The boys welcome Rappler's Joe Viray to preview the semis matchups (and Game 7 of the Clippers vs Mavs)! First he talks about his career journey (2:55), Then what are the Top 3 things to watch out for in BKN v MIL (11:11), What does he expect from Trae Young vs the Sixers (27:49), Exciting things about DEN v PHX (41:15), Is Utah a real contender? (55:26) and how will DAL v LAC Game 7 go down (1:00:9)

It's the first ever South Boys and Friends Playoff Preview! The boys invited their friends who are fans of each of the Playoff teams in the Western Conference and talked about how long have they've been a fan of their team, what's their team's biggest advantage & disadvantage in the 1st round matchup and what are they excited about the most in the matchup.

UTA v GSW/MEM: Charles Santos (1:45)

PHX v LAL: Neil Macatangay and Skyler Simbulan (13:38)

DAL v LAC: Jorge Francisco and Riley Buyson (24:34)

DEN v POR: Nico Bernabe and Charles Santos (40:13)

Part 2 of the South Boys and Friends Playoff Preview! Now to the Eastern Conference. 

BKN v BOS: Jason Almeda and Riel Malibiran (0:16)

PHI v WAS: Ranger Pineda (17:33)

MIL v MIA: Nico Bernabe and Santi Teodoro (28:11)

NYK v ATL: Andrew Santos (43:00)

It's the first ever South Boys and Friends Playoff Preview! The boys invited their friends who are fans of each of the Playoff teams in the Western Conference and talked about how long have they've been a fan of their team, what's their team's biggest advantage & disadvantage in the 1st round matchup and what are they excited about the most in the matchup. 

UTA v GSW/MEM: Charles Santos (1:45)

PHX v LAL: Neil Macatangay and Skyler Simbulan (13:38)

DAL v LAC: Jorge Francisco and Riley Buyson (24:34)

DEN v POR: Nico Bernabe and Charles Santos (40:13)

It's the South Boys Podcast's 50th episode! The boys welcome the legendary Mico Halili as he breaks down his sports media journey (5:49), shares his "pre game routine" (29:00), unforgettable games that he called (33:28), the Ateneo-La Salle rivalry and how hard is it to stay unbiased while calling an Ateneo game (36:50), his most memorable Gilas moment (47:15). He also talks about the top Basketball things he wishes the younger generation would've witnessed (49:13), the future of sports media and his Mamba Mentality challenge to those who aspire to work in the industry (59:21). Plus don't miss out on his interesting answers in our lightning round segment! (68:05) 

P.S. We covered A LOT more fascinating topics in this episode that are too many to mention in this description 

The boys still couldn't believe Kevin Porter Jr.'s 50 point explosion (0:23), talk about Tatum's 60 and whether he'll be a Top 3 player in the league (11:36) Then discuss whether they're pro or anti play in tournament (18:23) and looks ahead at the potential interesting Playoff Match ups (26:35)

The boys rant about the Chooks-to-go Vismin Super Cup Controversy and what would have been the right thing to do (0:40), Talk about if this is Chris Paul's best/last chance to win a title with the Suns (18:05), Question why is Curry not a top 3 MVP candidate (27:22), Luka's unbelievable buzzer beater (36:09) and pay tribute to the retiring LaMarcus Aldridge (41:10). Cheers to a year of the South Boys Podcast!

The boys (Tristan's back!) discuss if the Jazz-Suns game was a Western Conference Finals preview (2:00), They make their own top 5 under 25 players list (11:07), If Paul Pierce deserved to be fired (28:06) and our Space Jam 2 trailer reaction (34:15)

Angelo welcomes back Naveen Ganglani on the pod as they talk about his Miami Heat with Oladipo (2:53), their MVP ladder (16:40), Which Rookie would they start a franchise with (30:25), Ray Parks Jr. Saga (38:03), UAAP teams to look out for (45:37) and NBA Topshot (51:39)

Much like Flash in Zack Snyder's Justice League, Angelo tries to tap into the speed force and discuss all the trades that matter in lightning speed! i.e. in 15 mins