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The one stop shop for all your basketball needs. From the NBA to the NCAA, Tony and Rory will cover everything you need to know. Breaking down plays and trades, there is no better show. Make sure to email questions to our mail box tonystakes.1851@gmail.com

Anthony Morelli & Rory Houston


    • May 21, 2020 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 51m AVG DURATION
    • 48 EPISODES


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    Latest episodes from Tony's Takes

    Tony's Takes: NCAA Jargon

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2020 42:55


    In this episode of Tony’s Takes the following topics are discussed: NCAA Transfer Rule Changes, Michael Jordan’s “Last Dance” Documentary on ESPN, and what it will take to have sports finally return.

    Tony's Takes: One and Done

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2020 32:30


    In this episode of Tony’s Takes, Tony discusses the various topics within the NCAA. From the new transfer eligibility rule to 20 game conference schedules and G League commitments; Tony breaks down how all of these forces ultimately hurt the little guy.

    Tony's Takes: Don't Burn the Toast!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2020 55:13


    In this episode of Tony’s Takes, Tony is joined by co-host Jimmy D to discuss: Saint Joe’s win over Fordham, Sixers anger, and the fake Villanova fans!

    Tony's Takes: SJU beats Davidson!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2020 44:39


    In this episode, Tony discusses the awesome comeback Saint Joe’s had over Davidson last Tuesday. Tony also goes into the loss against George Mason this past Saturday. Finally, Tony concludes with some Sixers and NCAA topics to finish the show!

    Tony's Takes: Who drinks IPAs in February?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2020 51:36


    In this episode of Tony’s Takes, Tony covers important topics such as: SJU’s loss to La Salle, Villanova loss to Seton Hall, Sixers issues, and more! Make sure to tune in and give Tony’s Takes a 5 Star review on Apple Podcast!

    Tony's Takes: Hold the Door!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2020 57:05


    In this week’s episode of Tony’s Takes the hosts cover topics which include: Kobe Bryant, Lakers v. Sixers, the Super Bowl, and another one of Tony’s great travel stories!

    Tony's Takes: I GOT NO FINGERS!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2020 56:56


    In this Episode of Tony’s Takes, Tony and special guest Tyler cover a wide arrange of topics which include: The 76er’s Fultz Shade, Saint Joe’s Big 5 win over UPENN, MLB cheating scandal, and a truly amazing story from Tony’s travels!

    Tony's Takes: Saint Joe’s A10 Woes

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2020 62:08


    In this episode Tony is talking all things Hawks! With special guests , Mike from Rhode Island and Angry Matt, this is one episode you do not want to miss!

    Tony's Takes: Christmas Recap

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 27, 2019 51:31


    On this episode of Tony’s Takes, Tony is recapping the two christmas games from this past Wednesday. Tony will be breaking down the Sixers and Bucks and the Lakers v. Clippers. Tony then talks about Zion’s return, and the continuation of the 4th and Long feud!

    Tony's Takes: What is going on at SJU

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2019 43:09


    In this episode of Tony’s Takes, Tony covers an entire episodes worth of SJU topics. Tony recaps the losing streak and how Temple was the icing on the cake. Then Tony talks about the SJU Pep Band controversy, and finally the Philly Inquiry’s loving piece about Coach Martelli.

    Tony's Takes: SJU falls to Loyal Chicago

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2019 59:00


    In this episode of Tony’s Takes, Tony is joined by long time contributor Tommy Higley. Together the boys talk: SJU loss to Loyal and win against UConn, Sixers Struggles, Western Conference Basketball, and Helmet Gate. Make sure to rate and review the show!

    Tony's Takes: The 4th and Long Feud

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2019 40:57


    In this episode of Tony’s Takes, Tony address the new feud between him and Angry Matt of 4th and Long. Tony then talks 76ers, The James Harden Strip Club Theory, and Saint Joe’s basketball.

    Tony's Takes: Running the Rocky Steps

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2019 46:55


    The topics covered in todays episode of Tony’s Takes include: The Joel Embiid vs. KAT fight, Curry’s injury, and the Bucks concerns!

    Tony's Takes: The Sixers are going 82-0

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2019 66:59


    In this episode Tony is joined by Jimmy to talk Sixers. The two discuss Sixers, celtics, Clippers v. Lakers, Eagles impressions, and Ayton’s suspension. Make sure to rate and review this great episode of Tony’s Takes!

    Tony's Takes: Chairman Adam Silver

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2019 39:07


    In this episode topics covered include The NBA and China, The 76ers, and the Washington Nationals. This episode was originally recorded last week but was delayed in release because to the developments still occurring around the NBA. Make sure to rate and review the episode!

    Tony's Takes: 2019-2020 NBA Season Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2019 74:35


    Tony is joined by Quinn Davis of Basketball Insiders. The two discuss NBA media day, 2020 predictions, and what are the best cities that need a new NBA team!

    Tony's Takes: The Start of Season 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2019 35:00


    Tony kicks of the second season (really our 3rd) of tony’s Takes. Tony gives his preview and predictions on the upcoming NFL season, while also digging into the recent Joe Johnson hype.

    Tony's Takes: The Final Summer Episode!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2019 46:30


    In this episode Tony wraps up the summer with some opinion based analysis. Topics covered include: East and West conference predictions, NBA futures, and Tony’s Top 10 Players. Tune in to the final episode of the 2019 summer!

    Tony's Takes: A wrap up of the 2019 Offseason

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2019 78:15


    On this episode of Tony’s Takes, Tony is joined by columnist from TheSixersSense.com, Quinn Davis. Together the two writes discuss: The Chris Paul and Russell Westbrook trade, The Lakes outlook, The Sixers defensive abilities, and the injury issue in AAU basketball.

    Tony's Takes: the NBA finally has parity

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2019 38:06


    In this episode of Tony’s Takes, Tony is finally joined by co-host Rory after a two month hiatus. The two pundits discuss Kawhi’s decision, the Lakers outlook, the Knicks short coming, Zion’s weight, and the eternal question of Boston v. Philadelphia. Tune in to another great episode of Tony’s Takes!

    Tony's Takes: NBA FREE AGENCY 2019

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2019 52:08


    That’s right! Its time to cover the most recent news of the 2019 NBA Free Agency! In it we cover: Nets, Warriors, Sixers, Lakers, Knicks, and Jazz. Tune in for a great episode of Tony’s Takes!

    Tony's Takes: The NBA Awards 2019

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2019 31:00


    In this episode of Tony's Takes topics covered include: The NBA awards, Knicks outlook, Tony's first A10talk.com article, and more!

    Tony's Takes: Thoughts on some random NBA news

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2019 38:30


    In this episode Tony gives takes on: Hawks getting rejected in trade for No.3 pick, The Lakers having no shot at Kawhi, SJU’s new transfer from Gonzaga, Lamelo Ball going to Australia, and Al Horford declining his player option.

    Tony's Takes: The Lakers over shadow the NBA, again...

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2019 44:30


    In this episode Tony discusses: The Raptors 2019 NBA Finals Champions and why there is no asterisk next to their title (0:00-20:00), Questions that should be asked about the Anthony Davis Trade (20:00-35:00), Comparing 2014 Spurs with 2019 Raptors (35:00-40:00) and exciting news about Tony (40:00-45:00)!

    Tony's Takes: Achilles Last Stand

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2019 63:30


    In this episode Tony discusses: KD’s Injury and free agency (0:00-20:00), Behavior of the Toronto fans after the injury (20:00-30:00), Breaking down the last 2 minutes of Game 5 (30:00-40:00), Butler rumors and Laker espionage (40:00-45:00), The requirements for AD and the teams who can fulfill it (45:00-55:00), and finally Cruise vs. Bieber takes (56:00-1:02:00).

    Tony's Takes: Boardman, Boardman, Boardman

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2019 43:00


    In this episode Tony discusses: Game 3 of the NBA finals (0:00-20:00), The Kyle Lowery incident (20:00-30:00), Phil Marteli’s interview on 97.5 The Fanatic (30:00-40:00)!Podtrac Survey Link: http://survey.podtrac.com/start-survey.aspx?pubid=GDimwWr-_EgY&ver=short

    Tony's Takes: NBA Finals Preview 2019

    Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2019 55:07


    In this episode Tony discusses: Finals preview of Raptors v. Warriors (0:00-25:00), Mike Sielski’s interview with SJU AD Jill Bodenstiner (25:00-50:00) and finally Tony discusses Joe Lunardi’s resignation from SJU (50:0-55:00). All that and more on Tony’s Takes!Survey Link: http://survey.podtrac.com/start-survey.aspx?pubid=GDimwWr-_EgY&ver=shortIntro Music: Sky by LazedHost Website: anthonymmorelli.com

    Tony's Takes: Inquiring for a Friend

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2019 48:00


    In this episode of Tony’s Takes: Tony responds to Mike Sielski’s of the Phill Inquirer and the twitter battle that ensued (0:00-20:00), Raptors v. Bucks (20:00-34:00), Raptors v. Warriors preview (35:00-40:00) and finally a F1 wrap up (40:00-45:00). All that and more right here on tony’s Takes!

    Tony's Takes: Magic Johnson, Master of Whispers

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2019 53:00


    In this episode Tony discusses: Magic and the Lakers (0:00-20:00), Warriors dynasty (20:00-26:00), trailblazers Solutions (26:00-30:00), Bucks vs. Raptors (30:00-37:00), and finally the 76er’s FA options (37:00-52:00). Check out this great episode of Tony’s Takes!Song Credit- Sky by Lazed

    Tony's Takes: Hello Darkness My Old Friend

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2019 39:30


    This episode Tony discusses all aspects of the 76er’s devastating loss to the Raptors. This includes takes on Hustle, Twitter battles with producers and a good outlook for what is a bright future for the 76er organization.

    Tony's Takes: The Last Live Radio Show

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2019 79:00


    In the last live radio edition of Tony’s Takes, Tony and Rory talk about: Boston’s outlooks, Disrespecting the Bucks, Kevin Durant’s Injury, Ty Lue, Free Agency (Already?!?!), and we hear from numerous callers. It is a good episode, so please take a listen.

    Tony's Takes: Flexibility is THE Ability!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2019 38:40


    In this episode Tony discusses the 76er’s loss to the Raptors last night. The theme of the episode is organizational flexibility and how great teams maintain it in order to stay relevant. Topics discuss include Embiid’s Health (0:00-10:00), Offensive Half Court Sets (10:00-15:00), a rant about organizational flexibility (15:00-20:00), picking star (20:00-30:00), and the drake airplane (30:00-37:00).

    Tony's Takes: The NBA Finals, ARE THE NBA FINALS!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2019 56:30


    In this episode Tony and Rory are joined by Chet, the frat boy! In this episode the boys talk about: How the second round of the Western Conference playoffs is not the NBA FINALS (0:00-19:00), The Rockets and Warriors ridiculous issues with the refs (20:00-30:00), Game of Thrones odds and predictions (30:00-37:00), and finally 76er vs. Raptors preview (38:00-56:00). Make sure to tune into another great episode of Tony’s Takes, in one of the last live episodes of the podcast!

    Tony's Takes: Droppin' Dimes

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2019 65:00


    In this episode Rory and Tony go into the most pressing issues of the NBA while also yelling at one another! The topics covered in the episode include: Damian Lillard’s game winner (0:00-10:00), Westbrook’s decline (10:00-15:00), a Paul George argument that turns into a Lakers v Sixers debate (15:00-25:00), the warriors woes (25:00-35:00), and finally the 76er’s outlook against the Raptors (35:00-55:00).

    Tony's Takes: Free Jimmy Butler

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2019 44:00


    After a series defining win, the 76er’s have taken control of the series and are not looking back. Tony is joined by co-host Tyler to discuss the win, Jimmy Butler v. Jared Dudley (0:00-20:00), quick reactions to the Spurs v. Denver matchup (20:00-30:00) and predictions for the rest of the season (30:00-45:00) . Make sure to tune into this Easter podcast special!

    Tony's Takes: Sean Forman Interview

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2019 55:00


    In this episode Tony is joined by co-producer Tommy. Together the two sit down and stalk with president of Sports-Reference.com, Sean Forman! Topics covered include Sports-References explosion in growth, future statistical measurements and the role of analytics in sports (0:00-15:00). After that Tony and Tommy discuss: Ben Simmons immaturity issues (16:00-33:00), and playoff outlooks for the Thunder and Pacers(33:00-54:00). Make sure to listen to this amazing episode, and rate and review!

    Tony's Takes: LA LA LAND!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2019 58:30


    In this episode Tony and Rory discuss the: Magic and the Lakers, Anthony Davis’s Wardrobe Malfunction, Playoff outlook, and the retiring of Dirk and Dwayne Wade. This jam packed episode goes into all the details and one not to miss! Make sure to listen to hear all the best takes on the NBA!

    Tony's Takes: Billy Lange Press Review!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2019 60:00


    In this episode Tony is joined by producers Sean P and Thomas Higley. The boys discuss the press conference with SJU coach Billy Lange. They discuss the outlook for the team. The boys cover the recent transfer requests by current members of the roster. This includes the breaking news that the team’s #1 bench warmer has requested out (0:00-25:00). The boys then discuss the Final Four and potential draft picks (25:00-35:00). Then finally discuss the recent news regarding Ernie Grunfeld. Make sure to tune in for a great episode as always.

    Tony's Takes: One Shinning Moment

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2019 70:50


    In this episode Tony is joined by a special guest. The two discuss: the Elite Eight and upcoming Final four games, Duke underperforming, 76ers v. timberwolves, and some playoff previews. Make sure to tune in to another great episode of Tony’s Takes.

    Tony's Takes: SJU has a new Head Coach!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2019


    In this episode Tony and Rory are joined by producer Thomas Higley. In this episode the boys discuss: SJU's new hire for Men's Basketball, The opening of the Baseball season, March Madness games to watch, and some recommendations for the NBA award season. Tune in to listen to the best basketball show on Hawk Hill.

    Tony's Takes: Are the Celtics a 7 or 8 seed?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2019 35:00


    In this episode tony discusses the Celtics struggle (0:00-10:00). Tony then discusses the potential SJU hiring of Jameer Nelson as the men’s basketball coach (10:00-20:00). Finally, Tony covers the sixers drafting struggles and why it might hurt them this offseason (20:00-30:00). Make sure to tune in for another exciting episode of Tony’s Takes!

    Tony's Takes: Ben Golliver joins the show for an interview!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2019 51:00


    Tony and Rory are joined by Washington Post NBA columnist Ben Golliver. The three talk about Ben’s career in sports writing, The Clippers future in LA, Importance of Front Office stability, The Knicks, and Ben’s best moments as a writer (0:00-20:00). From there Rory and Tony talk about Coach Martelli’s departure from SJU and what it means for our future (20:00-37:00). Finally, Rory and Tony talk about the 76er’s win over the Celtics and Bucks (37:00-50:00).

    Tony's Takes: It's Fight Night in the NBA

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2019 42:00


    It’s fight night int the NBA! Tony records a podcast from his home studio to discuss the two fights from last night (Westbrook vs. Jazz fan and Ibaka vs. Chriss). Tony also discusses the outlook for the Clippers and the Boston Celtics and how both teams have to deal with playoff seeding and offseason topics.

    Tony's Takes: Lebron Passes MJ

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2019 56:58


    In this episode of Tony's Takes tony is joined with Sean P as they discuss: the 76ers struggles, Lebron passing MJ in all time scoring, blog boys vs. anxiety, and the upcoming A10 tournament.

    Tony's Takes: Tony tries to talk about baseball?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2019 51:21


    In this episode Rory and Tony break down the Bryce Harper signing and what it means for the Phillies organization. The duo the discuss the big games from last night including the Celtics vs. Portland, Warriors vs. Heat, and Lakers vs. Pelicans. Things get heated as always, so make sure to give a listen

    Tony's Takes: The 2019 Trade Deadline!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2019 57:25


    Things get heated in this weeks episode of Tony’s Takes. The studio is packed in this meat locker episode featuring: Tony, Rory, Tommy and Sean P. The boys discuss all of the trades in the NBA that were made at the deadline. From the East to the West every trade is discussed in depth. There is even a fight between Rory and Tony regarding Lebron James. Make sure to tune in to hear one of the best episodes Tony’s Takes has to offer.

    The Best of Tony's Takes: Spooky Season

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2019 53:23


    In this episode of “The Best of Tony’s Takes”, Rory and Tony kick of the NBA season with some Halloween fun. One of the funniest episodes to date, Tony and Rory discuss their favorite Candy, the 76ers Outlook, and everything in between.

    The Best of Tony's Takes: Joe Lunardi Interview

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2019 60:48


    In this “Best of Tony’s Takes” we revisit the interview Tony and Rory had with ESPN’s Joe Lunardi. In this episode Tony and Rory discuss with Mr. Lunardi about College Basketball, Bracketology, and even the NBA. This is a great episode to revisit as March Madness and Selection Sunday close in.

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