A midseason check-in on the 4th-place Mavs
Followill and Dameris take stock at the halfway point and examine two dispiriting losses to the Thunder and Clippers.
Jan 11, 2023•56 min•Ep. 41
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The voice of the Mavs Mark Followill and former Mavs director of basketball development Brian Dameris bring you all of the insight, analysis, funny stories and interviews with players, execs, and your favorite Mavs commentators every week on THE essential Dallas Mavericks podcast for the true MFFL!
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Seven WWWWWWWs in a row!
Brian and Mark break down an unbelievably fun (and perhaps even unexpected) seven-game win streak, including some of the best basketball we've ever seen Luka play and key contributions by Wood, Dinwiddie, Hardaway, and more.
Jan 03, 2023•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 40
Interview with Omri Amrany, Dirk statue sculptor
Brian Dameris is joined by Omri Amrany, the epic Dirk statue sculptor, for an insight into the inspiration and execution of the design.
Dec 28, 2022•30 min•Ep. 39
One step forward, one step back, repeat
The Mavs get a big win against Portland, but the road is still a tough place to play and injuries are beginning to pile up. Followill and Dameris break it all down.
Dec 21, 2022•57 min•Ep. 38
Free throw frustration, but important improvement as well
Followill and Dameris recap another, well, eventful week in Mavsland.
Dec 13, 2022•59 min•Ep. 37
Hey, winning is fun!
The Mavs have won three straight, and four out of five overall. Followill and Dameris dive into the big numbers and tiny details behind one of the team's best stretches of basketball this season.
Dec 07, 2022•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 36
What's happening and how can it get better?
A lot's going on. We're trying to figure it out.
Nov 28, 2022•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 35
A hectic halftime, and crunch time giveth and crunch time taketh away
Brian and Mark rehash an extremely weird game against the Nuggets and discuss larger successes and let-downs so far this season.
Nov 21, 2022•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 34
Spencer's scoring, a wild week, and too dependent on Doncic?
The Mavs fell flat in Orlando and Washington, but bounced back against the Blazers on City Edition night. Followill and Dameris break it all down.
Nov 14, 2022•52 min•Ep. 33
Where do things stand after Dallas beats Brooklyn?
Followill and Dameris try to make sense of things after a great week of results for Dallas, but fourth quarter problems remain.
Nov 08, 2022•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 32
Figuring out the fourth quarter after a wild week of hoops
Brian and Mark break down the Mavs' wins against Brooklyn and Orlando and an unlikely loss to the Thunder.
Oct 31, 2022•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 31
Mavs fall in Phoenix but mess up Memphis
Dameris and Followill react to the Mavs' first two games of the season, focusing in on Luka's brilliance and Christian Wood's hot start with Dallas.
Oct 24, 2022•57 min•Ep. 30
A Mavs Season Mega Preview
Followill and Dameris preview the upcoming season from all angles. Seriously, all of them.
Oct 18, 2022•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 29
The Schedule's Out!
Brian and Mark take a look at the Mavs' schedule, highlighting key areas and sharing notable numbers about the 82-game marathon set to commence on Oct. 19.
Aug 18, 2022•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 28
JaVale McGee's fit, Theo Pinson's return, Summer League, and NBA Rumors galore
Dameris and Followill react to the news that JaVale McGee will be the team's starting center this season and determine some of the best ways to manage the rotation with that in mind. Then they touch on other news and notes from around the league.
Jul 11, 2022•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 27
Christian Wood trade, Jaden Hardy pick, and free agency buzz
Followill and Dameris react to the Christian Wood trade, provide their thoughts on the Jaden Hardy draft selection, and dig into some free agency buzz ahead of the most exciting time of the offseason.
Jun 27, 2022•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 26
A Season Recap and Summer Look-Ahead
Followill and Dameris are joined by Mike Marshall to reflect on an incredible Mavs season and playoff run. They examine why the Mavs were unable to get past the Warriors, and what realistic upgrades the club could make to get further next season. Then they look ahead at the summer timeline and what to expect this offseason.
May 31, 2022•1 hr 19 min•Ep. 25
The Mavs take Game 4
Followill and Dameris recap a decisive (well, until the fourth quarter) Mavs win in Game 4 of the Western Conference Finals.
May 25, 2022•50 min•Ep. 24
The Mavs are down 3-0
Followill and Dameris recap a disappointing Game 3 loss, which puts the Mavs' proverbial backs firmly against the proverbial wall.
May 23, 2022•58 min•Ep. 23
Warriors come back in Game 2, now Mavs must come back in the series
Followill and Dameris recap a disappointing Game 2 loss as the Mavs led by as many as 19 points in the first half before a difficult second half at both ends led to a nine-point loss.
May 21, 2022•31 min•Ep. 22
Mavs look to bounce back again after Game 1 loss to GSW
We've been here before. Dallas is down 1-0 in the series after a Game 1 loss to the Warriors. Followill and Dameris recap a rough night in the Bay and discuss how the Mavs can pull even in Game 2.
May 19, 2022•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 21
Game 7 review, Mavs/Warriors preview
The Mavs won Game 7, and my word, was it a decisive one. Followill and Dameris recap a historic Dallas win and then take a look ahead to the Golden State Warriors and the Western Conference Finals.
May 16, 2022•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 20
Mavs ROLL in Game 6, even the series at 3-3
Followill and Dameris break down a dominant Mavs performance in Game 6, a 113-86 shellacking to force a Game 7 on Sunday in Phoenix.
May 13, 2022•54 min•Ep. 19
The Mavs trail 3-2 after a disappointing Game 5
Followill and Dameris regroup after a disappointing lopsided loss in Game 5 in Phoenix. How can the Mavs bounce back in Game 6?
May 11, 2022•46 min•Ep. 18
Mavs defend homecourt, tie the series at 2-2
Followill and Dameris recap a thrilling Game 4 Mavs win reminiscent of what happened on Mother's Day 11 years ago. How did the Mavs tie the series, and can they take what they did in the two games in Dallas on the road with them to Phoenix for Game 5? Listen in to the discussion to see what they think!
May 09, 2022•54 min•Ep. 17
Dallas wins as Brunson and the defense come alive
Followill and Dameris react to an inspired defensive effort by the Mavs and a huge bounce-back performance by Jalen Brunson in a key Game 3 win.
May 07, 2022•32 min•Ep. 16
The Mavs trail 2-0
Followill and Dameris recap the Mavs' Game 2 loss in Phoenix, in which Chris Paul and the Suns went supernova in the fourth quarter.
May 05, 2022•43 min•Ep. 15
The Suns take Game 1
Followill and Dameris recap a tough Game 1 in Phoenix, where the Suns started hot and stayed hot and a Mavs comeback bid came up short.
May 03, 2022•53 min•Ep. 14
The Mavs win Game 6
Followill and Dameris react to the Mavs' Game 6 win in Utah and then preview the team's upcoming series against the Phoenix Suns.
Apr 29, 2022•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 13
Mavs Dominate the Jazz in Game 5
Followill and Dameris recap a dominant Mavs win over the Jazz in Game 5 at American Airlines Center.
Apr 26, 2022•55 min•Ep. 12
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