The Plunge: with Jake and Nate: Recent Episodes
Jacob Lee, Nate Abma
Welcome to our podcast! We were co-captains of the basketball team back in high school and now we're currently co-coaches! We always had a dream of doing a podcast for fun, but it was always a joke until now. We love to talk mainly about the NBA and sports in general, and maybe some other stuff along the way. We hope you are entertained! Any questions or topics that you would like us to discuss can be sent to abmanate@gmail.com.
Episode 25 of The Plunge! We're kind of in a bit of a lull in the NBA season where all the hype at the start of the season has kind of died down, and we're stuck with teams not really forming into their new identity yet! But, that doesn't stop us from making our way-too-early award predictions, and other prominent news in the NBA.
OBJ to the Rams, College Basketball is on! (0:00)
OG and Barnes, and the meta of an NBA contending team (7:02)
NBA season predictions (24:02)
We're 3 weeks into the 2021-22 NBA regular season and we got a lot to talk about, from slumps to rising superstars, we captured every popular and under the radar headlines... all in one pod!
1:44 - Quick NFL Updates (Von Miller to the Rams, will the return of Russ save the Seahawks' season, Derrick Henry out)
5:36 - Eastern Conference: Heat, Bulls, Cavs, Hornets, Celtics
24:00 - Eastern Conference surprising and disappointing players so far
31:25 - Western Conference: Warriors, Trail Blazers, Zion, Timberwolves
51:08 - Western Conference surprising and disappointing players so far
Episode 23 of The Plunge: with Jake and Nate. In this episode, we cover the popular headlines so far in the first round of the NBA Playoffs, rollercoaster series for both LA teams, quick run-through of Blazers/Nuggets and Hawks/Knicks.
Lakers and Suns (1:00)
Clippers and Mavs (7:22)
Blazers and Nuggets (12:22)
Knicks and Hawks (16:52)
Kyrie and NBA fans (21:00)
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Episode 22 of the Plunge: with Jake and Nate. In this episode we talk a recap of the crazy regular season, as well as previewing the NBA play in games and the first round matchups!
Regular season thoughts (1:00)
Lakers/Warriors, overall outcome of West Play-in
(7:51) East Play-in (21:39)
Bucks/Heat (30:24)
Knicks/Hawks (38:29)
Blazers/Nuggets (Poku is the goat) (42:15)
Clippers/Mavericks (53:07)
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Episode 21 of the Plunge: with Jake and Nate. In this episode we talk NFL drafts and future stats, Aaron Rodgers wanting out, Celtics struggles, Lakers rehab planning and are the Suns a championship contender
NFL Draft reactions: Trevor Lawrence, best non-Lawrence QB, best non-QB (1:00)
Aaron Rodgers wants out or else he retires (8:19)
Vlad and the Blue Jays (12:25)
T-Wolves winning four straight (15:56)
Celtics' inconsistency and problems (20:20)
West playoff picture: Lakers, Suns (31:06)
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Episode 20 of the Plunge: with Jake and Nate, in this episode we talk NFL draft day, NBA injury troubles, streaking Wizards and Knicks, Steph entering the MVP race and more!
NFL Draft preview: (1:00)
NBA All-Injury Team (Murray, Young, Harden/KD): (6:30)
The hot Knicks and Wizards: (21:50)
Curry and the MVP race (33:22)
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Episode 19 of the Plunge: with Jake and Nate, in this episode we talk the top 25 NBA stars under 25, the Nuggets surging, the Blazers Porous defence, Mavs recapturing their form and the Bulls changes since adding vucevic and more!
Nuggets surging after acquiring Gordon (13:13)
Blazers struggles and pain (17:25)
Mavs looking good (27:15)
Bulls with Vuc and LaVine (35:48)
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Episode 18 of the Plunge: with Jake and Nate. In this episode we talk Baylor dismantling the undefeated season, UCLA and Gonzaga fighting to the buzzer, Baylor wins the battle of Texas, and the Lakers and Nets with some buyout bargains.
Final Four and National Championship Game: (1:00)
Lakers sign Andre Drummond: (14:33)
Where will the Lakers end up in the West standings? (21:17)
Aldridge to the Nets and his impact (24:37)
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Episode 17 of the Plunge: with Jake and Nate, in this episode we discuss First round surprises and disappointments in March madness, a Sweet 16 preview, NBA trades and more!
March Madness reactions and preview to Sweet 16: (1:00)
Oladipo to the Heat (9:50)
Aaron Gordon to the Nuggets (16:43)
Vucevic to the Bulls (21:33)
Quick hitters:
Powell to the Blazers (31:35)
Rondo to the Clippers (34:23)
Redick to the Mavs (36:51)
Fournier to the Celtics (38:17)
The NBA after the trade deadline (40:56)
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Episode 16 of the Plunge: with Jake and Nate. In today's episode we discuss Tom Brady playing till he's 48, Kyle Lowry to Philly speculation, Lob city reunites, Virginia, Duke and Kansas drop out of their conference tournaments, and a March Madness preview!
Brady's extension with the Bucs (1:28)
Kyle Lowry's future (4:36)
Blake Griffin to the Nets (11:56)
NBA Trade Player Market: Vucevic, Barnes, Love (18:22)
March Madness Preview (28:52)
Teams/Players to watch for (31:16)
Potentially overrated teams (34:08)
Gonzaga vs legit contenders (36:38)
College ball vs the NBA and why you should watch College ball (39:40)
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Episode 15 of the Plunge: with Jake and Nate, In this episode we talk Conley as all star replacement, the Jazz get slandered by Lebron, our All-star weekend predictions as well as giving out our NBA mid season awards!
Gobert & Mitchell picked last in the All-star draft: (3:53)
All-star game thoughts: (11:30)
Damian Lillard: (15:59)
NBA Mid-season awards - MVP: (18:02)
Defensive Player: (26:46)
6th Man: (29:30)
Most Improved: (31:04)
Coach + Rookie: (36:49)
2nd half of the season outlook: (39:07)
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Episode 14 of The Plunge: with Jake and Nate, in this episode of the Plunge we tackle Denver's love with the 3 point line, Russell Wilson names his destinations, Michigan state and Duke pick up big wins, All-star snubs, Washington streaking and the Celtics pinning identifying the source of their struggles.
Quick hitters - Nuggets, Wilson rumors, college ball, All-Star snubs/surprises (0:00)
Washington's recent success (11:51)
Boston's struggles and future outlook (20:05)
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Episode 13 of The Plunge: with Jake and Nate! We quickly go through some trending topics, such as AD's injury, Wentz to the Colts, and the Bucks' recent struggles. Then we each present our picks for 2021 NBA All-Star Game reserves! Also, we give some love to the OKC Thunder, as it's just an occasional reminder to fans that they still exist in the NBA.
Quick-hitters: 0:00
Big deal, small deal, no deal: (4:25)
Our Eastern Conference All-Star Selections: (14:49)
Our Western Conference All-Star Selections: (29:57)
We give some love to the OKC Thunder!!!!! (39:27)
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Episode 12 of the Plunge: with Jake and Nate, In this episode we discuss the Superbowl Shocker, the Kings streaking, Lamelo's rookie of the year case, big deals and no deals around the NBA, Wilson trade rumours and more!
Superbowl recap (0:15)
Kings streaking (4:35)
Lamelo balling (13:40)
Big deal, small deal or no deal (21:30)
Winners and Losers of the week (37:40)
Episode 11 of the Plunge: with Jake and Nate, in this episode we discuss the NBA moving forward with an All-Star game, if the Heat can make the playoffs, Mahomes becoming the GOAT, the Mavs struggling, and the Dodgers adding more star power.
NBA all star game (0:20)
Heat struggles (3:55)
Mahomes GOAT talk (10:00)
Mavs struggle (15:55)
Dodgers add more star power (37:40)
Episode 10 of the Plunge: with Jake and Nate. In this episode we dive into the Super Bowl matchup, the Jazz piling up wins, The east still runs through the Cavs, Beal leaving Washington?, the Pelicans struggling and the Blue Jays bringing on Springer and Semien! Super Bowl preview (0:35) Utah win streak (6:35) Cavs with big wins (15:45) Beal trade possibility (23:15) The Pelicans struggles (29:40) Blue Jays additions (41:00)
The 9th episode of The Plunge: with Jake and Nate, in this episode we cover: A recap of the NFL divisional games, predictions and keys for the the AFC and NFC championships, Atlanta's depth problem, the Blazers bit by the injury bug, Spurs looking to start a new playoff streak, are the Bucks still a championship contender, as well as answering a listener's question.
AFC divisional games (0:40)
AFC championship games (3:33)
NFC championship game (6:55)
Atlanta's depth struggles (9:00)
Portland's injury struggles (18:25)
Spurs' success (30:00)
Bucks lose to the Nets (38:00)
Listener's question (45:45)
BONUS EPISODE! We discuss our initial reactions to the James Harden blockbuster trade for all the teams involved. Plus, we discuss players who have been positively and negatively affected from a fantasy standpoint.
Episode 7 of the Plunge: with Jake and Nate, in today's episode we review this weekend’s wild card games, predictions for the Divisional round, NBA's battle with Covid, OKC over .500, the Raptors roster on a short leash, and an answer to a listener’s questions. Bills and Colts (0:37) Browns chances at the Chiefs (4:17) Seahawks and Rams (7:15) NFC divisional predictions (11:04) AFC divisional predictions (13:47) NBA and Covid (16:44) OKC’s development (22:22) Raptors leeway (27:40) Expansion teams (36:05)
Episode 7 of The Plunge: with Jake and Nate. In this episode we discuss: Our NFL wild card weekend predictions, should Houston reduce its expectations for a Harden trade, the Knicks being un-Knicks like, Warriors returning to the West's elite, Sixers going from the process to the finished product, as well as discussing a question from one of our listeners.
AFC predictions (0:30)
NFC predictions (3:30)
James Harden trade packages (6:55)
Are the Knicks good? (12:50)
Are the Warriors back among the west elite? (17:25)
Have the Sixers figured it out? (21:40)
Who's the best musician, athlete, basketball player?? (26:10)
The first episode of The Plunge: with Jake and Nate of 2021! In this episode we discuss: Padres stock up on starting pitching, The Jets "lose" again, the Seahawks win the NFC west, Can the Nets win without Dinwiddie, The Kings and Pacers are much improved, the Warriors and Wizards struggle, and the intriguing players who aren't covered by the media this NBA season.
Padres stock up on pitching (1:15)
Jets beat the Browns (2:15)
Seahawks win the NFC west (3:30)
Nets championship hopes after losing Dinwiddie (5:00)
Pacers look good (7:43)
Sacremento kings (12:08)
Warriors and Wizards struggle (15:36)
Mystery players of the NBA season (23:00)
The 4th episode of The Plunge: with Jake and Nate. We discuss if the Chiefs are vulnerable, the Jets lose at losing, Conclusions from the Warriors and Nets game and If the Clippers should be title favourites.
Chiefs and Saints (0:37)
Jets and Rams (2:44)
Nets and Warriors (4:42)
Lakers and Clippers (14:20)
Episode 3 of The Plunge: with Jake and Nate. In this episode we cover the Eagles win with Jalen Hurts at QB, Ravens and Browns duel it out, Giannis signs the supermax, Fantasy draft steals, and a Western Conference preview for the 2020-2021 season.
Hurts and the Eagles (0:30)
Browns and Ravens (3:05)
Giannis signs the supermax (5:47)
Fantasy draft steals (9:26)
West 1-10 predictions (16:48)
Lakers and clippers (17:24)
Western Conference mid tier (21:30)
Play-in seeds (45:05)
West finals and finals predictions (1:00:05)
Storylines to watch out for this season (1:03:26)
The second episode of The Plunge: with Jake and Nate. In this episode we cover a few of the key NFL games this week, Coach K calling for an early end to the season, Zion at 19 in ESPN rankings, and an in depth discussion of the NBA eastern conference for the 2020-2021 season.
NFL Thursday and early Sunday games (1:28):
Coach K calling for college basketball cancelations (8:34)
Zion and the ESPN rankings (10:43)
Easter conference 1-10 seeding predictions (14:46)
Lower tier playoff teams 7-10 (20:27)
Mid tier playoff teams 3-6 (29:09)
Top tier playoff teams 1 and 2 (44:34)
Eastern conference finals picks (54:50)
Welcome to The Plunge: with Jake and Nate! We have no idea how to do a podcast, but we just love talking about basketball, and maybe other things! This is our first episode so please don't roast us too much lol
In this episode, we do an in-depth preview on the upcoming 2020-21 Fantasy Basketball season.
This week in sports: (1:06)
Players on new teams (9:56)
Rookies (24:17)
Improved players (36:05)
Regressing players (52:40)
Jacob is too powerful in fantasy (1:05:43)
We hope you enjoy both of our very deep voices lol