Pick a Side

By Joel Moran, River Brown, Andrew Velez, and Joel DehlsSports Basketball

Pick a Side episodes

February 21, 2025 #459 Luka Lakers Slump, Wemby Out for Season, Sengun Overrated? AFC West Offseason Preview, and More
Hosts: Joel Moran, River Brown, Andrew Velez, Joel DehlsProducer: John TortorelliPlay $5 get $50 on PrizePicks: https://prizepicks.onelink.me/ivHR/PASIntro 00:001. SGA vs Tatum 13:242. Are the 12-13 Knicks better than this years Knicks? 16:403. Cavaliers pick up Javonte Green 32:134. NBA player vlogs 33:255. Luka Doncic conversation 41:106. Victor Wembanyama out for the season 01:19:557. If Jaren Jackson Jr retired today would he be a hall of famer? 01:30:138. Trivia: Jets RB who had the most rushing yards in a game 01:38:129. NBA in or out statements 01:41:4210. Riv and Joel Steph Curry debate 01:47:0811. Joel on Chargers bad luck in the 2006 playoffs versus the Patriots 02:05:2112. NBA in or out statements continued 02:10:1013. Is Alperen Sengun a top 30 player? 02:13:3014. Tyrese Haliburton home and away splits 02:25:0015. King of the hill: perimeter defenders 02:33:4416. Derik Queen vs Khadeen Maluach 02:42:3717. Chiefs offseason preview 02:51:0318. Chargers offseason preview 03:09:4619. Broncos offseason preview 03:25:1720. Raiders offseason preview 03:39:40
3 hr 51 min
February 19, 2025 #458 Predicting the NBA Playoffs, KD the Best Scorer EVER? and AFC East Offseason Preview
Hosts: Joel Moran, River Brown, Andrew Velez, Joel DehlsProducer: John TortorelliPlay $5 get $50 on PrizePicks: https://prizepicks.onelink.me/ivHR/PASTimestampsIntro 00:001. All Star Weekend recap 14:452. Draymond critiques modern NBA 27:003. Is KD the best scorer ever? 46:494. Predicting the NBA playoffs 01:13:005. AFC East Offseason preview 02:01:55
2 hr 44 min
February 15, 2025 #457 SGA vs Jokic Debate, Contenders and Pretenders, NFL Free Agency Preview, and More
Hosts: Joel Moran, River Brown, Andrew Velez, Joel DehlsProducer: John TortorelliPlay $5 get $50 on PrizePicks: https://prizepicks.onelink.me/ivHR/PASTimestampska
Timestamps
Intro 00:00
1. Kendrick Super Bowl Performance 8:09
2. SGA or Jokic: Who’s MVP right now? 22:45
3. Midseason contenders and pretenders 1:03:19
4. Can the Nuggets Win the West? 1:18:50
5. Biggest NBA surprises and disappointments 1:29:15
6. Would You Rather: Jaren Jackson Edition 1:50:38
7. Best and worst NBA offseason signings 2:01:12
8. NFL Free agency overview 2:05:39
9. Favorite Free Agent Targets 2:32:30
2 hr 45 min
February 12, 2025 #456 Is Jalen Hurts Top 5? Mahomes Chokes, Luka Lakers Debut, Mavericks Downfall, and More
Use code pas50off to get 50% OFF plus free shipping on your first Factor box!TimestampsIntro 00:001. Factor Meals 1:472. Anthony Edwards Debate 5:422. Super Bowl LIX Recap 21:463. Kendricks Halftime performance 28:134. Luka's Lakers Debut 42:255. Do the Lakers have an Underrated Roster? 52:406. Why Did OKC Make no Deadline Moves? 57:447. The Mavericks are Falling Apart 1:03:208. Are you worried about the Rockets? 1:16:379. Celtics-Knicks Recap 1:25:0610. Raptors extend Brandon Ingram 1:38:3211. Would You Rather: Scoot Henderson Edition 1:46:4912. Can the Eagles Go Back to Back? 1:55:5313. Is Jalen Hurts a top 5 QB? 2:13:4714. Can Mahomes re-enter the GOAT conversation? 2:57:1215. Should the Jets part ways with Aaron Rodgers? 3:22:23
3 hr 35 min
February 08, 2025 #455 NBA Trade Deadline Grades, Eagles vs Chiefs Super Bowl Preview, Josh Allen Wins MVP, and More
Hosts: Joel Moran, River Brown, Andrew Velez, Joel DehlsProducer: John TortorelliPlay $5 get $50 on PrizePicks: https://prizepicks.onelink.me/ivHR/PASTimestampsIntro 00:001. Patrick Mahomes Free Square 02:072. Intro continued 03:003. Does Butler change things for GS? 24:254. What are the Suns doing? 45:495. Mark Williams will make a big impact 51:416. Will Luka Stay in LA? 01:01:557. Cavaliers can make the finals 01:15:128. Did the Brandon Ingram trade make sense? 01:41:009. Deadline Winners 02:04:0710. Deadline Losers 2:10:0011. Super Bowl preview 02:18:11
3 hr 2 min
February 05, 2025 #454 Luka Doncic Trade Reaction, Anthony Davis Debate, Myles Garrett Requests Trade, and More
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Timestamps
Intro 00:00
1.) Super Bowl Media 00:40
2.) Learn more about SNHU 04:11
3.) Referee Riv 10:04
4.) Mavericks Press Conference 22:50
5.) Will Luka win a title in LA? 41:37
6.) How the Lakers should build around Luka 1:00:56
7.) Mavericks Outlook 1:05:10
8.) Anthony Davis Defense Debate 1:20:00
9.) Warriors Kevin Durant Reports 1:51:00
10.) Anthony Edwards 2:00:40
11.) Drews top ten 2:31:20
12.) Chiefs Eagles 2:37:17
3 hr 1 min
February 03, 2025 #453 All-Star Reserves Reaction, De'Aaron Fox to Spurs? and Trade Deadline Predictions w/ OG
Timestamps
Intro 00:00
1.) OG on the Clippers 1:30
2.) Try MagicMind 5:00
3.) Clippers Playoff Odds 7:00
4.) Western Conference Pretenders 12:32
5.) Best De’Aaron Fox landing spot? 34:06
6.) All Star Snubs 59:42
7.) Lamelo Ball 1:13:54
8.) Which teams need to be active during the trade deadline? 1:33:59
1 hr 55 min
January 30, 2025 #452 Heated Josh Allen Debate, Eagles Restricting Hurts? Amen Thompson Ceiling, and More w/ NerdSesh
Hosts: Joel Moran, River Brown, Andrew Velez, Joel DehlsProducer: John TortorelliPlay $5 get $50 on PrizePicks: https://prizepicks.onelink.me/ivHR/PAS
Timestamps:
Intro 00:00
1.) Upcoming Black History Month 4:53
2.) Does Josh Allen Deserve Blame for Playoff Loss? 5:51
3.) Heated Bills Debate 27:31
4.) Ranking the Top 4 QBs 42:00
5.) Chiefs Brewing Dynasty 56:23
6.) Can the Commanders Replicate 2024? 1:13:26
7.) Eagles Restricting Jalen Hurts? 1:31:10
8.) Nick Sirianni Outlook 1:56:40
9.) Rockets Ascension 1:59:12
10.) Amen Thompson 'This or That' 2:16:38
11.) Ja Morant Slump 2:38:00
2 hr 48 min
January 24, 2025#450 Westbrook’s Resurgence, Warriors & Lakers Problems, AFC-NFC Championship Predictions, and More
Hosts: Joel Moran, River Brown, Andrew Velez, Joel Dehls
Producer: John Tortorelli
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Intro 00:00
PrizePicks free Jayden Daniels square 00:01

ChatGPT describes the podcast 00:24

Support the podcast by supporting MagicMind 06:37

Is Russell Wilson a Hall of Famer? 17:11

LeBron and AD are concerned about the Lakers 24:50

Warriors don’t want to make desperate moves 47:35

What’s Amen Thompson’s ceiling? 01:05:47

Zach Lavine and Nikola Vucevic trades 01:22:38

Russell Westbrook’s resurgence 01:35:06

Bills vs Chiefs Prediction 01:47:53

Commanders vs Eagles prediction 02:10:24

Jets hire Aaron Glenn 02:34:12

Jaguars hire Liam Coen 02:48:59
2 hr 59 min
January 22, 2025 #449 Lamar Jackson Debate, Bears Hire Ben Johnson, OKC Past vs Present, Wolves Future, and More
Hosts: Joel Moran, River Brown, Andrew Velez, Joel Dehls
Producer: John Tortorelli
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Intro 00:00
1. Suns-Jazz Trade 5:00
2. Mark Daigneault is named all-star coach 16:00
3. Pelicans vs Hornets: More likely to make the play-in? 37:00
4. Scoot Henderson’s growth 54:00
5. Donte Divincenzo injury: What it means for the Wolves 01:08:00
6. Did Lamar Jackson help his playoff reputation? 01:25:00
2 hr 29 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.