Double Shot: A Sports Podcast

Still no sports yet, but the show goes on! JP and Hector talk about episodes 5 and 6 of "The Last Dance," including Isiah Thomas' snub from the Dream Team. Was it all on Jordan or was it a team decision? Also, Jordan's faults start to show in the form of his gambling and his refusal to endorse politician Harvey Gantt against well-known racist Jesse Helms. Is he in the right to stay out of the political realm, or is he trying to shape history to avoid looking like a bad person? Afterward, we talk about recent NBA news of practice reopening and the idea of Kevin Durant returning to the Nets if the season resumes. Also, does the shutdown help the Warriors odds of getting Giannis Antetokounmpo? We finish with discussing the Cowboys' 2020 schedule which released during the recording. If we get to see a full NFL season, we think the Cowboys have a good chance of bouncing back. Thanks again for listening! Subscribe, share, and send us questions.

JP and Hector are back discussing the biggest sporting event since the pandemic, the NFL Draft. The Cowboys had what is widely considered a highly successful draft, and we take a look at the roster as it stands. What other needs do the team have to address? Also, what's going on with Dak's contract status? Other teams that have major questions to answer include the Eagles and their selection of Jalen Hurts, the Packers trading up for Jordan Love, and the Patriots seeming to be all in on Jarrett Stidham. Afterward, we discuss The Last Dance episodes 3 and 4 which highlight Dennis Rodman, Phil Jackson, and their rivalry with the Detroit Pistons. Now that we're all caught up on the main characters of the dynasty, what are we hoping to see from here on out? As always, thanks for listening! Subscribe, share, and send us questions.

JP and Hector are talking this week about the premiere of the Bulls dynasty documentary, "The Last Dance." Two episodes are up now, is there anything new that we haven't learned by now about the team's run? What are we looking forward to with the remaining episodes? We also talk about the mention in Yahoo Sports about how Disney World can be a possible quarantine site to resume the NBA season. Is this really feasible or batshit crazy? Also, hear Hector talk about how much he hates Joe Burrow and what he thinks the Bengals should do with the first pick of the NFL Draft coming this week. Should he or Tua Tagovailoa be the top QB prospect? Should the Cowboys take either if they are available at their pick? Thanks for listening! Subscribe, share, and send us questions.

It's the second episode with no sports! JP and Hector discuss the latest in NBA news including competitive 2K and HORSE, and the league acknowledging the season may be canceled. Are there any teams breathing a sigh of relief that the season is over? Also, how would Shaq do in today's game? Then we close out discussing the HBO documentary "The Scheme." It's a detailed look into an FBI scandal from 2017 involving one man's desire to build a sports management business and bribing coaches in order to make it happen. But is the bribery that goes on in this case really worthy of an FBI investigation? We talk about that and the seemly cover-up of others doing the same on top of other violations but with more parties that have something to lose. Is this justice or business? Thanks again for listening! Subscribe, share, and send us questions.

What the hell do we talk about now? With the worldwide response to COVID-19 including the shutdown of sporting events, everything has literally come to a halt. How does that affect the future of an incomplete NBA season? What opportunities are missed because of the shutdown? How does this affect the future of the Spurs? We talk all that as well as what we've been up to in order to pass the time during this outbreak. Thanks for listening! Subscribe, share, and send us questions.

The Double Shot duo is back! In this episode, Hector and John take a deep dive into LeBron's performance giving back to his community, in light of the recent news that the I Promise School has provided full-ride scholarships to the inaugural class. What kind of hope is there to see more institutions like this across the country? Why did it have to be LeBron to show that this level of support in the education system can have tremendous benefits in the long run? Afterward, we discuss the Spurs' abysmal season thus far. We discuss whether it's time to tank, what to do with DeMar DeRozan and LaMarcus Aldridge, and if the young guys are good enough to bring the Spurs back into contention in the future. Thanks for listening! Subscribe, share, and send us questions.

John and Hector set aside an episode to discuss the highs and lows of Kobe Bryant, his relationship with San Antonio, and his legacy.

Double Shot is back! After an extended hiatus over the course of the holiday season, JP and Hector are back to discuss the wave of news and events that have occurred. First up, the Cowboys have finally ended the Jason Garrett era and have hired ex-Packers coach Mike McCarthy. How much of an improvement is he over Garrett? And what other changes should we expect? We also go over the entertaining wild card weekend which included another questionable ending to the Saints season, a wild Texans comeback, the TItans potential ending the Patriots run, and Seattle coming through against the limping Eagles. What can we expect next week and what is there to ponder for all the eliminated teams? In the basketball world, the Spurs are slowly creeping into the playoff picture after a totally abysmal start to the year. What's changed in the team's performance? Also, Kevin Love is sounding off in Cleveland until he gets traded, and we catch up on the Knicks who have let go of head coach David Fizdale. Thanks for listening, everyone! Subscribe, share, and send us questions.

JP and Hector are back at it this week talking about another Cowboys loss which may define the Jason Garrett era. Poor playcalling and avoidance of risks sunk the Cowboys' chances. Do the Cowboys have any hope while Garrett is the head coach? Is there any chance to salvage this season? In the NBA life (33:15), the Spurs finally end their losing streak but still don't look great. Is the Spurs' starting lineup change enough? Is there any truth to the rumors of a DeRozan or Aldridge trade that have recently come up? We also pitch around trade ideas that we would like and hate. We finish up by talking about a recent story discussing possible changes to the NBA's playoff format and a new midseason tournament. What would it take for these ideas to be taken seriously? Which ideas are we most excited about? We also talk a bit about how awesome Luka Doncic is. Thanks again for listening! Remember to subscribe, share, and send us questions.

Hector and JP got an episode STUFFED with content this week. We open up by talking about the Browns-Steelers fight from last Thursday that will probably go down as Myles Garrett's defining moment in his career. What the hell happened, and where does Cleveland even go from here? Afterward, we talk about the Cowboys taking down the Lions at a time in which they desperately needed a win in preparation for New England this week. After that, we talk about the controversy surrounding the workout Colin Kaepernick held this past Saturday and the continued drama between him and the NFL. What are the odds he signs another contract now? (Also, JP's new cat debuts at 58:45.) After talking about how the Ravens destroyed the Texans, we go into basketball and talk about how depressing it is to see the Spurs lacking direction (1:05:25). How much change is needed and how much change can this team handle? Are these losses indicative of a bigger problem or is this a stretch of bad luck? After that, we round it out by talking about Carmelo Anthony being back in the league and playing for the Portland Trail Blazers. Thanks again for listening! Remember to subscribe, share, and send us questions.

Hector and JP are back to discuss the Cowboys' loss to the Vikings and what it means for playoff implications. The Eagles are creeping up now, and the Cowboys really need a win against the Lions going into the following week against the Patriots. The Cowboys aren't the only ones in a bit of trouble, as the Chiefs take an L at the hands of the Titans. How concerned should the Chiefs be, not just about playoffs but about their weaknesses? Heading into the NBA (32:50), we talk about the Spurs going 1-3 in the past week and ponder if the Spurs need to think about making a trade already. We also take a moment to reflect on Tony Parker's career after his jersey retirement ceremony this past Monday night. After that, we discuss the Knicks already having a meltdown, and is Luka Doncic a top-10 player already? All that and more in this episode. Thanks for listening! Subscribe, share, and send us questions.

In episode 9 of Double Shot, Hector and JP go into more detail of the Cowboys victory over the Giants which didn't feel as convincing as the final score indicated. The Cowboys continue to face struggles distancing themselves from the competition, but at what point does this trend become just part of their identity? We also talk about the Ravens handing the Patriots their first loss of the year, Cam Newton out for the year, and Nick Foles replacing Gardner Minshew. On the basketball side, the Spurs took down the Warriors but then lost a couple of close ones against the Lakers and Clippers. What can we take away from those losses, and what appear to be the team's issues as of now? Also, are Fiesta-theme jerseys on the way? We also discuss what the Warriors do now that Steph Curry is out at least 3 months. and is Dwight Howard good again? Thanks for listening! Remember to subscribe, share, and send us questions.

Hector and JP are back at it, and this time we tip off the discussions with the NFL trade deadline. Cowboys got Michael Bennett, Patriots got Mohamed Sanu, Cardinals got Kenyan Drake, and much more. After we talk about the state of league and who we think will make it to the conference championship games, we move on to the NBA. We're now a week into the NBA season, and the Spurs are one of the last standing undefeated teams. We talk the highlights and room for improvements on the team. Also, the Spurs commit another full year to LaMarcus Aldridge but no movement yet on an extension for DeMar DeRozan. What should we make of that news? As always, thanks for listening! Subscribe, share, and send us questions.

Hector and JP are back to talk about the Cowboys victory which hasn't happened in almost a month! In a near-perfect win over the Eagles, we saw Dallas excel in forcing turnovers, offensive playcalling, and maintaining control of the tempo. We go over the specifics in what was the best way to go into the bye week. Afterward, we talk about other QB situations including Pat Mahomes going down and Drew Brees making a comeback. Once we get through our fantasy updates and games of the week, we talk about the NBA season that opens Tuesday night (46:30). We talk new extensions including Dejounte Murray agreeing to a new deal with the Spurs. Then we make our predictions that include Rookie of the Year, MVP, Finals favorites, surprise good/bad team, and bold predictions. As always, thanks for listening! Subscribe, share, and send us questions.

JP and Hector break down the latest loss for the Cowboys at the hands of the Jets. Is it time to panic? Is it simply injuries? What changes need to be made in the playcalling? When will Jason Garrett be on the hot seat? After that, the guys go into the Rams acquiring Jalen Ramsey. The Rams surely improved, but was this the move that needed to be made? Is it smart for them to go all in with this core? From the basketball standpoint, the NBA season starts on Tuesday! That means we do a deep dive into the Spurs' expectations this season. Should they make a trade? What do they do with DeRozan and Aldridge? All that and more on this episode. Thanks for listening! Subscribe, share, and send us questions.

JP and Hector are back at it again, unfortunately needing to discuss another Cowboys loss. After they got stomped by the Packers, is it right to still consider them among the NFC's best? What needs to change to steer back to the success of the first three games? We got our first head coach firing in Washington, and who does Vegas have as the next coach to get the boot? We also discuss the Texans' offensive explosion against Atlanta and the Colts capitalizing on the vulnerable Chiefs. On the basketball side, the Spurs debuted this past Saturday against the Magic in which we also got to see the return of Markelle Fultz. What pattern is worth following after the first action of the year? We talk a bit about who is the better LA team, who do we expect to make it out of the Eastern Conference, and we wrap up with some fantasy basketball conversation. As always, thanks for listening! Subscribe, share, and send us questions.

Hector and JP are back at it again talking about the Cowboys and their first loss against the Saints. Did this game show flaws in the team structure or is this just two great teams facing off? Afterward, we talk about teams in the middle of the pack and who should still push through their struggles or start thinking about next year already. Finishing off, we talk a bit about the NBA and ask some big questions around the league, including: do the Warriors or Raptors have a more successful season? Is Kyrie Irving better off in Brooklyn? Does Chris Paul stay in OKC? All that and more. Thanks for listening again! Subscribe, share, and send us questions.

In episode 3 of Double Shot, Hector and JP go over the remaining undefeated teams in the NFL, zooming in particularly on the Cowboys, Patriots, and Chiefs. The Cowboys have had trouble getting started in each game but still pulled away in a win over the Dolphins, the Patriots are still the Patriots but Antonio Brown's tenure is already over, and Patrick Mahomes of the Chiefs is already looking like a legend in the making. As a side: the Ravens maybe should be getting more shine than they are. Also, Daniel Jones had as good of a starting debut as one can possibly imagine for the Giants in their comeback win over the Bucs. Lastly, we go over the Kawhi Leonard story one last time now that it looks like both he and the Spurs are at a point where they can finally move forward without any residue of the drama of the past couple years. Subscribe, share, and send us questions! Thanks for listening.

It's the second episode of Double Shot! Hector and JP are talking way more QB changes than anticipated after week 2 in the NFL. Ben Roethlisberger is out for the year, Drew Brees is out for half, and Eli Manning is benched and all but ends an era of Giants history. Other big news in the NFL: Dolphins go further in on the tank, Jalen Ramsey asks for a trade, Antonio Brown's details just get more ridiculous, and the Cowboys continue their solid offense against Washington. We finish up the episode talking about USA Basketball and its prospects in next year's Olympics coming off of a 7th place finish in the World Cup, and we also touch a bit on Sports Illustrated's Top 100 Players and go deeper into players with whom we huge differing opinions. Thanks again for listening! Send us questions and comments. See you next week.

John and Hector and podcasting again! This time in a dual threat podcast called Double Shot. In episode 1, we go over all the happenings of NFL Week 1 including Antonio Brown to the Patriots, the Browns falling flat, the Colts in a world with no Luck, and the Cowboys opening win against the Giants. We wrap up by touching on what was the biggest off-season in NBA history that we've experienced and what we're looking forward to in the basketball season to come.