Pick a Side

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

Pick a Side episodes

August 08, 2024 #398 NFL Power Rankings 16-11, Malik Nabers, Ranking Roman Reigns Aura, Aiyuk Rumors, and More
In this episode we are going to dive deep into part three of our NFL power rankings series, Roman Reigns Summerslam return, and Brandon Aiyuk trade buzz.
Hosts: Joel Moran, River Brown, Andrew Velez, Joel Dehls
Producer: John Tortorelli
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Intro 00:00
1. Would you rather: Malik Nabers 04:20
2. Riv NBA teams blind ranking 17:56
3. Jalen Brunson named Knicks captain 27:55
4. Tatum vs Melo 1 on 1: who would win? 35:21
5. Roman Reigns Summerslam return 38:06
6. Kendrick Lamar’s aura 46:12
7. The new judgement day and Damien Priests rise 54:25
8. NFL Power Rankings 16-11 56:04
9. Miami Dolphins 01:04:50
10. Dolphins vs Cowboys: Who’s better? 01:15:38
11. Dallas Cowboys 01:17:03
12. Cleveland Browns 01:28:54
13. Dolphins fools gold? 01:41:52
14. Los Angeles Rams 01:45:16
15. Atlanta Falcons 01:52:26
16. Seattle Seahawks 02:03:45
17. Brandon Aiyuk trade rumors 02:14:00
18. Top 10 WRs according to threat rating 02:17:00
19. QBs with 9 TDs in a playoff run trivia 02:26:19
20. NFC North irreplaceable players 02:37:18
2 hr 44 min
August 02, 2024 #397 Top 10 Point Guards, Ja vs Haliburton Debate, Summerslam Predictions, and More
In this episode we are going to give list our top 10 PGs in the NBA, and more.
Hosts: Joel Moran, River Brown, Andrew Velez, Joel Dehls
Producer: John Tortorelli
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0:00 Intro
1:30 CF25 Updates
7:05 Team USA talk
13:30 who can take out the Celtics?
22:10 Summerslam predictions
31:12 Can you name the 99 Madden ratings in history?
42:00 Top 10 PGs in the NBA
51:54 Ja Morant vs Haliburton
1:14:00 is Jamal Murray’ top 10 & can the nuggets survive a gauntlet run?
1:23:40 resuming top 10 PGs
1:38:15 reacting to the Top 25 players of the 21st century
1:45:53 our top 10 players of the 21st century
2:05:16 This week in the NBA - Jarret Allen overpaid?
2:08:41 NFL blind ranking wr’s
2:12:15 2020 redraft
2 hr 25 min
July 30, 2024#396 Power Rankings 24-17, Tatum Benched, Suns Sign Tyus Jones, and Tua vs Jordan Love Debate
In this episode we are going to do NFL power rankings 24-17, Love and Tua’s contract extensions, Suns signing Tyus Jones, and Steve Kerr benching Jayson Tatum.

Hosts: Joel Moran, River Brown, Andrew Velez, Joel Dehls
Producer: John Tortorelli

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Intro 00:00
Jayson Tatum benched for Team USA 01:00

Suns sign Tyus Jones 17:56

Blind ranking best Team USA players all-time 33:09

NFL Power Rankings 24-17 41:00

Jordan Love vs Tua Tagovailoa debate 01:39:40

What team is under the most pressure to succeed this season? 02:11:45

This week in the NFL/NBA 02:25:10
2 hr 39 min
July 25, 2024#395 NFL Breakout Offense Picks, Power Rankings 32-25, and Summer League Standouts
In this episode we are going to give our NFL offensive breakout picks, start the countdown of our power rankings, and summer league standouts.
Hosts: Joel Moran, River Brown, Andrew Velez, Joel Dehls
Producer: John Tortorelli
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Intro 00:00
All-time AFC South receiving leaders trivia 03:11

Biggest storylines for NFL training camp 13:30

Are the Cowboys badly run? 20:05

Training camp QB Battles 31:54

Can we trust the Jets this year? 37:20

49ers holdouts 48:54

Joe Burrow’s new haircut 53:47

Another Patrick Mahomes MVP coming? 59:00

Packers can make the Super Bowl 01:01:50

Offensive breakout QB picks 01:07:10

Offensive breakout RB picks 01:17:57

Offensive breakout WR picks 01:41:18

NFL Power Rankings 32-25 02:00:54

This week in the NFL/NBA 02:39:20

Summer League thoughts 02:58:00
3 hr 16 min
July 20, 2024 #394 CFB 25 Thoughts, Bucks vs Knicks Debate, Nuggets Sign Westbrook, and Aiyuk Requests Trade
In this episode we are going to talk about Russell Westbrook to the Nuggets, Gary Trent Jr signing with the Bucks, and Brandon Aiyuk’s Trade Request.
Hosts: Joel Moran, River Brown, Andrew Velez, Joel Dehls
Producer: John Tortorelli
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Intro 00:00
1. Guessing top 25 players in playoff points 04:30
2. Patreon CFB 25 playoff tournament 15:05
3. Thoughts on CFB 25 20:00
4. Riv and Drew set up a 1v1 basketball game 36:14
5. Does Westbrook improve the Nuggets? 46:15
6. Joel gets heated over Klay Thompson 55:10
7. D Lo vs Malik Monk 01:01:30
8. Does Braun have a higher defensive ceiling than KCP? 01:08:33
9. Bucks debate 01:12:29
10. Ranking 5 WRs by most receiving yards in 2024 01:40:25
11. Building the best QB 01:42:55
12. Guessing NBA MVPs 01:49:45
13. Guessing top 25 NFL rushing yards leaders 01:54:55
14. Brandon Aiyuk requests trade 02:04:50
2 hr 25 min
July 17, 2024 393 The Clippers Mistake, East vs West All Stars, Brock Purdy Debate and More
In this episode we will discuss whether the Clippers made a mistake letting Paul George walk, compare All Stars in the Eastern vs Western Conference and wrapped things up with a classic Brock Purdy Debate
Hosts: Joel Moran, River Brown, Andrew Velez, Joel Dehls
Producer: John Tortorelli
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Timestamps
Intro 00:00
1. Riv John 1v1 breakdown 00:55
2. Money in the Bank 17:40
3. 5 rookies that will make the biggest impact for their team 27:32
4. Were the Clippers smart in not retaining Paul George? 53:42
5. Best NBA centers peaks ever 1:09:45
6. 2024 Olympic Team: Best Ever? 1:18:00
7. How many all star caliber players are in the East compared to the West? 1:22:27
8. This week in the NFL/NBA 1:45:21
9. Brandon Aiyuk trade request 2:20:51
10. Brock Purdy Debate Part 12 2:28:15#pickaside #393
3 hr 13 min
July 13, 2024#392 DeMar DeRozan Kings Fit, Lauri Markkanen Trade Ideas, Klay’s Mavs Fit, and New Look 76ers
In this episode we are going to talk about DeMar DeRozan going to the Kings, brainstorm Lauri Markkanen trades, talk about Klay's fit with the Mavericks, and our confidence in the new-look 76ers.
Hosts: Joel Moran, River Brown, Andrew Velez, Joel Dehls
Producer: John Tortorelli
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Intro 00:00
How good can the Kings be with DeMar DeRozan? 10:30

What team should trade for Lauri Markkanen? 32:40

Can Victor Wembanyama be a top 10 player after next season? 37:17

Lauri Markkenen a good fit for the Warriors? 48:57

Where did the Warriors go wrong? 59:08

WYR: DeMar DeRozan edition 01:03:19

Building a team that can beat team USA 01:06:35

Aniversary of LeBron’s decision 01:16:00

Did Franz Wagner get overpaid? 01:19:26

Klay Thompson’s fit with the Mavericks 01:26:54

Guessing HOF players jersey numbers 01:51:50

Confidence level on the new look 76ers 02:01:06
2 hr 14 min
July 10, 2024 #391 AFC North Division Preview and Predictions
In this episode we are going to preview the AFC North. Can the Ravens get over the hump? How will a healthy Joe Burrow led Bengals team look? Can the Browns overcome a subpar Deshaun Watson? And the Steelers ceiling with Russell Wilson.
Hosts: Joel Moran, River Brown, Andrew Velez, Joel Dehls
Producer: John Tortorelli
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Intro 00:00
1. Riv vs John played 1v1 06:06
2. John crazy highlight on Riv 07:42
3. All-time AFC North WR yard leaders 10:20
4. Ravens Preview 20:45
5. Bengals Preview 48:04
6. Browns Preview 01:08:00
7. Steelers Preview 01:26:34
8. This week in the NFL 01:37:52
1 hr 55 min
July 06, 2024 #390 West & East Tiers, Tatum's Finals Run, SGA a Top 5 Player, Ranking SG's, and More w/ OG
In this episode we have OG joining us live in the studio to give our NBA tiers and offseason winners and losers.
Hosts: Joel Moran, River Brown, Andrew Velez, Joel Dehls
Producer: John Tortorelli
Guest: OG
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Intro 00:00
1. Riv vs John 1v1 04:40
2. OG on Celtics finals win 08:56
3. Did Jayson Tatum impress in the Celtics finals run? 14:15
4. Luka’s defense in the finals 35:07
5. Would you rather: Kristaps Porzingis edition 40:24
6. Where does Anthony Edwards rank? 59:03
7. When did SGA pass Tatum? 01:01:40
8. OG’s top 4 shooting guards 01:24:41
9. East Tiers 01:40:18
10. West Tiers 01:56:55
11. 50 point playoff games trivia 02:38:18
12. Build a team with $15 02:48:10
2 hr 57 min
July 03, 2024#389 Debating the NBAs BEST Big 3s and More w/ HoopIntellect
In this episode we are going to rank the 76ers new big three, debate which East team poses the biggest threat to the Celtics, if OKC is the favorite out west, and if the Mavericks or Nuggets have a better chance at making it back to the finals.
Hosts: Joel Moran, River Brown, Andrew Velez, Joel Dehls
Producer: John Tortorelli
Guest: Hoop Intellect (Keandre Ashley) https://www.youtube.com/@HoopIntellect
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Intro 00:00
Best Trios in the NBA List 23:54

Knicks, 76ers, or Bucks: Who’s the Celtics Biggest Threat? 01:07:13

Celtics insane payroll 01:23:12

Hoop Intellect joins the show 01:37:37

Blindly ranking bad NBA contracts 01:41:14

Would you rather: Paul George edition 01:56:36

Hoop Intellect’s draft winners 02:06:00

Rob Dillingham with the Timberwolves 02:07:39

Hoop Intellect’s draft steals 02:18:04

Zach Edey’s fit with the Grizzlies 02:20:28

OKCs great offseason 02:29:45

Mavericks vs Nuggets 02:43:35

Riv’s blindly ranking 02:58:00
3 hr 13 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.