In this episode of the often lambasted #BallisBae NBA Podcast, we talk about the brand new ambassador of the NBA in India, we discuss the effects of pedigree in the NBA, and ruminate about the pre-season analytical rankings going around the analytical world. (3:30) - Was Ranveer the best choice for the NBA Ambassador in India (22:10) - Eastern conference top 10 (30:10) - We talk about our new fav team in the East - Chicago Bulls (43:35) - Eastern conference top 10 (54:00) - Is MPJ over-rated? As...
Oct 20, 2021•1 hr 12 min
In this episode of the highly philosophical #BallisBae NBA Podcast, we talk about the stance taken by various NBA players regarding the Covid-19 vaccinations. We try to iron out the differences between the two groups, while talking about how echo chambers can derail the nicest of intentions. Finally, we talk about IM groups and how they can exist without existing for politically correct reasons. (7:00) How has the ballisbae been taken off whatsapp NBA groups (11:00) How should the NBA handle Ant...
Oct 07, 2021•1 hr 20 min
In this episode of the often pored-over #BallisBae NBA Podcast, we discuss the top 75 players of the NBA by creating a mini-list of our own. We debate the prevalence/importance of persona vs performance, and we make tough choices to break rules to avoid leaving greatness out. (3:49) - Ashwin gives a short oral history of the NBA (7:34) - Vineet talks about his favorite era of basketball (13:30) - Why Middleaged men start Podcasts (15:13) - Some background on the history of the NBA 25/50 list (19...
Sep 29, 2021•1 hr 44 min
In this episode of the highly innovative #BallisBae NBA Podcast, we talk about upcoming season Five of the Podcast in a meta-discussion, we discuss the newest phase a co-host is embarking on, and we delve deep into how fear/respect can bring about a change that nothing else can. Follow the podcast on all your favorite podcast platforms and follow us on social media @BallisBaePod. (02:10) : Ashwin is Married and he has stories (11:50) : Trades Galore (12:20) : Bulls / Grizzlies / OKC (14:50) : Mi...
Sep 24, 2021•1 hr 5 min
In this episode of the often-gushing #BallisBae NBA Podcast, we talk to Beau Estes of NBA.com Top Tens about his blessed life, blessed voice, and his current wife, who is also his only wife. Beau regales us with tales of how he got this gig, how he thought at a young age that he was destined for greatness, and why Michael is GOAT but not his favorite player ever. He also talks about brands that he's waiting on to get him on board and they include an old automobile and a new audio recording brand...
Jul 25, 2021•1 hr 1 min•Season 4Ep. 21
In this episode of the often longed-for #BallisBae NBA Podcast, we talk about the resurrection of NBA players and whether that is a good place to go. We also talk about the different tiers that exist in the GOAT debate and how not to get swept away at the moment. Lastly, we reminisce about the lovely time we all had when the blood was red, and worries were few, and how it would feel like to be in Trae Young’s mind for a day or two. (6:45) Should we start comparing players based on one game? (9:1...
Jun 29, 2021•1 hr 4 min•Season 4Ep. 20
In this episode of the often verbose #BallisBae NBA Podcast, we talk about Kawhi and the disrespect that Vineet feels he gets. We also take a look at what Monty Williams has done at Phoenix and how we can navigate the quagmire that is the NBA Playoffs. Join us on our Instagram Live every day 1030 am IST, 1 am EST @BallisBaePod. (7:00) - Phoenix Suns playoff run and CP3 greatness (11:45) - Is CP3 better than Westbrook? (15:35) - What has Monty Williams effect been on this playoffs ? (22:15) - Kaw...
Jun 16, 2021•1 hr 6 min•Season 4Ep. 19
In this episode of the often three-peated #BallisBae NBA Podcast, we perform the role of bouncers and put stamps on superstar legacies, we talk to HoFer Superfan of the Toronto Raptors, Nav Bhatia about his induction ceremony, his favourite Raptors, and how a mystery man’s call made him beam bigger than usual. We also take a compulsory trip down memory lane to talk about the last gargantuan effort in winning a ring, the 2011 Mavericks. (06:15) : Has Steph ascended or descended the all time panth...
Jun 01, 2021•1 hr 3 min•Season 4Ep. 18
In this episode of the often campaigned for #BallisBae NBA Podcast, we talk to Adityan Nair, who regales us with tales of his Lakerdom, and help us discuss complex matters like Airport walk, and using arbitrary stats to prove your point in a clear rejection of rational thought processes. We also put our analysis hats on and predict the hell out of the play-in tournament being held probably as you’re listening to the pod. (10:00) - Adityan Nair talks to us about why he likes basketball and how he...
May 19, 2021•1 hr 32 min•Season 4Ep. 17
The real list starts at 7:30 7:30 - 25- 21 list 8:30 - Talk about Russell Westbrook triple double greatness 13:30 - 20-10 list 16:00 - Trae Young v/s Julius Randle debate 26:15 - Top 10 List 27:45 - Curry v/s Kawhi debate DEBATE DEBATE DEBATE - FIGHT FIGHT FIGHT Follow us here: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ballisbaepod/ Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHn_YbcwqYR1Pzd9WS3vtZg Twitter - https://twitter.com/BallisBaePod Website - https://ballisbaepodcast.com/ Hosted on Acast. Se...
May 13, 2021•1 hr 3 min•Season 4Ep. 16
In this episode of the often resurrected #BallisBae NBA Podcast, we talk about the return of a lost host, we talk about the Suns’ chances in the Playoffs, and the case for CP3's MVP campaign. We debate the merits of the Lakers and Clippers being real championship contenders while the Bucks have silently been the best and most consistent team in the East . Follow us here: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ballisbaepod/ Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHn_YbcwqYR1Pzd9WS3vtZg Twitter...
May 05, 2021•33 min•Season 4Ep. 15
In this episode of the often loved #BallisBae NBA podcast, we have special guest Hannah O Flynn who is an ESPN producer by ay and kickass content gal by night. We talk about her journey going from a top university athlete to finding her first job at the NBA and then finding her niche at ESPN. We talk about her MVP picks, her focus in her current work, she tells us about narratives within large media houses, and how sometimes some players might be sliding into Instagram DMs. Follow us here: Insta...
Apr 19, 2021•57 min•Season 4Ep. 14
In this episode of the always interesting #BallisBae podcast we discuss petty feuds between Kevin Durant and Michael Rapaport (04:00) , Russell Westbrook and Stephen A Smith (09:30) . We also debate on the new NBA giants Zion and Giannis changing the game of basketball (24:00) towards a more power game which might bring back the balance of power from 3 point shooting guards. We pick our team that you would not want to face in the play in tournaments (36:00) . Follow us here: Instagram - https://...
Apr 08, 2021•41 min•Season 4Ep. 13
(2:00) - We talk about Elgin Baylor's legacy (4:30) - We discuss all the trades (6:45) - Deep dive into Denver Nuggets chances with Aaron Gordan and Mcgee (12:20) - Miami Heat trades and Oladipo fit (16:00) - Will Rondo elevate the Clippers to a championship (27:00) - How Chicago made the biggest leap in the Trade deadline (32:50) - MVP race between Jokic and Harden Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Mar 29, 2021•45 min•Season 4Ep. 12
In this episode of the often unheard #BallisBae NBA Podcast, we talk to NBA Academy India graduates Amaan Sandhu and Pranav Prince who keep trying to get bragging rights over the other at their new school. We ask them about the dating scenes in Washington, Pennsylvania and how they are managing life as a student athlete at First Love Christian Academy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 28, 2021•49 min•Season 4Ep. 11
In this episode of the often duelled #BallisBae NBA Podcast, we continue talking to Ronnie Nunn, ex-NBA referee about the Tim Donaghy refereeing scandal that hit the league in 2008, about who gets his vote between Kareem and MJ for GOAT, and how underdiscussed the great Moses Malone is in today's NBA. (00:37) – Ronnie talks about the Tim Donaghy refereeing scandal (06:25) – Ronnie talks about Kareem vs MJ for GOAT status (19:33) – Ronnie talks about who got hit more in their career, MJ or Shaq (...
Mar 15, 2021•43 min•Season 4Ep. 10
In this episode of the often scheduled #BallisBae NBA Podcast, we talk to former NBA Referee Ronnie Nunn about his experience calling fouls on the greats, about how he thinks it's easier to ref in today's NBA, and how calling 'soft' technicals was a marketing decision by the NBA. (09:20) – Ronnie's intro to refereeing (14:57) – Ronnie talks about 80s NBA, and differences from today (18:19) – Ronnie talks about the concept of worst reffed games in the NBA (27:08) – Ronnie talks about how he manag...
Mar 10, 2021•47 min•Season 4Ep. 9
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Mar 03, 2021•1 hr•Season 4Ep. 8
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Feb 25, 2021•27 min•Season 4Ep. 7
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Feb 17, 2021•1 hr 21 min•Season 4Ep. 6
In this episode of the often voted-for #BallisBae NBA Podcast, we talk to each other about All-Star voting, discuss whether one borough of NYC will vote for another, and how similar thought processes of podcast hosts become after 68 episodes together. Catch us on all your favourite Podcasting Platforms and let us know in the comments what you want us to discuss next. Please subscribe to us on Youtube and follow us on Instagram: instagram.com/BallisBaePod Twitter: Twitter.com/BallisBaePod Hoste...
Feb 03, 2021•40 min•Ep. 5
In this episode of the often vindicated #BallisBae NBA Podcast, we talk to Karan Madhok about the newest star to land temptingly close to New York City, we discuss if some subtractions are indeed needed for addition, and we talk about gigantic guards who may have overstayed their welcome. Catch us on all your favorite Podcasting Platforms and let us know in the comments what you want us to discuss next. Please subscribe to us on YouTube to get timely updates and follow us on Twitter/Instagram @B...
Jan 21, 2021•50 min•Season 4Ep. 4
In this episode of the often waited for #BallisBae NBA Podcast, we talk about new segment ideas for the Podcast (02:27), about Becky Hammond creating history last week (09:04), Shaq going Insta petty on Rudy Gobert (16:04), and if Zach Lavine needs some sort of rescuing from his situation in Chi town (24:45). We also look at what's good in Philly (30:55) and whether things will hold up even more in that town. Please subscribe to our pod to get timely updates and follow us on Twitter/Instagram @B...
Jan 15, 2021•38 min•Ep. 3
In this episode of the often mulled over #BallisBae NBA Podcast, we talk to Aditya Pandey of NBA DAB, the biggest fan page for NBA peeps, we talk about Lebron James being a father figure for the entire league and how despondent some of us are feeling for Stephen Wardell Curry. We play this or that with Pandey Ji and enquire about his dopplegangerness with Zion Williamson, which he brings up himself. Catch this episode on Youtube, and all your favourite PODCAST platforms and do follow us on @Ball...
Jan 03, 2021•50 min•Ep. 2
In this episode of the often redesigned #BallisBae NBA Podcast, we talk to each other about the start of the 2021 NBA season, the new formats, and the teams which will rule the roost this time around. We list the top ten teams to watch out for in the year, and we take an oath which will severely impede our ability to deliver on all our oaths. Catch this episode on all your favorite PODCASTING platforms and do subscribe to our Youtube an Instagram page @BallisBaePod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com...
Dec 20, 2020•1 hr 2 min•Season 4Ep. 1
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Dec 08, 2020•46 min•Season 3Ep. 26
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Nov 04, 2020•50 min•Season 3Ep. 25
In this episode of the often skipped #BallisBae NBA Podcast, we talk to founder of Ekalavyas, Gopal about his upbringing and early Ball days in Udupi (02:50), how he ended up founding the OG media company Ekalavyas (10:53) , and the 7 troubles facing growth of Basketball in India (27:44). Catch us on all your podcast listening spaces, and follow us there. Please subscribe to our Youtube channel and our Instagram/Twitter page @BallisBaePod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informati...
Oct 12, 2020•1 hr 6 min•Season 3Ep. 23
In this episode of the often used-for-CORONA-book-tour #BallisBae NBA Podcast, we talk to author Jeff Pearlman about his latest boook Three-Ring Circus: Kobe, Shaq, Phil, and the Crazy Years of the Lakers Dynasty (07:58), how it took Phil Jackson to bring a semblance of control (14:12), and then we quiz him on Indian things as well (54:01). We also get an insight into the Eagle Colorado sexual assault incident (45:24) and hear lots of crazy stories as well. Catch us on all your podcast listening...
Sep 28, 2020•1 hr 1 min•Season 3Ep. 24
In this episode of the often reinvented #BallisBae NBA Podcast, we talk to Detroit Pistons' Langston Galloway, who becomes our first active NBA Player to join the podcast. He spills true feelings about his life at MSG (), him recruiting players to play games with, how he feels about the G League induction, and why NBA players love to play golf, of all sports. He also talks about his association with Crossover Academy and his plans for visiting India, and plans for after his playing career. Catch...
Sep 03, 2020•39 min•Season 3Ep. 22
