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Pick and Pod

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A weekly basketball podcast from the WFUV Sports team featuring news, commentary, analysis and more.
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Episodes

Celtics Hoist Banner 18; Tatum's Legacy Still Uncemented?

Join Chaz McAdams, Owen Kelty, and Chris Carrino as they unpack the Boston Celtics' 2024 championship season, which culminated in a dominant Game 5 victory against Dallas Monday night. While Chaz is ecstatic for his native team, Owen and Chris raise some questions about the role of Jayson Tatum in the Finals run. Later, the crew gives their takes on JJ Redick's new Lakers head coaching gig.

Jun 21, 202450 min

Celtics Rolling, Mavericks going Super Nova?

On this episode of Pick and Pod, Chaz McAdams, Brendan Shorey, and Caleb Stine share their takes on the first two games of the NBA Finals. From Kyrie and Tatum's struggles to the Celtics' dominance, the boys have you covered.

Jun 11, 202434 min

The NBA Finals Are Upon Us!

In this week’s episode of Pick and Pod, Chaz McAdams, Angel Ducret and Joe Henry preview game 1 of the NBA Finals and share their predictions on who will win. They also share their thoughts on the Western and Eastern Conference Finals matchups.

Jun 02, 202436 min

Eulogizing the Knicks, Sending KP and Colin Off Into The Sunset

Join Chaz McAdams, Caleb Stine, Colin Loughran, and Kris Pursiainen as they break down a wild Sunday of game 7's, talk about the Knicks' future, and offer their outlook on the soon-to-commence Conference Finals. The crew also gives a well-deserved send-off to Colin and Kris, who have been regulars on P&P while also serving on the Knicks beat during their time at WFUV.

May 21, 202459 min

Bronny James Enters NBA Combine & Playoffs Heat Up

Miles Grossman, Kris Pursiainen and Joe Henry get on Pick And Pod this week talking everything from the NBA combine to the second half of the Playoffs. How will Bronny James' combine outing affect his draft stock? Is Tyrese Haliburton the real deal or are the New York Knicks showing his cracks? All these are answered and more on this weeks episode of Pick And Pod!

May 15, 202451 min

Moving Onto Round Two

Kris Pursiainen, Miles Grossman, and Ben Oppenheimer preview the second-round series between the Knicks and Pacers, talk about the Cavaliers and Magic taking things to Game 7, share thoughts on the heavyweight showdown between the T-Wolves and Nuggets, and close with predictions for the Thunder/Mavericks series.

May 06, 202455 min

NBA Playoffs Roundtable

Colin Loughran, Kris Pursiainen, and Chris Carrino hop behind the mics to discuss the New York Knicks' heartbreaking defeat to the Philadelphia 76ers in Game 5, the Celtics losing Kristaps Porzingis to injury, Magic/Cavaliers, Bucks/Pacers, Lakers/Nuggets, and where both the Suns and Timberwolves go from here!

May 02, 20241 hr 4 min

Talking Play-In and Getting Ready for the Playoffs

Kris Pursiainen, Merrick Rhodes, and Chris Carrino sit down to preview tonight's Sixers vs. Heat matchup, who is the better matchup for the Knicks, and a look back to Lakers vs. Pelicans and Kings vs. Warriors.

Apr 17, 202440 min

Knicks Racing Toward 2-Seed, Eyeing Playoff Matchups

Join Colin Loughran, Chaz McAdams, and Owen Kelty as they break down the MVP race, weigh the Knicks' potential playoff opponents, and consider the standings of several of the league's hottest rivalries.

Apr 12, 202437 min

Knicks Skidding, West Play-In Race Heating Up

Join Kris Pursiainen, Owen Kelty, and Merrick Rhodes as they break down the latest headlines from around the Association! They debate the playoff prospects of the Warriors, Rockets, and Kings, while trying to explain the Knicks' recent struggles.

Apr 03, 202447 min

Jontay Porter, Knicks, & Nets Updates

Colin Loughran, Kris Pursiainen, and Miles Grossman hop behind the mics to discuss the latest story about the investigation into Jontay Porter and his player prop bets, the return of Mitchell Robinson to the surging New York Knicks, and the failure downtown in Brooklyn that seems to be headed toward repeating itself year after year.

Mar 27, 202448 min

G-League Ignite Out, Gambling In

Kris Pursiainen, Will Tallant, and Colin Loughran hop behind the mics to discuss the G-League Ignite calling it quits, the NBA integrating gambling with their league pass service, and the latest news about the New York Knicks!

Mar 25, 202434 min

Ben Simmons Back Under the Knife, OG is Back & The Celtics still at the Top

In this week's edition of Pick and Pod, Miles Grossman, Will Tallant, and Brendan Shorey break down the latest action around the NBA! They discuss what the latest diagnosis on Ben Simmons means for Brooklyn, evaluate how the Knicks look with OG Anunoby back in the lineup, and attempt to answer the question everyone's asking: can anyone stop the Boston Celtics?

Mar 15, 202431 min

Under 20 To Go!

Karl-Anthony Towns goes down indefinitely with a meniscus tear, what is the Knicks’ ceiling down the stretch, and the Ben Simmons experiment is over in Brooklyn as Kris Pursiainen, Will Tallant, and Owen Kelty break down all the action around the association with just 20 games to go in the regular season.

Mar 08, 202434 min

February is Over, Thankfully.

On this week's episode, Miles Grossman and Will Jing break down the Nets play-in chances, a mediocre February for the injury hobbled New York Knicks and get into a little bit of the Chet vs. Wemby Rookie of the Year debate.

Mar 01, 202425 min

Vaughn Out, Knicks' Injuries, & ASW! | NBA All-Star Show

Miles Grossman, Ralph Barbieri, and Kris Pursiainen and hop behind the mics to discuss the firing of Jacque Vaughn by the Brooklyn Nets, the injury bug that has spread throughout the Knicks' locker room, and the state of All-Star Weekend in the NBA.

Feb 22, 202442 min

First Half Conclusion, Off To Indy

The NBA first half is officially in the books as Will Tallant, Miles Grossman, and Colin Loughran discuss where the Knicks and Nets stand, the rocky beginning of the Doc Rivers' era in Milwaukee, and 'off-the-bench' Klay Thompson in the Bay on this edition of Pick N Pod!

Feb 16, 202452 min

NBA Trade Deadline

The NBA Trade Deadline is in full swing as players continue to get moved with the clock approaching 0:00. Will Tallant, Evan Harkin, and Brendan Shorey discuss the 'deadline approach' and upcoming schedules of the Knicks and Nets as well as real-time updates regarding some of the biggest trade deadline moves. All of this and much more on Pick N Pod!

Feb 08, 202438 min

Knicks On Fire

On this week's episode of Pick and Pod Colin Loughran, Miles Grossman. and Will Tallant discuss the recent Knicks hot streak, the Brooklyn Nets struggles, and the NBA trade deadline.

Jan 31, 202436 min

Heating Up

On this week's episode of Pick And Pod Colin Loughran, Miles Grossman, and Kris Pursiainen discuss the current state of New York basketball, the NBA trade deadline, and the struggles of the Atlanta Hawks.

Jan 16, 202432 min

There is Drama in the Association

On this episode of Pick and Pod, Miles Grossman, Owen Kelty, and Ralph Barbieri discuss the recent drama that has unfolded in the NBA. From Giannis and Tshiebwe's game ball fight to Taj Gibson returning to New York, and Draymond Green's indefinite suspension, listen to all this and more on Pick and Pod!

Dec 15, 202325 min

In Season Tournament Mania!

Kris Pursiainen, Brij Gautam, and Ben Oppenheimer discuss the NBA's new In-Season Tournament, last night's Semi-Finals in Las Vegas, and the state of the New York Knicks and Brooklyn Nets.

Dec 08, 202351 min

Knicks, Nets, Cuban, & Carter

Colin Loughran, Kris Pursiainen, and Miles Grossman hop behind the mics to discuss the state of the New York Knicks and Brooklyn Nets as well as Mark Cuban selling the Dallas Mavericks and Maverick Carter being caught up in gambling issues and what it means for the state of sports betting in general.

Dec 01, 202349 min

The Harden Saga in LA Commences

Brij Gautam, Will Tallant, and Dan Bartels discuss all NBA action through the first ten games, including the Draymond Green suspension, Knicks+Nets, first reactions to the in-season tournament, and the James Harden situation now in LA.

Nov 16, 202337 min
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