Podcast appearances and mentions of Chris Paul

In this episode of RealGM Radio, host Wes Goldberg is joined by Mike Shearer, author of Basketball Poetry on Substack, to discuss the NBA's most impactful offseason additions and how they'll reshape team identities across the league. From Norm Powell's role in Miami and Kristaps Porzingis' impact on Atlanta, to Al Horford's fit in Golden State, they break down the players redefining their teams' styles and expectations. Wes and Mike analyze how Kevin Durant brings instant offense to Houston, how Deandre Ayton could finally fill a crucial need for the Lakers, and how rookie VJ Edgecombe's movement might unlock the Sixers' offense. They even dive into coaching shifts like Mike Brown with the Knicks and the ripple effects of new ownership in Boston. 00:00 – Intro 01:00 – What “Identity Changers” Means in the NBA 02:15 – Norm Powell Revamps Miami Heat's Offense 06:00 – Kristaps Porzingis Unlocks Trae Young & the Hawks 13:30 – Al Horford's Impact on the Golden State Warriors 17:30 – Are the Warriors Still Contenders? 20:30 – Dylan Brooks Brings Toughness to the Phoenix Suns 25:30 – Mike Brown's Coaching Shift for the Knicks 30:00 – Rookie VJ Edgecombe Gives the 76ers a New Look 34:40 – Tyus Jones & Desmond Bane Elevate the Orlando Magic 41:00 – Chris Paul & Brook Lopez in the Clippers' Offense 45:00 – Deandre Ayton's Redemption with the Lakers 48:40 – Luke Kornet Boosts the Spurs' Defense 52:30 – Kevin Durant Changes the Houston Rockets' Identity 56:40 – Cam Johnson Replaces Michael Porter Jr. in Denver 01:00:10 – Celtics' Ownership Change and Future Outlook 01:03:00 – Final Thoughts: Teams Poised for Transformation RealGM Radio is powered in part by North Station Media (CLNS). For advertising or media inquiries, contact info@clnsmedia.com

Jon Herold and Chris Paul go deep into the illusion of the “shutdown crisis,” exposing how both parties are playing controlled opposition in a uniparty circus designed to keep Americans trapped in the system. They unpack Trump's latest declaration of war on the cartels, the implications of his new wartime powers, and what it all means for dismantling the administrative state. From the Constitution's post-Civil War inversion to Project 2025, Barry Weiss's rise to CBS, and Tucker's strange anti-Bitcoin push, the hosts connect every thread back to the Great Reset battle between globalist factions, and Trump's quiet dismantling of their power structure. With their trademark humor and sharp insight, Herold and Paul challenge listeners to see beyond the political theater and recognize that the real revolution might already be underway.

CannCon and Chris Paul team up to cut through the noise on day three of the government shutdown. From Trump's meeting with Russ Vought and the unprecedented chance to slash bloated federal agencies, to Cash Patel's bombshell confirmation that Pelosi refused National Guard support on January 6th, this episode is stacked with revelations. The hosts expose the FBI's covert presence inside the Capitol, Pelosi's HBO film crew, and the media's role in covering up the inside job. They also dig into Trump's strategic trolling of Project 2025 critics, the Democrats' crumbling narratives, and what a true “return to normalcy” in America should look like. With sharp analysis and no-holds-barred banter, CannCon and Chris Paul make clear that the dam is breaking, and the Deep State is running out of time.

What a crew. This week's episode features Austin Reaves and Jake LaRavia of the Los Angeles Lakers, Lakers superfan Flea of the Red Hot Chili Peppers, and The Ringer's Ryen Russillo.They obviously talk all things Lakers, including incredible stories from Austin and Flea about Luka Doncic and the night he was traded, Kobe Bryant, and more. Flea also shares some of his best and worst moments as a fan, including the time he almost got into a fight at the Boston airport, talking trash with Chris Paul, and what it's like being courtside. They also have fascinating discussions about talent and becoming and remaining great in both the basketball and music world. There's so much more basketball and music talk as well that you just need to hear. Let's go!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Chris Paul and Burning Bright dive into Sinners (2025), Ryan Coogler's stylish, vampire-infused crime drama. They unpack the film's layered mix of organized crime, race, and spirituality, exploring how the story of two brothers, Smoke and Stack, goes beyond surface-level culture war narratives. From period-piece reflections on Jim Crow and Prohibition to the symbolic power of music as both liberation and temptation, the hosts trace themes of freedom, fellowship, and deception. They spotlight how Coogler flips expectations: vampires sell “unity” while embodying enslavement, and entertainment becomes both healing and a trap. With sharp insights into character dynamics, cultural commentary, and theological undertones, Chris and BB argue that Sinners delivers more than anti-woke bait, it's a Trojan horse of deeper truths about power, consensus, and the human struggle between worldly desire and higher purpose.

Jon Herold and Chris Paul tackle a packed episode of Devolution Power Hour, opening with Trump's surprise “med bed” healthcare announcement and the AI-generated video that set the internet buzzing. They question the line between satire, soft disclosure, and information warfare, comparing it to Hollywood's visions of instant healing tech. From there, the hosts dive into synthetic reality, showing how AI videos and fabricated documents erode trust in evidence itself, reinforcing the need for skepticism in an information war. They explore Trump's new NSPM on domestic terrorism, its connection to 18 U.S.C. §§ 241–242, and how it may tie into the broader “RICO Grande” case against the Deep State. With sharp analysis of the Comey indictment, Kash Patel's pushback, John Brennan's televised denial, and the looming government shutdown, Herold and Paul connect today's chaos to larger strategies of exposure, leverage, and constitutional restoration. From Soros to January 6th optics, from the Pentagon's unprecedented Quantico gathering to the auto-pen saga, this episode lays out the converging narratives shaping America's next chapter.

How do we make sense of small samples and outlier signals in the playoffs? How much should specifically good or bad matchups influence playoff “performance?” We discuss some titanic big men, their coaches, environments, teammate synergies and how much we should care about their individual scoring numbers in the postseason. Support at www.patreon.com/thinkingbasketballPreviously discussed players and their ranges:Jason Kidd [21-32]Jayson Tatum [20-28]Dwight Howard [17-28]Draymond Green [18-26]Manu Ginobili [17-24]James Harden [13-25]Luka Doncic [12-24]Tracy McGrady [10-24]Anthony Davis [12-23]Joel Embiid [10-23]Shai Gilgeous-Alexander [7-20]Dirk Nowitzki [7-19]Chris Paul [6-17]Steve Nash [8-19]Kawhi Leonard [7-16]Kevin Durant [7-15]Giannis Antetokounmpo [6-15]Kobe Bryant [6-15]Dwyane Wade [4-11]

CannCon and Chris Paul bring the heat on a Friday edition of Badlands Daily. The show kicks off with the bombshell indictment of James Comey on felony charges, sparking debate over whether this is just the beginning of a larger RICO case against the Deep State. They dig into Trump's sharp remarks on “Dirty Cop Comey,” the conflicts of interest surrounding the judge, and why this moment could signal a bigger unraveling. From there, the hosts break down a newly revealed FBI after-action report exposing 274 agents embedded on January 6th, raising fresh questions about government entrapment, oversight failures, and perjury from officials like Wray and Garland. The conversation expands into Soros's $80 million funneling to extremist groups, the looming government shutdown and Trump's strategy to shrink the bureaucracy, and the unprecedented order summoning hundreds of generals to Quantico. With sharp analysis and trademark banter, CannCon and Chris Paul connect the dots between indictments, psyops, and the shifting power structure in Washington.

Lynnell welcomes Commanders guard Chris Paul to discuss starting in place of Brandon Coleman this past Sunday. They break down how Paul prepared for his first career start, the challenges he faced on the field, and how he plans to continue seizing opportunities and contributing to the team moving forward.

Hour 3 1:12 - Commanders Guard Chris Paul Joins the Show 8:57 - Reaction to Kliff Kingsbury Comments on Commanders Guard Brandon Coleman 19:59 - Reaction to Dan Quinn on His Confidence Level in Kicker Matt Guy 29:33 - Vic Tafur of The Athletic Goes Around the NFL

Chris Paul and Burning Bright take a deep dive into the 1962 classic The Manchurian Candidate, exploring its eerie relevance more than sixty years later. From predictive programming and narrative disarmament to MKUltra-style conditioning, they unravel how the film foreshadowed political assassinations, mass brainwashing, and the manipulation of public perception. The hosts connect Frank Sinatra's role, Angela Lansbury's chilling performance, and the film's layered realities to modern psyops, false flags, and consensus formation in the information war. Along the way, they unpack concepts like intuition versus narrative, social incentive structures, and how propaganda conditions entire societies just as effectively as a programmed assassin. With sharp cultural insight and plenty of first-principles analysis, this episode challenges listeners to see through the storylines crafted for control and to resist the conditioning designed to keep us compliant.

Burning Bright and Chris Paul open this episode of The Narrative by confronting the psychological rollercoaster of the past week, asking how a movement processes both grief and resilience in the wake of tragedy. They explore the spectrum between blackpills and whitepills, despair versus hope, and what it means to choose perspective in the middle of information warfare. The hosts dissect media manipulation around Charlie Kirk's assassination, highlight Trump's strategic handling of chaos, and examine how psyops prey on emotional exhaustion. They also focus on how the true enemies of the MAGA core may be the very ones piloting our emotions in the fallout of trauma events like the Kirk assassination. With humor, candor, and sharp cultural insight, Burning Bright and Chris remind listeners that sanity itself is a weapon, and that staying grounded in truth and faith is the ultimate act of resistance.

Courtney Mays is the image architect behind some of basketball's biggest stars: Sue Bird, Sabrina Ionescu, Breanna Stewart, Diana Taurasi, and Chris Paul, among others. And as such, she plays a major role in the styling the players' rotation of tunnel ‘fits and red carpet looks, alike. Courtney came to styling A-list athletes in a more roundabout way—starting with a job in retail, then as a stylist assistant, before working her way to becoming her own boss.She sits down with Sali to discuss how she built her dream client roster, among other important learnings and highlights, such as:the service/creative balance of being a professional stylist.how to advocate for her clients, and herself.the importance of giving yourself your flowers.preparing Liberty team players, as well as owner Clara Wu Tsai, for the Met Gala this past May.and, which WBNA star reignited her love of styling. Plus, much more.On Sali: Argent Ribbed Slim CardiganWork Friends CreditsHosted by Sali Christeson @salichristesonProduced by Gina Marinelli @ginaalilbitEdited by Ryan WoldoffTheme Song by Karina DePiano @sheplaysdepiano & Melanie Nyema @melanienyemaRecorded at Podhead Studios @podheadstudiosWork Friends is produced by ARGENT (www.argentwork.com), a women's clothing label on a mission to redefine workwear and drive forward women's progress. For more, follow ARGENT on Instagram, @ARGENT, and subscribe to the ARGENT YouTube channel, @ARGENTWork, for clips and bonus content. To be featured on a future episode, email your work questions and dilemmas to WorkFriends@ARGENTWork.com for a chance to have one of our amazing guests weigh in with advice.

We discuss two of the most dominant downhill penetrators in league history, and the critical ways in which they're different. First, the strengths and weaknesses of Giannis's battering ram approach and how that influences his playoff impact. Then, Dwyane Wade's unique balance between slicing through traffic and passing through traffic. Support at www.patreon.com/thinkingbasketballPreviously discussed players and their ranges:25 Jason Kidd [21-32]24 Jayson Tatum [20-28]23 Dwight Howard [17-28]22 Draymond Green [18-26]21 Manu Ginobili [17-24]20 James Harden [13-25]19 Luka Doncic [12-24]18 Tracy McGrady [10-24]17 Anthony Davis [12-23]16 Joel Embiid [10-23]15 Shai Gilgeous-Alexander [7-20]14 Dirk Nowitzki [7-19]13 Chris Paul [6-17]12 Steve Nash [8-19]11 Kawhi Leonard [7-16]

Jon Herold and Chris Paul dive into a charged Saturday night edition of Devolution Power Hour, tackling the chaos of recent events with a “first principles” lens. They revisit the infamous Kabul airport footage, dissecting how media-fueled trauma events shape public perception, and debate whether audiences should ever accept official narratives at face value. The hosts wrestle with the fallout of Charlie Kirk's assassination story, exploring the line between skepticism, psyops, and mass manipulation. From fake or staged events to the exploitation of collective grief, Jon and Chris emphasize why acknowledging uncertainty is critical in an information war. The conversation expands into hybrid warfare, information, lawfare, economic, cultural, and psychological fronts, all waged simultaneously against the public. With humor, sharp analysis, and a refusal to accept easy answers, they challenge listeners to question everything and recognize the deeper battlefield shaping today's political and cultural landscape.

CannCon and Chris Paul open this episode of Badlands Daily by honoring Boone Cutler, reflecting on his lifelong fight for veterans and the enduring Spartan Pledge. From there, the hosts dive into Trump's latest maneuvers, including his push to reclaim Bagram Air Base and his role in reshaping the TikTok deal that could fold major platforms into a decentralized “truth media” ecosystem. They dissect FCC free speech debates sparked by Jimmy Kimmel's cancellation, warning how both left and right risk falling into the same cancel culture trap. Other highlights include the EU's no-confidence battles, Biden's cognitive decline, Raffensperger's Georgia ambitions, Antifa's terror designation abroad, and suspicious crime stat “book cooking” in D.C. With their trademark skepticism, CannCon and Chris cut through spin to expose psyops, media manipulation, and the high-stakes fight for accountability and sovereignty.

Burning Bright and Chris Paul dig into Godzilla Minus One, Takashi Yamazaki's striking 2023 take on the iconic monster. At first, the film feels like a standard kaiju entry, but it soon unfolds into a powerful character study and meditation on postwar Japan. The hosts break down Shikishima's arc from cowardice to redemption, drawing parallels between his personal journey and Japan's struggle with honor, shame, and survival in the shadow of humiliation. They highlight Yamazaki's stunning visual effects, achieved on a fraction of a Hollywood budget, and the film's refusal to explain away Godzilla—embracing him instead as a force of nature and a metaphor for existential threats. From kamikaze culture and engineered narratives to the lingering scars of national identity and the dangers of nihilism, Burning Bright and Chris Paul unpack why Godzilla Minus One resonates beyond its setting, offering lessons for sovereignty, resilience, and the fight against dehumanizing systems. A thoughtful and timely discussion that elevates a monster movie into a commentary on civilization itself.

On a Wednesday Drive, Josh tells how Bill Belichick has taken an interesting approach in coaching up Gio Lopez, explains why Manny Diaz may have an edge when Duke takes on NC State, reacts to Steve Smith picking a fight with Carolina Panther fans and the city of Charlotte, WD details attending the Chris Paul speaking event in Weekly Positivity, and David Glenn, of the NC Sports Network, joins the show to tell if Duke is officially out of the conversation for best football team in the state of North Carolina if they lose to NC State.

Jon Herold and Chris Paul dive into the aftermath of Charlie Kirk's assassination, unpacking the layers of psyops, media manipulation, and consensus coercion shaping the public response. They question the official narrative, explore the use of trauma events as tools of psychological warfare, and highlight how influencers on both the left and right are funneled into controlled opposition. From Kash Patel's controversial role to Trump's carefully timed statements, the hosts dissect the optics, cover pieces, and public reactions driving division and compliance. They challenge listeners to resist emotional manipulation, recognize the patterns of information war, and avoid falling into the traps of fear, censorship, and false unity.

CannCon and Chris Paul open the show by reflecting on the Codex 9/11 premiere and how public trauma events, from 9/11 to the assassination of Charlie Kirk, are weaponized to control narratives. They dissect the FBI's evidence against 22-year-old Tyler Robinson, raising questions about timelines, missing rifles, and suspicious footage, while stressing America's “zero trust environment” where official stories rarely add up. The hosts compare Kirk's murder to historical assassinations, explore media spin, and call out attempts to weaponize anger into violence. They also highlight Secret Service lapses, including a missed Glock at Trump's golf club, and debate the larger information war being waged through psyops. From Epstein's lingering networks to Iran's crippled nuclear program, Kamala Harris's new book, and even bizarre cartel-like violence in Dallas, this episode blends skepticism, cultural analysis, and warnings about manipulation, urging listeners to think critically, resist demoralization, and stay focused on the bigger battle.

We tackle Chris Paul's “floor general” approach to offense and the pros and cons of how he pressured defenses (and his turnover suppression). Also, how did he change defensively from 2008 in New Orleans to his Clippers tenure? Where does he rank among small defenders? Then we make sense of Kawhi Leonard's historic scoring numbers and shooting, and the surprising heights of his team's offenses, along with his fluctuating defensive signals. Support at www.patreon.com/thinkingbasketball

Chris Paul and Burning Bright take on M. Night Shyamalan's Split, unpacking its psychological horror and deeper symbolic layers. They highlight James McAvoy's performance as Kevin Wendell Crumb and his 23 personalities, drawing parallels to narrative warfare and how media offers different “alters” of the same central message. The hosts dive into the good twin/evil twin dynamic, centralization versus decentralization, and how propaganda thrives on consensus while truth does not. Their discussion branches into Trump's communication style, trauma as both a weapon and a source of resilience, and how cultural manipulation echoes MK Ultra–style conditioning. They also examine connections to modern gender debates, linking the “they/them” identity to collectivism versus sovereignty, and the biblical concept of Legion as hive-minded evil. Closing thoughts tie Casey's survival, rooted in her scars and trauma, to humanity's antifragility and the danger of weaponized victimhood. This episode blends film critique, philosophy, and cultural analysis, showing how Split serves as a metaphor for narrative control, sovereignty, and the battle between good and evil.

https://teachhoops.com/ What's up, basketball fans, and welcome back to "Court Vision." Today, we're diving into a topic that doesn't always show up on the stat sheet but is absolutely critical to winning championships: leadership. When you think of a team leader, your mind might jump to the superstar who drops 30 points a night, the one hitting the game-winning shot. And while that's part of it, true on-court leadership runs so much deeper. It's the player who communicates on defense, who knows when to calm the team down during a chaotic moment, and who isn't afraid to hold everyone, including themselves, accountable. Think of players like Draymond Green or Chris Paul—their value isn't just in their individual stats, but in their ability to elevate the entire team's performance and basketball IQ. They are the coach on the floor, the extension of the game plan, and the glue that holds a team together through the highs and lows of a long season. Host: But leadership isn't a monolith; it comes in all shapes and sizes. You have the vocal, fiery leaders—the Michael Jordans and Kevin Garnetts of the world—who lead with intense passion and demand the absolute best from their teammates through sheer force of will. Their energy is infectious and can ignite a team. On the flip side, you have the quiet, stoic leaders like Tim Duncan or Kawhi Leonard, who lead by example. They aren't going to be the loudest guys in the huddle, but their relentless work ethic, consistency, and calm demeanor under pressure provide a steadying force for the entire organization. Neither style is inherently better than the other; the most effective leadership is often the one that best fits the team's personality and meets the moment, proving that you don't need to be the loudest voice in the room to have the biggest impact. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jon Herold and Chris Paul fight through hotel Wi-Fi and post-golf exhaustion to tackle a whirlwind of stories. They dive into Mike Johnson's claim that Trump once acted as an FBI informant against Epstein, parsing out the difference between Epstein's real crimes and the “Epstein files hoax” aimed at smearing Trump. The conversation turns to John Durham, with bizarre claims from ex-CIA official Suzanne Miller that she was secretly charged with “insurrection”, a story with no legal record but plenty of intrigue. From there, the hosts dissect a New York Times report of a failed 2019 SEAL Team 6 mission in North Korea, questioning its plausibility and timing in relation to Trump's peace talks with Kim Jong Un. They wrap with election battles in Georgia, MTG's push for federal investigations into Fulton County, and Trump's narrative moves on foreign leaders and sovereign alliances. Blending humor, speculation, and sharp analysis, this episode threads lawfare, geopolitics, and psyops into the ongoing devolution narrative.

A menagerie of Badlands Media hosts team up for another rowdy round of OnlyLands. Zak Paine, Jaytriot, Jonathan Drake, Chris Paul, and Cam Cooksey swap stories ranging from California's collapse to whip-cracking at Deadwood. They dig into housing costs, DEI rot in industry, and the rats behind America's food supply, mixing hard truths with wild humor. The conversation shifts into politics with Trump's rumored FBI informant role in the Epstein saga, Tim Kaine's claim that rights come from government (and Ted Cruz's rebuttal), and Florida Surgeon General Joe Ladapo's stand against vaccine mandates. Movie reviews, Soft Disclosure ad spots, and listener banter round out the night, proving once again why Friday nights on OnlyLands feel like hanging with family, if your family swears, laughs, and dismantles propaganda for fun.

CannCon and Chris Paul open this Friday edition with Trump's latest Truth Social post blasting the Epstein “hoax” and pivot into Biden's crumbling legitimacy as new memos reveal Kamala Harris often approved pardons in his place, with auto-pen signatures raising constitutional questions. They dissect the Democrats' color revolution playbook, Trump's strategy to go scorched earth on both parties after the midterms, and the establishment's unraveling. The episode then shifts to Trump's kinetic strike on Venezuelan traffickers, exploring its implications for cartels, sovereignty, and the global regime's drug networks. From there, the hosts cover Trump's order to rename the Department of Defense back to the Department of War, RFK Jr.'s blistering Senate testimony exposing CDC failures and chronic disease rates, and Bernie Sanders' call for campaign finance reform. Other highlights include John Bolton's FBI raid, CEFC-Hunter Biden ties, and the 11th Circuit blocking the shutdown of “Alligator Alcatraz.” With sharp analysis, humor, and a barrage of breaking stories, this episode captures the chaos and turning tides of the week.

Chris Paul and Burning Bright dive into Sofia Coppola's Lost in Translation, unpacking its themes of alienation, paradigm shifts, and fleeting human connection. They explore Bill Murray and Scarlett Johansson's unlikely bond in Tokyo, debating whether the film's ambiguity makes it profound or pretentious. The hosts tackle Coppola's directing choices, the infamous opening shot, and the controversy of Johansson's age during filming, weighing how Hollywood's “male gaze” and art-house ambitions collide. From existential dread to pseudo-intellectual musings, they contrast Murray's weathered perspective with Johansson's youthful searching, examining how both characters project fantasies of freedom while feeling trapped in different ways. Along the way, they connect the film's commentary on identity and artifice to the decline of the modern movie star, social media overexposure, and Hollywood's struggle to create new icons. The episode closes with reflections on ambiguous endings, fantasy vs. reality, and next week's pick, M. Night Shyamalan's Split. It's a thoughtful, critical, and often humorous exploration of a movie that lingers long after the credits roll.

We're calling out the BIGGEST FRAUDS ever — from Chris Paul's overrated career, to overhyped European basketball players who fold under real pressure, to the ultimate lie: did NASA even land on the moon, or was it the biggest scam in history?

On this episode of Numbers On The Board, Kenny, Pierre, and Darrick guess the over/under line for EVERY NBA team! How did Kenny react to Chris Paul being called a ball hog? Plus, the fellas distinguish the difference between being a shot blocker and being a rim protector. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Reach Out: Please include your email and I will get back to you. Thanks!^ FREE - Click this link and send me at least the word JOURNAL and I'll get it to you.Excel Still More Journal - Instructional VideoExcel Still More Journal - AmazonSponsors:  Spiritbuilding Publishers Website:  www.spiritbuilding.comTyler Cain, Senior Loan Officer, Statewide MortgageWebsites: https://statewidemortgage.com/https://tylercain.floify.com/Phone: 813-380-848720 Years! Who can project their vision that far? But if God gives you that time, what do you want life to look like in 20 years? Have a great time today imagining the best possible scenario. Okay, now how do we accomplish this? What is the secret to achieving incredible goals and enjoying them with health, purpose, and longevity? The secret is daily habits, but that needs some discussion. What you choose and how you implement them will make all the difference. And you must start by accepting that short-term hard work leads to long-term success! So many are interested in quick wins and the easiest ways to get there. But the next morning, the truth is revealed: this approach gets us nowhere. Let's take a cue from NBA superstar Chris Paul, embrace the hard, have a vision, and keep stacking days.

Jon Herold and Chris Paul kick off Saturday night with laughs before diving into the internet frenzy over Trump's supposed “death” and the viral body double theories that followed. They break down how online ops spin narratives, connecting the scare event to JD Vance's VP interview and Trump's dramatic return with a Truth Social post about White House limestone. From there, the hosts explore the Supreme Court fight over Trump's tariff powers, what it reveals about congressional authority, and how national emergencies expand presidential reach. They also cover Scott Pressler's push for mail-in ballot strategies, Mark Elias' panic over Trump's military role in elections, and Gavin Newsom's warning that Trump might cancel the 2026 midterms. The conversation widens to Palantir, Israeli AI programs like Lavender, and the military's partnership with Silicon Valley execs, raising sharp questions about tech, sovereignty, and the future of elections. With their signature mix of humor, sharp analysis, and rabbit holes, Jon and Chris deliver another deep-dive into politics, power, and the strange narratives shaping our world.

CannCon and Chris Paul kick off the Friday show with laughs over fantasy football before diving into breaking news. They unpack Trump's firing of CDC Director Susan Meneris, the mass resignations that followed, and RFK Jr.'s launch of the “Vaccine Integrity Project,” questioning its real purpose. The hosts expose how the media spins school shootings into trauma ops, connecting SSRIs, transgender ideology, and intelligence manipulation to a wider agenda. They then shift to geopolitics and economics, covering Trump's clever play on Chinese student visas, Nvidia's deal to pay the U.S. government for China chip sales, and how America is decoupling from globalist dependencies. From Kamala Harris' fundraising flop and lost Secret Service detail, to Exxon's quiet talks with Russia and AI-driven cybercrime, the episode delivers sharp analysis, skepticism, and humor all the way to the close.

Burning Bright and Chris Paul break down Andrew Niccol's dystopian thriller In Time, where life itself is currency and timekeepers rule like central bankers. They explore the film's on-the-nose parallels to fiat money, inflation, usury, and the Cantillon Effect, comparing its “time chain” to Bitcoin's fixed protocol. The hosts connect themes of Darwinism, generational wisdom, and the emptiness of immortality to broader cultural critiques, highlighting how elites manipulate scarcity to control society. From Occupy Wall Street echoes to Trump's populist judo flips, they frame the movie as both a cautionary tale and a mirror to our financial and political systems. With sharp insights, humor, and plenty of rabbit holes, from diamonds to decentralization, this episode shows why In Time still resonates as a metaphor for the theft of human energy and purpose.

Hosted by Jon Herold and Chris Paul, this Saturday edition of Devolution Power Hour takes on some of the most explosive stories shaking the narrative battlefield. The hosts dig into the newly released Ghislaine Maxwell testimony, weighing her claims against years of accepted Epstein lore and asking whether the entire saga was a media-driven psyop. They explore John Durham's quiet investigation into FBI leaks, Bill Barr's defense of his timing, and what it all means for the much-rumored RICO case. From Trump calling the Epstein narrative a hoax, to Bolton's raid, to the Pentagon blocking Ukraine's long-range missile strikes, Jon and Chris cut through propaganda to question how controlled opposition and psyops keep shaping our perception of reality. With sharp analysis, humor, and a few side detours into fantasy football and protein bars, this episode keeps listeners on their toes while hammering home the need to question every narrative.

On this episode of Numbers On The Board, Kenny, Pierre, Mike, and Darrick talk about the ceilings and floors of EVERY Western Conference team. Is OKC an NBA Finals lock? Who are the fastest baseline-to-baseline players of all-time?  Also, would trading Malik Monk to add Russell Westbrook make sense for the Kings? Where does Chris Paul rank amongst all-time PGs? Plus, we pick which legendary players would win 1-on-1 matchups. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

CannCon and Chris Paul kick off a packed Friday edition of Badlands Daily with breaking news of the FBI raiding John Bolton's Maryland home in search of classified documents. The hosts dive into the fallout, connecting it to past raids on Roger Stone and Mar-a-Lago, and highlight the hypocrisy of those now defending Bolton after years of decrying Trump. They explore bombshell revelations about James Comey authorizing leaks, Adam Schiff setting up a legal defense fund, and JAG officers being deployed in D.C. to help prosecute crimes. The conversation expands into Trump's efforts to clean up Washington, the Supreme Court siding with his NIH funding cuts, and a Florida judge halting “Alligator Alcatraz.” CannCon and Chris also cover Trump's response to Letitia James' overturned penalty, Peter Navarro's fiery remarks, and redistricting battles in Texas and California. From Gavin Newsom's unhinged rhetoric to visa reviews tied to mail-in voting, to shocking scandals in Kentucky's legal system, the episode is a whirlwind of breaking stories, sharp analysis, and plenty of humor.

Rob and Shap welcome Gerald Bourguet (@GeraldBourguet) from PHNX Suns back onto the pod to talk about some high profile former Suns, Bradley Beal and Chris Paul. The crew asks Gerald how much of the Suns poor situation last year was due to Beal, his weaknesses and strenghts as a player, and expectations for his fit as a likely starter with the Clippers. Then the guys close talking about Chris Paul's return and if he's a spot fill in sort of a player or an every game rotation player.

Zak “RedPill78” Paine and Chris Paul dig into fresh revelations of intelligence community deception and DOJ stonewalling, exposing how political insiders manipulate narratives to protect their own. They break down James Clapper's role in pushing the Russia hoax, Adam Schiff's leaks of classified information, and the DOJ's decision to shut down probes into the Clinton Foundation. The conversation also covers Trump's economic maneuvers, global power shifts ahead of his summit with Putin, and the media's role as a willing accomplice in spreading disinformation. With unfiltered commentary and sharp analysis, the hosts connect the dots between domestic corruption and the broader geopolitical chessboard.

Chris Paul and Burning Bright dive into Isaac Asimov's classic I, Robot, exploring the timeless questions it raises about technology, morality, and the human condition. They unpack the book's famous Three Laws of Robotics and discuss how these guiding principles shape the conflicts between humans and machines in Asimov's stories. The conversation highlights the ethical dilemmas of artificial intelligence, the tension between control and autonomy, and the parallels to today's rapidly advancing tech landscape. With thoughtful analysis and engaging commentary, the hosts connect Asimov's mid-20th century vision to modern debates on AI, surveillance, and the future of human freedom.

Jon Herold, Burning Bright, and Chris Paul go live from The Great American Restoration Tour to break down newly revealed intel corruption and Trump's latest maneuvers. They spotlight James Clapper's admission of the Russia hoax as a “team sport,” Adam Schiff's role in leaking classified information, and the Obama DOJ's decision to shut down FBI corruption probes into the Clinton Foundation. The hosts also discuss Trump's Social Security shakeup, whistleblowers returning to the IRS, and an executive order aimed at securing America's pharmaceutical supply chain. From CIA officials stripped of clearances to the media acting as intel's propaganda arm, this episode delivers a raw, unfiltered look at the machinery of corruption, and the countermeasures being put in place to dismantle it.

Live from The Great American Restoration Tour in Deadwood, CannCon and Chris Paul tear into fresh revelations about deep state coordination, media complicity, and political protection rackets. They break down newly declassified documents exposing James Clapper's “team sport” approach to the Russia hoax, Swalwell and Schiff's leaked intel antics, and John Solomon's bombshell on how the Obama DOJ shut down FBI corruption probes into Hillary Clinton. The conversation hits everything from CIA spooks losing security clearances to the media's long-running role as the intel community's PR arm. Trump's Social Security cleanup, whistleblowers returning to the IRS, an executive order securing the U.S. pharmaceutical supply chain, and a hilariously bizarre DOJ sandwich-throwing felony case round out this high-energy, no-holds-barred broadcast from GART.

We kick off the pod noticing the WNBA dildo bandits are still at it smh (2:20). What does Chris Paul showing up in Mal's dreams REALLY mean? (10:15) Beyonce vs Michael Jackson has been circulating around social media (21:25), but we know it ain't really a competition. We preview new music Friday with album releases from JID, Gunna, and Bryson Tiller (27:30). Rory says Howard Stern has nobody but to blame but himself for SiriusXM cancelling his show (1:12:45). Plus, a pair of voicemails lead to conversations about our biggest red flags in a potential partner's family, and what a Rory & Mal NYC Mayoral platform would look like (1:25:20) #volume *TIMESTAMPS MAY VARY BASED ON ADVERTISEMENTSSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Does Caitlin Clark not get the same whistle as every other WNBA player? Well her teammate Sophie Cunningham sure has some thoughts! Shump, what age is it OK to start being called 'UNC'? Well, Chris Paul made it clear what his nickname with Kawhi and Harden is, wait until you hear that! What direction are the Pelicans going in? And Can Zion be that franchise player we've all expected him to be? The Klay-Cation continues for the future hall of fame shooting guard and his grammy winning girlfriend.... But are the Mavericks poised to shock the Western Conference? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tom Haberstroh, Amin Elhassan and producer Anthony Mayes admire the Clippers for assembling the most experienced (aka OLD) team in the association following the return of Chris Paul. Truth Teller Spike Eskin of The Rights to Ricky Sanchez and WIP joins the show to discuss the extremely insightful article about Joel Embiid written by Dotun Akintoye and the state of the 76ers . Basketball Illuminati is now part of the Count The Dings Network. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join the Count The Dings Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to support the show, get ad free episodes and exclusive content at⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ www.patreon.com/CountTheDings⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ILLUMINATI MERCH HAS RETURNED⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - Check it out here:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://bit.ly/CTDMERCH⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Subscribe to Basketball Illuminati! On ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Email us: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠basketballilluminati@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@bballilluminati⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@basketballilluminati Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Training camp has started and were pumped for football. Jerry Jones is losing it even more than hes lost it and we have some hold outs around the league. Chris Paul might retire and Ben Simmons could be a Celtic (00:00:00-00:19:05). Hot Seat/Cool Throne including Hunter Biden and crack, our fishing tournament and more (00:19:00-00:49:04). We do Mt Rushmore of basic girl instagram captions(00:49:04-01:20:13). Chase Utley joins the show to talk baseball, his career in philly and los angeles, playing baseball hard, peanut butter and jellies and more (01:20:13-02:07:20). We finish with listener submitted FAQ's (02:07:20-02:25:24).You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/pardon-my-take

Stugotz is technically on vacation... but when news breaks that Chris Paul is returning to the Clippers, he found the nearest microphone so he can debate if CP3 makes Los Angeles a legitimate contender in the West. Then, the conversation takes a turn as he wonders... would you rent out your backyard to strangers and why did Central Park need a pool? Finally, Taylor gets Stu's opinion on a dilemma he has with his Yankee fandom and his connection with Aaron Boone. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Evan Drellich joins the show! He's a senior writer for The Athletic and an author! HE covered some tactics that MLB has taken this year with the CBA fast approaching. MLB wants to be cool and win over the fans. This is how they're doing it! Is a salary cap coming? (27:30) Let's talk about paywalls. (39:30) Trey Hendrickson is not showing up for camp. Whoops! (42:00) Lloyd Howell is done at The Carlyle Group. Back week to be him. (48:30) Chris Paul is back with the Clippers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Verno and Jacoby congratulate the Charlotte Hornets on winning this year's Summer League and briefly discuss why Nikola Jokic's brother was still in Las Vegas watching a random game between the Grizzlies and Clippers. Next, the guys each share two teams that they want to see more of and less of after watching all of Summer League. Lastly, they discuss Chris Paul's possible last run in a return to the Clippers, Marcus Smart signing with the Lakers, and Damian Lillard's homecoming. (0:00) Welcome To The Mismatch!(0:20) Kon Knueppel Leads Hornets Winning Summer League(2:15) Was Jokic's Brother Looking for Verno?(8:22) Teams We Want To See MORE(9:45) Verno: Utah Jazz(14:25) Jacoby: Atlanta Hawks(18:05) Verno: Charlotte Hornets(28:05) Jacoby: Dallas Mavericks(36:55) Teams We Want To See LESS(37:10) Verno: Miami Heat(41:55) Jacoby: Sacramento Kings(44:05) Verno: New Orleans Pelicans(48:35) Jacoby: Toronto Raptors(51:15) Chris Paul Returns To The Clippers!(57:00) Marcus Smart Signs with The Lakers(58:30) Dame Returns to Portland(1:03:20) Verno's Going to NYC Leave us a message on our Mismatch Voicemail line! (323) 389-5091 Hosts: Chris Vernon and David JacobyProducers: Jessie Lopez and Tucker TashjianSocial: Keith Fujimoto Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Evan Drellich joins the show! He's a senior writer for The Athletic and an author! HE covered some tactics that MLB has taken this year with the CBA fast approaching. MLB wants to be cool and win over the fans. This is how they're doing it! Is a salary cap coming? (27:30) Let's talk about paywalls. (39:30) Trey Hendrickson is not showing up for camp. Whoops! (42:00) Lloyd Howell is done at The Carlyle Group. Back week to be him. (48:30) Chris Paul is back with the Clippers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to react to Chris Paul signing with the Clippers including how far the veteran depth in LA could carry the Clippers before talking the potentially bigger reason Lakers' fans can be excited about the Marcus Smart signing. Then, the guys tackle a tier ranking of the top of the Western Conference and talk Valanciunas committing to the Nuggets. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices