Family Court Vision

Basketball News of the Week, including: Athletes Unlimited, NBA insurance fraud, Zaire Wade, JR Smith, a recap of the WNBA Semi-Finals, a look at Game 1 of the Finals (and Diana Taurasi's INSANE 48 hours), a GOAT is crowned, the Dream have a new coach, some announcements about the future of the WNBA, the NBA season starting soon, the Nets and Kyrie Irving, more on Ben Simmons, and the NBA 75.

A movie review of Air Bud

Then we make our predictions for the NBA season

The WNBA Playoffs are FLYING by! We check in on the Semi-Finals, and make our predictions for who wins to go on to the Finals. Then, a Courtney Williams/Atlanta Dream fiasco, Stewie's "Overdue" line with Puma, and some more end-of-year awards. Then over to the NBA, where we talk about Shay Murphy and the Lakers, Pau Gasol retiring, the GM Survey, and (surprise, surprise), Ben Simmons.

Next, our movie review of Home of the Giants

Finally, we draft the Worst Brawls in Sports

The WNBA Playoffs are in full swing! We recap the first and second round, and look back at the season as a whole for the Liberty. Also, did Sue Bird play her last game? We then look ahead to some exciting Semi-Finals matchups. We discuss some WNBA end of season awards, before diving into NBA news: more on the Timberwolves situation, players causing vaccine drama at Media Day, and a new contract for Michael Porter Jr.

We then give our movie review of Luck of the Irish

We end the show with our Team Name Bracket: We make our picks for the WNBA Playoffs based on who would win in a battle of team names.

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The WNBA Playoffs are set! How did the Liberty get in? Then, a look back on the regular season: Who were the surprises? Who were the breakout stars? What were the major storylines? Plus, we get our first batch of end-of-year awards. Then, more on Ben Simmons, Clippers' new arena, a new ESPN show, and a new Executive Director of the NBPA.

A movie review of High Flying Bird (perhaps our most contentious movie review yet!)

Then, we look ahead to the WNBA Playoffs, fill out our brackets, and pick our champs!

*Recorded Wednesday 9/22

In the last week of the WNBA regular season, we look at the current playoff picture. Plus, Lisa Byington and the Bucks make TV history.

Then, a movie review of Celtic Pride

And we close the show with our draft of the Best Sports Power Couples

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It was Mom's BIRTHDAAAAAAAY! Plus, gearing up for the WNBA Playoffs, Top 25 Players in WNBA History and Vote for the GOAT. Multiple Hall of Fame Inductions, including the Women's Basketball Hall of Fame and the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame. Ben Simmons drama, plus a look ahead to COVID policies for NBA 21-22 (6:14)

A movie review of Boogie (30:50)

Then, Mom Trivia, where Mom quizzes Jack about her life (39:40)

Listen in as Mom and Jack attend a New York Liberty game at the Barclays Center. A review of the team store, we get lost, some ridiculous seats, a Ring of Honor induction, we witness something that's happened less than 30 times ever, and check-ins throughout the game. Check it out now!

-Commissioner’s Cup recap, Buzzer, Breanna Stewart's big week, Nneka Ogwumike is back, and the Liberty comeback

-Summer league, NBA schedule reveals, Joel Embiid, and 2K ratings came out

-Movie Review of Thunderstruck

-Most Exciting Moments in Sports

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Women win Gold! Greatest sports dynasty ever? Are Diana Taurasi and Sue Bird the greatest basketball Olympians ever? (hint: they are) Second half of the WNBA season starting back up. Men win Gold, too! More offseason news (tampering and Luka's extension), Summer League, and a new Player's Association President. All of that in Basketball News of the Week (6:40). Then, our long awaited movie review of High School Musical (27:42). Last, a game, Sports in Musicals (44:54), in which Mom quizzes Jack about athletics on the stage. Listen now!

Basketball News (6:33): Syracuse Basketball, Olympic check-in, a 25th Season Announcement for the WNBA, NBA offseason (trades/free agency), and Kawhi Leonard.

One on One Movie Review (32:33)

All-Time Team USA Draft (49:47): We draft our starting fives of the best basketball players in Olympic Team USA history. 

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An Olympic basketball check-in (Women's 3x3 wins Gold!), Sue Bird leading on and off the court, coaches changing with the ever-tumultuous Atlanta Dream, and a veteran signing that could help turn it around. Then, a recap of the NBA Draft (any surprises?), some major reported trades, and a look ahead to Free Agency. All in Basketball News of the Week (15:38) Then, our documentary review of The Other Dream Team (54:25), and we close the show with an Olympics/Draft themed game, Olympic Draft (1:11:04), where we draft the best Olympic sports. Recorded Friday 7/30, we'll have another episode out in the next few days to review more Olympic news and NBA Free Agency. Listen now!

Basketball News of the Week (3:12): A CHAMP HAS BEEN CROWNED! A coronation for Giannis and the Bucks, and a look back at the 20-21 NBA Season. What to look forward to in the offseason, some MNBT roster news, and Maria Taylor leaving ESPN. Then, the Minnesota teams have been bought, and more Olympic news for the women's teams (Nneka Ogwumike and Elizabeth Williams, Liz Cambage, and Team USA Exhibitions). Growing momentum for WNBA expansion in Oakland. Then, our long awaited review of Space Jam: A New Legacy (hint: get comfy, we have a lot to say) (34:56). Then a second movie review of the ESPN documentary, Breakaway (56:45), before we end the show with a quick trivia segment (1:11:52). Our longest episode yet, because there's a LOT to talk about. Listen now!

Finals Game 4 recap and a look ahead to game 5: Booker's 9 fouls, Giannis emerging, CP3 needs to pick it up, and more. Then, Kawhi Leonard's surgery and future, hard times for MNBT on and off the court, and more MNBA coaching news. WNBA All Star Game and 3-Point Contest review: Did we like the format? Any WNBT regrets? Some potential CBA changes, FIBA dashing Olympic hopes, Candace Parker making video game history, and the Liberty travel debacle. ALL of that and more, in Basketball News of the Week (5:39). Then, our movie review of Sunset Park (40:33), before our last segment, WNBA Midseason Awards (52:12). Listen now!

We recap the end of the Eastern Conference Finals and then dive right into the Bucks-Suns Finals. Controversy at ESPN. Olympic news for both the men's and women's national teams. The DRAMA with the Dream. Midseason check-in on standings and monthly accolades. Then, a movie review of Just Wright, before Mom tests Jack on his NBA Finals trivia knowledge. Listen now!

The BOMBSHELL report about Syracuse Women's Basketball, and a review of the Conference Finals: Hawks keeping things interesting, but injuries continue to derail these playoffs. In the West, Ty Lue deserves his respect. Then we talk about the frustrating and disheartening recent coaching news, Damian Lillard's (fake) loyalty, Carmelo Anthony winning a social justice award, Diana Taurasi accomplishments and shoes, WNBA leading the charge on vaccines (just like they do on everything else), Team WNBA All Stars, Maya Moore winning the Arthur Ashe Award, and a standings check-in. ALL of that, in Basketball News of the Week (8:14). Then, we talk about the joy of a movie that is the DCOM Double Teamed (40:59). Finally, we end the show with our Twin Draft (52:39), where we draft the best twins in sports. Why is Jack so mad (multiple times!)? What is Mom hiding from Jack at the start of the show? Why do twins play the same sport, at the same college, and sometimes, play for the same professional team? All that and more!

The Supreme Court NCAA ruling, Carl Nassib, and Aaron's rec league debut. Then, a playoff check-in, including post mortems on 76ers/Hawks (the end of The Process), Bucks/Nets (superstars: some hurt, some showing out), and Clippers/Jazz (oh no, Kawhi), as well as a review of the Western Conference Finals so far (the Valley Oop! and those gosh darn reviews). Draft Lottery results, Mavs and Celtics head coaching news, plus both the men's and women's Olympic teams were finalized. Who was left out? WNBA stars joining the Jordan Brand, WNBA leading (again) on activism, and a mid-season check-in on standings for the W. ALL of that, in our segment, Sports News of the Week (4:28). Then, our movie review of Full Court Miracle (39:51). Finally, we each reveal our Team WNBA All Stars, where we talk about who was snubbed from Team USA, and which other players around the league deserve to be All Stars, in our new segment, Queen Team (51:17). 

We record our 25th episode on a CRAZY basketball Wednesday. We get right into our playoff check-in, Chris Paul's bad luck, Kawhi Leonard's injury, and Kevin Durant's All-Time Game 5. Then we talk about the All-NBA teams, Lamelo Ball winning Rookie of the Year, the schedule for next NBA season, announced rule changes, and more coach firings. Plus, WNBA news, including All-Star Game voting and a new format, a possible Oakland expansion team, Candace Parker returning from injury, the Commissioner's Cup, and some beef between the Liberty and the Mercury. ALL of that crazy news in our first segment, Basketball News of the Week (5:41). Second, we talk about the basketball movie The Mighty Macs (41:27). The show ends with a new game, So You Think You Know Me? (52:51), in which we put our family knowledge to the test and try to answer questions about each other. A wild episode from start to finish. Listen now!

EPISODE 24: Some exciting Family news, and a quick dessert debate, before we get into Basketball News of the Week (9:04). We talk about Thibs and The Joker winning awards, all four playoff series, coaching changes around the NBA, Pat Riley, Giannis' free throws, Commissioner's Cup and Power Ranking updates, Jewell Loyd and Arike Ogunbowale winning games, the MVP race, Jonquel Jones going to Europe, and the conclusion of the James Wade situation. Next, we review the ESPN documentary, Once Brothers (30:41), in which we have one of our most serious discussions surrounding a movie review. Finally, we play a new game, Commissioner for a Day (51:26), where we each list the changes we would make if we got to be Commissioner of the WNBA and NBA for a day. 

We check-in on all of the 1st and 2nd round Playoff Matchups, the changes in Celtics management, idiot fans, the Space Jam Curse, Layshia Clarendon's new team, the Storm's coaching change, Joyner Holmes being salty, Kia Nurse hitting buzzer beaters, monthly awards, and the Commissioner's Cup (all in our segment, Basketball News of the Week). Oh yeah, and Jack gives a eulogy for LeBron's peak. Next, we talk about the basketball movie Above the Rim. We close the show with a new game, Weird Absences, in which Mom tries to guess which freak injuries and mishaps really caused players to miss games, and which ones Jack is making up. A strange, bittersweet, fun episode!

THE NBA PLAYOFFS ARE HERE! We check-in on all 8 matchups, Jordan Clarkson and Julius Randle, LeBron James/Kristaps Porzingis, Layshia Clarendon, the 144 Documentary, Liz Cambage/Curt Miller, and James Wade, in our Basketball News of the Week segment (4:18). Next, we talk about the basketball movie, The Fish That Saved Pittsburgh (31:42). Finally, we have a new segment, STARting 5, in which we build our starting lineups from our two zodiac signs (44:07). Why is Jack so happy about the Clippers but so silent about LeBron? Why does Mom think the movie is a betrayal of Pittsburgh? Which months are the best time to have a baby if you want them to play professional basketball? All that and more, on Family Court Vision.

The NBA Play-In Tourney*, the Knicks, Hall of Fame, LeBron/Steph, Jeremy Lin, WNBA is back, Liberty looking good, Sabrina Ionescu, and the WNBA GM Survey, all in our segment, Basketball News of the Week (4:32). Then, we review the basketball movie Wolves (28:30). We close it out with a new segment, WNBA Signature Shoes (49:49). Why did LeBron call Steph the MVP? Are we overreacting about the Liberty? Which WNBA players should be next in line for a signature shoe? Which is harder to understand, the Play-In Games or the plot to Wolves? All that and more, on Family Court Vision!

*Recorded Wednesday night at 7 PM EST

20 EPISODES IN! In Basketball News of the Week (5:34), we talk about Jack's stress about the playoffs, our last standings check-in, some key injuries, Russell Westbrook breaking records, the start of the WNBA season, Raven Johnson shattering glass ceilings, and Gabby Williams. Then, we get into our movie review of Love and Basketball (22:21). Corny or excellent? Or both? Finally, we make our WNBA Season Predictions (36:05). Who will win Defensive Player of the Year, Sixth Woman, and MVP? Which team is gonna take it all? Find out now!

EPISODE 19 brings talk on LeBron and the Play-In, Triple Doubles galore, current standings, Kyrie Irving, Carmelo Anthony, Adia Barnes, Nicki Collen and the Dream, fantasy basketball, and WNBA partnerships/TV deals, all in our segment, Basketball News of the Week (6:24). Then, we have our movie review of Glory Road (31:41). Where does it rank among our best basketball movies ever? Finally, we finish the show with a revisited segment, Expansion Teams - this time, for the WNBA (44:51). Which cities do we think deserve WNBA teams? Who are the various people that Mom likes and Jack doesn't? WHAT ARE THOSE PLACES WHERE YOU PLAY BASKETBALL CALLED? Find out now!

EPISODE 18! We discuss Alex Rodriguez and Dwyane Wade getting into the ownership game, Lamarcus Aldridge's retirement, Lamelo Ball, WNBA Draft recap, Breanna Stewart adding to her already long resume, and two WNBA teams hiring new Presidents. Plus, Jack gives a stat about Steph Curry that he apparently made up, that's how incorrect it was. Not even close. All that in our segment, Basketball News of the Week (5:17). Following that, we talk about the LOOOOONG (but important!) documentary, Hoop Dreams (27:45). We close the show by getting ready for the Oscars with our Fictional Players Draft (41:54). We each create our teams with the basketball players in the fictional movies we've watched so far. Listen now!

EPISODE 17! Jack brings a lot of exciting news to the beginning of the pod. Then we get into Basketball News of the Week (9:04). We touch on Jamal Murray's injury, Steph Curry breaking records, Mark Cuban's complaining, a WNBA Draft preview (check it out tonight!), and the new WNBA jerseys. Can you believe the WNBA season is less than a month away? Next, we admit our sins in our movie review of "1000 to 1: The Cory Weissman Story" (24:32). We end the show with our most contentious game yet, our WNBA Jersey Draft (38:54). Listen to find out what's exciting about Red Robin, the pitfalls of procrastination, and why Mom is removing Jack from her will. Listen now!

We talk talk about NCAA tournaments, hierarchy and transfers, KD/Rapaport, Jrue Holiday, USA Basketball, Space Jam, WNBA Draft, Sabrina Ionescu, and Liz Cambage, all in our segment, Basketball News of the Week (3:52). Next, we have our movie review of Blue Chips (28:41). We close the show with a look back at all of the basketball movies we've watched so far, in our Basketball Movie Accolades segment (41:54). In this segment, we give out awards, like the Best and Worst Acting Performances by a Real Basketball Player, Best Coach Tantrum, Best Basketball Movie Song, and so many more, culminating in our pick for the Best Basketball Movie. Who is rising to the top of Mom's Mock Draft? Why does Shaq love being in movies? What was the Best Cameo by a Real Basketball Player in a movie? Who's the best fictional basketball player? Find out now!

Jack and his Mom talk the NCAA tourneys, NBA trade deadline/buyouts, Russell Westbrook, NBA Top Shot, NBA fashion, WNBA Draft, new jerseys, Draymond Green, USA Basketball minicamp, and Alysha Clark, all in our recurring segment, Basketball News of the Week (5:22). Next, we have our weekly basketball movie review. This week's movie: Like Mike (36:41). The show ends with our Mascot Brackets, where we pick our winners for the NCAA tournaments based on which mascot would beat the others in a fight (47:35). Why is Jack so angry? What bombshell secret does Mom reveal about her childhood? And does a Cardinal beat a Cardinal? Listen now to find out!

The 14th Episode of Family Court Vision begins with a quick check-in on hamsters and vaccines, before we get into Basketball News of the Week (6:25). In News, we talk the NCAA tourneys, NBA injuries, Chris Paul, Elgin Baylor, Toronto's all-woman broadcast, the WNBA Draft, Steph Curry and the WNBPA win an award, and the Shaquille O'Neal/Candace Parker exchanges. Then, we get into the movie "The Way Back" (29:08). Where does it rank in our list of the Best Basketball Movies Ever Made? We close the show with a guessing game about Eric Collins calls (44:55). Listen now!

On episode 13 of Family Court Vision, we touch on the Meyers Leonard punishment, Joel Embiid's injury, Caris Levert's return, Shawn Bradley, the Hornets announcers, Liz Cambage, the WNBA's "Count It" campaign for their 25th season, and Mom's NCAA brackets, all in our segment, Basketball News of the Week (5:05). Then, we talk about the documentary "Linsanity," which brings an important discussion on racism, diversity, and representation (29:15). We end the show by highlighting some organizations we've found that are actively working to end racism against the Asian American community. You can check them out here, please read, and support in any way you can: 

https://www.nbcnews.com/news/amp/ncna1260467?fbclid=IwAR28shih2jrGFG7Qssu-Kb2Dlb9oHlu6GgBNHzzNOrZCw8XsQd0r5d_4hu8

https://www.asianamericanadvocacyfund.org/?fbclid=IwAR2kKwGyId_6hy6161wY721EvMuyK7MXQcnGsFsIXzn1kvuaCyvClRJuerw

https://www.advancingjustice-atlanta.org

https://www.cpc-nyc.org

Episode 12 was recorded on Jack's birthday, which can only mean one thing: The episode is all about LeBron James! We talk All-Star Weekend, Blake Griffin, Meyers Leonard, Maya Moore, and Hall of Fame in Basketball News of the Week (4:03). Then we talk about the documentary which followed LeBron and his high school team, "More Than a Game" (25:12). We close the show with a draft of the best things about LeBron in our new (and hopefully recurring, if Jack gets his way) segment, More Than a GOAT (46:07). We love you, LeBron.

Our last episode of the first half of the NBA season! We talk about a funny uniform mishap in our Mailbag segment (5:15), and then we dive into Basketball News of the Week (8:32). This week's News includes Devin Booker's ejection, an NBA All-Star Preview, the sale of the Atlanta Dream, and some WNBA Free Agency news. Next, we talk about the movie Semi-Pro (34:53). Where does it rank in our list of the Best Basketball Movies Ever? Finally, Jack shows his ten favorite NBA Dunk Contest dunks to his mom as she reacts live (47:38). Listen now, and get ready for our LeBron Episode next week, all on Family Court Vision!

The TENTH Episode of Family Court Vision brings us Jack in despair, the Minnesota coaching situation, some new and hip lingo, All-Star snubs, WNBA Free Agency, and an important partnership between the WNBA and Anthem Healthcare in our "News" segment (4:50). Next, we talk about the rollercoaster of a movie, "Rebound: The Legend of Earl 'The GOAT' Manigault" (25:39), and then we finish the show with the Nickname Game (44:15) where Mom tries to stump Jack on various basketball nicknames. Will the Lakers ever win another game? Why would someone name their kid Popeye? And what does "cap" mean? The answers to all of those questions and more can be found in this week's episode.

We discuss Basketball News of the Week (9:45), which includes a COVID/injury update, Draymond Green's comments, WNBA offseason moves, and an exciting new book club. Then we talk about the basketball movie Teen Wolf (26:21). Is this the worst basketball movie ever? We close the show with a fun game (make sure to listen for the awesome segment name) about the greatest to ever wear certain jersey numbers (40:58). A lingerie line? Spider-Man? Car surfing? Murder She Wrote? These all relate to basketball. Find out how on this episode of Family Court Vision (the mother of all basketball podcasts).

Welcome back to another episode of Family Court Vision! This week, we talk about the G-League in our Mailbag segment (7:03), and then the Kevin Durant fiasco, Mark Cuban, and some CRAZY WNBA transactions in our Basketball News of the Week segment (14:45). Next, we dive into our review of "Finding Forrester" (34:41). Could it be our best movie yet? Or is it disqualified? We wrap up the show with a fun draft of the Worst Team Names in Basketball (49:25), where you'll definitely want to stick around to hear Mom's rename ideas for the Utah Jazz. Email familycourtvision@gmail.com to be featured on our next Mailbag segment, and check us out on all of our social media at @famcourtvision.

Welcome back to Family Court Vision! Episode 7 includes a LOT of weekly basketball news, including a player-fan altercation, Fred VanVleet's big night, and WNBA free agency, all in our Basketball News of the Week segment (8:35). Next, we discuss our thoughts on the movie "Cornbread, Earl, and Me" (32:53). We finish the show with a fun game about player superstitions (47:12), where Jack tries to match the player with the superstition. As always, send mailbag questions or other thoughts to familycourtvision@gmail.com, and interact with all of our social media at @famcourtvision.

Family Court Vision. Episode 6. We talk about our very exciting lives before answering some more listener questions in our Mailbag segment (5:35). Then we get to the News of the Week (8:05), where we discuss COVID, Steph Curry records, shattered ceilings for referees, and WNBA free agency. Following that, our movie review of Fast Break (23:04) before we interview our first ever guest: Charlotte Hornets insider, creator of the Hive Vibes Newsletter, Rod Boone (35:08). With Rod, we get into his sports journalism journey, the current state of the Hornets, and much more. We close the episode with a new segment called Family Free Agents (1:01:30) in which we scout one another as basketball players, and then sign each other to professional teams. How does Jack's college a cappella group factor in to his on-court skills? What's the one part about being a sports journalist that most people don't know about? What do three-wick candles have to do with basketball? We answer all of those questions and more, on Family Court Vision.

Episode 5 of Family Court Vision brings a discussion on game time snacks in our Mailbag Segment (4:26). We then discuss this week's news, including Kyrie Irving, A'ja Wilson, and WNBA Free Agency in Basketball News of the Week (11:14) before our movie review of He Got Game (28:13). During this Inauguration Week, we close our show with a new game, Presidential Starting 5, in which we pick the Presidents in history that would make the best basketball team (45:32). Should Cookie Monster be the new Arena Announcer for Madison Square Garden? Should Teddy Roosevelt play the 3 or the 4? Should we be more appreciative of Shaq's butt? We answer all of these questions and more on Family Court Vision!

On Family Court Vision's 4th Episode, Lauri and her son touch on Basketball News of the Week (9:05) including COVID's impact on the season, a standings check-in, and the BLOCKBUSTER James Harden trade. They then discuss their basketball hopes for the year in New Year's Resolutions (22:00), before their review of Uncle Drew (41:49). They close by giving out awards for the best (and worst) mascots of the NBA and WNBA, in Mascot Superlatives (56:40). As always, send thoughts, comments, and mailbag questions to familycourtvision@gmail.com, and interact on Twitter and Instagram at @famcourtvision.

On this third episode of Family Court Vision, Jack and his mom touch on basketball news of the week (6:31) early season observations and injuries, the Gubble, WNBA free agency, Duke women's basketball, and the Hall of Fame. Next, we talk about the most interesting second-year players to watch this year in our segment Sophomores of the Year (25:31), before closing with a review of the movie Coach Carter (42:42). Make sure to listen in to find out how YOU can win a Family Court Vision prize!

On the second episode of Family Court Vision, Lauri and her son talk about their interesting Fantasy Basketball draft (4:43) before diving in to the Basketball News of the Week (11:27). They then do a review of Space Jam (34:50), and then close it out with two new games: ABC (49:45) and League Expansion (56:06). Follow the pod's social media @famcourtvision, and don't forget to send general questions, or your thoughts on next week's movie, Coach Carter, to familycourtvision@gmail.com.

On this first episode of Family Court Vision, Jack and his mom get into COVID's impact on the upcoming season, as well as the latest news from the NBA and WNBA. They then put on their Family Court "Visions of the Future" Goggles to predict who will win the NBA yearly awards, the Conference Finals, and the NBA Finals. Next, they review the movie 'Hoosiers' before closing it out with a draft of the best Parent-Child duos in sports history.  Follow the pod's social media @famcourtvision on Twitter and Instagram, and send mailbag questions to familycourtvision@gmail.com.

Introducing 'Family Court Vision'

Join us weekly as Jack and his mom discuss all the latest from the NBA and WNBA.