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The brothers talk about their views on the NFL Draft and the NBA playoffs.   Their takes focus on the Falcons drafting of Michael Penix Jr.  along with the drafting of Caleb Williams and how well the Bears have set him up for success.  The guys also get into the NBA playoffs and how they see the East and West opening series shaking out.   Is the West really that competitive?  What will take place in the opening round of the East matchups?

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The brothers give the most efficient NFL Mock Draft of Round one.  Blazing through picks the duo gives their surprises and locks for round one.  With plenty of lineman and receivers going early and often the bros sift through who they believe will rise above the rest in the first round. 

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The guys get the conversation started with their take on the new kickoff rules and whether they will add more excitement to games.  The duo then gets into a quick chat on the Warriors aging dynasty and whether it is officially over.  The bros then go into whether anyone can beat UConn in the Men’s tournament and whether the Women’s tournament is more exciting than the Men’s. 

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The brothers start the convo with talk on NFL free agency. Rob says farewell to Saquon and celebrates the NYG moves early in free agency.  Jon talks about the teams that he believes “won” free agency.  The guys then talk about why they love March Madness and agree on which teams will be the four #1’s in the tournament.

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The brothers get into a quick convo on court storming and what players can do to protect themselves with some comedy.  The guys then get into their NBA stretch run power rankings.  The team ranks teams from 1-30 taking into account how teams are performing against expectations.

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The duo starts with a quick assessment of the College Football Playoff matchups and ponder out loud whether it is great that the SEC is not in the title game.  Next the brothers talk about some New Year predictions.  Will the Bears trade Justin Fields? Will the Cowboys make the Super?  Will the Sixers make it past the second round?  The team also make its final regular season weekly picks as Jon takes home the regular season pick title.  

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With the end of the year upon us, the bros go over the big wins for the Dolphins and the Ravens.  Are these two teams ready to ascend to the top of the conference.  The bros also give their take on the Russell Wilson situation.  The guys also make their Week 17 picks.

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The guys chat on the fallout from the College Football playoff selection.  Is it fair that an undefeated team in Florida State was left out or did they spare us another rout?  Do the two-time defending champion UGA Bulldogs have a gripe for being left out of the playoff after starting the week ranked at #1? The brothers also give Week 14 NFL picks. 

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The guys get together to talk about the struggles of New York City sports. Why haven’t the Knicks taken that next step after all these years? Are the Giants destined to always struggle; and what is going on with the always contending Yankees? The team also asesses which team is in the worst shape going forward and who is the biggest star in NYC.  

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The brothers start the convo with a chat on whether the James Harden trade brings the Clippers to the top of the food chain in the West.  The conversation switches to the NFL and talk on which teams may have missed an opportunity by not making a deal at the trade deadline.  The duo brings it home with a chat on whether the Jags, Dolphins and Lions are for real.

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The guys get together to do a NBA preview as the regular season approaches.  The brothers discuss which team has the best starting lineup, which team will surprise and which team will fall short of expectations.  The duo also converses on which team has the most to lose this season before giving its Week 7 NFL picks. 

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The bros talk about fake takes and real ones on NFL/NBA topics as football season winds on and  the NBA gears up.  The team touches on whether the Cowboys are really impostors or contenders.  Is Lamar Jackson overrated?  The guys also talk about whether the Eastern Conference in the NBA is just a two team race or is Philly a real contender.  The guys also make Week 6 NFL picks.

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The brothers get out their power rankings through the first four weeks of the season.  The guys start at the bottom of the list to see how teams stack up behind the mighty San Francisco 49’ers. The guys end the show with a Week 5 picks as the season heats including the big Niners/Cowboys showdown. 

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The topic of what if moments is the focus of today’s show as the guys discuss what would’ve  taken place if certain sports moments never occurred .  The discussion starts with whether injuries to Kyrie Irving and James Harden cost the Brooklyn Nets the 2021 NBA championship.  The conversation also steers into whether John Starks’ epic  Game 7 NBA Finals shooting slump and the “ Tuck rule game” could have changed history for the N.Y Knicks and New England Patriots.  The brothers also give their takes on the Dame Lilliard trade and give Week 4 NFL picks. 

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The brothers get together to talk about some polarizing quarterbacks and whether their teams need to move on from them or build around them.  The guys mention the likes of Daniel Jones, Justin Fields, Kyler Murray and others; discussing whether their teams would be better off cutting bait now or forging ahead.  The duo also discusses 0-2 teams that need to panic now and  make their Week 3 picks. 

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The brothers are back with their NFL season preview looking at some of the best duos in the league.  The guys talk about their favorite quarterback/receiver duos, fav running back and receiver duos and more.  The topic shifts to which teams will be the best in each respective division as the dudes go into why they selected each projected division winner.  The final segments focus on Super Bowl picks and the picks for Week 1 of the NFL season. 

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The boys get going talking about the Denver Nuggets winning its first ever NBA championship.  Next, the convo covers the  issues surrounding Zion Williamson and Ja Morant.  Who is at fault in these scenarios and what do they need to do going forward.  The brothers cap the season with their annual NBA Mock draft of the first round, guessing where the stars of tomorrow will begin their careers.

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The brothers were all set to do a NBA Finals preview between the Heat and the Nuggets before the Celtics spoiled the fun.  Now the duo will assess Boston’s chance to make history coming back from an 0-3 hole to win the East.  The guys talk about these crazy NBA playoffs and try to forecast which of the final four teams have a chance to return to the Conference Finals.

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The duo starts out with a conversation on the first two games of both the Eastern and Western Conference finals.  The brothers give their take on their observations and what they expect for the remainder of each respective series.  Next,  the guys cook up trades for the four teams eliminated in the second round of the NBA playoffs ( Sixers, Knicks, Suns, Warriors)

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The brothers get into a discussion on a 5-pack of NBA questions.  The duo discusses whether Steph Curry is the best PG of all time, and where he stands historically.  The guys then talk about the Memphis Grizzlies and whether they are frauds or a team that ran into some bad luck.  Finally, the guys determine if the Knicks are contenders and whether the Nuggets are the best team in the postseason.  The Bros then decide to punt on a question pertaining to Joel Embiid winning a title this season. 

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The guys get the ball rolling with a game of “Blow up or Grow up.  The duo talks about teams already eliminated from the playoffs and discuss whether they should continue on its current trajectory or blow it up and start over.  Should the Bucks look to rebuild around Giannis?  Should the Hawks deal Trae Young?  Should the Clippers keep it going with Paul George and Kawhi?  The bros also give their take on the first few rounds of the NFL draft giving their takes on good and bad picks.  

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The guys get together to first talk NBA playoffs and chat on which teams need to hit the “panic” button.  Focusing on teams that may be in trouble- the brothers focus on which squads are in danger of falling short of expectations in the postseason.  Next the guys mock the first 31 picks of the NFL draft giving their takes on where the league’s next crop of first round stars will land. 

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The guys get an assist from Coach Ozzie in a discussion centered on NBA Awards and the Playoffs.  The trio gives their picks on MVP, Rookie of the year and Defensive player of the year.  The brothers also give their picks for All-NBA first team with a twist by Rob.  Then the team discusses the opening round of the playoffs and gives their predictions on who will advance.  Will the Knicks advance to the second round? Are the Warriors ready to turn off the beam in Sactown? The brothers go into what they believe will take place in the NBA’s second season.

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The guys get the ball rolling talking about the parity in men’s college basketball.  The brothers chat on how NIL, the transfer portal and players leaving early have allowed parity to reign in college basketball.  The duo also goes into the most dangerous teams left in the tournament and whether those teams can continue to advance.  The guys end the show in a discussion on whether the  Boston Celtics or Golden State Warriors can return to the NBA Finals. The team maps out what obstacles lay in each team’s way and whether they can overcome them.  

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The brothers begin their conversation with talk on NFL free agency.  The guys give their take on the teams that have really improved in free agency and some of the players that will help improve their new squads.  The duo then switches to talk on the NCAA tournament and the chaos that has ensued now that another 16-seed has defeated a 1-seed and other upsets like Arizona losing to Princeton.  Guys also go over their failed upset picks and review their final 4 picks. 

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The boys get together for some good NBA convo with the first Best of episode.  The brothers go back and forth on their best backcourt, team and clutch performer.  In addition to these topics the guys talk about who they believe are the best passer in the league, the best duo in the league and which team has the best bench.  The brothers end the conversation with talk on the league’s best defender, clutch performer and passer.

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The brothers get the conversation started with a talk about Ja Morant and the latest controversy to follow the Memphis star.  The boys talk about how his actions are affecting his image and what he should do to rehab his struggling image.  The guys then talk about Super Teams and how they have fared over the last twenty years in the NBA.  The team talks about Super Team successes and failures and what elements are needed to create a successful Super Team.  The conversation also touches on teams that were never considered Super Teams during their time but could have been like the 1996 Chicago Bulls.  The conversation ends on whether Super Teams are dead in the league.

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The guys get the conversation started with talk of University of Alabama freshman Brandon Miller and his involvement with the shooting death of a 23-year old women.  Should he still be playing with this hanging over his head?  The team also puts the 2023 NBA  All-Stars into tiers of excellence separating stars from superstars.  The brothers end the show with their predictions on which NBA teams will grab the 8 playoff spots in the East and the West.

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The duo starts with a recap of the Chiefs Super Bowl win and whether Patrick Mahomes can already make GOAT claims. The guys also talk about Eric Bieniemy and his new role as the OC in Washington.  Is his situation a reminder of the plight of African-American coaches in the NFL or just his need for a new situation? The brothers then get into some NBA All-Star questions on All-Star snubs, whether some All-Stars can lead their teams on second half runs and whether certain All-Stars can lead their new squad to a title.

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The guys chat on the Super Bowl and talk about what each team needs to do in order to claim the Lombardi Trophy.  The duo focuses on the impact players outside of the quarterbacks and whether this game will have an effect on Patrick Mahomes legacy.  The team then goes into NBA trade deadline talk.  Which teams improved and which teams got worse, the guys also give their post trade deadline NBA power rankings.

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The guys talk about the aftermath of the NFC Championship game and whether the Niners are in QB purgatory.  The brothers then get into a discussion about the dirty play of Dillon Brooks and the sudden trade demands of Kyrie Irving.  Does Kyrie have a market and should Memphis trade Brooks?  The brothers also discuss the interesting case of Cam Reddish and his trade situation.

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The boys go all in on Championship Sunday, the team focuses on both the NFC/AFC Championship games.  The brothers focus on which players will have the biggest impact and whether Patrick Mahomes legacy will take a hit with another loss to Joe Burrow.  The guys give their picks on the games and also revisit the divisional-round games.

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The crew reviews last week’s wild-card weekend and previews the divisional round to assess where the likely upsets are.  The brothers then get into some NBA True and False as the season hits the halfway mark.  Will the Nuggets finish with the best record in the West?  Will the Cavs finish with a top-4 record in the East?  Will the Warriors make the playoffs or settle for the play-in?

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The crew is back with Season 5 and predictions on this season’s NFL playoffs.  The guys analyze the playmakers and big names that will help decide the postseason matchups this weekend.  Can Geno Smith lead an upset of the Niners?  Are the Jaguars primed to win a playoff game for Duval County? Is this the end for Tom Brady in a Bucs uniform? The brothers will also give one bold prediction for 2023.

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The brothers once again tackle the biggest stories of the week in discussion.  First the duo tackles the controversy surrounding the release of Brittney Griner.  Was Griner at fault for even going to Russia?  What are the potential repurcussions of sending a terrorist back to Russia.  The team also touches on what Deion Sanders can bring as the head coach of the University of Colorado football team.  Does this move signal hope for black coaches in D1 football.  The brothers also talk Aaron Judge’s new contract and the final four in the College Football playoffs.  The buds also touch on how the injuries to Lamar Jackson and Jimmy G will change the NFL playoff landscape. The guys also make Week 14 picks.

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The brothers get going with a conversation on contenders and pretenders in the NFL and NBA. The guys talk about what they see in the NY Giants, NY Jets and Washington Commanders and whether they have what it takes to compete this season and in the future.  The team also talks about whether the Pacers, Jazz and Kings are playoff contenders that can make some noise this season.  The  discussion then shifts to the Jerry Jones controversy and Lebron James questions on how the media is choosing to cover the controversy.  The guys also make Week 13 picks

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The brothers go over some sports stories over the last couple of weeks.  The guys discuss the Patrick Beverly suspension and whether he should have gotten more than three games.  The guys also discuss whether the U.S. will ever embrace soccer like the other popular sports in light of America’s tie with England.  The duo also touches on the hiring of Jeff Saturday and what they would do if they were ever given a head coaching job.  The team also talks about which Thanksgiving winning team ( Cowboys, Vikings and Bills) will make it deeper in the playoffs.  The guys also make Week 12 picks.

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The guys get together for their second annual QB tier rankings .  They rank all 32 signal-callers in three tiers from average to elite.  The brothers focus on ranking the best quarterbacks and separating the best from rest with some surprises. Following the rankings the team will make its picks for Week 11 of the NFL season.

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The brothers get into a conversation on the struggles of the LA Lakers, Brooklyn Nets, LA Rams and Oklahoma Football.  The duo talks about what has caused each team to miss expectations or find itself in a dire situation.  Is there hope for these teams will disappointment continue for these respective fan bases.  The team also makes their picks for NFL Week 10.

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The conversation begins with talk of the latest Kyrie Irving controversy and whether his suspension is fair.  Has Irving worn out his welcome in Brooklyn and in the NBA?  The conversation shifts to the NFL where the team will deliver their first NFL power rankings as the NFL season has hit the halfway mark.

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The duo gets together to talk about rivalries.  The team talks about the best rivalries old and new in the NBA, NFL and college sports.  The best current rivalries are discussed along with those that may be a tad bit overrated.  Week 8 picks are also made.

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The brothers start the conversation on true/false topics spanning the NBA, NFL, and college football.  The duo discusses where the Christian McCaffrey trade makes the Niners Super Bowl favorites.  Will the NY Giants make the playoffs? Will the Vikings win the NFC North? The discussion then pivots to the NBA and whether the Lakers are already in trouble.  Lastly, the topic of Michigan/ Ohio State football is discussed- will the Wolverines win two years in a row?  Week  7 NFL picks are also made.

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It’s a triple play with Coach Ozzie joining the fray to talk the NBA Western Conference.  However the guys first give their picks for Week 6 of the NFL season.  The trio then shifts to the NBA focusing on which team will have the best record during the regular season.  Then the conversation shifts to the potential impact of the Draymond Green/Jordan Poole saga and how it may affect the Warriors season.  The brothers dish on which teams will be surprises and our at a make or break point during the NBA’s 77th season.  Lastly predictions on how the teams will end the regular season is discussed.

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The start of the NBA season is around the corner and the brothers will preview the Eastern Conference.  But first the guys will make their picks for Week 5 in the NFL and chat on Russell Wilson’s impact this season.  Then the guys will discuss the Draymond Green situation and what it may mean for Green and the Warriors.  The team will then focus on which teams/players will be surprises this season.  They will also focus on what will happen with the Celtics and other key contenders in the Eastern Conference.  The bros will also give their projected end-of-season standings on the Eastern Conference.

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In this episode, we discuss the potential head trauma of Miami Dolphins QB Tua.  We talk about the Saints, Raiders, Browns.  Are these teams pretenders?  We also dive into the amazing start of the Philadelphia Eagles.  Are they a Super Bowl contender?  These topics and more on the Brothers Ballin Podcast.

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The conversation starts with a discussion of the Ime Udoka controversy and if the Celtics handled the situation correctly.  What should happen in a situation like this and whether it should have been made public. The duo also compares the coverage of this situation to the Brett Favre welfare fund.  The guys also chat on the sale of the Phoenix Suns and whether it solves a problem for the NBA and society.  Then the team focuses on which 2-0 NFL teams are for real or just fortunate to steal its first two games. The team also talks about what’s wrong with the 0-2 Cincinnati Bengals.  Week 3 picks are also made.

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The brothers start the convo with their thoughts on the Robert Sarver year-long suspension.  Was the punishment fair or too lenient?  What else could have been done?  The guys then go into a discussion on their impressions of week one of the NFL season.  Which games surprised them and which players stood out during the opening games?  The guys then go into which 0-1 team is in trouble and what they could do to turn it around.  Picks for Week 2 are also included in this episode.

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