Pick a Side

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

Pick a Side episodes

January 08, 2023 #244 Revising All-Star Fan Voting, 2021 Draft Class Review, and Teams That Will Progress or Regress
In this episode we are going to give our revisions to the NBA All-Star fan voting, discuss our current MIP pick, review the 2021 NBA draft class thus far, give our top 5 MVPs, and give our teams that will either progress or regress in the second half of the season.
Hosts: Joel Moran, River Brown, Andrew Velez, and Joel Dehls
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Intro 00:00
Boom Fantasy 04:07
1.) Reacting to NBA All-Star fan voting 13:35
2.) Who should be the leading the MIP race? 41:53
3.) 2021 draft class review 57:30
4.) This week in the NBA 01:16:13
5.) MVP Ladder (Top 5) 01:29:20
6.) Thoughts on Fred VanVleet’s comments on the state of the Raptors 02:01:00
7.) PROGRESS OR REGRESS? What teams will progress in 2nd half of season? 02:23:30
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2 hr 43 min
January 05, 2023 #243 Donovan Mitchell 71 Points, Jalen Hurts Impact, Brock Purdy Impresses Again, Warriors Win Streak, Jets-Phins Debate, and Week 18 Pick 'Em
In this episode we are going to debate who had a bigger collapse between the Jets and Dolphins, if the Eagles miss Hurts, Brian Daboll’s COTY case, if it’s time to admit Brock Purdy is legit, react to Donovan Mitchell’s 71 point game, Warriors win streak, and give our picks for Week 18.
Hosts: Joel Moran, River Brown, Andrew Velez, and Joel Dehls
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Intro 0:00
1.) Damar Hamlin 12:08
2.) Mojo biggest Week 17 risers (can talk about Stidham, Evans 3 TDs, Darnold) 27:08
3.) Jets or Dolphins: Who had a bigger collapse to their season? 1:04:50
4.) Did the Eagles back to back losses show how important Jalen Hurts is? 1:38:30
5.) Should Brian Daboll be COTY after the Giants clinched a playoff spot? 01:58:12
6.) You may have missed it! UP 2:12:01
7.) Time to admit Brock Purdy is legit? 2:21:50
8.) Did Donovan Mitchell prove he’s the best SG in the league with his 71 point game? 2:40:30
9.) Is Klay Thompson back? + Warriors win streak 02:59:00
10.) NFL Pick ‘Em Week 18 (use segment to go in depth on games with playoff implications) 3:19:30
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3 hr 36 min
January 01, 2023 #242 Raiders Bench Carr, Luka vs Harden Debate, Vaughn Nets, PAS Awards, and Burrow vs Allen Preview
In this episode we are going to talk about Derek Carr being benched, preview Burrow vs Allen, debate Luka vs prime Harden, where Jacque Vaughn is in the COTY race, discuss the best moves of the NBA offseason, and give out our PAS awards.
Hosts: Joel Moran, River Brown, Andrew Velez, and Joel Dehls
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Intro 00:00
Boom Fantasy 08:07
1. Did Raiders make the right decision benching Carr? + potential destinations 12:08
2. Joe Burrow vs Josh Allen preview 37:14
3. Is Luka Doncic better than prime James Harden? 56:41
4. Should Jacque Vaughn be the leading COTY candidate? 1:49:48
5. This week in the NBA (WYR Derek Carr) 2:10:43
6. Looking back, which offseason moves were the best? (Name 2-3) 2:25:42
7. Pick a Side 2022 Awards 2:35:36
8. Best moments of 2022 (NBA or NFL) 2:59:52
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3 hr 11 min
December 28, 2022 #241 Tua's Meltdown, Broncos Fire Hackett, Updated Playoff Picture, and NBA Christmas Winners/Losers
In this episode we will talk about the Broncos firing Nathaniel Hackett, Tua being in concussion protocol, if the Eagles should still be favorites in the NFC, we'll break down the AFC/NFC playoff picture, and give our NBA Christmas Day winners and losers.
Hosts: Joel Moran, River Brown, Andrew Velez, and Joel Dehls
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Intro 00:38
1.) Broncos Fire Hackett 20:48
2.) Reacting to Tua being in concussion protocol 45:45
3.) Breaking down AFC & NFC playoff scenarios 1:30:53
4.) You may have missed it! 2:02:11
6.) Winners & Losers of Christmas games 2:23:18
7.) Damian Lillard passes Clyde Drexler 2:54:51
8.) NFL Pick 'Em Week 17 3:08:43
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3 hr 20 min
December 25, 2022 #240 Our NBA All-Star Starters, East vs West Debate, Pro Bowl Snubs, Zach Wilson Benched, and Trae Young Trade Packages
In this episode we talk about Zach Wilson being benched again, react to the Pro Bowl roster, give our NBA All-Star starters, talk about Trae Young trade packages, and debate the parody that exists between the East and West.
Hosts: Joel Moran, River Brown, Andrew Velez, and Joel Dehls
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Intro 00:00
1.) Christmas Wishlist (NFL +NBA) 5:38
2.) Zach Wilson Benched (again.) 31:01
3.) NFL Pro Bowl Reaction: Who was snubbed? 58:08
4.) NBA All Star Starters + talking about potential snubs 1:17:47
5.) This Week in the NBA 1:42:58
6.) BOOM FANTASY Picks: 1:57:15
7.) Thoughts on Trae Young trade rumblings 2:01:08
8.) Is the East just as wide open as the West? 2:12:00
9.) Reading super-chats 2:34:00
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2 hr 37 min
December 21, 2022 #239 Concerns with Tua, Giants-Lions-Jags Wins, Vikings Historic Comeback, Trevor Lawrence, and More | NFL Week 15 Recap
In this episode we are going to recap the biggest games from Week 15, debate Trevor Lawrence vs Justin Fields, give our picks for Week 16, and more.
Hosts: Joel Moran, River Brown, Andrew Velez, and Joel Dehls
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Show Intro 00:00
- Zach Wilson 02:35
1.) Boom Fantasy Slips 05:12
2.) Bills-Dolphins Recap: Did Tua disprove the narratives? Concerned with Miami’s offense? 11:36
3.) Giants-Commanders: Did the officiating cost Washington the game? 36:50
4.) Lions-Jets recap: Detroit's playoff hopes / Reacting to Zach’s performance 51:36
5.) Mojo: Trevor Lawrence or Justin Fields? 1:32:56
- Justin Fields Mojo WYR 1:46:41
6.) You may have missed it! 1:52:16
7.) Colts-Vikings: Does Minnesota’s historic comeback change your mind about them? 02:16:40
8.) Cowboys-Jags: Can we trust the Cowboys? 2:32:10
- Is Trevor a top 10 QB? 2:46:37
- Trevor Lawrence WYR 2:49:08
9.) Bengals-Bucs: Cincy now #1 in AFC North thoughts and Brady’s 4 TO game 03:54:20
10.) NFL Pick ‘Em Week 16 3:09:03
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3 hr 24 min
December 19, 2022 #238 NBA Worst Contracts, Grizzlies, Revisiting the Gobert Deal, Trade Deadline Sellers, and More
In this episode we are going to talk about Steph's shoulder injury, Grizzlies win streak, revisit the Rudy Gobert trade, talk about the worst contracts in the NBA, teams that should sell at the deadline, Rob Williams return, and the Magic.
Hosts: Joel Moran, River Brown, Andrew Velez, and Joel Dehls
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2 hr 38 min
December 17, 2022 #238 NBA Worst Contracts, Grizzlies, Revisiting the Gobert Deal, Trade Deadline Sellers, and More
In this episode we are going to talk about Steph's shoulder injury, Grizzlies win streak, revisit the Rudy Gobert trade, talk about the worst contracts in the NBA, teams that should sell at the deadline, Rob Williams return, and the Magic.
Hosts: Joel Moran, River Brown, Andrew Velez, and Joel Dehls
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2 hr 37 min
December 13, 2022 #237 Tua's Disasterclass, Hurts vs Mahomes MVP Debate, Brock Purdy, and Playoff Picture w/ Terrell Mallory
In this episode Terrell Mallory from the Mallory Bros Podcast joins us to talk about the Dolphins vs Chargers game, the league MVP, and the Broncos outlook for next season.
Afterwards, we will talk about Baker Mayfield’s special Thursday night comeback, Brock Purdy, and go over the NFL playoff picture.
Hosts: Joel Moran, River Brown, Andrew Velez, and Joel Dehls
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3 hr 1 min
December 11, 2022 #236 Top 5 Two Way Players, Pelicans Dark Horse, Kings Offense, New Look Nets, Trae Drama, and More
In this episode we are going to give our top 5 two-way players, talk about the Pelicans being a dark horse contender, the Kings offense, Chris Paul’s regression, Nets winning streak, Trae Young drama, and more.
Hosts: Joel Moran, River Brown, Andrew Velez, and Joel Dehls
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Live start 00:00
1.) Intro 04:32
- Watch NBA w/ us! 7:28
2.) Top 5 Two-Way Players 12:20
3.) Are the Pelicans a Dark Horse Contender 34:12
4.) Can the Kings secure a top 6 seed in the West 1:03:01
5.) Boom Fantasy picks 1:16:35
6.) This Week in the NBA 1:22:56
7.) Is Chris Paul cooked? 1:35:38
8.) Nets quietly winning 1:48:12
8.) Reacting to Trae Young Drama 2:19:50
9.) Reading superchats 2:36:14
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2 hr 41 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.