Best Nugget Hunting Podcasts (2024)

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Eastern Conference Season Grades | Magic Ignite Their Future | Raptors Long Road Back 29:58

15h ago29:58

29:58

The news has started to slow a little from Free Agency, but this served up a great opportunity for Nic to start his season gradings from the 2023-2024 campaign. This week we tackled the Eastern Conference and graded all 15 teams on the season that was. Some certainly performed better than others. The Magic ignited their future, with a real coming o…

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The Up-Down Report | Kings Secure DeRozan | Memphis To Bounce Back 21:18

19h ago21:18

21:18

Free Agency has certainly altered the NBA landscape... Yet there are still moves being made as the days progress. On this weeks show, Nic looked at who's on the way up and who's on the way down! These are teams that based on the past few weeks, are expected to go either up or down in next seasons standings. We also looked at some of the notable new…

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NBA Free Agency | Winners & Losers | Denver Have Fumbled It 20:19

15d ago20:19

20:19

As an NBA fan, the free agency period is certainly one of the most exciting times of the year... and this year has been no exception. On this week's show, Nic looked to tackle some of the biggest points of free agency in an installment of Winners & Losers. There have certainly been some big winners in this period, including Philly with their acquis…

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NBA Draft Day | Lakers Strengthen Family Ties | The Nova-Knicks 22:18

15d ago22:18

22:18

One of the most exciting days of the NBA calendar has officially come and gone, with the NBA draft serving up the next batch of superstars set to descend on the league. This week Nic looked at some of the fallout of the season's draft, by going through some of the winners and losers of draft day. The Lakers locking down Bronny James was certainly a…

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Celtics Claim Their Throne | Brown Stamps His Authority | Detroit Put It In Reverse 22:00

22d ago22:00

22:00

There you have it... The Celtics claim their throne after vanquishing the Mavs, 4-1 to claim the NBA Championship. On this weeks show, Nic looked at all the fallout of the Celtics historic title win. This included Jaylen Brown stamping his authority on the series, and the Celtics resigning a big name to hopefully go back to back. Elsewhere, there w…

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Dallas Hunting History | Celtics Cruising | Thunder Offseason Rumblings 16:13

29d ago16:13

16:13

The Dallas Mavericks will be hunting history if they're to turn their fortunes around, and make a play at the championship. On this weeks show, Nic tackled the fallout of games 2 & 3 from the NBA Finals, which currently sees the Celtics cruising with a 3-0 lead. It will take a herculean effort from the Mavs, they just have to remember that records …

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The Finals Begin With A Bang | KP Makes His Return Felt | Nuggets Look To Add Depth 16:29

1M ago16:29

16:29

The NBA Finals have officially began, with the Boston Celtics sending an emphatic message on their home court. On this weeks show, Nic discussed all the fallout of Game 1, including Kristaps Porzingis's incredible return to the squad. There was also some notable news to come out of the week, with Denvers interest in Gordon Hayward being of particul…

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The Stage Is Set | Finals Predictions | Clippers Try To Steady The Ship 19:39

2M ago19:39

19:39

We now officially have our two NBA finalists set to do battle. The Boston Celtics will matchup against the Dallas Mavericks for the right to be called champion. On this weeks show, Nic took the opportunity to give his thoughts on who will come out on top in this series, as well as how it might play out. We also looked at some of the notable news to…

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Then There Were 4 | Can The Wolves Regain Home Court? | All-NBA Squads Announced 18:39

2M ago18:39

18:39

4 teams remain, all hoping to be crowned this season's NBA Champion. On this week's show, Nic gave his thoughts on what had played out over the opening couple of games. The Pacers certainly did themselves dirty in Game 1 going down in OT, whilst the Wolves lost their home court advantage in their opening game... both are shaping up as thrilling ser…

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Down To The Final 8 | Hart Bringing The Heart | Should The Clippers Keep PG? 18:54

2M ago18:54

18:54

We are now officially down to our final 8 teams, as the Conference Semifinals kicked off with a bang this week. On this week's show, Nic returned to discuss some of the big talking points to come out of the matchups thus far. Which included Josh Hart continuing to bring the Heart for the Knicks in their matchup vs the Pacers, as well as the Denver …

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Flag On The Play: Celtics Clinch and Playoff Fever – NBA's Electrifying Matchups and the Rise of a Hoops Phenom 9:25

3M ago9:25

9:25

Ready to ride the wave of playoff excitement? Then jump into the electric atmosphere of our latest Same Man Sports Talk Show! We've got the lowdown on the Celtics slamming the series shut against the Heat and we're unpacking the jaw-dropping moments that have the sports world abuzz. With a balanced attack from the Celtics and standout performances …

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Flag On The Play: Playoff Energy and Tamika Reed's Legacy - NBA Hustle, NFL Draft Strategies, and a Trailblazing Coach's Impact 8:39

2M ago8:39

8:39

Can you feel the energy of playoff season? We're talking the hard-hitting debates and the electric atmosphere of the NBA playoffs, the strategic aftermath of the NFL draft, and the game-changing ripple effects of free agency on today's Same Man Sports Talk Show. We unleash our new "Flag on the Play" segment where hot-button issues meet unfiltered o…

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Flag On The Play: Nuggets vs Timberwolves Showdown - A High-Stakes Duel in the Western Conference's Round 2 13:23

2M ago13:23

13:23

Get ready to elevate your sports talk experience with a session that's as gripping as a game-winning buzzer-beater. Tonight, we're tipping off with a look at the Western Conference's electrifying Round 2, where the reigning champ Nuggets duke it out against the Minnesota Timberwolves' ferocious pack. Will the Nuggets' battle-hardened composure weat…

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Conference Semifinal Predicitions | Lob City 2.0 | Knicks Set Their Sights On Booker 16:37

3M ago16:37

16:37

And just like that the field begins to thin... The first round is behind us, and now we look ahead to the Conference Semifinals. On this week's show, Nic gave his 2 cents on who he believes will come out on top in these 4 tantilising matchups. With particular excitement surrounding the Mavs and their introduction of lob city 2.0. There were also so…

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Flag On The Play: Cleveland's Post-LeBron Evolution and Orlando's Magical Playoff Surge - NBA's High-Flying Showdowns and Rising Stars 12:18

3M ago12:18

12:18

Ever wondered how the post-LeBron Cleveland is carving its niche in the NBA, or how Orlando is casting a spell on the court with a resurgence that's pure magic? Tune in for an electrifying run-through of the standout performances and heart-stopping plays from the NBA playoffs, where I, with my artist's flair and passion for sports, shine the light …

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Flag On The Play: Breaking Down NFL Draft Picks and NBA Playoff Shocks - Who's Soaring and Who's Crashing? 9:33

3M ago9:33

9:33

Ever wondered if your NFL team aced the draft or if they're scrambling in the backfield? Join me as we dissect the draft day outcomes with fervent discussions about each team's picks – your input is crucial, so get ready to weigh in on whether your favorites are champions in the making or just benchwarmers. Transitioning to the hardwood, we're brea…

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Playoffs Week One | Wolves Not Backing Down | Have The Hornets Found Their Man? 13:59

3M ago13:59

13:59

The Playoffs have certainly started with a bang! With both conferences keeping fans on the edge of their seats. Nic returned this week to discuss some of the key talking points to come out of the first week of action. The included teams inabilities to close out games, as well as the Wolves not taking a backwards step in their matchup with the Suns.…

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Flag On The Play: LeBron's Future Uncertain Amid NBA Playoff Drama and Draft Pick Game-Changers 11:21

3M ago11:21

11:21

LeBron's reign in jeopardy? That's the burning question as we dissect the nail-biting NBA playoffs where underdogs and heavyweights clash on the court. From Cleveland's unexpected stumble against Orlando to Philadelphia schooling New York, we don't pull punches discussing the highs and lows, including Denver's potential sweep over the Lakers. Coach…

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Flag On The Play: Draft Day Decisions - NFL Hype and the Hunt for the Next Gridiron Giant 7:26

3M ago7:26

7:26

Get ready to ignite your sports passion as we tackle the exhilarating NFL draft day drama and playoff excitement on Same Man Sports Talk Show! We're serving up a sizzling plate of analysis on the potential game-changers, from the Chicago Bears' rumored top pick to the Washington Commanders' quarterback quest. Feel the tension rise as we speculate w…

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Flag On The Play: MVP Race Fire-Up - Can Shea From OKC Claim the Crown Without Star Support? 10:17

3M ago10:17

10:17

Can Shea from OKC steal the MVP throne without a constellation of stars backing him up? That's the burning question we tackle in this jam-packed episode of "Flag on the Play," where the playoff fever is hotter than ever. We're talking monumental upsets, underdog victories, and the sheer brilliance of players who step up when it counts. With the Lak…

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Playoff Ball Is Here | Can The Bucks Stay Afloat? | Suns Sign Star Long Term 16:07

3M ago16:07

16:07

Well we finally made it. This is the moment every NBA fan longs for... The NBA Playoffs are here. On this weeks show Nic discussed some of the matchups that are set to play out, and imparted his thoughts on how they might play out. As well as discussing if the Bucks can keep things afloat whilst Giannis is on the injury list. There was also news du…

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Playin Predictions | Can The Kings Rally | Is The Next NBA Dynasty Here? 19:28

3M ago19:28

19:28

This is officially the last stop before postseason basketball arrives, and the energy is electric to say the least. On this weeks show, Nic took the opportunity to give his predictions for the upcoming Playin matchups... Which was easy said than done, given most teams still have around 2 games to go in the regular season, which could greatly impact…

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Championship Power Rankings | Don't Sleep On The Mavs | Can The Clippers Get Over The Hump? 17:11

4M ago17:11

17:11

All focus now turns to the heavy hitters within the league, and thus this week served as a great opportunity to do our championship power rankings. Nic this week went through his top 10 championship contenders, with it shaping up as one of the most even fields in recent memory. The Mavs are certainly one team that needs to be feared this postseason…

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Glass Half Full (Western Conference) | Playoff Movers Get A Boost | In Wemby The Spurs Trust 21:54

4M ago21:54

21:54

After Nic tackled the Eastern Conference last week, he returned this week to go over the Western Conference in a segment dubbed "Glass Half Full". As like last week, 5 teams within the West are set to have their seasons end over the next week or two... Hence Nic wanted to give each of the 5 teams at the bottom of the standings a positive comment. I…

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Glass Half Full (Eastern Conference) | Lakers Need Help | Build Around Ball 16:56

4M ago16:56

16:56

This week Nic returned to take a glass half full perspective on the teams who are set to miss the Playin tournament. 5 teams within the Eastern Conference look set to have their season end over the coming weeks, so Nic decided to share one positive comment that fans can hold onto over the off season. We also looked at some of the notable talking po…

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Who Are The Leagues Most Underrated Players | Sengun Set For Take Off 15:07

4M ago15:07

15:07

As the regular season starts to draw to a close, attention is turning the leagues brightest stars... Nic this week though decided to focus on some of this seasons most underrated players. It's not always the just the big names who make an impact, with names like Tyus Jones and Bobby Portis more than carrying their own for their respective teams. Wi…

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The Most Exciting Storylines Still To Play Out | Jimmy Locked In | Injuries Running Rampant 21:49

4M ago21:49

21:49

The playoffs are well and truly on the horizon, but there's still some exciting storylines to play out over the course of the last 20 or so games of the regular season. This week Nic delved into some of these particular storylines. It included discussing the race for the #1 seed in the West, as well as Jimmy Butler getting locked in ahead of the He…

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Enrique Martínez Celaya about loneliness & being an artist 34:01

4M ago34:01

34:01

This is an interview with the artist Enrique Martínez Celaya. He was born in Cuba and has been living in the US for a long time. The interview was recorded in Stockholm at GSA Gallery. In what ways has being an exile influenced the work of Enrique Martínez Celaya? Are Scandinavians cold? How about loneliness?…

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Who's Feeling The Pressure | Can KD Cement His Legacy | Will Doc Turn The Bucks Ship Around 13:52

5M ago13:52

13:52

Nic returned this week for a short, sharp episode giving his thoughts on who's feeling the most pressure leading into the playoffs. One player that would undoubtedly be feeling the pressure is Kevin Durant. With a team around him that's poised for a championship run, clinching a third title would certainly help cement his legacy as one of the all t…

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My golden nuggets from being unemployed for 7 weeks in 2023 19:31

5M ago19:31

19:31

October 16 in 2023 I started my current employment. This is what a learnt from looking for a new job. I talk with the psychotherapist Abigail Welchman.By Lars Carlén

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Mailbag Instalment | Heat Hit By Injuries | Haliburton To Make It Rain 16:31

5M ago16:31

16:31

Another week roles around and with it comes the return of The Daily Dribble mailbag. You guys are always asking the hard hitting questions, so this week Nic took the opportunity to answer some of these on the show... Questions included who is the most overrated player within the league, in addition to why we all need to be paying more attention to …

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NBA Trade Deadline | Philly Call In Backup | Bulls Not Budging 21:33

5M ago21:33

21:33

Many basketball fans would agree with the notion that the NBA trade deadline is undoubtedly one of the most exciting points in the season. Whilst there weren't too many league altering moves made, there were still certainly enough moves that could help shape the playoff picture. Philly were certainly big winners with their acquisition of Buddy Hiel…

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Midseason Grades (West) | Champs Cruising | Be Wary Of The Warriors 23:36

6M ago23:36

23:36

After tackling the Eastern Conference last week, Nic returned this week to give his midseason grades for all 15 Western Conference teams. The reigning champs seem like they're cruising at this stage, potentially cruising to another championship if they can keep their starting 5 healthy. Whereas the Warriors might not have had the greatest start to …

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Midseason Grades (East) | Can Anyone Catch Boston? | Wizards Woes Continue 26:17

6M ago26:17

26:17

And just like that we've reached the halfway point of the regular season... flown hasn't it? This week Nic started the first installment of a 2-part series in which he gave his midseason grades to all 15 teams within the Eastern Conference. Boston was certainly a team that got a better grade than most, which is hard to argue given their scintilatin…

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The Cavs Are Cooking | Playing Catchup | Raptors Redirect 19:20

6M ago19:20

19:20

After what has been an extended festive season break, Nic officially returned to recount some of the notable happenings over the last few weeks from around the NBA. The action has certainly been relentless, with some teams / players fairing better than others. The Cavs are certainly one of those teams... Even despite some of their heavy hitters cur…

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Boosting my self-esteem, while job hunting. 14:14

7M ago14:14

14:14

Before I got unemployed in August 2023, I talked with psychotherapist Abigail Welchman. We talked about the rejections when I applied for jobs and about my problems with low self esteem. I got a very useful advice to boost my self esteem.By Lars Carlén

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Western Conference Word Association | The Thunder Are The Present | The Warriors Need To Find Their Composure 23:16

7M ago23:16

23:16

On this weeks show, Nic tackled part 2 of our word association series... This time attempting the Western Conference. As like with the East last week, some teams got more favorable words than others. In particular the Thunder need to be recognised that not only are they just a team for the future, but are also a team for the present! On the opposit…

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Eastern Conference Word Association | The Pacers Are Box Office | What Direction Should The Raptors Go? 26:55

8M ago26:55

26:55

After a weeks hiatus, Nic returned this week for the first installment of a 2-part series, in which he'll be doing some word association for all 30 teams. This week we looked at the Eastern Conference, with some teams getting a more favourable word than others. So far the Pacers have been nothing short of box office, whilst the Raptors really need …

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Who's Flying Under The Radar? | Beal's Back Plays Havoc | Simmons Sits Once Again 21:56

8M ago21:56

21:56

The NBA is a league dominated by stars, yet sometimes it's players who fly under the radar who can make the difference between winning and losing. This week Nic took the opportunity to shine a light on some of these lesser spoken about players. Names such as Obi Toppin, who has been a revelation since his move from the Knicks to the Pacers should b…

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Numbers Don't Lie | The Injury Ward Is At Capacity | A Washington Reunion? 21:59

8M ago21:59

21:59

People lie... Numbers don't! This week Nic looked at some of the most telling numbers that have stood out for him throughout the early part of the season. Some numbers were better than others, with Luka Doncic showing why once again he has a strong chance to be an MVP frontrunner. On the opposite side of things, numbers for Julius Randle paint a mu…

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Flyers & Floppers | Harden Heads West | Pat Williams In Fantasy Land 23:19

9M ago23:19

23:19

We are now well and truly into the swing of things. Therefore, there has been a big enough sample size to assess some of the flyers and floppers of the NBA season thus far. Nic took the opportunity on this weeks show to look at teams from both the Eastern and Western Conference, who were either surpassing expectations or who hadn't quite delivered …

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It's Only One Game, But... | The ASG Set For A Change | The League Has A New Best Duo 24:16

9M ago24:16

24:16

The NBA officially returned this week with some huge action to come out of the opening few days worth of games. Therefore Nic decided to play a game of "It's Only One Game, But..." It essentially provided an opportunity to make some very bold calls / takes after only seeing each team play a single game. The Hawks featured, with their star studded b…

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Dusting The Cobwebs Off | Are The Bucks The Complete Package? | Health Is Wealth 16:31

9M ago16:31

16:31

After what has been an extensive lay off, Nic finally made his return to kickstart season 5 of The Daily Dribble podcast. This weeks episode was a short sharp one to essentially dust off the cobwebs and to requite himself with some of the biggest talking points to come out of the offseason. Which included discussing the Bucks potentially being the …

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Is shame stopping me from finding a job? 53:24

12M ago53:24

53:24

Psychotherapist Abigail Welshman gives me advice about how to stop feeling shame about searching for an employment. Fredrik Svenburg, Managing Recruitment Consultant at the recruitment ageny Hammer & Hanborg in Stockholm, gives me advice on making my CV work better.By Lars Carlén

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Western Season Conference Gradings | The Kings Conquer | Blazers Blow It Up 53:40

1y ago53:40

53:40

The team returned this week for part 2 of our end of season grades… This time tackling the Western Conference. We looked at all the highs and lows from all 15 teams within the Conference, with teams like the Thunder and Kings certainly surpassing our expectations! On the opposite side to that though, the Mavs and Blazers were two teams that had ser…

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Eastern Conference Season Gradings | Brooklyn Weather The Storm | Knicks Got MSG Rocking This Season 55:22

1y ago55:22

55:22

Nic and Row returned this week to start their 2 part series of giving their final end of season gradings. This week the lads tackled the Eastern Conference and all 15 teams within it… with some fairing better than others. Despite going in as one of the title favourites, Brooklyn were able to weather an almighty storm to return to their grit and gri…

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The importance of completing tedious tasks. The job search continues. 1:02:45

1y ago1:02:45

1:02:45

In this episode, Lars Carlén, who is searching for a new job, receives guidance from psychotherapist Abigail Welchman and recruiter Sue White, Associate Director at Piper Maddox. They discuss the importance of completing tedious tasks like writing a cover letter and offer suggestions to help me, Lars in my job search.…

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Wembymania Kicks Off | Wizards Blow It Up | CP3 Wants That Ring 36:28

1y ago36:28

36:28

The season is officially over and now all attention begins to turn to next season, with the first stop being the NBA draft. On this weeks show Nic and Row discuss all the fallout of Draft night, including Victor Wembanyama going number 1 and the Thompson twins powering up many peoples draft boards. We also looked at some the major trades to have go…

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Denver Are Champions | Heat Lose No Fans Here | Beal Bouncing Out Of DC? 46:41

1y ago46:41

46:41

Denver are champions, for the first time in franchise history after beating the Heat 4-1 in the NBA Finals. This week the team returned to breakout down all the fallout of the Nuggets victory, including the historic performances of Nikola Jokic and the potential of this to be a dynasty run. On the opposite of things, the Heat lose no fans here at T…

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NBA Finals Rollercoaster | Suns Shake Up | Zion Causing Chaos 59:39

1y ago59:39

59:39

What a rollercoaster of a ride these NBA Finals have been so far, there is certainly no room for complacency! The team returned this week to break down all the fallout of games 2 & 3. Including the Jekyll and Hyde situation that is Max Strus, as well as the history making performance from Nikola Jokic in Game 3. We also looked at all the big talkin…

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