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In depth basketball Discussion on the latest in NBA and college basketball. Breakdowns of players, games, trades, free agents, nba draft prospects, and even fantasy basketball advice!

Adam Jose


    • Oct 29, 2024 LATEST EPISODE
    • monthly NEW EPISODES
    • 1h 5m AVG DURATION
    • 47 EPISODES


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    BTST Episode 46: 2024/25 BTST NBA Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2024 59:14


    The boys are back! With the NBA season starting this week, the fellas preview the upcoming season. They go over Favorite League Pass Teams, Over/Unders, Bold Predictions, MVP & NBA Champions. Always a great conversation with the crew! Please subscribe to our YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-c0Vx5DAv_24TDXQWhdMHw Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blacktopsmacktalk/ Follow us on X: https://twitter.com/btstpod . . #btstpod #blacktopsmacktalk #btstyoutube #basketball #hoops #bball #podcast #ballislife #basketballneverstops #basketballpodcast #contentcreators #content #nba #nbapredictions #seattlepodcast #sports #seattlebasketball #seattle #youtubers #youtube #explore #explorepage #nbapreview #nbapodcasts --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/btstpod/support

    BTST Episode 45: UW Draft

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2024 69:23


    Adam, Charlie and Sano reunite to Draft their All Time Team from The University of Washington. They went into GM mode and gave insight to why they made their pick. Who do you think drafted the best team? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/btstpod/support

    BTST Episode 44: Donald Brady (Washington State University)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2024 58:38


    BTST Host Adam welcomes back new Washington State Assistant Coach Donald Brady. They discuss his transition from being a Head Coach at the Community College level to becoming a Division 1 Assistant. Please subscribe to our YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-c0Vx5DAv_24TDXQWhdMHw Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blacktopsmacktalk/ Follow us on X: https://twitter.com/btstpod . . #btstpod #blacktopsmacktalk #btstyoutube #basketball #hoops #bball #podcast #ballislife #basketballneverstops #basketballpodcast #contentcreators #content #ncaa #collegebasketball #seattlepodcast #sports #seattlebasketball #seattle #youtubers #youtube #explore #explorepage #washingtonstateuniversity #wsubasketball #bellevuecollege #shorelinecommunitycollege --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/btstpod/support

    BTST Episode 38: Reunited & Talking Hoops

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2024 48:31


    #nba #basketball #nbaseason #nbaallstar #hoops The team has FINALLY returned! Our first full episode together in a long time. We sat down to talk about NBA All Star Fixes, Offense vs Defense, Potential MVP Winners and overall talent in the league. Please subscribe to our YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-c0Vx5DAv_24TDXQWhdMHw Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blacktopsmacktalk/ Follow us on X: https://twitter.com/btstpod --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/btstpod/support

    BTST Episode 36: Kiefer Ravena (Smart Gilas, Shiga Lake Stars)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2023 37:49


    The BTST interview series continues as Adam talks with Shiga Lakes & Smart Gilas National Team Point Guard Kiefer Ravena. In the interview, the "Phenom" talks about ..... *His historic College Career *Time in the GLeague *Playing in the Drew League *His PBA stint *Transferring to the Japan B League *Being the first Filipino Athlete with The Jordan Brand *Playing with the Gilas National Team and World Cup preparations *Quick Hitters Please Subscribe to our channel @blacktopsmacktalk Please Follow us on.... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blacktopsma... X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/btstpod --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/btstpod/support

    BTST Episode 35: CJ Bussey "When The Ball Stops Bouncing"

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2023 58:52


    BTST has returned from a LONG hiatus. Today, Adam sits down with one of his former players CJ Bussey - Shoreline CC/University Of Antelope Valley. They discuss CJ's career on the court but also discuss Entrepreneurship, acting and life after the ball stops bouncing. PLEASE HIT THE SUBSCRIBE BUTTON Please Follow Us.... Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/blacktopsmacktalk/ X/Twitter - https://twitter.com/btstpod --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/btstpod/support

    BTST Episode 34: NBA Preview/Opening Weekend Reactions

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2022 61:11


    After some time away, the fellas have returned to discuss the new NBA season. They talk about their reaction to the 1st wave of games and what has stood out to them so far. They spice it up with some hot takes they all have and discuss some Over/Unders. Finally, they give their award predictions, playoff teams and NBA Champs. Always great content and conversation! Please Follow Us…. Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/blacktopsmacktalk/?hl=en Twitter- https://mobile.twitter.com/btstpod?lang=en --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/btstpod/support

    BTST Episode 33: Maui Sze (Roosevelt HS, Bellevue College, Seattle Pacific University)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2022 50:06


    BTST member Adam Jose sits down with Seattle Pacific Point Guard Maui Sze.In his first ever podcast interview, Maui is able to tell his story starting at a young age playing AAU all the way to earning a scholarship to SPU. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/btstpod/support

    BTST Episode 32: NBA Finals Reaction & Prediction

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2022 51:51


    After a LONG hiatus, the fellas have returned to discuss the NBA Finals. They talk about their reaction to the 1st 4 games. What stood out from both teams, what each team needs to do to win and x-factors moving forward. They go in depth about the Warriors and if they win, would this be their most impressive title? Finally they give their predictions for the rest of the series! Please Follow Us…. Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/blacktopsma... Twitter- https://mobile.twitter.com/btstpod?la... --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/btstpod/support

    BTST Episode 30: 1st In Person Pod with the WHOLE Crew. Early season Surprises & Contender/Pretender

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2021 46:54


    The BTST guys come together for their very 1st in person pod! Coach Jackson visits Seattle and meets with Sano, Charlie and Adam for a monumental episode. They discuss early season surprises then discuss Contenders/Pretenders in each conference. They finish with 1st time All Star predictions! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/btstpod/support

    BTST Episode 28: 2021/2022 NBA Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2021 55:26


    After a little hiatus, the BTST guys are back! The crew reunites and discusses the upcoming 2021/2022 NBA season. They preview playoff teams, award winners and Finals teams. At the end we provide some spicy hot takes! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/btstpod/support

    BTST Episode 27: "BTST 20-21 NBA Award Show"

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2021 67:32


    The end of the season is here and we present you with the 20-21 BTST NBA Award Show (Taped on Saturday May 15th). We talk about MVP, Coach Of The Year, Rookie Of The Year, Most Improved Player, 6th Man Of The Year, Defensive Player Of The Year and our All NBA Teams. We also throw in some playoff chatter to finish. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/btstpod/support

    BTST Episode 26: Our 5 Favorite Seasons since 2010 & Play In Tourney Talk

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2021 74:32


    BTST has returned!!! Our latest video (recorded 4/27/21) discusses our 5 favorite seasons since 2010. We then take a dive into the Play In Tourney and discuss how it will come down to the last day of the regular season. We discuss which Play In Team, if any could be a potential threat to a 1/2 seed. Definitely a fun pod! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/btstpod/support

    BTST Episode 25: Mailbag Questions

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2021 81:28


    BTST has returned! This week, the fellas answer questions from their followers. They got some great questions that included a variety of topics including AAU, underrated players from Seattle, NBA Coach of the Year candidates, is Phoenix a title team, best shooters from Washington, Best players not in NBA and more. They had fun with this one and will make this a monthly segment. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/btstpod/support

    BTST Episode 24: Are The Jazz for real? Who are legit Contenders? Who is the MVP so far?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2021 68:39


    BTST is back with another episode! Today the fellas discuss the current top team in the NBA- The Utah Jazz and discuss if they are a legit threat to win the title. Then they dive into who are the legit contenders. And finally they give their thoughts on who their MVP thus far is. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/btstpod/support

    BTST Episode 23: NBA All Star Reserves Selection Show

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2021 32:36


    The fellas sit down and discuss their 2021 NBA All Star Reserves Selections. Surprisingly there were some agreements but of course there were some disagreements. Also they discusses what goes into their selection process. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/btstpod/support

    BTST Episode 21- The 2020/2021 BTST NBA Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2020 86:11


    The guys are back! The whole crew reunites and discusses their 2020/2021 NBA Preview.They go over playoff teams, award winners and NBA finals teams. They also give 2 hot takes for the upcoming season.. And finally they have some interesting debates!

    Paolo Banchero Interview Top 3 High shcool prospect in the nation!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2020 44:24


    The fellas at BTST sit down with one of the best high school basketball players in the nation! From Seattle's own, O'Dea high school, Paolo Banchero. They discuss Paolo"s Italian lineage, and athletic pedigree with his parents being D1 athletes and his mother being a Legend in women's basketball. Also touch on his stellar yet brief football career! And his overall growth as a player and as leader on and off the court.  This one will go down in the history books as Paolo may become 1 of the greatest athletes to ever come out of the Seattle area! 

    Interview w/ Tre Simmons (Garfield HS, Green River CC, UW Huskies CEZ Nymburk, Maccabi TelAviv)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2020 63:42


    The BTST quarantine interviews continue with Retired Seattle Legend Tre Simmons. They talk about his career from Garfield, Odessa, Green River, Overseas, Big 3 & now Coaching.

    Interview w/ Micah Downs (Bothell/Juanita HS, Kansas, Gonzaga, Avtador, Benfica)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2020 83:32


    The BTST quarantine interviews continue with SL Benfica wing Micah Downs. They talk about his career from Bothell, Juanita, Kansas, Gonzaga, GLeague & his career thus far Overseas.     

    Interview w/ Jontay Porter (Tolton HS, Nathan Hale HS, Missouri, Memphis Grizzlies).mp3

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2020 54:45


    The BTST quarantine interviews continue with Memphis Grizzles big man Jontay Porter. They talk about his career with Tolton HS, Nathan Hale HS, Missouri & now with the Memphis Grizzles.

    Interview w/ CJ Elleby (Seattle Rotary, Cleveland HS, Washington State University)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2020 50:50


    The BTST guys are back! They start their quarantined interview series with WSU wing and NBA Draft Prospect CJ Elleby. They talk about his experiences at Cleveland HS, Rotary, WSU & his future opportunities with the NBA.     

    The Kobe Pod...

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2020 60:45


    It's been a tough week in the NBA, and in the bball community globally. This is a pod that nobody wants to make, but we felt n it was necessary for healing. For us and listeners alike. We wanted to share with our listeners what Kobe meant to us.

    All Star Reserves

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2020 41:14


    ----more----2020 NBA All-Star game reserves! Do you agree with the fellas selections? Tune in and see who The game thinks deserve to make it, and who gets snubbed.

    Smack Talkin' Christmas Style

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 26, 2019 62:19


    Tis the time of the year! The guys at BTST get festive and hand out and open up presents with each other and also talk about what they wish for for the rest of the NBA season!

    Western Conference 2019-2020 Season Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2019 68:14


    Hopefully you are listen to our Eastern Conference preview, will now is our Western Conference preview! Put on your seatbelt, because this season is going to be a wild ride in the West! 5 teams have legitimate championship hopes! Lot of eyes are on the city of Los Angeles, but the BTS TT and tell you there's a few of them team so watch out for! They also roll out with their annual award predictions. MVP, Rookie of the Year, most improved, 6th man, and oach of the year! Tune in to see if your predictions matches with the BTST experts!

    NBA Eastern Conference Preview 19'-20' season

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2019 37:58


    The BTST Clan breaksdown the Eastern Conference for the 2019-2020 NBA season! Who is going to make the playoffs and who is going to just miss the cut, and who to look out for to have a surprise season! Feels like a 2 team race but you never know who may shock the world! Also, the fellas took an in depth look with few select teams with our New segment titled, "Press Pass"! 

    Old Faces In New Places

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2019 68:18


    The band is back together! After taking the summer off from podcasting, in focusing on individual player interviews led by Adam Jose, the whole gang reunited for a pod to get ready for the upcoming season! The discussion revolved around player movement in the past summer and boy was it a doozy! They chat about what's players may have fallen into the right fit for their career and which players may not be the missing puzzle piece! Tune in to find out who falls on either side! 

    End of season player awards/Lakers Saga Playoff Talk

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2019 70:14


    The gang starts off with discussions about magics unexpected step down. What this means for the Lakers going forward .And then goes right into their selections for individual player Awards. Everything from MVP, to Rookie of the Year!

    UW Husky March Madness/Season Recap

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2019 66:18


    The BTST crew discuss their favorite team, the Washington Huskies and their return to the big dance for the 1st time 8 years! They break down the regular season, the conference tournament, and how the Huskies swept the conference Awards, as well as preview their chances in the NCAA tournament! Go Dawgs!

    All Star Selection Show! Starters and Reserves

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2019 70:01


    The gang is all to tell you who are the most deserving starters for this year's All-Star game, and who should be the reserves! And if you know the guys at BTSD, you know there's going to be some disagreements! Lets see if Adam and Bruce can agree on something! Or if Charlie and Sano can mend thier Lebron/Warrior differences! And Who will Lebron take with the 1st pick? who does Greak freak take 2nd?

    Quarter season awards Xmas epis

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2018 82:28


    If you got a few mins during your xmas break listen in to here the Fellas discuss their selections for Quarter-season MVP, ROY,  Coach of the year, Most improved, 6th man and all NBA teams as well and talk their usual banter back and forth with each other! Listen in to get ready for the Xmas game lineup!

    BlackTop Smacktalk 1/4 season check point

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 3, 2018 79:25


    BTST clan breaks down the 2019 NBA Season a quarter of the way into it. Whose a contender and whose a pretender. Whose having the beginning of a breakout season. Which rookies from last year are making that jump! And the inside scoop on Draymond and KD beef! The surprise Clippers! And are the Lakers the 4th best team in California?

    Blacktop SmackTalk 2019 NBA Season Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2018 106:37


    Alright folks! The BTST boys are baaack! And we give you our 2019 NBA season preview! We give you our predictions on standings, player awards, and Playoff matchup and champion! We ramble about LAbron and the Lakers, how far can LeBron take them. We discuss who the sleepers are this season and which players we think are going to have a breakout season! Who us going to be the new team to beat out east, the rookie of the year race and so on! Tune in cause this episode is 1 of our best yet! 

    Interview With Seattle' Own Brayon "BJ" Blake

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2018 62:28


    The fellas at BTST sit down with Seattle's Own BJ Blake! BJ talks about his time at Garfield GS, his journey through College including becoming an Idaho Vandal, which eventually led him to receiving a summer league roster invite from the Cleveland Cavaliers and onto a overseas contract! Extremely hungry, hardworking, and humble killer on the court! You can hear the hunger in his voice as he discusses the work he puts in day in day out to reach his dream of becoming a professional athlete! 

    Emergency Free Agency Special pod episode #18

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 5, 2018 72:22


    Free Agency is here folks! And boy has there been some surprises! The real season the NBA! The fellas at BTST chat about Lebrons choice to go West! How does this affect Lebron fans and Laker fans!? Paul George staying with OKC! How did Presti do it? Demarcus Selling out and choosing the Warriors! CP3 staying in H-Town and DJ choosing Cuban! They also talk about who's left and which teams they could see them ending up with! Also got some fresh new background tunes to soothe you through free agency!

    BTST episode 17 2018 NBA Mock Draft

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2018 84:08


    2018 NBA BTST Mock Draft! Our favorite time of the year! The guys at blacktop, discuss pick by pick, the whole Lottery. They discuss potential trades in and out of the lottery. How each player could fit with multiple teams. They conversate about how this could be one of the most explosive drafts in history, with the trades involved, and Superstars that may be on the move! 

    BTST episode 16 - NBA Finals and Playoffs Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2018 85:22


    We're back! After a mini hiatus the btst guys are here just in time to recap the NBA playoffs and Finals! Discuss this historic playoff run by LeBron James and if it was all a waste. How will it be remembered? They also delve into hall of fame hypothetical for some of the Warrior's after winning their 3rd title. They also talk about what's next for s couple of the Association's best teama. The Rockets and the Celtics and where do they go from here! 

    Episode #15 with special guest Avery Scharer

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2018 86:58


    You don't want to miss this one! Our first guest on BTST, Local product and current professional basketball player Avery Scharer. Avery sits down with the BTST guys to discuss his journey from Garfield High School, to North Seattle CC, personal hardships, Shoreline college, the NBA draft, and now his 4 year run in Asia.  Lots of in depth stories from the man better known as Flav!

    BTST 14 NBA Playoff Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2018 74:31


    Listeners! Whats up! Episode 14 is here! Its our NBA playoff preview. Where BTST will go and give you in-depth analysis for each series of the NBA playoffs. And each member of the btst crew will give their predictions on on who will move on from round 1! How will the matchups play out. Which coaches are going to have the toughest decisions to make and force the ithers hand. They will cover all of that to prepare you for a wild upcoming 1st round of the playoffs! 

    BlackTop SmackTalk Episode 13

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2018 76:26


    Episode 13 is here! No lag in uploading this one! The end of season playoff awards are provided by the btst guys! Is it going to be Harden or Lebron? Ben Simmons or Donovan Mitchell?! All the awards, MVP, Rookie of the Year, most improved player, coach of the year, 6th man. And all NBA first, second, and third team! They also recap the season as a whole and discuss the playoff race heading into the last day of the season! 

    Blacktop SmackTalk Episode 12

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2018 64:41


    Long awaited episode number 12 from the BTST guys! Slightly delayed for some foreseen editing issues, but nonetheless, its here and then BTST gang was in playoff form as they discuss all things basketball including, are we buying into the Rockets as a true contender? What is going on with Kawhi abd the Spurs? We touch on DeMar DeRozan and Kevin Love showing that professional athletes are people too. As well as we recap the Huskies surprising season! Tune in!

    Blacktop SmackTalk Episode #11

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2018 83:52


    In episode 11 the guys from BTST discuss the trade deadline, is it going to work out for the Cavaliers? How Kevin Love getting injured was a good thing. They discuss why the Cavaliers give up on Isaiah Thomas so fast. They also delve into All-Star Game, and All-Star Saturday night. Was it a successful weekend for the NBA, the guys will tell you their thoughts! They also discuss the Washington Huskies and their tournament hopes! And how they have overachieved the season! #nba #Cavaliers #LeBron #IsaiahThomas #Lakers #tradedeadline #allstargame #TeamSteph #TeamLebron #WashingtonHuskies #Hopkins #Cleveland 

    Blacktop Smacktalk Podcast episode 10

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2018 66:20


    Blacktop SmackTalk episode 10! The fellas at btst discuss the Blake Griffin trade, loyalty in sports from a  a front office prospective versus a player perspective. All-Star selections and if they got it right.  Different ways the captains could do the All-Star draft. And they discuss the unfortunate string of injuries in the NBA.

    Blacktop Smacktalk Podcast Episode 9

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2018 90:54


    After a short hiatus the guys at BlackTop SmackTalk are baaack and they are giving you their mid-season awards! All-NBA 1st, 2nd and 3rd Teams. MVP, ROY, COY, biggest surprise player & team and biggest Let Down player and team! Tune and let us know what ya think! Listener feedback is welcomed! 

    Blacktop Smacktalk Podcast episode 8

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2017 69:12


    BlackTop SmackTalk episode 8. The BTST gang discusses the ball brothers and their recent signing in Lithuania. Discuss the current NBA MVP race. Top 10 players this season. The OKC Thunders struggles, whose to blame, and if they can turn it around. The streaking Cavaliers and Lebron James' greatness. Why NBA stars dont guard each other in today's game. 

    Blacktop Smacktalk Podcast Episode 7

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2017 62:50


    In episode 7 the guys at B;acktop Smacktalk discuss the latest in NBA and and College basketball, touching on toppics such as the Golden State Warriors and Oklahoma city Thunder game, Russell Westbrook vs Steph Curry, UW mens basketball, Is the "1 and done" rule good for the game and should it be changed? Pac-12 basketball and Duke basketball is always a topic when Adam is talking hoops. The guys also take some viewer questions and talk about Tanking in the nba.

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