Off Guards Podcast

What is the best way to say goodbye? We prefer the ole "I gotta run to the bathroom" slip out the back door trick but the guys we cover today have done it a little different. From the Dwayne Wade never ending farewell tour to the Magic Johnson announce it in a surprise press conference, we look at the best ways to say goodbye. We also recap Joe's Wrestlemania Trip, the Masters, and more.

Episode 39 chronicles the Joe & Jack's recent trips, debates which NBA leg injury was worse, recaps their thoughts on March Madness, how to improve The Big 3 league, and of course, what the future holds for the Knicks.

Who is the GOAT? After what seems like the 1000th person to be referenced as the GOAT we look into who actually is and we aren't just talking basketball (42:30). We also look in to a weird way to try and fix media-player relations in the age of hype and spin(21:30). Other topics covered: Mississippi Casino trip (3:30), almost missing a flight (10:30), actors in racist roles (17:05), and Papa Johns political advice (1:08:10)

We take a look into and compare some of the strange similarities of the careers of Dan Majerle and Rex Chapman (30:05). Before that we take eSports down a peg (9:30), discuss our old AIM usernames (26:40), and recap Jack's weekly story of getting his car towed (1:25). #ChapmanHammonds2020

In light of recent updates to the Tim Donaghy NBA refs scandal we take a fond look back (44:30) at the time when refs were fixing games and just exactly what was going on. We also cover tow trucks (2:15), reality tv (7:30), Joe's impending death (13:50), is Dwayne Wade actually sick? (21:20), Zion's shoes (27:30), and other nonsense.

In light of the Knicks 17 game losing streak, we have decided to shed light on the biggest losers in history. Starting first with ourselves and our biggest casino losses, then talking worst losing streaks in NBA history, worst single game loss and much more. Also covered, massages at a grocery store, NBA tampering, another session of bashing old school basketball.

As the 2019 Trade Deadline approaches* we take a look at some moves that happen and others that may happen. We also look back at the best & worst trades at the deadline over the last 20 years. Other topics covered include: Craft Beer Festivals, Mass Beer Advertising, Airport Drinking...do we have a problem? *This episode was recorded at 12:30 pm EST on February 6th, some trades may have occurred since this episode was recorded. But whatever we aren't here to break news, you don't pay us for this sh*t.

EMERGENCY TRADE PODCAST: Phill Dunn from The Catch Podcast comes on to discuss the Knicks trading their top 20 player for Dennis Smith jr and expiring contracts. It clears cap space, but who the f*ck wants to come to the Knicks?!? Should I become a Nets fan? Is this genius or pure stupidity? Is anyone listening?

After the recent news of The Vatican announcing their official track team for international competition, we here at The Off Guards Podcast would like to official through our hat in the ring for the position of General Manager and Coach of the Vatican City Basketball Team. We break down why this is not as crazy of an idea as you might think. We also recap our sisters wedding, what Uncle Joe is tired of, some current NBA and much more on this week's edition of The Off Guards Podcast.

After taking a break for the holidays, the boys are back. This time they cover ridiculous holiday car commercials, old school episodes of Family Feud and Supermarket Sweep, and NYE festivities. The main topic for the day is an NBA Recap based around the $1000 Off Guards Predictions bet made at the beginning of the season.

In an era of constant spotlight and perfect PR images, we decide to take a look back at a wilder time. We compare the crazy story of James Worthy arriving late to a game following a game day arrest to Marvin Barnes having to charter his own plane to make tip off after a night out. We also cover diners, becoming a minister, and a great 'Cuse Melo anecdote.

We've made it roughly a quarter of the way through the NBA season so we decided to give out some awards. Not "Who's MVP So Far" or "Most Surprising Team" but rather 6 categories based around Sports Movie characters. For example the "Gerry Bertier" award for the guy who if he got injured he would inspire his team to victory. Other topics include beating a cold, DUIs on an e-scooter, and not exercising.

After James Harden's most recent game (54 points, 13 assists, 11 TOs) we decided to look into just what the Turnover is in the NBA. Pace of play and ball dominant point guards are upping turnover numbers (looking at you Russel Westbrook), but you'd be surprised at who is atop the all time chart in TOs. Also, we recap Joe's HS reunion, Black Friday and a strange Concussion Protocol video that Joe had to watch in order to coach.

Kemba Walker's latest exploits of scoring 103 points over his last two games made us ask the question: How can we save Kemba from the vast wasteland that is the Charlotte Hornets? Check (56:50) for an Off Guards Podcast guide to Thanksgiving. Does anyone actually eat cranberry sauce? Why do we eat at 1pm? How fast will your uncle bring up politics? We answer these and more. Other topics include how drunk Jack has sober Jack's best interests in mind (for a price), dominating high school freshman at the YMCA, various other NBA happenings. Happy Thanksgiving everyone.

This week the Off Guards cover 3 topics in basketball history: Elton Brand's career, 9 years ago today Brandon Jennings went for 55, and looking back at the 2014 Draft Class 5 years into their career. We also cover coffee orders, bar tabs, and the best way to sell artwork (hint: you don't get the money).

In honor of Daylight Savings we turnback the clocks and examine the career and some of the craziest stories of none other than Ron Artest. Before that we recap the past week of the NBA, Snoop Dogg's interesting advertising choice, and question our legitimacy as brothers.

November 1st, 1946 the Toronto Huskies took on the New York Knicks in the first ever NBA (previously BAA) game. Joe & Jack take a look back at the first game ever and how the NBA has evolved since. They also cover phone addiction, halloween traditions, and Klay Thompson's 14 threes.

How much value do NBA centers provide? Which styles are more relevant than others? We answer these questions and more in a booze filled episode not not brought to you by Knob Creek Whiskey™

The NBA is back! Joe and Jack discuss what they've seen in week 1, why the NBA's championship or bust mentality is problematic, & what this new G-League contract for top prospect means in the overall route to the NBA for young players.

After a quick recap of the last 2 weeks, Joe and Jack discuss their 15 predictions for this upcoming NBA season. Whoever has the most correct predictions at the end of the Season wins $1,000. Who says betting large sums of money against family has ever gone wrong?

A few days after Tiger Woods completing his improbable comeback from injury, the Off Guards put together their All-Time Starting 5 for NBA players who didn't get to reach their peaks due to injury. AUDIO WARNING: Jack recorded this live from highway I-30 in Arkansas so the audio isn't perfect so you are just going to have to deal with it, you audio snobs.

After a few weeks off the Off Guards are back to tackle something that has been plaguing the NBA for the last 20 years...What the hell has happened to the Eastern Conference? After looking through data from the last 30 years, they pinpoint where and when it all went wrong and take some guesses as to why.

A conversation with Nigel Miguel. He was a 1981 McDonald's All-American, a 1985 NBA Draft pick, played Dwight "The Flight" McGhee in the 1992 classic White Men Can't Jump, and helped pull off the all-time great film Space Jam. And on top of all that he's just a good dude. Hope you enjoy our conversation with Nigel as much as we did.

Did you know Ty Cobb once went in the stands during a game to fight a man with no hands? Joe and Jack look back at some of the crazy stories of early 1900s baseball, featuring a lot of Babe Ruth legendary tales. They also talk the formula for great bad movies, fantasy football, and delayed flights. Not Not brought to you by Socker Boppers™

Joe and Jack recap Nike's Inaugural JDI Classic that was held at Nike's NYC Headquarters, they take a deep and overly detailed look at the 1996 classic Space Jam, and close it out with a quick recap of their trip to the Resorts World Casino in NY.

Jack sits down with Derick Beresford of Uncouth™ to discuss all things basketball culture; from shoes, to player's brands, and more. Before that Joe and Jack discuss the demographic of people you see at a casino as they prepare for an upcoming trip to check if the blackjack tables are hot.

Coming back from a bye week, Joe and Jack recap Joe's 140 kid basketball camp and how he somehow did not lose any campers. Then they look back at the 1999-2000 NBA season and some of the players and moments you may have forgotten. There is also a discussion of Wilt Chamberlain and Andrei Kirilenko's wife.

As an NBA fan, which city would be best to live in? On this episode Joe and Jack discuss this questions based on how good the local team is, how expensive it is to attend game, what else is going on in the city and much more. Before that they briefly talk about the NBA Summer League and they types of people you encounter who are just the absolute worst.

This Independence Day episode Joe and Jack celebrate the gross tradition of Americans shoving an absurd amount of hotdogs into their faces, they recap the recent NBA Free Agency Madness, and for their main topic they take a look back a some of the worst free agency moves in the last 25 years (led by the Knicks, of course). The Off Guards Podcast is not not brought to you by Bushmills Red Bush Whiskey™

Jack and Joe go back in history to dust off some of the worst NBA draft related takes from sports media. Before that they discuss the crazy world of Craigslist and have some quick thoughts about this years NBA Draft. This episode is not not sponsored by Bushmills Red Bush Whiskey™

Episode 11 is our longest and most soccer-est episode yet. Joe and Jack discuss the US Open (10:05) including Phil Mickleson's mental breakdown, we talk NBA Draft (17:55) and then we bring in our Soccer correspondents Adam & Alex to talk World Cup (56:55) and what is wrong with USA Men's Soccer. Thank's to Wendy's™ for their support.

This week Joe and Jack wrap up the end of the season by giving their thoughts on the overall product the NBA put out, best and worst surprises of the season, and what can be done to deincentivize teams from tanking. Special thanks to Wendys™ for their support.

Jack shares a little too much, Joe visited a nightmare factory on a field trip with 6th graders, and as discussion on the NBA finals and how plausible it is to keep the Warriors roster together over the next few years. Also we did our first Beat-The-Host trivia challenge, where Joe looked to insert his dominance over all the contestants from Twitter. Enjoy.

Joe and Jack talk about how the Rockets blew it, Cavs/Warriors IV, and why the NBA just accepts switching all pick & rolls. Before they talk hoops they recap Memorial Day Weekend and childhood memories of Poison Ivy and Wall Ball.

Jack sits down with St. John's Assistant Coach Greg St. Jean to talk about his current position, his time as a coach within the NBA and some of the differences between the two levels. Joe also details his last AAU weekend which leads us to discuss just how insane the world of local AAU is. Enjoy.

We dive in to the NBA Conference Finals, what we've seen so far from this year and also some of our favorite memories from the past (Stockton Game Winner, Big Shot Bob Horry, and Lebron 25 Straight in '07). We also discuss how getting injured doesn't matter when you get older and how gross childhood summers are. Enjoy.

Jack and Joe discuss a rough weekend, round 2 of the NBA playoffs and some of their favorite memories from 2nd Rounds in history. They also discuss a specific habit that needs to be discontinued from the older generation, looking at you old guys in the YMCA locker room.

We take a quick look at the 1st round of the this year's NBA Playoffs and then discuss some of our favorite memories in 1st round history, including the last time the Knicks were relevant, MJ's "The Shot", and the birth of Dame Time in Portland.

With the NBA playoffs starting this week we go back and time and revisit one of the stranger playoff runs in recent history, the 2004 Detroit Pistons.

We take a look back at the careers of Grant Hill, Steve Nash, Jason Kidd, and Ray Allen as they headline the 2018 Naismith Hall of Fame class. We also briefly discuss the masters and the NBA playoff race as well as Joe's alcoholism.

Opening episode of the Off Guards Podcast. The Mackey brothers revisit the 04-05 & 05-06 NBA seasons and discuss whether Steve Nash deserved his two MVPs.