MYPOD

Elias Schuster and Matt Rooney begin life after the trade deadline by talking about the buyout market (3:46). The Chicago Bulls have added someone each of the past two seasons, and there are several intriguing names available this year.  The two then take a look at what a DeMar DeRozan extension might look like (35:33) before discussing Ayo Dosunmu's breakout play (44:18). As always, thanks for listening! Rumor has it that if you leave a five-star rating, the Bulls will actually make a trade next deadline.  You can follow Elias Schuster on Twitter @Schuster_Elias.

Elias Schuster at Matt Rooney rant for 45 minutes about the Chicago Bulls' dumbfounding deadline. The team hasn't made an in-season trade since March of 2021. That's about all you need to know.  As always, thanks for listening! Rumor has it that if you leave a five-star rating, the Bulls will actually make a trade next deadline.  You can follow Elias Schuster on Twitter @Schuster_Elias.

Elias Schuster and Matt Rooney put their mental health first on this week's episode. The two start things off by discussing Coby White's continued breakout and his overall ceiling. They then shift to Ayo Dosunmu, who's on the best scoring stretch of his young career.  Finally, they allow the doom and gloom to take back over their body and talk about the upcoming trade deadline. Recent reports suggest the Bulls could do nothing. Yay! - A recap of the week (1:03) - Bulls identical record to last season (4:24) - Coby White looks awesome (10:01) - Coby White's ceiling (21:34) - Ayo Dosunmu's hot stretch (31:26) - Trade Deadline Nothingness? (42:00) Thanks for listening! Rumor has it that if you leave a five-star rating, Zach LaVine will get Chicago an excellent trade return! You can follow Elias Schuster on Twitter @Schuster_Elias.

Elias Schuster and Matt Rooney return to talk about where things stand with less than two weeks before the deadline. First, the two discuss the latest rumor that ties Zach LaVine to the Pistons and pitch a couple of ideas. Eli then gives Matt a few fake trades to accept or decline before they wrap the show up by talking about Coby White's continued growth.  - Two Weeks Before Deadline (1:28) - Pistons Interested in Zach LaVine (6:40) - Could the Bulls get Jaden Ivey? (11:09) - A bunch of fake trades (27:38) - Coby White Future All-Star? (40:28) Thanks for listening! Rumor has it that if you leave a five-star rating, Zach LaVine will get Chicago an excellent trade return! You can follow Elias Schuster on Twitter @Schuster_Elias.  

Elias Schuster and Matt Rooney recap Zach LaVine's first few games back in the lineup and discuss how it might impact his trade value moving forward. Then, they touch on Coby White's encouraging consistency and DeRozan's less-encouraging mid-range numbers.  Matt ends the show by pulling back the curtain and telling folks about the Ring of Honor Gala.  Zach LaVine's Solid Return and What it Means (1:18) Coby White Staying Aggressive (14:05) DeMar DeRozan's Struggles (20:28) Matt's Experience at the Ring of Honor Gala (36:42) Thanks for listening! Rumor has it that if you leave a five-star rating, Zach LaVine will get Chicago an excellent trade return! You can follow Elias Schuster on Twitter @Schuster_Elias.  

Happy 2024! Matt Rooney and Elias Schuster get caught up on where the Chicago Bulls stand as they enter a new year. They discuss their strong December play, as well as some recent struggles behind the arc.  The two also get into what Zach LaVine's return might mean for the team and his trade value. The two-time All-Star could rejoin the Bulls as soon as Friday versus the Hornets.  - Recap of where Bulls stand (2:13) - Bitten by the Injury Bug (5:00) - How Will Zach LaVine Fit Back In? (10:15) - Teams Want LaVine to Show “Winning Impact” (14:05) - Will Bulls Do Anything at the Deadline? (26:59) - Bulls Ugly Scoring Slump (31:19) - Easy January Schedule (39:19) Thanks for listening! Rumor has it that if you leave a five-star rating, Zach LaVine will average 50.0 PPG when he returns.  You can follow Elias Schuster on Twitter @Schuster_Elias.

Elias Schuster and Matt Rooney come to you in the thick of a 7-3 stretch for the Chicago Bulls! They start this week's show off by praising the team's young talent and reviewing LaVine's trade value. Then, they get into some of the shocking changes this group has made on the stat sheet. - What we're learning about the Bulls (1:20) - Beating the Lakers and 76ers (5:01) - Can the Bulls play like this with Zach LaVine?  (11:01) - LaVine trade market update (20:00) - Coby White Comp (25:16) - Why the Bulls are playing so different (31:58) - Demar DeRozan deserves a shoutout (36:38) Thanks for listening! Rumor has it that if you leave a five-star rating the Bulls will never lose again! You can follow Elias Schuster on Twitter @Schuster_Elias.  

Elias Schuster and Matt Rooney open the show by discussing the organization's new "Ring of Honor." Then, they get into a recent report that said the Bulls could trade Zach LaVine for more win-now players instead of future assets. Finally, they wrap up gushing about Coby White.  - Bulls Announce Ring of Honor (1:26) - Will Michael Jordan show up? (10:08) - How pessimistic should we be about this team? (20:07) - Report about Bulls trading Zach for "win-now" pieces (28:33) - Thoughts on Bulls' last two games (40:20) - Coby White's breakout campaign (46:06) Thanks for listening! Rumor has it that if you leave a five-star rating the Bulls will get the first pick in the draft! You can follow Elias Schuster on Twitter @Schuster_Elias.  

Elias Schuster and Matt Rooney start the show off by talking about the Zach LaVine injury update and why it could have a negative impact on his trade value. Then, the two put on some rose-colored glasses and discuss just how well the Chicago Bulls' young players have performed over this win streak. - Three-game win streak (1:00) - Zach LaVine out 3-4 More Weeks (5:04) - What LaVine had to say (16:32) - Trade value diminishing (18:22) - Young players balling out (20:45) - Coby White (28:17) - Ayo Dosunmu (35:58) - Patrick Williams (40:14) Thanks for listening! Rumor has it that if you leave a five-star rating the Bulls will get the first pick in the draft! You can follow Elias Schuster on Twitter @Schuster_Elias.

Elias Schuster and Matt Rooney get to celebrate a rare win! They start the show off by praising Nikola Vucevic and Co. for pulling off a big victory against the Milwaukee Bucks without Zach LaVine and DeMar DeRozan. Then, they discuss why this team performed better without those two on the floor before getting into LaVine's latest injury news and a few fake trades.  - A Much Better Offense (3:13) - What Can You Learn From Beating Bucks? (10:08) - Are the Bulls Really Better Without DeMar & Zach? (17:22) - Zach LaVine Out for a Week (32:00) - Best Zach LaVine Fake Trade (38:30) Thanks for listening! Rumor has it that if you leave a five-star rating the Bulls will get the first pick in the draft! You can follow Elias Schuster on Twitter @Schuster_Elias.

Elias Schuster and Matt Rooney start this week's show off with plenty of jealousy. As teams like the Indiana Pacers and Cleveland Cavaliers continue to rise up the league ranks, the Bulls stumble further down the totem pole.  Then, the two dive into Zach LaVine's bizarre postgame incident before talking about the team's equally as bizarre shooting woes at the rim. I know, what a fun and optimistic podcast!  - NBA Jealousy (2:00) - Who is the most exciting Bull to watch? (6:58) - Zach LaVine's Postgame Incident (11:01) - Klutch's response (20:20) - Bulls' shooting woes at the rim (22:26) - A Look at the Upcoming schedule (30:02) Thanks for listening! Rumor has it that if you leave a five-star rating the Bulls will get the first pick in the draft! You can follow Elias Schuster on Twitter @Schuster_Elias.  

Elias Schuster and Matt Rooney talk about the only real storyline there is right now for the Chicago Bulls – a potential Zach LaVine trade.  - What makes this LaVine report different (4:58) - It's time to blow it up (9:25) - Why the Bulls have to wait until Dec. 15 (13:06) - How the Bulls lost leverage (15:04) - Which teams are interested? (24:10) - Thoughts on Lakers and Knicks (30:00) Thanks for listening! Rumor has it that if you leave a five-star rating the Bulls will never lose again! You can follow Elias Schuster on Twitter @Schuster_Elias.  

Matt Rooney and Elias Schuster can't help but rave about Alex Caruso's stellar performance against the Phoenix Suns. Then, the two talk a bit more about the slight progress they've seen this week before discussing Zach LaVine's continued problems in the clutch.  - Gushing about Alex Caruso (2:58) - What makes AC so good (9:58) - AC's potential trade value (20:47) - Slightly better Bulls basketball (28:07) - Zach LaVine's poor clutch play (34:04) Thanks for listening! Rumor has it that if you leave a five-star rating the Bulls will never lose again! You can follow Elias Schuster on Twitter @Schuster_Elias.    

Elias Schuster and Matt Rooney discuss the start of the NBA's In-Season Tournament, which the Chicago Bulls will begin against the Brooklyn Nets.  Then, the two dive into the team's lack of an identity on both sides of the ball and discuss whether a starting lineup change is needed.  - Bulls Begin In-Season Tournament (4:00) - A tiny defensive identity (8:25) - Patrick Williams Must Move to the Bench (16:08) - A failed offensive identity (21:05) - Max Strus wanted the Bulls (28:52) - Puking over the stats (34:15) Thanks for listening! Rumor has it that if you leave a five-star rating the Bulls will never lose again! You can follow Elias Schuster on Twitter @Schuster_Elias.    

Elias Schuster and Matt Rooney celebrate the conclusion of the James Harden trade saga before talking about a report that connects Zach LaVine to the 76ers. Then, the two dive into the Bulls' recent win over the Indiana Pacers, and how fans should feel about a 2-2 start.  - The James Harden trade (1:52) - 76ers want LaVine? (4:50) - Bulls 2-2 ... but could be 0-4 (18:21) - No offensive identity (24:43) - Decent in crunch time (32:00) - Calling for a lineup change (37:14) Thanks for listening! Rumor has it that if you leave a five-star rating the Bulls will never lose again! You can follow Elias Schuster on Twitter @Schuster_Elias.  

The word of the day is ... Pain!  Matt Rooney and Elias Schuster wipe away their tears and reflect on the Chicago Bulls' blowout loss to the OKC Thunder on opening night. They first discuss the off-court antics after the game before a round of "A Good and A Bad," where they trade-off thoughts on the game itself. - A Players-Only Meeting Already!? (3:15) - Good: Shooting a lot of 3s! (12:27) - Bad: Missing a lot of 3s! (17:26) - Bad: Not enough shots for Vucevic (21:14) - Good: Torrey Craig (26:02) - Meh: Coby White (29:48) - Meh: Patrick Williams (34:09) Thanks for listening! Rumor has it that if you leave a five-star rating the Bulls will win! You can follow Elias Schuster on Twitter @Schuster_Elias.  

The NBA season is officially here! Elias Schuster and Matt Rooney first comment on the league's tip-off games between the Lakers/Nuggets and Suns/Warriors before diving into the Chicago Bulls opening night matchup with the OKC Thunder.  - Complaining about Continuity (7:13) - Who will guard SGA? (10:56) - Josh Giddey is Good (20:05) - Winning the Chet Holmgren matchup (25:07) - Minimizing TOVs/Winning the bench battle (29:29) Thanks for listening! Rumor has it that if you leave a five-star rating the Bulls will win! You can follow Elias Schuster on Twitter @Schuster_Elias.  

Starting this week, Points in the Podcast goes Bulls-centric! With the season right around the corner, Elias Schuster and Matt Rooney will shift their focus to the team they follow closely for Bleacher Nation.  - Potential NBA All-Star Game change (4:03) - Will James Harden play for the 76ers? (10:40) - Bulls signs for concerns vs. TOR (13:50) - Patrick Williams isn't rebounding (25:05) - A Coby White breakout coming? (32:00) - Torrey Craig looks like a steal (37:57) - The Derrick Favors signing (44:18) Thanks for listening! Rumor has it that if you leave a five-star rating you'll never go bald.  You can follow Elias Schuster on Twitter @Schuster_Elias of @BN_Bulls for more basketball content! 

Elias Schuster and Matt Rooney gear up for the start of the NBA season by discussing some of their early takeaways from the preseason (3:50), including the epic battle between Chet Holmgren and Victor Wembanyama. Then, the two wrap up their preview of EVERY team in the league with a look at the Pacific Division.  - Los Angeles Lakers (26:05) - Los Angeles Clippers (40:27) - Phoenix Suns (50:23) - Golden State Warriors (1:00:04) - Sacramento Kings (1:08:06) Thanks for listening! Rumor has it that if you leave a five-star rating you'll automatically become your boss' favorite.  You can follow Elias Schuster on Twitter @Schuster_Elias.  

Elias Schuster and Matt Rooney discuss the start of training camp around the NBA, including James Harden's surprising return to the 76ers (2:43). They then continue their NBA preseason division previews with the northwest division.  - Denver Nuggets (19:15) - Minnesota Timberwolves (34:00) - OKC Thunder (43:20) - Utah Jazz (52:44) - Portland Trail Blazers (1:01:38) Thanks for listening! Rumor has it that if you leave a five-star rating you'll never go bald.  You can follow Elias Schuster on Twitter @Schuster_Elias.

Elias Schuster and Matt Rooney do what every NBA podcast must ... talk about the blockbuster Damian Lillard trade. After discussing the upcoming start of training camp around the league (3:00) and the previous Tyler Herro rumors (5:36) in their weekly bullet points.  Then ... IT'S DAME TIME! -  All the moving pieces (14:46) -  Portland's return/what do they get for Jrue Holiday (16:04) -  Suns' return (29:14) -  What it means for Milwaukee (37:56) Thanks for listening! Rumor has it that if you leave a five-star rating you'll never stub your toe again.  You can follow Elias Schuster on Twitter @Schuster_Elias.

Elias Schuster and Matt Rooney begin the show by discussing a recent rumor about the Chicago Bulls joining the Damian Lillard sweepstakes (2:51). The two also speculate some other big names that could enter the trade market after Woj's recent comments on ESPN (18:50) before wrapping up their weekly bullet points.  Finally, the show continues its division previews by taking a closer look at the Southwest Division in the Western Conference: - Memphis Grizzlies (31:00) - New Orleans Pelicans (40:38)  - Dallas Mavericks (49:00) - Houston Rockets (57:30) - San Antonio Spurs (1:07:22) Thanks for listening! Rumor has it that if you leave a five-star rating you'll never go bald.  You can follow Elias Schuster on Twitter @Schuster_Elias.

Elias Schuster and Matt Rooney start the show off by looking at the NBA's new rules regarding load management (5:07), Team USA's plan for revenge at the 2024 Olympics (13:56), and more in their weekly bullet points.  The two then move on to talking about the Southeast division for the latest edition of Division Digests, where they share one headline and four front-page storylines for each team heading into the 2023-24 season.  - Miami Heat (19:42) - Atlanta Hawks (33:15) - Orlando Magic (47:16) - Washington Wizards (58:50) - Charlotte Hornets (1:10:50) Thanks for listening! Rumor has it that if you leave a five-star rating all your wildest dreams will come true!  You can follow Elias Schuster on Twitter @Schuster_Elias.  

Elias Schuster and Matt Rooney begin the show by discussing Christian Wood's (unsurprising) signing with the Los Angeles Lakers (3:17). The two then briefly discuss Danny Green's return to Philly and what Trey Murphy's injury means for the Pelicans (9:12).  Finally, the two continue their Division Digest series by taking a closer look at a competitive Atlantic Division!  - Celtics (23:50) - 76ers (35:38) - Knicks (43:50) - Nets (53:14) - Raptors (1:01:05)  Thanks for listening! Rumor has it that if you leave a five-star rating all your wildest dreams will come true!  You can follow Elias Schuster on Twitter @Schuster_Elias.

Elias Schuster and Matt Rooney discuss Team USA's 3-0 start (2:12), Ben Simmons' comments (10:02), and more as part of their weekly bullet points. Then, they officially begin their first division preview! Named the Division Digest, the two picked a headline and four key storylines for each squad in the Central Division. Each week will feature a new division!  - Chicago Bulls (19:58) - Milwaukee Bucks (34:53) - Cleveland Cavaliers (40:57) - Indiana Pacers (47:08) - Detroit Pistons (52:20) Thanks for listening! Rumor has it that if you leave a five-star rating all your wildest dreams will come true!  You can follow Elias Schuster on Twitter @Schuster_Elias.

Elias Schuster and Matt Rooney start this week's episode off by discussing James Harden's hefty fine from Adam Silver (4:13). The two then begrudgingly discuss Damian Lillard again (11:14) before touching on the Lonzo Ball vs. Stephen A. Smith drama (20:08). They wrap up weekly bullet points by filling you in on Giannis Antetokounmpo's surprising comments in a NY Times article (25:40) Finally, the two make sure you know the biggest NBA names on each of the FIBA World Cup rosters (37:07) Thanks for listening! Rumor has it that if you leave a five-star rating all you'll win the lottery tomorrow!  You can follow Elias Schuster on Twitter @Schuster_Elias.

Elias Schuster and Matt Rooney walk through their weekly bullet points, first praising the recent Hall of Fame inductees (5:02) before ... well ... not praising anything that James Harden has done (17:03). They then discuss the risk Boston took by adding Kristaps Prozingis (31:35) and dive into some of the marquee games on the NBA's schedule this season (40:58) Thanks for listening! Rumor has it that if you leave a five-star rating all your wildest dreams will come true!  You can follow Elias Schuster on Twitter @Schuster_Elias.  

Elias Schuster and Matt Rooney celebrate Elias' ability to avoid injury in his most recent rec league game before diving into the weekly bullet points. The two discuss extensions for Anthony Davis and Josh Hart (3:55), the buzz around Pascal Siakam (18:41), Team USA (30:30), and more.  Afterward, Elias wraps up the show by talking about why the Oklahoma City Thunder (34:30) and New Orleans Pelicans (45:28) could jump up the West standings this season if all goes right.  Thanks for listening! Be sure to subscribe and drop a rating, if you don't hate us. You can also follow us on Twitter @Schuster_Elias and @mrooney23.  

Elias Schuster and Matt Rooney recap this week's storylines (Spoiler Alert: there aren't many) before talking a bit about the NBA's league-wide memo about Damian Lillard's trade request. The two then break down why the Indiana Pacers and Orlando Magic could be the most likely rebuilding teams in the East to make a postseason appearance this season.  - Weekly Bullet Points (1:40) - NBA Yells at Damian Lillard (16:10) - Indiana Pacers' Rebuild (28:53) - Orlando Magic's Rebuild (37:10) Thanks for listening! Rumor has it that if you leave a five-star rating all your wildest dreams will come true!  You can follow Elias Schuster on Twitter @Schuster_Elias.

Elias Schuster and Matt Rooney start the show off with some weekly bullet points, including sending some well wishes to Bronny James (3:05) and discussing Jaylen Brown's supermax extension with the Boston Celtics. (6:45). Then, the two give their Top-4 teams with the most to prove in the Western Conference. - Los Angeles Clippers (27:47) - Phoenix Suns (32:40) - New Orleans Pelicans (37:35) - Dallas Mavericks (41:30) - Golden State Warriors Honorable Mention (45:43) As always, thanks for listening! You can follow Elias Schuster on Twitter @Schuster_Elias.

Elias Schuster and Matt Rooney sit down to go over this week's bullet points before discussing the current Team USA roster for the upcoming FIBA World Cup. Then, the two pick their four Eastern Conference teams with the most to prove.  Time stamps:  - Bullet points (3:07) - Team USA roster (13:30) - What the Bulls have to prove (24:12) - What the 76ers have to prove (31:44) - What the Celtics have to prove (38:38) - What the Hawks have to prove (45:42) Thanks for listening! You can follow Elias Schuster on Twitter @Schuster_Elias.  

Elias Schuster is joined by new co-host Matt Rooney for a brand new season of Points in the Podcast. With a lot to catch up on, the two discuss ... - Elias' trip to Summer League (1:15) - Summer League standouts (18:00) - Favorite NBA Draft Picks (30:00) - Free agency winners and losers (45:10 Thanks for listening! You can follow Elias Schuster on Twitter @Schuster_Elias.

Elias Schuster is joined by NBA writer Rob Schaefer to talk through each of the upcoming NBA Play-In Tournament matchups.  - Thoughts on Play-In structure (3:54) - Bulls vs. Raptors (10:00) - Hawks vs. Heat (33:12) - Pelicans vs. Thunder (40:52) - Timberwolves vs. Lakers (46:10) - Random Playoff Thoughts (49:53) Thanks for listening! You can follow Elias Schuster on Twitter @Schuster_Elias.  

Elias Schuster welcomes Isaac Trotter to the show to compare some of the most notable NCAA Tournament teams to past and present NBA teams. Then, the two talk about some of the NBA Draft prospects to keep an eye on over the next few weeks (36:30). 

Hello, again! I (Elias Schuster) brush off the old mic to discuss five NBA storylines that would have blown my mind back in October. We first discuss Kevin Durant's mid-season move to the Suns (2:24) before digging into the surprising competence of the New York Knicks (9:47). Next up is a look at the Kings' rise up the ranks (16:52) and a discussion about whether or not Nikola Jokic deserves three MVPs (23:50). Finally, we talk about how shocking it would be to hear about how the Bulls did nothing at this season's trade deadline (28:39) Thanks for listening! You can follow Elias Schuster on Twitter @Schuster_Elias.

Elias Schuster opens the show with a few NBA quick hitters about the Celtics, Pacers, Grizzlies, and More (2:38). Then, he's joined by Bleacher Nation's Luis Medina to talk about the league's worst 15 teams. They first dive into the organization that should keep swimming toward success (15:05) before deciding who should sink the ship (35:55). Finally, they talk about tanking as a whole and which path the Chicago Bulls should choose (49:50).  Thanks for listening! You can follow Elias Schuster on Twitter @Schuster_Elias.

Elias Schuster sits down to make a ton of top-5 lists for the NBA, including ...   Top-5 Surprises (5:53) Top-5 "No, Duhs" (25:46) Top-5 Things He'd Rather Do Than Watch LA (33:54) Top-5 Players to Watch (35:34) Top-5 Things to Look for Moving Forward (41:40)   Finally, he wraps the show up with some thoughts on the current complicated state of the Chicago Bulls (49:17) Thanks for listening! You can follow Elias Schuster on Twitter @Schuster_Elias.  

Elias Schuster returns for the start of the NBA season. He first revises his previous Eastern Conference power rankings (2:20) before talking with BetQLDaily's Jake Hasan about a wide range of NBA future bets (15:35). Elias then wraps up the show by answering some important preseason questions about the Chicago Bulls (1:06:37).  Thanks for listening! You can follow Elias Schuster on Twitter @Schuster_Elias.

Elias Schuster sits down to talk about the NBA schedule release, including Opening Night and the Christmas Day Games (2:24). He then discusses the league's new rivalry week (11:00) before diving into his current Eastern Conference Rankings (14:59).  Thoughts on ... Milwaukee, Boston, Philly (15:45) Miami (23:20) Chicago (26:30) Raptors, Hawks, Cavaliers, and the rest (33:10) Thanks for listening! You can follow Elias Schuster on Twitter @Schuster_Elias.  

Elias Schuster is joined by friend and co-worker Luis Medina of Bleacher Nation. The two first dive into some NBA news, including Kevin Durant's connection to the Boston Celtics (2:22) and Donovan Mitchell's underrated status (17:20). They then discuss Rudy Gobert's scary impact on the trade market as a whole (25:35). Finally, they wrap up with an open-ended discussion on team building, with a focus on how the Bears and Bulls have decided to move forward (34:26).  Thanks for listening! You can follow Elias Schuster on Twitter @Schuster_Elias.  

Elias Schuster sits down to talk about a weird week in the NBA. He first turns on a timer to give five random offseason takes, which include thoughts on Bradley Beal, the Knicks, Clippers, Pistons, and Rudy Gobert (2:30). The conversation then turns to the Chicago Bulls, where Elias addresses the signing of Andre Drummond (14:38) and Goran Dragic (20:00). He wraps up the show with some thoughts on NBA spending (25:00) and Summer League (29:20) Thanks for listening! You can follow Elias Schuster on Twitter @Schuster_Elias.

Elias Schuster is joined by CHGO podcaster and writer Will Gottlieb. The two discuss all things free-agency, first answering fan questions about Coby White's future (04:50), potential blindside moves (12:40), and Rudy Gobert (18:12). The conversation then turns to other free-agent options for Chicago (27:15) before a bigger conversation about offseason sleepers (45:20). Thanks for listening! You can follow Elias Schuster on Twitter @Schuster_Elias.

Elias Schuster is joined by old roommate and current 247 Sports Staff Writer Isaac Trotter for a deep dive into the 2022 NBA Draft.  Elias first revisits his pre-draft predictions (01:55) before he and Isaac discuss how the lottery played out (13:00). The two then dive into the Chicago Bulls' Dalen Terry and why he felt like the right pick at the right time (36:30). Finally, the conversation turns to the best picks of the night(58:00) and a few storylines around the league (1:13:00). Thanks for listening!

Elias Schuster says a quick hello and provides a brief introduction about what to expect on Points in the Podcast. 

Eli's friend, college roommate, and October-lover, Eli Newby, joins the show for a fall-themed episode. Hear about: The top-5 October activities (3:33), why we say trick-or-treat (9:00), getting the best candy (12:19), dirty Halloween (15:42), what's the deal with Casper (23:13), how to survive a horror movie (26:09), what would it cost for Eli to live through a horror film (37:16). 

The Big Ten Network's Alex Roux joins Eli on the latest episode of MYPOD. Hear about: Life at BTN (1:50), covering the Final Four (7:00), Alex's best interviews (15:50), Power-5 conference rankings (19:55), the most attractive conference (28:10), what it would cost for Alex to move to rural Kansas (42:35), modern Seinfeld episodes (47:16). Available on Spotify, iTunes and PodBean. 

Eli's joined by another co-worker! Bleacher Nation's Luis Medina hops on the show to talk about a wide range of topics. Hear about: College vs. Pro fandom (3:15), the similarities between college and professional athletes (12:25), what the future of player empowerment holds (16:00), what would it cost for Luis to always be on camera (21:57), Star Wars rambling (33:20) and what shows we're waiting to see (39:00). Available on Spotify, iTunes and PodBean. 

Bleacher Nation's Michael Cerami is Eli's first victim in the inaugural Episode of MYPOD. Hear about: A career in sports media (5:30), baseball's star-problem (15:50), What it would cost for Michael to get pelted with a baseball (27:35) and what you need to make a good sports movie (38:00). Also available on Spotify and iTunes.