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A podcast dedicated to replacing those NBA iMessage rants with actual conversation.

Karno Sarkar


    • Apr 15, 2023 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 1h AVG DURATION
    • 17 EPISODES


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    Episode 5: The Debut of Ja Wick

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2023 50:21


    On this episode, we catch up on some trade deadline and all-star weekend headlines and we debate the importance of the Point Guard position

    Episode 4: The Calm Before All-Star Weekend

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2023 35:53


    In this episode, we talk about the potential all-stars, what to expect during the weekend, and the outlook for the rest of the season. Recorded on January 22nd.

    Episode 3: 'Tis the Season to be Ballin'

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 25, 2022 52:55


    On Episode 3, Karno and Moynawk discuss Christmas games, the future cores of the NBA, and if Wembanyama is worth the tank.

    Episode 2: R.I.P Takeoff

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 24, 2022 50:15


    I apologize for the very delayed posting of Episode 2. Avinaash Kalidindi joins us to talk basketball and how things look in first quarter of the NBA season

    Episode 1: We're Baaaaaack

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2022 39:11


    Kicking off the 2022-2023 NBA Season with discussions around the usual mediocrity, some welcome surprises, and Ben Simmons back at it again. We make some overreactions, pick a secondary support team, and prepare for what the rest of the season might hold.

    Episode 12: Round One, Fight!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2022 51:18


    The group gives their takes on the NBA Playoff Round 1 Action.

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    Episode 11: Hardwood Goes Gridiron

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2022 65:22


    In this episode, we deviate a bit from basketball as we are joined by Amika Nandi (Meeks) to talk football. We talk with Meeks about the Super Bowl and then dive into a critique of her idol, Tom Brady. We finish off with some All Star talk and predictions for the rest of the season.

    Episode 10: RIP Ben Simmons Jokes and Brooklyn Strip Club Business

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2022 39:43


    In our 10th episode, we break down the trade deadline and say goodbye to our Ben Simmons Sixers jokes. We also discuss the upcoming all-star weekend and what we are most looking forward to. As always, follow us on Twitter at @HardwoodGC to interact with us or tell us your views on things

    Episode 9: Fixing Deeeeetroit Basketball (Featuring Robert Milbrand)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2022 93:16


    On this episode, Karno's buddy and NBA Salary Cap wizard Robby Milbrand joins the episode to discuss the ways to fix the Detroit Pistons. The group also discusses potential NBA trades and the best deadline moves in NBA history. Follow Milb on Instagram to discuss his NBA takes and follow us on Twitter @HardwoodGC

    Episode 8: Is it too late now to say sorry? (Featuring Nikil Ramanathan)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2022 65:44


    On this episode, we are joined by Friend of the Pod Nikil Ramanathan ("Rams") to discuss our midseason apologies, the management issues with LA, and unexpected rising teams. Rams, a die-hard Golden State Fan, also provides us with his assessment of the Warriors and their prospects for this season. Finally, we have a heated discussion on our all-star selections with the typical hot takes and surprise selections. Follow us on Twitter @HardWoodGC. You can also follow Rams on Twitter at @NikilR62 and catch his Warriors hot takes

    Episode 7: NBA's Most Wonderful Time of the Year

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 2021 59:23


    Happy Holidays listeners! In this episode, we cover the NBA's slate of Christmas Day games, provide our insight on the impact of COVID-19 on the league, and give our midseason awards for season 75. This will be our last episode until mid-January. Follow us on Twitter @HardwoodGC and have a wonderful holiday and happy new year!

    Episode 6 - A Review of Generational Talents and a PSA for NBA Fans

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2021 44:47


    In this episode, we cover the current events of the NBA including Steph's historic night, the end of the Olshay era, and the historically bad Detroit Pistons. We then move on and audit the talent of the top 3 picks of the last three drafts. Finally, we discuss the NBA fan experience and what can be done to make fans "team fans" again

    Episode 5 - Land of the Rising Sun

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2021 57:54


    In this episode, we cover a quick overview of what's been going on the last few weeks in sports and specifically, in the NBA. We also redraft the lottery picks in the 2016 NBA draft and talk about potential trades for the top 5 teams in the league. As always, follow us on Twitter @HardwoodGC

    Episode 4 - Rookies, Rants, and Moneyball

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2021 85:01


    We discuss the week's worth of sports news including the absurdity of the College Football Rankings, the start of college basketball, and Tim Donaghy's new podcast. We then cover the NBA thru week 5 with the surging Warriors, the curious case in Boston, and the struggling Pistons. Finally we discuss some Moneyball trends and the best value in player per dollar, who the most promising rookies are, and what the most memorable NBA fights were. Follow us on Twitter at @HardwoodGC

    Episode 3 - Revenge of the East

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2021 86:27


    The gang provides an update of the NBA thru Week 3. We also take some time discussing the Robert Sarver news and issues with owners and race relations throughout the sports community. Finally, we have a spirited debate on who the top big men are today as well as which conference is the strongest. Follow us on Twitter at @HardwoodGC to interact with us and let us know what you think of the episode

    Episode 2: The Empire State is Back?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2021 70:15


    We discuss the Battle for the Paul Bunyan Trophy (and the real green Victors Valiant) as well as the Week 2 state of affairs. We then get into the resurgence of the New York Knicks, the NBA rule changes, and the current contenders and pretenders of the league. Follow us on Twitter at @HardwoodGC

    Episode 1: Welcome to Season 75

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2021 77:39


    We introduce our first ever episode of Hardwood GroupChat. The hosts talk about their sports background, argue about "The Decision" and the current state of basketball. We also cover the first few NBA games, the Lakers' woes, the top 75 (76*) NBA players, and what will happen to Ben Simmons.

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