PanHandles Podcast

Derek and Jake give their NBA resolutions before a new and potentially different looking 2023.

On a bit of a time crunch, Derek and Jake give their takeaways as we near various milestones in basketball this year.

Derek and Jake run down the NBA's Eastern Conference, talk some late 2023 NBA Draft Lottery prospects, play a game of Mav-Ball and discuss overrated fast food chains.

Jake and Derek discuss the November NBA slate, featuring some of the best and worst teams and the leagues top players. They also debate television shows, and who would win a 4 versus 4 basketball game between music titans.

PanHandles Podcast has officially hit YouTube, allowing you to see Derek and Jake's ugly mugs up close and personal. In this episode they discuss their favorite 2023 Draft prospects, talks some Thunder basketball and answer Twitter Q's. You can find the video edition @Derek-Parker on YouTube.

Derek and Jake talk Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's blazing start to the year, OKC's future, some general NBA and college ball and answer the last remaining Twitter questions before Elon Musk buries it.

Derek and Jake chat the exciting up-and-coming Thunder squad, NBA teams and players that have caught their eyes, college basketball teams to watch out for and answer Twitter's questions.

Derek and Jake continue to thrive in the midst of basketball season. They chat about the 4-game Thunder win-streak, SGA's hot start, the Nets' debacle and the 2022 NBA Draft class.

Needing to bounce for various reasons, Derek and Jake knock out takes on all 30 NBA teams in 30 minutes, with some additional time for Twitter's toughest questions.

The 2022-23 NBA season is officially underway. Derek and Jake chat about the Thunder's season opener and their favorite NBA performances of the week. Corey Tulaba of No Ceilings joins to talk NBA Draft.

Derek and Jake discuss potentially the best NBA Draft matchup of all time, the Thunder's first two preseason games and preview the SEC conference ahead of the college basketball season.

Derek and Jake break down the latest 8-person Thunder trade, preview the loaded Big 12 basketball conference, and discuss the nuances between Dave Matthews Bands and Keen toe shoes.

Derek and Jake cover Boston's latest coaching woes, the Pistons' latest trade, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's MCL sprain and Jake's deep love for the newest ESPN top-100 list.

Nearing the start of actual basketball, Derek and Jake discuss their favorite gas station snacks, their 2022-23 NBA Awards predictions and the age old Devin Booker-Pascal Siakam debate.

Derek and Jake give their thoughts on who will be at the top of the 2022-23 standings and who will be on Wemby watch on a historic day in world history.

Derek and Jake discuss the blockbuster Donovan Mitchell deal and that's about it actually.

In the wake of some terrible news, Derek and Jake talk Chet Holmgren's season ending injury, KD's extended tenure in Brooklyn and the newest dynamic Laker duo of Russell Westbrook and Patrick Beverley.

Derek and Jake continue to fill the offseason void with food recommendations, fun NBA hypotheticals and answering the internets most important questions. Long-time NBA journeyman Corey Brewer may be referenced.

Truly in the offseason now, Derek and Jake break down the latest on the KD situation, predict some season awards for the OKC Thunder, test Derek's (poor) NBA knowledge and answer Twitter's toughest questions.

The offseason is in full form — In this very special episode, Derek runs Jake through a basketball themed version of "Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader?"

Jake and Derek sit down to discuss Kevin Durant and the Celtics, Jaylen Brown's potential disgruntlement, the Thunder staff additions, a 2021 NBA re-draft and answer Twitter's burning questions.

Derek and Jake talk the Thunder roster situation [6:00], chat with Thunder writer Nick Crain about his Summer League trip [21:56], give a preview of college teams/players to watch [39:00] and answer Twitter's biggest questions [1:02:49].

Derek and Jake discuss various Thunder Summer League performances [1:43], general NBA news including DeAndre Ayton and Donovan Mitchell's situations [42:26], and answer Twitter's best questions [1:00:02].

Derek and Jake talk Chet Holmgren's dazzling debut with OKC, other Thunder Summer League standouts, general NBA news, and answer Twitter questions, including Marvel comparisons and food recs.

Derek and Jake cover all things in the early hours of NBA Free agency, including Lu Dort signing a new deal with OKC, the Nets conundrum, several more minor deals and the new Hawks backcourt.

Derek and Jake react to the long-awaited 2022 NBA Draft. They a surprising No. 1 pick [2:00], Oklahoma City selecting Chet Holmgren [7:00], Sam Presti making two late-lottery picks [20:12], and general draft winners and losers [42:35].

The PanHandles 2022 NBA Draft Special is here. Just two days out from the most anticipated event of the summer, Derek and Jake sit down to talk 22' Draft with NBA Big Board Director Rafael Barlowe [1:23], top basketball scout Derek Murray [28:00] and all-around NBA-er/Draft analyst Zak Hanshew [53:00].

Just six days out from the 2022 NBA Draft, Derek and Jake discuss how Oklahoma City's second overall pick might shake out [6:30], discuss pick No. 12 and more Shaedon Sharpe hype [15:00], give up what draft intel they've heard thus far [22:25] and answer Twitter questions [33:00].

Jake and Derek tackle life's biggest questions: Are the Warriors in panic mode? [6:30], is Jabari Smith Jr. going No. 1 overall? [21:52], and answer the interweb's questions [33:40]. There is also a blind water taste test and talk of Care Bears.

Derek and Jake hop on following a fairly big event for Mr. Kerr. In this episode they recap Game 1 of the 2022 NBA Finals, the approaching 2022 NBA Draft and answer Twitter's biggest questions.

Derek and Jake hop on to discuss an intriguing 2022 NBA Finals matchup between Boston and Golden State. X-Factors, Weaknesses and who each host thinks will take it all included in this bonus episode.

Derek and Jake discuss their favorite fast food [1:29], talk about some of the top NBA Draft prospects for Oklahoma City [15:00], touch on various draft rumors regarding the Thunder [35:20] and answer various Twitter questions [51:28].

A special episode as Derek, Jake and No Ceilings draft analyst Tyler Rucker react to the recent 2022 NBA Draft Lottery. Discussions include who the Thunder might be looking at, early winners at the NBA combine and one humongous Griddy.

Derek and Jake discuss a tumultuous Round Two of the NBA Playoffs, chat with Fort Wayne Mad Ants head coach Tom Hankins and answer some Twitter Q's. Jake doesn't know where chicken fingers come from and Derek is convinced he could escape an angry Chris Paul.

Derek and Jake talk Round 2 of the NBA Playoffs [2:36-25:11], chat with former longtime Thunder assistant coach and player developer Vin Bhavnani about the glory days of OKC [35:52-1:19:05], and answer a slew of OKC-based Twitter questions [1:19:06-1:40:00].

Derek and Jake discuss the exciting first round of the NBA Playoffs coming to a close, give a Tankathon spin and draft their lottery picks, and chat with special guest Matt Hoover, the creator of Tankathon. Country music star/Nebraska power forward Addison Rae is potentially discussed.

Derek Parker and Jake Kerr officially kick off PanHandles with some Round 1 NBA Playoffs talk, some insight into their favorite 2022 draft prospects, a guest appearance from NBA writer/King of NBA Twitter Josh Eberley, and Jake's beef and cheddar Kansas dream.