Bilog Ang Bola Podcast: Recent Episodes
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In our podcast, we discuss the hottest issues in sports from a Filipino fan’s perspective and interview athletes on their journeys in their respective sports.
After a long layoff, Noch & Allen return to discuss Gilas' last window at the World Cup Qualifiers, the start of the new PBA season & the upcoming NBA trade deadline.
Noch & Allen discuss Gilas' return to the Asian Games and who the naturalized player should be going forward. They also think through if the MVP Group needs a shake up in light of the supremacy of SMC teams in the PBA.
Noch & Allen debate on the Gilas pull out from the Asian Games, the PBA Final between San Miguel and Ginebra currently tied at 1-1, and the conclusion of the PSL Invitational Tournament won by F2 Logistics.
Noch & Allen discuss the recently concluded FIFA World Cup, Kawhi Leonard's trade to the Raptors, Carmelo Anthony's trade out of OKC and the sanctions imposed on Gilas after their brawl with Australia.
Noch & Allen update on the FIFA World Cup, dissect the first week of NBA Free Agency and giove their low down on the Gilas Brawl in their FIBA game versus Australia.
Noch & Allen recap the NBA Draft, NBA End of Season awards and predict what may happen in NBA Free Agency.
Noch & Allen examine the recent Ginebra trades, as well us provide Gilas Updates for the upcoming 3rd window. They also do their NBA 2018 Mock Draft.
Noch & Allen are back to discuss the Golden State Warriors going Back to Back, Drama in Alaska's (PBA) Camp is and we preview the FIFA World Cup Group Stage.
Noch & Allen discuss FIBA' suspension of Kiefer Ravena for 18 months for PED. How will this affect him, NLEX and Gilas? Plus Kobe Paras possibly joining Ricci Rivero in UP.
Noch & Allen discuss the NBA Playoffs, Ricci Rivero's move to UP, MPBL's controversial Fil- Foreigner Rule & Balkman's PBA reinstatement.
Noch & Allen give an update on the NBA Playoffs, while discussing the off season to-do’s of the eliminated teams. They talk about the lack of PBA import quality and if Jimmy Alapag’s success in the ABL will get him a head coaching job in the PBA.
Noch & Allen analyze the first round of the NBA Playoffs
PBA What if: Justin Brownlee not been allowed to play for Barangay Ginebra for being overheight.
Noch & Allen are going in depth in finalizing their NBA playoff brackets, and who their picks are for the end of season awards are. Congratulations to San Miguel Beer for winning their 4th straight All Filipino Cup.
NBA What if: Should the NBA adopt the “Bilog Ang Bola Playoff Format”
Noch & Allen recap the NCAA Final Four. They discuss the dominance of the San Miguel Beermen in the PBA Finals, as well as the Terrence Romeo trade between Globalport and TNT.
Noch & Allen review their selections as US NCAA Tournament reaches the Sweet 16, and take a crack at the second chance brackets. PBA Finals matchup between San Miguel and Magnolia is dissected, as well as the potential "Chicken Wars" that could happen in the league.
Noch & Allen are here to provide their insights on the final 4 teams in the PBA All Filipino Cup. Do they think San Miguel and Magnolia are too good for their opponents?
Noch & Allen discuss their picks for the entire Big Dance / March Madness. Tune in to find out how Mar Roxas has affected the bracket of Noch.
Noch & Mr. PG discuss the recently concluded UAAP Juniors Finals between NU and Ateneo, the recently concluded Gilas window and the upcoming PBA playoffs.
- PBA Change: Noch's proposes to change the playoff format
- PBA Trivia: Noch tests Mr. PG's knowledge relating to one of the UAAP Junior teams
Noch & Allen discuss whether Smart Gilas is the reason on why the MVP Group teams are struggling vs the SMC teams. They preview Gilas’ chances versus Australia and Japan in the upcoming FIBA window.
Noch & Plunky Jon are joined again by Mikool, who kept his word to join the podcast despite New England losing. They discuss Superbowl 52 and how Philadelphia won its first Superbowl, and what lies ahead for both teams heading into the offseason.
Noch & Allen discuss Alaska's resurgence, 3 ROS players wanting out, and go in depth with the controversy surrounding the Rivero brothers in DLSU and how this affects the local college basketball scene.
- PBA Change: Modifications we would want to see in the PBA schedule.
Noch & Allen give a mid season report on the state of the PBA and its teams. They give their locks for the next Gilas window, and possible inclusions for the last spots.
- PBA Change: PBA moving to FIBA Rules
- PBA What if: James Yap becoming a Shell Turbo Charger
- PBA Trivia: Southpaws.
Noch & Plunky Jon are joined by Mikool, a lifetime Patriots fan, to discuss the Superbowl 52 matchup. They all make their picks on who will win, and reminisce about the Patriots Superbowl history and wonder what legacy will Tom Brady and Bill Belichick will leave behind.
Noch & Allen discuss the Bilog Ang Bola Curse, Kia finally winning, and how the physicality in the PBA has brought fans back. There will be an update on Gilas and the duo discusses who would be left among the 23 cadets recently named by Chot Reyes in the 2023 FIBA World Cup squad.
- PBA What if concerns Jayvee Casio, Paul Lee, LA Tenorio and Stanley Pringle.
Noch & Plunky Jon discuss the Divisional Round of the NFL Playoffs and analyze the Conference Championship matchups. After making their picks, they discuss the Pro Bowl and possible sites for Superbowl viewing parties in Manila.
Noch & Allen discuss the first month of the PBA Season, a new PBA Commissioner and UAAP coaching changes.
- PBA What if on Jimmy Alapag and Terence Romeo.
Noch & Plunky Jon discuss the College Football National Championship Game, the Wild Card Round of the NFL Playoffs and the top headlines from the NFL. They make their picks for each of the upcoming NFL Divisional Round matches.