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No Dunks

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No Dunks is a daily NBA podcast hosted by Skeets, Tas, Trey, and JD — the original basketball podcasters. Join 'em as they break down the league's biggest games and headlines, answer listeners' questions, interview guests, and more.

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Episodes

No Buffs | The Whisper Song

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, 20201 hr 28 minEp. 188

Beach Steppin' | Rest In Peace, Shoes & Sox

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, 20201 hr 27 minEp. 187

1-on-1 | 'The Last Dance' Executive Producer Curtis Polk

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, 202033 minEp. 186

NBA News: Reopening Facilities, Next Nets Coach, AG's Diss Track

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, 202052 minEp. 185

The Last Dance Recap | Ep. 3 & 4

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, 20201 hr 9 minEp. 184

Film Session | The Way Back

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, 20201 hr 18 minEp. 183

No Buffs | The Tony Hour

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, 20201 hr 9 minEp. 182

1-on-1 | Ethan Sherwood Strauss on 'The Victory Machine'

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, 202058 minEp. 181

Beach Steppin' | Wandering Around The Yard

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, 20201 hr 20 minEp. 180

The Last Dance Recap | Ep. 1 & 2

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, 20201 hr 28 minEp. 179

No Buffs | Thank You, Fiji Airways

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, 20201 hr 12 minEp. 177

Beach Steppin' | Pau's Legacy, Celebrity Sightings, Air Beans

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, 20201 hr 24 minEp. 176

NBA News: Gobert-Mitchell, Bulls Makin' Moves & Thibs

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, 20201 hr 2 minEp. 175

Film Session | Love & Basketball

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, 20201 hr 9 minEp. 174

Instant NBA H-O-R-S-E Recap

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, 202042 minEp. 173

2020 NBA Awards & HORSE Predictions

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, 20201 hr 13 minEp. 172

No Buffs | Dingbats, Coins & Chaos

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, 20201 hr 16 minEp. 171

Beach Steppin' | Stinky!

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, 20201 hr 27 minEp. 170

1-on-1 | Cricket Folk Hero Rob Moody

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, 202056 minEp. 169

SQUAD | The Perfect Sandwich

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, 202048 minEp. 168

Film Session | Air Bud

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, 20201 hr 16 minEp. 167

Stupid NBA Podcast Pitches

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, 202043 minEp. 166

No Buffs | Peanut Butter Power

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, 20201 hr 16 minEp. 165

Beach Steppin' | The Brotherhood Of Baggy Pants

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, 20201 hr 14 minEp. 164

The Case Of The Mysterious Raptors Autograph

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, 202023 minEp. 163

SQUAD | All-Sitcom

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, 202054 minEp. 162

1-on-1 | David Aldridge's Proposal For Restarting Season

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, 202048 minEp. 161

Film Session | Uncut Gems

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, 20201 hrEp. 160

No Buffs | You Either Die A Hero ...

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, 20201 hr 12 minEp. 159
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