Pick a Side

Joel Moran, River Brown, Andrew Velez, and Joel Dehls
Pick a Side
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    Celtics Playoff Collapse and Predicting EVERY 2nd Round Playoff Matchup | Ep. 573

    2026/05/06 | 2h 16 mins.
    In this episode we break down the Celtics playoff collapse, why the Knicks are the best team in the East, Spurs vs Wolves and more.

    Use our code PAS26 on Polymarket https://polymarket.us/?shortlink=nrsjfz64&c=Dec%201%202025&pid=IG%20Stories%20Blitz&af_xp=social&source_caller=uiBuy our T Shirt: https://pickasidepodcast.com/shop/p/pick-a-side-teeJoin us in Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/pickasidepodcast TimestampsIntro 00:001.) Groomsmen conversation 4:352.) Pardon my French 10:303.) What’s next for the Celtics? 11:494.) The JB Livestream 28:565.) Explaining JB’s Push-off 40:316.) Knicks 76ers Reaction 42:007.) Knicks are the Best Team in the East 52:498.) Could the Knicks win the Finals? 58:009.) Thunder Lakers Reaction 1:00:0510.) How this year’s been different for Philly 1:04:5011.) Knicks 76ers Continued 1:06:5512.) Jalen Brunson last 3 years debate 1:08:5613.) Victor Wembanyama vs All-Time Shot Blockers 1:15:2414.) The falloff of Andrew Bynum 1:23:0015.) Playoff Rudy Gobert 1:26:0016.) Is Minnesota a bad matchup for the Spurs? 1:27:5217.) De’Aaron Fox Debate 1:31:2818.) Who wins the series? 1:41:4019.) Cavs Pistons 1:47:0020.) Why Detroit is a bad matchup for Cleveland 1:52:45 21.) James Harden 2:04:2122.) Revisiting the Donovan Mitchell trade 2:09:20
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    The NBA Playoffs Just Got INSANE | Ep. 572

    2026/05/01 | 2h 22 mins.
    Use our code PAS26 on Polymarket https://polymarket.us/?shortlink=nrsjfz64&c=Dec%201%202025&pid=IG%20Stories%20Blitz&af_xp=social&source_caller=uiBuy our T Shirt: https://pickasidepodcast.com/shop/p/pick-a-side-teeJoin us in Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/pickasidepodcastTimestampsIntro 00:001.) Can the Rockets Pull off the 3-0 Comeback? 1:502.) Celtics vs 76ers Reaction 10:093.) Who's Most Likely to Make a 3-2 Comeback? 12:524.) Joel Embiid's Return 17:55 5.) Minnesota vs Denver Reaction 23:40 6.) Magic vs Pistons 39:587.) Rockets vs Lakers 1:00:288.) Semi Finals Predictions 1:08:529.) Cavs Raptors 1:10:5010.) Knicks vs Celtics or 76ers 1:15:1611.) Derrick White 1:16:2012.) Joel Embiid 1:22:3413.) Knicks Celtics 1:36:0014.) How many players have passed Harden? 1:34:5015.) Spurs OKC 1:34:3016.) Wemby: Best season at his age? 1:35:5717.) New NBA Tanking Prospal 1:42:5618.) Tanking or Trash 1:59:1019.) JC Address the Lakers Bet 2:03:4720.) Inoue vs Nakatani 2:06:1021.) Benavidez vs Zurdo 22.) Canelo vs Mbilli Fight 2:19:50
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    NFL Draft Winners and Losers, Pistons Fall Down 3-1, Jokic Struggles and More | Episode 571

    2026/04/28 | 3h 18 mins.
    In Episode 571, we deliver the biggest winners of the 2026 NFL Draft, react to Pistons falling 3-1 to the Magic, Nikola Jokic's struggles vs the Timberwolves and more. Use our code PAS26 on Polymarket https://polymarket.us/?shortlink=nrsjfz64&c=Dec%201%202025&pid=IG%20Stories%20Blitz&af_xp=social&source_caller=uiBuy our T Shirt: https://pickasidepodcast.com/shop/p/pick-a-side-teeJoin us in Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/pickasidepodcastTimestampsIntro 00:001.) Patreon Questions 6:412.) Best NBA Champs post GSW 6:573.) Movies with Riv 14:324.) Kevin Durant Boiling Hot Take 15:075.) KD in Brooklyn 18:306.) Worse Playoff Collapses - Rockets or Cowboys 21:007.) Nuggets vs Timberwolves 23:358.) Nikola Jokic’s struggles 29:009.) Luka vs Jokic Defense 42:1910.) Are the Pistons Frauds? 47:0811.) Has Mosley Done Enough? 59:4212.) Lakers vs Rockets 1:03:1213.) What JJ Redick would do in Udoka’s shoes 1:12:2414.) Rockets difficult position 1:17:0715.) Knicks vs Hawks 1:23:4016.) Mikal Bridges trade revisited 1:29:5217.) Atlanta needs more respect 1:35:0018.) Cavs vs Raptors 1:42:0219.) Brandon Ingram 1:46:0020.) Realistic expectations for the Cavs & Pistons 1:56:4021.) Spurs vs Blazers 1:57:2222.) Celtics vs 76ers 1:59:1223.) NFL Draft Winners 2:07:5124.) New York Giants 2:08:0025.) New York Jets 2:15:1026.) Philadelphia Eagles 2:11:3827.) Cleveland Browns 2:12:4028.) New Orleans Saints 2:32:1029.) Miami Dolphins 2:34:2630.) Has Miami Set Malik Willis up to fail? 2:37:0031.) Arizona Cardinals 2:40:1532.) Was Ty Simpson the wrong pick by LA? 2:32:3733.) 49ers Absymal Draft History 2:48:4534.) Jeremiah Love pick was questionable 2:50:3535.) Titans decision 2:51:2536.) Tiering NBA Stars 2:53:5437.) NBA Deal or No Deal 3:03:00
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    NBA Playoffs Reaction, Biggest NFL Draft Needs, Dexter Lawrence Trade, and More | Ep. 570

    2026/04/22 | 3h
    In Episode 570, we react to every Game 1 in the NBA Playoffs, preview the bigges draft needs of each NFL team and review the Dexter Lawrence trade to Cincinnati.Use our code PAS26 on Polymarket https://polymarket.us/?shortlink=nrsjfz64&c=Dec%201%202025&pid=IG%20Stories%20Blitz&af_xp=social&source_caller=uiBuy our T Shirt: https://pickasidepodcast.com/shop/p/pick-a-side-teeJoin us in Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/pickasidepodcastRSVP by dming Blue 42 on Instagram (if you have a party of 5 or more): https://www.instagram.com/blue42bar/?hl=enTimestampsIntro 00:001.) Lakers Rockets 3:302.) Blue 42 Wing Flavors 10:423.) Merch Drop 15:104.) Ball talk 22:395.) 1 on 1 Tournament 26:286.) Drew’s NBA Comp 29:417.) Pistons Magic 33:008.) Wolves Nuggets 52:409.) Suns Thunder 1:03:0110.) Jalen Green 1:04:0511.) Suns Next Move 1:09:0012.) Best Team in the East 1:21:0013.) Cavs Raptors 1:23:1414.) Knicks Hawks Game 1 Reaction 1:24:3315.) Did Joel Subtly Fade Brunson? 1:30:1216.) Celtics 76ers 1:32:0017.) DWhite Shot Blocking 1:36:4618.) Jokic Home Cooking 1:39:1619.) What a title would do for Wemby 1:44:1920.) NBA Fandom Discussion 1:45:0021.) Wemby & Deni’s Playoff Debuts 1:49:4322.) Spurs Performance 1:53:3023.) Kobe Bryant Post-Shaq 1:57:0024.) Best NBA Teams to Never Win 1:59:3025.) Nuggets Defense 2:00:4226.) Hornets, Clippers, Heat, Warriors: Futures Ranked 2:03:3827.) Erik Spoelstra 2:10:4228.) Do the Hornets Need to Make a Splash? 2:12:3929.) AFC Team Draft Needs 2:23:4030.) AFC East 2:23:4631.) AFC West 2:26:3232.) AFC North 2:28:5033.) AFC South 2:32:3234.) NFC East 2:34:2835.) NFC West 2:36:4636.) Rams SB Debate 2:38:1037.) NFC North 2:44:2838.) NFC South 2:45:2939.) Dexter Lawrence trade 2:47:20
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    NBA Playoffs Reaction, Biggest NFL Draft Needs, Dexter Lawrence Trade, and More | Ep. 570

    2026/04/21 | 3h
    In Episode 570, we react to every Game 1 in the NBA Playoffs, preview the bigges draft needs of each NFL team and review the Dexter Lawrence trade to Cincinnati.Use our code PAS26 on Polymarket https://polymarket.us/?shortlink=nrsjfz64&c=Dec%201%202025&pid=IG%20Stories%20Blitz&af_xp=social&source_caller=uiBuy our T Shirt: https://pickasidepodcast.com/shop/p/pick-a-side-teeJoin us in Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/pickasidepodcastRSVP by dming Blue 42 on Instagram (if you have a party of 5 or more): https://www.instagram.com/blue42bar/?hl=enTimestampsIntro 00:001.) Lakers Rockets 3:302.) Blue 42 Wing Flavors 10:423.) Merch Drop 15:104.) Ball talk 22:395.) 1 on 1 Tournament 26:286.) Drew’s NBA Comp 29:417.) Pistons Magic 33:008.) Wolves Nuggets 52:409.) Suns Thunder 1:03:0110.) Jalen Green 1:04:0511.) Suns Next Move 1:09:0012.) Best Team in the East 1:21:0013.) Cavs Raptors 1:23:1414.) Knicks Hawks Game 1 Reaction 1:24:3315.) Did Joel Subtly Fade Brunson? 1:30:1216.) Celtics 76ers 1:32:0017.) DWhite Shot Blocking 1:36:4618.) Jokic Home Cooking 1:39:1619.) What a title would do for Wemby 1:44:1920.) NBA Fandom Discussion 1:45:0021.) Wemby & Deni’s Playoff Debuts 1:49:4322.) Spurs Performance 1:53:3023.) Kobe Bryant Post-Shaq 1:57:0024.) Best NBA Teams to Never Win 1:59:3025.) Nuggets Defense 2:00:4226.) Hornets, Clippers, Heat, Warriors: Futures Ranked 2:03:3827.) Erik Spoelstra 2:10:4228.) Do the Hornets Need to Make a Splash? 2:12:3929.) AFC Team Draft Needs 2:23:4030.) AFC East 2:23:4631.) AFC West 2:26:3232.) AFC North 2:28:5033.) AFC South 2:32:3234.) NFC East 2:34:2835.) NFC West 2:36:4636.) Rams SB Debate 2:38:1037.) NFC North 2:44:2838.) NFC South 2:45:2939.) Dexter Lawrence trade 2:47:20

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Mainstream sports media is tiring, isn’t it? Hot takes, bland statements, and generalizations have all worked in combination to ruin the viewing experience. Here is where Pick a Side comes in. We are a podcast dedicated to creating genuine conversations about sports. There will be bias included (we all have them), but they will always be backed up by facts. Come join us on our journey to creating the best sports podcast possible. Hosted by Joel Moran, River Brown, Andrew Velez, and Joel Dehls. Become a Paid Subscriber:
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