Pick a Side

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

Pick a Side episodes

July 23 Lakers Debate, Pistons vs East Teams Gets Heated, Heat Title Chances, and Lu Dort Trade | Ep. 595
NBA pod where we got into a discussion about Giannis's title chances with the Heat, the Pistons versus the East field, Lakers offseason, and more.

Time StampsIntro 0:00 1. Would Riv back down from Kd? 02:002. Drew on his job 06:303. Joel’s player comp 10:304. Ball game challenges us to a basketball game? 14:005. Summer League takeaways 24:236. Damian Lillard responds to Giannis situation 52:507. Will Giannis win a title in Miami? 58:378. Can LeBron swing a title for these teams? 01:08:499. Can Harden win a ring 01:31:2510. Pistons vs East Teams 01:33:4411. Lu Dort trade reaction 01:53:5412. Lakers offseason debate 01:57:12
2 hr 23 min
July 19 Who Wins the NFC North? Full Division Preview + Breakout Player Predictions | Ep. 594
Use our code PAS26 on Polymarket https://polymarket.us/?shortlink=nrsjfz64&c=Dec%201%202025&pid=IG%20Stories%20Blitz&af_xp=social&source_caller=uiBuy our T Shirt: https://pickasidepodcast.com/shop/p/pick-a-side-teeJoin us in Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/pickasidepodcastTime StampsIntro 0:00 1. Is the NFC North the deepest division? 01:302. Are the Broncos an underrated team? 07:253. Super Bowl odds on polymarket 08:374. Does Joel switch up on Bo nix ? 10:405.How many good games will bo nix have 17:256. Bears preview 22:167. Bears schedule prediction 38:508. Packers preview 44:039. Packers schedule prediction 01:02:5510. NFC North Division champ odds 01:06:5011. Vikings preview 01:09:0412. Lighting/movie sidetalk 01:25:4413. Rivs date story 01:31:4314. Back to vikings 01:34:5615. Lions preview 01:39:4616. Lions schedule prediction 01:57:1017. Joel missed watching Mahomes 02:01:0018. Mark Sanchez 02:07:0019. NFC north breakout players 02:08:13
2 hr 25 min
July 16 Top 10 Quarterback Debate and NFC East Preview | Ep. 593
Use our code PAS26 on Polymarket https://polymarket.us/?shortlink=nrsjfz64&c=Dec%201%202025&pid=IG%20Stories%20Blitz&af_xp=social&source_caller=uiBuy our T Shirt: https://pickasidepodcast.com/shop/p/pick-a-side-teeJoin us in Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/pickasidepodcastTime StampsIntro 0:00 1. Rivs favorite division 1:002. Lamar Jackson is getting disrespected 4:303. Reacting to executives top 10 QBs 9:064. Should Mix be in top 10 debates? 43:005. Which 3rd year QB becomes ‘elite’ first 46:596. NFC East polymarket odds 1:00:297. Eagles Preview 1:01:388. Cowboys preview 1:17:529. Commanders preview 1:28:1910. Giants preview 1:42:2711. Build Best NFC East Team 1:55:50
2 hr 3 min
July 12 Dehls on Jaylen Brown Trade, Wemby Paycut, Kawhi Trade On Hold, and Top 5 Offseason Moves | Ep. 592
Use our code PAS26 on Polymarket https://polymarket.us/?shortlink=nrsjfz64&c=Dec%201%202025&pid=IG%20Stories%20Blitz&af_xp=social&source_caller=uiBuy our T Shirt: https://pickasidepodcast.com/shop/p/pick-a-side-teeJoin us in Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/pickasidepodcastTime StampsIntro 00:00 1. Johns and Rivs Team 02:452. Call of Duty Talk 05:503. Video Game Controversies 14:304. Opening Kobe sneakers 22:325. Wemby takes paycut 53:57 6. NBA Summer League Takeaways 01:06:317. Kawhi trade on hold 01:24:418. Jaylen Browns Rudy Gay comp 01:38:009. Carter vs MJ as dunkers01:42:3010. Top NBA Contenders 01:49:0211. Top 5 offseason moves 01:50:3912. Did the NBA hierarchy change this offseason? 01:57:4413. World Cup talk/closing show 02:05:00
2 hr 18 min
July 08 Top 10 NFL Contenders, Allen vs Lamar, Cavaliers Max Mitchell, & More | Ep. 591
Use our code PAS26 on Polymarket https://polymarket.us/?shortlink=nrsjfz64&c=Dec%201%202025&pid=IG%20Stories%20Blitz&af_xp=social&source_caller=uiBuy our T Shirt: https://pickasidepodcast.com/shop/p/pick-a-side-teeJoin us in Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/pickasidepodcastTime StampsIntro 00:00 1. Riv and Johns Basketball league 01:002. Joel finished breaking bad 06:353. Comparing drug shows 11:364. Top 10 NFL contenders 13:215. Can Eagles get back to SB 48:556. Did the Chiefs do enough this offseason for mahomes 57:437. Lamar Jackson vs Josh Allen 01:06:348. Cavs extend Mitchell 01:23:059. Best remaining free agents 01:33:4410. Joel bought Kobe draft day 4's pack 01:40:55
1 hr 45 min
July 03 Jaylen Brown to 76ers, Grading Lakers Offseason, Top 5 LeBron Destinations, and More | Ep. 590
Use our code PAS26 on Polymarket https://polymarket.us/?shortlink=nrsjfz64&c=Dec%201%202025&pid=IG%20Stories%20Blitz&af_xp=social&source_caller=uiBuy our T Shirt: https://pickasidepodcast.com/shop/p/pick-a-side-teeJoin us in Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/pickasidepodcastTime StampsIntro 0:001. John reacts to fan support 2:172. Naming favorite players 4:103. Jaylen Brown Traded 9:224. Celtics still elite? 23:345. Tatum vs Brown 35:126. Derrick White vs Jaylen Brown 51:087. Browns fit with Sixers 52:458. Did Tatum want Brown gone? 1:03:229. Poly Plug 1:12:51 10. Grading Lakers offseason 1:13:2111. Walker Kessler WYR 1:39:4512. Top 5 Lebron destinations 1:47:1713. Did the Spurs improve? 2:00:0714. Other free agent moves/bulls new roster 2:22:0515. Who pissed off John? 2:29:00
2 hr 32 min
June 27 LaMelo Ball Trade, Hornets Debate, Predicting NBA Free Agency, Celtics Drama, and More | Ep. 588
Use our code PAS26 on Polymarket https://polymarket.us/?shortlink=nrsjfz64&c=Dec%201%202025&pid=IG%20Stories%20Blitz&af_xp=social&source_caller=uiBuy our T Shirt: https://pickasidepodcast.com/shop/p/pick-a-side-teeJoin us in Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/pickasidepodcastTime StampsIntro 00:001. Joel finished Power 01:302. GTA 6 update 07:103. Lamelo Ball traded to Minnesota 11:024. Did the Hornets make a mistake? 29:535. Better backcourt: Wolves or Lakers? 01:17:486. How Can the Lakers build around Luka 01:20:207. LeBron’s next team 01:23:088. Suns retain key free agents 01:34:149. The worst FA signing ever 01:42:2010. Predicting the top free agent destinations 01:47:4011. Under the Radar Free Agents 02:03:4212. King of the hill: NBA front courts 02:11:1013. Giannis and Bam vs Giannis and Tatum revisited 02:17:4414. What’s next for Boston? 02:18:5915. Duo’s don’t stay together anymore 02:32:4816. Patreon questions 02:36:0017. NBA what if questions 02:45:1018. End of show talk 02:55:0019. Special announcement 03:03:32
3 hr 11 min
June 24 NBA Draft Reaction, Giannis to Heat, Heated Jaylen Brown Debate, Wolves Dump Randle & More | Ep. 587
Use our code PAS26 on Polymarket https://polymarket.us/?shortlink=nrsjfz64&c=Dec%201%202025&pid=IG%20Stories%20Blitz&af_xp=social&source_caller=uiBuy our T Shirt: https://pickasidepodcast.com/shop/p/pick-a-side-teeJoin us in Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/pickasidepodcastTimestamps:Intro 00:001. Giannis Traded to Heat 04:512. Giannis/Bam vs Giannis/Tatum 28:033. What’s next for Boston? 33:444. Jaylen Brown Debate 37:445. Clippers take Wagler 01:17:276. Julius Randle Traded 01:17:527. KAT vs Gobert debate 01:27:168. Jazz or Wizards: Who makes playoffs first? 01:48:419. Grizzlies draft Cam Boozer 01:54:1610. Bulls young core 01:59:3011. Which of the top 4 picks has biggest bust potential 02:04:0012. Ranking the PGs drafted 02:08:3613. Aday Mara falls to OKC 02:19:5914. Hornets draft Hannes Steinbach 02:26:0315. Other picks we loved 02:29:0016. New look Bucks 02:34:22
2 hr 41 min
June 20 We Tried To Build a 17-0 Team and Redrafted The Top 5 Players of the Last 3 Drafts | Ep. 586
Use our code PAS26 on Polymarket https://polymarket.us/?shortlink=nrsjfz64&c=Dec%201%202025&pid=IG%20Stories%20Blitz&af_xp=social&source_caller=uiBuy our T Shirt: https://pickasidepodcast.com/shop/p/pick-a-side-teeJoin us in Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/pickasidepodcastTime StampsIntro 00:001. Power vs Snowfall 05:262. Who will be the 5th overall pick? 10:273. Team under the most draft pressure 23:494. Redrafting the Top 5 Players in the 2025 Draft 41:555. Redrafting the Top 5 Players in the 2024 Draft 01:0:126. Redrafting the Top 5 Players in the 2023 Draft 01:18:067. Knicks offseason plan 01:26:138. Kyrie skips out on 2016 reunion 01:37:119. Attempting to go 17-0 01:41:12
2 hr 2 min
June 17 Brunson vs All-Time Greats, Jaylen Brown Trades, Luka's Career Disappointing? and Ranking the Last 10 Champions | Ep. 585
Use our code PAS26 on Polymarket https://polymarket.us/?shortlink=nrsjfz64&c=Dec%201%202025&pid=IG%20Stories%20Blitz&af_xp=social&source_caller=uiBuy our T Shirt: https://pickasidepodcast.com/shop/p/pick-a-side-teeJoin us in Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/pickasidepodcast

Timestamps:Intro 00:00
1. Stat of the show 02:27
2. PS Portal: Keep or return? 08:48
3. Giannis next team: final prediction 18:384. Jaylen Brown trade packages 39:125. Ranking the last 10 NBA champs 01:10:01
6. Ranking Brunson vs Past NBA Guards 02:01:23
7. Has Luka's career been disappointing? 02:48:49
8. Darryn or AJ: Who's going 1st overall? 03:00:41

3 hr 15 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.