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The unlikely duo of BJ Armstrong & Tate Frazier bridge the generational gap through genuine conversation.

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    • Jan 5, 2023 LATEST EPISODE
    • monthly NEW EPISODES
    • 41m AVG DURATION
    • 215 EPISODES

    4.8 from 79 ratings Listeners of Pushin' Thru that love the show mention: tate, bj, two different, basketball, great pod, real, love, good.



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    Latest episodes from Pushin' Thru

    Title Contenders, MVP Candidates, and More "Jordan Year" Musings

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 5, 2023 43:51


    BJ Armstrong and Tate Frazier reconnect in the new year to discuss the state of the '22-23 NBA season and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Early NBA Season Overreactions and Potential Contenders

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2022 54:02


    BJ Armstrong and Tate Frazier do something many other NBA shows don't do, they talk about the actual basketball being played in the early NBA season, and react to some of the biggest storylines so far this season! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    The Wembanyama Wow Factor, Warriors' Next Steps, and NBA Preseason Thoughts

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2022 64:18


    BJ Armstrong and Tate Frazier to discuss BJ seeing Victor Wembanyama live in Las Vegas, the fallout from the Draymond Green incident in Golden State, and our overarching NBA preseason thoughts! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    KD Stays in Brooklyn, Pat Bev Joins LA, and Hard Knocks Reactions

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2022 42:27


    BJ Armstrong and Tate Frazier discuss the ceasefire in Brooklyn, the Lakers trade for Patrick Beverley, and Giannis vs. Jokic in the World Cup. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    The Offseason Show, KD Decisions, and Bus Ride Stories

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2022 43:31


    BJ Armstrong and Tate Frazier discuss the "show" in the NBA, the lack of an offseason, the next move for KD, and BJ's favorite Bulls' bus rides! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    The Restoration of the Pistons with GM Troy Weaver

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2022 38:47


    BJ Armstrong and Tate Frazier welcome Detroit Pistons general manager Troy Weaver back to the show to discuss the successful 2022 NBA Draft, the exciting times currently in Detroit sports, the next 15 years for the Pistons, and Troy's all-time starting five. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Final Thoughts on the NBA Finals

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2022 45:19


    BJ Armstrong and Tate Frazier discuss the 2022 NBA Finals and what's ahead for the NBA! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    The Real Reason Behind the Playoff Blowouts

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2022 38:39


    BJ Armstrong and Tate Frazier discuss the real reason why we're seeing such poorly contested games in the playoffs and discuss the biggest takeaways from the NBA combine.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Milwaukee's Magnificence, Suns-Mavs, and the Warriors' Ceiling

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2022 44:29


    BJ Armstrong and Tate Frazier discuss the biggest storylines of the conference semifinals!

    The Most Interesting Series Matchups and LaMelo's Next Coach

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2022 68:28


    BJ Armstrong and Tate Frazier discuss the most interesting storylines in each series, the defensive improvements for young stars like Luka, and the right coaching fit for LaMelo Ball in Charlotte.

    Phoenix's Big Stand, Giannis's Next Test, and Final First Round Reactions

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2022 58:11


    BJ Armstrong and Tate Frazier discuss the biggest storylines from the first round and figure out who's the favorite to win it all now! 

    The Stars of the First Round So Far

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2022 46:34


    BJ Armstrong and Tate Frazier discuss Joel Embiid's statement in Toronto, Giannis without Middleton, the Suns' chances to win without Booker, and the biggest trends so far in the first round.

    Round One Playoff Reactions

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2022 46:08


    BJ Armstrong and Tate Frazier discuss all the major storylines and big-time moments through the first weekend of the NBA Playoffs! 

    Final Four Thoughts, Julius Randle, and the MVP Race

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2022 41:07


    BJ Armstrong and Tate Frazier reflect on the remarkable job Hubert Davis has done at UNC, discuss the drama with Julius Randle, and break down where things stand overall in the league! 

    Finding Happiness in the NBA and March Madness Reactions

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2022 47:25


    BJ Armstrong and Tate Frazier discuss LeBron's impressive individual run, the surging Celtics, and the most impressive players in March Madness.

    The 50-Point Spree and NBA Defensive Adjustments

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2022 39:08


    BJ Armstrong and Tate Frazier discuss the scoring frenzy happening around the league and the difference between today's scoring versus BJ's era. 

    Kevin Durant's Return and Ja Morant's Rising

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2022 23:43


    BJ Armstrong and Tate Frazier discuss their appreciation for KD's return to the court despite the loss to Miami, Ja Morant's showing in Boston, the contenders in the East, and why Tobias Harris is so important to the Sixers long-term.

    Harden's New Look and Ja Morant's Statement

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2022 51:05


    BJ Armstrong and Tate Frazier applaud James Harden's start in Philly including his defensive stance and make sense of why AI is a fan of Ja Morant's game!

    "Bring Your Shoes" and More NBA 75 Reactions

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2022 49:25


    BJ Armstrong and Tate Frazier react to the NBA 75 ceremony in Cleveland, laugh at MJ sizing everybody up, discuss the "Bring Your Shoes" mentality in the game, and soak up the legendary stories that surround this beautiful game.

    NBA All-Star Weekend Update

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2022 43:30


    BJ Armstrong and Tate Frazier discuss the message Embiid sent in Milwaukee, why Anthony Edwards is in the wrong game this weekend, and what to look forward to in the MVP race this season.

    The New Look Nets & Sixers

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2022 43:53


    BJ Armstrong and Tate Frazier discuss the first games played post-trade and look ahead towards All-Star weekend in Cleveland!

    The Harden-Simmons Deal and NBA Trade Deadline Reactions

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2022 45:30


    BJ Armstrong and Tate Frazier react to the Simmons-Harden deal, discuss the inside details behind how the trade happened, and determine the most impactful move from the NBA trade deadline.

    The Sabonis Trade and Harden-Simmons Trade Thoughts

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2022 44:21


    BJ Armstrong and Tate Frazier discuss the Kings' big move, the importance of roster construction, and the inevitable happening with the Harden-Simmons deal! 

    The Myth of Shooting Slumps and Embiid's New Level

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2022 50:50


    BJ Armstrong and Tate Frazier discuss the difference between a slump and a shooting pro like Curry. Then, BJ and Tate discuss Embiid's dominant season and what's the plan for the Sixers.

    The Harden Story, CP3's Leadership, and AD's Return

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 25, 2022 45:12


    BJ Armstrong and Tate Frazier discuss the Harden "wants new scenery" story, CP3's MVP consideration, and the Lakers season narrative with AD returning to the lineup.

    Global NBA All-Stars and Ja Morant's Next Step

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2022 41:33


    BJ Armstrong and Tate Frazier discuss Joel Embiid's 50-point effort in 27 minutes, Nikola Jokic's 49-point triple-double, and acknowledge the biggest NBA stars are from places outside of the USA. Then, BJ explains why he's excited to watch Ja Morant try to do something only Isiah Thomas and Derrick Rose did before him.

    Frank Vogel Narratives, Brooklyn's Crossroads, and Suns-Bucks Scenarios

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2022 50:03


    BJ Armstrong and Tate Frazier tackle why the Frank Vogel firing narratives are irresponsible, the problem coach Steve Nash has to solve in Brooklyn, and the chess match between the Suns and the Bucks.

    Bulls Stumble Against Brooklyn and More Ben Simmons Scenarios

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2022 34:17


    BJ Armstrong and Tate Frazier react to Brooklyn's dominant win in Chicago, discuss the Sixers options for Ben Simmons, and learn about why BJ bought a Ja Morant jersey. 

    The Fearlessness of Ja Morant and Klay's Triumphant Return

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2022 37:49


    BJ Armstrong and Tate Frazier discuss Ja Morant's unique skillset and Klay Thompson's epic return to the Warriors.

    The Beauty Behind Playing in New York and Boston's Big Question

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 8, 2022 68:43


    BJ Armstrong and Tate Frazier discuss the Knicks' buzzer-beater over Boston, Julius Randle's thumbs down, the Celtics' next move, and more around the NBA! 

    The Mighty Memphis Grizzlies, G-Unit in Milwaukee, and the Pistons' Big Win

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 4, 2022 33:45


    BJ Armstrong and Tate Frazier welcome the new year by celebrating Ja Morant's statement in Brooklyn, Giannis's new nickname, and the Pistons big win in Milwaukee.

    Kyrie is the Key to Brooklyn's Title Run

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 30, 2021 67:20


    BJ Armstrong and Tate Frazier discuss Giannis dominating on Christmas Day, LeBron's only move left on the chess board, and why Kyrie Irving's return makes the Nets unstoppable in the playoffs.

    The Billion Dollar Question for the Lakers

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2021 41:46


    BJ Armstrong and Tate Frazier discuss what they're excited for this Christmas season, then dive into the interesting scenarios the Lakers could explore this season and moving forward as a franchise.

    Kemba's Message to the Knicks and AD Injury Implications

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2021 66:03


    BJ Armstrong and Tate Frazier huddle up for a special NBA Sunday conversation to discuss the impact of the shorthanded league, Kemba's big night in Boston, AD's injury and how it affects the Lakers future, plus BJ explains why SGA deserves some vets around him to have a chance to be a winner.

    Curry's Quest for History and More Rumors Around the League

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2021 47:24


    BJ Armstrong and Tate Frazier pay their respects to Steph Curry for making three-point history and discuss the rumors swirling around league about potential trade partners.

    Live from an Undisclosed Location

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2021 58:03


    BJ Armstrong and Tate Frazier record their first podcast in-person since the pandemic started in 2020. They wrap about the biggest topics in basketball, including why Larry Bird would be a star in today's game.

    Curry Makes More History and the Grizzlies Grind without Morant

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2021 33:40


    BJ Armstrong and Tate Frazier discuss Curry's shotmaking ability, the Bulls' resurgence, and the Grizzlies winning without Ja Morant.

    The Suns' Message and Giannis's Big Decision

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2021 45:34


    BJ Armstrong and Tate Frazier discuss the decision to bench Kemba, the Suns sending a message in the West, and the big business decision in Giannis's court.

    Reading Between the Lines in the Basketball Business

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2021 41:09


    BJ Armstrong and Tate Frazier discuss the LeBron suspension, Giannis in the waiting room, and the business behind basketball decisions.

    The Best in the West So Far

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2021 38:55


    BJ Armstrong and Tate Frazier discuss the true contenders in the Western Conference including the Warriors' hot start, the Suns' streaking, and the confusing case of the Mavericks.

    The Lakers Leadership, Curry vs. Durant, and BJ's Big Starting Five

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2021 52:56


    BJ Armstrong and Tate Frazier discuss the Lakers' biggest void this season, Curry vs. Durant in primetime, and BJ's dream of starting five seven-footers!

    The Knicks' Big Question Mark and More Early Season Observations

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2021 47:57


    BJ Armstrong and Tate Frazier discuss the importance of depth in the NBA this season, the struggles for the Knicks in MSG, and the Wizards showing off why they're a real team to be reckoned with this season.

    The Hornets' New Hurdles and Harden's Best Fit

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2021 60:09


    BJ Armstrong and Tate Frazier discuss Curry's historic 50/10 game, the Hornets' recent struggles, the old age catching up with the Lakers, and the reason why James Harden is potentially looking for a new team.

    The Sixth Man of the Year Race and the Suns Situation

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2021 35:22


    BJ Armstrong and Tate Frazier discuss the Sixers hot start this season, the improvement of Miles Bridges, the star-studded sixth man of the year race, and the unfortunate situation with the Suns.

    Bulls are Back, Ja Morant's Rise, and the Sixers Message

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2021 37:50


    BJ Armstrong and Tate Frazier react to the biggest early season trends including the Bulls winning with DeRozan, the reason why Ja Morant is the best point guard in the game, and the message the Sixers sent by beating the Blazers without their trio of stars.

    Debating the NBA's Top 75 Greatest Players with Gerald Brown & Mitch Lawrence

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2021 42:44


    BJ Armstrong and Tate Frazier bring on hoop historians Gerald Brown and Mitch Lawrence to discuss the "Ova Here" Top 75 List and break down who really got snubbed from the NBA's list.

    The Top 75 Players of All Time (The "Ova Here" Rankings)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2021 58:24


    BJ Armstrong and Tate Frazier discuss the NBA's Top 75 list and make their own "Ova Here" list because putting the game first is what we do over here instead of simply analyzing NBA resumés and stats.

    Season Three: The 2021-22 NBA Season Temperature Check

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2021 52:14


    BJ Armstrong and Tate Frazier return for season three of Pushin' Thru to celebrate the return of the traditional NBA calendar along with the 75th anniversary of the association. The duo breaks down why the Bucks are the real team to beat, how Stephen Curry's leadership looks similar to Tim Duncan, and the two title favorites: The Nets and Lakers.

    The Ben Simmons Saga Continues

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2021 39:18


    BJ Armstrong and Tate Frazier discuss J. Cole's new bars then dive into the latest Ben Simmons headlines and explain why it's a classic story in the NBA despite it being treated as a new phenomenon.

    The Beauty of No Agenda Basketball Talk

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2021 44:11


    BJ Armstrong and Tate Frazier discuss potential destinations for John Wall and explain why the show is all about basketball talk without the agendas.

    Hall of Fame Homage and Managing Expectations in the NBA

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2021 61:01


    BJ Armstrong and Tate Frazier pay their respects to the 2021 Basketball Hall of Fame class including BJ's old teammate Toni Kuckoc. Then, the duo discusses the Hornets handling expectations and Shaq's comments on Ben Simmons.

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