Best WFUV News Podcasts (2024)

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Knicks leading the series + Some intense first round matchups 39:15

17h ago39:15

39:15

Colin Loughran, Miles Grossman, and Evan Harkin discuss the Knicks and 76ers series and its controversial game 2 ending, the Celtics and Heat's tied series, and other notable matchups for this year's NBA playoffs.

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Talking Play-In and Getting Ready for the Playoffs 39:42

9d ago39:42

39:42

Kris Pursiainen, Merrick Rhodes, and Chris Carrino sit down to preview tonight's Sixers vs. Heat matchup, who is the better matchup for the Knicks, and a look back to Lakers vs. Pelicans and Kings vs. Warriors.

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Knicks Racing Toward 2-Seed, Eyeing Playoff Matchups 36:44

14d ago36:44

36:44

Join Colin Loughran, Chaz McAdams, and Owen Kelty as they break down the MVP race, weigh the Knicks' potential playoff opponents, and consider the standings of several of the league's hottest rivalries.

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Knicks Skidding, West Play-In Race Heating Up 47:16

23d ago47:16

47:16

Join Kris Pursiainen, Owen Kelty, and Merrick Rhodes as they break down the latest headlines from around the Association! They debate the playoff prospects of the Warriors, Rockets, and Kings, while trying to explain the Knicks' recent struggles.

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Jontay Porter, Knicks, & Nets Updates 48:02

1M ago48:02

48:02

Colin Loughran, Kris Pursiainen, and Miles Grossman hop behind the mics to discuss the latest story about the investigation into Jontay Porter and his player prop bets, the return of Mitchell Robinson to the surging New York Knicks, and the failure downtown in Brooklyn that seems to be headed toward repeating itself year after year.…

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G-League Ignite Out, Gambling In 33:36

1M ago33:36

33:36

Kris Pursiainen, Will Tallant, and Colin Loughran hop behind the mics to discuss the G-League Ignite calling it quits, the NBA integrating gambling with their league pass service, and the latest news about the New York Knicks!

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Ben Simmons Back Under the Knife, OG is Back & The Celtics still at the Top 30:44

1M ago30:44

30:44

In this week's edition of Pick and Pod, Miles Grossman, Will Tallant, and Brendan Shorey break down the latest action around the NBA! They discuss what the latest diagnosis on Ben Simmons means for Brooklyn, evaluate how the Knicks look with OG Anunoby back in the lineup, and attempt to answer the question everyone's asking: can anyone stop the Bos…

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Under 20 To Go! 33:52

2M ago33:52

33:52

Karl-Anthony Towns goes down indefinitely with a meniscus tear, what is the Knicks’ ceiling down the stretch, and the Ben Simmons experiment is over in Brooklyn as Kris Pursiainen, Will Tallant, and Owen Kelty break down all the action around the association with just 20 games to go in the regular season.…

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February is Over, Thankfully. 25:06

2M ago25:06

25:06

On this week's episode, Miles Grossman and Will Jing break down the Nets play-in chances, a mediocre February for the injury hobbled New York Knicks and get into a little bit of the Chet vs. Wemby Rookie of the Year debate.

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Vaughn Out, Knicks' Injuries, & ASW! | NBA All-Star Show 41:42

2M ago41:42

41:42

Miles Grossman, Ralph Barbieri, and Kris Pursiainen and hop behind the mics to discuss the firing of Jacque Vaughn by the Brooklyn Nets, the injury bug that has spread throughout the Knicks' locker room, and the state of All-Star Weekend in the NBA.

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First Half Conclusion, Off To Indy 52:21

2M ago52:21

52:21

The NBA first half is officially in the books as Will Tallant, Miles Grossman, and Colin Loughran discuss where the Knicks and Nets stand, the rocky beginning of the Doc Rivers' era in Milwaukee, and 'off-the-bench' Klay Thompson in the Bay on this edition of Pick N Pod!

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NBA Trade Deadline 38:09

3M ago38:09

38:09

The NBA Trade Deadline is in full swing as players continue to get moved with the clock approaching 0:00. Will Tallant, Evan Harkin, and Brendan Shorey discuss the 'deadline approach' and upcoming schedules of the Knicks and Nets as well as real-time updates regarding some of the biggest trade deadline moves. All of this and much more on Pick N Pod…

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Knicks On Fire 35:53

3M ago35:53

35:53

On this week's episode of Pick and Pod Colin Loughran, Miles Grossman. and Will Tallant discuss the recent Knicks hot streak, the Brooklyn Nets struggles, and the NBA trade deadline.

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Midseason Check-in, Reacting to Bucks Coaching Change, Embiid 70 Points! 28:13

3M ago28:13

28:13

On this week's episode of Pick and Pod Brij Gautam, Evan Harkin, and Brendan Shorey talk all things NBA including Bucks coaching changes and Embiid's 70 point night.

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Heating Up 32:03

3M ago32:03

32:03

On this week's episode of Pick And Pod Colin Loughran, Miles Grossman, and Kris Pursiainen discuss the current state of New York basketball, the NBA trade deadline, and the struggles of the Atlanta Hawks.

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Pistons Lose 27 Straight Games! Knicks Pick Up a Statement Win on Christmas Day and Questions Surrounding KD's Future in Phoenix! 29:12

4M ago29:12

29:12

Colin Loughran, Ralph Barbieri, and Miles Grossman discuss the Pistons' losing streak and the Knick's victory over the Bucks on Christmas Day. Questions also arise regarding Kevin Durant's future as well as the Nets' development plans.

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Ja Morant is Back! The Knicks Face the Nets at Barclays and the Warriors Upset Boston! 36:10

4M ago36:10

36:10

Miles Grossman, Colin Loughran, and Will Jing discuss Ja Morant's exciting return after his 25-game suspension, Knicks @ Nets with a surprising line, and last night's Warriors victory over the Celtics.

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There is Drama in the Association 25:27

4M ago25:27

25:27

On this episode of Pick and Pod, Miles Grossman, Owen Kelty, and Ralph Barbieri discuss the recent drama that has unfolded in the NBA. From Giannis and Tshiebwe's game ball fight to Taj Gibson returning to New York, and Draymond Green's indefinite suspension, listen to all this and more on Pick and Pod!…

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In Season Tournament Mania! 50:57

5M ago50:57

50:57

Kris Pursiainen, Brij Gautam, and Ben Oppenheimer discuss the NBA's new In-Season Tournament, last night's Semi-Finals in Las Vegas, and the state of the New York Knicks and Brooklyn Nets.

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Knicks, Nets, Cuban, & Carter 48:52

5M ago48:52

48:52

Colin Loughran, Kris Pursiainen, and Miles Grossman hop behind the mics to discuss the state of the New York Knicks and Brooklyn Nets as well as Mark Cuban selling the Dallas Mavericks and Maverick Carter being caught up in gambling issues and what it means for the state of sports betting in general.…

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Knicks and Nets Thanksgiving Round Up | Season Pulse Check 39:11

5M ago39:11

39:11

Colin Loughran, Rilee Lucas, and Ralph Barbieri check in with the Knicks and Nets on their season trajectory at the Thanksgiving Break and look around the Association at the play-in and other standout news.

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The Harden Saga in LA Commences 37:24

5M ago37:24

37:24

Brij Gautam, Will Tallant, and Dan Bartels discuss all NBA action through the first ten games, including the Draymond Green suspension, Knicks+Nets, first reactions to the in-season tournament, and the James Harden situation now in LA.

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New York Basketball Talk | Way Too Early Predictions 42:23

6M ago42:23

42:23

Brij Gautam, Rilee Lucas, and Joe Masters talk all the recent happenings from the Knicks and Nets, and look ahead at potential storylines from around the league.

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Hollywood Harden & Welcome Wemby! | NBA Week 2 38:58

6M ago38:58

38:58

Colin Loughran, Kris Pursiainen, and Rilee Lucas talk James Harden's move from Philadelphia to Los Angeles, Victor Wembanyama's 38-point performance against Phoenix, and the start to the Knicks' and Nets' seasons.

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And So It Begins! | NBA Opening Week 39:29

6M ago39:29

39:29

With the 2023-24 NBA Season tipping off, Miles Grossman, Kris Pursiainen, and Chaz McAdams get behind the mics to break down the opening night matchups between the Nuggets and Lakers and the Warriors and Suns, as well as the New York Knicks and Brooklyn Nets' opening matchups against Boston and Cleveland.…

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Preseason Wrap-Up | NBA 2023-24 42:14

6M ago42:14

42:14

Rilee Lucas, Miles Grossman, and Kris Pursiainen discuss the conclusion of the preseason for the Knicks and Nets and dive into the key storylines for both teams heading into the upcoming season.

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Offseason Talk: Free Agents and Draft Picks 20:34

10M ago20:34

20:34

On this weeks addition of Pick and Pod, Brij Gautam, Owen Kelty, and Lauren Mondaruli break down the big moves that have been made this NBA offseason.

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NBA Free Agency Roars On 35:55

10M ago35:55

35:55

On this episode of Pick and Pod, Kris Pursiainen, Will Grant, and Joe Masters talk all things NBA Offseason as moves continue to shock.

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Offseason Antics 1:00:43

10M ago1:00:43

1:00:43

Kris Pursiainen, Anthony Bartiromo and Joe Masters discuss the recent madness going on during this N.B.A offseason.

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The Nuggets are NBA Champs! 44:41

11M ago44:41

44:41

Colin Loughran, Joe Masters, and Brett Tulip sit down to talk about the NBA Champion Denver Nuggets and Nikola Jokic following their Game 5 victory over the Miami Heat followed by a conversation about Ja Morant’s 25 game suspension.

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Welcome to the NBA Finals! 35:33

11M ago35:33

35:33

Owen Kelty, Chaz McAdams, and Joe Masters hopped behind the mics to break down the matchup between the Denver Nuggets and the Miami Heat as well as discuss their predictions for the series and how these two teams arrived to the biggest stage.

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Full Steam To The Finals 35:04

11M ago35:04

35:04

As one finals team is finalized and the other matchup in full swing, Kris Pursiainen, Merrick Rhodes, and Owen Kelty break down all things NBA Playoffs as the big matchup approaches.

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Then There Were Four 34:05

11M ago34:05

34:05

With the NBA Finals on the horizon, Thomas Aiello, Rilee Lucas, and Kris Pursiainen unpack their thoughts and predictions for each Conference Finals series on the latest episode of Pick and Pod!

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Jackson, Tyson, Jordan... 1:04:48

12M ago1:04:48

1:04:48

Game 6. Kris Pursiainen, Tyler Hu, and Thomas Aiello got behind the mics to discuss how the Second Round of the NBA Playoffs will play out given that every series is at 3-2. Tune in for in-depth NBA analysis as always!

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Conference Semifinals Deep Dive 52:33

12M ago52:33

52:33

With the Conference Semifinals in full swing, Kris Pursiainen, Colin Loughran, amd Joe Masters discuss how they see the remaining rounds unfold on this week's edition of Pick and Pod!

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NBA Second Round Preview 1:07:07

12M ago1:07:07

1:07:07

On this week's episode of Pick N Pod, Tyler Hu, Kris Pursiainen, and Will Jing get behind the mics and preview the second round of the NBA playoffs.

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Welcome to the NBA Postseason! 38:54

1y ago38:54

38:54

Colin Loughran, Kris Pursiainen, and Will Grant got behind the mics to recap the NBA Play-In games that have already happened as well as preview the upcoming NBA Playoff Series involving the local New York Knicks and Brooklyn Nets.

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Sacramento Beams Into Playoffs & What Makes A Star 55:51

1y ago55:51

55:51

Kris Pursiainen, Colin Loughran, and Danny Scott get behind the microphones to dish around takes on all the latest with the Knicks, Nets, Kings, the Eastern Conference playoff landscape, and what makes a player a star in the NBA!

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End of Season Predictions As Referee Controversy Continues 47:01

1y ago47:01

47:01

Will Jing, Lauren Mondaruli, and Anthony Bartiromo round out the hosts for this week's edition on Pick and Pod as they discussed the Mavericks formal protest of a controversial call in their game against the Warriors and the Nets continuous slide with the season winding down!

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Who Is The Batman and Who Is The Robin? 1:03:25

1y ago1:03:25

1:03:25

Rilee Lucas, Joe Masters, and Will Jing upack the Knicks' hot streak, the unknown state of the Brooklyn Nets, and all things around the Association as the end of the season looms!

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Hart of the City 53:34

1y ago53:34

53:34

On this week's episode of Pick and Pod, Joe Masters, Tyler Hu, and Owen Kelty discuss Damian Lillard's historic month, the Knicks winning streak, LeBron's injury, and their predictions for Coach of the Year!

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NBA All-Star Weekend Preview! 59:29

1y ago59:29

59:29

Kris Pursiainen, Colin Loughran, and Jack Warner get behind the microphones to discuss the upcoming NBA All-Star Weekend and all of its competitions from the 3pt contest to the dunk contest and All-Star Game. Stay for discussions about the effects of the NBA Trade Deadline as well as how the buyout market is shaking out with candidates such as Russ…

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NBA Trade Deadline Bonanza! 53:15

1y ago53:15

53:15

WFUV Sports Knicks Beat Reporter Kris Pursiainen and Jack Warner get behind the microphones to talk about all of the latest craziness across the National Basketball Association. From Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving to Russell Westbrook and Josh Hart, the duo cover every major move and discuss how they think each team made out in the deals.…

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Bye-rie Irving? 54:33

1y ago54:33

54:33

Colin Loughran and Tyler Hu discuss Kyrie Irving's trade request, the NBA All-Star reserves, and the state of the New York Knicks and Brooklyn Nets.

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Knicks on the Rise, Nets Hanging On 37:13

1y ago37:13

37:13

Nicholas Fata and Ben Oppenheimer talk all things NBA, including the Knicks and Nets recent fixtures and upcoming All Star Game.

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Coast to Coast NBA Check-Ins 45:38

1+ y ago45:38

45:38

Kris Pursiainen, Nick Fata, and Andy Perez talk about all the latest with the Knicks, Nets, Mavericks, Kings, and Lakers as the NBA season has progressed past the halfway mark and teams are coming up on the trade deadline.

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Nets Without Durant, Knicks Hover Around .500, and More! 31:07

1+ y ago31:07

31:07

On this episode of Pick and Pod, Kris Pursiainen and Owen Kelty break down the local New York teams as Brooklyn prepares for life without Kevin Durant as well as the Knicks' hot and cold season.

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Eastern Conference Midseason Check-Ups 33:09

1+ y ago33:09

33:09

Kris Pursianen, Rilee Lucas, and Owen Kelty check in around the NBA's Eastern Conference and talk about which teams are contenders and which are pretenders.

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New York Basketball’s Playoff Chances & The MVP Race 43:23

1+ y ago43:23

43:23

On this weeks episode, Kris Pursiainen, Nick Fata, and Owen Kelty discuss the Knicks and Nets and discuss who they think the future MVP will be this season.

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Pick N Pod: Knicks, Nets, Steph Curry's Injury, and Surprises In The Standings 48:58

1+ y ago48:58

48:58

On this edition of Pick N Pod: Nick Fata, Will Tallant, and Kris Pursiainen discuss the latest around the association involving the Knicks, Nets, the Warriors' Steph Curry's shoulder injury, and discussing what teams have been the most surprising thus far (in both good ways and bad).

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