Short Corner: The NBA with Paul Shirley and Justin Halpern

By Lunch Break Entertainment/Paul Shirley

What's Short Corner: The NBA with Paul Shirley and Justin Halpern about?

An irreverent look at the NBA with writer/ex-NBA journeyman Paul Shirley comedy writer Justin Halpern (Sh\*t My Dad Says, I Suck At Girls)

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Short Corner: The NBA with Paul Shirley and Justin Halpern episodes:

02.05.2015
SC02 - Ep 64 - The Masterpiece - Don't Miss it!
Lukewarm takes, Eff that Guy, Crushing the InBox, a shout out to the Start Up Podcast and So Much More.
01.30.2015
SC02 - Ep 63 - Christian Finnegan and the Finger-Bangin' Life
Beleaguered Knicks fan/Comedian Christian Finnegan joins the boys in a raucous episode that covers NBA recklessness vs. confidence, stupidity, finger-banging and a very special listener email.
01.22.2015
SC02 - Ep 62 - Brad Morris & Javier Bardem?
The Gang (Justin, Paul & Phil) is finally back in studio together and just in time as they welcome Actor/Funnyman/Bulls Fan Brad Morris and what sure as heck sounds like Javier Bardem.
01.16.2015
SC02 - Ep 61 - Better Than Teen Wolf w/ FilmDrunk & Joe
Paul juggles calls and guests as Justin abandons his baby so he can call in and talk about Doc Rivers' son. Then Phil calls in to hassle guest host Joe Sinclitico about sitting in his chair. Then Film...
01.08.2015
SC02 - Ep 60 - Lamorne Morris vs DeMarcus
Actor-Comedian-Chicago born LeBron Fan, Lamorne Morris (Winston on Fox TV's New Girl) Joins Paul and Phil in studio to discuss the state of the Cavs, his love of the game, what it's like to play a basketball player on a...
01.01.2015
SC02 - Ep 59 - Happy New Year with David Berri
Sports Economist David Berri joins Paul and Phil as they create New Years Resolutions for each NBA franchise.
12.25.2014
SC02 - Ep 58 - Pooch Hall & The Rondo Trade
Paul is joined by - Ray Donovan star (Showtime) - Pooch Hall and model slash BBall rec league queen Melissa Stetten. Topic include the Rondo trade, a potential Clippers blockbuster, Rec League pet peeves and NBA players as Xmas...
12.18.2014
SC02 - Ep 57 - Ian Karmel & the Loveable Blazers
Late Late Show writer (and Blazers fan) Ian Karmel joins Paul and Phil in the studio. Topics include; Are the Blazers too likeable to win it all, Does Firing your coach mid-season actually work and are there quality NBA...
12.11.2014
SC02 - Ep 56 - The 7-Foot Man-Eating Chicken Returns
Legendary NBA Agent Keith Glass (creator of the 7-foot Man-Eating Chicken) returns with his take on why teams "Tank" and which teams actually are versus which teams actually just "Suck."
12.04.2014
SC02 - Ep 55 - BasketBall Cosby & Lana Berry
Justin's back in studio, with Paul and new "3rd Wheel" Phil Hay. The boys also welcome NBA Tweet-ologist Lana Berry to discuss who the dumbest NBA coach actually might be. Plus WTF is wrong with the Cav's? And Who...
11.27.2014
SC02 - Ep 54 - Kobe vs. Byron and Will NY figure out the Triangle.
Justin calling in again, while Paul's joined by Vice Sports editor Eric Nusbaum, TakePart.com's Jacob Soboroff and Knicks observer (but Celtics fan) Ben Adams. There are some "Lukewarm Takes," plus "is Kobe still fun to watch?"
11.20.2014
SC02 - Ep 53 - Ben Lyons & the Egregious Ass Pats
Justin returns to the show (by phone) to go one on one with Warriors fan and fill-in host Mike McGuiness. Then Sports/Entertainment hosts Ben Lyons joins the discussion to talk about his beloved, but pathetic Knicks and how much...
11.13.2014
SC02 - Ep 52 - NBA Pretenders & Free Oral
Comedian/Writer Mark Agee and Moth host Matteson Perry join Paul to discuss which crappy teams with good records you should NOT get excited about and who gets more free oral - NCAA or NBA players.
11.06.2014
SC02 - Ep 51 - Dude, Where's my B-Hole with Travis Rodgers
Yahoo Sports Radio host Travis Rodgers joins the guys to discuss the oddities of the new NBA season (Kings good, OKC and Cavs bad). Plus Justin tells how he spies on the Clippers wives and Paul's already sick of...
10.30.2014
SC02 - Ep 50 - Season Preview, Impractical Jokers and Phil Hay
Screenwriter and Cavs fan Phil Hay (Ride Along) joins the guys for a scintillating $25,000 Season Preview Game Show. Then NBA virgins Murr and Sal (from TruTV's Impractical Jokers) absorb some NBA wisdom.
10.23.2014
SC02 - Ep 49 - Neal Pollack and the G-Force Vomit
Alternative-Comic-Author-Jeopardy Champion Neal Pollack joins the boys to discuss if there are really any intelligent NBA players left and how bad, or good (no it's bad), the Phoenix Suns will be this year.
10.16.2014
SC02 - Ep 48 - KD's Jones Bone & KC's Johnson
Justin's AWOL, but comedian, and high school BBall behemoth, Wes Van Horn and Bulls beat writer KC Johnson join Paul to ask: How long will KD's career last? Is a shorter game a better game? How good will the Bulls...
10.09.2014
SC02 - Ep 47 - Ambassador James Harden & Mick Shaffer
Will James Harden be able to woo KD next year...and what will his convincing texts say? Plus KC Sports Anchor Mick Shaffer chimes in to remind Paul that, despite his Royals euphoria, this is a basketball show and KC...
10.02.2014
SC02 - Ep 46 - Ferocious Pelicans shredding the Lakers
Comedian/Writer Tommy Johnagin joins the boys for 79 minutes of ferocious pelicans, how large Russell Westbrook's ego is, and how bad the Lakers may be.
09.24.2014
SC02 - Ep 45 - Shatner's Favorite Place for BJ's
Thrice drummer (and baseball podcaster) Riley Breckenridge joins Justin & Paul as they discuss Riley's newest project Puig Destroyer, Paul's Guest starring TV adventure, why there are really no basketball rivalries and what restaurant William Shatner frequented for oral stimulation.
09.17.2014
SC02 - Ep 44 - Talkin' 2 Nash, Pau & Norm
In this Flashback episode, Justin & Paul are joined by Laker Steve Nash, Ex-Laker Pau Gasol and Number One Laker Fan Norm Pattiz to discuss the uncertain state of the franchise.
09.10.2014
SC02 - Ep 43 - Frank Caliendo, Racists & Fantasies
Comedian and drop-dead funny Sports Impressionist Frank Caliendo joins the boys as they spend an afternoon defining racist email vs not racist emails and debate the legitimacy of fantasy basketball.
09.03.2014
SC02 - Ep 42 - Christian Finnegan & some Cool New NBA Rules
The Moth's Matteson Perry joins Paul as Justin spends a day getting a mud scrub. Which means he totally missed out on hanging with comedian and Knicks fan Christian Finnegan. The guys also discuss where some NBA stars...
08.27.2014
SC02 - Ep 41 - Prostitutes, Pizza and The War on Drugs
First, Justin and Paul talk some NBA stuff, the difference between daytime and night hookers and what celebs should judge the World Cup of Pizza. Then they're joined by Sixers fan (and bassist from Alt Rock group The War...
08.20.2014
SC02 - Ep 40 - Matt Walsh & Chesty Harburn
Comic Actor (and Bulls fan) Matt Walsh (Veep - HBO) joins Justin and Paul to talk NBA and some funny behind the scenes stories from his current movie "Into The Storm." Plus Justin explains why it's OK to say F-U...
08.13.2014
SC02 - Ep 39 - Ric Bucher Goes Off
Justin and Paul welcome NBA Insider Ric Bucher who goes off on the crappy state of sports journalism. Then the boys welcome The Sheepdogs Ewen Currie who discusses the state of his beloved Raptors. The show wraps with a...
08.06.2014
SC02 - Ep 38 - Paul George's Mangled Leg
Justin's stuck in studio meetings, so Moth Podcast host Matteson Perry jumps in to help Paul get the courage to watch the replay of Paul George snapping his leg diagonally. Then writer Eric Brach joins the show to talk...
07.30.2014
SC02 - Ep 37 - iliza shlesinger - fascist stepmother
Justin and Paul welcome the very funny Iliza Shlesinger and discuss which NBA teams really exist and why people hate teams from Texas.
07.23.2014
SC02 - Ep 36 - Cocktail or Sex Act?
Justin and Paul set the official "LeBron breaks down when?" clock, then are joined by Ashley Burns from Uproxx to discuss exactly what the Orlando Magic must do to woo Kevin Durant. Finally, the guys decide whether unique former NBA...
07.17.2014
SC02 - Ep 35 - The Short CORNIES
Justin and Paul are joined by a live studio audience and a cavalcade of celebrities as they present the 2014 Short Cornies. Find out who the biggest piece of S in the NBA was this year and more.
07.09.2014
SC02 - Ep 34 - Sklar BroMance
Twin comedians Randy and Jason Sklar (Sklarbro Country) drop in on the show to discuss Carmelo Anthony, LeBron James, and ESPN's coverage of the NBA free agent soap opera. Later, Jean-Luc Picard returns with a special guest to help rate...
07.02.2014
SC02 - Ep 33 - Matt Ufford vs. Jean-Luc Picard
SBNation writer and Brooklyn Nets fans Matt Ufford joins Justin & Paul to try and figure out what kind of mental disorder caused Bucks management to trade for Jason Kidd. Then Starfleet's own Jean-Luc Picard weighs in on recent...
06.25.2014
SC02 - Ep 32 - Morgan Murphy's Bandwagon
Stand-Up Comic/Emmy-nominated Writer/Clippers & Blazers fan Morgan Murphy stops by to play "F that Guy," and debate whether bandwagon fans are the bane of all existence. Plus Justin & Paul reveal their own special non-hyped NBA draft picks.
06.18.2014
SC02 - Ep 31 - LeBron Leaving - KC Johnson
Justin and Paul debate whether LeBron would REALLY leave South Beach and where that Journey might take him. Then Bulls beat-writer KC Johnson joins the boys to discuss WTF the Bulls do now to stay relevant.
06.11.2014
SC02 - Ep 30 - WTF Do We Do Now? w/Jonah Keri
Grantland.com sportswriter/podcaster/author Jonah Keri joins Paul & Justin to try and figure out WTF his favorite NBA team will do now. Then the guys discuss the over-dramatized NBA finals and whether Derek Fisher is going to be a robot,...
06.04.2014
SC02 - Ep 29 - Amir Blumenfeld
Paul's hungover in Toronto, so Amir Blumenfeld (CollegeHumor.com, "If I Were You" the podcast) joins Justin to discuss which team winning the NBA Finals will make the his beloved Lakers look better. Then Paul calls in from to share...
05.28.2014
SC02 - Ep 28 - The Sonics Won't Die
Justin and Paul talk playoff nonsense, the value of trash talk and then share some time with Seattle Supersonicsoul blogger Paul Merrill, who refuses to let the Sonics rest in peace.
05.21.2014
SC02 - Ep 27 - Ben Schwartz knows BBall
Justin and Paul welcome actor Ben Schwartz (Parks & Rec), who shares his tales of comic mirth and bemoans the unwell status of his beloved Knicks. Plus playoff talk and NBA people that J&P are pissed at.
05.14.2014
SC02 - Ep 26 - Ben Mezrich & Marc Lamont Hill
Justin and Paul debate whether funny guys get laid and whether Russell Westbrook is truly nuts. Then "Social Network" writer Ben Mezrich joins the guys, followed by HuffPo regular and HUGE Sixers fan Marc Lamont Hill.
05.07.2014
SC02 - Ep 25 - 7 Foot Man-Eating Chicken
NBA agent Keith Glass spills behind the scenes secrets of getting NBA players signed. Then Justin explains why he believes LeBron is actually "the shit."
04.30.2014
SC02 - Ep 24 - Drew Magary/Donald Sterling
Columnist/Author/Wizards Fan Drew Magary tells the guys how odd it is to root for a team in DC. Then Paul and Justin dissect the bizarre thing that is the current NBA playoffs. Finally, they debate on the furor over...
04.23.2014
SC02 - Ep 23 - Ewan Currie/NBA Playoffs
Sheepdogs singer Ewan Currie joins the boys to talk about the oddities of the NBA and what to expect in the playoffs.
04.16.2014
SC02 - Ep 22 - Hangin' with Pau Gasol
Lakers star Pau Gasol chats with the guys. Then Justin and Paul debate whether it's OK to pay college players.
04.09.2014
SC02 - Ep 21 - Showtime with Jeff Pearlman
Best-Selling Author/Sports Writer Jeff Pearlman joins the boys to talk NBA and about his new 80's Lakers expose' "Showtime."
04.02.2014
SC02-Ep 20 - Game of Thrones
The guys find perfect NBA character matches for the heroes and villains in HBO's Game of Thrones.
03.26.2014
SC02-Ep 19 - Steve Nash
We talk to the one and only Steve Nash about ending a career, whether sociopaths make good point guards, and why he's so serious these days.
03.21.2014
SC02-Ep 18 - The Gambler
Uber Successful NBA gambler Bob Voulgaris stops by and tries to convince us Mark Jackson is merely a normal sized bag of crap, versus the gigantic one we believe him to be.
03.14.2014
SC02-Ep 17 - Jim BUSS-ted
Well known court-side Lakers fan Norm Pattiz gives his take on how the Buss family has let the Lakers slide into the abyss. Then a special guest who says he's Javier Bardem picks his NBA MVP's. Who just...
02.27.2014
15 - Russ Killed the Thunder
Why do people love to hate Russell Westbrook? Is Kyrie Irving worth anything, let alone a hundred million dollars? Why is no one talking about the guy who signed Jason Collins, Mikhail Prokhorov? Plus, Crushing the Inbox.
02.22.2014
Episode 14 - Trade Deadline Unfun
Why don't more teams do something before the trade deadline? Are the Miami Heat Gregg Popovich-ing the NBA? What's a diarrhea player?

What's Short Corner: The NBA with Paul Shirley and Justin Halpern about?

Download our free app to listen on your phone

Short Corner: The NBA with Paul Shirley and Justin Halpern episodes:

SC02 - Ep 64 - The Masterpiece - Don't Miss it!

SC02 - Ep 63 - Christian Finnegan and the Finger-Bangin' Life

SC02 - Ep 62 - Brad Morris & Javier Bardem?

SC02 - Ep 61 - Better Than Teen Wolf w/ FilmDrunk & Joe

SC02 - Ep 60 - Lamorne Morris vs DeMarcus

SC02 - Ep 59 - Happy New Year with David Berri

SC02 - Ep 58 - Pooch Hall & The Rondo Trade

SC02 - Ep 57 - Ian Karmel & the Loveable Blazers

SC02 - Ep 56 - The 7-Foot Man-Eating Chicken Returns

SC02 - Ep 55 - BasketBall Cosby & Lana Berry

SC02 - Ep 54 - Kobe vs. Byron and Will NY figure out the Triangle.

SC02 - Ep 53 - Ben Lyons & the Egregious Ass Pats

SC02 - Ep 52 - NBA Pretenders & Free Oral

SC02 - Ep 51 - Dude, Where's my B-Hole with Travis Rodgers

SC02 - Ep 50 - Season Preview, Impractical Jokers and Phil Hay

SC02 - Ep 49 - Neal Pollack and the G-Force Vomit

SC02 - Ep 48 - KD's Jones Bone & KC's Johnson

SC02 - Ep 47 - Ambassador James Harden & Mick Shaffer

SC02 - Ep 46 - Ferocious Pelicans shredding the Lakers

SC02 - Ep 45 - Shatner's Favorite Place for BJ's

SC02 - Ep 44 - Talkin' 2 Nash, Pau & Norm

SC02 - Ep 43 - Frank Caliendo, Racists & Fantasies

SC02 - Ep 42 - Christian Finnegan & some Cool New NBA Rules

SC02 - Ep 41 - Prostitutes, Pizza and The War on Drugs

SC02 - Ep 40 - Matt Walsh & Chesty Harburn

SC02 - Ep 39 - Ric Bucher Goes Off

SC02 - Ep 38 - Paul George's Mangled Leg

SC02 - Ep 37 - iliza shlesinger - fascist stepmother

SC02 - Ep 36 - Cocktail or Sex Act?

SC02 - Ep 35 - The Short CORNIES

SC02 - Ep 34 - Sklar BroMance

SC02 - Ep 33 - Matt Ufford vs. Jean-Luc Picard

SC02 - Ep 32 - Morgan Murphy's Bandwagon

SC02 - Ep 31 - LeBron Leaving - KC Johnson

SC02 - Ep 30 - WTF Do We Do Now? w/Jonah Keri

SC02 - Ep 29 - Amir Blumenfeld

SC02 - Ep 28 - The Sonics Won't Die

SC02 - Ep 27 - Ben Schwartz knows BBall

SC02 - Ep 26 - Ben Mezrich & Marc Lamont Hill

SC02 - Ep 25 - 7 Foot Man-Eating Chicken

SC02 - Ep 24 - Drew Magary/Donald Sterling

SC02 - Ep 23 - Ewan Currie/NBA Playoffs

SC02 - Ep 22 - Hangin' with Pau Gasol

SC02 - Ep 21 - Showtime with Jeff Pearlman

SC02-Ep 20 - Game of Thrones

SC02-Ep 19 - Steve Nash

SC02-Ep 18 - The Gambler

SC02-Ep 17 - Jim BUSS-ted

15 - Russ Killed the Thunder

Episode 14 - Trade Deadline Unfun