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Getting their championship rings on Tuesday night will be the easy part of the Miami HEAT's season. The hard part will be defending their title. This week's HEATcast makes a forecast for how the season will play out.Podcast DetailsPodcasters: Miami Heat Index, Alfredo Arteaga and Pheana Winfield the Queen of HEAT NewsRecorded: October 26, 2012 at 7:00 PM ETDuration: 1:15:43Listen online:Download the mp3: http://archive.org/download/HEATcast/HEATcast_102612-2013_Season_Preview.mp3

Since the 2013 NBA season tips off next week, Mrs__NBA joined the HEATcast to discuss the difference between season ticketholders and couch fans and the best games for each to watch this season.Podcast DetailsPodcasters: Miami Heat Index and Mrs__NBARecorded: October 24, 2012 at 7:00 PM ETDuration: 1:01:05Listen online: http://miami-heat-index.blogspot.com/2012/10/heatcast-nba-preview-of-best-games-to.htmlDownload the mp3: http://archive.org/download/HEATcast/HEATcast_102412_2013-Season-Preview-BestGamesToWatch.mp3

Dwyane Wade's first book, A Father First, provides Miami HEAT fans with a lot of insight into the best player in franchise history. Where does his determination to succeed come from and what makes him tick? The Miami Heat Index and the Queen of HEAT News reveal and review on the latest HEATcast.Podcast DetailsPodcasters: Miami Heat Index and Pheana Winfield the Queen of HEAT NewsRecorded: September 28, 2012 at 7:30 PM ETDuration: 1:30:42Listen online: http://miami-heat-index.blogspot.com/2012/09/heatcast-book-review-of-father-first-by.htmlDownload mp3: http://archive.org/download/HEATcast/HEATcast_092812-AFatherFirst_BookReview.mp3

NBA TV aired the five best HEAT games from the 2012 regular season on Monday, but if you missed them don't worry. The Queen of HEAT News joined the latest HEATcast to review her Top 3 regular season games and explain how she archived every game from the regular season and playoffs on her DVR system. Podcast DetailsPodcasters: Miami Heat Index, Pheana Winfield the Queen of HEAT NewsRecorded: August 6, 2012 at 7:30 PM ETDuration: 48:23Listen online: http://miami-heat-index.blogspot.com/2012/09/heatcast-best-games-of-2012-season.htmlDownload the mp3: http://archive.org/download/HEATcast/HEATcast_080612_Best_Games__Plays_of_2012.mp3

HEAT Championship edition for the Best of the Dan LeBatard Show featured Dan, Stugotz, Hochman and producer Mike Ryan belittling Dwyane Wade stats from the HEAT Produced recap of Game 6 in the Eastern Conference Finals.Podcasters: LeBatard ShowRecorded: July 10, 2012 12:21 PM ETDuration: 00:06:38Listen online: http://miami-heat-index.blogspot.com/2012/07/heatcast-lebatard-show-makes-fun-of.htmlDownload: http://archive.org/download/HEATcast/HEATcast_071012_LeBatardShow_Ridicules_WinsProduced.mp3

The Miami Heat Index and Madame NBA honored the biggest sellouts, pimps and bitchass analysts covering the NBA in the first annual Corporate Heaux Blogger Awards.Podcast DetailsPodcasters: Miami Heat Index and Madame NBARecorded: July 5, 2012 at 7:00 PM ETDuration: 50:25Listen online: http://miami-heat-index.blogspot.com/2012/07/heatcast-2012-corporate-heaux-blogger.htmlDownload the mp3: http://archive.org/download/HEATcast/HEATcast_070512_CorporateHeauxBloggers.mp3

The Miami Heat Index previewed the impact the 2012 Draft and free agency could have on the Miami HEAT's title defense against playoff teams in the Eastern Conference and title contenders from the Western Conference.Podcast DetailsPodcasters: Miami Heat Index, Alfredo Arteaga from HeatFreak.com and Big Shot Ron from The Section 357 ShowRecorded: June 29, 2012 at 7:30 PM ETDuration: 1:10:04Listen online: http://miami-heat-index.blogspot.com/2012/06/heatcast-everything-heat-fans-need-to.htmlDownload the mp3: http://archive.org/download/HEATcast/HEATcast_062912_2012_Offseason.mp3

The Miami HEAT won the 2012 championship and every angle of the NBA Finals was discussed on the HEATcast along with a quick analysis of what the team needs to address in the NBA draft on June 28th.Podcast DetailsPodcasters: Miami Heat Index, Alfredo Arteaga from HeatFreak.com and Pheana Winfield the Queen of HEAT NewsRecorded: June 22, 2012 at 7:00 PM ETDuration: 1:25:46Listen online: http://miami-heat-index.blogspot.com/2012/06/2012-championship-heatcast.htmlDownload the mp3: http://archive.org/download/HEATcast/HEATcast_062212_Championship.mp3

Before the Miami HEAT and Oklahoma City Thunder tip-off the NBA Finals, the HEATcast discussed the biggest question marks in the series and predicted who will win the coaching matchup, which players will be the best defender and reserve, the best game of the series to watch and the moment that will blow up Twitter.Podcast DetailsPodcasters: Miami Heat Index, Alfredo Arteaga from HeatFreak.com, Pheana Winfield and Big Shot Ron from The Section 357 ShowRecorded: June 11, 2012 at 8:01 PM ETDuration: 51:37Listen online: http://miami-heat-index.blogspot.com/2012/06/heatcast-everything-you-need-to-know.htmlDownload the mp3: http://archive.org/download/HEATcast/HEATcast_061112_EverythingYouNeedToKnow_Finals_Edition.mp3

Doubt and disappointment from Miami HEAT fans after Game 5 changed to awe and joy after LeBron James' performance in Game 6. The Miami Heat Index discussed the differences before and after Game 6, expectations before Game 7 and predictions for what will happen afterwards with Alfredo Arteaga from HeatFreak.com and Pheana Winfield the Queen of HEAT News on this week's HEATcast.Podcast DetailsPodcasters: Miami Heat Index, Alfredo Arteaga and Pheana WinfieldRecorded: June 8, 2012 at 6:59 PM ETDuration: 1:24:39Listen online: http://miami-heat-index.blogspot.com/2012/06/heatcast-before-after-games-6-and-7-of.htmlDownload the mp3: http://archive.org/download/HEATcast/HEATcast_060812_BeforeAfter_ECF-Game6.mp3

Was the Miami HEAT's 101-91 loss to the Boston Celtics in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Finals a curse or coincidence? A blogger and his wife discussed whether their presence ended the team's 5-game winning streak on this week's HEATcast.Podcast DetailsPodcasters: Miami Heat Index and wifeRecorded: June 2, 2012 at 7:50 PM ETDuration: 34:26Listen online: http://miami-heat-index.blogspot.com/2012/06/heatcast-curse-of-traveling-heat-fans.htmlDownload the mp3: http://archive.org/download/HEATcast/HEATcast_060212_CurseOfTheTravelingHEATFans.mp3

The biggest topics for discussion after the Miami HEAT eliminated the Indiana Pacers were the beef and adjustments made by Coach Erik Spoelstra and Dwyane Wade, the offense without Chris Bosh and the most trustworthy players in the rotation.Podcast DetailsPodcasters: Miami Heat Index, Alfredo Arteaga from HeatFreak.com and Pheana Winfield the Queen of HEAT NewsRecorded: May 25, 2012 at 6:00 PM ETDuration: 1:17:44Listen online: http://miami-heat-index.blogspot.com/2012/05/heatcast-spo-v-wade-withoutbosh-and.htmlDownload the MP3: http://archive.org/download/HEATcast/HEATcast_052512_Spo-v-Wade_WithoutBosh_Trust.mp3

Updated NBA playoff predictions for the conference semifinals was the main topic of this week's HEATcast but the most interesting topic was, "Which HEAT season was more enjoyable: 2011 or 2012?"Podcast DetailsPodcasters: Miami Heat Index, Big Shot Ron and Pheana Winfield the Queen of HEAT NewsRecorded: May 11, 2012 at 7:15 PM ETDuration: 1:08:33Listen online: http://miami-heat-index.blogspot.com/2012/05/heatcast-everything-you-need-to-know.htmlDownload the MP3: http://archive.org/download/HEATcast/HEATcast_051112_PlayoffsRd2_Preview.mp3

The first three games of HEAT-Knicks and the first week of the NBA playoffs were the topics of this week's HEATcast on the Miami Heat Index with Alfredo Arteaga from HeatFreak.com.Podcast DetailsPodcasters: Miami Heat Index and Alfredo ArteagaRecorded: May 4th, 2012 at 6:00 PM ETDuration: 1:04:59Listen Online: http://miami-heat-index.blogspot.com/2012/05/heatcast-sweeping-knicks.htmlDownload the MP3: http://archive.org/download/HEATcast/HEATcast_050412_PlayoffsWk1.mp3

A blogger, podcaster and tweeter joined the Miami Heat Index to analyze and predict everything you need to know about the 2012 NBA Playoffs before it happens.Podcast DetailsPodcasters: Miami Heat Index, Alfredo Arteaga,Big Shot Ron and Pheana Winfield the Queen of HEAT NewsRecorded: April 27th, 2012 at 7:15 PM ETDuration: 1:17:15 Listen Online: http://miami-heat-index.blogspot.com/2012/04/heatcast-everything-you-need-to-know.htmlDownload the MP3: http://archive.org/download/HEATcast/HEATcast_042712_PlayoffPreview.mp3

Who are the most valuable Miami HEAT players, coaches and executives? Alfredo Arteaga from HeatFreak.com joined the Miami Heat Index to hand out awards for the regular season and predict the best home games for the upcoming white hot post-season.Podcast DetailsPodcasters: Miami Heat Index and Alfredo ArteagaRecorded: April 20, 2012 at 6:00 PM ETDuration: 1:03:35Listen Online: http://miami-heat-index.blogspot.com/2012/04/heatcast-2012-heat-awards-white-hot.htmlDownload the MP3: http://archive.org/download/HEATcast/HEATcast_042012_SeasonAwards-White_Hot_Playoff_Matchups.mp3

Alfredo Arteaga from HeatFreak.com joined the Miami Heat Index to discuss what the HEAT's overtime loss to the Bulls means for the playoffs, whether the HEAT can win without a true center, an evaluation of Erik Spoelstra's routine and how to form the perfect offensive player from the HEAT roster.Podcast DetailsPodcasters: Miami Heat Index and Alfredo ArteagaRecorded: April 13, 2012 at 6:00 PM ETDuration: 1:00:01Listen Online: http://miami-heat-index.blogspot.com/2012/04/heatcast-striving-for-perfection-after.htmlDownload the MP3: http://archive.org/download/HEATcast/HEATcast_041312_AfterTheBullsOTLoss.mp3

Alfredo Arteaga from HeatFreak.com joined the Miami Heat Index to discuss the biggest things for Miami HEAT fans to watch in the last month of the season as well as what to expect from the HEAT and NBA television coverage in the playoffs.PODCAST DETAILSPodcasters: Miami Heat Index and Alfredo ArteagaRecorded: April 5, 2012 at 6:00 PM ETDuration: 1:03:04Listen Online: http://miami-heat-index.blogspot.com/2012/04/heatcast-critical-success-factors-for.htmlDownload the MP3: http://archive.org/download/HEATcast/HEATcast_040512_CriticalSuccessFactors.mp3

A biomedical engineer and political scientist joined the Miami Heat Index to discuss their examination of how the science and politics of HIV/AIDS research has changed since Magic Johnson announced his retirement from the NBA due to HIV.PODCAST DETAILSPodcasters: Miami Heat Index, Dr. Manu O. Platt and Dr. Matthew B. PlattRecorded: April 1, 2012 at 2:24 PM ETDuration: 39:41Listen Online: http://miami-heat-index.blogspot.com/2012/04/magic-johnson-science-politics-of.html Download the MP3: http://archive.org/download/HEATcast/HEATcast_040112_HIV-AIDS.mp3

This brief HEATcast explains why Dwyane Wade, LeBron James and their Miami HEAT teammates should spend more time trying to save the living instead of mourning the dead. Podcast DetailsPodcaster: Miami Heat IndexRecorded: March 25, 2012 12:45 PM ETDuration: 6:16Listen Online: http://miami-heat-index.blogspot.com/2012/03/trayvon-martin-and-miami-heats-lack-of.htmlDownload the MP3: http://archive.org/download/HEATcast/HEATcast_032512_TrayvonMartin.mp3

The NBA Mistress joined the Miami Heat Index during Women's History Month to discuss the differences between male and female sports bloggers, women's sports coverage, female sports analysts on TV and the homosexuality of male sports reporters, bloggers and broadcasters.Podcast DetailsPodcasters: Miami Heat Index and NBA MistressRecorded: March 24, 2012 at 12:31 PM ETDuration: 49:17Listen online: http://miami-heat-index.blogspot.com/2012/03/heatcast-sexism-sports-blogging.htmlDownload the MP3: http://archive.org/download/HEATcast/HEATcast_032412_Sexism_in_Sports_Blogging.mp3

Bloggers from the Miami Heat Index and HeatFreak.com discussed what trades the Miami HEAT should and should not make before next week's trade deadline and how the team will fare on the road next week against the top teams in the Eastern Conference. Podcast DetailsPodcasters: Miami Heat Index and Alfredo ArteagaRecorded: March 9, 2012 at 6:05 PM ETDuration: 50:39Listen online: http://miami-heat-index.blogspot.com/2012/03/heatcast-on-road-at-trade-deadline.html Download the MP3: http://www.archive.org/download/HEATcast/HEATcast_030912_TradeDeadline.mp3

Bloggers from the Miami Heat Index and Section 357 Show updated predictions from their season preview with Alfredo Arteaga from HeatFreak.com on everything that would happen in the 2012 NBA season after the All-Star break.Podcast DetailsPodcasters: Miami Heat Index and Big Shot RonRecorded: March 2, 2012 at 6:00 PM ETDuration: 60:36Listen online: http://miami-heat-index.blogspot.com/2012/03/heatcast-everything-you-need-to-know.html Download the MP3: http://www.archive.org/download/HEATcast/HEATcast_030212-Everything_From_Trade_Deadline_to_Playoffs.mp3

Bloggers from the Miami Heat Index and HeatFreak.com discussed the future of LeBron James and the Miami HEAT dynasty and what fans can expect in the second half of the season after the team's performance before All-Star Weekend. Podcast DetailsPodcasters: Miami Heat Index and Alfredo ArteagaRecorded: February 24, 2012 at 6:01 PM ETDuration: 56:40Listen online: http://miami-heat-index.blogspot.com/2012/02/heatcast-all-star-break-analysis.htmlDownload the MP3: http://www.archive.org/download/HEATcast/HEATcast_022412_AllStarBreakAnalysis.mp3

After last season's loss in the Finals and the dominance they displayed last week, most fans just want to skip to the end of the season so the playoffs can start. This HEATcast replays a podcast from the end of the 2011 season.Synopsis: Bloggers from the Miami Heat Index and Hot Hot Hoops recapped the Miami Heat's 100-77 blowout of the Boston Celtics and also nominated their choices for the team's Most Valuable Player, Defensive Player of the Year, Rookie of the Year, Most Improved Player, Sixth Man of the Year and Coach of the Year.NOTE: The live broadcast on Ustream started with a discussion of Dwyane Wade and Joel Anthony's defense and the home-court advantage the Miami fans brought to the American Airlines Arena, but that part was accidentally omitted from the podcast. There were also a few technical difficulties podcasting with Fernandez from his car outside the Arena, so apologies in advance.Podcast DetailsPodcasters: Miami Heat Index, Danny Martinez and Surya Fernandez from Hot Hot HoopsRecorded: April 10, 2011 7:56 PM ETDuration: 1:14:43Listen online: http://miami-heat-index.blogspot.com/2011/04/miami-heat-podcast-beating-boston.htmlDownload the MP3: http://www.archive.org/download/HEATcast/STAT_04_10_2011.mp3