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WE TALK NBA, BROOKLYN NETS & NBA FROM A NYC POINT OF VIEW

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    • Jul 4, 2023 LATEST EPISODE
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    • 172 EPISODES


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    Episode 27: Nets Free Agency Update and Next Steps

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 4, 2023 59:23


    In this new episode of Pod Thorn, Sam and Bam discuss the Nets signings of Cam Johnson, Dennis Smith Jr., and Lonnie Walker. We also talk about the Nets losing the 3-Point Triumvirate of Joe Harris, Patty Mills, and Seth Curry. Then, we pivot to if the Nets should trade for Tyler Herro, are there other players to target, and has the NBA become too obsessed with the new luxury tax aprons.

    Episode 26: Draft Review and Next Steps

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2023 76:04


    The NBA Draft is over and Bam, Coolaid and Sam need to discuss how the Nets did in selecting Noah Clowney, Dariq Whitehead and Jalen Wilson. We also discuss next steps for the team as free agency and the NBA tampering period is upon us.

    Mock Draft (PodThorn Edition)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2023 65:41


    The PodThorn crew give their final mock draft of the first round. And breakdown every team and pick. This was done in true PodThron style.

    Episode 24: Nets Draft Version 4 (Nets Trade Up)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2023 38:05


    Cool and Sam conclude their mini pods on the NBA Draft with a discussion about who the Nets should take if they were to trade up to the middle of the first round. This is a deep draft with a lot of candidates. We also discuss the Nets offseason and whether they will go star-hunting, specifically for a special player from Oakland who's playing in Portland. Subscribe, rate, review, listen up!

    Episode 23: Nets Draft Version 3 (Kick the Can Down the Road)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2023 33:46


    Continuing our NBA Draft coverage Cool and Sam discuss who the Nets should draft at 21 and 22 should the Nets decide to not do anything crazy this offseason. We also discuss the Bradley Beal trade to Phoenix and what it means for KD's Suns.

    Episode 22: Let the Madness Begin

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2023 28:40


    Bam and Yves prime you for the most week of the NBA year, the week leading up to the NBA Draft. The fun has already begun with the Bradley Beal mega trade. Subscribe, rate, review, listen up!

    Episode 21: Nets Draft Version 2 (Nets Go Star Hunting)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2023 15:48


    Continuing our NBA Draft coverage Cool and Sam discuss who the Nets should pick at 21 and 22 if Sean Marks and Co. decide to go star hunting. So let's say the Nets trade future picks for Dame, Dejounte, Beal, or some other star, who fits around stars at 21 and 22. Subscribe, rate, review, listen up!

    Episode 20: Nets Draft Version 1 (Nets Hit Reset Button!)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2023 20:55


    It's Cool and Sam's favorite time of the year, DRAFT SEASON. In this new Pod Thorn series, Cool and Sam discuss who the Nets should pick at 21 and 22 depending on what Sean Marks vision is. In this particular episode they pick guys for Brooklyn assuming the Nets blow it up, trade Bridges, and go for the youth movement. Subscribe, Rate, Review, Listen Up!

    Episode 19: Mock Offseason 4 (Yves Edition)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2023 73:01


    In the 4th and final installment of this Pod Thorn series, Yves gives his ideal Nets offseason. This is not one to miss, so listen, rate, review, and subscribe to Pod Thorn.

    Episode 18: Dame Time?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2023 77:58


    It's the topic that is breaking apart Nets families, groupchats, Slacks, Twitter DMs and more. Should the Nets trade for Dame Lillard. Yves, Bam, and Sam explore the nuances of a Dame trade; (1) do you want him, (2) what does it mean for a player to "fit" a timeline, (3) is Dame coming to BK solely a business decision, (4) does Dame make the Nets a contender. (5) what would the trade look like. All those questions and more in this podcast.

    Episode 17: Mock Offseason 3 (Sam Edition)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2023 88:52


    In the third edition of this Pod Thorn series Sam gives us his mock offseason and Yves, Coolaid and Bam discuss. There are trades and draft picks galore and the crew gets testy over what direction the franchise should go in. You don't want to miss it, Subscribe, Rate, Review, Listen Up.

    Episode 16: Mock Offseason 2 (Coolaid Edition)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2023 65:23


    In the second edition of this Pod Thorn series, Coolaid gives us his mock offseason and Bam and Sam discuss. Lots of trades, lots of draft picks, lots of moving pieces, so there's a whole lot to discuss,

    Episode 15: Mock Offseason 1 (Bam Edition)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2023 79:38


    The Pod Thorn crew is starting a new series where each of us models a realistic offseason they're hoping for. In this first edition, Bam explains what he would do to the team and you're going to have to listen to find out. After Bam presents, the rest of the Pod Thorn crew reacts.

    Episode 14: Nets Year-End Reviews (Part 4)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2023 81:33


    The Pod Thorn squad is finishing up their roster review series with a bang, hitting on Spencer Dinwiddie, Nic Claxton and the G-League Trio of David Duke Jr., Dru Smith, and Raiquan Gray. We also discuss the recent Bruce Brown interview, locker room chemistry, and a preview of some upcoming podcasts.

    Episode 13: Nets Year-End Reviews (Part 3)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2023 85:32


    The Pod Thorn squad is continuing their year-end reviews of the Nets roster and in this episode we discuss Ben Simmons, Seth Curry, Patty Mills, and Dorian Finney-Smith. In these episodes we discuss the players' contract, their overall performance this season, and their future with or without the Nets. Continue to subscribe, rate, and review Pod Thorn.

    How the west was won…

    Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2023 47:51


    We talk lottery odds and give live reactions as to each team finds out their place in the lottery. And we talk Laker vs Nuggets

    Episode 11: Nets Year-End Reviews (Part 2)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2023 80:39


    The Pod Thorn squad is continuing their year-end reviews of the Nets roster and in this episode we discuss Yuta Watanabe, Royce O'Neale, Cam Thomas, and Cam Johnson. In these episodes we discuss the players' contract, their overall performance this season, and their future with or without the Nets. Continue to subscribe, rate, and review Pod Thorn.

    Episode 10: Nets Year-End Reviews (Part 1)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2023 93:30


    For the next few episodes the entire Pod Thorn Team is going to review the Nets roster in clusters. We will be discussing each player's season, their contract, their future, and their trade value. In the first installment of this multi-part series we discuss Joe Harris, Edmond Sumner, Day'Ron Sharpe, and Mikal Bridges. We also discuss the Suns-Nuggets series a bit at the top of the podcast. Subscribe, rate, review, listen up!

    Pod Thorn NYG Draft Review

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2023 50:26


    Sam and Bam assess the New York Football Giants 2023 Draft. They discuss why the Schoen-Dabol regime feels different, how the Giants did and where they go from here. Plus a little bit of NBA and Knicks talk.

    Pod Thorn NYG Talk

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2023 34:55


    Bam flys solo as he recaps the giants offseason and looks ahead to the draft

    Episode 9: The Aftermath

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2023 95:01


    Fresh off their second straight year of getting swept, the Brooklyn Nets are ready for Cancun. A disappointing game 4 loss in the Barclays prompted the men of Pod Thorn to discuss the series against Philly, the zombie that is Sean Marks, where the Nets go from here, and much more.

    Episode 8: Nets Down 2-0

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2023 21:14


    Bam and Sam discuss the Nets disappointing loss to the 76ers, a game the Nets were in for 44/48 minutes. We talk about whether we should even be disappointed, if the series is over, what changes can the Nets make, how was the game plan and more. A resigned, defeated episode coming at you.

    Episode 7: Nets Down 1-0

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2023 29:28


    Mini Episode where Sam and Bam discuss the Nets Game 1 loss to the 76ers. They try (really hard) to look at the positives, including Bridges and Cam J stepping up. They then discuss Dinwiddie's bizarre comments about his lobs and what to expect moving forward, They dabble in some talk about their least favorite sports team, the Knicks, and how concerned they are about them advancing. Finally, they close it out talking for a couple minutes about the NFL Draft.

    Episode 6: The Playoff Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2023 70:20


    The Nets are in the playoffs for the 5th straight year and Coolaid, Sam, and Bam are here to preview the Nets upcoming playoff series against the Sixers. Before doing that, we discuss whether this season was a discuss. Then we delve into what our realistic expectations are for the series, who we're focused on, how we would scheme if we were Jacque Vaughn and finally, predictions. We then rapid fire going through the whole playoffs with predictions. Lastly, as a sweetner, we discuss if the Nets should go after Damian Lillard. Subscribe, rate, and review us.

    Episode 5: The Mediocre, The Bad, and the Uglier

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2023 41:48


    On Opening Day Eve in the MLB the Nets had a game against the Rockets and well they won, but it was ugly. We discuss the bizarre roster construction, Jacque Vaughn's coaching, and whether we want them in the playoffs. We then try to predict what their strategy will be this summer; get young guys, get stars, stay mediocre, it's a mystery. Subscribe to Pod Thorn wherever you get your podcasts.

    Episode 4: An Epic Collapse, the Price of Mediocrity, and some NBA Draft Talk

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2023 56:17


    Coming off arguably the worst loss of the year, Bam, Coolaid, and Sam discuss what happened in that Nets-Cavs abomination. They then pivot to Jacque Vaughn's coaching decisions and how they impact the trade value of players on the team moving forward. They project where the Nets will finish and finally, Sam and Coolaid discuss March Madness, project where the Nets and Suns will finish and give Nets fans some players to target. Great episode, you don't want to miss it.

    Episode 3: Outlook for the team going forward.

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2023 54:31


    Coolaid and Yves discuss the direction of the team heading into the playoffs. We talk about what the signing of Moses Brown could mean for the team. Also talked about where we see the seeding and which teams we would love to play and avoid.

    Pod Thorn Episode 2 - Post KD/Kyrie Era

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2023 76:53


    Coming off two straight wins the Pod Thorn guys discuss what they've seen from the Nets in their last two wins. They then discuss Owner Joe Tsai, GM Sean Marks, and Coach Jacque Vaughn. Will Sean Marks be the GM next year? Where is Joe Tsai's patience at? Is Vaughn truly the right guy to lead the Nets in this era?

    Pod Thorn: Episode 1 - Post KD-Kyrie Era

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2023 66:04


    The men of Pod Thorn are back. The last time they podded Steve Nash was fired and Ime Udoka was hired? Almost hired? Never hired. Now, the team has gone through a few minor changes and hurdles including a Kyrie Irving trade demand, a Jacque Vaughn hiring and extension, a Kyrie Irving trade, a Kevin Durant trade, and most importantly the addition of Dru Smith. Bam, Coolaid, and Sam air their grievances, hopes, and wishes for the Brooklyn Nets, a team they love too much, as the team embarks on yet another new direction. They discuss the futures of Mikal Bridges, Cam Johnson, Nic Claxton, Cam Thomas, and others as well as whether this teams needs to be blown to smithereens. All that and more!

    Steve Nash fired, Ime Udoka hired. The Fellas group up and break it down

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2022 62:43


    Steve Nash fired, Ime Udoka hired. The Fellas group up and break it down.

    Pod Thorn tells you how to design a Steve Nash dummy to burn him in efigy... 1-5 Pod Thorn crew breaks down why we suck so much

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2022 63:10


    Pod Thorn tells you how to design a Steve Nash dummy to burn him in efigy... 1-5 Pod Thorn crew breaks down why we suck so much.

    Pod Thorn Presents: 2022-23 Brooklyn Nets Season Preview!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2022 68:07


    Pod Thorn Presents: 2022-23 Brooklyn Nets Season Preview!

    Pod Thorn got together and dissected the living daylights out of Brooklyn Nets Training Camp

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2022 99:36


    Pod Thorn got together and brokedown the living daylights out of Brooklyn Nets Training Camp.

    Al Green says "Lets Stay Together" and so does Pod Thorn. Sam & Yves explain the Novella that is the Brooklyn Nets. Spoiler Alert!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2022 85:55


    Al Green says "Lets Stay Together" and so does Pod Thorn. Sam & Yves explain the Novella that is the Brooklyn Nets. Spoiler Alert, Joe Tsai lives!

    F**ck That Guy! Kevin Durant is trying to destroy the @BrooklynNets on his way out the door. Pod Thorn explains the shennanigans

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2022 73:48


    F**ck That Guy! Kevin Durant is trying to destroy the @BrooklynNets on his way out the door. Pod Thorn explains the shennanigans!

    WhoDunit!?! @PodThorn crew figures out why KD wants to be traded? Was it for Kyrie leaving or staying?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2022 44:55


    WhoDunit!?! @PodThorn crew figures out why KD wants to be traded? Was it for Kyrie leaving or staying?

    BROOKLYN NETS: Where Are We, How did we get here and where do we go from here? BK Nets NBA Off Season (so far)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 4, 2022 73:27


    Brooklyn Nets, Where Are We, How did we get here and Where do we go from here? BK Nets, NBA Off Season (so far)

    SHOCKER! Kevin Durant demands out of the Brooklyn Nets. The Pod thorn Crew disect the day that will live on in Nets infamy,

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2022 67:29


    SHOCKER! Kevin Durant demands out of the Brooklyn Nets. The Pod thorn Crew disect the day that will live on in Nets infamy,

    "Kevin Durant too" ??? @pass1st11 and Yves talk about the risk of losing Kyrie and/or KD

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2022 40:28


    "Kevin Durant too" @pass1st11 and Yves talk about the risk of losing Kyrie and/or KD

    Kyrie Saga (Solo Sam Edition)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2022 21:51


    Sam (Bob Sacamano) airs his thoughts on the Kyrie issue with 4-5 days ago until his opt-in decision.

    Kyrie, KD, who stays who goes? The NBA draft is behind us and Nets offseason has begun @BKNETSFOREVER & @Pass1st11 break it all down.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2022 62:16


    Kyrie, KD, who stays who goes? The NBA draft is behind us and Nets offseason has begun @BKNETSFOREVER & @Pass1st11 break it all down.

    Kyrie looking at the front door. Is it the Knicks or the Lakers or Clippers, Sam, Bam and Yves break the Kyrie Free Agency saga down.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2022 47:27


    Kyrie looking at the front door. Is it the Knicks or the Lakers or Clippers, Sam, Bam and Yves break the Kyrie saga down.

    Kyrie to the Lakers AD to the Brooklyn @PodThorn team discusses the What Ifs of a potential Blockbuster.

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2022 62:32


    Nets go Down 2-0 in Boston. The @podthorn team breaks down and debates is it the coach, the org or the superstars to blame these 2 losses.

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2022 70:18


    Nets go Down 2-0 in Boston. The @podthorn team breaks down and debates is it the coach, the org or the superstars to blame these 2 losses.

    Pod Thorn 4 Man Weave of @samuellachow, @BKNETSFOREVER @pass1st11 whole @podthorn breakdown the Nets vs Celtics and how Nets win the series.

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2022 62:27


    Pod Thorn 4 Man Weave of @samuellachow, @BKNETSFOREVER @pass1st11 & Yves breakdown the Nets vs Celtics and how Brooklyn can win the series.

    The "They need Kessler" episode. @samuellachow and Yves (@podthorn) break down who will make the roster and how to fix what ails the Nets

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2022 82:16


    The "They need Kessler" episode. @samuellachow and Yves @podthorn break down who will make the roster and how to fix what ails the Nets going into the playoffs.

    On this weeks episode of @PodThorn, Yves and Matt put everything on the table and try to figure our why the Nets are struggling.

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2022 55:46


    On this weeks episode of @PodThorn, Yves and @pass1st11 put everything on the table and try to figure our why the Nets are struggling.

    The Super Long Episode! Sam & Yves discuss REASONS the Nets season(s) has not been great. Is Sean Marks the new ScapeGoat? & more. Lot more

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2022 103:17


    The Super Long Episode! Sam & Yves discuss REASONS the Nets season(s) has not been great. Is Sean Marks the new ScapeGoat? & more. Lot more

    New Recording (draft)Part 2: The Benless Simmons Revenge Game, Yves & @pass1st11 discuss the mollywhopping of the Sixers, Joel & Ol Pomegran

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2022 14:51


    Part 2: The Benless Simmons Revenge Game, Yves & @pass1st11 discuss the mollywhopping of the Sixers, Joel & Ol Pomegranate head ass boy

    Part 1: The Benless Simmons Revenge Game, Yves & @pass1st11 discuss the mollywhopping of the Sixers, Joel & Ol Pomegranate head ass boy

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2022 15:00


    Part 1: The Benless Simmons Revenge Game, Yves & @pass1st11 discuss the mollywhopping of the Sixers, Joel & Ol Pomegranate head ass boy.

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