Send us a Text Message. What if you could experience the raw, unfiltered emotions of a championship run that redefined a team and its fanbase? Join us on a heartfelt journey through the Boston Celtics' triumphant path to victory in "Journey to June." We reminisce about the pivotal drafting of Jayson Tatum in 2018, recounting personal stories of jub…

Send us a Text Message. Remember the heartbreak of the 2022 NBA Finals? We do too, and in this episode of "Just 2 Murph's Talking Hoops," we relive those moments and the close call of last season. Reflecting on the Celtics' growth, we share our passion for the team, focusing on the rise of dynamic duo Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown. Coach Murph coul…

Send us a Text Message. Get courtside seats as we unravel the twists and turns of the Western Conference semifinals, with the Denver Nuggets battling it out against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Feel the intensity of the NBA playoffs through our eyes as we dissect key matchups. We also tip our hats to the unsung heroes of the hardwood, celebrating th…

Send us a Text Message. As the playoff fever catches on, Podcast Paul and Coach Murph, two unwavering Celtics enthusiasts, lace up for a deep dive into the high-stakes matchups shaping this year's NBA playoffs. There's nothing quite like the anticipation of a Boston-Miami showdown, especially when you're donning the green and reminiscing about lege…

Send us a Text Message. We're breaking new ground and taking our hoop-centric banter to YouTube, with the Boston Celtics' season highlights leading the charge. As your host, I'll take you behind the scenes of their triumphs, shedding light on how this team has turned past hurdles into a slam dunk of a season. Buckle up for a heartfelt recount of ba…

Send us a Text Message. Imagine pulling up a courtside seat as the NBA season's intensity hits fever pitch—Coach Murph and I, Podcast Paul, are here to transport you right into the action. This week we dissect the monumental clash between the Denver Nuggets and Boston Celtics, a tussle that could be a crystal ball into the NBA Finals. We are also j…

Send us a Text Message. Gather 'round the yuletide log and feel the warmth of our festive podcast as we unwrap the high-octane action from the NBA's Christmas Day games. Coach Murph and Podcast Paul—your guides through this hoops holiday—serve up a full-court press of analysis, from the Nuggets-Warriors face-off to the Celtics' tinsel-tangled tussl…

Send us a Text Message. Ready to get your basketball fix? This episode is your courtside ticket to the latest NBA action. We're excited to celebrate the culmination of the in-season tournament with the championship game between the Lakers and Pacers. We'll toast to the triumphs, pivots, and surprises of the NBA Cup. Switching gears a bit, we delve …

Send us a Text Message. Have you ever wondered about the ins and outs of the coach's corner and the dynamics of NBA standings? We promise you a deep dive into the world of basketball, with corrections from our previous pods. We've rectified these errors and are ready to roll out this episode, with props to Professor JT for the term "coach's corner"…

Send us a Text Message. It's not every day we hit a milestone like this, folks - 75 episodes of Just 2 Murph's and trust us, we've got quite the celebration planned! Remember the Last Dance in the 90s quarantine time machine? That was one of our most-loved episodes, and for good reason - who could forget those pandemic times, and how it shifted our…

Send us a Text Message. Prepare to be engaged in a thrilling episode loaded with rigorous analysis, passionate debates, and expert insights on the much-anticipated NBA pre-season. We've got our eyes on the best odds for the NBA finals, with the Milwaukee Bucks and the Boston Celtics leading the pack. Stay tuned as we unpack the strategic move by th…

Send us a Text Message. Join us, as we journey into the life of one of the brightest rising stars on the basketball court, Caden Neves. Born in Weymouth, Massachusetts, this extraordinary young athlete takes us through the challenges, the triumphs, and the unwavering dedication that has defined his career. Listen closely as we dissect the diverse p…

Send us a Text Message. What if you had all the basketball inside scoop at your fingertips? Get ready to meet your new best friends, as we dish out the latest NBA lowdown. From the Denver Nuggets' exhilarating championship win to dissecting the most recent trade rumors, we cover it all. Revel in the Nuggets' triumphant journey, appreciate the old-s…

Quickly take your seats as we conclude our discussion on Anna Karenina. We've set up the plot, from the train station, to the tragic end of the beloved horse Frou-Frou. Now, we're ready to discuss some of the larger themes. Professor J.T. breaks down what makes this Leo Tolstoy novel a classic. From Russian history to poetic musings on classic lite…

Send us a Text Message. Just 2 Murph's are back for their final episode of season 1 on the Journey to June! Coach Murph and Podcast Paul discuss their disappointment after the Celtics fall to the Heat in game 7 of the Eastern Conference Finals, Jimmy Butler's confidence, a preview of the NBA Finals match-up between Miami and Denver, a special Miami…

Send us a Text Message. Just 2 Murph's are back with an emergency playoff pod on the Journey to June! The Celtics may have failed to show up so far in the Eastern Conference Finals but Coach Murph and Podcast P always show up! The Murph's discuss how it turns out coaching does matter in the NBA, defense wins championships, will the real Celtics sho…

Send us a Text Message. Just 2 Murph's are back with their Conference Finals preview pod. The Bubble Rematch! Coach Murph and Podcast P discuss the Denver- Lakers match-up, Joker & AD, the unicorns in the NBA, Celtics-Heat 3, Playoff Jayson versus Playoff Jimmy, coach Spo or adjustment Joe and more! The Murph's also discuss Doc Rivers being fired b…

Send us a Text Message. Just 2 Murph's are back with an emergency, satisfying/mini-celebration pod as the Celtics pull out game 7 against the Sixers. Coach Murph and Podcast P discuss an epic game 7 Celtics win, the Jayson Tatum game, the Celtics left for dead after game 5, adjustment Joe, I love Marcus and more! We will preview the Eastern and Wes…

Welcome back to Everyman Academy! Quickly take your seats as we continue our discussion on Leo Tolstoy's Anna Karenina. Today's episode dives right back in to the major plot movements of Acts II-III. Tune in to discover the events that set Anna's love affair with Vronsky in motion. Her husband Alexy is more than meets the eye, as are the social dyn…

Send us a Text Message. Coach Murph and Podcast Paul aka Podcast P are back for a new playoff journey episode. Just 2 Murph's discuss the wackiness of round 1 of the NBA playoffs including how the Lakers are back, will the Beam be lit one more time in Sacramento? Denver quietly doing their thing, Jimmy freakin playoff buckets and the demise of the …

Send us a Text Message. Just 2 Murph's are back for their first playoff episode on the journey to June with a special guest, East Bay Eli! Eli who roots for the Golden State Warriors gives us a Western Conference fan perspective on round 1 of the NBA playoffs. They discuss the Celtics & Bucks chances in the East, are the Warriors/Kings and Clippers…

Today, will be entering the world of Leo Tolstoy, as Professor J.T. discusses Anna Karenina, published in 1878. Grab your fuzzy hat and hop aboard the Trans-Siberian Express as we discover Russian literature. Hear why this epic novel is considered possibly the greatest novel ever created. There is so much to dig into, it's going to take more than o…

Send us a Text Message. Just 2 Murph's are back for their final monthly episode of the NBA regular season. Podcast Paul and Coach Murph discuss the 1-2 punch of the Bucks and Celtics in the East, the only three words that matter, Healthy Time Lord, the Bus 1 boys, Rehashing the Kyrie & KD trades, playoff scenarios in the West and more. Coach Murph …

Bonjour! Today on Everyman Academy, we will make our first foray into French literature. Madame Bovary was written in 1856 by Gustav Flaubert and marks the beginning of a literary era known as realism. Never heard of him? We hadn't either, but nevertheless became enthralled with this masterpiece of prose. Hear why this book is a classic anyone can …

Send us a Text Message. Just 2 Murph's head into the All-Star break with a solo pod! In this episode Podcast Paul gives his thoughts on All-Star weekend, who is Mac McClung? The Celtics holding on to the top spot in the NBA and the demise of the Brooklyn Nets and rise of the Phoenix Suns. He also gives his initial thoughts on the Netflix Documentar…

Buckle up, because today's episode of Everyman Academy has a lot of ground to cover. Uncle Tom's Cabin was the most influential and widely read book of the 19th century. This novel, written by Harriet Beecher Stowe changed public opinion concerning slavery in the United States. Printing presses ran 24/7 to keep up with demand. Despite the massive i…

Send us a Text Message. Podcast Paul & Coach Murph are back with Episode 4 on the Journey to June. The Murph's discuss the Celtics wining ugly over the Golden State Warriors, Uncle Dray, the Kornet Contest and more. They also make history on the podcast as they break down the final seconds of the Celtics-Raptors game in real time! Check us out on t…

Happy New Year! Welcome back to Office Hours! Professor J.T. is here to check in and review the books read in 2022. Develop extra insight into the story so far, and become inspired to join along in this Great Conversation. Look back before we step forward, because we're just getting started!By Just 3 Murph's Podcast Network

Send us a Text Message. Just 2 Murph's are back with a holiday special after watching the NBA on Christmas Day. Podcast Paul and Coach Murph discuss how Jayson Tatum's stats against every MVP candidate is proof of why he is the new face of the NBA, his kryptonite the Golden State Warriors and who are the teams in the West that are looking like fina…

Send us a Text Message. Just 2 Murph's are back with episode 2! After watching Tatum outduel Luka on Thanksgiving Eve it is looking like he is a MVP front runner. Coach Murph and Podcast Paul discuss how deep this Celtics team is and their gratitude for watching the best team in the NBA after the first month of the season. The Murph's also discuss …

Welcome back to the fifth and final installment of our Moby Dick series. It's time for Professor J.T. to pull it all together and break down what is all means. Learn why Herman Melville's 1851 masterpiece is about the ancient theology known as Gnosticism. The key to the meaning of this book is found in Melville's letters to Nathaniel Hawthorne. Wha…

Welcome back as we continue our mega analysis of Moby Dick. Grab your popcorn and prepare yourself for the climactic confrontation with the elusive white whale. Discover the eloquence of Melville's prose while Professor J.T. channels Captain Ahab in all his madness. Moby Dick fans and newbie's alike discover what all the hype is about in today's ep…

Furl the t'gallant-sails, and close-reef the top-sails as class resumes in Part III of our Moby Dick mega analysis. In today's episode of Everyman Academy, you will meet Ahab, Starbuck and the mysterious Fedallah as Professor J.T. breaks down events central to the main narrative. Everything is beginning to come together as we sail headlong toward t…

I hope you enjoyed your class break because Professor J.T. is ready to jump back into our analysis of Moby Dick. In Part II, you will hear a summary of all the chapters that deviate from the main plot. This "Book Within a Book" contains philosophical themes that also expand the grandeur and scope of this masterwork of narrative story telling. Put y…

Join Professor J.T. as he embarks on the epic journey found within Moby Dick, in the first installment of a 5-Part analysis of Herman Melville's 1851 literary Masterpiece. Discover how this story begins, meet the famous narrator Ishmael and his cannibal friend Queequeg. Along the way, we'll learn the fascinating history of Whaling and get lost in t…

Send us a Text Message. Just 2 Murph's are back with a new rebrand! Welcome into the first episode of Just 2 Murph's Talkin Hoops--Journey to June! Podcast Paul and Coach Murph will be joining you every month throughout the NBA season to discuss the state of the Boston Celtics and the rest of the NBA. In this episode the Murph's discuss the Celtics…

Enjoy the first episode of OFFICE HOURS, a new segment on Everyman Academy. Consider this an informal check-in between our regular class schedule. Today, Professor JT discusses why you should develop the skill of reading and how to form the habit. Stick around for a rant about Reddit's reading community on /r/books. It's no surprise, there's plenty…

You may think you know what this 1850 classic by Nathaniel Hawthorne is all about. Your English teacher may have told your class that the Scarlet "A" stands for adultery. Do you remember occult themes, witchcraft in the woods, and a mysterious figure known as "The Black Man" who carries a book for fresh souls to sign their names in blood? You may t…

Get on your tinfoil hats and strap yourself in because Professor J.T. has cracked the code of Jane Eyre! You've got to hear this detailed analysis to understand why this 1847 romance novel is a symbolic reversal of The Pilgrim's Progress (1678). Whether you've read this Charlotte Brontë classic in High School English or just used SparkNotes, you pr…

Oliver Twist is the story of an innocent orphan boy who joins a group of young criminals guided by their villainous leader Fagin. Professor JT discovers the allure of the writing of Charles Dickens though an analysis of his first novel. Drunks, prostitutes, pickpockets, murder and mystery, this timeless tale really has something for everyone, so co…

Professor JT breaks down the 1813 classic, Pride & Prejudice, the quintessential romance novel. Discover what makes this story so enduring after all these years. An absorbing escapist pleasure that revels in the finer things of life while telling a universally human story. Pop some champagne and party down with the Bennett Sisters, Bingley and Mr. …

Send us a Text Message. All it took was a Trade of Destiny to finally get the Celtics over the hump and into the NBA Finals! Just 2 Murph's discuss their excitement in watching the Green break through to the Finals after missing their chances in 2017, 2018 and 2020. After watching game 1 they also discuss how the first three rounds of the playoffs …

Send us a Text Message. Just 2 Murph's are fired up after a game 7 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks! Podcast Paul and the Coach break down the series win over the Bucks and preview the upcoming Eastern Conference Finals rematch against the Miami Heat. They also discuss the Western Conference Finals matchup, Dallas versus Golden State. The Coach als…

Send us a Text Message. Just 2 Murph's return for more instant reaction after a game 2 Celtics win over the Bucks! Podcast Paul and the Coach are feeling the Power of the Pod as the Celtics win big in game 2 without Marcus Smart. They discuss Jaylen Brown's big game, the MVP Grant Williams and more as they were able to finish off the pod in style b…

Travel to distant lands and discover the satirical wit and ribald humor of Jonathan Swift. This episode comes to life in both recreation and analysis of Gulliver's Travels. Professor JT pulls out all the comedic stops to ensure an entertaining and enlightening experience for all that lend an ear. Class is now in session.…

Send us a Text Message. Just 2 Murph's bring you instant reaction as they discuss the Celtics game 1 loss to the Bucks immediately following the game. Podcast Paul and the Coach discuss how great the Bucks D looks, the greatness of the Greek Freak and what positives if any they saw from the Celtics. The Coach also brings back his favorite segment, …

You want excitement? We have just the thing for you, The Pilgrim's Progress, a 1678 Christian Allegory written by John Bunyan. This fantasy epic includes apocalyptic themes, the carnal dystopia of Vanity Fair, and of course 1-on-1 combat with the demonic entity Apollyon! Join Professor JT as he pulls out all the stops on this episode of Everyman Ac…

Join Professor JT as he breaks down the classic 1605 novel Don Quixote, written by Miguel De Cervantes. This book really has it all, learn why this is the perfect book for anyone to pick up and start reading. Our journey training the mind begins here! Whether you have never read Don Quixote, or you want to hear a fresh perspective, come along for t…

Welcome to Everyman Academy! Anyone can access the Lost Tools of Learning. Join Professor JT as he breaks down Everyman Academy, and why it is so important to develop a habit of reading. This episode is a sales pitch, discover the benefits of reading and the history of classical pedagogy. Anyone can participate in the great conversation! Will you d…

Send us a Text Message. Join Just 2 Murph's Talkin Sports as they realize that the Trade of Destiny is turning into the Team of Destiny! Get ready to do your foot fires as Podcast Paul and the Coach discuss how Jayson Tatum is the new face of the NBA, how Ime Udoka is shaping into the coach of the year, The Big 3 reunion and how versatility is the …