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Air Buds

Air Buds is a basketball lifestyle podcast hosted by Jamel Johnson, Peter Moses, and Mike Benner where they have stupid smart discussions about the NBA.We are now releasing all full episodes at patreon.com/airbudspod!

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Episodes

Scott Foster Plays Ref Jazz with Nut!!!

Jamel and Peter are joined by Nut!!! , our resident Suns die hard. We talk about how a classic Scott Foster performance is nothing to be ashamed of, what the Finals run has meant to Suns fans, ticket prices, and where "Suns in 4" guy will be in three years. Also shout out to Nigeria basketball, the official national basketball team of the Air Buds! Happy Basketball! Join the Patreon for discord and bonus ep access here. Follow us on Twitter here. Go listen to NBA Storytime here. Learn more about...

Jul 12, 202149 min

The NBA Finals Are Here!

Happy Basketball! The Buds talk about the Phoenix Suns versus the Milwaukee Bucks in the NBA Finals, that whole lil' Rachel Nichols thing, Ben Simmons, and uhhh you should probably just listen to Spinsters. Support the buds at patreon.com/airbudspod! Get our t-shirts at https://airbuds.bigcartel.com and https://www.teepublic.com/user/airbudspodcast! Give us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts and we'll read what you write on the air! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adcho...

Jul 05, 202148 min

Patreon Preview: We Read Reviews of NBA Storytime to Jamel

Happy Basketball, buds! The gang gets together to celebrate Jamel's new hit basketball pod, dive into ECF Hero's... Bobby Portis and Brook Lopez? Finally, they get around to Pat Bev turning into an expensive pumpkin for the Clips and Steve Balmers... how do we say... a strange celebration. Beat the long weekend and hear the whole episode by subbing at: patreon.com/airbudspod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more infor...

Jul 03, 20215 min

Jamel Said the Clippers Would Win Game 3, But Nothing Beyond That

The Buds are back in town! They talk about the Suns taking a 3-1 lead over the Clippers in the Western Conference Finals, question whether Giannis Antetokounmpo has gotten worse since his MVP years or just stayed the same, talk WAY too long about Peter's new hats, what it's like performing standup in front of audiences again, have a lengthy discussion about Michael Jordan, Kevin Durant, and the futility of the GOAT conversation, and so much more. It's a fun one! Support the buds at patreon.com/a...

Jun 28, 20211 hr 11 min

Listen Up! It's Storytime.

The NBA is serious basketball, but sometimes, things get silly. Comedian Jamel Johnson regales you with short tales of hornswoggled hoops, bonkers ball, and naughty NBA shenanigans, then discusses what we’ve learned with comedy and basketball folks who watched or were there. Episode 1 is now available. Listen here . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Jun 25, 20211 min

The Process is Over! Time to Tank for Picks!

Jamel and Benner just watched the Hawks beat the Sixers in game seven, and they deal with the aftermath. Nothing means anything anymore. Who wants Ben Simmons?! Go Suns! Support the buds at patreon.com/airbudspod! Get our t-shirts at https://airbuds.bigcartel.com and https://www.teepublic.com/user/airbudspodcast! Give us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts and we'll read what you write on the air! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/p...

Jun 21, 202148 min

We're Living In A State Farm Commercial Now

Jamel and Peter get into a whole slew of wonderment. The fight in Denver, The age old KD versus Lebron argument, Embiid is incredible, Giannis’ Euro Step, Luke Kennard makes a lot of money somehow, Rudy Gobert is a goofy goof ball, venture capitalizing, and how dope a 76ers/Suns finals would be. Support the buds at patreon.com/airbudspod! Get our t-shirts at https://airbuds.bigcartel.com and https://www.teepublic.com/user/airbudspodcast! Give us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts and we'll read w...

Jun 14, 202143 min

The Second Round Is Afoot!

Buds come in hot talking about the Hawks game one win, does James Harden need to play to beat the Bucks, and why it feels like the Blazers lost more than the Nuggets won. Benner steers, Peter sings, and Jamel smokes. CLASSIC playoff episode, budderinos. @airbudspod on all socials patreon.com/airbudspod for bonus content and discord access airbudspod.com for all t-shirt links Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more infor...

Jun 07, 202158 min

The Fans Need Therapy

Happy B̶a̶s̶k̶e̶t̶b̶a̶l̶l̶ Memorial Day! Jamel calls in live from set to chat with Benner about the Sixers potentially sweeping the Wizards, a potential Nets/Bucks matchup, and fans absolutely need to get therapy. Plus, there's a cameo from returning champion/fourth Bud C.J. Toledano! It's a fun one! Support the buds at patreon.com/airbudspod ! Get our t-shirts at https://airbuds.bigcartel.com and https://www.teepublic.com/user/airbudspodcast ! Give us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts and we'll...

May 31, 20211 hr 5 minEp. 241

Happy REAL Basketball!

The Wizards didn’t get killed and Jamel is elated. Is the Bucks/Heat the most exciting series? The Celtics are “Roastada”. Classic Lebron game one trash and a whole lot more over reaction hype. Get exclusive weekly eps and join our discord community here: patreon.com/airbudspod Get our T-Shirts here: airbuds.birgcartel.com AirBudspod.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

May 24, 202148 minEp. 240

Welcome to The Dew Zone

Episode 1 is now available. Listen here . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 19, 20212 minEp. 239

The Noid!

HAPPY BASKETBALL! The Buds go back to back as the playoff picture is set in the West. Further discussion of the Play In ensues, as well as a really important in depth look at a Domino's mascot, who the hottest team going into the playoffs is, and talk of the Gordon Hayward Bowl.Get exclusive weekly eps and join our discord community here: patreon.com/airbudspod Get our T-Shirts here: airbuds.birgcartel.com AirBudspod.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted...

May 18, 202151 minEp. 238

72 Games in 73 Nights

It’s Playoff Time! Jamel comes in HOT about the Wizards being the 8th seed. The Buds talk a bit about the Hall of Fame Induction, how Michael Caine’s name isn’t actually Michael Caine, the promising start to the WNBA season and of course, diving deep into the NBA Play-In tournament, and the playoffs with Benner being eternally pessimistic about the 76ers. Get exclusive weekly eps and join our discord community here: patreon.com/airbudspod Get our T-Shirts here: airbuds.birgcartel.com AirBudspod....

May 17, 202156 minEp. 237

Ref Techs

Peter's back and the Buds all have a child! They get into talking about the Play-In games and how the Lakers are sure to be there. Jamel went to a Clippers game and it was real weird. Luka is a big baby and punched someone in the D. And, why are reputable media outlets trying to be cheeky? All this and more. Get exclusive weekly eps and join our discord community here: patreon.com/airbudspod Get our T-Shirts here: airbuds.birgcartel.com AirBudspod.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podc...

May 10, 202154 minEp. 236

The 2021 Bud Bundy Awards!

Happy basketball! Jamel and Benner get together to deliver their 2021 Bud Bundy Awards, the ONLY end of season awards that actually matter. They cover what the worst free agency move of the season, who is the biggest baby of the year, and which NBA team could be given a variety show on a major network today. It's a fun one!Get exclusive weekly eps and join our discord community here: patreon.com/airbudspod Get our T-Shirts here: airbuds.birgcartel.com AirBudspod.com Learn more about your ad choi...

May 03, 202158 minEp. 235

JD And The Straight Shot with Hal Lublin

The Buds are joined by podcaster, actor, and hysterical human, Hal Lublin, to talk about his love affair with Joel Embiid, how they'd all enjoy seeing a Celtics first round loss, that Knicks fans are purchasing like mad right now, and all about James Dolan's band. Get exclusive weekly eps and join our discord community here: patreon.com/airbudspod Get our T-Shirts here: airbuds.birgcartel.com AirBudspod.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See...

Apr 26, 20211 hr 9 minEp. 234

The Lamest Thing

Happy Basketball Everybody! On this episode, the Buds get into how KD has gone evil twice. Does Curry deserve MVP consideration? Jokic is the actual MVP frontrunner over Embiid somehow. Adam Silver fines the Raptors and Spurs ridiculously. Studio 60 On The Sunset Strip ages wildly, and some LaMarcus Aldridge appreciation.Get exclusive weekly eps and join our discord community here: patreon.com/airbudspod Get our T-Shirts here: airbuds.birgcartel.comAirBudspod.com Learn more about your ad choices...

Apr 19, 202153 minEp. 233

WNBA Jersey Rank w/ Chase Bernstein

The buds are joined by the great and hysterical Chase Bernstein to breakdown the good the bad and the ugly new WNBA jerseys. Get exclusive weekly eps and join our discord community here: patreon.com/airbudspod Get our T-Shirts here: airbuds.birgcartel.comAirBudspod.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Apr 12, 20211 hr 4 minEp. 232

Detective Stabler's Cheeks Return (Patreon Preview)

Stabler and his sweet cheeks are back in the Law & Order Universe and if you didn't Jame and Peter weren't going to talk about this for the better part of an hour, you were wrong. To listen to the full breakdown of Stabler and Benson's IP creating sexual tension, Organized Crime predictions and Chaz Palmiteri's real age, head over to:pateron.com/airbudspod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Apr 08, 202113 minEp. 231

Paul Pierce is Cool Now

Jamel and Peter welcome in Talib Babb to talk about the Final Four, Paul Pierce going live, Embiid coming back, Udonis Haslams true love and a bunch more. Happy Basketball, ya freaks!Get exclusive weekly eps and join our discord community here: patreon.com/airbudspod Get our T-Shirts here: airbuds.birgcartel.comAirBudspod.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Apr 05, 202141 minEp. 230

Draymond, Nick Young, Pro-KD & Fighting Over Vucevic

The Buds are in playoff form with this BANGER. Why does everyone think Blake and LaMarcus are 25? Why do people think KD is the GM of the Nets? Mike and Jamel fight over why Vucevic to the Bulls is dum. Peter and Benner get lost on Justice League for a few minutes, before breaking down why Nick Young and Draymond Green had two of the worst in recent memory. Buckle up and Happy Basketball! Get exclusive weekly eps and join our discord community here: (patreon.com/airbudspod) Get our T-Shirts here...

Mar 29, 202157 minEp. 229

Air Buds Trade Deadline Spectacular w/ Mike Mulloy

The Buds welcome back returning champ Mike Mulloy (@fakemikemulloy) to talk about the trade deadline and things go predictably off the rails. Listen to see how wrong our predictions were, and also hear a ton of Michael McDonald impressions!Buy our new limited edition t-shirts @ airbuds.bigcartel.com Support the Buds on Patreon! http://patreon.com/airbudspodAirBudspod.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informati...

Mar 25, 202152 minEp. 228

Patreon Preview: The Bucks are Frauds!!

The Buds get together to talk about how the Bucks are frauds, NBA Playgrounds, vaccines, and so much more. Go to patreon.com/airbudspod to hear the whole episode!Buy our new limited edition t-shirts @ airbuds.bigcartel.com airbudspod.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 19, 202110 minEp. 226

A Tale Of Two Kevins

The Buds talk about the relevance of Kevin Porter Jr. vs. Kevin Love’s irrelevance, how Joel Embiid is unstoppable, even by Rudy Gobert, a Kacey Musgraves debacle, and that the Celtics should relocate for likability purposes. Buy our new limited edition t-shirts @ airbuds.bigcartel.com Support the Buds on Patreon! http://patreon.com/airbudspodAirBudspod.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Mar 15, 202153 minEp. 225

All Star Game, WandaVision and Jimmy Pesto Storms the Capitol!

The Buds get together to talk about the All Star Game festivities, Giannis winning the All Star MVP, why the Slam Dunk Contest sucked, why WandaVision kinda sucked, the state of the MCU, and whether Jay Johnston being a MAGA idiot proves that alt comedy blows. Buy our new limited edition t-shirts @ airbuds.bigcartel.com Support the Buds on Patreon! http://patreon.com/airbudspod AirBudspod.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/priv...

Mar 08, 202154 minEp. 224

Patreon Preview: Welcome to the Freak Zone

The Buds get together for a Patreon episode to talk about Shaq wrestling, rappers balling, Dean Wade leading the Cavs, and a TON of other stuff. Hit patreon.com/airbudspod to hear the whole episode! Our Joel Embiid "Our Favorite Lil' Big Boy" shirt is on sale until tonight! Hit https://airbuds.bigcartel.com/product/joel-embiid-our-favorite-lil-big-boy and use code "40POINTS" to get $4.00 off! and finally... apply for BW Hustle here! AirBudspod.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastc...

Mar 04, 20214 minEp. 223

Bye Bye, Kelly Loeffler, All Star Dunks, and NBA Trade Deadline Rumors

The Buds get together to talk about how Rene Montgomery led the charge of taking the Atlanta Dream away from racist loser and former US Senator Kelly Loeffler, the upcoming All-Star game and accompanying dunk contest, our own razzle-dazzle dunk ideas, how Kyle Lowry BELONGS on the Sixers, how Andre Drummond belongs anywhere but Cleveland, and so much more. Make sure to subscribe to Spinsters, hosted by Haley O'Shaughnessy and Jordan Ligons here! Buy our new limited edition t-shirts here! Support...

Mar 01, 202145 minEp. 222

The Drake Gambit

Happy basketball! Jamel and Benner discuss the Sixers and Joel Embiid dropping 50, Blake Griffin trades, Andre Drummond trades, how Bradley Beal getting named an All Star starter is Jamel's Finals, the All Despicable Republican Starting 5, and so much more! Buy our new limited edition t-shirts at airbuds.bigcartel.comSupport the Buds on Patreon!AirBudspod.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Feb 22, 202159 minEp. 221

Russell Westbrook Zapped by Moron Mountain/Durant Is Perfect For Handball

The Buds talk about the Wizards win, why Kevin Durant should play handball, who would be the best player ever if dribbling was banned and each player got a bat, Benner rants about arenas letting fans in but then instantly agrees to go to a Sparks game with Jamel, and so much more! Follow us on Twitter and Instagram ! Subscriber to our Patreon ! $5 a month gets you bonus episodes, videos, and access to our Discord server! Pre-order our LIMITED EDITION "Joel Embiid: Our Favorite Lil' Big Boy" shir...

Feb 15, 202154 minEp. 220
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