In this episode Jesse, Josh, Ice and Kai break down the contenders of the NFC and AFC in the NFL; talk some Bucks and Wolves and evaluate if particular NBA teams are really this bad or good so far. Finally, to cap it all off, we held our inaugural 2018 Locked on Bus Thanksgiving Fantasy Draft last night!!! If you listen to nothing else, STRONGLY CONSIDER TUNING IN TO THIS! It starts at around the 55 minute mark. 4 rounds. Snake Draft style. Only one human can win the Thanksgiving league 

The NBA season is officially upon us! To celebrate this sacred day, Jesse, Ice and Kai recorded a little season opener pod. We include some fun over/ unders, some  hot takes, our picks for MVP, RoY, as well as our Playoff picks from each respective conference. 

There's also some NFL talk too, if that's more your jam. 

Listen to the soothing vocal chords, stay for the blazing hot takes, laugh at the dad jokes, and be seduced Ice's sassiness. 

Ice, Jesse and Kai discuss the Milwaukee Brewers being back in the playoffs, how depressing wolves fandom is at the moment, a wacky NFL season so far, Jesse's inability to sell high on Ryan Fitzpatrick, pokemon, countless podcats we are better than and so much more!

We have an exciting, and surprisingly timely pod for a change! The LoB staff recap the Kawhi Leonard trade as well as other NBA news and season outlooks. 

We also made history on this episode!! For the first time in Locked on Bus' existence, and 2nd time in Truth of the Anthem Podcast Network history we feature a woman on the show! Hopefully this is a trend that will only continue to develop- big shoutout to Lane Underdahl for coming on the pod and putting up with us. 

For 50 Gryffindor House points, can you name the first woman to ever appear on a Truth of the Anthem Podcast Network show?? Reply to this email if you think you know the answer.  Scroll down to the bottom of this email to collect your winnings and also reveal the answer

(01:30) How did we find out Kawhi was traded?

(05:45) Studying the pronunciation of the word adage 

- on that same vein, windchill or windshield?

(07:00) Our Thoughts on the Kawhi Trade

Refresher for our listeners: 

-San Antonio received: DeMar Derozan, Jakob Poetl, Protected 1st rounder (top 20 protected)

- Toronto received: Kawhi Leonard and Danny Green

- What were the other possible destinations? Boston, Philly, LA?

- How many burner accounts does Kawhi have?

(18:00) DeMar Derozan and what he meant to Toronto

(19:30) Lane's Take on the trade

- Trading people seems wrong (shades of slavery?)

- There was no underground railroad, slight wage increase

(21:00) Toronto has more to offer as a city/ situation?

(22:30) Odds Kawhi Leonard Stays in Toronto?

(26:30) What other teams should have given the Kawhi deal a shot?

(32:30) Steven Adams is on a max contract it turns out

(36:00) Hot Take Central

- Ranging from ghost pepper to ranch in spiciness 

Ice, Kai, Josh and Jesse spend hours discussing the MLB. Just kidding!! We do some fun NBA offseason discussions. Recorded in the scening Wisconsin Dells of Wisconsin 

Jesse, Ice and Kai convened  to record a special Draft Edition of Locked on Bus! This pod includes stories of NBA draft scouting in strip clubs, captivating takes and insights on the 2018 NBA Draft and even submitted draft insights from our own insider- Josh Olson. 

Additionally, after going a perfect 6 for 6 on our Mock Draft last year, we've upped the challenge. We predict the entire lottery!  

(02:00) Warriors NBA Finals Recap

- Thoughts on KD as the Finals MVP

- How many more titles will this iteration of the warriors win?

- Can they afford to keep the rest of the roster together 

- Will Draymond and/ or Klay leave the Warriors?

(16:00): Josh Olson's Submitted Draft Questions and Hot Takes

(19:00) Mock Draft itself

1.) Phoenix Suns: Deandre Ayton, Center,  Arizona

2.) Sacramento Kings: Marvin Bagley III, Power Forward, Duke 

3.) Atlanta Hawks: Luka Doncic, Point Guard, Real Madrid/ Slovenia

4.) Memphis Grizzlies: Mohamed Bamba, Center, Texas

5.) Dallas Mavericks: Jaren Jackson Jr. Big, Michigan State

6.) Orlando Magic: Michael Porter Jr. Forward, Missouri

7.) Chicago Bulls: Wendall Carter Jr. Center, Duke

8.) Cleveland Cavaliers: Trae Young, Point Guard, Oklahoma

9.) New York Knicks: Shai Gilgeous- Alexander Guard, Kentucky

10.) Philadelphia 76ers: Mikal Bridges, Wing, Villanova

11.) Charlotte Hornets: Collin Sexton, Point Guard, Alabama

12.) Los Angeles Clippers: Miles Bridges, Forward, Michigan State

13.) Los Angeles Clippers: Kevin Knox, Forward, Kentucky

14.) Denver Nuggets: Zhaire Smith, Wing, Texas Tech

(60:00) Milwaukee Bucks Draft Thoughts

- Needs: a rotation player- ideally a wing or guard

-Potential draft targets

- Kai's Draft prediction: Aaron Holliday

- Who Jon Horst will actually pick: Mo Wagner

(62:30) Minnesota Timberwolves Draft Thoughts

- Should draft a bench wing, 3 &D guy

- Bottomless wings basket

- Grayson Allen is actually Johnny Manziel?

(71:00) Where Does LeBron James sign this offseason?

- LA, Houston, Philly, Cleveland?

(75:00) Where does Kawhi Leonard get traded?

-LA, Boston

(79:00) What Happens with Clint Capela?

(81:00) What does Paul George Decide?

- Chances he stays with OKC vs signing with the Lakers

Longtime friend of the pod Max Schimanski joins Kai to record Locked on Bus (roadtrippin style) discussing the impending Game 3 matchup with the Boston Celtics S/o to Nick Clerkin and Tim Melland for being at that game with us to witness the Bucks absolutely STOMP the Celtics 116- 92. Thon had 14 points and 27 blocks and Jabari Parker actually played good defense for quite possibly the first time in his existence. It was the best of times. 

The first half hour of the pod is pretty heavily Bucks focused(sorry not sorry to all you non Bucks fans out there :P). We discuss everything from strategies and game planning for game 3, to future roster construction; the Bucks inability to draft well (or so we thought lol); the Jabari conundrum and ideal fits moving forward. The last 15 or so minutes is us breaking down the rest of the first round playoff matchups that were happening across the NBA at the time. Note: Max got all of those picks right! 

Jesse, Josh, Kai and Ice talk NBA playoffs 

 We've got the full staff on board this episode to discuss the Winter Olympics, NBA playoff formatting and current outlooks of our respective fandoms. Hope you enjoy! 

(00:45) 2018 Winter Olympics Recap

Enjoy our Locked on Bus trade deadline breakdown! Jesse, Kai and our special guest, long- time friend of the Pod: Max Schimanski are featured on this episode!