Best USA TODAY Fantasy Podcasts (2024)

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2024 NBA Free Agency: Eastern Conference 44:02

3h ago44:02

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Intro (00:00 - 00:43) Preview of the NBA Eastern Conference free agency movement and the WNBA news episode (00:44 - 01:29) NBA has a new media deal: ESPN, ABC, NBC and Amazon Prime (01:30 - 02:54) The salary cap picture including the 1st & 2nd apron as well as the midlevel exceptions (02:55 - 04:23) Boston Celtics - contract extension for Jayson Ta…

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The Great American Getaway 400 Presented By VisitPA.com | Pocono | Mash The Gas Podcast 32:17

2h ago32:17

32:17

Welcome back to another episode of the Mash the Gas podcast! Kevin and Jeff are here to dive into all the excitement from the Great American Getaway 400 presented by VistaPA.com at Pocono Raceway. We’ll cover Ryan Blaney’s impressive 12th career Cup Series win and his second of the season, Denny Hamlin's strong runner-up finish, and the contact bet…

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2024 NBA Free Agency: Western Conference 38:48

3h ago38:48

38:48

Intro (00:00 - 00:39) Preview of the NBA Western Conference player movement episode (00:40 - 01:30) Southwest Division Dallas Mavericks -> sign Klay Thompson & Naji Marshall; acquire Quentin Grimes via trade (01:31 - 04:41) Houston Rockets -> pick up team option on Jae'Sean Tate (04:42 - 05:37) Memphis Grizzlies -> what to do with free agent Luke K…

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Pocono NASCAR Picks & Preview Chicago Street Course Recap 1:50:12

2d ago1:50:12

1:50:12

00:00:00 - Chicago Street Course reactions 00:11:45 - Playoffs standings update 00:19:20 - Noah Gragson to Front Row 00:22:20 - Rodney Childers, Josh Berry new teams 00:31:40 - Wine About It 00:40:00 - Pocono preview 01:16:40 - Picks to win and 36 for 36 The conversation covers the recent Chicago street course race, including the rain delays and th…

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Chicago Street Course | Mash The Gas Podcast 35:51

5d ago35:51

35:51

Join Jeff Davis and Kevin Batstone as they dive into the latest from the NASCAR circuit. They analyze the thrilling Xfinity race and the rain-interrupted Cup series race at the Chicago street course. The hosts discuss NASCAR's decision-making amidst weather challenges and reflect on Alex Bowman's breakthrough victory after an 80-race winless streak…

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2024 WNBA Midseason Awards / All Star Selections 26:13

7d ago26:13

26:13

Intro (00:00 - 00:47) Preview of this WNBA special episode (00:48 - 01:29) Midseason awards: Coach (01:30 - 04:52) Midseason awards: 6th Player (04:53 - 05:55) Midseason awards: Most Improved (05:56 - 07:31) Midseason awards: Defensive Player (07:32 - 08:37) Midseason awards: Rookie (08:38 - 10:21) Midseason awards: MVP (10:22 - 11:34) WNBA All Sta…

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Chicago Street Course NASCAR Picks & Preview 2:09:36

10d ago2:09:36

2:09:36

00:00:00 - Nashville recap 00:17:10 - Josh Berry to Wood Brothers Racing 00:22:00 - Playoffs update 00:50:15 - Wine About It 01:13:00 - Chicago Street Course preview 01:38:00 - Picks to win and 36 for 36 Sponsored by L'uva Bella Winery. Visit https://luvabella.com/ for more information on where to find that wine. Get their wine shipped directly to …

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2024 NBA Draft Recap 45:55

14d ago45:55

45:55

Intro (00:00 - 01:02) Preview of this NBA Draft recap episode (01:03 - 02:04) Chronicling the draft being now a 2 day event & the international ramifications of it as a whole (02:05 - 03:25) The French effect on this draft with 4 players going in the 1st round (03:26 - 08:33) A player from Serbia as well as a couple of G League Ignite guys in the d…

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Ally 400 | Nashville | Mash The Gas Podcast | w/ Special Guest Sky 36:37

12d ago36:37

36:37

Welcome back to another episode of Mash the Gas podcast, your home for everything NASCAR! Jeff and Kevin return with special guest Sky for our summer sizzle series. Sky, a devoted Joey Logano fan who even sports his number 22 tattooed on her leg, joins us fresh off meeting him in Virginia. Together, we dissect all the thrilling moments from the All…

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Mikal Bridges Joins His Villanova Brothers in New York 17:29

20d ago17:29

17:29

Intro (00:00 - 00:51) Preview of this special episode (00:52 - 01:42) Mikal Bridges of the Brooklyn Nets traded to the New York Knicks for Bojan Bogdanovic and a bevy of 1st round picks (01:43 - 06:46) What does this mean for the New York Knicks, free agents OG Anunoby and Isaiah Hartenstein (06:47 - 10:30) Kudos to Leon Rose and the front office (…

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Nashville Ally 400 NASCAR Picks & Preview 1:47:53

21d ago1:47:53

1:47:53

00:00:00 - New Hampshire recap 00:19:10 - Playoff standings update 00:30:30 - Wine About It 00:42:50 - Chase Briscoe to Joe Gibbs Racing 00:53:30 - Nashville race preview 01:29:30 - Picks to win and 36 for 36 Sponsored by L'uva Bella Winery. Visit https://luvabella.com/ for more information on where to find that wine. Get their wine shipped directl…

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USA Today 301 | New Hampshire Motor Speedway | Mash The Gas Podcast | Special Guest Interview w/ Jennie Lingle 45:34

19d ago45:34

45:34

Welcome back to another thrilling episode of Mash the Gas Podcast! Join Jeff and Kevin as they break down all the action from the USA Today 301 at New Hampshire Motor Speedway. Rain was a major factor, forcing teams to switch to wet tires for the last 82 laps. Despite the weather, Christopher Bell dominated, winning both the Xfinity race on Saturda…

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2024 NBA Finals Recap and Much More News 53:45

24d ago53:45

53:45

Intro (00:00 - 00:59) Preview of this episode (01:00 - 01:47) NBA Finals recap: Boston Celtics vs Dallas Mavericks (01:48 - 16:56) What's next for Dallas including my rant about Emmanuel Acho criticizing Kyrie Irving (16:57 - 23:16) What's next for Boston including my take on them being the top winning franchise in the league (23:17 - 28:25) Los An…

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New Hampshire USA Today 301 NASCAR Picks & Preview 1:45:48

22d ago1:45:48

1:45:48

***Recording issues may decrease audio quality*** In this episode of Stacking Dennys, Jordan McAbee and Nick Giffen discuss the recent NASCAR race at Iowa Speedway. They analyze the performance of drivers and teams, including Ryan Blaney, Christopher Bell, and Joe Gibbs Racing. They also speculate on potential driver changes and Silly Season rumors…

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Iowa Corn 350 | Iowa Speedway 35:54

26d ago35:54

35:54

Welcome back to Mash the Gas Podcast! In this episode, hosts Kevin Batstone and Jeff Davis dive into the action-packed Iowa Corn 350, the inaugural NASCAR Cup Series race at Iowa Speedway. Fans near Des Moines have waited years for this moment, and it did not disappoint! Ryan Blaney stole the show, leading over 200 laps and celebrating his victory …

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Iowa Corn 350 NASCAR Picks & Preview 1:36:39

1M ago1:36:39

1:36:39

00:00:00 - Sonoma recap 00:19:30 - Playoff Standings update 00:36:10 - Wine About It 00:46:20 - Iowa preview 01:15:00 - Picks to win and 36 for 36 Takeaways: - Kyle Larson secures his second win at Sonoma - Tight point standings with Bubba Wallace on the cut line - Controversy surrounding the waiver for Kyle Larson's return - Lack of controversies …

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Meritocracy vs Popularity: 2024 USA Women's Basketball Team & Other News 34:42

1M ago34:42

34:42

Intro (00:00 - 01:06) Preview of this episode (01:07 - 02:07) UConn's Dan Hurley turns down lucrative offer from the Los Angeles Lakers (02:08 - 09:30) Darvin Ham to be the top assistant coach for Doc Rivers with the Milwaukee Bucks (09:31 - 10:51) Tyronn Lue given a 5 year contract to remain the head coach of the Los Angeles Clippers (10:52 - 12:0…

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Toyota Save Mart 350 | Sonoma | Mash The Gas Podcast 32:02

1M ago32:02

32:02

Welcome back to Mash The Gas Podcast, your home for everything NASCAR Cup Series racing! In this episode, Kevin and Jeff are back to break down all the action from Wine Country at Sonoma Raceway. We celebrate Kyle Larson's 26th career win and his milestone 20th victory with Mr. Hendrick, making him the overall 2024 point series leader. But the race…

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Sonoma - Toyota / Save Mart 350 NASCAR Picks & Preview 1:51:31

1M ago1:51:31

1:51:31

00:00:00 - Gateway recap 00:11:50 - Playoff Standings update 00:39:30 - Wine About It 00:51:50 - Sonoma preview 01:31:25 - Picks to win and 36 for 36 Takeaways The playoff picture is becoming more complex with drivers vying for playoff spots and potential championship contention. Consistency and upside are key factors in determining championship po…

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2023-24 NBA FInals Preview / The Absurdity of Today's WNBA Coverage 54:32

1M ago54:32

54:32

Intro (00:00 - 00:57) Preview of this NBA FInals preview episode (00:58 - 01:45) The Chennedy Carter / Caitlin Clark incident (01:46 - 12:05) Caitlin's teammates: where were they? (12:06 - 14:05) Coach Teresa Weatherspoon's statement after the incident (14:06 - 16:03) The absurd takes from the pundits about the WNBA & my assessment of those takes (…

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2023-24 Season - Player Spotlight: Bill Walton, Part 2 51:32

1M ago51:32

51:32

Intro (00:00 - 00:49) Preview of Part 2 of this special player spotlight episode on the late Bill Walton (00:50 - 01:28) His stay with the Portland Trailblazers after winning the NBA Championship (01:29 - 05:03) His playing days with the San Diego/Los Angeles Clippers (05:04 - 09:10) His demand to be traded to either Boston or Los Angeles (09:11 - …

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2023-24 Season - Player Spotlight: Bill Walton, Part 1 46:54

1M ago46:54

46:54

Intro (00:00 - 00:40) Preview of this special player spotlight episode on the late Bill Walton (00:41 - 01:22) Vital statistics and early life (01:40 - 06:37) His playing days with Helix High School (06:38 - 14:28) His illustrious career playing at UCLA under the great John Wooden (14:29 - 31:27) Portland Trailblazers drafted him first overall in t…

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Way Too Early Caitlin Clark Criticism 24:47

1M ago24:47

24:47

Intro (00:00 - 00:54) Preview of this WNBA season preview episode (00:55 - 01:27) My snapshot analysis of the overly critical reaction to Caitlin Clark 1st 2 games in the WNBA (01:28 - 23:30) Wrap-up of this episode & call to action (23:31 - 24:47) https://www.allthingsbasketballwithgd.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠ Email: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠thatsportsdudegd@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Supp…

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Enjoy Illinois 300 | St. Louis - Gateway | Mash The Gas Podcast 28:59

1M ago28:59

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Welcome back to Mash the Gas Podcast, your ultimate source for everything NASCAR Cup Series racing! In this week's episode, Jeff and Kevin dive into the thrilling highlights from the Enjoy Illinois 300 at Worldwide Technology Raceway. Tune in as we celebrate Austin Cindric's first win since Daytona 2022 and analyze the dramatic moment when Ryan Bla…

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Gateway - Enjoy Illinois 300 NASCAR Picks & Preview 1:37:08

2M ago1:37:08

1:37:08

00:00:00 - Indy 500 reactions 00:07:50 - Wine About It 00:24:00 - Stewart-Haas Racing closing 00:30:34 - Coca-Cola 600 reactions 00:47:00 - Gateway race preview 01:19:30 - Picks to win and 36 for 36 Sponsored by L'uva Bella Winery. Visit https://luvabella.com/ for more information on where to find that wine. Get their wine shipped directly to you a…

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Coca-Cola 600 | Charlotte | Mash The Gas Podcast 36:19

2M ago36:19

36:19

Welcome back to the Mash The Gas Podcast, and Happy Memorial Day to everyone! In this episode, we dive into the excitement of the Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway, where Christopher Bell emerged victorious in a rain-shortened race. We discuss Kyle Larson's attempt to complete the double, from the Indy 500 to the Coca-Cola 600, and the chal…

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Charlotte - Coke 600 NASCAR Picks & Preview 1:54:26

2M ago1:54:26

1:54:26

00:00:00 - All-Star Race recap 00:17:20 - Indianapolis 500 00:42:45 - Wine About It 01:04:50 - Coca-Cola 600 01:29:30 - Picks to win and 36 for 36 Takeaways The All-Star Race was considered boring by most people, and there are simply issues with the current car on shorter, flatter tracks. The fight between Kyle Busch and Ricky Stenhouse Jr. sparked…

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NASCAR All-Star Race | North Wilkesboro | Mash The Gas Podcast 35:29

2M ago35:29

35:29

Welcome back to the Mash the Gas podcast, your home for everything NASCAR! Join hosts Jeff Davis and Kevin Batstone as they dive into all the action from the NASCAR All-Star Race at North Wilkesboro Speedway. In this episode, Kevin shares why he found the race to be the most boring of the year, while Jeff and Kevin discuss Joey Logano's absolute do…

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All Star Race NASCAR Picks & Preview + Darlington Recap 1:11:25

2M ago1:11:25

1:11:25

00:00:00 - Darlington race recap 00:18:30 - Standings update 00:42:20 - Wine About It 00:55:40 - All Star Race Sponsored by L'uva Bella Winery. Visit https://luvabella.com/ for more information on where to find that wine. Get their wine shipped directly to you at https://vinoshipper.com/shop/l_uva_bella_winery_brands Also sponsored by The Brew Kett…

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2024 WNBA Season Preview 46:16

2M ago46:16

46:16

Intro (00:00 - 00:48) Preview of this WNBA season preview episode (00:49 - 01:19) Top stories 2024 rookie class including Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese, Kamilla Cardoso, Cameron Brink, Rickea Jackson, Alissa Pili, Nika Muhl, Dyaisha Fair & Kate Martin (01:20 - 03:16) Expansion teams for Golden State and now Toronto (03:17 - 04:32) TV & League Pass cov…

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Goodyear 400 | Darlington | Mash The Gas Podcast 30:33

2M ago30:33

30:33

Welcome back to Mash the Gas Podcast, your home for everything NASCAR. I'm your host, Kevin Batstone, flying solo today as co-host Jeff is still settling into his new digs down in Texas and couldn't quite get his internet sorted in time to join us. In this episode, we've got a lot to cover. First up, we'll be diving into Brad Keselowski's triumphan…

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2023-24 Postseason Awards Recap & More News 49:13

2M ago49:13

49:13

Intro (00:00 - 00:51) Preview of this NBA postseason awards recap episode (00:52 - 01:58) Most Improved Player: Tyrese Maxey (01:59 - 03:18) 6th Man of the Year (03:19 - 04:50) Clutch Player of the Year (04:51 - 05:38) Coach of the Year (05:39 - 06:51) Executive of the Year (06:52 - 09:01) Hustle Award (09:02 - 10:20) Rookie of the Year (10:21 - 12…

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Darlington - Goodyear 400 NASCAR Picks & Preview 2:31:47

2M ago2:31:47

2:31:47

00:00:00 - Dover race recap 00:16:20 - Stewart-Haas + Front Row combining? 00:24:05 - Emotions and winning or losing bets 00:41:15 - Is Daniel Suarez testing? 00:48:30 - Standings update 01:09:30 - Wine About It 01:29:00 - Darlington race preview 02:11:30 - Picks to win and 36 for 36 Takeaways The Kansas race had a thrilling finish, with Kyle Larso…

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AdventHealth 400 | Kansas Speedway 36:40

2M ago36:40

36:40

Get ready for adrenaline-fueled excitement on this week's episode of Mash the Gas podcast, your ultimate NASCAR destination! Join hosts Jeff Davis and Kevin Batstone as they dissect all the thrills and spills from the Kansas Speedway Advent Health 400. Kevin, our man on the ground, brings you exclusive insights from the heart of the action. We're d…

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Cinco De Mayo Special: 2024 Eastern Conference 1st Round Recap / Conference Semis Preview 46:58

2M ago46:58

46:58

Intro & preview of this special Cinco de Mayo Eastern Conference playoff episode (00:00 - 01:08) #2 New York Knicks vs #7 Philadelphia 76ers recap (01:09 - 09:59) What's next for the 76ers (10:00 - 13:41) #3 Milwaukee Bucks vs #6 Indiana Pacers recap (13:42 - 19:14) What's next for the Bucks (19:15 - 21:18) #2 New York Knicks vs #6 Indiana Pacers c…

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Cinco De Mayo Special: 2024 Western Conference 1st Round Recap / Conference Semis Preview 45:05

2M ago45:05

45:05

Intro & preview of this special Cinco de Mayo Western Conference playoff episode (00:00 - 01:13) #2 Denver Nuggets vs #7 Los Angeles Lakers recap (01:14 - 09:08) What's next for the Lakers (09:09 - 14:01) #3 Minnesota Timberwolves vs #6 Phoenix Suns recap (14:02 - 20:54) What's next for the Phoenix Suns (20:55 - 25:37) #2 Denver Nuggets vs #3 Minne…

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2023-24 Season, NBA Postseason Awards Predictions & USA Basketball Talk 36:00

2M ago36:00

36:00

Intro (00:00 - 00:57) Preview of this episode (00:58 - 01:46) Clutch Player of the Year: Steph Curry, DeMar DeRozan, Shai Gilgeous Alexander (01:47 - 02:22) Most Improved Player: Tyrese Maxey, Alperen Sengun, Coby White (02:23 - 08:18) 6th Man: Malik Monk, Bobby Portis, Naz Reid (08:19 - 11:51) Coach of the Year: Mark Daigneault, Chris Finch, Jamah…

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EP. 95 - We Read Amish Tripathi's 'Shiva Trilogy' & Announcement 1:33:41

2M ago1:33:41

1:33:41

This week, we talk about the first book of Amish Tripathi's 'Shiva Trilogy'. Shiva Trilogy Social Media: Aria Bancroft IG Gabby's IG Julia's IG Stay Prickly~

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Kansas - AdventHealth 400 NASCAR Picks & Preview 1:58:57

3M ago1:58:57

1:58:57

00:00:00 - Dover race recap 00:31:45 - Points standings update 00:44:00 - Wine About It 01:05:50 - Kansas race preview 01:41:55 - Picks to win and 36 for 36 Sponsored by L'uva Bella Winery. Visit https://luvabella.com/ for more information on where to find that wine. Get their wine shipped directly to you at https://vinoshipper.com/shop/l_uva_bella…

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Wurth 400 | Dover | Mash The Gas Podcast 34:58

3M ago34:58

34:58

Welcome back to another thrilling episode of Mash the Gas Podcast, your ultimate destination for all things NASCAR Cup series! In this episode, we're diving deep into the action-packed Wurth 400 from the Dover Motor Speedway. Join us as we dissect Denny Hamlin's impressive victory, marking his third win of the season and his 54th career triumph, ty…

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Dover - Würth 400 Picks & Preview 1:44:14

3M ago1:44:14

1:44:14

00:00:00 - Talladega race reactions 00:25:00 - Standings update 00:41:00 - Wine About It 00:54:07 - Dover preview and betting lines 01:28:30 - Picks to win and 36 for 36 Takeaways Tyler Reddick emerged as the winner at Talladega, while Michael McDowell showed aggression but spun himself out in the final lap. The fuel-saving strategy at super speedw…

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Geico 500 | Talladega | Mash The Gas Podcast 36:34

3M ago36:34

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Welcome back to Mash the Gas Podcast, your premier source for everything NASCAR! Join Kevin Batstone and Jeff Davis as they break down all the action from the Geico 500 at Talladega Superspeedway. From Tyler Reddick's thrilling win to Michael McDowell's blocking mishap, fuel strategy, and the debate on whether Talladega should be shortened in milea…

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2023-24 Season, Western Conference 1st Round Preview 35:44

3M ago35:44

35:44

Intro (00:00 - 00:53) Preview of this Western Conference playoff episode (00:54 - 01:25) 1st Round matchups #1 Oklahoma City Thunder vs #8 New Orleans Pelicans (01:26 - 08:28) #2 Denver Nuggets vs #7 Los Angeles Lakers (08:29 - 14:39) #3 Minnesota Timberwolves vs #6 Phoenix Suns (14:40 - 20:41) #4 Los Angeles Clippers vs #5 Dallas Mavericks (20:42 …

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2023-24 Season, Eastern Conference 1st Round Preview 33:30

3M ago33:30

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Intro (00:00 - 01:00) Preview of this Eastern Conference playoff episode (01:01 - 01:34) 1st Round matchups #1 Boston Celtics vs #8 Miami Heat (01:35 - 07:05) #2 New York Knicks vs #7 Philadelphia 76ers (07:06 - 13:16) #3 Milwaukee Bucks vs #6 Indiana Pacers (13:17 - 18:37) #4 Cleveland Cavaliers vs #5 Orlando Magic (18:38 - 22:47) 4 guys in the Ea…

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2023-24 Season, End of Regular Season Recap & Hall of Fame Talk 36:25

3M ago36:25

36:25

Intro (00:00 - 00:36) Preview of this episode & a big thank you to Raphael of the White Label American podcast, Ty the Pod Guy & longtime friend Dee for joining me for my 200th episode (00:36 - 02:14) Eastern Conference rankings in terms of playoff & play-in teams (02:15 - 04:33) Western Conference rankings (04:34 - 09:52) Wrap-up of the non-playof…

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2023-24 Season, WNBA Draft Recap 56:49

3M ago56:49

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Intro (00:00 - 00:52) Preview of this WNBA Draft recap episode as well as myself being present at the Draft in Brooklyn, NY (00:53 - 04:37) WNBA Draft recap Indiana Fever (04:38 - 10:03) Sportstac posting Caitlin Clark's WNBA 4 year salary & my take on supporting the league (10:04 - 15:03) Greg Doyle of the Indianapolis Star makes weird overtures t…

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EP. 94 - Book Reviews: 'The Stolen Wealth of Slavery' & 'African Europeans' 1:14:21

3M ago1:14:21

1:14:21

This week, we talk about "The Stolen Wealth of Slavery: A Case for Reparations" by David Montero and African Europeans: An Untold Story by Olivette Otele. Stay Prickly~

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Talladega - Geico 500 Picks & Preview | Is Chase Elliott Back? 1:48:48

3M ago1:48:48

1:48:48

00:00:00 - Texas race recap 00:21:40 - Points standings update 00:30:00 - Wine About It 00:47:35 - Talladega Geico 500 preview 01:26:30 - Picks to win and 36 for 36 Takeaways The NASCAR race at Texas Motor Speedway was filled with chaos and unexpected outcomes. Kyle Larson had a dominant car but couldn't recover after a wheel fell off. Chase Elliot…

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2023-24 Season, Episode 200 Live! 59:15

3M ago59:15

59:15

My brother in podcasting Raphael of the White Label American intro (00:00 - 02:21) My intro including my thanks to Raphael & my good friend of many years Dee for being on the show; preview of this special episode (02:22 - 03:44) UConn becomes back to back champions as they defeats Purdue in the men's NCAA Finals including our discussion about Zach …

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Texas - AutoTrader EchoPark Automotive 400 Picks & Preview 2:05:40

3M ago2:05:40

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00:00:00 - Introduction 00:00:15 - Wine About It 00:33:25 - Points standings update 00:51:50 - Texas race preview Takeaways The recent race at Martinsville was a source of frustration for Jordan and Nick, particularly due to the late caution and lack of passing. They debate the wisdom of Denny Hamlin's decision to pit late in the race and discuss t…

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