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How bad does Lebron wanna be the IST MVP? from 2023-12-01T13:30
Will the Lebron win the inaugural In-Season Tournament MVP so he can forever have something that Jordan can never achieve? Are the surprisingly good-looking Twolves, Magic, and Thunder Authentic...
ListenHarden Traded to Clips & In-Season Tourney from 2023-11-10T17:30
Does acquiring James Harden make the Clippers favorites to win the West? What is the in-season tournament and does it matter? Also: Is Wemby for real? This episode is sponsored by Audible. Use our...
ListenSBR Top 50 NBA Players 2023-2024 Part 5 (1-10) from 2023-10-31T12:30
This is Part 5 of SBR's NBA Top 50 List (#1-10). It's the top ten. Does Embiid deserve a top ten spot? Which WWE wrestler is Luka most like? Who is the heir apparent to Kobe's legacy...
ListenSBR Top 50 NBA Players 2023-2024 Part 4 (11-20) from 2023-10-24T12:30
This is Part 4 of SBR's NBA Top 50 List (#11-20). It's the tier of players moving on up and moving on out. Can Lebron move back into the top 10? Can Ja save his career from implosion? Is PG's podca...
ListenSBR Top 50 NBA Players 2023-2024 Part 3 (21-30) from 2023-10-18T15:46:35
Check out Part 3 of SBR's NBA Top 50 List (#21-30)! Q's in this ep: Has KAT changed the PF position forever? Is Kai Walter White or Walter Blanco? Does The Beard still deserve to be this high up? F...
ListenSBR Top 50 NBA Players 2023-2024 Part 1 (41-50) from 2023-10-18T15:46:02
This is Part 1 of SBR's NBA Top 50 List (#41-50). Spoiler Alert: Zion is somewhere on today's episode. And you won't believe #41. This episode is sponsored by Audible. Use our link to get a free a...
ListenSBR Top 50 NBA Players 2023-2024 Part 2 (31-40) from 2023-10-09T18:21
Check out Part 2 of SBR's NBA Top 50 List (#31-40)! Also: Do Dame and Giannis make the Bucks the title favorites? Did the Celtics and Suns get better? This episode is sponsored by Audible. ...
ListenWhat's Worse: Secret Invasion or KP to the C's from 2023-08-09T16:48:49
In this episode Cliff and Joe discuss the the new additions of the Warriors, Celtics, Grizzlies and Wizards. Do these deals make sense? And Joe has a new conspiracy theory having to do with the Wri...
ListenSummer Check In from 2023-07-18T00:24:44
In this episode Cliff and Joe discuss the Nuggets future, The New Look Suns, next season's contenders, and whether or not Shakira cursed Jimmy Butler in the Finals. This episode is sponsor...
ListenJimmy is Himmy from 2023-04-28T20:08:01
In this episode Cliff and Joe discuss the surprises from the 1st Round of the Playoffs including injuries, the surprisingly good Knicks with Jalen Brunson, Devin Booker looking like the best pla...
ListenAre the Lakers doomed? Is Sac for real? 2023 NBA Playoff round 1 preview! from 2023-04-14T18:34:28
In this episode Cliff and Joe discuss the West Teams entering the first round of the playoffs. Will the Lakers upset the Grizz? Who will win the battle of Nor Cal? Will the Klaw be able to stop KD?...
ListenInsanely Hilarious Hot Takes w/ Dan Iwao from 2023-04-03T18:25:03
In this episode Cliff and Joe invite one of their most active fans / haters and friend of the pod: Dan Iwao. This guy has some wild hot takes you have to hear to believe. Non-stop hilarity in this ...
ListenAre the New Look Lakers True Contenders? from 2023-03-17T17:50:01
In this episode Cliff and Joe ask the question: Who are the True Contenders? The West is wide open due to all the injuries and off court issues. Are the Lakers capable of not just making the playof...
ListenWho is the Best PG in the league? from 2023-03-04T21:15:55
In this episode Cliff and Joe ask the question: Who is the best PG in the league? Is it Kyrie? Dame? Luka? Steph? Westbrook? (Spoiler: It's not Westbrook but we do talk about him) This episode is ...
ListenCraziest Trade Deadline OAT from 2023-02-13T17:34:39
In this episode Cliff and Joe recap the craziness of the trade deadline! Will Kyrie finally find his bliss? Is Sean Marks a bad GM? Are KD and Book now the title favorites? Did the Lakers get bette...
ListenWhy Does Lebron CAP so Much? from 2022-11-18T19:20:48
In this episode Cliff and Joe answer the questions that many of the early surprises and disappointments of the season have posed including: Is Luka Magic the 2nd best player in the NBA right now? I...
ListenShould the Nets Burn it all Down and Start Over? (Eastern Conference Preview) from 2022-11-18T19:20:17
In this episode Cliff and Joe discuss how the Eastern Conference will play out based on weeks 1 and 2 of the NBA season. Can anyone stop the Bucks? How good can the Celtics be? Are the Cavs the ...
ListenAre the Lakers really THIS BAD? (Western Conference Preview) from 2022-10-29T01:10:18
In this episode Cliff and Joe discuss how the Western Conference will play out based on week 1 of the NBA season. Is Dame Time back? Are the Twovles for real? Will Luka finally win MVP (since ES...
ListenShould we be Hyped for Zion this Season? from 2022-10-20T01:19:12
In this episode, Cliff and Joe discuss the the new look players like Zion, AD, James Harden and Ben Simmons. Should fans buy the hype on them being new and improved or will it be more of the sam...
ListenAre the Cavs contenders now? from 2022-09-20T18:14:02
In this episode, Cliff and Joe discuss the new look Cavs, Knicks and Kyle Kuzma. Cliff also introduces a NEW GAME with a terrible name and Cliff and Joe talk their top 5 video games of all time....
ListenDejounte Murray's Epic Heel Turn from 2022-08-25T14:46:34
In this episode, Cliff and Joe catch up on news around the NBA including KAT's championship talk, KD v. the Nets, whether or not Laker fans should have any hope this season, and most importantly...
ListenHow Good are NBA Coaches Really? feat. Coach Chris Thomas of Raptors 905 from 2022-07-01T19:47:35
This week SBR welcomes a very special guest, coach Chris Thomas!
He's a former advance scout for the Golden State Warriors, Utah Jazz and Chicago Bulls, has coached on professional teams all...
Does a Finals MVP make Steph Top Ten All Time? from 2022-06-15T09:09:54
Cliff and Joe discuss Steph's legacy and whether or not another championship and the inevitable finals MVP that comes with it will put Steph in the Top Ten ALL TIME. Also, what will happen to the C...
ListenIs Jayson Tatum the Next Kobe? from 2022-06-08T04:09:48
In this episode, Cliff and Joe discuss important questions surrounding recent NBA news including: Is KD's legacy in trouble, Is Kyrie worth the headache, Does team success matter when considerin...
ListenShould Steph and the Warriors Fear Luka Magic? (feat. Eugene Park from Off the Pulpit) from 2022-05-20T18:53:58
In this episode, Cliff and Joe are joined by friend of the pod and Warriors stan, Eugene Park, creator of the Off the Pulpit Podcast! We talk all things Warriors including whether or not they fe...
ListenGobert vs Shaq, Jeannie Buss, and Jimmy getting Buckets from 2022-05-12T19:03:39
In this episode, Cliff and Joe discuss some of the recent bonkers claims like Gobert's claim that he could lock up Shaq, Memphis' claim that Jordan Poole can bruise bones with his fingers, and Jean...
ListenHas CP3 been the MVP of the playoffs? from 2022-05-06T18:09:54
In this episode, Cliff and Joe look at what we've learned so far from the early games of Round 2. They discuss: How good has CP3 been in this playoff run so far? Is Luka the newest perpetrator o...
ListenAre the Brooklyn Nets the biggest disappointment ever? (AKA: How bad was Steve Nash?) from 2022-04-28T19:00:18
In this episode, Cliff and Joe analyze round 1 of the playoffs so far and look at the domination of Heat, Bucks and Celtics, the disaster that was the Nets (what happened, why it all fell apart and...
ListenIs Kyrie v. Boston the Best Rivalry in Sports? from 2022-04-20T17:54:04
In this episode, Cliff and Joe question the Hot Takes coming out of the MSM machine. Are the Warriors now the favorites to win the title? Why do so many in the media think Rudy Gobert is better at ...
ListenPlayoff Preview: Can anyone stop PHX or MIL from a Repeat Finals Run? from 2022-04-13T01:36:28
In this episode, Cliff and Joe preview the playoffs. Who will make the conference finals in a loaded east? Can BKN make a deep run? Will Philly or Miami stop Milwaukee from a repeat Finals appea...
ListenHas Devin Booker become the best guard in the NBA? from 2022-04-04T21:15:20
In this episode, Cliff and Joe give out their SBR End of Season Awards including Best Player, Ascension Award, Shikamaru Award, The Tori Scott Award, The Mr. Satan Award, and the Adele Dazeem Aw...
ListenRage against the Lebronies and HIMYF from 2022-03-22T07:34:49
In this episode, Cliff and Joe RAGE (and RANT) about the haters who won't stop attacking Westbrook, the Lebronies who won't stop pushing LBJ for MVP, and the fools who wrote HIMYF. To all Lebronies...
ListenIs Lebron James the MVP? Is Jokic the Basketball Litmus Test? from 2022-03-22T07:34:49
In this episode, Cliff and Joe RAGE (and RANT) about the haters who won't stop attacking Westbrook, the Lebronies who won't stop pushing LBJ for MVP, and the fools who wrote HIMYF. To all Lebronies...
ListenIs Lebron Tanking? from 2022-03-15T01:07
In this episode, Cliff and Joe play a new game called "Hard to See or Prophecy" during which they examine whether or not current events in the NBA should have been predictable or not. Sh...
ListenWill Zion ever be an All-Star? (aka. The one where we discovered the Ozark Game) from 2022-03-01T11:13:40
In this episode, Cliff and Joe touch on storylines from around the NBA as we ramp up for the last quarter of the season. Included topics: Top MVP Candidates, The Fight for the 1 seed in the East, L...
ListenBreaking Down the Trade Deadline Madness from 2022-02-15T17:13:51
In this episode, Cliff and Joe discuss the frantic minute moves of the NBA Trade Deadline, how teams fared, and what it means going forward. They cover KP leaving Dallas, Sabonis for Hal...
ListenAre Dame and CJ the Pam and Roy of the NBA? from 2022-01-31T21:27:52
In this episode, Cliff and Joe discuss the rocky relationships in the NBA and whether they should stay the course or file for divorce. Included topics: Jaylen and Jayson, Luka and KP, Dame and C...
ListenIs Andrew Wiggins the biggest X-Factor for Golden State? from 2022-01-18T22:03:07
In this episode, Cliff and Joe discuss the biggest surprises in the NBA so far at the mid-point of the season. Topic include: the dominance of the Bulls and Warriors (including Andrew Wiggins actua...
ListenWho's to Blame: Westbrook, Lebron, AD or someone else? from 2022-01-05T18:16:47
In this episode, Cliff and Joe discuss what's going on in the NBA including who's to blame for what's going wrong with the Lakers and Knicks. Also...the return of Antonio Brown!
--- ... ListenTop 40 Greatest Players Ever 1-10: Can Lebron challenge Jordan for the title of the GOAT? from 2021-12-24T23:25:16
Merry Christmas everyone! In this mega-episode, Cliff and Joe conclude their 40 over 40 series in which they go through the 40 greatest players over the past 40 years. Part 4 includes players 10-1 ...
ListenTop 40 Greatest Players Ever 11-20: Did Dirk have the best Finals run of all time? from 2021-12-08T09:23:14
In this episode, Cliff and Joe start continue their 40 over 40 series in which they go through the 40 greatest players over the past 40 years. Part 3 includes players 20-11 including: D Wade, Kawhi...
ListenHas Steph proven He's better than KD? from 2021-11-26T21:38:55
In this special Thanksgiving weekend megapod, Cliff and Joe take a break from the 40 over 40 series and catch up on NBA news by revisiting some of their early season takes. Topics include: Are the ...
ListenTop 40 Greatest Players Ever 21-30: Was MJ holding Scottie Pippen back? from 2021-11-23T19:22:11
In this episode, Cliff and Joe start continue their 40 over 40 series in which they go through the 40 greatest players over the past 40 years. Part 2 includes players 30-21 including: The Beard, Th...
Listen40 over 40 Pt.1: Is Melo a Top-40 player over the past 40 years? from 2021-11-17T01:54:47
In this episode, Cliff and Joe start a new series in which they go through the 40 greatest players over the past 40 years. Part 1 includes players 40-31 including: Reggie Miller, Paul Pierce, Tony ...
ListenTop 40 Greatest Players Ever 31-40: Does Melo make it? from 2021-11-17T01:54:47
In this episode, Cliff and Joe start a new series in which they go through the 40 greatest players over the past 40 years. Part 1 includes players 40-31 including: Reggie Miller, Paul Pierce, Tony ...
ListenShould Kyrie Start a League of His Own? from 2021-11-09T21:06:36
In this episode, Cliff and Joe discuss the state of the Russell Westbrook Experiment, if Marcus Smart is truly the solution to the Celtics' problems, and whether or not Kyrie (aka. Morpheus) sho...
ListenIs the Westbrook Experiment Already a Bust? from 2021-10-23T22:08:57
In this episode, Cliff and Joe make some way too early conclusions about the Westbrook Experiment in LA. They also discuss Ben Simmons' plan (or non-plan?), Zion weighing in at 300+ and BR's NBA x ...
ListenSBR's Full 75th NBA Season Preview from 2021-10-19T07:14:32
In this episode Cliff and Joe discuss the good, the bad and the ugly of the NBA heading into the 2021-22 season. Will the Bucks repeat? Will the Knicks be able to recapture the magic of last season...
ListenIs Luka Doncic the 4th best player in the NBA (aka. Debunking ESPN's NBA Rank)? from 2021-10-05T07:49:07
In this episode, Cliff and Joe go through the Annual ESPN NBA rank and ask the question: are they teaching or reaching? Spoiler Alert: Mostly reaching. Players discussed: Luka Doncic, Donovan Mi...
ListenHashtag Washed King from 2021-09-29T18:02
In this shorter bite-sized episode, Cliff and Joe have some fun with Lebron's penchant to use #washedking to respond to pretty much anything that anyone tweets about him.
--- Support this... ListenWhy Klay Thompson is the Perfect Teammate from 2021-08-22T01:33:39
In this episode, Cliff and Joe explain why Klay Thompson is the perfect Teammate and the ideal paradigm for the confidence scale. They also discuss Draymond's interview with KD and Lebron's "was...
ListenFree Agency Recap from 2021-08-18T17:20:13
In this episode, Cliff and Joe recap the free agency moves they like and the outlook for the teams that made moves. Topics included in this episode: Shroeder's big mistake, Kuzma's big opportuni...
ListenBreaking Down the Westbrook Trade (ft. Bleacher Report's Eric Pincus) from 2021-08-04T21:45:48
In this episode, Cliff and Joe interview a very special guest, Bleacher Report's Eric Pincus, writer, journalist, and respected NBA capologist. Eric gives us some behind the scenes insight into ...
ListenIs Giannis now the Best Player in the NBA? from 2021-07-23T17:47:04
In this episode, Cliff and Joe recap the NBA finals and what it means for the legacies of Giannis, Chris Paul, and Devin Booker. They also revisit Team USA and whether or not they are a lock to win...
ListenAre Giannis and the Bucks the title favorites now? from 2021-07-15T23:34:52
In this episode, Cliff and Joe discuss whether or not the Bucks should now be considered the favorites now, who the best player in the series is, what a win would mean for the players involved and ...
ListenHas Pandemic P become Vaccinated P? from 2021-07-02T02:08:17
In this episode, Cliff and Joe discuss Playoff injuries, whether or not Giannis should play, the origins of Playoff P, the emergence of Ice Trae and The Redemption of the Point God, CP3 (and I'm su...
ListenHas KD surpassed Lebron? from 2021-06-23T21:30:04
In this episode, Cliff and Joe discuss whether or not KD has surpassed Lebron (spoiler alert: he has) and why the media fails to accurately view the evidence. We also talk about the failures of Rud...
ListenHas CP3 been the best guard in the playoffs? from 2021-06-16T17:53:29
In this episode, Cliff and Joe discuss the twists and turns of the playoffs so far including who has been the best guard in the playoffs so far, did KD prove he is indisputably the best player in t...
ListenRound 1 Hidden Trash & Treasure and Round 2 Picks from 2021-06-09T20:59:11
In this Episode, Cliff and Joe recap the First Round of the Playoffs and discuss which players turned out to be hidden treasure and which turned out to be hidden trash and they also give their thei...
ListenNBA Playoffs Round 1 Hidden Trash / Treasure and Round 2 Picks from 2021-06-09T20:59:11
In this Episode, Cliff and Joe recap the First Round of the Playoffs and discuss which players turned out to be hidden treasure and which turned out to be hidden trash and they also give their thei...
ListenAre KD, Kyrie and Harden the Best Big 3 of All Time? from 2021-06-02T17:18:04
In this episode, Cliff and Joe recap the crazy playoff games of last night including Dame dropping 55 in a loss, the Lakers getting destroyed by Booker and the Suns, and the Nets looking unstoppabl...
ListenCringey or Bingey: Lebron's Endless "Injury" Drama (ft. a special 100th ep. message from Vince Carter) from 2021-05-26T15:50:11
In their 100th Episode(!), Cliff and Joe discuss topics from the first Round of the Playoffs (Cringey / Bingey style) including Chris Paul's injury and tackle of Lebron (and the subsequent drama), ...
ListenSBR Awards (Can anyone dethrone the Aizen of the NBA?) from 2021-05-19T22:18:03
In this episode, Cliff and Joe give out their SBR Awards including MVP, The Cumin Award, The Snow Leopard Award, Mr. Satan / Hercule Award and the Aizen of the NBA (spoiler: it's Lebron). --- ...
ListenStats Are Meaningless Now (and nine other things we learned this season) from 2021-05-15T09:16:25
In this mega-episode, Cliff and Joe play overstatement / understatement to discuss ten things we learned from this NBA regular season including Steph's current NBA Rank, Joel Embiid's potential and...
ListenAre the Lakers in Trouble? And would you rather have Durant or Embiid for the Playoffs? from 2021-05-07T08:03:27
In this episode, Cliff and Joe discuss how the Lakers will fare in the playoffs and who the top 10 most impactful playoff players will be (including KD, Lebron, Kawhi, Embiid and...Devin Booker?...
ListenHit or Fold on The Knicks, Golden State, Jokic, Westbrook from 2021-05-02T07:07:44
In this episode, Cliff and Joe discuss the deservedness of MVP candidates (including Jokic, Embiid, Steph, Lebron, Booker, Mitchell), and the prospects of the potential play-in teams from each c...
ListenNBA 25 under 25 (and does Vivian Flores exist?) from 2021-04-24T05:15:25
In this episode, Cliff and Joe discuss the most egregious errors on ESPN's list of the top 25 NBA players under the age of 25 including ranking Lamelo Ball at THREE and Mikal Bridges...being on thi...
ListenIs Jalen Suggs The Next Big Thing? from 2021-04-08T23:13:40
In this episode, Cliff and Joe ask: Will Jalen Suggs be the next big thing? Is Russell Westbrook still must see TV? Why did Paul Pierce suddenly go all Jean-Ralphio on IG? And we try to welcome you...
ListenTrade Deadline Recap (aka. WTF is Orlando doing?) from 2021-04-01T17:46:30
In this episode, Cliff and Joe breakdown last week's trade deadline and which moves were good, which moves were bad, and which moves are confounding (hint: pretty much everything the Orlando Mag...
ListenIs Jimmy Butler the most Underappreciated player in the NBA? from 2021-03-25T08:21:49
In this week's episode, Cliff and Joe discuss Zack Snyder's Justice League, the Lakers' season outlook sans Lebron, and two of the most underappreciated players in the NBA: Kyrie Irving and Jimm...
ListenThe Cumin Fallacy: Why Mike Conley's importance is Overrated from 2021-03-13T01:47:11
In this episode, Cliff and Joe go over all star weekend's cringiest and bingiest moments (including Dame v. Steph, Lebron's whining, Quavo's dominance and Julius Randle's "triple crown") and add...
ListenIs Steph Curry Top Ten All Time? (feat. Eugene Park of "Off the Pulpit") from 2021-03-04T18:36:13
In this episode, Cliff and Joe invite Eugene Park, creator of the "Off the Pulpit" podcast, to discuss Asian American culture, the challenges podcasting, and all things NBA through the lens of a di...
ListenDamian Lillard is the MVP, All Star Snubs & Dawson's Creek from 2021-02-25T17:13:08
In this episode, Cliff and Joe discuss a new most deserving candidate for MVP, the most snubbed non all-stars, and take an involuntary trip down memory lane because of the power of Paula Cole. Listen
Should Laker fans be worried? from 2021-02-21T05:28:54
In this episode, Cliff and Joe discuss whether or not the Lakers should still be considered title favorites, whether or not Kyle Kuzma deserves criticism, and who's the biggest challenger to the La...
ListenWorthy or Unworthy? Tom Brady, Lebron, Tatum, The Jazz from 2021-02-14T01:26:20
In this episode, Cliff and Joe play a new game called Worthy or Unworthy to discuss whether or not Tom Brady should be considered the GOG, Utah should be considered the best team in the NBA and ...
ListenWho is the GoG? The GOAT of GOATS? from 2021-02-14T00:26:20
In this episode, Cliff and Joe play a new game called Worthy or Unworthy to discuss whether or not Tom Brady should be considered the GOG, Utah should be considered the best team in the NBA and whe...
ListenReflecting on the Kobe Anniversary from 2021-01-28T09:49:12
In this episode, Cliff and Joe have a candid conversation about Kobe's death, why it was so impactful, and why it's still okay to grieve sometimes.
--- Support this podcast: ListenHow do you solve Kyrie Irving? from 2021-01-22T00:02:38
In this episode, Cliff and Joe play a new game called Cash out or Let it ride in which they talk about some of the early surprise teams from this season (The Suns, The Knicks, The Cavs, Golden Stat...
ListenDoes the Harden Trade Make Brooklyn the Title Favorites? from 2021-01-14T23:52:47
In this episode, Cliff and Joe discuss the ramifications of the massive, 4-team trade that sent James Harden to the Brooklyn Nets. Does this trade make the Nets title favorites? Was it a good mo...
ListenWho will be the 2021 champs? And is Lonzo the LVP?? from 2021-01-07T08:46:57
In this episode, Cliff and Joe go over their season predictions including who will be MVP, MIP, NBA champs as well as some SBR specific awards like least improved player and most predictably bad...
ListenAre the Celtics the Most Overrated NBA Franchise? from 2021-01-01T21:49:07
Happy New Year SBR Nation! In this episode, Cliff and Joe play the game "Password" with NBA franchises (trying to describe the culture of the organization in one word). They also revisit a few of t...
ListenIs Jayson Tatum a Top 10 NBA Player? (2021 NBA Rankings) from 2020-12-25T02:35:50
In this episode, Cliff and Joe discuss which players are the most overrated (Jayson Tatum) and underrated (Russell Westbrook) on ESPN's NBA Rank as well as the Harden Problem, The Laker's extending...
ListenThe 2020 NBA Offseason, are the Lakers the Favorites? from 2020-12-04T18:38:34
In this episode Cliff and Joe are back(!) to recap the madness of the NBA offseason so far focusing on the Lakers, Bucks, Celtics and Rockets (unfortunately we recorded this just before the West...
ListenIs Lebron the GOAT Now? from 2020-10-17T23:05:10
In this episode, Cliff and Joe discuss whether or not this latest championship has made Lebron James the Greatest of All Time? Is he an all-time great Laker now? Also, they recap the NBA playoff...
Listen2020 NBA Finals: Are the Lakers "in trouble?" from 2020-10-06T09:20:37
In this episode, Cliff and Joe check in on the NBA after Jimmy Butler's amazing game 3 performance. Are the Lakers in trouble? Who has been the Finals MVP so far? And what is going on with Kyrie...
Listen2020 NBA Finals: Lebron vs. The Heat from 2020-09-30T23:18:18
In this episode, Cliff and Joe recap the conclusion of the Conference Finals and preview the NBA Finals between the antagonist Miami Heat and the hero of the NBA, Lebron James (at least, that's the...
ListenAD Channeling His inner Mamba from 2020-09-23T08:21:31
In this episode, Cliff and Joe check in on the Western Conference Finals, particularly Anthony Davis' spectacular Game 2 performance which was capped off with a "Kobe!" Game Winner at the buzzer...
ListenThe Clippers Curse from 2020-09-17T15:02:05
In this Episode, Cliff and Joe react to the historic failure of Kawhi, Playoff P, and the Clippers (along with fellow disappointments, Harden & Siakam). They also preview the Western and Eastern Co...
ListenThe Rise of Jimmy Butler & The Heat from 2020-09-09T04:34:01
In this episode, Cliff and Joe talk about the rise of Jimmy Buckets, Bam Bam, The Dragon, and the Miami Heat. Is this the team to beat in the East? Also, Rondo v. Westbrook, Kawhi's happiness, w...
ListenThe Greatest Playoff Duel of All Time? from 2020-09-02T01:59:28
In this episode, Cliff and Joe discuss the unreal duel between Jamal Murray and Donovan Mitchell, the Covid-induced developmental jump of the next generation of NBA players, the drama of James Hard...
ListenSpida Mitchell is Luke Skywalker (& other 1st Round takeaways) from 2020-08-26T01:28:19
This week, Cliff and Joe discuss the excitement of the West's playoffs so far including the emergence of Donovan Mitchell, Jamal Murray & Luka Doncic, the sadness of the East's playoffs so far with...
ListenDame Dolla v. King James (feat. Jason Y. Lee, CEO of Jubilee Media) from 2020-08-19T10:44:30
This week, Cliff and Joe are joined by a very special guest, founder and CEO of Jubilee Media and friend of the pod, Jason Y. Lee. They discuss the history and vision of Jubilee, the challenges of ...
ListenSBR's All Bubble-Bobble Squads from 2020-08-12T17:36:39
In this Episode, Cliff and Joe talk about the best and worst players and teams of the NBA bubble thus far, from the shockingly good (e.g. Devin Booker and the Suns!) to the dishearteningly bad (...
ListenWhy Not Just Use the Remote? (aka. The Zion Problem) from 2020-08-05T17:48:20
In this Episode, Cliff and Joe talk about week one of the NBA restart (Lakers, Clippers, Raptors, Harden, Tatum, Lillard, Zion), and touch on some other sports news including Mike Tyson's comeback ...
ListenBubble Preseason Takeaways & Predictions (w/ a side of Lou Will Lemon Pepper BBQ Wings) from 2020-07-29T22:40:20
In this Episode, Cliff and Joe talk about their takeaways from the Bubble Preseason and make some predictions about the impending NBA Restart, who will make the playoffs, and whether the NBA bubble...
ListenPlayoff Contenders & Pretenders (including another epic Jayson Tatum rant) from 2020-07-22T18:30:06
In this episode, Cliff and Joe separate the contenders from the pretenders as we inch closer to the NBA playoffs and the return of actual basketball. And of course, someone gets triggered by the me...
ListenWhose Bubb-Le-gacy Has the Most Upside? from 2020-07-15T23:29:43
In this episode, Cliff and Joe talk more NBA bubble news and debate which player's legacy has the most to gain from this year's NBA playoffs.
--- Support this podcast: ListenThe Basketball Bubble from 2020-07-01T19:16:09
In this Episode, Cliff and Joe actually talk about basketball! They explore the new Lakers with JR Smith, Skinny Harden and Jokic, the NBA paving a path for Zion in the playoffs and everything e...
ListenSupplemental Series pt.3 - Sports Movies (SBR x Podfellas) from 2020-06-11T10:00:07
In this week's episode, Cliff and Joe invite their first guests(!), Myron and Will from the Podfellas Entertainment Podcast, to discuss favorite sports movies as they continue their (Covid-19) S...
ListenThe Darkest Timeline Continues from 2020-06-05T01:41:06
In this episode, Cliff and Joe share their thoughts on George Floyd and try to bring you some sports news (NFL, proposed NBA restart, WWE, the Last Dance wrap-up) so you can take a respite from the...
ListenSupplemental Series pt.2 - The Last Dance from 2020-06-05T01:40:12
In this episode Cliff and Joe go through The Last Dance and share their opinions on the series so far as well as the many revelations and topics that are being debated as a result. #LebronvJordan #...
ListenIntermediate Chaos Theory from 2020-04-29T22:08:51
"This is probably the stupidest or most brilliant thing we've ever done." - Cliff Kim (1:44) Def / Maybe (17:07) ? (30:42) ? (48:25) ? (56:33) TFTR --- Support this podcast: Listen
The Darkest Timeline from 2020-04-16T01:31:15
Hey all, it's been tough to produce episodes as a result of lack of sports due to the pandemic, but we're still gonna bring you all the fun and relief we can (and what little sports news there is o...
ListenSupplemental Series pt.1 - WWE from 2020-04-01T09:34:59
(2:17) Sports News (All-Day or Cray-Cray) (19:28) The Supplemental Series pt.1 - WWE (54:26) Two for the Road (Fender & ICSYV) --- Support this podcast: Listen
The Covid Episode from 2020-03-18T09:55:35
We all know there's only one thing dominating the headlines right now and it's Covid-19. Cliff and Joe try to alleviate the loneliness and boredom of your quarantine with a bit of levity. Hope it c...
ListenThe Knicks are a Hot Mess (and it's pretty funny) from 2020-03-11T09:37:28
In this Episode, Cliff and Joe go through some NBA news Cringey or Bingey style. Topics include Terrence Ross' 35-0-0-0-0 line, Steph's rest of season outlook, Analysis of the Lakers recent victory...
ListenThe Harden-Giannis Beef & What are the Rockets? from 2020-03-05T01:54
In this week's episode, Cliff and Joe play a new game questioning the logic of current NBA players and franchises and take a deep dive into the Rockets and examine if there's something to their sma...
ListenThe Apologetic Astros, The Unbeatable Bucks, and The KB & Gigi Memorial from 2020-02-26T09:44:08
In this episode, Cliff and Joe go address the Astros sad excuse for apologies, go around the NBA addressing several topics and discuss their takeaways from the Kobe & Gigi Memorial. (1:45) Definite...
ListenDefinitively Fixing NBA All-Star Weekend from 2020-02-19T23:23:29
Cliff and Joe evaluate All-Star Weekend and use their combined fan-centric brainpower to come up with an NBA All-Star Weekend that works for the people.
(1:13) Evaluating & Adjustin...
Did the Trade Deadline change Anything? from 2020-02-12T01:07:18
In this episode, Cliff and Joe evaluate all the trade deadline deals and discuss what kind of impact they will have on the fortunes of their respective franchises moving forward. (0:43) Looking at...
ListenThe Post-Kobe NBA from 2020-02-06T00:37:50
In this episode, we get back to our regular format where we discuss life in a post-Kobe NBA as well as recap the Superbowl and talk about All Star snubs.
(12:07) Definitely Maybe <...
Trying to Make Sense of the Loss of Kobe from 2020-01-27T08:01:59
We wanted to process, share and grieve with all of LA and the world with the tragic loss of Kobe Bryant. Goodbye Kobe, Gigi, and the 7 other passengers. We love you. Rest In Peace. --- Support t...
ListenNBA Trade Deadline & Were the Astros Punished Enough? from 2020-01-22T11:17:56
(2:38) Definitely, Maybe (Superbowl, Astros, Zion, Australian Open) (26:20) Potential NBA Trades (Ben Simmons, Andre Drummond, Jrue Holiday, Kevin Love, CP3) (1:16:17) Two for the Road --- Suppo...
ListenLet's stop talking about trading Kyle Kuzma from 2020-01-15T20:54:26
(3:13) The Court of SBR
(34:50) Exploring the Kyle Kuzma Trade Scenarios
(1:12:17) Two for the Road (Joe's Star Wars Rewrite)
SBR Year One Anniversary Special! from 2019-12-19T22:59:53
Happy Anniversary SBR fam! In this episode, Cliff and Joe reflect on the year and revisit and comment on some of their favorite moments from Year One of SBR. Thank you all for your continued suppo...
ListenTop 10 Sports Stories of 2019 from 2019-12-13T00:38:42
(5:28) Numbers Ten to Six
(34:23) Number Five to One
(1:19:03) Special One for the Road!
Jingle All The Way > Home Alone: SBR’s Christmas Special! from 2019-12-04T19:47:02
(4:36) Jack Bauer Panic Meter (37:17) Christmas Movie Game (1:07:49) Two for the Road --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/sbr/suppo...
ListenNBA-vengers Part 2: Age of Bogdonatron from 2019-11-27T23:30:31
(5:00) Captain America & Friends
(17:12) The Hulk & Vision
(23:56) Ant Man & The Wasp
(29:18) Going to Wakanda
(37:20) Who is James Harden?
(53:26) Spiderman
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Can Melo save the Blazers? from 2019-11-20T18:35:14
(00:53) Sports News (Definitely / Maybe)
(26:31) Melo is Back (All-Day or Cray-Cray)
(54:53) Two for the Road - Revisiting Space Jam & Disney +
Dwight eats 24 candy bars & Check, Bet, or Fold on Brandon Ingram? from 2019-11-13T20:10:37
(3:52) Cringey or Bingey
- Dwight Howard's Diet
- Antonio Brown Saga 3
- Delusion Knicks
- Magic Johnson even more out of touch
(37:44) Check,...
ListenGIVEAWAY WINNER ANNOUNCED! (also...nba relationship status updates) from 2019-11-06T19:31:04
(1:55) Cringey or Bingey: Kat v. Embiid, The Warriors v. injuries, KD v. Dray, Pau Gasol v. the state of the NBA
(35:44) NBA Relationship Status Updates - Kawhi & LAC, Kyrie & BKN, G...
NBA Week 1 Overreactions: Steph struggles, KAT dominates, Markelle is alive! from 2019-10-29T21:55:22
(4:05) NBA Week 1 Overreactions (New Game! All-Day or Cray-Cray?) (40:22) Lakers Takeaways from Week 1 (1:16:46) 2 For the Road --- Support this podcast: Listen
Who is the Best Duo in the NBA? from 2019-10-23T22:46:57
(5:52) NBA Award Predictions (44:57) Ship it or Rip it - NBA Duos Edition (1:34:25) 2 for the Road
--- Support this podcast: https://... ListenThe Dodger Meltdown: Who is to Blame + NBA West Predictions from 2019-10-16T09:57:52
(3:11) Dodgers "Blazme" Pizza (40:24) Western Conference Preview (1:35:38) 2 For the Road --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/sbr/su...
ListenKobe 14th All Time: Clickbait or Real Take + NBA East Predictions from 2019-10-09T17:28:56
(1:32) Laker Ticket Giveaway Details!
(3:52) New Game! Clickbait or Real Take?
(38:16) NBA Eastern Conference Team by Team Preview
(1:33:47) 2 For the Road
Lavar calls Lonzo 'Damaged Goods', and the legend of Gardner Minshew from 2019-10-01T23:15:04
(2:01) Smorgasboard of Sports News
(32:42) Storytime: Lebear gets Shut Out
(51:20) 2 For the Road
Welcome to SBR! from 2019-09-23T05:06:46
Thank you Thank you Thank you for checking us out! We are the people's pod, giving you unfiltered and unqualified sports content every single week! Take a listen to our trailer, and jump right w...
ListenAB plays, The Beard whines, The Mamba bites from 2019-09-19T18:05:30
(2:13) The AB Saga continues
(14:18) NBA News
(44:50) Two for the Road
The NFL Special Pod! aka the Antonio Brown Saga from 2019-09-13T16:33:41
As a note, we recorded this before the sexual assault allegations on Antonio Brown came out. We will definitely comment on that next week.
(1:36) NFL Definitely Maybe Lightning Round
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Who is the M. Night Shyamalan of the NBA? from 2019-09-05T15:34:43
(2:13) Cringey or Bingey: NEW Shaq & Kobe Beef, USA Basketball almost loses AGAIN and a 360 in Tennis? (40:35) NBA Coaches as Movie Directors: Who is the Shyamalan of the NBA? (1:24:37) Two for the...
ListenZion Williamson: Boom, Bust or just BIG? from 2019-08-29T09:10:05
(3:31) Definitely / Maybe:
Drew Luck calls it quits,
D12 is a Laker again,
Team USA loses for the first time in 13 years,
Spiderman out of the MC...
Are the 2010's the Worst Decade of Basketball? from 2019-08-22T07:07:11
(5:09) Melo Rejected Again, Dwight going Back to his Ex
(31:56) NBA All-Decade Team Tournament (also, Cliff breaks his chair)
(1:34:48) 2 Fast 2 Furious
--- Support this pod... ListenThe Return of the NFL & the Downfall of Melo from 2019-08-08T08:47:58
In this episode, we cover some Summer NBA news, David Griffin betraying Lebron-Sama, NFL Cringey or Bingey, Julio Jones going for 3000?! and Melo. Sad Melo. Got fired Melo.
--- Suppo... ListenThe Confidence Spectrum & MCU Phase 4 from 2019-08-01T19:53:55
The Confidence Spectrum (4:28) Phase 4 of the MCU (52:05) Jeremy Lin & RDR2 (1:22:40) Intro/Outro Music: It just makes me happy by Dj Quads https://soundcloud.com/aka-dj-quadshttps://www.youtube....
ListenIs OKC the biggest bust in NBA History? from 2019-07-25T17:53:11
Origin Story of KD, Westbrook, Harden (1:32) Oral History of the James Harden Trade (39:48) What If James Harden never got Traded? (1:00:20) Wimbledon & Djokovic, Marvel Phase 4 (1:49:30) Intro...
ListenKawhi the Puppet Master & The Free Agency of Chaos from 2019-07-18T07:58:53
Free Agency Winners and Losers (2:02) Kawhi the Puppet Master (33:30) Grading the Lakers Off-season (1:15:24) USWNT & Prime Day (1:39:07) Intro/Outro Music: It just makes me happy by Dj Quads...
ListenFree Agency Eve: Kawhi, KD, Kyrie, Klay, Kemba, and more! from 2019-06-26T20:47:37
Free Agency Predictions (2:20)
CP3 v. Harden (46:26)
2 For the Road (1:03:02)
Intro/Outro Music: It just makes me happy by Dj Quads Listen
ANTHONY DAVIS is a LAKER from 2019-06-19T08:33:36
Breaking down the AD Trade (2:14) Cringey or Bingey: Lakers + AD Edition (22:16) How did the Raptors do it? (47:56) Where do the Warriors go from here? (1:07:22) 2 For the Road (1:40:34) Intro/Out...
ListenKD hurt again, Kyle Lowry is Krillin again from 2019-06-12T14:58:15
NBA Finals (3:20) The Greatness of the Office (48:22) 2 for the Road (1:11:47) Intro/Outro Music: It just makes me happy by Dj Quads https://soundcloud.com/aka-dj-quadshttps://www.youtube.com/chan...
ListenPelinka helps Kobe meet Heath Ledger: Cringey or Bingey? from 2019-06-05T07:08:15
(3:05) Cringey or Bingey (20:48) NBA Finals Reviewing Games 1 & 2, Look ahead to games 3 & 4 (54:43) 2 For the Road Intro/Outro Music: It just makes me happy by Dj Quads https://soundcloud.com/ak...
ListenThe NBA Finals: Steph v. Kawhi & also Magic v. Pelinka from 2019-05-30T02:18:06
(2:54) Magic WTH? (20:39) Where do we go from here? (34:49) Western Conference Finals Recap (58:56) Eastern Conference Finals Recap (1:23:56) Our NBA Finals Picks (1:44:48) 2 for the Road I...
ListenAnthony Davis Trade Scenarios & Avengers Endgame [SPOILER] Review from 2019-05-22T17:02:41
(2:16) Recapping the Draft Lottery, AD trades, Lebron for Zion? (32:16) Why is Lebron still considered to be so great? (56:28) Avengers: Endgame Review (1:36:58) 2 for the Road Intro/Outro Music: ...
ListenKawhi vs Giannis, the Conference Finals and the Lakers pick....FRANK VOGEL?! from 2019-05-15T17:10:47
(1:29) What should the Lakers do now? (Coach, President, Kyrie, Draft Pick) (26:04) NBA Playoff Round 2 Recap & Conference Final Picks: Harden = Vegeta, Lowry = ? (1:24:05) Friends vs. The Office ...
Listen2019 NBA Playoffs Round 2 Picks, and New Game! from 2019-05-01T10:43:03
SBR Sitcom Final Four (1:32) NBA Playoffs West (29:26) NBA Playoffs East (1:13:05) New Game: Pick the Fake Reality Show! (1:39:58) Intro/Outro Music: It just makes me happy by Dj Quads https://sou...
ListenNBA Heat Checks & the TL;DW Captain Marvel Recap from 2019-04-24T15:09:30
Shorter pod today covering some quick NBA takes and giving you everything you need to know about Captain Marvel (ICYMI) to get you hyped for Avengers: Endgame. Heat Checks: PP or DWade? Westbrook...
ListenMegapod! The WTF Magic quit?!, NBA Playoffs Round 1, SBR Sitcom Elite Eight from 2019-04-17T17:32:06
SBR Sitcom Sweet Sixteen Reactions and Predictions (1:01) WTF Magic?! (28:04) Our NBA Playoff Takes (1:16:38) Intro/Outro Music: It just makes me happy by Dj Quads https://soundcloud.com/aka-dj...
ListenThe Sitcom GOAT Tournament (Side B) from 2019-04-10T15:54:12
We cover the Right Side of the Sitcom Sweet Sixteen Bracket: HIMYM vs. Scrubs (3:12) The Office vs. Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt (24:30) Arrested Development vs. The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air (36:47...
ListenThe Sitcom GOAT Tournament (Side A) from 2019-04-03T19:10:34
We cover the left side of the Sitcom Sweet Sixteen Bracket, a tournament to determine the GSOAT (or of the last 30 years at least). Explaining the Rules (2:40) Friends vs. FOTB (8:01) Parks a...
ListenThe Warriors Dynasty from 2019-03-20T14:44:54
Chip Rankings (2:26) Predicting the future of Golden State (13:52) The Adventures of LeBear (1:11:33) Intro/Outro Music: It just makes me happy by Dj Quads https://soundcloud.com/aka-dj-quads ...
ListenLakers Bla(z)me Pizza & the NBA Unhappiness Epidemic from 2019-03-15T05:45:11
Who's at fault for the Laker Season Unhappiness of current NBA players The Bachelor Fence Jump Deep cut: Going off the rails with Dan Harmon --- Support this podcast: Listen
Trade Lebron James Episode from 2019-03-07T04:18:25
Trading Lebron James and resetting the Lakers The NEXT Lion King (the next dynasty) NF, God of War and the broken post Kobe pod --- Support this podcast: Listen
The Legacy of KOBE from 2019-02-28T04:29:21
Has Kobe over/under achieved in his career? Why is Kobe so polarizing? What is Kobe's legacy? --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm...
ListenThe 1 on 1 All-Star Game Tournament from 2019-02-20T19:24:43
Lakers Panic Meter Lebron = Pain GOAT Dunkers Fixing All-Star Weekend Agents of Shield/Survivor Teaser: Next week...... KOBE --- Support this podcast: Listen
Kuzma vs Tatum aka the California Burrito Conundrum from 2019-02-13T19:05:46
Lebron Conspiracy Theory Itachi vs Orochimaru Kuzma vs Tatum Cliff's bid to be the Academy Awards Host --- Support this podcast: https:/...
ListenLOST or HEROES: NBA Franchise Edition from 2019-02-06T19:06:22
Djokovic the GOAT? The Golden Age of Tennis Kristaps Porzingis Trade Reaction Anthony Davis Trade? Becky Lynch, the MAN of WWE --- Support this podcast: Listen
Tom Brady the GOAT & the HIMYM rant from 2019-01-30T20:51:26
Super Bowl LIII: Tom Brady the GOAT? The Jack Bauer Panic Meter for NBA Teams NBA Trade Deadline How I Met Your Mother Joe's Cupcake Story --- Support this podcast: Listen
Top 30 NBA Players Rank: Where is James Harden? from 2019-01-23T19:49:24
Def/Maybe Giannis quintuple double? The Super Accurate, Absolutely Definitive, Indisputable Top-30 NBA Players List James Harden as Hitsugaya Toshiro --- Support this podcast: Listen
Who is the GOAT? Lebron vs Jordan from 2019-01-17T19:19:10
1. Stats 2. Caliber of teammates 3. Competition 4. Do rings matter? 5. Failures --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/sbr/support
ListenROCKY 4: The Ultimate Christmas Movie from 2018-12-24T22:06:32
Def/Maybe: The Lakers Future Is this a Christmas Movie?! Christmas Wishes for the NBA --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/sbr/sup...
ListenThe NBA-vengers from 2018-12-17T18:28:47
- Avengers: End Game trailer reaction + Def/Maybe Movie edition - The Infinity War of NBA Analogies - Kevin Durant's place in history --- Support this podcast: Listen
The Law of Lebron from 2018-12-10T20:57:59
1st episode of Shouting from the Back Row!! Thanks everyone for listening and supporting. Will Ingram, Lonzo, Kuzma, Hart get traded? (1:50) The biggest misconception of Lebron James (32:44) Bu...
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