Spread the Floor Podcast

After a long hiatus and prohibitive FCC fine, Brian and Tobin are back, talking where they've been for the last 6 months, what the future holds for the show, and the biggest disappointments of the season so far. Plus, Mavs Time and Jimmy vs the Heat.

Brian and Tobin are back after a break for court mandated podcast marriage therapy to discuss the bitter end to a magical season in Dallas and the Klay Thompson signing. Plus, Paul George is headed to Philly and the Clippers are in shambles.

Brian and Tobin discuss the Dallas domination against the Wolves and look ahead to the Finals matchup with the Celtics. Plus, JJ Redick with the Lakers and a tribute to the great Bill Walton.

Brian and Tobin relive a dramatic Game in Dallas, discuss the end of the Nuggets' title defense, and make predictions for the Conference Finals.

Brian and Tobin discuss the saddest Draft Lottery results of all time and the coaching change in Phoenix. Then a look at each of the remaining playoff matchups and a tough loss in Dallas.

Brian and Tobin discuss the remaining playoff series', a bold press conference from Pat Riley, and what they expect from the remaining semifinal games. Plus, not a lot going right for the Mavs and how many players drafted before 2010 are left in the league?

Brian and Tobin start off with a surprisingly positive Mavs Time followed by an unsurprisingly negative assessment of the disaster in Phoenix. Plus, Darvin Ham loses an awful job and a check in on the Knicks-Sixers series.

Brian and Tobin take a swim through each playoff series two games in and discuss the good, the bad, and the referees! Plus a stressful Mavs-Clippers series in Mavs Time and Hubert Davis talk.

Brian and Tobin fulfill their NBA Podcast obligations by delivering their award ballots for the 23-24 season. Then, a quick look at the playoff matchups and some inevitably bad predictions.

Brian and Tobin discuss a dubious Hall of Fame class, look at the play in candidates in the West, and consider some of the most unlikely 50 burgers in history. Plus, an oddly optimistic Mavs Time.

Brian and Tobin do a quick check in on the confusing Bucks, discuss the Jontay Porter situation, and compare the best and bleakest situations of the eliminated teams. Plus, a ranking of the last 10 number 2 picks.

Brian returns from his court mandated suspension and join Tobin to talk Anthony Edwards and the best in game dunks, the not new but definitely new officiating trends, and which teams can make the Finals. Plus THAT Kyrie shot and is…Jason Kidd…good?

Friend of the show Dennis fills in for Brian (recently incarcerated, thoughts and prayers) to discuss the rejuvenated Bucks, Alpie's big night against Wemby, Caitlyn Clark, and much more.

Brian and Tobin are joined by Danny Wiser from the Rank Kings podcast to draft an all-90's team and have some fun instead of talking about how the All-Star game is lame.

HARK! The Trade Deadline has come and gone so Brian and Tobin are here to break down ALL the trades in excruciating detail. Who did well, who did poorly, who did nothing at all? Plus, the crazy buyout market and Mavs Time.

Brian and Tobin talk about the most outrageous week in the history of point scoring (probably) and the state of NBA media, the coaching change in Milwaukee, and Tobin's beloved Jurgen Klopp. Plus, picking the All-Star rosters in patented Spread the Floor fashion.

HARK! Here be trades! Brian and Tobin discuss the long-awaited Pascal Siakam trade to the Pacers and the precursor move of OG Anunoby to the Knicks. Plus, the Marvin Bagley III fiasco and the Troy Weaver tenure in Detroit.

It's the OKC show! Thunder Buddies Brian and Tobin are joined by honorary Thunder Buddy Ryan Woods to talk Shai, Chet, coach's challenges, and the Ahead of Schedule OKC Thunder.

In the final episode of 2023, Brian and Tobin have some holiday fun with NBA trivia time about some of the best (and worst) players in league history. Plus, Tobin hates Christmas, a Festivus airing of grievances, and a surprise guest.

It's Orlando Magic week on the podcast as Brian and Tobin discuss everything they saw while watching Magic games this week. Paolo! Franz! Mo Wagner's potential hemorrhoids! Everything Magic! Plus, Draymond snapped, pettiness in Milwaukee, and more.

Brian and Tobin discuss Tyrese Haliburton and the super fun Pacers and their success in the In Season Tournament before an Eastern Conference standings vibes check. Plus, a Mavs Time segment concerning Mark Cuban selling and what it means for the league.

Brian and Tobin are joined by Danny Wiser from the Rank Kings Podcast for a Reverse Draft of the 2023-24 City Jerseys. Which jersey is the worst and which jersey is the okayest?

In the first Mavs Time of the season, Brian and Tobin talk about some of the early season trends, the Mavs in clutch time, and the early returns from Grant Williams and Dereck Lively II.

Brian and Tobin deliver their belated thoughts on the James Harden trade then talk some of the surprising (good and bad) player performances so far in Real/Not Real. Plus, a round of Worried/Not Worried with five teams who've started the season poorly.

Brian and Tobin fulfill their contractual obligation by making their award picks for the 2023-24 season. Plus, their laughable picks from last year and how many Rookie of the Year winners can Tobin name?

In part two of the annual over/unders episode, Brian, Tobin, and Richard look at the Western conference and make their picks, including a reversal of the usual Mavs' pessimism.

Brian and Tobin are joined by odds “expert” Richard Bardon to go over last year's picks and make their predictions for the Eastern Conference in part one of the annual over/unders episode.

Brian and Tobin discuss the Jrue Holiday trade and the two horse race for the top of the Eastern Conference. Plus, the latest on James Harden and the shenanigans from Media Day.

Emergency pod time! Damian Lillard is finally on the move so Brian and Tobin are here to break down the trade for the Bucks, what to expect next in Portland, and the end of Deandre Ayton in Phoenix.

They're baaaacccckkkk! Brian and Tobin discuss their World Cup malaise and the never ending James Harden and Damian Lillard sagas before a book report on Charles Oakley's autobiography “The Last Enforcer.” Plus, Brian is already obsessed with Derrick Jones Jr. and more.

Brian and Tobin run through the league and take a look at what every team has done so far this summer. Who got better, who got worse, and who had to pay Dillon Brooks.

Brian and Tobin take a quick look at what teams can learn from Denver's championship run before digging into the three huge trades from the past week and a deep dive on the 2023 Draft.

We're two games into the Finals so Brian and Tobin discuss the Nuggets-Heat series as well as all the coaching changes around the league. Plus, Sad Mavs Time and friend of the show Dennis Gartman joins for soccer talk.

Grab a broom and join Tobin and Brian as they dig into the Nuggets sweeping the Lakers, Miami's non-sweep of the Celtics, and the retirement of Carmelo Anthony. Plus, Lebron's future and yet another stupid parody song.

Brian and Tobin discuss the Draft Lottery and Wemby, the Final Four playoff teams and the teams they eliminated, and the experienced coaches looking for another job. Plus, another round of Morant Madness and Tobin actually does well at trivia!

Brian and Tobin are back for a look at each semifinals series as well as a discussion on what happened to the Bucks. Plus, the Rockets have a surprising new coach and what's next for the Kings, Hawks, and Grizzlies.

The playoffs are in full swing so Brian and Tobin check in with each quarterfinals series. Who has been impressive, which teams have underperformed, and which teams have ducked the smoke after saying they want the smoke. Plus, Himmy Butler and just like a whole bunch of testicle talk. Like way more testicle talk than anyone imagined coming into the postseason.

Beam! Beam! Beam! The Playoffs are here so Brian and Tobin take a look at each of the quarterfinals matchups and what is and isn't working for each team. Morant, Draymond, the coaching showdown in Suns-Clips, and, of course, THE BEAM.

It was the worst of times, it was the worst of times. The Dallas Mavericks have finally ended their cursed season so Brian and Tobin huddle up for a group therapy session discussing the many reasons this thing was a train wreck. Come for the Jason Kidd rants, stay for the Blink 182 parody song.

The season is over so that means it's time for Tobin's favorite episode: award picks! Listen for Brian and Tobin's fake awards ballots plus quick picks for the first round of the playoffs and Rudy Gobert is a jackwagon.

It's been a wheels off week with no time for the research and journalistic approach to podcasting you expect from Spread the Floor. So Brian and Tobin go off the cuff on a variety of topics such as the Kings lighting the playoff beam, the Wemby sweepstakes, Embiid ducking Jokic, and more.

Fresh off their vacation to Zihuatanejo, Brian and Tobin discuss the smoking hot Philly 76ers and whether or not they're trustworthy and dive into the most fun first round playoff matchups. Plus, Willis Reed and a somber Mavs Time.

Brian and Tobin take a look at three trending Eastern Conference teams and what has or has not worked over the last month of games. Are the Bucks the clear favorites now? Plus, the Ja Morant situation and Jim Boeheim retires.

There's a lot to sort through this week in the NBA so Podatron is back to help Brian and Tobin jump around the league. Injuries, Jokic's incredible season, why is Adam Silver such a wiener, and more!

Brian and Tobin are back from FCC suspension to discuss the few highs and many lows of All Star Weekend and also maybe people should calm down about a game that is almost always bad. Plus, some big name buyout players find new homes and a firing in the coaching ranks.

Trade Deadline Day is a high holiday around these parts so Brian and Tobin discuss the moves (and non-moves) every team made in this super sized episode of Spread the Floor.

Brian and Tobin had their respective (and separate) Sunday afternoon naps interrupted by the news that the Mavs had traded for Kyrie Irving. They sat down for a somber emergency pod to discuss how Kyrie fits with Luka, what's next for the franchise, and how do you root for a team the employs a person you hate?

Brian and Tobin look at the Rui Hachimura trade and the sad history of draft night in Washington then pick All-Stars in their own unique way. Plus, referees are bad and a very brief Mavs Time.

After handling the Eastern Conference last week, Brian and Tobin take a trip around the West and discuss which teams should be Buyers and which teams should be sellers. Plus, some blatant pettiness.

Whether to buy or sell, that is the question. Brian and Tobin journey through the Eastern Conference and determine the correct cause for all 15 teams. Plus, some college football pettiness.

Brian and Tobin talk about the two hottest teams in the league, the Nuggets and Nets, and what the future may hold for them over the rest of the season. Plus, a look at some extension-eligible players and remember when a whole bunch of great players had insane stat lines this week? That was awesome.