Pick a Side

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

Pick a Side episodes

September 09, 2023 #308 NFL Week 1 Preview and Predictions + Picks Against the Spread
This was originally supposed to be a Patreon exclusive episode but all there is to talk about is the Lions vs Chiefs game -- so we decided not to record a second podcast this week and just release this one out to ya'll. We hope you enjoy.
Hosts: Joel Moran, River Brown, Andrew Velez, Joel Dehls
Producer: John Tortorelli
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Intro 00:00
Lions vs Chiefs 06:10
49ers vs Steelers 08:29
Panthers vs Falcons 14:09
Texans vs Ravens 19:48
Bengals vs Browns 21:05
Buccaneers vs Vikings 26:45
Cardinals vs Commanders 30:06
Titans vs Saints 31:07
Jaguars vs Colts 37:33
Eagles vs Patriots 37:49
Raiders vs Broncos 50:56
Rams vs Seahawks 54:17
Packers vs Bears 56:20
Dolphins vs Chargers 01:01:44
Cowboys vs Giants 01:06:07
Bills vs Jets 01:18:12
Picks against the spread 01:29:47
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1 hr 44 min
September 06, 2023 #307 Predicting the NFL Playoff Picture, Chiefs vs Lions Preview, CFB QB Prospects, and Team USA
In this episode we are going to predict what the 2023 NFL playoffs will look like, preview the season opener, talk college QB prospects, and team USA.
Hosts: Joel Moran, River Brown, Andrew Velez, Joel Dehls
Producer: John Tortorelli
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2 hr 6 min
September 02, 2023 #306 2023 NFL Awards, Final Power Rankings, Predicting Biggest Surprises/Disappointments, and More
In this episode we are going to give our NFL award predictions, predict our own version of awards, and finish off our NFL power rankings heading into the NFL season.
Hosts: Joel Moran, River Brown, Andrew Velez, Joel Dehls
Producer: John Tortorelli
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Intro 00:00
Power Rankings 16-1 21:35
NFL Award Predictions 02:04:10
Pick a Side Awards 02:27:30
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2 hr 46 min
August 30, 2023 #305 NFL Power Rankings 24-17, NFC East Preview, Cowboys Trade For Lance, and Garrett Wilson Debate
In this episode we are going to talk about the Cowboys trading for Trey Lance, give our NFC East predictions, and reveal our next batch of 8 teams in our NFL Power Rankings.
Hosts: Joel Moran, River Brown, Andrew Velez, Joel Dehls
Producer: John Tortorelli
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4 hr 12 min
August 24, 2023 #304 HEATED Hurts vs Burrow Debate, NFL Power Rankings 25 Through 32, Luka vs Tatum, and More
In this episode we are going to rank the best Jonathan Taylor destinations, start our NFL power rankings, Anthony Edwards Team USA performances, and James Harden calling out Daryl Morey.
Hosts: Joel Moran, River Brown, Andrew Velez, Joel Dehls
Producer: John Tortorelli
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Intro 00:00
Join our Fantasy League! 9:55
1.) Stock Up Stock Down Intro 13:39
2.) Sam Howell vs JLove 33:18
3.) Heated Brock Purdy Debate 41:37
4.) Stock Up Stock Down Starts 1:15:39
5.) Jonathan Taylor Destinations 1:35:10
6.) Rodgers reveals long term plan 1:46:24
7.) NFL Power Rankings #32-25 1:55:11
8.) Daryl Morey Called Out 2:29:11
9.) Anthony Edwards Hype 2:50:20
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3 hr 31 min
August 17, 2023 #303 NFC North Preview Show: Vikings Debate, Lions Hype Real? Packers Enter Love Era, and Questions Around Justin Fields Breakout
In this episode we are going to give our predictions for the NFC North and preview the Lions, Packers, Vikings, and Bears for the upcoming 2023 NFL season.
Hosts: Joel Moran, River Brown, Andrew Velez, Joel Dehls
Producer: John Tortorelli
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Intro 00:00
NFC North Predictions 03:33
Stock up and Stock down: Preseason Week 1
Would you rather: George Pickens edition 12:21
Trey Lance struggles 16:35
Are the Vikings being underrated? 34:22
Kirk Cousins vs Other QBs (Blind Rankings) 57:18
Vikings draft history 01:05:45
Riv confronts John on his Steelers fandom 01:10:00
Is the Lions hype warranted? 01:12:20
Brad Holmes last three drafts 01:29:02
Love meter: Will the Packers Love, like, or dislike Jordan Love’s play? 01:35:15
Teams that have had multiple franchise QBs 01:47:00
49ers schedule prediction 01:55:00
Fields vs Young: Better career? 01:58:25
What’s the ceiling of this Bears team if Justin Fields breaks out? 02:02:52
Panthers schedule prediction 02:21:00
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2 hr 29 min
August 12, 2023 #302 Ice Cube Talks Big 3, Raiders, and Top 5 QBs + Jaren vs Bam Debate, and Siakam to Hawks Rumors
In this episode we have the GOAT Ice Cube on to talk about the Big 3, his Raiders, and give his top 5 QBs in the NFL. We then transition into the Hawks potentially trading for Pascal Siakam, react to the NBAs opening night and Christmas day schedule, and have a debate about Jaren Jackson Jr vs Bam Adebayo.
Hosts: Joel Moran, River Brown, Andrew Velez, Joel Dehls
Producer: John Tortorelli
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Intro 00:00
Ice Cube interview 01:22
How we felt interviewing Ice Cube 21:00
Reacting to NBA opening night and Christmas schedule 25:40
Pascal Siakam to the Hawks? 42:21
Jaren Jackson Jr vs Bam Adebayo debate 01:03:54
This week in the NBA 01:33:09
Riv talks trying the one chip challenge 01:36:54
Suns vs Celtics depth 01:38:45
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1 hr 59 min
August 10, 2023 #301 HEATED Brock Purdy Debate, Zach-Lance Busts? Caleb vs Kyler, Seahawks Potential, and NFC Tiers
In this episode we are going to recap episode one of Hard Knocks, talk about criticisms of Eric Bieniemy, question whether or not Trey Lance is a bust, if the Seahawks are dark horse contenders, go over the Cardinals options if they have the chance to draft Caleb Williams, and talk about the Rams direction.
Hosts: Joel Moran, River Brown, Andrew Velez, Joel Dehls
Producer: John Tortorelli
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Intro 00:00
Thoughts on Episode One of Hard Knocks 04:44
Eric Bieniemy too intense 16:03
Mojo NFC West Breakout team 27:28
HEATED Trey Lance vs Zach Wilson debate + Brock Purdy 45:29
Are the Seahawks the NFCs biggest dark horse? 01:34:18
Should the Cardinals keep Kyler Murray if they can land Caleb Williams? 02:06:04
Rams 02:29:17
NFC West Predictions 02:34:45
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2 hr 42 min
August 05, 2023 #300 w/ Pierre: Peak vs Peak Draft, Biggest What Ifs, Pierce vs Melo vs PG, and 23-24 Hot Takes
In this episode we are going to do a peak vs peak draft featuring 2000s and 2010s players, talk about biggest what ifs in the past 10 years, compare Paul Pierce-Carmelo Anthony-Paul George, and give some hot takes for the 23-24 season.
Hosts: Joel Moran, River Brown, Andrew Velez, Joel Dehls
Producer: John Tortorelli
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1.) Pierre Reacts to Forgotten Players 4:38
2.) 2000s Peak vs Peak Draft. Drafting a starting 5 of players best individual szn 12:27
- Who Built the Best Team? 46:02
3.) Biggest what ifs in the past 10 years 57:00
4.) Underrated, overrated, properly rated: Paul Pierce, carmelo, PG13 1:34:00
5.) Hot takes for the 23-24 NBA season 2:02:43
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2 hr 23 min
August 03, 2023 #299 w/ OG: Drafting Forgotten 2000s Players, JBs contract, TWolves Hype, DWade Disrespect & More
In this episode we are joined by OG to talk about Damian Lillard, Jaylen Brown’s new contract, Anthony Edwards high expectations for the Timberwolves, the Dwyane Wade disrespect, and finish off the show by drafting starting fives of forgotten players of the 2000s.
Hosts: Joel Moran, River Brown, Andrew Velez, Joel Dehls
Producer: John Tortorelli
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Timestamps
Intro 00:00
1.) Thoughts on Dame Trade Request 3:00
2.) Was Jaylen Brown extension a mistake? 22:30
3.) Anthony Edwards Places Lofty Wolves Goals 52:20
4.) This Week in the NBA 1:41:21
5.) Has the DWade disrespect gone too far? 1:42:25
6.) Drafting Forgotten 2000s Players 1:52:40
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2 hr 20 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.