Shows
Between 2 BucketsWhere Do the Sixers & Knicks Go From Here?Fresh off a distress performance in Game 4, the Sixers had Ezra in a shitty mood — the perfect time for JZ to want to get back to talking hoops. Join Bucket Nation in their discussion on how the Sixers move forward, what happened to the Knicks, and how NY proceeds into the future. 2021-06-161h 07Between 2 BucketsTwo Game 1s In the Books. Two Different Vibes.After Game 1 of their respective first-round series, the Knicks and Sixers — and JZ and Skobe — are in different emotional states. The guys break down each game and dish on how each series moves forward.2021-05-2544 minBetween 2 BucketsPlayoffs?! What Should We Expect from the Sixers & Knicks?JZ and Skobe look back at the regular season for New York and Philly, give our takes on the new play-in tourney and exciting matchups, and discuss our expectations and thoughts on the Knicks' and Sixers' matchups and paths forward.2021-05-1854 minBetween 2 BucketsLooking Back on the 2001 Finals & Looking Ahead to the 2021 PlayoffsLakers fan and comedian Kevin Sanchez joins the pod to talk the 2001 NBA Finals, Paul Pierce’s fun times, the Lakers’ season outlook, LeBron’s career outlook, KD’s decision to go to Golden State, and who the Lakers, Knicks & Sixers want to face in the playoffs.2021-05-1154 minBetween 2 BucketsA 6'5" Guard Joins to Look Ahead Toward the PlayoffsJoe Aimonetti bring his talents to Bucket Nation to describe Ezra's pickup game and talk about how his Blazers and the Knicks and Sixers might fare in the playoffs. We talk at length at how the seeding might affect those teams, Joe reveals his "secret" game plan to stopping the Nets, and JZ again foreshadows a roast for Ezra if the Sixers don't win the 'ship.2021-04-2755 minBetween 2 BucketsLee Valentin On Embiid, Sixers-Nets, the Knicks' Future & MoreComedian and New York sports enthusiast Lee Valentin joins the pod, dishing on Joel Embiid, the potential Sixers-Nets matchup, the Knicks landing a star shooting guard, that time Steve Kerr changed the game for good, and what the Sixers' and Knicks' expectations should be2021-04-201h 27Between 2 BucketsIs RJ Now the GOAT or Are Fans Weird About Young Players?Full of free-flowing dialogue and trash talk, the latest episode features the sustained success of RJ Barrett (and how it relates to Ben Simmons), how Julius Randle's game has changed over the last couple of weeks, and the discourse on young prospects in their first few seasons.2021-04-1357 minBetween 2 BucketsNo Lowry, No Problem & Mitch's Robbed Season (and Future?)The guys recap the biggest moves at the trade deadline and in the buyout market (2:04) and discuss the moves the Sixers made and didn't make — aka George Hill and Kyle Lowry (9:05) — and the moves the Knicks did and didn't make (22:56). And JZ discusses the future of Mitchell Robinson in New York (25:16) before wondering what's in store for the team in the other borough (40:05).2021-04-0647 minBetween 2 BucketsTrade Deadline Discussion With a Trill Bro DudeJZ and Ezra welcome Trill aka @TrillBroDude to the pod and discuss the Sixers' greatest needs, our top trade targets, and the likelihood of landing a big fish (5:29). We then move to Knicks Land and discuss New York's own big-game hunting — talking the viability of a KAT trade and how the Knicks can go from good to great through the trade market (31:30).2021-03-231h 08Between 2 BucketsWhat to Do With IQ & Can Philly Still Lead Without Embiid?Kicking off with a sponsorship from Reservoir Dogs and a quick Tarantino discussion, JZ and Ezra dive into Immanuel Quickley and his role on NY (5:37), the fallout of Joel Embiid's injury (29:00), and a Wizards' announcer's infamous hot take on Ben Simmons (39:17).2021-03-1651 minBetween 2 BucketsThe Jazz Play a Sad Song, the Knicks Play SurpriseThe boys start off the usual fun banter and dive into one of the most entertaining games of the season: Utah-Philly (5:45), including the late-game officiating (12:18) and whether or not the Jazz truly receive biased officiating (18:50). JZ looks back at the surprising start of the season for the Knicks and Julius Randle (22:09) and wonders whether a trade for KAT is what New York needs (26:09). Then the guys close with a Morey Minute segment discussing an outlandish Zach LaVine-to-the-Knicks trade proposal from Twitter (32:38).2021-03-0939 minBetween 2 BucketsSpecial NBA All-Star Game Episode w/ Wayne YoungEzra and JZ welcome their first guest — the Toronto-based Wayne Young — for a free-flowing discussion during the half time dunk contest through the All-Star Game's third quarter. The discussion included plenty of smack talk, lots of personal jokes, and our first takes on the news of Blake Griffin's signing with the Brooklyn Nets. Shoutout to Wayne's friend Sasha for the cameo she didn't want to do, but provided anyway. Check out her art on Instagram at @taylorartgarage.2021-03-0854 minBetween 2 BucketsR.J. Barrett's Potential & the Most Hated NBA PlayersThe guys discuss the list of most hated players in the NBA, including Steph Curry and Joel Embiid (2:57) and examine R.J. Barrett's standing in The Athletic's NBA young talent rankings (16:20). Ezra promotes JZ's OnlyFans account (35:45) before they do a crossover segment of The Morey Minute and Colangelo Column (36:34), and introduce a new segment featuring Frank Ntilikina (40:49).2021-03-0252 minBetween 2 BucketsHey Now, You're an All-Star (or Not)JZ airs some grievances with his lady (1:50). Ezra waxes on Embiid's two-way dominance, scoring leap, and MVP candidacy (11:08) and makes his case for which other Sixer mosts deserves an All-Star bid (18:58). JZ shares his thoughts on Julius Randle's All-Star case and compares him to the other Eastern Conference candidates on the bubble (27:04) and the guys wrap up with their new segment, the Colangelo Column: revealing the worst click-bait article of the week (48:50).2021-02-2354 minBetween 2 BucketsDo Embiid & Simmons Finally Fit? How About D-Rose & the Knicks?Ezra's mom calls him out and he goes off (1:36), he reveals his research on the Sixers' revenue and valuation pre- and post-Process (6:43), discusses the Sixers' recent poor defense (12:50), and addresses the fit of Embiid and Simmons (15:01). JZ talks Derrick Rose and the Knicks' trade and gets into a spirited debate about the team’s approach to the season and future (22:50). The guys wrap up with a new segment — The Morey Minute — discussing a hypothetical Austin Rivers-Furkan Korkmaz trade (46:10).2021-02-1658 minBetween 2 BucketsWhat's in a Name? And Why the Hell Are We Here?Meet the hosts — JZ and Ezra (they only just met each other) — and learn about their love for the Knicks and Sixers. In this first episode, they discuss if this Sixers season is the culmination of The Process (4:09), compare and contrast the Knicks' rebuild to The Process (9:17), debate whether Tom Thibodeau is the right coach for the Knicks (23:04), come up with the podcast name on the spot (35:29), and ponder the likelihood that Zach Galifianakis is a basketball fan.2021-02-1138 min