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Andrew Cohen
Andrew Cohen is an “athlete” best known for his money 3-point shot, killer slice forehand, and natural charm. In this show, he breaks down the day’s biggest storylines, investigates compelling sports trends, and does his best to avoid coming off as a massive sports nerd. No hot takes here, just smart takes.
We have fireworks in the NBA! Damian Lillard to the Milwaukee Bucks! Jrue Holiday to the Boston Celtics! We analyze the two trades in their entirety and break down a potential Bucks vs. Celtics playoff series. And… One month into the NFL season, Mike gives his Super Bowl tiers. And his picks may surprise you… So sit back, relax, and take a seat… Courtside
0:00 – NBA Fireworks
37:20 – Super Bowl Tiers
46:57 – 10 Questions
1:05:20 – Ahsoka Discussion
1:11:54 – Sam’s Send-Off By Sam
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Podcast Description: Andrew Cohen is an “athlete” best known for his money 3-point shot, killer slice forehand and natural charm. Sam Pausman is a retired athlete who can often be found watching some European sport at 7 a.m. on Saturday morning. And Mike Randall, our Lebron-loving linebacker, is best known for his pickup post-up game and unapologetic football fandom. In this show, they break down the day’s biggest storylines, investigate compelling sports trends and do their best to avoid coming off as massive sports nerds. No hot takes here, just smart takes.
Another NFL season is finally here, and we’re here to break it all down! Who will win a crowded AFC East? Can anyone challenge the Eagles for the NFC crown? Is there any stopping Patrick Mahomes? And who does Andrew have as the follow-up to the glorious #YearOfRuss? All that and more in this loaded episode! So sit back, relax, and take a seat… Courtside.
0:00 - Pleasantries
1:20 - AFC
52:25 - NFC
1:23:57 - Award Predictions
1:25:06 - 10 Questions
1:38:12 - Super Bowl Predictions
1:42:57 - Sam’s Send-Off By Mike and Andrew
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Podcast Description: Andrew Cohen is an “athlete” best known for his money 3-point shot, killer slice forehand and natural charm. Sam Pausman is a retired athlete who can often be found watching some European sport at 7 a.m. on Saturday morning. And Mike Randall, our Lebron-loving linebacker, is best known for his pickup post-up game and unapologetic football fandom. In this show, they break down the day’s biggest storylines, investigate compelling sports trends and do their best to avoid coming off as massive sports nerds. No hot takes here, just smart takes.
The NBA offseason is underway and a ton of moves have already been made! Bradley Beal, Kristaps Porzingis, Marcus Smart, and Chris Paul have all been traded! We break down all the big trades, as well as the NBA Draft. And… 10 Questions is back! This time, Mike takes the reins and asks some fiery questions! Plus, the gang gives some movie hot takes! So sit back, relax, and take a seat… Courtside.
0:00 - NBA Playoff Takeaways
8:45 - Bradley Beal Trade
19:25 - Kristaps Porzingis for Marcus Smart Trade
36:15 - CP3 for Jordan Poole
42:30 - NBA Draft breakdown
1:03:10 - 10 Questions w/Mike
1:23:25 - Sam’s Send-Off By Sam
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Mike is back from South Africa and there is a LOT to talk about. Last week’s NFL draft was full of highs and lows across the league. We break down the draft and pick their winners and losers from the first round. And… The Miami Heat took down the Milwaukee Bucks in one of the biggest upsets in NBA History. We discuss the series, the futures of both teams, and how the rest of the playoffs will shake out. Finally, the #YearOfRuss is over, and Andrew has a lot to say. So sit back, relax, and take a seat… Courtside
0:00 - NFL Draft Winners
27:00 - NFL Draft Losers
59:00 - QBs in the Draft
1:18:00 - Heat upset Bucks
1:49:00 - Celtics vs. 76ers
2:04:00 - Looking around the NBA Playoffs
2:14:50 - Sam’s Send-Off By Andrew (#YearOfRuss Conclusion)
2:21:50 - Final Thoughts
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Podcast Description: Andrew Cohen is an “athlete” best known for his money 3-point shot, killer slice forehand and natural charm. Sam Pausman is a retired athlete who can often be found watching some European sport at 7 a.m. on Saturday morning. And Mike Randall, our Lebron-loving linebacker, is best known for his pickup post-up game and unapologetic football fandom. In this show, they break down the day’s biggest storylines, investigate compelling sports trends and do their best to avoid coming off as massive sports nerds. No hot takes here, just smart takes.
The World Cup is in full swing, and we are heading towards the Quarterfinals! We are joined by friend of the show Marc Rosenthal to discuss the USMNT loss, Morocco’s upset, and our thoughts on the rest of the tournament. And… we check in on the NBA as it has just passed the quarter mark of the regular season. The Celtics are a wagon, the Grizzlies are one on the rise, and the Lakers are good again! (for 10 games). So sit back, relax, and take a seat… Courtside.
0:00 - World Cup
23:11 - NBA Check-in
1:02:37 - Sam’s Send-Off By Sam (Texas and College Football)
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Podcast Description: Andrew Cohen is an “athlete” best known for his money 3-point shot, killer slice forehand and natural charm. Sam Pausman is a retired athlete who can often be found watching some European sport at 7 a.m. on Saturday morning. And Mike Randall, our Lebron-loving linebacker, is best known for his pickup post-up game and unapologetic football fandom. In this show, they break down the day’s biggest storylines, investigate compelling sports trends and do their best to avoid coming off as massive sports nerds. No hot takes here, just smart takes.
Michigan curbstomped Ohio State 45–23 on Saturday in a game with massive CFB Playoff implications. Michigan’s first win in Columbus since 2000 all but secured the team a spot in the Playoff. Mike and Sam discuss the big game and the landscape of college football heading into conference championship weekend. And … 10 Questions is back! Andrew asks about Aaron Rodgers, the overturned Hunter Henry TD, everyone’s pick for best NFL soccer player and more. Lastly, the gang talks about lessons learned from the World Cup as well as some initial takeaways from the U.S. advancing to the knockout round. So sit back, relax, and take a seat … Courtside.
0:00 - CFB Playoff Landscape
32:40 - NFL 10 Questions
50:41 - Sam’s Send-Off By Sam (World Cup)
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Podcast Description: Andrew Cohen is an “athlete” best known for his money 3-point shot, killer slice forehand and natural charm. Sam Pausman is a retired athlete who can often be found watching some European sport at 7 a.m. on Saturday morning. And Mike Randall, our Lebron-loving linebacker, is best known for his pickup post-up game and unapologetic football fandom. In this show, they break down the day’s biggest storylines, investigate compelling sports trends and do their best to avoid coming off as massive sports nerds. No hot takes here, just smart takes.
Sam is joined by his brother, Ben Pausman, to break down everything about the 2022 FIFA World Cup. In what will be the last World Cup for a number of the game’s greats, the Pausman lads do their best to remain objective in pursuit of perfect World Cup predictions. From the group stage to the golden boot, they provide their opinions and analysis on everything. Come for the World Cup Final predictions and stay for the sentimental sendoff. The Pausman boys will send you on a journey.
00:00 - Group Stage Preview
50:55 - Knockout State Preview
58:23 - Individual Tournament Awards
1:10:09 - All-Disappointing / All-Surprising Eleven
Recorded Wednesday, November 16, 2022.
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Podcast Description: Andrew Cohen is an “athlete” best known for his money 3-point shot, killer slice forehand and natural charm. Sam Pausman is a retired athlete who can often be found watching some European sport at 7 a.m. on Saturday morning. And Mike Randall, our Lebron-loving linebacker, is best known for his pickup post-up game and unapologetic football fandom. In this show, they break down the day’s biggest storylines, investigate compelling sports trends and do their best to avoid coming off as massive sports nerds. No hot takes here, just smart takes.
With Week 9 in the books, we are officially halfway through the NFL season. The crew is joined by friend of the show Joey Brink to give their picks for who will make the playoffs in each conference. And… we discuss the state of the College Football Playoff. Who do we think will get in? Who will get left on the bubble? Listen to this episode to find out! So sit back, relax, and take a seat… Courtside.
0:00 - NFC Playoff Picture
24:16 - AFC Playoff Picture (Joey Brink joins the show)
49:15 - Sam’s Send-Off by Sam (CFB Playoff Update)
Recorded Monday, November 7, 2022.
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Podcast Description: Andrew Cohen is an “athlete” best known for his money 3-point shot, killer slice forehand and natural charm. In this show, he breaks down the day’s biggest storylines, investigates compelling sports trends and does his best to avoid coming off as a massive sports nerd. No hot takes here, just smart takes.
The NFL Trade deadline was WILD this year. Christian McCaffrey went to the 49ers, Bradley Chubb to the Dolphins, TJ Hockenson to the Vikings, Calvin Ridley to the Vikings, and so much more. We give our takes on all of the biggest trades. We also discuss the dumpster fire that is the Brooklyn Nets—anti-semitism, hiring a head coach who’s suspended for a year for misconduct, and more. And… Andrew and Mike make their World Cup picks in this episode’s edition of Sam’s Send-Off by Sam. You don’t want to miss this jam-packed episode!
0:00 - Bradley Chubb
6:12 - Christian McCaffrey
14:12 - TJ Hockenson, Calvin Ridley, Roquan Smith, Chase Claypool, Kadarius Toney, Robert Quinn
40:10 - Nets drama
50:20 - Kawhi’s knee
53:30 - Sam’s Send-Off By Sam (Andrew and Mike make their World Cup picks)
Recorded Wednesday, November 2, 2022.
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Podcast Description: Andrew Cohen is an “athlete” best known for his money 3-point shot, killer slice forehand, and natural charm. In this show, he breaks down the day’s biggest storylines, investigates compelling sports trends, and does his best to avoid coming off as a massive sports nerd. No hot takes here, just smart takes.
The NFL Trade deadline was WILD this year. Christian McCaffrey went to the 49ers, Bradley Chubb to the Dolphins, TJ Hockenson to the Vikings, Calvin Ridley to the Vikings, and so much more. We give our takes on all of the biggest trades. We also discuss the dumpster fire that is the Brooklyn Nets—anti-semitism, hiring a head coach who’s suspended for a year for misconduct, and more. And… Andrew and Mike make their World Cup picks in this episode’s edition of Sam’s Send-Off by Sam. You don’t want to miss this jam-packed episode!
0:00 - Bradley Chubb
6:12 - Christian McCaffrey
14:12 - TJ Hockenson, Calvin Ridley, Roquan Smith, Chase Claypool, Kadarius Toney, Robert Quinn
40:10 - Nets drama
50:20 - Kawhi’s knee
53:30 - Sam’s Send-Off By Sam (Andrew and Mike make their World Cup picks)
Recorded Wednesday, November 2, 2022.
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Podcast Description: Andrew Cohen is an “athlete” best known for his money 3-point shot, killer slice forehand, and natural charm. In this show, he breaks down the day’s biggest storylines, investigates compelling sports trends, and does his best to avoid coming off as a massive sports nerd. No hot takes here, just smart takes.
The Lakers are a mess. The Patriots QB situation is a mess after they benched Mac Jones on Monday night after just 3 series and proceeded to lose 33-14. Rodgers and Brady haven’t looked good. But, hey, the New York Giants are 6-1! Plus, the second installment of 10 questions and a little World Series talk on this episode! So sit back, relax, and take a seat… Courtside.
0:15 - Overreactions: Lakers, Patriots, Rodgers/Brady, Giants
44:15 - 10 Questions
1:10:50 - Sam’s Send-Off by Sam
1:16:14 - World Series
Recorded Tuesday, October 25, 2022.
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Podcast Description: Andrew Cohen is an “athlete” best known for his money 3-point shot, killer slice forehand, and natural charm. In this show, he breaks down the day’s biggest storylines, investigates compelling sports trends, and does his best to avoid coming off as a massive sports nerd. No hot takes here, just smart takes.
The NBA is back! We give our thoughts on how each conference will play out, our finals favorites, and award predictions. Are the Celtics or the Bucks the kings of the East? Are there any challengers to the Warriors in the West? Will the Suns get relegated to the G-League? So much to debate! And… we debut our 10 Questions segment, which you won’t want to miss on this week’s all-time episode. So sit back, relax, and take a seat… Courtside.
0:00 - Western Conference
43:40 - Eastern Conference
1:20:02 - Award Predictions
1:30:36 - 10 Questions with Andrew
1:44:30 - Way-too-early finals predictions
1:47:42 - Sam’s Send-Off by Sam
Recorded Monday, October 17, 2022.
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Podcast Description: Andrew Cohen is an “athlete” best known for his money 3-point shot, killer slice forehand, and natural charm. In this show, he breaks down the day’s biggest storylines, investigates compelling sports trends, and does his best to avoid coming off as a massive sports nerd. No hot takes here, just smart takes.
Russell Westbrook is staying in LA! After a reported offer of Myles Turner and Buddy Hield for Westbrook and 2 future Laker first-round picks, the star point guard is staying put. Andrew gives his predictions for Russ’s season in purple and gold. And… we buy/sell/hold a handful of the young NFL QBs in this episode. So sit back, relax, and take a seat… Courtside.
0:00 - Pleasantries
1:17 - Year of Russ update + clowning the Suns
18:50 - Buy/Sell/Hold young NFL QBs
52:05 - Sam’s Send-Off by Sam + college football
Recorded Monday, October 3, 2022.
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Podcast Description: Andrew Cohen is an “athlete” best known for his money 3-point shot, killer slice forehand, and natural charm. In this show, he breaks down the day’s biggest storylines, investigates compelling sports trends, and does his best to avoid coming off as a massive sports nerd. No hot takes here, just smart takes.
The Celtics were once a common pick for NBA Offseason winners. But now, after a torn ACL for Danilo Gallinari, knee surgery for Robert “Timelord” Williams, and coach Ime Udoka suspended for the season for violations of team protocols, the aura surrounding the team has changed drastically. Andrew and Sam discuss. And… did we overrate the AFC West? Will Andrew’s “Year of Russ” turn around? Andrew has the Lions winning the NFC North? All that and more in this episode. So sit back, relax, and take a seat… Courtside.
0:00 - Celtics situation
15:45 - AFC West update
27:20 - Andrew’s “Year of Russ”
31:00 - NFL storylines spitballing
1:00:00 - Sam’s Send-Off by Sam
Recorded Monday, September 26, 2022.
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Podcast Description: Andrew Cohen is an “athlete” best known for his money 3-point shot, killer slice forehand, and natural charm. In this show, he breaks down the day’s biggest storylines, investigates compelling sports trends, and does his best to avoid coming off as a massive sports nerd. No hot takes here, just smart takes.
The NFL is finally back! We are joined by friend of the show Jake Horigan as we break down every team and division and give our predictions for the season. Who’s winning the AFC West? Can the Rams repeat? Are the 49ers handling their QB situation the right way? All that and more in this jam-packed episode! So sit back, relax, and take a seat… Courtside.
0:00 - Pleasantries
1:07 - AFC East
19:47 - AFC North
38:48 - AFC South
46:58 - AFC West
59:43 - NFC East
1:07:03 - NFC North
1:14:19 - NFC South
1:21:19 - NFC West
1:32:50 - Tierlist
1:44:27 - Sam’s Send-Off by Sam
Recorded Monday, September 5, 2022.
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Podcast Description: Andrew Cohen is an “athlete” best known for his money 3-point shot, killer slice forehand, and natural charm. In this show, he breaks down the day’s biggest storylines, investigates compelling sports trends, and does his best to avoid coming off as a massive sports nerd. No hot takes here, just smart takes.
In the middle of August, with little to talk about in the sports world, friend of the show King Jammer has come through in a major way by releasing his Top 14 basketball players of all time list. King Jammer joins the show to discuss and debate his list with the Courtside crew. So sit back, relax, and take a seat… Courtside.
0:00 - Pleasantries
1:15 - King Jammer’s Top 14 Basketball Players of All Time List and Debate
1:19:31 - Sam’s Send-Off By Sam
Recorded Thursday, August 18, 2022.
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Podcast Description: Andrew Cohen is an “athlete” best known for his money 3-point shot, killer slice forehand, and natural charm. In this show, he breaks down the day’s biggest storylines, investigates compelling sports trends, and does his best to avoid coming off as a massive sports nerd. No hot takes here, just smart takes.
Sam is back from France! Hear about his incredible trip, NBA offseason winners and losers, NFL trades, movies, and more in this jam-packed episode! So sit back, relax, and take a seat… Courtside.
0:00 - NBA Offseason Winners and Losers
22:45 - NBA Dream Scenarios
28:10 - Baker Mayfield trade
39:15 - Andrew “mourns” the N’Keal Harry departure
47:00 - Kyler Murray Extension / Lamar Jackson discussion
57:15 - Jimmy Garoppolo
1:04:50 - UFC BABYYYY
1:19:20 - Arsenal/F1
1:29:00 - Andrew’s Red Sox rants/State of All-Star Games
1:55:00 - Sam’s Send-Off By Sam
Recorded Thursday, July 21, 2022.
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Podcast Description: Andrew Cohen is an “athlete” best known for his money 3-point shot, killer slice forehand, and natural charm. In this show, he breaks down the day’s biggest storylines, investigates compelling sports trends, and does his best to avoid coming off as a massive sports nerd. No hot takes here, just smart takes.
The NBA Offseason (the best offseason in professional sports) is finally upon us. The Draft was last week and free agency begins at 6 p.m. on June 30. We discuss all the big storylines—Brooklyn, Dejounte Murray, the Lakers, and more in a beefy episode! So sit back, relax, and take a seat… Courtside.
0:00 - The Brooklyn Situation
8:00 - NBA Top 5 conversation
12:30 - Jalen Brunson and the Mavs
20:25 - Deandre Ayton and the Suns
25:45 - Gobert, Mitchell, and the Jazz
37:30 - Potential Celtics signings
49:00 - Lakers State of the Union
1:02:00 - Dejounte Murray
1:15:00 - Hot Takes
1:30:10 - Sam’s Send-Off By Sam
Recorded Tuesday, June 28, 2022.
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Podcast Description: Andrew Cohen is an “athlete” best known for his money 3-point shot, killer slice forehand, and natural charm. In this show, he breaks down the day’s biggest storylines, investigates compelling sports trends, and does his best to avoid coming off as a massive sports nerd. No hot takes here, just smart takes.
The Warriors are you 2021-22 NBA Champions! Golden State defeated the Boston Celtics in six games to clinch the team’s fourth championship in eight years. We discuss the series and what it means for the legacy of the Warriors and their players. We also talk about Jayson Tatum and whether we think the Celtics are title contenders next year. So sit back, relax, and take a seat… Courtside.
0:00 - Warriors perspective
25:50 - Steph’s Legacy
41:40 - Celtics perspective
1:23:46 - Sam’s Send-off by Sam
1:32:46 - Chatting
Recorded Saturday, June 18, 2022.
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Podcast Description: Andrew Cohen is an “athlete” best known for his money 3-point shot, killer slice forehand, and natural charm. In this show, he breaks down the day’s biggest storylines, investigates compelling sports trends, and does his best to avoid coming off as a massive sports nerd. No hot takes here, just smart takes.
Celtics. Warriors. NBA Finals. We discuss how each team got here and make our predictions for the outcome of the series! So sit back, relax, and take a seat… Courtside.
0:45 - ECF
28:39 - WCF
42:50 - NBA Finals
1:32:20 - Sam’s Send-off by Sam
Recorded Monday, May 30, 2022.
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Podcast Description: Andrew Cohen is an “athlete” best known for his money 3-point shot, killer slice forehand, and natural charm. In this show, he breaks down the day’s biggest storylines, investigates compelling sports trends, and does his best to avoid coming off as a massive sports nerd. No hot takes here, just smart takes.
The NBA semifinals are in the books and we are onto the conference finals! We break down each second round series and preview the conference finals. Where do the 76ers go from here? Is it time to give up on Chris Paul’s title hopes? Are the Celtics title favorites? We answer all these questions and more, so sit back, relax, and take a seat… Courtside.
0:00 - Celtics take down the Bucks
22:40 - Suns melt down in Game 7
40:48 - Warriors vs. Grizzlies
49:20 - Heat vs. 76ers
57:01 - Celtics vs. Heat Preview
64:30 - Warriors vs. Mavs Preview
74:06 - Sam’s Send-Off by Sam
Recorded Tuesday, May 15, 2022.
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Podcast Description: Andrew Cohen is an “athlete” best known for his money 3-point shot, killer slice forehand, and natural charm. In this show, he breaks down the day’s biggest storylines, investigates compelling sports trends, and does his best to avoid coming off as a massive sports nerd. No hot takes here, just smart takes.
The Boston Celtics swept the Brooklyn Nets in the first round of the 2022 NBA playoffs. The Celtics defense stifled Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving en route to a series victory. It’s a Celtics party on this week’s episode! So sit back, relax, and take a seat… Courtside.
Recorded Tuesday, April 16, 2022.
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Podcast Description: Andrew Cohen is an “athlete” best known for his money 3-point shot, killer slice forehand, and natural charm. In this show, he breaks down the day’s biggest storylines, investigates compelling sports trends, and does his best to avoid coming off as a massive sports nerd. No hot takes here, just smart takes.
Today we are joined by a special guest: Bowdoin Head Football Coach BJ Hammer! We debate who the NBA GOAT is, Brady vs. Belichick, and end the episode with a very Samsational edition of Sam’s Send-Off by Sam. You don’t want to miss it! So sit back, relax, and take a seat… Courtside. 0:00 - Michael Jordan vs. LeBron James
26:37 - Tom Brady vs. Bill Belichick
40:33 - Coach Hammer’s American Sports Mount Rushmore
46:05 - Sam’s Send-Off by Sam
Recorded Wednesday, April 13, 2022.
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Podcast Description: Andrew Cohen is an “athlete” best known for his money 3-point shot, killer slice forehand, and natural charm. In this show, he breaks down the day’s biggest storylines, investigates compelling sports trends, and does his best to avoid coming off as a massive sports nerd. No hot takes here, just smart takes.
The regular season is over and the NBA Playoffs have arrived! Joined by our friend, Lauren, we give our picks for MVP, Rookie of the Year, Defensive Player of the Year, Coach of the Year, and Most Improved Player of the Year, as well as our All-NBA First Teams! Then, we each pick our entire NBA Playoff Bracket! We all had different finals matchups, so sit back, relax, and take a seat… Courtside.
Recorded Wednesday, April 13, 2022.
0:00 - Mike explains the Lakers
7:45 - Award picks
28:08 - Western Conference playoff picks
41:25 - Eastern Conference playoff picks
1:09:00 - NBA Finals
1:21:50 - Sam’s Send-Off By Sam
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Podcast Description: Andrew Cohen is an “athlete” best known for his money 3-point shot, killer slice forehand, and natural charm. In this show, he breaks down the day’s biggest storylines, investigates compelling sports trends, and does his best to avoid coming off as a massive sports nerd. No hot takes here, just smart takes.
Brady is back! Tyreek Hill to Miami! Davante Adams to Vegas! Matt Ryan to Indianapolis! The NFL Offseason has been on fire so far! We give our takes on every big move, the AFC West, and our biggest winners and losers so far. So sit back, relax, and take a seat… Courtside.
Recorded Tuesday, March 29, 2022.
0:00 - Tom Brady is back
5:20 - Tyreek Hill to Miami
15:25 - Davante Adams to Las Vegas
25:45 - Deshaun Watson
39:40 - Matt Ryan / QB Market
51:30 - AFC West
58:25 - Winners and Losers
1:19-00 - Urban Meyer
1:24:00 - Sam’s Send-Off by Sam
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Podcast Description: Andrew Cohen is an “athlete” best known for his money 3-point shot, killer slice forehand, and natural charm. In this show, he breaks down the day’s biggest storylines, investigates compelling sports trends, and does his best to avoid coming off as a massive sports nerd. No hot takes here, just smart takes.
Russell Wilson to the Broncos! Aaron Rodgers back to Green Bay! Carson Wentz to Washington! We give our thoughts on these moves and more. Then, we preview the offseason for every NFC team in part two of our two-part NFL Offseason Preview. And… Khalil Mack gets traded to the Chargers while we’re recording! So sit back, relax, and take a seat… Courtside.
Recorded Thursday, March 10, 2022.
0:00 - Russell Wilson Trade
8:00 - Other Breaking News
20:30 - NFC East
41:43 - NFC North
55:30 - NFC South
1:05:52 - NFC West
1:20:57 - Khalil Mack Trade Immediate Reaction / Bold Predictions
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Podcast Description: Andrew Cohen is an “athlete” best known for his money 3-point shot, killer slice forehand, and natural charm. In this show, he breaks down the day’s biggest storylines, investigates compelling sports trends, and does his best to avoid coming off as a massive sports nerd. No hot takes here, just smart takes.
The NFL Offseason is right around the corner! We preview the offseason for every single AFC team in part one of our two-part NFL Offseason preview. So sit back, relax, and take a seat… Courtside.
1:20 - AFC East
21:10 - AFC North
41:10 - AFC South
50:50 - AFC West
1:12:30 - Bold Predictions/Final Thoughts
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Podcast Description: Andrew Cohen is an “athlete” best known for his money 3-point shot, killer slice forehand, and natural charm. In this show, he breaks down the day’s biggest storylines, investigates compelling sports trends, and does his best to avoid coming off as a massive sports nerd. No hot takes here, just smart takes.
The NBA All-Star break is behind us! We give our picks for midseason awards, including MVP, DPOY, ROY, All-NBA First and Second teams, and more! So sit back, relax, and take a seat… Courtside.
0:00 - MVP, DPOY, ROY, COY, MIP
12:09 - Most disappointing players/teams
28:00 - Most surprising players/teams
41:45 - Teams we expect to fall off
46:45 - Teams we expect to rise
54:50 - All-NBA First and Second teams
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Podcast Description: Andrew Cohen is an “athlete” best known for his money 3-point shot, killer slice forehand, and natural charm. In this show, he breaks down the day’s biggest storylines, investigates compelling sports trends, and does his best to avoid coming off as a massive sports nerd. No hot takes here, just smart takes.
Super Bowl LVI is in the books! We review the game, discuss the best (and worst) performers, and look at some implications for players moving forward. So sit back, relax, and take a seat… Courtside.
0:15 - Opening Takes
2:15 - Key Moments in the Game
9:35 - 3 Up, 3 Down
27:07 - Implications for players moving forward
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Podcast Description: Andrew Cohen is an “athlete” best known for his money 3-point shot, killer slice forehand, and natural charm. In this show, he breaks down the day’s biggest storylines, investigates compelling sports trends, and does his best to avoid coming off as a massive sports nerd. No hot takes here, just smart takes.
The NBA Trade Deadline was this past Thursday and it was a wild one! We break down the big trades, including Ben Simmons for James Harden, Tyrese Haliburton for Domantas Sabonis, and more. And… the Cincinnati Bengals and Los Angeles Rams are squaring off in Super Bowl LVI! We break down the game, make our picks, and discuss some prop bets for the big game. So sit back, relax, and take a seat… Courtside.
0:17 - NBA Trade Deadline
0:27 - Harden for Simmons
12:20 - Haliburton for Sabonis
18:03 - The Celtics trade deadline moves
26:45 - Are the Lakers the biggest trade deadline losers?
31:12 - Looking at the big picture in both conferences
43:16 - Super Bowl breakdown
55:12 - Super Bowl picks and score predictions
56:00 - Super Bowl prop bets
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Podcast Description: Andrew Cohen is an “athlete” best known for his money 3-point shot, killer slice forehand, and natural charm. In this show, he breaks down the day’s biggest storylines, investigates compelling sports trends, and does his best to avoid coming off as a massive sports nerd. No hot takes here, just smart takes.
SPORTS ARE BACK! The NBA began its seeding games in the Orlando bubble this weekend after a 4-month break. I will give you my initial takeaways from the exciting opening weekend and tell you which teams are the true championship contenders. And… baseball is back, but with multiple outbreaks less than two weeks into its season, just how long will it survive? I will discuss the MLB’s current situation and why the NFL might be destined to repeat the MLB’s mistakes. So sit back, relax, and take a seat… Courtside.
0:35 - NBA Bubble Opening Weekend
7:21 - MLB COVID-19 Update and what the NFL can learn from baseball’s struggles with the virus
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Podcast Description: Andrew Cohen is an “athlete” best known for his money 3-point shot, killer slice forehand, and natural charm. In this show, he breaks down the day’s biggest storylines, investigates compelling sports trends, and does his best to avoid coming off as a massive sports nerd. No hot takes here, just smart takes. New episodes every day Monday through Friday.
Lamar Jackson and the Ravens stormed into Los Angeles on Monday night and destroyed Jared Goff and the Rams. I will talk about why Lamar Jackson is the NFL MVP, as well as some concerns I have with him going forward. And… I will be debuting a new segment today called “Things that Don’t Make Sense” where I talk about, you guessed it, things that do not make sense. So sit back, relax, and take a seat… Courtside.
0:34 - Why Lamar Jackson is the NFL MVP
8:12 - “Things That Don’t Make Sense” Vol. I
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Week 12 of the NFL is almost in the books, and there is a lot to talk about from Sunday’s slate of games! I will give my three main takeaways from yesterday! And… Kyrie Irving is not traveling with the Nets on their road trip this week, meaning he will miss his first game back at TD Garden. Shocker. I will talk about the argument that Kyrie Irving’s teams are better off without him. So sit back, relax, and take a seat… Courtside.
0:35 - Announcements and NFL Week 12 Takeaways
10:10 - Kyrie Irving’s Start in Brooklyn
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Ben Simmons made a 3-pointer this week! But guess what? I still think he’s overrated! I will tell you why I think this and… The NBA is considering several changes to its current schedule that could be implemented as soon as the 2021-2022 season. I will discuss my thoughts on all of the possible changes, including a controversial in-season tournament. So sit back, relax, and take a seat… Courtside.
0:35 - Why Ben Simmons is Overrated
6:50 - Discussing the NBA’s Potential Schedule Changes
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Jalen Ramsey has been traded from the Jacksonville Jaguars to the Los Angeles Rams! I will explain why the Rams are the big losers of this trade, And… The Washington Nationals are heading to the World Series! I will talk about why the Nationals are MUCH better off without Bryce Harper, and why the Phillies have made a $330 Million Dollar mistake. So sit back, relax, and take a seat… Courtside.
0:36 - Why the Rams are the Losers of the Jalen Ramsey Trade
5:17 - Why the Nationals are Much Better Off Without Bryce Harper
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Antonio Brown has signed with the New England Patriots! All of the jokes we’ve made over the past couple of days about the Patriots being ready to swoop in and sign him have come true! In today’s special episode of Courtside, I will tell you why this is a smart signing by the Patriots. So sit back, relax, and take a seat… Courtside.
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Today on Part 10, the final part of Courtside’s 10-Part 2019 NFL Preview, I am giving you all of my NFL award predictions for 2019, as well as some dark horses for each award. I will also be giving my first round of bold predictions for the 2019 NFL Season, and you won’t want to miss some of the things I have to say! So sit back, relax, and take a seat… Courtside.
0:34 - NFL Award Predictions
16:51 - NFL Bold Predictions Round One
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2019 Courtside NFL Preview Schedule:
8/26: NFC East
8/27: NFC North
8/28: NFC South
8/29: NFC West
8/30: AFC East
8/31: AFC North
9/01: AFC South
9/02: AFC West
9/03: Playoff Predictions
9/04: Award Predictions + Bold Predictions Round One
Today on Part 9 of Courtside’s 10-Part 2019 NFL Preview I am giving you my playoff predictions for both the AFC and NFC! I’ll tell you who’s in, who’s out, and who’s going to Miami to play in Super Bowl 54! So sit back, relax, and take a seat… Courtside.
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2019 Courtside NFL Preview Schedule:
8/26: NFC East
8/27: NFC North
8/28: NFC South
8/29: NFC West
8/30: AFC East
8/31: AFC North
9/01: AFC South
9/02: AFC West
9/03: Playoff Predictions
9/04: Award Prediction + Bold Predictions
Today I’m talking AFC West on Part 8 of Courtside’s 10-Part 2019 NFL Preview, the final divisional episode of the Preview. I’ll tell you why the Chiefs will repeat as division champs, and why the Raiders will be able to string together a good chunk of wins this year. So sit back, relax, and take a seat… Courtside.
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2019 Courtside NFL Preview Schedule:
8/26: NFC East
8/27: NFC North
8/28: NFC South
8/29: NFC West
8/30: AFC East
8/31: AFC North
9/01: AFC South
9/02: AFC West
9/03: Playoff Predictions
9/04: Award Prediction + Bold Predictions
Today on Part 7 of Courtside’s 10-Part 2019 NFL Preview I’m talking all about the AFC South, which I believe is the deepest division in the entire NFL! I’ll tell you why I have the Jacksonville Jaguars coming out on top! And… I’ll talk about what Andrew Luck’s retirement means for the Colts, as well as the rest of the division. So sit back, relax, and take a seat… Courtside.
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2019 Courtside NFL Preview Schedule:
8/26: NFC East
8/27: NFC North
8/28: NFC South
8/29: NFC West
8/30: AFC East
8/31: AFC North
9/01: AFC South
9/02: AFC West
9/03: Playoff Predictions
9/04: Award Prediction + Bold Predictions
Today on Part 6 of Courtside’s 10-Part 2019 NFL Preview I’m taking a deep dive into the AFC North! How will the Steelers look in the post-Antonio Brown and post- Le’Veon Bell era? And will Freddie Kitchens be able to coach the Cleveland Browns to their first playoff berth since 2002? I’ll talk about all that and more today so sit back, relax, and take a seat… Courtside.
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2019 Courtside NFL Preview Schedule:
8/26: NFC East
8/27: NFC North
8/28: NFC South
8/29: NFC West
8/30: AFC East
8/31: AFC North
9/01: AFC South
9/02: AFC West
9/03: Playoff Predictions
9/04: Award Prediction + Bold Predictions
Today on Part 5 of Courtside’s 10-Part 2019 NFL Preview I’m moving on to the AFC East! Is this the year the Jets are finally going to be relevant and compete for the division title? And what will the Dolphins look like under new head coach Brian Flores? I’ll talk about all of that and more today! So sit back, relax, and take a seat… Courtside.
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2019 Courtside NFL Preview Schedule:
8/26: NFC East
8/27: NFC North
8/28: NFC South
8/29: NFC West
8/30: AFC East
8/31: AFC North
9/01: AFC South
9/02: AFC West
9/03: Playoff Predictions
9/04: Award Prediction + Bold Predictions
Today is Part 4 of Courtside’s 10-Part 2019 NFL Preview! I will talk all about the NFC West today! Can Jimmy G lead the 49ers to the glory in his first year back from his torn ACL? And how will the Cardinals perform with a rookie head coach and rookie quarterback? You will have to listen to find out! So sit back, relax, and take a seat… Courtside.
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2019 Courtside NFL Preview Schedule:
8/26: NFC East
8/27: NFC North
8/28: NFC South
8/29: NFC West
8/30: AFC East
8/31: AFC North
9/01: AFC South
9/02: AFC West
9/03: Playoff Predictions
9/04: Award Prediction + Bold Predictions
Today I am talking all about the NFC South in Part 3 of Courtside’s 10-Part 2019 NFL Preview! The Saints and Falcons both look pretty good heading into this season; I’ll tell you who I have coming out on top. And… I’ll tell you why the Panthers are destined for a 4th-place finish in the division. So sit back, relax, and take a seat… Courtside.
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2019 Courtside NFL Preview Schedule:
8/26: NFC East
8/27: NFC North
8/28: NFC South
8/29: NFC West
8/30: AFC East
8/31: AFC North
9/01: AFC South
9/02: AFC West
9/03: Playoff Predictions
9/04: Award Prediction + Bold Predictions
Today I am talking all about the NFC South in Part 3 of Courtside’s 10-Part 2019 NFL Preview! The Saints and Falcons both look pretty good heading into this season; I’ll tell you who I have coming out on top. And… I’ll tell you why the Panthers are destined for a 4th-place finish in the division. So sit back, relax, and take a seat… Courtside.
Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheCourtsidePod
2019 Courtside NFL Preview Schedule:
8/26: NFC East
8/27: NFC North
8/28: NFC South
8/29: NFC West
8/30: AFC East
8/31: AFC North
9/01: AFC South
9/02: AFC West
9/03: Playoff Predictions
9/04: Award Prediction + Bold Predictions
Today is Part Two of Courtside’s 10-Part 2019 NFL Preview! I’m going to dive deep into the NFC North Division, which is one of the deepest divisions in the entire league. I’ll tell you which team I have pulling away with the division title, which teams are bound to miss the playoffs, and why Lions Head Coach Matt Patricia is likely to be canned at some point this year. So sit back, relax, and take a seat… Courtside.
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2019 Courtside NFL Preview Schedule:
8/26: NFC East
8/27: NFC North
8/28: NFC South
8/29: NFC West
8/30: AFC East
8/31: AFC North
9/01: AFC South
9/02: AFC West
9/03: Playoff Predictions
9/04: Award Prediction + Bold Predictions
Today is Part One of the Courtside 2019 NFL Preview and I’m talking all about the NFC East today! I’ll tell you why the Cowboys and Eagles are set up for success, and why the Redskins and Giants will likely consider starting their new rookie quarterbacks by the middle of the season! So sit back, relax, and take a seat… Courtside.
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2019 Courtside NFL Preview Schedule:
8/26: NFC East
8/27: NFC North
8/28: NFC South
8/29: NFC West
8/30: AFC East
8/31: AFC North
9/01: AFC South
9/02: AFC West
9/03: Playoff Predictions
9/04: Award Prediction + Bold Predictions
Dak Prescott has reportedly turned down a contract from the Dallas Cowboys that would pay him $30 million dollars per year. Is Dak worth that type of money right now? No way! But I will explain why turning down the offer is actually not a bad move for Dak. And… Ezekiel Elliott and Melvin Gordon are both holding out, and I will discuss why I think signing these running backs to big contract extensions is a bad idea for their current teams! So sit back, relax, and take a seat… Courtside.
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The NBA draft was on Thursday night! I will talk about one of the weirdest drafts I’ve ever witnessed. And also… The Boston Celtics are falling apart at the seams. Kyrie Irving is gone, Al Horford wants out, and other pieces of the 2018-19 team are likely leaving this offseason. So where do the Celtics go from here? I will give my predictions for the upcoming Celtics offseason on today’s episode! So sit back, relax, and take a seat… Courtside.
Courtside is a podcast dedicated to all things sports. In today’s episode, I make my glorious return after a two month hiatus, and talk about the NBA playoffs. So sit back, relax, and take a seat. Courtside.
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Courtside is a podcast dedicated to all things sports. In today’s episode, I discuss the current state of MLB Free Agency. So sit back, relax, and take a seat. Courtside
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Courtside is a podcast dedicated to all things sports. In today’s episode, I give my prediction for Super Bowl 53.
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Courtside is a podcast dedicated to all things sports. In today’s episode, I talk about NFL Referees and why I am unimpressed about James Harden’s scoring output this season.
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Courtside is a podcast dedicated to all things sports. In today’s episode, I give my full NFL Playoff Predictions. So sit back, relax, and take a seat. Courtside.
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Description: Courtside is a podcast dedicated to all things sports. In today’s episode, I go over the quarterback situation for every AFC Team in part one of a two-part series. So sit back, relax, and take a seat. Courtside.
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Courtside is a podcast dedicated to all things sports. In today’s episode, I go over the quarterback situation for every AFC Team in part one of a two-part series. So sit back, relax, and take a seat. Courtside.
Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheCourtsidePod
Courtside is a podcast dedicated to all things sports. In today’s episode, I press the panic button on some of the NFL’s best teams and analyze the Trevor Ariza trade between the Suns and Wizards. So sit back, relax, and take a seat. Courtside.
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Description: Courtside is a podcast dedicated to all things sports. In today’s episode, I give my NFL Playoff Picture predictions and play GM of the Miami Heat. So sit back, relax, and take a seat. Courtside.
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Description: Courtside is a podcast dedicated to all things sports. In today’s episode, I talk about Jimmy Butler and a little bit about the MLB Pace of Play Rules. So sit back, relax, and take a seat. Courtside.
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Courtside is a podcast dedicated to all things sports. In today’s episode, I analyze the Jimmy Butler trade, Le’Veon Bell and the Steelers, as well as the Washington Wizards. So sit back, relax, and take a seat. Courtside.
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Courtside is a podcast dedicated to all things sports. In today’s episode, I analyze the trades made before the NFL Trade Deadline and give my Top 10 Midseason NFL Power Rankings. So sit back, relax, and take a seat. Courtside.
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Courtside is a podcast dedicated to all things sports. In today’s episode, I talk about the World Series, analyze the latest NFL trades, and discuss Jimmy Butler and the Rockets. So sit back, relax, and take a seat. Courtside.
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Courtside is a podcast dedicated to all things sports. In today’s episode, I talk about the MLB postseason and give my World Series prediction. I also debut “Player Profiles”, talk about more things that don’t make sense, and do another segment of Sports Theory. So sit back, relax, and take a seat. Courtside.
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Courtside is a podcast dedicated to all things sports. In today’s episode, I do a complete NBA Season Preview. I give my projected standings, make picks for the major awards, and make some bold predictions for the season. It is a loaded episode of the podcast today so sit back, relax, and take a seat. Courtside.
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Courtside is a podcast dedicated to all things sports. In today’s episode, I discuss things that don’t make sense, make my week 5 NFL game picks, and debut Sports Theory. So sit back, relax, and take a seat. Courtside.
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The Courtside Podcast now has an official Twitter Page! Go check out @TheCourtsidePod on twitter right now!
In today’s episode, I discuss a few of the biggest stories around the NFL, debut my new Up and Down exercise, and make my game picks for week 2. So sit back, relax, and take a seat. Courtside.
In today’s episode, I discuss my takeaways from Thursday night’s NFL opener. I also make my picks for all of this week’s games, and talk about the Le’Veon Bell situation. So sit back, relax, and take a seat. Courtside.
Also, somehow I forgot to pick the Chiefs vs. Chargers, Cowboys vs. Panthers, and Bears vs. Packers games. Here are my picks:
Chargers over Chiefs, Panthers over Cowboys, and Bears over Packers.
Enjoy the episode!
In today’s episode, I do a complete preview of the NFL season. So sit back, relax, and take a seat. Courtside.
In today’s episode, I talk about the Kawhi Leonard trade, as well as Carmelo Anthony signing with the Houston Rockets.
In this episode I will talk about the NBA free agency. I will discuss Demarcus Cousins signing with the Golden State Warriors, Lebron James taking his talents to Los Angeles, and Paul George returning to Oklahoma City, and more.
In this episode, I will talk about the firing of head coach Dwane Casey from the Toronto Raptors, and discuss the winners and losers of the 2018 NBA Draft.