Pick a Side

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

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August 26, 2022 #205 Patrick Beverley Trade, Chet Holmgren Out For Season, KD Staying in Brooklyn, and Kobe Tribute
In this episode we are going to react to Patrick Beverley being traded to the Lakers, Kevin Durant deciding to stay with the Nets, Chet Holmgren’s season ending injury, if THT can thrive in Utah, and we’ll also rank the top duos in the western conference.
Hosts: Joel Moran, River Brown, Andrew Velez, and Joel Dehls
Intro (00:00)
1. Lakers trade for Patrick Beverley (06:30)
2. Will Talen Horton-Tucker thrive in Utah? (27:08)
3. Reacting to Chet Holmgren’s season ending injury (36:57)
4. Why Chet’s injury shouldn’t concern anyone long-term (46:53)
5. This week in the NBA (57:57)
6. Where do the Nets rank amongst top teams in the East? (01:08:45)
7. Revisiting top east duos (01:37:00)
8. Top duos in the West (01:44:54)
9. Kobe Bryant tribute (02:02:50)
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2 hr 13 min
August 23, 2022 #204 Heated Celtics-Nets Debate, KD Update, Can Warriors Repeat, and Preseason Week 2 Takeaways
In this episode we are going to react to the NBAs Christmas and opening day schedule, give our definition of a superstar, give an update on KD’s trade market, if the Warriors can repeat, and give our Week 2 preseason takeaways.
Hosts: Joel Moran, River Brown, Andrew Velez, and Joel Dehls
Guest: Will Swankie
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What makes a player a superstar? 02:59
NBA Christmas and open day schedule 40:56
Which teams would KD make automatic title/conference favorites? 52:57
Recent Knicks news 01:04:10
Can the Warriors repeat? 01:19:45
West contenders debate 01:30:35
Celtics and Nets debate 01:47:41
This week in the NBA 02:08:37
Week 2 preseason takeaways 02:16:40
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2 hr 42 min
August 18, 2022 #203 NFL Awards Predictions, LA Extends LeBron, Giannis Open to Bulls, Steelers QB Battle, and More
In this episode we are going to give our NFL awards predictions, discuss the Packers WR problem, how the Jets should handle Zach Wilson, talk about the Lakers extending LeBron, the odds Giannis becomes a Bull, and Knicks re-engaged and Donovan Mitchell trade talks.
Hosts: Joel Moran, Joel Dehls, and John Tortorelli
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3 hr 4 min
August 15, 2022 #202 NBA 2016 Re-Draft, East vs West, AB’s Regret Statement, and NFL Preseason Week 1 Takeaways
In this episode we are going to do a 2016 NBA redraft, give our thoughts on the NBA retiring Bill Russell’s number, if the East or West is a harder conference, and give our NFL preseason thoughts.
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2 hr 40 min
August 11, 2022 #201 KD's Ultimatum, Lakers Offense, Roquan Smith Demands Trade, Ryan vs Russ Debate, and More
In this episode we are going to talk about the ultimatum KD gave Joe Tsai, LeBron’s meeting with Darvin Ham, NFL teams on our agenda, Mekhi Becton’s injury, Roquan Smith requesting a trade, and more. Hosts: Joel Moran, River Brown, Andrew Velez, and Joel DehlsJOIN OUR CHALKBOARD: https://links.chalkboard.io/join-board/MTk5/dTNsTXJCd2hNNVZpYTdhdVBrNllyd3E4MTJLMg==BET STAMP: https://betstamp.appMERCH: https://pickasidepodcast.comPATREON (ACCESS TO OUR DISCORD SERVER): https://www.patreon.com/pickasidepodcastFOLLOW PICK A SIDE: Twitter: https://twitter.com/pickasidepod?s=21FOLLOW JOEL:Twitter: https://twitter.com/joelvmoran?s=21FOLLOW RIV: Twitter: https://twitter.com/DuragRivFOLLOW ANDREW: Twitter: https://twitter.com/HAAAAANdrew
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2 hr 54 min
August 05, 2022 #200 w/ Through The Wire: Top 5 Starting Lineups, Early ROY Pick, Players We’re Out On, and More
In this episode we are joined by Through The Wire to talk about our Top 5 starting lineups entering the season, our early ROY prediction, if RJ is ready to take the leap into superstardom, and if the Warriors should give Draymond the max. Hosts: Joel Moran, River Brown, Andrew Velez, and Joel DehlsGuests: Through The Wire (Kenny, PeeWee, D Mills, and Mike)JOIN OUR CHALKBOARD: https://links.chalkboard.io/join-board/MTk5/dTNsTXJCd2hNNVZpYTdhdVBrNllyd3E4MTJLMg==BET STAMP: https://betstamp.appMERCH: https://pickasidepodcast.comPATREON (ACCESS TO OUR DISCORD SERVER): https://www.patreon.com/pickasidepodcastFOLLOW PICK A SIDE: Twitter: https://twitter.com/pickasidepod?s=21FOLLOW JOEL:Twitter: https://twitter.com/joelvmoran?s=21FOLLOW RIV: Twitter: https://twitter.com/DuragRivFOLLOW ANDREW: Twitter: https://twitter.com/HAAAAANdrewTIMESTAMPSIntro 00:00Starting 5 Draft 06:29Ranking Fives 23:54ROTY picks 48:23Young Players given up on 55:53Sacramento vs Portland 01:23:59This Week in the NBA 01:30:57Would You Rather: Allen Iverson 01:40:30RJ Barrett 01:45:00Draymond Green 02:10:37Mahomes Reaction 02:25:00
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2 hr 36 min
August 01, 2022 #199 Buccaneers Sign Julio, Mac Jones Development, QB Competitions, and Magic w/ The Sixth Man Show
In this episode we are going to talk about the pressure on Trey Lance, Bill Belichick praising Mac Jones, Bucs signing Julio, predicting QB competitions, and then we’ll have the Sixth Man Show on to talk about the Orlando Magic. Hosts: Joel Moran, River Brown, Andrew Velez, and Joel DehlsGuest: Jonathan Osbourne and Luka Sylvia (The Sixth Man Show)Get 20% OFF @manscaped + Free Shipping with promo code PICKASIDE at MANSCAPED.com! #ad #manscapedpodJOIN OUR CHALKBOARD: https://links.chalkboard.io/join-board/MTk5/dTNsTXJCd2hNNVZpYTdhdVBrNllyd3E4MTJLMg==NBA TOP SHOT: https://hoo.ps/pick-a-sideBET STAMP: https://betstamp.appMERCH: https://pickasidepodcast.comPATREON (ACCESS TO OUR DISCORD SERVER): https://www.patreon.com/pickasidepodcastFOLLOW PICK A SIDE: Twitter: https://twitter.com/pickasidepod?s=21FOLLOW JOEL:Twitter: https://twitter.com/joelvmoran?s=21FOLLOW RIV: Twitter: https://twitter.com/DuragRivFOLLOW ANDREW: Twitter: https://twitter.com/HAAAAANdrew
How much pressure is on Trey Lance? (13:02)
Contenders in the NFC (28:02)
Will the Patriots be better than we think? (32:25)
Buccaneers sign Julio Jones (46:43)
Top 5 weapon rooms (56:52)
Orlando Magic Future with The Sixth Man Show (01:08:40)
This week in the NFL (01:46:31)
NBA Top Shot throwback moments (01:52:38)
Predicting QB competitions (01:56:13)
Would you rather: Julio Jones edition (02:08:24)
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2 hr 20 min
July 29, 2022 #198 w/ Jason Preston: Celtics Want KD, D Mitch Trade Packages, Stafford Debate, and NFL’s Latest
In this episode we are joined by NBA player Jason Preston to talk about the Celtics wanting to trade for Kevin Durant, ranking the top 5 players coming back from injury, teams interested in Donovan Mitchell, and best NBA free agents available. We also talk about Kyler's weird contract clause, Lamar Jackson as a passer, and have a heated Matthew Stafford debate. Hosts: Joel Moran, River Brown, and Andrew VelezGuest: Jason PrestonGet 20% OFF @manscaped + Free Shipping with promo code PICKASIDE at MANSCAPED.com! #ad #manscapedpodJOIN OUR CHALKBOARD: https://links.chalkboard.io/join-board/MTk5/dTNsTXJCd2hNNVZpYTdhdVBrNllyd3E4MTJLMg==NBA TOP SHOT: https://hoo.ps/pick-a-sideBET STAMP: https://betstamp.appMERCH: https://pickasidepodcast.comPATREON (ACCESS TO OUR DISCORD SERVER): https://www.patreon.com/pickasidepodcastFOLLOW PICK A SIDE: Twitter: https://twitter.com/pickasidepod?s=21FOLLOW JOEL:Twitter: https://twitter.com/joelvmoran?s=21FOLLOW RIV: Twitter: https://twitter.com/DuragRivFOLLOW ANDREW: Twitter: https://twitter.com/HAAAAANdrew
Jason Preston’s Story 03:00
Did the Celtics make a mistake by offering Jaylen Brown for KD? 09:19
Nets ceiling with Jaylen Brown 21:08
Ranking players returning from injury 30:00
Donovan Mitchell trade packages 43:35
Best NBA free agents available 01:04:15
This Week in the NBA 01:11:08
Would you rather: Anthony Davis 01:21:13
Our MIP pick 01:24:26
Will Derek Carr eventually be a hall of famer? 01:35:58
Matthew Stafford debate 01:53:00
Is Tyreek Hill crazy for saying Tua is the most accurate QB in the NFL? 02:22:26
Why does Lamar Jackson continue to be disrespected? 02:34:15
Cardinals take studying clause out of Kyler Murray’s contract 02:51:37
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3 hr 9 min
July 22, 2022 #197 Kyler Gets Paid, City Jerseys, Dejounte Calls Out Spurs, Anthony Davis and NFC West Predictions
In this episode we are going to react to Kyler’s big time payday, talk about Dejointe calling out the Spurs, Lakers targeting Buddy Hield, and we’ll give our predictions for the NFC West. Hosts: Joel Moran, River Brown, Andrew Velez, and Joel DehlsGet 20% OFF @manscaped + Free Shipping with promo code PICKASIDE at MANSCAPED.com! #ad #manscapedpodJOIN OUR CHALKBOARD: https://links.chalkboard.io/join-board/MTk5/dTNsTXJCd2hNNVZpYTdhdVBrNllyd3E4MTJLMg==NBA TOP SHOT: https://hoo.ps/pick-a-sideBET STAMP: https://betstamp.appMERCH: https://pickasidepodcast.comPATREON (ACCESS TO OUR DISCORD SERVER): https://www.patreon.com/pickasidepodcastFOLLOW PICK A SIDE: Twitter: https://twitter.com/pickasidepod?s=21FOLLOW JOEL:Twitter: https://twitter.com/joelvmoran?s=21FOLLOW RIV: Twitter: https://twitter.com/DuragRivFOLLOW ANDREW: Twitter: https://twitter.com/HAAAAANdrew
22-23 city jerseys reaction so far (08:55)
Dejounte Murray calls out Spurs (19:51)
Is Anthony Davis underrated (40:46)
25k subs shoutout (01:01:24)
This week in the NBA (01:03:39)
Our MVP pick (01:25:30)
This week in the NFL (01:28:19)
Rams prediction (01:57:59)
Cardinals prediction (02:05:22)
49ers prediction (02:16:23)
Seahawks prediction (02:27:55)
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2 hr 41 min
July 17, 2022 #196 Suns Keep Ayton, Donovan Mitchell Debate, Westbrook, Mavs Lineups, and More w/ Hoop Politics
In this episode we are going to talk about the Suns matching the Pacers offer sheet for Deandre Ayton, if Donovan Mitchell makes the Knicks a playoff lock, Russell Westbrook and his agent parting ways, Christian Wood potentially not starting, and moreHosts: Joel Moran, River Brown, and Andrew VelezGuest: Hoop PoliticsJOIN OUR CHALKBOARD: https://links.chalkboard.io/join-board/MTk5/dTNsTXJCd2hNNVZpYTdhdVBrNllyd3E4MTJLMg==JOIN NBA TOP SHOT: https://hoo.ps/pick-a-sideMERCH: https://pickasidepodcast.comPATREON (ACCESS TO OUR DISCORD SERVER): https://www.patreon.com/pickasidepodcastFOLLOW PICK A SIDE: Twitter: https://twitter.com/pickasidepod?s=21FOLLOW JOEL:Twitter: https://twitter.com/joelvmoran?s=21FOLLOW RIV: Twitter: https://twitter.com/DuragRivFOLLOW ANDREW: Twitter: https://twitter.com/HAAAAANdrew
Suns match DeAndre Ayton 06:21
Does Donovan Mitchell make the Knicks a playoff lock? 24:52
Russell Westbrook and agent part ways 01:04:54
Did the Nuggets make the necessary moves to help Nikola Jokic? 01:24:32
Report says Christian Wood may come off the bench for Mavs 01:39:36
This week in the NBA 01:53:22
Would you rather: Donovan Mitchell edition 02:03:10
Summer league players that have been surprising 02:12:30
2nd year players primed for a big time jump 02:30:00
Teams in no man’s land 02:41:08
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2 hr 56 min

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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.