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The Warriors are champions! Rudy Gobert has been traded! And of course, Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving are at the top of the news cycle.

Friend of the show, Andrew, joins to inform us that he is betraying the Oklahoma City Thunder and rooting for the Warriors. After too much OKC Thunder discussion, Hoskins throws out some LeBron trades. Oh yeah, and the Celtics are playing Steph and the Warriors in the NBA Finals.

Role Players returns! Host, Jonathan Hoskins, gets caught up on the NBA Playoffs with help from, friend of the show, Andrew Keeler. The guys discuss the tight 2nd round matchups in both conferences. After a Steven Adams tangent, they discuss the 6 teams that have already been eliminated from the playoff with the most interesting upcoming off-seasons. 

BASKETBALL! Host, Jonathan Hoskins, welcomes back Andrew Keeler to the Role Players podcast. Andrew gives his take on NBA Coach of the Year, forces Hoskins to talk about Duke's loss to UNC. Plus, Andrew fantasizes about the OKC Thunder getting back some of their former stars. 

Hoskins welcomes back friend of the show, Andrew. The guys discuss the NCAA tournament and more, including: Early NBA draft evaluations, Lebron's scoring title, Tom Brady returns, a tough conversation about the morality of fandom, and WHO is actually playing for the Trailblazers? 

Hoskins and friend of the show, Andrew, talk the latest in the NBA including: All Star Weekend. Ben Simmons Claims. MVP Betting Odds. Joker vs Embiid. LeBron's Ownership Future. NBA Title Teams. Lookout for the Celtics, Mavs, & Nuggets. 

Long calls in on his way home from work again. Hoskins asks Long about his Steelers. Brian Flores, Mason Rudolph, and Deshaun Watson. The guys discuss Lebron's recent comments about Cleveland and playing with his son. Would Michael Jordan sign Lebron and sabotage his chances of winning? Finally, the guys discuss the big game, its commercials, and the production and performances of the halftime show.IG @roleplayerpodcast

Hoskins is joined by Jonathon Long on his commute from work. Attempting to preview the NFL's biggest game of the year, the guys are distracted by more important issues. Such as....The NBA Trade deadline!! Harden for Simmons!? The Pro-Bowl!The Steelers off-season... Brian Flores legal action! The Equalizer on CBS.... IG: @roleplayerspodcast

Hoskins has some observations from the NFL Playoffs. And fan voicemails are back! Plus,  a Tom Brady Aaron Rodgers theory that will blow your mind. IG: @roleplayerspodcast

Catching up with basketball! Friend of the show, Andrew, joins host, Jonathan Hoskins, to look at the NBA's championship contenders. They discuss 20 teams that could win the NBA title. What teams will make our top 6? What teams will be left off the top 20? Plus, the guys  discuss the best hair in the league, the dirty play from Grayson Allen, and mental health in the NBA.Stay tuned for a BONUS episode on the NFL Playoffs!IG: @roleplayerspodcast@stagetostream

College Football has a champion. The NFL playoffs are set! In today's episode, host, Jonathan Hoskins, talks discuses the latest topics in sports while sprinkling in some of the best predictions of 2021 from the Role Player Podcast.  Warmups: - Georgia beats Alabama. - Klay Thompson is back! - The weirdest almost tie.IG @roleplayerspodcast

Jonathon Long and Jonathan Hoskins are together again for this special episode of Role Players. After warmups, the guys wonder what free agent quarterback they would actually want for 2022 and predict what teams will meet in the Super Bowl this year. Then, the latest on the NBA, including Lakers and Warriors on the trade market. Finally, the guys give their awards for Best Hair in the NBA & the Role Players of Year.Warmups: Urban Mayer. The upcoming sports movies based on true stories and how bad they look. Who is the hell is O.J. Keith Simpson!? Galaxy Brain: Could LeBron James return to Cleveland to finish his career as a Cavalier? What would LeBron say if he dunked on his son in the NBA? 

A pack full episode that includes another NBA Deep Dive with, friend of the show, Andrew. Plus, Hoskins points out how wrong Long was about Alabama. Warmups: Alabama football making everyone look stupid. Lavar Ball. Steph Curry's 3 point record and his MVP chances.  Galaxy Brain: NFL Season Futures!

The boys are back! Hoskins talks to co-host, Jonathon Long about the latest in sports. In the NBA, we discuss Lebron, the Warriors and Suns, you rather get smacked in the face by Jokic or Giannis? Next, Long fills us in on all the coaching drama in college football. Finally, the guys discuss the NFL. Who should we trust more, Chiefs or Patriots?  When will we know the MVP? Why did Kirk Cousins try to snap the ball from the wrong linemen!?!IG: @roleplayerspodcast

Host, Jonathan Hoskins talks to fellow Carolina Panther fan, DJ, about Cam Newton's triumphant return and the roller coaster ride of emotions fans are going through. Warmups: The Rams don't look super. FIU Football. The Warriors are good. Long's Deep Question: Who is Mike White? (The Answer). IG: @roleplayerspodcast

Warmups: Henry Ruggs news breaks.NFL Trade Deadline.Derrick Henry / Adrian PetersonMarcus Smart's comments.Long's Deep Question: Who the BLEEP is Mike White? Role Player of the Week: A Stripper's Pet Monkey  

The return of Jonathon Long! Hoskins gets Long's takes from the NFL season and much more. Including all the gossip around Urban Meyer, Jon Gruden, Lane Kiffin, and LSU getting rid of Coach O. Then Hoskins brings on, friend of the show, Andrew to preview the NBA Season! IG:  @roleplayerspodcast

An episode full of lists!! Hoskins recaps the latest in the NFL by giving his top 5 lists for miserable fan bases, divisions, and MVP candidates. Throughout the show, he can't help but react to Sports Illustrated's Top 100 NBA Players of 2022. Warmups: NBA PreseasonBen Simmons trade / Embiid comments. Patriot fans watching Brady.Galaxy Brain:Why did Bill Belichick kick a 56 yard field goal in the rain? Was it to help Brady or to set him up for embarrassment? Or just to win?Role Player of the Week:Bengals v. Jaguars, and Urban Meyer's adventure in Ohio.

Hoskins gives his takeaways from the biggest Week 2 matchups in the NFL. Panthers!?! Big Ben and Matt Ryan are toast. The Bucs are good. The Bills and Cardinals can't be trusted. Warmups: LeBron and Westbrook  in Nas music video.The Clippers latest rumors.JJ Redick retires. Hall of Fame?  Galaxy Brain: The Transitive Property of Football has calculated the Raiders as the best team in the NFL.  Role Players of the Week:Famous athletes from the Met Gala.

Extra!!! Hoskins gives a Role Player award to EVERY SINGLE TEAM from Week 1's games! Plus, a Week 2 prediction that is a LOCK! AND Ole McDarnold is 1-0!!! Don't worry, full episode reacting to NFL Week 2 will still be out Tuesday night/Wednesday morning!  IG: @roleplayerspodcast

Hoskins starts off with a hypothetical: What if the Raptors didn't trade for Kawhi? Then, we welcome back our favorite basketball junkie, Andrew! After briefly deciding how the legacies of current Lakers (other than Lebron) stack up in the against each other, Hoskins and Andrew discuss a plethora of potential Ben Simmons trades. Galaxy Brain: What if the Raptors never traded for Derozan?IG: @roleplayerspodcast

Hoskins brings on friend of the show, DJ, for his instant reaction to his fantasy football draft. After discussing fantasy football and the upcoming NFL season, the guys discuss what Cam Newton means to certain Panther fans and the culture in Charlotte. Warmups: NFL Week 1 Picks (against the spread). Galaxy Brain: Position-less Football is the future. 

Hoskins discusses the fat coach controversy, football being back, and the latest NBA storylines. Hoskins says Kevin Durant is better than MJ but worse than Lebron.Warmups:How far could Jameis Winston lead the Saints? Stephen A. Smith hosts Jimmy Kimmel Live! Patrick Beverley getting traded...twice. Galaxy Brain: Urban Meyer brought in Tebow just to cut him.

Long is out counting all the money Dennis Schröder left on the table, so Hoskins welcomes back friend of the show, Andrew, to guest host and discuss everything NBA. Team USA takes gold. Westbrook to the Lakers. Westbrook/Kawhi/Paul George drama.  Draft and early Summer League impressions. Free Agency winners. East and West contenders. Next episode in 2 weeks! And FOOTBALL is back.IG @roleplayerspodcast

Long and Hoskins talk both Space Jams! They also discuss Aaron Rodgers returning to the Packers, the SEC expansion, and more! Stay tuned for the 2nd half of today's episode where Hoskins welcomes back, Andrew (NBA expert and Thunder super fan) for a special NBA Mock draft, including tons of trade talk. Warm Ups:Aaron Rodgers.  Adele and Rich Paul. Luka going for gold.  Long's Deep Question: Will Team USA medal at the Olympics? Galaxy Brain:Can you call a movie Space Jam if it isn't in space? Voicemails: Bradley from Texas on the SEC. Chauncey from LA on the Lakers.IG: @roleplayerspodcast

In today's episode, Hoskins and Long talk NBA Finals after discussing the big stories from the UFC, Tennis, & Soccer.  The Kardashian Curse becomes the main topic of the show.  Long also tells us what NBA players made themselves the most money in the 2021 Playoffs. And, could all 3 Ball brothers be in Charlotte next season!? Finally, we have our very own Spelling Bee.Warmups: Long tells us what happened at UFC 264 and who was in the audience. Lamar Odom and Tristan Thompson The Kardashian Curse.England acting up. Joker is the GOAT (Tennis. Long's Deep Question:Is Giannis better than young LeBron or young Michael?  Galaxy Brain: How is Team USA Basketball going to pass their drug tests? Voicemails: Chad from Venice Beach, So Cal

The Suns are up 2-0 in the NBA Finals! Hoskins discusses some of the (dramatic) narratives still possible. Including: The likelihood Kris Middleton plays better.  How the Chris Paul legacy tour could completely flip to Chris Paul becoming an all time choke artist. Giannis being the reason the Bucks lose.Check back for a FULL EPISODE released late Tuesday night.IG : @roleplayerspodcast

This episode is a DEEP DIVE into the NBA. Long and Hoskins discuss the Dame Lillard situation, the Middleton / Giannis dynamic, Ben Simmons potential trades, & what the Hornets, Clippers, & Warriors should do this off-season.  Then, Hoskins talks about the draft lottery with OKC Thunder super fan & basketball enthusiast,  Andrew. Finally, the guys play The Bogdanovic game and listen to voicemails.  Warm Ups: NCAA Supreme Court Ruling. How a fan caused a pile up during the Tour de France.  The Jonas Brothers are Olympians!? Long's Deep Question: Who is the Batman? Middleton or Giannis? Galaxy Brain: The Clippers Off-Season, Voicemails:CBS Fan returns to discuss Tom Brady singing Hamilton with James Corden. The Referee that hurt Trae Young defends himself.IG @roleplayerspodcast

Coach K to retire, CP3 is balling, Nets limping past Bucks! All that and so much more....Warmups: Julio Jones, College Football Playoff, Christian Erickson,Long's Deep Question: Did someone curse Giannis to make him miss free throws? Galaxy Brain: The reasons Lebron is changing is number. Who will join him on the Lakers next year? Voicemails: 2 Lacrosse fans, Chad and Riley, call to complain about Role P{ayers lack of "lax" coverage. Baseball fan, Herbert, complains about cheating in baseball. High School Basketball Referee calls to complain about Drake. IG @roleplayerspodcast

After listening to a voicemail from friend of the show, Andrew, Hoskins and Long call Andrew to argue his awful Lakers take. Andrew sticks around and talks basketball with the guys.Warmups: Rodgers vs Brady in Golf. Julio Jones is out of ATL. We want no problems from Kwame Brown. Long's Deep Question: Can the Lakers survive without Anthony Davis? Galaxy Brain: Should we pay actors to pretend to be fans?

Hoskins and Long talk everything NBA including playoffs, Coach of the Year, and Hall of Fame. At the end of the episode, the guys listen to several interesting new voicemails from fans of the show.Warmups: 2020 & 2021 Basketball Hall of Famers. J. Cole playing basketball. Kwame Brown. Long's Deep Question:Is this the best NFL Schedule ever?Galaxy Brain: Lakers vs Warriors....in the Western Conference Finals!??   Voicemails: Michael whines about load management. Bo from Alabama. A religious Tebow fan. Role Players of the Week: Anderson Varejao.Florida State Women's Soccer. J. ScrubbIG : @roleplayerspodcast

Warmups:Eagles GMMetcalf in Olympic TrialMarvel TelecastLong's Deep QuestionAre sports ready for full capacity crowds?Galaxy Brain: Who REALLY leaked the Aaron Rodgers  wanting out of Green Bay story?Voicemails: Bo from AlabamaRole Players of the Week:John Dorsey and Stephen A. Smith

Long is running late. Warmups: Steph Curry. Suns vs Bucks. Nuggets vs Grizzlies. Dwayne Wade's ownership stake in the Jazz. Long's Deep Question: Is Julius Randle a MVP candidate?Galaxy Brain: Mac Jones was a smokescreen for the Patriots?Voicemails: - Louis from New Orleans on Zion. - An Aaron Rodgers Hater. Role Player of the Week:Julian Edelman 

Hoskins and Long take voicemails from fans and talk the latest in sports, including: NFL Draft, NBA Check-In, and lots of Social Media.Warmups:  Women's NCAA Basketball. Gonzaga Buzzer Beater. Kevin Durant. Jrue Holiday. Carlton Davis' Tweet. Not NASCAR.Long's Deep Questions: Can Zion actually win Most Improved Player over Julius Randle? Galaxy Brain: What are the 49ers doing trading up to the 3rd pick in the draft?Voicemails: Dolphins fan.Milwaukee fan.Jets fan. Role Players of the WeekHoskins - Aaron RodgersLong - Jalen Suggs

This episode Hoskins is bummed for obvious reasons, but Long helps him through it.Warmups: March Madness. Each Game. Speed Round - Did You Watch It?Long's Deep Question:Can LaMelo Ball still win ROY after his season ending injury?NBA MVP updates: Lebron's injury. Respect the KING!Voicemails: Bo (Cowboys fan)CBS Fan Role Players of the WeekSkip Bayless and NCAA Women's Basketball

Lots of NBA talk, including new ideas for All Star Weekend. Mr.Insider joins the show with the latest NFL offseason info. Warmups: Dak's new dealNASCAR is racist...Baker Mayfield saw a UFO. Long's Deep Question: What should he give a damn about the All Star game?Voicemails: Chet - Carson Wentz is a snitchMarty - Knicks fan with Julius Randle take. Bo - Cowboys and Bama Football fanRole Players of the WeekLong - Aljamain SterlingHoskins - Blake Griffin

Hoskins & Long talk about the G-League being a better option than NCAA Basketball, the NBA MVP Race, and listen to fan voicemails, Warmups: Carson Wentz to the ColtsCoach Prime TImeUVA Basketball is trash. Which leads into the discussion around the future college basketball.Long's Deep Questions: Are the Jazz for real?Why does baseball play players so much for long contracts?What's up with the Celtics?NBA MVP Top 5 Rankings. VOICEMAILS : - New England fan upset about replay reviews. - Florida man honoring Tim TebowRole Players of Week: Hoskins - Alex CarusoLong - NASCAR

Before they discuss the Super Bowl, Hoskins and Long talked about the NBA MVP race and select their All Star teams. Our NFL insider, Mr.Insider, has BREAKING NEWS. Along with the latest on Deshaun Watson. Warmups:NCAA Football Video Game is back!Super Bowl HalftimeDurant forced out due to COVID protocols. Voicemails: Chet - Raider fan from North Dakota (knows Carson Wentz) SPECIAL CELEBRITY CALLER CBS fan - Super Bowl and The Equalizer. Role Players of the Week: Michael Jordan and his NASCAR team. Mike Remmers breaks hearts. IG: @roleplayerspodcast @stagetostream

Reactions to Green Bay's heart breaking loss. Rodgers outplayed Brady. Refs were rough.UFC updates from LongNBA Speed Round. Nets super team. Lakers are real good.Voicemails: CBS Fan asks about The Equalizer & FBI (new shows on CBS). Bo from Alabama celebrates a national title. Chet from North Dakota on the Raiders, Deshaun Watson, and Carson Wentz. IG @roleplayerspodcast @stagetostream Parent Podcast: Stage to Stream

NFL Wild Card Weekend recap, Division round previewEveryone wants Deshaun Watson.Eagles fire coach. What does this mean for Wentz?NBA COVIDThunder beat Nets and Kevin Durant Baker Mayfield commercialsBen should retire!!GOAT showdown looming for Super BowlIs Pete Carroll the 3rd best coach in his own divisionVOICEMAILSBo from Alabama shares his political views and also Roll Tide.Carter from Ohio is leaking confidence.Lawrence from New York is mad at the Eagles.Role Players of the weekBill Belichick turns down his boySaints corner who can take a punch.

Hoskins and Long go through the NFL Playoffs & storylines, including:Washington cutting the strip club patron saint, Dwayne Haskins Pittsburgh's wild turnaroundAFC Wild CardTua and FitzpatrickNFC East......Who's actually the best in the NFCIs Kansas City's "disappointment" overblownMVPBo from Alabama calls in, so the guys preview the CFB Playoff and give Heisman opinionsThe boys are in a NBA Fantasy league. They bring on the Commissioner, Andrew Keeler, for  a hard hitting interview.Role Players of the Week & best stories of 2020Follow our IG @roleplayerpodcast & @stagetostream

*recorded Monday, December 14thYou'll never guess what cities that James Harden struggle in have in common....Hoskins and Long preview the NBA 2021 Season. East AND West. Contenders, Playoff teams, and the WORST teams. Warms upsAll 4 NFC East teams are alive...Florida basketball player hospitalizedLSU self imposes bowl banRole Players of the WeekFlorida football player who threw a shoe.Carson Wentz for holding a clipboard.VoicemailsCowboys fan says they are team of destinyPhilly fan is upsetBama fan says roll tide.

Long and Hoskins record just after news of the Ravens and Steelers games being moved to Wednesday. The guys react and Long shares his views as a Steeler fan. The guys focus mostly on the NFL but do get into some basketball towards the end. Stay tuned for our awards at the end including some classic Stephen A. Smith and Skip Bayless sound.Warm ups:NATE ROBINSONBrady and AriansPackers over Bears

Hoskins and Long catch up on NBA offseason moves and rumors and major NFL storylines from Week 10. Then they look ahead to all the games in Week 11.NBAHarden to the Nets will create the most hated team in history.CP3 to the Suns! The Lakers trade Danny Green for Dennis SchroderThe Thunder are smart.Where should Westbrook go?*This was recorded Monday night, prior to certain NBA moves including the Bucks trading for Jrue Holiday*NFLCan Jameis Winston become the franchise quarter back in New Orleans?The Ravens could miss the playoffs?The Eagles and Giants have a BRUTAL schedule... 5 win division champ for the NFC East?Panthers are entertaining, but the Bucs are still really good.Arizona could win the NFC and Seattle is 3rd in the NFC West.The Steelers are still undefeated but can Big Ben hold up?

Hoskins & Long are back! Long is feeling UNBEATABLE because of his Pittsburgh Steelers, but has Lamar Jackson already hit his ceiling? Hoskins is feeling down about his Carolina Panthers after their recent primetime loss to the Falcons. Hoskins bitches about the Panthers zone defense and Teddy Bridgewater.DALVIN & THE CHIPMUNKS UPDATES!!!Long's fantasy football team had a historic week after Dalvin Cook's MONSTER game.The guys go through the Week 9 slate of games and look at the early gambling odds.Aaron Rodgers vs Nick Mullens?Cowboys are trash.Brady vs BreesNext, Hoskins & Long go through each conference and predict who will be the 7 teams to make the playoffs. The NFC East will take a spot from a better NFC team. Will the Saints get left out?Can the Chiefs take the 1 seed from the Steelers, or do the Steelers already have a bye week wrapped up?NBAComing back soon!The Hornets are destined to screw up this draft.What will the Warriors do?Where will CP3 end up?All-Bubble Teams!Enjoy the trailer for Stage to Stream's latest podcast, Free Black Millennials. Subscribe here:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/free-black-millennials-the-podcast/id1538080579

The Role Players react LIVE to AD's buzzer-beater as the Lakers pull out the last second victory in Game 2. Then the guys give their keys to the rest of the series. Explain what makes LeBron the GOAT is his leadership.The guys also talk about the Clippers choke, First Team All NBA, the Bucks fall, potential NBA offseason moves and trades.Not to mention Long updates us on his fantasy football team, DALVIN AND THE CHIPMUNKSSubscribe and Rate!

Long lets Hoskins sit in on his fantasy draft. The guys preview the NFL Season. Picking all eight division winners and giving gambling advice. Long talks about the Steelers chances this year. Hoskins shares his insight on the Panthers. Long says Aaron Rodgers is washed. Hoskins misses Cam Newton.Want to see Long's depth chart and team logo ( Dalvin Cook as a chipmunk )Follow us on instagram @roleplayerspodcast

Thespians talking sports. Nothing but basketball today.Is Damian Lillard the best guard in the game? Will Portland upset Lebron & AD?What do the Philadelphia 76ers need to do to try to beat Boston? And is it too late for Brett Brown? Will Ben Simmons be traded??We go through odds for every first round series, and break down what we think will happen in these first round series. We also look at conference championship odds. Are any favorites worth betting? Find out what underdogs have us interested in a risk!Long and Hoskins have a high-stakes friendly wager that if they loose will cause them each to suffer from public embarassment,