Best Austin W Duncan Podcasts (2025)

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Lakers-Suns Reaction: Luka Doncic & Austin Reaves struggle, Phoenix is LEGIT, Dillon Brooks' rise 42:27

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8h ago42:27

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Jason reacts to the Phoenix Suns beating LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers on Monday night and discusses Phoenix's impressive defensive start to the season behind Mark Williams, Dillon Brooks completely reshaping his NBA career, Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves struggling once again with big, physical defenders, and more. All lines presented by …

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Chris Weidman breaks down Merab's title run & Gaethje-Paddy; Coach John Wood previews Merab–Yan II 44:36

21h ago44:36

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Jim and Matt kick off the week with former UFC middleweight champion Chris Weidman, who checks in ahead of his trip to Las Vegas to support Merab Dvalishvili before the bantamweight champ’s fourth title defense of 2025. Weidman shares what he expects from Merab’s continued dominance, and also weighs in on how Justin Gaethje and Paddy Pimblett match…

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NBA Title Contender Rankings: Thunder lead way over Nuggets, Rockets, Warriors, Lakers & more 1:15:48

1d ago1:15:48

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Jason is joined by Carson and Logan from 'Nerd Sesh' to go over the Hoops Tonight NBA contender rankings update. They go through the top nine in Jason's first two tiers including the Oklahoma City Thunder, Denver Nuggets, Houston Rockets, Golden State Warriors, Los Angeles Lakers, Minnesota Timberwolves, and more. All lines presented by Hard Rock B…

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Reaction to Brunson's Knicks surging, Austin Reaves leap for Lakers + NEW NBA Power Rankings 48:46

1d ago48:46

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Jason reacts to the New York Knicks beating the Toronto Raptors for their fourth straight win and explains how Jalen Brunson embracing their new offensive philosophy is working wonders. Then he discusses the leap Austin Reaves has made this season for the Los Angeles Lakers, how he complements Luka Doncic and LeBron James, and where he ranks among …

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Ep. 622 – There Is No Other, New Ram Dass Book Release with Parvati Markus 56:20

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Celebrating the release of There Is No Other, a new book of teachings from Ram Dass’ lectures, Parvati Markus and Raghu Markus listen to and reflect on some of the material used in its creation. This special episode of Mindrolling celebrates the new book, There Is No Other, a collection of teachings taken from Ram Dass’ lectures. In these times, Ra…

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Lakers-Clippers Reaction: Luka Doncic, LeBron James, Austin Reaves trio finding a groove vs. Harden 21:16

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Jason reacts after the Los Angeles Lakers beating the Los Angeles Clippers behind an elite performance from Luka Doncic, plus great complementary play from LeBron James and Austin Reaves. They were able to overcome another hot start from James Harden to move to 13-4 and take control of their group for the in-season tournament, as they head to the E…

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Reaction to RED HOT Raptors, Amen Thompson BALLING, Tyler Herro's Heat return, Edwards & Wolves lose 29:38

8d ago29:38

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Jason reacts to a fun Monday night in the NBA including the Toronto Raptors staying hot with a win over Donovan Mitchell and the Cleveland Cavaliers, Amen Thompson leading the Houston Rockets to a win without Kevin Durant, Tyler Herro's great first game back for the Miami Heat, and Anthony Edwards and the Minnesota Timberwolves blowing another late…

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New NBA Power Rankings + Nuggets & Rockets breakdowns, Lakers question marks, Heat sneaky good 51:30

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Jason revisits Friday's matchup between the Denver Nuggets and Houston Rockets to break down what makes Nikola Jokic's squad so dangerous and why Kevin Durant and Alperen Sengun are rising in the team's contender rankings. Then he reacts to the Miami Heat beating the Philadelphia 76ers and discusses question marks around the Luka Doncic, LeBron Jam…

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Davey Grant, Valentina Shevchenko, UFC Qatar recap 1:11:02

9d ago1:11:02

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Jim and Matt kick off the show with British bantamweight Davey Grant, who joins live from the UFC Performance Institute as a brand-new Las Vegas resident. Fresh off rehabbing a torn bicep and injured nose, Davey talks about settling into life stateside, training his kids at Syndicate MMA, and why moving to America has changed the way he studies the…

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Reaction to Lakers FIRING Buss brothers, LeBron & Luka impact + LaMelo Ball & Jonathan Kuminga sagas 45:48

12d ago45:48

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Jason reacts to the Los Angeles Lakers firing Joey and Jesse Buss from their front office, leaving it to Jeanie, Rob Pelinka, and new owner Mark Walter. He breaks down why this happened, what it means for the future of the roster, how it impacts JJ Redick, LeBron James, Luka Doncic, and more. Then he discusses the reports that LaMelo Ball wants to …

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Ep. 621 – Where Psychotherapy Meets Buddhism with Dr. Jeffrey B. Rubin 54:55

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Raghu Markus and Psychoanalyst Dr. Jeffrey Rubin unpack how mindfulness, empathy, and self-understanding connect the worlds of Buddhism and Western therapy. In this Mindrolling episode, Raghu and Dr. Rubin discuss: Jeffrey’s traditional upbringing and the unexpected spiritual experience he had during a basketball game Key parallels between Western …

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Why NBA MUST shorten season + Houston Rockets deep dive: Durant & Sengun are LEGIT contenders 43:47

13d ago43:47

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Jason reacts to the Houston Rockets beating the Cleveland Cavaliers and does a deep dive into the three reasons why he feels they can become top tier NBA title contenders. He breaks down the growth in Alperen Sengun's game, how the Rockets different style is successful, Reed Sheppard's growth, and how Kevin Durant is bridging the timeline gap. Then…

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Ethyn Ewing stops by, Jim & Matt preview & predict loaded UFC Qatar card 42:01

13d ago42:01

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Jim and Matt kick off today’s episode with rising featherweight Ethyn Ewing, who checks in after a memorable short-notice UFC debut win at Madison Square Garden vs. Malcolm Wellmaker. The soon-to-be father talks about his MMA journey, how camping, hiking, and spearfishing help keep him grounded, and how he balances training with his demanding day j…

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Reaction to LeBron James' Lakers season debut w/ Luka Doncic & Reaves + Steph Curry & Warriors lose 43:39

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Jason reacts to LeBron James making his season debut for the Los Angeles Lakers alongside Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves. Then he discusses Bill Simmons' recent take that Draymond Green's suspension in the 2016 NBA Finals between the Golden State Warriors and Cleveland Cavaliers was the biggest "sliding doors" moment in modern NBA history. Finally h…

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NBA Reactions: Nuggets lose to Bulls, Paul George's 76ers debut, Raptors & Heat wins 29:04

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Jason reacts to the Denver Nuggets taking a tough loss to the Chicago Bulls. He breaks down how the Nuggets bench has been up and down, how Nikola Vucevic slowed down Nikola Jokic, Josh Giddey's continued impressive play, Jamal Murray's defensive struggles, and more. Then he discusses Paul George making his season debut for the Philadelphia 76ers i…

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Unpacking UFC 322 & welterweight title picture, Johnny Walker plots next moves 58:37

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With Islam Makhachev dethroning Jack Della Maddalena on a historic night stamped by show-stealing wins from rising welterweight contenders, Jim and Matt have plenty to unpack on today’s UFC 322 recap show. The guys break down the championship shakeup at 170, Valentina Shevchenko’s flawless title defense, and all the biggest moments from Saturday’s …

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NBA Power Rankings + Durant's Rockets get clutch win, Celtics survive vs. Clippers, Hawks stay hot 41:02

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Jason reacts to Kevin Durant and Alperen Sengun leading the Houston Rockets to an overtime win over Desmond Bane and the Orlando Magic, Jaylen Brown's Boston Celtics surviving a late surge against James Harden and the Los Angeles Clippers, and the Atlanta Hawks getting their fifth straight win over the Phoenix Suns. Then he gives his latest NBA pow…

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Ep. 620 – Psychedelic Teachings: A Mindrolling Anthology w/ Rick Doblin, Dr. Sylvestre Quevedo, Paul Austin, Stephanie Karzon Abrams, and Gül Dölen 53:28

18d ago53:28

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This episode of Mindrolling is a collection of some of the most potent teachings from Raghu’s conversations with experts and researchers in the field of psychedelics. In this Mindrolling Anthology: Clip 1 (Ep. 348) – We begin with a clip from one of Raghu’s conversations with Rick Doblin, who is a leader of the current psychedelic renaissance. They…

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NBA fake trade proposals for Warriors, Pistons, Lakers + Raptors-Cavs reaction & Magic breakdown 36:19

19d ago36:19

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Jason reacts to the Toronto Raptors’ win over the Cleveland Cavaliers before answering mailbag questions from fans on NBA trade proposals involving the Golden State Warriors, Detroit Pistons, and Los Angeles Lakers for players including Anthony Davis, Lauri Markkanen, Devin Vassell, Michael Porter Jr., Jonathan Kuminga, and more. All lines presente…

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Thunder-Lakers Reaction: OKC has 70 win potential + Jokic & Nuggets dominate, Steph leads Warriors W 45:09

20d ago45:09

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Jason reacts to the Oklahoma City Thunder dominating the Los Angeles Lakers behind an impressive day from Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and a defense that stopped Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves. He discusses the Lakers’ struggles in the context of OKC and why getting LeBron James back might not be enough. Then he breaks down Nikola Jokic getting 55 points…

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Malcolm Wellmaker, Tracy Cortez, UFC 322 picks w/ guest co-host The Schmo 1:05:30

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With The Schmo filling in for Jim Norton, Matt Serra kicks off the show with undefeated bantamweight Malcolm Wellmaker ahead of his Madison Square Garden debut. “The Machine” talks managing expectations after two first-round UFC finishes, adjusting to a late opponent change, and how nine years as a welder shaped the discipline behind his undefeated…

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Nuggets-Kings Reaction: Jokic still UNGUARDABLE + Thunder smoke Warriors & 76ers beat Celtics 33:10

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Jason reacts to Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets staying hot with a win over Russell Westbrook and the Sacramento Kings. Then he breaks down how Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder dominate the Golden State Warriors in Steph Curry's first game back from illness + Tyrese Maxey and the Philadelphia 76ers skate by Jaylen Brown and…

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Reaction to Nico Harrison FIRED from Mavericks + WILD NBA day w/ Wemby & Spurs, Ant, Cade & Pistons 42:45

22d ago42:45

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Jason reacts to the Dallas Mavericks owner Patrick Dumont electing to fire general manager Nico Harrison in the aftermath of the Luka Doncic and Anthony Davis trade with the Los Angeles Lakers. Then he gives his top 10 takeaways from a wild NBA day including Victor Wembanyama getting his groove back in a San Antonio Spurs’ win over the Chicago Bull…

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Mackenzie Dern eyes long title reign, Zachary Reese on short-notice win, UFC Fight Night: Bonfim vs. Brown recap 53:51

22d ago53:51

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Jim Norton and Matt Serra kick off UFC 322 fight week with a pair of recent winners — UFC strawweight champion Mackenzie Dern and rising middleweight Zachary Reese. First, Mackenzie joins the show fresh off winning UFC gold to discuss the emotion of celebrating with her daughter cageside, her evolution under coach Jason Parillo, and her readiness f…

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NBA Power Rankings + Reaction to awesome Rockets win over Bucks & Pistons win over 76ers 38:20

23d ago38:20

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Jason reacts to Kevin Durant and Alperen Sengun leading the Houston Rockets to a big win over Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks, Cade Cunningham's incredible fourth quarter lifting the Detroit Pistons over the Philadelphia 76ers, and gives his top 10 NBA power rankings at this point in the season. All lines presented by Hard Rock Bet. #…

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Ep. 619 – Sanity and Sainthood: Integrating Meditation and Psychotherapy with Tucker Peck, Ph.D. 1:04:50

26d ago1:04:50

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Raghu sits down with clinical psychologist and meditation teacher Dr. Tucker Peck to explore the meeting point of dharma and psychotherapy. If you are in the U.S., you can directly purchase a paperback copy of Sanity & Sainthood HERE. Otherwise, head over to Amazon for both paperback and ebook formats. In this episode of Mindrolling, Raghu and Tuck…

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Luka Doncic & Austin Reaves partnership, Lakers trade options, Josh Giddey & Bulls | NBA Mailbag 46:43

26d ago46:43

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Jason answers mailbag questions from around the NBA including whether Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves is a long term partnership for the Los Angeles Lakers or not, who the most athletic player in the NBA is now and all-time (hint: LeBron James), what's wrong with the Orlando Magic, whether Josh Giddey’s leap is for real or not for the Chicago Bulls, …

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Lakers-Spurs Reaction: Luka Doncic leads WILD win vs. Wemby + Knicks-Timberwolves & Nuggets-Heat 51:42

27d ago51:42

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Jason reacts to the Los Angeles Lakers continuing their win streak by earning a win on the back of Luka Doncic against Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs. He discusses how good LA is and how good they can be when LeBron James returns. Then he breaks down Jalen Brunson and the New York Knicks getting a win against the Minnesota Timberwolves…

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Gabriel Bonfim, Christian Leroy Duncan, UFC Fight Night: Bonfim vs. Brown picks 39:06

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Jim Norton and Matt Serra return for Wednesday’s episode of UFC Unfiltered ahead of this weekend’s UFC Fight Night: Bonfim vs. Brown card at the APEX. Accompanied by the great Fabiano Buskei as a Portuguese translator, 14th-ranked welterweight Gabriel Bonfim joins the show to discuss his main event matchup against Randy Brown, the importance of fig…

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Steph Curry gets Warriors win over Suns + 76ers-Bulls, Thunder-Clippers, 'Mind the Game' reactions 45:36

28d ago45:36

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Jason reacts to the Golden State Warriors getting back on track with a win over the Phoenix Suns led by Steph Curry, Moses Moody, and Brandin Podziemski. Then he discusses the Chicago Bulls winning a wild game over Joel Embiid and the Philadelphia 76ers to get sole possession of first place in the Eastern Conference, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander continu…

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Bucks-Pacers Reaction: EPIC Giannis buzzer-beater + Durant's Rockets & JJ Redick's Lakers stay hot 37:57

29d ago37:57

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Jason reacts to three games from Monday's NBA slate, Giannis Antetokounmpo hitting an epic buzzer-beater to lift the Milwaukee Bucks to a win over the Indiana Pacers, Kevin Durant leading the Houston Rockets to a win against the Dallas Mavericks, and JJ Redick leading the Los Angeles Lakers to a win over the Portland Trail Blazers without LeBron Ja…

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Valter Walker, Quillan Salkilld, UFC Fight Night: Garcia vs. Onama recap 48:04

29d ago48:04

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Jim Norton and Matt Serra are back to kick off fight week with two guests who’ve both made major statements inside the Octagon in recent weeks. On the heels of yet another heel hook submission, heavyweight submission specialist Valter Walker uses his UFC Unfiltered debut to talk through his UFC 321 victory in Abu Dhabi, reflect on his MMA journey, …

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NBA Power Rankings + Reaction to Ja Morant bizarre behavior & Grizzlies suspension 41:59

30d ago41:59

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Jason reacts to the Ja Morant suspension from the Memphis Grizzlies and then gives his first power rankings of the NBA season including Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s Oklahoma City Thunder, Victor Wembanyama's San Antonio Spurs, Tyrese Maxey's Philadelphia 76ers, Kevin Durant's Houston Rockets, and more. All lines presented by Hard Rock Bet. #Volume See…

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How good are Victor Wembanyama & Spurs? Breaking down San Antonio's 5-0 start to NBA season 42:28

1M ago42:28

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Jason reacts to the San Antonio Spurs getting a hard-fought win against the Miami Heat including a good game from Victor Wembanyama in a tough matchup against Bam Adebayo. He breaks down how the Spurs have exceeded expectations and how good they can be when they get fully healthy. Then he answers mailbag questions on a variety of topics including c…

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Ep. 618 – Love at First Sight: A Mindrolling Anthology Featuring Duncan Trussell 48:01

1M ago48:01

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This episode of Mindrolling is a collection of some of the best moments from Raghu’s conversations with his podcast guru, the one and only Duncan Trussell. In this Mindrolling Anthology: Clip 1 (Ep. 4): From the very beginning, it was love at first sight. In their first Mindrolling conversation, Duncan and Raghu talk about how they met. Clip 2 (Ep.…

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Reaction to EPIC Austin Reaves game-winner for Lakers vs. Timberwolves + Celtics & Bulls takes 35:51

1M ago35:51

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Jason reacts to Austin Reaves hitting a wild buzzer-beating game-winner for the Los Angeles Lakers vs. the Minnesota Timberwolves and why he's excited for the returns of Luka Doncic and LeBron James. Then he breaks down the Boston Celtics’ win over the Cleveland Cavaliers and why there are reasons to be optimistic about Jaylen Brown's team. Finally…

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Steve Garcia, Jeremiah Wells, UFC Fight Night: Garcia vs. Onama picks 51:49

1M ago51:49

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Two days removed from their chat with David Onama, Jim Norton and Matt Serra return for a Wednesday episode with his opponent in Saturday’s main event — 12th-ranked featherweight Steve Garcia. The Albuquerque native joins the show to discuss his six-fight win streak, his ongoing callout, and why this matchup with Onama feels like the biggest moment…

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Steph Curry & Warriors DEMOLISH Clippers, Giannis looks like an MVP in Bucks-Knicks | Hoops Tonight 40:24

1M ago40:24

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Jason reacts to the featured Tuesday Night NBA games as Steph Curry, Jimmy Butler, and the Golden State Warriors defeated Kawhi Leonard, James Harden, and the Los Angeles Clippers, and Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks stifled Jalen Brunson and the New York Knicks. All lines presented by Hard Rock Bet. #Volume See omnystudio.com/listene…

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Warriors-Grizzlies Reaction: Steph Curry & Kuminga SHINE + VJ Edgecombe & Jamal Murray STAY HOT 39:00

1M ago39:00

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Jason reacts to the Golden State Warriors’ win over the Memphis Grizzlies including more impressive play from Steph Curry, Jonathan Kuminga, and Brandin Podziemski. Then he breaks down how VJ Edgecombe and Tyrese Maxey led the Philadelphia 76ers to a win over Paolo Banchero and the Orlando Magic, what's going on with the Banchero and Desmond Bane p…

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Charles Jourdain talks Vancouver win, David Onama on first main event, UFC 321 reactions 54:36

1M ago54:36

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Jim Norton and Matt Serra kick off the show reacting to the wild ending of UFC 321’s main event — sharing their thoughts on Ciryl Gane’s dominant first round against Tom Aspinall before the anticlimactic finish via accidental eye poke. Both hosts agree they want to see that fight run back — and while Jim pulled ahead of Matt in the week’s win-loss …

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Ep. 617 – Your Brain On Art with Susan Magsamen and Ivy Ross 58:10

1M ago58:10

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Merging art, science, and spirit, authors and intellectuals Susan Magsamen and Ivy Ross illuminate why creativity is essential for humanity. Grab a copy of Susan and Ivy’s Book: Your Brain on Art: How the Arts Transform Us In this episode of Mindrolling, Raghu, Susan, and Ivy explore: Redefining art as any medium that allows someone to express them…

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Reaction to Austin Reaves 51-point game for Lakers + the 5 most IMPRESSIVE teams to start NBA season 46:33

1M ago46:33

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Jason reacts to the Houston Rockets starting 0-2 and why he's still optimistic about the Kevin Durant and Alperen Sengun pairing, Austin Reaves having a 51 point, near triple double for the Los Angeles Lakers in a win over the Sacramento Kings without Luka Doncic or LeBron James, and Giannis Antetokounmpo leading the Milwaukee Bucks to an impressiv…

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NBA Week 1 Reaction: Spurs' Wemby top 2? + 76ers' VJ Edgecombe EXPLOSION, Clippers embarrassed 50:52

1M ago50:52

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Jason reacts to more games from the first week of the NBA season now that every team has played at least once and gives his thoughts on Philadelphia 76ers rookie VJ Edgecombe, Joel Embiid’s poor play, the Utah Jazz embarrassing Kawhi Leonard and the Los Angeles Clippers, the Toronto Raptors beating the Atlanta Hawks, how the Golden State Warriors l…

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NBA LIVE REACTION: Warriors epic W vs. Nuggets, Thunder vs. Pacers + Chauncey Billups gambling story 57:13

1M ago57:13

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Jason reacts live after Steph Curry, Jimmy Butler, and the Golden State Warriors wrap up their game against Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets. He breaks down that game, the Indiana Pacers’ NBA Finals rematch against the Oklahoma City Thunder, last night's Minnesota Timberwolves’ win over the Portland Trail Blazers behind Anthony Edwards' big game…

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NBA LIVE REACTION: Wemby & Spurs DOMINATE Flagg & Mavericks + Brunson's Knicks vs. Mitchell's Cavs 59:16

1M ago59:16

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Jason gives his live reaction after night two of the NBA season including Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs going up against Cooper Flagg, Anthony Davis, and the Dallas Mavericks. He also breaks down Jalen Brunson, Karl-Anthony Towns, and the New York Knicks in their matchup against Donovan Mitchell, Evan Mobley, and the Cleveland Cavalie…

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Merab Dvalishvili eyes fourth title defense, Glover Teixeira on Pereira’s future, UFC 321 picks 49:13

1M ago49:13

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Jim Norton and Matt Serra are joined by reigning UFC bantamweight champion Merab Dvalishvili, who returns for his 15th appearance on Unfiltered — just weeks after a whirlwind stretch that saw him defend his title on a Saturday and celebrate Aljamain Sterling’s wedding the very next day. Merab discusses staying hungry now that he’s beaten nearly eve…

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NBA LIVE REACTION: Steph Curry's Warriors vs. Luka's Lakers + SGA's Thunder vs. Durant's Rockets 1:02:18

1M ago1:02:18

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Jason reacts live after the opening night of the 2025-26 NBA season and discusses Steph Curry, Jimmy Butler, Draymond Green, and the Golden State Warriors taking on Luka Doncic, JJ Redick, and the Los Angeles Lakers without LeBron James. He also breaks down Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the defending champ Oklahoma City Thunder taking on the new-look…

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Drew Dober’s victory lap, Canada’s Melissa Croden talks debut win on home soil, UFC Vancouver recap 50:58

1M ago50:58

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Jim Norton and Matt Serra are joined by lightweight knockout artist Drew Dober fresh off his record-setting 10th UFC lightweight KO — a win that came the same weekend he turned 37 years old. Dober opens up about balancing the pressures of a three-fight skid with life as a father to a two-year-old daughter, celebrating the victory with Krispy Kreme,…

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Will anyone beat Thunder? Do Lakers survive without LeBron? Wemby MVP leap? | 5 Big NBA Questions 57:24

1M ago57:24

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Jason Timpf breaks down his five biggest questions heading into the 2025-26 NBA season including whether Shai Gilgeous-Alexander will become the best player in the world for the Oklahoma City Thunder, what teams have the ability to upset the champs, how the Los Angeles Lakers can survive (or not) with just Luka Doncic while LeBron James is hurt, wh…

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Ep. 616 – The Truth of Emptiness with Susan Piver 56:45

2M ago56:45

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Carried by a discourse on The Heart Sutra, teacher and author Susan Piver joins Raghu to explore the truth of emptiness. Grab your copy of Susan’s book: Inexplicable Joy: On the Heart Sutra This week on Mindrolling, Raghu and Susan chat about: Practicing The Heart Sutra with only one syllable: ahh The truth of emptiness through recitation of non-tr…