On today's ep. of No Buffs, the guys discuss Survivor: Winners at War episode 12. Topics include: Continued whispering at Tribal Council, Godfather Tony, lazy vampire Nick, the perceived women's alliance, who has the best shot at coming back from Edge, our favorite villains to root for, luxury items, and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 30, 2020•1 hr 28 min•Ep. 188
No Dunks hit the beach to answer your questions! Topics include: The Bulls chances of winning a fourth straight title in '99, a hypothetical Sixers-Celtics trade, our favorite crafty NBA veterans, whether it's cool for adults to play with LEGO and coloring books, beard tips, aquariums, eye infections, and more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 29, 2020•1 hr 27 min•Ep. 187
On today's special ep. of No Dunks, we talk to Curtis Polk, one of the executive producers of "The Last Dance" series. We discuss the backstory of how the documentary got off the ground, expectations prior to its release, the most challenging stories to tell, and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 28, 2020•33 min•Ep. 186
On Tue.'s ep. of No Dunks, the guys discuss the NBA's plan to allow players to reenter team facilities, the Nets head coaching search, Aaron Gordon's D-Wade diss track, and so much more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 28, 2020•52 min•Ep. 185
On Monday's No Dunks, the guys recap episodes 3 and 4 of ESPN's 10-part documentary series "The Last Dance," chronicling Michael Jordan, the '97-98 Bulls, and weird hats. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 27, 2020•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 184
On Friday's episode of Film Session, the guys discuss the 2020 sports-drama "The Way Back." Did Ben Affleck's deeply personal performance carry the formulaic story? Were the high school basketball players and scenes believable? And just how good is a shower beer? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 24, 2020•1 hr 18 min•Ep. 183
On today's ep. of No Buffs, the guys discuss Survivor: Winners at War episode 11. Topics include: Tony's opus, whether the Extortion disadvantage is fair, sniffing out double agents, building resumes, breaking the fourth wall, applying for the show, and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 23, 2020•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 182
The Athletic's own Ethan Sherwood Strauss joins the show to discuss his new book, "The Victory Machine: The Making and Unmaking of the Warriors Dynasty." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 22, 2020•58 min•Ep. 181
No Dunks hit the beach to answer your questions! Topics include: NBA documentaries we'd like to see, top prospects skipping college in favor of the G League, whether Walt Disney World would be an ideal spot for the NBA to salvage its season, a hypothetical Aaron Gordon-for-LaVine trade, impulse buys, Leigh's boxer shorts collection, lawn maintenance, motorcycles, and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 21, 2020•1 hr 20 min•Ep. 180
On Mon.'s ep. of No Dunks, the guys recap the first two episodes of ESPN's 10-part documentary series "The Last Dance," which chronicles Michael Jordan and the 1997-98 Chicago Bulls. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 20, 2020•1 hr 28 min•Ep. 179
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Apr 17, 2020•32 min•Ep. 178
On today's ep. of No Buffs, the guys discuss Survivor: Winners at War episode 10. Topics include: Emotional family visits, why we need to ban tribal council whispers/huddles, Kim's wrong read, whether Jeremy can still win this game, Probst's sandy shoes, Skeets' Top 5 Survivor Challenge Beasts, and more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 16, 2020•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 177
No Dunks hit the beach to answer your questions! Topics include: Whether the Lakers will retire Pau Gasol and Derek Fisher's jerseys, the chances of Luka, Zion or Tatum winning MVP within the next five seasons, the Wild West of recycling, celebrity sightings, personalized sneaker deals, and more! Email: NoDunks@TheAthletic.com or tweet: @NoDunksInc Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 15, 2020•1 hr 24 min•Ep. 176
On Tue.'s ep. of No Dunks, the guys discuss the strained relationship between Rudy Gobert and Donovan Mitchell, the Chicago Bulls' front office shakeup, reports that the league is looking at a 25-day return-to-basketball window, whether Thibs can still be a successful coach, and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 14, 2020•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 175
On today's episode of Film Session, the guys discuss the 2000 romantic-drama "Love & Basketball." Was Monica and Q's bond believable? Should Gabrielle Union have had a bigger role? And was this really a movie about the relationship between kids and their parents? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 13, 2020•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 174
On Sunday night's ep. of No Dunks, the guys discuss the NBA H-O-R-S-E Challenge. Was it better than the 2009-10 contests? Who made the best shot? What should they have done differently? And why did Quigley have a fake dog in her driveway!? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 13, 2020•42 min•Ep. 173
With the rest of the season in doubt due to the coronavirus pandemic, No Dunks make their 2019-20 NBA award picks for MVP, Most Improved, Coach, Defensive Player, Rookie, and Sixth Man. All that, plus some NBA HORSE Challenge concerns and predictions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 10, 2020•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 172
On today's ep. of No Buffs, the guys discuss Survivor: Winners at War episode 9. Topics include: Whispering at Tribal Council, Adam's Hail Mary podium play, Sarah's respect for birthdays, fortune cookies, whether Tony is setting up to be the lone lion left, new song lyrics, puzzles, and more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 09, 2020•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 171
No Dunks hit the beach to answer your questions! Topics include: Paul Millsap's magic tricks, the NBA2K players tournament, how LeBron would fare if the season restarts, the future of jersey retirements, an incredible Nav Bhatia story, armpit detoxing, and more! Email: NoDunks@TheAthletic.com or tweet: @NoDunksInc Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 08, 2020•1 hr 27 min•Ep. 170
On this bonus ep. of No Dunks, Leigh talks to Melbourne-based cricket fan Rob Moody about his immense 25,000+ cricket VHS and DVD collection, '80s and '90s Australian cricket, being retweeted by some of the game's greatest players, and how one creates a 23-minute clip of Inzamam-ul-Haq's funniest run-outs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 08, 2020•56 min•Ep. 169
Hope you're hungry, because on today's episode of SQUAD, the guys draft the perfect sandwich from categories including the bread, the spread, the meat, the veg, and a side. So who built the best sandwich? What ingredients would you have selected? Let's hear it in the comments! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 07, 2020•48 min•Ep. 168
On today's episode of Film Session, the guys discuss the 1997 sports-comedy "Air Bud." Is this really a good movie for kids; what's the message? Did the prop department accidentally steal the show? And what other sports should Buddy consider? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 06, 2020•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 167
Inspired by Amir Blumenfeld's latest BUCKETS episode, we, too, try pitching our best/dumbest podcast ideas to current and former NBA stars. Tell me you wouldn't listen to "Klay's Daze" co-hosted by a stoned Klay Thompson and Leigh Ellis. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 03, 2020•43 min•Ep. 166
On today's ep. of No Buffs, the guys discuss Survivor: Winners at War episode 8. Topics include: Tyson's return, The Lion Alliance, why a woman is going to win this season, wet poles and toe grooves, that incredible Nick montage, buying idols over advantages, and more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 02, 2020•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 165
No Dunks hit the beach to answer your questions! Topics include: Outrageous homer arguments, whether Zion will ever hit 4+ threes in a game again, weird job interviews, fast food dreams, Trey's Top 5 greatest rebounders, homebrew, baggy pants, and more! Email: NoDunks@TheAthletic.com or tweet: @NoDunksInc Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 01, 2020•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 164
On today's special investigation pod, Tas Melas believed for over 20 years that he was in possession of a Toronto Raptors program autographed by Vince Carter. That is, until last night, when Vince tweeted it wasn't his. So whose autograph is it? And how was Tas duped into thinking it was? No Dunks gets to the bottom of this juicy NBA scandal! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 01, 2020•23 min•Ep. 163
On today's ep. of SQUAD, the guys draft an All-Sitcom Team from categories including a lead character, quirky sidekick, the set/location, pet, and NBA player cameo. Who/what would you have drafted? Share your picks in the comments! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 31, 2020•54 min•Ep. 162
The Athletic's own, and Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Famer, David Aldridge joins the show to discuss his proposal for resetting the NBA postseason, how to engage the lottery teams, and the possibility of just cancelling the season outright due to the coronavirus pandemic. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 30, 2020•48 min•Ep. 161
On today's episode of Film Session, the guys discuss the 2019 Safdie brothers thriller "Uncut Gems." Was this even basketball movie? Did KG deliver one of the best acting performances by an athlete ever? And how much would you pay for a bedazzled Furby pendant necklace? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 30, 2020•1 hr•Ep. 160
On today's ep. of No Buffs, the guys discuss Survivor: Winners at War episode 7. Topics include: Fire tokens breaking Yul's galaxy brain, whether Wendell and Michelle are playing us all, why Sandra is now Vince Carter, saucer strategy, flashbacks, weird music, who's set up well as we hit the merge, and more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 26, 2020•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 159