Best First Impression Warrior Podcasts (2025)

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NFL Franchise QB Value Rankings w/ Mike Sando, Plus CFB Playoff Quarterfinal Confidence Rankings w/ Danny Kanell 2:08:26

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Ryen opens with five takes from NFL Week 17, including believing in the Jaguars, Jalen Hurts struggling again, and why Bryce Young just isn’t the guy. Then, he chats with The Athletic’s Mike Sando as they put together their franchise quarterback value rankings. Next, Danny Kanell stops by to preview the four College Football Playoff quarterfinal ma…

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Mailbag: Old Cores, Harden vs. Wade, Basketball Books, and More | Group Chat 1:46:21

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Justin, Rob, and J. Kyle Mann are here to wrap up 2025 with an end-of-year mailbag. They answer your listener questions about how to change late-game fouling, old cores in the NBA, James Harden vs. Dwyane Wade, and much more! (00:00) Intro (2:30) FanDuel ad break (3:16) Figuring out a listener’s favorite player (9:55) Spurs playoff outlook (18:16) …

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Trail Blazers Snap 3-Game Losing Skid with Balanced Win Over Boston Celtics 36:05

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An ugly loss to the Clippers on Friday night followed by a much needed bounce back win over the Celtics on Sunday, recapping both games and whether the Trail Blazers discovered a formula in their win over Boston. Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, ac…

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Are the Thunder the Biggest Threat to the Spurs in the West? Plus, a Lackluster Lakers Christmas. 1:06:19

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Howard Beck and Raja Bell are back with another edition of Real Ones to review all the action from the Christmas Day games. The Lakers were blown out by the Rockets at home on Christmas Day 119-96. Is there a LeBron problem that might come to a breaking point before the season ends? The Thunder have lost four of their last six games with three of t…

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Jokic’s Video Game Triple-Double, the Broken Lakers, the Comeback Knicks, and the Spurs Beat the Thunder Yet Again 1:04:27

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Verno and Jacoby are back to recap the full Christmas Day slate of games. They break down the incredible performances from Nikola Jokic and Anthony Edwards in the Nuggets' thrilling OT win over the Wolves, how the Spurs remain undefeated against the Thunder, the tale of two halves at Madison Square Garden, JJ Redick’s anger after the Lakers' loss t…

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Trail Blazers 1999-2000 Reunion: Remembering an All Time Great Squad in their Return to Portland 34:29

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Damon Stoudamire, Bonzi Wells, Steve Smith, Brian Grant and a few their fellow members of the 1999-2000 Portland Trail Blazers were honored at Moda Center on Monday in a game against the Detroit Pistons. Breaking down that reunion, what that team meant to Blazers fans, and how the members of that era feel they're remembered in the pantheon of great…

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NBA Festivus: Airing Grievances on Adam Silver, Draymond Green, and More | Group Chat 1:21:31

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Justin, Rob, and J. Kyle Mann are here celebrating their yearly holiday tradition of NBA festivus! The guys are here to first air out some NBA grievances and then they talk about some of their holiday related and otherwise grievances. (00:00) Intro (3:01) FanDuel Ad break (3:53) Draymond Green (9:50) NBA Grievances (20:41) FanDuel ad break (58:18) …

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Trail Blazers Do It Again: Late Rally Falls Short vs Magic | Learning From Losses | Injury Updates 41:34

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After a fourth quarter comeback fell short on Monday night versus Detroit, the Trail Blazers decided to the play the hits against Orlando on Tuesday, rallying from 17 down only to fail to pull out a win in the final two minutes. Plus, postgame scenes and injury non-updates. Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official…

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Draymond’s Early Exit. Plus, Real Ones Christmas Day Preview. | Real Ones 1:14:45

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Logan Murdock and Howard Beck are back with the holiday edition of Real Ones to preview the Christmas slate. But first: Draymond Green and Steve Kerr had a flare-up in the Warriors’ victory over the Orlando Magic on Monday, during which Green left the bench and did not play the rest of the game. Where are things headed with the Warriors, Kerr, and …

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Fred Warner on Underrated Purdy, His Toughest Opponent & Favorite AFC Contender + NBA Christmas Preview w/ PJ Carlesimo 2:18:52

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Ryen welcomes 49ers All-Pro linebacker Fred Warner back to the show to talk about the Niners’ win on Monday night, why Brock Purdy doesn’t get the respect he deserves, the toughest opponent he’s faced, and more. Then, ESPN NBA analyst PJ Carlesimo stops by ahead of the Christmas Day slate to discuss how he’d try to stop the Thunder, Draymond Green’…

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Trail Blazers 4th Quarter Comeback Falls Short Against the Detroit Pistsons 32:27

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The Trail Blazers rallied back from a 21-point deficit to briefly take the lead in the fourth quarter against the Pistsons, only to go ice cold over the final four minutes. Plus, what is imminent possession? Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access …

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Jon Gruden on Trevor Lawrence’s Revival, Drake Maye’s Ceiling & Who to Trust in the AFC, Plus CFB Playoff Cinderellas Had No Shot 1:26:14

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Ryen opens with the confusion in the AFC and whether we should believe in teams like the Patriots, Jaguars, and Broncos. Then, he transitions to the first round of the College Football Playoff and why you should be careful what you wish for if you want better games. Next, Super Bowl–winning head coach Jon Gruden stops by to talk about Trevor Lawren…

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Trail Blazers Complete Sweep of Kings | Shaedon Sharpe Slams + Deni Avdija Dishes 34:19

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The Trail Blazers outlasted the Kings in Sacramento to complete a two-game sweep. Shaedon Sharpe dunked so hard that he makes the episode description. Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our…

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How Mike Brown Changed the Knicks | Real Ones 54:04

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Logan Murdock and Raja Bell are back with another edition of Real Ones, and they discuss the orange and blue skies everywhere following the Knicks' victory in the NBA cup. Can the Knicks make a run at the Eastern Conference title and possibly a championship? How did new coach Mike Brown change this team's playing style after how Tom Thibodeau ran t…

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Thursday Night's Thrillers, Hungover Knicks, and the Giannis-Target Comp 1:10:57

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Verno and Jacoby return to break down the wild Thursday-night slate in the NBA that saw multiple one-score games and overtime finishes. After, the guys dive into their loves and loathes from the past week in the league. (00:00) Welcome to The Mismatch! (01:48) Nikola Jokic breaks record in win vs. Magic (05:09) Pelicans storm back in OT win vs. Roc…

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Trail Blazers Sneak Past the Kings in Overtime in a Win That Felt Like a Loss 34:46

11d ago34:46

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A fourth quarter meltdown, an overtime meltdown, and saved by a rare whistle at the buzzer. That is not how you draw it up. But the Trail Blazers escaped with a nasty victory over the Kings that still goes in the same win column as all the pretty ones. Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On E…

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Seahawks’ Crazy Comeback, David Pollack Previews the CFB Playoff First Round, Plus Actor Josh Duhamel! 2:08:55

11d ago2:08:55

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Ryen opens with the Seahawks’ crazy comeback win over the Rams. Then, he previews the four College Football Playoff first-round matchups with David Pollack, including who he likes to win it all. Next, Ryen chats with his friend and actor Josh Duhamel about his show Ransom Canyon, the types of roles he looks for now, living off the grid, and where h…

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Young Core Rankings, Part 2. Plus, the NBA’s Best Blue-Chip Prospects. | Group Chat 1:52:35

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Justin, Rob, and J. Kyle Mann are back for Part 2, where they rank the best young cores in the NBA 15-1. And then at the end, they pick out the 15 best blue-chip prospects in the league going forward. (00:00) Intro (4:06) Pelicans (13:08) Jazz (18:34) Sixers (24:36) Cavs (29:51) Wizards (40:13) Raptors (45:47) Hornets (54:24) Timberwolves (57:46) M…

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Deni Avdija's Rise: From Little Used Wizards Rookie to Portland Trail Blazers Star 39:45

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Pini Barel of SportBG and 9Cat joins the show to talk about Deni Avdija's rise to stardom in Portland. How Avdija grew his game and how the Trail Blazers unlocked a franchise cornerstone. Pini's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@PiniBarel Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everyda…

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Knicks Win the NBA Cup, Plus Brian Windhorst Talks Building Around Wemby, OKC vs. the Prime Warriors & LeBron’s Future 1:35:13

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Ryen opens with the Knicks beating the Spurs in the NBA Cup before chatting with ESPN NBA insider Brian Windhorst about whether that win proved firing Tom Thibodeau was the right move, how the Spurs plan to build around Wemby, whether this OKC team is better than the prime Warriors, and where he sees LeBron playing next season. Then, the guys close…

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Young Core Rankings, Part 1. Plus, the Knicks are Cup Champs. | Group Chat 2:06:18

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Justin, Rob and J. Kyle Mann give their instant reactions to the Knicks winning the NBA Cup. Then over two parts, the guys are ranking the young cores of the NBA 30-1. In Part 1, they’re ranking and discussing teams ranked 30-16. (00:00) Intro (1:28) NBA Cup (22:39) Clippers (27:09) Knicks (30:32) Lakers (41:45) Kings (47:15) Celtics (51:11) Bucks …

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Trade Rumors: The Bucks Have Interest in Jerami Grant | Will the Trail Blazers be Buyers or Sellers? 32:20

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The Milwaukee Bucks are reportedly interested in acquiring Jerami Grant. Will the Trail Blazers be buyers or sellers at the trade deadline in February? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.comfor information about our collection and use of personal data foradvertising.By Locked On Podcast Network

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Are the Spurs Legit Title Contenders? | Real Ones 1:12:53

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Logan Murdock, Raja Bell, and Howard Beck are back with another edition of Real Ones, and they examine how the Spurs snapped the Oklahoma City Thunder's 16-game win streak in the NBA Cup semifinals. Victor Wembanyama returned with a vengeance, netting 22 points and nine rebounds in just 21 minutes of action. The guys ask whether the young and up-an…

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Will Vegas Lose the NBA Cup? Plus: Nuggets Outlast Rockets, Spencer Bros., and How the Cup Is Affecting the Giannis Trade Market. 1:04:07

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Verno and Jacoby return as they preview the NBA Cup championship between the Knicks and Spurs. They then debate whether the NBA Cup could potentially move away from Las Vegas and what the best options are for the fans to be able to go see the games in person. Next, they go through Monday night’s slate of NBA action. (00:00) Welcome to The Mismatch!…

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WILLIAM H. MACY: Fargo’s Legacy, Mamet’s Influence, and Shameless Reflections 1:20:03

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William H. Macy (Fargo, Shameless, Boogie Nights) joins us this week for an honest and wide-ranging conversation about his life on stage and screen. William opens up about the persistence it took to land Fargo, the influence of his mentor David Mamet, and the nerves that never quite leave even after decades of work. We talk about his family memorie…

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Early Impressions of Tiago Splitter | Will Sidy Cissoko Get an NBA Contract? | Hansen's Path to Playing 36:06

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A mailbag episode answering listener submitted questions about Tiago Splitter, SIdy Cissoko and Yang Hansen. Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more…

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Welcome to Trade Season: Six Big Questions as the Rumor Mill Heats Up. Plus, Wemby Snuffs Out the Thunder. | Group Chat 1:28:24

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Justin, Rob, and J. Kyle Mann are together in L.A. to welcome everyone to trade season. The guys run through six big trade questions now that recently signed free agents are allowed to be traded. Before they get to that, the guys give their thoughts on the Spurs' upset win over the Thunder, and briefly preview the NBA Cup final matchup between San …

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Mahomes’ Future and the Super Bowl Favorite w/ Matt Ryan, Plus What’s Next for Michigan w/ Bruce Feldman 2:04:50

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Ryen opens with the biggest stories from NFL Week 15, including the Patrick Mahomes injury, believing in the Broncos, and the Bills’ comeback win over the Patriots. Then, he chats with former NFL MVP Matt Ryan about Philip Rivers’ return, whether the Rams are Super Bowl favorites, his favorite young quarterbacks, and more. Next, The Athletic’s Bruc…

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Shaedon Sharpe, Jerami Grant Combine for 70 POINTS! Trail Blazers Out Shoot Steph Curry and the Warriors 34:58

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What a freaking basketball game. Shaedon Sharpe and Jerami Grant each scored 35 points and the Trail Blazers withstood a 48-point game from Stephen Curry to earn a much needed win and snap a three-game losing streak. Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio…

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The Thunder Keep On Surging. Plus, We Relive a Raja Moment. | Real Ones 58:29

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Logan Murdock and Raja Bell are back with a Friday edition of Real Ones. The Oklahoma City Thunder, the reigning champions, are off to a historic 24-1 start and don't seem to be letting up. Logan and Raja take a deep dive into the Thunder, how they’re smashing opponents, and whether they’re poised to possibly be the greatest team ever assembled. Th…

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Jaylen Brown’s Pippen Moment, Beef Stew Hype, Christmas Cards, and Are the Thunder Chasing History? 1:17:03

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Verno and Jacoby return as they recap the NBA Cup games from Tuesday and Wednesday night. They discuss the Thunder's continued dominance to start the season after matching the best 25-game start in NBA history, how the Spurs exploited the Lakers' defensive inefficiencies, and why the Knicks have a chance against the Magic. Next, the guys dive into …

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Trail Blazers Get Blown Out in New Orleans: What Went Wrong in One of the Worst Games of the Season 33:43

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Yeeuguhghffff. Just a bad loss in New Orleans for the shorthanded and reeling Trail Blazers. If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community:…

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Fred Warner on the Niners Staying in the Hunt, Conference Contenders, and the Evolution of the Linebacker. Plus Life Advice 1:16:49

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Ryen is joined by 49ers linebacker Fred Warner to discuss his Week 6 injury, how San Francisco has remained competitive despite losing key players, his favorite linebackers this season, contenders in both the NFC and AFC, dueling with Matthew Stafford, what makes Kyle Shanahan an exceptional coach, and more. Finally, Kyle jumps in for some listener…

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NBA Trade Season is Approaching: Who Is On the Move? | Trail Blazers Injury News & Pelicans Preview 33:05

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It's kinda, sorta, almost trade season. Let's talk the latest from the rumor mill about who might get traded and the obstacles along the way. Plus, injury updates for the Trail Blazers and mini-preview of their meeting with the Pelicans. Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club …

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Bane’s Big Night, Revisiting the Trade & More NBA Cup Fun, Plus Suns Owner Mat Ishbia 1:35:48

19d ago1:35:48

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Ryen opens with some NBA thoughts, including the Magic’s comeback win in the NBA Cup led by a massive game from Desmond Bane. He looks back at the trade and why it makes even more sense now. Then, he’s joined by Suns owner Mat Ishbia to discuss the team’s surprising start, what he’s learned from early mistakes, whether he’d do the Kevin Durant and …

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The Knicks and Magic Are Going to Vegas. Plus, Do the Pelicans Hold All the Cards for the Trade Deadline? | Group Chat 1:23:37

20d ago1:23:37

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Justin, Rob, and J. Kyle Mann are here to provide their instant reactions to the Knicks and Magic moving on to the semifinals of the NBA Cup. Then the guys talk about Derik Queen’s historic triple-double and how the Pelicans should build for the future around Queen. (00:00) Intro (4:32) NYK-TOR (21:52) ORL-MIA (39:34) Derik Queen (55:39) Pelicans t…

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Trail Blazers Optimism: Reasons to Feel Good About This Team Despite a Rocky Start 36:14

20d ago36:14

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Radio voice of the Trail Blazers Travis Demers joins the show to share reasons to be optimistic about the Portland Trail Blazers after a rocky, 24-game start to the season. Watch the show and subscribe on YouTube 📺 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeE7WdPaNWwA-IZGfHek90Q?sub_confirmation=1 Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://link…

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The Ewing Theory, Featuring Ja, Trae, and Paolo | Real Ones 1:14:33

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Logan Murdock, Raja Bell, and Howard Mf’n Beck are back with another edition of Real Ones, this time examining the Ewing theory as it applies to three of the league's favorites. Ja Morant, Trae Young, and Paolo Banchero are all highly touted stars in the league and the cornerstones of their respective franchises, but with their teams performing bet…

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NBA Cup Special: The Unbeatable Thunder, and Can the Knicks Get Over the Hump? Plus: Do the Spurs Need Giannis? 1:19:50

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It’s NBA Cup week! Verno and Jacoby preview the upcoming games, starting with the Eastern Conference. Can the Magic keep it going against the Heat without Franz Wagner? Can the Knicks finally get past the Cup quarterfinals against the Raptors? Next, they dive into the matchups in the Western Conference. Do the Suns stand any chance at defeating the…

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RON PERLMAN: Sons of Anarchy Lessons, Weinstein Run-ins & The Art of DGAF 57:41

20d ago57:41

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Ron Perlman (Hellboy, Sons of Anarchy) joins us for an unfiltered and captivating conversation about authenticity, creative rebellion, and the madness of Hollywood. Ron opens up about calling out powerful figures, feuding with politicians, and why he once sullied himself before shaking Harvey Weinstein’s. He talks about the genius of Bob Dylan and …

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Level of Confidence in Joe Cronin and Future Under Tom Dundon | Portland Trail Blazers Mailbag 33:14

21d ago33:14

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A mailbag episode answering listener submitted questions about Joe Cronin, Tom Dundon and ... Blake Hinson? Yes, those three. Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://link.chtbl.com/LOBlazers?sid=YouTube Locked On NBA League-Wide: Every Team, Fantasy, Draft, WNBA & More 🎧 https://linktr.ee/LockedOnNBA Watch the show and subscribe on Y…

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CFB Playoff Complaints, Debates & Predictions w/ Danny Kanell, Plus the Chiefs’ Necessary Reset w/ Mike Sando 2:25:17

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Ryen opens with his thoughts on the College Football Playoff bracket and why we love to complain about the rankings no matter what. Then, Danny Kanell stops by for more playoff discussion, including Notre Dame’s frustration, the Group of 5 problem, and whether Ohio State can bounce back from the Indiana loss. Next, he chats with Mike Sando from The…

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While You Were Making Fake Giannis Trades: The Feisty Mavs, Deni’s Double Leap, and More. Plus, Who’s Cup Tough? | Group Chat 1:27:44

22d ago1:27:44

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Justin, Rob, and J. Kyle Mann are back and here to talk about some players and teams that may have flown under the radar while the frenzy of Giannis Antetokounmpo trade news was going around. Then, they wrap up by previewing the quarterfinals of the NBA Cup. (00:00) Intro (5:43) Ryan Nembhard (18:10) Deni Avdija (33:33) Nickeil Alexander-Walker (44…

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Shorthanded Trail Blazers Are Getting a Serious Test of Their Depth | Pistons & Grizzlies Recaps 34:22

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The Trail Blazers are beat up and as the NBA season rolls on unrelenting, they're getting a serious test of the depth of the roster. They're mostly failing! But, you know, that's the cruel reality of the NBA marathon. Recapping losses to the Pistons and Grizzlies to wrap up a road trip. Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://link.ch…

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GALP #175 Is it a remake ? Dynasty Warriors 3 Remastered Discussion 50:12

18d ago50:12

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The news is official: Dynasty Warriors 3: Complete Edition Remastered is coming! Bish and Jakob react to the announcement trailer and dive into what this 'remaster' (running on Unreal Engine 5!) means for the series' most requested classic. We're breaking down the confirmed changes, like the increased enemy count and enhanced visuals, and discussin…

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LeBron’s Streak Ends. Plus, CP3’s Turbulent Ending With the Clippers. | Real Ones 1:13:55

24d ago1:13:55

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LeBron James’s 1,297-game streak of scoring in double digits has come to an end, but the Lakers came out on top with a victory over the Raptors thanks to a LeBron assist to Rui Hachimura. Raja Bell and Logan Murdock discuss whether this is the version of LeBron the Lakers need to be successful. After he was sent home by the Clippers, more has been …

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LeBron Loses His Streak, Giannis’s Next Steps, Anonymous Assassinations, and Are the Celtics Actually Good? 1:14:00

24d ago1:14:00

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Verno and Jacoby are back as they discuss LeBron James losing his 10+ points streak in the Lakers' win against the Raptors, Austin Reaves's monster season, and debate if LeBron is still working his way back from injury. They then discuss the thrilling game between the Sixers and Warriors, speculate on the next move for Giannis and the Bucks, as wel…

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Deni Avdija Is Leading the Trail Blazers Early Season Push | Tiago Splitter's Path to NBA Head Coach 40:49

25d ago40:49

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Joe Freeman of The Oregonian/OregonLive.com joins the show to check in on the Trail Blazers season after 22 games. We discuss Portland's split of road games in Toronto and Cleveland, Deni Avdija's star surge, Toumani Camara's slump busting shooting, and Tiago Splitter's path to become the head coach of the Trail Blazers. Read Joe's feature story on…

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CFB Championship Weekend Preview w/ Booger McFarland, Plus Commanders LB Von Miller 1:41:58

25d ago1:41:58

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Ryen is joined by Super Bowl champion and ESPN analyst Booger McFarland for some leftover thoughts on Lane Kiffin to LSU before they preview this weekend’s college football conference title games and talk a little NFL. Then he’s joined by Commanders linebacker Von Miller to discuss his desire to be a GM, what he still wants to accomplish as a playe…

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Trail Blazers Bench Boosts Portland Past Cleveland | Giannis Antetokounmpo Trade Rumors 33:50

26d ago33:50

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Caleb Love and Shaedon Sharpe led the Trail Blazers reserves with 20 points each as Portland earned an impressive road win in Cleveland. Plus, we briefly wade into the Giannis Antetokounmpo trade waters. Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://link.chtbl.com/LOBlazers?sid=YouTube Locked On NBA League-Wide: Every Team, Fantasy, Draft,…