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Sac Kings in the North

Sac Kings in the North

By Nick Econome & Ben Blanchard

Coming to you live from Vancouver, BC, Canada, this is the podcast all about your Sacramento Kings, for Kings fans by Kings fans. If you don't like this podcast, then you don't like Kings Basketball! Send us emails at kingsinthenorthpod@gmail.com
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Episode 39: Remembering Kobe & All Star game Qualms and where to find them

Sac Kings in the NorthFeb 04, 2020

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Episode 39: Remembering Kobe & All Star game Qualms and where to find them

Episode 39: Remembering Kobe & All Star game Qualms and where to find them

We're back after a hiatus due to some inclement weather, both in Vancouver and in the performance of YOUR Sacramento Kings. We looked back on the death that shook the NBA community as a whole, the death of the one and only Black Mamba, and reflected on how Kobe has shaped the fate of the kings for over 20 years. After this, we examine the recently announced changes to the All-Star Game as well as the rosters available for the game. Finally, we look ahead to all the games before the All-Star Break. Send us emails at kingsinthenorthpod@gmail.com

Feb 04, 202043:23
Episode 38 - Return of the tank

Episode 38 - Return of the tank

We are back from a monthlong hiatus with this rapid-fire episode of everyone's favorite Vancouver-based Sacramento Kings podcast! In this one, we hit up a 3-word recap of the toughest month of games so far, precap the rest of this week's matchups, bounce around the league for league news, and look back on a wild amount of team news! Send us email at Kingsinthenorthpod@gmail.com

Jan 07, 202029:26
Episode 37 - Midweek Madness

Episode 37 - Midweek Madness

We recorded this on a wednesday so the name will stick! This one recaps a road trip and precaps a different road trip. Kings got a lot of basketball coming up, stay tuned to the Sac Kings In The North Podcast to hear all about it! Send us emails at kingsinthenorthpod@gmail.com

Dec 07, 201947:01
Episode 36- 3-6 Mafia

Episode 36- 3-6 Mafia

We're back with a quick episode, detailing another good week of king's basketball. Following a few tough matchups and the beginning of a short but tough road trip, we cover a pair of wins over the Suns and Wizards and a loss to the Kyrie-less nets. After that, we look around the team and league for news, including the NBA's proposal of shortening the season and having play in games for the playoffs before hitting up the local city cinema for the 6th time this season! Send us emails at Kingsinthenorthpod@gmail.com

Nov 25, 201947:01
Episode 35 - Streak Slayers
Nov 18, 201942:40
Episode 34- The Washed Kings
Nov 12, 201951:36
Episode 33 - Re-Knick-ulous

Episode 33 - Re-Knick-ulous

We're back with another classic episode, recapping a .500 week of Kings Basketball before going ahead and previewing next week's matchups. Kings travel north to play the Raps and then hit the south to hit up Hotlanta. We then hit up everyone's favorite segment, What city what Cinema, before yeeting around the league for team and league news. Donate to our Movember page at https://moteam.co/ubc-varsity-rugby?mc=1&fbclid=IwAR2AOEEj5MYx3yIMDI8HmqEV8dOE9I3ONIM28IqmLcf6IelOCX04NtGpvRk. Send us emails at kingsinthenorthpod@gmail.com

Nov 04, 201947:46
Episode 32: Third quarter blues

Episode 32: Third quarter blues

We recap what was one of the roughest weeks of Kings basketball in a hot minute before looking ahead to next week. We then bounce around the league a bit and recap major stories of League News before returning to everyone's favorite segment, What city what song. Send us emails at KingsinthenorthPod@gmail.com

Oct 28, 201947:02
Episode 31: The Rereturn

Episode 31: The Rereturn

The Kings are back! And to celebrate the new season, which kicks off tonight, Oct. 22nd, the Sac Kings in the North Podcast has returned along with it. Join the usual cast of characters (read: Ben and Nick) as they discuss an eventful offseason, a busy preseason, and look ahead to what could be a turbulent or tumultuous regular season. Now that the lads have returned, send those emails in to Kingsinthenorthpod@gmail.com

Oct 22, 201938:51
Finals recap, offseason primer

Finals recap, offseason primer

It's the end of the year and we look back on a wild Warriors Raptors NBA finals, the King of the North, and examine injury storylines. After, we recap some league news including the first blockbuster trade of summer and see what that means for kings fans. Finally, we preview some possible picks the Kings could take with their second round picks. Email us at KingsInTheNorthPod@gmail.com. 

Jun 20, 201955:36
Episode 30: The "No Good Things" Kings

Episode 30: The "No Good Things" Kings

Following a rough loss to the Portland Trailblazers in the season finale, a major shakeup took place in the front office and in the coaching staff in Sacramento. GQ Dave is gone and the fans are left to wonder if the ship is being corrected or if it is sinking. The lads at Sac Kings in the North dive into these questions as well as check in on their NBA Awards ballots and playoff predictions. The last half hour is a good debate on whether the kings are in a better spot than in the past as well as a check in on the coaching race. This was recorded on Friday, prior to the hiring of Luke Walton as the Head Coach. Sac Kings In The North will be back between the Conference Finals and the NBA Finals with a playoff recap and a Free Agency preview. Thank you for your support, and if you want to hear more episodes, email us at KingsInTheNorthPod@gmail.com

Apr 15, 201901:09:02
Episode 29 - The Penultimate Podcast

Episode 29 - The Penultimate Podcast

This one sees the lads recapping a microcosm of the Kings' season, with its fair share of ups and downs and disappointment laden matchups. After, we give our picks for the final "What City, What Song" of the year. We recap team and league news before sharing our authentic, 100% real All NBA ballots. Email us at KingsInTheNorthPod@gmail.com

Apr 08, 201951:48
Episode 28 - Playoff Draught
Apr 01, 201942:10
Episode 27 - Fastest Team on Court

Episode 27 - Fastest Team on Court

We're back after a rough week, pretty common around these parts. 2-2, with two heartbreakers, Buddy's record breaker, and loss to the lakers. Bars bruh. Put me on what city what song, which is back for a record breaking 27th straight week at #1. The episode features the time tested classics, team and league news, and is all wrapped up with our scalding hot playoff predictions. This episode is presented by The Black Tux and Anchor. Email us at KingsInTheNorthPod@gmail.com

Mar 25, 201944:53
Episode 26 - March Madness
Mar 18, 201939:04
Episode 25: the fourth quarter
Mar 11, 201938:35
Episode 24-Bumpy Road to Success
Mar 04, 201952:40
Episode 23- The hunt

Episode 23- The hunt

This shortened "reading break" edition of the pod sees the half greek freak monologuing for a half hour. He goes on about two close games against a couple of top sides before previewing the 3 games in the upcoming week. As always, each city is given a song in "What city, What song" and Team news wraps up the episode. Send us emails at KingsInTheNorthPod@gmail.com

Feb 25, 201927:14
I don’t know about you, but this is episode 22

I don’t know about you, but this is episode 22

In this episode, we recap the close loss to Denver and preview the post all star weekend matchups with Golden State and OKC. After, we fix every all star game, from the pro bowl to NBA all star weekend.

Feb 19, 201901:00:05
Episode 21: Trade Deadline Extravaganza

Episode 21: Trade Deadline Extravaganza

In this episode, we recap the tail end of a 5-1 home stand, look ahead to the all star break, and recap a wild trade deadline. The usual suspects are all present, including "What City What Song" and a double dose of "Kingspiracy Korner." Email us at KingsInTheNorthPod@gmail.com

Feb 11, 201959:35
Episode XX - No Place Like Home

Episode XX - No Place Like Home

A great showing at home for the Scores Ball Club to kick off a 6 games home stand. We recap the wins and look ahead to the next 4 home games. After, we recap a crazy week for player movement and take a quick stop at team news before looking at some Big Game prop bets. Email us at KingsInTheNorthPod@gmail.com.

Feb 04, 201949:25
Episode 19- On the road again

Episode 19- On the road again

We are back with another edition of the Sac Kings in the North Podcast. After capping off a brutal road trip, the Kings are at .500 with a record of 25-25. We recap the week and look ahead to a quiet week at home before doing "What city, What song" and discussing potential roster moves. Email us at KingsInTheNorthPod@gmail.com and share the podcast with any kings fans in your life!

Jan 28, 201901:01:15
Episode 18 - Nine Nine!
Jan 21, 201947:32
Episode 17...38 ayy

Episode 17...38 ayy

In this edition of the SKITN Podcast, we recap the most disappointing 3 win week of Kings basketball in recent history, including one of the most gut-wrenching losses since the 2002 greatest tragedy in sports. But as they say, we must stop looking back and prepare for what is on the horizon, so we take a look at the upcoming matchup against the Trailblazers and give you songs to pair nicely with each city, just like a fine wine. We then introduce a new segment before wrapping up with conspiracy corner. If you would like to send us a message, email us at KingsInTheNorthPod@gmail.com.

Jan 14, 201959:39
Episode 16- Down Round
Jan 06, 201939:27
Episode 15- New Year, same team

Episode 15- New Year, same team

The Kings have seen more success this year than any under a coach not named Adelman. After a good holiday period, winning 3 of 7 games against teams poised to reach the playoffs in the west, the kings have secured being above .500 in terms of win percentage when the ball drops in Times Square. We will be back next Monday, January 7th, with a full podcast. If you haven’t seen it yet, catch “The 12 Days of Kingsmas” on our YouTube page. Happy holidays, we hope Bogi’s buzzerbeater was what you were asking for, because we know we were.
Dec 31, 201800:46
Episode 14 - The Glow Up

Episode 14 - The Glow Up

After going 3-1 and taking the warriors to the wire, The Kings have announced their presence as a middle tier NBA club. We look back on wins over the dysfunctional Bulls, the struggling T-wolves, and the Mavs before looking forward to next weeks games. Then we go around to our weekly segments. No Dirty Dan this week.
Dec 17, 201843:29
Lucky Episode 13

Lucky Episode 13

Another check in on the 9th seeded Sacramento Kings after two wins and a schedule loss in the midst of a road trip. After, we preview a busy week for the Kings and select our songs for What City What Song. Finally, we play Kings Against Humanity and visit the Conspiracy Corner.
Dec 10, 201842:23
Episode 12 - Whatever

Episode 12 - Whatever

We visit a quicker week of kings basketball with only two games played. We then look ahead to a short road trip and finish with a couple of games, including a new one for all you Kings fans. Music courtesy of Yung Kartz.
Dec 03, 201840:41
Episode 11 - The 11th hour

Episode 11 - The 11th hour

In this one, we give an update on operation #SaveDave, recap 2 good wins, a blowout loss, and the 11th hour loss to the warriors, and look ahead to a slow week of Kings basketball.
Nov 26, 201849:44
Episode X - #SaveDave
Nov 19, 201854:36
Episode 9 - Justified

Episode 9 - Justified

Ben goes rogue on this episode. Noah returns. Dirty Dan reveals yet another hot take. Happy Remembrance Day/Veterans Day
Nov 12, 201852:58
Episode 8- The Last Win Streak
Nov 05, 201848:50
Episode 7- Wins Galore

Episode 7- Wins Galore

In the latest edition of the Sac Kings in the North Podcast, we cover a solid week seeing a couple solid victories for the Kings. Then we give each player on the team a movie to describe their game. After that, we look ahead to a busy week of both games and travels for the Kings.
Oct 29, 201843:19
Episode 6-Return of the Dan

Episode 6-Return of the Dan

With the first week of the season in the books, we look back on a nailbiter, a blowout, and the first win of the new season. Additionally, we preview a tough week ahead, as well as a quick Q & A about the league as a whole. Finally, we end with the triumphant return of Dirty Dan's hot take of the week.
Oct 22, 201848:25
Episode 5 - Not too Jazzed

Episode 5 - Not too Jazzed

Following a rough week of Kings Basketball, we look to find the positives in defeat and recap the big win, massive blowout, and heartbreaker. After, we look at some team news and receive a piping hot take from Dan's stand in.
Oct 15, 201843:12
Episode 4 - Giving Thanks for the Return of NBA Basketball

Episode 4 - Giving Thanks for the Return of NBA Basketball

In this episode, we do a quick recap of the first week of the NBA preseason and look ahead to the scheduled fixtures of the second week. Shortened episode because of Canadian Thanksgiving.
Oct 08, 201829:30
Episode 3-Revenge of the McLemore

Episode 3-Revenge of the McLemore

In this week's edition of the Sac Kings in the North Podcast, we cover the wild wild west and the deep Pacific division, do a quick overview of the biggest news from the first week of training camp, take a look forward to the big week of basketball's triumphant return, and end with 10 questions to define the 2018-2019 season. And as always, Dan's hot take of the week wraps us up.
Oct 01, 201845:08
Episode 2 - Schedule Breakdown

Episode 2 - Schedule Breakdown

In this episode of the Sac Kings in the North Podcast, we take a peek at the regular season facing our Kings, looking for key matchups, and we finish with our regular season record predictions.
Sep 24, 201846:48
1-Sacramento Kings 2018/2019 Roster breakdown

1-Sacramento Kings 2018/2019 Roster breakdown

The debut of the Sac Kings in the North Podcast, we will be breaking down and analyzing each player on the current Sacramento Kings roster, giving our insights into their play styles, how they fit with the current team, and the outlook of the team going forward.
Sep 17, 201848:56