It's a Johnson Family Reunion! Jamel's brothers Jajuan and Jaren join the pod to talk about the crazy start to NBA free agency, then take a break to rank our top five chain restaurants and talk about Jajuan and Jaren's AAU basketball careers, and then wildly conjecture about Kawhi's lackadaisical approach to free agency. It's a fun family affair! You can subscribe to our Patreon at patreon.com/AirBudsPod. Join at any level, and you get access to EXCLUSIVE content and also the official Air Buds S...
Jul 01, 2019•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 101
Happy 100 episodes of Air Buds! We've hit the century mark of comedy basketball content, and we welcomed a comedy basketball content king to join us: CJ Toledano (House of Highlights, Bleacher Report)! We talk draft stuff, the future of the Brooklyn Nets, and Benner gets high during the pod for the very first time. (Sorry.) You can subscribe to our Patreon at patreon.com/AirBudsPod. Join at any level, and you get access to EXCLUSIVE content and also the official Air Buds Slack, where we're dishi...
Jun 24, 2019•58 min•Ep. 100
It's over. The season is over! And we welcome comedian Rob Haze (Tonight Show, Desus & Mero) to talk about YOUR world champion Toronto Raptors, the power within Kyle Lowry's butt, the BLOCKBUSTER Anthony Davis trade, and more. You can subscribe to our Patreon at patreon.com/AirBudsPod. Join at any level, and you get access to EXCLUSIVE content and also the official Air Buds Slack, where we're dishing all sorts of wild NBA takes. Check out our merch at www.teepublic.com/user/airbudspodcast. A...
Jun 17, 2019•1 hr•Ep. 99
We welcome motherfuckin' DC comic Kenneth Lewellyn to the show to talk about what's gonna happen with game five. We all have different opinions on it. Then we get out of town ass Peter on the phone for his prediction. It's good, y'all! You can subscribe to our Patreon at patreon.com/AirBudsPod. Join at any level, and you get access to EXCLUSIVE content and also the official Air Buds Slack, where we're dishing all sorts of wild NBA takes. Check out our merch at www.teepublic.com/user/airbudspodca...
Jun 10, 2019•52 min•Ep. 98
The Buds are back with another episode, and we welcome proud Canadian and filmmaker David Bly (Sweet Parents) to the pod to talk about Raptors/Warriors Game 2. We break down the game, where Kawhi is going this offseason, Doc Rivers' tampering fine, and what Disney cartoons Benner would fuck if only that company would acquire us. Join our Patreon (patreon.com/AirBudsPod) at any level, and you get EXCLUSIVE content, selections from Jamel's jersey collection, and access to the official Air Buds Sla...
Jun 03, 2019•55 min•Ep. 97
What's up Buds?! On today's episode, we welcome the very funny Blake Anderson (Workaholics, Hits From the Street fan) to talk about the Warriors, Kevin Durant's social media behavior, why Kyrie Irving should just play games in Uncle Drew makeup, and Josh Hart scamming a fan out of a Nintendo Switch. Also, we had to record this one early, so there's a lot of out-dated Bucks talk. But hey, Blake is great and this is a fun one! You can subscribe to our Patreon at patreon.com/AirBudsPod. Join at any...
May 28, 2019•48 min•Ep. 96
What's up What the Budders?! The Buds are here to welcome our new friend and Patreon subscriber Adam Copeland to the pod! This motherfucker has lived a life!! But we spend most of our time talking about NBA basketball and what it's like being a Lakers fan AT THIS MOMENT! Also PCP. Join our Patreon (patreon.com/AirBudsPod) at any level, and you get EXCLUSIVE content, selections from Jamel's jersey collection, and access to the official Air Buds Slack, where we're dishing all sorts of wild NBA tak...
May 20, 2019•49 min•Ep. 95
The Buds get together for a late night record after two Game 7's to talk about Kawhi Leonard daggering the Sixers, CJ McCollum's epic game against the Nuggets, the Celtics turmoil, and the shitshow Lakers fan protest. It's a fun one! Join our Patreon (patreon.com/AirBudsPod) at any level, and you get EXCLUSIVE content, selections from Jamel's jersey collection, and access to the official Air Buds Slack, where we're dishing all sorts of wild NBA takes. Check out our merch at www.teepublic.com/use...
May 13, 2019•53 min•Ep. 94
CROSSOVER ALERT!!! The Air Buds had a crossover episode with the Dunktown ladies, and it's good as hell! We talk about the Rockets win over the Warriors in game 4, arena food, and Staples Center celeb spots. GO LISTEN TO DUNKTOWN! They are legit one of the most fun NBA pods out there. You can subscribe to our Patreon at patreon.com/AirBudsPod. Join at any level, and you get access to EXCLUSIVE content and also the official Air Buds Slack, where we're dishing all sorts of wild NBA takes. Check ou...
May 08, 2019•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 93
Sorry this episode is a day late! The Buds had some scheduling issues and couldn't all get together on the same day. Peter and Jamel recorded this episode and emailed it to Benner with the message "We're both sorry and don't want you to be mad at us." Benner chose to not listen to the content and uploaded it. Stay tuned for his reaction next week. You can subscribe to our Patreon at patreon.com/AirBudsPod. Join at any level, and you get access to EXCLUSIVE content and also the official Air Buds ...
Apr 30, 2019•39 min•Ep. 92
The Buds have been to a lot of Clippers/Warriors games lately. None of them have gone the Clippers' way, unfortunately. Plus we talk about a bunch of other playoff stuff. You can subscribe to our Patreon at patreon.com/AirBudsPod. Join at any level, and you get access to EXCLUSIVE content and also the official Air Buds Slack, where we're dishing all sorts of wild NBA takes. Check out our merch at www.teepublic.com/user/airbudspodcast. And as always, if you leave us a 5-star review on iTunes, we'...
Apr 22, 2019•39 min•Ep. 91
The Air Buds are here, and we are talking about the playoffs! But not before we cover the weird ass situation of the LA Lakers. What is Magic doing?!? You can subscribe to our Patreon at patreon.com/AirBudsPod. Join at any level, and you get access to EXCLUSIVE content and also the official Air Buds Slack, where we're dishing all sorts of wild NBA takes. Check out our merch at www.teepublic.com/user/airbudspodcast. And as always, if you leave us a 5-star review on iTunes, we'll say ANYTHING you ...
Apr 15, 2019•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 90
The Air Buds talk about the playoffs and awards and stuff. We're fun and funny. Whatever. You can subscribe to our Patreon at patreon.com/AirBudsPod. Join at any level, and you get access to EXCLUSIVE content and also the official Air Buds Slack, where we're dishing all sorts of wild NBA takes. And as always, if you leave us a 5-star review on iTunes, we'll say ANYTHING you write on the pod. Happy Basketball! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. S...
Apr 08, 2019•37 min•Ep. 89
Jamel and Mike welcome the hilarious Megan Gailey (Comedy Central, Conan) to talk about the decidedly NOT hilarious Kristaps Porzingis news. Then they chat about Megan's parents being neighbors with Victor Oladipo, LeBron James calling it quits on the season, and much more. It's a fun one! You can subscribe to our Patreon at patreon.com/AirBudsPod. Join at any level, and you get access to EXCLUSIVE content and also the official Air Buds Slack, where we're dishing all sorts of wild NBA takes. Che...
Apr 01, 2019•57 min•Ep. 88
Happy Basketball! The Buds kick off this week's episode with musings on death, climate change, and how an intergalactic Big 3 tournament on the moon could save Earth. Then they welcome a hilarious Patreon supporter Big Lance Holmes onto the pod to talk about why he thinks the Celtics are Finals-bound. You can subscribe to our Patreon at patreon.com/AirBudsPod. Join at any level, and you get access to EXCLUSIVE content and also the official Air Buds Slack, where we're dishing all sorts of wild NB...
Mar 25, 2019•58 min•Ep. 87
Jamel shows up late and unexpected. Lots of wild takes. We talk about watching Lou Williams' game winning shot for the Clippers. It's a good episode. I'm going to bed. You can subscribe to our Patreon at patreon.com/AirBudsPod. Join at any level, and you get access to EXCLUSIVE content and also the official Air Buds Slack, where we're dishing all sorts of wild NBA takes. And as always, if you leave us a 5-star review on iTunes, we'll say ANYTHING you write on the pod. Happy Basketball! Learn mor...
Mar 19, 2019•42 min•Ep. 86
The three Buds are reunited for a late night record session! They talk about the triumphant return of Joel Embiid and his impact on the east playoff race, the tumultuous Lakers and Warriors situations, and James Dolan getting spicy with a Knicks fan. You can subscribe to our Patreon at patreon.com/AirBudsPod. Join at any level, and you get access to EXCLUSIVE content and also the official Air Buds Slack, where we're dishing all sorts of wild NBA takes. And as always, if you leave us a 5-star rev...
Mar 11, 2019•40 min•Ep. 85
Jamel and Peter run a Sunday morning two-man weave where they get into their continued belief of the trash Lakers and Celtics, tanking mentalities, Kemba Walker in the Garden, and the potential formation of a Slam Dunk Contest writer's room. You can subscribe to our Patreon at patreon.com/AirBudsPod. Join at any level, and you get access to EXCLUSIVE content and also the official Air Buds Slack, where we're dishing all sorts of wild NBA takes. And as always, if you leave us a 5-star review on iT...
Mar 04, 2019•31 min•Ep. 84
On today's episode, we welcome comedian Drew Morgan (WellRED Comedy Tour) to talk about NBA basketball. It's funny! Have fun listening to this funny episode! Because it's funny! You can subscribe to our Patreon at patreon.com/AirBudsPod. Join at any level, and you get access to EXCLUSIVE content and also the official Air Buds Slack, where we're dishing all sorts of wild NBA takes. And as always, if you leave us a 5-star review on iTunes, we'll say ANYTHING you write on the pod. Have at it! Learn...
Feb 25, 2019•55 min•Ep. 83
On today's episode, we welcome writer and NBA baby expert Fran Richter (Insecure) to talk about All Star Weekend, Jimmy Butler, and why Khris Middleton needs to wear a beanie if he's gonna have sex. Sorry this episode is going up late, we recorded it this morning after the big game. HAVE FUN! You can subscribe to our Patreon at patreon.com/AirBudsPod. Join at any level, and you get access to EXCLUSIVE content and also the official Air Buds Slack, where we're dishing all sorts of wild NBA takes. ...
Feb 18, 2019•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 82
On today's new episode of the Air Buds, we welcome esteemed director and big time Clippers fan Payman Benz to the show! We talk about trade deadline stuff, rebooting "Back to School" with John Wall, and hedonistic parents. The audio sucks on this episode, sorry. You can subscribe to our Patreon at patreon.com/AirBudsPod. Join at any level, and you get access to EXCLUSIVE content and also the official Air Buds Slack, where we're dishing all sorts of wild NBA takes. And as always, if you leave us ...
Feb 11, 2019•53 min•Ep. 81
Happy basketball! On today's episode, Jamel, Peter and Mike draft the Air Buds Ski Lodge All Stars, the 12 All Stars that they would like to rent a vacation house and go on a big fun trip with. They also talk about trades and say a bunch of dumb shit. You can subscribe to our Patreon at patreon.com/AirBudsPod. Join at any level, and you get access to EXCLUSIVE content and also the official Air Buds Slack, where we're dishing all sorts of wild NBA takes. And as always, if you leave us a 5-star re...
Feb 04, 2019•45 min•Ep. 80
The Air Buds welcome back the incredible David Gborie (All Fantasy Everything, Conan, Comedy Central) to talk all kinds of shit! We discuss our love for chubby superstars like Nikola Jokic, the anniversary of J.R. Smith's iconic "You trying to get the pipe?" whether Luka Doncic deserves to be an All Star, and Jamel and David break down a liquor store robbery/car accident they witnessed just moments before the podcast. You can subscribe to our Patreon at patreon.com/AirBudsPod. Join at any level,...
Jan 28, 2019•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 79
Happy Martin Luther King, Jr. Day! On today’s episode, the Air Buds welcome NBA Twitter royalty Jason Concepcion AKA @netw3rk to the pod. We talk about how Shaq dunked Chris Dudley into conservatism, writing for NBA 2k18, who the 12 Disciples of NBA Twitter are, Dwight Howard’s old website, what’s happening with the LeBron-less Rondo-less Lonzo-less Lakers, and so much more. You can subscribe to our Patreon at patreon.com/AirBudsPod. Join at any level, and you get access to EXCLUSIVE content and...
Jan 21, 2019•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 78
The Air Buds took a road trip and recorded an episode in the garage of return guest Ethan Sandler ("New Girl," "Sex and the City"). We talk about whether Karl Anthony Towns is better than Anthony Davis, Blake Griffin running away from Steve Ballmer, and that one time Kathryn Hahn (Ethan's wife) went on Bill Simmons' podcast. This episode is not sponsored by Peloton. Hey! You can subscribe to our Patreon at patreon.com/AirBudsPod. Join at any level, and you get access to the official Air Buds Sla...
Jan 14, 2019•55 min•Ep. 77
I've heard of Happy New Year, but Happy New Buds?! Writer, comedian and podcaster Edgar Momplaisir (Culture Kings, Sad Boy Edgar) joins the Buds to talk about coach Tom Thibodeau getting fired by the Timberwolves, Jimmy Butler doing Jimmy Butler things, LeBron's GOAT claims, and whether Chandler Parsons is the greatest NBA con man of all time or just white. Peter and Mike also take time to shoutout all our brand new Patreon subscribers! You, too, can subscribe to our Patreon at patreon.com/AirBu...
Jan 07, 2019•57 min•Ep. 76
Peter and Mike are Jamel-less, but manage to discuss how the Lakers are a ship without a rudder sans LeBron and Rondo, whether the Warriors are actually "in trouble" (they're not), Ben Simmons becoming the greatest player in the history of the NBA after hitting two jump shots, and go over their 2019 New Year NBA Resolutions. Plus, some listener questions! Hey, check out our brand new Patreon over at http://patreon.com/airbudspod! Great rewards and exclusive content coming soon! And as always, gi...
Dec 31, 2018•50 min•Ep. 75
Happy Holidays, buds! Jamel, Peter, and Mike break down their Top 5 Best/Worst Things in the 2018 NBA. Also, we started a Patreon! Click here: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=15852149 As always, please subscribe to us on iTunes, give us a rating and review, and tell all your friends to listen to the REAL Air Buds! Give us a 5-star review and we'll read WHATEVER you write on the pod! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for mor...
Dec 24, 2018•58 min•Ep. 74
The Air Buds are back after some technical snafus, and they discuss the Trevor Ariza trade, whether or not the Nuggets/Raptors game last night was a potential Finals preview, gendering fast food restaurants, and Lance Stephenson teaching a Zumba class. As always, please subscribe to us on iTunes, give us a rating and review, and tell all your friends to listen to the REAL Air Buds! Give us a 5-star review and we'll read WHATEVER you write on the pod! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podca...
Dec 17, 2018•45 min•Ep. 73
What's up What the Budders? We had some technical difficulties with this week's episode, and the episode is lost. That's on us! Our apologies! We'll get a brand spanking new episode up later this week, but until then, please accept this Air Buds Classic, where your hosts give running commentary on the infamous 2004 game between the Detroit Pistons and Indiana Pacers, known now as the Malice at the Palace. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast...
Dec 04, 2018•35 min•Ep. 72
