Balls And Beards Podcast

Welcome Back All! In today's Season 2 Episode 16, Mikee & Chris have another full playoff rundown in store as they go through each series and give their take on who will eventually emerge and advance to the semifinals in both the East & West. Then its on to coaching news - a surprise release by the Hornets of James Borrego after improving the team's win count significantly over the past couple of seasons. Plus potential candidates for the Kings' position. All of that, and much, much more - it's an all-NBA double dose - come join us for Season 2 Episode 16! We appreciate the continued support, and as always, if you find value in our content, please share it with friends & family and help us to be able to continue to grow the podcast! Enjoy the Games! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/chrisandmikee

Welcome back all! In today's Season 2 Episode 15, the boys are back with plenty of storylines. The NBA Playoffs are officially underway with every series of the opening round having at least 1 game in the books. Mikee and Chris start off with the Western Conference and take you through each series as they give their thoughts on each matchup and any developments after the respective Game 1s. Then its on to the Eastern Conference with a complete rundown of the Playoff Series on the other side of the bracket. After a heavy dose of NBA playoffs, the boys switch their focus to the NFL and Tom Brady, as it appears that the Goat never intended to come back to Tampa Bay, but instead had his sights set on South Beach and the Dolphins. The boys discuss these developments and what it means to TB12's legacy and what the NFL should do. Lastly, they chime on what will happen with Baker Mayfield & Jimmy G. All of that & much more! Come join us for Season 2 Episode 15! We appreciate the support as always, be sure to checkout our Patreon and if you find value in our content, please share the podcast with friends & family & support us in any way you see fit, thank you! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/chrisandmikee

Welcome Back All!! The NBA Play-In Tournament gets underway tonight, which means it's officially playoff time in the NBA! In today's 2022 NBA Playoffs Preview Extravaganza, Mikee & Chris welcome back special guest Nick Rodriguez who joined the boys last week for the Lakers special. Today the 3 are back providing a full preview, breakdown, and predictions for the NBA play-in tournament and playoffs! The boys tip things off with a complete breakdown of the four opening play-in tournament games and give their picks for who they believe will be representing the East & West as the #7 & #8 seeds, respectively. Then it's on to a complete breakdown and preview of the four 1st Rd playoff matchups that are officially set - 4 Dallas vs 5 Utah; 3 GSW vs 6 Denver; 4 Philly vs 5 Toronto; 3 Milwaukee vs 6 Chicago... Then, the boys wrap-up the playoff preview extravaganza with their picks for the Finals. The Eastern Conference had a historic season from top-to-bottom, making it one of the more wide-open playoffs in recent memory, as evident with the boys all having a different team to come out of the East! So, who will it be? Come join us for the Balls and Beards Podcast Season 2 Episode 14 2022 NBA Playoffs Preview Extravaganza! Before you make your picks for the playoffs, be sure to checkout today's episode for much, much more! A special thanks to our special guest Nick, and a special thank you to all of you for your continued support! If you like our content, please feel free to share with friends & family, repost on social media, etc., we appreciate the love! And if you feel like making a donation come check out Patreon or feel free to buy us a cup of coffee 😉 thank you all and enjoy the games! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/chrisandmikee

Welcome Back All! In Today's Special Edition Episode of the Balls and Beards Podcast, it's everything Lakers! Mikee & Chris Welcome in Special Guest and Lifelong Lakers Fan Nick Rodriguez to the Podcast to discuss everything as it relates to the current state of the Lakeshow. The boys start with coaching, and discuss Frank Vogel's upcoming exit & some top candidates to replace him next season. Then it's on to the roster as each of the boys take a turn in the GM chair, and then finally, they finish up with a discussion about the front office, where they've failed, where changes need to be made, and a broader discussion on Lakers culture. All of that plus much more!! Come join us & special guest Nick Rodriguez for an all Lakers Extravaganza! Thank you all for the support, and be sure to check us on IG and visit our Patreon for more exclusive content! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/chrisandmikee

Welcome back all! In today's Season 2 Episode 11 of the Balls and Beards Podcast, Mikee & Chris tip-off the festivities by going through the NBA playoff picture and a full standings rundown - who's making the play-in tournaments in both the East & West, and who will be left home. Then the boys give their picks for the 2022 NBA Awards. Then it's time to finish off their awards picks with a great debate for League MVP - is it Joel Embiid, who's been the favorite for the majority of the season? Or is the Joker behind his recent surge in Denver? Or is it Giannis, who has now out-duled Embiid several times this season? The boys wrap-up this week's episode by touching on Bruce Arians sudden retirement & move to the Bucs front-office. All of that & more! Thank you for all of the continued support, be sure to checkout our Patreon page for more exclusive content! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/chrisandmikee

Welcome back everyone! Season 2 Episode 10 already of the Balls and Beards Podcast! In the latest episode, the boys start off with more BIG NEWS out of the NFL with another star WR on the move - this time, Tyreek Hill is headed to Miami from Kansas City in exchange for a boatload of Draft Picks. He promptly signed a massive extension that beats what Davante Adams just received from the Raiders. The boys discuss what it means for both KC & Miami going forward. Are the Chiefs in trouble in what is now a loaded AFC West? Are the Phins' a true contender? Plus Deshaun Watson is now in Cleveland and Matt Ryan makes it 4 QBs in 4 years for the Colts - does either team have a chance with their QB upgrades in an absolutely loaded AFC? Then its on to the NBA where the regular season is quickly coming down the home stretch. Who's fading, and why aren't more people talking about how dominant the Suns ☀️ have been? All that and much more!! Be sure to check out our Patreon page for more exclusive content - March Madness Final Four Predictions coming this week! Thank for the support as always!

Welcome back all!! Season 2 Episode 9 starts off of with a BIG BANG as star WR Davante Adams was shipped off to the Las Vegas Raiders - The boys discuss what it means for Chris's Packers, and Las Vegas. Will the deal workout for the Raiders in the long-run? Then its on to more NFL news where Tom Brady just had to crash the off-season party. It was a short-lived "retirement", and the boys aren't convinced that TB12's return will be all peaches & cream. Plus, Mitch Trubisky to the Steelers, and more! Then they wrap up with another discussion on the Lakers - is this the worst/ most disappointing Lakers team of all-time? Plus a special shout-out to 15-seed Saint Peter's who managed to take down the mighty Kentucky Wildcats and continued to streak to the Sweet 16. And one other shout-out to Chris's high school back in WI - the Cambria-Friesland High School Basketball team went the farthest in school history - falling one game short, as they lost in the Sectional Finals after a truly special season! March Madness is in full swing, the NBA is heating up, and NFL Free Agency continues to shock! Thanks you for the support - be sure to checkout our Patreon page for exclusive NCAA Tournament content! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/chrisandmikee

Welcome back all! In today's fully loaded Season 2 Episode 8, Mikee and Chris dive right in to the big QB news from this past week & cover it all! Aaron Rodgers back with the Pack, Russell Wilson to Mile High, and Carson Wentz to the Commanders! The boys give their takes on all 3 and discuss the Bears sending Khalil Mack to the Chargers as well! Then its on to the NBA where the boys attempt to breakdown the crazy week it was to be a Laker fan - from LeBron's 56-point game to hitting a new low against the Rockets, we've got you covered! Plus a hot-take from Mikee that you've got to hear! They wrap up this week's episode by discussing the surprising beatdown that the Nets put on the Sixers in Philly - all of that plus much, much more! Thank you for the support and be sure to checkout our Patreon - NCAA tournament March Madness Projections & plenty more to get ready for the Big Dance!

Welcome back everyone! In today's NBA loaded episode, Mikee & Chris dive right in with a spirited discussion on the state of the Lakers as they continue to struggle. Are the fans justified in booing the Lakers & their effort (or lack-there-of) as of late? Draymond Green & other talking heads don't think so, but Mikee & Chris have a strong take on the situation. Then it's on to a full breakdown of the rest of the league as the boys go through the standings in both the East & the West and give their take of how things currently sit. Where will everyone be come playoff time? Plus a little contender/pretender. Lastly, the boys finish up with a discussion on where Russell Wilson will play this upcoming season (hint - it won't be the pacific northwest), including a potentional trade hot take that you've got to hear! All of that & more, come join us for Season 2 Episode 7 of the Balls and Beards Podcast!! Thank you for the support & be sure to checkout our Patreon - new material out covering the NCAA tournament!! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/chrisandmikee

In today's Season 2 Episode 6, Mikee and Chris kick off the festivities with a brief Super Bowl LVI Recap, What are the boys' major takeaways from the big games? Then it's on to Aaron Rodgers - will he retire, be back in Green Bay, or is headed to an AFC team? Mikee & Chris give their take on where Mr. Rodgers suits up in 2022... Then they switch their focus to the NBA, where the Lakers are once again in the news. Should the Lakeshow run it back or blow it up next year? Then it's on to the wide-open Eastern Conference, Chris Paul Injury, and much, much more! We've got you covered as always! We appreciate the continued support, please checkout our IG & Patreon pages & be sure to share the podcast w/ friends & family!