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Basketball Dan

  • Oct 5, 2020 LATEST EPISODE
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Episode 99 - Heat Respond, LeBron/Jordan Debate Rages On, Sixers Hire Doc, and More!

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 5, 2020 17:49


In today's episode, I talk about Game 3 of the 2020 NBA Finals, Jimmy Butler responding to LeBron's trash talk, the never-ending LeBron/Jordan GOAT debate, Doc being hired to coach the Sixers, and more!

Episode 98 - NBA Finals Prediction, Who Should Coach the Sixers, and More!

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2020 18:11


In this episode, I preview the NBA Finals, talk about who I think the next coach of the Philadelphia 76ers should be, discuss what the Celtics should look to improve upon heading into the offseason, and more!

Episode 97 - Sixers Fall Apart, Lakers Resurgence, Pop to Nets?

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2020 19:35


In this episode, I discuss how disappointing the Sixers were, how the Lakers and Clippers look right now, the Pop to the Nets rumor, and more!

Episode 96 - NBA Returns, George Floyd Protests, "Run the Jewels 4" Review

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2020 19:57


In this episode, I talk about the NBA coming back in late July, as well as discuss the ongoing George Floyd protests and coronavirus concerns, and briefly detail LaMarcus Aldridge's season-ending injury/surgery, and give my review of the new "Run the Jewels" record.

Episode 95 - NBA Season Postponed Due to Coronavirus

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2020 19:31


In this episode, I discuss the crazy events that unfolded yesterday which led to the NBA deciding to postpone its 2019-2020 season.

Episode 94 - Kobe Tributes, Spurs and Sixers Struggles, Iggy Drama and More!

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2020 18:49


In this episode, I discuss all the Kobe stories and tributes seen over the last week and a half, question if Pop is holding the Spurs back and if Brett Brown is the right coach for the Sixers moving forward, and more!

Episode 93 - The Life and Legacy of Kobe Bryant

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2020 18:40


In this episode, I react to the shocking and sudden death of Kobe Bryant and his daughter, and reflect on what I noticed about him both on and off the court.

Episode 92 - Early NBA Season Thoughts, Who's the Favorite Out East? Etc...

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2019 20:37


In my triumphant return to arguably the greatest sports podcast of all-time, I rant about Lakers fans, Kawhi's load management and how the narrative has suddenly flipped, the Spurs' early season struggles, and more!

Episode 91 - Movie Monday: The Brilliance of "Ad Astra" And Comparing It To Other Space Operas

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2019 17:55


In this "Movie Monday" episode, I discuss the new movie "Ad Astra", and how it is similar to some of the all-time great space movies such as "Interstellar" and "2001: A Space Odyssey".

Episode 90 - Isaiah Thomas Injury, Is This Steph Curry's Most Important Year?, and More!

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2019 15:14


In this episode, I discuss Isaiah Thomas's injury, Steph Curry's upcoming year, if Giannis to the Warriors in a couple years has any legs to it, and more!

Episode 89 - Team USA Goes Down, NBA 2K20, Kevin Durant Speaks, and More!

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2019 16:43


In this episode, I discuss Team USA losing to France in the FIBA International Tournament, what I think about the new NBA 2K20 video game, as well as Kevin Durant's recent comments about the NBA in general.

Episode 88 - Melo, Team USA Expectations, Dwight Howard, NBA 2K20 and More!

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2019 21:29


In this episode, I rant about people STILL not understanding why Melo isn't on a roster, what to expect from Team USA moving ahead in the FIBA Tournament, Dwight Howard and Lakers fans, and more!

Episode 87 - Team USA Thoughts, Are Sixers Favorite Out East, And New Album Review!

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2019 21:12


In this episode, I discuss Team USA. The Spurs backcourt of Derrick White and Dejounte Murray, the Sixers maybe being the favorite in the East, Kyle Kuzma maybe being the third star for the Lakers, and quickly review the new Slipknot album, "We Are Not Your Kind".

Episode 86 - The Ben Simmons Extension, Celtics Complain About Tampering, and More!

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 19, 2019 21:05


In this episode, I cover a ton of trending topics in the NBA including Simmons signing an extension with the Sixers, the Celtics having concerns over Philly tampering to get Al Horford, how D'Angelo Russell fits with the Warriors, and much, much more!

Episode 85 - NBA Free Agency Day 1 Extravaganza!

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2019 21:51


In this episode, I break down a wild Day 1 of the 2019 NBA Free Agency period, and talk about the winners and losers of it as well!

Episode 84 - NBA Finals Recap, Free Agency Preview, and More!

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2019 17:16


In today's episode, I briefly recap the NBA Finals, and talk about where I think Kawhi Leonard, Jimmy Butler, Kyrie Irving, and more big free agents may wind up!

Episode 83 - Kawhi's Historic Run, The "Uncle Dennis" Article, and Finals Preview/Prediction

Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2019 18:39


In this episode, I discuss Kawhi Leonard decimating the Milwaukee Bucks and reaching the NBA Finals, the article his uncle did yesterday with Yahoo Sports and my thoughts on that, as well who I have winning the 2019 NBA Finals.

Episode 82 - "Game of Thrones" - Its Final Episode/Season, and Lasting Legacy On TV/Culture

Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2019 18:37


In this episode, I break down the FINAL episode of "Game of Thrones", as well as its final season. I also talk about where I think it stands in terms of the best shows of all-time.

Episode 81, Part 2 - Blazers Close out the Nuggets and Cavs Hire Beilein

Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2019 7:13


In part two, I discuss yesterday's Nuggets-Blazers Game 7, the Cavs decision to hire John Beilein as their new coach, and also recap the Nuggets season in general and where they go from here.

Episode 81, Part 1 - 'Thrones' Recap of "The Bells", Kawhi's Big Moment, and Philly's Season

Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2019 21:42


In this episode, I review last night's episode of "Game of Thrones", titled "The Bells", talk about Kawhi Leonard's big shot, and also discuss the Sixers season and where they should go from here.

Episode 80 - Two NBA Game 7 Showdowns, Media Overhype, and Lakers Find Their Coach

Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2019 20:52


In this episode, I break down this week's NBA playoff action, including previewing tonight's two (!) Game 7's! I also discuss the Lakers hiring Frank Vogel, and talk at length about how many seem to keep falling for media "hot takes" as genuine and not scripted - which drives me crazy.

Episode 79 - 'Thrones' Last of the Starks Review, NBA Playoff Weekend Recap, and More!

Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2019 15:20


In this episode, I discuss last night's new episode of "Game of Thrones". I also go over what happened this weekend in the NBA Playoffs, and preview the two upcoming games tonight!

Episode 78 - Album Review: "Siamese Dream", Smashing Pumpkins

Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2019 17:34


In this episode, I change things up from the normal basketball discussion to randomly review one of my favorite albums of all-time, Smashing Pumpkins' masterpiece "Siamese Dream". I randomly listened to the album in its entirety again yesterday, and felt compelled to celebrate 25 years of it's greatness with this review of it. Hope you enjoy!

Episode 77 - Monday NBA Playoffs Recap, Tuesday Night Preview, and Rockets vs. Refs

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2019 19:05


In this episode, I discuss last night's playoff games, especially the Sixers' BIG win, the two upcoming games tonight, and why the Rockets compiling a report from Game 7 of last year's Western Conference Finals, highlighting referee bias, is really, really strange timing and utterly ridiculous.

Episode 76 - 'Thrones' Battle of Winterfell Review *Spoilers*, Warriors/Rockets Drama, and More!

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2019 19:34


In this episode, I review (with spoilers) the latest "Game of Thrones" action, as well as the controversy surrounding last night's episode, discuss all the complaining about officiating in the Warriors/Rockets series, and preview tonight's two games. "Basketball Dan" is available on iTunes, Stitcher Radio, and SoundCloud. Please rate, review, and subscribe today!

Episode 75 - "Avengers: Endgame" Review *with spoilers*, The Kawhi Situation, and Spurs' Season

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2019 20:04


In this episode, I break down the new and final 'Avengers' film *spoilers included*, talk about Kawhi dominating the Sixers and his current situation, and recap the Spurs' season and talk about their Game 7 loss to the Denver Nuggets in the first round. I also quickly preview today's two second-round games.

Episode 74 - Dame Time, Spurs' Struggles, and Previewing Upcoming Semi-Finals Series

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2019 21:28


In this episode, I discuss the Tuesday night NBA playoff games, including Damian Lillard's HUGE shot, the Spurs and what's ailing them, and preview tonight's games as well as the upcoming Eastern Conference Semi-finals series.

Episode 73 - Monday Night NBA Recap, Tuesday Games Preview, and Should OKC Trade Russ?

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2019 19:14


In this episode, I talk about last night's games, predict who will win tonight's games, and talk about the idea of the Oklahoma City Thunder potentially wanting to look into trading Russell Westbrook this summer.

Episode 72 - 'Thrones' Recap, RHCP's "Stadium Arcadium" Album Review, and NBA Playoffs Latest!

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2019 21:42


In this episode, I change things up by recapping the first couple episodes of "Game of Thrones" *spoilers if you haven't seen them yet*, celebrate the soon to be 13-year anniversary of the Red Hot Chili Peppers album "Stadium Arcadium" and my review of it, and also give my standard NBA playoff recap/predictions!

Episode 71 - Wednesday NBA Playoffs Recap, Sixers/Nets Drama, and Thursday Games Predictions!

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2019 16:32


In this episode, I recap last night's NBA games, talk about the ongoing drama between the Nets and Sixers heading into tonight, and give my predictions for tonight's games!

Episode 70 - Tuesday Night NBA Playoff Recap, Technical Happy Refs, and Wednesday Night Preview

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2019 17:28


In this episode, I recap the Tuesday night playoff games, talk about the state of referees giving out technical fouls left and right, and preview and predict tonight's NBA games!

Episode 69 - Monday NBA Playoffs Recap, Boogie Injury, and Tonight's Predictions!

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2019 13:07


In today's episode, I break down last night's games, go into detail on Boogie Cousins' injury, and make my predictions for tonight's games!

Episode 68, Part 2 - 2019 NBA Playoffs First Weekend Recap!

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2019 7:16


In this episode, I break down the first weekend of the NBA Playoffs, including who I think will win each series, as well as who I think should win the major awards for the 2018-19 season.

Episode 68 - 2019 NBA Playoffs First Weekend Recap!

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2019 23:16


In this episode, I break down the first weekend of the NBA Playoffs, including who I think will win each series, as well as who I think should win the major awards for the 2018-19 season.

Episode 67 - The Basketball Dan 2019 NBA Trade Deadline Breakdown Extravaganza

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2019 13:18


In this episode, I break down most of the big (and little) trades that happened during the super busy 2019 NBA Trade Deadline!

Episode 66 - Sixers Take Another Big Swing At the Fences, the AD Rumors, and More!

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2019 19:07


In this episode, I discuss the trade deadline blockbuster deal between the Philadelphia 76ers and Los Angeles Clippers completed early this morning, the never-ending Anthony Davis trade rumors, and who I think could steal a game or two from the dominant Golden State Warriors in the playoffs.

Episode 65 - Spurs Get Revenge on Kawhi, Harden Dominates, Where I Think KD Ends Up, and More!

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 4, 2019 16:26


In this episode, I discuss San Antonio's reaction to Kawhi coming back, James Harden scorching the Warriors, if I think Kevin Durant will re-sign with the Warriors, and more!

Episode 64 - Kawhi Returning to San Antonio, Odds for the Sixers Going to the Finals, and More!

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 3, 2019 18:52


In this episode, I discuss Kawhi Leonard coming back to face the San Antonio Spurs tonight after leaving them in ugly fashion over the summer, the Sixers chances of making the NBA Finals, LeBron and the Lakers, and more trending NBA topics!

Episode 63 - Album Review: "Rainier Fog", Alice in Chains

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2018 15:11


In this episode, I break away from basketball/NBA talk to discuss the tremendous new album from "Alice in Chains", titled "Rainier Fog". I talk about their career as a band, the history of grunge music, and why I don't think people have ever given this band the credit they deserve.

Episode 62 - Jimmy Butler/Wade Feud on Instagram, Kawhi Trade, Melo To Rockets, and More!

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2018 15:57


In this episode, I discuss the hilarious fight between Jimmy Butler and Dwyane Wade on Instagram, the Kawhi Leonard trade, Melo signing with the Rockets, and more!

Episode 61 - Why I'm a Prophet (Kidding), Boogie to Bay Area, Kawhi Drama, and More...

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2018 20:39


In this episode, I discuss LeBron, Boogie, the Warriors, and Kawhi. I also touch on Dwight Howard's fall from grace, why the Celtics are set-up to take over the East, and what show I think got flat-out disrespected by today's Emmy nominations.

Episode 60 - Why LBJ is Going to L.A., Updated Kawhi Rumors, and Stop Being Mean to Austin Rivers

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2018 15:34


In this episode, I discuss why I think LeBron is going to L.A., the updated trade rumors surrounding Kawhi Leonard, and why I don't get why people still think Austin Rivers is a bad player.

Episode 59 - NBA Finals Recap, NBA Draft Recap, NBA Awards Recap, Kawhi Drama, and More!

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2018 21:44


In this episode, I briefly discuss the NBA Finals, NBA Draft, and NBA Awards, touch on the Kawhi Leonard drama, and also talk about the 1999 action masterpiece "The Matrix" (which was recently re-released on 4K/UHD).

Episode 58 - The Bryan "Burner" Colangelo Story, NBA Finals Preview, and Where Is LeBron Going?

Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2018 17:14


In this episode I discuss the bizarre story concerning Sixers GM Bryan Colangelo and his five "burner accounts" on Twitter, what to expect in the NBA Finals, and where LeBron is headed this summer.

Episode 57 - Heat Storm Back, Spurs Falter, Political Pop, Is LeBron Offically Leaving?

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2018 18:23


In this episode, I discuss the recent adjustments the Heat made in their series with the Sixers, the hard to watch (for me) Spurs-Warriors series, why telling Pop to "shut up and coach" is the wrong approach, and more!

Episode 56 - The Neverending Kawhi Story, Embiid Injury, Simmons ROY Campaign, and More!

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2018 21:16


In this episode, I discuss the ongoing Kawhi Leonard drama, the Sixers playoff situation, why Ben Simmons should be "Rookie of the Year", and more NBA topics! I also briefly review the masterpiece "2001: A Space Odyssey", which turned 50 years old yesterday!

Episode 55 - "The Fultz Redemption", Curry Hurt, Kawhi Drama, T'Wolves Dropping, and More!

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2018 20:28


In this episode, I discuss realistic expectations for the rest of the Philadelphia 76ers' season, Steph Curry getting injured, the ongoing Kawhi Leonard drama, the Timberwolves falling apart, and more!

Episode 54 - Chaos In Cleveland, The Case Against the Rockets, and More!

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2018 20:47


In this episode, I talk about Tyronn Lue taking a leave of absence from coaching the Cleveland Cavaliers, why I still am not buying the Houston Rockets hype, LaMarcus Aldridge's MVP case, and what team in the East might be a bigger "sleeper" than the Sixers in the playoffs this year.

Episode 53 - Spurs Doomsday Prophets, How Sixers Could Get Homecourt in Playoffs, and More

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2018 20:38


In this episode, I get pretty heated about people acting surprised that the Spurs are struggling this year, talk about the Sixers maybe getting home-court in the playoffs, the Celtics getting beat up, who should win MVP and Coach of the Year, and more!

Episode 52 - 2018 Oscars Predictions

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2018 17:10


In this episode, I preview the major categories for tonight's 2018 Oscars, including which movies I think will win in their respective categories, and in some instances - what really SHOULD win instead.

Episode 51 - My Official "Top Ten Films of 2017" List

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2018 21:33


Leading into the Oscars this Sunday, I break down my favorite ten films of 2017.

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