Talking hoops with a sprinkle of pop culture on the side, firing off hot takes from behind the mic. Welcome to the Off-Screen Shooters podcast.
Welcome back the the Off-Screen Shooters! to help you end 2021 with a few good laughs, we've put together a compilation of our favourite OSS moments of the year. With 38 episodes and over 50 hours of recordings, there were so many to choose from but we've handpicked some of the best clips and organized them mostly in chronological order (saved some of the best for last
The boys are back from a 1-month layoff as they discuss the biggest NBA headlines circling around the league for the past month (1:10), and wrap it up with yet another controversial draft, this time of what they think are the best Christmas songs (50:16). Did any of your favourites make the list? Tune in to find out!
Chris, Enoch, and Saran recap some notable teams and players that have been making noise through 4 weeks of the NBA season including the red hot Warriors and the emergence of the Raptors' Delano Banton (1:46), discuss some of the recent fake tough-guy on-court beefs around the league (20:40), and end off the episode with their favourite war movies, #ThankU4UrService (37:02).
3 weeks into the NBA season, Enoch, Francis, and Saran discuss some surprises that have caught their eyes so far (1:00), talk some more Scottie Barnes just because we cannot get enough of the early ROTY (6:55), Enoch stumbles into an impromptu MJ vs. Lebron debate (14:17), and the boys finish off with a draft of the top halloween candies (35:29), where Enoch may yet again have some explaining to do after this one.
With game #1 in the books for all 30 teams, the boys react to the first few days of the NBA season (1:12), take a look at the latest on yet another turn in the Ben Simmons saga during a Saran's Social Wrap segment (34:30), talk about the NBA top 75 list where Chris voices out on his displeasure over some of the NBA's early pioneers (44:25), and finish off with a draft of our favourite NBA memes where Enoch attempts to redeem himself after an atrocious showing last week (53:09).
With the NBA season right at our doorstep, the OSS Boys take a deep dive into their projected eastern (3:00) and western conference standings (41:30) for the upcoming year and predict their NBA Award winners in a fun speed round session (1:11:08). To wrap up today's episode, the boys pull out their menus and draft their favourite appetizers (1:17:15). Basketball is back, and the OSS Boys are dialing in for the 2021-2022 NBA season. Follow us on Instagram & Twitter: @offscreenshooters & @TheOSSPod
*** This episode was recorded on Saturday, September 18th *** The boys are back and LIVE IN PERSON! For today's episode, the boys discuss the Ben Simmons drama (01:20), ESPN 2021-2022 player rankings (15:58), and draft the best dressed NBA players (30:26). Sorry, Kyle Kuzma fans - he unfortunately did not make the cut. Follow us on Instagram & Twitter: @offscreenshooters & @TheOSSPod
We're back with a brand-new episode! This one was a little different with the lack of NBA news, we start off with a discussion of NFL Thursday Night and how it impacted our fantasy teams(0:50). Enoch and Saran then gave their takes on Netflix's docuseries "Last Chance U: Basketball"(11:55). The boys then flexed their NBA knowledge by playing Guess that NBA player(33:25), and finally wrapped up the pod with this weeks draft focused on which characters from "The Office" would we want to hang out with(45:29). Follow us on Instagram: @offscreenshooters
GUESS WHO'S BACK? The OSS boys make their return from the summer break as they discuss the fallout of free agency in the East (0:50) and the West (29:55). With the NFL season around the corner, they take a look at current NBA players who would be ideal fantasy football picks in the latest draft segment (42:17).
We're back for a very special episode of the Off Screen Shooters, as we live react the 2021 NBA Draft! In the first half of today's episode (0:20), the boys react and discuss the first 14 picks as they happened live, talk draft night outfits, and debate why Scottie Barnes was a GREAT pick (skip to(19:27) for our live reactions to the Scottie Barnes pick). In the second half, a three-man team of Chris, Francis, and Saran discuss some of their favourite picks, players, and winners of this year's draft, with a special message for all the spoiled Raptors fans once again (1:17:00). Follow us on Instagram & Twitter: @offscreenshooters & @TheOSSPod
WE GOING BONKERS! Enoch, Francis, and Saran reflect on the conclusion of the 2021 NBA finals as the Bucks take it home in 6 (0:43). To commemorate a remarkable playoff run, the boys pick and choose their favourite individual playoff performances in the last 20 years (28:49).
Are the Suns done? Is Khris Middleton the FMVP? Will Chris Paul show up? The boys answer these hard-hitting (somewhat) questions as they discuss Game 3 & 4 of the NBA finals (0:00:45). And in honour of the release of Space Jam: A New Legacy (Don't tell Saran its IMDB rating), we draft our favourite Looney Tune Characters (22:06). Follow us on Instagram & Twitter: @offscreenshooters & @TheOSSPod
All hands on deck, as Phoenix takes a commanding 2-0 series lead against Milwaukee. All 4 members of the Off-Screen Shooters are back to give their thoughts on the last two games of the NBA finals. Stick around 'til the end, as we draft our favourite pregame hype-up songs! Follow us on Instagram & Twitter: @offscreenshooters & @TheOSSPod
Welcome back to the Off-Screen Shooters! Today, Enoch and Saran briefly discuss the fallout of the 2 semi-underwhelming conference finals series and they also look ahead to the Suns vs. Bucks what could be a surprisingly entertaining NBA finals matchup. Stick around as we give our predictions! (Suns in 4?)
In today's episode, we recap the 2 conference finals series through their first 2 games (0:35), expose Raptors Twitter once again as we dive into the Draft Lottery results (31:02), and an unexpectedly entertaining final segment drafting our favourite cereal brands (53:45). The only podcast out there to connect Matt McClung to Riff Raff & cereal to Bone Thugs-N-Harmony all in 1 episode, you won't want to miss this one!
Join us as we discuss thoughts on the upcoming Western Conference Finals along with a pair of Game 7s in the Eastern Conference (0:25). We also end it off with a draft of our favourite TV show and movie Dads (48:13). Happy Fathers day to all the dads and father figures out there!
This week we discuss our reactions to round 2 of the NBA playoff matchups (0:43), Saran takes on both Chris and Francis in the ongoing and infamous Aaron Gordon debate (38:08), and we wrap it up with our first ever 4-round draft by picking our favourite music albums of the decade (55:35).
In today's episode, we say farewell to Lebron and the Lakers and look back on Dame's incredible one-man show against the Nuggets (0:45), discuss round 2 predictions rapid-fire style as the NBA playoffs continue on (9:10), and close it out by reminiscing on some very memorable cartoons that shaped our childhood (28:46). Feeling nostalgic yet?
In today's episode of the Off-Screen shooters, the boys discuss the first round of the NBA playoffs (00:40) and draft their top three restaurants that you should check out post-lockdown (1:04:44). Make sure to stick around for the most unexpected but expected first-round pick
Happy Victoria Day weekend! Join us this week as we look back on Lebron's late-game antics (and heroics) along with the rest of the play-in results (1:03). We also take a deeper dive into each match-up of the NBA playoffs and what to expect from each team as round 1 is set to begin (17:10). To wrap it up, we give our thoughts and predictions on the regular season awards (1:07:10) (sorry but no highly-acclaimed draft segment this time, but it will be back next episode!)
Welcome back to the Off-Screen shooters! In today's episode, the boys talk about the Los Angeles Lakers & Toronto Raptors (4:00), and discuss 5 NBA coaches who are currently on the hot seat (25:03). We will also be drafting small embarrassing moments (47:58) - this draft got uncomfortable real quick! Follow us on Instagram & Twitter: @offscreenshooters & @TheOSSPod
The boys are back from their two-week hiatus and have some key members slotted into IR spots for this week's episode. Michael Nguyen makes his return to the podcast and joins Chris and Enoch to talk some playoff scenarios (00:00:38), as well as draft their favourite crime movies (36:06) - you might want to stick around, Mike's picks will leave you really questioning if some of your favourite movies might fall into a crime category
Welcome back to the Off-Screen Shooters! In today's episode the boys discuss the career and retirement of LaMarcus Aldridge (00:45), as well as recent NBA injuries and why they might be occurring so often (12:37). To end off the episode, the boys draft their dream dinner guests (26:06). Dinner's on us! Follow us on Instagram & Twitter: @offscreenshooters & @TheOSSPod
In today's episode we recap the NCAA National Championship game between Gonzaga and Baylor, and go though Chris' March Madness tournament team (0:00:45). The boys banter through some NBA topics (23:40), and end the episode drafting the most universally beloved songs (49:25) - stick around to hear Saran's unpredictable (yet predictable) third round! Follow us on Instagram & Twitter: @offscreenshooters & @TheOSSPod
Welcome back to the Off-Screen Shooters. In today's episode we take a look at how our March Madness brackets are doing (0:00:40), and predict the winner of the two Final Four games. Francis takes us through today's Shop Talk (11:45), and we end our episode drafting our favourite pizza toppings (34:47). Follow us on Instagram & Twitter: @offscreenshooters & @TheOSSPod
Welcome back to the Off-Screen Shooters. In today's episode we dive back into our March Madness brackets, or what's left of them (00:40). We'll also take a deep dive into some of the major trades that happened this past trade deadline (26:50). And end our episode drafting our favourite Marvel characters (1:19:00) - stick around this draft's a funny one! Follow us on Instagram & Twitter: @offscreenshooters & @TheOSSPod
Renamed. Rebuilt. Revamped. Welcome to the Off-Screen Shooters. The episode begins with two special announcements by Enoch (0:47), followed by a deep dive into our March Madness brackets, upsets, and championship winners (7:09). Francis walks us through an NCAA Shop Talk segment (23:38), and the boys draft the top schools that they would like to be recruited by if they were high school basketball stars (42:48). March Madness is now upon us. Make sure to follow our brand new IG & Twitter handles: @offscreenshooters & @TheOSSPod
The boys are back to share their thoughts on this past All-Star weekend (1:50), as well as their thoughts on Blake Griffin joining the Brooklyn Nets (22:35). We also make some bold end of season predictions (33:14) and cancel the playoff hopes of out not one, not two, but three unlucky teams. Lastly, to end our episode the boys will be drafting current NBA players we'd bring as back-up to a fistfight (54:48), you don't want to miss this one! Follow us on Instagram and Twitter: @offscreenshooters & @TheOSSPodcast
Happy All-Star Weekend! The boys team up and go head to head, and draft their respective rosters for Team LeBron (Francis & Saran) and Team KD (Chris & Enoch) (0:55). Saran brings back the "Sus or Hard" segment as we take a look at some good and bad All-Star game jerseys of the past (and present?) (22:45). And to end our episode the boys draft their favourite dunk contest dunks of all time (45:38). Carter? LaVine? Gordon? Who had the most dunks selected? Stick around and find out! Follow us on Instagram and Twitter: @offscreenshooters & @TheOSSPod
Ah Ah Ah! Welcome home Bobby Shmurda and welcome back to Off-Screen Shooters
In today's episode, the boys take a deep dive into our picks for the Eastern (1:00) and Western (41:36) All-Star Reserves, and cancel the playoff hopes for one unlucky team (PS. It's not the Wizards!). To end off this week's episode we draft our favourite ideal travel destinations (1:25:40). Hawaii? Venice? North Korea?!?! Follow us on Instagram & Twitter: @offscreenshooters & @TheOSSPod
Off-Screen Shooters welcomes special guest, Michael Nguyen, for this week's Valentine's day episode. Chris dives into his team of the week (2:06), while Enoch introduces our NBA “Dudes Down Bad” segment (31:23). Saran takes us through some notable stories in the basketball social media world (53:20) and lastly, the boys predict their All-Star starters (1:11:00). To end this episode, the boys have a very special Valentine's Day draft where they draft "songs to put on your Valentine's Day playlist / play for that significant other / shorty in your life (1:28:00). Follow us on Instagram & Twitter: @offscreenshooters & @TheOSSPod
After a week-long hiatus, the boys are back with another episode for Super Bowl weekend! Chris highlights his players of the week(1:09), Francis welcomes us into his shop to discuss the courtside Karen incident(26:02), Saran answers some of your questions in his social wrap(33:27) and Enoch shines light on some under appreciated guys in his Casuals' Corner(56:16). In the spirit of Super Bowl weekend, Enoch explains the match up between the Chiefs and Buccaneers in basketball terms for our listeners who aren't as well versed with the NFL(1:05:47). Finally, the boys end the pod with a fantasy draft of our favourite fast food/takeout restaurants(1:17:44). Follow us on Instagram & Twitter: @offscreenshooters & @TheOSSPod
Welcome back to Off-Screen Shooters! This week the boys started with a wrap up of some news and headlines from Week 5 in the NBA (1:04). Our local barber, Francis, drops his new segment "Shop Talk" where the boys discuss the Shaquille O'Neal vs Donovan Mitchell ordeal (32:30). Fantasy basketball owners should tune into the next segment "Start, Stash, or Slash" as the boys reach into their fantasy basketball bag, offering their thoughts on some players and their fantasy outlook (55:34). The episode ends with the boys fantasy drafting their favourite TV show characters, tune into see who some wild picks across the board (1:17:18)
Welcome back to The Jersey Swap Podcast! The boys are back to take a look at some headlines from the last week of the NBA. In this episode we introduce a brand-new segment called “The Trade Machine” (34:56) where we fire up some fun trades on the ESPN trade machine. To cap off this episode, we'll be drafting our favourite video games growing up (56:17). Follow us on Twitter: @TheJSPodcast
The boys dive into their first emergency podcast of the new year, as they discuss the recent James Harden trade to the Brooklyn Nets. Follow us on Twitter: @TheJSPodcast
The boys are back to discuss the second week of NBA action - and introduce a brand new segment called “Sus or Hard?” where we take a look at some questionable or fire tattoos in sports. Lastly, stick around for our fantasy draft where we draft our favourite sports moments of 2020. Take a drink if you had a Danuel House moment on your draft board! Follow us on Twitter: @TheJSPodcast *This episode was recorded on January 3, 2021*
Welcome back to The Jersey Swap Podcast's second episode. In this week's episode we take a look at some very early overreactions to the NBA season, potential James Harden trade destinations, and which 2017 draft class extensions we liked and disliked. To wrap up the episode we'll be drafting some of our favourite Christmas movies. Stick around to see who doesn't love Elf! Everybody loves Elf! Follow us on Twitter: @TheOSSPod *This episode was recorded on December 26, 2020*
We welcome you all to Off-Screen Shooters's inaugural first episode - where we dive into the NBA season. We will take a look at our winners and losers of the offseason, and project our season ending rankings and player awards. Stay tuned to the end of the podcast for the first of many fantasy drafts, where we will draft our favourite City jerseys for the 2020-2021 NBA season. Buckle up, basketball's back baby.