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Join David and Wii Gamboa as they go through a weekly breakdown of the latest stories, trends, and developments in the world of basketball, football, and even competitive handball. (PS. We're joking with the handball) (PPS. Or maybe not)

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    • Oct 22, 2021 LATEST EPISODE
    • every other week NEW EPISODES
    • 43m AVG DURATION
    • 55 EPISODES


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    The Ben Simmons Dilemma, will Kyrie play again, and 2022 NBA Predictions

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2021 40:17


    The NBA is back, and so are the Gambola cousins who both try to make sense of the Simmons-76ers divorce, Kyrie's future, can the Bucks repeat again, the new-look Lakers, and much more!

    The Top Five! - All-Time Manny Pacquiao Fights

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2021 43:48


    As Pacquiao bids farewell to the sport of boxing, David and Wii celebrate his legacy by going through his memorable fights, his rivalry with Mayweather, the Dream Match with Golden Boy, his not-so-friendly relationship with Mexican fighters, and most importantly - identifying Manny's greatest boxing moment. No politics here!

    The Top Five! - All-Time Pinoy Ugali

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2021 19:44


    In their lightest episode ever recorded, David and Wii try to find out why Filipinos love to say "sorry" often, the "Uy PINOY!" mentality when we see someone in movies, can we still adjust our Filipino time, and what trait did Filipinos showed numerous times and made it the number 1 trait for the Gambola?

    The Top Five! - All-Time Fried Chicken

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2021 35:17


    Winner Winner, Chicken Dinner! David and Wii Gamboa orders a bucket of chicken while they try to identify what's missing with McDonald's, the Bonchon Korean craze, KFC's secret spices, and answering the question - what's the best Fried Chicken of all-time?

    The Top Ten! - All-Time Pinoy Ulams

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2021 46:20


    "Ma, anong ulam?!" In the latest Gambola episode, David and Wii discuss what makes Filipino food special, how easy it is to learn to cook, why some Pinoy food taste better during "Ber" months, ADOBO PARTY, and answering the question - what's the best Pinoy ulam of all-time? Brought to you by Gamby's Roasted Chicken!

    The Top Ten! - NBA All-Time Players

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2021 56:19


    In an all-new Gambola episode, David and Wii introduce a new format of listing the definitive "TOP TEN" of different topics, which the cousins TRY to unanimously decide. They kick this off by finally having the TOP TEN NBA All-Time Players, where Shaq ranks among the greatest centers, Magic/Bird, Kobe's career, and closing the GOAT debate once and for all. Brought to you by Gamby's Roasted Chicken!

    FOR KOBE.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2021 64:14


    What more can we say? The Gambola cousins take a look back at the historic legacy of Kobe Bryant, best moments from the Mamba, can 81 still be topped, why 2010 FINALS is the most important ring, Bryant's rivals throughout his career, fun facts, and most importantly - where is Kobe among the all-time greats. Brought to you as always by Basketball & Kicks Pare and Soul Scenti.

    Finding Kyrie, Harden in Brooklyn, and NBA Biggest Winners & Losers so Far

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2021 52:52


    The Gambola cousins are joined by Mikee Gamboa to look for Kyrie Irving, Harden finally joining the Brooklyn Nets, updated Eastern Conference power rankings, and some early winners and losers of the NBA so far. Brought to you as always by Basketball & Kicks Pare!

    THE NBA 2021 PREVIEW

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2020 67:45


    Join the Gambola cousins for some late-night discussion just before the NBA tips-off the 2021 season, the teams that will surprise this year, NBA in the time of COVID, Harden trade talks, Luka for MVP, GIANNIS STAYS, respecting the Miami Heat, and... can anyone stop the Lakers?

    Houston's Problem, will GIANNIS actually stay, letter to Klay Thompson, and NBA Draft Reactions

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2020 45:22


    Just when we thought we'll take a break from the NBA, the off-season suddenly started! One-half of the Gambola podcast (David) is joined by Josh Aguas to discuss the unique superstar situation of the Rockets, is Jrue enough for Giannis to stay, how can CP3 really help the Phoenix, what's next for Golden State, and identifying the floor and ceiling potential of the latest NBA rookies. Brought to you as always by Basketball & Kicks Pare!

    2020 In Review, LeBron's Legacy, and What's Next for the NBA?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2020 49:18


    The Gambola cousins are joined by DJ Josh Aguas to cap off a historic 2020 NBA Season, unforgettable moments from the league, LeBron at Year 17, how the NBA will pull off next season, a very-early preview for 2021 season, and much more! Brought to you as always by Gambola and Basketball & Kicks, Pare!

    A very early LAL-MIA Finals Preview & (finally) closing the GOAT debate

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2020 60:52


    David, Wii, Linus, and Josh discuss the the Celtics future, JIMMY BUTLER, Miami's Cinderella Run, can Lakers dominate the finals, and... finally settling on the JORDAN > LeBRON debate and why we should never ask who's the GOAT again.

    Clippers Meltdown, Nuggets Bandwagon, and All-NBA Team Reactions

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2020 39:49


    The Gambola cousins held an emergency pod with the Grind Boys (Josh & Linus) to mourn the Clippers season, is Doc Rivers actually "overrated", Kawhi & PG contract situation, Murray's meteoric rise, Jokic-AD, Boston-Miami, and All-NBA reactions. Brought to you as always by B&KP and Gamby's Chimichurri Roasted Chicken!

    Can Denver Pull Off a Miracle, Celtics-Heat Preview, GIANNIS, and Houston's Problem (with Josh Aguas & Linus Reyes)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2020 44:58


    The Gambola cousins are joined by Josh Aguas and Linus Reyes to find out what's happening to the Clippers, can the Nuggets actually come back from a 3-1 deficit twice (!), Houston-Westbrook dilemma, GIANNIS, and the Lakers' dominance during the bubble. Brought to you as always by B&KP and Gamby's Roasted Chicken!

    Winners and Losers of the NBA Bubble Playoffs

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2020 41:40


    Join the "Grind Boys," David, Wii, Josh, and Linus, as they talk about the memorable moments of the NBA Playoffs so far, will fatigue set in for the Nuggets against the Clippers, has Miami figured out Milwaukee, Harden/Westbrook legacy, and the best player of the NBA Playoffs by far. Brought to you as always by Basketball & Kicks Pare!

    The NBA Bubble Playoff Preview (with Josh Aguas and Linus Reyes)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2020 81:10


    The Gambola cousins are joined by the Grind Boys to discuss the storylines heading the 2020 NBA Playoffs, can Milwaukee steamroll through the East, the rise of Anthony Davis, will OKC surprise teams, Jaylen Brown coming out party, can Kawhi bring a title to a new team, and much more! Brought to you as always by Basketball & Kicks, Pare!

    "Coach Carter" (with Linus Reyes)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2020 50:06


    Join the Gambola cousins and Linus Reyes as they discover their greatest fears about Coach Carter, can anybody other than Samuel L. Jackson play Coach Carter, Channing Tatum's acting debut, fun facts about the Richmond Oilers, and discussing the breakout star of the movie.

    The NBA Restart (with DJ Josh Aguas and Linus Reyes)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2020 41:44


    The Gambola cousins come out of the quarantine to talk about the restart of the NBA season, dark-horse contenders, Giannis > LeBron, ZION, are the Houston Rockets for real, and much more. Brought to you as always by Basketball & Kicks Pare!

    UFC 251, All-Time MMA Fighters, and UFC Rivalries (with Jason Tulio)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2020 36:20


    With the upcoming debut of Dana White's Fight Island, the Gambola cousins are joined by Top Gear and MMA-fanatic Jason Tulio to discuss Usman - Masvidal, Conor McGregor's impact, top 5 UFC fighters ever, and notable rivalries throughout the years.

    The "Kings of the Court" Story and Hypothetical 1-on-1 Matchups (with Cholo Legisma)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2020 59:15


    The Gambola cousins are back with "Kings of the Court" founder Cholo Legisma to discuss how the league started, notable players that played over the years, and their current mission to help the sports community before debating on "King of the Court" match-ups: Can Kawhi shut KD down? Thirdy or Kiefer? Will Caguioa outshine James Yap? And most importantly... can Kobe stop Jordan?

    NBA Returns, Kai Sotto, and the NBA All-Time Draft (with DJ Josh Aguas and Linus Reyes)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2020 82:00


    The Gambola cousins are joined by DJ Josh Aguas and Linus Reyes, as they celebrate the return of the NBA, the "new-normal" for the league, Kai Sotto's journey, why there are still no Filipinos in the NBA, and the first-ever Gambola NBA All-Time Draft!

    The Last Dance and B&KP Mailbag (with Yael Yuzon and Nikko Ramos)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2020 94:49


    What an episode.The Gambola cousins are joined by Sponge Cola's Yael Yuzon and Titan 22's Nikko Ramos to discuss The Last Dance series, GOAT debate, Nikko's most prized sneaker, Yael's top 4 songs of all-time, and most importantly - their advice to anyone pursuing a career in sports and music.

    Michael and His Dad, The Mystique of Wearing 23, and When Will the PBA Resume? (with Jutt Sulit)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2020 46:22


    The Gambola cousins are joined by ESPN5's Jutt Sulit to discuss episodes 7 and 8 of "The Last Dance," the relationship that Michael had with his late father, his short stint with the Baltimore Barons, why people don't wear Jordan jerseys in pick-up basketball, and will the PBA resume soon.

    Kobe & MJ, the Air Jordan Legacy, and Jordan's Gambling Habits (with Jose Sarasola)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2020 45:46


    The Gambola cousins are joined by celebrity chef and die-hard Knicks fan Jose Sarasola to talk about the Jordan - Kobe comparisons, why the Air Jordan line is still valuable today, MJ's midnight Atlantic City run, and the only "low light" in Michael's legacy.

    RECAP - The Last Dance Episodes 3 & 4

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2020 33:19


    The Gambola cousins recap The Last Dance's latest episodes revolving around Dennis Rodman's Las Vegas vacation, Jordan overcoming Bad Boys era, Phil Jackson's importance to the Bulls dynasty, and their top-five players of all-time.

    RECAP - The Last Dance Episodes 1 & 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2020 24:44


    The Gambola cousins wasted no time in recapping Netflix's The Last Dance, Jerry Krause's impact on the Chicago Bulls dynasty, Michael Jordan's rise to stardom, what to expect from the rest of the docu, and is Scottie Pippen the most underpaid player of all-time?

    Coronavirus is here... now what?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2020 28:02


    Gambola cousins discuss about the impact of the COVID in both the sports world and our everyday lives, plus the next steps that the NBA might consider to resume their season.

    NBA All-Star Reactions and Second-half storylines

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2020 40:11


    Cousins David and Wii Gamboa are back to discuss about the new changes in the NBA All-Star events, was Aaron Gordon REALLY robbed of the slam dunk title, looking forward to the next All-Star games, and storylines for teams heading to the postseason.

    Fajardo's Injury, Kai Sotto to the NCAA, and the Gambola All Star 2020 Draft

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2020 27:41


    Join cousins Wii and David Gamboa in this week's episode as they discuss the impact of June Mar's injury to San Miguel's All-Filipino quest, Kai Sotto's journey to the NCAA I, and re-drafting the NBA All-Star 2020 Draft to show Giannis that they could do better. (PS. They did)

    Remembering Kobe Bryant

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2020 28:53


    For Kobe. For Gianna. For everyone.

    What's next for McGregor, ZION IS BACK, and the NBA All-Stars

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2020 41:24


    In this week's episode, the Gamboa cousins discuss the successful return of Conor McGregor to the Octagon, the possibility of a Mayweather rematch, the debut of Zion Williamson, and who should play in the upcoming NBA All-Star game.

    The Ginebra-Meralco rivalry, best OKC Player ever, and does Conor McGregor still have IT?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2020 30:36


    In this week's episode, cousins David and Wii Gamboa discuss about the PBA Governor's Cup, breaking down Dave Ildefonso's transfer from NU to ADMU, is Westbrook really the best OKC player ever, and the comeback of the Notorious one in the octagon.Brought to you as always by "Basketball & Kicks, Pare" and "Lucid Safari."PS. We're praying for all the affected families brought by the current ash fall situation. Stay safe, mga Gamboleros.

    The NBA Decade Year-On-Year Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 2, 2020 52:45


    The Gamboa cousins kick off 2020 by saying farewell to one of the best sports commissioners in the world, David Stern (01:40), before going on a year-on-year review of the NBA (03:55), why the 2015 season was the year that changed the NBA (20:15), Durant to the Warriors (33:23), and looking forward to the next decade (47:40)

    LeBron - China, SAMGYUPSAL, and are we ready for Electric Cars?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2019 33:02


    Cousins David and Wii Gamboa are back to discuss LeBron's comments against Daryl Morey, the business ramifications of the NBA - China relationship, when will Korean BBQ die down, identifying the next big food trend, and what's stopping the Philippines from becoming electric car-friendly.

    NBA Fantasy, JOKER, and Can Anybody Solve Manila Traffic?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2019 31:39


    Cousins David and Wii Gamboa are back to discuss the rise of fantasy basketball, players to watch out for during the draft, best/worst players for your team, Joaquin Phoenix's portrayal, is Heath Ledger still the best Joker, and what can we do to finally solve this effin traffic.PS. Sal Panelo was not part of the brainstorming session.

    The What-Is-Wrong-With-Gilas Episode

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2019 31:10


    They're back! The Gambola cousins reunite to rant about the embarrassing showing from the Gilas during the FIBA World Cup, who should replace Andray Blatche, how sports politics have affected the Gilas program, and UAAP S82 predictions.

    The B&KP Mailbag - Episode 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2019 39:04


    In the new segment for the Gambola show, cousins Wii and David talk about questions from the "Basketball & Kicks, Pare" community that range from changing the PBA system, to having an All-Filipino collegiate league, NBA summer takeaways, and will there be a MayPac2?

    Lakers or Clippers, the End of the OKC Era, and Can Westbrook Help the Houston Rockets

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2019 24:44


    The Gamboa cousins are back to talk about Kawhi's move to the Clippers, who will rule LA next season, how we will remember the OKC-era of Durant/Westbrook/Harden, can Westbrook elevate his game in Houston, and will CP3 win a ring when it's all said and done.

    The NBA Free Agency Aftermath

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2019 51:37


    WHAT A DAY.After catching their breath, the Gambola cousins are back to talk about EVERYTHING that happened in Day 1 of the NBA Free Agency and try to make sense of it all.

    Stanley Pringle to Ginebra, Kiefer Ravena returns, and Anthony Davis is finally a Laker

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2019 34:29


    The Gamboa cousins are back to discuss the very very "FAIR" trade that brought Stanley Pringle to Ginebra (00:27), can we still fix the PBA (08:40), what to expect in Kiefer Ravena's return (12:15), and will this AD trade haunt the Lakers (23:00).

    NBA Finals Game 5 Reactions, What's Next for KD, and Farewell to Tony Parker

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2019 34:10


    The Gamboa cousins are back to talk about the pivotal Game 5 between Golden State and Toronto (0:50), Kawhi Leonard's heroics (4:10), Kevin Durant's Achilles injury (13:20), what we will remember about this Warriors dynasty (22:40), and Tony Parker's retirement (29:40).

    NBA Finals Game 2 Reactions, Can Toronto Still Make This a Series, And What's Wrong with Calvin Abueva

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2019 35:00


    The cousins are back to discuss NBA Finals Game 2 (0:40), Pascal Siakam's importance (5:20), is this the last title run for Golden State (10:10), THAT CALVIN ABUEVA INCIDENT (21:00), and revisiting the Gilas-Australia FIBA incident (27:25).

    Kawhi v. Giannis, What's Next for the Knicks, and Our Very Early Ray Parks Impression.

    Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2019 37:30


    The Gambola cousins are back to talk about the Bucks-Toronto series (00:30), will Kawhi stay in Toronto (07:30), the New York Knicks situation (15:30), Zion in New Orleans (18:40), and the PBA debut of Ray Parks (27:00).

    The Kyrie Irving Farewell Tour, Jokic vs Embiid, and Can SMB Finally Close Out Magnolia?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2019 37:50


    David and Wii Gamboa go through different basketball storylines this week with Kyrie Irving possibly leaving the Celtics (0:30), another Laker drama (10:15), a very quick Kawhi v Kobe debate (15:00), is Jokic the best big man in the NBA right now (18:10), Kevin Durant's injury (22:00), and can Magnolia stop June Mar Fajardo (30:00).

    The NBA Playoffs Initial Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2019 37:58


    The Gambola cousins are back to talk about the NBA Playoffs (0:40), winners and losers of the POR-OKC series (2:40), can anybody stop Giannis (8:30), will Kawhi stay in Toronto (15:30), and what the hell is wrong with Golden State (25:00).

    The D'Angelo Russell Redemption Tour, Can Milwaukee Still Win the East, and Gilas vs the Group of Death

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2019 34:08


    David and Wii Gamboa discuss about D'Angelo Russell's growth (1:00), the secret behind Brooklyn's success this year (7:40), the Bucks' injury bug (11:00), what's wrong with Jayson Tatum (16:30), FIBA World Cup reactions (20:50), and a very-early preview of the Gilas matchups (26:30).

    The PBA Playoff Push, Clippers Resurgence, and When Fan Trash Talk Becomes More Than Trash Talk

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2019 40:10


    David and Wii Gamboa discuss about the PBA with teams gearing up for the playoffs (1:00), why everyone should still worry about SMB (8:20), Roger Pogoy's stellar season so far (14:30), the best team in LA right now (24:30), and the Westbrook - Utah fan incident (31:50).

    The What-Is-Wrong-With-The-Lakers Special Episode

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2019 54:26


    It's a sad day for Laker fans as we talk about another disappointing season in Los Angeles (7:30), how LeBron's injury and absence affected the team (15:20), the Lonzo Ball effect (20:00), a What-Is-Wrong-With-Kyrie-Irving segment (26:20), and what's next for Luke Walton (38:30).

    The Gilas - FIBA WC Afterparty, Blatche vs Clarkson, and the NBA MVP race

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2019 35:45


    David and Wii Gamboa celebrate the Gilas FIBA WC Qualification (0:40), the very early Blatche vs Clarkson for Gilas debate (9:20), who's leading the NBA MVP race (17:20), and a Russell Westbrook appreciation segment (23:00).

    The PBA Salary Cap, Can Gilas Qualify, and the "Return Of the Rivals" Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2019 40:20


    The Gamboa cousins are back for an All-Filipino episode as they discuss about Alaska's Uytengsu on calling for salary cap transparency (1:00), Gilas' chances on qualifying for FIBA WC (14:00), why June Mar struggles in international games (22:00), and the nostalgia of the "Return of the Rivals" game on Sunday (30:00).

    The NBA Trade Deadline, Who Now Owns the East, and What's Next for Kevin Alas

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 8, 2019 53:24


    David and Wii Gamboa go through the NBA trade deadline storylines, including the Lakers-Anthony Davis saga (1:00), the Boston Celtics winning the deadline (10:00), what's next for Markelle Fultz (22:40), and the new Eastern Conference (33:50). They also review the current PBA All-Filipino Conference (41:15) and the recovery of Kevin Alas (44:40).

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