Dunkin' with Dom: Recent Episodes
Dominic Conrad Chiappone
Welcome to the Dunkin' with Dom podcast! I'm Dominic Chiappone, host of the Dunkin' with Dom podcast! On this pod, we'll be covering a wide array of NBA topics at least twice a week. Everything about the league will be discussed: season narratives, franchise transactions, team rankings, marquee matchups, playoff predictions, award races, player legacies, and so much more. Additionally, we will be touching on topics stemming from the NFL, NCAA, and other major professional sports. On each episode, we will be bringing in various guests who are educated, passionate, and ready to entertain.
Welcome to the 169th episode of the Dunkin' with Dom podcast! With the NBA Draft behind, Micah and I run through the biggest stories and takeaways from this year's draft. We'll start off by breaking down the top narratives from the draft, including Dallas' transaction-heavy night, Scoot Henderson in Portland, and more. Then, we'll hit on the recent wave of headline-worthy trades - including the blockbuster Bradley Beal deal, Boston's roster reset and Chris Paul's move to Golden State - and share our thoughts on the ramifications of those moves before outlining our expectations for Victor Wembanyama. Today's guest(s): Micah Goldstein
Welcome to the 168th episode of the Dunkin' with Dom podcast! With less than 48 hours to go until the 2023 NBA Draft, Alex and I run through the most critical, need-to-know headlines heading into this year's draft. We'll start at the top talking about the Spurs future with Victor Wembanyama, where he ranks among the most memorable basketball prospects in recent memory and what his ultimate ceiling could be. Then, we'll run through some of the biggest narratives heading into the draft, including what are the futures of Zion Williamson in New Orleans and Damian Lillard in Portland, what Charlotte does with the second overall pick, Houston's interesting predicament, Detroit's intriguing future, trade-up candidates and (much) more. Today's guest(s): Alex Eisman
Welcome to the 167th episode of the Dunkin' with Dom podcast! It's time to brace ourselves for what's expected to be a chaotic, transaction-filled offseason. In this episode of the pod, Micah and I break down the most important, need-to-know stories, teams, players and narratives to watch for over the course of this offseason. Topics include the uncertain futures of Zion Williamson and Damian Lillard, Ja Morant's recently-announced suspension, potential superstars on the move, the current landscape of teams with cap space, the amount of teams needing to pick a long-term direction, how teams will rebuild after watching Denver win the title and other important themes from this year's offseason. Today's guest(s): Micah Goldstein
Note: This episode was recorded Sunday morning, hours before Phoenix acquired Bradley Beal from Washington in a blockbuster deal.
Welcome to the 166th episode of the Dunkin' with Dom podcast! All good things must eventually come to an end. The Heat, who finished with the NBA's worst-scoring offense this season and a negative point-differential, reached the NBA Finals for the second time in four years off an unthinkable, impossible to quantify playoff run. What does it all mean, and why did Miami ultimately fall short towards the end against Denver? What does it say about the Heat in the grand scheme of things this year, especially within the context of the Eastern Conference? Additionally, Matthew and I visit some old Heat takes from nearly a year ago, Jimmy Butler's playoff legacy, the 2022 versus 2023 Heat squads and more. Today's guest(s): Matthew Bryan
Welcome to the 165th episode of the Dunkin' with Dom podcast! The Denver Nuggets are your 2023 NBA champions, capping off a wild and headline-filled 2022-2023 season. In this episode, Micah and I discuss what this title means for Nikola Jokic, Jamal Murray and the Denver Nuggets in the grand scheme of things. Additionally, what does a ring mean for Nikola Jokic's all-time NBA ranking? How does he stack up against the dominant centers in league history? How many players would he theoretically fall behind in the all-time rankings (spoiler alert: not many)? It's time to have that discussion. Today's guest(s): Micah Goldstein
Welcome to the 164th episode of the Dunkin' with Dom podcast! Just like that, the NFL regular season is under wraps and the postseason is officially here. In this multi-guest episode of the pod, the three of us (Austen, Matthew, and myself) look ahead to the NFL playoffs, breaking down the biggest stories, teams, and narratives for this year's postseason. We'll start off by discussing the strengths and weaknesses of the legit contenders while contextualizing this year's postseason, including why San Francisco is our favorite out of all the NFC playoff teams, concerns with Minnesota and Philadelphia, an intriguing Tampa versus Dallas game, how much of a dark-horse are the Chargers, the top of the AFC, and (much) more. Then, we'll end the episode by breaking down each of our predictions for Wild Card weekend. Today's guest(s): Austen McDonald and Matthew Whaley
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Welcome to the 163rd episode of the Dunkin' with Dom podcast! In today's episode, Micah and I will be going through the daunting task of filling out our MVP ballots at the midway point of this NBA season. But first, we open up the pod to share our thoughts and reaction to Damar Hamlin's health emergency during last week's Monday Night Football game between Buffalo and Cincinnati. Our discussion includes our initial responses at the moment, the importance of social media and context in analyzing what happened, and what this says about the NFL as an institution. Then, we'll break down our MVP ballots, answering some important questions along the way. What are our criteria to evaluate the NBA's best of the best, and what's to make of individual stats in an era of high scoring for the league? How does an MVP impact the legacies of Nikola Jokic and Giannis Antetokounmpo? How do we decipher between Jayson Tatum and Luka Doncic? Where do we agree and disagree the most? How important is the context of the team and elevating the rest of the roster? All that and more will be covered. Today's guest(s): Micah Goldstein
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Welcome to the 162nd episode of the Dunkin' with Dom podcast! With half the NBA season left go, Alex and I take stock of the current standings and who we think can make a deep run in this year's postseason. In this episode of the pod, we'll be taking turns picking teams in order of who we think has the best chance to win this season's NBA title. We'll start off by listing our criteria for our picks before going back and forth picking teams based on their situation and our confidence in them, then defending our selections. Are Boston and Milwaukee still the clear favorites? What is there to make of Memphis and Golden State? Can Brooklyn stay hot heading into April? What are some of the problems with the Los Angeles Clippers, Dallas, and Denver? Can a surprise team in the East sneak into the Finals? All that and more will be discussed. Today's guest(s): Alex Eisman
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Welcome to the one-hundred and sixty-first episode of the Dunkin' with Dom podcast! With Syracuse football season officially in the books, Mike and I reflect on what's been an up-and-down year for the Orange. We'll start off by discussing how the team did relative to our preseason expectations and what the Orange's final resume looks like for 2022. Then, we'll look forward to 2023, discussing why coach Dino Babers isn't going anywhere (for now), the upcoming quarterback battle in the spring, 2022 recruitment, and what the slate looks like for the Orange next season. Today's guest(s): Mike Ostrowski
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Welcome to the one-hundred and sixtieth episode of the Dunkin' with Dom podcast! After a nearly two-month hiatus, Micah and I return to the mic to talk about the 2022-2023 NBA season (finally, at long last). In this episode, we focus mainly on looking at our preseason predictions, evaluating what we got right and wrong about this season at the near-halfway marker of the season. Topics include Utah's great start despite trading Donovan Mitchell and Rudy Gobert, trouble in Atlanta with Trae Young's struggles, the current landscape of the MVP race, Brooklyn's recent surge after its slow start, potential trades for some of the league's most interesting teams, and (much) more. Today's guest(s): Micah Goldstein
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Welcome to the one-hundred and fifty-ninth episode of the Dunkin' with Dom podcast! With the NBA season in the full swing of things, it's time to see what's real, what's fake, and what's still to be determined. In this episode of the pod, Micah and I run through our biggest takeaways to begin the 2022-2023 campaign. Topics include Brooklyn and Philly's slow start, Milwaukee's 9-0 run to begin the year, Cleveland's rise to contention status, Golden State's disappointing play from the youngsters, early results from the Gobert-Towns experiment, Russell Westbrook's performance off of the Lakers' bench, our way-too-early MVP candidates, and more. Today's guest(s): Micah Goldstein
Welcome to the one-hundred and fifty-eighth episode of the Dunkin' with Dom podcast! With the NBA returning in just a couple of days, it's time to make some bold predictions. In the first of a two-part segment, Micah and I will be running through all 30 of the league's over-under win totals set by Vegas for the 2022-2023 season. In this episode, we'll break down all 15 teams in the Eastern Conference, explaining why we are going over/under a team's projected win total, hashing out our arguments, and determining if the set line is a best bet, push, or stay away. In the end for the Eastern Conference, Micah and I agreed on the projected finish for 11 teams and had different answers for four teams. Find out where we agree and disagree. Today's guest(s): Micah Goldstein
Welcome to the one-hundred and fifty-seventh episode of the Dunkin' with Dom podcast! In this episode of the pod, it's time for Matthew and I to officially project out the season outlook for the Miami Heat. We'll be breaking down Miami's offseason, player personnel, potential starting (and closing lineups), and how the Heat fare against the rest of the Eastern Conference. Topics include Miami's decision to run a similar roster back this season, Tyler Herro's extension, Kyle Lowry's regression potential, what Bam Adebayo's ceiling really is, where Jimmy Butler ranks in the league's best players conversation, season predictions, and (much) more. Today's guest(s): Matthew Bryan
Welcome to the one-hundred and fifty-sixth episode of the Dunkin' with Dom podcast! With the NBA nearing its return, it's officially time to focus our attention on the upcoming season. In this episode of the pod, Micah and I kick off our 2022-2023 NBA analysis by ranking the top 25 players currently in the league. We'll start off by listing our criteria for our rankings, including durability, versatility, skill set, upside, and more. Then, we'll discuss our honorable mentions before going in reverse order to determine the best players in the NBA, our biggest agreements and disagreements, and (much) more. Today's guest(s): Micah Goldstein
Welcome to the one-hundred and fifty-fifth episode of the Dunkin' with Dom podcast! With the NFL season well underway, Mike and I look back to the first four weeks of football action to determine if that will sustain moving forward. In this episode of the pod, we'll be breaking down the biggest narratives, trends, and developments as we leave Week #4 and brace for Week #5. Topics include Buffalo and Kansas City picking up where they left off last season, Miami's hot start, the disappointing AFC South (minus the Jaguars, for now), Lamar Jackson's contract, Cincinnati's Super Bowl hangover, Tampa Bay's dreadful offense, Minnesota's quiet 3-1 start, the Eagles emerging as Super Bowl favorites, and (much) more. Today's guest(s): Mike Brownfeld
Welcome to another episode of the Dunkin' with Dom podcast. In our next "Film Friday Special", Dan and I attempt to turn language from glue into a world saver as they look to communicate with invading aliens in the most underrated movie of 2016, directed by Denis Villeneuve and starring Amy Adams, Jeremy Renner, Forest Whitaker, Michael Stuhlburg, and others.
What is a "Film Friday Special"?
"Film Friday Specials" are episodes in which multiple guests are brought on to the Dunkin' with Dom podcast to talk about some of their favorite movies of all time. Guests on the pod as well as myself will watch the movie up for discussion beforehand, take notes, and engage in an over hour-long conversation. We'll discuss some of our favorite scenes, hidden themes, underrated moments, actor/actress performances, fun facts, and more.
Format inspired by The Ringer's "The Rewatchables" Series (Simmons, B. 2018-Pres.). "The Rewatchables". The Ringer. https://www.theringer.com/the-rewatchables.
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Welcome to the one-hundred and fifty-fourth episode of the Dunkin' with Dom podcast! With the offseason smoke settling, it's time to look ahead to the 2022-2023 season. In the second of a two-part segment, Jose and I will be sharing our thoughts on the most important signings, trades, and draft selections for the Western Conference. Additionally, we'll also contextualize our discussion in terms of the Western Conference playoff picture and give a rough estimate of next year's standings. Topics include Golden State embracing their young guys, Deandre Ayton's uncertain future with Phoenix, the Nuggets and Clippers becoming early championship favorites, Minnesota going all-in on Rudy Gobert, Portland's retooled roster around Damian Lillard, Dallas and Memphis both losing crucial rotation players, the sleeper Pelicans, why the Lakers' future looks incredibly bleak, and (much) more. Today's guest(s): Jose Cobiella
Note: this episode was recorded before the Donovan Mitchell trade to Cleveland.
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Welcome to the one-hundred and fifty-third episode of the Dunkin' with Dom podcast! It's been a minute since we've last talked about the latest in the NBA. In this episode of the pod, Alex and I break down the most up-to-date news from the NBA offseason. We'll start off by talking about Kevin Durant's decision to stay with the Nets, including the lack of a trade market for KD, what's next for Brooklyn, Kyrie Irving's availability, and more. Then, we'll talk about LeBron James' extension, the Lakers acquiring Patrick Beverley, Russell Westbrook's future, the Cavs trading for Donovan Mitchell (and why the Knicks chose to stand pat), the Heat's weird offseason, Chet Holmgren being out for the season, and (much) more. Today's guest(s): Alex Eisman
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Welcome to the one-hundred and fifty-second episode of the Dunkin' with Dom podcast! In this episode of the pod, Mike and I break down the latest news for college football, the NCAA, and more. We'll start off with the news that the College Football Playoff will now expand to 12 teams. Topics include laying out the details for the new CFP format, positives and negatives, what the CFP means for NIL and college players, how the move keeps conference play on life support (for now?), and more. Then, we'll discuss our thoughts on USC and UCLA joining the Big Ten, conference realignment, the issue with having NCAA superconferences, the Big Ten's new TV deal, the future of the ACC, the lack of regulation for NIL, and more. Today's guest(s): Mike Ostrowski
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Welcome to the one-hundred and fifty-first episode of the Dunkin' with Dom podcast! To celebrate the 150th episode of the pod, Micah, Colin, and I will be drafting the NBA's best 64 single-season teams ever to compete in an all-time bracket challenge. We'll start off by listing our criteria and laying down some ground rules before we begin drafting the best teams to ever grace the court. This episode is part two of a two-part draft, with the bracket beginning in the near future. Today's guest(s): Colin Bock and Micah Goldstein
Welcome to the one-hundred and fiftieth episode of the Dunkin' with Dom podcast! To celebrate the 150th episode of the pod, Micah, Colin, and I will be drafting the NBA's best 64 single-season teams ever to compete in an all-time bracket challenge. We'll start off by listing our criteria and laying down some ground rules before we begin drafting the best teams to ever grace the court. This episode is part one of a two-part draft, with the bracket beginning in the near future. Today's guest(s): Colin Bock and Micah Goldstein
Welcome to another episode of the Dunkin' with Dom podcast. In our next "Film Friday Special", Jacob and I shall fight and never surrender during the mass evacuation from Dunkirk in one of the greatest World War II films ever directed by Christopher Nolan and starring Fionn Whitehead, Tom Glynn-Carney, Mark Rylance, Tom Hardy, and others.
What is a "Film Friday Special"?
"Film Friday Specials" are episodes in which multiple guests are brought on to the Dunkin' with Dom podcast to talk about some of their favorite movies of all time. Guests on the pod as well as myself will watch the movie up for discussion beforehand, take notes, and engage in an over hour-long conversation. We'll discuss some of our favorite scenes, hidden themes, underrated moments, actor/actress performances, fun facts, and more.
Format inspired by The Ringer's "The Rewatchables" Series (Simmons, B. 2018-Pres.). "The Rewatchables". The Ringer. https://www.theringer.com/the-rewatchables.
This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
Welcome to the one-hundred and forty-ninth episode of the Dunkin' with Dom podcast! Since our last pod together, more information has been released regarding the NFL future of Browns QB Deshaun Watson. In this episode of the pod, Michael and I break down the latest there is to know about Watson's situation before giving some big-picture thoughts on the entire situation. Topics include the NFL appealing the six-game suspension, our thoughts on the league's new punishment, why the NFL has a major work culture problem, what the ideal punishment should be for Watson, the league's inability to deal with situations like these, how the Browns will look for the 2022 season, concluding thoughts, and (much) more. Today's guest(s): Michael Ruiz
Welcome to the one-hundred and forty-eighth episode of the Dunkin' with Dom podcast! In light of Kevin Durant requesting a trade from Brooklyn and the downfall of the 2021 Nets, what better thing to do than take a trip down NBA history lane and analyze the worst NBA superteams in league history. In this episode of the pod, Micah and I will go back and forth nominating the worst superteams ever. We'll start off by listing our criteria before breaking down our nominations, and ultimately, selecting a top-3. Today's guest(s): Micah Goldstein
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Welcome to the one-hundred and forty-seventh episode of the Dunkin' with Dom podcast! With the NFL close to returning, it's time to preview what this season has in store. In this episode of the pod, Mike and I break down the biggest players, teams, narratives, and stories for the AFC. Additionally, we'll also discuss the current division odds, over/under win totals, and conference title odds for all 15 teams in the AFC. Topics include the latest on Deshaun Watson's suspension, how this affects the Browns, why the Bills are the overwhelming favorite, the unpredictive nature of the AFC West, how Patrick Mahomes will bounce back without Tyreek Hill, division odds, playoff favorites, and (much) more. Today's guest(s): Mike Ostrowski
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Welcome to the one-hundred and forty-sixth episode of the Dunkin' with Dom podcast! It's been around six weeks since Kevin Durant wanted out of Brooklyn and Donovan Mitchell trade rumors began. In this episode, Micah and I will be providing the latest up-to-date information on Durant's trade request and Mitchell's uncertain future with Utah. We'll start by talking about KD's demand to fire the Nets coach and GM, why Brooklyn's response is a referendum on player empowerment, why Durant remains on the team, potential trade destinations, how good Brooklyn is as the team stands with Durant, and so much more. Then, we'll dive into some other big offseason narratives, including recent rumors between the Knicks and Jazz for Donovan Mitchell, Mitchell's fit with the Knicks, other destinations for Mitchell, Mitchell's NBA ceiling, Russell Westbrook's horrible fit with the Lakers, why L.A. should be willing to trade multiple first-rounders to improve, the released Christmas Games schedule, why the NBA could be in a lockout in the near future, and more. Today's guest(s): Micah Goldstein
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Welcome to the one-hundred and forty-fifth episode of the Dunkin' with Dom podcast! With the NFL close to returning, it's time to preview what this season has in store. In this episode of the pod, Ozzy and I break down the biggest players, teams, narratives, and stores for the NFC. Additionally, we'll also discuss the current division odds, over/under win totals, and conference title odds for all 15 teams in the NFC. Topics include how Aaron Rodgers will perform without star receiver Davante Adams, the Bears' mediocrity, Tom Brady's return from his (short) retirement, the most underrated and overrated teams in the conference, the tight division race in the NFC West, concerns over the Cowboys and Cardinals, division odds, conference title odds, and (much) more. Today's guest(s): Bryn Ostby
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Welcome to another episode of the Dunkin' with Dom podcast. In our next "Film Friday Special", Dan and I don't know what positive means, but we are positive this is Quentin Tarantino's best movie ever in this 2012 American revisionist Western film starring Jamie Foxx, Christoph Waltz, Leonardo DiCaprio, Samuel L. Jackson, and others.
What is a "Film Friday Special"?
"Film Friday Specials" are episodes in which multiple guests are brought on to the Dunkin' with Dom podcast to talk about some of their favorite movies of all time. Guests on the pod as well as myself will watch the movie up for discussion beforehand, take notes, and engage in an over hour-long conversation. We'll discuss some of our favorite scenes, hidden themes, underrated moments, actor/actress performances, fun facts, and more.
Format inspired by The Ringer's "The Rewatchables" Series (Simmons, B. 2018-Pres.). "The Rewatchables". The Ringer. https://www.theringer.com/the-rewatchables.
This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
Welcome to the one-hundred and forty-fourth episode of the Dunkin' with Dom podcast! With the start of the NFL season looming, it's time to preview the biggest stories to look forward to heading into another year of competitive football. In this episode of the pod, Anthony and I will be running through the most important things you need to know about the upcoming NFL season. We'll start off by discussing two continuous stories from our last NFL preview pod: the impact of the 17-game season and the latest on Deshaun Watson. Then, we'll be talking about a handful of topics, including how Aaron Rodgers and Patrick Mahomes will adjust after losing their star wide receivers, Buffalo's path to contention in the AFC, the most underrated and overrated teams heading into this season, why the AFC West is such a fascinating division to analyze, the MVP race, division odds, who are the contenders in both conferences, and (much) more. Today's guest(s): Anthony Alandt
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Welcome to the one-hundred and forty-third episode of the Dunkin' with Dom podcast! With the NFL's preseason beginning shortly, it's time to look ahead to the next football season. In the second part of a two-part segment, we'll be breaking down the current betting lines for the win totals and division odds for every team and division in the NFL. In this episode, Seth and I will be focusing our attention exclusively on the NFC. We'll go division-by-division, discussing our thoughts on current odds for all 16 teams in the conference, big picture takeaways, and mentioning our best bets, stay away bets, and on-the-fence bets. Today's guest(s): Seth Golden
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Welcome to the one-hundred and forty-second episode of the Dunkin' with Dom podcast! With the NFL's preseason beginning shortly, it's time to look ahead to the next football season. In the first part of a two-part segment, we'll be breaking down the current betting lines for the win totals and division odds for every team and division in the NFL. In this episode, Chris and I will be focusing our attention exclusively on the AFC. We'll go division-by-division, discussing our thoughts on current odds for all 16 teams in the conference, big picture takeaways, and mentioning our best bets, stay away bets, and on-the-fence bets. Today's guest(s): Chris Alvarez
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In a somber episode of the pod, Micah and I reflect on the accomplishments, character, and life of one of the NBA's greats: Bill Russell. Russell passed away peacefully at the age of 88 on July 31st, 2022. Both Micah and I are NBA history connoisseurs, and talking about Russell's career is almost doing a disservice to his endless successes on and off the court. The loss of Russell is tragic to the NBA community, the basketball world, and anyone who knew him personally. Russell was one of the greatest players to ever step foot on the court, but he was an even better teammate, activist, and person. Bill Russell, may you rest in peace. Today's guest(s): Micah Goldstein
Welcome to the one-hundred and fortieth episode of the Dunkin' with Dom podcast! In the second part of a two-part podcast, Alex and I will be handing out letter grades to every NBA team based on the moves they made in the draft, free agency, and/or trades. This episode will focus exclusively on the Western Conference. Topics include Golden State embracing its youth after losing key veterans, Phoenix retaining Deandre Ayton and what's next for the franchise, Minnesota's all-in trade for Rudy Gobert, Utah's divine beginning to their rebuild, Dallas' controversial decision to not re-sign Jalen Brunson, the Kings and Lakers lack of improvement, Portland's retool around Damian Lillard, uncertainty with Chet Holmgren, why New Orleans is a sneaky great team to watch for in the West, and (much) more. Today's guest(s): Alex Eisman
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Welcome to the one-hundred and thirty-ninth episode of the Dunkin' with Dom podcast! In the first part of a two-part podcast, Alex and I will be handing out letter grades to every NBA team based on the moves they made in the draft, free agency, and/or trades. This episode will focus exclusively on the Eastern Conference. Topics include Boston's massive improvement, Atlanta and New York going all-in on Dejounte Murray and Jalen Brunson, Miami's and Toronto's quiet offseason, Philly's retool around Joel Embiid and James Harden, the youth movement in Detroit, Bradley Beal's albatross contract extension, the latest on the Kevin Durant saga, and (much) more. Today's guest(s): Alex Eisman
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Welcome to the one-hundred and thirty-eighth episode of the Dunkin' with Dom podcast! With most of the offseason wrapped up, it's time to declare some winners and losers. In the second of a two-part segment, Micah and I will be sharing who we think are the biggest winners and losers from this year's draft and free agency, this time with the Western Conference. Topics include the Nuggets' improvements on defense, Portland getting Damian Lillard some help, the Clippers signing John Wall, the Lakers' disappointing offseason, the implications of Dallas losing Jalen Brunson, the many ramifications of the Rody Gobert trade, and (much) more. Today's guest(s): Micah Goldstein
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Welcome to the one-hundred and thirty-seventh episode of the Dunkin' with Dom podcast! With most of the offseason wrapped up, it's time to declare some winners and losers. In the first of a two-part segment, Micah and I will be sharing who we think are the biggest winners and losers from this year's draft and free agency, beginning with the Eastern Conference. Topics include the Celtics filling in their biggest roster holes, the Sixers retooling around Joel Embiid, James Harden's pay cut, Miami losing P.J. Tucker, the uncertainty with Miles Bridges, the Pistons' amazing moves at the draft, the Knicks' going all-in on Jalen Brunson, the Hawks trading for Dejounte Murray, and (much) more. Today's guest(s): Micah Goldstein
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Welcome to the one-hundred and thirty-sixth episode of the Dunkin' with Dom podcast! With many free agency dominoes still standing, Chris and I decide to talk about the offseason's impacts on the current NBA contenders in both conferences. We'll run through a laundry list of the biggest narratives as well as storylines that haven't been settled yet. Topics include the Celtics' offseason additions, why Boston is a clear favorite to come out of the East, Miami losing P.J. Tucker, why Milwaukee is a dark-horse contender for next season, the complications of a Kevin Durant trade, the implications of KD's decision on the future of free agency, why this year is so pivotal for the Sixers, Golden State's bright future, uncertainty over what's next for Deandre Ayton and Donovan Mitchell, the Lakers' tumultuous situation, why no team will go near Kyrie Irving, and (much) more. Today's guest(s): Chris Bezdedeanu
Note: this episode was recorded before Deandre Ayton received a four-year, $133 million max offer sheet from the Indiana Pacers, which was matched by the Phoenix Suns shortly after.
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Welcome to the one-hundred and thirty-fifth episode of the Dunkin' with Dom podcast! In this episode of the pod, Matthew and I break down Miami's quiet yet still important 2022 offseason. We'll start off by talking about the Heat's roster so far, including P.J. Tucker signing with the Sixers, Miami retaining Victor Oladipo and Caleb Martin, and how the roster stacks up against the Eastern Conference contenders. Then, we'll discuss the biggest offseason narratives for the Heat's offseason, including the complications of a Kevin Durant trade to the Heat, how the Gobert trade affects Donovan Mitchell's future in Utah, Duncan Robinson's potential revival season, Kyle Lowry's albatross contract, where Miami stands heading into next season, and more. Today's guest(s): Matthew Bryan
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Welcome to the one-hundred and thirty-fourth episode of the Dunkin' with Dom podcast! With the 2022 NBA playoffs officially behind, it's time to discuss some of the biggest consequences of this year's postseason. In this episode of the pod, Jose and I will talk about some of the biggest takeaways from the playoffs. Topics include evaluating Boston's run to the Finals, how a 4th title affects Steph Curry's all-time resume, how Curry fares against Kobe Bryant and Kevin Durant, Durant's future with the Nets, Luka Doncic's superstar status, the most surprising and disappointing teams of the 2022 playoffs, the biggest long-term effect of the postseason, which superstar's title window is closed forever, and (much) more. Today's guest(s): Jose Cobiella
Note: This episode was recorded one week before the start of NBA Free Agency.
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Welcome to another episode of the Dunkin' with Dom podcast. In our next "Film Friday Special", Dan and I wake up from amnesia and look to uncover the secrets behind the CIA's Treadstone project in this 2002 action-thriller film starring Matt Damon, Franka Potente, Chris Cooper, and others.
What is a "Film Friday Special"?
"Film Friday Specials" are episodes in which multiple guests are brought on to the Dunkin' with Dom podcast to talk about some of their favorite movies of all time. Guests on the pod as well as myself will watch the movie up for discussion beforehand, take notes, and engage in an over hour-long conversation. We'll discuss some of our favorite scenes, hidden themes, underrated moments, actor/actress performances, fun facts, and more.
Format inspired by The Ringer's "The Rewatchables" Series (Simmons, B. 2018-Pres.). "The Rewatchables". The Ringer. https://www.theringer.com/the-rewatchables.
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Welcome to the one-hundred and thirty-third episode of the Dunkin' with Dom podcast! With NBA free agency cooling down, it's time to dive into the biggest moves so far. In this episode of the pod, Pablo and I will be breaking down the most controversial, polarizing trades and signings of the 2022 NBA offseason. We'll start off by discussing the ramifications of the Rudy Gobert trade, including Gobert's fit in Minnesota, how the T-Wolves stack up in the West next season, Utah's uncertain future, what's next for Donovan Mitchell, and more. Then, they'll run through the moves with the most pros and cons, including Atlanta acquiring Dejounte Murray, the Sixers breaking the bank for P.J. Tucker, the Lakers signing Lonnie Walker IV, the Blazers retool around Damian Lillard, what's next for Miles Bridges, an update on the Durant-Kyrie situation in Brooklyn, why the Jalen Brunson move makes no sense for the Knicks, and (much) more. Today's guest(s): Pablo Puga
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Welcome to the one-hundred and thirty-second episode of the Dunkin' with Dom podcast! With more details being released on Deshaun Watson's current situation in recent weeks, Michael and I are dedicating an entire episode to breaking down the biggest narratives of this developing story. Topics include the allegations against Watson, why Watson's defense is lacking credibility, the severity of the current allegations, how the lawsuit against the Houston Texans affects everything going on, our general opinion on this development, and more. Then, we'll focus on the football perspective of Watson's allegations, including Cleveland's lack of draft capital and cap space moving forward, Baker Mayfield's future with the Browns, how Cleveland stacks up against the rest of the AFC North, how Roger Goodell will handle the Watson situation, what's a "fair" punishment for Watson, how the NFL moves on from this situation, and more. Today's guest(s): Michael Ruiz
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Welcome to the one-hundred and thirty-first episode of the Dunkin' with Dom podcast! It's another day for NBA free agency and another round of blockbuster moves. In this episode of the pod, Liam and I will start off by breaking down everything there is to know about Kevin Durant's current trade request. We'll be discussing Durant's preferred destinations, the difficulty of moving on from Durant, the current status of the Nets organization, how Kyrie Irving factors into this development, the implications on Durant's NBA legacy, and more. Then, we'll analyze the latest big moves in free agency, including the Jazz moving on from Rudy Gobert, how Gobert fits with the T-Wolves, Malcolm Brogdon's fit with the Celtics, Miles Bridges' issues off-the-court (and how it affects his NBA future), Deandre Ayton's restricted free agency, and more. Today's guest(s): Liam Griffin
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Welcome to the one-hundred and thirtieth episode of the Dunkin' with Dom podcast! Let the NBA free agency madness begin. in this episode of the pod, Aidan and I will be breaking down the first day of free agency. We'll start off with the most up-to-date news on Kevin Durant, including his demand for a trade, what the Nets should do moving forward, how Kyrie Irving factors into this chaotic mess, potential Durant destinations, KD's value heading into his 16th NBA season, and more. Then, we'll run through the biggest signings and trades from the first day of free agency, including the Hawks acquiring All-Star Dejounte Murray from the Spurs, San Antonio embracing a full-on rebuild, Atlanta looking to bounceback from a disappointing season, Jalen Brunson's new deal with the Knicks, why Dallas has no one to blame but themselves for losing Brunson, three huge contract extensions (Bradley Beal, Devin Booker, and Nikola Jokic), the Sixers' newest bench additions, and more. Today's guest(s): Aidan Levin
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Welcome to the one-hundred and twenty-ninth episode of the Dunkin' with Dom podcast! In today's episode, Micah and I will be focusing on the most recent, need-to-know NBA free agency news. We'll start off by talking about the biggest offseason storylines to date, including Kyrie Irving accepting his player option, how the Nets will look in the 2022-2023 offseason, John Wall's buyout, how Wall fits with the Clippers, the Knicks' clearing cap space to sign Jalen Brunson, and the restricted free agency decisions for Deandre Ayton and Miles Bridges. Then, we'll shift our attention to the 2022 NBA Draft, discussing our biggest winners and losers. Topics include Detroit embracing a youth movement, Portland's acquisition of Jerami Grant, New York and Charlotte trading lottery picks, why the NBA's G-League is just the professional version of one-and-done, Sacramento drafting Keegan Murray, Dejounte Murray's future in San Antonio, and more. Today's guest(s): Micah Goldstein
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Welcome to the one-hundred and twenty-eighth episode of the Dunkin' with Dom podcast! In today's episode, Micah and I will be running through some of the biggest narratives of this year's NBA free agency with just three days to go before teams can begin offering contracts to unsigned players. We'll start off by discussing the recent news out of Brooklyn, including the future of the Nets with KD and Kyrie Irving, options for the Nets to trade Irving, why Brooklyn should consider a rebuild, Kevin Durant's longevity, and more. Then, they'll run through the biggest players and stories that will impact this year's free agency, including Bradley Beal's potential new contract in Washington, Deandre Ayton's market value, the most interesting teams that could make moves, the Knicks going all-in on Jalen Brunson, and more. Today's guest(s): Micah Goldstein
Note: This episode was recorded just hours before Kyrie Irving opted into his $36.5 million player option.
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Welcome to the one-hundred and twenty-seventh episode of the Dunkin' with Dom podcast! After two nights, the 2022 NBA Draft is officially in the books. In today's episode, Austen, Alex, and I will be breaking down the biggest narratives from the draft. We'll start off by sorting through the biggest pre-draft story: Kyrie Irving's eroding situation with the Nets. We'll discuss Irving's list of teams he's interested in, the likelihood of a contract extension with Brooklyn, how Kyrie's future affects Kevin Durant's tenure with the Nets, and more. Then, we'll run through the biggest takeaways from this year's NBA draft, including how the top-3 picks broke out, why we have differing opinions on Chet Holmgren, the Pistons' bright future with Cade Cunningham and Jaden Ivey, the Thunder's youth movement, the Knicks' (continued) incompetence, big-picture effects of the draft, and (much) more. Today's guest(s): Alex Eisman and Austen McDonald
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Welcome to the one-hundred and twenty-sixth episode of the Dunkin' with Dom podcast! With the NBA Draft approaching in just a few weeks, Micah and I will be breaking down everything you need to know heading into June 23rd. We'll start off by discussing who the Magic should pick first overall, break down the floor and ceiling for the unanimous top-3 prospects in this year's draft, why fit is so important for these players, and more. Then, we'll talk about some other draft narratives, including prospects that we are totally out on, the most fascinating teams of this year's draft, why the Pacers and Trail Blazers will be the key to this year's draft, Damian Lillard's uncertain future in Portland, trade potential among the lottery teams, and (much) more. Today's guest(s): Micah Goldstein
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Welcome to the one-hundred and twenty-fifth episode of the Dunkin' with Dom podcast! The Warriors are officially your 2022 NBA champions. In this episode of the pod, Chris and I will be breaking down Golden State's win over Boston, why the Celtics came up short in the Finals, why both teams have a bright future, Boston's offseason needs, and more. Then, we'll discuss some other Finals narratives, including how impressive the Celtics' playoff run was, the unpredictability of the NBA moving forward, how Kevin Durant's championships are arguably diminished after this Finals win for the Warriors, Golden State continuing their dynasty, where this loss ranks among recent Celtics' playoff defeats, and more. Today's guest(s): Chris Bezdedeanu
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Welcome to the one-hundred and twenty-fourth episode of the Dunkin' with Dom podcast! Golden State heads to Boston just one win away from the 2022 championship. In today's episode, Micah and I break down Game 5 of the NBA Finals, including Andrew Wiggins' awesome performance, the Celtics' offensive struggles in the series, Steph Curry's impact on a bad shooting night, what to expect in Game 6, and more. Then, we'll be discussing Curry's career within the context of some of the best NBA players of all-time? Is Curry a top-10 player ever? How does his career stack up against Hakeem, Durant, Kobe, Jerry West, Moses Malone, and Julius Erving? How does Curry's NBA resume compare to some of these aforementioned legends? All of this and more will be discussed. Today's guest(s): Micah Goldstein
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Welcome to the one-hundred and twenty-third episode of the Dunkin' with Dom podcast! Miami's season ended in a classic Game 7, and now it's officially time to begin looking towards the offseason. In this episode, Matthew and I discuss some of the biggest narratives for the Heat heading into this year's draft and free agency. Topics include why Miami came up short against the Celtics, the risk behind signing Tyler Herro to a contract extension, why a Donovan Mitchell trade would be perfect for the Heat's future, Bam Adebayo's disappointing playoffs, Jimmy Butler's ascent in the postseason, concerns over Kyle Lowry's age, potential offseason targets, where Miami stacks up against the rest of the East heading into next season, and more. Today's guest(s): Matthew Bryan
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Welcome to the one-hundred and twenty-second episode of the Dunkin' with Dom podcast! Behind a vintage Steph Curry performance, Golden State has tied it up in the Finals against Boston. In this episode, Aidan and I break down the latest from the NBA Finals, including Boston's defensive adjustments, Al Horford's value for the Celtics, Curry's case for Finals MVP, concerns with Klay Thompson and Draymond Green, the Warriors' killer rebounding, series prediction heading into Game 5, and more. Then, they will run through the latest NBA offseason news, including trade rumors for Rudy Gobert, Utah's uncertain future, why James Harden's and Russell Westbrook's contract decisions could impact the Sixers' and Lakers' offseasons, Deandre Ayton's ceiling as a player, Damian Lillard's future in Portland, and more. Today's guest(s): Aidan Levin
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Welcome to another episode of the Dunkin' with Dom podcast. In our next "Film Friday Special", Dan and I land in an alternate plot to eliminate Nazi Party leadership in a Quentin Tarantino-style World War II film starring Brad Pitt, Christoph Waltz, Michael Fassbender, and others.
What is a "Film Friday Special"?
"Film Friday Specials" are episodes in which multiple guests are brought on to the Dunkin' with Dom podcast to talk about some of their favorite movies of all time. Guests on the pod as well as myself will watch the movie up for discussion beforehand, take notes, and engage in an over hour-long conversation. We'll discuss some of our favorite scenes, hidden themes, underrated moments, actor/actress performances, fun facts, and more.
Format inspired by The Ringer's "The Rewatchables" Series (Simmons, B. 2018-Pres.). "The Rewatchables". The Ringer. https://www.theringer.com/the-rewatchables.
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Welcome to the one-hundred and twenty-first episode of the Dunkin' with Dom podcast! The NBA Finals is heading from Golden State to Boston with two crucial games for the Warriors and Celtics. In this episode of the pod, Micah and I break down our thoughts from Games 1 and 2 of the Finals, as well as potential adjustments for both teams. We'll discuss Steph Curry's hot start against Boston's drop coverage defense, Jayson Tatum's offensive slump, Klay Thompson's recent struggles, how the officiating is affecting the series, Draymond Green's impact on the Warriors, and more. Then, we'll run through some of the biggest offseason developments, including head coach Quinn Snyder leaving the Jazz, Utah's uncertain future heading into next season, what the Jazz should look to improve in the offseason, Deandre Ayton's interesting contract situation with Phoenix, Damian Lillard's future in Portland, why Portland is in such a confusing predicament, potential moves for both teams, and (much) more. Today's guest(s): Micah Goldstein
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Welcome to the one-hundred and twentieth episode of the Dunkin' with Dom podcast! In this episode of the pod, Mike and I focus on everything you need to know about the next Syracuse Orange football and basketball seasons. We'll start off with basketball and discuss what went wrong for the Orange in 2022, which returning player is the biggest X-factor for the team, what SU's new recruiting class can bring to the table, the team's floor and ceiling for 2023, Syracuse's chances of making the March Madness Tournament, and more. Then, they'll talk about all things Orange football, including Dino Baber's leash as the head coach for Syracuse, Sean Tucker's dominant 2022 season, the battle at quarterback, the Orange's chances of making it to a bowl game, a breakdown of the team's 2022 schedule, team strengths and weaknesses, our predictions for their upcoming season, and more. Today's guest(s): Mike Ostrowski
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Welcome to the one-hundred and nineteenth episode of the Dunkin' with Dom podcast! In this episode of the pod, Jackson and I look back at the past decade and rank all of the NBA Finals from the 2010s. We'll start off by listing our criteria for what we consider to be the "best" Finals, then we'll begin our rankings in reverse order. What was a better Finals to watch: 2013 or 2016? How much do we weigh the historical impact of the Finals? Where do Jackson and I agree (and disagree) the most? What are our thoughts on the Bubble Finals from 2020? Is the 2012 Finals the most underrated of the past decade? All that and more will be covered. Today's guest(s): Jackson Holzer
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Welcome to the one-hundred and eighteenth episode of the Dunkin' with Dom podcast! An all-time NBA ECF is officially in the books and our NBA Finals matchup is set. In today's episode, Micah and I break down the most important narratives of Game 7 between the Celtics and Heat, including Jimmy Butler's game-ending three-point attempt, where Butler ranks among the NBA's best players, Boston's journey to the Finals, Miami's uncertain future, and more. Then, they'll break down what to look forward to in the Finals, series predictions, what a championship means for Steph Curry's all-time resume, his standing in comparison to other NBA legends, and more. Lastly, we'll discuss the Lakers' newest head coaching hire, Kyrie Irving's uncertain future with the Nets, and more. Today's guest(s): Micah Goldstein
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Welcome to the one-hundred and seventeenth episode of the Dunkin' with Dom podcast! With the NBA Conference Finals nearing its' end, Alex and I discuss the latest playoff news and headlines from around the league. We'll start with the playoffs and discuss Golden State taking a chance on Andrew Wiggins, Steph Curry's impact on the league, why the Warriors could extend their dynasty heading into next season, Miami's uncertain future, and the rise of the Tatum/Brown duo in Boston. Then, we'll discuss Deandre Ayton's long-term future with the Suns, potential Ayton trade scenarios in the offseason, why the NBA needs to change its' All-NBA voting format, why an in-season tournament is easier said than done to create, ideas to reform the league to make life easier for NBA players heading into next season, and (much) more. Today's guest(s): Alex Eisman
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Welcome to the one-hundred and sixteenth episode of the Dunkin' with Dom podcast! In this episode of the pod, Aidan and I focus on the most recent playoff updates as the Eastern and Western Conference Finals continue. We'll start in the West and discuss Golden State continuing its' dynasty, what a title would mean for Steph Curry, and some potential moves Dallas could make in the offseason. Then, we'll shift to the East and talk about Miami's crucial Game 3, Jimmy Butler's ascent in the postseason, Boston's potential to still win the series, and more. Lastly, they'll talk about the challenges of extending James Harden, if Joel Embiid can be the best player on a title team, how historic Phoenix's collapse was, uncertainty surrounding Deandre Ayton, the next move for the Bucks and Grizzlies, why comparing players across different NBA eras is impossible, and more. Today's guest(s): Aidan Levin
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Welcome to the one-hundred and fifteenth episode of the Dunkin' with Dom podcast! In this solo episode of the pod, I'll be running through some of the most recent NBA news from the past week. I'll start off by talking about what the Eastern and Western Conference Finals mean for all teams involved. Topics include Golden State's continuation of its dynasty from the late-2010s, how Steph Curry's legacy could be impacted, what this playoff run means for Dallas' offseason, Miami's potential for the rest of the ECF, the future of the Tatum/Brown duo in Boston, and more. Then, I'll give my thoughts on the Draft Lottery and some brief narratives to look out for closer to the offseason. Lastly, I'll discuss recent comments involving JJ Redick and Bob Cousy, as well as the challenges of comparing NBA legends across different eras. Today's guest(s): none
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Welcome to the one-hundred and fourteenth episode of the Dunkin' with Dom podcast! In a quick episode recorded after Game 7 of the Celtics versus Bucks, Matthew and I break down everything you need to know about the Miami Heat heading into the Eastern Conference Finals. Miami, coming off a dominant Game 6 victory over Philly, is set to play in a 2020 ECF rematch against the Celtics. We'll discuss why Miami was able to outlast the Sixers, an update on Kyle Lowry's health, Jimmy Butler's postseason performance, x-factors in the series against Boston, our predictions, and more. Today's guest(s): Matthew Bryan
Episode Note: this episode was recorded after Game 7 of Bucks vs. Celtics and before Game 7 of Mavs vs. Suns.
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Welcome to the one-hundred and thirteenth episode of the Dunkin' with Dom podcast! The NBA postseason is officially heating up. In this huge episode, Micah and I break down the latest NBA postseason action minutes after the Mavs' blowout win over the Suns and just a couple of hours after the Celtics toppled the Bucks. We'll be discussing both of those Game 7 matchups, implications for the Bucks and Suns, and looking ahead to the Eastern and Western Conference Finals. Topics include Luka Doncic's fantastic performance, why this series could doom Chris Paul's legacy in the long-term, Dallas' excellent defense, Boston's offensive firepower, why the Bucks came up short against the Celtics, offseason outlook for both teams, why Dallas versus Golden State is such a fascinating matchup, which of those teams has the edge to start the series, a Miami versus Boston 2020 Bubble rematch, and (so much) more. Today's guest(s): Micah Goldstein
Welcome to the one-hundred and twelfth episode of the Dunkin' with Dom podcast! In this multi-guest episode, Austen, Seth, and I break down the most important storylines from the 2022 NFL Draft. We'll start off talking about the big picture trends from this year's draft, then go through individual draft picks and draft grades for certain teams. Topics include how teams dealt with an underwhelming quarterback class, the rise in value for WR and OL in the draft, why the draft was so complicated after the top-12 picks were made, sleeper picks, confusing picks (Cole Strange to the Patriots) and trades (Titans moving up to take a QB), how the CFP impacts draft stock, team draft grades, and (much) more. Today's guest(s): Seth Golden and Austen McDonald
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Welcome to the one-hundred and eleventh episode of the Dunkin' with Dom podcast! On today's episode of the pod, Eisman and I provide more updates on the NBA playoffs as we approach the Conference Finals as well as other NBA news headlines from the past couple of days. We'll start with the postseason and talk about Miami's upside against either Milwaukee or Boston, why every team is looking to avoid Giannis, Jayson Tatum's stock, James Harden's scorching play the past few games, why this postseason means so much for Chris Paul and Luka Doncic, why Golden State is the sleeping giant contender out West, and more. Then, we'll react to Nikola Jokic winning the MVP, why the MVP is so controversial this season, and more. Today's guest(s): Alex Eisman
Episode Note: this episode was recorded during Game 5 of Heat vs. Sixers and before Game 5 of Mavs vs. Suns.
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Welcome to the one-hundred and tenth episode of the Dunkin' with Dom podcast! As we continue on with the NBA's Conference Semifinals matchups, Micah and I share our thoughts on all four playoff series. In this episode, Micah and I discuss reactions to Games 1 and 2, how teams can make adjustments, and our expectations moving forward in the postseason. Topics include how Joel Embiid's absence affects the Sixers, Miami's strong defense so far in the playoffs, Giannis' improved passing, why Boston is this year's wild card team, adjustments Dallas can make, Phoenix's continued dominance, Ja Morant's hot start against Golden State, Russell Westbrook's role in the Lakers organization, Ben Simmons' latest back surgery, and more. Today's guest(s): Micah Goldstein
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Welcome to another episode of the Dunkin' with Dom podcast. In our next "Film Friday Special", Dan and I try to see if we are dreaming or in reality in this 2010 science action film starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Ken Watanabe, Elliot Page, Tom Hardy, and others.
What is a "Film Friday Special"?
"Film Friday Specials" are episodes in which multiple guests are brought on to the Dunkin' with Dom podcast to talk about some of their favorite movies of all time. Guests on the pod as well as myself will watch the movie up for discussion beforehand, take notes, and engage in an over hour-long conversation. We'll discuss some of our favorite scenes, hidden themes, underrated moments, actor/actress performances, fun facts, and more.
Format inspired by The Ringer's "The Rewatchables" Series (Simmons, B. 2018-Pres.). "The Rewatchables". The Ringer. https://www.theringer.com/the-rewatchables.
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Welcome to the one-hundred and ninth episode of the Dunkin' with Dom podcast! The NFL draft quietly passed by in the middle of the NBA postseason, but it certainly deserves some attention and coverage. In this episode, Chris and I have a preliminary talk on our initial reactions to the NFL draft. We'll start off by discussing some of the big-picture narratives heading into the draft, including a lackluster of options at QB during the draft, the increasing importance of drafting offensive linemen, the decline of value for WR, why teams didn't go crazy during this year's draft with trades, and more. Then, we'll talk about the Jaguars selecting Travon Walker with the first overall pick, the Eagles trading for A.J. Brown, draft winners and losers, the draft's QB options, and (much) more. Today's guest(s): Chris Alvarez
Welcome to the one-hundred and eighth episode of the Dunkin' with Dom podcast! With the NBA playoff continuing, Aidan and I take stock of the biggest narratives affecting certain players and teams during the postseason. We'll start in the Eastern Conference discussing topics including how historians will view Kevin Durant's tenure with the Nets, why Kyrie Irving is to blame for the Nets' struggles this season, the downside of the Simmons for Harden trade for both teams, Miami's ceiling as a contender, another playoff injury for Joel Embiid, if the Celtics/Bucks matchup could mimic the Bucks/Nets series from last year and more. Then, we'll shift out West and talk about Luka Doncic's potential playoff run, how concerned we should be about the Suns, why the Warriors are the sleeping giants in the West, our Finals predictions, and more. Today's guest(s): Aidan Levin
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Welcome to the one-hundred and seventh episode of the Dunkin' with Dom podcast! As the NBA postseason makes its way to the Eastern and Western Conference Semifinals, Micah and I break down all of the first round matchups from the past couple of weeks and look ahead to the next round of playoff action. We'll start off by bidding our farewells to the Utah Jazz and Brooklyn Nets, discussing why their seasons were so disappointing and what could be next for both franchises. We'll discuss Kyrie Irving's legacy after this season, should Utah trade Ruby Gobert or Donovan Mitchell, is Kevin Durant's legacy hurt by this first round sweep, how Dallas and Boston took advantage of both teams, and more. Then, we'll break down the other big narratives so far from the postseason, including Trae Young being locked up by the Heat, how the Sixers will do against Miami amid Joel Embiid's injury, what to make of the Suns after their matchup against the Pelicans, why the Bucks versus Celtics matchup is the best series left, and (so much) more. Today's guest(s): Micah Goldstein
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Welcome to the one-hundred and sixth episode of the Dunkin' with Dom podcast! In our third and final part of a three-part recording session, Micah and I talk about the NBA's best players in this year's postseason and what this title run could mean for their legacies. In this segment, we'll both be taking turns naming players who have the highest ceiling and lowest floors that could shift their overall historical narrative by the end of their respective postseason runs. Players up for major discussion include if James Harden can avoid being this generation's Karl Malone, Giannis Antetokounmpo's ascent into the second-best power forward ever conversation, Steph Curry, Kevin Durant, the youngsters of Luka Doncic and Nikola Jokic, LeBron James missing the postseason entirely, and more. Today's guest(s): Micah Goldstein
Welcome to the one-hundred and fifth episode of the Dunkin' with Dom podcast! In this episode, the process of giving out more end of the season awards for the NBA continues with myself and Micah. In this second part of a three-part recording session, we'll go over the rest of the major awards (ROTY, DPOY, COY, 6th Man of the Year, and all the others). We'll go back and forth rounding out our ballots for these awards, as well as our impromptu All-Defense and All-Rookie Teams. Today's guest(s): Micah Goldstein
Welcome to the one-hundred and fourth episode of the Dunkin' with Dom podcast! For the final time this season, Micah and I both will be doing another round of award ballot debates as the NBA regular season comes to a close. In this first of a three-part episode, we'll be giving out our final ballots for the league's MVP and All-NBA honors. We'll start off with the MVP, debating between the best candidates and listing off everyone in our MVP conversation. Then, we'll run through each of our All-NBA first, second, and third teams! Topics include the Nikola Jokic versus Joel Embiid debate, where Kevin Durant fits into the picture, can Embiid and Jokic both be on the first-team All-NBA, how valuable is Trae Young, should Devin Booker be on the MVP ballot, what to make of the extra depth of forwards and guards, does LeBron sneak into the All-NBA conversation after a dismal Lakers season, and (so much) more. Today's guest(s): Micah Goldstein
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Welcome to the one-hundred and third episode of the Dunkin' with Dom podcast! In what's felt like a marathon, the NFL's free agency period is almost over, but not without leaving behind tons of blockbuster trades to break down. In this huge episode of the pod, Austen and I run through all the important headlines from this year's gauntlet of superstar moves in the NFL. We'll be analyzing the biggest moves of the NFL offseason so far, weighing in on how much value teams gave up and who we think are clear winners and loses. We'll also be discussing the long-term ramifications of this NFL offseason, including predicting an NFL lockout within the near future, the rise of the player empowerment era in football, how the draft influenced this year's moves, and so much more. Topics include Russell Wilson's trade to Denver, Deshaun Watson finding a new home in Cleveland, Davante Adams wanting out of Green Bay and ending up in Las Vegas, Tyreke Hill becoming a Miami Dolphin, sneaky signings from the offseason, winners, losers (hint: any semi-contender like the Colts and Titans who were fine with remaining slightly above-average), and (so much) more. Today's guest(s): Austen McDonald
Welcome to another episode of the Dunkin' with Dom podcast. In our next "Film Friday Special", Chris and I take on the analytics revolution in baseball in their best attempt to buy wins and runs in this sports drama based starring Brad Pitt, Jonah Hill, Chris Pratt, and others.
What is a "Film Friday Special"?
"Film Friday Specials" are episodes in which multiple guests are brought on to the Dunkin' with Dom podcast to talk about some of their favorite movies of all time. Guests on the pod as well as myself will watch the movie up for discussion beforehand, take notes, and engage in an over hour-long conversation. We'll discuss some of our favorite scenes, hidden themes, underrated moments, actor/actress performances, fun facts, and more.
Format inspired by The Ringer's "The Rewatchables" Series (Simmons, B. 2018-Pres.). "The Rewatchables". The Ringer. https://www.theringer.com/the-rewatchables.
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Welcome to the one-hundred and second episode of the Dunkin' with Dom podcast! Our coverage of what we could see in the NBA postseason continues. In this episode, Micah and I finalize who we think are the best teams capable of winning a title in both the Eastern and Western Conferences. Then, we'll lay out what we think are the best-case and worst-case playoff matchups for each team in their road to the title, going back-and-forth on the potential matchups we could see in this upcoming postseason. Today's guest(s): Micah Goldstein
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Welcome to another episode of the Dunkin' with Dom podcast. In our next "Film Friday Special", Dan and I are tasked with covering "Operation Panda Watch" as they try to not read everything off the teleprompter in this comedy starring Will Ferrell, Christina Applegate, Paul Rudd, Steve Carell, David Koechner, and others.
What is a "Film Friday Special"?
"Film Friday Specials" are episodes in which multiple guests are brought on to the Dunkin' with Dom podcast to talk about some of their favorite movies of all time. Guests on the pod as well as myself will watch the movie up for discussion beforehand, take notes, and engage in an over hour-long conversation. We'll discuss some of our favorite scenes, hidden themes, underrated moments, actor/actress performances, fun facts, and more.
Format inspired by The Ringer's "The Rewatchables" Series (Simmons, B. 2018-Pres.). "The Rewatchables". The Ringer. https://www.theringer.com/the-rewatchables.
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Welcome to the one-hundred and first episode of the Dunkin' with Dom podcast! With about a month or so left to go in the regular season, Matthew and I talk about all things Heat basketball yet again for the final time in the regular season. In this episode, we'll look at everything there is to know so far about the 2021-2022 Heat, things that have stood out so far, where this team is going, and more. Topics covered include how Miami matches up against Brooklyn and Philly after the Harden/Simmons trade, can the team get revenge against Milwaukee, Bam's recent breakout campaign, debating who Miami should close games with, general team strengths and weaknesses, Victor Oladipo as an x-factor, who Miami would rather play in the postseason, and (much) more. Today's guest(s): Matthew Bryan
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Welcome to a very special one-hundredth episode of the Dunkin' with Dom podcast! With 100 episodes in the books and who knows how many more to go, what better way to commemorate this landmark than by deep-diving into one of the best NBA playoff games of all time. For the first time ever, three guests and I will spend nearly two hours in this next episode of the "History on the Hardwood" series.
In this second edition of the "History on the Hardwood" series, Chris, Matthew, Michael, and I are winding the clock back to 2013 for one of the greatest NBA Finals games ever, one of the biggest shots ever, and one of the best playoff series historically to date. We've got all the coverage on Miami's Big Three, LeBron's playoff legacy, where the Ray Allen shot ranks all-time, our thoughts on what would've happened had the Spurs won, where the 2012-2013 Heat rank in NBA history, and (so much) more. Today's guest(s): Chris Alvarez, Matthew Bryan, and Michael Ruiz
"History on the Hardwood" is a series in which I'll be covering some of the most career-altering, league-changing, historic games ever in the NBA. For every game covered, we'll provide all the historical context needed, followed by a nearly forty-minute breakdown of every play, key moment, and statistic. After that, we'll go through a series of part-fun/part-informative categories, including "Fun Facts", eleven hand-picked "Award Winners" (my personal favorite: the Joe Flacco/Jeff Green “How Crap, This Guy is On This Team?” Award), "Legacy Thoughts", "What-If Questions", and more.
Today's Hardwood Classic: 2013 NBA Finals, Game 6, San Antonio Spurs @ Miami Heat
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Welcome back to the ninety-ninth episode of the Dunkin' with Dom podcast! With the NBA playoffs looming, Micah and I get to work ranking the best 25 players for the 2021-2022 postseason. Criteria included positional versatility, skill set, how much sleep we would both lose game-planning against a certain player, and more. We'll be divided up all our players into tiers, going back-and-forth over our biggest agreement and disagreements. Who's better: Giannis or KD? Where do LeBron and Embiid rank? How about vets like CP3, Harden, or Klay Thompson. Do up-and-comers like Ja Morant and Trae Young deserve to be in the top-15? How valuable are Jokic and Gobert? Tune in to find out our rankings for the best playoff players this season. Today's guest(s): Micah Goldstein
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Welcome to another episode of the Dunkin' with Dom podcast. In our next "Film Friday Special", Dan and I have a race against a clock during Operation Alberich in this all-time World War I film starring George MacKay, Dean-Charles Chapman, Mark Strong, Andrew Scott, Benedict Cumberbatch, and others.
What is a "Film Friday Special"?
"Film Friday Specials" are episodes in which multiple guests are brought on to the Dunkin' with Dom podcast to talk about some of their favorite movies of all time. Guests on the pod as well as myself will watch the movie up for discussion beforehand, take notes, and engage in an over hour-long conversation. We'll discuss some of our favorite scenes, hidden themes, underrated moments, actor/actress performances, fun facts, and more.
Format inspired by The Ringer's "The Rewatchables" Series (Simmons, B. 2018-Pres.). "The Rewatchables". The Ringer. https://www.theringer.com/the-rewatchables.
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Welcome back to the ninety-eighth episode of the Dunkin' with Dom podcast! After an extended (but purposeful) absence, it's time to talk some football again. In this episode, Andres and I run through a multitude of topics regarding the NFL, focusing exclusively on this past postseason and what to look forward to heading into the next season. We'll start off by discussing Super Bowl LVI, our takeaways from the game, if the Rams and Bengals were the two best teams in the league, how they fare this upcoming season, and more. Then, we'll dive into a bunch of topics, including the pros and cons of adding a 17th game to the schedule, the Brian Flores situation, which teams are most likely to regress, our thoughts on the superstar quarterback market (most notably, Aaron Rodgers, Russell Wilson, and Deshaun Watson), teams poised to make a move, was the Bills versus Chiefs game the best postseason matchup, and (much) more. Today's guest(s): Andres Frenero
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Welcome back to the ninety-seventh episode of the Dunkin' with Dom podcast! With the NFL season concluded and the NBA lacking any notable headlines, it's time to switch things up. In this episode, Moriah and I discuss some of the big narratives when it comes to the journalism industry. Topics include the role social media has played in evolving the next generation of journalism, how TikTok has changed the way stories are told, why media has been increasingly important during the pandemic, what are the fundamental difference between print and broadcast journalism, why public trust in the media has become shaky (and what could potentially be done to fix that), what's next for the future of the industry, and (much) more. Today's guest(s): Moriah Humiston
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Welcome back to the ninety-sixth episode of the Dunkin' with Dom podcast! A year ago today, the Dunkin' with Dom podcast launched its first episode with Aidan Levin. Today, Aidan and I return to re-live a year's worth of stories, narratives, and greatest moments after one year of the Dunkin' with Dom podcast. In this one-year anniversary special, we'll be going over the best topics from the past 365 days. Topics include the chaotic rollercoaster of Ben Simmons' career with the Sixers, what it was like to cover two Super Bowls and two NBA Trade Deadlines in a year, the NBA 75th Season Anniversary Team, the two best teams to cover in the NBA in the past year, the crazy off-the-court shenanigans of the NFL (Jon Gruden's controversy and the Brian Flores firing), the Rachel Nichols and Malika Andrews debacle, and (much) much more. Today's guest(s): Aidan Levin
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Welcome back to the ninety-fifth episode of the Dunkin' with Dom podcast! With the NBA's All-Star Weekend past us, it's time to hit the panic button for teams across the league. In this episode, Tyler and I focus on the biggest NBA teams to worry about for the remainder of the 2021-2022 season. We'll focus on teams that have played below general expectations, why these teams have underwhelmed, and if they can bounceback during the last few months of the seasons heading into the playoffs. Teams up for discussion include the Lakers, Knicks, Hawks, Pacers, Blazers, and much more. Today's guest(s): Tyler Melito
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Welcome back to the ninety-fourth episode of the Dunkin' with Dom podcast! With one of the crazier NBA trade deadlines in history past us, it's time to break down every major deal! In this special episode of the pod, Micah and I run through every big trade and acquisition of the deadline. We'll start by spending nearly thirty minutes breaking down every aspect of the James Harden blockbuster trade to the Sixers for Ben Simmons. Who won the trade? How will James Harden fit with Joel Embiid? Can Ben Simmons revive his career with the Nets? How will we remember the Kyrie/KD/Harden Nets? Then, we'll run through the Domantas Sabonis trade to the Kings for Tyrese Haliburton, the Blazers blowing it up, CJ McCollum to the Pelicans, Kristaps Porzingis to the Wizards, Derrick White to the Celtics, Serge Ibaka to the Bucks, winners and losers, how the contenders look after all the deadline moves, why the Lakers stood pat, and (so much) more. Today's guest(s): Micah Goldstein
Welcome back to the ninety-third episode of the Dunkin' with Dom podcast! With the All-Star break nearly here, we'll be ranking the performances of all 30 NBA teams for this 2021-2022 season. In this episode, Aidan and I will focus exclusively on the Eastern Conference. We'll base our criteria on and hang out grades based on our respective preseason expectations and their standing so far this season. Topics include Joel Embiid's MVP run, what to make of Ben Simmons, disappointing teams galore (Knicks, Celtics, Hawks, etc.), the Heat's path to the Finals, what to make of the Bulls and Cavaliers, how worried should we be about the Nets, the Bucks as the sleeping giant title contender, and (much) more. Todays guest(s): Aidan Levin
Welcome back to the ninety-second episode of the Dunkin' with Dom podcast! With the All-Star break nearly here, we'll be ranking the performances of all 30 NBA teams for this 2021-2022 season. In this episode, Jose and I will focus exclusively on the Western Conference. We'll base our criteria on and hang out grades based on our respective preseason expectations and their standing so far this season. Topics include a slew of overachieving teams (Warriors, Suns, Grizzlies, etc.), what to make of the Nuggets and Mavericks, the Zion-less Pelicans, the Blazers leaning towards a major fire sale during the trade deadline, the mediocrity of the Kings, another round of rambling about the Lakers, and (much) more. Today's guest(s): Jose Cobiella
Welcome back to the ninety-first episode of the Dunkin' with Dom podcast! In this episode, Andres and I re-visit this past NBA offseason. Specifically, we'll be going over all the major transactions from this past summer and reaffirming or changing our stances on some of the biggest moves made. The goal of this exercise is to see how well we predicted the winners and losers of the offseason during our first offseason prediction episode together (recorded back on October 12th, 2021), looking at which of our takes did and didn't age well. Topics include the Bulls' string of signing, the Russell Westbrook trade, Kyle Lowry's sign-and-trade to the Heat, the Julius Randle (and company) contract extensions, fringe moves made by multiple teams, and (much) more. Today's guest(s): Andres Frenero
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Welcome to another episode of the Dunkin' with Dom podcast. In our next "Film Friday Special", Hannah and I listen to Mr. Fox monologues galore in this adaptation of Roald Dahl's 1970 children's novel of the same name in this movie starring George Clooney, Meryl Streep, Bill Murray, William Dafoe, and others.
What is a "Film Friday Special"?
"Film Friday Specials" are episodes in which multiple guests are brought on to the Dunkin' with Dom podcast to talk about some of their favorite movies of all time. Guests on the pod as well as myself will watch the movie up for discussion beforehand, take notes, and engage in an over hour-long conversation. We'll discuss some of our favorite scenes, hidden themes, underrated moments, actor/actress performances, fun facts, and more.
Format inspired by The Ringer's "The Rewatchables" Series (Simmons, B. 2018-Pres.). "The Rewatchables". The Ringer. https://www.theringer.com/the-rewatchables.
This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
Welcome back to the ninetieth episode of the Dunkin' with Dom podcast! Yesterday afternoon, Brian Flores announced a series of allegations against the Miami Dolphins, Denver Broncos, and New York Giants. He has currently filed a lawsuit against these three teams and the NFL itself. In this emergency episode of the pod (recorded several hours after these developments were reported), Chris and I break down the entire situation. We primarily focus on four topics: what is Brian Flores specifically accusing in the lawsuit, what's next for the NFL, our thoughts on how this situation will develop in the coming days, and how this directly affects the Miami Dolphins organization. Topics discussed include the outdated "Rooney Rule", the NFL's mishandling of situations like this in the past, the credibility of the allegations (and our attempt to contextualize each of them), the future of the Dolphins, our thoughts on the situation at-large, and (much) more. Today's guest(s): Chris Alvarez
Welcome to the eighty-ninth episode of the Dunkin' with Dom podcast! In this episode, the process of giving out more NBA midseason awards continues with myself and Micah. In this second part of a two-part recording session, we'll go over the rest of the major award ballots (ROTY, DPOY, COY, 6th Man of the Year, and all the others). Additionally, we'll spend nearly 45 minutes talking about all things Trade Deadline. We'll go back-and-forth talking about the teams, players, and moves to watch out for the most as head towards the All-Star Break and the Trade Deadline. Today's guest(s): Micah Goldstein
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Welcome to the eighty-eighth episode of the Dunkin' with Dom podcast! Micah and I are back for another fantastic NBA recording session featuring season awards and all the big narratives for the NBA. For the second time this season, we'll both be doing another round of award ballot debates. In this huge two-part episode, we'll give our picks for all the major awards and then focus on the almighty Trade Deadline (and much, much more). For now, this episode is entirely dedicated to our MVP and All-NBA selections only. We'll start by going over our MVP ballots, making the case for our candidates, deciding on the order of the ballot, and more. Then, we'll select our All-NBA first, second, and third teams. Today's guest(s): Micah Goldstein
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Welcome to the eighty-seventh episode of the Dunkin' with Dom podcast! In this episode, Liam and I focus on two of the biggest topics for any NBA season: the All-Star Game and the Trade Deadline. We'll start off with the All-Stars, listing off each of our ballots for this year's All-Star Game. We'll begin in the Eastern Conference, going back and forth on players that we view as All-Stars for this season, debating who should ultimately make our ballots, and (ultimately) picking our All-Star Game starters. We'll then do the same thing for the Western Conference. Lastly, we'll look towards the trade deadline by focusing on the biggest narratives for this year's deadline, including the looming Ben Simmons saga, the Pacers and Blazers (maybe) blowing it up, players to watch for (Harrison Barnes, Myles Turner, Jerami Grant, etc.), contenders that need to make a move, team needs, and (much) much more. Today's guest(s): Liam Griffin
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Welcome to the eighty-sixth episode of the Dunkin' with Dom podcast! In this episode, Austen and I focus on all things NFL playoffs. We'll start off by breaking down each of the six wild card games taking place this weekend. Is this just the beginning of a run for the Raiders? Are the Bengals the "dark-horse" Super Bowl winner this season? How heavy of a favorite are the Chiefs? What should we make of round three of Bills versus Patriots? Are the Cowboys already in trouble? Who of the 49ers, Rams, and Cardinals will make a deep run? Are the Packers the sleeping giants amidst all this chaos? Then, in a fun little segment, Austen and I go back-and-forth drafting teams we think have the biggest chance of winning this year's Super Bowl. Specifically, we'll make the case for each team moving forward as the road to the NFL championship officially begins. Today's guest(s): Austen McDonald
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Welcome to the eighty-fifth episode of the Dunkin' with Dom podcast! In this episode (recorded all the way back on November 24th, 2021), Colin and I break down some of the "under-the-radar" narratives from the NBA's 2021-2022 season. We define "under-the-radar" as things within this NBA season that have generally been overlooked or underappreciated so far. The goal of this exercise is to discuss players, teams, and other NBA topics that aren't mainstream, seeing what aged or didn't age well heading into the 2022 calendar year. The goal is also to shed light on playrs, teams, and storylines that haven't been discussed primarily in general NBA media. Today's guest(s): Colin Bock
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Welcome to the eighty-fourth episode of the Dunkin' with Dom podcast! With the midpoint of the NBA season drawing near, Matthew and I talk about all things Heat basketball yet again. In this episode, we'll look at everything there is to know so far about the 2021-2022 Heat, things that have stood out so far, where this team is going, and more. Topics covered include Bam Adebayo's extended absences, Jimmy Butler's MVP but injury-plagued season, Tyler Herro's emergence, Kyle Lowry's stability, the acquisitions of Lowry and P.J. Tucker, the rise of role players like Max Strus and Gabe Vincent, potential closing lineups, trade deadline needs, playoff upside, and much (much) more. Today's guest(s): Matthew Bryan
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Welcome to the eighty-third episode of the Dunkin' with Dom podcast! In this episode, the process of giving out more NBA quarter mark awards continues with myself and Micah. In this second part of a two-part recording session, we'll go over the rest of the major award ballots (ROTY, DPOY, COY, 6th Man of the Year, and all the others), some self-created awards for teams (example: most surprise/disappointing team, among others), major season narratives and talking points, outlook on the current contenders, and much (much) more. Today's guest(s): Micah Goldstein
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Welcome to the eighty-second episode of the Dunkin' with Dom podcast! For the second year in a row, Micah and I go back-and-forth on our MVP and All-NBA ballots around the quarter marker of the NBA season. In this huge two-part recording session, we'll go over all the major league awards, as well as some team-based award categories, contender analysis, big season narratives, and much (much) more. For now, this episode is entirely dedicated to our MVP and All-NBA selections only. We'll start by going over our MVP ballots, making the case for our candidates, deciding on the order of the ballot, and more. Then, we'll select our All-NBA first, second, and third teams. Today's guest(s): Micah Goldstein
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Welcome to the eighty-first episode of the Dunkin' with Dom podcast! As the last week of the NFL approaches, Alex and I look at the current playoff picture heading into Week #18. We'll start in the AFC and talk about Tennesee's legitimacy as a Super Bowl contender, Cincinatti's upside moving forward, concerns with Buffalo, where Kansas City fits into the mix, Las Vegas continuing to stay in the playoff hunt in the post-Gruden era, the rest of the AFC playoff bracket, and much more. Then, we'll shift gears to the NFC, talking about concerns with Dallas, questions over Arizona, the Bucs as playoff contenders, Anthonio Brown's fallout, the rest of the NFC playoff bracket, and much more. Today's guest(s): Alex Eisman
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Welcome to the eightieth episode of the Dunkin' with Dom podcast! In this final part of a two-part segment, we'll be finishing up our exercise of giving out letter grades to all 30 teams in the NBA for their performance in the 2021-2022 season so far. In this episode, Liam and I tackle all the teams in the Western Conference. Both of us will go back and forth on our letter grades, seeing where we are grading these teams relative to our own pre-season expectations. Topics we'll discuss include Memphis' excellent start to the season, Westbrook's and AD's struggles with the Lakers, Golden State and Phoenix dominating the conference, Utah's viability as a contender, what to make of Luka and Jokic in Dallas and Denver, the Pelicans' dreadful situation, and so much more. Today's guest(s): Liam Griffin
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Welcome to the seventy-ninth episode of the Dunkin' with Dom podcast! In this first of a two-part segment, we'll be giving out letter grades to all 30 teams in the NBA for their performance in the 2021-2022 season so far. In this episode, Aidan and I tackle all the teams in the Eastern Conference. Both of us will go back and forth on our letter grades, seeing where we are grading these teams relative to our own pre-season expectations. Topics we'll discuss include Washington's fast start, the important acquisitions of Miami and Chicago, New York's descent from last year's success, Brooklyn and Milwaukee starting to find their consistency, what to make of Boston and Philly, and so much more. Today's guest(s): Aidan Levin
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Welcome to the seventy-eighth episode of the Dunkin' with Dom podcast! In this special holiday episode of the pod, Micah and I answer 10 questions regarding the 2022 season, specific teams, player legacies, and fun NBA basketball stuff in general. Topics include the legacies of Steph Curry and Kevin Durant, the current MVP race, our favorite "Staples Center" game ever, distressed assets on teams, offseason takes we wish we could take back, "tank" candidates, whose historical standing would rise the most if they won the championship, and so much more. They also look ahead to the slate of Christmas Day games and the rest of the 2021-2022 NBA season. Today's guest(s): Micah Goldstein
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Welcome to the seventy-seventh episode of the Dunkin' with Dom podcast! In this very important NFL episode, Wyatt and I take a look at the latest week of action across the league, especially as the playoffs are set to begin in less than a month. We'll start in the AFC and run through all the big games from Week #15, including the Chief's OT win against the Chargers, the Colts upsetting the Patriots, the Browns falling short to the Raiders, and more. We'll also discuss the Ravens (and the rest of the AFC North), the Dolphins' six-game win streak, the firing of Jags' (now former) head coach Urban Meyers, and more. Then, they'll discuss the NFC, including the Saints' shutout of the Bucks, the Packers big win against Baltimore, the 49ers' recent surge, the juggernaut NFC West, and more. Lastly, they'll wrap up the pod by discussing the NFL's latest COVID policies, the challenges of this NFL season, all the notable games for Week #16, and more. Today's guest(s): Wyatt Miller
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Welcome to the seventy-sixth episode of the Dunkin' with Dom podcast! In this episode, Jose and I run through all of the NBA's biggest surprise teams to start this 2021-2022 season (in this exercise, a "surprise team" could be defined as a team that has defied expectations or fallen short of said expectations). We'll take turns going back-and-forth on teams that we believe fit this criteria. Topics we'll discuss include the Bulls' fast start, the Wizards' new roster, Westbrook's fit with the Lakers, Miami's contender upside, the Zion-less Pelicans, Golden State's bounceback from last season, and much more. Today's guest(s): Jose Cobiella
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Welcome to an emergency episode of the Dunkin' with Dom podcast! In this short pod, I'll be running through the major headlines from the past couple of days in the NBA. We'll start by discussing the recent surge of COVID-19 cases and a number of players being forced to comply with the NBA's Health and Safety Protocols. Then, we'll talk about Zion's latest injury update, Anthony Davis' sprained MCL and his absence, Kyrie's return to the Nets, Klay's (hopefully) inevitable return to the Warriors, trade season officially commencing in the league, and more. Today's guest(s): none.
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Welcome to a special seventy-fifth episode of the Dunkin' with Dom podcast! To commemorate the NBA's 75th Anniversary season and this podcast's 75th episode, the three of us will take turns drafting our all-time teams featuring some of the greatest to ever play in NBA history (I received the first pick, followed by Colin and Micah, respectively). While simple, the exercise followed a couple of rules and guidelines, including:
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When you select a player, you must select a particular season for that player (for instance, if you take Michael Jordan, which season of Michael Jordan? 1988? 1992? 1996? You get the gist of it.
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No repeat players! For instance, if someone picked Michael Jordan's 1988 season, no one can take another Michael Jordan season.
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We are playing a game using today's rules. In other words, 2021-2022 season play style, context, etc.
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13-person teams, snake draft, no restrictions on taking a certain amount of guys per position.
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Our mentality for this draft: "If I had to draft the perfect team that could guarantee me a win against anybody, who would I pick?"
We'll justify each of our picks as the pod continues. Towards the end, we'll discuss our teams, how they would play, big picture takeaways, who didn't get taken and why, overall draft thoughts, and more! By far my favorite episode to record, so I hope you enjoy! Today's guest(s): Colin Bock and Micah Goldstein
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Welcome to the seventy-fourth episode of the Dunkin' with Dom podcast! In this episode, Micah and I yet again discuss some of the big news headlines of the NBA from the past week or so. We'll start off with the latest on the Trail Blazers, as there hasn't been a shortage of news out of Portland. What's the current status of this franchise? Will Damian Lillard stay in Portland or be dealt at the trade deadline? What's the next move to shake up this team? Why has this team been stuck in NBA purgatory? What challenges lie ahead for this franchise? Then, we'll shift gears and talk about some other major news pieces, including Zion Williamson's continued absence, how this affects the Pelicans, the Pacers reportedly interesting in blowing it all up, what trades are out there for Indiana, the latest of the Ben Simmons saga, the league's latest COVID-19 outbreak, the MVP race, and more. Lastly, we'll wrap up by talking about some contenders and pretenders, how their seasons have gone so far, and what could be next as we head towards the new year. Today's guest(s): Micah Goldstein
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Welcome to another episode of the Dunkin' with Dom podcast. In our next "Film Friday Special", Chris and I go to the state where it all comes down to in Florida as they find themselves in the midst of the 2000 election recount in this movie starring Kevin Spacey, Laura Dern, Denis Leary, Bob Balaban, and others.
What is a "Film Friday Special"?
"Film Friday Specials" are episodes in which multiple guests are brought on to the Dunkin' with Dom podcast to talk about some of their favorite movies of all time. Guests on the pod as well as myself will watch the movie up for discussion beforehand, take notes, and engage in an over hour-long conversation. We'll discuss some of our favorite scenes, hidden themes, underrated moments, actor/actress performances, fun facts, and more.
Format inspired by The Ringer's "The Rewatchables" Series (Simmons, B. 2018-Pres.). "The Rewatchables". The Ringer. https://www.theringer.com/the-rewatchables.
This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
Welcome to an emergency episode of the Dunkin' with Dom podcast! A lot of news has developed out of the Portland Trail Blazers within the past 48 hours or so. In this short but very important emergency pod, I'll be breaking down all the latest news. This includes the firing of former General Manager Neil Olshey, the attempts to find a new GM, Dame's future in Portland, Lillard's struggling play this season, C.J. McCollum's injury update, what direction the franchise is heading in, trade possibilities, what this all means for the 2021-2022 season, and more. Today's guest(s): none.
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Welcome to the seventy-third episode of the Dunkin' with Dom podcast! Another day, another round of NFL coverage on the pod. In this episode, Austen and I run through the latest week of NFL action, breaking down all the key games, moments, teams, and narratives. We'll start with the three Thanksgiving games, including another big loss for Dallas (although they did beat New Orleans last night), the Raiders surviving the post-Gruden era, Buffalo's lack of a signature win this season, and more. Then, we'll run through some of the other big games from the week, including NE/TEN, PIT/CIN, TB/IND, DEN/LA, GB/LA, and more. Lastly, we'll broadly discuss the larger AFC and NFC playoff pictures, teams on the rise (and fall), the true contenders, the playoff bubble, and more. We'll also highlight the key matchups for this week. Today's guest(s): Austen McDonald
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Welcome to the seventy-second episode of the Dunkin' with Dom podcast! In yet another NBA solo news segment (the first since August), I'll be going through some of the crazy, jaw-dropping narratives from the NBA season so far that we haven't covered yet so far on the pod but are still extremely important to talk about. We'll start at the top of the show by breaking down the report of racist and misogynistic allegations against current Phoenix Suns Owner Robert Sarver. We'll list off some specific examples, contextualize this with the NBA itself, see how this compares with what happened to Donald Sterling, what this means for the Suns organization, and more. Then, we'll spend the rest of the time discussing a bunch of various topics from around the league, including Zion's continued absence, breaking down the entire Ben Simmons situation (and what the future may entail), the NBA's latest tampering investigation, key injuries from around the league (the most notable: Michael Porter Jr.), the LeBron/Stewart fight, Bill Walton's firing from Sacramento, Klay's potential return, and more. Today's guest(s): none.
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Welcome to the seventy-first episode of the Dunkin' with Dom podcast! In this episode, Riley and I look at the latest action from the NFL, breaking down all the key games and analyzing the current playoff picture. We'll start out by discussing some of the major upsets from this past week, including wins by the Colts, Texans, and Vikings over the Bills, Titans, and Packers, respectively. Then, we'll hit on some of the other major narratives from the past week, including the Cowboys' solid play against Kansas City, the Chiefs' rise, the race towards the bottom of the AFC and NFC playoff picture, the legit contenders for this year's Super Bowl, and more. Lastly, we'll also talk about some other miscellaneous topics, including the current MVP betting odds, Jonathan Taylor's huge game, the Packers' sneaky-good season so far, the lineup of crap quarterbacks that played this past week (spoiler alert: there are a lot of them), important matchups for the upcoming week, and more. Today's guest(s): Riley Wall
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Welcome to the sixty-ninth episode of the Dunkin' with Dom podcast! In this episode, Ozzy and I focus on the current NFL playoff picture, breaking down everything from the top seeds in both conferences to fringe playoff contenders. Before that, we'll first briefly discuss the situation over Aaron Rodgers' vaccination status and recent comments, including what happened, the NFL's response, and what this means for the league. Then, we'll start our NFL postseason discussion. We'll start at the top and focus on the NFC's battle for first place between the Packers, Cardinals, Cowboys, Bucs, and Rams. We'll also discuss Tennesee's first place lead, how likely they will stay as the first seed, and which team could emerge as the best in the AFC. Then, we'll switch gears and focus on fringe teams in the NFC, especially those that are around .500. Lastly, we'll focus on the AFC and discuss which teams are legit, which teams we are giving up on, and who we think will most likely make the postseason. Today's guest(s): Bryn Ostby
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Welcome to the sixty-eighth episode of the Dunkin' with Dom podcast! With our last NFL podcast episode being over three weeks ago, Quinn and I catch you up on the latest around professional football. Given that we are over halfway done with this regular season, we'll focus on the past couple weeks of NFL action and look forward to what's next when it comes to key games, the contenders, potential playoff matchups, division battles, and more. We'll start in the AFC and focus on some of the big narratives there, including the Patriots' mid-season turnaround, the Bills finding their groove, the Chiefs returning to normalcy, Baltimore's inconsistency, the "middle class" of the AFC, and more. Then, we'll shift our attention to the NFC and talk about Tampa Bay's mini-skid, the Packers quietly being really good, Russell Wilson's longevity in Seatle, Cam Newton's return to the Panthers, OBJ's trade to the Rams, our thoughts on the best NFC teams, and more. Today's guest(s): Quinn Langdon
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Welcome to the sixty-seventh episode of the Dunkin' with Dom podcast! In this episode, Tyler and I focus on the early-season standings, looking at teams that have underwhelmed to start the year. This includes the Celtics, Hawks, Bucks, Lakers, and more. In this segment, we'll answer some of the big questions out there with these teams. Can Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown co-exist together? What are our thoughts on Marcus Smart's comments? How can Boston improve their roster? Is it too early to start panicking on the Hawks? Are they suffering from "too many cooks in the kitchen" syndrome? Will the Bucks be able to turn it around? What should the Pacers do? What's the latest with Zion Williamson in New Orleans? Are the Pelicans already done for this year? Can the Lakers figure their team out? What are Tyler's thoughts on the Westbrook trade? Are Damian Lillard's days in Portland numbered? All this and more will be covered. Today's guest(s): Tyler Melito
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Welcome to the sixty-sixth episode of the Dunkin' with Dom podcast! In this episode, Mike and I dedicate some time to discuss a few early hot takes and/or narratives for this 2021-2022 NBA season. We'll start off by mentioning the take itself, then follow that up by going back-and-forth on the likelihood that it will occur. Topics include Trae Young's MVP candidacy, Brooklyn's playoff seeding, Jokic's MVP campaign, first-time All-Star candidacies for youngsters, Kristaps Porzingis' future in Dallas, the Knicks' championship contender ceiling, and more. Today's guest(s): Mike Brownfeld
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Welcome to the sixty-fifth episode of the Dunkin' with Dom podcast! With the official release of the NBA's 75th Anniversary Team, Pablo and I take an entire episode to break it all down. We'll start by generally talking about how far the NBA has come, where it's going, how it got here, and what were some of the challenges along the way. Then, we'll talk about what makes picking the NBA's "best" 75 players ever, including the challenging of defining "the best", difficulties comparing across eras, shifts in styles of play/rules, the older versus newer debate, valuing individual versus team performance, and more. Lastly, we'll talk about some snubs (Dwight Howard, Klay Thompson) and some borderline guys (Anthony Davis, Damian Lillard). Today's guest(s): Pablo Puga
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Welcome to another episode of the Dunkin' with Dom podcast. In our next "Film Friday Special", John and I tackle the best bad idea ever in a movie as they watch six Americans get rescued during the apex of the 1979 Iranian Revolution starring Ben Affleck, Bryan Cranston, Alan Arkin, John Goodman, and others.
What is a "Film Friday Special"?
"Film Friday Specials" are episodes in which multiple guests are brought on to the Dunkin' with Dom podcast to talk about some of their favorite movies of all time. Guests on the pod as well as myself will watch the movie up for discussion beforehand, take notes, and engage in an over hour-long conversation. We'll discuss some of our favorite scenes, hidden themes, underrated moments, actor/actress performances, fun facts, and more.
Format inspired by The Ringer's "The Rewatchables" Series (Simmons, B. 2018-Pres.). "The Rewatchables". The Ringer. https://www.theringer.com/the-rewatchables.
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Welcome to the sixty-fourth episode of the Dunkin' with Dom podcast! In this episode, Micah and I provide an in-depth analysis of all the major players, teams, and storylines that have dominated headlines early on for this NBA season. We'll start out East and focus on some of the notable teams in that conference, including Charlotte's strong start, the (for now) successful offseasons of Chicago and New York, Miami's upside, concerns with the Nets, questions about Philly, Giannis' dominance, and more. Then, we'll shift out West and run through an assortment of topics, including Russell Westbrook's questionable fit with the Lakers, Utah gearing themself up for a deep postseason run, Golden State's early success, the broader Western Conference playoff picture, and more. Lastly, we'll briefly discuss the NBA's 75th Anniversary Team, including the difficulties of defining who are the "best" NBA players ever, why the criteria is so subjective, and how both of these issues manifested themself in this year's anniversary team. We'll also talk about players that didn't make the team (Dwight Howard, Klay Thompson, etc) as well as players that make this whole situation even more complex when debating the NBA's greatest players ever. Today's guest(s): Micah Goldstein
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Welcome to the sixty-third episode of the Dunkin' with Dom podcast! Despite all the NBA action taking place, we still can't forget about the NFL! In this super-duper quick episode, Peyton and I catch you all up with the latest in professional football. We'll start out by talking about some of the biggest games, including the Titans' blowout of the Chiefs, Cleveland got a huge win over Denver, Cincinnati staying hot over the Ravens, Detroit's continued struggles, Dallas looking like a dark-horse contender, and more. Then, we'll start with the AFC and then move to the NFC, looking at the broader postseason and Super Bowl contention picture. Lastly, we'll look ahead to Week 8 of NFL action. Today's guest(s): Peyton Przygoda
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Welcome to the sixty-second episode of the Dunkin' with Dom podcast! With the 75th season of the NBA underway, Alex and I provide our thoughts on the first week of action. We'll start by talking about the Lakers, Westbrook's questionable fit with the team, LeBron's durability, and how probable this team could make the playoffs while avoiding the play-in game. Then, we'll shift out East and talk about strong starts from both the Hornets and the Bulls, how sustainable this is, and if both these teams could be playoff threats down the road. Finally, we'll run through both conferences and discuss a wide array of topics, including Curry's MVP candidacy (and Embiid's dark-horse candidacy), Miami's early flashes of greatness, the Bucks' continued success, Indiana's slow start, roster concerns with the Nets, whether New York can really compete in the East, the Timberwolves' young core, which West teams are legit playoff contenders, and so much more. Today's guest(s): Alex Eisman
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Welcome to the sixty-first episode of the Dunkin' with Dom podcast! With the NBA's 75th Anniversary season underway, the Miami Heat are set to kick off with their thirty-fourth season in the league. In this episode, Matthew and I talk about all things Miami. We'll start off with what went wrong last season, particularly when it came to roster limitations, lack of improvement, and our embarrassing defeat against the Bucks in the postseason. Then, we'll focus on this season, including the Heat's best players, potential lineups, strengths, weaknesses, x-factors, and more. Lastly, we'll contextualize how good this Miami Heat team is versus other teams in both the regular season and the playoffs. Today's guest(s): Matthew Bryan
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Welcome back to the sixtieth episode of the Dunkin' with Dom podcast! With the NBA's "Opening Night" officially over, Liam and I use this opportunity to predict how we think the regular season will play out across the league. We'll start out East and rank all the teams in order (from first place to fifteenth place), providing our rationale over teams were confident in, scared of, or confused by. We'll also categorize all teams within tiers, especially around the confines of the contenders, playoff teams, play-in candidates, and the rest of the field. We'll then proceed with the same process with all the teams in the Western Conference and give our final thoughts about what's about to be another epic NBA season. Today's guest(s): Liam Griffin
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Welcome to the fifty-ninth episode of the Dunkin' with Dom podcast! With opening night for the NBA just moments away, it's time to make our regular season predictions. In the second of back-to-back episodes, Zack and I will make our predictions for every Western Conference teams' over/under lines for the 2021-2022 regular season. We'll run through all fifteen teams out West, state their respective over/under lines for regular season wins, and then go back-and-forth on every team's status, strengths, weaknesses, and general thoughts as we make the case to each other for our selections. By the end, we'll finalize our stances on if a particular team will go above or below their expected win/loss record according to the bettors. Additionally, we'll be discussing our best bets, worst bets, "stay away" teams, and more! Today's guest(s): Zack Dietl
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Welcome to the fifty-eighth episode of the Dunkin' with Dom podcast! With opening night for the NBA just moments away, it's time to make our regular season predictions. In the first of back-to-back episodes, Aidan and I will make our predictions for every Eastern Conference teams' over/under lines for the 2021-2022 regular season. We'll run through all fifteen teams out East, state their respective over/under lines for regular season wins, and then go back-and-forth on every team's status, strengths, weaknesses, and general thoughts as we make the case to each other for our selections. By the end, we'll finalize our stances on if a particular team will go above or below their expected win/loss record according to the bettors. Additionally, we'll be discussing our best bets, worst bets, "stay away" teams, and more! Today's guest(s): Aidan Levin
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Welcome to the fifty-seventh episode of the Dunkin' with Dom podcast! In this episode, Michael and I start off on a very serious and important note by discussing the latest regarding (now former) Raiders head coach Jon Gruden. We've got the latest on his firing, the "in the moment-ness" that took place during the broadcast of Monday Night Football, what this means for relations between the players and upper-NFL management, how unprecedented this situation is, why this is a horrific look for the NFL, what's next for the Raiders, and much (much) more. After all that, we'll break down the latest NFL action from Week #5. This includes the Ravens staying hot, Justin Herbert's MVP case, the Chiefs still not finding their groove, the dismal Dolphins, the Cardinals and Rams remaining hot, Russell Wilson's injury, and more. Lastly, we'll bounce around the league and talk about all the big games, teams that surprised us, critical matchups in Week #6, the MVP race, and more. Today's guest(s): Michael Ruiz
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Welcome to the fifty-sixth episode of the Dunkin' with Dom podcast! In this throwback pod (recorded all the way back in August), Andres and I debate some of the most polarizing moves from the 2021 NBA offseason. We'll start out East and focus on teams such as the Bulls, Heat, Knicks, and Sixers. Then, we'll round out our conversation with the Eastern Conference before shifting our attention to the Western Conference with teams such as the Lakers, Warriors, and Trail Blazers. Additionally, we'll also be going back-and-forth on why we do or don't agree with certain signings, takes, and/or moves. Lastly, we'll contextualize all of our arguments within the framework of the 2021-2022 season and this year's race for the NBA title. Today's guest(s): Andres Frenero
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Welcome to another episode of the Dunkin' with Dom podcast. In our next "Film Friday Special", Hannah and I return to high school and soon find out that the limit indeed does not exist in this teen comedy classic starring Lindsay Lohan, Rachel McAdams, Tina Fey, Tim Meadows, and others.
What is a "Film Friday Special"?
"Film Friday Specials" are episodes in which multiple guests are brought on to the Dunkin' with Dom podcast to talk about some of their favorite movies of all time. Guests on the pod as well as myself will watch the movie up for discussion beforehand, take notes, and engage in an over hour-long conversation. We'll discuss some of our favorite scenes, hidden themes, underrated moments, actor/actress performances, fun facts, and more.
Format inspired by The Ringer's "The Rewatchables" Series (Simmons, B. 2018-Pres.). "The Rewatchables". The Ringer. https://www.theringer.com/the-rewatchables.
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Welcome to the fifty-fifth episode of the Dunkin' with Dom podcast! In this episode, Jagger and I discuss the latest action from Week #5 of the NFL. We'll start out talking about Urban Meyer's situation in Jacksonville, the Jaguars' continued misery, and what's next for a franchise stuck in mediocrity. Then, we'll discuss rookie quarterbacks that have struggled across the league, including Justin Fields in Chicago, Mac Jones in New England, and Tua Tagovailoa in Miami. Lastly, we'll bounce around the league and talk about all the big games, teams that surprised us, critical matchups in Week #6, the MVP race, and more. Today's guest(s): Jagger Kachmaryk
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Welcome to the fifty-fourth episode of the Dunkin' with Dom podcast! As we come close to the one-year anniversary of "The NBA Bubble", Ozzy and I rewind the clock back to 2020 and talk about all things Bubble Basketball. We'll start off by talking about the NBA mid-season shutdown and the process of the league trying to restart itself amidst the pandemic. Then, we'll spend nearly forty minutes talking about the NBA Bubble's best moments, including the Nuggets coming back down 3-1 in multiple series, Miami's unexpected Finals run, the Clippers struggles against Denver, Giannis' evolution, LA's dominance, the disappointing teams (HOU, BOS, PHI), best performances, and most-rewatchable games. Today's guest(s): Bryn Ostby
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Welcome to the fifty-third episode of the Dunkin' with Dom podcast! In our first NBA episode in just over a month, Carlos and I will go back-and-forth on who we think are the teams most capable of winning the title for the 2021-2022 season. We'll start out in the Eastern Conference and focus on teams like the Bucks, Nets, Sixers, Heat, Hawks, and Celtics. Then, we'll shift out to the Western Conference and dedicate time to the Lakers, Warriors, Nuggets, Mavericks, Clippers, Suns, and Jazz. Topics of interest we will focus on include playoff upside, strengths, weaknesses, player rankings, competition, and more. Today's guest(s): Carlos Garcia
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Welcome to the fifty-second episode of the Dunkin' with Dom podcast! In this episode, Chris and I will run through some of the key games from the past two weeks of action in the NFL. We'll talk about all the best moments, teams, and players from Week #2 and #3. Additionally, we'll also focus on the big picture when it comes to all the teams we talk about, specifically those that have struggled out of the gate, those that have overachieved, and noticeable flaws for some of the league's most notable franchises. Lastly, we'll run through each division and discuss what stands out to both of us. Today's guest(s): Chris Alvarez
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Welcome to another episode of the Dunkin' with Dom podcast. In our next "Film Friday Special", Nardeen and I follow the path of black Colorado police officer Ron Stallworth as he attempts to take down "The Organization" in a story that is indeed "based upon some fo real fo real shit" starring John David Washington, Adam Driver, Topher Grace, Laura Harrier, and others.
What is a "Film Friday Special"?
"Film Friday Specials" are episodes in which multiple guests are brought on to the Dunkin' with Dom podcast to talk about some of their favorite movies of all time. Guests on the pod as well as myself will watch the movie up for discussion beforehand, take notes, and engage in an over hour-long conversation. We'll discuss some of our favorite scenes, hidden themes, underrated moments, actor/actress performances, fun facts, and more.
Format inspired by The Ringer's "The Rewatchables" Series (Simmons, B. 2018-Pres.). "The Rewatchables". The Ringer. https://www.theringer.com/the-rewatchables.
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Welcome to the fifty-first episode of the Dunkin' with Dom podcast! Week #1 of NFL football is officially in the books. In this episode, Wyatt and I will run through every game from last week's action, talking about the big stats, storylines, narratives, and more. Additionally, we'll also answer some questions, as well as go back and forth on various topics. What's going on with Aaron Rodgers and the Packers? Are the Saints legit? Despite the loss, did the Browns prove that they could compete against the NFL's best? What are our thoughts on the young quarterbacks in the league? Which teams surprised us the most in Week #1? Which performances should we overreact and underreact to? What are the next steps for teams that underwhelmed like the Bills and Titans? What was our favorite storyline and game from this past weekend? All that and more will be covered. Today's guest(s): Wyatt Miller
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Welcome to a special fiftieth episode of the Dunkin' with Dom podcast! In the first of many "History on the Hardwood" episodes, Trey and I are winding the clock back to 1998, talking about what is seen by many to be Michael Jordan's most important and best-played game ever. We'll be talking about all things Game 6, breaking down one of the most legacy-defining games in NBA history. Today's guest(s): Trey Redfield
"History on the Hardwood" is a series in which I'll be covering some of the most career-altering, league-changing, historic games ever in the NBA. For every game covered, we'll provide all the historical context needed, followed by a nearly forty-minute breakdown of every play, key moment, and statistic. After that, we'll go through a series of part-fun/part-informative categories, including "Fun Facts", eleven hand-picked "Award Winners" (my personal favorite: the Joe Flacco/Jeff Green “How Crap, This Guy is On This Team?” Award), "Legacy Thoughts", "What-If Questions", and more.
Today's Hardwood Classic: 1998 NBA Finals, Game 6, Chicago Bulls @ Utah Jazz
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Welcome to the forty-ninth episode of the Dunkin' with Dom podcast! In another NFL-related episode of the pod, Austen and I will look to all the betting lines for some of the most notable things regarding this NFL season. We'll start with the MVP lines, talk about what stands out, best value bets, stay-away players, super-duper sleepers, and more. Then, we'll break down each division and talk about who is the most likely to win in conjunction with what is the best team to bet on for each division. Lastly, we'll expand our scope out to the whole league and talk about our favorite actual picks and betting picks regarding the Super Bowl. Today's guest(s): Austen McDonald
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Welcome to the forty-eighth episode of the Dunkin' with Dom podcast! In the second of back-to-back episodes, we'll be taking the time on the pod to run through every NFL team, breaking down and debating the betting lines for total regular season wins and deciding whether a particular team will reach or fall short of their designated total regular season wins number. In today's episode, we'll be focusing exclusively on the AFC, running through each division and running through all the over/under lines that we both agree and disagree on. With Sunday football action officially returning, Chris and I will look to the NFL's AFC and see which teams we are high on, low on, or have questions regarding their upside. Today's guest(s): Chris Alvarez
Welcome to the forty-seventh episode of the Dunkin' with Dom podcast! In the first of two episodes, we'll be taking the time on the pod to run through every NFL team, breaking down and debating the betting lines for total regular season wins and deciding whether a particular team will reach or fall short of their designated total regular season wins number. In today's episode, we'll be focusing exclusively on the NFC, running through each division and running through all the over/under lines that we both agree and disagree on. With football officially returning in just a handful of days, Riley and I will look to the NFL's NFC and see which teams we are high on, low on, or have questions regarding their upside. Today's guest(s): Riley Wall
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Welcome to the forty-sixth episode of the Dunkin' with Dom podcast! As professional football is set to return in about a week for the first time in over seven months, Anthony and I dedicate nearly an hour to discussing all things NFL. We'll start at the top by discussing some big-name issues that the league has had to deal with, including the addition of a seventeenth game (and its ramifications) and the conflict over vaccination efforts. Then, we'll spend nearly fifty minutes breaking down every division in the NFL, including our thoughts on every team, where they stand within the context of the race to get to the Super Bowl, strengths, weaknesses, concerns, QB situations, long-term upside, and more. We'll also discuss which teams we think are the most intriguing, have the most upside (and downside), are sneaky title contenders, and more. Lastly, we'll spend about fifteen minutes at the end of the pod discussing the Cleveland Cavaliers, including Jarrett Allen's mega-contract extension, the ongoing Kevin Love saga, the issues with the roster (and with management especially), the future of Cavs basketball, and more. Today's guest(s): Anthony Alandt
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Welcome to the forty-fifth episode of the Dunkin' with Dom podcast! In another NBA offseason episode, Aidan and I run through all of the Eastern Conference teams and determines if we considered their entire offseasons (the totality of the draft, free agency, and trades) as worthy of being classified as winners, losers, and questionables. Again, we will be focusing exclusively on the Eastern Conference and give our takes on every team, every signing, every contract, and every major move. Additionally, we'll also go back-and-forth on teams we disagree with and contextualize their offseasons within the framework of how these teams improved for the 2021-2022 season and in the long term. Today's guest(s): Aidan Levin
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Welcome to the forty-fourth episode of the Dunkin' with Dom podcast! In another NBA offseason episode, Jesse and I run through all of the Western Conference teams and determine if we considered their entire offseasons (the totality of the draft, free agency, and trades) as worthy of being classified as winners, losers, and questionables. Again, we will be focusing exclusively on the Western Conference and give our takes on every team, every signing, every contract, and every major move. Additionally, we'll also go back-and-forth on teams we disagree with and contextualize their offseasons within the framework of how these teams improved for the 2021-2022 season and in the long term. Today's guest(s): Jesse Cook
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Welcome to the forty-third episode of the Dunkin' with Dom podcast. Continuing from where we left on in our last episode, Liam and I will carry on with our NBA offseason discussion. In part two of this lengthy recording session, we'll be focusing on the big trades that took place during the offseason, especially but limited to the following: Russell Westbrook to the Lakers, Lonzo Ball and DeMar DeRozan to the Bulls, Jonas Valanciunas to the Pelicans, Josh Richardson to the Celtics, and others. After all, Liam and I will discuss all thing related to the NBA Draft. What are our thoughts on this year's rookie class so far? Should the Warriors have traded their picks at the draft? Why wasn't a big-name player moved during the draft? Lastly, Liam and I will briefly talk about the 2022 season, debating on how we think certain teams will perform and what to expect for this upcoming year, especially for who we think could make a deep run in the postseason. Today's guest(s): Liam Griffin
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Welcome to the forty-second episode of the Dunkin' with Dom podcast! In this first part of a two-part recording session, Liam and I will hand out letter grades to every major NBA free agent move. In this segment, we'll provide our own opinions behind the grades, thoughts on how said player's contract, and the context of that player within certain teams. We'll also clash over disagreements we have with certain moves. What is Miami's upside in the Eastern Conference in 2021-2022? Is Kyle Lowry worth his new contract? How much should Duncan Robinson get paid? Did the Bulls give up too much for Lonzo Ball and DeMar DeRozan? Are the Knicks sneakily playing out their offseason the right way or are they making a huge mistake running back a similar roster? Is Julius Randle a consistent All-NBA player? What the hell are the Pelicans doing right now? Is Luka Doncic guaranteed to sign his supermax contract before this season starts? Is Jarrett Allen's contract the worst one to have been signed this offseason? What were our thoughts on new contracts handed out to Tim Hardaway Jr., Mike Conley, Richaun Holmes, and other guys in that range? How about the mega-extensions for Kevin Durant, Steph Curry, John Collins, and others? All that and more will be discussed. Today's guest(s): Liam Griffin
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Welcome to the forty-first episode of the Dunkin' with Dom podcast! In this episode, we'll pick up right where we left off in the last episode, this time focusing on all the major free agent signings and trades made in the Western Conference. Zack and I will spend the first part of this podcast talking about the Lakers and their retooled roster. How will Russell Westbrook fit alongside LeBron James and Anthony Davis? Should the Lakers have traded for Buddy Hield? Can the new Lakers' role players overcome questions regarding age, fit, and play style? After that, we'll focus on some other notable teams out West that caught our attention. Can CP3 age well into his new (and very expensive) contract? Are the Suns at risk of not returning to the NBA Finals? Why didn't Golden State trade for another star like Bradley Beal or Damian Lillard? Can they return to basketball prominence, especially in the middle of Steph Curry's prime? Are the clocks already ticking for Luka Doncic's time in Dallas and Zion Williamson's time in New Orleans? What type of contract will Kawhi Leonard sign? Finally, we'll do a quick run-through of some other notable headlines, including the Spurs hitting the reset button, Utah retooling their roster, the Clippers not going crazy in free agency, and more. Today's guest(s): Zack Dietl
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Welcome to the fortieth episode of the Dunkin' with Dom podcast! After a crazy first two days of free agency, Pablo and I will focus our attention on the Eastern Conference and the teams that have stood out to us the most, including Miami, Chicago, New York, and others. In this episode, we'll start off by talking about the Heat, including the acquisition of Kyle Lowry, his fit with the rest of the roster, Miami's chances at a title, Jimmy Butler's huge contract extension, and more. Then, we'll focus on two teams whose moves have provided nothing but concern for their futures: the Bulls and Knicks. Was a DeMar DeRozan sign-and-trade worth it for the Bulls? Can Lonzo Ball live up to his new contract? Are the Bulls still stuck in NBA purgatory? How much of an overpay was Evan Fournier for the Knicks? Can Julius Randle repeat his breakout year this upcoming season? Is running it back the right idea for New York? Lastly, we'll focus on some other Eastern Conference teams, including the Celtics and Sixers remaining quiet on the free agent market, Brooklyn maintaining their core, and more. Today's guest(s): Pablo Puga
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Welcome to another episode of the Dunkin' with Dom podcast. In our next "Film Friday Special", Hannah, Dan, and I team up with the NBA's GOAT and the Looney Tunes to take on the Monstars in this movie starring Michael Jordan, Wayne Knight, Danny DeVito, Bill Murray, and more.
What is a "Film Friday Special"?
"Film Friday Specials" are episodes in which multiple guests are brought on to the Dunkin' with Dom podcast to talk about some of their favorite movies of all time. Guests on the pod as well as myself will watch the movie up for discussion beforehand, take notes, and engage in an over hour-long conversation. We'll discuss some of our favorite scenes, hidden themes, underrated moments, actor/actress performances, fun facts, and more.
Format inspired by The Ringer's "The Rewatchables" Series (Simmons, B. 2018-Pres.). "The Rewatchables". The Ringer. https://www.theringer.com/the-rewatchables.
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Welcome to the thirty-ninth episode of the Dunkin' with Dom podcast! In our first solo NBA news segment in over a month, I'll be going over some main storylines in regards to the NBA Draft. Specifically, I'll be detailing my predictions, teams to watch out for, opportunities for teams to move up (and down) in the draft, and more. Additionally, we'll also discuss the ramifications of the first big trade of the offseason between the New Orleans Pelicans and the Memphis Grizzlies, as well as other rumors regarding superstars, key players, and other assets. Lastly, we'll talk about some information in regards to the 2021-2022 season, including the release of key dates for this upcoming season and new rules designed to change how certain fouls are called. Today's guest(s): none.
(This was recorded one day prior to the NBA Draft. NBA Draft content will be released in the upcoming days).
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Welcome to the thirty-eighth episode of the Dunkin' with Dom podcast! In this episode, Jose and I will be introducing all the major storylines, trade opportunities, and team situations in regards to the NBA Draft, free agency, and more. We will be spending most of our time focusing mainly on three key sections of this year's offseason: potential superstars that could be on the move, scenarios that could take place on the day of the NBA draft that could make or break certain franchises, and the upside (and in some cases, downside) of free agents on specific teams. Additionally, we'll also be answering the toughest and most prevalent questions in regards to this year's offseason. Will Damian Lillard, Bradley Beal, and Ben Simmons be on different teams before the start of next season? How will teams that underachieved this past season look to upgrade their respective rosters? After Cade Cunningham, who is the next-best choice in the draft? Are teams that potentially overachieved last year going to screw something up? Which free agents will be underpaid, overpaid, or properly paid? Who are the teams that we should focus on the most? What about under-the-radar teams? Lastly, we'll also discuss the importance of this year's offseason, especially given the uncertainty of this past season and the wide-open paths to contention for a multitude of teams in both the Eastern and Western Conferences. Today's guest(s): Jose Cobiella
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Welcome to another episode of the Dunkin' with Dom podcast. In our next "Film Friday Special", Nardeen and I will look to speak our minds and answer the question of "What I Like About?" this movie starring Adam Driver, Scarlett Johansson, Laura Dern, and others.
What is a "Film Friday Special"?
"Film Friday Specials" are episodes in which multiple guests are brought on to the Dunkin' with Dom podcast to talk about some of their favorite movies of all time. Guests on the pod as well as myself will watch the movie up for discussion beforehand, take notes, and engage in an over hour-long conversation. We'll discuss some of our favorite scenes, hidden themes, underrated moments, actor/actress performances, fun facts, and more.
Format inspired by The Ringer's "The Rewatchables" Series (Simmons, B. 2018-Pres.). "The Rewatchables". The Ringer. https://www.theringer.com/the-rewatchables.
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Welcome to the thirty-seventh episode of the Dunkin' with Dom podcast! An up-and-down NBA season plagued by uncertainties, problems, injuries, and a pandemic finally comes to a close as the Milwaukee Bucks are the 2020-2021 NBA Champions. In this episode, Ozzy and I will talk about Game 6 and its implications, including how Milwaukee won the series, why the Suns couldn't outhustle the Bucks, what this win means for Giannis' all-time resume, our thoughts on the series as a while, what's next for both teams, Chris Paul's future, and more. Additionally, we'll focus our attention on the upcoming offseason and what makes this particular period of time so fascinating for the league. This includes discussing why next season is so pivotal for many teams, especially those that exited the playoffs early this postseason and/or dealt with injuries and roster continuity issues. Lastly, we'll touch on some notable offseason topics, including restricted free agents, teams to watch out for, draft day trades, teams to watch out for as the draft gets closer to happening, and more. Today's guest(s): Bryn Ostby
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Welcome to the thirty-sixth episode of the Dunkin' with Dom podcast! In this episode, Zack and I will focus our attention mainly on Game 5 of the NBA Finals, including some of our big takeaways from the game. Specifically, we'll talk about Milwaukee's near-perfect game, Jrue Holiday rediscovering his offense, Giannis' superb play, Chris Paul's inconsistencies, and what Phoenix could do (if anything at all) to get back in this series. Next, we'll touch upon some more offseason news and answer some important questions about current players, teams, and situations. Who can the Lakers sign and/or trade for to be the third guy behind LeBron James and Anthony Davis? Is re-signing Dennis Schroder the answer for the Lakers at point guard? Should the Lakers trade Anthony Davis? What's with all the turmoil in Dallas? Is it time for the Mavericks to give up on Kristaps Porzingis? Should the Clippers tank this upcoming season? Will Kawhi accept his player option, decline and demand a newer (and way more expensive) contract, or even leave Los Angeles entirely? Is Damian Lillard going to be in a Trail Blazers uniform to start the 2021-2022 season? All that and more will be answered. Today's guest(s): Zack Dietl
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Welcome to the thirty-fifth episode of the Dunkin' with Dom podcast! In this episode, we'll be discussing Games 3 and 4 of the NBA Finals. Specifically, we'll focus on Giannis' continued dominance, Milwaukee's resurgence (especially on defense), adjustments Phoenix could make, should Suns fans be fearful of CP3's recent offensive struggles, and more. Additionally, we'll provide some outlook for the rest of the series, including our thoughts on what Game 5 could look like and the path both teams need to follow in hopes of winning a title. After all that, we'll touch upon some notable offseason news. How serious is Kawhi Leonard's knee injury? What does this mean for his contract situation, his status in Los Angeles, and the moves the Clippers could make in the offseason? Which teams could look to trade for Ben Simmons (if he should even be traded at all)? What are our thoughts on Team USA's slow start in their Olympic Exhibition Games? All that and more will be covered. Today's guest(s): Aidan Levin
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Welcome to the thirty-fourth episode of the Dunkin' with Dom podcast! In this episode, Pablo and I will center our attention on Game 2 of the NBA Finals and discuss some of our notable takeaways and thoughts. Specifically, we'll focus on Giannis looking a lot like his older self, Milwaukee's supporting cast continuing to struggle (especially Jrue Holiday and Khris Middleton), Phoenix's hot shooting from the three-point and foul lines, CP3's consistency, Devin Booker's elevated play in the postseason, and Deandre Ayton's role in the Finals as an x-factor. After that, we'll spend some time talking about the recent reports that have been released of comments made by ESPN reporter Rachel Nichols, including what actually happened, what our general thoughts are, why this is bad for anyone and everyone, and how it affects the NBA both directly and indirectly. Lastly, we'll touch on some important offseason topics, including Detroit's chances of trading the number one pick, teams looking to move up in the draft (Orlando, Oklahoma City, and Golden State, among others), Ben Simmons' trade value, and the USA Olympic team (including opportunities for career revivals and player meet-ups). Today's guest(s): Pablo Puga
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Welcome to the thirty-third episode of the Dunkin' with Dom podcast! As the Finals start to get underway, Ryan and I will focus exclusively on talking about Game 1 and some of our notable takeaways and thoughts. We'll spend much of our time talking about Phoenix's dominance, especially from the free throw line, tempo, taking advantage of clear mismatches, and forcing Milwaukee to take some difficult shots on offense. We'll also talk about Giannis' limitations regarding his knee injury, Chris Paul's ability to kill the Bucks' bigs in pick-and-rolls (and why he's clearly the runaway frontrunner for Finals MVP already), Jrue Holiday's offensive inconsistencies, Brook Lopez's limitations, and more. We'll also discuss how Phoenix can continue their success against the Bucks in Game 2, while also highlighting some potential adjustments the Bucks could (cough should cough) make as the rest of this series plays out. Lastly, we'll talk to Ryan about the Celtics' offseason situation, including the recent trade to bring back Al Horford, problems with the roster, the lack of direction in general, and what the team got wrong this season (with about ten or so Semi Ojeleye and Romeo Langford jokes tossed in as well). Today's guest(s): Ryan Lindblom
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Welcome to the thirty-second episode of the Dunkin' with Dom podcast! With the first game of the NBA Finals set to tip off just shortly, we'll be focusing nearly this entire episode on previewing the NBA Finals itself, including both franchises and what's at stake for Milwaukee and Phoenix, the big-name players in this series, key takeaways, series expectations, and more. We'll be covering every game from the NBA Finals on the pod, but this episode will hopefully frame the NBA Finals within the context of this postseason, including which players will be most affected if they win the title and where these franchises will stand post-Finals, as well as what to expect when it comes to the games themselves. Additionally, we'll also be touching on the Damian Lillard situation in Portland. Specifically, we'll be focusing on the chaos surrounding the hiring of Chauncey Billups, disconnect within the organization, Lillard's loyalty to the city, chances he stays in Portland to start the season, potential trade destinations, and more. Today's guest(s): Chris Alvarez and Matthew Bryan
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Welcome to the thirty-first episode of the Dunkin' with Dom podcast! In another NBA news episode, we'll be focusing on some of the more recent headlines from the league the past couple of days. We'll start out with the postseason and focus our attention there, including a miracle win for the Suns in Game 2, the questionable calls made by the referees, the problems with the NBA's "Instant Replay", and more. We'll also focus on the Hawks versus Bucks series, including Milwaukee's contender ceiling, why people shouldn't count out Atlanta just yet, and more. After that, we'll shift our attention to some offseason topics, which includes a ten-minute Sixers rant and looming questions over Ben Simmons' (and to an extent, Joel Embiid's) futures in Philadelphia. Lastly, we'll take a brief look at the order for the NBA's first fourteen picks of the NBA draft and highlight some of the notable teams and what they might do during the offseason. Today's guest(s): Liam Griffin
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Welcome to the thirtieth episode of the Dunkin' with Dom podcast! In our first ever live episode, Ozzy and I will be covering various NBA topics while also reacting live to the NBA Draft lottery taking place. Before the lottery starts, we'll talk about a wide range of things, including Ben Simmons, Milwaukee's championship potential, Chris Paul, and more. Then, we'll shift into some of the possible scenarios that could've taken place during the NBA Draft lottery, especially when it came to picking movement (out of the first eight picks, three had the potential of changing hands to other franchises). We'll also predict on the spot who would move up and what our final four picks would be for the lottery (spoiler alert: Ozzy was spot-on). Lastly, we'll watch the lottery take place on the spot and react live to whatever happens and how the order affects certain teams and where they go. Today's guest(s): Bryn Ostby
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Welcome to the twenty-ninth episode of the Dunkin' with Dom podcast! In another NBA news episode, this time a solo edition, I'll be talking about a lot of the major news headlines from the past two weeks that we haven't covered yet. We'll first start off by talking about the upcoming postseason series, including multiple Game 7's in the Eastern Conference and the upcoming Suns-Clippers matchup. Then, we'll be touching on the first of what's to be many offseason trades, as Al Horford returns back to Boston while Oklahoma City continues to build upon their collection of draft capital. We'll also briefly talk about LeBron's recent comments about superstar injuries and the rush of wanting to have an NBA season. We'll then dedicate about ten or so minutes towards talking about all seven coaching vacancies in the NBA, including for notable teams like Dallas, New Orleans, Boston, and Portland, among others. Lastly, I'll be reacting to this year's All-NBA teams, highlighting what changed between now and earlier in the season, some of the notable names selected and/or not selected, and contextualizing these NBA selections within the grand scheme of this season. Today's guest(s): N/A
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Welcome to another episode of the Dunkin' with Dom podcast. In our next "Film Friday Special", Julian, Vicente, and I will look to sell me this pen and this movie starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Jonah Hill, Margot Robbie, Matthew McConaughey, Kyle Chandler, and others.
What is a "Film Friday Special"?
"Film Friday Specials" are episodes in which multiple guests are brought on to the Dunkin' with Dom podcast to talk about some of their favorite movies of all time. Guests on the pod as well as myself will watch the movie up for discussion beforehand, take notes, and engage in an over hour-long conversation. We'll discuss some of our favorite scenes, hidden themes, underrated moments, actor/actress performances, fun facts, and more.
Format inspired by The Ringer's "The Rewatchables" Series (Simmons, B. 2018-Pres.). "The Rewatchables". The Ringer. https://www.theringer.com/the-rewatchables.
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Welcome to another episode of the Dunkin' with Dom podcast. In the first of many "Film Friday Specials", we'll be trying to crack the enigma code of this award-winning film starring Benedict Cumberbatch, Keira Knightley, Matthew Goode, Mark Strong, and others.
What is a "Film Friday Special"?
"Film Friday Specials" are episodes in which multiple guests are brought on to the Dunkin' with Dom podcast to talk about some of their favorite movies of all time. Guests on the pod as well as myself will watch the movie up for discussion beforehand, take notes, and engage in an over hour-long conversation. We'll discuss some of our favorite scenes, hidden themes, underrated moments, actor/actress performances, fun facts, and more.
Format inspired by The Ringer's "The Rewatchables" Series (Simmons, B. 2018-Pres.). "The Rewatchables". The Ringer. https://www.theringer.com/the-rewatchables.
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Welcome to the twenty-eighth episode of the Dunkin' with Dom podcast! In another multi-guest podcast, we'll be focusing nearly all of our attention on the Miami Heat, specifically what went wrong for the team during this NBA season, and highlighting some of our favorite players, moments, and games during the team's title run the previous season amidst the creation of the "NBA Bubble." Was it feasible for Miami to trade for James Harden in order to boost up the offense? Was it the right idea the run nearly the same roster as last season back for this season? What happened to Jimmy Butler and Bam Adebayo against the Bucks this year? Where do the Heat go from here? Are the 2019-2020 Miami Heat the most entertaining Heat team in franchise history, even more so than the LeBron James era teams? What made the roster such a threat in the postseason, particularly in a surprisingly wide-open Eastern Conference? Who were some of the big stars and key role players from last season's championship run? Could Miami have beaten Los Angeles if they were fully healthy? How did the whole thing personally affect each of us? All that and more will be answered. Today's guest(s): Matthew Bryan and Michael Ruiz
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Welcome to the twenty-seventh episode of the Dunkin' with Dom Podcast! As the playoffs continue to get underway, Micah and I spend nearly ninety minutes (!!!) talking about all of the NBA postseason matchups up to this point. Starting out West and then shifting out East, we'll be focusing on our thoughts for each series up to this point, adjustments teams can make, things that have surprised us so far, how each of these matchups affects the larger playoff bracket, and much more. Is the matchup between the Suns and Lakers the most consequential for the entire Western Conference playoff picture? Are the Mavericks starting to run out of gas? Have the Clippers found their identity? What should you make of the Nuggets versus Trail Blazers matchup? Could a First Round loss hurt Nikola Jokic's MVP chances? What's up with the Jazz and should they be concerned after a slow start against the Grizzlies? Are the Bucks the new team to beat out East? What went wrong for the Heat this time around against the Bucks? Have the Nets figured out their identity? Are people still underrating the Sixers as contenders? All these questions, and so much more, will be answered and discussed. Today's guest(s): Micah Goldstein
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Welcome to the twenty-sixth episode of the Dunkin' with Dom podcast! As the First Round of the NBA Playoffs starts to get underway, John and I will be focusing on each of the different series, this time shifting out East and focusing on the Eastern Conference. Specifically, we'll be focusing on some of our notable takeaways from each of the different series. Why is Miami struggling so much to score, especially their big-name superstars? Is Milwaukee the new team to beat out East? What's wrong with Boston? Has Brooklyn finally started to answer some of the questions that have limited its' upside as an NBA contender? Are the Wizards already done for? Can Philly still make the Finals despite the recent and/or continued dominance of the Nets and Bucks? Does Trae Young have enough in the tank to outlast the Knicks? Is the Hawks versus Knicks matchup the most entertaining out East? All that and more will be covered. Today's guest(s): John Lee
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Welcome to the twenty-fifth episode of the Dunkin' with Dom podcast! As the First Round of the NBA playoffs starts to get underway, Aidan and I will be focusing on each of the different series exclusively in the Western Conference and focusing on some of our notable takeaways after the first couple of intense games. In order, we'll be analyzing the Suns versus Lakers, Clippers versus Mavericks, Jazz versus Grizzlies, and Nuggets versus Trail Blazers. What's wrong with Anthony Davis? Does this prove that the Suns are legit championship contenders? Are the Clippers on upset alert already? Will Luka's magic wear off? Is it too early to be scared of Utah's poor postseason start? Are the Grizzlies sneaky underdogs? Who's gonna play a lick of defense in the Denver versus Portland matchup? What could the rest of the Western Conference playoff bracket look like in a couple of weeks? All that and more will be covered. Today's guest(s): Aidan Levin
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Welcome to the twenty-fourth episode of the Dunkin' with Dom Podcast! After a long season plagued with COVID absences, superstar injuries, and unexpected results, the NBA playoffs are finally back! In this episode, Liam and I will be discussing each of the four different play-in games, our thoughts about each of the teams, and where they stand within the context of the postseason bracket. Additionally, we'll also run down some scenarios in the event that certain teams win the play-in game at certain respective points. Lastly, we'll be briefly discussing the First Round matchups that are already set in place, including Clippers versus Mavericks, Nuggets versus Trail Blazers, Bucks versus Heat, and Knicks versus Hawks. Today's guest(s): Liam Griffin
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Welcome to the twenty-third episode of the Dunkin' with Dom Podcast! To celebrate the end (well, almost the end) of this NBA season, Micah and I will spend over an hour discussing this year's potential for winner for MVP as well as the rest of our MVP ballot, answering all of the tough questions along the way. Is Jokic the clear frontrunner? Where should Steph Curry rank on the ballot, if at all? Is Giannis' case criminally underrated? Should one of Chris Paul or Rudy Gobert be recognized for their respective impacts? Additionally, we'll also be running through each of our All-NBA first, second, and third teams. Which notable guards and forwards will be left off of our lists? Who's better: Damian Lillard or Luka Doncic? Should LeBron and Kevin Durant be left off this year's All-NBA rosters? Lastly, we'll briefly run through the rest of the major awards and talk about what we will be looking forward to for the rest of this season. Today's guest(s): Micah Goldstein
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Welcome to the twenty-second episode of the Dunkin' with Dom Podcast! In this multi-guest pod, Seth, Austen, and I will be talking about this year's NFL draft. We'll spend the first part of so discussing all the quarterbacks taken off the board, including Trevor Lawrence's fit in Jacksonville, Zach Wilson's upside (and/or downside) with the Jets, Trey Lance's opportunity in San Francisco, Chicago landing a steal in Justin Fields, and the Patriots taking a gamble with Mac Jones. Additionally, we'll also look at some of the notable selections in the first round, including Kyle Pitts, Penei Sewell, and others. Lastly, we'll wrap up our conversation talking about our hometown teams, general winners and losers, and any final takeaways we might have. Today's guest(s): Seth Golden and Austen McDonald
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Welcome to the twenty-first episode of the Dunkin' with Dom Podcast! In this solo edition of the pod, I'll be sharing my thoughts about this postseason, especially when it comes to the legit contenders and outsiders looking into the playoff picture. Specifically, I'll be talking about all sixteen teams currently in the playoff picture and deep-dive teams that I believe have a legit shot at winning a title this season. What should I make of Brooklyn's chances given their lack of defense and continuity? Should the Sixers and Bucks be taken more seriously? Are the Lakers on upset alert already? Is Phoenix the dark-horse contender for this year? What about the Clippers and Jazz? Can Miami repeat its magical run from last season? All that and more will be covered. Today's guest(s): N/A
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Welcome to the twentieth episode of the Dunkin' with Dom Podcast! In another jam-packed NBA episode, Ozzy and I will be focusing our attention on the playoffs as this season starts to wind down. Our first portion of the pod will highlight the play-in game and some of the upside potential for teams like the Warriors, while also showcasing how important it is this year to have a top-six seed in both conferences. We'll also break down how the play-in game works and how this will affect both teams inside and outside of this year's postseason picture. Additionally, we also have a loaded discussion regarding some of the NBA's most important playoff teams, including the best three teams out East and the Lakers-Clippers-Suns-Jazz quartet out West. This will also include talking about some hypothetical matchups, weaknesses of the big-name contenders (most notably, Brooklyn), and more. We'll be looking at betting lines for teams most likely to win the NBA title and figuring out what are some of the better lines heading into this postseason in addition to what teams you should or shouldn't bet on. Lastly, we'll round out our discussion talking about the MVP and what to make of it for this crazy NBA season. Today's guest(s): Bryn Ostby
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Welcome to the nineteenth episode of the Dunkin' with Dom Podcast! In our second part of a multi-part special, we'll be tackling the last five episodes of "The Last Dance" documentary series. Specifically, we'll be focusing on some of the notable historical moments in the episodes as well as some of the best MJ games ever in his career. Was his performance in the '93 Finals the best championship series performance of all-time? What factors led to his first retirement? What's the deal behind "The Flu Game?" Are the '96 Bulls the best single-season team ever? How important was Game 6 of the 1998 NBA Finals? Where does MJ's three-play sequence rank among the most clutch moments in NBA playoff history? All of these questions will be answered. Additionally, we'll also be tying up some loose ends from the first episode with this one. What specific people influenced Michael? Will Scottie's legacy be remembered for his superb job as a Robin or his inability to be a Batman? What aged best in the whole series? All of this, and more, will be covered. Today's guest(s): Michael Ruiz
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Welcome to the eighteenth episode of the Dunkin' with Dom Podcast! In our first of a multi-part episode, John and I will be breaking down the first five episodes of the ten-part documentary "The Last Dance", which was released just over a year ago. Specifically, we'll be focusing on contextualizing the documentary, highlighting what aged well in TLD, and discussing some of the major plotlines from the first half of the series. What made MJ such a dominant basketball legend and cultural icon? Why was this considered the "last dance" for the Bulls? What were some of the best quotes that will be remembered ten, fifteen, and even fifty years from now? What's the historical context behind all of the turmoil within the locker room during that 1997-1998 season? Are Pippen and Rodman two of the most underrated support players in NBA history? What made the Bad Boys so dominant? All that, and much more, will be covered as we do an episode-by-episode breakdown of the first five parts. Today's guest(s): John Lee
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Welcome to the seventeenth episode of the Dunkin' with Dom Podcast! In another jam-packed NBA episode, we'll be talking a lot about some recent NBA news, including Jamal Murray's season-ending injury and how that affects the outlook of the league moving forward. Additionally, we'll also be focusing our attention on what narratives will define the rest of this NBA season. Is Harden now the clear favorite for the MVP? Is this the worst Rookie of the Year race this century? Who of Philadelphia, Brooklyn, and Milwaukee can claim the first seed out East? Can Boston and Miami pull off a late run? Is it smart for Utah to still fight for the first seed in the West? Could the Clippers and Lakers play each other in the first round? Who will fall short in the Western Conference playoff seeding bloodbath? All that, and much more will be covered. Lastly, in commemoration of the five-year anniversary of Kobe Bryant's final NBA game, we'll spend the last part of this episode talking about the game itself and what it meant to ourselves, the rest of the league, and fans around the world. Today's guest(s): Aidan Levin
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Welcome to the sixteenth episode of the Dunkin' with Dom Podcast! In this episode, looking back at the period of nationwide "lockdowns" that were taking place around this time over a year ago, Hannah and I will be talking about the lockdowns themselves, including trying to become more entertained while we were all stuck at home, not being able to see friends, dealing with COVID-19 in two hot spot states (New York and Florida), transitioning to online school, and more. What habits did people start picking up during this time period? In retrospect, what made this point in time so interesting and yet super stressful? How do we cope with not being in-person for classes or not being able to see friends or even certain family members during this lockdown phase in the fight against COVID-19? Additionally, we'll also be touching upon some topics like being able to attend college during the COVID-19 era, discussing things that aged well during this era of human history, figuring out when true "normalcy" will be back, and more. Today's guest(s): Hannah Gardner
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Welcome to the fifteenth episode of the Dunkin' with Dom Podcast! In this episode, we'll be tackling some of the latest headlines from around the NBA, including the Lakers continuing to struggle without their two best players, Jrue Holliday signing a massive contract extension with the Bucks, and more. Additionally, we'll also be talking about some important questions regarding playoff seeding. Where will the Lakers fall within the playoff picture? Which team out East will end up as the first seed in the whole conference? Is Boston better off trying to play against Philadelphia over other teams like Brooklyn and Milwaukee? Lastly, we'll use the last portion of the pod to tie up some loose ends and talk about some other notable topics from around the league, including the Celtics' continued struggles, the Heat's recent hot streak, NBA lottery odds, James Harden's MVP chances, and more. Today's guest(s): Liam Griffin
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Welcome to the fourteenth episode of the Dunkin' with Dom Podcast! In another great NBA segment, we'll be touching upon some of the more recent NBA headlines of the last week, including Andre Drummond signing with the Lakers, LaMarcus Aldridge taking his talents to Brooklyn, and more. Additionally, we'll also be touching on some of the very magnifying deals from the trade deadline from more of a team's perspective. Should Miami be taken more seriously as a contender? How does the Vucevic deal affect Chicago's short-term and long-term future? Does the Gordon move put Denver over the top? Does the George Hill deal give Philly the last guy they need for their title run? Lastly, we'll take about fifteen minutes to talk about arguably one of the most confusing MVP races to date with no real frontrunner to select as the season winds down. Today's guest(s): Micah Goldstein
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Welcome to the thirteenth episode of the Dunkin' with Dom Podcast! In this episode, we'll be discussing the recent pre-draft day trades involving the Dolphins, 49ers, and Eagles. Did San Francisco make the right choice in moving up? Why did Miami choose to trade back later in the first round? Is the Eagles part of this trade completely overlooked? Additionally, we'll be running through each of the NFL divisions, highlighting some of the most important roster changes, quarterback swaps, and other offseason headlines. Will the Patriots' offseason spending spree help turn the team around? Should the Jets keep Sam Darnold or look to trade him? What's the deal with the AFC North? Is Dak Prescott worth his latest contract extension? Are the Rams legit Super Bowl contenders this year? Is the NFC West the most talented division in all of football? All of that and more will be covered. Today's guest(s): Austen McDonald
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Welcome to the twelfth episode of the Dunkin' with Dom Podcast! On this very special episode, Chris and I will be breaking down all nineteen of the player transactions that took place at or near the NBA's trade deadline, including All-Star Nikola Vucevic being shipped off to Chicago, Miami bolstering its roster up on all fronts, Orlando selling high on all of its best players, and more. How did each team at the deadline fare? Can Vucevic and All-Star Zach Lavine form one of the best 1-2 offensive punches in the league? Will Miami's new acquisitions be impactful on their quest to return to the Finals? Can P.J. Tucker be the missing piece for a Bucks team that has fallen short in back-to-back postseason trips? Is Aaron Gordon the missing piece in Denver? Did the Clippers make the right move in gambling on Playoff Rajon Rondo to return? What's the deal with Kyle Lowry not being moved to another team? All that, and so much more, will be answered. Today's guest(s): Chris Alvarez
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Welcome to the eleventh episode of the Dunkin' with Dom Podcast! In this episode, we'll be focusing solely on the NCAA March Madness Tournament as of this point. First, we'll talk about all of the first and second round matchups and storylines, including Gonzaga's dominance, Syracuse's cinderella story, Oral Roberts' historical upsets, Florida State's upside, and more. Additionally, we will also be briefly running down each of the different matchups in the Sweet Sixteen. Lastly, due to recent news regarding the passing of Elgin Baylor, I'll be doing a quick tribute to his career by reading a small selection of a written basketball project that I am working on currently called "All-Around Game." Specifically, I'll be talking about Elgin's individual dominance, contribution to the league, unselfishness, and historical influence on the NBA moving forward. Today's guest(s) Geoffrey Goose
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Welcome to the tenth episode of the Dunkin' with Dom Podcast! In this episode of the pod, with the NBA playoffs less than two months away, we'll be taking a look at the teams that we think have the most realistic chance of winning an NBA title if everything plays out in their respective way. We look at the strengths and weaknesses of each team's roster, gauge some moves contenders could make to bolster their roster, predict how realistic a deep postseason run is, and more. Topped over all of that, we'll be providing some trade candidates (and buyout candidates) for some of these teams to take advantage of as a means of improving their rosters before the playoffs. Lastly, we'll also touch on some more recent NBA news, including LeBron's ankle injury, LaMelo Ball missing the rest of the season, and more. Today's guest(s): Pablo Puga
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Welcome to the ninth episode of the Dunkin' with Dom Podcast! In our very first solo segment of the pod, I'll be breaking down the Round of 64 of this year's March Madness bracket. Specifically, I'll be looking at each of the different matchups, briefly talking about each team, and then deciding who I think will move on to the Round of 64. What are we supposed to make of the 8-9 and 7-10 matchups? Are any of the first, second, and third seeds on upset alert already? Are teams like UVA, Villanova, and Creighton already on the hot seat? All that and more will be covered. Additionally, I'll also be dedicating five minutes towards the end of the episode to talk about the future path for this pod, which includes hinting at future episodes regarding NFL free agency, the NBA trade deadline, the rest of the March Madness Tournament, and more.
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Welcome to the eighth episode of the Dunkin' with Dom Podcast! In this episode, we'll be breaking down the other half of the March Madness bracket, focusing our conversation on how the teams in the East and West Regions will fare in the March Madness tournament. Is Michigan the worst of the one-seeds? Could Gonzaga's perfect regular season come back to haunt them later in the tournament? Could the East Region be the most impossible to predict? Is Florida State this year's "Dark Horse" March Madness team? All that and more will be answered. Additionally, we'll also touch on some recent NFL news, including Jameis Winston resigning with New Orleans, Dark Prescott's mega-contract extension, and other free agency headlines. Lastly, in another solo NBA news segment, I'll be breaking down some of the most recent NBA headlines, including Joel Embiid's leg injury, Anthony Davis' extended absence, Orlando's influence at the trade deadline, and potential trade deadline/buyout options for contenders. Today's guest(s): Riley Wall
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Welcome to the seventh episode of the Dunkin' with Dom Podcast! For the first time in nearly two years, we can safely say that March Madness has returned to all our lives! In this episode, Mike and I will be breaking down half of the March Madness bracket, providing some basic discussion about the different teams in the South and Midwest Regions. Is Villanova on upset alert in the First Round? How legit are Baylor and Illinois as one-seeds? Can Syracuse pull a 2016, defy the odds, and make a deep postseason run as an eleventh seed? Can Wisconsin or North Carolina make a run of their own? All that and more will be talked about. Additionally, we'll also be touching on some NFL news, including Brees' retirement, Cam Newton resigning with the Patriots, and more. Today's guest(s): Mike Ostrowski
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Welcome to the sixth episode of the Dunkin' with Dom Podcast! In an episode that features our first multi-guest lineup and our first non-sports topic, we'll be spending close to an hour talking about the college admissions process, how it impacts students in the United States, and what are some of its' many flaws. Nardeen, Juha, and I will share some of our own experiences and provide examples to back up our claims. Topics that we will be covering include inconsistencies in SAT Testing, the College Board's monopoly over the admissions market, application essays that are unnecessary, GPA inflation, extracurricular half-truths, and much more. Overall, we are looking to contextualize the college admissions process and point out some of the many irregularities, difficulties, and loopholes that have a direct correlation to applicants being submitted to certain colleges and universities. Lastly, in commemoration of the one year anniversary of "The Gobert Game", I'll be doing a quick solo segment talking about the game itself, where the event should fall within the context of the NBA's history, and how that day still impacts the league right now and going forward. Today's guest(s): Nardeen Saleep and Juha Scharden
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Welcome to the fifth episode of the Dunkin' with Dom Podcast! In this episode, Micah and I will be breaking down who is on our respective NBA MVP ballots, making the case for each of the guys on our list. We'll also briefly touch on some candidates who just missed the cut as well as what has made making an MVP ballot this year so challenging. Is Embiid the clear frontrunner? How legitimate is LeBron's case? Does anyone else really have a shot? How do inflated scoring efficiency, COVID-19 absences, and other factors influence our ballots? Additionally, we'll also be releasing our All-NBA teams, breaking down each of our picks to see who we have selected as the fifteen-best players for this 2021 season. Lastly, we'll wrap up this episode talking about the Nets signing Blake Griffin, the Jazz's chances of being a legit title contender, and more. Today's guest(s): Micah Goldstein
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Welcome to the forth episode of the Dunkin' with Dom Podcast! In this episode, we'll be analyzing the breaking news of J.J. Watt signing with the Arizona Cardinals in free agency. Does this move make the Cardinals a playoff lock? Did Arizona overpay for Watt? Would he have been better off on another team like Cleveland, Buffalo, or some other NFC franchise? Next, we'll be looking back at some of the best teams of the 2020 NFL season, including the Magical Browns, the Surprise Dolphins, the Up-and-Coming Bills, and more. Additionally, we'll also be talking about the Deshaun Watson debacle, the Carson Wentz trade, and other quarterback situations around the league. Then, we'll be talking about the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Syracuse Orange, two basketball teams that have struggled in their respective seasons. Lastly, I'll be doing a really quick solo segment about some notable NBA topics, including the Lloyd Pierce firing in Atlanta, the Heat's resurgence, the Rockets' recent plunder, and more. Today's guest(s): Anthony Alandt
Welcome to the third episode of the Dunkin' with Dom Podcast! In this episode, we'll be recapping Super Bowl LV about one month after the fact with the goal of looking at the game from a current-day point of view. Additionally, we will also be touching on a bunch of quarterback questions. Is Matthew Stafford the answer for the Rams? Can Carson Wentz take the Colts to the promised land? What's going to happen to Deshaun Watson? Lastly, we'll be looking at some big-name free agents and focus our attention on which of these individuals can turn pretenders into contenders. Today's guest(s): Wyatt Miller
Welcome to the second episode of the Dunkin' with Dom Podcast! In this episode, we run down some major NBA news headlines from the last week, including the Timberwolves cutting ties with Ryan Saunders, DeMarcus Cousins getting cut by the Rockets, and the current situations of Andre Drummond and Blake Griffin. Additionally, we'll also be briefly talking about what's gone wrong for the Celtics and Heat this season, as well as some big-name moves that fringe contenders could make to better their championship odds come playoff time. Lastly, we'll be giving our reactions to the announcements of the All-Star Game reserves and deciding if there were any major snubs or mistakes. Today's guest(s): Liam Griffin
Welcome to the first episode of the Dunkin' with Dom Podcast! In this episode, we'll be talking about all things Sixers, including Philly's rejuvenated roster, Joel Embiid's MVP case, and potential trade deadline moves. We will also be looking at teams that have both surprised the expectations of most as well as those who have underperformed throughout the season. Lastly, we'll be reacting to the NBA's announcement of the All-Star starters in addition to picking who we think should be selected as All-Star reserves. Today's guest(s): Aidan Levin
Welcome to the Dunkin' with Dom Podcast! On this pod, we'll be covering a wide array of NBA topics every Tuesday and Thursday. Everything about the league will be discussed: season narratives, franchise transactions, team rankings, marquee matchups, playoff predictions, award races, player legacies, and so much more. Additionally, we will be touching on topics stemming from the NCAA, NFL, and MLB, as well as other subjects like history and pop culture. On each episode, we will be bringing in various guests who are educated, passionate, informative, and ready to entertain.