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Ronan Gaine & Christian Nambu going coast to coast, keeping you updated and informed on everything going on in the NBA. A podcast from the fans for the fans, with all the bias, passion and cliches you could possible want. Give us a listen and hit the follow button.

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    Celtics Round Table

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 24, 2021 54:01


    This week Coast to Coast was listed as the 11th best NBA Podcast by https://blog.feedspot.com/nba_podcasts/ . The most comprehensive list of the 'Top 60 NBA Podcasts.' Check it out so you're only listening to the best! This week Ronan & Chris are joined by Boston Celtics fans Tim Thornquist and Kyle Nicholas to discuss the 17x NBA Champions' indifferent start to the season. We take a look at the Brown/Tatum conundrum. What trades the Celtics can make and what impact is their change of head coach having. It's all right here, right now on Coast to Coast.

    Trade Talk- The Other Guys

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2021 47:38


    Ronan Gaine & Chris Nambu are back in your ears with part two of our special on the NBA Trade market. In part two we will be discussing the other guys. No not the movie but the teams in the league in a weird place in the trade market. Not really buyers, not really sellers but they have to change something. It's all right here, right now, on Coast to Coast! If you like the show please remember to subscribe so you never miss an episode and please leave a review. Check us out on social media to get your takes discussed and much more!

    Trade Talk- The Sellers

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2021 58:49


    Ronan Gaine & Chris Nambu are back in your ears with part one of a Coast to Coast special on the NBA Trade market. In part one we analyze the major sellers in the current market. Take a deep dive into the superstars possibly on the trade block (Damian Lillard & Ben Simmons). We also take a look at the potential rebuild in Indiana and could the Celtics trade Jaylen Brown & who would be in for him. It's all right here, right now, on Coast to Coast! If you like the show please remember to subscribe so you never miss an episode and please leave a review. Check us out on social media to get your takes discussed and much more!

    Big Game Review: Suns/Warriors & Nets/Knicks

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2021 41:02


    Ronan Gaine & Chris Nambu are back in your ears to look back at two big games from Tuesday night, The Phoenix Suns vs. the Golden State Warriors and the Brooklyn Nets vs. the New York Knicks. We analyze the Suns' outstanding defense, the performance of Chris Paul & DeAndre Ayton, and the ice-cold night from Steph Curry. We then look at the manor of New Yorks's defeat in Brooklyn, what it means for the future, and why won't James Harden score the basketball? It's all right here, right now on Coast to Coast!

    The Wild Wild Western Conference

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2021 50:18


    Ronan Gaine & Chris Nambu are back in your ears to discuss some Western Conference hot topics. The Minnesota Timberwolves are a legit team now and should be looking to push on in 2021/22. Are injuries destroying the future of the Nikola Jokic led Nuggets? What is next for Zion and the Pelicans? & why John Wall should be back in the Rockets rotation. We also analyze the future for the Sacramento Kings following the firing of Luke Walton. We take a look at the issues facing AD & the Lakers. And is Kristaps Porzingis finally looking like the real deal? It's all right here, right now on Coast to Coast!

    The Flu Pod

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2021 74:27


    Ronan & Chris are back in your ears to discuss the Warriors win over Brooklyn and what it means going forward for each team. We take a look at the new identity driving the Wizards up the Eastern Conference, and we finish by taking a look at some of the biggest off-season regrets from around the NBA. Hosts: Ronan Gaine & Chris Nambu

    Hipster Picks For MVP & MIP

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2021 52:04


    Ronan & Chris are back in your ears to discuss the Chicago Bulls' big win over the Lakers. We also provide our 'hipster' picks for NBA MVP and Most Improved Player. It's all right here, right now, on Coast to Coast. Hosts: Ronan Gaine & Chris Nambu

    Contender Check-In

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2021 61:57


    Ronan & Chris are back in your ears to discuss the early season contenders in the NBA. We examine the struggles of the Lakers and Nets. We take a look at the Eastern Conference teams looking to make a statement in 2022 and just how good are the Golden State Warriors. It's all right here, right now, on Coast to Coast. Hosts: Ronan Gaine & Chris Nambu

    Panic Or Not Panic, Buying in or Selling out

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2021 53:10


    Ronan & Chris are back in your ears with two new segments on the show. First, we play Panic or Not Panic, discussing Portland, Boston & Dallas. Then we play Buying in or Selling out, where we examine whether we are buying into some of the hot starts from players like Tyler Herro, Cole Anthony & Miles Bridges or selling out, believing their hot starts are just a flash in the pan. Hosts: Ronan Gaine & Chris Nambu

    Big Game Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2021 38:10


    Ronan & Chris are back in your ears to review some of the big games from the week. We take a look at the New York Knicks victory on the road against the Bulls. How Ja Morant continued his rise to stardom vs Golden State, and is something up with James Harden and the Brooklyn Nets? Hosts: Ronan Gaine & Chris Nambu

    League Heatcheck

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2021 50:19


    Ronan & Chris are back in your ears to talk some of the hot topics a week into the NBA season. From the Lakers turnaround game and Evan Mobley's potential to the Chicago Bulls' best start since MJ! It's all right here, right now, on Coast to Coast. Hosts: Ronan Gaine & Chris Nambu

    First Game Over-Reactions

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2021 51:50


    Ronan & Chris are back in your ears to offer our reactions to the first games of the season along with the Ben Simmons situation and some of the 2018 rookies who did not agree to contract extensions. We open the show with a special guest. Celtics fan Tim Thornquist joins the pod to discuss New York & Boston's double O/T classic. Hosts: Ronan Gaine & Chris Nambu

    Part 2: Who is Best In The West

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2021 58:29


    Ronan Gaine & Chris Nambu are back in your ears on Coast to Coast. This week we are ranking the teams in the Western Conference and answering the big questions for each team ahead of the new season.

    Part 1: Who is best in the West

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2021 48:07


    Ronan Gaine & Chris Nambu are back in your ears on Coast to Coast. This week we are ranking the teams in the Western Conference and answering the big questions for each team ahead of the new season.

    Part 2: The Eastern Conference is back in a big way

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2021 59:19


    We're back! Ronan & Chris are back for another season of Coast to Coast. To kick off the year we take a look at the Eastern Conference and answer the big questions for each team ahead of the new season.

    Part 1: The Eastern Conference is back in a big way

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2021 50:55


    We're back! Ronan & Chris are back for another season of Coast to Coast. To kick off the year we take a look at the Eastern Conference and answer the big questions for each team ahead of the new season.

    Free Agency Frenzy

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2021 56:11


    Ronan & Chris are back in your ears to discuss the opening days of Free Agency-We begin with an in-depth look at the Chicago Bulls shopping spree (1:20). We then look at some of the underrated deals that have been done across the league so far (16:20). Followed by a discussion on the Lakers' restructure of their roster (23:00). We finish with a look at some of the quiet teams that needed to be loud in free agency (35:20) and how the Miami Heat have re-tooled for the new season (41:12). Hosts: Ronan Gaine & Chris Nambu

    Draft Night Winners And Losers

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2021 67:45


    Ronan & Chris are back in your ears to discuss the 2021 Draft-We begin with Toronto's surprise selection of Scottie Barnes at no.4 (5:40). We then take a look at the Warriors' dream draft night (12:40). Followed by a debate over the winners & losers of the 2021 Draft (20:22). Finally, we take a look at Russell Westbrook's trade to the Lakers, was it a move of genius or desperation? (49:50). Hosts: Ronan Gaine & Chris Nambu

    Draft Big Board

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2021 58:58


    Ronan & Chris are back in your ears just two days before the 2021 NBA Draft. The guys give their opinions on the lottery picks. Debating the pros, cons, and best fits for the top prospects including Cade Cunningham, Evan Mobley, Scottie Barnes, Jalen Suggs, Jalen Green, James Bouknight, Moses Moody, Jonathan Kuminga, Alperen Sengun, and Ziaire Williams. Ronan starts things off with the prospect of a surprise player going in the top three... Hosts Ronan Gaine & Chris Nambu

    Bucks Glory

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2021 48:44


    Ronan & Chris are back in your ears to discuss the NBA Finals- We begin talking all things Giannis Antetokounmpo after his monster Game 6 performance (2:50). We then take a look at where this playoff performance leaves Kris Middleton, is he now a top wing? (11:50). Moving over to the other side we take a look at what's next for this Phoenix Suns team following Finals disappointment (20:30). Finally, we take a look at the impact this Bucks win will have on the NBA (35:40). Hosts: Ronan Gaine & Chris Nambu

    The Finals So Far

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2021 55:13


    Ronan & Chris are back in your ears to discuss all things NBA Finals, including Pat Connaughton's impact & the back and forth nature of the series through four games (3:54). The guys then take a look at Jrue Holiday's topsy turvy series so far, with serious offensive struggles being covered by the elite defense on Phoenix's star players(11:36). We finish up our Finals conversation with a discussion of Devin Booker's ability to cover Chris Paul's struggles. Whether or not DeAndre Ayton can cap his amazing post-season by finding another level of production and we give our final predictions on the outcome (17:56). BREAK. In part two, the guys discuss Damian Lillard's trade demand, whether it's fact or fiction and what is next for the Blazers star (34:25). We finish off with Cleveland's decision to trade Collin Sexton, the impact he could have in New York and Detroit's flirtation with trading the no.1 draft pick (40:02). Hosts: Ronan Gaine & Christian Nambu

    Phoenix Suns are headed to the NBA Finals but who will join them?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2021 87:13


    Ronan & Chris back in your ears to discuss the Suns reaching the NBA Finals for the first time in 28 years, Chris Pauls amazing Game 6 performance & where Phoenix goes from here (1:04). The guys then take a look at the Bucks/Hawks series, the importance of role players stepping up for their teams & the permutations of bringing Giannis back in(15:04).BREAK. Finally, they explore the draft lottery. Is Cade Cunnigham all he's cracked up to be? Will the Cavs look to trade up or down? & just how stacked is this 2021 class(31:17). Hosts: Ronan Gaine & Chris Nambu

    Times up for 'THE PROCESS'

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2021 49:04


    Ronan & Chris back in your ears to discuss the Hawks win over Philly in Game 7, the end of 'The Process' & Ben Simmons's future (1:10). The guys then look at what went wrong for the Nets and how this series win will stand to the Bucks moving forward (25:50). Finally, they discuss Devin Booker's Game 1 performance, how Phoenix can survive without Chris Paul and what is next for the Clippers (32:55). Hosts: Ronan Gaine and Christian Nambu

    Post Season Crunch Time!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2021 37:41


    Ronan & Chris back in your ears to discuss the latest news from around the league, what next for Philadelphia & if this is the end for Coach Bud in Milwaukee. Enjoy!

    The Final 8: Playoff Winners & Losers

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2021 58:00


    Ronan & Chris discuss the final 8 teams remaining in the NBA playoffs while taking a look at what's next for the losing teams and the where it all went wrong in the first round!

    First round first takes

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2021 58:09


    Ronan & Chris back in your ears to give their first impressions of the opening week of the 2021 NBA Playoffs.

    Part 2: All NBA Picks & End of Season Awards

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2021 56:04


    Ronan & Chris offer up their picks for the All NBA Teams-1st,2nd & 3rd aswell as both All Defensive Teams before taking a looking at the end of season awards including MVP,MIP & Coach of the Year!

    Part 1: Play In Tournament Roundup

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2021 66:14


    Ronan & Chris back in your ears to discuss the play-in tournament. What the results mean for the teams involved, whether or not the winning teams can make an impact on the playoffs and what next for the teams that came up short...

    Playoff Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2021 65:22


    Ronan & Chris back in your ears to discuss the play-in tournament & to preview the set first round playoff matchups including Nuggets vs Portland, Dallas vs Clippers, Knicks vs Hawks & Bucks vs Miami. Get ready for some hot takes and interesting first round matchups with Coast to Coast

    Play-in tournament & Top 5 lottery prospects

    Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2021 87:08


    Ronan & Chris back in your ears to talk all things NBA basketball: 00:00-22:55-Latest news-Lebron on the play-in, Russell Westbrook +more 22:55-32:10-Western Conference Play-In talk 32:12-46:07-Eastern Conference Play-In talk 47 mins-End-Top 5 Prospects 49:00-57:48-Cade Cunningham 57:50-1:03:05-Evan Mobley 1:03:06-1:11:10-Jalen Suggs 1:11:15-1:16:15-Jalen Green 1:17:45-1:21:53-Jonathan Kuminga

    Who are the best young NBA duo's?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2021 84:15


    Ronan Gaine & Chris Nambu take a look at the young duo's around the NBA, shedding a light on just how bright the future is or isn't for some of the franchises looking to close the gap on the teams currently dominating the league

    Who Can Stop The Nets?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2021 72:49


    Ronan & Chris discuss the chances of the top teams in the East taking down the Brooklyn Nets, how they match up & if they can compete over 7 games. We also take a look at the form of the New York Knicks & the Nuggets chances in the West without Jamal Murray.

    Top 25 Under 25

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2021 78:01


    Ronan & Chris talk Phoenix Suns and how they match up with the other teams in the West. We take a look at the impact injuries are having on the seasons of some of the top teams and finally we name our TOP 25 UNDER 25 LIST!

    Luka Primed For Late Season MVP Push

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2021 58:24


    Ronan & Chris back to talk Luka's late season push for MVP, the impact of the buyout market and what's next in this crazy NBA season.

    Trade Deadline Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2021 59:20


    Ronan & Chris review the the state of play following the trade deadline. Taking a look at the trades made, the players that stayed put and the lay of the land in the NBA now that rosters are set for the season.

    Rookie Watch

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2021 84:49


    Ronan & Chris take a look at the rookie class of 2020 in part 1. Which rookies have impressed, which have disappointed & those that have just been stuck with the wrong fit. Part 2: Ahead of the March 25th trade deadline we take a look at guys on the trade market, teams that should look to make moves and some dream moves we would love to see

    Off The Deep End

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2021 76:20


    With little basketball to talk about after the all-star break, Ronan & Chris jump "off the deep end" and discuss some crazy outcomes of the 2021 season and beyond.

    Are Simmons & Embiid An Elite Duo

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2021 69:27


    Ronan & Chris put their two cents in on whether or not Joel Embiid & Ben Simmons are an elite duo. We take a look at the MVP race at the half way point of the season and we also explore potential trades for Raptors guard, Kyle Lowry.

    Don't Trust The Process Part III

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2021 76:14


    The final part of our series on team building, we take a look at the teams that have successful built through the draft, the concept of the tank and we give the final answer on the next step for Chicago, Charlotte, Minnesota & Sacramento.

    Eastern Conference open for business

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2021 68:35


    Ronan & Chris open the book on the ever competitive Eastern Conference. Celtics struggles and what next for them, what Washington's 9-6 record in February means for them & the 11 teams battling for 5 playoff places. It's all covered right here on Coast to Coast.

    Dont Trust The Process Part II

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2021 60:54


    Part II of our mini-series on team building takes us to teams that have built around a single star over an extended period, the success', the failures and the teams that found their star but failed to do a whole lot else. We tell the stories from the past decade and look at how these situations are relevant to the rebuilding of Chicago, Charlotte, Sacramento and Minnesota today.

    Around the NBA

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2021 47:15


    Ronan & Chris take a look at all the major stories coming out of the NBA over the past week. Including, AD's injury, Dame & Steph's MVP seasons, the rise of Zion and much more.

    Don't Trust The Process - Part I

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2021 78:48


    Ronan and Chris open up the show with a quick 15 minute recap over the past week of NBA action & after the break we begin our new mini-series which will focus on team building. The elements that are involved, what impacts the way teams go about building teams and what constitutes a successful rebuild. Our focus will be on four teams in a different type of team building limbo, Bulls, Timberwolves, Kings & Hornets

    Big Man Debate, first time All-Stars in 2021

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2021 84:59


    Ronan & Chris back with a recap of the last week of NBA action, we talk the evolving role of big men in the NBA and debate who is top dog between Embiid, Jokic and Giannis. The All-Star game has been confirmed and the guys look at the players that deserve their first selection in 2021 and we cap the show off with a discussion on potential trades for Pelicans duo, Lonzo Ball and JJ Reddick.

    Philly Edge Lakers while the Spurs outgrind Boston

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2021 43:47


    Ronan & Chris are back to take you through all of Wednesday nights NBA action including the Lakers @ Philadelphia. We also take a look at some of the star performers from Wednesday nights action and preview the first meeting of the season between the Celtics and the Lakers.

    Jazz vibing, trade talk

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2021 69:05


    Ronan & Chris are back talking all things NBA basketball. Todays ep we talk a look at the Utah Jazz's impressive start to the season and we also dive into some blockbuster trade talk. A few crazy calls from Ronan and some more realistic and thought out trades from Chris. Enjoy!

    All Sex and no Land for the Cavs

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2021 54:46


    Ronan & Chris take a look at Sexton's big game against the Nets & the 'apparent' bright future in Cleveland. First impressions of the Nets big three on the floor together and whether or not Embiid's MVP form is enough to make the 76ers challengers this year. Make sure to drop a follow and a review, it would be much appreciated

    Hawks, Suns differing starts & the players taking over 2021

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2021 78:03


    Ronan & Chris taking an early season stock take. Analysing the Hawks mixed start, John Collins future in Atlanta and Trae Young adapting to being the leader of a perennial playoff team. The Suns bench taking over while the starters figure things out, Ayton and Booker struggling on offence but its adding up to wins & we take a look at some of the young stars in the NBA that are pushing for all-star berths and those that are failing to meet expectations so far plus we have an update on some of the rookies lighting it up in year one.

    C2C Special: James Harden's blockbuster trade to Brooklyn

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2021 39:00


    Ronan Gaine & Christian Nambu laying out all the facts on Harden's trade to Brooklyn. How this affects the league, what next for Houston and just how good this new three headed dragon will be in Brooklyn.

    The pleasant surprises and bitter disappointments of the 2020/21 season so far

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 6, 2021 73:17


    Ronan Gaine and Christian Nambu talking a look at the teams that are showing a better version of themselves so far in the new season and those that look set to disappoint in 2021. Enjoy

    Analyzing week one of NBA action

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 2021 59:48


    Ronan Gaine & Christian Nambu back to discuss the major talking points out of the opening week of NBA basketball. On this ep we will be discuss Kevin Durant's impressive return from injury, the early season struggles of the Warriors and the minnows that look like top level teams in the early games of the season. Enjoy

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