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Blasting BasketballsA New Era For The NBAWelcome to episode 24 of the Blasting Basketballs podcast! This is my first solo episode since episode 1, so it definitely has a different vibe but it was a good time. Join me as I discuss the new feel of the NBA, the 2022 playoff bracket, and touch on a variety of teams around the league--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
2022-04-1728 minBlasting BasketballsJames Harden is a Sixer, End of Dame-CJ Duo, Kings Got Fleeced?Welcome to episode 23, the MJLBJ episode, of the Blasting Basketballs podcast. I'm your host, Steve Gjino, joined by Jason PAPA and Jalen Harden!!!!! Join us as we discuss the 2022 trade deadline and the blockbuster trades that occurred :) Thanks for watching and listening
2022-02-1242 minBlasting BasketballsLakers New Look, Klay Return, Award PredictionsEpisode 22 of the Blasting Basketballs Podcast. Host - Steven Gjino | Co-host - Jason P. Join us as we discuss the 2021-2022 NBA season, what we're looking out for (Lakers with Westbrook and Melo, Chicago with Lonzo and DeRozan, Klay Thompson Return, and predict the end of season award winners.
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2021-10-1825 min
Blasting Basketballs2021 NBA Finals Recap, Draft Discussion, Space Jam 2 ThoughtsWelcome to episode 21, the Tim Duncan episode of the Blasting Basketballs podcast. Joined by JJ Early, college basketball specialist, who seems to be starting an annual tradition with helping us prepare for the new crop of talent. Also joined by JP, one of the more controversial figures we've had on the podcast. We discuss Milwaukee's first championship in 50 years, prospects to look out for in the upcoming draft, and our thoughts on the new Space Jam film. Thank you for tuning in :)--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm...
2021-07-2357 minBlasting BasketballsUnforeseen Final Four, Big Man Resurgence, Hack-a-SimmonsEpisode 20 (!), the Gary Payton episode of the Blasting Basketballs podcast. Join us as we discuss the final four that no one predicted in the 2021 NBA playoffs, the big man resurgence as shown by Jokic and Embiid finishing top 2 in MVP voting, Hack-a-Simmons (including potential changes to the way the game is played), and more.Thank you for tuning in :)--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
2021-06-2156 minBlasting BasketballsThe Resilient Clippers, Bucks' Statement Sweep, See You in the A, Rowdy FansWelcome to episode 19 of the Blasting Basketballs podcast. I'm your host, Steve Gjino, joined by friends of the pod, Noel and Jason. Join us as we discuss the emerging storylines of the 2021 NBA playoffs, including: The Resiliency of the LA Clippers, the Bucks' statement sweep over the Miami Heat, Kyrie stomping out the Celtics' logo at mid-court, fans not being able to control themselves after spending over a year in solitude, injuries being a part of the game, and a lot more. It's a jam packed episode of basketball talk. Thanks for joining us :)...
2021-05-311h 01Blasting BasketballsAnalytics vs Eye Test, Giannis' Finals MVP Potential, Underrated PlayersWelcome to episode 18, the Cedric Maxwell? episode of the Blasting Basketballs podcastHost - Steve GjinoGuest - Phil HatzFriend of the Pod - JPJoin us as we discuss how analytics can take away from the art that is basketball, the wishy-washiness of fans' views on Steph Curry, what it'll take for Giannis to fulfill his potential of being a Finals MVP, the similarities of the Bucks and 76ers in terms of needing to bolster their perimeter presence, and more.--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The e...
2021-04-2644 minBlasting BasketballsDrama in the League, Play-in Tournament, MVP RaceEpisode 17, the Dennis Schroder episode of the Blasting Basketballs podcast. Join us as we talk about the KD-Rapaport drama, the play-in tournament, MVP race, drama with referees, and miscellaneous talk about the Ben Askren vs Jake Paul fight as well as the UFC--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
2021-04-1145 minBlasting BasketballsReturn of Fans, Parity in the League, Love-Hate Relationship with the 3Episode 16, the Peja Stojakovic episode of the Blasting Basketballs podcast. Join us as we discuss the following:- Return of fans and a sense of normalcy as the end of COVID as we know it appears to be in sight- Parity or lack thereof in the league, is Brooklyn really that overwhelming?- High volume of three pointers and the need for evolution and change in the league- Celtics talk- All-around NBA talk--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest wa...
2021-04-0552 minBlasting BasketballsCeltics Talk, Offseason Moves Around the League, All-Around NBA BanterEPISODE 15! Of Blasting BasketballsCo-host Steve Gjino joined by Colin and JJ, on an episode where we discuss a fascinating offseason heading into the 2020-21 season. We touch on most teams around the league, but here is a summary of the contents:- End of the Hayward era (lol) in Boston, reflecting on Hayward's term in Beantown- Drama of Montrezl Harrell choosing to play with the Lakers after being a Clippers fan-favorite- Atlanta Hawks significant roster upgrades, likely playoff appearance in 2020-21 season- Warriors drafting a...
2020-11-2856 minBlasting BasketballsNBA 2020-21 Season Restart, Trade Talk, Next-Gen 2kEpisode 14 of the Blasting Basketballs podcast! Join us as we discuss our backgrounds and love for the NBA, the potential quick turnaround into the 2020-21 NBA Season, brief talk about the NBA 2020 Draft (check out our previous episode covering the draft), trade talk, the Mavericks' title hopes for the next decade, Next-Gen 2k, and more!Thank you for tuning in!--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
2020-10-2835 minBlasting BasketballsLakers 2020 NBA Champions, Recency Bias Among Fans, Looking Ahead To The 2020-21 SeasonEpisode 13 of the Blasting Basketballs podcast. The Steve Nash, the James Harden, the Paul George, the Wilt Chamberlain episode. I'm your host, Steve Gjino, joined by co-host Tom Harito, and also joined by guest JP. This is the first episode of Blasting Basketballs recorded visually. Join us as we discuss the following topics (and more):- How has the perspective of Jimmy Butler changed pre-bubble to post-bubble- Are the 2020 Lakers an all-time great team?- Does LeBron's overall losing record in the finals matter?- The stupidity of LAL and...
2020-10-1852 minBlasting BasketballsUndeniable Success of LeBron, Surprising Miami Heat Finals Run, Bittersweet Celtics SeasonEpisode 12! Join us as we discuss the undeniable success of LeBron and the Lakers, the surprising run to the finals for the Miami Heat, the adverse effects of the referees on the pace and outcome of the game, and a bittersweet Celtics season. Thank you :)--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
2020-09-2944 minBlasting BasketballsBucks Playoff Collapse, Celtics ECF Trip, Houston We Have a Problem, Playoff Rondo, Murray-Jokic duoEpisode 11! Join as we wrap up the second round of the 2020 NBA Playoffs and discuss the playoff collapse of the Bucks, the arguably dark horse ECF runs of both the Celtics and Heat, the resolve of the Toronto Raptors, a disappointing exit for the Rockets, Playoff Rondo, and the Clippers-Nuggets conundrum. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
2020-09-1440 minBlasting BasketballsMitchell vs. Murray, Bucks vs. Heat, Doncic vs. Morris, Slept on Rockets, Players BoycottEPISODE 10! We reached a milestone! Double digits. Join us as we discuss and wrap up the first round of the playoffs, Mitchell vs Murray, Bucks vs Heat, Doncic vs Morris, HOU genius roster construction, Players boycott, and more. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
2020-08-3140 minBlasting BasketballsNBA Draft 2020, Playoff Picture, All-Around NBA talkJoin us as we discuss the upcoming 2020 NBA draft, the playoff picture, and some good old all around basketball talk. We’re joined by Tom Harito as always, with guest, college basketball connoisseur, JJ Early.--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
2020-08-1555 minBlasting BasketballsLillard VS PG13, D Book & PHX, Warren vs Butler, Playoff PictureJoin as we discuss the Lillard and PG drama, PHX’s undefeated bubble run, TJ Warren vs Jimmy Butler, and the playoff picture.--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
2020-08-1138 minBlasting BasketballsNBA restart, BLM, COVID-19, Disney Bubble, Rate That PlayerA truly important episode as we tackle a prominent topic in black lives matter, while talking hoops as always. Thank you for tuning in, we appreciate it and please, give feedback! Thank you :)--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
2020-08-031h 03Blasting BasketballsThe Drastic Effects of COVID-19 On The NBA and Our LivesJoin as we talk all things NBA, COVID-19, 2k, and most importantly...how our lives have been affected by COVID-19!--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
2020-03-301h 00Blasting BasketballsBoston Celtics 2010s All-Decade Team and Honorable MentionsTwo different viewpoints on what the Boston Celtics 2010s all decade team should be, and plenty of honorable mentions to make any Celtics fan smile :) --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
2020-02-0948 minBlasting BasketballsNBA Dark Horse TeamsAn overview of teams that have a chance to shock the world come playoff time; tune in for more all-around NBA talk that can also function as recommendations for which teams to watch around the league that you may have not been tuning in to. Features talk about a variety of teams (Celtics included, as always)--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
2019-12-3134 minBlasting BasketballsNBA Christmas Day Impressions and Best Player in the LeagueWe wrap up our Christmas Day talk and give our impressions of what was a rather unpredictable day in some aspects, but very exciting all throughout. We also talk about who the best player in the league is, after being forced to question our beliefs after another great showing by Kawhi Leonard.--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
2019-12-2740 minBlasting BasketballsNBA Christmas Day Games, Load ManagementNBA talk about teams involved in Christmas Day Games, brief talk about load management.--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
2019-12-2439 minBlasting BasketballsNBA championship outlook, Celtics talk, and league pass recommendationsServing as an introduction, this episode is presented in a narrative form and gives an introduction to the podcast as well as offering some good NBA talk. Includes talk about title contenders, expectations before the season vs what has actually transpired, the over achieving Celtics, league pass recommendations, and the future of the podcast
2019-12-2212 min