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In this episode we were joined by Anfernee Simons to talk about his signing with the 76ers, Lebron James joining, Call of Duty ports, and we more.Intro 00:001. Anfernee was surprised Philly wanted to sign him 1:152. Anfernee on being a 6th man 3:213. Lebron takes Sixers to new level 5:304. Why Boston traded Simons 7:005. Black opps ports 8:456. Ranking Cods 11:007. Favorite video games 14:508. Anfernee on people changing fandoms 19:459. K3C5 Black ops 2 guns 30:00 10. Anfernee is long time watcher 34:04 11. K3c5 future tracks 44:4112. Mazzulla stories 49:5013. Communicating w coaches 54:0914. Does analytics help the game 56:3715. How did Anfernee see Lebron news 1:05:4016. K3C5 Gherbo 1:08:16
AFC East predictionsTime StampsIntro 00:001. Content breakdown 02:002. Football sidetalk 05:003. New England Patriots preview 21:324. Jets roster construction 40:305. Buffalo Bills preview 48:166. Broncos with Davis Webb 01:08:347. Miami Dolphins preview 01:12:508. Quincy Enunwa joins the show 01:23:009. Quincy on Brandon Marshall 01:28:5510. Jets offseason additions 01:32:1011. Why Jets compare to Chiefs and Bills 01:46:0012. Quincy predicts Jets record 02:01:00
Grading new playoffs teams starting lineupsTime Stamps 🕰️Intro 00:00 1. Joel's Jets fandom is back 01:302. JC lists his top boxers 07:303. Will the 76ers work? 08:454. Did Tatum throw a shot at Jaylen Brown? 19:505. Best moment of LeBron's career 23:266. Grading new starting lineups 25:237. Celtics 26:298. Pacers 30:549. Timberwolves 38:5310. 76ers: 44:5411. Raptors: 54:3612. Heat 01:04:1213. Lakers: 01:10:1014. Suns: 01:19:51
Breaking down everything about the 76ers landing Lebron James!Time Stamps 🕰️Intro 00:00 1. LeBron signs with the 76ers 01:352. Joel Embiid’s health is still the biggest concern 16:013. Who’s better: Knicks or Sixers? 30:324. Top 5 teams in the east 41:495. Sidetalk 01:07:166. Historic starting 5’s vs Sixers 01:11:05
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
The 53 year wait is over. The New York Knicks are NBA champions once again.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/pickasidepodcastTimestampsIntro 00:001.) The newest NBA Champs 00:252.) Karl Anthony Towns 22:503.) The closeout on June 13th 24:194.) The Path to the Finals 25:225.) Knicks Home Crowd in San Antonio 34:006.) Jalen Brunson Praise 36:407.) What the Spurs Did Wrong 42:518.) De’Aaron Fox’s Disastrous Series 47:009.) Mitch Johnson: Coaching Malpractice? 49:3010.) Mike Brown Ran Circles Around Johnson 51:2211.) San Antonio Held Back Dylan Harper 55:2012.) Giannis Trade Update 57:2913.) Does Miami Make Sense for Giannis? 1:00:3614.) Joel’s NBA Store Purchases 1:09:00
In this episode we react to the Knicks historic Game 4 comeback vs the Spurs, the Chiefs massive Patrick Mahomes extension, rank the top teams in the AFC and more.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/pickasidepodcastTimestampsIntro 00:001.) Game 4 Reaction 00:482.) Mitch Johnson 05:203.) De’Aaron Fox: Dynasty Starts After You 16:074.) Keldon Johnson Struggles 18:305.) The Difference Between 3-1 and 2-2 24:516.) Why you can’t take the present moment for granted 30:407.) Wemby Game 3 Turnover 37:248.) Knicks vs Historic Finals Runs 52:009.) Mike Brown Rotation Roulette 53:0010.) Dylan Harper vs Trae & Ja Morant 54:4611.) New Madden Changes 56:5012.) Who should win Finals MVP 58:5013.) Brunson Finals MVP 1:04:4514.) Josh Harts Career Flashed Before his eyes 1:10:5715.) Joel’s Game 4 Reaction 1:13:0016.) Jose Alavarado Story 1:13:4417.) JLin & Melo Interaction 1:15:0018.) Joel on the Knicks path to this point 1:18:3919.) Will the Jets get here? 1:20:2020.) All-Time Sports Choke Jobs 1:22:2421.) Losing vs Winning 1:26:0022.) Joels’s Harden Loyalty 1:31:2323.) Playoff Lamar Jackson 1:33:0024.) De’Aaron Fox Landing Spots 1:44:0125.) Will the Chiefs Boynce Back? 1:49:0026.) Top 7 AFC Teams: Is Denver being slept on? 2:03:0027.) Broncos Schedule Prediction 2:05:0028.) Best NFL Defenses 2:09:0029.) Texans: Biggest AFC Darkhorse 2:14:00
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 TimestampsInto 00:001. Game 3 Finals Reaction 19:332. Game 4 Predictions 47:503. KAT’s Finals MVP chances 50:494. Spurs fans attacked in New York 52:105. Join us in Polymarket: Use Code ‘PAS26’ 57:456. Does John laugh? 01:01:377. Sam Presti's exit interview comments 01:06:178. How fast can the Wizards turn it around?v01:26:439. The Top 10 World Cup Teams 01:47:4610. Picking a soccer team to root for 01:56:3511. Translucent Xbox 02:05:1012. Riv on the AJ brown trade 02:10:4613. NFL QB Draft 02:14:00
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/pickasidepodcastTimestampsIntro 00:001.) Wemby v Shai 1:302.) What’s next for OKC 13:283.) Giannis OKC 15:284.) Chet Holmgren 22:165.) Spurs 25:006.) Ajay Mitchell 29:177.) Knicks Spurs Finals Preview 35:288.) NBA Finals Predictions 46:33 9.) Pressure Points 1:00:5210.) Playoff Brunson 1:07:2011.) Series Matchups 1:09:0012.) Karl Anthony Towns 1:10:50 13.) John: Actually a Front-runner? 1:12:0014.) Joel Drops $500 on Knicks to win the Finals 1:13:5315.) World Cup 1:16:4616.) Joel on MSG 1:21:1717.) Love Island 1:25:2118.) New PlayStation Monitor 1:27:1019.) Brandon Roy in 2k 1:33:1820.) Top 10 Players in the Finals 1:36:0021.) Wemby’s Team Building Luxury 1:42:1122.) Would You Rather: Dylan Harper 1:50:4623.) Myles Garrett Rams Trade 1:56:5424.) Rams 2027 Free Agents 2:05:5225.) Garrett - Stafford Trade Parallels 2:10:4326.) Rams Schedule Prediction 2:16:1727.) AJ Brown Patriots Trade 2:21:0329.) Patriots Schedule Prediction 2:31:1630.) Dehls Loves Caleb & Drake Maye 2:33:17
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/pickasidepodcastTimestampsIntro 00:001.) The OG Intro 1:002.) Dragon Ball Z 9:003.) MW4 and GTA 6 13:024.) OKC vs SAS Game 7 Preview 19:275.) WCF Takeaways 22:086.) Why SGA can’t create space 30:207.) Wemby’s Impact 44:408.) Chet Holmgren struggles 46:309.) SGA: Most Hated Player? 50:2410.) Brunson vs Great Guards (Last 20 Yrs) 56:3211.) Dame’s Poor Supporting Cast 1:11:0612.) How Great is this Knicks Run? 1:16:4213.) 2011 Mavs Debate 1:18:00 Kobe 2009-2010 Runs 1:30:2514.) SGA All-Time Ranking 1:36:3815.) Brunson All-Time Ranking with a title 1:40:0516.) NBA’s 3-2-1 Lottery Reform 1:47:0017.) Predicting NFL QB Battles 2:04:3218.) Falcons QB1 2:05:0019.) Browns QB1 2:13:2920.) Raiders 2:18:0221.) Vikings 2:21:5422.) NFC North 2:28:4923.) Jordan Love 2:39:19
In Episode 578, Pick a Side covers the conference finals series between Oklahoma Cit and San Antonio and the Knicks being one game away from the NBA Finals. The episode includes NBA playoff Risers & Fallers, should James Harden have a ring and more.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/pickasidepodcastTimestampsIntro 00:001. Gift giving 3:222. Riv’s welcome to teaching moment 7:583. Gift stories continued 10:104. COTW: Joel Addresses NYK 22:445. COTW: Scottie vs Cade 28:236. Goff, Love, Purdy, Mayfield 37:467. Scottie vs Cade playoffs 39:338. Rank the Four QB’s 44:409. Spurs vs Thunder Reaction 47:00 10. Is Wemby the Best in the World? 49:5211. Knicks vs Thunder Preview 1:03:2212. Should the 2021 Nets have a ring? 1:17:4413. Kobe vs Nash MVP 1:36:5514. How Many Years was Kobe BITW? 1:38:5315. Were Lebron’s carry jobs overrated? 1:40:4816. Joel’s polymarket Portfolio 1:52:2017. Playoff Risers & Fallers 1:55:1218. Pulse check on Riv & Drew’s Debate 2:09:30
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