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Welcome to The Heat Beat Podcast, a weekly NBA podcast dedicated to bringing you the latest dose of Miami Heat news, insight, and commentary from MiamiHeatBeat.com. Hosted and produced by Giancarlo Navas and Brian Goins, our clunky mixture of data-driven analysis, on-air buffoonery, and perspective is cleverly crafted for listeners to laugh and learn as we try to make sense of the NBA and its franchise in Biscayne Bay. Official Miami Heat podcast of the Blue Wire Podcast Network.

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    • May 28, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
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    The Miami Heat Beat Podcast is a must-listen for any Miami Heat fan looking for a fun and entertaining podcast. The hosts have great chemistry and their real opinions make it relatable and interesting. It's refreshing to hear authentic discussions that you might have with your friends, rather than the typical professional commentary found on ESPN. The podcast is always on point with the newest updates, providing valuable insights into the Heat organization. Overall, this podcast stands out as one of the best options for Heat fans.

    One of the best aspects of this podcast is the hilarious ensemble of characters who bring their unique perspectives to each episode. From Hot Take Harry's controversial opinions to Alf's epic drunken segments, there are plenty of laughs to be had. The co-founders Giancarlo and Brian help maintain a funny chaos reminiscent of the Lebatard show, while Lefty Leif provides insightful nuggets about the team. The statisticians Nekias Duncan and Christian Hernandez bring credibility to the basketball analysis. With great guests and constant entertainment, this podcast keeps listeners engaged and entertained.

    While this podcast has many strengths, one potential downside is its production quality. Some listeners may find that it lacks professionalism or has awkward silences that make them question if it's intentional or not. Additionally, certain topics such as anime may not be appealing to all listeners. However, these minor issues do not detract significantly from the overall enjoyment of the podcast.

    In conclusion, The Miami Heat Beat Podcast is an insightful, fun, and authentic show that caters specifically to Heat fans. It offers a unique blend of humor and basketball analysis that sets it apart from other sports podcasts. Whether you're looking for updates on the team or just want an entertaining discussion about basketball with fellow fans, this podcast delivers in spades. Give it a listen and join in on the fun!



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    564: Mock Draft 1.0

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2025 43:06


    DraftBeat (Franky Garcia and Coach Lu) are joined by Matt Hanifan (@mph_824_) of 5ReasonsSports to run a quick mock draft and debate HEAT needs. • Mock Draft picks 1-19 • HEAT needs • Best available or fit? • Who is the pick? and more!!!

    563: DraftBeat is ON THE CLOCK

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2025 40:24


    Alex Musibay, Franky Garcia, and Coach Lu return as DraftBeat begins their coverage of the 2025 NBA Draft. • Moose rants on the lottery • Modern approaches to building • HEAT's situation as it stands • DraftBeat schedule/ideology and more!

    562: Are the Heat a Durant away w/ Ethan Skolnick (5Reasons Sports)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2025 24:39


    Giancarlo Navas is joined by Ethan Skolnick of 5Reasons Sports : • Kevin Durant to the Heat  • Heat's reaction to draft lottery • Is Duncan on the move?• Ethan gives a shocking trade that fell through And more!

    562: Blame Coby White and Trae Young

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2025 66:42


    Giancarlo Navas is joined by Franky G and Coach Lu as they discuss: • Draft Lottery Results • Lu has a (rightful?) crashout • The guys take umbrage with some of Pat Riley's press conference statements • Best team building approach and more!!!

    That's a Wrap // HEAT-Cavs PostSeries Show

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2025 79:51


    Giancarlo Navas is joined by Alphonse Sidney, Kyle Scarlett, Franky G, and Coach Lu to discuss the last game of the 24-25 Miami HEAT season vs the Cavs. • Absolute Disasterclass • We ask for some accountability • How did this get this bad? • We have enough - Alf on the 100 men vs 1 gorilla debate

    No Answers Left // Heat Cavs Postgame Show

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2025 49:43


    Giancarlo Navas talks about the Heat's game three loss to the Cleveland Cavs • Cavs defense on Tyler Herro • Bam hasn't done enough • Wiggins Disappointment • G's dream off-season And more!

    561: Was This Miami's Best Punch? w/ Bob Schmidt (Fear The Fro Podcast)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2025 46:03


    Giancarlo Navas is joined by Bob Schmidt of The Fear The Fro Podcast to talk about game 2 of Heat-Cavs: • Hedging Herro and Duncan • Optimizing Miami's offense • Starting Davion WORKED • What tactical adjustments do the Cavs have left? And more!

    Moral Victory! // HEAT vs Cavs G2 PostGame Show

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2025 43:09


    Giancarlo Navas is joined by Alphonse Sidney, Kyle Scarlett, Franky G, and Coach Lu as they discuss the HEAT's G2 loss to the Cavs. • Did Niko play too much or the right amount? • Tyler goes toe to toe with Donovan • What to change for G3 • Kyle's room and more!

    560: Missing the PJ Hammer w/ Nekias Duncan (Dunker Spot) and Siobhan Beslow

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2025 57:32


    Giancarlo Navas is joined by Nekias Duncan of The Dunker Spot and Siobhan Beslow to talk about game 1 of Heat-Cavs: • Nekias gives his key to adjusting the Heat offense • Siobhan breaks down Heat zone • Starting lineup adjustments • Why Duncan is key And more!

    559: Time to Counter

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2025 63:09


    Giancarlo Navas and Franky G take a closer look at Game One HEAT vs Cavs and discuss potential adjustments for the rest of the series. • Protecting Tyler Herro defensively • Using misdirection/motion offensively • Tweaks to rotation • Getting Bam downhill and more!

    The Ty Jerome Game // HEAT vs Cavs PostGame Show G1

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2025 69:49


    Giancarlo Navas is joined by Alphonse Sidney, Franky G, and Coach Lu to discuss the HEAT's Game 1 loss to the Cavs. • Burks started. Thoughts and potential replacement? • Defense ideas how to slow down the guards • What does offense need to do to score more? • Pros/Cons of playing young guys and more!

    556: How the Miami Heat Can Upset the Cleveland Cavs

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2025 50:25


    Giancarlo Navas is joined by Justin Rowan of The Chase Down to preview Heat-Cavs: • DMitch vs DMitch • Miami's size matter • Can The Heat find enough offense? • Breaking down Cavs defense And more!

    Play-In Powerhouse!!! // HEAT vs Hawks PostGame Show

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2025 56:21


    Giancarlo Navas is joined by Alphonse Sidney, Coach Lu, and Franky G to discuss the HEAT's thrilling overtime victory over the Atlanta Hawks in the So-Fi Play-In Tournament. • DAVION BLEEPING MITCHELL • TYLER BLEEPING HERRO • BAM BLEEPING ADEBAYO • Alf says BLEEP DRAFTBEAT and more!

    MID CONTINUES w/ David Lee of Afro News // Heat Hawks Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2025 45:19


    Giancarlo Navas is joined by Coach Lu and special guest David Lee of Afro News to preview the second play-in game between the Miami Heat and Atlanta Hawks: • Hawks defensive matchups against Miami • Atlanta defense for Tyler Herro • Why Miami's bigs are the key • We unveil a brand new game show And more! You can find David's twitter account @dlee4three, and his podcast Hawks Film Room and his youtube channel here: youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvCmCplxXUcXuDh6pJSxMzA

    WHO NEEDS TO TANK // HEAT-BULLS POSTGAME SHOW

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2025 46:22


    Giancarlo Navas is joined by Alf, Kyle Scarlett, Christian Hernandez and Coach Lu to talk: • HEAT WIN THE BATTLE OF MID • Tyler Herro's special night • Davion Mitchell got that dog in him • Look ahead to Hawks And more!

    555: One Last Dance? // Play-In Preview Show

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2025 41:57


    Giancarlo Navas is joined by Franky G and Coach Lu to preview the HEAT vs the Bulls pivotal Play-In Game. • Who starts? Who should? • Should they slow it down or run with the bulls? • Franky roleplays as the HEAT excuse machine • Should they win this game? and more!

    554: BATTLE OF MID III // PLAY-IN PREVIEW SHOW

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2025 49:25


    Giancarlo Navas is joined by Jason Patt of Cash Considerations and Clutch Points to talk: • Heat stopping Giddy • Bam vs Vucevic • Chicago's voodoo three point defense • Does either team wanna win? And more!

    Good For The Wizards // Heat-Wizards Postgame Show

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2025 29:18


    Giancarlo Navas talks about the regular season finale against the Wizards: • Jaquez earning play-in mins? • "Good for the Wizards" • Heat are an aimless franchise now • Best moment from the season? And more!

    Pathetic Play-In Preview // Heat vs Bulls with Brenden Tobin

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2025 48:52


    The Miami Heat fall the Chicago Bulls as Brenden Tobin joins the postgame show  to talk: • Herro takes the worst three imaginable to UN-ICE the game • Heat pretty much destined to finish as the 10th seed • Jaime and Niko's futures (Kyle Anderson impact) • Tankathon spin!!!

    Processing... // HEAT vs Sixers PostGame Show

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2025 35:05


    Franky G and Kyle Scarlett discuss the HEAT's win vs the Sixers. • Ware dominates • SloMo and Davion the pointgawds • Runnin' on Duncan • Preview the Bulls game and more!

    They got Shooters // HEAT vs Grizzlies PostGame Show

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2025 39:25


    Giancarlo Navas is joined by Kyle Scarlett and Franky G as they discuss the HEAT's loss to the Grizzlies. • Win streak ends on a buzzer beater • Funnest game of season? • Offensive process breakdown • Ware is a pigeon? and more!

    Dalembert over Horford // Heat vs Celtics PostGame Show

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2025 50:42


    Alphonse Sidney is joined by Giancarlo Navas, Kyle Scarlett, Franky G, and special guest Jennifer Forbush to discuss the HEAT's win over the Celtics. • 6 in a row!!! How?! • SloMo helps the pace • Pelle is our Swedish Saint • Dominican Barbershop talk and more! @JenniferForbush on Twitter from the @SidelineTeaPod

    5th W in a Row // HEAT-Wizards PostGame Show

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2025 32:15


    Alphonse Sidney is joined by Coach Lu, Kyle Scarlett, and Franky G to discuss the HEAT's win vs the Wizards. • What's different about this streak? • Pelle's hustle and flow • Alf roasts DraftBeat • All Star Tyler byke? and more!

    Saratoga Water Reaches Its Level // Heat-Hawks PostGame

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2025 36:07


    Giancarlo Navas is joined by Alphonse Sidney, and Kyle Scarlett to talk the Miami Heat's WE ARE SO BACK WIN against the Atlanta Hawks • G does the Saratoga routine • A 31-3 RUN????? • Heat defensive boost • Davion is a new lifer And more!

    BJ Khaled // Heat vs Warriors PostGame Show

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2025 50:13


    Giancarlo Navas is joined by Alphonse Sidney, BrassJazz, Coach Lu, Alex Musibay, Franky G, and Brian Goins as they discuss the HEAT's win vs the Warriors. • Our thoughts on Jimmy's tribute • HEAT showed some pride led by Bam, Spo, and Tyler • Moose and Goins talk about their time at Family Fest • NEW DRAFT SEGMENT and more!

    HEAT END THE STREAK!!!! // Heat vs Hornets PostGame Show

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2025 23:40


    Giancarlo Navas is joined by Coach Lu and Franky G as they discuss the HEAT's win vs the Hornets. • Wiggins reminds us why he's Maple Jordan • Why Herro's floater was a key to the win • Davion-Haywood-Andrew ignite Miami • Tankathon update and more!

    More Jaquez, More Problems // HEAT vs Rockets PostGame Show

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2025 32:11


    Giancarlo Navas is joined by Coach Lu to discuss the HEAT's loss to the Rockets. • Jaquez as the new point guard • G and Lu debate Wiggins game • Miami's ball handling woes • HUGE Tankathon moment and more!

    Mixed Bag: This Season Is Terrying Up My Heart

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2025 47:31


    Tiffany Meeks welcomes Alex Musibay and Jeremy Tache of Fan Duel Sports Network and the Dan LeBatard Show w/ Stugotz: • Jeremy tells funny Jimmy story • Ware is the season bright spot • Heat's path to contention • Heated Justin Timberlake debate And more!

    HEArT break // HEAT vs Pistons PostGame Show

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2025 40:32


    Franky G is joined by Kyle Scarlett and Coach Lu to discuss the HEAT's loss to the Pistons. • Bam and Tyler left it all out there • Ware has highs and lows • Jaime struggles • Tankathon luck! and more!

    LLLLLLLLETS GO HEAT // Heat Knicks Postgame Show

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2025 30:31


    Giancarlo Navas is joined by Kyle Scarlett and Coach Lu as they discuss the HEAT's loss to the New York Knicks. • Longest losing streak in Spo Era • Duncan's diminished role • Two big conundrum • Kyle and Lu have dueling rants and more!

    No Grit, Just Grind // HEAT vs Grizzlies PostGame Show

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2025 34:37


    Alphonse Sidney is joined by Kyle Scarlett and Franky G as they discuss the HEAT's loss to the Grizzlies. • Forge On (we tell ourselves) • Letting go of the rope • Buy Brass album! • We dunk on Kyle's wallpaper. and more!

    BRASS RETURNS // Miami Heat vs Boston Celtics Postgame Show

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2025 34:08


    Alphonse Sidney is joined by BRASS JAZZ, Kyle Scarlett, and Franky G as they discuss the HEAT loss to the Celtics. • BUY BRASS ALBUM • Brass returns with milk! • Rants! • Hate this team and more!

    Praise to Pelle Only // HEAT vs Clippers PostGame Show

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2025 55:24


    Alphonse Sidney is joined by Giancarlo Navas, Kyle Scarlett, and Franky G to discuss the HEAT's loss to the Clippers. • Gutless team • Gutless coaches • Gutless front office • Gutless podcast and more!

    Numb to these Stings // HEAT vs Hornets PostGame Show

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2025 30:35


    Giancarlo Navas is joined by Coach Lu and Franky G as they discuss the HEAT's loss to the Hornets. • 4th quarter collapse • Directionless • Not tanking, we think • Tankathon attempts and more!

    Heat blow lead times 32842 // HEAT vs Bulls PostGame Show

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2025 31:15


    Franky G and Coach Lu discuss the HEAT's loss to the Bulls. • 4th quarter is another disaster • We question Spo going small • Adapt or die time • DraftBeat plugs! and more!

    Miami can't run with the Wolves // HEAT vs Wolves PostGame Show

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2025 35:17


    Giancarlo Navas is joined by Coach Lu and Franky G to discuss the HEAT's loss to the Timberwolves. • Crazy finish. We breakdown final possessions. • Props to Bam and Tyler for the guts. • 8-0 run in 3rd gave us the feels. • 76ers get booed in their own arena. and more!

    Only Terry can stop Bam // HEAT vs Cavs PostGame Show

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2025 42:45


    Giancarlo Navas is joined by Coach Lu, Kyle Scarlett, and Franky G as they discuss the HEAT's loss to the Cavs • Bam's best game of the season • Terry did it @ FBI • SloMo solid all over • We rant on Sperry and more!

    Champions of Mid // HEAT vs Wizards PostGame Show

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2025 30:33


    Giancarlo Navas is joined by Coach Lu as they discuss the Heat's "win" over the Wizards • Bam's double double record • Lu and G make an on air bet • We lament the "win" • MHB Debuts a new game show

    Knicks hate Brass // HEAT vs Knicks PostGame Show

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2025 52:12


    Giancarlo Navas is joined by Tiffany Meeks, Kyle Scarlett, and Franky G as they discuss the HEAT's loss to the Knicks • Was Herro's shot selection questionable? • Bam's strong game wasn't enough • Thibs out-adjusted Spo • Ware benched to close again? We debate and more!

    Knicks hate Brass // HEAT vs Knicks PostGame Show

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2025 56:57


    Giancarlo Navas is joined by Tiffany Meeks, Kyle Scarlett, and Franky G as they discuss the HEAT's loss to the Knicks • Was Herro's shot selection questionable? • Bam's strong game wasn't enough • Thibs out-adjusted Spo • Ware benched to close again? We debate and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Runnin' on Duncan // HEAT vs Pacers PostGame Show

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2025 37:08


    Alphonse Sidney and Franky G discuss the Miami HEAT's victory over the Indiana Pacers • Leches carried offense • Haywood, Burks huge off bench • Ware gets called out and responds • We laugh at the Celtics and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    554: Reviewing the New Guys

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2025 52:05


    Giancarlo Navas is joined by Kyle Scarlett and Franky G as they discuss the Miami HEAT's Andrew Wiggins, Davion Mitchell, and Kyle Anderson. • Wiggins: is he overtasked? • Davion: is it sustainable? • SloMo: should he be in rotation? and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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