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Shane Gayle and Serge Joachim laugh, rummage and analyze their way through the week in NBA.

Shane Gayle


    • Mar 6, 2020 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 43m AVG DURATION
    • 63 EPISODES


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    Buggin' Out

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2020 47:25


    It's lucky episode thirteen, and we tackle the stupidity of Houston' smallball, the Knicks latest controversies, the Nets comeback wins in Boston and our ignorance of the latest draft prospects. #ANKLEGANG

    Coffee Shop (BONUS)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2020 15:25


    We've been gone for a few weeks, so here's a special bonus episode we recorded at Sweet Leaf, next door to The Creek & The Cave comedy club. #ANKLEGANG

    Deadline Day

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2020 42:32


    The trade deadline has come and gone and Broken Ankles has you covered. We discuss D'Angelo for Wiggins, Miami adding final pieces, the Lakers courting Collison, New York helping the Clippers, and more! #anklegang

    Mamba Mentality

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2020 49:48


    We celebrate Kobe's mentality AND his oft forgot rap career. We also break down all-star snubs, Knicks fist fights and Giannis ascending to his rightful place of indignance. #RIPMAMBA #RIPMAMBACITA

    Hammerfisting Hoops

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2020 44:31


    Are you ready to get FISTED?!?! In today's episode we discuss college hoops fights, we revisit the Malice At The Palace, break down the all-star voting and ponder why it is that Kyrie Irving is so beloved by children. #BREAKEMDOWN #anklegang

    Bigger, Dirtier Queens

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2020 30:06


    Philly's filth, Ingram's surge, Kyrie's comments, meaningless trades and Giannis doing things "the right way." All that plus a whole lot more funny on today's episode. DOWNLOAD NOW! #anklegang

    Steel Drum

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2020 39:46


    76ers health problems, Butler scuffles with Warren, Pistons struggles, Carmelo's resurgence, KD vs. Perkins and much moreeee. #anklegang. #breakemdown

    Fat Ben Gordon

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 3, 2020 49:08


    It's episode 6! In this edition we're joined by guest Karl Brilliant and talk all things Miami Heat, as well as analyze the all-star game, lovable white players, Carmelo's return to the Garden, and Ben SImmons' flaws.

    The "We Back" Agenda

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 27, 2019 60:06


    We're BAAAAACK! Oh we go into OT in this one, folks. KG's revisionist history, the Buck's weakspots, Harden's fraudulence, Kevin Love's true value and Fizdale's lasting impact. It's all broken down so strap up your braces and yadda yadda! #anklegang

    I Hate It, Here!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2019 30:31


    Carmelo is BACK! The Nets celebrate a neighborhood they don't play in! Luka Doncic enters the MVP convo! Another week, another episode. Break em down!

    Protective Style

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2019 40:59


    In episode 3 of this season we discuss Andrew Wiggins putting it together, Russell Westbrook naysaying PBev, Porzingis returning to the Garden, the Nets injury struggles and Carmelo FINALLY getting a job.

    San Francisco Trick Or Treat

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2019 46:52


    It's week 2 of the new NBA season and the guys are back to discuss whether Joel Embiid is a fake tough guy, whether the Clippers are actually unbeatable, and whether Draymond will fake an injury before the end of November. Also, Shane reads the internet wrong and misinterprets a draft pick's lottery protections. This one gets weird. Get into it.

    Boston Sucks

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2019 35:41


    The NBA season is BACK and so is the #anklegang! We marvel at the Clippers, worry about the Lakers and rip apart the Celtics. Kyrie's "homecoming" and Marcus Morris Sr.'s sabotaging of RJ's potential are also high on the pecking order. Will THEBIGTOE win MVP? Will Ben Simmons start shooting jumpers? Download and find out. #breakem

    Dennis Makes A Good Point

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2019 22:03


    It's the season finale of season one and we make fun of Dennis Rodman, take Booger McFarland to task, tiptoe around Asian politics and worry about the value of a Pelicans ticket without Zion. AKA the most Broken Ankles episode ever! GET INTO IT!!!

    N**** Awards

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2019 25:36


    In the penultimate episode of our inaugural podcast season, we bring you all things NBA AWARDS! Repeat MVPs? Consensus Rookie of the Year? MIP Theory? We take it all on and make fun of Serge along the way. #ANKLEGANG

    Atlantic Division - He's A Nobody

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2019 43:30


    It's time we wrap up our division previews, and what better division to close out with than the ATLANTIC. We take things up to the BEEEEAAAST COOOAAAST. The Knicks tankjob failed, the Nets loaded up, the Sixers got big, the Celtics swapped allstars and the Raptors are looking to onto their championship pace with the loss of Kawhi. This division is a juggernaut and so is this episode. DOWNLOAD NOW!

    Pacific Division / Pretty Damn Cool

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2019 29:56


    Episode 47 is Preeeeety damn cool. We discus the California basketball renaissance. Lakers and Clippers retooled, Warriors withstanding new adversity, the Kings potentially coming back down to earth, and the endless slog that is Phoenix Suns hoops. #STAYBROKE

    Northwest Division / Eat The Rich

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2019 29:32


    We're baaaaaaack. Jokic' weight, Utah's retooling, Portland's backcourt, Oklahoma's tanking and KAT's MVP chances. We knock out a HILARIOUS episode about the Northwest Division in this episode, so download and enjoy!

    Central Division / Baby Mama Maker

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2019 31:28


    Central Division is being broken down in this episode, which means Bulls question marks, Kevin Love's value, Blake's durability, Oladipo's injury and Giannis' dominance are all under the microscope in this episode. This is a funny one, ya'll. BREAK IT IN.

    Southwest Division / Delon, Right?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 6, 2019 36:19


    In our southwest division preview we predict staggering stats in Houston, boring success in San Antonio, white flight in the DFW, versatile dinner option in The Big Easy, and grow(l)ing pains in Tennessee. #anklegang #deeznutsdontlie

    Southeast Division / Meaningless Specks Of Dust

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2019 29:39


    In the first of our six division preview episodes we discuss everything Southeast division. From Michael Jordan's ineptitude, Atlanta's blackness, Jimmy Butler's impact, Rui's Hachimura's potential and Orlando's boringness, it's all here. Get some, #anklegang

    Those Were The Days

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2019 37:42


    The dog days of summer are almost over and as a precursor to our season previews with break into Larry Bird's mural, Bob Cousy's past, Donald Sterling's scandals and Royce White's idiocy. #ANKLEGANG

    Cicely Tyson

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2019 46:06


    In episode 41 Serge and Shane discuss the NBA schedule, Draymond Green's extension, the Rich Paul Rule, the Nets ownership transition and whether you need a tough guy to win a title.

    Get It? He's Fat...

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2019 37:54


    Forty episodes in and we keep the show rockin' as Shane and Serge discuss Carmelo's reclamation project, LeBron's AAU participation, Michael Jordan's ineptitude and the release of this season Christmas Day games. It's a funny one, so what are you waiting for? DOWNLOAD NOW!

    #39 - Big Momma, Your Arm

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2019 25:16


    This week we get into Tim Duncan's coaching credentials, Steve Kerr's saltiness, Westbrook's fuckboy haircut and the importance of small talk. Let's go #ANKLEGANG!

    #38 - Black Venmo

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2019 38:00


    The offseason rolls along and we tackle the specifics of gambling odds, Kawhi's Nike lawsuit, women in the NBA and what exactly qualifies Dwight Howard's grin as shit-eating.

    #37 - Thunder Up!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2019 52:34


    NBA Free Agency is the gift that keeps on giving. Just when you think it's over, we keep the hits coming and this week to delve into Kawhi Leonard luring PG13 from OKC to (the other) Los Angeles, Westbrook reuniting with his brodie and why the hell nobody likes Chris Paul. We'll be back next week when Bradley Beal gets traded for a pair of kitchen tongs and a Black & Mild, but until then, listen up and suport.

    #36 - You Look Good!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 5, 2019 59:35


    It's our Free Agency extravaganza and we break down all the odds and ends of the moratorium period and reckon with how shaken up the league has been over the last week. Big winners and even bigger losers. We also talk very, very briefly about some small player movement in New York City... Is Brooklyn in the house??? Without a doubt!!!

    #35 - Completely Comprehensive NBA Awards 2019 Coverage

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 28, 2019 45:26


    The NBA Awards were this week. Listen in as Serge and Shane discuss the winners and losers, snubs and hopefuls along with a dash of NBA free agency speculation. #anklegang #deeznutsdontstop

    #34 - Let Me Slide

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 28, 2019 28:52


    The NBA season may be over but we're getting the offseason started right here at Broken Ankles and talking everything 2019 Draft. Winners, losers, busts, sleepers. We're getting into it all before Free Agency hits. BREAK THOSE ANKLES!

    #33 - Chips With The Dip

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2019 46:17


    Toronto won their chips with the dip!!! And by dip, we mean the falling of Klay Thompson's ACL and KD's achilles. The NBA season is finally over and we break down the Raptors finals win as well as look ahead to where the other 29 teams go from here. Broken Ankles has never been a more appropriate podcast title so you have no choice but to listen! #ANKLEGANG

    #32 - HOT or NOT!?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2019 37:07


    The NBA Finals are rocketing along. In episode 32 Serge and Shane break down what went wrong in game 3 and what needs to go right for the Warriors to tie it up. Also, the Nets have kicked off Free Agency early! Break your ankles to download this one IMMEDIATELY!

    #31 - Oh, Canada?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2019 34:18


    The NBA Finals are HERE! FINALLY! And we're talking about whether or not we're ready to change our predictions after Toronto's swarming defense gave the Warriors B-Players fits. Also, Draymon Greens hairline, Lakers nonsense and whether Boogie is washed. The hits keep on coming, we're riding out to the 6!!!

    #30 - If You're Listening To This, It's Too Late

    Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2019 37:30


    The conference finals are coming to a close and in this episode we lay out the selections for the All-NBA teams, the Warriors predictably disappointing sweep, the Bucks falling behind to Team Dinosaur and Drake being a master troll. Summer is coming! Get your ankles READY!!!!

    #29 - Smokin' That Boy

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2019 44:56


    Another playoff edition of Broken Ankles is in the books and this week we got into it about the Pels winning the Zion sweepstakes, the Knicks tanking for naught, Nick Nurse wasting a good Kyle Lowry game, Tyreke Evans' drug abuse, the Blazers trying their best, Joel Embiid being a crybaby and the Lakers taking sports clown shows to a new level. BREAK EM!

    #28 - Quinoa

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2019 43:42


    The conference finals matchups are almost set and we brush right past the Ayesha Curry nonsense and tackle what's really important: Seth Curry calling Will Barton "sassy", Serge gloating about his Steph Curry hot take, KD being the A.Rod to Steph's Jeter, the Warriors and the "disease of more", injury conspiracy theories, Jokic being able to take the Nuggets to the next level, and Kyrie Irving's complete lack of production in a gentleman's sweep. DOWNLOAD NOW!!! #brokenankles #anklegang #deeznutsdontstop

    #27 - You Ain't Gonna Eat It

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2019 41:49


    The conference semifinals are underway and in this episode Shane coins a nickname for playoff Kyle Lowry, details Jayson Tatum's possible sophomore slump and delivers his official Nets fan take on D'Angelo Russell's arrest. Serge has damning stats on Steph Curry's less than amazing playoff track record and debates the best shooting guards in the league. The marathon continues!!! #anklegang

    #26 - Who We Thought They Were

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2019 57:04


    The first round is in the books as Serge and Shane break down the fighting between Philly and Brooklyn, the Spurs being ratings kryptonite, the Warriors chances to three-peat and so much more. Hit that download and listen up, we're talking PLAYOFFS!

    #25 - Give It All Up

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2019 41:56


    It's the last pod recorded before the playoffs and we go through all the final stories of non-playoff teams, predict first round series and ponder whether Rihanna is worth "giving it all up" for. IT'S THE PLAYOFFS, ANKLEGANG! #deeznutsdontstop #breakem

    #24 - World Wide Leader

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2019 39:41


    We're gearing up the playoffs so today's episode was all (funny) business. Tune in for our discussions about the final playoff seedings, Jeff Bezos' interest in the Knicks, Ben Simmons not living up to expectations and Coach K being overracted. This was a silly one, #anklegang. BREAK INTO IT!!!!!

    #23 - Satch & Loscy

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2019 43:41


    Back at it again with our LEBRON numbered podcast. In episode 23 we analyze the Bucks struggles with end-of-season injuries, Jusuf Nurkic inadvertently repping #brokenankles, recent jersey numbers getting retired, James Harden's universally hated style on the court, and balldontstop being the most foolish thing in basketball media. PLUS a Men's NCAA tourney recap. Strap up and whatnot!

    #22 - Black Crusaders

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2019 48:53


    We lost hilarious James Dolan rant from Serge right in the middle of this episode, but technical difficulties couldn't keep us from getting hyped on Baron Davis' spanx, the flimsiness of #knickstape, arena bannings, the absurdity of the Aussie accent, MVP's tiers and the secret black illuminati. This is a weird one. DOWNLOAD NOW! #anklegang

    #21 - That's Stupid

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2019 57:46


    The boys are back in town with in depth discussion on Rondo's statistical ineptitude, LeBron passing MJ on the all-time scorer's list, longevity as a skill, Steph Curry designing a shoe for girls, and Adam Silver being the most revolutionary commisioner in American pro sports. We've been dealing with technical difficulties but we promise we'll be back and better than ever real soon. BREAK THOSE ANKLES!

    #20 - Chinese For Vaseline

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2019 49:21


    Hey, hey, hey ya'll we're BACK! Twenty shows in the can and this one started serious before ending sillier than a pet coon. We begin with conspiracy theories for why Paul George didn't become a Laker, improbably NBA Finals matchups and the inspiring nature of big dunks. We ended with NBA legends who've strung themselves out on drugs, Trick Daddy's whereabouts and a query about vaseline. STRAP UP!!!!

    #19 - That's Not The Right Logic

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2019 64:18


    Back at it again with another guest appearance up top, Shane and Serge got real silly this week about Big Baby's arrest, Tristan Thompson's infidelity, dumb arena names, GM School, Stephon Marbury's bad luck, Zion Williamson's shoe and which NBA player is Fredo from The Godfather. Let's lock in for that playoff stretch, #anklegang! Listen UP!

    #18 - Timeout

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2019 60:34


    In episode 18 of Broken Ankles, Serge and Shane recap the All-Star break, compare Draymond Green to a future WWE Hall-Of-Famer, put modern usage rates into perspective, and completely rip the name "Pelicans" apart. We're back #anklegang. Strap in.

    #17 - Bend It Like Kwasi

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2019 32:05


    We had a GUEST this week! Our homie of almost 20 years sat in the studio with us to listen while we discussed the winners/losers of the crazy trade deadline, Danny Ainge's weird tweets, the failing of pro ballers who wear t-shirts under their jerseys, and whether it's necessary to bend your hat's brim. A true crossover episode and more jokes than the back of a 7th grade school bus. GET IT!

    #16 - A Very Special Knicks Episode

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2019 29:04


    Aaaaaand we're sad! Well, Serge is anyway. Shane is delighted and this episode is almost exclusively centered on what everyone in the basketball world was talking about last week; the Knicks pulling a classic Knicks move and trading their only valuable asset in favor of cap space. It's hilarious. Listen up, laugh and then send Serge your condolences.

    #15 - A Very Special Brooklyn Episode

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2019 63:56


    We're baaaaaack! After an unwelcome hiatus we're back with the first of two comeback episodes. In today's show we tackled Anthony Davis' trade request, Kyrie Irving's place among the elite, Giannis vs Luka, the Knicks being full tank mode, all-star starters being announced, the Brooklyn Nets taking their place among the East's elite, and a ton more. This one is supersized so brace those ankles and let's get it.

    #14 - Fumbling The Bag

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2019 36:40


    Hello again, #anklegang! In this week's episode we talk about the Nets renewing Shane's faith in basketball, Cleveland potentially losing their 1st rounder, Boston being an embarrassment of riches and KD being the most miserable success story in sports. We also try our best to get into podcast beef. #deeznutsdontlie and neither do we. Go ahead and download.

    #13 - Byron Scott's Primetime Basketball League

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 6, 2019 49:09


    The first Broken Ankles of 2019 and is the lucky number 13th episode! We got into LeBron calling himself the goat, the confidence of successful men, Kobe's similarities with a former Bad Boy artist, James Harden gunning, the likelihood of Denver finishing 1st, and what the hell Smush Parker has been up to lately. We got weird on this one. Get into it with us in the new year #anklegang.

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