Best Alex Highsmith Podcasts (2024)

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"Rook 2" & the new rook: Interviews w/ Josh Richardson & Kel'el Ware 22:03

18m ago22:03

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In the last of our interview series from Miami Heat media day and training camp, Ethan, Brady and Alex speak with 2015 second-round pick Josh Richardson and 2024 first round pick Kel'el Ware. Sponsor: PrizePicks.com (promo code: FIVE, or simply click here: (https://prizepicks.onelink.me/ivHR/FIVE) Join us on our Off The Floor Discord server! Get ex…

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The Rooney's, Pat Freiermuth, Larry Ogunjobi, and MORE | Ep. 90 1:14:18

11m ago1:14:18

1:14:18

On this episode of Not Just Football with Cam Heyward we start by looking back at the late-night game against the Dallas Cowboys and then we take the broadcast to the Steelers Style event where we interview the Rooney's, Pat Freiermuth, Larry Ogunjobi, Mayce Tomlin and Kiya Tomlin. Finally, we take a look at the game this weekend against the Raider…

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Miami Heat: Is their roster balance its best in years? 30:10

33m ago30:10

30:10

Ethan Skolnick and Greg Sylvander break down the Miami Heat's roster one of the ways that the team does it: by age bracket. Is this the most balanced group in that sense, since a team more than 20 years ago? (They also address some social media chatter that came out of the "Starting Five" series on Netflix, featuring Jimmy Butler). Sponsors: UBreak…

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Miami Heat: Ware shows potential in first preseason game 29:59

6h ago29:59

29:59

In a game in which Erik Spoelstra nearly evenly distributed minutes between 15 players (and played two others), Kel'el Ware jumped out with a three-block possession. Is he showing he should get playing time in the regular season? Ethan, Alex and Greg wrap up the game, and start the Ware debate. Sponsors: UBreakWheelFix.com, PrizePicks.com (promo co…

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Where are Miami Heat in NBA GM Survey? 38:42

12h ago38:42

38:42

Ethan Skolnick and Sean Rochester review the results of the annual NBA GM survey. A lot of praise for Erik Spoelstra and some for Bam Adebayo, but absent elsewhere. Did the GMs get it right? Sponsors: WaterCleanup of Florida, PrizePicks.com (five) Join us on our Off The Floor Discord server! Get exclusive insider information, along with updates/sta…

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Miami Heat: Bam, Larsson show out in Red, White & Pink game 23:04

1d ago23:04

23:04

Ethan, Brady & Alex wrap up what was an interesting scrimmage, including Bam launching from three and Arizona teammates Pelle Larsson and Keshad Johnson each showing out. Sponsors: Water Clean Up of Florida, PrizePicks, (direct promo code link: https://prizepicks.onelink.me/ivHR/FIVE ) Join us on our Off The Floor Discord server! Get exclusive insi…

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Miami Heat: Scrimmage preview 24:21

1d ago24:21

24:21

We'll get a look at some different lineup at Monday's Red, White & Pink scrimmage. Ethan Skolnick and Brady Hawk speak about what they'll find most interesting tonight. Sponsors: UBreakWheelFix.com and Water Cleanup of Florida Join us on our Off The Floor Discord server! Get exclusive insider information, along with updates/stats/insights from the …

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The Arizona Guys: Interview w/ Pelle Larsson & Keshad Johnson (plus Nasir Little) 31:46

3d ago31:46

31:46

In another set of interviews from Miami Heat media day, Ethan, Alex and Brady speak with the two newcomers from the University of Arizona (Pelle Larsson & Keshad Johnson) together, and then with former first-round pick Nasir Little. Sponsors: Water Clean Up of Florida Join us on our Off The Floor Discord server! Get exclusive insider information, a…

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"Just Want to Improve": Jaime Jaquez Jr. interview (+ Kevin Love) 19:08

3d ago19:08

19:08

Two more interviews from Ethan Skolnick from the Miami Heat's training camp in the Bahamas. First, Jaime Jaquez Jr. on his goals for his second season. Then, Kevin Love on playing 17 years, and what it means to him. Sponsors: UBreakWheelFix.com Join us on our Off The Floor Discord server! Get exclusive insider information, along with updates/stats/…

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Spo on LeBron, Curry, KD in Olympics (+ Herro reveals a shooting change) 14:47

5d ago14:47

14:47

Three short interviews from Miami Heat training camp in the Bahamas. First, a short clip Bam Adebayo on his time with the Olympics with Erik Spoelstra. Then a short 1-on-1 with Erik Spoelstra on what he took from the routines of LeBron James, Stephen Curry, Steve Kerr and Kevin Durant as an Olympics assistant. And finally, a quick walkaway with Tyl…

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"I Got To Lock In": Nikola Jovic interview (+ Josh Christopher) 33:46

5d ago33:46

33:46

The latest in our interview series. At media day, Ethan Skolnick, Brady Hawk & Alex Toledo spoke to third-year forward Nikola Jovic about his growth, his role, his future and more. Also, an interview with Josh Christopher, the former first round pick who was the summer league MVP and earned a two-way spot. Sponsors: PrizePicks (FIVE) Join us on our…

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"Time to Silence the Haters": Terry Rozier interview (plus Isaiah Stevens) 18:26

6d ago18:26

18:26

Terry Rozier is in his first Miami Heat training camp, after his 2023-24 midseason acquisition. And he's heard the doubters. Ethan Skolnick speaks with him in the Bahamas. Bonus: a conversation with another point guard, Isaiah Stevens, after Stevens impressed in summer league. Sponsor: BettorEdge.com (5RSN) Join us on our Off The Floor Discord serv…

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Bouncing Back following Indy, Prepping for the Cowboys and Special Guest Simone Biles | Ep. 89 58:22

6d ago58:22

58:22

On a new episode of Not Just Football with Cam Heyward, Cam and Hayden look back at the game against the Colts and how things shook out. They take a look at the news from around the NFL and then look ahead to this week's game against the Cowboys. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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"Still Here": Duncan Robinson & Haywood Highsmith interviews 26:46

7d ago26:46

26:46

To start our series of exclusive player interviews, Ethan Skolnick, Brady Hawk and Alex Toledo spoke to a couple of Miami Heat mainstays, Duncan Robinson and Haywood Highsmith. Sponsor: PrizePicks.com (code: FIVE) Join us on our Off The Floor Discord server! Get exclusive insider information, along with updates/stats/insights from the 5OTF crew and…

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Miami Heat training camp: Leaning into Butler, Bam, Herro, Rozier 38:46

7d ago38:46

38:46

Erik Spoelstra was definitive on Media Day. He wants to see if the quartet of Jimmy Butler, Bam Adebayo, Tyler Herro and Terry Rozier can work together. Ethan Skolnick, on the scene at training camp in Nassau, is joined by Alex Toledo and Brady Hawk to discuss the possibilities and limitations of that group, and who should be the fifth on the floor…

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Miami Heat: Media Day Wrap-Up 23:49

8d ago23:49

23:49

Greg Sylvander and Alex Toledo go over what transpired on what was a quiet, yet eventual Media Day, including Jimmy Butler's delayed appearance and Tyler Herro acing the day. Sponsors: Water CleanUp of Florida, BettorEdge (5RSN) Join us on our Off The Floor Discord server! Get exclusive insider information, along with updates/stats/insights from th…

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Expectations for the Miami Heat as camp opens 27:26

9d ago27:26

27:26

We are finally at Miami Heat media day. Ethan Skolnick and Greg Sylvander review expectations for prior Heat seasons, and what would mark success in 2024-25. Sponsors: RealEstateShoppeFL.com & Water Cleanup of Florida Join us on our Off The Floor Discord server! Get exclusive insider information, along with updates/stats/insights from the 5OTF crew…

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Is Terry Rozier a transitional or long-term Miami Heat point guard? 26:07

11d ago26:07

26:07

Terry Rozier is healthy enough for 5-on-5 now, and has two seasons remaining on his contract. But he's also in his 30s. Will he prove this season that he's a long-term Miami Heat solution at the point guard position? Ethan Skolnick and Alex Toledo look at his history, his role and more. Sponsors: UBreakWheelFix.com, BettorEdge.com (5RSN) Join us on…

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Miami Heat: Is Pat Riley really tired of Jimmy Butler? 33:18

12d ago33:18

33:18

Tim Hardaway, the former Miami Heat star point guard, put it out there on a podcast, saying that Pat Riley is tired of Jimmy Butler. With media day approaching, Ethan Skolnick, Greg Sylvander and special guest Michael Hall (@MusicByMercy) discuss the vibe between Butler and the Heat at this stage, and how Butler should handle questions about his ex…

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Miami Heat: Handicapping the top training camp battles 29:51

12d ago29:51

29:51

Kevin Love vs. Kel'el Ware? Alec Burks vs. Josh Richardson? And of course, Duncan Robinson vs. Tyler Herro? Which are the Miami Heat's most interesting training camp battles, and how will they play out? Ethan, Brady and Alex project. Sponsors: PrizePicks (FIVE), UBreakWheelFix.com Join us on our Off The Floor Discord server! Get exclusive insider i…

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Beating the Chargers with Special Guest: Justin Fields | Ep. 88 1:18:47

14d ago1:18:47

1:18:47

On this weeks episode of Not Just Football with Cam Heyward we sit down with Justin Fields to talk about his journey to Pittsburgh. We chat with Justin about growing up in Georgia, leaving to go to Ohio State, his time in Chicago and how the Steelers and Pittsburgh have welcomed him to the team. We also break down the win against the Chargers and l…

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Miami Heat: Where Butler, Bam, Herro rank as options 30:18

13d ago30:18

30:18

Yahoo! ranked all the #1, 2 and 3 options in the NBA. Did they get it right on Jimmy Butler, Bam Adebayo and Tyler Herro? Ethan Skolnick and Greg Sylvander run through the list. Was it too kind to Bam? Too hard on Herro? Sponsors: Water Cleanup of Florida, BettorEdge.com (5RSN) Join us on our Off The Floor Discord server! Get exclusive insider info…

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Which contenders can the Miami Heat pass in East? 33:43

15d ago33:43

33:43

There seems to be a consensus that there are anywhere between five and seven teams that enter the season in a stronger position than the Miami Heat in the Eastern Conference? Ethan Skolnick and Brady Hawk look at their weaknesses, and the chances the Heat can move ahead of each of them: from Boston down to Indiana. Sponsors: PrizePicks.com (five) a…

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Miami Heat: Nassir Little signs; arena improvements 27:33

15d ago27:33

27:33

The Miami Heat made some news Monday, announcing major arena improvements, including theater lighting and a fireball; and signing former first-round pick Nasir Little. Is Little's addition a sign they're looking at different types of projects? Ethan Skolnick and Alex Toledo discuss. Sponsors: BettorEdge.com (5RSN), RealEstateShoppeFL.com Join us on…

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Miami Heat: Are they really "running it back"? 36:04

17d ago36:04

36:04

It's a triggering phrase among a segment of Miami Heat fans: "run it back." Ethan Skolnick and Greg Sylvander review this Heat build, compared to others, to try to define what running it back actually means, and whether that's what the Heat have done. Sponsors: PrizePicks.com (five), RealEstateShoppeFL.com Join us on our Off The Floor Discord serve…

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Dame? Kuzma? Ingram? Possible buy-low in-season Miami Heat targets? 38:56

18d ago38:56

38:56

Zach Lowe of ESPN recently suggested the Miami Heat could take another run at Dame Lillard during the season, if the Milwaukee Bucks struggle more than expected. That got us thinking about other buy-low trade targets, if the Heat are looking to add pieces. Ethan, Alex and Brady host. Sponsors: PrizePicks.com (five) and Water Cleanup of Florida Join…

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Miami Heat: What makes for a more satisfying overall season? 36:38

19d ago36:38

36:38

The Miami Heat have had very different types of seasons during the Jimmy Butler era: a surprising #1 seed (2021-22) that just missed the Finals and a frustrating #7 seed (2022-23) that made the Finals. What's a more satisfying season overall? Ethan Skolnick, Alex Toledo and Ben Tovia debate how much the regular season really matters, when looking b…

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Winning in Denver & Getting ready for Steelers vs Chargers | Ep. 87 46:21

21d ago46:21

46:21

This week on Not Just Football, Cam Heyward and Hayden Walsh look back at the win in Denver, Cam shares his thoughts on going against Bo Nix and the keys to winning at Mile High. Cam and Hayden break down the latest news from around the league and look ahead at the Steelers match-up against the Los Angeles Chargers. Is Cam excited to have the chanc…

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Miami Heat's training camp roster better than last two? 36:20

21d ago36:20

36:20

The Miami Heat open training camp in the Bahamas at the start of October, with less optimism from the fan base than in some recent years. Is that warranted? Ethan Skolnick and Alex Toledo break down this roster against 2023 and 2022. Sponsors: PrizePicks.com (five), RealEstateShoppeFL.com Join us on our Off The Floor Discord server! Get exclusive i…

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Finding commonalities between Bosh, Zo... and Tua Tagovailoa 37:43

23d ago37:43

37:43

As Tua Tagovailoa recovers from another concussion, Ethan Skolnick and Greg Sylvander recall how the Miami Heat handled the serious medical issues encountered by Alonzo Mourning and Chris Bosh during their time with the franchise. Did the Heat do the right thing? And what can be learned by the Dolphins? Sponsors: PrizePicks.com (five), Water Cleanu…

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Rock solid rotation? Dissecting Zach Lowe's Miami Heat comments 30:05

23d ago30:05

30:05

ESPN's Zach Lowe, who was very disappointed with the Miami Heat's lack of overall activity this offseason, now says the team has a "rock solid rotation." What changed? And is he right about the lineup the Heat would "like to take out of training camp"? Ethan Skolnick and Brady Hawk give their own spin on these subjects. Sponsors: PrizePicks.com (FI…

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Jimmy Butler is 35: What can Miami Heat expect from here? 31:30

25d ago31:30

31:30

Jimmy Butler is one of a kind. He will need to be an original in another way, as he ages. On Butler's 35th birthday, Ethan Skolnick and Sean Rochester review the Miami Heat's history with players his age. They've never relied on anyone 35 or over to be anything but a high level role player or secondary scorer. Can they ask for more from Butler, and…

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Jimmy Butler behind Bam Adebayo?: The HoopsHype rankings 36:08

27d ago36:08

36:08

HoopsHype.com is out with their player rankings for the 2024-25 season, and there's a mild surprise. For the first time on one of these lists, Bam Adebayo is ahead of Jimmy Butler. Would that be a good or bad thing for the Miami Heat? Ethan, Brady and Alex on the list, with some Tyler Herro talk too. Sponsors: PrizePicks.com (five), BettorEdge.com …

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NFL Week 1 Recap | Ep. 86 43:39

28d ago43:39

43:39

The NFL Season is finally underway! Cam Heyward and Hayden Walsh sit down to talk about the Steelers big win in Atlanta (and Cam's return to the city that he grew up in), TJ Watt's insane first week, and a quick look at all of the news from the world of College Football and the NFL. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoic…

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Miami Heat season props & more with Big Picks Energy 41:23

28d ago41:23

41:23

Joined by the guys from Big Picks Energy, Ethan Skolnick and Brady Hawk go through some of the more interesting props and totals for the upcoming Miami Heat season. Check out @BigPicksEnergy on Twitter/X and download using the code FIVE. Sponsors: PrizePicks.com (five), BettorEdge.com (5RSN) Join us on our Off The Floor Discord server! Get exclusiv…

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Miami Heat: Will Erik Spoelstra play Kel'el Ware, other rookies? 35:23

29d ago35:23

35:23

There's a perception that the Miami Heat don't play rookies, which hasn't been true for a while. But they did make Nikola Jovic wait and earn the right spot. How will Erik Spoelstra and the staff handle Kel'el Ware, Pelle Larsson and others? Ethan Skolnick and Brady Hawk discuss the factors involved. Sponsors: PrizePicks.com (five), TheRealEstateSh…

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Miami Heat: Most important issues for training camp 35:49

29d ago35:49

35:49

WIth the Miami Heat set to open training camp on October 1st, Ethan Skolnick and Alex Toledo discuss what will be the biggest issues that require resolution in training camp. Jimmy Butler's alignment with the team? Tyler Herro's starting status? Or something else? Sponsors: PrizePicks.com (five) and UBreakWheelFix.com Join us on our Off The Floor D…

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The Force (bonus): What changes for the Skyforce if Alondes Williams is not on the team? 29:24

30d ago29:24

29:24

In today's episode, Matt and Major discuss the differences in the Skyforce if Alondes Williams is not on the team. They also discuss what Alondes needs to do to earn another 2-way contract. Join us on our Off The Floor Discord server! Get exclusive insider information, along with updates/stats/insights from the 5OTF crew and hang out with other Hea…

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Doing it with Blocks?: The Miami Heat all-time top 40 (37-40) 38:44

1M ago38:44

38:44

Big decisions in the final episode. Can Greg Sylvander put a personal bias aside? And where does a Heat Lifer rank? Ethan and Greg finish the top 40 list, with a 10th episode. Sponsors: PrizePicks.com (five) and Water Cleanup of Florida Join us on our Off The Floor Discord server! Get exclusive insider information, along with updates/stats/insights…

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Strike a Pose?: The Miami Heat top 40 (33-36) 27:30

1M ago27:30

27:30

With just two episodes left, Ethan Skolnick and Greg Sylvander look for players who made contributions on championship teams -- which Greg goes to the pre-Riley days for an expansion fixture. Sponsors: PrizePicks.com (five) and Water Cleanup of Florida Join us on our Off The Floor Discord server! Get exclusive insider information, along with update…

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Miami Heat: Who should start with Jimmy & Bam? 33:29

1M ago33:29

33:29

Ethan Skolnick has reported that the Miami Heat are entering training camp with two definite starters -- Jimmy Butler and Bam Adebayo -- and letting the other pieces fall as they may. Brady Hawk joins to evaluate a number of possible three-man combinations. Sponsors: PrizePicks.com (five) and BettorEdge.com (5RSN) Join us on our Off The Floor Disco…

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Preseason Primer + The TE's | Episode 85 1:04:57

1M ago1:04:57

1:04:57

The NFL Season is finally here and on this episode of Not Just Football with Cam Heyward, we take a look at some predictions for the NFL season, stories from around the league and who could survive on a mountain better. Then we dive into our final interviews of the off-season with tight ends Connor Heyward and Pat Freiermuth and a special bonus int…

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Are the Miami Heat a "Tier 4" team in the East? 26:55

1M ago26:55

26:55

The Hoop Collective, an ESPN podcast, has the Miami Heat as a Tier 4 team in the Eastern Conference, behind the Celtics (tier 1), and then the Knicks, 76ers and Bucks; and Cavaliers, Magic and Pacers. Is that accurate? And if that's the case, when should the Heat pivot? Sponsors: PrizePicks.com (five), BettorEdge.com (5RSN) Join us on our Off The F…

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What we got wrong in Miami Heat's top 32 players 25:55

1M ago25:55

25:55

With Greg Sylvander out, Sean Rochester takes over for a night and compares his list with what Greg and Ethan have settled on so far. Shane Battier so high? Steve Smith so low? And who is still missing? Sponsors: PrizePicks.com (five), BettorEdge.com (5RSN) Join us on our Off The Floor Discord server! Get exclusive insider information, along with u…

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Miami Heat: How will Jaquez Jr.'s second season rank vs. other Heat picks? 34:49

1M ago34:49

34:49

As Jaime Jaquez Jr's second season is set to begin, will he make a leap like Dwyane Wade did, or fall back some like Caron Butler and Justise Winslow? Ethan Skolnick, Brady Hawk and Alex Toledo look at six former Heat first rounders and one of OKC's to look for comps. Sponsors: C-ArmAndStaffing.com, PrizePicks (FIVE) Join us on our Off The Floor Di…

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Going old school: the Miami Heat top 40 (29-32) 22:16

1M ago22:16

22:16

We can’t neglect the early days of the Miami Heat. Ethan Skolnick and Greg Sylvander continue the “count up” while regretting the Kevin Willis trade … and find space for two later Heat champions. Sponsors: PrizePicks.com (five) and BettorEdge.com (5RSN) Join us on our Off The Floor Discord server! Get exclusive insider information, along with updat…

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White Chocolate, Birdman?: The Miami Heat top 40 (25-28) 27:26

1M ago27:26

27:26

As Ethan Skolnick and Greg Sylvander continue the count up to 40 of the top Miami Heat players, they consider a couple of the more colorful characters. And someone who made a major impression in a short run. Sponsors: PrizePicks.com (five) and Water Cleanup of Florida Join us on our Off The Floor Discord server! Get exclusive insider information, a…

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Canes x Heat crossover: Sixth Rings Canes hosts join 34:15

1M ago34:15

34:15

Crossover week continues as the hosts of Sixth Rings Canes show (part of the Five Reasons Canes network), Vishnu Parasuraman and Jazz Santana, join Ethan Skolnick to prep for the 2024 Miami Hurricanes football season, which starts Saturday in Gainesville against the Gators. Warning: Vishnu is a Mavericks fan, and we asked the Dirk vs. Dwyane questi…

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T.J. Watt, Larry Ogunjobi, & Alex Highsmith | Ep. 84 37:04

1M ago37:04

37:04

On this episode, we sit down with T.J. Watt, Larry Ogunjobi, and Alex Highsmith to talk about the Steelers defense heading into the 2024 NFL Season. We get a bit of insight as to what it is like to be T.J. Watt's roommate in Latrobe and which Steelers have shown out the most this preseason. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com…

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Comparing the Miami Heat & Miami Dolphins with Three Yards Per Carry 42:30

1M ago42:30

42:30

As the Miami Dolphins get ready to start the season, Ethan Skolnick and Greg Sylvander welcome Alfredo Arteaga and Chris Kouffman of Three Yards Per Carry to compare where the Dolphins and Miami Heat stand, Dan Marino vs. Dwyane Wade, Tua Tagovailoa vs. Jimmy Butler and more. Sponsors: PrizePicks.com (five), BettorEdge.com (5RSN) Join us on our Off…

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