Pick a Side

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

Pick a Side episodes

April 12, 2024 #372 NBA Awards, Clippers vs Mavs Preview, Celtics Extend Jrue Holiday, and Wolves Expectations
In this episode we will be giving out NBA awards, talk about the Celtics giving Jrue Holiday an extension, Giannis’s injury, and more.
Hosts: Joel Moran, River Brown, Andrew Velez, Joel Dehls
Producer: John Tortorelli
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Intro 00:00
1. UFC 300 promo 09:00
2. Celtics extend Jrue Holiday 13:16
3. Timberwolves ownership and expectations 24:17
4. Joel gets confronted about the Heat 32:40
5. Clippers vs Mavs preview 46:36
6. Drew and Riv debate Dehls on the Celtics 01:09:18
7. NBA Awards 01:25:35
2 hr 16 min
April 09, 2024#371 NFL Mock Draft w/ Trades, Heated Heat Debate, Maxey 50 Point-Game, and WrestleMania 40 Review
In this episode we are going to do a Mock Draft with trades, review WrestleMania 40, recap the biggest things that happened in the weekend for the NBA, and react to John Calipari reportedly signing with Arkansas.
Hosts: Joel Moran, River Brown, Andrew Velez, Joel Dehls
Producer: John Tortorelli
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Intro 00:00
WrestleMania recap: Was Cody vs Roman the best main even at Mania ever? 02:30

J Cole apologizes to Kendrick 16:00

Blindly ranking 7 CBs 27:30

NFL Mock Draft 34:00

Guess top 10 rookie passing yard seasons 01:21:00

This weekend in the NBA 01:24:00

John Calipari to be the next head coach of Arkansas 02:21:33
2 hr 29 min
April 06, 2024 #370 WrestleMania Predictions, NBA Standings Overview with a Playoff Brackett, and Top 10 WRs
In this episode we are going to give our Wrestlemania predictions, predict the final seedings for the east and west, and rank our top 10 WRs in football.
Hosts: Joel Moran, River Brown, Andrew Velez, Joel Dehls
Producer: John Tortorelli
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Intro 00:00
1. Timberwolves moving to the east 05:00
2. Magic Mind 08:50
3. J Cole claps back at Kendrick 10:35
4. Wrestlemania predictions 24:17
5. East standings overview 44:27
6. West standings overview 59:22
7. Which NFL WRs will break 1k yards for the first time? 01:21:40
8. Blindly ranking 6 WRs 01:32:20
9. Blindly ranking 5 RBs 01:39:08
10. Guessing NBA players with the most games played 01:45:20
11. DTs are getting paid more than ever 01:53:50
12. Top 10 WRs 02:00:00
2 hr 29 min
April 04, 2024 #369 Stefon Diggs Trade, AFC Win Totals, Top 5 NBA Futures, Players with Playoff Pressure, and More
In this episode we are going to talk about Stefon Diggs being traded. What it means for the Bills and how it elevates the Texans. Overviewing AFC win totals, and giving our top 5 players under the most pressure in the playoffs.
Hosts: Joel Moran, River Brown, Andrew Velez, Joel Dehls
Producer: John Tortorelli
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Intro 00:00
PrizePicks use code PAS 02:49
Drew got a dog 03:28
Poop stories 07:38
1. Why did the Bills trade Stefon Diggs? 13:30
2. Blindly ranking offenses 41:20
3. Are the Texans now contenders? 46:46
4. WWE talk 01:08:44
5. WYR: Stefon Diggs edition 01:11:18
6. Overviewing win totals for every team in the NFL 01:20:03
7. Riv got into car accident in 2016 01:42:33
8. WYR: Vince Carter edition 01:47:13
9. The least efficient players this season by EFG% 01:51:09
10. Players that have taken the most free throws this season 02:02:14
11. What teams did Vince Carter play for? 02:05:20
12. What teams did Chauncey Billups play for? 02:09:03
13. Top 5 NBA players with the most pressure in the playoffs 02:13:24
14. Ranking the top 5 futures in the NBA 02:30:37
2 hr 51 min
April 02, 2024#368 Spurs Wemby Future, Mavericks Debate, NBA Weekend Recap, Embiid's Return, and Top 10 QB Ranking
In this episode we are going to rank our top 10 QBs in the NFL, react to this weekend's slate of NBA games, and Embiid’s return.
Hosts: Joel Moran, River Brown, Andrew Velez, Joel Dehls
Producer: John Tortorelli
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Intro 00:00
Biggest takeaways from weekends slate of NBA games 18:17

Should the Spurs trade for a star? 35:58

Mavericks Debate 01:04:42

Pelicans vs Mavs playoff series hypothetical 01:35:00

Joel Embiid return 01:46:39

This week in the NFL/NBA 02:00:46

Top 10 QB ranking list 02:26:00
2 hr 54 min
March 28, 2024 #367 Ty Lue Calls Clippers Soft, Mavericks 5 Game Win Streak, Suns Issues, and QB Dynasty Draft
In this episode we are going to talk about Ty Lue calling the Clippers soft, Celtics 30 point blown lead, Suns loss to Wembyless Spurs, and do a dynasty draft for QBs
Hosts: Joel Moran, River Brown, Andrew Velez, Joel Dehls
Producer: John Tortorelli
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Intro 00:00
1. Are the Mavericks topic worthy? 00:30
2. Watch NBA games with us on Playback 07:08
3. Riv’s drivers test is coming soon 07:56
4. Use code ‘PAS’ on PrizePicks 12:37
5. Ty Lue calls the Clippers soft 18:01
6. What’s the Suns issue? 39:25
7. Where does Zion Williamson rank? 56:15
8. Amen Thompson vs Anthony Black 01:03:51
9. This week in the NBA 01:05:52
10. QB dyntasy draft: top 20 picks 01:29:43
1 hr 47 min
March 26, 2024 #366 Top 10 NFL Teams Post Free Agency, Sneed Trade, Most Influential NBA Players, Warriors Rant, and More
In this episode we will rank the top 10 NFL teams post free agency, talk about the L’Jarius Sneed trade, Titans AFC South chances, give our mount rushmore for most influential NBA players, and more.
Hosts: Joel Moran, River Brown, Andrew Velez, Joel Dehls
Producer: John Tortorelli
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Intro 00:00
How many rushing yards will Pollard, Henry, and Saquon have? 08:58
1. Top 10 NFL teams post free agency 13:04
2. Get 50% at factormeals.com/pas50 01:00:10
3. Are you surprised L’Jarius Sneed got traded for so little? 01:02:00
4. Can the Titans challenge for the AFC South crown? 01:21:45
5. Best QBs at playing from behind since 1999 01:33:42
6. Jalen Green is balling 01:37:31
7. Most clutch players in the NBA 01:41:14
8. Landing spots for some NFL free agents 01:49:46
9. NFL bans hip drop tackling 01:52:17
10. Mount Rushmore for who influenced how the NBA is played today 01:56:15
11. Riv rants about Warriors struggles 02:15:19
12. The NBA adds gambling feature to games in app 02:38:16
2 hr 54 min
March 23, 2024 #365 Bucks-Celtics Takeaways, Rockets Play-In Hunt, Panic Meter for West Teams, and Is J Dub a Top 20 Player?
In this episode we are going to recap the Bucks-Celtics matchup, talk about the red hot Rockets, BI’s injury, debate if Jalen Williams is a top 20 player, and more.
Hosts: Joel Moran, River Brown, Andrew Velez, Joel Dehls
Producer: John Tortorelli
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Intro 00:00
Download PrizePicks 01:31
Continued intro 04:30
John vs Riv 1 on 1: Who you got? 10:00
1. Bucks vs Celtics recap 26:24
2. Can the Rockets secure a play-in spot? 49:48
3. Panic Meter: Pelicans 01:14:14
4. Panic Meter: Pacers 01:24:50
5. Panic Meter Mavericks 01:41:42
6. Panic Meter: Suns 01:54:23
7. L’Jarius Sneed to Titans 02:08:50
8. Panic Meter: Clippers 02:09:44
9. G League shuts down Ignite Team 02:28:05
10. Naming what teams these NBA players played for 02:33:39
11. This week in the NBA 02:42:11
12. Is Jalen Williams a top 20 player? 02:52:09
3 hr 1 min
March 20, 2024#364 Our NFL 2024 Agendas, Fields vs Russ QB Battle, Bears Situation for Caleb, and Vikings Next QB
In this episode we are going to talk about the Justin Fields trade, Caleb Williams, Vikings next QB, and our NFL agendas.
Hosts: Joel Moran, River Brown, Andrew Velez, Joel Dehls
Producer: John Tortorelli
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Intro 00:00

Magic Mind 12:36

Prize Picks season WR plays 14:50

NFL agendas for 2024 28:00

Joel’s NFL agendas 34:04

Riv’s NFL agendas 38:20

Drew’s NFL agendas 44:52

Dehls NFL agendas 53:18

Justin Fields or Russell Wilson: Who will win the Steelers QB battle? 01:00:42

Bears are a perfect situation for Caleb Williams 01:29:45

Predicting the Vikings next QB 01:49:10

Expectations for the 2024 Jets 02:03:36
2 hr 22 min
March 16, 2024 #363 NFL Free Agency Winners/Losers, Keenan Allen to Bears, Titans Sign Calvin Ridley-Chiefs Sign Hollywood Brown, Packers WRs Debate, and More
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In this episode we are going to talk about Keenan Allen getting traded to the Bears, Chiefs signing Hollywood Brown, Titans signing Calvin Ridley, and give winners/losers of the free agency period.

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

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Intro 00:00
1. Steelers offseason 01:01
2. Patrick Queen vs Tyrel Dodson 04:00
3. Download PrizePicks use code PAS 05:54
4. Surprised the Chargers traded Keenan Allen to the Bears? 10:16
5. Where does the DJ Moore-Keenan Allen WR duo rank? 23:11
6. Did the Titans overpay for Calvin Ridley? 30:54
7. Get 10% BetterHelp in your first month with code PICKASIDE 46:42
8. Chiefs offense is SCARY with Hollywood Brown 49:16
9. Who’s the best WR on the Packers? 58:53
10. Winners of free agency 01:10:13
11. Best deals 01:23:59
12. Jets sign Tyron Smith instant reaction 01:27:29
13. How many AFC teams are the Jets better than 01:31:45
14. Losers of free agency 01:40:48
15. Top free agents still available 01:47:59
16. John and Drew talk basketball 01:55:15
2 hr 2 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.