Balls And Beards Podcast

Welcome back all! The boys have an absolutely packed Season 2 Grand Finale Episode on-tap for Super Wild Card weekend! They kickoff the festivities by discussing the continuing recovery of Damar Hamlin, and then cover the coaching courasel - they give their thoughts on the hand-full openings that have emerged thus far - including Mikee's Cardinals after they showed Kliff Kingsbury the 🪓. Then it's Super Wild Card Weekend Preview time as the boys take us through all of the opening games of the NFL playoffs and give their picks on who will advance. Then of course, it's time to talk NBA as Mikee and Chris go through the current standings and sift through the parity that is the 2022-23 NBA season thus far. All of that, plus much, much more - come join us for a loaded Season 2 Grand Finale Extravaganza! **We appreciate the continuing support and look forward to growing the podcast even more in 2023** If you would like to support us, feel free to check us out here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/chrisandmikee https://www.patreon.com/ballsandbeardspodcast?fan_landing=true

Welcome back all!  The boys have plenty to discuss in Season 2 Episode 35 of the Balls and Beards Podcast.  They kickoff the festivities with a complete NFC rundown - including the surging 49ers putting a beatdown on Tom Brady & the Bucs - but how will Deebo Samuel's injury impact their chances at making another postseason run?  Plus, here come the.... Lions?!  Can Detroit actually make the postseason?  And can anyone actually stack up with the Eagles in the NFC?  Then it's on to the AFC where Mikee and Chris discuss the mighty Trio of the Bills, Chiefs, and Bengals - it has to be one of the 3 in the Super Bowl - right?  Lastly, the boys really like what's going on in Jacksonville, can the Jags catch the Titans in the AFC South?  Then it's onto the NBA with a full rundown, including the Lakers starting to come on, and the RED HOT Pelicans, plus a look at how both the West & East look as we get closer to Christmas.  All of that plus much, much more come join us for the latest edition of the Balls and Beards Podcast!  We appreciate all of the support, and wish everyone a very happy Holiday Season! ⛄️

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The boys serve up a full helping of NFL talk to start out today's Season 2 Episode 34 - Are the Vikings a "Pretender" after suffering a complete beatdown at the hands of the Cowboys? Trouble for the Jets & will Hackett make it through the season in Denver? The Rams are cooked as the boys discuss one of the worst Super Bowl Title Defenses we have ever seen, plus the Eagles showing a few cracks over the past couple of weeks. Then it's on to the NBA where AD has led the Lakers to a mini-winning streak with no LeBron. Is it the start of something good for the Lakeshow? Plus the surprises continue - can the Jazz, Kings, and Blazers maintain their shockingly good starts to the season? Plus the Celtics & Bucks continue to look good - all of that & much, much more! Thank you for all of the support as always! Be sure to subscribe to Podcast & checkout our Patreon, if you would like to help us continue to grow the Podcast, feel free to make a donation- https://www.buymeacoffee.com/chrisandmikee https://www.patreon.com/ballsandbeardspodcast?fan_landing=true - Have an Awesome Turkey Day 🦃 & a Happy Thanksgiving to all! Enjoy the entertaining slate of football!

Welcome back all!  Season 2 Episode 33 of the 'Balls and Beards Podcast' is here!  In today's brand new episode, the boys kickoff with a breakdown of the NFL at the midway point of the season.  First up is the NFC, where Chris's Packers & Mikee's Cardinals continue to struggle.  Plus, are the Vikings for real?  And what about the NFC East - is it safe to assume at the halfway point that the Eagles, Giants, and Cowboys are all locks to make the playoffs?  The boys give their take.  Then it's on to the AFC.  Is the AFC East the best division in football?  Can the Bills, Jets, Dolphins, and even Patriots all make the playoffs?  What to make of the Indianapolis Colts?  And the AFC West appears to be the Chiefs & everyone else...  After a quick break, the boys move on to the NBA, where they discuss the dumpster fire 🔥 that has become the Nets, plus are the Jazz & Blazers for real?  And lastly, will the Lakers really trade AD??  And what's up with LeBron?  All of that & much, much more!  Come join us for Season 2 Episode 33 of the 'Balls and Beards Podcast'!!  Thank you for all of the support as always!  Please feel free to help us continue to grow the Podcast & put out more content:

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Welcome back all! In today's fully loaded Season 2 Episode 32, it's time for the Balls and Beards Poscast 2022-23 NBA Preview Extravaganza! The boys tip-off with a discussion on the early-season struggles of the Lakers, but the Lakeshow aren't the only ones starting slow. Problems already in Philly & Brooklyn. Then it's on to the full NBA Preview as the boys maneuver through the East & West with their picks to make the playoffs, play-in tournaments, and who will reach the Finals! Plus, their picks for NBA Awards - who will bring home the hardware at the end of the season?! Then the boys wrap-up Season 2 Episode 32 with a discussion on two all-time greats and the surprising struggles of their teams in the early going - what's up with Tampa Bay & Green Bay? All of that & much, much more! Plus Christian McCaffrey to the 49ers & Robbie Anderson to the Cardinals. Come join us for a fully loaded Season 2 Episode 32 Extravaganza!! We appreciate all of the support as always! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/chrisandmikee https://www.patreon.com/ballsandbeardspodcast?fan_landing=true

Welcome back all!  In today's fully loaded Season 2 Episode 31 - Mikee & Chris are back and ready for the start of the NBA season.  But before the boys get to hoops, they check-in on the NFL with a complete rundown of the AFC & NFC - including trying to come up with an answer for the sideways play and shocking offensive ineptitude of both the Denver Broncos (2-4) & Chris's Packers (3-3).  Will there be coaching changes?  Plus, are the Giants, Eagles, & Jets for real? 

Then it's on to the 2022 NBA Season Preview, as both Mikee & Chris take us through the Eastern & Western Conferences.  Who will be on-top? Who will exceed expectations?  Who is set to take a step back, plus much more! Come join us for Season 2 Episode 31 of the 'Balls and Beards Podcast'!  We appreciate all of the support! 

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See you next time for Season 2 Episode 32 featuring picks for the NBA playoffs, Award-Winners & much more!

Welcome Back All to Season 2 of the 'Balls and Beards Podcast'!!  It's hard to believe, but today's all-new, super-packed latest edition marks episode #30 of the 2nd Season. 

The boys kickoff with a breakdown & discussion of last night's stinker of a Thursday night game between the Colts & Broncos.  Russell Wilson & Denver did a great job of giving that one away, as Indy somehow snuck out of the Rockies with a 12-9 touchdown-less win at Mile High.  So what's the problem with Russ & the Broncos?

Then it's on to the Tua Tagovailoa injury, the aftermath of how it was handled, and what it means for the league moving forward.  Plus, Chris has a solution for the NFL's Thursday-night-game problem, that would help eliminate some of the poor & diminished play we've seen in these games, and also help from a player-safety standpoint.

After a quick segment break, it's on to a full NFL rundown as the boys go through the league and give their take on what we've seen after a quarter of the NFL season.  Surprises, not-so-surprises & more!

Lastly, the boys switch it over to the NBA, where training camps are in full swing - especially in the Bay Area, where Golden State experienced some fireworks in a closed practice earlier this week when Draymond Green threw a viscious punch to Jordan Poole's face.  The boys give their thoughts on the situation and provide some insight into Draymond's future with the Warriors.  Finally, Mikee brings the boys up to date on the NBA preseason, and checks-in on the Lakers. 

All of that plus more, come join us for Season 2 Episode 30 of the BALLS AND BEARDS PODCAST.  As always, thank you all for all of the support!

Welcome back all!  Thank you for joining us for Season 2 Episode 29 of the 'BALLS AND BEARDS PODCAST'!  In this weekend's loaded episode, the boys start off in the world of the NBA, where there's been some not-so-good developments over the last couple of weeks.  Mikee & Chris lead off by discussing Celtics' Head Coach Ime Udoka being suspended for one year for breaking team policies as it pertains to a female staffer.  Was does it mean for the Celtics moving forward?  Will Udoka ever coach for Boston again?  Plus a broader discussion on the reporting on the incident, which has come under scrutiny & rightfully so.  Then its on to Robert Sarver, managing partner of the Phoenix Suns and Phoenix Mercury, and majority owner of both, who was suspended for one year and fined $10 million dollars by the league following an NBA investigation into Sarver's actions running the team.  After pressure from stars LeBron James and Chris Paul amongst others, he has decided to sell his stake in both franchises.  The boys discuss...  They end their NBA roundup on high note, however, as longtime veteran Andre Iguodala announced he will be coming back for his 19th season in the league!  Then its on to the NFL & a complete rundown of both the AFC & NFC - including all of the early-season surprises around the league - both the good (Giants, Jaguars we are looking at you), and not-so-good (Titans, Raiders amongst others).  All of that plus Donovan Mitchell to the Cavs, Kyler's crazy comeback, and much, much more!  Come join us for Season 2 Episode 29 of the 'BALLS AND BEARDS PODCAST'!!  We appreciate all of the support! 

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Welcome back all!  Football is back!  Come join the boys for their 2022 NFL Football Preview Extravaganza!  Mikee & Chris are amped & ready to go as they take us through each division team-by-team and give their projected winners & playoff contenders in both the NFC & AFC.  But before they get to all of the predictions, the NFL season officially kicked off on Thursday night with the defending Champs taking a surprise thumping at the hands of the Buffalo Bills.  The boys kickoff today's Season 2 Episode 28 NFL Preview Extravaganza with a full breakdown & analysis from that season-opener with their take on what the suprising outcome means for both the Bills & Rams as we get the 2022 season going.  Then it's on to the predictions starting first with the NFC - can Mikee's Cardinals overtake the Rams for NFC West Supremacy?  And can Chris's Packers continue their stranglehold on the NFC North?  Then it's time for the AFC - will it be the Josh Allen show?  Is there a regression in sight for Joe Burrow & the Bengals?  Who comes out of the incredibly stacked AFC West?  Are the Chiefs finally due to take a step-back?  All of those questions will be answered, plus much, much more - plus the boys pick for the **Super Bowl** - come join us for our NFL 2022 Season Preview Extravaganza 🏈!!  We appreciate all of the support as always!  https://www.buymeacoffee.com/chrisandmikee https://www.patreon.com/ballsandbeardspodcast?fan_landing=true

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Enjoy the start to the season!!

Welcome Back all to Season 2 Episode 27 - Part I of the Balls and Beards Podcast. The boys are back and football is just around the corner, but before Mikee and Chris dive in for their full 2022 NFL Season Preview, the NBA gave the boys plenty to discuss... They start out today's episode with the Lakers after LA landed pesky defensive specialist, Pat Beverley from the Utah Jazz. The Lakeshow finally made a move, but is it just the beginning? Will Russ Westbrook finally be on the move next? - Mikee and Chris have the answers. Moving along, that transitions into a conversation about a possible 3-team deal with the Lakers - Jazz - and Knicks that would land Donovan Mitchell in New York. Will a deal get done for the Spida? The boys give their take. And then it's on to the surprising & disappointing news that #2 overall pick Chet Holmgren will miss his entire rookie season after suffering a foot injury while guarding LeBron James in a Pro-Am game. The boys discuss the idea of just how much offseason ball' players should be playing... All of that and much more! Come join us for Season 2 Episode 27 - Part I - of the Balls and Beards Podcast! We appreciate all of the support, be sure to checkout our Patreon & Chris's 2022 College Football Preview - available on Amazon & Kindle! Be on the Lookout for Part II of today's episode as well with our NFL Preview Extravaganza later this week!