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Our own Mike Piellucci talks about one of the world's best bull riders, John Crimber, who lives with a bunch of other badass Brazilian bull riders in or near Decatur, Texas. Kathy Wise reveals her secret nicknames and the difference between her marriage and that of Tim Rogers. Also: Cooper Flagg! Kathy gets a bit quiet during this portion of the podcast, as Tim and The Looch go deep on the Mavs' No. 1 overall pick. Stay tuned for maybe the dumbest question Tim has ever posed: "Do you believe in spaceships?" Remember: print makes the podcast possible. Consider subscribing to D Magazine.
Tim Cato, Austin Ngaruiya and Mike Piellucci dive into everything we've seen through the team's first two days of free agency, including Klay Thompson, how it shows the difference of this front office compared to the past regime, the strange (but not bad) Derrick Jones Jr. for Naji Marshall swap, Quentin Grimes optimism and caution, and everything else Dallas has done and could still do.
Tim Cato, Austin Ngaruiya and Mike Piellucci talk about the best moments and lessons learned from the Mavericks' Finals run that ended earlier this week.
Tim Cato, Austin Ngaruiya, and Mike Piellucci talk about the Mavericks' 0-2 hole in the NBA Finals, what's led to them being here, and what things need to change — things that absolutely can — for Dallas to get back into this series.
Tim Cato and Austin Ngaruiya are rejoined by Mike Piellucci to talk about Dallas' Game 3, which truly felt like a win of destiny as the team overcame the absence of Dereck Lively II to win a game they had to win. They also talk about what it'll take to win Game 4.
Tim Cato and new dad Mike Piellucci talk to The Athletic's Law Murray, who covers the L.A. Clippers, about the upcoming first round series and what to expect from it.
Tim Cato, Austin Ngaruiya, and Mike Piellucci talk deep on the team's most polarizing player, Tim Hardaway Jr., who is hurting Dallas. There's more nuance than the discourse has given him to the player he's been in Dallas and the actual mechanics of taking him out of the rotation if this continues. Then we talk about Jason Kidd, and whether he's the right person to solve this.
Tim Cato, Austin Ngaruiya, and Mike Piellucci link up to chat about what we expect from the Dallas Mavericks for the rest of the season — and what we expect from Tim Hardaway Jr., his role going forward, and whether Jaden Hardy makes more sense in the rotation over him.
Tim Cato, Austin Ngaruiya and Mike Piellucci talk about the new-look Mavericks after last week's trades for P.J. Washington and Daniel Gafford, and what it cost to acquire them.
Tim Cato, Austin Ngaruiya and Mike Piellucci chat about the Mavericks' defeat to the Boston Celtics, what it represents in the grander scheme of the team's roster construction, and Luka's emotions still sometimes affecting him. Then, we briefly chat about rumored trade targets — and there's really none we like enough that we believe Dallas should send out its one available first-round pick.
Tim Cato and Mike Piellucci record live from the American Airlines Center to discuss the Mavericks' best and worst case scenarios as the team continues missing Dereck Lively II (and Dante Exum), and then think about what Pascal Siakam might look like in Dallas, even if it still seems a bit too soon to get your hopes up.
Tim Cato, Mike Piellucci and Austin Ngaruiya are back to talk about the Mavericks' Christmas win against the Phoenix Suns, where that Luka game ranks within his career performances, and chat about some players trending up and down. Email us at theonlymaverickspod@gmail.com!
Tim Cato and Mike Piellucci talk through the team's biggest recent news: Mark Cuban's decision to sell the team and what it means, practically, for the coming years. Then we answer more questions that we solicited from Reddit about who's tradeable and what we think of Luka's play style.
Tim Cato, Mike Piellucci, and Austin Ngaruiya talk about the Mavs' split in Los Angeles, how good Kyrie Irving has been, and why Dallas has become so reliant on Dereck Lively II.
Tim Cato, Mike Piellucci, and Austin Ngaruiya talk about the team's obvious defensive problems from their two losses to Milwaukee and Sacramento, which players share the most culpability for the struggles, and what might make it better.
Welcome to the first episode of The Only Mavericks Podcast hosted by The Athletic's Tim Cato, D Magazine's Mike Piellucci, and Austin Ngaruiya. We have many, many plans for what this podcast could be, but it's past time we relaunched in a new feed. In this episode, which was recorded Tuesday evening prior to the team's loss to Toronto, we go around and discuss some of our early season observations.
In the second hour of the Get Right, the guys give grades for Cowboys 1st quarters through six weeks, Mike Piellucci of DMagazine joins KG and Chris Arnold and Favorite Sports Moments You've Attended
Tim Cato and Mike Piellucci catch up with Brian Dameris, a longtime friend of Dirk Nowitzki who attended his Hall of Fame induction ceremony this past weekend. We talk about Dirk's influence and legacy, both for those who knew him and those who didn't, and swap stories. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
IT'S OUR FIRST EVER LIVE POD!!! For the finale of season 1, obviously — a slew of your favorite guests gathered at Dallas' Barley House to record barely intelligible audio and drink too many beers before friends of the pod, the Ottoman Turks, played a set IN WHICH THEY INCLUDED THE REBA THEME SONG!!! A wild and beautiful night, featuring Bobby Karalla, Taylor Evans, David Helman, Paul Hinojo, Billy Law and Nathan Mongol Wells (of the Ottoman Turks) plus Courtney of State Fair Records, plus Zac Crain and Mike Piellucci (who does not have any children, for clarification) of D Magazine!!
Tim Cato and Mike Piellucci talk about the team's rumored free agency plans, including the Deandre Ayton trade reports (which Mike is no fan of), the Andre Drummond buzz, what those rumors mean for Dereck Lively II's role next season, and then briefly discuss the team's just-announced summer league roster. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Tim Cato, Mike Piellucci, and Dave DuFour answer listener questions and finally decide : Lemon or Lime? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Tim Cato, Austin Garooya, Mike Piellucci, and Dave DuFour react to the Mavericks final weekend of the 2022-2023 season, Luka Doncic's press conference, and what happens next. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Tim Cato, Austin Garooya, Mike Piellucci, and Dave DuFour get together for a family pod/wake for the 2022-2023 Dallas Mavericks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In the second hour of the Get Right, KG and CA with Mike Piellucci of DMagazine about his piece of Clayton Kershaw as well as the outlook for the Texas Rangers this season. Plus what is the biggest unknown heading into the season for the Rangers.
Tim Cato, on the road en route to the Mavericks next game, catches up with Mike Piellucci following the loss to the Sixers, with the Mavs currently sitting 3 games under .500. Is it over? What needs to happen to make a run? Let's get through this together. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
We have Mike Piellucci in from D Magazine to talk about an amazing piece he wrote on Clayton Kershaw
Episode 797: Brice Paterik and Mike Piellucci of D Magazine discuss his feature on Dallas' own Clayton Kershaw, why the local lefty will only consider pitching for two teams, and what it might take to convince him to stay home during his summers. They also discuss the reasons for optimism with the 2023 Rangers squad and what optimism looks like after years of disappointment.Subscribe to Locked On Rangers on YouTube.Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!GametimeDownload the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONMLB for $20 off your first purchase.Ultimate Pro Baseball GMTo download the game just visit probaseballgm.com or look it up on the app stores. Our listeners get a 100% free boost to their franchise when using the promo LOCKEDON (ALL CAPS) in the game store.Built BarBuilt Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKEDON15,” and you'll get 15% off your next order.FanDuelMake Every Moment More. Don't miss the chance to get your No Sweat First Bet up to ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS in Bonus Bets when you go FanDuel.com/LOCKEDON.LinkedInLinkedIn Jobs helps you find the qualified candidates you want to talk to, faster. Post your job for free at LinkedIn.com/LOCKEDONMLB.FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Episode 797: Brice Paterik and Mike Piellucci of D Magazine discuss his feature on Dallas' own Clayton Kershaw, why the local lefty will only consider pitching for two teams, and what it might take to convince him to stay home during his summers. They also discuss the reasons for optimism with the 2023 Rangers squad and what optimism looks like after years of disappointment. Subscribe to Locked On Rangers on YouTube. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Gametime Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONMLB for $20 off your first purchase. Ultimate Pro Baseball GM To download the game just visit probaseballgm.com or look it up on the app stores. Our listeners get a 100% free boost to their franchise when using the promo LOCKEDON (ALL CAPS) in the game store. Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKEDON15,” and you'll get 15% off your next order. FanDuel Make Every Moment More. Don't miss the chance to get your No Sweat First Bet up to ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS in Bonus Bets when you go FanDuel.com/LOCKEDON. LinkedIn LinkedIn Jobs helps you find the qualified candidates you want to talk to, faster. Post your job for free at LinkedIn.com/LOCKEDONMLB. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
What are the biggest problems that, if addressed, would turn this thing around? Tim Cato, Mike Piellucci and Austin Ngaruiya bring their thoughts to their air as they acknowledge a big milestone in 77 Minutes history. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Time for a Tim Cato, Mike Piellucci and Austin Ngaruiya Mavs Vibe Check after the Mavericks lose to the new-look Suns, with a Luka v Booker scuffle to boot. Can the Mavs compete with these Suns? Plus, the Mavs have a winning record! How do we feel about it? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Tim Cato, D Mag's Mike Piellucci and Austin Ngaruiya break down Kyrie Irving's debut in a Dallas Mavericks uniform, their biggest worries going forward & how the NBA trade deadline could have altered the Mavs' trajectory. Sponsored by Roman - visit ro.co/athletic to get your exclusive offer MasterClass - Go to masterclass.com/basketball to get unlimited access to EVERY class, and 15% off an annual membership because you're a 77 Minutes listener! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Kyrie Irving has been traded to the Dallas Mavericks. Tim Cato, Mike Piellucci and Austin Ngaruiya give their initial reactions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Are there any players on the Mavs that teams around the NBA might value? What should Dallas be looking to get in return? That's the topic of the day with Tim Cato, D Mag's Mike Piellucci and Austin Ngaruiya on a new 77 Minutes, Get 20% Off and Free Shipping with the code NBA23 at Manscaped.com and shoot your arrow with MANSCAPED™ this Valentine's Day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Tim Cato takes us inside his recent story on Luka Doncic's second-highest scoring game ever, in which our Slovenian son scored 54 at age 13. Mike Piellucci of D Magazine is along for the ride as they reminisce on the eternally apparent greatness of Luka. Sponsored by Roman - go to ro.co/athletic to get started Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The entire 77 Minutes crew of Tim Cato, D Mag's Mike Piellucci, Austin Ngaruiya and Dave DuFour bring what they've learned about the Mavericks in 2022 for the final Mavs Vibe Check of 2022 with the entire squad. Plus some hypothetical Luka Doncic talk and is this team good or bad? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
How have our Mavericks predictions that we made at the beginning of the season held up a fourth of the way through the season? How many more negatives than positives? Tim Cato and D Mag's Mike Piellucci discuss their Jason Kidd, Luka Doncic and Christian Wood thoughts from earlier this year in the context of the Mavs' current record. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
What do analytics say about "heliocentric" offenses AKA ones centered around one player, and how does this apply to Luka Doncic and the current Dallas Mavericks? Seth Partnow is this week's special guest as The Athletic's Tim Cato and D Magazine's Mike Piellucci discuss the ins and outs of the concept with Seth. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Dallas Mavs' 2022-23 season is getting closer, but it can't get here before Tim Cato, Austin Ngaruiya and Mike Piellucci preview it all in a way that only they can, with some crazy Mavs hypothetical over/unders for the season! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Tim Cato, D Mag's Mike Piellucci and The Athletic's Dave DuFour open the Mavs Mailbag as we enter the 2022-2023 season with your burning questions regarding Josh Green, Spencer Dinwiddie, Tim Hardaway Jr, making Mavs Twitter explode, Dwight Powell's contract and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Iztok Franko, contributor for D Magazine, joins Tim Cato and Mike Piellucci to dig into his recent piece on how the Mavs' roster compares to the rest of the NBA, the idea of having multiple "top 40" players, and how soon they feel the Mavericks can get Luka Doncic & Co. to the point of title contention under this model. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jalen Brunson is expected to be a New York Knick officially very soon. So why didn't Dallas keep him? What's the pros of letting him go vs. the cons of keeping him? Where do the Mavs go now in adding pieces to accent Luka Doncic? D Magazine's Mike Piellucci joins our own Tim Cato to discuss on 77 Minutes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
It's a fully loaded 77 Minutes with the entire crew of Tim Cato, D Magazine's Mike Piellucci, Austin Ngaruiya and our own Dave DuFour as they break down Nico Harrison's first big splash move as GM, acquiring Christian Wood from Houston in exchange for the no. 26 pick, Marquese Chriss, Trey Burke, Sterling Brown and, sadly, Boban. What does it mean for the future of the offseason and what else is to come? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Tim Cato and D Magazine's Mike Piellucci are days removed from the Mavericks' exit from the NBA Playoffs. So what did we learn this season about Jalen Brunson's ceiling, Spencer Dinwiddie's role, the need to add a true "big man," Maxi Kleber and more? Tim and Mike get the Mavs offseason convo started on a new 77 Minutes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Tim Cato and D Magazine's Mike Piellucci pod from the AAC following the Mavs' game 3 loss to the Warriors in the Western Conference Finals. Can Coach Kidd and the Mavericks adjust enough to make this a series? Tim and Mike react and look ahead to game 4. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Tim Cato, D Magazine's Mike Piellucci, Dave DuFour & Austin Ngaruiya react to the incredible performance from Luka Doncic, Spencer Dinwiddie & the Mavericks in game 7 over the Suns & what can be translated to the series against the Warriors. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Tim Cato, D Magazine's Mike Piellucci and Dave DuFour react to the Mavericks' series WIN over the Utah Jazz, Luka Doncic, Jalen Brunson, Spencer Dinwiddie, Coach Kidd and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jalen Brunson goes off for 41 points, Maxi Kleber can't miss from three and the Mavs defense is up to the task as Dallas takes game 2 at home, tying the series at 1-1. Tim Cato and D Magazine's Mike Piellucci catch up after the game to react at the AAC. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
"The Sports Renassaince Man" Chase Thomas is joined by fellow University of North Georgia alumni Matt Green to talk about Bob Bowlsby retiring as the Big 12 Commissioner, Brent Venables telling a hilarious Mike Leach and Mark Mangino story, and then breakdown whether or not it is still necessary to have divisions in conferences in college football, more changes to the sport, how the CFP affects things and much more (5:00). Then, Dallas Magazine's Mike Piellucci joins the program to talk about journalism today, Luka Doncic and the Dallas Mavericks' emergence in 2022, if they can win a first-round series, the Rangers starting to spend this offseason, 2022 expectations and much more (50:00). Host: Chase Thomas Guests: Matt Green, Mike Piellucci Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The last week of Mavericks results might tell us more about what this team is capable of in 2022 than you might think. Tim Cato breaks it all down with D Magazine's Mike Piellucci and our own Dave DuFour as they bring you a way-too-early playoff preview and how the Mavs can avoid falling into the dreaded play-in game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Tim Cato, D Magazine's Mike Piellucci and Dave DuFour assemble for another 77 Minutes on the heels of Donnie Nelson's lawsuit against the Dallas Mavericks. Tim and Mike respond before diving into basketball observations from Dwight Powell to Maxi Kleber to what a possible first-round playoff matchup might look like. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices