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Vin Forte


    • Apr 21, 2024 LATEST EPISODE
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    Latest episodes from Oddball with Vin Forte

    USA BASKETBALL PICKS ITS TEAM & WNBA HAS THEIR DRAFT

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2024 45:26


    - Caitlin Clark's awkward press conference  - The WNBA Draft ratings are up by 300% - Team USA Basketball selects their players for the 2024 Olympics - Dr J's sponsored content - and much more! Follow Winston on Twitter: @kingmurphymedia & Show Your Work: @SYWNET Follow Oddball on Twitter: @OddballPodcast Follow Oddball on Instagram: @Oddball_Pod  Follow Vin on Twitter: @MightyVin Follow Vin on Instagram: @vinfortenyc Theme Music Provided with Full Permission by Kerbivore: kerbivore.bandcamp.com Subscribe on Apple, Spotify, & wherever else you get your podcasts.

    ALLEN IVERSON GETS A STATUE & PRINGLES COLLAB WITH CROCS

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2024 40:56


    - Allen Iverson gets a statue - The takeaways from this past NBA season - a lucky Pacers fan gets a wild Reggie Miller gift - Pringles & Crocs collaborate  - and much more! Follow Banks on Twitter: @banksnorest Follow Oddball on Twitter: @OddballPodcast Follow Oddball on Instagram: @Oddball_Pod  Follow Vin on Twitter: @MightyVin Follow Vin on Instagram: @vinfortenyc Theme Music Provided with Full Permission by Kerbivore: kerbivore.bandcamp.com Subscribe on Apple, Spotify, & wherever else you get your podcasts.

    VINCE CARTER TO HALL OF FAME & OAKLAND ATHLETICS DETOUR TO SACRAMENTO

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2024 49:14


    - Vince Carter & Chauncey Billups to enter the Basketball Hall of Fame - The Athletics move to Sacramento before moving to Las Vegas - Bronny enters the transfer portal and the NBA Draft - Chips Ahoy gets new & improved formula - and much more! Follow Jermaine on Twitter: @The_Jermaine & Sucio Sportz: @SucioSportz Subscribe on youtube YOUTUBE.COM/@ODDBALLPODCAST Follow Oddball on Twitter: @OddballPodcast Follow Vin on Twitter: @MightyVin Follow on Instagram: @VinForteNYC Theme Music Provided with Full Permission by Kerbivore: kerbivore.bandcamp.com Subscribe on Apple, Spotify & wherever else you get your podcasts.

    JONTAY PORTER BETS ON HIMSELF & CAITLIN CLARK TO THE BIG3?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2024 44:11


    - Jontay Porter bets on himself - Deep diving into sports & gambling - Ice Cube offers Caitlin Clark $5 million to join BIG3 - 7-11 introduces hot dog sparkling water - and much more! Follow Amp on Twitter: @Ampaveli & RAOP: @raopodcast Subscribe on youtube YOUTUBE.COM/@ODDBALLPODCAST Follow Oddball on Twitter: @OddballPodcast Follow Vin on Twitter: @MightyVin Follow on Instagram: @VinForteNYC Theme Music Provided with Full Permission by Kerbivore: kerbivore.bandcamp.com Subscribe on Apple, Spotify & wherever else you get your podcasts.

    SHO ME THE MONEY & 30 YEARS OF BEING ON FIRE

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2024 45:19


    - Shohei Ohtani gambling situation gets messy - Wagner Seahawks get in to March Madness - Kobe's dad sells his Championship ring - NBA Jam celebrates 30 years on home consoles - and much more! Follow Nelson on Twitter: @whoisoriginel & Show Your Work: @SYWNET Subscribe on youtube YOUTUBE.COM/@ODDBALLPODCAST Follow Oddball on Twitter: @OddballPodcast Follow Vin on Twitter: @MightyVin Follow on Instagram: @VinForteNYC Theme Music Provided with Full Permission by Kerbivore: kerbivore.bandcamp.com Subscribe on Apple, Spotify & wherever else you get your podcasts.

    HOW DO 20,000 BOBBLEHEADS GO MISSING?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2024 38:37


    - Nick Saban testifies on NIL & NCAA - Aaron Rodgers for Vice President? - 20,000 Jagr Bobbleheads go missing - Is Big League Chew the best gum? - and much more! Follow IllFam on Twitter: @Illfam78 Subscribe on youtube YOUTUBE.COM/@ODDBALLPODCAST Follow Oddball on Twitter: @OddballPodcast Follow Vin on Twitter: @MightyVin Follow on Instagram: @VinForteNYC Theme Music Provided with Full Permission by Kerbivore: kerbivore.bandcamp.com Subscribe on Apple, Spotify & wherever else you get your podcasts.

    WILL YOU WATCH MIKE TYSON FIGHT JAKE PAUL?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2024 51:19


    - Phil Lindsey (Bleacher Report) sits in - Mike Tyson vs Jake Paul - Ben Simmons out for the rest of the NBA season - March Madness losing its luster? - and much more! Subscribe on youtube YOUTUBE.COM/@ODDBALLPODCAST Follow Oddball on Twitter: @OddballPodcast Follow Vin on Twitter: @MightyVin Follow on Instagram: @VinForteNYC Theme Music Provided with Full Permission by Kerbivore: kerbivore.bandcamp.com Subscribe on Apple, Spotify & wherever else you get your podcasts.

    CAITLIN CLARK COMMITS TO THE WNBA

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2024 35:10


    - Caitlin Clark commits to the WNBA - Should we ban storming the court? - LeBron passes 40,000 points - Shaq steps down from Papa John's board - and much more! Subscribe on youtube YOUTUBE.COM/@ODDBALLPODCAST Follow Oddball on Twitter: @OddballPodcast Follow Vin on Twitter: @MightyVin Follow on Instagram: @VinForteNYC Theme Music Provided with Full Permission by Kerbivore: kerbivore.bandcamp.com Subscribe on Apple, Spotify & wherever else you get your podcasts.

    JJ REDICK HOT TAKES AND THE NO BULL TOUR

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2024 62:12


    - Davis sits in this episode from Banks Vs Davis podcast - The NBA All Star Weekend fallout - JJ Redick goes off on hot takes vs game breakdowns - Scottie Pippen goes on new tour - and much more! Follow Davis on Twitter: @DavisAKADrip Subscribe on youtube YOUTUBE.COM/@ODDBALLPODCAST Follow Oddball on Twitter: @OddballPodcast Follow Vin on Twitter: @MightyVin Follow on Instagram: @VinForteNYC Theme Music Provided with Full Permission by Kerbivore: kerbivore.bandcamp.com Subscribe on Apple, Spotify & wherever else you get your podcasts.

    SUPER SLOPPY SUPER BOWL & NBA ALL STAR WEEKEND

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2024 43:40


    - The Super Bowl gets SLIMED - LeBron James to the Warriors? - NBA All Star Weekend is here - Taco Bell does an Apple-style keynote - and much more! Follow illFam on Twitter: @illfam79 Subscribe on youtube YOUTUBE.COM/@ODDBALLPODCAST Follow Oddball on Twitter: @OddballPodcast Follow Vin on Twitter: @MightyVin Follow on Instagram: @VinForteNYC Theme Music Provided with Full Permission by Kerbivore: kerbivore.bandcamp.com Subscribe on Apple, Spotify & wherever else you get your podcasts.  

    At The Deadline With Martenzie Johnson

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2024 50:51


    - Martenzie Johnson (ESPN, Andscape) sits in* - Doc Rivers All Star already? - Trade Deadline rush - Is the 65 Game mandate fair? - G League on Tubi  - AI art in media  - I revisit a recent food topic Follow Martenzie on Twitter: @10zjohnson Subscribe on youtube YOUTUBE.COM/@ODDBALLPODCAST Follow Oddball on Twitter: @OddballPodcast Follow Vin on Twitter: @MightyVin Follow on Instagram: @VinForteNYC Theme Music Provided with Full Permission by Kerbivore: kerbivore.bandcamp.com Subscribe on Apple, Spotify & wherever else you get your podcasts.   *For some reason, there is a mild audio issue with my mic cutting out at the very start and at a few other points later in the episode. It was certainly not enough to derail the episode, but it is noticeable and I am aware of it.   

    What's The Deal With Doc?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2024 49:35


    - Breaking down the Bucks & Doc Rivers - Breaking down the entire NBA Eastern & Western Conference - Reviewing a new Buffalo snack Subscribe on youtube YOUTUBE.COM/@ODDBALLPODCAST Follow Oddball on Twitter: @OddballPodcast Follow Vin on Twitter: @MightyVin Follow on Instagram: @VinForteNYC Theme Music Provided with Full Permission by Kerbivore: kerbivore.bandcamp.com Subscribe on Apple, Spotify & wherever else you get your podcasts.

    The Chicago Bulls' Ring Of Fire

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2024 46:47


    - Banks (RAOP, BVD Podcasts) sits in - Chicago Bulls' Ring Of Honor is a disaster - Carmelo vs Jokic Number 15 - LeBron played against 35% of NBA History - A plea to Pizza Hut Follow Banks on Twitter: @themancalledbanks Subscribe on youtube YOUTUBE.COM/@ODDBALLPODCAST Follow Oddball on Twitter: @OddballPodcast Follow Vin on Twitter: @MightyVin Follow on Instagram: @VinForteNYC Theme Music Provided with Full Permission by Kerbivore: kerbivore.bandcamp.com Subscribe on Apple, Spotify & wherever else you get your podcasts.

    Is Penny Hardaway A Hall Of Famer?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2024 62:53


    - Sir Wilkins (Jobber Tears Pod) sits in - NFL Playoff Talk - Bill Belichick leaves New England - Are NBA refs out of control? - Is Penny Hardaway a Hall Of Famer? Follow Wilkins on Twitter: @sir_wilkins Subscribe on youtube YOUTUBE.COM/@ODDBALLPODCAST Follow Oddball on Twitter: @OddballPodcast Follow Vin on Twitter: @MightyVin Follow on Instagram: @VinForteNYC Theme Music Provided with Full Permission by Kerbivore: kerbivore.bandcamp.com Subscribe on Apple, Spotify & wherever else you get your podcasts.

    Revisiting NIL & The NCAA With Karleigh Webb

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 5, 2024 58:25


    - Karleigh Webb (Outsports, Gridiron Girls Podcast) sits in - The Pop Tarts Bowl gets wacky - NIL deals are here to stay - The past & present of sports video games - Women's sports absolutely dominating right now Follow Karleigh on Twitter: @ChardonnayM Subscribe on youtube YOUTUBE.COM/@ODDBALLPODCAST Follow Oddball on Twitter: @OddballPodcast Follow Vin on Twitter: @MightyVin Follow on Instagram: @VinForteNYC Theme Music Provided with Full Permission by Kerbivore: kerbivore.bandcamp.com Subscribe on Apple, Spotify & wherever else you get your podcasts.

    Christmas In The D

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 27, 2023 50:31


    - Pistons make history, for the wrong reasons - Mac McClung returns to the dunk contest - Is Steph Curry in the GOAT convo? - Mad Dog ranks Shaq - Me & Matth revisit some Christmas Dreamcast memories - A very special Podcast promo you do NOT want to miss Follow Matth on Twitter: @matthdamon Subscribe on youtube YOUTUBE.COM/@ODDBALLPODCAST Follow Oddball on Twitter: @OddballPodcast Follow Vin on Twitter: @MightyVin Follow on Instagram: @VinForteNYC Theme Music Provided with Full Permission by Kerbivore: kerbivore.bandcamp.com Subscribe on Apple, Spotify & wherever else you get your podcasts.

    How Long Would You Suspend Draymond?

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2023 46:13


    - Draymond Green Suspended - Bulls put Michael & Scottie in Ring of Honor - Giannis takes his ball and leaves - Lakers hang a banner - E3 is Cancelled - WingStop has a Pistons deal - AI takes over the drive thru Follow illFam on Twitter: @illfam79  Follow Oddball on Twitter: @OddballPodcast Follow Vin on Twitter: @MightyVin Follow on Instagram: @Oddball_Pod Theme Music Provided with Full Permission by Kerbivore: kerbivore.bandcamp.com Subscribe on Apple, Spotify, Stitcher, & wherever else you get your podcasts.

    Playing For Dinner At The Ghost Kitchen

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2023 47:09


    - Martenzie Johnson from ESPN & Andscape sits in on the pod - The In-Season tournament is heating up - Monty Williams already on the chopping block? - Toronto Raptors playing to eat? - Ghost Kitchens going away Subscribe on youtube YOUTUBE.COM/@ODDBALLPODCAST Follow Oddball on Twitter: @OddballPodcast Follow Vin on Twitter: @MightyVin Follow on Instagram: @VinForteNYC Theme Music Provided with Full Permission by Kerbivore: kerbivore.bandcamp.com Subscribe on Apple, Spotify, Stitcher, & wherever else you get your podcasts.

    The 2023 Sportsperson Of The Year

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 3, 2023 42:18


    - IllFam sits in on the pod - Deion Sanders is Sports Illustrated Sportsperson of the Year - The In Season Tournament ratings are solid - Did you wear Latrell Sprewell shoes? - McDonald's opening spinoff franchise Follow illFam on Twitter: @illfam79  Follow Oddball on Twitter: @OddballPodcast Follow Vin on Twitter: @MightyVin Follow on Instagram: @VinForteNYC Theme Music Provided with Full Permission by Kerbivore: kerbivore.bandcamp.com Subscribe on Apple, Spotify, Stitcher, & wherever else you get your podcasts. #mcdonalds #inseasontournament #nba #deionsanders #shaq #sprewell

    The In-Season Turducken

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2023 48:47


    - Banks returns to the pod - Draymond Green get suspended - The In Season Tournament courts are too bold - Remembering the Turducken game - Turkey Day Fixins Ice Cream Follow Oddball on Twitter: @OddballPodcast Follow Vin on Twitter: @MightyVin Follow on Instagram: @VinForteNYC Theme Music Provided with Full Permission by Kerbivore: kerbivore.bandcamp.com Subscribe on Apple, Spotify, Stitcher, & wherever else you get your podcasts. #draymondgreen #turducken #baskinrobbins #thanksgiving #inseasontournament #nba

    Seth Rosenthal On Shaq Vs Kobe

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2023 50:25


    - Seth Rosenthal from @secretbasesbn joins the pod - Shaq vs Kobe - Phil Jackson's book - Why this isn't a traditional beef - How Shaq & Kobe found peace with each other Follow Oddball on Twitter: @OddballPodcast Follow Vin on Twitter: @MightyVin Follow on Instagram: @VinForteNYC Theme Music Provided with Full Permission by Kerbivore: kerbivore.bandcamp.com Subscribe on Apple, Spotify, Stitcher, & wherever else you get your podcasts.

    The Clippers, The Heist, & Taco Bell

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2023 45:49


    This week: - Big Baby Dre from Yerrr Sports Show sits in! - James Harden to the Clippers - The NBA promotes the new in-season tournament with a short film - Wemby scores 38 - The forgotten Shaq vs Hakeem game sponsored by Taco Bell Follow Yerr Sports Show: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwuKj4L9zeLF5_bmmrfZpxw Follow Oddball on Twitter: @OddballPodcast Follow Vin on Twitter: @MightyVin Follow on Instagram: @VinForteNYC Theme Music Provided with Full Permission by Kerbivore: kerbivore.bandcamp.com Subscribe on Apple, Spotify, Stitcher, & wherever else you get your podcasts.

    Rollin' Around In Ya SOAP Shoes

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2023 33:19


    This week: - NBA Tip Off Week is here! - All Star Game Revamp - Nuggets get their rings - Carmelo to the NETS? - Grinding with SOAP Shoes Follow Oddball on Twitter: @OddballPodcast Follow Vin on Twitter: @MightyVin Follow on Instagram: @VinForteNYC Theme Music Provided with Full Permission by Kerbivore: kerbivore.bandcamp.com Subscribe on Apple, Spotify, Stitcher, & wherever else you get your podcasts.

    Justin Tinsley On Biggie Smalls & Social Contexts

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 19, 2023 51:47


    This week: - Justin Tinsley (Author, ESPN, Andscape) - The context of his book on The Notorious BIG, "It Was All A Dream" - The maturation of Hip-Hop - Student Loans & Managing debt - Assessing Deion Sanders and Colorado - 'Around The Horn' tips Follow Justin on Twitter: @JustinTinsley  Follow Oddball on Twitter: @OddballPodcast Follow Vin on Twitter: @MightyVin Follow on Instagram: @VinForteNYC Theme Music Provided with Full Permission by Kerbivore: kerbivore.bandcamp.com Subscribe on Apple, Spotify, Stitcher, & wherever else you get your podcasts.

    Rob Parker On Sea Changes In Sports Media

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 5, 2023 29:25


    This week: - Rob Parker (Fox Sports, ESPN, MLBBro.com)  - The changing tone of Sports Media - Players turned Podcasters - Fixing Load Management - Assessing Deion Sanders and Colorado - Preserving MLB history Follow Oddball on Twitter: @OddballPodcast Follow Vin on Twitter: @MightyVin Follow on Instagram: @VinForteNYC Theme Music Provided with Full Permission by Kerbivore: kerbivore.bandcamp.com Subscribe on Apple, Spotify, Stitcher, & wherever else you get your podcasts.

    Damian Lillard To The Milwaukee Bucks

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2023 43:54


    This week: - Martenzie Johnson from ESPN/Andscape sits in for his monthly spot - Dame gets traded to the Bucks - Jimmy Butler claims tampering - Deion Sanders hype halted after Oregon loss? - Usher to play Super Bowl - WNBA Playoffs are here Follow Martenzie on Twitter: @10zjohnson Subscribe on Youtube: youtube.com/@oddballpodcast Follow Oddball on Twitter: @OddballPodcast Follow Vin on Twitter: @MightyVin Follow on Instagram: @VinForteNYC Theme Music Provided with Full Permission by Kerbivore: kerbivore.bandcamp.com Subscribe on Apple, Spotify, Stitcher, & wherever else you get your podcasts.

    Slam City With Scottie Pippen

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2023 40:42


    This week: - How long will the Prime Time hype last? - Giannis works out with Hakeem - Will Giannis want out in Milwaukee? - Exploring the SEGA CD & Slam City With Scottie Pippen Follow Oddball on Twitter: @OddballPodcast Follow Vin on Twitter: @MightyVin Follow on Instagram: @VinForteNYC Theme Music Provided with Full Permission by Kerbivore: kerbivore.bandcamp.com Subscribe on Apple, Spotify, Stitcher, & wherever else you get your podcasts.

    Mega Ran Sits In With Vin

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2023 41:58


    This week: - Mega Ran sits in for the full episode! - We discuss his new album, 'Buddy's Magic Toy Box'  - Being a Foster Parent - NBA's new Load Management changes - Team USA bringing in the heavy hitters for the 2024 Olympics - Basketball video games & gimmick courts Buy Mega Ran albums, merch, & more over at www.megaran.com Follow Oddball on Twitter: @OddballPodcast Follow Vin on Twitter: @MightyVin Follow on Instagram: @VinForteNYC Theme Music Provided with Full Permission by Kerbivore: kerbivore.bandcamp.com Subscribe on Apple, Spotify, Stitcher, & wherever else you get your podcasts.

    Is Colorado Ready For Primetime?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2023 50:47


    This week: - Banks sits in for the full episode - Is the Colorado hype real? - Action at the FIBA World Cup - Was Jordan or LeBron under more media scrutiny? - The unfair treatment of Barry Bonds Follow Oddball on Twitter: @OddballPodcast Follow Vin on Twitter: @MightyVin Follow on Instagram: @VinForteNYC Theme Music Provided with Full Permission by Kerbivore: kerbivore.bandcamp.com

    The Changing Face Of Sports Media

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2023 38:12


    This week: - What's in a World Title name? - Are you watching the FIBA World Cup? - Ben Simmons wants to dominate the NBA - Is "Embrace Debate" falling out of fashion? - Taco Bell goes Italian Follow Oddball on Twitter: @OddballPodcast Follow Vin on Twitter: @MightyVin Follow on Instagram: @VinForteNYC Theme Music Provided with Full Permission by Kerbivore: kerbivore.bandcamp.com Subscribe on Apple, Spotify, Stitcher, & wherever else you get your podcasts.

    James Harden & Player Empowerment

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2023 37:26


    This week: - James Harden's quest to leave Philly continues - Discussing the past 15 years of Player Empowerment in the NBA - Would you get The Triple Mike tattoo? Follow Oddball on Twitter: @OddballPodcast Follow Vin on Twitter: @MightyVin Follow on Instagram: @VinForteNYC Theme Music Provided with Full Permission by Kerbivore: kerbivore.bandcamp.com Subscribe on Apple, Spotify, Stitcher, & wherever else you get your podcasts.

    Is Daryl Morey A Liar?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2023 62:53


    This week: - Martenzie Johnson from ESPN/Andscape sits in for his monthly spot - James Harden calls Daryl Morey a liar  - Martenzie reports back from the Basketball Hall of Fame - The WNBA has their marquee rivalry in the Las Vegas Aces vs the NY Liberty - We go on a deep dive detour into sports streaming services - Taco Bell is trying to be slick again Follow Martenzie on Twitter: @10zjohnson Sibscribe on Youtube: www.youtube.com/@oddballpodcast Follow Oddball on Twitter: @OddballPodcast Follow Vin on Twitter: @MightyVin Follow on Instagram: @VinForteNYC Theme Music Provided with Full Permission by Kerbivore: kerbivore.bandcamp.com Subscribe on Apple, Spotify, Stitcher, & wherever else you get your podcasts.

    Malik Wright of MLBbro

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2023 42:44


    This week: - Malik Wright of MLBbro.com joins me - Tim Anderson & personality in the MLB - Have MLB's changes made a difference? - The importance of a team's culture - Playoff Preview Follow Malik on Twitter: @_teammill Follow Oddball on Twitter: @OddballPodcast Follow Vin on Twitter: @MightyVin Follow on Instagram: @VinForteNYC Theme Music Provided with Full Permission by Kerbivore: kerbivore.bandcamp.com Subscribe on Apple, Spotify, Stitcher, & wherever else you get your podcasts.

    The Blurst Team Money Can Buy & The REAL Cheese Burger

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2023 42:48


    This week: - The NY Mets have a fire sale - Messi arrives in Miami - Does LeBron deserve his number retired in LA? - Domino's will now deliver ANYWHERE - Burger King sells the REAL Cheese Burger Follow Oddball on Twitter: @OddballPodcast Follow Vin on Twitter: @MightyVin Follow on Instagram: @VinForteNYC Theme Music Provided with Full Permission by Kerbivore: kerbivore.bandcamp.com Subscribe on Apple, Spotify, Stitcher, & wherever else you get your podcasts.

    Was The Beard Painted On?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2023 49:15


    This week: - Martenzie Johnson from ESPN/Andscape sits in for his monthly spot - We go on a big modern wrestling diversion - Was Hulk Hogan's NWO beard painted on? - We follow up from last week's discussion on the NBA Cup - Catch Martenzie TODAY (Friday July 21 at 5pm) on Around The Horn Follow Martenzie on Twitter: @10zjohnson Follow Oddball on Twitter: @OddballPodcast Follow Vin on Twitter: @MightyVin Follow on Instagram: @VinForteNYC Theme Music Provided with Full Permission by Kerbivore: kerbivore.bandcamp.com Subscribe on Apple, Spotify, Stitcher, & wherever else you get your podcasts.

    Explaining The NBA In-Season Tournament

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2023 32:25


    This week: - Breaking down the NBA In-Season Tournament - Where is the prestige? - We cool down with some Marble Races Follow Oddball on Twitter: @OddballPodcast Follow Vin on Twitter: @MightyVin Follow on Instagram: @VinForteNYC Theme Music Provided with Full Permission by Kerbivore: kerbivore.bandcamp.com Subscribe on Apple, Spotify, Stitcher, & wherever else you get your podcasts.

    Shaq Diesel Retrospective (ft. Kil889)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 4, 2023 49:38


    This week: - Kil889 joins the pod - We review the Shaq Siesel album - We also dig into a whole lot of 90s hip-hop & NBA Follow Kill889: www.willmakebeatsforfood.com Follow Oddball on Twitter: @OddballPodcast Follow Vin on Twitter: @MightyVin Follow on Instagram: @VinForteNYC Theme Music Provided with Full Permission by Kerbivore: kerbivore.bandcamp.com Subscribe on Apple, Spotify, Stitcher, & wherever else you get your podcasts.

    Depressed Conference

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2023 35:07


    This week: - Steve Cohen speaks to the media - The Las Vegas Aces are on a roll - Retro Bit video game preservation Follow Oddball on Twitter: @OddballPodcast Follow Vin on Twitter: @MightyVin Follow on Instagram: @VinForteNYC Theme Music Provided with Full Permission by Kerbivore: kerbivore.bandcamp.com Subscribe on Apple, Spotify, Stitcher, & wherever else you get your podcasts.

    A Steal For Beal

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2023 50:53


    This week: - Bradley Beal traded to Phoenix Suns - Chris Paul a Warrior? - Michael Jordan cashes out of Charlotte  - Aaron Rodgers crowdfunding - Slamball is back! Follow Banks on Instagram: @themancalledbanks Follow Oddball on Twitter: @OddballPodcast Follow Vin on Twitter: @MightyVin Follow on Instagram: @VinForteNYC Theme Music Provided with Full Permission by Kerbivore: kerbivore.bandcamp.com Subscribe on Apple, Spotify, Stitcher, & wherever else you get your podcasts.

    And Don't Forget The Joker

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2023 41:13


    This week: - The Denver Nuggets win the NBA Finals - Jokic celebrates by wanting to just go home - The excuses & backlash begins - Burnie punched out my Conor McGregor - Off-season video game recommendation   Follow Oddball on Twitter: @OddballPodcast Follow Vin on Twitter: @MightyVin Follow on Instagram: @VinForteNYC Theme Music Provided with Full Permission by Kerbivore: kerbivore.bandcamp.com Subscribe on Apple, Spotify, Stitcher, & wherever else you get your podcasts.

    Taco Tuesday With Martenzie Johnson

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2023 47:27


    This week: - Martenzie Johnson from ESPN/Andscape sits in with Vin - What hype video did Erik Spoelstra show his team? - Jokic suddenly OVER hyped? - LeBron tries to lift Tact Tuesday trademark - Rocky vs Burnie Follow Martenzie on Twitter: @10zjohnson Follow Oddball on Twitter: @OddballPodcast Follow Vin on Twitter: @MightyVin Follow on Instagram: @VinForteNYC Theme Music Provided with Full Permission by Kerbivore: kerbivore.bandcamp.com Subscribe on Youtube for FULL VIDEO pod: youtube.com/@oddballpodcast

    Miami Heat Cool Off Potential History

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2023 40:11


    This week: - Miami Heat Defeat Celtics in ECF - ESPN Power Ranking BUSTED - Scottie Pippen on Jordan (*Yes, I'm aware I misspelled Pippen in the graphic) - Burger King's Lazy Spider-Verse Whopper Subscribe on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@oddballpodcast Follow Oddball on Twitter: @OddballPodcast Follow Vin on Twitter: @MightyVin Follow on Instagram: @VinForteNYC Theme Music Provided with Full Permission by Kerbivore: kerbivore.bandcamp.com Subscribe on Apple, Spotify, Stitcher, & wherever else you get your podcasts.

    93. Melo To The Rafters?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2023 48:04


    This week: Jokic & the Nuggets sweep the Lakers - LeBron Retiring? - Melo to the rafters in NYC? - Michael Jordan What Ifs - Heinz Remix Machines WATCH & SUB ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@oddballpodcast Follow Oddball on Twitter: @OddballPodcast Follow Vin on Twitter: @MightyVin Follow on Instagram: @VinForteNYC Read & Subscribe to Vin: vinforte.substack.com Theme Music Provided with Full Permission by Kerbivore: https://kerbivore.bandcamp.com

    92. Big Vic To The Spurs

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2023 43:00


    This week the Spurs win the Draft Lottery, the Nuggets win Game 1, a bunch of teams lose their coaches, and Woj overhypes the hype machine.  Follow Oddball on Twitter: @OddballPodcast Follow Vin on Twitter: @MightyVin Follow on Instagram: @VinForteNYC Read & Subscribe to Vin: vinforte.substack.com Theme Music Provided with Full Permission by Kerbivore: https://kerbivore.bandcamp.com

    91. Going Around The Horn With Martenzie Johnson

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2023 82:43


    This week, my friend Martenzie Johnson from ESPN & Around The Horn joins me for a special super-sized conversation that swerves from the NBA Playoffs to fan culture to old sitcoms on a dime. You don't want to miss this one.  Follow Martenzie on Twitter: @10zjohnson Follow Oddball on Twitter: @OddballPodcast Follow Vin on Twitter: @MightyVin Follow on Instagram: @VinForteNYC Theme Music Provided with Full Permission by Kerbivore: https://kerbivore.bandcamp.com

    90. Coach Bud, Playoff Jimmy, & Who Deserves A Ring

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2023 45:11


    This week, Coach Bud takes the fall, Pat Bev wants a Lakers ring, and who's going to make it out of the second round? Follow Oddball on Twitter: @OddballPodcast Follow Vin on Twitter: @MightyVin Follow on Instagram: @VinForteNYC Read & Subscribe to Vin: vinforte.substack.com Theme Music Provided with Full Permission by Kerbivore: https://kerbivore.bandcamp.com

    89. Rewinding The Knicks With Seth Rosenthal

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2023 42:09


    This week, I'm joined by Seth Rosenthal of SB Nation to discuss the Knicks and why New Yorkers are going so absolutely bananas over a first round win. I also start the episode diving into the Bucks/Heat aftermath. Follow Oddball on Twitter: @OddballPodcast Follow Vin on Twitter: @MightyVin Follow on Instagram: @VinForteNYC Read & Subscribe to Vin: vinforte.substack.com Theme Music Provided with Full Permission by Kerbivore: https://kerbivore.bandcamp.com

    88. Too Many Flagrant 2s?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2023 47:25


    This week, the NBA Playoffs are finally in full swing, as several players get Flagrant 2s for taking a few swings of their own. Follow Oddball on Twitter: @OddballPodcast Follow Vin on Twitter: @MightyVin Follow on Instagram: @VinForteNYC Read & Subscribe to Vin: vinforte.substack.com Theme Music Provided with Full Permission by Kerbivore: https://kerbivore.bandcamp.com

    87. Are The Lakers Who We Think They Are?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2023 35:54


    This week, the Lakers barely escape the Play-in, Kevin Durant has thoughts about the toughness of the league, and we spin our wheels waiting for the playoffs proper. Follow Oddball on Twitter: @OddballPodcast Follow Vin on Twitter: @MightyVin Follow on Instagram: @VinForteNYC Read & Subscribe to Vin: vinforte.substack.com Theme Music Provided with Full Permission by Kerbivore: https://kerbivore.bandcamp.com

    86. NBA Playoff Preview 2023

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2023 37:29


    This week, the Mavericks are a mess, the Lakers are trying to sneak out of the play-in, the seeding is (mostly) in & your official 2023 NBA Playoff Preview is here! Follow Oddball on Twitter: @OddballPodcast Follow Vin on Twitter: @MightyVin Follow on Instagram: @VinForteNYC Read & Subscribe to Vin: vinforte.substack.com Theme Music Provided with Full Permission by Kerbivore: https://kerbivore.bandcamp.com

    85. The MLB Gets Dragged Into The Present

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2023 45:04


    This week, the WBC is an unquestionable success, the NCAA Final Four teams are unquestionably strange, modern sports hot takes are questioned, and much more! Follow Oddball on Twitter: @OddballPodcast Follow Vin on Twitter: @MightyVin Follow on Instagram: @VinForteNYC Read & Subscribe to Vin: vinforte.substack.com Theme Music Provided with Full Permission by Kerbivore: https://kerbivore.bandcamp.com

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