Pick a Side

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

Pick a Side episodes

February 13, 2024 #352 Super Bowl 58 Recap, Chiefs Dynasty, Questions Around Kyle Shanahan, and KC's Biggest Threats
In this episode we are going to recap Super Bowl 58, debate if this is just the beginning of the Chiefs dynasty, if Shanahan will ever win the big one with the 49ers, and more.
Hosts: Joel Moran, River Brown, Andrew Velez, Joel Dehls
Guest: Johncarlos Barra
Producer: John Tortorelli
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Timestamps
Intro 00:00
1. Super Bowl recap 5:04
2. Shanahan 4th quarter collapse (again) 44:42
3. Are the Chiefs just getting started? 1:19:41
4. Reading Superchats 1:40:90
5. Ranking the top 3 AFC teams that are the biggest threat to the Chiefs in 2024 1:58:45
2 hr 9 min
February 09, 2024 #351 NBA Trade Deadline Recap, Lakers Debate, Carmelo vs Brunson, Super Bowl Predictions, and Debating Best Super Bowls in Last 10 Years
In this episode we are to grade every trade that happened at the trade deadline, pick winners and losers, and Riv takes you to the academy on why you should trust the Cavs and rising star Robert Dillingham.
Hosts: Joel Moran, River Brown, Andrew Velez, Joel Dehls
Producer: John Tortorelli
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Timestamps
Intro 00:00
1. NBA Trade Deadline Reaction (grading every trade) 18:00
2. Biggest Winners/Losers 32:00
3. Riv Academy: Why the Cavaliers are different and Rob Dillingham 2:19:19
4. Top 10 players in the Super Bowl 2:36:46
5. Previewing the Chiefs offense vs 49ers defense 2:49:00
6. Previewing the 49ers offense vs Chiefs defense 3:05:46
7. Super Bowl prediction + Prize Picks entries
8. This week in the NFL 3:23:39
9. Blindly ranking the last 10 Super Bowl matchups from best to worst 3:36:35
3 hr 53 min
February 06, 2024 #350 Trade Deadline Preview, Embiid Meniscus Injury, All-Star Snubs, and B Miller vs Scoot
In this episode we are going to give our All-Star snubs, talk about Embiid’s injury, preview the NBA trade deadline, debate Brandon Miller vs Scoot, and more.
Hosts: Joel Moran, River Brown, Andrew Velez, Joel Dehls
Producer: John Tortorelli
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TimeStamps
0:00 Intro
2:54 Dehls receives Pickem Title Belt
7:46 Ranking Larry Bird all time
8:07 Can Tatum be a Top 3 Celtic All Time?
14:30 Is Tatum a locked Top 10 NBA Player?
22:37 the tier difference in great players vs elite players
34:47 Biggest All Star Snubs
1:05:50 what is the Impact of Joel Embiid’s injury
1:17:50 Questions marks for NBA Contenders
1:27:25 NBA Trade Deadline predictions
1:47:30 This Week in the NBA
1:49:52 Jonathan Kuminga’s place in a 2021 re-draft
2:01:15 The Rock returns to face Roman Reigns
2:05:22 Prize Picks Super Bowl picks
2:07:57 is Scottie Barnes growth being stunted?
2:20:50 Better Health
2:21:43 Brandon Miller vs Scoot Henderson, Did the Hornets make the right pick?
2 hr 43 min
February 01, 2024 #349 All Star Reserves Draft, Clippers vs OKC Debate, 65 Game Rule, NFL Coaching Hires, and Top Free Agents
In this episode we are going to debate whether or not the NBAs 65 game stipulation is good or bad, Jason Kidd’s high praise for Luka, predicting all-star reserves, ranking new head coaching hires, and reviewing the NFL’s top free agents.
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Hosts: Joel Moran, River Brown, Andrew Velez, Joel Dehls
Producer: John Tortorelli
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00:00 Intro
03:43 Sign up for Merch Updates
06:22 Was the 65 game stipulation for NBA awards dumb?
25:06 Jason Kidd says Luka is better than Dirk, in the realm of “MJ” — do you agree?
31:50 Do the Mavs have a path to the title?
41:49 Clippers vs OKC Debate
43:30 Celtics under the most pressure 49:05 What are the Knicks finals chances
58:25 East NBA All Star reserves draft
01:13:00 West NBA All Star Reserves Draft
01:28:33 PrizePicks moment of the week
01:29:05 WYR: Derrick White
01:31:37 Steelers hire Arthur Smith
01:32:59 Bulls not making deadline moves
01:34:17 Jets have in-house issues
01:45:24 Ranking new head coaching hires
02:05:53 Predicting where the best NFL free agents will go
2 hr 31 min
January 30, 2024 #348 Mahomes Historic Start, Lamar Disappoints, Did Purdy Prove Himself? Lions Future, and Terry McLaurin Debate
In this episode we are going to recap the AFC-NFC championship games, rank the top 10 players in the Super Bowl, and more.
Hosts: Joel Moran, River Brown, Andrew Velez, Joel Dehls
Producer: John Tortorelli
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Intro 00:00
Merch dropping February 3rd 01:00
Sign up for Magic Mind 06:21
1. Patrick Mahomes historic career start 12:54
2. Why people hate the NFL showing Taylor Swift 39:00
3. Was Lamar Jackson disappointing in the AFC Championship? 42:56
4. Did Brock Purdy prove you can trust him when playing from behind? 01:09:35
5. Was Joe Burrow average in the Super Bowl 01:54:00
6. Early Super Bowl prediction 02:05:00
7. What QB injuries mattered this season? 02:08:58
8. Can the Lions make the NFC championship again? 02:11:18
9. How many active QBs have won a Super Bowl? 02:33:10
10. Would you rather: Lamar Jackson 02:35:20
11. Terry McLaurin is NOT a top 15 receiver 02:38:25
2 hr 55 min
January 27, 2024 #347 Role Player Starting 5 Draft, Luka 73 Point Game, Suns Figuring It Out, and T Wolves Offense
In this episode we are going to react to the All-Star starters, Luka’s 73 point game, If the Suns are starting to figure it out, Timberwolves offense, and draft the best role players into a starting five.
Hosts: Joel Moran, River Brown, Andrew Velez, Joel Dehls
Producer: John Tortorelli
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1. Intro 00:00
2. Sign up for Magic Mind 00:40
3. Merch drop update 03:00
4. Role player starting 5 draft 04:16
5. Are the Suns starting to figure it out? 31:20
6. Is the Timberwolves offense a problem? 49:10
7. Luka’s 73 point game 01:08:45
8. All Star Starters reaction: Who was the biggest snub? 01:28:50
1 hr 38 min
January 25, 2024 #346 AFC-NFC Championship Preview, Harbaugh to Chargers, Bucks Hire Doc Rivers, and More
In this episode we are going to preview the AFC and NFC Championship games, talk Bills Championship window, Titans hiring Brian Callahan as Head Coach, Bucks firing Adrian Griffin, Heat trading for Terry Rozier, and more.
Hosts: Joel Moran, River Brown, Andrew Velez, Joel Dehls
Producer: John Tortorelli
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Timestamps
0:00 Intro
08:22 Get 1 Month free of Magic Mind
12:16 Jim Harbaugh to the Chargers
32:14 Adrian Griffin Fired
52:18 Terry Rozier traded to Heat
1:10:24 Superchats
1:17:10 This Week in the NBA/NFL
1:48:12 Chiefs/Ravens Preview
2:07:06 Lions/Niners Preview
2:42:12 Is the Bills SB Window Closed?
2:52:58 Titans Hire Brian Callahan
3:03:33 Recapping AFC/NFC Chip Picks
3 hr 7 min
January 22, 2024 Sunday Divisional Round: Chiefs Beat Bills 27-24, and Lions Are Headed to the NFC Championship
In this episode we recapped the Saturday games for the divisional round.
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Hosts: Joel Moran, River Brown, Andrew Velez, Joel Dehls
Producer: John Tortorelli
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Intro 00:00
Chiefs beat Bills 27-24 01:50
Lions beat Bucs 31-23 32:08
1 hr 7 min
January 21, 2024 Saturday Divisional Recap: 49ers Beat Packers 24-21, Lamar Jackson 4 TD Performance Against Texans
In this episode we recapped the Saturday games for the divisional round.
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Hosts: Joel Moran, River Brown, Andrew Velez, Joel Dehls
Producer: John Tortorelli
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Intro 00:00
49ers beat Packers 24-21 01:40
Ravens beat Texans 34-10 40:00
1 hr 10 min
January 20, 2024 #345 OKCs Title Chances, Ranking East Duos, WYR Jalen Williams, Wemby vs Chet Debate, and More
In this episode we are going to talk about OKCs title chances, if this year is different for Philly, ranking top 5 duos in the east, hot and cold teams, and more.
Hosts: Joel Moran, River Brown, Andrew Velez, Joel Dehls
Producer: John Tortorelli
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13:39 Big Announcement
16:39 Can OKC win the title?
35:19 Is this the year different for Philly?
58:57 Ranking top 5 duos in the East after the Pascal Siakam trade
1:23:25 Would You Rather: Jalen Williams
1:43:05 This week in the NBA
1:53:38 Hot and cold: List 1 team on a winning losing streak and explain why
What’s the worst GM job in the league
2 hr 28 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.