Pick a Side

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

Pick a Side episodes

January 05, 2021 Derrick Henry, MVP Prediction, Justin Jefferson & Justin Herbert, Tua Struggles, Doug Pederson
In this episode we are going to talk about Derrick Henry, Deshaun Watson, then give some award predictions such as the MVP, and comeback player of the year. After that we will react to Fitzgerald retiring, Justin Herbert and Justin Jefferson’s great rookie season, and Tua’s bad game against the Bills. Then we will finish off the episode talking about the Adam Gase firing and the Doug Pederson debacle versus Washington on Sunday night. Hosts: Joel Moran, River Brown, Jack Barteck
Derrick Henry 2k season: Is he the most dominant running back you’ve ever seen? 02:51-17:50
Will Deshaun Watson’s career be wasted with the Texans? How can they turn things around? 17:56-29:19
Who is your MVP? 29:26-37:46
Who is your comeback player of the year? 38:05-46:19
Reacting to Larry Fitzgerald retiring 46:20-54:30
Justin Jefferson breaks rookie receiving record thoughts 54:40-01:02:01
What’s the best way for the Chargers to build around Justin Herbert? (Coach, free agency, etc) 01:02:20-01:14:41
Should the Dolphins draft a QB to replace Tua Tagovailoa? 01:14:59-01:34:05
Is Adam Gase the worst Jets coach in history? 01:34:27-01:43:46
Did Doug Pederson cost the Giants a playoff spot? Is he the problem in Philly? 01:43:56-01:54:27
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1 hr 58 min
December 30, 2020 Week 16 Recap, AFC & NFC Playoff Scenarios, Tua Benched Again, Haskins Cut, NFL Pick ‘Em Week 17
In this episode we are going to go over the NFC and AFC playoff scenarios. That includes who will get the Wild Card spots in each conference, the 1st round bye, and who will ultimately win the NFC East. Then, we will talk about J.J. Watt’s emotional press conference, how far Tannehill and Henry can take the Titans, and our thoughts on Tua getting benched, Haskins getting cut, and on Herbert breaking the rookie TD record.Then we will finish off the episode with NFL Pick ‘Em Week 17, and our power rankings for Week 17. Hosts: Joel Moran, River Brown, Jack Barteck
NFC Wild Card Scenarios: Who Gets in? 00:55-16:55
NFC East Prediction: 16:56-27:11
AFC Wild Card Scenarios: Who Gets In? 27:15-38:20
Reacting to JJ Watts emotional press conference 38:25-46:48
Tannehill & Henry: How far can they take the Titans? 47:00-56:29
Thoughts on Tua being benched again 56:33-01:08:58
Justin Herbert breaks the TD record thoughts (rank rookie QB’s so far) 01:09:00-01:18:15
Reacting to Dwayne Haskins getting cut. What’s next? 01:18:21-01:33:00
How dangerous will the Seahawks be in the playoffs? (How far can they go) 01:33:05-01:41:23
NFL Pick ‘Em Week 17 01:41:30-01:51:31
NFL Power Rankings Week 17 01:51:36-02:03:40
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2 hr 6 min
December 23, 2020 Nets & Clippers Dominate, Warriors Playoff Chances, and Best Trade Packages For James Harden
In today’s episode we are going to recap the Warriors/Nets game, and the Clippers/Lakers game by giving our take on how big of a threat the Nets are, the keys to success for the Clippers, and if Curry can carry this Warriors team to the playoffs
Then we are going to give some trade packages for James Harden, talk about Giannis’s contract extension, and players who didn’t get a contract extension such as Lonzo Ball and John Collins.
Hosts: Joel Moran, River Brown, Jack Barteck
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1 hr 15 min
December 22, 2020 Week 15 Recap, Jets Lose Lawrence, Hurts vs Murray, Bills Clinch AFC East, NFL Pick 'Em Week 16
In this episode we are going to talk about Justin Herbert tying the rookie TD record, Kyler Murray vs Jalen Hurts, the Dolphins and Pats game, if the Bills can make the Super Bowl, and if the Jets ultimately cost themselves the #1 pick.Then we’ll transition and talk about Corey Davis’ breakout year, our NFC East prediction, how confident we are in the Saints, the Steelers play calling, and players who got snubbed from the Pro Bowl.Hosts: Joel Moran, River Brown, Jack Barteck
Thoughts on Herbert tying the rookie TD record (and being the all time rookie leader in 300+ yard games) 02:08-10:45
Kyler vs Hurts: Who Played Better? 10:50-22:40
Tua beats Belichick: Were you impressed? 22:43-33:03
Can the Bills make the Super Bowl? (Thoughts on their 1st division title since 1995) 33:08-42:24
Jets or Jaguars: Who Will get the #1 pick? 42:43-55:38
Where do the Jets go from here? 55:42-01:07:03
Jags Fans thoughts on Lawrence 01:07:48-01:19:55
Thoughts on Corey Davis breakout season 01:20:16-01:27:17
Washington or Giants: Who Will win the NFC East? 01:27:32-01:35:54
How confident are you in the Saints? (Even after losing to KC) 01:36:02-01:42:47
Steelers Problems 01:42:50-01:50:44
Who got snubbed from the Pro Bowl? 01:50:59-02:00:54
NFL Pick ‘Em Week 16 02:01:00-02:12:29
NFL Power Rankings Week 16 02:12:30-02:25:25
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2 hr 28 min
December 19, 2020 NBA Western Conference Preview/Predictions: Wide Open West
In this episode we are going to preview the Wastern conference of the NBA season. We are going to give an overview of each team and then give our standings predictions for the conference
Hosts: Joel Moran, Jack Barteck, and Riv
Lakers 01:33-10:48
Clippers 10:52-23:35
Nuggets 23:32-33:17
Rockets 33:20-51:28
OKC 51:30-59:55
Jazz 01:00:02-01:10:38
Mavericks 01:10:46-01:20:08
Trail Blazers 01:20:11-01:30:56
Grizzlies 01:31:02-01:43:02
Suns 01:43:06-01:51:46
Spurs 01:51:55-02:01:46
Kings 02:01:50-02:09:55
Pelicans 02:10:00-02:19:49
Timberwolves 02:20:05-02:31:10
Warriors 02:31:18-02:42:28
Standings 02:42:36-02:44:50
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2 hr 47 min
December 17, 2020 NBA Eastern Conference Preview/Predictions: Unusually Competitive East
In this episode we are going to preview the Eastern conference of the NBA season. We are going to give an overview of each team and then give our standings predictions for the conference
Hosts: Joel Moran, Jack Barteck, and Riv
Bucks 01:58-13:37
Raptors 13:44-23:30
Celtics 23:38-39:38
Pacers 39:49-51:26
Heat 51:27-01:04:43
76ers 01:04:46-01:15:39
Nets 01:15:39-01:31:06
Magic 01:31:10-01:40:09
Wizards 01:40:15-01:53:27
Hornets 01:53:28-02:01:48
Bulls 02:02:20-02:13:34
Knicks 02:13:45-02:23:22
Pistons 02:23:29-02:32:19
Hawks 02:32:27-02:41:09
Cavs 02:41:44-02:54:09
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2 hr 59 min
December 15, 2020 Tua vs Mahomes, Derrick Henry, Bills Beat Steelers, NFC West, Jalen Hurts, NFL Pick 'Em Week 15
In this episode we are going to talk about the Tua vs Mahomes matchup, if Derrick Henry is the best running back in the NFL, the Bills win over the Steelers, Washington’s defense, our prediction for the NFC West, and Jalen Hurts first start.Then we will finish off the episode with NFL Pick ‘Em Week 15 and our Top 10 teams heading into Week 15Hosts: Joel Moran, River Brown, Jack BarteckGuest: John Zakkak
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1 hr 55 min
December 11, 2020 Top 100 List Reaction, Harden No Show, Kyrie Media, LeBron, Killian & LaMelo, Cade Cunningham
In this episode we are going to be reacting to the ESPN top 100 list, the worst and best parts of the list. Then, we will talk about Zach Lavine, and give our pick for which second year player will have a breakout year. We will then transition to the Kyrie Irving media dilemma, and then answering the question of whether LeBron really did have the two hardest championships. To finish off the show we will talk about Russell Westbrook, the Minnesota Timberwolves, Lamelo Ball, Killian Hayes, and Cade Cunningham. Hosts: Joel Moran, River Brown, Jack Barteck
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2 hr
December 08, 2020 Week 13 Recap, Browns Dominate, Jets Tank Job, Giants, Wentz Benched, NFL Pick 'Em Week 14
In this episode we are going to talk about the Browns dominant win, Deshaun Watson, Justin Herbert’s performance against the Patriots, Tua’s against the Bengals, the ending to the Jets & Raiders game, the Giants shocking the Seahawks, if Jalen Hurts should start next week, if the Vikings or Cardinals will make the playoffs, and we’ll finish off the show with NFL Pick ‘Em, and Power Rankings for Week 14 Hosts: Joel Moran, River Brown, Jack Barteck
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1 hr 6 min
December 04, 2020 NBA Award Predictions, Best City Jersey, Wall/Westbrook Trade, KD Denies Harden Rumors
n this episode we are going to give our predictions for rookie of the year, MIP, and MVP, then we will give our take on what the best City jersey is, and our thoughts on the opening day and Christmas day lineup. Then we will finish off the show talking about the Westbrook/Wall trade, Kevin Durant denying the Harden rumors, if Giannis should stay in Milwaukee and who the Celtics should target with their $28.5 trade exception. Hosts: Joel Moran, River Brown, Jack Barteck
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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.