ScoutWithBryan Podcast
By Bryan Oringher
@ScoutWithBryan on Twitter, YouTube, and ScoutWithBryan.com. I’m Bryan Oringher, the 7-year NBA advance scout, Video Coordinator, etc. with the Washington Wizards, Atlanta Hawks, and Toronto Raptors. Now I keep it REAL with my basketball analysis.
ScoutWithBryan PodcastSep 24, 2019
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EPISODE 51: So Far, So Good
What an AWESOME first week of the season! Join ScoutWithBryan as he jumps around the ENTIRE NBA with observations from the first week+ of the regular season. East, then West, in order of the current standings!
Oct 28, 202101:01:47
EPISODE 50: Jon Gruden, Cancel Culture, Jason Collins, & Homophobia in Sports
Yeah, there’s a lot going on here! Listen to find out why Jon Gruden’s forced resignation is typical cancel culture bullshit, and the TRUTH about locker room talk/homophobia in sports.
Oct 12, 202134:51
EPISODE 49: What Goes On in an NBA Training Camp! Plus, Media Day & Kyrie’s Vaccination Thoughts
ScoutWithBryan gives you the inside scoop on what goes on behind closed doors at NBA training camps and media day. Plus, thoughts on the NBA’s vaccine ordeal, Kyrie Irving, Andrew Wiggins, and more.
Sep 27, 202150:14
EPISODE 48: The SECRET to Basketball (!!) & Patreon Mailbag
Want to know the SECRET to being a great basketball player?! Coach?! What makes good players great?! Let me spit some knowledge to you on how to reach the next level in basketball! Plus, your Patreon questions answered! Cam Reddish thoughts, Ben Simmons, new-look Heat, and more!
Aug 22, 202138:19
EPISODE 47: Stop Being SOFT; on Jason Kidd, Christmas Grinch
Stop being SOFT!!! returns, this time on the now viral book excerpts about Christmas Grinch Jason Kidd! Hear why nothing JKidd did was super out of the ordinary by NBA standards, Larry Sanders isn’t his fault, & how Kidd deserves credit for Giannis becoming a champion.
Aug 16, 202129:43
Episode 46: How to Get a JOB in the NBA!
Want to work in basketball? Know someone who wants to work in basketball?? This episode is for you/them! Listen to my top 5 tips for breaking into the NBA & carving out a path working in the game you love!
Aug 05, 202116:22
EPISODE 45: Free Agency Grades!
I grade EVERY team’s free agency so far! Goes A to Z, Atlanta Hawks to Washington Wizards! Find your team!
Aug 04, 202140:33
EPISODE 44: How the Lakers Won Another Title with RUSSELL WESTBROOK
The Lakers getting Russell Westbrook for a pu-pu platter was such highway robbery, the late David Stern would’ve vetoed it. Hear my take on this disastrous deal for the Wizards & how I think the Lakers likely won another ring by getting Russ!
Jul 31, 202122:17
EPISODE 43: GAME 4 NBA FINALS Preview!
Let’s review some more of the film & adjustments from Game 3 to give you a PREVIEW/PREDICTION for #NBAFinals Game 4 tonight!
Jul 14, 202124:21
EPISODE 42: NBA Finals! Game 1 Thoughts, Game 2 Adjustments??
ScoutWithBryan reviews what he took away from GAME 1 of the #NBAFinals and predicts some adjustments we might see for tonight’s GAME 2 of Bucks Suns. Check it!
Jul 08, 202127:10
EPISODE 41.5: Scottie Pippen - Genius or Crazy?
I took the audio discussion from my latest YouTube on Scottie Pippen’s recent viral comments & made it available in podcast form! No need to listen if you already watched on YouTube, but wanted to give you the option of hearing it either way! Scottie Pippen on KD, Ben Simmons, Phil Jackson - my reaction!
Jun 28, 202120:19
EPISODE 41: SUNS/CLIPPERS GAME 4 Postgame Reaction
The Suns just beat the Clippers in Game 4 to take a 3-1 series lead! Check out my postgame thoughts on DeAndre Ayton, Chris Paul, Devin Booker, the officiating, and much more! #NBAPlayoffs
Jun 27, 202125:44
EPISODE 40: Is Ben Simmons Done in Philly?
Thoughts on last night’s Game 7 and some PERSPECTIVE on what Ben Simmons has meant to the Sixers. The grass isn’t always greener. Don’t let one awful play overshadow hundreds of good ones. Maybe it’s time to move Ben & maybe the Sixers can’t win a title with him. Maybe it’s not. Listen to hear my thoughts!
Jun 21, 202130:52
EPISODE 39: Mark Cuban, FIRE BOB VOULGARIS
Clear enough for you? Haralabob “Bob” Voulgaris is a toxic lowlife a-hole, and he’s unsurprisingly causing friction with nearly the entire Mavs’ organization. Beefing with LUKA DONCIC?!! Bob might be a good gambler. He doesn’t know shit about basketball or people. Get him out of there! #MFFL
Jun 15, 202134:48
EPISODE 38: Coaching Carousel!
My thoughts on all the coaching changes & vacancies around the NBA. ScoutWithBryan on YouTube, IG, HotMic, and Patreon!
Jun 07, 202122:56
EPISODE 37: HALL-OF-FAME Coach Gary Williams
NCAA Champion. Naismith Basketball Hall-of-Fame. There’s little that former UMD MBB Coach Gary Williams didn’t accomplish in the game of basketball. Now over ten years removed from coaching, the legend reflects on his career, coaching soccer, the state of the game today, and much more!
Apr 01, 202132:11
EPISODE 36: Trade Reactions! Plus, Patron Mailbag!
Let’s dive into all the moves made during today’s NBA Trade Deadline! Hear my thoughts on the Oladipo deal, the Mavs’ sneaky great move, & some baffling deals. Then I answer Patron questions - support on patreon.com/ScoutWithBryan today for even $2/month to get 50(!!) bonus videos and many more perks!
Mar 25, 202139:43
EPISODE 35: COACHING - Stotts, Pop, & How We Evaluate Coaches
What is coaching in the NBA really about?? How should we evaluate coaches? When should a coach be fired? Deep dive the coaching profession with me as it pertains to Terry Stotts, Gregg Popovich, Scott Brooks, and more! Support on patreon.com/ScoutWithBryan today for even $2/month to get 50(!!) bonus videos and many more perks!
Mar 22, 202152:50
EPISODE 34: PJ Tucker, Trevor Ariza, Thoughts Around the NBA!
My thoughts on the Bucks’ PJ Tucker acquisition, the Heat getting Trevor Ariza, the comical Brad Stevens criticism, and more! Support on patreon.com/ScoutWithBryan today for even $2/month to get 50(!!) bonus videos and many more perks!
Mar 18, 202133:02
EPISODE 33: Forgiveness.
I’m Jewish, and the slur Meyers Leonard used has no place in this world. But forgiveness does have a place. And our insatiable desire to cancel people and end their lives is gross. Meyers - like all of us - isn’t perfect and we should give him a chance to prove this really was verbal diarrhea and he had no idea what it meant. Have some room in your heart for forgiveness. Support at patreon.com/ScoutWithBryan for even $2 a month to get 50 bonus vids, private chats, tons more!
Mar 10, 202144:48
EPISODE 32: Devin Booker, Myles Turner, Coaching Carousel, Masks & More!
Why was Devin Booker really ejected?? Why did I call out Myles Turner?? Who the fuck is David Riva?? Lloyd Pierce, Ryan Saunders, Nate McMillan thoughts. And more!! Support on patreon.com/ScoutWithBryan today for even $2/month to get 50(!!) bonus videos and many more perks!
Mar 03, 202154:13
EPISODE 31: Patron Mailbag, My All-Star Ballot, & ANALYTIC BLOGBOIS
First, a Patron mailbag!!! I answer you’re questions! Want yours answered next time?? Support on patreon.com/ScoutWithBryan today for even $2/month to get 50(!!) bonus videos and many more perks! I also dive into my All-Star ballot and rant about infuriating analytic blogbois like Danny Marang. Check it out!
Feb 23, 202159:59
EPISODE 30.5: Steve Buckhantz on the Scout The Wiz Podcast!
Hey! I have a new podcast! If you’re a Washington Wizards fan, make sure to check out the Scout The Wiz Podcast wherever you listen. I’ve posted 3 episodes so far, including this chat with 22-year Wiz Play-By-Play announcer Steve Buckhantz! Check it out!
Feb 22, 202140:32
EPISODE 30: SHUT UP & LET THIBS COACH!
I’M ANGRY! Why? Because Tom Thibodeau seems destined to keep following the same track over and over. Take a miserable team to the playoffs, consistently overachieve...and then get fired and watch things totally fall apart. Don’t do this again!!! Sit down and shut up - Tom Thibodeau knows what he’s doing. And #Knicks fans should stop being greedy and appreciate the SOLID basketball they’re playing this season. PLUS: my thoughts on the Derrick Rose deal, Immanuel Quickley, and more! Support on patreon.com/ScoutWithBryan today for even $2/month to get 50(!!) bonus videos and many more perks!
Feb 09, 202123:20
EPISODE 29: What’s Wrong With the Mavericks?? Plus All-Star Game, KD Chaos!
The Dallas Mavericks have had a pretty brutal start to the season. What’s wrong with them?? See how Luka Doncic isn’t getting it done as a franchise guy and if the Mavs still have time to turn their season around. PLUS: All-Star Game money hypocrisy, Kevin Durant Covid chaos, and more! Support on patreon.com/ScoutWithBryan today for even $2/month to get 50(!!) bonus videos and many more perks!
Feb 06, 202132:43
EPISODE 28: Steph’s Secret Shortcoming, SOMEONE SAVE BRADLEY BEAL, & More
Steph Curry is the greatest shooter of all-time. An absolute legend. But he’s got ONE big shortcoming in his game that most casuals don’t understand. Hear why he’s not a true PG & why Steve Kerr doesn’t run more PNRs for him. PLUS: will someone please rescue Bradley Beal??? Andre Drummond thoughts, Coach of the Year talk, and more! Support on patreon.com/ScoutWithBryan today for even $2/month to get 50(!!) bonus videos and many more perks!
Jan 28, 202148:10
EPISODE 27: Ben Simmons Bullshit, Brooklyn’s Big 3, Zion, & MAILBAG!
Ben Simmons is the most over-scrutinized, hated on superstar maybe in basketball history. My thoughts on him, Brooklyn’s Big 3, Zion/SVG, & more of your mailbag questions! Support on patreon.com/ScoutWithBryan today for even $2/month to get 50(!!) bonus videos and many more perks!
Jan 22, 202147:28
EPISODE 26: BONUS ep! Patreon MAILBAG, plus TOP 5/BOTTOM 5 NBA Head Coaches!
BONUS episode - PATRON mailbag! Plus, my top 5 and bottom 5 NBA coaches! Support on patreon.com/ScoutWithBryan today for even $2/month to get 50(!!) bonus videos and many more perks!
Dec 29, 202037:07
EPISODE 25: Two Minute Takes!!
The triumphant return of TWO MINUTE TAKES! Roughly 2 minutes on EVERY team in the NBA. East to west in order of current standings! Support on patreon.com/ScoutWithBryan today for even $2/month to get 50(!!) bonus videos and many more perks!
Dec 29, 202058:08
EPISODE 24: OFF-SEASON WINNERS & LOSERS
In this episode I give you my 4 BEST NBA off-seasons (& 4 worst)! Who upgraded the most?? Who missed a crucial opportunity to upgrade the roster? With free agency winding down, check out my review of trades & free agency to this point! Support on patreon.com/ScoutWithBryan today for even $2/month to get 30+ bonus videos and many more perks!
Nov 24, 202052:31
EPISODE 23: NBA Draft Reactions!
In this episode I discuss my thoughts on the 2020 NBA Draft, a few of the trades made so far, & give you my take on LaMelo, Wiseman, Edwards, and more! Support on patreon.com/ScoutWithBryan today for even $2/month to get 30+ bonus videos and perks!
Nov 19, 202054:25
EPISODE 22: The SCOUTING Podcast
In this episode I discuss SCOUTING! A lot of people asked me to do a podcast on what scouting is like in the NBA. Here’s my take on what makes the draft such a crapshoot, what kind of players succeed in the NBA, & why it’s far less about the draft than it is about what happens after. Support on patreon.com/ScoutWithBryan today for even $2/month to get 30+ bonus videos and perks!
Nov 09, 202036:47
EPISODE 21: What’s an NBA GAMEDAY Like?? & PATREON Mailbag!
In this episode I discuss a typical game day in the life of an NBA coach or Video Coordinator. You’ll feel like you’re part of the coaches meeting and understand how much goes into prepping for a single NBA game & how many details coaches obsess over! After that discussion I answer the questions I received for a Patron mailbag! Join on patreon.com/ScoutWithBryan today for even $2/month to get access and tons of bonus videos and perks!
Apr 06, 202052:56
EPISODE 20: What’s Beef??? Harden vs. Giannis - PLUS MVP Thoughts!
Giannis and James Harden have escalated their apparent dislike of each other to a very clear hatred of each other. Why can’t we be friends? I spend much of this episode trying to get these guys - and fanbases - to appreciate one another. To recognize that we have two all-time greats. Who both pass the ball. Who both defend. And who both are supremely skilled. Nothing wrong with a little animosity and competitive rivalry. But let’s stop acting like children & recognize greatness. Real recognize real. Stick around for my MVP musings - my top 10 rankings, and why my MVP endorsement might surprise you—ok it’s LeBron. Be sure to download hotmic.io - the HOT MIC APP - Promo Code SCOUT - for FREE to hear ME call NBA games LIVE down the stretch of the season! And support on patreon.com/ScoutWithBryan!
Mar 02, 202035:32
EPISODE 19: Patreon All-Star Break MAILBAG
My PATRONS sent in some great questions for this All-Star Weekend MAILBAG episode!! Not a Patron? Go to patreon.com/ScoutWithBryan to join for even $2/month. Help support INDEPENDENT, real basketball analysis; ask questions for future pods, get 12+ DEEP DIVE BONUS VIDEOS, Slack access, and much more! Appreciate my 390 amazing Patrons!! Make sure also to download the HOT MIC APP hotmic.io promo code SCOUT for FREE to hear me call NBA games LIVE the rest of the season!!!
Feb 17, 202059:45
EPISODE 18: The BASKETBALL IQ Podcast
A follower asked me a while ago to do an episode on “basketball IQ.” Ideas to increase theirs, learn the game better, books to read, things to study, resources to check out, etc etc. So I did! Hope this episode will give you some great material and ideas to check out! And hope if you enjoy it you’ll consider supporting on patreon.com/ScoutWithBryan!
Jan 03, 202056:29
EPISODE 17: The LOAD MANAGEMENT Podcast
Despite unbelievable physical strain, I toughed it out for nearly 60 minutes (Fire Fizdale) to record my thoughts on LOAD MANAGEMENT, RJ Barrett, Fiz vs. the Knicks’ Brass, woke Twitter, Bill Gates, Ja Morant, and much more!!
Nov 11, 201959:55
EPISODE 16: TWO GAME TWO MINUTE TAKES!!
Solo ep!! No music, pure ball!! Every team in the league has played at least two games, so let’s go two minutes of thoughts on EVERY team! I go in order of current standings starting w/ the East, so scroll thru to find your team if that’s all you care about! Atlanta to Sacramento! Check out SCOUTWITHBRYAN on twitter YouTube IG!!!
Oct 28, 201957:13
EPISODE 15: WIZARDS TALK ft. Ben Standig
Longtime DC sports reporter Ben Standig of The Athletic joins to discuss the Wizards! Rui Hachimura, what happens with Bradley Beal, John Wall, thoughts on Tommy Sheppard as GM, and much more!!
Oct 11, 201930:09
EPISODE 14: NBA Advance Scout Jeff Nelson
Jeff Nelson has been an advance scout in the NBA for the past 15 seasons - ten years with the Utah Jazz and the past 5 with the Philadelphia 76’ers. Jeff joins the pod to discuss what exactly advance scouting is, the challenges of doing the job, his path in basketball, his son Tyler’s pro career, re-ranking the BR Top 50 list, and much more! If you enjoy this pod and ScoutWithBryan, please support at patreon.com/ScoutWithBryan!
Oct 02, 201925:04
EPISODE 13: FRAN FRASCHILLA!
The former head coach at Manhattan, St. John’s, & New Mexico, Fran Fraschilla has now been a longtime analyst of college, international, Draft, and all things hoops for ESPN. Coach hops on to discuss his mentors in coaching, what he would do differently, how coaching prepared him to have a trained scouting eye, Bruno Caboclo, why drafting is so difficult, and much more!
Sep 28, 201931:46
EPISODE 12: NBA Vet Dewayne Dedmon!!
Dewayne Dedmon has had an incredible journey in the league. Not even a High School basketball player, Dedmon went undrafted out of USC, began in the D-League, signed 4 ten-day deals in his career, before a career that carried him to Gregg Popovich and the Spurs, the Orlando Magic, Trae Young and the Hawks, and ultimately a $40 million contract with Sacramento this offseason. Dewayne discusses his persistence, work habits, development of his 3PT shot, the leadership he hopes to bring to Sacramento, and much more!
Sep 24, 201922:52
EPISODE 11: KNICKS Talk, #NBATwitter Beefs with IAN BEGLEY
Special guest IAN BEGLEY joins for a great chat about David Fizdale, Frank Ntilikina, RJ Barrett, Jim Dolan, and everything Knicks you can imagine! Then, Ian flips the script on Bryan and grills him on his NBATwitter beefs! A must-listen!!
Sep 15, 201938:33
EPISODE 10: #NBATwitter Legend @SnottieDrippen
James Holas, aka @snottiedrippen, is one of the OG’s of NBA Twitter. He’s perhaps most famous for the “Meet Me in Temecula” incident, where another user drove to Temecula, CA to fight James over some Kobe Bryant comments—when James was in Arizona. James, who has also gone by Tweetgood Mac, shares some of his greatest Twitter moments, predictions for the coming season, dangerous DM’s, and much more!
Sep 06, 201943:29
EPISODE 9: Sacramento Kings Beat Writer Jason Jones!!
Enjoy this chat with longtime Sacramento Kings’ beat writer Jason Jones!! Jason discusses the Kings outlook for next season, what went wrong with Dave Joeger, DeMarcus Cousins, the challenges of being a beat writer today, and much more! Stay tuned for PT 2: a chat with new Kings’ Center Dewayne Dedmon!
Aug 29, 201928:43
EPISODE 8: Grizzlies’ Announcer Pete Pranica!
One of the best play-by-play TV Announcers in the whole NBA, Pete Pranica has been broadcasting games for 27 years. He’s spent the last 15 seasons as the PBP guy for the Memphis Grizzlies, and has done the NBA Playoffs for Turner, the Olympics, and just about any sport you can imagine. He joins for a great chat about the Grit N Grind Era, what’s next for the Grizzlies, Zach Randolph and the young Blazers, and so much more from a life in the NBA!
Aug 17, 201928:33
EPISODE 7: Tim Kurkjian!! Talking Basketball!!
Longtime ESPN baseball analyst Tim Kurkjian joins the show to discuss his second love: basketball! Tim discusses playing pickup games at Cal Ripken Jr.’s house, crushing Adam Sandler in 2-on-2, Pistol Pete, AI’s crossover, MJ playing baseball, and much more.
Aug 09, 201929:53
EPISODE 6: Jeff Goodman!!!
Jeff Goodman (@goodmanhoops) is probably the PREEMINENT college basketball insider, and now analyzes all levels of the game at Stadium. He joins me for a fantastic chat, touching on LaVar Ball, ESPN’s handling on the FBI investigation coverage, how much of college basketball is dirty, which coaches best prepare guys for the NBA, and so much more!
Aug 06, 201931:04
EPISODE 5: Coach David Thorpe!
Coach David Thorpe is a legend in the game of basketball. Considered by some as the very 1st player development coach, Coach Thorpe has spent over 30 years training hundreds of pros across all levels, including Kevin Martin, Corey Brewer, Udonis Haslem, Omri Casspi, and many more. He’s also the author of Basketball is Jazz, a longtime ESPN analyst, and currently at the revived TrueHoop. Coach Thorpe drops by to give MANY tremendous insights and stories from all his years in basketball. Warning: some explicit content.
Aug 02, 201951:36
EPISODE 4: BONUS episode. My Top 5 NBA Stories, ft. Paul Pierce, John Wall, much more!
Today’s #NBAList comes in the form of a podcast! Check out my 5 FAVORITE NBA STORIES during my 7 years in the league, including 2 bonus stories. You’ll hear some hilarity also featuring JJ Hickson, Markieff Morris, Randy Wittman, and much more. Please make sure you subscribe and rate and review! Thank you!
Jul 31, 201936:30