Pick a Side

Pick a Side

By Joel Moran, River Brown, Andrew Velez, and Joel DehlsSportsBasketball
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Pick a Side episodes

  • The Biggest Winners and Losers of the NFL Trade Deadline | Full Episode

    In this episode we react to the biggest moves from the NFL Trade Deadline. We also hand out our NFL midseason awards, discuss the latest injury news, react to some of the biggest NFL overreactions, and rank our top 10 teams following the deadline.On the NBA side, we break down Luka Dončić's historic start to the season, Jalen Brunson's recent performances, debate who's leading the MVP race, discuss Jayson Tatum vs. Jaylen Brown, share our biggest early-season takeaways, and react to Celtics vs. 76ers.Timestamps:Intro 00:001. WWE isn’t the same 05:002. All NFL trades 11:003. Kirk cousins trade 13:004. Is Kyler’s career over? 25:005. Kyler vs Mariota 32:006. Jaguars going all in 36:307. Daiyan Henley to the broncos 51:308. Running back situations 59:459. Josh downs to KC 01:05:0010. Celtics beat 76ers 01:19:0011. Concern for the 76ers 01:26:0012. Superchats 01:31:3013. NFL Trade deadline losers 01:32:5014. Top 10 contenders after the deadline 01:59:0015. Superchats 02:38:4516. Luka vs Wemby 02:45:0017. Superchats 03:04:00

    3 hr 17 min
  • Jordan Love For MVP, Buccaneers-Bears, Bengals Win Streak, and More Week 9 Takeaways | Full Episode

    Time Stamps0:00 intro1. Drew’s Pickem 1:302. Bucky Irving top 5 4:003. Superchats 8:00 4. Bears reaction 13:005. Were the picks Caleb’s Fualt? 16:306. Top 5 mvp candidates 20:307. Packers pats 21:46 (love mvp)8. Drake Maye struggles 37:30 (pats not contenders)9. Bengals vs Falcons 43:2110. Joe Burrow MVP case 45:5011. Superchats 54:0012. Cowboys colts 58:0313. Giants Eagles 1:10:0114. Rams commanders 1:15:0015. Panthers Broncos 1:24:3016. Trade Game 1:32:00

    1 hr 49 min
  • 76ers Best In East, Heat Cooked? Doc Rivers On Giannis, Tim Duncan vs Kevin Garnett | Full Episode

    Timestamps0:00 Intro1. Are the 76ers the best team in the NBA? 2:002. What’s wrong with the Miami Heat? 16:183. Dame and Deni 39:304. Doc Rivers says Giannis is, “hard to coach” 43:305. D rose and d wade talk 01:06:156. Players that trained with Hakeem 1:24:157. Does Tracy McGrady Have a Point About Tim Duncan vs Kevin Garnett? 1:33:298. Suns issues 2:10:139. Riv followed Cam Reddish 2:13:21

    2 hr 20 min
  • Bears Are Contenders, Drake Maye Debate, What Broncos Proved & Playoff Predictions | Full Episode

    Play $5, get $50 on UnderDog https://play.underdogsports.com/vgwg/p-pickasideIn this episode of Pick a Side, we reveal our 2026 NFL midseason playoff brackets, debate whether the Bears are legitimate Super Bowl contenders, react to the Broncos' statement win over the Chiefs, and discuss what's next for the Vikings and Ravens. Plus, we hand out our midseason NFL awards, buy or sell the hottest NFL takes, and predict the biggest moves ahead of the trade deadline.Timestamps:Intro 00:001. JSN all-time debate 13:002. NFL: Who he last played for 31:003. KOTH: Taylor trade destinations 40:304. Super-chats 51:005. Can the Bears make the Super Bowl? 01:54:006. Did we learn anything new about the Broncos after win over Chiefs? 01:30:007. AFC QBs we trust the most 02:10:008. Drake Maye debate 02:15:009. Midseason Playoff bracket 02:42:00

    3 hr 21 min
  • Predicting Every Game in NFL Week 8

    We preview every matchup on the slate for NFL Week 8Play $5, get $5 using code PAS on UnderDog: https://play.underdogsports.com/vgwg/p-pickaside0:00 Introduction1:17 Ravens vs. Bills analysis4:46 Vikings vs. Lions preview7:06 Vikings vs. Lions picks8:47 Falcons vs. Buccaneers12:17 Browns vs. Steelers14:42 Cardinals vs. Cowboys17:21 Colts and Raiders games19:09 Titans, Bengals, and Chargers20:21 Chiefs vs. Broncos25:55 Patriots and Eagles outlook27:05 Bears vs. Seahawks32:05 Rapidfire wrap-up

    36 min
  • NBA Injury Crisis, Are the Rockets & Grizzlies Legit? + Top 5 Rookies | Full Episode

    The NBA has an injury problem. With Anthony Edwards and Jalen Williams sidelined, how concerned should we be about the Timberwolves and Thunder? We debate whether the NBA should shorten its season, discuss the Rockets' championship potential, the Grizzlies' undefeated start, Cooper Flagg, and rank our top 5 rookies so far this season.Play $5, get $50 with code PAS on UnderDoghttps://play.underdogsports.com/vgwg/p-pickasideTimestamps ⏰00:00 Intro10:00 How Will Injuries Impact OKC and Minnesota?32:00 Rudy Gobert's Offensive Struggles41:00 Timberwolves Discussion Continued44:15 Orlando Magic's Injury and Roster Concerns53:00 Should the NBA Shorten the Season?01:14:00 Cooper Flagg Discussion01:24:00 Can the Rockets Make a Deep Playoff Run?01:39:06 Are the Grizzlies Legit Contenders?01:57:30 Ranking the Top 5 NBA Rookies So Far

    2 hr 11 min
  • We Tried to Tier Every NFL Team… It Got Heated | Full Episode

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    Intro 00:00

    1. Quenton Nelson trade 13:30
    2. DeForest Buckner trade 24:00
    3. 40 WRs Better Than Quinton Johnston 30:00
    4. Who wins the NFC East? 41:30
    5. Jets talk 52:00
    6. Eagles 01:01:45
    7. Superchats 01:06:00
    8. NFL Blind Resume Challenge 01:27:00
    9. Which NFL Teams Actually Have a Super Bowl Window? 01:41:00


    2 hr 57 min
  • Are The 6-0 Vikings Legit? JJ McCarthy's Breakout & NFL Week 7 Takeaways | Full Episode

    Play $5, get $50 https://play.underdogsports.com/vgwg/p-pickasideThe Pick a Side crew reacts to NFL Week 7! Are the 6-0 Vikings legitimate contenders? Can JJ McCarthy keep up his impressive play? We break down Packers vs. Lions, the AFC North race, the Broncos' offensive breakout, Aaron Glenn's future with the Jets, and whether the Colts need a QB change.Timestamps:1. Are the 6-0 Vikings For Real? 06:002. Superchats 21:003. Should the Colts consider a QB change? 27:204. Watching Andrew Luck was generational 39:005. Can J.J. McCarthy Keep This Going?44:206. Superchats 55:407. What we learned from Packers-Lions: 59:008. Superheats 01:09:409. Seahawks vs KC 01:13:3010. Did the Broncos Finally Find Their Offense? 01:26:0011. Is Aaron Glenn on the hot seat? 01:33:0012. Hot takes 01:39:00

    2 hr 6 min

About Pick a Side

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Mainstream sports media is tiring, isn’t it? Hot takes, bland statements, and generalizations have all worked in combination to ruin the viewing experience. Here is where Pick a Side comes in. We are a podcast dedicated to creating genuine conversations about sports. There will be bias included (we all have them), but they will always be backed up by facts. Come join us on our journey to creating the best sports podcast possible. Hosted by Joel Moran, River Brown, Andrew Velez, and Joel Dehls.

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