This week on the podcast we kick off the new sports year with the NBA draft. We go over the top 5 picks and the impact they will make and how Orlando Magic did something right (maybe not on purpose). With Westbrook going to the Lakers we ask the question...Will Westbrook average more rebounds than Anthony Davis? Will Westbrook average more assists than Lebron? Free Agency start this week and we come to the realization that a lot of players we thought shouldn't will be getting 20 mill per year. I...
Aug 02, 2021•3 hr 5 min•Season 5Ep. 1
The Bucks continue to fight and take a 3-2 lead over the Suns. While the NBA Finals are going on Lebron drops a kids movie and grown men are taking this time to criticize to prove their GOAT point and it's disgusting. All that said will this introduce today's kids to Looney Tunes? The true stars of Space Jam 2. MLB had a shooting during a game that you can clearly hit on the broadcast. Definitely not a hand gun so was this a hit/retaliation of some sort? Cant even let the beef ride during work h...
Jul 19, 2021•2 hr 34 min•Season 4Ep. 15
This week's podcast we start off with the NBA finals and the Suns up 2-0 over the Bucks (at the time of us recording Sunday afternoon). Are the bucks watching Giannis in awe? Or are they being led by bad coaching. We jump to international play with Team USA losing to Nigeria and how this will affect them long term in the olympics. Zion's Mother bought a house in New Orleans and got a reality check that her money is not long enough to change up historical property. We compare the state of UFC and...
Jul 12, 2021•2 hr 5 min•Season 4Ep. 14
On the 4th day of July we discuss our NBA Finals matchup of Bucks vs Suns and how it can be a redemption for many players and coaches involved. Many teams have filled in their new coaches but the Pelicans have not yet sealed the deal on anyone. Or have they? We speculate how Spoon can be the woman for the job. Scottie Pippen has a brand of liquor he must really be enjoying as he tells his story about his bulls days. Was it racism that Scottie had an issue with or was it Phil being disloyal to hi...
Jul 06, 2021•3 hr 18 min•Season 4Ep. 13
The Ebbtide crew celebrates all the fathers and go over the different gifts we got. We continue to discuss the playoffs leading into the conference finals. The front offices of the Pelicans, Mavs, and Celtics are on the clock to make the right move to make their stars happy. Juneteenth is officially a holiday....but did we really need that? Should Marvel recast Black Panther? What kind of "trauma" would fans have killing him on screen? Finally our guest host Jimmy has a flashback when his high s...
Jun 21, 2021•2 hr 44 min•Season 4Ep. 12
As round 1 of the NBA Playoffs come to an end we go over round 2 matchups. Of course the crew did not let take my Knicks loss with pride....they wanted me to be in pain. We try to understand why the Celtics think Brad Stevens is qualified to be the new president of basketball operations. Also, what moves can they pull off to get better (Lakers as well). Blake Griffin had the whole league fooled apparently as he being that hustle guy the nets needed. We also break down the Julio trade to my Titan...
Jun 07, 2021•2 hr 41 min•Season 4Ep. 11
With the NBA Playoffs continuing and the Knicks continuing to disappoint we give updates on each of the series. We also discuss the dynamics today's players deal with: Media vs players, fans vs players, and young players vs older players. Media and fans might be getting on players' last nerve. Is it younger athletes being pushed to talk to media before they are mature and ready to handle it? Or the innanet has allowed peopled who cover the game to talk reckless from a distance? Finally we also d...
Jun 01, 2021•2 hr 8 min•Season 4Ep. 10
NBA Playoffs are back without a bubble and opening weekend did not disappoint. Teams and players made huge impressions on the national scene. We will break down each series highlighting young players who are not afraid of the big lights. We discuss flopping being an annoying problem in the league *looks at Lebron*. Of course we had to talk about Kwame Brown and how you shouldn't test anyone with the last name Brown. They may not be wrapped tight. We also discuss transgenders in sports and is it ...
May 26, 2021•2 hr 32 min•Season 4Ep. 9
First thing first, Tibbs and Julius Randle has returned the Knicks as a 4th seed in the playoffs.....The Ebbtide Crew breaks down the playoff matchups and how it's not as easy as you may think for the usual suspects to get to the NBA Finals. We also discuss the impact of the play in games and the impact it will have on tanking. We also debate the definition of "unguardable" and give flowers (some dead) to Westbrook for getting the all time triple double record. Finally we give an update on the D...
May 17, 2021•2 hr 34 min•Season 4Ep. 8
The Ebbtide Crew and special guests (Jimmy, D-Moe, and Chris) go over the 2021 NFL Draft. With representation from the Saints, Titans, Vikings, Cowboys we break down how their picks will help or hurt their team. We also go over the Packer's QB Rodgers trade rumors and is he worth the assets to get him at this age. We also give the Saints coaching staff props for year after year helping talent over achieve. However, has this turned into arrogance during the draft? How long do we have until Jerry ...
May 03, 2021•2 hr 43 min•Season 4Ep. 7
This week an Ebbtide adjacent friend, Larron, comes thru to give analysis on baseball and his Cubs. He also explains how the game has change and how the art hitting is being lost. We discus how Stan Van Gundy is saying the right things but he may not be the voice the Pelicans need. Also, is Julius Randle a MVP candidate? In music we break down how it may be unrealistic for labels to keep up and take care of artist long term. Finally, should couples have a joint account? We discuss how things hav...
Apr 26, 2021•2 hr 12 min•Season 4Ep. 6
This week the Ebbtide Crew was blessed to interview the multitalented Brandon Pettis aka Young Sleep. As a Rapper, Actor, Writer, and business owner Brandon shares his experiences along the way. From being a ball boy for the Cleveland Indians, to doing songs with Lil Boosie, sharing the screen with Matthew McConaughey, to writing his first book "Sneaky Links: The Quickie Edition". He also flashes back to the "good times" playing basketball with Batman in high school. Finally we touch on DMX and ...
Apr 12, 2021•1 hr 29 min•Season 4Ep. 5
The Ebbtide crew is back to discuss some controversy. We break down the so called outrage over buyout players signing to contenders and how it being overhyped. We break down Kevin Durant and Russel Westbrook exchanges with media talking heads. Lil Nas X has some people upset and we breakdown the motive and why we are not surprised. DMX had a drug overdose and we question why other entertainers was not able to reach him. #nba #durant #westbrook #nets #knicks #lakers #buyout #marchmadness #champio...
Apr 05, 2021•2 hr 10 min•Season 4Ep. 4
The Ebbtide crew discuss the Deshaun Watson story turning for the worse. We discuss whether innocent or not how he put himself in a bad position. We go over Drew Brees retirement and the future of the Saints as well as the Titans new look pass rush. NCAA drops the ball with the women's tournament and how women are treated in collegiate sports overall. We flash back to some NBA players that made a name for themself and a lot of money by having big games in March. Finally we figure out if movie pr...
Mar 22, 2021•2 hr 26 min•Season 4Ep. 3
The Ebbtide Crew was blessed to be joined by 12 year stand up comedian vet Thomas Nichols. He shares what got him into comedy and his appreciation of a comedians work ethic. Thomas also shares his opinion on ghost writing jokes and what other ventures stand up has got him into. We all share our top 5 comedians of all time. We also discuss NBA Allstar weekend in Atlanta. Finally Tony Love's better half posed a question "Can a man fall in love with a woman who has bad sex?". #texas #comedy #standu...
Mar 08, 2021•2 hr 10 min•Season 4Ep. 2
The Ebbtide Crew is back from winter break to catch up on some topics we have missed due to my Texas fans being out of commision. Should Cam Newton be going back and forth with a kid? Or should he kick him out from jump? We analyze Tiger Woods's future. Should he shut it down and be family man? Or eye on the senior tour? Was Meek Mills's Kobe lyrics too soon? We share previous hip hop lyrics that were insensitive and which ones labels let slide. Oddly Biden has been quiet and how the norm wasn't...
Mar 01, 2021•2 hr 31 min•Season 4Ep. 1
Due to the Super Bowl we recorded a day late and that obviously threw everyone off. Everyone was extra random as we go over the shocking blow out of the Chiefs by the Bucs. Tom Brady had a vision when he left the Patriots and it got him to ring number 7. Will this be a trend of star quarterbacks relocating? Is the grass greener? Or is it because it's astro turf? We also go over how the defense was able to step up and do what some thought was impossible. The halftime show was brought to you by Pe...
Feb 10, 2021•2 hr 8 min•Season 3Ep. 19
This week we are joined by the calmer version of Twin, as he admits he was wrong about Deshaun Watson. We analyze the "win now" move by the Rams trading for Matt Stafford. We also throw out the idea of Rogers going to a new team and how the Bill Clinton of football can mess it up. With us talking stocks last episode it was only right for the Gamestop stock madness to follow. We express our desire to learn more about stock and how it will help those without a pension retire early. Finally we shar...
Feb 01, 2021•2 hr 34 min•Season 3Ep. 18
This week we are introduced to "Conspiracy Twin" as he is back this week from his mental health day. He breaks down his theory on how he thought Drew Brees "threw" the game. We all think he hasn't thrown well all season..... We all agree the money is pleased to see Brady vs Mahomes. With a few of New Orleans's own in the Super Bowl we discuss the "pull" of NOLA High Schools in all phases of life. We also give our views of the recent NBA old guard vs current stars in the NBA. Is it contract jealo...
Jan 25, 2021•3 hr 7 min•Season 3Ep. 17
Due to the Saints having the late Sunday game we recorded on MLK Day. Twin had to take a mental health day, but we broke down the impact of the Saints loss on the organization. Also, did Mike Thomas quit on Brees? We break down the rest of the NFL playoffs and make our Super Bowl picks. We appreciate the greatness of Alabama and how they made Ohio State not worthy of playing for a title in the future. Has Dabo outstayed his welcome in Clemson? Ebbtide King also explains why the Grizzlies and Sun...
Jan 19, 2021•2 hr 2 min•Season 3Ep. 16
The Ebbtide crew breaks down all the playoffs games during NFL Super Wildcard weekend. Twin warned us Coach Pederson was trash (recorded Sunday night) as he breakdown why he would prefer the Saints go after Wentz instead of Watson. Tide King breaks down his hatred of the Steeler and Big Ben, along with his weird feeling with the NFL on Nickelodeon. We go over the madness in DC and dig deeper than "what if they were black" and how embarrassing and vulnerable we look to other countries. Chris Webe...
Jan 11, 2021•2 hr 43 min•Season 3Ep. 15
This is the first podcast of the new year, Ebbtide King announces a "slight change" in life. We break down the finalized NFL playoff matchups. Saints may not have an easy win, Titans have Ravens again, and Bills may be the sleeper. King Henry gets 2,000 yards and has Trevor Lawrence hurt his draft stock?? Its early but the NBA have some unsuspecting leaders in each conference. However, Tony Love advises allow 20 games before team show who they really are. We discuss Master P potentially buying R...
Jan 04, 2021•2 hr 30 min•Season 3Ep. 14
The Ebbtide crew present their second annual, highly anticipated Trophyz & Medalz Ladies of the year! Well maybe just highly anticipated by us, lol. We also discuss men we would be nervous about talking to our women (basically the ladies' picks, with a guest appearance by Rasheeda Goodell). We go over NFL playoff pictures and discuss top WRs and DBs during our lifetime. We touch on the Verzuz battle of E40 and Too Short. Plus new information on the masters that Lil Wayne sold and more! #trop...
Jan 04, 2021•2 hr 42 min•Season 3Ep. 13
The Ebbtide crew come thru with, in my opinion, one of funniest episodes with our Guest DJ Moan. We talk about how he got into being a dj and the culture/journey of entertaining the crowd. We also break down the news of Lil Wayne selling his masters and the bigger picture of managing your master. Dj Moan also breaks down the paternal history of the great Beyonce Knowles. Another southern myth of (does gold teeth make you hood?) gets broken down. Lastly we get into the missed verzuz battle betwee...
Dec 15, 2020•2 hr 2 min•Season 3Ep. 12
The fight night we all been waiting for! Well....maybe not. We discuss the shocking Nate Robinson knockout and the way late Tyson vs Jones matchup. We also discuss possible celebrities boxing match ups. Lions and Jags finally fire coaches and GMs, the question is "what are the Jets waiting on!?". Another big question "Do defensive coordinators consistently make good head coaches??". Ebbtide King has had enough with he Raiders, yet the rest of the crew still believe they will make the playoffs. K...
Nov 30, 2020•1 hr 51 min•Season 3Ep. 11
After a week off the Ebbtide Crew is back to break down all the NBA moves in free agency and the draft. Pelicans coming out strong trying to make an immediate impact with Steven Adams. We breakdown the idea of trading James Harden aka the Deontay Wilder of the NBA. And how that can affect his night life. Lakers so far looking like repeat winners and Atlanta Hawk on the come up. Knicks are also back to selling street dreams. Plus the guards great migration to the eastern conference. NFL again dea...
Nov 23, 2020•2 hr 12 min•Season 3Ep. 10
The Ebbtide crew breaks down the effect of changing Presidents and how the people will react. We also predict there will be a big increase in AKA pledges and HBCU enrollment. Thing have come a long way around voting, more importantly, the ease of voting for people of color. Finally we break down the disrespect of the proposed verzuz battle of Outkast v Tribe Called Quest. From there we propose some other hip hop groups Versus battles. As well a finding matchups for R&B and Pop legends! #pres...
Nov 09, 2020•1 hr 58 min•Season 3Ep. 9
This week the Ebbtide crew interviews freelance writer Dara T. Mathis and discuss her recent article in the Atlantic "The Church's Black Exodus". We also discuss her life long love of reading and writing about "black folks stories". We also discuss when we collaborated on one of her blog posts about "What do men do during a Beyonce song?". We also discuss the upcoming election and age limits in politics (how it won't happen). NBA gets a little attention with Stan Van Gundy and Daryl Morey hiring...
Nov 02, 2020•2 hr 25 min•Season 3Ep. 8
This week on the Trophyz & Medalz we discuss our love for shoes amongst the crew (Mostly Ebbtide King). We also break down what parts of New Orleans favored what shoes. We talk financial education or lack there of and Ice Cube's no win situation. This week NFL key matchups and the NBAs Houston Rockets big shakeup. Batman and Tony Love debate Hall of Fame requirement/reform. And of course Raheem Goodell is with the foolery breaking down comedy in the bedroom! #spotify #YouTube #applepodcast #...
Oct 20, 2020•2 hr 16 min•Season 3Ep. 7
We are back after a one week hiatus to debate both sides of the coin. Torrey Lanez is finally charged for assault and carrying a non registered fire arm. However, no answer to if he actually shot Megan thee Stallion (that he continues to deny). We still feel there's missing information. Why are these charges being pressed now? This coulda been done day one. We also debate who is the blame for Anikan Skywalker's eventual destiny. The Jedi (yes we said it) or the Dark Side of the force? Should we ...
Oct 12, 2020•1 hr 51 min•Season 3Ep. 6
