Sac Kings in the North
By Nick Econome & Ben Blanchard
Sac Kings in the NorthFeb 04, 2020
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
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
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
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
Episode 35 - Streak Slayers
Episode 34- The Washed Kings
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
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
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
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.
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
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
Episode 28 - Playoff Draught
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
Episode 26 - March Madness
Episode 25: the fourth quarter
Episode 24-Bumpy Road to Success
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
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.
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
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.
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!
Episode 18 - Nine Nine!
After a chaotic weekend, the Rams will face Tom Brady in Super Bowl 53 and Buddy Hield solidified himself as the next Steph Curry. The Kings are currently 24-22 heading into the week against 4 formidable opponents. As always, we answered the time old question of "what city, what song?" We go around the league and look at some untimely injuries in league news before ending with Kingspiracy corner.
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Email us at Kingsinthenorthpod@gmail.com
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.
Episode 16- Down Round
So far this year, our beloved Sacramento Kings are winless, but don't let that get you down. We recap every game since our producer forgot the microphone before coming to Sacramento, and then look forward to a few extremely winnable games this week. We cover the songs that define the cities and give our mid-season team feedback. Finally, Dan does not pay us a visit. Catch the 12 days of Kingsmas on our youtube channel.