Dialogues With Chris Miller: Recent Episodes
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Dialogues with Chris Miller offers an entertaining and lively discussion of current sports news and issues – from the NFL and NBA, to the NCAA (football, basketball, and lacrosse), MLB, NHL, and major national and international sporting events. Since 2017 Chris has built a reputation as a broadcasting personality known for his articulate, passionate, and engaging delivery. And sidekick Tom Shifflett’s animated style enhances the dialogue.
Join us as we dives into the latest NBA playoff updates. In this episode, we discusses the need for coaching changes in Philadelphia and explore potential options to maximize the talents of Joel Embiid and James Harden. We also delves into the exciting Western Conference Finals matchup between the Denver Nuggets and the Los Angeles Lakers, highlighting the clash between Nikola Jokic and Anthony Davis.
Let's discusses some NBA jersey, including those of Kobe Bryant and Magic Johnson. Lakers predictions, likely win the Western Conference finals, but we are unsure about the Eastern Conference. The Golden State Warriors and the challenges of winning a championship.
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In this episode of Dialogs with Chris Miller, we discuss the recent performances of NBA stars Steph Curry and James Harden, with a particular focus on Curry's 50-point game and his place in the history of the league. We also explore the question of whether Curry can be considered one of the top 10 players of all time, and compares him to other legendary guards like Michael Jordan, Magic Johnson, and Kobe Bryant. Miller also weighs in on the ongoing debate about who is the greatest shooter of all time.
BIJAN MUSTARD or Honey Bijan as potential fantasy team names.
Which QBs will get you 400 points this season?
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Jalen Hurts' 255 million reasons to Fly Eagles Fly! And why Chris is not sweating the Greek Freak's Injury!
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In this episode, we preview the upcoming NBA playoffs and discuss the top quarterbacks in the NFL draft. Insights and predictions for the Eastern and Western Conferences in the NBA, including his thoughts on the Milwaukee Bucks, LA Lakers, and Boston Celtics. We also give our take on the top quarterbacks in the NFL draft, including C.J. Stroud, Bryce Young, and Will Levis, and speculate on which team Levis might end up paying for.
March Madness and its eventual winner! The Phoenix Suns path just got easier… http://dialogueswithchrismiller.com
The Utter Ascension of Jayson Tatum (10-15 Minutes)Which NBA SQUAD wins the Western Conference? Can The Dallas Mavericks get the NBA Finals? (25-30 Minutes)February NFL Draft Big Board (20-25 Minutes)
The South Carolina Gamecocks Dominate College Basketball I bet $100 on Air with Tom, that The Phoenix Suns win the Western Conference; Do I believe in Durant too much?
This week on Dialogs with Chris Miller, We break down the upcoming wild-card round of the NFL playoffs. Also, we discuss which teams have the potential to be the eventual Super Bowl champions, as well as speculate on coaching vacancies and potential new hires. Our predictions on the big matchups of the weekend, including Baltimore vs Cincinnati and the status of Lamar Jackson. With expert analysis and insider knowledge, this episode is a must-listen for any football fan looking to stay ahead of the game.
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Chris Miller and Tom Shiflett continue their sports podcast discussion as they delve into the current state of college football and the dominance of Georgia as the consecutive national champion. They question if Georgia is going to continue their winning streak for another year and if any other team can challenge them in the future. They also discuss the arms race in recruiting and the transfer portal and how it will affect the competition. They also discuss the comparison of Georgia team with the past successful teams like the 2003-2004 USC team led by Pete Carroll and Reggie Bush, the 2011-2012 Alabama squad, and debate which team they think will come out on top if they were to play against each other.
Although massively significant, what occurred midway through the first quarter, was prohibitively unexpected! Thankfully, number (3): Damar Hamlin, has recovered to consciousness and functionality as of Friday; after sustaining a cardiac event, we witnessed the Pitt Panther Safety collapse after a ‘relatively routine’ tackle. What ensued was traumatic for every single person involved; players, teammates, coaches, fans, and family alike, experienced nothing short of shock. Importantly, The NFL prepared for the worst-case scenario and had over thirty medically trained personnel to rescue Damar Hamlin on the field in Cincinnati. The crisis has been averted to an extent, but we still hope and pray for the Hamlin Family; Damar remains in ICU.
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On Monday Night Football, Damar Hamlin, a 24-year-old safety for the Buffalo Bills, collapsed on the field after a tackle and was left unconscious. He was rushed to the hospital and is currently in critical condition.
We discuss the highly anticipated Monday Night Football game between two of the best quarterbacks in the league, Joe Burrow and Josh Allen. With everything on the line, we debate which quarterback they trust more for the matchup. We also discuss Chris Gentleman's new contract with the NASSR for the next two and a half years, the Ravens' upcoming game against the Steelers without Lamar, and the Dallas Cowboys' recent win and their performance in the playoffs.
We discuss the Los Angeles Chargers securing a playoff berth despite a poor performance in their last game. We also delve into the AFC pecking order and speculate about the future of the Indianapolis Colts head coach. Additionally, the pair covers the NBA and previews Saturday's College Football Playoff matchups, including Alabama vs. Kansas State.
On this week's episode of Dialogs with Chris Miller, Chris and Tom reflect on an incredible weekend in sports, featuring the greatest comeback in professional football history where the Vikings were down by 33 points but managed to manufacture 36 points and win in overtime against the Colts. They also discuss the Minnesota Vikings and Dallas Cowboys' performances and question marks going into January. Tune in for a jam-packed and wildly entertaining recap of the weekend's exciting sports events.
We discuss the question of who is the greatest athlete of all time, Michael Jordan or Lionel Messi. Jordan's legacy in the NBA and the impact he had on the game, as well as Messi's impressive stats and contributions to the Argentine national team. In Sunday's World Cup final,Messi has the opportunity to win his second World Cup before the age of 24.
We discusses the adjustment to the timing of the International World Cup soccer being played in December, and the match-up in the final on December 18th. We also discuss the broadcast rights for the World Cup and the dominance of the NFL in the United States.
- World Cup- USMNT Advances to R16
- Where's Gio Reyna
- Pulisic Injury Concerns
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England v. U.S.A.
The Yanks battled, and largely outplayed the #5 Ranked England squad in a nil-nil draw in Qatar as both teams look to get out of their Group B. The USMNT looked far better than their performance against Wales, and kept England not only on their heels, but in legitimate danger. The midfield of Musah, McKennie, and Adams really bossed a terrific English midfield, which was a pleasant surprise to USMNT supporters, and infuriating to English fans.
Gregg Berhalter could have potentially pushed a little harder for the breakthrough goal, but there were genuine opportunities, respectable possession, more shots, more corners and a very important clean sheet and point. England’s weapons were largely contained, and Matt Turner had a “Man-of-the-Match” performance.
Berhalter made his subs very late, in the 75th minute. He brought on Aaronson for McKennie, and Moore came on for Dest, which was very strange with Yedlin on the bench. We still haven’t seen Gio Reyna get really meaningful minutes, and many fans are fuming about it. He was given less than 10 minutes although we’re told he’s healthy. In the opinion of many, we left something on the field.
The US Men move on with their fate in their hands against Iran in a must-win on Tuesday at 2:00 pm EST. England finishes off their group games with a big match against rival Wales on Tuesday, as well.
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Do you think being an NFL ref is worth the salary they make?
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World Series Pulse
We start tonight with the World Series which has been a great rollercoaster of a series so far. We’ve seen a blowout and a combined no-hitter in this series, and we’re getting at least a Game #5 - it’s hard to ask for much more from a title series.
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Is it time to add Baltimore to the AFC hierarchy? Of course, behind Buffalo and Kansas City.
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What is the identity of the 2022 Ravens? Can Baltimore retrieve its winning trades Sunday against the Browns? And finally, a high-scoring and exciting Thursday Night Football.
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Thursday Night Football
Jeff Bezos is probably very unhappy with the product he’s getting and last night was an absolute stinker between the Washington Commanders and the Chicago Bears. A whole 19 points were scored between the two of them, and it was just really bad. They are in the conversation for the worst teams in the league, so there’s that.
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Monday Night Football Snoozer
Denver hosted Indianapolis and it was a Touchdown-less affair as both defenses dominated and both offenses struggled to get any rhythm. The Broncos are struggling to get into a groove. Russell Wilson isn’t playing great, he isn’t really using his legs, and he’s making some bonehead throws. He is 2-18 in the Red Zone this season; they’ve had two games where they’ve gone 0-4 in the Red Zone. You almost have to TRY to play that poorly.
The Colts have a little bit of offensive upside, but they are struggling on the Offensive Line to keep Matt Ryan upright. The Running Back room isn’t exactly lighting it up either, and Jonathan Taylor was the first RB off the board in just about every fantasy league this year. Their defense is top tier which helps, and keeps them relevant in a really bad division in the AFC South. The Colts have kept a revolving door of veteran starting QBs over the last 6-7 years, and it’s not really working out.
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Tomlin’s House
639 win percentage and Super Bowl win, Mike Tomlin is certainly one of the best coaches of his generation. A lot of the media has been underselling the man, and it’s a little unfair, to say the least. 16 NFL seasons of consistency, not a single losing season, two Super Bowl appearances, and one Win; that’s all you need to say.
He’s been in the league since he was 35, and could be the head coach for another 20 years. Most likely he’ll stay with Pittsburgh until he decides to hang up his headset. That is just the way the Steelers operate. They like stability and consistency, and Tomlin is pretty much the definition of it in the NFL. He still has the passion he had as a younger guy, but he’s a little more reserved in front of the camera these days.
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Thursday Night Recap - Chiefs vs. Chargers
The two heavyweights in the AFC West got an early season look at each other and we were treated to a blockbuster game on Thursday night. Ultimately the Chiefs came away with a big win, and put bodies on Herbert to the tune of a rib cartilage injury that affected him for the rest of the game. The injury is definitely a concern because this is one of those injuries that can linger, so it’s something to keep an eye on.
The Chargers have a great overall defense, but they cannot stop the run, which could prove to be a major issue down the stretch. They also don’t have a running game to write home about, so it’ll be all on Herbert’s shoulders moving forward. Herbert had a more “average” night, but still 300+ yards and 3 TDs.
The Chiefs were productive again, but they also are showing signs of weakness. The receiving corps for each team played terribly. Mahomes did what he does, but it’s clear that he has slowed down a step and the run & gun tactics of the last few years may not be a guarantee, like they used to be. He still seems to always figure out a way, or for things to go his way, a la Tom Brady in his younger years. That being said, he’s hit 11 different receivers and 6 of them have TDs through two games - so who are we to judge?
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No Contact for Lamar; Orioles still on the Bubble; Fantasy FB Lineup
Thursday Night Football
The NFL Opened up on Thursday and the Buffalo Josh Allen’s looked really good, as expected. It’s obviously too early to crown anyone, anything, but they are already cooking. The Rams look like they have some issues. We expected a regression here anyway with the loss of Odell Beckham and Von Miller, but the O-Line was dismal. Stafford got abused by the Bills to the tune of 7 Sacks and 15 Hits, much of which was caused by Von Miller. It’s going to be a long season for the Rams if they can’t figure out these issues.
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CFB Playoff Expansion
The NCAA announces that the College Football Playoffs will expand from 4 teams to 12. There is a lot of money to be made, so this seems like a no brainer. That being said, there aren’t really 12 exciting teams to wedge into a playoff system. Some years even 4 teams is too much; since the beginning of the CFB Playoffs there have rarely even been 6 teams worth watching.
College Football is just in a weird place right now, and expanding the CFB Playoffs probably isn’t going to change that, at least not in the short-term. Oh, and Tom forgot we talked about USC joining the Big 10…we did!
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Watson Suspension
Hopefully this is the last time we have to discuss this topic, because it’s pretty much a joke. Watson’s suspension has officially been upped to 11 games with an additional $5million dollar fine. Watson continues to claim his innocence, but apologizes for it anyway. He’s not remorseful at all, and his words and actions reflect that. The Browns will probably be out of the playoff picture by the time Watson returns, because Brissett is garbage.
The NFL absolutely botched this, as they do with pretty much everything surrounding discipline of superstars. Watson CONVENIENTLY returns for the Browns trip to Houston so the NFL saves face, and rakes in the money for the game that they know will garner huge ratings.
It’s a joke; the NFL is a joke. He probably shouldn’t be in the league, but by December nobody will even remember it.
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A.L. Wild Card Race
The O’s are still trending upwards as they head out for a trip to Tampa and the start of a string of division games that will make or break the season, essentially. If we look at the trends around them though, they are looking like a good bet to snag a wild card spot with some struggles and inconsistency going on with the rest of the division a.k.a. the other Wild Card contenders.
The Mariners are also cruising and are absolutely in the mix. They’re also getting steamrolled out of a shot at their division crowd by a World Series contender in Houston. The Yankees are sliding and far too dependent on Aaron Judge and HRs, in general. They got worked by St. Louis, and just lost a series in Seattle. There is a bit of concern there if you’re a Yankees fan.
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Deshaun Watson suspension may become indefinite and Aaron Rodgers takes a walk on the wild side.
Kyler Murray Cashes In!
Kyler got his bag, but it was significantly less than one of us expected.Kyler looks to get $230m, with $160m guaranteed.In fairness, this is sort of just the “nature of the beast” in the NFL. Teams work day and night to find a franchise QB so when they find theirs, they pay what they need to, to keep them around. Critics say he hasn’t earned it, but this is what the market calls for, and the Arizona Cardinals feel like they can win, long-term with Kyler Murray.
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We kick it off tonight with Tom keeping Chris’ feet on the ground about the Orioles. Some might call Tom a hater…some. Credit where credit is due though, Tom agrees the O’s have been impressive, and improvement is exciting, now we see where it goes
The next few years will be critical and as we’ve mentioned before you will most likely see some familiar faces head out the door. Mancini will most likely get moved on, and rightfully so, as much as it will hurt the heart. Jorge Lopez is another candidate from the back-end of the bullpen. The offers will dictate, and could be critical to the short-term growth of the O’s.
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Guest Host, Gil, with Chris in the studio tonight, so you know it’s going to be a good one!
The O’s are 35-42 currently, and if they can get to .500 by August they become a massively interesting story in the AL.
As Chris posits, the revival of the O’s could be the precursor to a bit of revitalization of the city as a whole. The Yard needs to find a way to fill seats. As Gil mentions, the old $10 Bleacher Seat tickets helped keep the place at least half-full, mostly with college kids, but full nonetheless. As the O’s have fallen from grace over the last 20 years, so too has Baltimore City; an interesting observation from the outside looking in...
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Avalanche looks to eliminate Lightning to win the Stanley cup! Kyrie is hours away from free agency and Dan Snyder goes to Congress next week.
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Will, Jayson Tatum and the Boston Celtics ever be back? And the O's beat Toronto
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This week on “Dialogues”, we discuss the NBA Finals matchup between the Boston Celtics (BOS) and Golden State Warriors (GSW), a rundown of the “State of the NFL” as Mini-Camps begin, with a dash of LIV Golf, MLB Headlines, and Stanley Cup Preview
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