Blasting Basketballs

Welcome to episode 24 of the Blasting Basketballs podcast! This is my first solo episode since episode 1, so it definitely has a different vibe but it was a good time. Join me as I discuss the new feel of the NBA, the 2022 playoff bracket, and touch on a variety of teams around the league

Welcome to episode 23, the MJLBJ episode, of the Blasting Basketballs podcast. I'm your host, Steve Gjino, joined by Jason PAPA and Jalen Harden!!!!!  Join us as we discuss the 2022 trade deadline and the blockbuster trades that occurred :)  Thanks for watching and listening

Welcome to episode 21, the Tim Duncan episode of the Blasting Basketballs podcast. Joined by JJ Early, college basketball specialist, who seems to be starting an annual tradition with helping us prepare for the new crop of talent. Also joined by JP, one of the more controversial figures we've had on the podcast. We discuss Milwaukee's first championship in 50 years, prospects to look out for in the upcoming draft, and our thoughts on the new Space Jam film.  Thank you for tuning in :)

Episode 20 (!), the Gary Payton episode of the Blasting Basketballs podcast. Join us as we discuss the final four that no one predicted in the 2021 NBA playoffs, the big man resurgence as shown by Jokic and Embiid finishing top 2 in MVP voting, Hack-a-Simmons (including potential changes to the way the game is played), and more.

Thank you for tuning in :)

Welcome to episode 19 of the Blasting Basketballs podcast. I'm your host, Steve Gjino, joined by friends of the pod, Noel and Jason.  

 Join us as we discuss the emerging storylines of the 2021 NBA playoffs, including: The Resiliency of the LA Clippers, the Bucks' statement sweep over the Miami Heat, Kyrie stomping out the Celtics' logo at mid-court, fans not being able to control themselves after spending over a year in solitude, injuries being a part of the game, and a lot more. It's a jam packed episode of basketball talk. Thanks for joining us :)

Welcome to episode 18, the Cedric Maxwell? episode of the Blasting Basketballs podcast

Host - Steve Gjino

Guest - Phil Hatz

Friend of the Pod - JP

Join us as we discuss how analytics can take away from the art that is basketball, the wishy-washiness of fans' views on Steph Curry, what it'll take for Giannis to fulfill his potential of being a Finals MVP, the similarities of the Bucks and 76ers in terms of needing to bolster their perimeter presence, and more.

Episode 17, the Dennis Schroder episode of the Blasting Basketballs podcast. Join us as we talk about the KD-Rapaport drama, the play-in tournament, MVP race, drama with referees, and miscellaneous talk about the Ben Askren vs Jake Paul fight as well as the UFC

Episode 16, the Peja Stojakovic episode of the Blasting Basketballs podcast. Join us as we discuss the following:

- Return of fans and a sense of normalcy as the end of COVID as we know it appears to be in sight

- Parity or lack thereof in the league,  is Brooklyn really that overwhelming?

- High volume of three pointers and the need for evolution and change in the league

- Celtics talk

- All-around NBA talk

EPISODE 15! Of Blasting Basketballs

Co-host Steve Gjino joined by Colin and JJ, on an episode where we discuss a fascinating offseason heading into the 2020-21 season. We touch on most teams around the league, but here is a summary of the contents:

- End of the Hayward era (lol) in Boston, reflecting on Hayward's term in Beantown

- Drama of Montrezl Harrell choosing to play with the Lakers after being a Clippers fan-favorite

- Atlanta Hawks significant roster upgrades, likely playoff appearance in 2020-21 season

- Warriors drafting a promising center in James Wiseman, another unfortunate injury for Klay Thompson, Kelly Oubre acquisition

- CP3 to the Suns, heightened playoff hopes for Phoenix

- Uncertainty in Houston, acquisition of Christian Wood bringing a versatile big man and youthful presence to an otherwise aging roster

- More all-around NBA talk