Ball VS Life: Recent Episodes
Ball VS Life
BvL - an Asian American hosted sports podcast where weekend warriors Jack and JC shoot the breeze when they're not shooting hoops - think of it as a sideline symposium - the kinda chit chat you get when you're on the sidelines waiting for your next run. We talk sports, family, culture, trends, news - we talk about Life.
Ep. 100: Your boys are back for a milestone episode as this podcast has officially hit triple digits with the 100th episode. We reflect and celebrate what this pod has meant for us and how grateful we are for YOU GUYS, the listeners. As always, we keep it raw, real, genuine, and authentic AF. It's all about the chatter between the runs. It’s OUR YEAR!
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Ep. 99: Hilarity ensues for the 99th BvL episode where friend of the pod Steve joins the guys to talk about Disneyland during pride and grade nite - needless to say the pod was pure chaos. As a diehard and true Kings fan, Steve also breaks down his honest feelings about the season as well as what the future may hold for his current squad. One away from a historic 100th -geez.
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Ep. 98: Jack’s preemptive vacation to Cabo with stories from his trip was only a precursor for the Lakers trip 1,2,3… Cancun trip! What went wrong?!?! Will Lebron retire? Peep JC’s reaction to the legend the architect Bob Myers bouncing… what will happen next for the dynasty Warriors? Finally, are the NBA Finals a snooze fest or basketball purist wet dream?
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Ep. 97: Humble in victory and humble in defeat doesn’t make the losses any easier. Come listen to the reaction of one diehard Lakers fan and one diehard Warriors fan odd support group for one another in a hard fought legendary playoff battle. Is the dynasty over? Can the Lakers be a Cinderella story? Will the Joker exact revenge?
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Ep. 96: Yours boys JC and Jack have been waiting and just about when we were about to give up the basketball GODS sent from the heavens the matchup of the BAY vs LA. Listen in as we break down an epic Kings vs Warriors series that ended with Curry going Super Saiyan. Much love and props to a feisty Kangz squad, the future is a bright beam. We also give our preview breakdown of the highly anticipated Warriors Lakers matchup. Pins and needles from here on and out. Let the games begin!
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Ep. 95: The BVL boys are out of hibernation! We give a fun update chatting about the new Super Nintendo World at Universal Studios before giving our reactions to Dray’s stomp gate and suspension. With all the cali teams repping in the nba playoffs it’s only appropriate to take the temperature of the room and check in. One thing is for sure, don't be an age-ist like Dillon Brooks because we OLD aka we are OG's now. Ball VS Life: linktr.ee/ballvslifeFollow our Ball VS Life social: Instagram - @ballvslifeofficialWatch the Ball VS Life IGTV: https://www.instagram.com/ballvslifeofficial/channel/Follow JC: Instagram - @kuyaoftheworldFollow Jack: Instagram - @jackchenwashere
Ep. 94: We are back from being BACK! With the NBA season opener tonight and the Lakers VS Warriors on tap you know how we do. Your boys Jack and JC dust off their mics and give an update of how summer has been. Of course with the punch seen around the world, we offer our thoughts on the fallout and give our reactions. Can the Warriors hold it together for another title run? Do the Lakers have a shot at making noise with Russ still on the team? Tune in to find out!
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Ep. 93: We are in the doldrums of the offseason but that does not mean LIFE has not been happening! Jack and JC dust off the cobwebs on our mics to catch up with how the summer has been going for both of us. We congratulate podcast guest alum Marc on his wedding as JC was one of his groomsmen and traveled to LA for the festivities. It is wedding season indeed as Jack also divulges some info about his own wedding planning. Lastly we give some insider tips and tricks on embarking on a family trip to Disneyland. As always thanks for tuning in and listening to our rants! Training camp for the 2022-2023 is just around the corner.
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Ep. 92: Here we are! What almost seemed improbable when we started this podcast many years ago when the Golden State Warriors lost to the Toronto Raptors and the super team disbanded (Ahem KD left) as well as Klay suffering 2 catastrophic injuries, well as KG said "ANYTHING IS POSSIBLE!". The Golden State Warriors are the 2022 NBA Champions with Stephen Curry being named the Finals MVP. JC reflect on the journey to the chip and the ups and downs. What has this all meant to him and all the diehard Warrior fans out there? Enjoying the shine and getting to the top of the mountain is all part of the journey for a fan. From the Lakers winning the 2020 NBA championship to now in 2022 the dubs claiming their hardware, this podcast has come full circle. WHAT A JOURNEY!
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Ep. 91: AUDIO Issue warning- Jack and JC would like to apologize as the audio on JC's mic cut out about 37 minutes into this episode. The rest of the episode only features Jack's responses. We thank you for the continued support and will work to resolve this issue for future episodes. Much love. For this episode we discuss how badly JC is on pins and needles throughout this grueling NBA finals. Can his heart take more? Maybe it can if Steph continues his Hurcalean/Legendary performance by single handedly winning game 4 with dropping a 40 piece. With the series tied 2-2 now and it is only the best of 3 it's a sprint to the finish. Join us on that sprint.
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Ep. 90: Has it come full circle for this podcast? Your boys, JC and Jack started the Ball VS Life in 2019 with the Warriors advancing to the Finals against the Raptors, but after a devastating KD achilles tear in Game 5 of the series the Raptors seized control and the KLAW was crowned the champ. Then came more bad news the next 2 years as Klay suffered back to back potential career ending injuries sending JC into a spiral of sadness. Fast forward to 2022 and the DUBS are back in business and in the FINALS! What a journey it has been. Tune in as JC and Jack break down the Western conference semis as well as the Eastern conference semis and what to look forward to one of the most exciting finals to date. Legacy and lore is on the line! Let's recap what the last couple years has meant for JC and this podcast.
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Ep. 89: Was the Memphis Grizzlies versus the Golden State Warriors one of the spiciest series of all time? Is this a Gen Z generation that knows no boundaries vs the OG Millenniels generation? Who is the past, the present, and who is the future? JC and Jack discuss all the heat and smoldering fire from a hot and contested series that the Warriors pulled out of to advance to the Western conference finals where a future legend in Luka Doncic is waiting after dismantling another cursed Chris Paul of the Pheonix Suns playoff series.
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Ep.88: Aloha, our friends! Your boy, JC, is back from the ISLAND, Oahu, and shares his experience of what it's like to travel to paradise with 2 kids #dadlife, while Jack talks about how the KD 14's (expertly recommended by JC) fit on his first run back after a long layoff. We also break down the thrilling game 1 of the NBA conference semis between the Experienced OG Warriors vs the Gen Z Memphis Grizzlies. From Draymond's controversial flagrant 2 ejection, to the Poole party, and the wild finish in which the Warriors came out with a big win to steal home court right away we share our feelings and opinions on it all.
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Ep. 87: Here we are at the best time of the NBA season and that's the NBA playoffs, where the stakes are the highest of highs. The Lakers on the other hand have gone fishing and Jack of the BvL boys breaks down what the hell happened to one of the most catastrophic Lakers seasons to date. Of course we enlist JC, hardcore life long dubz diehard, to break down the upcoming Warriors vs Nuggets 1st round playoff matchup. Who will be made the joker? We also talk nba play-in matchups and give our predictions. Buckle up for the wild ride of the NBA playoffs!
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Ep. 86: We are back in action after a small hiatus because LIFE > Ball recently. We catch up and talk about a recent OLD MAN Bachelor party that Jack was on. Of course how can we not cover the SLAP heard around the world. You simply can't script the wild night at the Oscar's or can you? With all that said we end the podcast with talking about how the Lakers and Warriors are getting Will Smith'ed.
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Ep. 85: We dem BVL boys and we are back to talk shop. On slate for this episode we breakdown Jack's clutch recommendation to JC of "Jeen-yuhs" (the Kanye West doc) on Netflix. It's an unexpected throwback and walk down hip-hop memory lane. Of course we had to go from Jeen-yuhs to Jeen-duds in updating the current state of the Lakers and Warriors as they are the 2 biggest struggling teams in the NBA that matched up with each other and it took a superhuman effort of 37 yr old Lebron James dropping 56 big ones to pull off a win. Let us soak in our current misery in hopes of better days to come.
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Ep. 84: Well well well, to the victor goes the spoils and LA is about them SPOILS. The Rams spoiled the niners chances and let the real AD stand up as Aaron Donald, Stafford, and Coop Kupp and da boys come up clutch with the game winning drive and game winning sack to seal the deal with the ALL-IN season. JC begrudgingly congratulates the Rams and Jack does brings that Buffer level hype. We also talk about the Super Bowl halftime show as the theme of this year's super bowl is all about nostalgia with that Cali LOVE. Of course we end the episode talking shop about all the NBA trade deadline drama as we break down the blockbuster trade between BKN and Philly. Also WTH are the Kangz doing?
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Ep. 83: 2021 brought us an epic Bay Vs LA matchup of the Dodgers VS the Giants in the MLB playoffs. 2022 has not disappointed in bringing another Bay VS LA matchup with the stakes equally as high as the LA Rams and the SF Niners clash in the NFC Championship game to see who gets to punch their ticket to the super bowl. The game was epic and went down the wire. In this episode JC and Jack react and discuss the fallout of the Rams edging out the Niners in what has been one of the greatest NFL playoffs ever seen. We also discuss a surprise NBA All-star starter this year in Andrew Wiggins who is repping the Bay along with Steph Curry. Who was snubbed? Does Wiggins deserve it?
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Ep. 82: Here we go, BvL bros biweekly recording schedule is intact despite the world still being a complete mess. Whether it's 2019 or 2020 or 2221 and now 2022 does it even matter anymore? Either way the world of sports is trucking along. Tune in as JC shares his unexpected emotional experience as 'The return of KLAY' finally happened after 900+ days of inaction and rehab. We also break down wild card weekend for the Niners and Rams as they both advance to the divisional rounds. Will we actually see a JC VS Jack, Bay VS LA, Niners VS Rams, matchup in the NFC championship round? We will find out soon enough.
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Ep. 81: Happy New Year! Happy 2022! The BvL bros, Jack and JC, took a holiday break just as health and safety protocols have ravaged the NBA by storm, but we are BACK in action as we have cleared our own protocols. We catch up with talking about our old man approach to the holidays and New Year's eve as well as break down where the Warriors and Lakers are through another COVID catastrophe season of the NBA. With the Warriors still at the top of the standings and the Lakers at the opposite of the end of the spectrum barely holding water can the Lakers, Warriors, and the friggin NBA get through this season to the promise land? We shall see... as the imminent return of Klay Thompson is just around the corner.
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Ep. 80: That's right, ya boys, the BvL bros, after years apart linked up at the Happiest place on earth, Disneyland, and we got a picture to prove it! Tune in to hear our stories of how Thanksgiving went down... hill, JC's epic movie like incident on the drive down from the Bay to LA, our opinion on the new Avenger's Campus at Disney California Adventure, Star Wars Land at Disneyland, favorite eats at Disneyland and DCA overall, and of course our reunion. This podcast wouldn't be called Ball VS Life without talking BALL so we give the run down for the Suns Vs Warriors recent matchup X 2 and Lebron's false positive Covid conspiracy. Happy Holidays ya'll!
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Ep. 79: Happy Thanksgiving Ya'll! Your boys are back at it, talking shop. How hard is it to cop a Nintendo Switch before the holidays? JC regales us with his target shopping story as a fellow shopper went all Beef Stew charging into the store. Of course that only means we had to break down what happened with the KING vs Beef Stew Round 1 and the suspensions that were handed down. Lastly with the Warriors STILL at the TOP of all the NBA, Jack begrudgingly gives JC the floor to bask in the glory yet again. This is all before more impending doom with Klay gearing up to make his triumphant return.
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Ep. 78: It friggin happened, the Atlanta Braves beat all the odds and are WORLD SERIES CHAMPIONS! Guest and friend of the BvL program ,Josh Fu, ATL native and diehard/lifelong fan of all ATL sports, joins us to celebrate the epic run. He breaks down the emotional journey that culminated in his detailed experience at the championship parade celebration. Of course it is not a BvL episode without some basketball mixed in especially right after a Hawks VS Warriors matchup in which Curry dropped a 50 piece. Join the party and tune in!
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Ep. 77: The first week of the NBA season has already passed so BvL gets straight into breaking down the Warriors' California sweep beating Jack's beloved Lakers on opening day, as well as the Sac Kangz, and Clip city, leading up to a 4-0 record, best in the NBA! The Lakers on the other hand dropped their first 2, but won a thriller against the Spurs to pull to a 2-2 record. Tune in as we reflect on what this all means for both our respective teams and what to look forward to as the season progresses. We also share how both of us getting back onto the good ole hardwood for some hoops therapy has been. You don't want to miss out on the riveting stories we share, TRUST!
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Ep. 76: The offseason is OVA and the BvL podcast is BACK with your homeboys Jack and JC. We dive straight into what the success of 'Shang Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings' and Squid Game has meant for the golden age of Asian representation in media. Let's keep that speeding train going. Of course we also go back to our roots and preview what we expect from our respective teams the Los Angeles Lakers and Golden State Warriors as the season open in 7 freakin days. The Bay VERSUS LA hits yet again in an epic heated baseball rivalry with the LA Dodgers Vs the SF Giants. Who gonna get their heart broken? Tune in the find out the rollercoaster of emotions we are both on as the series will be determined soon.
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Ep. 75: Will Manny Pacquiao Hang Up the Mitts? - Before the BvL takes a timeout for the offseason, Jack & JC talk about Manny's latest bout and his latest loss to Ugas - is this the end of the road for Manny? We also talk about the dog days of summer baseball with the Giants & Dodgers & close out the "season" with some big news on the hobby front - with Fanatics taking over the card game. See y'all next season!
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Ep. 74: Charles of Dubnation (@alohacje) joins the BvL guys as they break down the NBA Draft & Free Agency - Lakers make a big splash signing Brodie - Russell Westbrook to team up with the OGs down in LA while the Warriors draft young bucks Jonathan Kuminga & Moses Moody to supplement their squad + the prodigal son returns - Andre Igoudala is back!
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Ep. 73: 2021 NBA Draft Preview - Warriors have 2 Lottery Picks in a Deep Draft - Is Golden State going to try and draft win-now player, highest ceiling prospect or trade the assets for a vet? Lakers are trying to stay competitive and who can they get in the first round to supplement the championship core - we break the NBA draft in this week's episode.
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Ep. 72: For today's episode we bring back our resident Los Angeles Clippers expert, Leo C, to tell us about his near courtside experience for game 4 of the Clippers vs Suns WCF game. Tune in to hear about the memories of a lifetime that he was able to create. We also talk about what this season for the Clippers has meant and what the future holds as they now enter the offseason. Can the Clippers resign Kawhi, bring back this squad, and maintain their health to finally go head to head in a hallway series we all been waiting for against the Lakers? Lakers VS Clippers? Jack Vs Leo 2022!
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Ep. 71: We here at BvL are more than ecstatic to share in the excitement as our good friend Josh Fu, the ultimate hawksbro, is on cloud 9 as he explains the emotional high that the city of Atlanta has for their team right now as they are only 1 series away from the NBA FINALS. We break down how the Hawks got here on the shoulders of Ice Trae, Nate McMillan, and red velvet in an ALL OR NOTHING game 7 win against the Sixers. We also break down what to look forward in the next series they have against Giannis and his Bucks. Let's keep this Hawks train rolling baby!
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Ep .70: BvL, your boys Jack and JC, are back from hibernation! It took a minute but we are finally ready to talk about how the Lakers and Warriors flamed out and give our season wrap up for both teams. We also discuss all the other juicy playoff matchups left and give major shoutouts to BvL alums Hawksbro Josh F and Clippers diehard Leo C as their teams are still in the running. Tune in for some predictions. Intro Music by @lakeyinspired Follow our Ball VS Life social: Instagram - @ballvslifeofficial
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Ep. 69: And the NBA Playoffs are back...fans rejoice as the marquee matchup between Steph Curry and LeBron James - the Golden State Warriors vs the Los Angeles Lakers are scheduled this week to vouch for key playoff positioning. How will the defending champs handle the battle-tested Warriors in this play-in game? Tune in to heard Laker die-hard Jack and Warrior OG JC break down the matchup. Intro Music by @lakeyinspired Follow our Ball VS Life social: Instagram - @ballvslifeofficial
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Ep. 68: The San Francisco 49ers mortgaged their future by sending 3 1st round draft picks to the Dolphins to get the 3rd pick in this years NFL draft and picked up Trey Lance of North Dakota State. Was Lance worth the pick? Did the Niners pick the right QB from the lot that was available? Tune in to hear Jack be schooled by our awesome Bay Area sports correspondent Charles E with JC spitting takes left and right. Intro Music by @lakeyinspired Follow our Ball VS Life social: Instagram - @ballvslifeofficial
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Ep. 67: This week we welcome back the "only" Atlanta Hawks fan of the show we know, Josh Fu @mistafu, to talk about the hot streak the Hawks have been on ever since their coaching change. Is Hotlanta for real this year? Can Trae Young finally get his feet wet in the playoffs and start getting his just due as one of the premier point guards in the league? We can't talk Trae without talking Steph Curry. Is Steph a legitimate MVP candidate? Intro Music by @lakeyinspired
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Ep. 66: Wiseman out for the season? Steph working thru a butt injury, 60 point loss , playoff contention?- sort thru the Golden State drama when Dubnation's finest - Charles - joins Jack & JC to break down the Warriors disappointing season.
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Ep. 65: BvL returns after a brief technical difficulty driven hiatus and bring in friend of the program David to talk Non Fungible Tokens and NBA TopShot & the guys give background on how and why they are doing all these NBA pack rips on the IGTV (hint: because it's so much darn fun) + Lakers post trade deadline update. Intro Music by @lakeyinspired Follow our Ball VS Life social: Instagram - @ballvslifeofficial
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Ep. 64: After an unexpected hiatus - the boys are back recording after the latest Dubs + Lakeshow matchup - they break down what went right, wrong and down as the BvL guys settle back in the saddle. We also touch upon the recent rise of hate crimes affecting the Asian American community - elderly Asians are getting assaulted in broad daylight and Jeremy Lin is getting called "Coronavirus" during a game in the G League - weird times indeed.
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Ep. 63: Join BvL brothers Jack and JC as we go back to our roots chopping it up old school style. One year after his tragic and shocking death that shook us to the core, we spend time remembering Kobe Bryant and the emotional fallout since that day. On top of that we reflect back on the shit year that was 2020 and how COVID has thrown a wrench into all our lives on every level. Thank you for listening to our time capsule. Intro Music by @lakeyinspired Follow our Ball VS Life social: Instagram - @ballvslifeofficial
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Ep. 62: BvL breaks down the Warriors upset of the reigning champ Lakers on an MLK Day matchup - what went right and what went wrong for this measuring stick game for the Dubz. James Harden joins Kyrie and KD to form a super team with the Brooklyn Nets - will they dethrone the Lakers this season? Lastly, COVID 19 is ravaging some NBA rosters and prompting game postponments - will the season be able to survive if this continues? Intro Music by @lakeyinspired Follow our Ball VS Life social: Instagram - @ballvslifeofficial
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Ep 61: "The past, present, and future is NOW" - Steph VS Trae - ATL Hawkeye guest Josh Fu @mistahfu joins BvL to talk shop. We break down what the Atlanta Hawks need to do to reach that next level after their hot start to the nba season. In the Bay Area, JC finally has something to cheer about with Steph's vintage performance dropping a 62 PIECE to remind the haters what he's all about. Intro Music by @lakeyinspired
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Ep. 60: BvL switches it up from our usual sports banter and brings our Bay Area homegirl Tina to talk about all things food and travel. We break down our Fried Chicken rankings, speculate where we wanna travel to once lockdowns are lifted & get schooled on San Francisco Bay Area food classics - you'd be surprised how quickly 50 mins goes by whenever you're talking food. Intro Music by @lakeyinspired Follow our Ball VS Life social: Instagram - @ballvslifeofficial
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Ep. 59: Al from the underworld and the awesome VRTL Pros podcast shoots the breeze with Jack & JC - The guys talk about Target runs with Lolo to buy NBA Cards, the must order items when the 626 opens up their first Jollibee, and whether the Sacramento Kings have overtaken the Warriors in NorCal hoops supremacy? We know a GUY, Kyle Guy. Tune in to join in on the pandemonium. Intro Music by @lakeyinspired Follow Al and Virtual Pros on Instagram - @VRTLPros also @card_pros
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Ep. 58: 2020 NBA Free Agency & Draft Recap - Josh Fu and Charles rejoin an emotional JC & satisfied Jack to break down the wild start to the 2020-2021 NBA season - the guys discuss the Warriors draft + free agent signings and unpack the Hawks surprisingly aggressive offseason. Tune in to hear the wide range of emotions that were triggered as we look forward to the upcoming NBA season. Intro Music by @lakeyinspired
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Ep. 57: OG Warrior Fan Charles joins BvL to preview the 2020 NBA Draft - Will the Warriors draft another superstar to their aging core or will they draft down to get more depth? The top prospects from the NBA draft feature some big names like LaMelo Ball, James Wiseman and Anthony Edwards - who are these guys and what do they bring to the table? Tune in as the new NBA season is finally underway with the NBA draft this week.
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Ep. 56: "MAGA Out?, NBA IN" - NBA is Back this Christmas - JC and Jack discuss the short offseason from both sides of the spectrum the NBA Champion Lakers & the bottom-dwelling Warriors + the crazy US Elections Recap
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Ep. 55: "Misery loves company" w/ Josh Fu, ATL's finest talks through his sorrows as the Dodgers advance past the Braves to the World Series. BVL's JC and Josh Fu bond while eating ice cream over the failed seasons of their respective teams as Jack gets to bask in what potentially could be the YEAR for LA SPORTS! + Special blooper reel at the end. Intro Music by @lakeyinspired
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Ep. 54: "For the A" VS "LA" special guest Josh Fu, ATL native and ATL sports diehard, hops on the BVL podcast to talk MLB playoffs- Braves vs The Doyers NLCS series. With game 4 about to be played and the series in the balance Josh explains what the Braves season has meant to him. Can David beat Goliath and find a way to make an improbable run to the pennant? Or will the LA Dodgers bully ball their way into the World Series and finally fulfill their destiny in breaking the 32 year drought? Intro Music by @lakeyinspired
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Ep. 53: "Mamba on 3, Job Finished" Lakers are the 2019-2020 NBA Champs! Listen in to the RAW, EMOTIONAL, and TIPSY reaction from special guest Mike C and BVL host Jack to being bubble ball champs, while cohost JC drowns out his sorrows with ice cream. What a journey! In remembrance of Kobe Bean Bryant, forever a champion, this is the close to the 2019-2020 NBA season. Intro Music by @lakeyinspired
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Ep. 52: NBA Finals Preview - The LA Lakers & Miami Heat are scheduled to match up for the first ever NBA Bubble Finals during the coronavirus pandemic. Tune in as JC and Jack give their thoughts about the matchup. JC can't hold back as he roots for The Heat and his boys Coach Spo, pride of the Philippines, and former NBA Finals MVP Andre Iguodala. It's the moment of truth and the most prime opportunity for the Lakeshow. Can they bring the chip home to honor the late great legend Kobe Bean Bryant and add to the legacy? Intro Music by @lakeyinspired
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Ep. 51: "So what had happened was..." Our resident Clippers diehard/super fan Leo C joins BVL to give his most RAW and EMOTIONAL reaction and take on the epic meltdown and choke job of his beloved Los Angeles Clippers' team as they squandered a 3-1 series lead to the Denver Nuggets in the Western Conference Semifinals. Tune in to hear who we think is to blame and what needs to happen for this squad next season. The battle for LA, dubbed the HALLWAY series, and the showdown between Jack and Leo, friends turned to foes (Lakers VS Clippers), is NOT happening, Did the Lakers dodge a huge bullet?
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Ep. 50: "It's a WRAP" w/ Lakers Fan David W. The Lakers make it to the WCF by bullying the diminutive Rockets + Are we going to see a Hallway Series w/ the Clippers? Not if the Nuggets have anything to say about it + Giannis unfollows Bucks - does this mean he's leaving Milwaukee for greener (or Blue & Gold) pastures? + NFL is Back - we talk JC's 49ers disappointing start to the 2020 season.
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Ep. 49 - pL.A.yoff Ups & Downs - Lakeshow Die-hard Mike C. rejoins BvL to break down the Lakers 1st round series win & we look forward to the next round vs either the Rockets/Thunder + the guys pay tribute to the Chadwick Boseman aka Black Panther after learning of his tragic passing. Intro Music by @lakeyinspired Follow our Ball VS Life social: Instagram - @ballvslifeofficial
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Ep. 48: For the first time ever BVL brings you a LIVE REACTION recording of the NBA Draft Lottery. What pick do the Warriors get? Tune in as we take the rollercoaster journey of cohost JC's Warrior squad as they find out what pick they select at for the 2020-2021 NBA draft. Will our boy have his soul crushed or will he be rejoicing? "May the odds ever be in your favor" - Hunger Games.
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Ep. 47: NBA Bubble Ball Playoff Preview + Virtual Fan Experience: Clippers Super fan Leo rejoins BvL to share his experience watching a Clippers game as a virtual fan during the NBA Bubble restart. Listen in to hear about how he got dibs on this exclusive access. We also discuss a preview of the NBA playoffs - which teams are threats to the juggernaut teams of the Lakers and Clippers - are the Grizzlies a threat? Will the Spurs contend? Will Damian Lillard continue playing in Super Saiyan mode and propel the Blazers to the 8th seed? Intro Music by @lakeyinspired Follow our Ball VS Life social: Instagram - @ballvslifeofficial
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Ep. 46: Al of VRTLPros rejoins BvL to discuss the sudden rage for nostalgia - NBA + Magic Cards - why are they back? - the guys discuss and flex their expertise on this old school hobby in this new school world. It wouldn't be an Al episode if we don't have fun breaking down the dysFUNction that is Sacramento Kings basketball - will they make a run in the NBA bubble league during this COVID 19 pandemic. Tune in!
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Ep. 45: HS Teacher Marc drops by to school BvL on how social distance learning is from the teacher perspective - it's good to know the young bucks have passionate teachers like Marc keeping the educational system in check. Marc also shares his experience with online dating during the COVID19 pandemic - is it really a good time to meet partners during shelter-in-place & quarantine?
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Ep. 44: Covid Reality Check - Like Water in our Elements - BvL shares stories about getting tested for Covid19, discusses JoKoy's showcasing of JC's motherland, Jack being light years ahead on the Bruce Lee tip with drinking his water and NBA Bubble ball preview. Intro Music by @lakeyinspired Follow our Ball VS Life social: Instagram - @ballvslifeofficial
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Ep. 43: The NBA is BACK BABY!... maybe? BvL brings back special guest LA Clippers super fan/resident expert Leo Choi to discuss the potential return of the NBA and what it means for the Clippers VS Lakers rivalry. Tune in as we break down and dissect all the ins and outs of what the return of basketball will mean for all of us diehards. Who are the sleepers? Will there be more upsets than ever? Will the debate finally be settled for the best team in California?
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Ep. 42: BvL regular Josh Fu @mistahfu joins the guys and begins the very difficult yet important conversation about the current state of affairs ignited by George Floyd's murder by the hands of police brutality. We acknowledge the racial injustice that has been embedded in prevailing US culture and unpack our respective experiences and perspectives as we try to find productive ways to improve upon what has shown to be a flawed system/culture. This is only the beginning of the conversation - and we hope to find our own paths towards effecting change towards a better society.
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Ep. 41: It's all in the family as JC's bro-in-law James aka DJ p01ntdex joins the guys to talk Sacramento Kings basketball, raising kids during the Covid-19 pandemic and commissioning a 20 years ongoing Fantasy Hoops league during a suspended NBA season. James regales us with candid perspectives on being a lifelong embattled Kings fan to adjusting to the new normal of telecommuting and figuring out a way to get some closure on his dynasty fantasy hoops league.
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Ep. 40: Josh Fu rejoins the guys to recap the epic Bulls/Jordan Documentary "The Last Dance" and break down their thoughts on this content that was sitting in the vault 20 years. Josh also shares his experiences in Atlanta during the Covid-19 lockdown - how different is it from the West Coast? Tune in to find out. Intro Music by @lakeyinspired
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Ep. 39: Renaissance man JinUk joins the pod for the first time and all kinds of random chit chat ensues. The guys discuss traveling to Korea and Japan before the Coronavirus pandemic was declared in the US, cooking and eating during this quarantine lifestyle, debate the ever so polarizing toilette etiquette discussion, and wrap up with speculation on how life will be after Covid 19 - will it ever be the same? Intro Music by @lakeyinspired Follow our Ball VS Life social: Instagram - @ballvslifeofficial
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Ep. 38: Al of VRTL Pros Podcast rejoins the BvL! We chat about the Bulls Documentary - "The Last Dance" as it premieres. Al throws a scalding hot take on the MJ vs LeBron GOAT conversation and we break down Big Ed and Rose's "halik" moment on 90 Day Fiancee. Finally, listen in as we break down the crazy world of reselling online where the guys share their respective stories of selling goods on the web.
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Ep. 37: BvL bros Jack and JC take on a lighter mood and discuss their entertainment options during this stay at home lifestyle. The guys discuss Netflix's reality hit "Tiger King", online dating during the pandemic, listening to JC's fruity-ass Spotify playlist featuring Katy Perry, Jack having a fresh haircut despite this pandemic (how?), and JC's #quaratinechic look. Randomness once again ensues for BvL.
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Ep. 36: BvL hosts Jack and JC transmit from their respective bunkers in Norcal and SoCal - talking about the new normal in this COVID 19 reality. Jack discusses moving to another place/celebrating a birthday during the pandemic, and JC talks about childcare and all the respective stresses associated with trying to live as normal a life as possible during the coronavirus outbreak. Will we play hoops the same way ever again? Will life ever be the same again? The guys discuss. Intro Music by @lakeyinspired Follow our Ball VS Life social: Instagram - @ballvslifeofficial
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Ep. 35 - BVL brings their good friend Al of VirtualPros (@VRTLPROS) back to discuss the Kings run at the 8th seed but the Coronavirus pandemic crashes everyone's party. They go all over the place talking about Al's power rankings of asian eats, Rudy Gobert, Harry Giles, social distancing strategies and finding a little bit of humor during these wild times. Intro Music by @lakeyinspired
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Ep. 34: Bay Area (Blue) Ball - For this week's BvL episode - The Warriors blueballed the Bay with Steph's impending return being delayed + Is JC for real trying to hoop at every SF gym? The guys talk about @IndoorHoops and their "Ball for All" service to hoopers around the country. Jack Recaps the vibe of the Kobe Memorial event on 2/24 in LA as folks try to get some closure and finally the guys discuss the NBA Rookie of the Year race between Zion Williamson and Ja Morant.
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Ep. 33: NBA All Star Weekend and Trade Deadline Craziness - the guys and pod regular Josh Fu talk about the most intense All Star Game in years, shocking Slam Dunk Contest results, Rising Stars and Three Point Contest Recap and we touch upon the NBA's active trade deadline. Intro Music by @lakeyinspired
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Ep. 32: Super Bowl Hangover - The Kansas City Chiefs mount another unbelievable comeback to shock JC's San Francisco 49ers in an epic Super Bowl matchup. Jack tries to put some closure on the whole Kobe Bryant tragedy by discussing the Lakers official tribute to Kobe as they finally return to the court. Intro Music by @lakeyinspired Follow our Ball VS Life social: Instagram - @ballvslifeofficial
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Ep. 30: All Football this week as Jack and JC discuss the upcoming Super Bowl between the San Francisco 49ers and the Kansas City Chiefs as they recap the crazy games during the 2019/2020 NFL Playoffs + they breakdown the amazing Netflix documentary about Aaron Hernandez. Hut!
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Ep. 29: Coming into 2020 with a walk through memory lane. Jack and JC discuss being hacked, reminisce about Y2K, compare Christmas and NY between then and now & Jack's upcoming lifestyle change. Intro Music by @lakeyinspired Follow our Ball VS Life social: Instagram - @ballvslifeofficial
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Ep 28: BVL brings back YouTuber/Musician/Actor Josh Fu of The Fu Music and Local Adventurer to discuss the ugly basketball from both sides of the coast with the Hawks and Warriors. The guys go coast to coast with random musings regarding previously illegal distilled spirits all the way to back to the their love for fried poultry. Join us for a holiday episode of Ball vs Life. Intro Music by @lakeyinspired
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Ep. 27: Jack and JC talk about the Thanksgiving Holiday and share Black Friday stories - did they participate this year? Jack braves the Chicken Sandwich Zombies at Popeyes Pre-Thanksgiving. JC gets kicked in the xxxx and hits the DL yet again. The guys go all over this random episode from Baby Yoda and Disney Plus to asking OG hoopers in their 50s how they keep playing - come thru and hang out with us! Intro Music by @lakeyinspired Follow our Ball VS Life social: Instagram - @ballvslifeofficial
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Ep. 26: Hey Hey Hey - OG Clippers Fan Leo Rejoins the guys to talk about how Kawhi Leonard and Paul George have revitalized Steve Ballmer's Clippers in Los Angeles. Jack and JC share their sentiments about Pat Beverley's continuing histrionics - but would love to have them on their teams. The usual Warriors and Lakers slander continue whenever these old-school friends get together to rep their suqads. Intro Music by @lakeyinspired Follow our Ball VS Life social: Instagram - @ballvslifeofficial
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Ep. 25: The guys talk about how the Lakers are just bullying the NBA with their bigs, how the Warriors are hitting whatever is lower than rock-bottom, Eric Paschall giving JC LeBron vibes, Jack and JC also discuss their understanding the point of load management being the OGs they are and a bonus tidbit where Jack schools the audience on the optimal amount of chews for a human being while eating food.
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Ep. 24: We're Back!!! - Special Host Christine Chen - Christine from the Perfectly Imperfect Podcast/xoxoChristine pod talks to the guys about continuing Ball vs Life for season 2 - we talk boba, old man hoops games, Bruce Lee Mugs and Will Smith movies all recorded in a cornucopia of cuteness in Los Angeles.
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Ep. 23: Season Finale - Ball vs Life Season Recap - Jack and JC talk about how the 1st season of BvL went - a little bit of storytelling and looking forward to which direction the pod will be going. Less Laker and Warrior talk and more just reminiscing about how the last 7 months have gone for the podcast. Intro Music by @lakeyinspired Follow our Ball VS Life social: Instagram - @ballvslifeofficial
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Ep. 22: Kings of L.A. - Lakers VS Clippers - Both Los Angeles Teams have Reloaded in the 2019 Offseason - Which LA Team will have bragging rights into 2020? This week we feature our special guest Mike Chen - long-time Laker fan, avid golfer and Christine of xoxoChristine's brother - the Chen family are naturals on the microphone! Intro Music by @lakeyinspired Follow our Ball VS Life social: Instagram - @ballvslifeofficial
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Ep. 21: Young Superteam? BvL welcomes Al of the Virtual Pros podcast and a Sacramento Kings blo -err - die hard :). Al, a podcast veteran, schools Jack and JC on everything about Sactowns newest "super team" with his signature razor sharp wit and insight. We talk with Al about the legendary Harry Giles mixtapes, his distaste for Laker and Warrior fans and the Kings chances in the gauntlet called the Western conference. Ball vs Life is inclusive of all California sports and we definitely want to show some love with our Northern California brethren in Sacramento.
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Ep.20: Free Agency Reaction Episode - The LA Clippers rocked the NBA Galaxy by signing Kawhi Leonard and trading for Paul George. For Episode 20 - BvL brings back Clippers superfan Leo Choi to discuss the deals for the megastars and how these moves affect the Clippers surging rise to the tops of the NBA standings.
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Ep. 19 - NBA Free Agency Season Explodes - The BVL guys bring back Clippers Superfan Leo Choi to discuss all things Free Agency. They talk- KD, Kyrie and Kawhi - speculating and pontificating on key decisions from star players. Where does Kawhi end up? We knew it all along that KD and Kyrie would team up. DLoading in the Bay Area - will that work? NBA Free Agency is more compelling that the actual season sometimes and 2019 has not disappointed. Intro Music by @lakeyinspired Follow our Ball VS Life social: Instagram - @ballvslifeofficial
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Ep. 18: Josh Fu Returns - The guys bring back their boy Josh Fu (@mistafu) to talk about the myriad of moves that the Hawks made coming into the 2019 NBA Draft. JC talks about where he is in the grieving process from the Warriors traumatic finals defeat and Jack talks about the Kingdom that Lebron is building with Anthony Davis in LA. Real authentic fan perspectives from these diehards. Intro Music by @lakeyinspired
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Ep. 17: End of a Dynasty and Start of a New One? Warriors Tragedy VS Lakers Add AD. The Golden State Warriors suffer catastrophic injuries in the biggest stage and lose to the Toronto Raptors in the 2019 NBA Finals. Will KD and Klay return to form? WIll they stay with the Warriors - Is this the end of the Golden State Warriors as we know it? On the flip side - the Los Angeles Lakers add Anthony Davis by trading away the farm to pair him up with LeBron James - are the Lakers contenders to win the NBA Championship in 2020?
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Ep. 16: True Warrior - KD Sacrifices his Achilles. You cannot make this drama up - this is why we love sports. Going into Game 5 of the 2019 NBA Finals - the Warriors found themselves in a 3-1 hole - facing a daunting task of defending their crown. KD puts on his Superman cape and returns 1 month after his calf-strain suffered in the Western Conference Semifinals against Houston - coming in with guns a-blazing railing 3s with reckless abandon. But the Warriors' worst fear happens when KD goes down with an Achilles injury - sending shockwaves the reverberate past this Finals series and onto the upcoming NBA season. #DoitforKD
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Ep. 15 - "See You in the Bay Aubrey" - 2019 NBA Finals - Golden State Warriors VS Toronto Raptors - Game 1 & 2 Analysis and Looking Forward to Game 3. Jack and JC discuss Filipino Titas and Social Media, Drake's Trolling, Boogie's Redemption, Klay's Injury, KD's Return and Andre's Shot. Intro Music by @lakeyinspired
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Ep. 14: Special Guest: Youtuber, Actor, Musician, Hawksbros, Sports Fanatic - Josh Fu - NBA Finals Preview + Eastern Conference Perspectives - Atlanta Born & Bred Josh Talks Trae Young VS Luka, Jeremy Lin's West Coast Connections, the Hawks following the Warriors Model & 2019 Finals Predictions
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Ep. 13: The Warriors are back in the NBA Finals for the fifth straight year after sweeping the Portland Trail Blazers in the 2019 Western Conference Finals. Draymond Green plays like Magic Johnson and leads a KD-less Warrior squad to yet another finals appearance. Speaking of Magic - Magic Johnson discusses his ugly exit from the Lakers and how Rob Pelinka backstabbed him during his rollercoaster ride with the Laker front-office.
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Ep. 12: The Warriors silenced all the noise coming from Houston and the Rockets by closing out their semi-finals series with a bang from Steph Curry's heroics. We discuss Chris Paul's ongoing pettiness and the Rocket's failure to capitalize on KD's injury to dethrone the Dubz. Other topics include, the Lakers ongoing drama for their coaching search, NBA Draft lottery reactions and a preview and analysis of the Western conference finals against the Portland Trailblazers and the Warriors.
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Ep. 11: Rockets take control of the 2nd Round NBA Playoff Series against the Warriors. After going up 2-0 in the Western Conference Semifinals - the Warriors have squandered a golden opportunity to put a nail in the Rocket's coffin - Houston has now roared back playing with intensity and have tied up the series 2-2. Has Golden State lost their edge and will the Rockets dispose of the Warriors? Bonus Discussion on Lakers continued coaching search and Lebron and Lonzo's reaction to Magic bouncing.
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Ep. 10: Western Conference Teams Giving the Warriors a Run for their Money: Warriors Second Round Matchup Analysis against the Houston Rockets - who are the X-factors in the Series? Clippers Round 1 Series Wrap Up + a Bonus Segment on the Lakers Continued Drama - Magic Backstabbing and Private Emails. Intro Music by @lakeyinspired
Ep. 9: Mid Series Check-In and Emergency Reaction Episode - 2019 Playoffs First Round Matchup - Clippers VS Warriors. Warriors Epic Meltdown - Are there Chinks in the Armor? Is the Dynasty Over? VS Clippers Never Give Up Culture - We Beli31ve Again?- Ready to Shock the World. Jack, JC and Special Guest Leo break down Games 2 and 3 of this 2019 Playoff Matchup between the Clippers and the Warriors.
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Ep. 8: NorCal VS SoCal Edition w/ Special Guest! - 2019 Playoffs 1st Round Matchup - Clippers VS Warriors = David VS Goliath: Reviving a West Coast Rivalry + Magic Steps Down from the Lakers - Did Magic Quit on the Lakers? What does this mean for the Lakers?
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Ep. 7: Playing Ball in your 20s VS 30s - Young Bucks VS OGs - Jack and JC compare how different their hooping experiences have changed from the past 10-15 years. Topics discussed include differences in Pre-Game Routine, Style of Play, Post Game Treatment and Play/Life Balance. The passion for the game never stops however father time is undefeated. Intro Music by @lakeyinspired
Ep. 6: Highway Robbery Week - Warriors get robbed of a win by the Refs, Laker Fans Robbed of a chance to catch Lebron for the rest of 2019, Michigan State Robs Duke of their National Championship Aspirations
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Ep. 5: Bay VS LA - Load Mis-Management: Did Steph's Partying lead to a Warriors Letdown? Luke Walton is likely to be a goner - Is Lebron a Coach Killer? BBB is in shambles - Lonzo drops out of Big Baller Brand.
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Ep. 4: California Kerfuffles - Norcal and Socal Sporting Troubles - Kerr begs to differ with Draymond's Approach - Will Dray Bolt?, Warriors Better Off without KD? VS Lakers PR Nightmare Continues - Lebron Being Shipped Already? - Jeanie Buss and Ballmer Beefing about Ballz? Listen to Jack and JC talk about what the Bay Area and LA think about each other's troubles in the sporting world.
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Ep. 3 - Bron Passes the GOAT - MJ, Zion and Shoegate and Who to Blame for the Lakers 2019 Downfall VS SF Giants Uncharacteristic Spring Training, Australian Mate Bogut Back in the Bay and Warriors Dynasty Chink in the Armor?
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Episode 2 - BVL: SF's flirtation with Bryce Harper, KD going nuclear with the media and the Boogie Cousins Warriors experience VS Lebron All-Star tampering draft strategy, AD melodrama and the Lakers dwindling playoff chances. Jack gets salty about the rich getting richer and JC rambles on about auto-lacing sneakers - the kind of California chit chat you'd expect to hear while waiting for the next run at the gym.
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For the pilot episode of Ball VS Life - your hosts Jack and JC discuss the goals of the BVL podcast then chat about the Top 3 Best and Worst Sporting Moments in their respective regions of the San Francisco/Bay Area and Los Angeles. It's the Bay VS LA - who has had the higher highs and lower lows ?