Podcasts by D-UP!
This podcast puts you at the heart of the drama surrounding the juiciest NBA storylines. In addition to analysis of the games in each episode, you will find yourself anticipating the discussion of the furiously changing landscapes of the teams via free agency and player trades. Tune in here to take a tour of the NBA's rumorville and find out about what goes on outside the lines and behind the scenes of your favorite teams and players.
Further podcasts by Louis Balletta
Podcast on the topic Sport
All episodes
NBA Finals from 2020-10-14T01:20:07
The NBA Finals have concluded and our guesses for the battle of L.A. were wrong. Louis explores two major reasons the Lakers came out on top. The bubble offered a different bunch of variables, that...
ListenClipper's Demise, Heat Rise from 2020-10-02T20:42:24
Louis gives Pat Bev some breaking news in Miami. Are you shocked enough yet?! Other than the Lakers getting back to the promised land, The NBA has been full of twists and turns. You know "D-UP!" de...
ListenClippers Gone- Who's To Blame? from 2020-09-17T19:47:12
There are three culprits for this Clipper loss in the Eastern Conference Semis. That Lakers Clippers matchup is gone like the wind! Whos to blame and where do we go from here? Both the Bucks and t...
Listen"The NBA bubble is Whacky! The NBA playoffs are Whackier!" from 2020-09-07T02:17:30
"D-UP!" has been a firm believer in Giannis and he is letting us down. The Bucks are down 3-0 and no team has ever come back from 3-0. Jimmy Butler looks astounding and the Pat Riley Heat look unsh...
ListenNBA Boycott, Playoffs..Will We See More?! from 2020-08-28T18:29:11
Shockingly, the NBA players have staged a boycott. The recent games have been cancelled because of the players taking a stance on the Jacob Blake shooting. The NBA playoffs have been sizzling yet t...
ListenBulls vs. Knicks Rivalry 90's and the Beef from 2020-05-17T15:53:43
In this episode, I go on Eru the Enystar's show "Die Hard Knicks Podcast" to talk about the Knicks and the Bulls and the origins of their rivalrly. The 90's era was filled with greatness and this w...
ListenThe Start of MJ: The Last Dance from 2020-05-09T07:00
In this episode of “D-Up!”, take a ride with Michael Jordan while he takes flight into his legendary quest to a bigger than life career. We all are watching the Espn documentary of the Bulls dynast...
ListenThe James Harden - Giannis Beef from 2020-03-06T22:36:57
James Harden claims he's the best player in The NBA. Listen in to hear what I say about the Giannis / James Harden beef. The Lakers and Clippers story line gets eve more heated with the addition of...
ListenMy First Statement on Kobe from 2020-02-14T19:02:51
On January 26th we lost a special human being. Mamba Mentality is a lifestyle and shall live on. The players after Kobe who idolize him, respect the sacredness of the game, and work on the fundamen...
ListenXmas Day Clippers vs. Lakers Preview from 2019-12-20T20:47:07
Live from Lombardi's Pizza NYC, Louis Balletta talks about the exciting matchup between the Clippers and the Lakers. We go into the coaching and x's and o's and history. Lebron's revenge season vs....
ListenThe Lakers&Bucks Domination Continued from 2019-12-13T22:19:47
We have a fun story about Dennis Smith Jr. and the his conversation with an Uber driver. "D-UP!" gives you a clear take on why the Lakers are so dominant this week and it doesn't have to do with th...
ListenThe Bucks&Lakers Show! from 2019-12-06T23:13:39
The Bucks and the Lakers are tied for the best records in the league. James Harden and the Greek Freak are individually dominating. Fizdale is fired from the New York Knicks. And the NBA is on fire...
ListenThe Knicks Need Fizdale or Jesus? from 2019-11-14T19:01:36
In this special New York Knicks emergency podcast we explore two opposing views of where the Knicks should go now. This franchise has never been in more turmoil. Owner James Dolan has a mess on his...
ListenEarly NBA Season Analysis from Jamal Womack and Louis Balletta from 2019-11-07T22:00:44
Is Kawhi Leonard the MVP or Giannis? LeBron James is proving this is his revenge season like we predicted. Jamal and Louis take a seat at the "D-Up!" table to tackle surprises they have seen throug...
ListenNBA 2020 Look Forward with Jamal Womack from 2019-10-24T17:37:29
I met up with my friend Jamal Womack to talk NBA basketball because that's what we do! Jamal is an assistant coach for St. Francis and a former pro basketball player. We dish on everything from the...
ListenIs this Lebron's Revenge Season? from 2019-10-04T21:40:08
In this exciting episode we discuss Lebron's upcoming comeback season and compare it to the eerily similar revenge tour that Michael Jordan had planned and accomplished. We also go over the Golden ...
ListenWhy Are You So Mad K.D.? from 2019-09-25T19:44:50
The craziest summer in basketball history is finished finally. Why is Kevin Durant always angry or depressed!? Meanwhile his former team, the Golden State Warriors, will rebound and make a consider...
ListenNBA OFF- OFF Season from 2019-09-09T20:54:02
From USA basketball to Melo to Lebron James vs. Michael Jordan, this episode of "D-Up!" scrambles it all up for you on a big silver plate. If you have been craving some NBA news in this quiet week,...
ListenOFF-OFF Season from 2019-08-30T19:43:29
Does Carmelo Anthony deserve a chance? Does Jeremy Lin belong in the NBA? Demarcus is in trouble and it's NOT just his ACL ! The NBA always has its share of drama and there is certainly a lot of it...
ListenWhy KD Ruined His Legacy by Signing with the Nets from 2019-08-09T21:30:01
We touch on why Kevin Durant ruined a golden chance at building a legacy bigger than Lebron's this offseason. We also discuss who the Goat is (again) : Michael Jordan or Lebron James. The NCAA push...
ListenThe King of La, The King of Lifetime from 2019-07-25T20:16:07
In this episode I review the pickup games here at Lifetime at Sky and give you the rundown on what I saw behind the scenes! Who was the best player on the floor and who was the worst! I also, revie...
ListenThe Balanced NBA from 2019-07-19T20:47:41
The NBA is balanced and open for the first time. We don't know who will be the best team and it's exciting. Free agency has ran it's course the the dust has settled. Lets take a look!Learn more abo...
ListenThe trade that shocked the world and the signing that shocked the world from 2019-07-13T04:23:13
Free agency has been more of a bonanza than expected after the Chris Paul for Westbrook trade. Now this is heating up the NBA as much as the Kawhi Leonard blockbuster signing with the Clipper, with...
ListenKawhi Leonard: The Decision/ Why the Knicks Off-Season was a disgrace from 2019-07-09T17:57:04
Kawhi Leonard chose the Los Angeles Clippers over the Lakers! We will look at how he shocked the world and why this has changed the whole NBA for the good. The New York Knicks have embarrassed them...
ListenNBA Draft and Anthony Davis to Lakers and More free agency from 2019-06-20T20:18:17
The NBA Draft is tonight! Who will go where!? Where will Durant&Leonarb go ion free agency!? Trade season and free agency season is upon us. Kyrie to Brooklyn? Learn more about your ad-choices at h...
ListenNBA Finals Recap through 3 Games from 2019-06-06T20:27:32
Injuries have hobbled the Warriors and have played a tremendous role. The Raptors are set to take the crown from wounded Golden State..yet will KD comeback and save his team from an ominous ending?...
ListenNBA Finals Preview, Free Agency from 2019-05-30T20:32:51
The Raptors look to spoil to take down the Champions: what we need to look at on both sides. The Lakers on- going saga continues. The Rockets look to change things up. And why Kawhi Leonard is a le...
ListenLakers Mess, Lottery, Warriors Domination from 2019-05-23T20:18:22
Magic Johnson opens up about the Lakers mess and his quitting. The Warriors handle the Blazers readily while the Bucks and Raptors are in a full on war! The draft lottery makes the Knicks fans craz...
ListenWild Game 7’s from 2019-05-14T20:32:37
The Raptors and K. Leonard advanced by one of the best shots in playoff history and we will cover it! Another shocker was the ending of the Trailblazers series where it was supposed to be "DAME-TIM...
ListenThe Heavyweights from 2019-05-07T21:10:45
The Houston Rockets Vs. GoldenState Warriors is about as primetime as it gets! We will get into this as well as the other exciting playoff games. We also will get into Lebron Vs. Magic Johnson and...
ListenThe Warriors vs. Rockets Mega Series is finally here! from 2019-04-30T20:50:50
In this episode, Louis touches on the second round matchups and the non-foul call drama that happened to James Harden and the Rockets. The Warriors vs. the Rockets is a heavyweight series, yet let'...
ListenThe changing of the guard: Damian’s Time from 2019-04-24T22:28:49
We go over the heavyweight battle of Damian Lillard vs. Russel Westbrook and Damian’s incredible dramatic last second shot! The stage is set for the superstar showdown between Boston and the Bucks,...
ListenThe changing of the guard: Damian’s Time from 2019-04-24T22:28:49
We go over the heavyweight battle of Damian Lillard vs. Russel Westbrook and Damian’s incredible dramatic last second shot! The stage is set for the superstar showdown between Boston and the Bucks,...
ListenThe changing of the guard: Damian’s Time from 2019-04-24T22:28:49
We go over the heavyweight battle of Damian Lillard vs. Russel Westbrook and Damian’s incredible dramatic last second shot! The stage is set for the superstar showdown between Boston and the Bucks,...
Listen