Pick a Side

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

Pick a Side episodes

January 18, 2024 #344 Divisional Round Predictions, Pascal to Pacers, Eagles & Cowboys Collapse, and the Tua Question
In this episode we are going to preview the divisional round of the NFL playoffs, react to Pascal Siakam being traded to the Pacers, debate if Tua is holding back the Dolphins, the pressure on the Cowboys and Eagles, and ranking QB needy teams.
Hosts: Joel Moran, River Brown, Andrew Velez, Joel Dehls
Producer: John Tortorelli
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0:00 Intro
0:45 Riv vs ducking allegations
12:12 Prize Picks Cookup
14:02 Merch Update
14:47 Answering Superchats
18:05 Pascal Siakam Trade
31:27 Did the Raptors get more for in OG trade than Pascal deal?
38:12 More Superchat Questions
39:40 Texans @ Ravens Preview
51:30 Packers @ 49ers Preview
01:31:03 Part 3 Superchat Questions
01:34:26 Buccaneers @ Lions Preview
01:48:25 Bills @ Chiefs Preview
02:04:06 This Week in the NFL - McCarthy stays in Dallas,
02:05:08 Falcons will move pick to draft a QB
02:07:12 Brian Daboll & Giants coaching problems
02:10:58 is Tua holding back the Dolphins
03:00:15 Are the Cowboys or Eagles under more pressure to bounce back?
03:15:16 Ranking QB needy teams for this NFL off-season
3 hr 32 min
January 12, 2024 #343 The West’s Wild 1st Seed Race, OGs Perfect Knicks Fit, and Predicting NFL Wild Card Weekend
In this episode we are going to revisit both the Raptors and the Knicks after the OG trade, talk about the Jazz's recent play, and discuss the Western conference's wild race for the 1st seed. Then we will pivot and preview the NFL Wild Card playoffs.
Hosts: Joel Moran, River Brown, Andrew Velez, Joel Dehls
Producer: John Tortorelli
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Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
23:53 Raptors and Knicks 1st thoughts
37:19 Are the Jazz actually good?
52:27 Tight 1st seed race in the West:
01:04:00 This week in the NBA/NFL
01:53:55 NFL Wild Card Preview
01:55:00 Matthew Stafford’s Homecoming
02:07:00 Dolphins vs Chiefs Preview
3 hr 24 min
January 08, 2024 #342 Bills Win AFC East, Jags Meltdown, Stroud & Love Lead Turnarounds, and Ranking Wild Card Games
In this episode we are going to recap the Bills-Dolphins game, talk about the Jaguars meltdown, Texans turnaround, Packers clinching a wild card spot, key injuries, and rank the Wild Card matchups we’re most excited to see.
Hosts: Joel Moran, River Brown, Andrew Velez, Joel Dehls
Producer: John Tortorelli
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Intro 00:00
Super Chats 04:00
Bills beat Dolphins for AFC East 08:21
Jaguars miss the playoffs 33:06
Texans win AFC South 53:07
Puka Nacua vs CJ Stroud 01:06:16
This week in the NFL (Arthur Smith fired) 01:10:10
Super Chats 01:15:30
Packers chances vs Cowboys 01:23:59
Ranking Best Wild Card Matchups 01:40:55
1 hr 45 min
January 06, 2024 #341 Lakers Darvin Ham Issue, Do the Warriors Ruin Young Talent? Being Patient with the Suns and Ranking Best/Worst Offseason Moves So Far
In this episode we are going to react to the first batch of all star votes, talk about the struggles with the veteran teams in the west, and rank the best and worst moves of the offseason so far.
Hosts: Joel Moran, River Brown, Andrew Velez, Joel Dehls
Producer: John Tortorelli
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Timestamps
00:00 Intro
20:17 West All Star Voting
29:26 East All Star Voting
59:09 End of an Era: Lakers Struggles
01:15:01 End of an Era: Warriors Struggles
01:45:30 End of an Era: Suns Struggles
02:13:10 Reading Superchats
02:26:08 This Week in the NBA
02:44:30 Ranking Offseason Moves
2 hr 52 min
January 04, 2024 #340 Should OKC Make a Trade? Bears Fields Question, Ravens SB Chances, and Broncos w/ Zach Segars
In this episode we are going to debate whether or not OKC needs to make a trade, Bears looming Justin Fields decision, Ravens Super Bowl chances, and we'll have on Zach Segars from Let's Talk Broncos to talk Broncos.

Hosts: Joel Moran, River Brown, Andrew Velez, Joel Dehls
Producer: John Tortorelli
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Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
02:49 Show Starts
09:15 Should OKC make a blockbuster trade?
31:23 Who’s Better: Tatum vs Shai
40:12 Jacque Vaughn Controversial Comments
57:32 State of the Broncos
01:18:10 Russell Wilson’s Next Team
01:24:38 Reading Superchats
01:31:08 This Week in the NFL
01:54:56 This Week in the NBA
02:08:00 Should the Bears Keep Fields?
02:35:20 Will Lamar lead Baltimore to a Super Bowl?
02:53:30 Why do the Eagles Stink?
3 hr 11 min
January 01, 2024 #339 Bills-Dolphins AFC East Showdown Preview and Breaking Down Important Week 18 Games
In this episode we are going to go through every game with playoff implications in Week 18. Will the Dolphins choke away the AFC East? Texans vs Colts preview, Packers vs Bears preview, and more.
Hosts: Joel Moran, River Brown, Andrew Velez, Joel Dehls
Producer: John Tortorelli
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Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
13:00 Dolphins vs Bills
44:57 Most Dangerous AFC Contenders
01:11:23 Worst Possible Playoff Matchups
01:16:00 Reading Superchats
01:25:30 NFC Playoff Picture
01:37:28 Jordan Love Ascension
1 hr 58 min
December 31, 2023 #338 OG Anunoby Finally Traded! Knicks-Raptors Breakdown, New Years Resolutions, and Early All Stars
In this episode we are going to talk about the Knicks-Raptors OG Anunoby trade, our NBA new year's resolutions, and picking our early all star starters for the east and west.
Hosts: Joel Moran, River Brown, Andrew Velez, Joel Dehls
Producer: John Tortorelli
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Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
24:15 Reacting to Knicks trading IQ and RJ for OG Anunoby
45:00 Whats next for the Knicks
01:02:47 Will NY regret trading Quickley?
01:37:27 NBA New Years Resolutions
02:10:06 This Week in the NBA
2 hr 55 min
December 28, 2023 #337 Russell Wilson Benched, Ravens Expose Purdy, Dolphins SB Chances, and Dark Horse Contenders
Hosts: Joel Moran, River Brown, Andrew Velez, Joel Dehls
Producer: John Tortorelli
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00:00 Intro
03:30 Riv calls out Joel’s teams
05:36 Russell Wilson gets benched
43:56 are the dolphins real contenders
01:06:53 Did the ravens expose Brock Purdy
01:38:05 Will the chiefs figure it out heading into the playoffs
02:04:20 Use code PAS to join PrizePicks
02:05:00 Answering superchats
02:12:00 Riv Praises Justin Jefferson
02:13:21 Top 10 QBs in Big Throws
02:19:15 Blind Stats Guessing Passing & Rushing TDs
02:23:35 was a Lamar Jackson based mvp convo
02:41:22 Can Joe Flacco continue his high level of play
03:01:00 Post Week 16 Power Rankings
3 hr 12 min
December 20, 2023 #336 Bills Contenders? Cowboys-Eagles Concern Level, HEATED Tua vs Tannehill Debate, and More
Hosts: Joel Moran, River Brown, Andrew Velez, Joel Dehls
Producer: John Tortorelli
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Timestamps
Intro 00:00
1. 07:54 Are the Bills the most dangerous team in the NFL?
2. 32:02 More concerned about the Eagles or Cowboys?
3. 56:00 Brock Purdy or CMC: Who would get your vote for MVP?
4. 01:26:10 Has Trevor Lawrence been a disappointment?
5. 01:46:27 This Week in the NFL
6. 02:04:10 Better COTY Case: DeMeco Ryan or Shane Steichen?
7. 02:30:00 Is it time for the Steelers to move on from Mike Tomlin?
8. 02:46:11 NFL Power Rankings After Week 15
9. 02:52:17 Is Jalen Hurts a One Year Wonder?
3 hr 2 min
December 16, 2023 #335 Bucks-Pacers Drama, Draymond Suspension, Clippers Win Streak, Ja's Return, Cavaliers Injuries
Hosts: Joel Moran, River Brown, Andrew Velez, Joel Dehls
Producer: John Tortorelli
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Timestamps:
Intro 00:00
1. Giannis 60 point game 5:15
2. Draymond Green suspended 22:03
3. Clippers win streak 39:34
4. Reading Superchats 1:05:16
5. This week in the NBA 1:12:41
6. Can Ja Morant turn the Grizzlies year around? 1:23:22
7. Are the Cavs done? 1:41:40
8. Chargers fire Brandon Staley and Tom Telesco 1:57:16
2 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.