set and the draft order is officially locked in. With that, each team prepares for October as some of the best college and overseas prospects all await that fateful day in hopes of hearing their name called by Commissioner Adam Silver.In this edition of the Hoop Talk Podcast, the guys take a look at the Chicago Bulls (AKA Jay’s Favorite team). As a team who is need a culture change after the fi...2020-09-1927 min
The Hoop Talk Podcast with Jalon Dixon and Ryan LeshkoHoop Talk Ep. 52: WNBA Playoffs Semi-Final Round PreviewThe Basketball Podcast BY FANS, FOR FANS!Things are heating up in the WNBA as the 2020 WNBA Playoffs looks to begin its first best-of-5 series of the postseason. With an 80-77 win by the Minnesota Lynx over the red-hot Phoenix Mercury and a blowout victory by the Connecticut Sun over the Sparks, the Semi-Final stage is officially set. Only 4 teams remain as 2020 WNBA MVP A’ja Wilson and the #1 seeded Las Vegas Aces take on the Connecticut Sun and Breanna Stewart and the #2 seeded Seattle Storm look to face the Minnesota Lynx. Two bi...2020-09-1915 min
The Hoop Talk Podcast with Jalon Dixon and Ryan LeshkoHoop Talk Ep. 51: WNBA Playoffs 2nd Round PreviewThe Basketball Podcast BY FANS, FOR FANS!Back at it again with some more WNBA Playoffs action! With the Phoenix Mercury and the Connecticut Sun both winning in the opening round, they now look ahead to an even taller task. On one side of the bracket, the Phoenix Mercury come off a buzzer beater victory to move on and take on Rookie of the Year winner Crystal Dangerfield and the Minnesota Lynx. On the other side, Alyssa Thomas, and DeWanna Bonner of the Connecticut Sun look to eliminate the LA Sparks for the...2020-09-1914 min
The Hoop Talk Podcast with Jalon Dixon and Ryan LeshkoHoop Talk Ep. 50: HTP x HMO Podcast: NBA RoundTableIn the first ever collaboration in Hoop Talk Podcast history, Jay and Ryan hook up with the HMO Podcast to talk NBA Playoffs! In this NBA RoundTable discussion, questions like “Is James Harden a Fraud?”, “Who will represent the Eastern Conference in the 2020 NBA Finals?” and many more get discussed in this great link up with Pedro Silva and Brooks Warren of the Hear Me Out Podcast! Link is down below for the entire video on their YouTube channel where we also talk a look at the landscape of the 2020 NFL Season, Fantasy Football, and many oth...2020-09-1638 min
The Hoop Talk Podcast with Jalon Dixon and Ryan LeshkoHoop Talk Ep. 49: NBA Conference Finals PreviewThe Basketball Podcast BY FANS, FOR FANS!We are finally here: The NBA Conference Finals! After becoming the first team in NBA history to come back from down 3-1 in the NBA Playoffs twice in a single postseason, the Denver Nuggets spoil the Battle of LA as they look ahead to Lebron James and the Los Angeles Lakers. On the other side of the bracket, Jayson Tatum and the Boston Celtics take on Jimmy Butler and the red-hot Miami Heat as these two teams face one another in the Eastern Conference Finals for the first...2020-09-1623 min
The Hoop Talk Podcast with Jalon Dixon and Ryan LeshkoHoop Talk Ep. 48: WNBA Playoffs 1st Round PreviewEpisode 48: WNBA Playoffs 1st Round PreviewThe Basketball Podcast BY FANS, FOR FANS!The WNBA Playoffs are officially underway! In comparison to the NBA, the WNBA Playoffs have an interesting twist to the first round being that it consists of only TWO single elimination games amongst the bottom four teams in the league for a chance to move on to the second round. Two games, Win-Or-Go-Home and the stage is set as the defending champion Washington Mystics face off against Diana Taurasi and the red hot Phoenix Mercury while on the other side...2020-09-1619 min
The Hoop Talk Podcast with Jalon Dixon and Ryan LeshkoHoop Talk Ep. 47: NBA Draft Analysis Series: Charlotte HornetsThe Basketball Podcast BY FANS, FOR FANS!With the NBA Draft just over a month away, the 2020 NBA Lottery has been set and the draft order is officially locked in. With that, each team prepares for October as some of the best college and overseas prospects all await that fateful day in hopes of hearing their name called by Commissioner Adam Silver. In this edition of the Hoop Talk Podcast, the guys take a look at the Charlotte Hornets who among the top-3 teams in this year’s draft with a chance at either Anthony Ed...2020-09-1220 min
The Hoop Talk Podcast with Jalon Dixon and Ryan LeshkoHoop Talk Ep. 46: Semi-Final Standouts from the NBA PlayoffsThe Basketball Podcast BY FANS, FOR FANS!In the Eastern Conference the battle tested Boston Celtics look to take on the red-hot Miami Heat as the two teams face off for first time in the Conference Finals since 2012. A match-up between two young teams looking to rekindle the championship pedigree that these two franchises are historically know for. On the other side of the bracket, the Battle of LA is on a collision course as the Lakers and Clippers look to close their series with the Houston Rockets and Denver Nuggets to give us the...2020-09-1219 min
The Hoop Talk Podcast with Jalon Dixon and Ryan LeshkoHoop Talk Ep. 45: NBA Draft Analysis Series: Brooklyn NetsThe Basketball Podcast BY FANS, FOR FANS!With the NBA Draft just over a month away, the 2020 NBA Lottery has been set and the draft order is officially locked in. With that, each team prepares for October as some of the best college and overseas prospects all await that fateful day in hopes of hearing their name called by Commissioner Adam Silver.In this edition of the Hoop Talk Podcast, the guys take a look at the Brooklyn Nets who despite being down Kevin Durant and missing Kyrie Irving for majority of the season, still...2020-09-0820 min
The Hoop Talk Podcast with Jalon Dixon and Ryan LeshkoHoop Talk Ep. 44: NBA Playoff Semifinals Takeaways…So FarThe Basketball Podcast BY FANS, FOR FANS!8 Teams left all with only one goal in mind: To hoist the coveted Larry O’Brien championship trophy. Every game is a potential legacy making moment and the stakes only get higher with every round. In this edition of the Hoop Talk Podcast, Jay and Ryan take a look at all four series going down in the NBA, analyzing, and discussing some of the biggest storylines and outcomes from each series so far. Can the Toronto Raptors keep up the momentum after tying up their series wi...2020-09-0826 min
The Hoop Talk Podcast with Jalon Dixon and Ryan LeshkoHoop Talk Ep. 43: NBA Draft Analysis Series: Boston CelticsThe Basketball Podcast BY FANS, FOR FANS!With the NBA Draft just over a month away, the 2020 NBA Lottery has been set and the draft order is officially locked in. With that, each team prepares for October as some of the best college and overseas prospects all await that fateful day in hopes of hearing their name called by Commissioner Adam Silver. In this edition of the Hoop Talk Podcast, the guys move onto the next team in the Boston Celtics who despite being one of the top contenders in the Eastern Conference, also seem...2020-09-0726 min
The Hoop Talk Podcast with Jalon Dixon and Ryan LeshkoHoop Talk Ep. 42: NBA Draft Analysis Series: Atlanta HawksThe Basketball Podcast BY FANS, FOR FANS!With the NBA Draft just over a month away, the 2020 NBA Lottery has been set and the draft order is officially locked in. With that, each team prepares for October as some of the best college and overseas prospects all await that fateful day in hopes of hearing their name called by Commissioner Adam Silver. In this edition of the Hoop Talk Podcast, we start our 30-team draft Analysis by taking a look at the Atlanta Hawks led by phenom point guard Trae Young. They have a young...2020-09-0725 min
The Hoop Talk Podcast with Jalon Dixon and Ryan LeshkoHoop Talk Ep. 41: NBA 2nd Round Playoff PreviewThe Basketball Podcast BY FANS, FOR FANS!The second round of the NBA Playoffs in Orlando are officially underway. The Eastern Conference has already been up and running as the Miami Heat and Boston Celtics have both already went up 2-0 in their respective series. On the other side, the Houston Rockets and Denver Nuggets both are coming off grueling 7-game series as they look ahead to the two LA teams in the Lakers and Clippers who have been sitting back well rested and primed for a potential Western Conference Finals birth. 2020-09-0425 min
The Hoop Talk Podcast with Jalon Dixon and Ryan LeshkoHoop Talk Ep. 40: Takeaways from the NBA Playoffs 1st RoundThe Basketball Podcast BY FANS, FOR FANS!The 1st round of the NBA Playoffs in the bubble has been a combination of exciting, suspenseful, and breathtaking. We have seen historical records broken, big time blowouts and a few down the wire series. As Round 1 of the playoffs comes down to a dramatic close and some of the 2nd round matchups underway, the NBA Playoffs have left us with a lot to talk about. In this edition of the Hoop Talk Podcast, the guys take a look at some of the biggest storylines of the Playoffs so far...2020-09-0224 min
The Hoop Talk Podcast with Jalon Dixon and Ryan LeshkoHoop Talk Ep. 39: NBA Coaching Carousel Going CrazyThe Basketball Podcast BY FANS, FOR FANS!Over the course of the last few months, some of the NBA’s most prominent head coaches have been dropping like flies as the Indiana Pacers, Chicago Bulls, Brooklyn Nets and Philadelphia 76ers have all chosen to move in a new direction. With top coaches like Kenny Atkinson and Nate McMillan being free agents, front offices like the Bulls’, the Cleveland Cavaliers and others are and should be clambering to get these great coaches into their organization. On this edition of the Hoop Talk Podcast, the guys take a lo...2020-08-3022 min
The Hoop Talk Podcast with Jalon Dixon and Ryan LeshkoHoop Talk Ep. 38: 2020 NBA Draft Lottery Winners/LosersThe Basketball Podcast BY FANS, FOR FANS!With the announcement of the 2020 NBA Draft Lottery order being announced last week, NBA general managers and scouts can officially start to put together their big boards for the next crop of incoming NBA prospects. The Minnesota Timberwolves are on the clock as they won the lottery, earning them the #1 overall pick and a chance to take one of the top players in the draft class. On this edition of the Hoop Talk Podcast, the guys take a look at the draft order and choose their winners and losers of...2020-08-2525 min
The Hoop Talk Podcast with Jalon Dixon and Ryan LeshkoHoop Talk Ep. 37: Biggest Storylines in the WNBAThe Basketball Podcast BY FANS, FOR FANS!The WNBA season in the Wubble has officially reached the midway point and things are heating up across the league as these 12 teams make their second-half push towards the postseason. In this edition of the Hoop Talk Podcast, the guys take a look at some of the biggest storylines in the WNBA like Breanna Stewart and the Seattle Storm having the best record in the league, the reigning champion Washington Mystics getting off to a rough start without their MVP leader Elena Delle Donne and how the young New York...2020-08-2320 min
The Impact with Ian EvansCorona Tapes XIII: NBA Bubble Playoff Predictions and True Colors (w/ Brooks Warren and Jalon Dixon)In a NBA heavy episode, Evans brings back Brooks Warren and Jalon Dixon to discuss the NBA Bubble Playoffs. From Gordon Hayward's injury impact and Kawhi's legacy, to which number 1 seed is in more trouble, Bucks or Lakers? Later, all three give their picks for who they believe will win each series and why. Lastly, Evans speaks his thoughts on Reds announcer Thom Brennaman using an anti-gay slur on air. 2020-08-221h 28
The Hoop Talk Podcast with Jalon Dixon and Ryan LeshkoHoop Talk Ep. 36: Keys to the Series (NBA Playoffs 1st Round)The Basketball Podcast BY FANS, FOR FANS!With the first game (and the second for some series) of each NBA Playoffs 1st Round series in the books, it is time for some early overreactions and breakdowns of the trajectory of where each series could go. On this edition of the Hoop Talk Podcast, Jay and Ryan take a look at some of the biggest storylines brewing in the NBA Playoffs and point out some of the most significant performances in Game 1s and how they could influence the rest of each series. So many upsets! So many...2020-08-2020 min
The Hoop Talk Podcast with Jalon Dixon and Ryan LeshkoHoop Talk Ep. 35: NBA Western Conference 1st Round PredictionsThe Basketball Podcast BY FANS, FOR FANS!We’ve got a double header today for you guys as on this edition of the Hoop Talk Podcast, the guys will be diving into the Western Conference first round matchups and make their predictions for who they think will move onto the next round. The West is littered with potential upsets, but what team do the guys think has the best chance of moving on? Stay tuned to find out!Music Sample from: Impossible Beats - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f26UIYCRg1oOr...2020-08-1731 min
The Hoop Talk Podcast with Jalon Dixon and Ryan LeshkoHoop Talk Ep. 34: NBA Eastern Conference 1st Round PredictionsThe Basketball Podcast BY FANS, FOR FANS!After a long wait, the race to the Larry O’Brien trophy is about to being as the 2020 NBA Playoffs are officially underway. On this edition of the Hoop Talk Podcast, the guys will take a look at the Eastern Conference first round matchups and make their predictions for who they think will move onto the next round? Are their any potential upsets? Any X-factor players to watch? Stay Tuned to find out!Music Sample from: Impossible Beats - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f26UIYCRg1o...2020-08-1722 min
The Hoop Talk Podcast with Jalon Dixon and Ryan LeshkoHoop Talk Ep. 33: Western Conference Race to the 8th SeedThe Basketball Podcast BY FANS, FOR FANS!With the Eastern Conference matchups set and the playoffs right around the corner, the only thing left before we can get the postseason is determining the 8th seed in the West. After starting with six teams in contention for the final spot, the field has been significantly narrowed down over the last few weeks. The New Orleans Pelicans and Sacramento Kings were eliminated and sent home on Wednesday. The San Antonio Spurs after losing to the Utah Jazz. And the red-hot Phoenix Suns were sent home yesterday after...2020-08-1518 min
The Hoop Talk Podcast with Jalon Dixon and Ryan LeshkoHoop Talk Ep. 32: The HTP NBA AwardsThe Basketball Podcast BY FANS, FOR FANS!With the recent announcement of the NBA electing to start the voting for NBA Regular season awards starting August 24th, we got to thinking: What if we came up with our own NBA Awards? On this edition of the Hoop Talk Podcast, Jay and Ryan host their first ever Hoop Talk Podcast NBA Awards where they award a series of unique regular season Awards like “Comeback Player of the Year”, “Most Underrated Player” and many others! Who will be the winners of our prestige HTP Awards? Stay Tuned! Music Sa...2020-08-1432 min
The Hoop Talk Podcast with Jalon Dixon and Ryan LeshkoHoop Talk Ep. 31: WNBA First Team All-Bubble SquadThe Basketball Podcast BY FANS, FOR FANS!Got to bring it to you guys BACK TO BACK! Last episode we brought you guys the NBA first team all-bubble team where we highlighted some of the league’s top performers in the NBA Restart. On this edition of the Hoop Talk Podcast, the fellas take it over to the WNBA as they select their WOMEN’S first team all-bubble squad. Although the WNBA Bubble aka the Wubble may not be getting as much publicity as its male counterpart, here at the HTP we LOVE the WNBA! That’s why we...2020-08-1421 min
The Hoop Talk Podcast with Jalon Dixon and Ryan LeshkoHoop Talk Ep. 30: NBA First Team All-Bubble SquadThe Basketball Podcast BY FANS, FOR FANS!BACK AT IT AGAIN WITH THE HTP ALL NBA TEAMS! The NBA Bubble restart has been competitive. It has been exciting. And most importantly we have some seen some great basketball with even better individual performances. On this edition of the Hoop Talk Podcast, Jay and Ryan tale a look at some of the top performers in the NBA Bubble and choose their five players to make up the NBA All Bubble Team. These selections are made based on how players have individually performed in the bubble, how they have...2020-08-1225 min
The Hoop Talk Podcast with Jalon Dixon and Ryan LeshkoHoop Talk Ep. 29: WNBA Bubble Players to WatchThe Basketball Podcast BY FANS, FOR FANS!If you guys have not noticed already, this podcast LOVES the WNBA and we want to show our lady hoopers as much love as humanly possible. After taking a look at some of the NBA’s most surprising and impressive players and performances so far in the NBA Restart. Now we are going to take a look at some players to watch in the WNBA Bubble aka the Wubble. In this edition of the Hoop Talk Podcast, the guys look around the WNBA and highlight some of the league’s most...2020-08-1020 min
The Hoop Talk Podcast with Jalon Dixon and Ryan LeshkoHoop Talk Ep. 28: NBA Bubble Players to WatchThe Basketball Podcast BY FANS, FOR FANS!With NBA Bubble being at the epicenter of American sports right now, all eyes are on the 22 teams engaging in nightly competition with the goal of securing a spot in the 2020 NBA Playoffs. With the world watching, the last week and a half of basketball has had a handful of breakout players and performances that are taking the basketball world. On this edition of the Hoop Talk Podcast, the guys take a look at some of the most surprising performances so far and discuss how these surprise players could shape...2020-08-0722 min
The Hoop Talk Podcast with Jalon Dixon and Ryan LeshkoHoop Talk Ep. 27: Taking A Look Around The NBAThe Basketball Podcast BY FANS, FOR FANS!The first official week of the NBA 8-game regular season restart is underway! After a weekend of close games, big blowouts and surprising stat lines, the race to the playoffs has the potential to be the most exciting it has been in years. On this edition of the Hoop Talk Podcast, the fellas take a look at some of the biggest storylines so far, some standout performers in the first few games and look at some of the teams and decide whether to be concerned about them or to be...2020-08-0442 min
The Hoop Talk Podcast with Jalon Dixon and Ryan LeshkoHoop Talk Ep. 26: NBA Roundtable Discussions with Elia PowersThe Basketball Podcast BY FANS, FOR FANS!Featuring yet another guest, the Hoop Talk Podcast host a good friend and former/current teacher, Elia Powers. Powers is a Seattle Native and Northwestern University alum that now educates at Towson University as Mass Communications/Journalism Professor. With a background in journalism, he also has 15 years of experience working with publications such as The Los Angeles Times, Inside High Ed and The St. Louis Beacon. In this edition of the podcast, the guys discuss various topics regarding the days of the Seattle Super Sonics, NBA Restart, and NBA postseason...2020-07-3142 min
The Hoop Talk Podcast with Jalon Dixon and Ryan LeshkoHoop Talk Ep. 25: The NBA HAS OFFICIALLY RETURED!The Basketball Podcast BY FANS, FOR FANS!It has been a long four months without NBA basketball, but after many discussions, debates, protests and bubbles, THE SHOW MUST GO ON! We have seen the workout videos. We have seen the one-on-one drills. And now we have even seen some live scrimmages. But now for the first time in months, Tip-Off is back, and every team has something on the line. On this edition of the Hoop Talk Podcast, the guys take a look at some of the biggest storylines in the NBA bubble and look ahead to...2020-07-3010 min
The Hoop Talk Podcast with Jalon Dixon and Ryan LeshkoHoop Talk Ep. 24: Throwback Thursday: Favorite NBA JerseysThe Basketball Podcast BY FANS, FOR FANS!On this edition of the Hoop Talk Podcast, Jay and Ryan list some of their favorite current and throwback NBA jerseys that they would like to have.The fellas take a look at some of the coolest NBA jersey designs throughout NBA history and pick some of the best ones and decide which player they would want for the jersey and why. Just another fun barbershop topic while also showing off a little bit of our fashion skills. What NBA jerseys would we like to see in our...2020-07-3023 min
The Hoop Talk Podcast with Jalon Dixon and Ryan LeshkoHoop Talk Ep. 23: Top 5 FAVORITE NBA Players of All-TimeThe Basketball Podcast BY FANS, FOR FANS!On this edition of the Hoop Talk Podcast, the fellas have a little fun as they list off some of their favorite NBA players: Past or Present. We are not ranking these players or saying they are the top five players to ever play the game. These are just guys that we love/loved to watch play.Whether they be one of greatest players of all time or just an exciting non-superstar, these guys represent how we fell in love with the game of basketball and why we...2020-07-2932 min
The Hoop Talk Podcast with Jalon Dixon and Ryan LeshkoHoop Talk Ep. 22: The What If Series (Final Part): NBA Draft Day TradesThe Basketball Podcast BY FANS, FOR FANS!The NBA Draft is a meant to be a time where teams get the chance to select the next possible superstar or 10-year starter out of college or high school.While some teams stick with their draft position or the player they took with their pick, others tend to get risky and attempt to move up or even trade a player they drafted for a different one on that same night. With such risky circumstances, some teams can strike gold by pulling the ol “switch-a-roo” or they shoot them...2020-07-2721 min
The Hoop Talk Podcast with Jalon Dixon and Ryan LeshkoHoop Talk Ep. 21: The What If Series (Part 8): Game Changing NBA TradesThe Basketball Podcast BY FANS, FOR FANS!When it comes to NBA trades, not all moves are created equal. Some trades are small moves meant to slightly improve your roster and tend to be “low risk, low reward.” Other trades, the ones that involve potential or established superstars are the kind of trades that come with the territory of everything to gain and even more to lose.”In this episode of the Hoop Talk Podcast, the guys discuss some of the riskiest, most impactful trades in NBA history that either help build an NBA powerhouse, influe...2020-07-2231 min
The Hoop Talk Podcast with Jalon Dixon and Ryan LeshkoHoop Talk Ep. 20: The What If Series (Part 7): NBA Free Agency Power MovesThe Basketball Podcast BY FANS, FOR FANS!NBA Free Agency: The most exciting part of the offseason, but also the most nerve wracking depending who you root for. As star players come and go, franchises either rise to the top of the league as a powerhouse or drop to bottom of the barrel.Whether it be Lebron James to the Miami Heat or Shaquille O’Neal leaving Orlando for the bright light of Los Angeles, the league has seen its fair share of players shift the balance of power in the NBA with a single mo...2020-07-2122 min
The Hoop Talk Podcast with Jalon Dixon and Ryan LeshkoHoop Talk Ep. 19: The What If Series (Part 6): A COVID-19-less NBA SeasonThe Basketball Podcast BY FANS, FOR FANS!The Coronavirus pandemic has single-handedly taken over 2020. Whether it be politics, sports and even everyday life, this virus has put a strain on everyone this year and taken a huge toll in the process.One of the biggest conglomerates affected was the NBA who was forced to suspend the regular season back in March. Although the NBA restart is right around the corner, there are huge questions surrounding how things would have went if this season had gone as normal.On this edition of the Hoop...2020-07-2124 min
The Hoop Talk Podcast with Jalon Dixon and Ryan LeshkoHoop Talk Ep. 18: The What If Series (Part 5): The NBA’s Biggest BustsThe Basketball Podcast BY FANS, FOR FANS!Looking back at the history of the NBA, the league has had some significant star power drafted in the top five of the NBA Draft. Michael Jordon, Lebron James, Kevin Durant, etc. But for every superstar drafted, there has always been a “bad batch” of guys that get drafted way higher than their talent actually suggests. These players are infamously labeled “busts.”On this edition of the Hoop Talk Podcast, the guys take a look at some of the league’s biggest busts as they discuss how their careers fl...2020-07-2028 min
The Hoop Talk Podcast with Jalon Dixon and Ryan LeshkoHoop Talk Ep. 17: NBA Roundtable Discussions with Brooks WarrenThe Basketball Podcast BY FANS, FOR FANS!In our first episode featuring a guest, the Hoop Talk Podcast host a good friend and colleague in Brooks Warren. Brooks hosts The Wizards Junkies Podcast for The Sports Pulse and a co-host on the HMO Podcast discussing sports, pop culture and other topics. In this edition of the podcast, the guys discuss various topics regarding recent free agent acquisitions, the NBA bubble, and the soon-to-be restart to the NBA season.HMO Podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnbsyB75Ggiye964VlHk_GAThe Wizards...2020-07-1851 min
The Hoop Talk Podcast with Jalon Dixon and Ryan LeshkoHoop Talk Ep. 16: The What If Series (Part 4): NBA Legends Missing A ChampionshipThe Basketball Podcast BY FANS, FOR FANS!Anyone and everyone who has ever played a sport knows the ultimate goal: To Win a Championship. With moves like Lebron James going to the Miami Heat in 2010 or Kevin Durant joining the 73-10 Golden State Warriors in 2016, the emphasis on winning championships has reached an all time high.Looking back at the history of the NBA, not every player was open to joining up with other superstars to acquire the coveted Larry O’Brien Trophy. While some may view this as a naive decision, others would say th...2020-07-1835 min
The Hoop Talk Podcast with Jalon Dixon and Ryan LeshkoHoop Talk Ep. 15: The What If Series (Part 3): WNBA Players Translating to the NBAThe Basketball Podcast BY FANS, FOR FANS!Ankle Breakers. Long-Distance three pointers. Acrobatic finishes at the basket. These are just some of the many things that the WNBA displays on the basketball court night in and night out.Although the female league may not have the physical specimens or the ESPN Top 10 highlight reel dunks that the NBA does, they show off their talent and technique with grace while doing so in their own unique way. Some may believe that female ball players are “soft” or “not as skilled” as their male counterparts, but a real bal...2020-07-1416 min
The Hoop Talk Podcast with Jalon Dixon and Ryan LeshkoHoop Talk Ep. 14: The What If Series (Part 2): Injuries That Changed CareersThe Basketball Podcast BY FANS, FOR FANS!Out of all the potential what if scenarios throughout NBA history, INJURIES may easily have the most influential effect on the landscape of team’s success or a player’s career. The question that always comes to mind is: If ____ did not get injured, what kind of player could they have become? Guys like Grant Hill, Derrick Rose and others notably fall into this category of “What If” players.On this edition of the Hoop Talk Podcast, the guys look at some of the NBA’s biggest superstars whose care...2020-07-1225 min
The Hoop Talk Podcast with Jalon Dixon and Ryan LeshkoHoop Talk Ep. 13: The What If Series (Part 1): NBA Draft ScenariosThe Basketball Podcast BY FANS, FOR FANS!The NBA Draft: A place where teams hope to swing and hit on the league’s next up and coming stars. For some teams, they get a diamond in the ruff type of player that instantly brings winning and a culture change to the franchise. Others make the mistake of missing out on talent and the franchise tanks for the next couple of years or so.On this edition of the Hoop Talk Podcast, the guys look back at some of the NBA’s most impactful draft day sele...2020-07-1237 min
The Hoop Talk Podcast with Jalon Dixon and Ryan LeshkoHoop Talk Ep. 12: The First Team All-DMV SquadThe Basketball Podcast BY FANS, FOR FANS!Over the last couple of years, there has been a raging debate as to which states or areas in the United States breed the best basketball players. Is it still New York aka the Mecca of Basketball with products like Julius Irving, Carmelo Anthony, Kemba Walker, and others? Could it be the rising West Coast over in Cali with players like Russell Westbrook, James Harden, and Kawhi Leonard? Or is it somewhere else?On this edition of the Hoop Talk Podcast, as two basketball fans raised in the...2020-07-0622 min
The Hoop Talk Podcast with Jalon Dixon and Ryan LeshkoHoop Talk Ep. 11: Start Up Leagues Are Growing the GameThe Basketball Podcast BY FANS, FOR FANS!Whether it be the Drew League, the Big 3 League ran by Ice Cube, the TBT tournament or any of the other start up leagues across the country, the game of basketball continues grow every day. The NBA is the leading catalyst for basketball being the second most favored sport to watch in the United States, but it is start up leagues like these that truly bring communities together, pay homage to some of the greats who have played the game and embody the true competitive nature of the sport.2020-07-0218 min
The Hoop Talk Podcast with Jalon Dixon and Ryan LeshkoHoop Talk Ep.10: What is the Best Era in Basketball?The Basketball Podcast BY FANS, FOR FANS!Over the last six decades, NBA basketball has changed in a multitude of ways. The rules have changed. The style of play is different. The impact of social media has made the game more accessible than it has ever been. On this edition of the Hoop Talk Podcast, the guys look back at some of the most impactful changes throughout the league’s transition and discuss when they believe that NBA basketball was truly at its apex. Stay Tuned!Music Sample from: Impossible Beats - https://www.youtube.co...2020-07-0122 min
The Hoop Talk Podcast with Jalon Dixon and Ryan LeshkoHoop Talk Ep. 9: NBA Teams with the Highest Wasted PotentialThe Basketball Podcast BY FANS, FOR FANS!Throughout NBA history, the league has seen a handful of extremely talented rosters that had the potential to become dynastic or at least have championship aspirations.When you look back at the early 90s, there were the Utah Jazz led by John Stockton and Karl Malone. In the early 2010s, we can remember the early iteration of the Oklahoma City Thunder with eventual MVP winners Kevin Durant, Russell Westbrook, and James Harden. Even in more recent history, there were the 2016 Golden State Warriors who went 73-10....2020-07-0130 min
The Hoop Talk Podcast with Jalon Dixon and Ryan LeshkoHoop Talk Ep. 8: Underrated NBA Stars of the 2000sThe Basketball Podcast BY FANS, FOR FANS!Scouring through two decades of professional basketball, a lot of players have came and gone and as time has passed some of the game’s greatest players still do not receive the credit they deserve for leaving their mark on the growth of the game. On this edition of the Hoop Talk Podcast, the guys show love to some of the forgotten greats by listing off some the NBA’s most underrated players from the early 2000s to present day. Stay Tuned!Music Sample from: Impossible Beats - http...2020-07-0120 min
The Hoop Talk Podcast with Jalon Dixon and Ryan LeshkoHoop Talk Ep. 7: Forgotten Great NBA Eastern Conference TeamsThe Basketball Podcast BY FANS, FOR FANS!On this edition of the Hoop Talk Podcast, the guys take a blast to the past as they look back at some of the best Eastern Conference teams in the last two decade that most casual NBA fans may not remember or may not even know. Who do think will make the guys’ list? Only one way to find to find out, Stay Tuned!Music Sample from: Impossible Beats - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f26UIYCRg1oOriginal Song from: The Boondocks Intro Theme so...2020-06-2232 min
The Hoop Talk Podcast with Jalon Dixon and Ryan LeshkoHoop Talk Ep. 6: Forgotten Great NBA Western Conference TeamsThe Basketball Podcast BY FANS, FOR FANS!On this edition of the Hoop Talk Podcast, the guys take a blast to the past as they look back at some of the best Western Conference teams in the last decade that most casual NBA fans may not remember or may not even know. Who do think will make the guys’ list? Only one way to find to find out, Stay Tuned!Music Sample from: Impossible Beats - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f26UIYCRg1oOriginal Song from: The Boondocks Intro Theme song by...2020-06-2239 min
The Hoop Talk Podcast with Jalon Dixon and Ryan LeshkoHoop Talk Ep. 5: Top 15 NBA Primetime PlayersThe Basketball Podcast BY FANS, FOR FANS!On this edition of the Hoop Talk Podcast, the guys breakdown the ESPN First Take Primetime Players. Dissecting ESPN’s top 15 list, Jay and Ryan create their own lists for who they believe are the top players in the NBA. Do they agree with the list? Is Lebron still the best player in the league in their eyes? If not, then who is? Stay Tuned!Music Sample from: Impossible Beats - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f26UIYCRg1oOriginal Song from: The Boondocks Intro Th...2020-06-2219 min
The Hoop Talk Podcast with Jalon Dixon and Ryan LeshkoHoop Talk Ep. 4: NBA Western Conference BreakdownThe Basketball Podcast BY FANS, FOR FANS!Taking a look at the playoff picture, the guys get into part two of their playoff predictions by making their Western Conference picks. So many storylines in the West bracket: The Battle of LA, The Rise of the Mavericks and the Grizzlies, Houston Rockets' small ball and so much more! As probably the tougher of the two conferences, who will guys pick to represent in the 2020 NBA Finals? Stay Tuned!Music Sample from: Impossible Beats - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f26UIYCRg1oOriginal...2020-06-1644 min
The Impact with Ian EvansCorona Tapes VIII: Keep the Conversation Going (w/ Brooks Warren and Jalon Dixon)Evans, Brooks Warren, and first time guest Jalon Dixon discuss and continue the discussion regarding the George Floyd protests, who should speak up, and why it is important to continue the conversations and protests. Later, the three discuss Kyrie Irving's concerns regarding the NBA's return to Orlando. Lastly, the three discuss which NBA teams are sleepers, as well as which teams make it out of the East and West.2020-06-131h 07
The Hoop Talk Podcast with Jalon Dixon and Ryan LeshkoHoop Talk Ep. 3: NBA Eastern Conference BreakdownThe Basketball Podcast BY FANS, FOR FANS!Taking a look at the playoff picture, the guys make their picks for who will emerge from the East and represent in the 2020 NBA Finals. Will it be the defending champion Toronto Raptors? The up and coming Boston Celtics? And who can forget about Giannis and the Bucks! Stay Tuned!Music Sample from: Impossible Beats - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f26UIYCRg1oOriginal Song from: The Boondocks Intro Theme song by Asheru- Judo Flip2020-06-1137 minThe Hoop Talk Podcast with Jalon Dixon and Ryan LeshkoHoop Talk Ep. 2: NBA AwardsThe Basketball Podcast BY FANS, FOR FANS!With the return of the NBA less than two months away, the guys share who they would give their regular season awards to. Despite having a shorten season, there were a lot of players playing at the top of their game. Story lines like Lebron James vs. Giannis Antetokounmpo for MVP, Ja Morant vs. Zion Williamson for Rookie of the Year and so much more. Who do the guys think should come out on top? Stay tuned!Music Sample from: Impossible Beats - https://www.youtube.com/watch...2020-06-1131 min
The Hoop Talk Podcast with Jalon Dixon and Ryan LeshkoHoop Talk Ep. 1: The NBA is Back!The Basketball Podcast BY FANS, FOR FANS!To hit the ground running, Jay and Ryan react to the news that the NBA will be returning July 31st to resume the season. Looking back some of the storylines from before the season and projecting ahead to how some of the twists the NBA have made regarding the new "Play-In" format for the playoffs, the fellas discuss all the ins and out of the league much awaited returnMusic Sample from: Impossible Beats -https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f26UIYCRg1oOriginal Song from...2020-06-1110 min