Pick a Side

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

Pick a Side episodes

June 14, 2023 #288 Top 10 PG Rankings, HEATED Jimmy Butler Debate, and Is Victor Wembanyama Overhyped?
In this episode we are going to talk about the share price given to Victor Wembanyama on Mojo, the Nuggets winning the NBA championship, try to rank Jamal Murray amongst top point guards, discuss what the Heat need to do to get over the hump, and more.
Hosts: Joel Moran, River Brown, Andrew Velez, Joel Dehls
Producer: John Tortorelli
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Timestamps:
Intro 00:00
1.) Victor Wembanyama Stock Drop 3:42
2.) Nuggets Championship Recap 24:00
- Reading Supers 48:03
3.) Ranking Top 10 PGs 51:25
4.) Heated Jimmy Butler Debate Part 4 1:49:40
- Reading Supers Pt.2 2:45:50
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3 hr 3 min
June 07, 2023 #287 Heat Tie Finals 1-1, Kyrie Recruits LeBron, Kerr Calls Out Poole, Our NFL MVP Picks, and More
In this episode we are going to talk about Miami’s Game 2 win over Denver, Kyrie recruiting LeBron to Dallas, Kerr calling out Warriors young players, give our early NFL MVP picks, and more.
Hosts: Joel Moran, River Brown, Andrew Velez, Joel Dehls
Producer: John Tortorelli
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1. Intro 00:00
2. Boom Fantasy picks 03:20
3. Heat-Nuggets Game 2 recap 10:16
4. Blindly ranking finals runs 37:30
5. Are the Mavericks stuck? 42:45
6. ShadyRays 01:06:43
7. Steve Kerr calls out Poole and Kuminga 01:07:40
8. Reacting to team USA commitments 01:40:10
9. Our QB MVP picks 01:53:55
10. Dolphins schedule prediction 02:10:00
11. Giants schedule prediction 02:19:25
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2 hr 44 min
June 04, 2023 #286 Nikola Jokic All-TIme Ranking Debate, Pistons-Suns Hire New Coaches, NBA’s Looming Decision on Ja, and Justin Fields vs Jordan Love
In this episode we are going to recap Game 1 of the NBA finals, talk about where Jokic ranks all time, Suns and Pistons new coaching hires, Saints chances in the NFC, and debate who’s in a better situation between Jordan Love and Justin Fields.
Hosts: Joel Moran, River Brown, Andrew Velez, Joel Dehls
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Intro 00:00
Joel asks Riv a Jimmy Butler question about his all-time ranking 04:30
Boom fantasy game 2 picks 24:45
Riv looks at James Harden’s playoffs 32:00
Do the Nuggets have the finals locked up? 41:18
Where would Jokic rank all-time with a championship? 01:01:35
Shadyrays 01:30:19
Pistons hire Monty Williams 01:31:40
Suns hire Frank Vogel 01:58:17
Ja Morant situation 02:17:51
Jimmy Garoppolo 02:37:00
Joel addresses Riv’s Derek Carr disrespect 02:46:40
Should the Saints be heavy favorites to win a questionable NFC South? 02:56:40
Justin Fields or Jordan Love: Who’s in a better position to succeed in 2023? 03:08:17
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3 hr 46 min
May 31, 2023 #285 The Heat AREN'T Frauds After All, Jaylen Brown Worth a Supermax? 76ers Hire Nurse, and More
In this episode we are going to talk about the Heat beating the Celtics in Game 7, preview the NBA finals, debate whether or not Jaylen Brown deserves a supermax, and talk about the Bucks and 76ers hiring new head coaches.
Hosts: Joel Moran, River Brown, Andrew Velez, Joel Dehls
Producer: John Tortorelli
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Intro 00:00
- Boom Fantasy 4:00
- The Heat weren’t frauds after all 11:20
- Should the Celtics trade Brown 30:00
- Nuggets Heat Finals Preview 58:00
- Caleb Martin WYR 1:33:43
- Reading superchats 1:45:05
- Jaylen Brown Versus Series 1:57:00
- Bucks hire Griffin 2:17:30
- Nick Nurse vs Doc Rivers 2:28:28
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3 hr 7 min
May 27, 2023 #284 Celtics 0-3 Comeback, Superstars We'd Trading For Wemby, Hopkins Next Team, Bills Record Prediction, and More
In this episode we are going to debate whether or not the Celtics will comeback down 0-3, rank the top 5 head coaching vacancies, talk Victor Wembamyama expectations, Deandre Hopkins being released by the Cardinals, NFLs new kickoff rule, and more.
Hosts: Joel Moran, River Brown, Andrew Velez, Joel Dehls
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TIMESTAMPS:
Intro (00:00)
Boom Fantasy ECF picks (02:14)
Will the Celtics complete the 0-3 comeback? (08:48)
Blindly ranking best playoff runs of last 20 years (27:50)
Adam Silver believes NBA became too ‘physical’ in late 90’s (31:55)
Riv names James Harden stats (49:05)
Ranking the 5 best Head coaching job openings (55:50)
ShadyRays (01:21:10)
Stars we would trade for Wemby (01:22:12)
NFL Versus: Trio edition (01:43:32)
Cardinals release Deandre Hopkins (02:03:24)
Reacting to NFL kickoff rule change (02:15:00)
Mahomes might be able to catch Tom Brady (02:22:39)
Predicting the Bills 2023 Record (02:35:27)
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2 hr 49 min
May 24, 2023 #283 Nuggets Sweep Lakers, Is LeBron Retiring? Jimmy Butler Playoff Debate, and Carmelo Retires
In this episode we are going to talk about the Nuggets sweeping the Lakers, LeBron hinting at retirement, where Jimmy Butler’s playoff run stacks up amongst other great runs, Joe Mazzulla, and each of us will name a player whose stock is up during these playoffs.
Hosts: Joel Moran, River Brown, Andrew Velez, Joel Dehls
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Timestamps:
Intro 00:00
- Boom Fantasy Picks 4:58
1.) Lakers Get Swept 11:33
2.) Nuggets Make the NBA Finals 43:19
- Jamal Murray WYR 1:02:39
3.) How Great is Jimmy Butler’s Playoff Run? 1:14:20
4.) Are the Celtics Cooked? 1:45:12
- Reading Superchats 2:17:00
5.) NBA Playoff Risers 2:30:45
6.) Carmelo Anthony Retirement 2:40:33
Better Future: Rockets vs Pistons 2:52:30
Jets Schedule Prediction 2:57:27
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3 hr 7 min
May 19, 2023 #282 NBA Mock Draft 1.0, Spurs Win Wemby Lottery, Blazers Trade Ideas, and Harden-Rockets Reuinion
In this episode we are going to do an NBA mock draft of the lottery picks, give recaps to Game 1s, and talk about more draft related topics.
Hosts: Joel Moran, River Brown, Andrew Velez, Joel Dehls
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2 hr 14 min
May 16, 2023 #281 76ers Choke Job, Celtics Adjustments, Grizzlies Suspend Ja, and Conference Finals Preview
In this episode we are going to react to the 76ers embarrassing Game 7 loss, preview the conference finals, and talk about the NFL’s schedule release.
Hosts: Joel Moran, River Brown, Andrew Velez, Joel Dehls
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Timestamps:
1. Intro 00:00
2. 76ers-Celtics Game 7 recap 07:28
3. Grizzlies suspend Ja Morant 41:25
4. Get 50% off Shady Rays with code ‘PICKASIDE’ 50:27
5. Lakers-Nuggets preview 52:47
6. Drew is annoyed that everyone picked the Lakers to win 01:26:15
7. Boom fantasy picks 01:28:47
8. Heat-Celtics preview 01:41:34
9. Reacting to All-NBA teams 01:58:15
10. Top 5 teams Joel wants Wemby to go to 02:08:20
11. NFL Schedule takeaways 02:14:42
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2 hr 41 min
May 14, 2023 #280 Lakers Crush Warriors, Suns Collapse (Again), Heat Knock Off Knicks, and Riv Honors Drews Bet
In this episode we are going to debate whether or not the Warriors dynasty is over, talk about the Lakers turnaround, Suns meltdown in Game 6, Heat knocking off the Knicks, give our biggest takeaways from the All-NBA team selection, and preview the conference finals.
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Timestamps:
Intro 00:00
Boom Fantasy 2:28
1.) The Lakers Prove Drew Right 14:16
2.) Is the Warriors Dynasty Over 1:00:48
- Jordan Poole Trade Ideas 1:21:14
- Will Jordan Poole Rebound?
- Reading Superchats 1:30:10
3.) Is the KD Criticism Warranted? 1:48:20
4.) What did the Knicks show us in 2023? 2:29:00
- Jalen Brunson Debate 2:35:00
Drews Big Announcement 2:55:50
Monty Williams Fired Reaction 3:03:30
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3 hr 31 min
May 09, 2023 #279 Lakers and Heat Take 3-1 Lead, James Harden Takes Over Game 4, and Devin Booker’s Historic Run
In this episode we are going to recap all of the Game 4’s that happened in the second round.
Hosts: Joel Moran, River Brown, Andrew Velez, Joel Dehls, John Tortorelli
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Timestamps:
Intro 00:00
1.) Lakers vs Warriors 1:30
2.) Knicks vs Heat 28:12
3.) Celtics vs 76ers 46:12
4.) Nuggets vs Suns 1:09:49
5.) Reading Superchats 1:34:02
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1 hr 40 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.