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Seven Seconds Or MoreEpisode 69: Star Searching in the 2024 NBA DraftAfter the conclusion of "one of the worst drafts ever," Peter and Duncan recap some of the highlights of the draft including number one overall pick Zaccharie Risacher, before giving their thoughts on the most likely future All-Stars from this year's class (0:00). They wrap up with discussion on New York's acquisition of Mikal Bridges and the Lakers' hiring of JJ Redick (39:30).
Editor's note: Peter's microphone changes around the 43:00 mark – not sure why!
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2024-06-291h 03
Seven Seconds Or MoreEpisode 66: Our Finals Preview!The NBA Finals are here! Peter and Duncan close out the conference finals by naming their All-Conference Finals Teams (0:00), before previewing Celtics-Mavericks, including intriguing matchups, standout stats, storylines to watch, and their series picks (21:40).
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2024-06-0548 min
Seven Seconds Or MoreEpisode 65: Dallas Surges, Boston Survives, and New York Sinks with Ben UpsonAfter the conclusion of the conference semifinals and the onset of the conference finals, Peter and Duncan discuss Jaylen Brown's Game 1 heroics before shifting to the West to break down all things Wolves-Mavs including Rudy Gobert, Kyrie Irving, Jaden McDaniels, and more. They wrap up their segment by making their series picks and naming their All-Second Round Teams (0:00). Then Peter welcomes back resident Knicks fan Ben Upson to recap their season and what lies ahead in New York, before taking a closer look at the Pacers and Celtics (42:16).
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2024-05-241h 31
Seven Seconds Or MoreEpisode 64: What Teams Are Testing Our Confidence and All-First Round TeamsWith every team in the Second Round having won a game, it can be hard to tell who to trust anymore. So, Garrett and Duncan take turns drafting the teams they have the most confidence in moving forward in the playoffs (14:15). They then announce their All-First Round Team selections alongside Peter (44:06), after he opens the show with a discussion of regular season awards and the latest in the coaching carousel (0:00).
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2024-05-1158 min
Throwback StaturdayThe Final Stat-DownFolks, please stow away all electronic devices and tuck in your tray tables because the Throwback Staturday plane is ready for landing. In the final episode of the show, Peter, Carson and Nick discuss the messy world of sports gambling in light of the Jontay Porter news and the way we discuss coaching (0:00). They also try to comprehend the Atlanta Falcons' selection of Michael Penix Jr. (27:08), before rattling through some NBA playoff stats (39:05). They wrap up the final show with the second-ever "Nick's Knacks" (47:48), the final "X's, O's, Q's and A's" (55:12), and the final Stats Star of the Week (1:05:38).
2024-05-011h 13
Seven Seconds Or MoreThrowback Staturday: Jalen Brunson's Stardom and Building Playoff Brackets with Josel GalendezIn lieu of an SSoM Playoff Preview, here’s a special presentation of Throwback Staturday!
Believe it or not – the NBA Playoffs are finally here! Peter, Carson, and Nick welcome on Knicks fan Josel Galendez to talk Jalen Brunson’s standout season and the state of New York fandom (9:28), before they rattle through their playoff brackets, including Play-In and Finals picks (36:38). Before Josel joins, the crew starts by “Riding the Waveforms” (0:00). Other segments include the brand new “Nick’s Knacks” (52:55), “X’s, O’s, Q’s and A’s” and the Stats Star of the Week (56:52).
2024-04-171h 01Throwback StaturdayJalen Brunson's Stardom and Building Playoff Brackets with Josel GalendezBelieve it or not – the NBA Playoffs are finally here! Peter, Carson, and Nick welcome on Knicks fan Josel Galendez to talk Jalen Brunson’s standout season and the state of New York fandom (9:28), before they rattle through their playoff brackets, including Play-In and Finals picks (36:38). Before Josel joins, the crew starts by “Riding the Waveforms” (0:00). Other segments include the brand new “Nick’s Knacks” (52:55), “X’s, O’s, Q’s and A’s” and the Stats Star of the Week (56:52).
Throwback Staturday airs live at 4:00pm every Tuesday on 98.1 WQAQ and on wqaq.com.
2024-04-171h 01Throwback StaturdayFour Stats That Define The Final Four With Kyla JoinvilleThe Final Four is this weekend (!!), can you believe it? To celebrate, we welcome friend of the show Kyla Joinville to break down the biggest storylines in the men's and women's tournaments, including Caitlin Clark's playmaking, how to combat Zach Edey, and the unstoppable NC State Wolfpack (21:00). Peter, Carson, Nick, and Kyla also discuss possible league expansion cities and game day superstitions (0:00), along with feisty NBA Play-In teams and the best conferences in college hockey (45:00).
Throwback Staturday airs live at 4:00pm every Tuesday on 98.1 WQAQ and on wqaq.com.
2024-04-0356 min
Seven Seconds Or MoreEpisode 63: The Heated West Play-In Picture and the Final All-NBA SlotPeter and Duncan preview what could end up being a historic race in the Western Conference Play-In Tournament (7:20), after a quick check-in on the state of the Charlotte Hornets (0:00). They then briefly look at the East and the looming threats of the Heat and 76ers (34:15), before debating on who should be the final member of the All-NBA First Team (42:00).
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2024-04-0252 minThrowback StaturdaySomething or Nothing: Weighing the Week's Top StoriesYes, we did have an episode last week. No, you didn't hear it, unless you tuned in live, due to technical difficulties. Oh well. One week later, Peter, Carson, and Nick are back with a new segment called "Something or Nothing" where they decide if a sports headline is something to follow, or apropos of nothing (30:15). As always, they "Ride the Waveforms" (0:00), answer listener questions in "X's, O's, Q's and A's" (51:30), and award the Stats Star of the Week.
Throwback Staturday airs live at 4:00pm every Tuesday on 98.1 WQAQ and on wqaq.com.
2024-03-2759 minThrowback StaturdayIntroducing Stats-Pardy: The World's Worst Game ShowLast episode's chaos rolls over to our debut of a brand new stats-based game show: Stats-Pardy (12:00). Carson and Nick compete to determine the true Stat King, while Peter tries to stump them with unrealistically hard questions. The crew also rides the waveforms by reacting to clips from social media (0:00), answers audience questions in "X's, O's, Q's and A's" (45:00), and awards a pair of Stats Stars of the Week.
Throwback Staturday airs live at 4:00pm every Tuesday on 98.1 WQAQ and on wqaq.com.
2024-03-0655 min
Seven Seconds Or MoreEpisode 62: Entering the Dunk TankGarrett Collins is BACK to talk the Doc Rivers in Milwaukee experiment, the Brooklyn Nets, and Kenny Smith's commentary in "Full Court Press" (0:00) before he jumps into a new segment with Peter and Duncan: the Dunk Tank. Here, Garrett and Duncan pitch their ideas to revamp All-Star Weekend in a Shark Tank-esque way before Peter picks his winner (25:00). They wrap up the show with another "The Step Back," where they revisit some of the contract grades they handed out last offseason (56:00).
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2024-02-241h 20Throwback StaturdayA Chaotic Mailbag EpisodeIn the deadest time of the sports year, Peter, Nick, and Carson dedicate the bulk of the episode to answering mailbag questions! Other segments include "Riding the Waveforms" and the Stats Star of the Week.
Throwback Staturday airs live at 4:00pm every Tuesday on 98.1 WQAQ and on wqaq.com.
2024-02-211h 03Throwback StaturdaySuper Bowl Picks, Entering the Mayo Era, and Fighting About the WestTHE FINAL SEASON IS HERE! Peter welcomes Carson and Nick back for the fourth and final season of Throwback Staturday by discussing their optimism for the Jerod Mayo-led Patriots (0:00), before breaking down the potential of Jaylen Brown's participation in the All-Star Slam Dunk Contest (11:08). Peter and Nick then argue about who can (realistically) win the Western Conference (16:20), speculate about the "death" of the 5,000-yard quarterback (30:33), give their favorite Super Bowl bets and talk through the Doc Rivers experience (40:25).
Throwback Staturday airs live at 4:00pm every Tuesday on 98.1 WQAQ and wqaq.com.
2024-02-0754 min
Seven Seconds Or MoreEpisode 61: Embiid Goes Down and Finishing Our All-Star DraftAnother week in the NBA and we have a new MVP frontrunner! Peter and Duncan react to Joel Embiid's injury and how it will affect his postseason award eligibility and his 76ers (0:00). Then, they finish their All-Star Draft they started last episode by selecting the reserves (27:30), before bringing back trivia (40:35)!
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2024-02-0544 min
Seven Seconds Or MoreEpisode 60: Selecting All-Star Reserves, Drafting Starters, and a Crazy Two Weeks in the NBAIt's the best time of the year: trade season, and All-Star season! Peter and Duncan catch up with everything that's happened over the last two weeks, including Pascal Siakam to Indiana, Terry Rozier to Miami, Doc Rivers to Milwaukee, and Joel Embiid's 70-point masterpiece (0:00). They then compare their All-Star reserve picks in the East and West (25:00) before putting their GM hats on by drafting All-Star teams (51:00).
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2024-01-291h 02
Seven Seconds Or MoreEpisode 59: Talking Trades for the Top TeamsNearly halfway through the 2023-24 regular season, the top teams in the East and the West have started to separate themselves in the standings. In trade season spirit, Peter and Duncan assess what the top three teams in each conference need and talk through some fake trades, including with the:
Minnesota Timberwolves (0:00)
Boston Celtics (11:00)
Milwaukee Bucks (21:00)
Philadelphia 76ers (28:30)
Oklahoma City Thunder (38:40)
Denver Nuggets (47:20)
They wrap up their first show of the new year with another "The Step Back" where they take a look back at their early season underachievers and overachievers (54:00).
2024-01-151h 00
Seven Seconds Or MoreEpisode 58: Jingle Hoops!With just a couple days until Christmas, Peter and Duncan rank the watchability of all five Christmas Day games on a scale from 1-5 Jingle Hoops, including Bucks-Knicks, Warriors-Nuggets, Celtics-Lakers, 76ers-Heat, and Mavericks-Suns! They also guess the betting lines of all five games in the spirit of the Podfather, Bill Simmons.
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2023-12-2259 min
Seven Seconds Or MoreEpisode 57: In-Season Tourney, In ReviewOne week after the Lakers won the first-ever In-Season Tournament, Peter and Duncan reflect on their win over the Pacers in addition to the tournament as a whole, including the group format, alternate courts, tiebreakers, and everything in-between (0:00). They then introduce a new segment called "The Step Back" in which they revisit old takes and take a second pass at them! This week, Peter and Duncan redraft their franchise cornerstones, which they last attempted in July 2022 (33:28). Lastly, they end the show with their League Pass Games of the Week (54:49).
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2023-12-1459 minThrowback StaturdayIs Dak Elite? And In-Season Tourney Drama With Thomas GordonThe season of guests rolls on as Throwback Staturday welcomes Thomas Gordon to the show! First, Peter, Carson, Nick, and Thomas react to Alex Smith's comments about Tom Brady (0:00) and Michigan's chances at a National Championship (10:00) in "Riding The Wavelengths". They then discuss the sportsmanship of point differentials in the NBA's In-Season Tourney (15:55) and the legitimacy of Dak Prescott and the Cowboys' success this season (24:06), before wrapping up with "X's, O's, Q's and A's" and the Stats Star of the Week (43:30).
Throwback Staturday airs live at 2:00pm every Wednesday on 98.1 WQAQ and wqaq.com.
2023-11-3051 min
Seven Seconds Or MoreEpisode 56: Stars Are BornWhile it's still too early to make award predictions and project All-Star teams, it's a good a time as any to check in on the future of the league! Peter, Duncan, and Daniel take stock of the biggest standouts of the young season, including:
Desmond Bane (6:50)
Tyrese Maxey (14:43)
Tyrese Haliburton (21:12)
Alperen Şengün (27:12)
LaMelo Ball (35:13)
Scottie Barnes (42:39)
They also forecast Zach LaVine's next team (0:00), give their thanks some of their favorite players (49:00), and go through this week's League Pass Games of the Week (56:32).
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2023-11-221h 08Throwback StaturdayBoston Athletes We're Most Thankful ForBREAKING NEWS: Carson and Nick will be joining Peter full-time for the rest of the semester! They kick off their Thanksgiving show by Riding the Waveforms on Joe Mazzulla, future players-turned-broadcasters, and CJ Stroud's MVP candidacy (0:00). They then draft the active Boston athletes they're most thankful for (30:30), including Chris Martin?! They end the show with a spooky "X's, O's, Q's and A's" and a record-breaking Stats Star of the Week (50:00).
Throwback Staturday airs live at 2:00pm every Wednesday on 98.1 WQAQ and on wqaq.com.
2023-11-1653 minThrowback StaturdayVoting On New Rules And More With Carson Laundry and Nick Gregg!I hear you loud and clear – yes, this show has strayed away from being stats-based – but hey, it's still a good show! This week Peter welcomes back Carson Laundry and welcomes in Nick Gregg to celebrate Election Day by proposing new rules in major sport leagues and voting on if they should be implemented or not (30:20). All three also partake in "Riding the Waveforms" (0:00), "X's, O's, Q's and A's" and the Stats Star of the Week (49:54).
Throwback Staturday airs live at 2:00pm every Wednesday on 98.1 WQAQ and on wqaq.com.
2023-11-0955 min
Seven Seconds Or MoreEpisode 55: Early Season Surprises, Both Good and Bad!Nine days into the NBA season, and only two teams remain undefeated and one remains winless. Peter and Duncan rattle through the most overwhelming and underwhelming starts to the new year, including the Memphis Grizzlies, Milwaukee Bucks, Philadelphia 76ers, and New Orleans Pelicans (10:13). They start off with an early review of the Brandon Miller era in Charlotte with another edition of Buzz City Banter (0:00), and forecast the best games of the week not on cable in a new segment, League Pass Games of the Week (48:26).
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2023-11-0357 minThrowback StaturdayThe Raiders Have Been Raided! Plus Thoughts On Wemby's Debut and Harden to LAThe Las Vegas Raiders performed an exorcism in its staffing room, firing their head coach, GM, and offensive coordinator on Halloween Night. Peter explains why, and how bleak the future is for the franchise (32:35). He also analyzes the best receivers in the league according to ESPN (22:03), in addition to editions of "Riding the Waveforms" (0:00), "X's, O's, Q's and A's" (43:08), and the Stats Star of the Week (53:09).
Throwback Staturday airs live at 2:00pm every Wednesday on 98.1 WQAQ and on wqaq.com.
2023-11-0255 minThrowback StaturdayThrowback Staturday: Back in Action!Everyone's favorite radio show-turned-podcast is back and better than ever! Peter addresses and explains the revamped show and what to expect moving forward (0:00), before breaking down Phillies-Snakes and his World Series pick (3:38). And with the NBA back, he goes through his three favorite over-under win totals, including the Lakers and Cavs (21:48). Finally, he debuts two new segments: "Riding the Waveforms" and "X's, O's, Q's and A's," before ending with the Stats Star of the Week (38:01).
Throwback Staturday airs live at 2:00pm every Wednesday on 98.1 WQAQ and on wqaq.com.
2023-10-2651 minThrowback StaturdayIs Texas the Next Titletown? Plus NFL Tiers and Joel Embiid's Big MoveOn the brink of an Astros-Rangers ALCS, Peter makes his case for the Astros being one of the most overlooked dynasties in recent history, and why Texas sports are on the rise (0:00). He then looks at advanced stats and betting odds to see what they tell us about the state of the NFL (18:52), and the importance of Joel Embiid's Olympic commitment to Team USA (33:09). He ends the show with an on-brand Stats Star of the Week, and tries to get back on track with his Thursday Night Football prediction (43:21).
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2023-10-1247 min
Seven Seconds Or MoreEpisode 54: West Tiers Including The Divisive... Houston Rockets?Following last episode's Eastern Conference preview, Peter and Duncan finish the job with the West, starting with the Northwest (and the Mavericks, by mistake) (0:00), before heading to the Pacific (23:25) and the Southwest (44:53).
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2023-10-091h 19
Seven Seconds Or MoreEpisode 53: WE'RE BACK with East Tiers and Jrue Holiday ThoughtsJust like late night TV, we are BACK after an extended hiatus! Before the show starts, Peter shares his immediate thoughts on Jrue Holiday to the Boston Celtics (0:00) before he joins Duncan to preview the Eastern Conference, starting with the Atlantic Division (3:12) before getting to the Central (43:49) and Southeast (1:08:55).
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2023-10-021h 41Throwback StaturdayLIVE Lillard Reactions and the Misery of Swift-Kelce CoverageYes, you read that right. An NFL team scored 70 points last weekend and it didn't even make this episode's title! Peter tries to remedy that by offering his thoughts on a memorable Miami Dolphins performance (9:10) before he's interrupted in real time by Damian Lillard being traded to the Milwaukee Bucks (17:02). For all you Swifties, he discusses her Travis Kelce fling in Kansas City (0:00), and for all you sickos, he talks Trevor Siemian to the Jets (33:52) and the floundering Minnesota Vikings (39:00). Shoutout to the Stats Star of the Week and Peter's Lions-Packers Thursday Night Football pick (42:37), by the way.
2023-09-2847 minThrowback StaturdayBloom's Boston Bust and Belichick's Balance with Carson LaundryWith Boston sports in flux, Peter calls on Rhode Island's-own Carson Laundry to talk the trials and tribulations of the Chaim Bloom era and what's next for the Red Sox (7:46), before touching on the disappointing 0-2 New England Patriots (33:50). Other topics include a breakdown of the running back position in the NFL (0:00), along with the Stats Star of the Week and Thursday Night Football predictions (40:14).
Throwback Staturday airs live at 2:00pm every Wednesday on 98.1 WQAQ and on wqaq.com.
2023-09-2142 minThrowback StaturdayThe Jets Have An Engine Problem and Other Week 1 TakeawaysThrowback Staturday is BACK for its third season! Peter shares his thoughts on the Aaron Rodgers injury and what it means for both the short and long-term outlooks of the New York Jets (0:00). He then breaks down the Chiefs' receiving corps and if it can lead them back to the Super Bowl (21:58), the merits of Mac Jones (33:07), and his Super Bowl pick (35:24), before checking in on his preseason MLB over-unders (37:27). He ends the show with the Stats Star of the Week (42:37) and his Thursday Night Football prediction for Vikings-Eagles (43:57).
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2023-09-1445 min
Seven Seconds Or MoreEpisode 52: The Trivia EpisodeIn the depths of the NBA offseason, Seven Seconds Or More presents a special trivia episode! Peter plays host to players Duncan and Daniel, who compete in a multi-round competition to win the prestigious honor of a custom Instagram graphic (9:21). Other topics include the latest on Damian Lillard as well as Jaylen Brown's new contact (0:00), the winners of the offseason (47:02), and the incomparable Lionel Messi (51:00).
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2023-07-3154 min
Seven Seconds Or MoreEpisode 51: Grading (Almost) Every Offseason Move (So Far)Strap in, because Peter and Daniel give their grades for (almost) every move made this offseason, including the biggest deals, smallest trades, and even minimum contracts (8:36). But first, they start with a Full-Court Press where they discuss the details of the soon-to-be-revealed In-Season Tournament (0:00), and if they like the constant shuffling of alternate jerseys across the league (6:39).
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2023-07-071h 03
Seven Seconds Or MoreEpisode 50: Wemby's Big Moment, Whitmore's Slide, and Other Draft ThoughtsPeter and Duncan offer their (belated) thoughts on the 2023 NBA Draft, including if ESPN's coverage of Victor Wembanyama lived up to his hype (0:00), the Scoot Henderson/Brandon Miller news cycle and Shams Charania's involvement (16:23), before Duncan's view on the #2 overall pick in another Buzz City Banter (20:00). They wrap up their draft thoughts with Cam Whitmore and if teams will regret passing on him (29:04), and Jordan Hawkins' fit with the Pelicans (36:28). Other topics include Chris Paul to the Warriors (40:18), sleeper stars that could be on the move (46:56), and a special draft edition of It's a Numbers Game (49:44).
2023-06-3059 min
Seven Seconds Or MoreEpisode 49: Marcus Smart is a GrizzlyIn the wake of the Marcus Smart - Kristaps Porzingis trade, Garrett joins Peter on the show to mourn the trade of his favorite player (2:03). They discuss the holes on the Celtics roster in the absence of Smart, who they expect to step up, and possible next steps before finishing the show by talking Damian Lillard and where he'll play next season (24:38).
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2023-06-2740 min
Seven Seconds Or MoreEpisode 48: Forecasting a Frantic Free AgencyThe NBA offseason is in full gear already following the trade of Bradley Beal to the Phoenix Suns, and we're here to figure out where the rest of the pieces will lie. Peter, Duncan, and Daniel offer their final thoughts on the Nuggets beating the Heat to win their first championship (0:00), before the introduction of a new segment, Buzz City Banter, where Duncan airs his feelings on the status quo of the Charlotte Hornets (5:18). Then, the guys rattle through some of the biggest names of the offseason including Zion Williamson, Kyrie Irving, and Chris Paul to predict their next...
2023-06-2055 min
Seven Seconds Or MoreEpisode 47: M.I.A. in Miami?Can the Miami Heat rally out of a 2-1 hole against the surging Denver Nuggets? Peter and Duncan try to answer that question and more, including Chris Paul's next team (2:16), the evergreen Jaylen Brown question (10:23), Jamal Murray and Nikola Jokic as a duo (15:19) and trying to solve them (23:05), and what Miami needs offensively (30:58), especially from Jimmy Butler (35:51).
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2023-06-0944 min
Seven Seconds Or MoreEpisode 46: Heating Up The Nuggets with Ben UpsonFollowing Game 7 of the Eastern Conference Finals, Peter shares his thoughts on the Celtics season and what to expect moving forward from the franchise (0:00). He then welcomes on Ben Upson to talk more Game 7 (5:15) before breaking down the rosters, matchups, and key figures to know ahead of Game 1 of the NBA Finals between the Miami Heat and Denver Nuggets (23:37).
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2023-06-0149 min
Seven Seconds Or MoreEpisode 45: The Derrick White Game(s)In advance of Monday night's Game 7 in the Garden, Peter and Duncan catch up on how the Celtics dug themselves out of their 0-3 hole and what they need to do against the Miami Heat to make their second straight NBA Finals (0:00). They close the show with Seven Seconds Or More's debut of "It's A Numbers Game," where Duncan puts Peter's NBA Playoffs knowledge to the test (34:40).
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2023-05-2945 min
Seven Seconds Or MoreEpisode 44: A Sweeping End to the Conference FinalsThe Denver Nuggets have booked their trip to the NBA Finals, and the Miami Heat are right on their heels. Peter and Duncan discuss the biggest narratives around each team's (potential) run to the Finals (16:05), starting with the Nuggets before getting to Erik Spoelstra and the Heat. But first, they start the episode with another edition of Full-Court Press, where they discuss the Hornets' decision at #2 overall between Scoot Henderson and Brandon Miller (0:00) and the league-wide coaching carousel (10:55).
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2023-05-2352 minThrowback StaturdayThe Celtics and Knicks Suck, but the Rays Don’tPeter and Ben wrap up the semester in the only way they know how: complaining about their underperforming playoff teams. First, they rip Julius Randle's postgame comments apart and discuss the Heat's resurgence (0:00), before trying to figure out what happened to the once-title favorite Celtics (10:38). Ben then tests Peter in another "It's a Numbers Game" (36:26), they discuss the parity in this year's NBA Playoffs (45:15), and they close the final show of the semester with analyzing if the Rays really are the best team in baseball (52:44) and the Stats Star of the Week (59:12).
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2023-05-111h 04Throwback StaturdaySteph Rains Supreme While Jimmy Drops BucketsIn a hotly-contested battle for Stats Star of the Week between Steph Curry and Jimmy Butler, Peter and Ben rank the Warriors in terms of NBA dynasties (0:00), before debating who had the more impressive performance: Steph or Jimmy (23:53). They then try to get a grasp on the Celtics after their Game 1 loss against the 76ers (34:42), before another "It's a Numbers Game" and the Stats Star of the Week (52:15).
Throwback Staturday airs live at 11:00am every Wednesday on 98.1 WQAQ and on wqaq.com.
2023-05-0459 min
Seven Seconds Or MoreEpisode 43: Jimmy Butler and the Bucks' Early ExitPlayoff Jimmy is BACK, with his Miami Heat knocking off the title-favorite Milwaukee Bucks in only five games. Peter and Duncan discuss if Jimmy is the best postseason performer in the league and how far he can take the Heat (0:00), before analyzing the future of the Bucks' aging core around Giannis Antetokounmpo (12:20). They then break down the contenders in each conference and who they think can conceivably win the title (40:57), and wrap up the show with "exit interviews" for the teams eliminated so far (47:56).
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2023-05-0159 min
Seven Seconds Or MoreEpisode 42: A Fishy First RoundThis year's First Round of the Playoffs has everything: technicals, suspensions, injuries, underdogs, you name it. As to not miss a beat, Peter and Duncan give their takeaways for every matchup, starting in the West (18:38) and finishing in the East (39:03). And in this episode's Full-Court Press, they cover Nick Nurse's future after the end of his Raptors tenure (2:09), Kevin Durant and Chris Paul's comments about Russell Westbrook and his legacy (6:10), and the possible musical chairs of Damian Lillard and James Harden this offseason (11:45).
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2023-04-241h 05Throwback StaturdayThe Draymond Dilemma and Are The Lakers Legit?We're two games into the 2023 NBA Playoffs and things have heated up already! Peter and Ben start with the resurgent Lakers and how far this team can go with LeBron and AD leading the way (0:00), before discussing the "Battle of the Pacific" between the Suns and Clippers and who they'd rather have in a playoff series: Kawhi Leonard or Kevin Durant (14:41). They then debut a new segment called "It's a Numbers Game" (28:57), and wrap up the show with the Beam Team and Draymond Green's suspension (34:58), the Knicks-Cavs series (50:34), and the Stats Star of the Week (58:27).
2023-04-201h 07Throwback StaturdayPlay-In, Play-Out, Play-On, Play-OffThe NBA's Play-In Tournament is upon us, that magical time where stats don't count for the regular season, nor are they considered playoff stats. Peter and Ben try to decipher what America witnessed on Tuesday night in Timberwolves-Lakers (13:37) and Hawks-Heat (24:20), before comparing their brackets for the entire NBA Playoffs (38:38). Other topics include the Bruins' historic regular season and how it could affect their Stanley Cup run (2:36), Ben's notes on the Masters (0:00), and the Stats Star of the Week (1:01:01).
Throwback Staturday airs live at 11:00am every Wednesday on 98.1 WQAQ and on wqaq.com.
2023-04-131h 05
Seven Seconds Or MoreEpisode 41: Power Ranking Potential Play-In Matchups, and Is Dallas Doomed?In their Dirk Nowitzki episode, Peter and Duncan debate the futures of Luka Doncic, Kyrie Irving, and Jason Kidd following the Dallas Mavericks' collapse (15:05), along with UConn draft prospects (1:01), and possible solutions to load management (8:39) in another edition of Full-Court Press. They then take a look at the current Play-In Tournament matchups in the East and West, and rank them from least to most-compelling (24:23).
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2023-04-1047 minThrowback StaturdayConn-Fetti, Pitch Clock Catastrophies, and CBA CrazinessThe UConn Huskies are your 2023 Men's Basketball National Champions! Peter and Ben discuss the unlikely path of this Connecticut squad and their path back to the top next season, along with the future of the Big East, Big 12, and the transfer portal (0:00). They then examine the effectiveness of MLB's rule changes for the 2023 season and if they're good for the game (24:20), before breaking down the new NBA collective bargaining agreement and what it means for the future of contracts and free agency, trades, and end-of-season awards (36:16). Ben wraps the show with his favorite Masters picks (51:54) and a very worthy...
2023-04-0659 min
Seven Seconds Or MoreEpisode 40: The One-Year Anniversary Pod!Can you believe it's been one year since our first episode? Well neither can we. In celebration, Peter welcomes back everyone who has been on the show so far, starting with Duncan and Daniel, who talk their current MVPs (0:34), minimum games needed for All-NBA selections (4:26), and the confusing Washington Wizards (13:48). Then, Husky fans Garrett Collins and Ryan Moreau join the show to discuss all things UConn in advance of the Final Four (25:10), along with Brandon Miller and the upcoming NBA Draft (44:47), and Garrett's thoughts on the Celtics (51:22). To wrap up the show, Sean Moore is back to talk Mikal...
2023-03-311h 30Throwback StaturdayFinal Four Superlatives and MLB Over/UndersAfter a one-week technical error, Peter and Ben are back for the podcast listeners with a loaded slate in which they talk requirements for All-NBA centered around Damian Lillard (2:17), what to expect from Connecticut-Miami and what stands out about San Diego State (14:41), and rapid fire MLB over/under predictions as baseball is back (36:11)!
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2023-03-301h 02
Seven Seconds Or MoreEpisode 39: Joel E(MVP)iidIn a special one-man episode, Peter shares his thoughts on a historic MVP race between previous winners Giannis Antetokounmpo and Nikola Jokic, and the man who's trying to claim his first trophy in Joel Embiid. He goes through each's claim to the award, along with his season-long shifts and what Embiid has done in his eyes to lead the pack as the season draws to a close.
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2023-03-2420 min
Throwback StaturdayMarch Madness... in the NBA?March Madness is nearly here for college basketball, but the madness has worked its way to the NBA! Peter and Ben discuss the surging Knicks, sinking Celtics, confusing 76ers, and underwhelming Warriors (1:45), before talking Danny "1.6 Billion" Dimes (24:35) and their favorite underdogs in the upcoming Power Six Conference Tournaments (33:05).
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2023-03-091h 00Throwback StaturdayDame Time and Records That Are Meant To Be BrokenWith Damian Lillard's 71 points last Sunday putting him in the history books, Peter and Ben take a look at some of the most notable records across basketball (11:20), football (27:42), and baseball (43:03) and grade them on their break-ability. This comes after they give an update on Caitlin Clark and her Iowa Hawkeyes (0:50), and the latest on Saquon Barkley's upcoming free agency (5:10).
Throwback Staturday airs live at 11:00am every Wednesday on 98.1 WQAQ and on wqaq.com.
2023-03-0258 min
Seven Seconds Or MoreEpisode 38: New Faces in New PlacesAs rosters stabilize heading into the stretch run of the regular season, Peter and Duncan do some early returns on some of the biggest names that moved at the trade deadline and after, including Mikal Bridges, Kyrie Irving, Russell Westbrook, Kevin Love, and more (12:35). Full-Court Press topics include Dame's 71-point performance and if anyone can break Wilt's 100 (4:01), and a full breakdown of potential Western Conference Play-In Tournament matchups (6:44).
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2023-02-2855 minThrowback StaturdayThe BIG Players in College Basketball and the Death of RSNsAs conference play heats up in college basketball, Peter and Ben do a deep dive into the Big East and Big 12 (38:28), as well as if anyone can take down undefeated South Carolina on the women's side (29:41). Other topics include Jayson Tatum's All-Star MVP performance and the future of the All-Star Game (0:00), the future of streaming rights and what it means for regional sports networks (9:04), Saquon Barkley's upcoming free agency (21:39), and the Stats Star of the Week (55:38).
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2023-02-231h 02
Seven Seconds Or MoreEpisode 36: The REAL All-Star Special!It's the most wonderful time of the year: NBA All-Star Weekend! Peter, Duncan, and Daniel give their takes on every competition of the weekend, including the Celebrity Game (18:36), Rising Stars Game (27:03), Skills Challenge (32:44), 3-Point Contest (38:30), and Dunk Contest (42:20), before Duncan and Daniel finish the SSoM All-Star Mock Draft (47:25).
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2023-02-171h 06Throwback StaturdayMahomes' Place in the GOAT Debate and Picking Apart NBA All-StarFollowing the Chiefs' 38-35 win over the Eagles in Super Bowl LVII, Peter and Ben share their initial takeaways from the game (0:19) before dissecting Patrick Mahomes' performance and place among NFL royalty (3:59), and figuring out Aaron Rodgers' future. They then discuss Milwaukee's recent surge and win over the undermanned Boston Celtics (39:42), the slipping Chicago Bulls and their decision to stay pat at the trade deadline (46:59), and thoughts on the Three-Point Contest's participants (52:07) before highlighting the Stats Star of the Week (58:03). Peter and Ben also honor the late, great Barry Sacks, ESPN legend and incredible Quinnipiac professor (35:30).
2023-02-161h 10
Seven Seconds Or MoreEpisode 34: The 1st Annual All-Star/Trade Deadline Extravaganza!If there's one thing we know how to do here at Seven Seconds Or More, it's putting on our fake GM hats and wheelin' and dealin' with the best of 'em. Peter, Duncan, and Daniel find new homes for Jae Crowder, OG Anunoby, and John Collins (14:16) before pivoting to another role of GMs: drafting. Dan takes the role of LeGM across Duncan as the Greek Freak as they draft the All-Star starters (37:05). And as always, we get our "take" on in another edition of Full-Court Press (1:47).
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2023-02-0352 minThrowback StaturdayBreaking Down Brady Before Big Super Bowl BanterThrowback Staturday is BACK, with the show adding a co-host, Benjamin Upson. Peter and Ben throw their notes away to talk Tom Brady's (second) retirement from the NFL and if he is the GOAT of GOATs (1:02), before recapping 49ers-Eagles (16:34) and Bengals-Chiefs (26:25). They then take their best shot at predicting Super Bowl LVII between the Eagles and Chiefs (38:37), and wrap up the show discussing the state of the Western Conference (51:17) and the Stats Star of the Week (55:46).
Throwback Staturday airs live at 11:00am every Wednesday on 98.1 WQAQ and on wqaq.com.
2023-02-0258 min
Seven Seconds Or MoreEpisode 33: Highs and Lows, From Streakers to Sellers, and Shannon Sharpe vs. MemphisWhile we are just weeks away from #tradeszn we are also deep into #injuryszn, so Peter, Duncan, and Daniel look at some of the hottest and coldest teams in the league and try to determine their future moves, including the Thunder (18:16), Pacers (31:05), and Suns (39:13). But of course, we would be remiss if we didn't talk about Shannon Sharpe taking on the entire Memphis Grizzlies (15:03), as well as a Lakers trade (2:12), and some All-Star drama (6:44).
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2023-01-251h 05
Seven Seconds Or MoreEpisode 32: Stat-us Quo - A New Year's Calendar Catch-UpFor those of you that are just getting into the NBA season, have no fear, for SSoM is here! Peter and Duncan go through each conference and recap how we got to where we are in the standings, as well as what to look out for moving forward towards the trade deadline and playoffs. Topics include: the injury-riddled West and where culture matters (3:07), the confusing Dallas Mavericks (10:32), the importance of having home court (16:45), the resilient Brooklyn Nets and slumping Miami Heat (26:06), the league's recent scoring explosion and Luka vs. Spida (42:26), the dramatic Atlanta Hawks (52:17), and more frustrations with how...
2023-01-101h 10
Seven Seconds Or MoreEpisode 31: Best of 2022As Seven Seconds Or More celebrates the end of its first calendar year, Peter takes you through seven of the podcast's best moments of the year, featuring topics such as Draymond Green's antics, show favorite J.J. Redick, and James Harden's superhero counterpart. See you in 2023!
Auld Lang Syne: Chips 'N Cellos from YouTube
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2022-12-3017 min
Seven Seconds Or MoreEpisode 30: Happy Hoopidays!One of the biggest days of the season is here: NBA Christmas! Peter and Duncan break down the Xmas X-Factors for each team to win the winter holiday and power rank which ones you should watch (48:56), as well as a look at the Charlotte Hornets and the AD-less Lakers during Full-Court Press (1:34). Here are all the matchups in the order they will be played:
76ers at Knicks (13:42)
Lakers at Mavericks (23:18)
Bucks at Celtics (29:39)
Grizzlies at Warriors (38:01)
Suns at Nuggets (42:42)
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2022-12-211h 07
Seven Seconds Or MoreEpisode 29: Mediocrity from LA to NYIt can be annoying constantly hearing about the Knicks and Lakers, so we decided to talk about them for an entire episode! (It sounds backwards, I know). Peter and Duncan discuss how Anthony Davis is keeping the Lakers afloat (17:31), before discussing the infirmary Clippers (30:08), the "definition of mid" Knicks (38:28), and the suddenly frisky Brooklyn Nets (47:50). And as always, they start the show by firing off takes with a Full-Court Press (2:28).
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2022-12-111h 08
Seven Seconds Or MoreEpisode 28: An MVP Pit Stop at the Season's Quarter MarkWell, we were going to do this episode a couple weeks ago, but things got in the way and now every podcast is talking about the MVP race. Now we join the list! After another Full-Court Press in which Peter and Duncan discuss the Kings, Pacers, 76ers, and Mavericks (1:11), they discuss the four front-runners for MVP, including:
Jayson Tatum (12:23)
Luka Doncic (21:11)
Stephen Curry (32:12)
Giannis Antetokounmpo (45:44)
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2022-12-041h 02
Seven Seconds Or MoreEpisode 27: Season's Steals & DealsWith just under a week until Thanksgiving and Black Friday, SSoM takes a look at some of the hottest deals from this offseason and why they're succeeding in their new situations, including Dennis Smith Jr. (11:29), Goran Dragic (17:55), and Malik Monk (26:36). And in the spirit of Turkey Day, Peter, Duncan, and Daniel reflect on the players they're most thankful for this season (39:52). Other topics include Full-Court Press (1:38), the most miserable situations in the league (30:55), and the fall of Klay Thompson (34:10).
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2022-11-1956 min
Throwback StaturdaySemester Check-In on NFL Awards, and the Justin Fields Renaissance!We're just over the halfway point of the NFL season and it's a good a time as any to see where things are at for football's biggest awards. Peter takes a look at MVP (12:14), Offensive (19:37) and Defensive Players of the Year (30:17), and Coach of the Year (35:34) to see if he agrees with the betting odds. This comes after a look at Jeff Saturday's improbable 1-0 record as head coach of the Colts (1:51), and before quick hits on Immanuel Quickley (39:30), Titans-Packers on Thursday Night Football (47:47), and the Stats Star of the Week: Justin Fields (42:24)!
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2022-11-1850 minThrowback StaturdaySaturday in the Park: What's Going On in Indy?The Indianapolis Colts have done the unthinkable and hired a head coach... without any college or NFL coaching experience. Peter tries to make sense of the Jeff Saturday experiment (19:16), before predicting where the biggest stars in MLB free agency will wind up (35:11). Other topics include a recap of last week's discussions about the Brooklyn Nets and the World Series (0:48), a check-in on the new NBA transition take foul (9:59), Peter's gripes with Netflix's The Redeem Team (11:11), a look at the best fantasy football performances of all-time (51:13), and the first ever Stats Star of the Week (55:44).
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2022-11-1158 min
Seven Seconds Or MoreEpisode 26: The Silence of the Net with Sean MooreKyrie Irving is once again in the spotlight for the wrong reasons, and this time, he might be taking the Brooklyn Nets down with him. Resident person-who-owns-multiple-Nets-jerseys Sean Moore shares the "fan's" perspective on the recent actions by Irving and the Nets, joining Peter and Garrett (3:19). They end the show with a new rapid fire segment: Full-Court Press (37:05).
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2022-11-0451 minThrowback StaturdayNever-Ending Nets Drama, What Lies Ahead for the World Series, and a Fantasy PSAThe Brooklyn Nets can't keep themselves out of the news cycle for both on and off-the-court reasons, and Peter shares his thoughts on both fronts (44:44). But first, he discusses his keys to playing fantasy sports (1:25), a World Series update (11:59), and the potential impact of key NFL trade deadline acquisitions (26:33).
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2022-11-0456 minThrowback StaturdayWorld Series Predictions, Plus What to Make of the Surging Blazers and Swooning NetsGame 1 of the World Series between the Phillies and Astros begins on Friday night and Peter paves the path each team needs to take to victory before making his own pick (2:31). He then pivots to the NBA and takes stock of the teams at the very bottom and top of each conference, including the Portland Trail Blazers and Brooklyn Nets (12:50), before wrapping up the show with a look around the NFL and Peter's pick for Thursday Night Football (42:32).
Throwback Staturday airs live at 2:00pm every Thursday on 98.1 WQAQ and on wqaq.com.
2022-10-2852 min
Seven Seconds Or MoreEpisode 25: Entering the Upside Down - A Wacky Start to the NBA SeasonTo ring in the Halloween and NBA seasons, Peter and Daniel take a look at teams not living up to expectations, and if their starts could go on to haunt the rest of their seasons (1:19). The haunts continue when they go through the scariest three-man combos in the league so far (27:05), before wrapping the show with last week's poll and a look ahead.
Editor's note: I don't know what happened with Peter's microphone, but it should be remedied by next episode!
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2022-10-2844 minThrowback StaturdayExplaining the Rams' Struggles and the History of the Three-PointerAfter another underwhelming Thursday Night Football showing, Peter opens the show with a recap of last week's TNF talk (0:00), before comparing what sportsbooks think of Super Bowl contenders versus advanced stats through EPA/play (4:55). Then, he details what has gone wrong with the Rams this year (10:13), the flaws of Pro Football Focus (17:08), how NBA teams change their style in "clutch time" (23:53) and the future of the all-time three-point record (34:20). He wraps the show with a preview of Saints-Cardinals (44:34) and his favorite over-under picks for the NBA season (50:14).
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2022-10-2156 min
Seven Seconds Or MoreEpisode 24: Western Conference Tiers and a Bouk ReportIn the last episode of SSoM before the start of the new season, Peter and Duncan wrap up their 2022-23 season preview by placing Western Conference teams in tiers based off contention, starting with Northwest Division (3:42), before heading to the Pacific (20:20) and Southwest (40:35). But first, they recap the latest charges against troubled Hornets guard and former UConn standout James Bouknight (0:19). Also, please sponsor us JJ and Cash App.
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2022-10-181h 04Throwback StaturdayThe State of NFL Penalties and Protocols, Plus Amazon's Bet on Thursday Night FootballAfter a crazy couple of weeks in the NFL culminated with questionable roughing the passer penalties and stricter concussion protocols, Peter goes through the history of the penalty (11:31) and protocols (24:19). Other topics include Peter's thoughts on the Colts-Broncos disaster and Amazon's gamble on Thursday Night Football (3:05), and a new segment: Fun in Numbers (32:27).
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2022-10-1454 minThrowback StaturdayMo' Money, Less Problems: Making Sense of Expanded Front OfficesEven with salary caps continuing to rise across leagues, teams are continuing to find ways to add talent to their organization, especially through front offices and coaching staffs. Peter discusses what that means for the NHL as well as college football's NIL deals (3:14), before making some observations about the NFL and what sportsbooks are making of Super Bowl contenders heading into Week 5 (31:50).
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2022-10-0753 min
Seven Seconds Or MoreEpisode 23: Eastern Conference Tier RankingsWith the 2022-23 regular season rapidly approaching, Peter, Daniel, and Duncan try to make sense of all the teams in the East by putting them in tiers based off contention, starting with the Atlantic Division (3:42), before heading to the Central (20:35) and the Southeast (33:12). But first, they briefly talk about Victor Wembanyama's status as an all-time prospect (0:57).
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2022-10-0655 minThrowback StaturdayWide Receivers: The Good, the Bad, and DJ MooreNew day, new stats: ESPN has released new statistics to break down wide receivers, and Peter shares his takeaways from the Receiver Tracking Metrics, or RTMs (17:03). Baseball Savant has similarly debuted a new way to gauge players, in this case through an Arm Strength leaderboard (8:00). Other topics include the best quarterbacks through Week 3 in clean pockets vs. under pressure (26:36), a readjustment for the Bills' offense (41:39), and Peter's predictions for Dolphins-Bengals on Thursday Night Football (47:45).
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2022-09-3053 minThrowback StaturdayHow Rule Changes Affect Stats, For Better or WorseWith the MLB regular season coming to a close, Peter takes a look at upcoming rule changes in the league and across the NBA and NFL to evaluate how that could affect the way we view historic seasons. He starts with the feasibility of breaking NFL single-season records with the transition to a 17-game regular season (3:44), before discussing the NBA's new penalties on transition take fouls (18:08) and MLB's banning of the defensive shift (26:49). He ends the show with a brief look at the NFL receiving leaders in EPA through Week 2 and what that might mean moving forward (49:07).
2022-09-2353 min
Throwback StaturdayOhtani vs. Judge: The War on WARThe 2022 American League MVP race is one for the ages, with Shohei Ohtani in one corner having the best two-way season since... his MVP campaign last year, and Aaron Judge in the other corner having one of the greatest right-handed hitting seasons ever. Peter breaks down how the MVP is awarded in the NBA, NFL, and MLB as well as a look at each league's most recent winners (1:28), how narratives come into play (14:29), three categories to break down how the award is voted on (22:29), and how Ohtani and Judge stack up in each (26:01).
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2022-09-1653 min
Seven Seconds Or MoreEpisode 21: Spida to Cleveland and What Are the Knicks Doing?With a Woj bomb from the top rope, the news is official that Donovan Mitchell will be a Cleveland Cavalier. So, Peter and Daniel recorded an emergency SSoM breaking down the trade package (14:36), the upcoming FIFA World Cup (21:24), Cleveland's future (23:08) and yet another what-if for the Knicks (31:00). Other topics include Chet Holmgren's season-ending injury (1:40), a Paige Bueckers update (6:10), a big blow to the Celtics rotation (9:00), and whether Damian Lillard is a superstar or not (49:03).
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2022-09-0256 min
Seven Seconds Or MoreEpisode 20: NBAugust and 10 Yards or More!In the biggest drought of the NBA offseason, Peter and Duncan only make it through 18 minutes of basketball talk - including Phoenix's throwback jerseys (1:15), Jayson Tatum's injury reveal (6:33), and the end of the KD-news era (10:43) - before talking some pigskin. They discuss some of their under-the-radar picks for the upcoming fantasy football season and their NBA comparisons, namely:
Michael Pittman Jr. (18:41)
Hunter Renfrow (25:01)
James Connor (30:17)
David Njoku (35:42)
Dan Devine on Gary Trent Jr.
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2022-08-2457 min
Seven Seconds Or MoreEpisode 19: How to Be a Fan in 2022 and Honoring Bill Russell with Sean MooreWith the football season looming around the corner, Seven Seconds or More is back to talk about meaningless offseason basketball stories! Friend of the show Sean Moore joins Peter to break down the Paolo Banchero-Dejounte Murray beef (7:16), the Knicks' blatant tampering with Jalen Brunson (13:18), the influx of throwback jerseys (21:30), and what the state of NBA fandom is in 2022 (27:13). Then, Garrett Collins is back to remember the on and off-court legacies of the league's greatest champion: Bill Russell (43:05).
Adam Silver and Bill Russell's relationship
Bill Russell, activist for the ages
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2022-08-1758 min
Seven Seconds Or MoreEpisode 18: JB-KD and Drafting Franchise CornerstonesThe NBA offseason never ends, with Woj relighting the KD trade rumors with a report that the Celtics and Nets have discussed a deal based around Jaylen Brown. Peter, Duncan, and Daniel discuss if the Celtics would even consider a JB package (0:27), and other possible destinations for Durant (8:24). Last, but not least: the draft is back, with SSoM taking turns picking payers they would want to build a franchise around (15:09)! Vote for who drafted the best team in the description on Spotify, or on our Instagram at the link below.
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2022-07-2548 min
Seven Seconds Or MoreEpisode 17: Why Don't The Suns Just Pay Deandre Ayton?As free agency wraps up, one major chess piece is left on the board: Deandre Ayton. Peter and Daniel break down where the Suns big man can go with his strengths and weaknesses (0:22), along with our latest on the ongoing Donovan Mitchell saga in Utah and how he could change New York basketball (12:45). They wrap up the show talking about Richard Jefferson's appearance as a referee (21:49), and thoughts on Devin Booker, the newest NBA 2K cover athlete (26:25).
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2022-07-1543 min
Seven Seconds Or MoreEpisode 16: Recapping Free Agency and Next Year's Most Intriguing TeamsAfter a hectic first week of free agency, SSoM is back to recap a full slate of draft picks, signings, trades, and Summer League action! Peter and Duncan discuss Chet Holmgren's stat-stuffing Summer League debut (1:03), why the Magic veiled their interest in Paolo Banchero (3:19), the Thunder's promising future (5:09), and the teams we're most intrigued by for next season, including the:
Pelicans (11:53)
Pistons (17:28)
Hawks (22:34)
Kings (27:50)
Clippers (37:14)
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2022-07-0647 min
Seven Seconds Or MoreEpisode 15: The Never-Ending Jabari, Chet, Paolo Discussion and Why Each Is The Best Player In The DraftPeter and Duncan welcome friend of the show and Bracketologist Ryan Moreau to SSoM, where they break down some of the most intriguing prospects ahead of Thursday's 2022 NBA Draft, including Chet Holmgren (1:49), Jabari Smith Jr. (14:08), Paolo Banchero (26:20), Jaden Ivey (38:29), and Shaedon Sharpe (42:48). And to wrap up the 2021-22 season, Peter and Duncan make their All-Finals Team, consisting of the best performances from the Finals between the Celtics and NBA Champion Warriors (53:48).
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2022-06-231h 07
Seven Seconds Or MoreEpisode 14: Dubs in 6, Witnessing Steph's Greatness, and Tatum's DisappearanceThe Warriors are once again NBA Champions, and Peter and Daniel are back to go over a wacky, streaky Game 6. Topics include the legacy of this Warriors dynasty and how they put this roster together (0:44), putting Steph, Klay, and Draymond's performances in perspective (3:53), Boston's early lead and Golden State's emphatic response (15:00), the disparity between bench units (21:32), what the Celtics need moving forward (27:17), and what happened to Jayson Tatum (35:19).
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2022-06-1849 min
Seven Seconds Or MoreEpisode 13: Wiggins Mania, Boston On the Brink, and Figuring Out ChetWe're five games into the NBA Finals and the Warriors are one game away from winning it all. Peter, Garrett, and Duncan go over how Golden State got to this spot, including Boston's struggles in Game 5 (2:02), Jaylen Brown's offensive inconsistencies (9:39), the battle of the coaches (14:55), Jayson Tatum's fatigue (21:05), and the resurgence of Andrew Wiggins (40:49). To shake things up, they end the show with a preview of the upcoming NBA Draft and quick evaluations of the presumed top-three picks (55:20).
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2022-06-151h 15
Seven Seconds Or MoreEpisode 12: Draymond Being Draymond and Adjustments GaloreThe OG Three are back to discuss the first two games of the NBA Finals in the Bay Area, including Draymond Green riding the line with technical fouls (3:30), Derrick White jumping over Jordan Poole (6:14), and Peter's issues with the way referees and fouls are discussed (8:31). They wrap up the show by talking about adjustments both teams need to make heading back to Boston (20:15) and how quickly narratives can change on a game-to-game basis (39:05).
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2022-06-0754 min
Seven Seconds Or MoreEpisode 11: Boston Hangs On, Jimmy Misses, and a Finals Preview with Daniel ParkThe Finals are finally here! Before Peter, Duncan, and Daniel break down the Boston-Golden State matchup, they go over all the intricacies of Miami's loss to Boston in Game 7 of the East Finals, including Jimmy Butler's missed potential game-winner (3:08), how the Heat responded to the struggles of Tyler Herro and PJ Tucker (7:40), Max Strus's overturned three (12:20), Boston's late-game collapse (17:51), Robert Williams's knee issues (22:16), and our thoughts on ESPN's coverage throughout the playoffs (32:08). They end the show with the x-factors needed for each team to win down the stretch (42:45).
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2022-06-011h 10
Seven Seconds Or MoreEpisode 10: Blowouts Bonanza and A Draft! With Daniel Park#1 Mikal Bridges Fan Daniel Park returns to the show to help Peter and Duncan figure out why these Conference Finals have been a little... underwhelming (11:16). After wrapping up some more Miami-Boston and Golden State-Dallas talk, they move on to a draft segment! Peter, Duncan, and Daniel draft 8-man playoff rotations based off the players left in the playoffs to see who can build the best team (42:57).
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2022-05-261h 20
Seven Seconds Or MoreEpisode 9: All-Second Round Teams and Conference Finals PreviewUsing yet another podcasting website, Peter and Duncan wrap up last round by making their All-Second Round Teams (6:24), consisting of the two best guards and three best forwards/centers of the Conference Semi-Finals. But as one round ends another begins, and they tackle Boston-Miami in the East (27:48) and Dallas-Golden State out West (46:45).
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2022-05-191h 01
Seven Seconds Or MoreEpisode 8: A Tale of Two Game 5'sPeter, Garrett, and Duncan recap a wild slate of Game 5's from Wednesday night, including Memphis's rout of Golden State (2:22) and Boston's late choke against Milwaukee (21:32). They close out their first fully-virtual pod with a game from our Instagram: trying to build the best lineup for $15 (34:51).
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2022-05-1349 min
Seven Seconds Or MoreEpisode 6: All-First Round Teams and Brother Bear With Daniel ParkPeter invites OG Friend of the Show Daniel Park back to SSoM to go over their All-First Round Teams, determining the best performances of the first round of the playoffs (9:21). Then, they discuss why certain teams are making it to the next round in terms of roster construction, and what other teams around the league can learn to do - and not do - when crafting a team to make a run to the Finals (42:01).
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2022-04-301h 13
Seven Seconds Or MoreEpisode 4: Nets-Celtics Anticipation and Our Play-In ReactionsPlayoff anticipation is at an all-time high, and Peter, Garrett, and Duncan attempt to quench that thirst by covering the most anticipated matchup of the first-round: Nets vs. Celtics (28:14). But first, they go over Minnesota's victory over the Clippers (11:07), including KAT's struggles (12:26), how we talk about role players (15:39), and how the Clippers will respond without Paul George (17:50).
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2022-04-151h 05Seven Seconds Or MoreEpisode 3: Play-In Preview, The Latvian Laser, and More With Daniel ParkSeven Seconds Or More welcomes Duncan to the show as an official third host before getting to coverage of the last step before the playoffs: the play-in tournament. Peter, Garrett, Duncan, and friend of the show Daniel Park break down each matchup and discuss MVP voter rationale (5:24), who the best true point guard in the league is (22:26), Paige Bueckers' NBA comp (27:13), how much we miss the Sprite Cranberry holiday commercials (47:09), and The Big Penguin (1:18:16).
Timestamps for each matchup:
CHA @ ATL (17:14)
LAC @ MIN (33:16)
CLE @ BKN (1:00:43)
SAS @ NOP (1:25:17)
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2022-04-111h 46Seven Seconds Or MoreEpisode 2: UConn-SC Recap and Our Favorite Players From This Season With Duncan EdelPeter and Garrett welcome friend of the show Duncan Edel by analyzing UConn's loss in the National Championship to South Carolina on Sunday (1:42) before pivoting to some NBA talk (9:50). They spend the rest of the show discussing their favorite players they've watched this season, including LaMelo Ball (19:10), Tyrese Maxey (46:00), Grant Williams (52:11), and Anthony Edwards (1:01:24), and if any of them have serious contention for Most Improved Player.
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Seven Seconds Or MoreEpisode 1: The Celtics Question and All-NBA TeamsPeter and Garrett start off their new show by taking a look at the first-place Miami Heat (2:25), before trying to figure out the Celtics' future without Robert Williams (9:19) and Marcus Smart's candidacy for DPOY. They end off the show with a discussion on what makes a top-10 player (30:15) and Peter's current picks for All-NBA (50:56).
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