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Bonners Ferry Baptist ChurchMidweek Service - James Series - 1/9/25This podcast is a ministry of the Bonners Ferry Baptist Church and Pastor Nevin Neal. If you have any questions, you can reach us by email at answers@bfbaptist.com.
2025-01-1850 min
Bonners Ferry Baptist ChurchMidweek Service - Submit to GodContinuing our series in the book of James, we come to James 4:5-7. James teaches us about our need to be humble and shows us the recipe to humble ourselves. The way to be humble is by submitting to God.
2024-12-2755 min
ZOOKEEPING 101Episode 63: Tony Nevin: Alternative roles within the industry: Osteopathy.Sixty Third episode incoming!!! I want to introduce you officially to Tony Nevin from Zoo Ost. I am excited to have someone on the podcast with such a wealth of knowledge, experience and stories to go alongside. I am pleased to welcome them to ZOOKEEPING 101 and more importantly bringing their awe inspiring answers and stories to you. Enjoy the podcast episode and please follow ZOOKEEPING 101 through facebook and instagram to be the first to new episodes.
2024-07-1547 minZOOKEEPING 101Episode 63: Tony Nevin: Alternative roles within the industry: Osteopathy.Sixty Third episode incoming!!! I want to introduce you officially to Tony Nevin from Zoo Ost. I am excited to have someone on the podcast with such a wealth of knowledge, experience and stories to go alongside. I am pleased to welcome them to ZOOKEEPING 101 and more importantly bringing their awe inspiring answers and stories to you. Enjoy the podcast episode and please follow ZOOKEEPING 101 through facebook and instagram to be the first to new episodes.
2024-07-1547 min
Above the BreakAbove the Break: James Harden trade and Rockets' ReactionsAbove the Break dishes on the Philadelphia 76ers and Los Angeles Clippers trade of James Harden. They answer what are the on-court ramifications for the Clippers and how the Sixers are now set up to star hunt again. They finish the episode discussing their reactions to the Rockets' 0-3 start to the season.
2023-11-021h 08Above the BreakAbove the Break: Houston Rockets Offseason Review and Season PreviewIn this episode of Above the Break, Nevin and James discuss the Houston Rockets' offseason moves and ponder how they will impact the upcoming season. They also discuss the Kevin Porter Jr. criminal proceedings and the on-court ramifications of his likely dismissal from NBA basketball. From Fred VanVleet's massive contract to Alperen Sengun's offensive role, Above the Break has the Rockets covered.
2023-09-221h 18
The Rodcast - Property, Business, InvestmentSaving Costs with Structural Design - James NevinIn this episode I am joined by James Nevin the CEO of Blue engineering https://blueengineering.co.uk/ and Re Structured https://re-structured.com/ to discuss the importance of structural design on projects.We discuss;James' background.The concept behind Re structured.Traps that SME developers get caught in when choosing a structural engineer.What developers should consider before they go ahead with a structural engineer.The different types of costs associated with structural design and how to reduce them.And lots more.
2023-08-0727 minAbove the BreakAbove the Break: 2023 NBA Draft ReactionsIn Above the Break's 2023 NBA draft reaction pod, Nevin and James riff on Cam Whitemore's fall to 20 and the Rockets, the Dallas Mavericks' excellent draft night, the Charlotte Hornets taking Brandon Miller over Scoot Henderson, how college prospects seem to still be held in higher regard than pros, sneaky good second-round picks, the Washington Wizards' from abroad with love, the Detroit Pistons' odd rebuild, and the Orlando Magic's looming backcourt crunch.
2023-06-2347 minAbove the BreakAbove the Break: Let's Mock the 2023 NBA DraftAbove the Break is joined by Bryce Hendrick and Stone Handsen of Upside Swings to discuss the 2023 NBA Draft. The two draft experts discuss their big boards, the players and organizations that are the perfect fits, and which rookie could have the most significant first-season impact if in the right spot. Before Above the Break is joined by Upside Swings, Nevin and James discuss the Bradley Beal trade and the Ja Morant suspension.
2023-06-201h 52Above the BreakAbove the Break: Rocky Mountain Heat WaveIn Rocky Mountain Heat Wave, Above the Break discusses the Miami Heat's game two victory over the Denver Nuggets and what to expect in game three.
Before they delve into the NBA Finals, Nevin and James quickly look at the newest coaching hires.
2023-06-0644 minAbove the BreakAbove the Break: 2023 NBA Finals PreviewIn Above the Break's 2023 Finals preview, Nevin and James break down how the Miami Heat and Denver Nuggets won their conference, the keys to victory, and who will win the series. Before they get into the Finals, they discuss what the Boston Celtics should do next after coming up short in the Eastern Conference Finals.
2023-05-311h 00Above the BreakAbove the Break: Lucky Number SevensIn this episode of Above the Break, Nevin and James discuss whether two seven seeds making the Conference Finals is a good thing for the NBA and why it happened. They close out the episode by talking about the top five picks from the NBA draft lottery.
2023-05-241h 23Above the BreakAbove the Break Episode 52: Playoff Pardon for Harden at the Garden & Rocky Mountain Rock FightIn episode 52 of Above the Break, Nevin and James quickly discuss the first-round series that concluded over the previous week, the Rockets' hiring of Ime Udoka, and the Sixers-Celtics game one and Denver-Phoenix game two.
2023-05-031h 25Above the BreakAbove the Break Episode 51: Warrior KingsIn episode 51 of Above the Break, Nevin and James are joined by Taylor Smith to discuss the Atlanta Hawks' future and the Sacramento Kings' first-round showdown with the Golden State Warriors.
2023-04-211h 07Above the BreakAbove the Break Episode 50: 2022-23 NBA Playoffs First Round First ReactionsIn episode 50 of Above the Break, Nevin and James discuss all of the game ones from the NBA Playoffs' opening weekend. They make their picks for each series and offer insights into what you should believe is sustainable from each game.
2023-04-181h 18Above the BreakAbove the Break Episode 49: 2022-23 NBA AwardsIn episode 49 of Above the Break, Nevin and James reveal their picks for the NBA's end-of-season awards. Find out who they picked and considered for Rookie of the Year, Coach of the Year, Most Improved Player, Sixth Man of the Year, Defensive Player of the Year, and MVP. As an added annual bonus, the dynamic podcasting duo selected the coveted Least Valuable Player. Remember, it's just an honor to be nominated.
2023-04-121h 12Above the BreakAbove the Break Episode 48: Hidden StorylinesIn episode 48 of Above the Break, Nevin and James break down the most recent NBA news and reveal the five stories they believe have been under-discussed this season. From the Knicks' amazing offense to the Bulls and Pelicans being defensive juggernauts. This season has a ton of storylines that have been lost in the shuffle.
2023-04-0757 min
laborvisionRestoring Worker Freedom with Nevin GussackNevin Gussack of the Populist Patriot joins Jimmy and Charles to talk about Michigan becoming a workers’ rights states again. Learn the hateful and divisive real history of so-called “Right to Work” laws.
2023-03-3135 min
Above the BreakAbove the Break Episode 47: Playoff PrognosticationsIn episode 47 of Above the Break, Nevin and James discuss the sad Lonzo Ball injury news, Michael Jordan’s advanced talks to get out of the majority ownership business in Charlotte, Andrew Wiggins’ continued absence from the Golden State Warriors, the wild middle of the Western Conference, the Denver Nuggets recent woes, and the top of the Eastern Conference.
2023-03-221h 04Above the BreakAbove the Break Rockets Round Up Episode 5In Above the Break's 5th Rockets Round Up of the season, Nevin and James discuss the Rockets lottery odds, whether should they go after James Harden in the offseason, and if Jonathan Givony is right to suggest the Rockets should cut Kevin Porter Jr.
2023-03-0752 minAbove the BreakAbove the Break Episode 46: Hawks for the Quin & Dynamic DuosIn episode 46 of Above the Break, Nevin and James discuss the Hawks' firing of Nate McMillan and hiring of Quin Snyder, Lamelo Ball and LeBron James' injuries, whether Wilt Chamberlain's 100-point game record is in danger, and the league's top-5 dynamic duos.
2023-03-011h 01Above the BreakAbove the Break Episode 45: All-Star Break BluesIn episode 45 of Above the Break, Nevin and James discuss the horrible All-Star game they didn't watch, Mac McClung becoming the newest great white hope, Kevin Love and Russell Westbrook's buyout situations, and finish the episode by selecting their Non-All-Star All-Stars.
2023-02-2058 minAbove the BreakAbove the Break: Every NBA Trade Deadline DealIn episode 45 of Above the Break, Nevin and James discuss every single trade deadline deal. From four team trades to cash considerations, Above the Break has everything covered.
2023-02-111h 11Above the BreakAbove the Break: NBA Trade Deadline Comes AliveIn episode 44 of Above the Break, Nevin and James give their thoughts on the three major trades of the NBA trade deadline; Kyrie Irving to the Dallas Mavericks, Kevin Durant to the Phoenix Suns, and D'Angelo Russell to the Los Angeles Lakers. The podcasting duo will be back soon to touch on the remaining deadline deals.
2023-02-0950 minAbove the BreakAbove the Break: Second Half ProjectionsIn part two of Above the Break's midseason podcast, Nevin and James project the second half of the NBA season. They answer who will win the Western Conference, who will break out, who will fall off, what middle-of-the-pack teams will tank for Victor Wembanyama, what they want to see from the Houston Rockets, and more.
2023-01-311h 11Above the BreakAbove the Break: First Half ReflectionsIn episode 43 of Above the Break, Nevin and James discuss their first half reflections. The teams and players that surprised them the most, how the three blockbuster summer trades have fared, why offensive efficiency is up, and who is the league's first half MVP.
2023-01-241h 15Above the BreakAbove the Break Rockets Round up Episode 4In Above the Break's fourth Rockets round up of the season, Nevin and James discuss the Rockets' recent victories over the Phoenix Suns and Milwaukee Bucks, if the tank is in jeopardy, why people need to stop trying to fire Stephen Silas, and some fake Eric Gordon trades.
2022-12-161h 00Above the BreakAbove the Break Episode 43: Taking a Lookie at Some RookiesIn episode 43 of Above the Break, Nevin and James are joined by Cooper Klein to discuss how the top rookies from the 2022 NBA draft have performed to start the season.
2022-12-071h 19Above the BreakAbove the Break Rockets Round Up Episode 3: Texas Roadhouse EditionIn episode three of Above the Break's Rockets round up, Nevin and James are joined by a guest, Grant Afseth of FanNation, to discuss the Dallas Mavericks and the Houston Rockets.
2022-11-2454 minAbove the BreakAbove the Break Episode 42: The Bizarro Celtics, Circling Hawks, and Tank Tiers!In episode 42 of Above the Break, Nevin and James laugh about all of the most recent NBA news, grade the severity of the small guard injury crisis, and then talk about the bizarro Celtics' league-leading offense, the Atlanta Hawks' confusing start to the season, and then the NBA Tank tiers. There are multiple Curb Your Enthusiasm references, so you know it's going to be a good one.
2022-11-211h 36Above the BreakAbove the Break: Rockets Round-up Episode 2In Above the Break Rockets round-up episode 2, Nevin and James discuss the Rockets' tank chances and prospects, the reorientation of the offense around Alperen Sengun, rookie sensation Tari Eason, and Jalen Green's mini-run.
2022-11-131h 00Above the BreakAbove the Break Episode 41: NBA Confidence RatingsAfter a little bit of a break, Above the Break is back in action. In episode 41, NBA Confidence Ratings, Nevin and James give you their confidence rating in a team's or player's early season struggles or successes. Before they get into the meat of the episode they have to touch on the Kyrie Irving situation, Josh Primo, and James Harden and Cam Johnson's injuries.
2022-11-111h 16Above the BreakAbove the Break - Rockets Round Up Episode 1In Above the Break's first full-length Rockets Round Up podcast, Nevin and James talk about their impressions from the first three games of the season, how good the Rockets can be, how good they should want to be, will Jabari Smith Jr. or Tari Eason have the better rookie season, Kevin Porter Jr. and Jalen Green's growth and struggles, and what they're looking forward to most from the Rockets' season.
2022-10-251h 09Above the BreakAbove the Break Episode 40: The NBA is BackIn episode 40 of Above the Break, Nevin and James jack up some threes: their three most interesting teams, the three best young cores, the three biggest disappointments, and the top-3 MVP and ROY candidates. The duo also rip on the Lakers' extension of Rob Pelinka and some quick impressions on the very young season.
2022-10-211h 20Above the BreakAbove the Break Episode 39 1/2: Punch Drunk DubsIn episode 39 1/2 of Above the Break, Nevin and James discuss Canadian Thanksgiving, or as the Canadians call it, "Thanksgiving," before tackling the Draymond Green and Jordan Poole altercation at Warriors practice. The two close out the episode with their thoughts on Victor Wembanyama and the prospects of an All-Time draft in 2023.
2022-10-1155 minAbove the BreakAbove the Break Episode 38: Championship Equity Rankings Part IIIIn episode 38 of Above the Break, Nevin and James conclude their Championship equity rankings. Before they rank the top-24 players in the NBA, they talk about CJ McCollum's extension, Blake Griffin to the Celtics, and the Rockets and Thunder's nine-player trade.
2022-10-031h 43Above the BreakAbove the Break Episode 37: Bad Behavior, Transactions, Knee Injuries, and Championship Rankings Equity Rankings Part IIIn Episode 37 of Above the Break, Nevin and James discuss the bad behavior of Ime Udoka, Robert Sarver, and Doc Rivers, the trade of Bojan Bogdanovic and the Lakers' signing of Dennis Schroder, and the knee injuries to Lonzo Ball, Robert Williams III, and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, before they get into part II of their Championship Equity Rankings. In part II, they discuss players 34 through 25 who swing a franchise's championship odds.
2022-09-241h 07Above the BreakAbove the Break Episode 36: Championship Equity Rankings Part IIn episode 36 of Above the Break, Nevin and James bust out part one their top-50 championship equity rankings. They work their way from honorable mentions to the 35th-ranked player in swinging a team's title odds. Before they discuss their rankings, they discuss the in-season tournament, the projected salary cap, and the NBA's weak Robert Sarver punishment.
2022-09-161h 14Above the BreakAbove the Break Episode 35: That was Very Cavalier of YouIn episode 35 of Above the Break, Nevin and James talk all about the Cleveland Cavaliers' massive trade for Donovan Mitchell. The undersized (in NBA terms) podcasting duo breakdown all the ins and outs of the trade for Cleveland and the Utah Jazz, and if the New York Knicks were saved from themselves. Before they get into the trade, they banter about the Danilo Gallinari injury, Markieff Morris signing with the Nets, and RJ Barrett's new extension with the Knicks.
2022-09-071h 06Above the BreakAbove the Break Episode 34: Return of the KingIn episode 34 of Above the Break, James and Nevin comment on LeBron extending his stay with the Lakers, Kevin Durant rescinding his trade demand, the Lakers swap of Talen Horton-Tucker for Patrick Beverly, Ben Simmons and the 76ers settling, Chet Holmgren's unfortunate injury, and the standstill in the Donovan Mitchell sweepstakes. They finish the episode by picking their contenders, breakout, and break down candidates.
2022-08-281h 28Above the BreakAbove the Break Episode 33: From Slam Ball to SpaceballsIn episode 33 of Above the Break: From Slam Ball to Spaceballs, Nevin and James discuss the latest NBA news and dig into their favorite moves of the offseason. The duo talks about the return of slam ball, LeBron's impending extension, new signings, and a Spaceballs joke. Before diving into their favorite moves of the offseason they pay homage to the late great Bill Russell and try to answer if Draymond Green deserves a max extension. The episode concludes with a Rockets round-up discussing the organization's offseason at large and what to do about a Kevin Porter Jr. extension.
2022-08-061h 18Above the BreakAbove the Break Episode 32: I'm Shipping up to BostonIn episode 32 of Above the Break, Nevin and James talk at length about the leftovers of free agency and the two major potential trades of Kevin Durant and Donovan Mitchell. Nevin does his best to come up with a new nickname for Austin Reaves and James dons a new retro Rockets hat in an episode full of comedy and more box plus/minus than a Nikola Jokic MVP season.
2022-07-271h 28Above the BreakAbove the Break Episode 31: Not Ay-ton to Talk AboutIn episode 31 of Above the Break, Nevin and James actually have a ton to talk about! The duo quickly covers the Trail Blazers Summer League Championship, the rumors linking the Wizards to Kevin Durant, Russell Westbrook and his agent's breakup, the Nuggets extension of Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, LeBron and Kyrie's different Drew League approach, and Austin Rivers to the Timberwolves. The meat of the episode is Deandre Ay-Ton's new four year deal, Donovan Mitchell to the Knicks?, Keegan Murray is Summer League MVP and a quick look at the top-five picks Summer League play, and Keldon Johnson's four year extension...
2022-07-211h 28Above the BreakAbove the Break Episode 30: The Offseason Takes ShapeIn episode 30 of Above the Break, James and Nevin break down all of the recent news of the NBA offseason. Starting with some Summer League injury bummers and Miles Bridges' tenuous future the duo then moves into the two biggest stories of the offseason in the Rudy Gobert trade and potential Kevin Durant trades. The episode then has quick wrap ups of the Darius Garland, James Harden, Bradley Beal, Zach LaVine, and Damian Lillard deals. The final bit is on Deandre Ayton's continued free agency.
2022-07-111h 10
Above the BreakAbove the Break Episode 29: Free For All AgencyIn episode 29 of Above the Break, Nevin and James discuss the Kevin Durant bombshell trade demand, the Jarren Jackson Jr injury, and the Hawks trade for Dejounte Murray. The episode concludes with a marathon back and forth breaking down every major free-agent deal that had occurred prior to recording. It's fast, it's fun, but most of all, it's free agency.
2022-07-021h 16Above the BreakAbove the Break Episode 28: 2022 NBA Draft Instant ReactionIn episode 28 of Above the Break, Nevin and James give their instant reaction to the 2022 NBA Draft. They break down the top-5 picks, the biggest head-scratchers, and the best picks of the night. The episode concludes with the return of the Rockets Round-up and their three pick haul from the first-round.
2022-06-2459 minAbove the BreakAbove the Break Episode 27: 2022 NBA Mock Draft SznIn episode 27 of Above the Break, Nevin and James reveal their 2022 NBA Mock draft. All 30 picks are made. Find out who your franchise is stuck with.
2022-06-211h 11Above the BreakAbove the Break Episode 26: Warriors Win, Celtics Combust, & Season SentimentsIn episode 26 of Above the Break, Nevin and James discuss the NBA Finals and the champion Golden State Warriors and runner-up Boston Celtics. Before they tackle the Finals they run through the latest news: the Hornets' hiring of Kenny Atkinson before he turned the job down, an in-depth analysis of the Christian Wood trade, Montrezl Harrell's legal troubles, and the Nuggets and Thunder's trade. The episode concludes with 2021-22 season sentiments.
2022-06-191h 26Above the BreakAbove the Break Episode 25: Finals Game 4 PreviewIn episode 25 of Above the Break, Nevin is flying solo as James recovers from a battle with Covid. Nevin breaks down the latest news: Quinn Snyder resigning, Darvin Ham loving Westbrook, and potential team names for LeBron's hypothetical Las Vegas franchise, before recapping games one, two and three of NBA Finals and previews game four.
2022-06-1050 minAbove the BreakAbove the Break Episode 24: 2022 NBA Finals PreviewIn episode 24 of Above the Break, Nevin and James are joined by Gardner Royce to aid in their NBA Finals preview. Before the trio breakdown the match-up between the Celtics and the Warriors, they talk about the Zion Williams contract situation and eulogize the Miami Heat.
2022-06-011h 12Above the BreakAbove the Break Episode 23: Warriors, Come Out and PlayIn episode 23 of Above the Break, Nevin and James discuss the Lakers' hiring of Darvin Ham, the NBA's All-NBA teams, and then discuss the two Warriors and Mavericks and Celtics and Heat series.
2022-05-291h 01Above the BreakAbove the Break Episode 22: Conference Finals or The Prequels to FinalityIn episode 22 of Above the Break, Nevin and James discuss the top of the NBA Draft lottery, the Lakers coaching search, and the Timberwolves' attempts to poach a top Nuggets executive before getting into the Eastern and Western Conference Finals.
2022-05-2256 minAbove the BreakAbove the Break Episode 21: Conference FinalsIn episode 21 of Above the Break, Nevin and James break down the two game sevens, where the vanquished second-round teams go next (Bucks, Sixers, Suns, Grizzlies), and preview the Conference Finals (Heat v Celtics & Warriors v Mavericks).
2022-05-171h 19Above the BreakAbove the Break Episode 20: Home Cooking, Code Breakers, and the Green MachinesIn episode 20 of Above the Break, Nevin and James discuss Monty Williams winning Coach of the Year, the news that Nikola Jokic won MVP, and Mike Brown will be the next Sacramento Kings head coach. Then they dive into the mailbag to determine if the Bucks have a knack for developing role players and who is winning in the hypothetical battle between Rudy Gobert and Shaquille O'Neal. The episode concludes with them breaking down the four remaining playoff series.
2022-05-111h 04Above the BreakAbove the Break Episode 19: Second Round Shape UpIn episode 19 of Above the Break, Nevin and James discuss the second round of the NBA playoffs and give their "In Memorium" to the eliminated teams. They preview Bucks v Celtics, Sixers v Heat, Suns v Mavericks, and Warriors v (the winner of Wolves v Grizzlies).
2022-04-291h 14Above the BreakAbove the Break Episode 18: First Round Fury!In episode 18 of Above the Break, Nevin and James break down all of the first-round NBA Playoff match-ups. The duo digs into how the series have gone and where they see them going. It's all things NBA Playoffs all the time!
2022-04-231h 38Above the BreakAbove the Break Episode 17: 1st Round Playoff PreviewIn episode 17 of Above the Break, Nevin and James break down the first round of the NBA's playoffs and the play-in games.
1 v 8: Heat v (Cavs/Hawks) & Suns v (Clipper/Pelicans)
2 v 7: Celtics v Nets & Grizzlies v T-Wolves
3 v 6: Bucks v Bulls & Warriors v Nuggets
4 v 5: 6ers v Raptors & Mavericks v Jazz
2022-04-151h 21Above the BreakAbove the Break Episode 16: 2021-22 Awards Part 2 - Most Improved, DPoY, and MVPIn part 2 of episode 16 of Above the Break, James and Nevin give their top three for Most Improved Player, Defensive Player of the Year, and their top five for Most Valuable Player!
2022-04-0943 minAbove the BreakAbove the Break Episode 16: 2021-22 Awards Part 1 - CoY, RoY, and 6th ManIn episode 16 of Above the Break, Nevin and James give their top three for Coach of the Year, Rookie of the Year, and Sixth Man of the Year. Part II will have their Most Improved Player, Defensive Player of the Year, and Most Valuable Player.
2022-04-0952 minAbove the BreakAbove the Break Episode 15: Cavs Defensive Collapse, Gobert’s Bag-gage, & Memphis’ Case of TemetritisIn episode 15 of Above the Break, Nevin and James discuss the Cavaliers' defensive falloff since Jarett Allen's injury, if Rudy Gobert's contract is bad, and how Memphis is able to be better without Ja Morant. The episode concludes with a Rockets round-up that touches on if Jalen Green can steal the Rookie of the year and Kenyon Martin Jr's future as a player.
2022-04-011h 27Above the BreakAbove the Break Episode 14 Part 2: Rockets Round-upIn part two of episode 14, Nevin and James do their weekly Rockets Round-up. In this segment, they discuss Kevin Porter Jr's future with the team after his latest outburst. Then they finish up by discussing who the Rockets should select if they land pick one through five.
2022-03-2340 minAbove the BreakAbove the Break Episode 14 Part 1: Suns-Shine, Bulls-Shit, and Kings-RansomwareIn episode 14 of Above the Break, Nevin and James quickly discuss Steph Curry's injury, LeBron James passing Karl Malone, and Jamal Crawford's retirement from basketball before getting into the Bulls' inability to beat good teams, why the Suns should be the unquestioned title favorites, and the Kings less than stellar start to the Domantas Sabonis era.
2022-03-2356 minAbove the BreakAbove the Break Episode 13: Keeping it Frank about the RocketsIn episode 13 of Above the Break, Nevin and James are joined by Frank aka Apathetic aka @ftank58 to discuss the data behind the Houston Rockets. Frank is well known in the Rockets Twitter community for his spectacular data visuals and insights on his favorite team, the Houston Rockets. In a mixture of Q & A and banter, Nevin and James ask Frank about Kevin Porter Jr's strange development, if Alperen Sengun is the center of the future? and should the franchise commit long-term to five-out spacing? While those are the topics, the conversation touches on all aspects of the NBA...
2022-03-161h 07Above the BreakAbove the Break Episode 12: From MVPs to ApologiesIn episode 12 of Above the Break, Nevin and James talk about Ja Morant and the MVP, Nevin and James apologize for doubting De'Angelo Russell, did the Warriors make a mistake for not adding at the deadline? and Harden and Embiid Philly-ing up the stat sheet. The episode concludes with a Rockets round-up that touches on Jalen Green's breakout and Nevin has new nickname for Christian Wood.
2022-03-101h 12Above the BreakAbove the Break Episode 11In Above the Break Episode 11, Nevin and James discuss how to improve All-Star Weekend, LeBron v Lakers v Klutch, Zion and the Pelicans, Goran Dragic to the Nets, Kemba Walker on ice, and what Chris Paul's injury means for the Suns. The episode concludes with a Rockets roundup.
2022-02-251h 01Above the BreakAbove the Break Episode 10In episode 10 of Above the Break, Nevin and James open with a conversation about the resurgent Boston Celtics. The conversation then goes to the NBA's trade deadline where they discuss the winners, the losers, and the buyout candidates of note. The episode concludes with some parting notes on James Harden.
2022-02-171h 21Above the BreakAbove the Break Episode 9In episode 9 of Above the Break, Nevin and James talk about Joe Ingles' injury, the Clippers and Blazers trade, the scuttlebutt of James Harden to the 76ers, All-Star selections, could the Pelicans be buyers, Rockets round-up.
2022-02-0656 minAbove the BreakAbove the Break Episode 8In episode 8 of Above the Break, Nevin and James discuss if Ty Lue should be the coach of the year, are the Mavericks secret contenders, and if Pascal Siakam running the point is a viable long-term option for the Raptors. The episode concludes with a Rockets Round-Up where the dynamic duo talk about Kevin Porter Jr's career-best stretch, Jalen Green's struggles, why the Rockets' veterans don't have much trade value, and if the John Wall for Russell Westbrook trade is comedy?
2022-01-281h 03Above the BreakAbove the Break Episode 7In episode 7 of Above the Break, Nevin and James talk about the Jazz's use of Rudy Gobert, Frank Vogel being on the hot seat, the Myles Turner injury news, the Grizzlies secret to offensive (rebounding) success, and a Rockets roundup centered on the boy in the corner-- Jalen Green.
2022-01-191h 05Above the BreakAbove the Break Episode 6In episode 6 of Above the Break, Nevin and James talk about the failed Bol Bol's physical, Paul George's lost season, and Steph Curry's not so mini-slump. Then they get into their Rockets round-up and three NBA trade deadline questions. What does Damian Lillard's surgery mean for the Blazers and NBA?, NBA dream deadline trades, and the Hawks Cam Reddish trade.
2022-01-141h 14Above the BreakAbove the Break Episode 5In Above the Break episode 5, Nevin and James talk about the injuries to Paul George and Ricky Rubio, have a long Rockets round-up, and then talk about the Ewing effect in relation to Ja Morant. As always, humor and tangents are just around the corner.
2021-12-311h 03Above the BreakAbove the Break Emergency Title Odds EpisodeIn this emergency episode of Above the Break, Nevin and James talk about how the NBA's most recent breaking news will impact the Nets and Lakers title odds. The pair discuss the impact of Kyrie Irving coming back on a part-time basis for the Nets, and Anthony Davis' MCL injury on the Lakers' chances of competing for one more title while LeBron is still in his prime.
2021-12-2043 minAbove the BreakAbove the Break Episode 4 Part IIIn Above the Break episode 4 Part II, Nevin and James talk about how FiveThirtyEight's Raptor WAR actually backs up the hooper mentality/eye test, then they ask how will the trade market shake out? and are the Lakers a Talen Horton-Tucker trade away from real contention?
2021-12-1834 minAbove the BreakAbove the Break Episode 4 Part IIn Above the Break episode 4 part I, Nevin and James go over the latest NBA news; Steph Curry, the new 3-PT King, the NBA's COVID concerns, and Zion's foot. Nevin then gives breaks down how Russell Westbrook's career has descended into a triple-double addiction. Part I of the episode concludes with the Rockets' Round-up, you don't want to miss James' epic Christian Wood rant.
2021-12-1833 minAbove the BreakAbove the Break Episode 3In episode three of Above the Break, Nevin and James talk about the NBA MVP straw poll and their top-10 MVP candidates. Then they conduct the Rockets round-up and discuss the end of the winning streak. Finally, they pull up from deep and midrange with the questions. What should the Pacers do? How serious are the Cavaliers? How are contenders really built? and Why don’t people understand analytics?
2021-12-121h 07Above the BreakAbove the Break episode 2In episode two of Above the Break, Nevin and James give their takes on the latest NBA injuries, the Zion watch, and the NBA's tampering punishment. Then they introduce the Rockets Round-Up where they discuss the Houston Rockets' wild six-game win streak. Finally, they conclude the episode with their pull-ups where they ask and answer, Should we start being concerned about Bradley Beal? Have the Miami Heat been disappointments? How good would the Lakers be if they had just ran it back? And are the Denver Nuggets Fucked?
2021-12-071h 08Above the BreakAbove the Break Ep. 1From Downtown has rebranded to Above the Break! In episode 1 of Above the Break, Nevin and James talk about three unfortunate injuries, Zion's status, and Marvin Bagley's perfect night. The episode concludes with Nevin and James pulling up from deep and asking two questions apiece. Should the Trail Blazers preemptively trade Damian Lillard? Are Deni Avdija and Montrezl Harrell the best bench duo in the league? Why don't people realize that the Kristaps Porzingis trade was a heist by the Mavericks? And Chet or Paolo at number one?
2021-11-2951 min
Above the BreakFrom Downtown Episode 24 Part IIIn part two of From Downtown episode 24, Nevin and James try to determine if the Bulls can pull ahead the Nets, Bucks, or Heat in the Eastern Conference pecking order and talk about if PJ Tucker's Miami revival is for real. The two then argue if the Rockets could have paired Evan Mobley and Alperen Sengun, before closing the episode with their comments on the Luke Walton era in Sacramento.
2021-11-2352 minAbove the BreakFrom Downtown Episode 24 Part 1In part one of From Downtown episode 24, Nevin and James talk about the biggest, bloodiest, and LeBroniest tussle in league history. They then touch on Collin Sexton's unfortunate injury, and ask each other one pull-up question each. "is the Jazz's offense built for the playoffs?" and "how good would the Timberwolves be if Karl-Anthony Towns took the most shots every game?" Part 'DOS' coming soon.
2021-11-2342 minAbove the BreakFrom Downtown Episode 23In From Downtown episode 23 Nevin discovers the Orlando Magic theme song from 1989 and forces James to talk about the Magic because of it. The dynamic duo then give their takes on the early returns from the 2021 NBA Draft rookie class. It's an action-packed, laugh-filled, magic mystery tour of an episode. Stay for the end for the weirdest NBA beef in the history of the league and sports media.
2021-11-171h 12Above the BreakFrom Downtown Episode 22In From Downtown episode 22 Nevin and James talk about how should someone watch a basketball game, is the Warriors' success sustainable, is Jokic an all-time great in plain sight, and is Kevin Porter Jr a point guard? After that, they give their DEFCON rankings and finish up the episode with their ultimate Frankenstein player.
2021-11-111h 10Above the BreakFrom Downtown Episode 21 Part 2 (Award Tour)In From Downtown Episode 21 Part 2, Nevin and James go over their awards picks; MVP, Rookie of the Year, Sixth-Man of the Year, Defensive Player of the Year, Comeback Player of the Year, Coach of the Year, and All-Star Game MVP. They finish the episode by picking their top four teams in each conference and then pick their Finals match-up.
2021-11-0345 minAbove the BreakFrom Downtown Episode 21 Part 1In From Downtown Episode 21 Part 1, Nevin and James ask each other questions about the early NBA season. Musing on what to make of the Pacers and James Harden and his slow start. The dynamic duo closes out the episode with which teams they believe and don't believe in based upon their starts to the season. So few questions, yet so much content!
2021-11-0253 minAbove the BreakFrom Downtown Episode 20In From Downtown Episode 20, Nevin and James talk all about the Pacific Division. Are the Lakers screwed? Have the Warriors reassembled the death star like it's Return of the Jedi? The Clippers, the Kings, and, oh yeah, the Suns. If you want to know if the Pacific Division has three title contenders or four, this is an episode you can't miss.
2021-10-261h 41Above the BreakFrom Downtown Emergency Rookie-Scale Extension ExtravaganzaIn this emergency episode of From Downtown, Nevin and James discuss the Rookie scale extensions that got handed out and the ones that didn't. Buckle up, this is gonna be a fun ride.
2021-10-231h 00Above the BreakFrom Downtown Episode 19In episode 19 of From Downtown, Nevin and James discuss if the Nets are still title favorites, Ben Simmons' return to Philadelphia, and Nevin's 'conspiracy theory' revelation about why the Pelicans traded for Jonas Valanciunas. The episode concludes with a preview of the Southeast division where the duo discuss the Wizards, Hawks, Heat, Hornets, and Magic's offseason and how they'll fair in 2021-22.
2021-10-191h 26Above the BreakFrom Downtown Episode 18: Rockets and RooshIn From Downtown episode 18 Nevin and James are joined by Roosh Williams of the Noble & Roosh Show and Rockets with Roosh as they go over the southwest division and the Houston Rockets in particular. Before the trio break down the Rockets, Nevin and James give 30 seconds to Kyrie Irving, talk future Hall of Famer Pau Gasol, and if Deandre Ayton deserves the max. Come for the Rockets but stay for Roosh's breakdown of Texas vs OU.
2021-10-121h 44Above the BreakFrom Downtown episode 17In From Downtown episode 17 Nevin and James talk about the Michael Porter Jr extension, would an NBA team of unvaxxed players compete for a title, and then they break down the Atlantic division in their season preview series.
2021-10-051h 50Above the BreakFrom Downtown Episode 16It's From Downtown episode SWEET SIXTEEN! In this episode, Nevin and James yell at their parents for not throwing the perfect party, go over the news of the NBA week; Gersson Rosas getting fired, Andrew 'Anti-Vax' Wiggins, the Sixers begging to no avail for Ben Simmons to come back, and unveil their top-16 NBA players.
2021-09-271h 56Above the BreakFrom Downtown episode 15From Downtown Episode 15 sees Nevin and James go back and forth on Aaron Gordon's new deal, the John Wall situation in Houston, and then they unveil a new segment known as The Players we Like the Most as People but the Least as Players, or our TPWLTMAPBTLAPs. It's a doozy.
2021-09-211h 18Above the BreakFrom Downtown episode 14 Return of Ben SimmonsIn From Downtown episode 14 Nevin and James devote the entire episode to Ben Simmons. What happened? Where should he go? Where will he go? What's the meaning of Ben Simmons? Who is Ben Simmons? Is Ben Simmons just a glitch in the Matrix? This episode is All About the Benjamins and, as such, features the song. Buckle up!
2021-09-131h 18Above the BreakFrom Downtown Episode 13From Downtown episode 13 is coming to you on a Friday for a reason. In this episode, Nevin and James discuss the Cleveland Cavaliers' current frontcourt logjam, ask has Portland done enough for Dame? And then conclude the episode asking "Is this comedy?" about the Lakers Rajon Rondo signing and their apparent interest in DeAndre Jordan.
2021-09-031h 07Above the BreakFrom Downtown episode 12In Episode 12 of From Downtown Nevin and James get deep by examining the Terry Rozier extension and, the then unsigned, Lauri Markkanen as examples of how the NBA has changed from valuing low post players to perimeter players. The pair then talk about Kevin Durant and Draymond Green's thoughts on the break-up of the Golden State Warriors. The episode concludes with over/under for wins for each NBA.
2021-08-271h 49Above the BreakFrom Downtown episode 11In this week's episode, Nevin and James debate whether tanking is a good thing or not, discuss the Joel Embiid, Kawhi Leonard, Marcus Smart, and Josh Hart extensions, talk about the little trade that could keep growing (Eric Bledsoe to the Clippers), and give their thoughts about Jonathan Kuminga's decidedly not-PG nickname. It's a fun episode that dares to call out incels!
2021-08-191h 41Above the BreakFrom DOWNTOWN! Ep. 10In From DOWNTOWN! episode 10 James Piercey and Nevin Brown talk about Luka Doncic's extension, whether or not the Mavericks can build a winner around him, and if heliocentric offenses are a good thing. Next up, the Pascal Siakam rumors to the Kings, Clippers, and Warriors are discussed. After that Nevin reads the German fairytale, Dennis Schroder and the pitfalls of believing in yourself, after the point guard settled for a one-year contract with the Celtics. The episode concludes with the newest NBA team, the Albuquerque Albatrosses, where the worst contracts in the league live. This episode is jam-packed with...
2021-08-121h 24Above the BreakFrom DOWNTOWN! Ep. 9From DOWNTOWN! with James Piercey and Nevin Brown finishes off a frenzied free agency. Before Nevin and James get into the newest contracts they talk about Charles Barkley's statement that LeBron's legacy is tarnished because "he stacks the deck." Then they examine Kevin Durant and Julius Randle's extensions, talk about Spencer Dinwiddie to the Washington Wizards, and the lowkey signings of Kelly Oubre Jr, Reggie Jackson, Andre Iguodala, and Justise Winslow. The dynamic duo dish on Kawhi Leonard and player empowerment before finding current free agents Dennis Schroder, Josh Hart, Lauri Markkanen, Paul Milsaps, and JJ Reddick new homes...
2021-08-091h 23Above the BreakFrom DOWNTOWN! Ep. 8NBA free agency is in the air and Nevin and James are here to break it all down. From DOWNTOWN! episode 8 starts with a cordial debate over the Sixers' asking price for Ben Simmons. Before moving into the teeth of free agency with an in-depth look at the Lakers, Knicks, Bulls, and Heat's moves. Then we have a quick discussion about the free-agent point guard market. The episode concludes with Good-deal, Bad-deal, and fair-deal for EVERY Free agency signing (at the time of recording). If the episode sounds super long, it's because NBA Free agency is the ultimate content...
2021-08-052h 01Above the BreakFrom DOWNTOWN! EMERGENCY DRAFT PODCASTIn this From DOWNTOWN! emergency podcast Nevin and James talk all about the Russell Westbrook trade to the Lakers. Then they go over the shocking picks at the top of the draft (Scottie Barnes at 4? Josh Giddey at 6?) and talk about which teams won the NBA Draft.
2021-07-301h 07Above the BreakFrom Downtown! Episode 7In episode 7 of From Downtown! Nevin Brown and James Piercey talk all about the NBA Draft with our usual tangents. We debate whether the 2nd pick is more valuable than Shai Gilgeous Alexander, talk about potential trades and then head right into a Mock Draft that covers the lottery.
2021-07-301h 35Above the BreakFrom DOWNTOWN! Ep. 6Episode 6 of From DOWNTOWN! with Nevin Brown features James Piercey as the pair talk discuss a wide-ranging assortment of topics. Starting with the NBA Finals and Giannis' legacy, answering if have the Suns and Bucks found a new Finals Blueprint? Then Nevin goes on an Epic Kobe rant, before talking about the Damian Lillard situation, how Nikola Jokic gets no respect, and NBA Draft Q & A.
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