Jalon Dixon, Ryan Leshko, and Brooks Warren return to discuss the winners and losers of the 2021 NBA Draft as well as giving draft grades to some specific teams. The four also discuss the implications of the Russell Westbrook trade and if he can be a good fit in LA. And finally for the FInal Impact, an important discussion on Simone Biles and her decision to withdraw from the Olympics.
Aug 01, 2021•53 min•Season 3Ep. 18
Brandon Heath rejoins the show to discuss the backlash three England soccer players have received, Stephen A. Smith's comments on Shohei Ohtani, and recap the NBA Finals. In the Final Insight, Evans owes Giannis an apology while harping on his greatness at only 26 years old.
Jul 23, 2021•1 hr 1 min•Season 3Ep. 17
Evans brings back returning guests Brooks Warren, Jalon Dixon, and Ryan Leshko. After Ryan's apology to the Hawks, the four discuss the Rachel Nichols situation as well as the implications and takeaways surrounding it. From allyship and support to integrity and diversity, this episode tackles a lot of themes.
Jul 09, 2021•47 min•Season 3Ep. 16
New guest Chas Brown joins the podcast to preview the 2021 NBA Finals highlighting the x-factors for this game and the major challenges for both Phoenix and Milwaukee. The two also discuss if Chris Paul or Giannis Antetokounmpo has the most pressure on their shoulders to win The Finals. Lastly, the two give their prediction on who ultimately be crowned the 2021 NBA Finals champions.
Jul 06, 2021•37 min•Season 3Ep. 15
Returning guests Peter Burtnett and Lucas Wilson discuss the implications of Julio Jones being traded to the Tennessee Titans and if they are the favorite to win the AFC South. Later, the trio discusses which current running back is the best in the NFL and which top free agents are surprisingly still unsigned. And lastly, which children's television channel was the best in their prime: Cartoon Network, Nickelodeon, or Disney Channel?
Jun 16, 2021•26 min•Season 3Ep. 13
Ian Evans, Jalon Dixon, and Ryan Leshko recap Round 1 of the NBA Playoffs while giving their predictions and analysis for Round 2. Who are the X-factors in each 2nd round series? Which series will be the most exciting to watch?
Jun 07, 2021•51 min•Season 3Ep. 12
The trio is back together after a long hiatus! In an NBA Playoffs preview episode, Evans, Warren, Dixon, and Leshko discuss which first-round series of the NBA Playoffs will be the most exciting to watch, which team has the most pressure to make the NBA Finals and finally give their predictions for each series.
May 21, 2021•1 hr 1 min•Season 3Ep. 11
The 2021 NFL Draft will take place on April 29th. Ian Evans brings on Braden Wagle and Jakob Rosati to analyze the draft with a stacked draft class. From Justin Fields stock dropping to Mac Jones and Trey Lance, quarterbacks are widely discussed. The trio also discusses which teams need to trade up as well as breaking down team needs for some. Lastly, they discuss Aaron Rodgers wanting out of Green Bay and the implications this has on draft night.
Apr 29, 2021•1 hr 12 min•Season 3Ep. 10
Ian Evans and Brooks Warren discuss the implications behind Jamal Murray's ACL injury for the Nuggets and if Stephen Curry is a true MVP candidate after his sensational performances as of late. To end the episode, the two share their thoughts on a far too similar issue: the death of another unarmed African-American, Daunte Wright.
Apr 16, 2021•39 min•Season 3Ep. 9
In a solo episode, Evans recaps the March Madness tournament as a whole, discussing his favorites moments and recapping the National Championship game. Later, he gives his opinions on the NBA Playoff push, who his Coach of the Year Candidate is, and who should be the MVP if the NBA season ended today.
Apr 09, 2021•46 min•Season 3Ep. 8
In this episode, Ian Evans, Brooks Warren, Jalon Dixon, and Ryan Leshko discuss their winners and losers of the NBA Trade Deadline and give some specific teams grades based on the moves they made. For the Final Insight, Evans gives his insight and opinion on the Deshaun Watson situation.
Mar 26, 2021•51 min•Season 3Ep. 7
In this episode, Evans brings back Lucas Wilson and Peter Burtnett to discuss the best moves from NFL free agency as well as which teams need to get more aggressive. The trio also has a lengthy discussion regarding March Madness, giving their Cinderella picks, which No. 1 seed has a tough path, and who eventually will win it all! Lastly, Evans responds to the deadly shooting that took place in Atlanta. #StopAsianHate
Mar 18, 2021•1 hr•Season 3Ep. 6
Evans invites returning guests Gabe Ganser to discuss which NBA teams need to pick it up after All-Star Weekend as well as those who have surprised us thus far. Lastly, the three give their predictions for the Dunk Contest, Skills Challenge, 3-Point Contest, and if Team LeBron or Team Durant wins the All-Star Game.
Mar 07, 2021•1 hr 8 min•Season 3Ep. 5
This episode is dedicated to Mike Brown and the Brown family. Rest In Peace Mike Brown. You will be missed dearly. The Super Bowl 55 Preview is finally here! Returning guests Lucas Wilson and Peter Burtnett return to discuss the legacies of Tom Brady and Patrick Mahomes, as well as the implications this game has for the both of them. The trio also discusses who the X-factor for both teams is in this game, each team's weaknesses, and ultimately give their predictions for the big game.
Feb 06, 2021•1 hr 1 min•Season 3Ep. 4
On an all-NBA episode, Evans brings in new guest Ryan Leshko along with Brooks Warren and Jalon Dixon, to discuss why Bradley Beal needs to leave the Wizards immediately. The quad also discusses who their MVP candidate is, which team is under the most pressure to knock off LeBron and the Lakers, and which teams are overrated and underrated thus far in the NBA season.
Feb 01, 2021•1 hr 43 min•Season 3Ep. 3
Evans gives his preview and predictions for the AFC and NFC Championship games as well as explaining why the Rooney Rule is inefficient in regards to hire minority head coaches. Lastly, Evans pays his respects to baseball legend and activist Hank Aaron who passed away on January 22, 2021.
Jan 22, 2021•34 min•Season 3Ep. 2
In a solo episode, Evans gives his Wild Card Predictions with some surprising twists and takes. He also explains how the Eagles threw the game against the Washington Football Team. Later, he explains why the Philadelphia 76ers are for real, and if BOTH Washington and Houston lost the Russell Westbrook/John Wall trade. And lastly, Evans discusses the storming of the Capitol building on January 6th, 2021.
Jan 08, 2021•50 min•Season 3Ep. 1
On an NBA preview episode, Evans brings back returning guests Brooks Warren and Jalon Dixon to discuss their sleepers teams for the NBA season as well as if the Warriors can make the playoffs without Klay Thompson. The three also discuss if James Harden will remain a Houston Rocket as well as which if the Kyrie Irving and Kevin Durant experiment will work in Brooklyn. And for the "Final Insight", Evans switches gears to discuss JuJu Smith-Schuster's dancing on team logos routine for Tik Tok....
Dec 23, 2020•1 hr 17 min•Season 2Ep. 42
Evans brings in new guest Scott Mangan in an all-NFL episode to discuss which teams in the NFC and AFC will be the first to miss the playoffs. They later discuss which teams from both conferences will have the most pressure once the playoffs begin. Later, they discuss who should win the NFL MVP award Aaron Rodgers or Patrick Mahomes? And finally, they give their locks, upsets, and hot takes for Week 15 of the NFL regular season.
Dec 19, 2020•1 hr 5 min•Season 2Ep. 41
In a solo episode, Evans gives his prediction for which NFL teams will make the playoffs in a tight battle in both the AFC and NFC conferences. He also gives his Week 13 Pick Em's for Sunday and Monday's games. Later on, he shifts the focus to the NBA, discussing the John Wall-Russell Westbrook trade, and why the Lakers will win the 2020-201 NBA Finals.
Dec 06, 2020•47 min•Season 2Ep. 40
Evans brings in first-time guest David Wood to discuss Week 11 of the NFL Regular Season and if they would rather have Kyler Murray or Russell Wilson as their quarterback. Later, in college basketball, the two discuss which teams will win their conferences in the Big 10, ACC, SEC, Big 12, Pac-12, Big East, and A-10. Lastly, they discuss which teams are too high and too low on the AP Top 25 college basketball rankings.
Nov 20, 2020•1 hr 26 min•Season 2Ep. 39
Evans brings in Lucas Wilson to discuss the Las Vegas Raiders' punishment regarding breaking COVID-19 protocols and not wearing face coverings properly, along with offensive lineman Trent Brown's complications due to the virus. Later, the two discuss which teams over .500 to be worried about as well as teams under .500 to not take lightly. Lastly, the two give their Week 9 NFL Predictions.
Nov 06, 2020•39 min•Season 2Ep. 38
We're nearly halfway through the 2020-2021 NFL Regular Season! Evans brings Peter Burtnett to discuss their predictions from the beginning of the year, highlighting what is on track and what they were completely wrong about. Later, the two discuss who their top 5 teams in the NFL are currently as well as their predictions for Week 8 of the NFL season. For the Final Insight, the two debate Justin Turner's decision to return to the field after testing positive for COVID.
Oct 30, 2020•48 min•Season 2Ep. 37
In an all NFL episode, Evans gives his reasons to be concerned about some teams, hit pause on some, and why a select few teams should have no concerns at all going into Week 7 of the NFL season. Later, on, he gives is lock, upset, and hot takes for his Week 7 Pick 'Em predictions.
Oct 23, 2020•38 min•Season 2Ep. 36
Ian Evans interviews Columbia University Lions Basketball Player Ike Nweke. Nweke is a junior there and plays the forward position. Nweke went to high school at Georgetown Preparatory High School in Bethesda, Maryland. In the episode, the two discuss his progression, the team's needs in order to improve, his future plans, describing his game, and a variety of other topics.
Oct 22, 2020•26 min•Season 2Ep. 35
The trio returns! Evans brings back Brooks Warren and Jalon Dixon to recap and wrap up the 2019-2020 NBA Finals and gives there takes on who are the biggest threats to the Lakers next season. Later, the three discuss the Kansas City Chiefs signing Le'Veon Bell and how the coronavirus has affected the NFL. And finally, they discuss their locks, upsets, and hot takes for Week 6.
Oct 16, 2020•58 min•Season 3Ep. 34
In another solo episode, Evans recaps Game 4 of the NBA Finals as well as giving his predictions for Game 5. Later he gives his predictions and hot takes for Week 5 of the NFL regular season. And for the "Final Insight", Evans responds to Dallas Cowboys DB Xavier Woods comments regard effort and giving it 100% every play.
Oct 09, 2020•27 min•Season 2Ep. 33
Braden Wagle returns to the show. The two discuss the NBA Finals between the Lakers and Heat, highlighting what the Heat need to do to win the Finals, as well as giving their predictions. Later, the two discuss why Adam Gase should be fired as early as yesterday and give their predictions and hot takes for Week 4 of NFL play.
Oct 02, 2020•37 min•Season 3Ep. 32
Returning guest Jalon Dixon discusses with Evans their Top 5 teams in the NFL currently, gives their pick for which team they believe have surprised and disappointed the most so far, and finally give their Week 3 predictions with plenty of hot take in between. For the "Final Insight" Evans shows plenty of emotion discussing the Breonna Taylor ruling.
Sep 25, 2020•1 hr 6 min•Season 3Ep. 31
In a solo episode, Evans recaps the NBA Semifinals as well as giving his picks for the Conference Finals games. Later on, Evans recaps some highlights from Week 1 of the NFL season and gives his Weeks 2 preview with some hot takes and picks for this week's games.
Sep 18, 2020•32 min•Season 2Ep. 29
