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Mavericks State of the Union with Kyle Grondin from 2023-12-07T13:28:52
On a night where Luka Doncic becomes the first player to ever record a first half 25 point triple double, Steve and Kyle discuss the Dallas Mavericks season and future. They switch gears to disc...
ListenGone in 60 Minutes (West Coast Edition) from 2023-12-01T11:20:51
Steve, Brett and Mikey try to hit all the Western Conference teams in 60 minutes but get derailed along the way
- YOUR #1 seed Minnesota Timberwolves (2:15)
- Nug... Listen
Gone in 60 Minutes from 2023-11-17T11:26:27
Steve, Brett and Mikey try to hit all 15 teams in the East in less than 60 minutes
- yOu NeVeR tAlK aBoUt ThE cElTiCs (2:30)
- Sixers (9:50)
- (Zombie?) Heat (17...
ListenStop Hating Your Fans from 2023-11-10T02:28:17
Steve is joined by Ethan and Mikey to discuss some of the things we like, and don’t like (cough cough Bally Sports), to begin the season. Also, Ethan introduces his new segment: The League Pass ...
ListenPodcasters Only Meeting from 2023-10-27T15:11:36
(Producers Note: This pod was recorded before the end of the Lakers thrilling 100-95 victory over the Suns so no talk of that game)
It’s only been one game but Steve and Producer Mikey ca...
ListenPacific/Northwest Division Preview Content Dump from 2023-10-26T22:09:59
The pod starts with a B Team reunion as Ethan has Adler and Mikey on to round out his series of division preview pods, focusing on The Pacific and Northwest Divisions. At the end, there is a bon...
ListenCentral Division Preview with Cain Ross from 2023-10-24T01:27:29
International man of mystery and Pacers fan Cain Ross joins the show to chat the young movement taking place in Indiana, how the Cavs can capitalize on last year's 51-win season, the directi...
ListenSoutheast Division Preview with Tyler Baynard from 2023-10-20T20:37:39
Florida Man Tyler joins the show to discuss whether the Magic can ascend to the playoffs, the fallout in Miami after not acquiring Dame, and our differing opinions on the Atlanta Hawks.
P...
ListenSouthwest Division Preview with Kyle Grondin from 2023-10-17T16:28:59
Mavs fan Kyle Grondin joins the show to talk the pressure on Luka Doncic this season, the next men up for the Ja-less Grizzlies, and the wealth of roster options for the Pelicans and Rockets thi...
ListenTHE INAUGURAL AWARDS PREDICTIONS DRAFT!!! from 2023-10-12T18:33:51
Steve, Brett, Ethan and Mikey come together for the first ever Overstated Awards Predictions Draft. In a snake draft style format, the boys select from the field of NBA players to figure out who...
ListenAtlantic Division Preview with host Ethan Lane and friend of the program Matt Sullivan from 2023-10-06T16:36:01
- Next steps for the Joe Mazzula Celtics following their big summer transactions
- How the Sixers should handle James Harden
- Did the Knicks do enough to move the needle?
- Is this Be...
Too Good to be Jrue from 2023-10-04T12:10:29
Steve is joined by Brett and Producer Mikey to help deal with his denial over Jrue Holiday being traded to The Celtics. The gang discusses the ramifications of the trade for the teams involved b...
ListenFreak Time in Lilwaukee from 2023-09-28T11:28:35
Steve, Brett, Ethan and Mikey all join forces for a reunion pod ahead of schedule. Why? Because the Dame Lillard trade saga has come to an end as he joins forces with Giannis and The Bucks. The ...
ListenBread VanVleet from 2023-07-01T13:11
Brett, Ethan and Producer Mikey get together to try and wrap their heads around a wild first night of free agency. Fred, Kuzma, Jerami Grant, Kyrie and more! Plus Ethan gets to cook on a good Ti...
ListenFree Agency Eve from 2023-06-30T03:33:48
Steve and Brett get together on the eve of free agency to talk about some of the most interesting teams and players, leading off with the Harden news.
ListenFree Agency Primer with Chase Campbell from 2023-06-28T20:34:09
Overstated OG Chase Campbell joins host Ethan Lane the show! We give him 3 minutes to cook on the Nuggets before diving into CP3's addition to the Warriors, and some post-draft moves. We dis...
ListenThe Day After from 2023-06-24T10:07:21
One day after the draft, Brett and Mikey talk some of their favorite headlines: Wizards, Rockets, Celtics, Marcus Smart, Dame and Scoot, Bonus Summer League content!
ListenThe B Stands for Bradley from 2023-06-20T13:29:38
The B Team (minus Brother Ethan) gives their thoughts on the surprising Bradley Beal trade and the implications for The Suns and The Wizards. Adler's not worried about the Draymond situation...
ListenThe Offseason is Here!!! from 2023-06-14T12:08:06
Steve and Mikey give Jokic and the Nuggets their flowers then discuss some hypothetical matchups between the Nuggets and other recent champions. Then they transition to the offseason and talk so...
ListenGame 4 recap, CP3 to the Wolves? + Bruce Brown stays winning with Ethan and Adler from 2023-06-12T14:19:08
The B Team runs down some relevant, and not so relevant topics, ahead of game 5. CP3, coaches challenges, Zion. Music by Snow Melt. Produced and edited by Mikey
ListenFinals Thoughts + CP3 News from 2023-06-09T13:05:15
Steve, Brett, and Producer Mikey get together to talk Finals -- Game 3, Jokic's brilliance and chemistry with Murray, Malone and Spo, and predictions. Then they discuss the recent Chris Paul...
ListenB Team Podcast: Role Player Draft from 2023-06-01T12:37:40
Ethan and Adler have a little fun and do an unconventional draft mixing the stars of the NBA Finals with historic NBA role players. We also react in real time to news of the Monty Williams hire ...
ListenWild ECF and Looking Ahead to the Finals from 2023-05-31T04:00:12
Steve and Brett get together for the first time in a while and talk about the crazy Eastern Conference Finals, the future of the Celtics, and the upcoming Finals matchup between the Nuggets and ...
ListenSteve Unburies the Celtics from 2023-05-26T13:06:33
Steve goes solo to shed some light on the Celtics/Heat series. Then he talks about the bizarre NBA coaching carousel before signing off for a nightcap with Producer Mikey. Happy Memorial Day wee...
ListenCarmelo's Legacy/Jokic or Jimmy? from 2023-05-25T13:24:57
Producer Mikey is joined by guests Adler and Ethan for a roundtable discussion about all things not Celtics/Heat. We hit some Carmelo legacy stuff after his announced retirement and dive into so...
ListenLottery Reactions from 2023-05-17T17:10:29
Steve and Adler give their reactions to the lottery and San Antonio winning the Wemby sweepstakes, They also give their thoughts on some of the other lottery teams' positions and give some h...
ListenThe Dynasty is Over? from 2023-05-10T07:57:06
Steve and Adler talk Warriors going down 3-1, Jordan Poole's blunders, Celtics and Sixers
ListenCurry's Legacy/Second-Round Series from 2023-05-02T08:58:14
Steve and Adler spend some time talking about the Warriors and Steph before diving into a preview of the upcoming Lakers/Warriors series. They also discuss the Celtics' Game 1 collapse again...
ListenPreviewing Heat-Knicks and Suns-Nuggets + RIP Bucks from 2023-04-28T17:24:41
Brett and Producer Mikey look ahead to MIA-NYK and PHX-DEN. Steve jumps on solo at the end to talk about what happened to his Bucks.
ListenSteve and Adler Talk Warriors-Kings from 2023-04-20T16:55:08
We welcome on Warriors super fan Adler to talk about the Warriors-Kings series. Adler dives deep on Draymond's suspension and also his importance to and future with the team. As always, ther...
ListenPlay-In Thoughts and Looking Ahead to the First Round from 2023-04-14T18:33:57
Steve, Brett, and Producer Mikey discuss the play-in tournament and look ahead to the first round. Steve and Brett make a bet.
ListenPunches With Wolves from 2023-04-11T04:34:38
Steve has Ethan Lane on to do a Minnesota Timberwolves State of the Union ahead of Tuesday's play-in game against the Lakers. They then go off track and discuss some Mavericks, some lottery,...
ListenMavs, Wolves, Thunder + All-Rookie Teams from 2023-03-31T06:26:25
Steve, Brett, and producer Mikey talk about the West playoff race, focusing on Dallas, Minny and OKC. Brett gives his All-Rookie Teams. (Recorded Wednesday 3/29.)
ListenSteve is Fine in the East from 2023-03-24T18:21:01
Steve and Producer Mikey talk Bucks and other East contenders
ListenKnicks State of the Union from 2023-03-23T20:23:26
Steve is joined by Ilya Slavinski to talk all things Knicks!
ListenSacramento Kings and Rookie Check-in from 2023-03-16T09:16:54
Steve and Brett discuss the Kings' amazing season and playoff possibilities as well as the outstanding recent play of rookies Jabari Smith Jr. and Jalen WIlliams.
ListenSteve is Fine in the West from 2023-03-10T05:50:39
Steve runs through all the teams in the Western Conference with some help from Mikey.
ListenKnicks Rolling, East Playoff Picture, Injured Stars, Dame's Heater from 2023-03-01T06:56:58
Steve, Brett, and Producer Mikey talk about the ascension of the Knicks, how the playoff picture is taking shape in the East, the injuries to LeBron and LaMelo, and Dame's 71-point performance a...
ListenDrunk Awards from 2022-04-12T16:16:11
Steve and Brett get hammered and go over their full NBA awards ballots -- MVP, DPOY, ROY, MIP, 6MOY, COY, All-NBA, All-Defense, All-Rookie. LFG!
ListenNBA Draft and Sixers Talk with Nathan Grubel from 2022-04-02T17:24:42
Steve is joined by the great Nathan Grubel of No Ceilings and Draft Deeper to preview the Final Four, discuss the top prospects in the upcoming draft, and touch on Nathan's home team, the Philad...
ListenAre the Timberwolves for Real? from 2022-03-23T09:34:06
Steve and Brett get together to talk about one of the league's hottest teams, the Minnesota Timberwolves.
ListenThe MVP Race from 2022-03-12T18:34:20
Brett talks about the 2022 MVP race. Recorded Friday, March 11th.
ListenState of the 76ers Union with Sahil Sharma from 2022-02-23T10:00
Steve is joined by Sahil Sharma to talk about his history as a Sixers fan, Joel Embiid's MVP-caliber season, and of course the Simmons-Harden trade.
ListenThe Greatest Trade Deadline Ever! from 2022-02-16T10:00
Steve and Brett get together on a Friday night to have some drinks and recap the wild 2022 NBA trade deadline. (Recorded on 2/11)
ListenState of the Rockets Union with Jonathan Ennis from 2022-02-04T10:00
Steve is joined by Jonathan Ennis of the Assisted Development Podcast to talk about the Houston Rockets.
ListenState of the Kings Union with Jason Coldiron from 2022-01-27T18:01:11
Steve is joined by Jason Coldiron of Hoop Social to discuss the past, present, and future of the Sacramento Kings.
ListenSleeper Teams from 2022-01-21T10:00
Steve and Brett talk about a handful of "sleeper" teams that could make some noise in the second half of the season and potentially the Playoffs.
ListenState of the Warriors Union with David Savage from 2022-01-18T11:00
Steve is joined by David Savage to discuss the Golden State Warriors and what makes this team special. Recorded Friday 1/14.
ListenMid-season Power Rankings from 2022-01-13T20:59:46
Steve and Brett have drinks and go over their current top ten NBA teams in terms of power ranking. Things get a little chippy.
ListenState of the Clippers Union with Michael Chapman from 2022-01-07T12:00
Steve is joined by the great Michael Chapman to discuss the Los Angeles Clippers.
ListenMid-season Awards from 2022-01-06T12:00
Steve and Brett get together for the first time in over a month to go over their mid-season NBA awards ballots for all the major awards -- MVP, DPOY, 6MOY, ROY, COY, and MIP. Get 20 percent off ...
ListenState of the Heat Union with Jason Brown from 2021-12-30T17:10:34
Steve is joined by Jason Brown to discuss the Miami Heat, a team which has continued to be successful this season despite a seemingly endless stream of injuries and absences.
ListenState of the Bulls Union with Reilly McDonnell from 2021-12-13T16:05:01
This week Steve brings on Reilly McDonnell to talk about the new-look Bulls and the season they're having. Recorded Saturday 12/11.
ListenState of the Timberwolves Union with Ethan Lane from 2021-12-08T22:35:37
For the most Midwestern episode in Overstated NBA Show history, Steve brings on Ethan Lane to talk about the Minnesota Timberwolves. (Recorded Friday 12/3)
ListenRookie Check-in with Nathan Grubel of Draft Deeper from 2021-12-03T15:59:09
Steve and Brett get together with draft expert Nathan Grubel of the Draft Deeper podcast and No Ceilings to talk about some of the more notable rookies so far this NBA season.
ListenLakers Talk from 2021-11-22T16:01:46
Recorded immediately following Sunday's wild Lakers-Pistons game, this episode is Steve and Brett talking about the current state of the Lakers, and of course the LeBron-Stewart incident.
ListenState of the Blazers Union with Mikey Beyer from 2021-11-21T00:43:17
Steve is joined by the one and only Mikey Beyer to discuss the good and the bad of the Portland Trail Blazers this season. Get 20% off plus free shipping at manscaped.com with the promo code OVE...
ListenBouncing Around the NBA from 2021-11-08T15:13:25
With the regular season about 10 percent of the way through, Steve and Brett get together on a Saturday night to discuss some of the biggest surprises and storylines that have emerged. We talk a...
ListenState of the Celtics Union with Derek Michael from 2021-11-05T11:00
Steve is joined by our most requested guest of all-time, DEREK MICHAEL, to talk about Boston's shaky start and their outlook going forward.
ListenBy the Numbers: Basketball Watersheds and the Value of Heuristics from 2021-10-25T21:44:34
With guest David Savage. Recorded in September.
ListenAwards and Standings Predictions from 2021-10-18T23:05:34
Steve and Brett have a few drinks and make their official 2021-22 NBA awards and standings predictions.
ListenWestern Conference Preview Part 1 from 2021-09-23T10:00
The boys preview the bottom 7 teams in the West based on last season's standings: Golden State, San Antonio, New Orleans, Sacramento, Minnesota, OKC, and Houston. Get 20 percent off plus free sh...
ListenNBA Over/Unders from 2021-09-13T11:00
Steve, Brett, and Jacob each pick over or under win totals for all 30 teams for the upcoming 2021-22 NBA season. This episode was recorded Sunday at 3AM PT. Get 20 percent off plus free shipping...
ListenBest Young Cores from 2021-09-08T11:00
The boys are joined by Nathan Grubel of Draft Deeper and the Draft Deeper Podcast. Following a BIG announcement, Brett, Jacob, and Nathan discuss their top five young cores in the NBA. Spoiler a...
ListenFree Agency Recap Part 2 from 2021-08-23T16:55:04
Steve, Jacob, and Brett discuss the free agency/offseasons of the Celtics, Warriors, Sixers, Blazers, Hornets, Raptors, and Pelicans. Also some potential Ben Simmons trades and what the East sta...
ListenFree Agency Recap Part 1 from 2021-08-09T11:00
The boys recap the 2021 Free Agency Period for some of the most active teams -- Lakers, Heat, Bulls -- and then talk about the Wizards, the Jazz and the Suns, and where all these teams might fit...
Listen2021 NBA Draft Mock Lottery with Nathan Grubel from 2021-07-29T01:20:05
Jacob and Brett alternate selecting picks 1-14 and draft expert Nathan Grubel of Draft Deeper weighs in and offers analysis. You can find the Draft Deeper Podcast on all major platforms. Get 20 ...
ListenNBA FInals Recap (#bucksin6) + Team USA from 2021-07-26T14:59:21
After 50 years, the Bucks are champions once again! Steve and Brett recap the 2021 NBA Finals and discuss the outlooks for Milwaukee and Phoenix next season and beyond. We also talk Team USA and...
ListenNBA Finals Game 3 Reactions from 2021-07-12T21:28:11
Jacob and Brett react to game 3, look at the series going forward, and discuss the greatness and the legacy of Giannis Antetokounmpo. Get 20 percent off plus free shipping at manscaped.com with ...
ListenNBA Finals Game 2 Reactions from 2021-07-09T21:01:52
Steve and Brett recap Game 2 and look ahead to the rest of the series. Steve makes a Booker comp and Brett offers a Booker analogy. Get 20 percent off plus free shipping at manscaped.com with th...
ListenNBA Finals Game 1 Reactions from 2021-07-07T20:26:40
Steve and Brett recap Game 1 of the Finals and look ahead to Game 2.
ListenCan the Phoenix Suns Win it All? from 2021-06-28T11:00
With Brett on vacation, Steve and Jacob talk about the Conference Finals, the Suns' chances at a championship, and the recent NBA coaching hires.
ListenConference Finals Previews and Predictions from 2021-06-22T11:00
Steve and Brett get together late Monday evening to do a post-mortem on the Sixers and preview both the Eastern and Western Conference Finals matchups.
ListenCrazy NBA News Day Emergency Pod from 2021-06-17T19:35:17
Steve, Brett, and Jacob get together mid-day Thursday to discuss the wild past 24 hours of NBA news. This was recorded on a less sophisticated platform than we normally use, and we kept it raw -...
ListenPlayoff Talk from 2021-06-15T10:00
With Steve at Bucks-Nets Game 4, Jacob and Brett get into a wide-ranging discussion that begins in Phoenix, covers a good chunk of the current playoff landscape, and ends with "Tim Duncan was a ...
ListenBy the Numbers: Greatest Playoff Scorers in NBA History from 2021-06-10T11:00
In this episode of By the Numbers, Jacob lists the ten greatest postseason scorers in NBA history.
ListenSuns-Nuggets + Nets-Bucks from 2021-06-07T10:30:35
Steve, Jacob, and Brett preview the Denver-Phoenix series, react to Nets-Bucks Game 1, and talk about potential adjustments and the outlook of that matchup. Get 20 percent off plus free shipping at...
ListenBlazers-Nuggets Instant Classic Instant Reaction from 2021-06-02T06:42:03
Brett jumps on solo to talk about one of the wildest games in recent memory -- and one of the most spectacular individual performances of all time.
ListenBy the Numbers: NBA Championship Indicators from 2021-05-27T11:00
On this episode of By the Numbers, Jacob looks at championship indicators for all the best teams in the league.
ListenRound 1 Predictions from 2021-05-24T16:53:01
The boys preview, discuss, and predict the outcomes of all eight first-round series. Get 20 percent off plus free shipping at manscaped.com with the promo code OVERSTATED.
ListenBy the Numbers: 2020-21 NBA Regular Season Review from 2021-05-21T11:00
In his final quarterly review, Jacob ranks all 30 teams based on net rating, talks about which teams overperformed and which teams underperformed, and lists the best playmakers as well as the best ...
ListenOverstated NBA Awards from 2021-05-18T11:30:59
The boys name their winners and ballots for MVP, DPOY, ROY, 6MOY, MIP, COY, EOY, All-NBA, and All-Defense. At the end, Jacob does the math and announces the official Overstated selections. Get 20 p...
ListenPlay-in Preview (5/11) from 2021-05-13T05:08:58
Steve and Brett have a few drinks and talk about the play-in tournament. Recorded on Tuesday, May 11th. Get 20 percent off plus free shipping at manscaped.com with the promo code OVERSTATED. Law...
ListenBy the Numbers: Worst Players in NBA History from 2021-05-06T11:00
On this episode of By the Numbers, Jacob lists the worst players in NBA history based on value added.
ListenBLOW IT UP!!! from 2021-05-04T10:30:58
Steve, Jacob, and Brett talk about which NBA teams may want to consider blowing it up. Get 20 percent off plus free shipping at manscaped.com by using the promo code OVERSTATED at checkout.
ListenThe NBA's Bottom Six and Their Futures from 2021-04-26T10:30:15
Steve, Jacob, and Brett dive into the league's six worst teams -- OKC, Orlando, Minnesota, Cleveland, Detroit, Houston (discussed in that order) -- and look at how they got there and what they can ...
ListenChampionship Pretenders and Contenders from 2021-04-19T10:30:48
Steve gives a recap of his experience attending his first Bucks game in over a year. The boys name the teams they consider to be legitimate NBA title contenders. Debate ensues. Get 20% off + free s...
ListenBy the Numbers: Third Quarter Review from 2021-04-16T19:00:55
In this jam-packed episode of By the Numbers, Jacob offers a snapshot of the league at the season's three-quarter mark. He ranks all 30 teams based on net rating, and goes over the awards races ...
ListenDisappointing Warriors, Celtics, Raptors; Success of the New-look Nuggets from 2021-04-12T11:00
Steve and Jacob talk about what's going on with some of this season's more disappointing teams -- the Warriors, the Celtics, and the Raptors. They also discuss the red-hot new-look Nuggets, Joki...
ListenNBA Peaks and Primes from 2021-04-06T18:54:35
Jacob and Brett have an in-depth and wide-ranging conversation about the peaks and primes of NBA players of the past, present, and future. What exactly is a prime? How long is a prime? What's th...
ListenTrade Deadline Recap from 2021-03-29T18:32:41
With Jacob sidelined, Steve and Brett discuss the winners, losers, and overall impact of the WILD 2021 NBA trade deadline. Get 20% OFF + FREE SHIPPING at manscaped.com with the promo code OVERST...
ListenBy the Numbers: Why Tanking Doesn't Work from 2021-03-25T11:00
On this episode of By the Numbers, Jacob makes the case against tanking. Get 20% OFF + FREE SHIPPING at manscaped.com with the promo code OVERSTATED.
ListenBy the Numbers: Greatest Rookie Seasons from 2021-03-19T11:00
On this episode of By the Numbers, Jacob examines and ranks the greatest rookie seasons in NBA history. Get 20% OFF + FREE SHIPPING at manscaped.com with the promo code OVERSTATED. Listen
Questions for the Second Half of the Season from 2021-03-15T12:21
The boys answer listener-submitted questions about the second half of the NBA season. This episode of the Overstated NBA Show is brought to you by Manscaped. Get 20% off + free shipping with the...
ListenBy the Numbers: Midseason Review from 2021-03-12T12:00
On this supersized episode of By the Numbers, Jacob conducts a midseason review for the league, including team performance rankings, awards races, and All-NBA and All-Defensive Teams.
ListenBest Young Prospects in the NBA from 2021-03-09T12:00
Steve gives a #bucksintix update, the boys make All-Star Sunday Night predictions, and Brett and Jacob rank the best 23-and-under prospects in the NBA based on where they project them to be as p...
ListenBy the Numbers: Greatest Generations from 2021-03-04T12:00
On this episode of By the Numbers, Jacob lists the five greatest generations of players in NBA history.
ListenASG Talk + Best Player on a Championship Team from 2021-03-01T12:00
The boys discuss the 2021 ASG and the ASG in general before diving into the topic of best players on championship teams. They look at who those players have been in the past, who they could be this...
ListenBy the Numbers: When will NBA Records be Broken? from 2021-02-25T12:00
On this episode of By the Numbers, Jacob takes a look at when and by whom the NBA's individual career records might be broken, and also what the limits of those records might be.
ListenNo Man is an Island from 2021-02-22T12:00
The boys discuss the league's dramatic increase in high-usage superstars, the championship viability of heliocentric offenses, and much more.
ListenBy the Numbers: Biggest Falls in NBA History from 2021-02-19T12:00
On this episode of By the Numbers -- Part 2 of a two-part series on the biggest season-to-season rises and falls in NBA history -- Jacob lists the ten biggest fall-offs that teams have suffered ...
ListenThe NBA's Three-Pointer Obsession from 2021-02-15T12:00
The boys discuss the NBA's three-point boom and whether or not it's ultimately a good thing.
ListenBy the Numbers: Biggest Jumps in NBA History from 2021-02-11T12:00
On this episode of By the Numbers -- Part 1 of a two-part series on the biggest season-to-season rises and falls in NBA history -- Jacob lists the ten biggest jumps that teams have taken from one s...
ListenExpansion Draft from 2021-02-08T12:00
In this extra special, long-awaited, highly anticipated episode, the boys conduct an expansion draft, selecting from a pool of unprotected players determined by members of the Overstated NBA Fac...
ListenBy the Numbers: Quarterly Review from 2021-02-04T12:00
On this special episode of By The Numbers, Jacob takes a look at this NBA season through the one-quarter mark. He ranks each team in terms of where they stand historically, and then names his Al...
ListenAll-Star Ballots from 2021-02-01T12:00
Jacob and Brett discuss their early All-Star Ballots and much more.
ListenBy the Numbers: Greatest Two-Way Players from 2021-01-29T12:00
In this episode of By the Numbers, Jacob lists the greatest two-way players in NBA history.
ListenLIVE Mailbag from 2021-01-25T12:00
The boys take questions from the Overstated NBA Facebook Group while while recording, totally unprepared and off-the-cuff! This was a lot of fun and certainly something we'll do again in the nea...
ListenBy the Numbers: Greatest Shooters from 2021-01-22T12:00
On this episode of By the Numbers, Jacob explores the greatest shooters of the 21st century. He names the top ten plus a few very prominent honorable mentions.
ListenNets' Outlook, Trae's Struggles, Our Worst Predictions from 2021-01-18T11:30:56
The boys discuss the James Harden trade, his dazzling Brooklyn debut, and the Nets' potential (and potential issues) going forward. They talk about Trae Young's recent slump and then revisit some o...
ListenBy the Numbers: George Mikan vs. Everybody from 2021-01-15T12:00
On this episode of By the Numbers, Jacob does a deep dive on the original GOAT, George Mikan, and takes a look at how he compares to the other greatest centers in NBA history.
ListenThe True Asterisk Season(?) + Rookie Update from 2021-01-11T11:00
Jacob and Brett discuss the complex and confusing nature of the current season and how it might continue to take shape amid the pandemic. Then (around the 25-minute mark) they check in on every lot...
ListenBy the Numbers: The History of NBA GOATs from 2021-01-07T19:19:33
On this episode of By the Numbers, Jacob takes a look at when exactly the NBA's GOATs became the GOAT and how long they held that title.
ListenPhoenix, Philly; Houston/Harden; Wizards/Westbrook; Blowouts, Broadcasts from 2021-01-04T11:30:34
The boys discuss the hot starts of the Suns and the Sixers, the state of the Rockets and James Harden, the struggling Wizards and Russell Westbrook, potential reasons for there being so many blowou...
ListenWeek 1 Reactions from 2020-12-28T11:30:53
This a jam-packed episode. Here's the rundown: Ja vs. Trae; Trae and Luka; The Brooklyn Nets; disappointing Christmas Day and future scheduling ramifications; Warriors' struggles, Steph Curry; Clev...
ListenBy the Numbers: 2021 Jumps from 2020-12-24T12:00
On this episode of By the Numbers, Jacob takes a look at some players who could make a big jump this season. He identifies their ceilings and what they would need to do to reach them.
Listen2020-21 NBA Awards Predictions from 2020-12-22T11:30:01
The boys give their predictions for MVP, DPOY, COY, MIP, 6MOY, and ROY, and each drop one crazy "hot take" prediction at the end.
ListenBy the Numbers: Greatest Rebounders from 2020-12-17T12:00
On this episode of By the Numbers, Jacob discusses the correlation between individual rebounds and team rebounds, and why individual rebound numbers can be misleading. He lists the five greatest...
ListenEastern Conference Preview from 2020-12-14T11:00
Steve, Jacob, and Brett make predictions and preview the Eastern Conference. Unfortunately we didn't get to Chicago, New York, Detroit, Charlotte, Orlando, or Cleveland, so we apologize to fans ...
ListenWestern Conference Preview from 2020-12-07T11:30:01
With Steve on the sidelines, Brett and Jacob preview all fifteen Western Conference teams and predict the regular-season standings. We cover the teams in the following random order: Houston, Dallas...
ListenBy the Numbers: How Valuable is a Draft Pick? from 2020-12-03T12:00
In this deeply researched episode of By the Numbers, Jacob breaks the NBA Draft into tiers and discusses the values of the draft picks within those tiers based on the odds of landing different leve...
ListenFree Agency Recap from 2020-11-23T14:02:19
The boys go team-by-team recapping the first three days of NBA free agency.
ListenTrade Season Emergency Pod from 2020-11-17T20:45:31
CP3 to the Suns, RoCo to the Blazers, Jrue and Bogi to the BUCKS! The first 24 hours of NBA trade season was madness, so you know we had to do an emergency pod!
ListenTrades Have Begun + Mock Draft and Analysis with Nathan Grubel of Draft Deeper from 2020-11-16T12:27
The boys discuss Dennis Schroder to the Lakers, as well as some rumored trades and one big fake trade. Then, around the 34-minute mark, we bring in Draft Deeper's Nathan Grubel, a draft expert w...
ListenBy the Numbers: Greatest Drafts Ever from 2020-11-13T12:00
It's draft season! If you were given a totally random first-round pick, which NBA draft would you prefer it be from? On this episode of By the Numbers, Jacob attempts to answer that question as ...
ListenTrade Rumors + Brett's Big Board from 2020-11-09T11:30:40
Steve, Jacob, and Brett discuss the challenges of the NBA's return and some interesting trade rumors that have been swirling in recent days. Brett talks about his 2020 NBA draft big board, the meth...
ListenBy the Numbers: Russell vs. Wilt from 2020-11-06T12:00
On this episode, Jacob compares the careers of Bill Russell and Wilt Chamberlain through the prism of teammate quality.
ListenWine Cellar Draft from 2020-11-02T11:30:53
The boys talk briefly about Daryl Morey to the Sixers and Mike D'Antoni to the Nets, and then (beginning around the 14-minute mark) Brett and Jacob, under the supervision of Commissioner Steve, go ...
ListenBy the Numbers: Kobe vs. Duncan from 2020-10-29T11:00
In this highly requested episode of his By The Numbers "Versus" series, Jacob takes a statistical look at the environmental factors behind the parallel careers of this oft-compared pair of five-...
Listen"Delete 8" Off-season Preview from 2020-10-26T10:30:54
In this jam-packed episode of the NBA Show, we preview the 2020 off-seasons of the Golden State Warriors, Minnesota Timberwolves, Chicago Bulls, Detroit Pistons, New York Knicks, Cleveland Cavalier...
ListenBy the Numbers: Magic vs. Bird from 2020-10-22T11:00
Jacob takes a statistical look at the environmental factors -- teammates, coaching, competition -- underpinning the greatest rivalry of the 1980s.
ListenThoughts on Next Season from 2020-10-19T11:14:30
The boys look ahead to next season -- when will it start? what needs to happen? what are the options? -- and then look back at the Daryl Morey era in Houston. We talk about where the Clippers an...
ListenBy the Numbers: 2019-20 Wrap-up from 2020-10-16T11:00
In this epic episode of By the Numbers, Jacob puts a bow on the 2019-20 season by placing it into historical context. He lists the season's top five offenses, top five defenses, and top five tea...
ListenNew NBA Champions + Ratings Decline and Controversy from 2020-10-12T10:30:59
Steve and Brett jump on after Game 6 to talk about the Lakers winning the title and the bubble coming to an end. The rest of the pod, which we recorded earlier in the day with Jacob, covers the lea...
ListenBy the Numbers: Greatest Offenses and Defenses in NBA History from 2020-10-08T11:00
In this episode of By the Numbers, Jacob goes over the ten best offenses and the ten best defenses in NBA history. Along the way he makes an unlikely but very interesting comparison.
ListenAD + LeBron; Asterisk BS; Coaching Shuffle; G3 Reaction from 2020-10-05T10:30:56
In this jam-packed episode we discuss LeBron, AD, and the silliness surrounding the FMVP conversation. Steve rants about Kyrie Irving and his recent comments, and we address (call BS on) the asteri...
ListenBy the Numbers: Greatest Teams Ever Pt. 3 from 2020-10-02T10:30:54
In the third and final installment of his "Greatest Teams Ever" series, Jacob covers the five best teams of the past two decades (1999 - present, to be exact), plus one fascinating honorable mentio...
ListenDuos of the Future + LeBron and Jimmy from 2020-09-28T11:00:13
The boys discuss LeBron James making his tenth Finals appearance. Next we compare and contrast some of the league's best young duos moving forward -- namely those of the Nuggets and the Celtics ...
ListenBy The Numbers: Greatest Teams Ever Pt. 2 from 2020-09-25T10:56:53
In the second part of his new series on the greatest teams of all time, Jacob breaks down the ten best teams of the era spanning from 1977 through 1998.
ListenWe've Got Ourselves a Series! from 2020-09-21T10:30:11
The boys break down Boston-Miami Game 3 and then look ahead to Game 4 and beyond, including updated predictions. We close the pod by discussing a few different trade scenarios -- some realistic and...
ListenBy the Numbers: Greatest Teams Ever Pt. 1 from 2020-09-18T11:00:36
Jacob begins his new series on the greatest teams of all time by examining the five best teams of the pre-merger era.
ListenCeltics-Heat Game 1 + Clippers-Nuggets Game 7 from 2020-09-16T09:27:23
Brett hops on solo to talk about Tuesday's games.
ListenBucks' Future + Celtics-Heat Preview and Predictions from 2020-09-14T10:30:10
The boys talk about what the Bucks could've done differently, and what their future might look like. Steve gives us some inside information. Then we preview the Eastern Conference Finals matchup be...
ListenCeltics Game 6 Therapy Session + Game 7 Preview from 2020-09-11T07:38:24
Brett and Steve have some drinks and talk about the epic Game 6 between Boston and Toronto, and Brett vents about a few things. Then we look ahead to Friday's Game 7 and beyond. I'm pretty sure ...
ListenBy the Numbers: Jordan vs. LeBron from 2020-09-10T11:00
Jacob takes a statistical look at the environmental factors -- teammates, coaches, competition -- underpinning the most charged debate in basketball history.
ListenLatrell Sprewell Audio Essay from 2020-09-08T19:14:35
The unauthorized story of Latrell Sprewell, written and narrated by Brett Usher.
ListenJacob's Ladder from 2020-09-07T10:30:36
The boys dive into Clippers-Nuggets, Raptors-Celtics, and Lakers-Rockets. Out of respect for Steve, we weren't gonna discuss the Bucks, but Jacob couldn't resist talking some smack. For the second ...
ListenBucks Lose Game 2 + Steve Nash to Nets from 2020-09-03T20:29:57
Steve and Brett break down Bucks-Heat Game 2, discuss a better comparison for Giannis, and give their thoughts on Brooklyn's unexpected hiring of Steve Nash.
ListenLloyd Daniels Audio Essay from 2020-09-02T20:22:07
The unauthorized story of Lloyd "Swee' Pea" Daniels, written and narrated by Brett Usher.
ListenLuka/Kawhi Appreciation Pod from 2020-08-31T10:30:17
Did Luka just complete the greatest age-20 season of all time? Is Kawhi Leonard the best player in the NBA? Brett and Jacob discuss both superstars in terms of historical context, including how Luk...
ListenEastern Conference Semifinals Preview from 2020-08-30T10:00
The boys look back on a historic week in the NBA, discuss the ongoing series out West, and then look ahead to Bucks-Heat and Raptors-Celtics.
ListenSurprises and Disappointments from 2020-08-24T10:30:16
This week, we debut our new name! Hungover Steve goes off on the Sixers, Brett comes to grips with the current state of the Blazers, and Jacob drops some eye-opening numbers. We re-visit our pre-pl...
ListenEmergency Pod! from 2020-08-19T07:36:09
Steve and Brett get together for an emergency pod following Milwaukee's series-opening loss to Orlando. Steve aka Mr. #Bucksin6 vents about his team's performance and talks about the adjustments an...
ListenFirst-round Preview and Predictions from 2020-08-17T10:30:27
Brett and Jacob preview all eight first round playoff series and make their official predictions. Steve was on dad duty, but he'll be back next week!
ListenFuture Dynasties from 2020-08-10T12:49:06
The boys discuss the MPJ phenomenon, highlights from the weekend, Philly without Ben Simmons, and which current teams are best positioned to grow into dynasties. Steve calls out Brett for some takes.
ListenActual NBA Basketball: Early Impressions from the Seeding Round from 2020-08-03T10:30:28
The boys discuss the first few days of the seeding games, including the Zion situation, concerns with Philly and the Lakers, the mighty Bucks and the Eastern Conference team Brett thinks can beat t...
ListenLet the Games Begin! from 2020-07-27T07:29:22
The boys talk a little Thibs, preview the seeding games, discuss the idiosyncrasies of the bubble, and give their thoughts on Lou Williams. Actual NBA basketball is happening this week, and we a...
ListenMailbag Part 2 from 2020-07-24T07:09:37
With Steve busy on dad duty, Brett and Jacob answer the rest of the mailbag questions. We talk Celtics forwards, DeMar Derozan's future, our best and worst pre-draft predictions, potential breakout...
ListenThe Five-year Redraft from 2020-07-20T14:18:26
Steve hosts while Jacob and Brett select their top 20 players from the past five drafts combined.
ListenPod Strickland's 2020 NBA Awards Show from 2020-07-06T07:39:20
The boys pick their 2019-20 NBA award winners and name their All-NBA, All-Defensive, and All-Rookie teams. No Covid talk on this episode -- just a whole lot of basketball. This was a fun one!
ListenThe Re-start Schedule is Unveiled as the NBA Pushes Forward from 2020-06-29T10:01:28
After a well deserved week off, Steve is back! The boys discuss the winners, losers, highlights, and playoff implications of the re-start schedule, and then address some important recent develop...
ListenKobe vs. Magic from 2020-06-22T13:04:37
After briefly discussing the growing concern surrounding the NBA's return, Brett and Jacob debate Kobe vs. Magic on the all-time list. Brett has a few shots of tequila.
ListenThe Misunderstanding of Kyrie and the Perils of the NBA's Plan from 2020-06-15T11:47:42
A wide-ranging conversation including the perception of Kyrie Irving, the importance LeBron James as a voice, the misleading nature of the media, the flaws of the bubble plan, the threat of the cor...
ListenThe NBA's Return from 2020-06-08T13:45:22
The NBA is back!! The boys discuss some of the good, the bad, and the unknowns about the league's return to action, then Jacob sparks a debate about Draymond Green.
ListenMost Underrated Careers from 2020-06-01T15:20:52
Steve, Brett, and Jacob give their thoughts on the recent events in America, discuss the legacy of the 2007-08 Boston Celtics, and talk about some of the most underrated careers in NBA history.
ListenMost Overrated Careers from 2020-05-25T14:19:41
Brett, Jacob and Steve discuss the NBA resuming, the most overrated careers, and Jerry Sloan
ListenThe 2019 Redraft from 2020-05-18T12:50:38
Brett, Jacob and Steve redraft the 2019 class. Jacob gives his take on Chauncey Billups
Listen2021 First-time All-Stars from 2020-05-11T13:08:46
Steve goes on a rant. Brett and Jacob give their lists for potential first-time All-Stars in 2021.
ListenThe Isiah Episode from 2020-05-04T13:15:52
The boys dive into the idea of playing in Vegas, give a mini playoff preview, and then talk about Isiah Thomas and the Dream Team
ListenThe Last Dance 1-4 from 2020-04-28T15:09:52
The boys share their impressions of episodes one through four of The Last Dance.
ListenWasted Talent from 2020-04-27T14:16:18
We talk about the potential return of basketball, discuss the topic of wasted talent in the NBA, and make our picks for the worst Finals team of the past 25 years.
ListenA Better Option from 2020-04-20T16:46:06
The boys and I discuss current events, the 2020 NBA draft, the G League as an option for top prospects, and our excitement about the Last Dance.
ListenUnsalvageable from 2020-04-13T15:01:34
The boys and I give a quarantine update. We discuss the Gobert-Mitchell beef in Utah, the Chicago Bulls' new lead executive, and more.
ListenThe Beginning from 2020-04-06T03:00:39
Brett, Jacob, and Steve give some background information on who they are. The boys discuss where Dirk ranks all time, the Jordan vs LeBron debate, and much more.
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