Double Down Debates: Recent Episodes
David Thompson
Hosted by David Thompson, Double Down Debates is a conversational podcast focused on the latest happenings in the world of sports. DDD strives to avoid the typical "Hot Take" topics in favor of more thought-provoking hypotheticals, opinions, and predictions.
David and Isiah discuss the NBA's big "bubble" restart, the playoff implications, and the integration of social justice messages. Music credit: "Last Energy For The Day" by Loyalty Freak Music My other podcasts: https://open.spotify.com/show/0covNXm56OUdgcrX4Ojs8L?si=bhkEtrDkT2eafl0Fz0MaBg https://open.spotify.com/show/2mvpzNNugke1i9THtAG8RL?si=R30jCzaHQQe3wmTiHztGdw https://open.spotify.com/show/4tiMqmdNLnC8Mzy8scsRpO?si=ohxyN-iOT0CXTHVlWPPsow https://open.spotify.com/show/3E6KPDc0vkVMTTSYjKhxFl?si=FO9jVX4mTHy_z_vvelHcug
David shares his thoughts on the opening night of the NBA's restart and the early success of the "bubble".
Music credit: "Last Energy For The Day" by Loyalty Freak Music
My other podcasts: https://open.spotify.com/show/0covNXm56OUdgcrX4Ojs8L?si=bhkEtrDkT2eafl0Fz0MaBg
https://open.spotify.com/show/2mvpzNNugke1i9THtAG8RL?si=R30jCzaHQQe3wmTiHztGdw
https://open.spotify.com/show/4tiMqmdNLnC8Mzy8scsRpO?si=ohxyN-iOT0CXTHVlWPPsow
https://open.spotify.com/show/3E6KPDc0vkVMTTSYjKhxFl?si=FO9jVX4mTHy_z_vvelHcug
David is joined by Dan Welch to discuss the NFL's COVID-19 response plans heading into the 2020-2021 season and what they're most looking forward to if the season does happen.
Music credit: "Last Energy For The Day" by Loyalty Freak Music
Dan: https://twitter.com/dwelch18
https://instagram.com/dwelch_18?igshid=12jn347fvqark
My other podcasts: https://open.spotify.com/show/0covNXm56OUdgcrX4Ojs8L?si=bhkEtrDkT2eafl0Fz0MaBg
https://open.spotify.com/show/2mvpzNNugke1i9THtAG8RL?si=R30jCzaHQQe3wmTiHztGdw
https://open.spotify.com/show/4tiMqmdNLnC8Mzy8scsRpO?si=ohxyN-iOT0CXTHVlWPPsow
https://open.spotify.com/show/3E6KPDc0vkVMTTSYjKhxFl?si=FO9jVX4mTHy_z_vvelHcug
David is joined by Tom Handel as they break down their top 10 best players in the NBA. The pool of players is limited to those that will be playing when the NBA resumes its season next month at Disney World.
Music credit: "Last Energy For The Day" by Loyalty Freak Music
Tom: https://instagram.com/tjhandel2?igshid=nq9za890vyti
https://twitter.com/tjhandel
My other podcasts: https://open.spotify.com/show/0covNXm56OUdgcrX4Ojs8L?si=bhkEtrDkT2eafl0Fz0MaBg
https://open.spotify.com/show/2mvpzNNugke1i9THtAG8RL?si=R30jCzaHQQe3wmTiHztGdw
https://open.spotify.com/show/4tiMqmdNLnC8Mzy8scsRpO?si=ohxyN-iOT0CXTHVlWPPsow
https://open.spotify.com/show/3E6KPDc0vkVMTTSYjKhxFl?si=FO9jVX4mTHy_z_vvelHcug
David is joined by Evan Lanier and Moses Chavez-Gray to talk about the NBA being a possible distraction to the Black Lives Matter movement. They dive into Kyrie Irving's comments, their own experiences with the Black Lives Matter movement, and what changes in sports and the real-world they'd like to see happen.
Music credit: "Last Energy For The Day" by Loyalty Freak Music
Black Lives Matters link: https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co/
Evan: https://instagram.com/evan_lanier?igshid=qs5gd0x2vgy3
https://twitter.com/3vanlanier
Moses: https://instagram.com/lilmoflow?igshid=x36o3fherbpi
https://twitter.com/Lilmoflow
My other podcasts: https://open.spotify.com/show/0covNXm56OUdgcrX4Ojs8L?si=bhkEtrDkT2eafl0Fz0MaBg
https://open.spotify.com/show/2mvpzNNugke1i9THtAG8RL?si=R30jCzaHQQe3wmTiHztGdw
https://open.spotify.com/show/4tiMqmdNLnC8Mzy8scsRpO?si=ohxyN-iOT0CXTHVlWPPsow
https://open.spotify.com/show/3E6KPDc0vkVMTTSYjKhxFl?si=FO9jVX4mTHy_z_vvelHcug
David and Juan Rodriguez debate which NBA teams headed to Disney World could be the most surprising to make it into the playoffs and/or win the NBA Finals.
Music credit: "Last Energy For The Day" by Loyalty Freak Music
Black Lives Matters link: https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co/
Juan: https://instagram.com/jay_roddy?igshid=silwcoj8qonf
https://twitter.com/JuanRod__
My other podcasts: https://open.spotify.com/show/0covNXm56OUdgcrX4Ojs8L?si=bhkEtrDkT2eafl0Fz0MaBg
https://open.spotify.com/show/2mvpzNNugke1i9THtAG8RL?si=R30jCzaHQQe3wmTiHztGdw
https://open.spotify.com/show/4tiMqmdNLnC8Mzy8scsRpO?si=ohxyN-iOT0CXTHVlWPPsow
https://open.spotify.com/show/3E6KPDc0vkVMTTSYjKhxFl?si=FO9jVX4mTHy_z_vvelHcug
David, Juan and Scoopman discuss who won the Anthony Davis trade, what the Lakers should do in free agency and the effect Kevin Durant's injury has on the NBA.
David, Juan, Mamoon and Shawn discuss who they believe will win the NBA Championship, what Kevin Durant's injury means for this series and if the Finals will effect where Kawhi Leonard will be playing next season.
David, Juan and Scoopman discuss where the top prospects will land based off the NBA Draft Lottery results, what teams could be in play to trade for Anthony Davis, Kevin Durant possibly to the Clippers, the Warriors sweeping the Blazers and the Eastern Conference Finals tied at 2-2.
David gives some immediate reactions to both NBA Game 7s this past Sunday. He also predicts who he thinks will make it to the NBA Finals.
David and Matt Jones update their second round NBA predictions, discuss the effects of Kevin Durant’s calf sprain and where the likes of Kyrie Irving, Klay Thompson and Durant will be playing next season.
David and Juan discuss the first few games of the NBA Playoffs second round, how officiating is affecting the game and where Kevin Durant could be playing next season.
David, Juan and Scoopman reveal who they think will move on to the second round of the NBA Playoffs. They also discuss who they feel are most deserving of NBA awards such as MVP, Rookie of the Year and Most Improved Player.
David is joined by Matt “Scoopman” Jones to give both of their Super Bowl LIII predictions. They also discuss how the NFL outlook will change depending on who wins and how the legacies of Tom Brady, Bill Belichick, Jared Goff and Sean McVay will all be effected after Sunday’s game.
David is joined by Matt “Scoopman” Jones to break down both NFL Conference Championship games. They went over the blown pass interference call that may have cost the Saints a spot in the Super Bowl, along with questioning if we as fans have caused the Patriots to become great so far in the playoffs.
David is joined by Matt “Scoopman” Jones to go over the NFL Divisional Round winners and losers along with who we think we win each respective Conference Championship game to punch a ticket to Super Bowl LIII.
David is joined by Matt “Scoopman” Jones to break down all of the past weekends Wild Card Weekend results and begin to discuss the upcoming divisional matchups along with predictions on who they believe will advance to the Conference Championship games.
David is joined by Matt “Scoopman” Jones and Ethan Mooney to discuss all of the recent NFL coaches who were fired on the dreaded “Black Monday.” They also predicted the outcomes of all four Wild Card Weekend matchups along with what is happening right now with the Pittsburgh Steelers and if Antonio Brown will actually be traded.
David is joined by Juan Rodriguez and Evan Lanier as they break down the 2018 NBA Christmas games. Also, they introduce a new segment called “Who’d you rather?” that squared off Stephen Curry and Kevin Durant against each other in a debate of who they think is the superior player.