Pick a Side

In this episode we break down the top prospects in the 2026 NBA Draft, grade every NFL team's season and discuss whether the NBA has a tanking crisis.

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Intro 00:00
Riv’s top 10 2026 prospects 15:22
Question marks surrounding Darryn Peterson 34:20
Better with Wemby: Knueppel or Harper? 42:52
Can the Spurs make the finals? 52:00
Proposed new rules for tanking 59:54
Joel’s solution for tanking 01:09:10
Riv tangent 01:11:54
Was the draft fixed for Flagg? 01:15:38
Riv is a Pistons fan now 01:21:21
Pistons embarrass the Knicks 01:25:29
How can bad teams get better in the NBA? 01:26:15
Pistons-Knicks game tangent 01:32:07
Pistons vs Knicks reaction 01:34:16
Is Riv ready to go all-in on the Pistons? 01:41:35
Superstars always perform at MSG 01:44:19
Is LeBron going to retire + Joel story 01:44:54
Will Lebron go to Cleveland for his final year? 01:51:23
Heated Jaguars debate: Do they get an F grade? 02:03:11
Heated Eagles debate: Do they get an F grade? 02:19:45
AFC Team Grades 02:28:43
Jaguars debate continued 02:42:44
NFC Team Grades 02:54:49

In this episode we break down the hottest teams coming out the All Star break, covering NBA All Star Weekend, Kevin Durant's burner allegations, the NFL QB Carousel and more.Polymarket early access is now available: https://polymarket.us/?shortlink=nrsjfz64&c=Dec%201%202025&pid=IG%20Stories%20Blitz&af_xp=social&source_caller=uiTimestampsIntro 00:001.) Kevin Durant Burners Exposed 8:432.) Drew on Charlotte Flair 44:063.) Recapping All-Star Weekend 1:09:394.) Post ASB Breakout Teams 1:23:385.) Are these NBA Players HOF Worthy? 1:34:346.) This Week in the NFL 1:49:147.) QB Carousel Predictions 2:27:18

In this episode we rank every NBA team into tiers, analyze the Cavaliers ceiling with James Harden and dissect Paolo Banchero's recent struggles.

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In this episode we break down Super Bowl 60, Sam Darnold's ranking in the NFL, Drake Mayes struggles, blind ranking recent Super Bowl MVP's and more.Polymarket early access is now available: https://polymarket.us/?shortlink=nrsjfz64&c=Dec%201%202025&pid=IG%20Stories%20Blitz&af_xp=social&source_caller=uiTimestampsIntro 00:001. Super Bowl LX Reaction 8:00 2. Kenneth Walker debate 16:423. Top 10 teams in 2027 SB Odds 28:134. Sam Darnold career trajectory 37:055. Top 10 QB evaluations 1:02:006. Drake Maye’s bad playoff run 1:13:06 7. Blindly ranking Super Bowl MVP’s 1:39:178. Keep 3 Cut 5 All-time QB’s 1:58:29

Pick a Side reveals a major update in this episode, reacts to every major move of the NBA Trade Deadline and previews Super Bowl LX between the Patriots and Seahawks

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Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/pickasidepodcastTimestampsIntro 00:001. Gary Vee Turned Joel back into a Jets fan 1:552. Seahawks Patriots 20:003. Anthony Davis Trade 52:184. Harden Garland trade 1:08:265. Ivica Zubac to Indiana 1:20:006. Porzingis Kuminga trade 1:41:007. Nikola Vučević to Boston 1:46:208. Under the Radar Deadline Moves 1:51:32