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Zach Joachim of the Richmond Times-Dispatch joins us. In this interview, we dive into the journey of a seasoned Richmond sports journalist. Zach reflects on what first inspired him to pursue a career in sports journalism and how the Richmond sports scene has evolved over the years. We explore the balancing act between remaining objective as a reporter and supporting local athletes with whom he has built relationships over time. He shares his thoughts on VCU's offseason moves, the feature story he's most proud of, and his dream assignment if he could cover any sporting event in the world. We wrap up with a fun discussion on his personal Richmond "Mount Rushmore" of athletes he’s had the privilege to cover.

On this week's #CouchCoachLive, the fellas will discuss the Knicks' hiring of Mike Brown, and we'll also share our thoughts on NBA Free Agency, Darren Waller's return, Jalen Ramsey's trade, Sophie Cunningham's comments on Cleveland, and much more. 7

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In this episode of Couch Coach Live, we break down where the Oklahoma City Thunder rank among the greatest teams in NBA history and whether they are already in that conversation. We also dive into the latest headlines around the league:Tyrese Haliburton's Achilles injury and what it means for the PacersKevin Durant's surprising trade to the Houston RocketsIs Jalen Green on the way out

In our Big Deal, Deal or Nah? Segment, we react to:Rachel DeMita being let go from the Big 3 after tweeting praise for Caitlin Clark.Kelsey Plum’s awkward fan interactionAce Bailey turning down pre-draft workouts with the Sixers and Jazz

On Episode 347, we’re joined by Varina High School Football Coach Marcus Lewis! We talk 2024 season takeaways, what he’s looking ahead to in 2025, his coaching inspirations, top 5 Varina football players of all time, and plenty more!

On this week's Couch Coach Live, the fellas will recap the Thunder's Game 5 win, discuss whether the Memphis Grizzlies should trade Ja Morant, Stephen A Smith playing Solitare, Angel Reese claps back at haters, and much more.

On this week’s episode of #CouchCoachLive, the fellas break down Game 3 of the NBA Finals. The fellas discussed Aaron Rodgers heading to the Pittsburgh Steelers & the potential impact. We also dive into the Shemar Stewart contract dispute with the Bengals. Finally, a seismic shift in college sports, where athletes are paid directly, has led the NCAA to allow schools to pay athletes directly. We discuss what this means for the future of amateur sports, recruiting, and competitive balance.

On this week’s episode of #CouchCoachLive, the fellas dive into the biggest headlines from around the sports world. First up, The Knicks fire Tom Thibodeau .We break down the what could be next for New York’s future. Then, we shift focus to the NBA Finals and preview the showdown that will crown a new champion.

In the football world, Saquon Barkley earns a major spotlight as the Madden 26 cover athlete , but is the Madden curse real? Plus, Falcons CB Cobee Bryant throws shade at Lamar Jackson, and the guys debate whether it was accurate or flat-out disrespect.

The stage is set! The Oklahoma City Thunder and Indiana Pacers are heading to the NBA Finals in a clash of elite defense, explosive offense, and rising superstars.

In this video, we break down:

03:15 How We Got Here

06:22 Thunder Swept Regular Season Series

07:44 Pacers’ Efficient Scoring Attack

9:11 Thunder’s Championship-Level Defense

12:38 Haliburton’s Playmaking & Two-Way Wings Critical for Pacers

16:00 Thunder Bench Depth & Rebounding Edge

19:26 Prediction:

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In this episode, we remembered the life of Jim Irsay, who passed away Wednesday afternoon. We break down Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals and give our take on who stepped up and fell short. We dive into the fiery social media exchange between Ryan Clark and RG3, and what it says about the state of sports media. Plus, we discuss Brock Purdy’s extension and consider what it could mean for the 49ers’ future. NFL players can participate in Flag Football for the 2028 Olympics, the fellas give their ultimate Team USA roster (QB, RB, 2 WRs, TE). As always, we wrap it up with our Gameball picks and final thoughts of the week.

Xavier Jones of 2shotzproduction joins us as we discuss the unveiling of the 2025 NFL Schedule. The fellas will give their matchups to watch this upcoming season and more!