Pick a Side

Pick a Side

By Joel Moran, River Brown, Andrew Velez, and Joel DehlsSportsBasketball
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Pick a Side episodes

  • Nets Big Win, Joel Embiid vs Nikola Jokic, Bradley Beal, Grizzlies Young Core, Mavs Struggles
    In this episode we are going to talk about the Nets big win against the Clippers, the Raptors starting to find their groove, if the Knicks are winning the Porzingis trade so far, and we will then answer the question of who the best center in the league is. Then we will talk about Bradley Beal and whether or not he’s overrated, if Dame can keep the Blazers afloat without McCollum and Nurkic, the Grizzlies young core, the Mavericks struggles, and the Golden State Warriors.Hosts: Joel Moran, Jack Barteck, River BrownGuest: John Zakkak
    Nets vs Clippers: Was it a finals preview? Is Brooklyn’s big three working out better than we thought? 02:29-22:31
    Are the Toronto Raptors going to make the playoffs? 22:34-33:13
    Did the Knicks win the Porzingis trade? 33:17-41:20
    Joel debates Riv about Harden 41:45-58:30
    Joel Embiid or Nikola Jokic? Who is the best center in the league? 58:39-01:15:09
    Is Bradley Beal overrated? Is he a top 20 player? 01:15:21-01:30:37
    Who will be the #1 pick in the 2021 NBA draft? 01:30:49-01:39:55
    Can Damian Lillard keep the Blazers afloat with McCollum and Nurkic out? 01:39:58-01:50:15
    Do the Memphis Grizzlies have the best young core in the NBA? Can Ja become a superstar? 01:50:28-02:04:36
    Why are the Dallas Mavericks struggling? 02:04:38-02:16:32
    Is Steve Kerr costing the Warriors games? 02:16:35-02:28:02
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    2 hr 31 min
  • Super Bowl Prediction, Matthew Stafford Trade, Our NFL Award Winners, AFC East Offseason Preview
    In this episode we will preview the super bowl and give our prediction for the game, then we will talk about the Matthew Stafford trade from both perspectives. Did getting Stafford make the Rams viable contenders, and what the Lions will get in Jared Goff. We will also answer the question of whether the Vikings should trade Kirk Cousins to the 49ers. Then we will give our NFL award winners, and preview the offseason for each AFC East team. This preview will include our takes on who each team should sign, resign, or draft. Hosts: Joel Moran, Jack Barteck, River Brown
    Super Bowl Preview/Predictions: Patrick Mahomes Vs Tom Brady— who has the edge? 01:51-11:04
    Matthew Stafford to the Rams thoughts: Are They Now SB Contenders? 11:39-22:32
    Jared Goff to the Lions: Was this a good move for them? 22:35-33:46
    Kirk Cousins 49ers rumors 33:48-44:42
    Predicting the NFL award winners (MVP, OPOY, DPOY, OROY, DROY, CPOY, COTY) 44:46-56:01
    New York Jets Offseason Predictions (Free Agency + Draft) 56:21-01:12:05
    Miami Dolphins Offseason Predictions  (Free Agency + Draft) 01:12:08-01:22:56
    Buffalo Bills Offseason Predictions  (Free Agency + Draft) 01:23:01-01:31:37
    2021 New England Patriots Offseason Predictions (Free Agency + Draft) 01:31:43-01:44:10
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    1 hr 48 min
  • All Star Starters, Joel Embiid MVP Case, Bradley Beal, Jazz Winning Streak, Lonzo Ball Trades
    In this episode we are give our all star starters, discuss the 76ers success and if Joel Embiid should be the front runner for MVP, if the Miami Heat should trade for Bradley Beal or Victor Oladipo, if Jaylen Brown has now surpassed Jayson Tatum, if Domantas Sabonis and Malcolm Brogdon will be all stars this season, and Colin Sexton’s great season. 
    For the Western Conference portion of the episode, we will talk about the Utah Jazz’s 10 game winning streak, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the OKC Thunder, the Rockets 3 game winning streak, if we’re worried about the Suns, and potential trade packages for Lonzo BallHosts: Joel Moran, Jack Barteck, River Brown 
    Our All Star Starters 01:23-20:24
    76ers impressions so far: is Joel Embiid the MVP so far? 20:28-32:10
    Should the Heat trade for Bradley Beal or Victor Oladipo? 32:33-44:10
    Jaylen Brown development: Is he better than Tatum now? 44:15-56:11
    Will Sabonis and Brogdon both make the all star team? 01:00:12-01:09:14
    Colin Sexton & the Cavaliers: How impressed have you been with the Cavs? 01:09:15-01:20.10
    Jazz 10 game winning streak: What’s been the reason for their success? 01:24:52-01:35:46
    Shai Gilgeous-Alexander: Is he quietly having a breakout season? Thoughts on his year 01:44:33-01:53:55
    Thoughts on the Rockets 3 game winning streak: Are they still good even without James Harden? 01:54:00-02:07:59
    Are you worried about the Phoenix Suns? (Currently on a slump) 02:08:10-02:19:17
    Where do you want to see Lonzo ball get traded to? Potential trade packages 02:19:25-02:29:26
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    2 hr 32 min
  • Championship Round Recap, Packers Future, Bills Missing Piece, Matthew Stafford Trade Scenarios
    In this episode we are going to recap the championship round weekend, that includes talking about Matt LaFleur’s questionable decision to kick a field goal instead of going for it, if Aaron Rodgers will be the Packers QB next season, if Brady proved he was more important to the Patriots dynasty than Belichick, recapping the Bills season and answering the question of what’s their missing piece, and if we’re taking the Chiefs for granted.
    We will then finish off the show with giving out grades for every new head coaching hire, our thoughts on Haskins getting signed by the Steelers, and potential trade destinations for Matthew Stafford
    Hosts: Joel Moran, Jack Barteck, River Brown
    Will Aaron Rodgers be on the Packers QB next season? 02:30-16:46 
    Did Brady prove he was the main reason for the New England Patriots success? 16:50-31:53
    Congratulating the Bills on their season: What do they need to do to take the next step and win it all? 31:58-43:32
    Are we starting to take Patrick Mahomes & the Kansas City Chiefs Greatness for granted? 43:40-56:36
    Coaching grades for every teams new hire at head coach 56:41-01:12:58
    Thoughts on Haskins getting signed by the Steelers 01:13:00-01:21:50
    Where would you like to see Matthew Stafford get traded to? 01:21:53-01:31:09
    What QB should the Washington Football team target in the off-season? 01:31:30-01:41:23
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    1 hr 46 min
  • Brooklyn’s Big 3, Mental Health In Pro Sports, Ben Simmons, Most Surprising/Disappointing Teams
    In this episode we are going to give our first impressions of Brooklyn's big 3, and we will also discuss whether the media is too hard on pro athletes. After that we will talk about Ben Simmons and the 76ers, Miami’s slow start, teams we are most surprised and disappointed by, and three players that are surprising us this season that are non all stars. To end off the show, we will talk about the Clippers early season success, Luka Doncic and the Mavericks, and whether the Utah Jazz are legit threats or not. Hosts: Joel Moran, Jack Barteck, River BrownGuest: Alan Batista
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    1 hr 49 min
  • NFL Head Coaching Hires, OROY Debate, Saints Next QB, AFC & NFC Championship Preview/Predictions
    In this episode we are going to talk about the recent head coaching hirings in the NFL. This includes Urban Meyer to the Jaguars, Robert Saleh to the Jets, Arthur Smith to the Falcons, Brandon Staley to the Chargers, and Dan Campbell to the Lions. Then we will talk about what the Saints should do at QB not that Brees may be retiring, if the Rams will move on from Goff, and who will win offensive rookie of the year.We will then finish off the episode reviewing the AFC and NFC Championship games while also doing our Pick Em’s for this weekend as well.
    Hosts: Joel Moran, Jack Barteck, River BrownBeginning 00:00
    What does the Urban Meyer hiring mean for the Jaguars? Will he turn their franchise around? 06:42-18:01
    Was Robert Saleh a home run hire for the New York Jets?  18:02-32:12
    Will Arthur Smith get the most out of this Atlanta Falcons offense? 32:18-42:58
    Was Brandon Staley the Right hire for Justin Herbert? 43:07-52:50
    Can Dan Campbell Turn The Lions Around? 52:57-01:01:25
    Justin Herbert or Justin Jefferson? Who’s offensive rookie of the year? 01:01:42-01:09:20
    What should the Saints do at QB? 01:09:35-01:20:05
    Will Jared Goff be on the Rams next season? 01:20:08-01:31:00
    Afc championship preview/prediction 01:31:18-01:42:14
    Nfc championship preview/prediction 01:42:18-01:50:51
    NFL Pick ‘Em: AFC & NFC Championship Game Predictions 01:50:59-01:56:50
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    2 hr
  • James Harden Trade Reaction, Kyrie Irving, Lavine & Beal Talent Being Wasted, Early MVP Rankings
    In this episode we are going to talk about the blockbuster James Harden trade, will it work out in Brooklyn? Caris Levert going to the Pacers, Oladipo to the Rockets, and we’ll talk about Kyrie Irving’s absence from the Brooklyn Nets. 
    After talking about the James Harden trade and Kyrie, we’ll transition to talking about Bradley Beal and Zach Lavine. Are their talents being wasted on bad teams? We’ll also talk about Jerami Grant’s great start with the Pistons, if we’re impressed with OKC, and if Lamelo is the leading candidate for Rookie of the year. 
    Then we will finish off the show with our top five MVP rankings so far.
    Hosts: Joel Moran, Jack Barteck, River Brown
    Does James Harden make Brooklyn championship favorites? Will it work? 05:37-37:10
    What does Victor Oladipo bring to the Houston Rockets? 37:15-51:24
    Did Indiana get a future star in Caris LeVert? 51:27-01:03:09
    How much of a problem is Kyrie Irving’s absence? 01:03:12-01:16:53
    Are Zach Lavine and Bradley Beals talents being wasted on bad teams? 01:16:56-01:30:02
    Have you been impressed with how well OKC has been playing? 01:30:05-01:40:42
    Thoughts on Jerami Grant flourishing with the Pistons 01:40:49-01:50:18
    Is LaMelo the leading candidate for ROTY? 01:50:22-01:58:07
    Early MVP Rankings (Top 5) 01:59:28-02:10:25
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    2 hr 15 min
  • Divisional Round Preview, Deshaun Watson Trade Packages, Doug Pederson Fired, NFL Pick ‘Em
    In this episode we are going to talk about the CFP national championship, Deshaun Watson trade packages, Doug Pederson's firing, and then we are going to preview all of the matchups for the divisional round playoff games, and give our prediction for the games as well. 
    To finish off the episode, we will end it off with NFL Pick ‘Em Divisional round edition 
    Hosts: Joel Moran, Jack Barteck, River Brown
    Reacting to the College Football championship 02:55-15:55
    Best destination for Deshaun Watson? (3 trade packages) 16:15-25:46
    Will Doug Pedersen be the Jets next Head Coach? 25:58-35:17
    Should the Eagles stick with Wentz or move on? 35:23-40:30
    Reacting to the Bills and Browns getting their first playoff win in over 20 years 40:34-48:09
    Rams vs Packers Preview/Prediction: Bad Matchup for Green Bay? 48:38-57:36
    Ravens vs Bills Preview/Prediction: Lamar Jackson vs Josh Allen— who will lead their team to victory? 57:43-01:04:15
    Browns vs Chiefs Preview/Prediction: Do you give the Browns a chance? 01:04:29-01:09:50
    Buccaneers vs Saints Preview/Prediction: Third times the charm for the Bucs? 01:09:57-01:16:54
    NFL Pick ‘Em: Divisional Round Predictions 01:18:39-01:26:39
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    1 hr 30 min
  • Raptors Problems, Fultz Injury, Knicks, Best Rookie, Blazers Missing Piece, Suns Hot Start
    In this episode we are going to talk about what’s wrong with the Toronto Raptors, the season ending injury to Markelle Fultz, Pacers hot start, Julius Randle and the Knicks emergence, and who has been the most impressive rookie so far.
    Then we will finish off the episode debating if the Trail Blazers are in need of one more piece, if the Suns are a legit threat, and how far Houston can go if Harden stays. 
    Hosts: Joel Moran, Jack Barteck, River Brown
    What’s wrong with the Toronto Raptors? Will they turn it around? 02:57-17:10
    Thoughts on Markelle Fultz injury 17:16-26:46
    Pacers hot start: Are they for real? 27:03-36:11
    Julius Randle emergence: Thoughts and are the Knicks legit? 36:17-58:38
    Who is the most impressive rookie so far? 58:44-01:10:58
    What’s the missing piece for the Portland Trail Blazers? 01:11:02-01:29:40
    How much of a threat are the Phoenix Suns? 01:29:47-01:39:20
    How far can the Houston Rockets go if James Harden stays? 01:39:23-02:01:13
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    2 hr 4 min
  • Wild Card Preview/Predictions: AFC Upsets, Predicable NFC, NFL Pick ‘Em Wild Card Edition
    In this episode we are going to preview all of the six Wild Card matchups for the NFL this weekend. Then we are going to finish off the show with NFL Pick ‘Em Wild Card edition and also give our Super Bowl picks. Hosts: Joel Moran, River Brown, Jack BarteckBeginning 00:00Movie talk 01:00-05:42Colts vs Bills Preview/Prediction: Will the Bills keep their offense rolling against a great defense? 05:50-18:02Rams vs Seahawks Preview/Prediction: If Goff doesn’t play is this a give me game for the Seahawks? 18:08-28:48Buccaneers vs Washington Preview/Prediction: Possible upset? 28:59-37:56Ravens vs Titans Preview/Prediction: Will the Ravens get payback? 38:00-46:01Bears vs Saints Preview/Prediction: Can Chicago keep up? 46:03-52:55Browns vs Steelers Preview/Prediction: Stefanski tests positive for Covid— Will this cost the Browns the game? 53:00-01:02:09NFL Pick ‘Em: Wild Card Predictions 01:02:21-01:17:04
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    1 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.

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