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  • Contextual Healing (3/3)
    One more for the road: Contextual Healing (3/3)
     
    **Warning: Distressing Langauge + Themes**
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    Forgot to mention 1/2
    "Defund the police" is an incredible example of how narcissism can railroad what should have been a potential path to progress. (Alliteration unintentional).
    Rational, logical, moral people agree with what DTP represents, but the slogan is awful, no other way to put it. No, it's not "just like Black Lives Matter." In the most literal sense, what does Black Lives Matter mean? It means....wait for it...Black Lives Matter!
    In the most literal sense, what does Defund the Police" mean? Oh wait, you need to explain it because that's not what it literally means? Umm...that's not how slogans work. So...youre gonna change it right? You're not gonna dig your heals in further, right? Omg you are, because of course you are. Ugh...
     
    Forgot to mention 2/2
    A.I. (Artificial Intelligence):
    Hell no. Who the hell is asking for A.I. at such an enormous scale? The amount of greed and shear hatred of [and lack of belief in] people that's already occured for the production to advance this far is mind-melting, not to mention the amount of money being poured into these projects. It's a ready made horror movie, and similar to many issues in current society, makes it all the more depressing to see so many support real-life movie villains.
     
    Forgot to mention: a bazillion other things
     
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    Thoughts in conclusion:
    The irony of finally naming the podcast what I've wanted to for years, Contextual Healing, then finally posting it with each topic getting minimal context...
    I guess it's amusing in a funny, not funny at all sort of way. Sigh...
    I could have spent an endless amount of time on each subject, with countless examples and situations and nuance and etc etc etc. This isn't the way I wanted to do it at all, but nothing about this is in any way how I wanted *anything* to go.
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    My twitter account is @ComarowsCorner
    For the last year it's mostly just been my head exploding at various times, then taking a break, rinse repeat, but for anyone actually willing to search back, I went into tons of detail for damn near every subject at one point or another. It may take some sifting through, but it's all there in all it's rambling glory, though obviously the hundreds of documents where I've written more fleshed out thoughts will never find a home. Depressing...
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    The most important thing I hope gets across is the absolute necessity to prioritize morality, as well as making it clear that it doesn't take any sort of expert or genius to process exactly what's going on in society (consider me Exhibit A as proof of this).
    It also doesn't take more than a bare minimum amount of time considering most of what I mentioned rarely changes much (if at all) in the way topics are covered.
    The next time someone frames a topic as "vital for democracy" consider how much stronger an impact could be made if instead it was framed with a priority on morality.
    And for what it's worth, this isn't anywhere near alligned with the "Love Will Always Win" crowd." Ugh, those people are ridiculous, it's an empty cliche taken to an impossibly dumb level. Even at the most basic level it doesn't make any sense.
    I am not a liberal, a democrat, a leftist, or any other buzzword. I'm someone who simply wants the best for people and society, it ain't complicated. I support what's good and stand against what's bad, always with an open mind for nuance.
    Again, it's ain't complicated....
    And yet... I guess it is complicated, because otherwise these thoughts which I consider the lowest common denominator of what should constitute morality wouldn't place me on an island for my entire life. I'm sure as hell
    1 hr 23 min
  • UVA/State Reaction + The Most Dangerous 13-17 Team Ever? (2019-20, Ep. 26)

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    UVA/State Reaction + The Most Dangerous 13-17 Team Ever?

    2019-20, Ep. 26

    24-6 (14-5)

     

    I run down Duke's impressive responses to adversity this season, express my lineup abandonment issues against Virginia, and finish up with a bemusement/amusement combo regarding the general response to Duke's zone success vs NC State. Plus there's ACC Tourney seeding scenarios, because nothing gets me amped more than seeding scenarios.

    Also, I'M CALMER THAN YOU ARE ABOUT FACING A 13-17 TEAM WHICH POSES NO THREAT AT ALL TO DUKE NOPE NONE WHATSOEVER. 

    -68:48- fin

     

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    I do my best to make sure each DBC episode contains far and away the best Duke MBB analysis you'll find anywhere. I'd love to cover the team full-time, but the only way that happens is if I receive help spreading the word. It's a supply and demand business, and if better coverage isn't demanded and then consistently supported and promoted, nothing will improve. Please rate AND leave reviews. If you've previously left a review, leave another. I pour my heart and soul (and infinite amounts of time) into the DBC pod. If you enjoy, why not take 30 seconds to help me out? By doing so, you'll also be helping other Duke fans receive the best team coverage in the country. Thanks!

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    1 hr 9 min
  • WF Reaction: Glass Half Fulll, Glass Half Empty, Or a Glass Case of Emotion? (2019-20, Ep. 25)

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    WF Reaction: Glass Half Full, Glass Half Empty, Or a Glass Case of Emotion?

    2019-20, Ep. 25

    23-5 (13-4)

     

    The blown lead sucked, but my concerns about Duke's loss to Wake Forest go well beyond a late-game collapse.

    -95:23- fin

    *I made a point about Duke's struggle against the Wake zone, and want to be clear that point was related to the first half (scored on just 5 of 23 zone possessions ) and not the second half (scored on 7 of 13 possessions before Wake stopped zoning) or overtimes (no zone). Overall, in the halfcourt, WF played zone on 23 of 35 possessions in the first half, 13 of 34 second half possessions, and 0 of 7 overtime possessions. I want to make that clear in case it sounds like my point comes across as Duke struggling against the WF zone for all 50 minutes.

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    1 hr 36 min
  • Virginia Tech Reaction + Topics/Trends (2019-20, Ep. 24)

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    Virginia Tech Reaction + Topics/Trends

    2019-20, Ep. 24

    23-4 (13-3)

     

    Intro +  super quick rant about current soft/lazy narratives regarding Duke

    2:50 Rundown

    -Va Tech Perspective

    -Duke’s hot start

    -Bombs away

    -Cassius

    -Rested Rotation

    11:05 Player of the Game

    19:00 Rundown (con’t)

    -Comparing VT1 to VT2

    -Vern FTs

    -Rotational Chemistry

    -Quoting Cassius

    25:30 Plays of the Game

    -Tre the tone-setter

    -Wendell says “Zion who?”

    -Jordan Goldwire/Aaron Craft Spiderman Meme

    -Matthew Hurts So Good

    -YOLO PLAY OF THE GAME

    -AoC fears no man

     42:30 Under the Radar

    -Javin defensive rotations

    -Wendell the stalker

    -AoC defensive possession appreciation

    -Hurt help D

     46:15 Wrinkles

    -Wendell at the elevated horns with Vern

    -Vern at the high post

    -Horns talk

     50:45 Frustrations

     -Javin in the post…move around him!!!

     -Shooters aren’t rewarding Vern’s improved post passing (+ Vern development)

     55:30 Jack White’s role explanation/appreciation

     Random Rundown 59:20

    -Is Wendell Moore’s offense a concern? (Spoiler: No)

    -50-point halves and 30-point quarters

     61:50 Stats and Trends from Va Tech and Overall

    -Defensive play-type improvements from NC State

    -Offensive ft rate, defensive 3pt rate, oreb rate

    -Defensive turnover percentage

    -Defensive steal percentage

    -Offensive 2FG%

    -Bench Points by half 

    74:45 6th Man Question 

    76:00 ACC Talk

    -Duke/FSU/Louisville remaining schedules

    -Two VERY impactful ACC players who’ve recently burst onto the scene

    -Clemson’s weird season

    85:25 Duke’s defense vs the ACC’s top scorers this season

    89:00 A Quick Glance at Bracket Matrix

    -95:03- fin

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    1 hr 36 min
  • NC State Reaction + Breaking Down the Game's Most Puzzling Decision (2019-20, Ep. 23)

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    NC State Reaction + Breaking Down the Game's Most Puzzling Decision

    2019-20, Ep. 23

    22-4 (12-3)

     

     

    Contrary to what the internet would have you believe, actual basketball things occured during Duke-NC State beyond mindless groupthink cliches, and I'm still having trouble wrapping my head around one vital aspect as the game. 

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    I do my best to make sure each DBC episode contains far and away the best Duke MBB analysis you'll find anywhere. I'd love to cover the team full-time, but the only way that happens is if I receive help spreading the word. It's a supply and demand business, and if better coverage isn't demanded and then consistently supported and promoted, nothing will improve. Please rate AND leave reviews. If you've previously left a review, leave another. I pour my heart and soul (and infinite amounts of time) into the DBC pod. If you enjoy, why not take 30 seconds to help me out? By doing so, you'll also be helping other Duke fans receive the best team coverage in the country. Thanks!

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    1 hr 31 min
  • ND Reaction + 2020 Team Analytics + Duke in the NBA Updates (2019-20, Ep. 22)

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    ND Reaction + 2020 Team Analytics + Duke in the NBA Updates

    2019-20, Ep. 22

    22-3 (12-2)

     

    0:00 Intro + #GetBuckInHere + ACC Standings + Schedule + Interesting ND Nuggets

    13:00 Reacting to the Cassius and Zion Narratives: Adam isn’t angry with *some* of the media, just disappointed

    22:00 Reviewing ND Pregame strengths and weaknesses from an analytics perspective. Did Duke take advantage?

    32:00 More ND Thoughts, Analysis, Stats

    • Cleaning up the FSU turnover game
  • 2nd Half Bombs
  • Bench production
  • Rotations
  • Where was Cassius missed the most?
  • The king of garbage time

    • 38:30 Jordan Goldwire appreciation/bitterness (he should have gone to Towson!)

    42:55 Even more ND thoughts

    • Tre transition pullup bombs
  • Vern gives Duke another individual 15+ half

    • 45:00 Duke’s 2020 Team Stat Attack (KenPom + Synergy)

    61:30 Duke Players in the NBA

    • 62:20 Tier 1: Studs (Zion Williamson, Jayson Tatum, Brandon Ingram)
  • 73:55 Tier 2: Quality Role Players (JJ Redick, Seth Curry, Gary Trent, Tyus Jones)
  • 80:30 Tier 3: Consistent Minutes, Inconsistent Results (RJ Barrett, Cam Reddish, Austin Rivers)
  • 83:15 Tier 4: Fingers Crossed (Harry Giles, Frank Jackson)
  • 85:20 Tier 5: Inconsistent Minutes (Quinn Cook, Jahlil Okafor, Semi Ojeleye, Amil Jefferson)
  • 87:25 Injury Tier: Hopefully Back Soon (Jabari Parker, Luke Kennard, Wendell Carter, Kyrie Irving, Mason Plumlee)
  • 89:30 Injury Tier: ??? (Justise Winslow)
  • 90:40 Injury Tier: Not looking good (Marvin Bagley, Grayson Allen)
  • 92:15 Injury Tier: Ugh (Rodney Hood)

    • 94:40 NBA All-Star Rosters: College-related thoughts

    95:50 Those with serious interest in long-term co-hosting: email dukebasketballcorner @ gmail

    96:20 Closing thoughts + Outro

    -98:04-

     

    I'm joined on the episode by Andrew Clark

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    *****

    I do my best to make sure each DBC episode contains far and away the best Duke MBB analysis you'll find anywhere. I'd love to cover the team full-time, but the only way that happens is if I receive help spreading the word. It's a supply and demand business, and if better coverage isn't demanded and then consistently supported and promoted, nothing will improve. Please rate AND leave reviews. If you've previously left a review, leave another. I pour my heart and soul (and infinite amounts of time) into the DBC pod. If you enjoy, why not take 30 seconds to help me out? By doing so, you'll also be helping other Duke fans receive the best team coverage in the country. Thanks!

    *****

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    1 hr 39 min
  • DBC Deep Dive: Duke @ UNC February 8, 2020 (2019-20, Ep. 21)

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    DBC Deep Dive: Duke @ UNC February 8, 2020

    2019-20, Ep. 21

    21-3 (11-2)

     

    Time for a DBC Deep Dive to cover all aspects of a truly epic Duke-UNC game. As Jay Bilas said during the game, it always delivers, and he was right on a higher plane for what we were fortunate enough to witness on Debruary 8, 2020. Every aspect of the game gets deserved attention, so basically it's exactly what makes a DBC Deep Dive great. I'm joined on the episode by Andrew Clark.

    -108:03-

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    *****

    I do my best to make sure each DBC episode contains far and away the best Duke MBB analysis you'll find anywhere. I'd love to cover the team full-time, but the only way that happens is if I receive help spreading the word. It's a supply and demand business, and if better coverage isn't demanded and then consistently supported and promoted, nothing will improve. Please rate AND leave reviews. If you've previously left a review, leave another. I pour my heart and soul (and infinite amounts of time) into the DBC pod. If you enjoy, why not take 30 seconds to help me out? By doing so, you'll also be helping other Duke fans receive the best team coverage in the country. Thanks!

    *****

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    1 hr 49 min
  • Cuse Reaction + Duke-BC: Basketball Game or James Taylor Song? (2019-20, Ep. 20)

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    Cuse Reaction + Duke-BC: Basketball Game or James Taylor Song?

    2019-20, Ep. 20

    19-3 (9-2)

     

    It's been a while since I've recorded an episode breaking down two games, and while Duke defeated both Syracuse and Boston College on the road, the how and the why couldn't have been more polar opposite. Andrew Clark joins me to discuss, plus it's officially Carolina week!

    -69:30-

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    *****

    I do my best to make sure each DBC episode contains far and away the best Duke MBB analysis you'll find anywhere. I'd love to cover the team full-time, but the only way that happens is if I receive help spreading the word. It's a supply and demand business, and if better coverage isn't demanded and then consistently supported and promoted, nothing will improve. Please rate AND leave reviews. If you've previously left a review, leave another. I pour my heart and soul (and infinite amounts of time) into the DBC pod. If you enjoy, why not take 30 seconds to help me out? By doing so, you'll also be helping other Duke fans receive the best team coverage in the country. Thanks!

    *****

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    Intro/Outro Music: https://smallprofessor.bandcamp.com/album/beats-rhymes-jawns

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    1 hr 10 min

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