Balls And Beards Podcast

In today's 'Super' - packed Season 2 Episode 5, Mikee & Chris dive right in to what was an extremely busy NBA trade deadline. They discuss the mega trade that flipped James Harden to the Sixers, & Ben Simmons to the Nets. Then they breakdown the blockbuster between the Kings & Pacers that sent Tyrese Haliburton & Buddy Hield to Indiana, and landed Domantas Sabonis in Sacramento. Staying with the very busy trade deadline, the boys give their take on the Mavs sending Kristaps Porzingis to the Wizards, plus all of the other dealings from the deadline. Wrapping up the NBA news, Mikee gives his take on the Lakers standing pat - good decison, bad decision, or somewhere in between? Then it's on to SUPER BOWL 56 with a full preview, breakdown, and picks! The boys give their take on the game, and then Chris provides some interesting tidbits on the big game - what do the recent trends suggest? Before you make your pick for the big game, be sure to checkout our Super Bowl preview, we've got you covered! Thank you for all of the continued support, be sure to check us out on IG, and to visit our Patreon. Enjoy the big game!!

In today's absolutely loaded Season 2 Episode 4, Mikee & Chris tackle all kinds of ongoings in the worlds of football & basketball. They have to start off with the big news of course that Tom Brady retired from the NFL after an unbelievable 22-year career. Mikee & Chris discuss old man Brady's amazing accomplishments, his status as the Greatest QB of all-time, and where he ranks in terms of greatest football players to ever play. Then they touch on the AFC & NFC Championship games, and try to explain what happened to the Chiefs in that AFC Title game. Then its on to the NFL Coaching Carousel & in particular the big news involving Brian Flores & the discrimination lawsuit he brought against the NFL. They wrap-up today's episode by touching on the NBA trade rumors, including a big deal involving the Clippers & Blazers. Then they dive into the WNBA where some headlines have been made after the Las Vegas Aces hired Becky Hammon, and are reportedly paying her $1 million a year (which is 4 times higher than the current max salary for players). What needs to change, and how will this hire help to improve the league? All of that and much, much, more, come join us for a packed Season 2 Episode 4! We appreciate all of the continued support, be sure to check us out on IG, and our Patreon page, and be sure to share the podcast with friends & family! The boys will be back next week with their Super Bowl breakdown & picks for the Big Game!

In Season 2 Episode 3 Mikee and Chris kick off the festivities with complete previews & picks for who's going to Super Bowl LVI - Will it be all KC or do Burrow & Bengals have a chance? Rams - 49ers - can McVay finally get past Shanahan? Then its on to the NFL Coaching Carousel, which started to heat up yesterday when the Denver Broncos hired Packers O-Coordinator Nathaniel Hackett to take over - will Aaron Rodgers follow? Plus they give their take on the current NFL overtime rules and how the league can make some beneficial changes after the ending of the Bills-Chiefs Divisional masterpiece of a game. Lastly, its on to the NBA where Mikee gets us up to date with the trade grumblings & who could actually be on the move? Then the boys check-in on the current standings, where there are several surprises - both good & not so good. Join us for all of that & more! Thank you for the continued support, be sure to share the podcast with friends & family, and check out our Patreon. Enjoy the games!

Welcome back everyone to Season 2 Episode 2 of the Balls and Beards Podcast! In today's super- packed episode, Mikee and Chris get some assistance from Special Guest Alex Elgersma, Chris's younger brother, who checks in from the land of cheese, where he provides some insight from Wisconsin as to what to expect weather-wise for Saturday night's Divisional showdown between the 49ers & Packers, plus how are Packer fans feeling about the matchup. The boys then take a complete look at both teams and dive deep into one of this wknd's intriguing matchups - Will it be all cheese? Or do Jimmy G and the 49ers have another road upset in the them? Then its on to the NBA, where Mikee & Chris discuss what the Lakers should do moving forward to try and right the ship and salvage the season - Should Frank Vogel get the Axe? What moves if any should the Lakeshow make before the deadline? And finally, who's to blame for what has been a disappointing season thus far for the purple & gold. Lastly, Mikee and Chris take us through the remaining NFL Divisional Round Playoff games and give their picks to advance on to the NFC & AFC Championship games! All that plus more, be sure to checkout today's blockbuster episode 2! A special thank you to our first guest, Alex Elgersma, for joining us and providing some great perspective and insight on the Green Bay vs San Fran showdown! Please be sure to check us out on Instagram, and to visit our Patreon & don't forget to share with your family & friends! Thank you for the continued support, and enjoy this wknd's playoff showdowns!!

In today's Season 2 kickoff special, Mikee & Chris take us through the NFL Playoffs with complete previews & picks for all six matchups, starting with Saturday's battle between the Cincinnati Bengals (10-7) & Las Vegas Raiders (10-7), then its on to the nightcap showdown in frigid Buffalo between AFC East Rivals the Bills (11-6) & Patriots (10-7) - Will Josh Allen & co. advance, or does Bill Belichick have another trick up his sleeve? Then its on to the Sunday slate of playoff games, featuring the defending Champion Buccaneers (13-4) hosting the Eagles (9-8) - Does Philly stand a chance? Or will Tom Brady continue on? Then its on to the 49ers (10-7) vs Cowboys (12-5) in a showdown featuring two of the league's most historic & storied franchises. Will the Cowboys finally get another playoff win, or will San Fran continue their recent hot streak? They wrap-up Sunday's slate with the Steelers vs Chiefs showdown from Arrowhead - do Big Ben & the Steel Curtain have a chance? Or will it be all Mahomes & Co.? Finally, it's on to the first Monday night playoff showdown in league history, as Mikee's Cardinals (11-6) visit LA to take on the Rams (12-5). The Rams went all-in, will Matthew Stafford, Sean McVay, & Co. be able to handle the pressure? Lastly, they wrap-up the season 2 premier with their picks to represent the NFC & AFC in Super Bowl LVI! We appreciate all of the continued support, be sure to follow us on IG & to checkout our Patreon, and if you enjoy our content, please feel free to share it with your friends & family, enjoy all of the Playoff Action this weekend!

Welcome Back Everyone! In today's Season 1 Grand Finale of the Balls & Beards Podcast, Mikee & Chris kickoff the festivities with an NFL Standings Rundown - It's Still Wide-Open! Then they discuss Urban Meyer's dismissal in Jacksonville. They then wrap up the NFL portion of the show with Chris's top 5 MVP Candidates - a couple of obvious choices & a couple of surprises! Then it's on to the NBA with breaking news galore!Next they discuss Steph Curry breaking the NBA All-Time 3-point Record - Is he the greatest shooter of all-time? Mikee & Chris debate. Next up they check-in on Chris's Bucks & Mikee's Lakers. Finally they wrap a shiny bow on Season 1 with some NBA trade talk - who could be on the move next month? Thank you for all of your support in Year 1 of the Balls & Beards Podcast - we look forward to season 2 & having you all along for the ride! Be sure to checkout our Patreon!

In today's episode, Mikee and Chris are back at it with plenty of up-to-date NFL & NBA content. They lead off with breaking news in the NFL as Cam Newton is headed back to Carolina, and Odell Beckham Jr. is headed to southern California to join the Rams. Mikee & Chris give their take on what it means for both - are they just stars in name at this point, or do they still have the game to match? Next up it's NFL Power Rankings time, then it's a little Contender/Pretender with the teams that would currently be in the playoffs in both the AFC & NFC. Whose for real & who isn't? Then they shift over to the NBA, where the early-season has provided plenty of surprises as we check-in on the current standings. Lastly, Mikee & Chris finish up with a conversation about the Jokic - Morris situation. Is the Joker being unfairly scrutinized? Did the NBA get the punishments right? All of that, plus plenty more, come join us for a packed & entertaining episode 37! As always, we appreciate the support - don't forget to visit our Patreon for more exclusive content!

After a bit of a hiatus, the Balls and Beards Podcast is back with Episode 36! In today's episode Chris gives 4 College Football Picks before all of tomorrow's action, and then it's onto the NFL with a mid-season NFL Power Rankings breakdown! Mikee's Cardinals and Chris's Packers have been two of the best teams in the league to this point, where do they fall in the rankings? What about Tom Brady & the Bucs? All of that & more, come along for episode 36!!

In the latest edition of the Balls & Beards Podcast, Mikee & Chris are back and talking more NFL ahead of opening Sunday! The Bucs & Cowboys got things started with an instant classic on Thursday night & the boys start of episode 35 with a full rundown of the game & provide their takeaways from the Tampa's 31-29 victory. Then its on to Part II of their 2021 NFL Preview, as they tackle the AFC and give you who they like & to keep an eye on this year. After going through the AFC its on to previews for Mikee's Cardinals taking on the Titans & Chris's Packers taking on Saints. After wrapping up the NFL talk, they finish up by discussing DeAndre Jordan joing the Lakers, and more Ben Simmons drama. All of that & more, come join us for Episode 35!! Don't forget to checkout our Patreon for exclusive bonus content!

It's all about the ol' pigskin in episode 34 as Mikee & Chris dive into the 2021 NFL Season with their first set of previews & predictions. They kick off the festivities by talking Mikee's Cardinals, and then it's on to Chris's Packers - can they keep the success going up in Lambeau Field despite the tumultuous offseason? Then they tackle the loaded NFC West - who comes out on top of what is expected to be the best division in football? Next up, they give their take on the NFC East - can the Cowboys make enough noise, or do the Redskins repeat as Division Champs, or has the Giants' rebuild have them on the verge of a Division Title? Then they talk the trade between the Patriots & Rams that sent RB Sony Michel to LA for draft picks. Lastly, they wrap up episode 34 with a bit of NBA news - Mike Budenholzer signed a 3-yr extension to remain at the helm of Chris's Bucks, and then Mikee brings us up to date on the Sixers - Ben Simmons drama. All of that & more - don't miss Episode 34! And don't forget to checkout our Patreon page for most exclusive content - including bonus content all week long with previews & picks for each of Saturday's 5 games to kickoff the college football season! We appreciate the support!