Ball and Beats

Ball and Beats

By Mendo and RogerSports
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Ball and Beats episodes

  • The Central of the Universe…
    In this episode, we're talking about the Central Division, where the Milwaukee Bucks and Chicago Bulls are the clear favorites to finish at the top of the standings. But the rest of the division hasn't been sitting idle, and they've made some moves in the offseason to improve their rosters.
    49 min
  • The South (East) got something to say…

    In this episode, we're moving to the Southeast Division, where Miami is the apparent top dog. However, we have the Hawks, Hornets, Magic and Wizards and they've all made some moves…are they enough? Stay tuned to find out.

    56 min
  • The South (West) got something to say…

    In this episode, we move to the Southwest Division to take a look at the Memphis Grizzlies, New Orleans Pelicans, Dallas Mavericks, Houston Rockets, and San Antonio Spurs. Are any of these teams moving the needle? We know there's talent on these rosters, but are they ready to compete in the tough Western Conference?

    55 min
  • The Pacific Northwest

    In this episode, we'll dive into the Western Conference ahead of the new season. What's the outlook for the Pacific Division? Is anyone up to dethroning the Nuggets in the Northwest? And what about the Southwest, where several young teams are hungry to make a splash?

    1 hr 14 min
  • Got Damn 47

    In this episode, we'll discuss the blockbuster trades that sent Damian Lillard to the Bucks and Jrue Holiday to the Celtics. We'll dissect the latest potentially game-changing trades, analyzing how they impact not only the players but also the teams involved. Who's coming out on top in these major transactions? Stick around as we break it all down

    1 hr
  • Load Management Saga

    We will discuss how the new Load Management rules will effect the 49 “Star” players in the upcoming season and who will be more likely to potentially be impacted.

    Gilbert says the darndest things. A 3 time all-star with the biggest basketball drop off the face of the Earth is back and making noise.

    59 min
  • Bronze or bust

    Team USA went on to lose to Germany and Canada on consecutive days and did not medal. What went wrong for team USA? Was it the lack of talent on the USA side? LeBron has now put the call out for the big guns to seek redemption.


    54 min
  • The Feedback Loop (special)

    The Ball & Beats community has some retorts to our “Superstar” talk…Roger and Mendo will break down what makes a Superstar; the stats that translate to winning, leadership, crossover appeal, and a top 10 recognition.

    48 min
  • Liar Liar…

    Harden takes his dumpster to China, to tell some 14 year olds "Morey is a liar," and sets it on fire. Harden and Morey, their history, when did it start and how did we get here? What do we get out of a days away from 34 Harden? Is there a market for him?


    56 min
  • Down By the River…
    In this episode we talk about: The FIBA World Cup and Team USA's chances. How confident are we in the current Team USA roster going into the FIBA world Cup? Should Kawhi still be considered a top 10 player in the league? Can a player that plays 40 games a year still be in the top player discussion? How Southerners are southerning: From bat signals to Aquahomie, rock bottoms to chairs, and stone cold to off sport mode... Join us for the ride.
    50 min

About Ball and Beats

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Ball & Beats is a basketball podcast hosted by two passionate fans, Mendo and Roger. In each episode, they explore off-the-beaten-path topics related to the game, offering insights and perspectives that are rarely heard in the mainstream media. They discuss everything from the latest news and rumors to the history of the game to its impact on culture and society. The podcast also features beats by producer JWundah, adding a unique and engaging element to the show.