Best Hoop Trash Talk Podcasts (2024)

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Will Smith’s Career Altering Message to Carmelo, Martin Lawrence’s Legendary Nights & More 46:54

1h ago46:54

46:54

In a Special Episode of 7PM in Brooklyn, the legendary Will Smith and Martin Lawrence pulled up to NYC to chop it up with the guys ahead of this weekend’s release of Bad Boys: Ride or Die. The duo discussed the legacy-defining moments of the Bad Boys franchise, how Will Smith convinced Melo to join ‘The Redeem Team’ and Martin has a direct message …

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Special Advice from 50 Cent, Melo Watching Kiyan Dominate, Luka-Kyrie Greatest Backcourt Ever & More 1:45:40

1d ago1:45:40

1:45:40

Power Universe Star Michael Rainey Jr. stops by the couch in Red Hook to chop it up with Melo about getting life-changing advice from 50 Cent, Growing Up with Kiyan Anthony on the set of ‘Power’, and navigating the cut-throat business of Hollywood. Melo also shares his thoughts on watching Kiyan dominate EYBL this summer, the Mavs chances of winnin…

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Baron Davis on How Phil Jackson Ruined the Knicks, Mentoring a Teenage Melo, Knickstape Era & More 1:59:41

23m ago1:59:41

1:59:41

Any time Melo can get a former teammate on the couch in Red Hook, you know some incredible stories will be told. Knickstape family Baron Davis stopped by 7PM in Brooklyn to share untold stories about meeting Melo at 15, Navigating ‘Linsanity', What Makes a Bad Organization, The evolution of the Point Guard position & much more. Tap In! Learn more a…

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Common Shares Untold Kanye West Stories, Getting Trash Talked by Michael Jordan, John Wick, & More 1:45:18

2h ago1:45:18

1:45:18

Award-winning rapper and actor Common stopped by the couch in Red Hook to chop up with the guys about his illustrious career and share some untold stories. Like when he turned down classic beats from Kanye West, got a game from Denzel Washington, was trash-talked about his hoop game from Michael Jordan, and became a memorable villain in the John Wi…

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Meeting Muhammad Ali, Lunch with Jay-Z, Melo Hooping Against Obama & More ft. G-Eazy 1:29:17

1h ago1:29:17

1:29:17

Award-winning artist and avid hoops fan G-Eazy stopped by the couch in Red Hook to chop it up with the guys and share some stories. Melo shared gems about hooping with President Obama and meeting Muhammad Ali, while G-Eazy explains the lore behind “Lunch with Jay-Z.” Tap In! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Rudy Gay on Growing Up with Melo, Upsetting Tracy McGrady, Dealing w/ NBA Dysfunction & More 1:48:26

4d ago1:48:26

1:48:26

Eighteen year NBA veteran and one of Melo’s closet friends Rudy Gay stopped by the couch in Red Hook and shared hilarious stories from his time in the NBA, like when Tracy McGrady took things personal and dropped 40 on him, growing up with Melo in Baltimore and dealing with dysfunction in Sacramento. Tap In! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit …

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Stephon Marbury on His NBA Legacy, Knicks Tenure, Journey to China & More 1:53:16

11d ago1:53:16

1:53:16

Brooklyn’s very own, Stephon Marbury, stopped by the Couch in Red Hook and chopped it up with the guys about his NBA legacy, navigating life as a prep phenom in Brooklyn, his favorite NBA point guards, and much more! Tap In! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Wave Sports + Entertainment

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NBA Playoff Preview with JJ Redick, Allen Iverson’s Impact on Carmelo Anthony, & More 1:22:56

1M ago1:22:56

1:22:56

The NBA Playoffs are here and JJ Redick stopped by Couch and Red Hook and chopped it up with Carmelo Anthony and The Kid Mero. JJ shared why he feels like Jalen Brunson deserves to be in the MVP conversation, reminisces on him and Melo in the Jordan Brand classic, and much more. Tap In! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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J. Cole’s Apology, Coach Cal’s Legacy & NBA Season Awards | 7PM is The Right Time Crossover 2:02:32

25d ago2:02:32

2:02:32

In a special crossover edition of 7PM in Brooklyn & The Right Time, Carmelo Anthony and The Kid Mero are joined by Bomani Jones to discuss whether or not J.Cole was correct in his apology towards Kendrick Lamar, John Calipari’s legacy after jumping to Arkansas, and the guys hand out year-end NBA awards in true 7PM fashion with the inaugural 7Pemmys…

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Wemby Putting the NBA on Notice, Pressures of Expectation for Kiyan and Melo Answers Fan Questions 1:34:56

1M ago1:34:56

1:34:56

Carmelo Anthony and The Kid Mero break down the incredible battle between Wemby and Jalen Brunson. Meelo explains what he’s teaching Kiyan about dealing with the pressures of expectations and answers questions from the 7PM family. Tap In! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Kendrick Lamar vs. Drake, Is Caitlin Clark Doing Too Much?, Death of the 'One & Done' Era and More 2:34:20

2M ago2:34:20

2:34:20

Carmelo and The Kid Mero welcome comedian Sam Jay to the couch in The Hook. They talked about a variety of things such as the battle between Hip-Hop’s ‘Big 3’, if Caitlin Clark’s recent behavior is too much, Paul Pierce deserving more recognition and much more. Tap In! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Method Man Reveals ‘The Wire’ Origin Story, Jay-Z & DMX Stories, Team USA Rap Comps & More 2:17:00

2M ago2:17:00

2:17:00

Rap legend Method Man spent some time in Brooklyn with the guys to share untold stories about touring with DMX and Jay-Z, how a missed audition led to his classic Wire character, as well as how he’s been able to navigate for over two decades in Hollywood. Tap In! 0:00 - Intro 3:35 - Meth Connecting with Younger Generation 7:00 - Meth on Power Book …

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Learning from Jordan, Coming up with LeBron, Building for Wemby & More 1:36:16

2M ago1:36:16

1:36:16

7PM in Brooklyn is back and the guys break down what the San Antonio Spurs should do differently to properly build around Wemby. Carmelo explains the origins behind his signing with the Air Jordan Brand and also shows love to his brother LeBron eclipsing 40,000 career points. Tap In! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Draymond Green Gets Real On Retirement Thoughts, Kevin Durant Relationship, LeBron Trade Talk & More 2:04:58

3M ago2:04:58

2:04:58

On 7PM in Brooklyn, four-time NBA Champion and Future Hall of Famer Draymond Green stops by and chops it up with the guys; they discuss how Adam Silver stopped him from nearly retiring, what his relationship is like with Kevin Durant currently, and if the duo of LeBron James and Stephen Curry could hypothetically be the greatest pairing ever. Tap I…

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Joe Budden on Professional Breakups, Truth About Desus & Mero and Unpopular NBA Opinions 1:47:44

4M ago1:47:44

1:47:44

Joe Budden stops by 7PM in Brooklyn and chops it up with the guys about the state of the NBA, unpopular hoops opinions and an in-depth conversation about professional break ups. Tap in! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Wave Sports + Entertainment

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Carmelo & Mero Discuss MVP Favorites, Doc Rivers Career, Beyoncé Impact & More with Bomani Jones 1:53:43

3M ago1:53:43

1:53:43

Bomani Jones stopped by 7PM in Brooklyn to chop it up with the guys about the current landscape of College Basketball and why it’s facing its most challenging dilemma. Carmelo also shares his crucial advice with Kiyan as he looks ahead to his basketball future. Carmelo, Bomani, and Mero also keep it real on Doc Rivers, Taylor Swift vs. Beyoncé, and…

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Mikal Bridges Gets Real On NBA Scoring Boom, Steph vs. Sabrina Shootout, Crazy NBA Diet & More 1:31:45

4M ago1:31:45

1:31:45

On this week’s episode of 7PM in Brooklyn, the guys are joined by Brooklyn Nets Forward Mikel Bridges; they explore the scoring revolution in today’s NBA and if it’s a byproduct of poor defense of generational skill. They also discuss the upcoming 3-point contest battle between Steph & Sabrina and ask Mikal how he handles being a Net in a Knicks ci…

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The GOAT Case for Durant, Kobe Relationship, NBA's Newest Rivalry & NFL Talk with Kayvon Thibodeaux 2:35:20

4M ago2:35:20

2:35:20

On this week’s episode of 7PM in Brooklyn, Carmelo Anthony and The Kid Mero detail whether or not Kevin Durant is valid in his thoughts of wanting to be involved in the GOAT conversation; they also share their thoughts on the budding rivalry between Anthony Edwards and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander; and celebrate the life and legacy of Kobe Bryant. Final…

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Melo's MVP Pick, Mero's Top TV Shows, Kiyan Anthony's Crazy Take & More 1:59:13

4M ago1:59:13

1:59:13

On this week’s episode of 7PM in Brooklyn, Carmelo Anthony and The Kid Mero clear the air after last week’s controversy in Denver. They also explore the possibility of Joel Embiid winning back-to-back MVPs, how Wemby & Chet are ushering in a new era of NBA basketball, and much more. Tap In! Episode 5 is Here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…

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How Jokic Got #15 in Denver, Melo’s History w/ Kevin Garnett, Draymond’s Next Move & More | EP 4 1:52:32

4M ago1:52:32

1:52:32

The guys are back! Episode 4 of 7PM in Brooklyn explores what’s next for Draymond Green, how exactly Jokic got the number 15 in Denver, and the truth about Melo’s issues with Kevin Garnett. Tap In! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Wave Sports + Entertainment

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Jadakiss' MJ Stories, Kobe Battles on Christmas, Giannis’ Evolution & Much More | EP 3: Throwback feat. Jadakiss 1:52:53

6M ago1:52:53

1:52:53

On this episode of 7PM in Brooklyn, Carmelo Anthony and The Kid Mero breakdown whether or not Giannis having a “bag” actually matters, some of Melo’s favorite Christmas Day battles, and Jadakiss stops by for a hilarious conversation about life, music, and sports. Tap In! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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NBA Superteams, Zion Williamson, Stephen A & More | EP 2: TO ZION 1:32:39

6M ago1:32:39

1:32:39

Carmelo Anthony & The Kid Mero explore the idea of what makes crafting a 'superteam' so difficult, give game to Zion Williamson, and react to Stephen A. Smith wildin' on his weekly show. Tap In! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Wave Sports + Entertainment

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Story Behind The Show, NBA Cup, TikTok Dances & More | EP 1: ORIGINS 59:44

6M ago59:44

59:44

Carmelo Anthony and The Kid Mero is the pairing you never thought you needed, introducing 7PM in Brooklyn. EP.1: Origins sheds light on how Melo and Mero teamed up for 7PMinBK. The guys chop it up about the league today: the In-Season Tournament, LeBron’s crazy longevity, and young stars Melo likes. Lastly, find out what crazy culture trends need t…

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Introducing "7PM in Brooklyn" with Carmelo Anthony & The Kid Mero 1:16

6M ago1:16

1:16

Melo & Mero preview what to expect on every episode of "7PM in Brooklyn". Dropping December 7th. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Wave Sports + Entertainment

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Like Mike: A Conversation with Mike D’Antoni 53:29

1+ y ago53:29

53:29

Join host Jessica Gelman as she connects with former NBA Coach of the Year, Mike D'Antoni! Hear the lessons Mike learned as point guard that translated to coaching, the use of analytics as a tool to inform coaching decisions, and what it means to be a clutch player. Plus, we have an extra special guest host, Nate Silver! Nate is a statistician, aut…

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Hoop Dreams: Dawn of an Era 54:24

1+ y ago54:24

54:24

Join co-hosts Jessica Gelman and Daryl Morey as they connect with Dawn Staley, Hall of Fame basketball player and coach. Dawn is the head coach of the South Carolina Gamecocks and under her leadership, they have reached many firsts – National Championships (2 wins!), NCAA Final Fours, No. 1 rankings, SEC regular-season and tournament titles, SEC Pl…

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Lewisball: A Conversation with Michael Lewis 1:08:55

2y ago1:08:55

1:08:55

Join co-hosts Jessica Gelman and Daryl Morey as they connect with guest Michael Lewis, author and journalist. Michael Lewis has published many New York Times bestselling books on various subjects. His most recent works are The Premonition, The Fifth Risk, The Undoing Project, Flash Boys, and The Big Short. Both of his books about sports, Moneyball …

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Trash Talking Live From SSAC22 - Presented by Oracle 1:02:52

2y ago1:02:52

1:02:52

This special episode of Trash Talking comes to you live from SSAC22! Join hosts and Sloan Sports Analytics Conference founders Daryl Morey and Jessica Gelman as they lead a discussion on demystifying and debunking the myths of analytics in sports, and specifically, the dangers of using trash data to make decisions. Hear from Oracle CMO Ariel Kelman…

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Cool Runnings: A Conversation with Casey Wasserman 59:20

3+ y ago59:20

59:20

Join co-hosts Jessica Gelman and Daryl Morey as they chat with Casey Wasserman, chairman of the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic games and CEO of Wasserman. Hear them discuss the importance of analytics when representing athletes, Casey's plans for the 2028 Olympics, and the launch announcement of the SSAC Mentorship Program presented by Wasserman. This me…

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There's No Crying in Baseball: A Conversation with Andrew Friedman 57:40

3+ y ago57:40

57:40

Join co-hosts Jessica Gelman and Daryl Morey as they connect with guest Andrew Friedman, President of Baseball Operations for the reigning MLB champions, the Los Angeles Dodgers. Hear them discuss how the Dodgers leverage analytics to customize individual players' development and maximize their likelihood of success, and what Andrew thinks the bigg…

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Any Data Sunday: A Conversation with Mina Kimes 1:06:54

3+ y ago1:06:54

1:06:54

Join co-hosts Jessica Gelman and Daryl Morey as they catch up with guest Mina Kimes, senior writer for ESPN, analyst for NFL Life, and the host of The Mina Kimes Show featuring Lenny podcast. Hear them discuss the expanding role of analytics in NFL teams' decision-making, how to design a winning offensive system, and what Mina thinks the most surpr…

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Defend It Like Shane: A Conversation with Shane Battier 50:50

3+ y ago50:50

50:50

Join co-hosts Jessica Gelman and Daryl Morey as they team up with guest Shane Battier, Vice President of Basketball Development & Analytics, Miami Heat. Hear them discuss how Shane is applying lessons learned as a former player to analytics, quantifying culture and the unique way Coach K influenced it at Duke, and a recap of Shane and Daryl’s legen…

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A League of His Own: A Conversation with Nate Silver 1:00:53

3+ y ago1:00:53

1:00:53

Join co-hosts Jessica Gelman and Daryl Morey as they geek out with Nate Silver, statistician and founder of the award-winning website FiveThirtyEight.com, and best-selling author. Hear them discuss the future of polling and its impact on market research of fans, the legitimacy of various models to evaluate athletes and teams, as well as, his though…

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She's Got Game: A Conversation with Sue Bird 54:39

3+ y ago54:39

54:39

Join co-hosts Jessica Gelman and Daryl Morey as they connect with Sue Bird, point guard for the Seattle Storm and recent WNBA champion. Hear them discuss the role analytics play in basketball, how to leverage your platform for advocacy, as well as, what her opinion is on 'clutch' players.By trashtalkingpodcast

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Field of Dreams (and Data): A Conversation with Jonathan Kraft 48:13

3+ y ago48:13

48:13

Join co-hosts Jessica Gelman and Daryl Morey as they connect with Jonathan Kraft, President of the Kraft Group. Hear them discuss fan engagement, the growth of football and soccer analytics, as well as, the impact of COVID on sports.By trashtalkingpodcast

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You Had Me At Sabermetrics: A Conversation on Analytics in Sports with Bill James 38:06

3+ y ago38:06

38:06

Join co-hosts Jessica Gelman and Daryl Morey as they catch up with the Godfather of Sabermetrics, Bill James. Hear them discuss the evolution of sports analytics and what analyses actually help sports innovate and what ones are 'trash'.By trashtalkingpodcast