Bay Takes

Mikey and Gus draft NBA players based on who is the most fun to watch. Where does Wemby rank? Is Anthony Edwards #1? Is Jokic boring? And where do Kyrie and Luka end up? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mikey and Gus redraft the 2018 NFL Draft! They debate whether elite running back talents are worth a first-round selection, and if Lamar Jackson's MVP season pushes him over Josh Allen as the new first overall selection! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Gus and Mikey draft the least appealing NBA jobs at this very moment, considering the present composition of each team's roster, limitations in financial resources, and the overall trajectory for the future. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Gus and Mikey break down their brackets and debate which teams can make it through to the following rounds.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Gus and Mikey debate who the best quarterback prospects are in the 2023 class. Listen to why they think Bryce Young will succeed in the league despite his size, and why Anthony Richardson will end up being the #1 overall pick despite his lack of experience! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mikey and Gus are joined by co-host of Nerd Sesh, Carson Breber, as they pick their NBA All-Star teams for each conference. Hear why Trae Young is nowhere near a lock, Devin Booker might be left off, and Kyrie is the most polarizing player in the league. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mikey and Gus pick the winners and give hot takes for each NFL Divisional Round game. Hear why the Chiefs will blow out the Jaguars, the Bengals will keep it close in an emotional game in Buffalo, and the 49ers win the Super Bowl.

Gus and Mikey are joined by returning guest and TikTok extraordinaire Blaiden Kirk as they draft the best weapons in the NFL. Each team gets 1 RB, 2 WRs, 1 TE, and 1 FLEX. Let's do it!

Gus and Mikey are joined by host of the Ross Tucker Football Podcast and former NFL offensive lineman Ross Tucker as they break down the Niners' chances in the NFC, how they stack up against the Eagles and Vikings, and more.

Gus and Mikey discuss an extension of the TikTok series, "Who's the better basketball player", where they debate between two given players. They are joined by Ballislife podcaster and producer at The Volume, Josh Rodriguez, as they debate Darius Garland vs. Tyrese Haliburton and much more.

Gus and Mikey discuss the downfall of the Lakers and what they should do next with Lakers reporter Harrison Faigen. Hear why the Lakers front office are actually great drafters, the Westbrook trade screwed everything up, and why tanking is NOT in the cards.

Gus and Mikey react to Messi winning his first World Cup and rank the top 20 WRs in the NFL right now. They discuss Messi solidifying his GOAT status, Mbappé's future, why Cooper Kupp is still underrated, and the weirdness of Amon-Ra St. Brown.

Mikey and Gus break down whether or not each NFL team is a "Contender" or a "Pretender" and rank them by who they think is most likely to win the Super Bowl.

Gus and Mikey rank their top 20 NFL QBs and put them into tiers, from "The Wanna-Be Patrick Mahomeses" to "What Happenduuuuhhhhhhhh".

Mikey and Gus pick the winner of each game for Week 8 of the NFL season and discuss which team they like or don't like for the rest of the NBA season in each conference.

Gus and Mikey break down their picks for week 5 of the NFL season. Hear why the Cowboys could pull off an upset, the Bengals should be the favorites on the road in Baltimore, and the Raiders will knock off the Chiefs on Monday Night!

Gus and Mikey give their opinions on some NFL and MLB hot takes and pick every game for Week 3. Hear why Nick Chubb might be the best running back in football, the MLB is the worst major sports organization in America,  the Bills will continue to roll against the Dolphins, and much more!

Gus and Mikey make their game picks and give their hot takes for Week 2 of the NFL season! Hear why Vikings-Eagles is the matchup of the week, the Ravens will beat the Dolphins, and the 49ers will bounce back in Week 2. 

Gus and Mikey give their picks for every Week 1 matchup in the NFL, including fantasy insights, betting picks, and winners. They discuss why the Bills are going to beat the Rams, Packers vs. Vikings could be the game of the week, and the Eagles will cover the spread vs. the Lions.

Mikey and Gus are joined by TikTok extraordinaire and co-host of Stay Hot podcast, Blaiden Kirk, as they break down where Kevin Durant will get traded, the pros and cons of the Rudy Gobert trade, and who will win the Super Bowl in 2023!

Mikey and Gus break down NBA free agency so far and discuss whether or not each big signing was overpaid or underpaid, including Karl-Anthony Towns, Bradley Beal, Nikola Jokic, Jalen Brunson, Anfernee Simons, and Devin Booker.

Mikey and Gus are joined by Josh Coutu, the Guy on the Left, as they draft the best possible teams of NBA players less than 25 years old. 

Gus is joined by co-host of "The Frontrunners Pod", Eli Siltanen, as they discuss the winners and losers of the 2022 NBA Draft. Specifically, they cover why the Knicks make no sense, the Pistons won the draft, the Pelicans have done everything right, and the Clippers are title contenders for 2022-23.

Mikey and Gus are joined by NBA Draft analyst Ryan Hammer as they debate who should and will go with each of the first 15 picks of the 2022 NBA Draft. They discuss why the Magic should take Chet Holmgren #1 overall, Paolo Banchero is the best player in the class, Jeremy Sochan could be the steal of the lottery, and Jabari Smith might not reach an MVP level. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mikey and Gus are joined by NFL analyst and TikTok superstar Theo Ash as they break down their thoughts on the AFC for the 2022 NFL season. They discuss how the Raiders might win the AFC West, the Bengals possible regression, the Chiefs trading Tyreek Hill to the Dolphins, how the Patriots, Colts, and Titans project for 2022, and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mikey and Gus break down the upcoming NBA Free Agency and what they would consider paying each high-profile free agent. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mikey and Gus break down the Western Conference playoffs, the impact of Luka's injury, and a possible Suns-Warriors conference finals. They also discuss the young but dangerous Grizzlies, the unpredictable Jazz, and Nikola Jokic's ability to take over a playoff series.

Mikey and Gus break down the Eastern Conference playoffs, why the Heat could be in trouble, the sneaky Raptors, and why the Bucks and Nets should be the favorites to come out of the East.

Mikey and Gus discuss the 2021-2022 NBA All-Rookie teams and who should win ROTY. They also explore the historic depth of this draft class in particular and how the NBA is the most talented it has ever been.

Mikey and Gus break down the All-NBA races and whether or not the current system for the selection of All-NBA teams is the best one.