Unmasked

Is Sam Ehlinger in town for Texas-OU? Because Unmasked is baaaaaaack! Jordan and Zach have made time in their busy schedules to dive into the first quarter of the NFL season: waiver wire pickups, injury replacements, start 'em sit 'ems + more. Why you should buy low on Damien Harris and CeeDee Lamb but sell high on Deebo and the Browns offense!

Then, the guys talk about the NBA preseason buzz and why the Warriors may have the best shot out West to knock off LeBron and the Lakers. All of that plus: Sammy D, Cadillac, Zach Denn Moss, Can't Possibly Lose ML Parlay, Cap of a GM Survey, Short-Lived Brees, and a huge HBD to Bruno/Damon/Grayson/Monty!

Jordan and Zach debrief the Finals and the impact on the legacies of Giannis and Chris Paul. Should CP3 be considered a top-5 PG all-time? Will he ever win a ring? Then, the crew takes a deep dive on the upcoming NBA Draft with a mock of the lottery selections. Also: KD vs. Curry, Red, White, and Blue Struggles, Franz Draft Preparation, Rick's American Café, B16, Lori Laughlin Sternblitz, & more on the 27th episode of Unmasked!

Jordan and Zach are back (again) to dive into an exciting but odd NBA Playoffs that has been plagued by injuries. Does this champion deserve to be crowned the best team in the league? Can Paul George be the best player on a championship team? Also: Best Dame Trades, Pop + Simmons, Aaron Brooks Fan Club, 7'3" Latvians, Cherry Limeades, Zach's not a businessman he's a BUSINESS, MAN, & more on Episode 26 of Unmasked!

Welcome to Season 2 of Unmasked! Jordan and Zach are back to recap NBA Free Agency, talk some postseason, and dabble in the world of (legal) sports gambling. Also: An Ode to LA, No More in the 700 Club, Suns or Clips, 60 on +600, Curry for MVP? + more on THE RETURN OF UNMASKED! Stay tuned for an NFL Draft Preview next week!  

On a serious note, we also want to send our prayers to Terrance Clarke and his family as well as BJ Boston and everyone involved in the tragic scene yesterday. We taped just before the news broke and it's heartbreaking to think about what his career could have been. Sending love.

On this special Mamba Edition/Episode 24 of Unmasked, Jordan and Zach debrief the All-Star festivities (and questionable player selection) before previewing what's sure to be an exciting trade deadline in the NBA. What Texas team could Vuc be headed to? Any Love in Big D? How about Drummond boosting the frontcourt in Hollywood? We hash it all out, plus: Who's The Best Luka, Dak Love, Wilt & Pete Make History, DEROZAN SNUB, J Cole Hot Take, and the 2021 Nets in 2013 over everybody & more on Episode Mamba! 

Jordan and Zach are back to flying solo as they break down the recent announcements of the NBA All-Star starters and make predictions on the reserves and rest of the NBA season. They also discuss Carson Wentz being shipped to Indy and the QB carousel that will likely ensue in the NFL. Also: Texas Blizzard, A Dame Soliloquy, Zach Lavine Love, Parlay SZN, Rick Ross Bachelor Time! #FinalFour, and much more on this edition of Unmasked!  

Jordan and Zach are joined by the dynamic duo of Jori (USA Today reporter, Cowboys & NFL) and Zach (Dunkaholic, Hillel/UT Women's Basketball/Westbrook enthusiast) Epstein to preview Super Bowl LV and reflect on the 2020 NFL season (19:35). From Dak's contract, to Tompa Bay's chances, to a guide to keeping Shabbat as a professional in the sport industry, this episode has it all! Also: Welcome to AA, dog bites, Coach Jason Witten, the Other Terry Bradshaw, and Bachelor Recap!!!

We also talked to Jori about her new book, The Upstander, which will be out in March but is already available for pre-order! To hear more about the book, listen here (1:14:38). Click here to pre-order: https://www.amazon.com/Upstander-Surviving-Holocaust-Glaubens-Dismantle/dp/1642937843/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=the+upstander+jori+epstein&qid=1612382952&sr=8-1 

Jordan and Zach sit down to digest the recent Harden trade (3:13) and NFL playoffs #HenneThingIsPossible (12:15) as well as hash out Fantasy Basketball advice (17:35). The guys are then joined once again by resident Mavs expert and Smoking Cuban contributor Noah Rubinstein to discuss the rocky start to the Mavs' season (26:30). Why it may not be time to necessarily panic, but trade talk needs to be in the air. Also: Is Cheez Whiz A Condiment, Bachelor Review, Cousy vs. Petit, Kobe's greatness, Congrats to Joey B and Kamala, and I'm really sorry for messing up your name Amanda Gorman, you're amazing. 

Jordan and Zach are joined by the voice of UT sports and certified Washington sports fanatic Jake Herman to discuss the playoff scenarios ahead of the NFL's Week 17 action (9:13).  Who's winning the NFC East? What about the AFC Wild Card situation? Later, Jordan's Dad hops on for an edition of Fatherly Figures where he attempts to identify (mostly) average NBA players (56:44). Also: Washington FC or Red Tails, HBD GOATs, Undefeated Magic, Sexland, Fantasy Basketball, State Farm MVP Race, Brodie4Life, and more on Unmasked's 20th episode!

Jordan and Zach are BACK to preview the 2020-2021 NBA season with MVP, MIP, ROY, DPOY, 6MOY, COY, Playoffs, Finals, and All-Star predictions ahead of Tuesday night's season opener. Plus a return from Air Adam as he updates us on the turbulent skies of his senior year! Also: Tiger & Son, RIP Tank for Trevor, CFP got it right, Love for LaMelo, Eddy Curry, Michael Thomas Killing Fantasy Dreams, Melo Isn't the King of NY, HBD Ted Cruz the Zodiac Killer, and Pop Smoke & Euros on the 19th episode of Unmasked.

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