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Bobby Manning and Taylor McCloud lament the Red Sox losing a 1-0 wild card lead to the Yankees and getting eliminated in round one before Yankees fan Dan Scott joins in the second half to gloat about the New York victory.
Bobby Manning and Yankees fans Dan Scott and Lindo Zay discuss the Red Sox-New York series coming up on Tuesday and the stakes for Aaron Judge, Aaron Boone, Alex Cora and everyone else involved.
Bobby Manning and Friends discuss the NBA Finals reaching a decisive Game 6, the Red Sox Rafael Devers trade and whether it's fair to call Lil Wayne washed.
Bobby Manning interviews Cozy from Living Facade Studios in Lawrence, Massachusetts who helped design the new Bobby Manning and Friends podcast logo and grew up a Celtics fan. They hit on who Boston needs to keep this offseason as the team weighs changes, the NBA Playoffs continuing without the Celtics and how he got into the design space.
Bobby Manning, Nate Spurlin and Anthony Vasquez discuss the Tyrese Haliburton shot game, the Pacers' emergence and the Thunder's status as championship favorites in a new edition of Group Chat on Bobby Manning and Friends.
Bobby Manning returns to his own podcast with Bobby Manning and Friends, a continuation of the former Dome Theory Podcast and Bobcast from the past. In this first test episode back, he discusses the Celtics' stunning loss to the Knicks, New York being a team worth rooting for and what it was like to watch Kendrick Lamar's GNX Tour with SZA in New York City during the series.
Jayson Tatum did on play as Team USA beat Serbia in the Olympics opener. He'll play vs South Sudan, but the US will likely have to sit someone else to get him involved. Who will it be? Plus, the MLB Trade Deadline passes with the Yankees and Red Sox going in different directions rapidly. Bobby Manning, Dan Scott and Taylor McCloud host a Group Chat edition of Dome Theory.
Bobby Manning, Lindo Zay, Dan Scott and Anthony Vasquez recap NBA free agency in a group chat edition of Dome Theory. They hit on big wins for the Knicks and Thunder, and wonder what the Nuggets, Lakers and Warriors are doing.
Bobby Manning and Neema Djavadzadeh preview the 2024 NBA Draft, including the best fits and overall players in the class, on a group chat edition of Dome Theory.
Bobby Manning and Taylor McCloud talk about the Celtics coming within one win of an NBA championship in a group chat edition of Dome Theory and the new NxWorries album, Anderson .Paak and Knxwledge's first album in 8 years.
Lindo Zay and Taylor McCloud join Bobby Manning in a Group Chat edition of Dome Theory to talk about Celtics vs Mavericks in the NBA Finals and whether Boston will finally raise Banner 18.
Bobby Manning welcomes Nate Spurlin to a group chat edition of Dome Theory to talk about the Nuggets losing in the conference semifinals after winning the championship and what to expect from Celtics vs Pacers and Timberwolves vs Mavericks.
Bobby Manning welcomes Nate Spurlin to a Group Chat edition of Dome Theory to talk about Nikola Jokic winning a third MVP award, the Timberwolves taking a 2-0 lead in the second round of the NBA Playoffs and the ongoing Kendrick Lamar vs. Drake beef.
Bobby Manning welcomes Nate Spurlin to a Group Chat edition of Dome Theory to talk about Nikola Jokic winning a third MVP award, the Timberwolves taking a 2-0 lead in the second round of the NBA Playoffs and the ongoing Kendrick Lamar vs. Drake beef.
Bobby Manning, Nate Spurlin and Dan Scott check in on each NBA Playoffs series in progress after 1-2 games on a Group Chat edition of Dome Theory and discuss who will win.
Bobby Manning and NBA/former Syracuse guard Elijah Hughes react to the NBA Playoffs matchups being set. They also debated Nikola Jokic vs Shai Gilgeous-Alexander in MVP and whether the Bucks have a chance to turn it around after Giannis Antetokounmpo suffered a calf injury and might miss Game 1 vs Indiana.
Bobby Manning, Nate Spurlin, Lindo Zay, Anthony Vasquez and Taylor McCloud draft the entire NBA in a Group Chat edition of Dome Theory. Who would go in the Top 30 and where? Plus some baseball talk regarding the Red Sox, Dodgers and Shohei Ohtani controversy, plus leftover talk about the Drake and Kendrick Lamar saga.
Bobby:
Embiid (1)
Doncic (10)
Durant (11)
Booker (20)
Williamson (21)
Barnes (30)
Nate:
Jokic (2)
Curry (9)
Leonard (12)
Brunson (19)
Ingram (22)
Murray (29)
Lindo:
Giannis (3)
Davis (9)
Edwards (13)
George (18)
Fox (23)
Herb Jones (38)
Taylor:
Tatum (4)
Brown (7)
Irving (14)
White (17)
Sabonis (24)
Banchero (27)
Vasquez:
Gilgeous-Alexander (5)
Wembanyama (6)
LeBron (15)
Gobert (16)
Mitchell (25)
Jalen Williams (26)
- Embiid - Bob
- Jokic - Nate
- Giannis - Lindo
- Tatum - Taylor
- Shai - Vasquez
- Wembanyama - Vasquez
- Jaylen Brown - Taylor
- Anthony Davis - Lindo
- Steph Curry - Nate
- Luka Doncic - Bobby
- Kevin Durant - Bobby
- Kawhi Leonard - Nate
- Anthony Edwards - Lindo
- Kyrie Irving - Taylor
- LeBron James - Vasquez
- Rudy Gobert - Vasquez
- Derrick White - Taylor
- Paul George - Lindo
- Jalen Brunson - Nate
- Devin Booker - Bobby
- Zion Williamson - Bobby
- Brandon Ingram - Nate
- De’Aaron Fox - Lindo
- Domantas Sabonis - Taylor
- Donovan Mitchell - Vasquez
- Jalen Williams - Vasquez
- Paolo Banchero - Taylor
- Herb Jones - Lindo
- Jamal Murray - Nate
- Scottie Barnes - Bobby
Bobby Manning, Josue Pavon, Anthony Vasquez and Lindo Zay discuss Kendrick Lamar dissing Drake and J. Cole in a new Future feature, Shohei Ohtani's interpreter being fired for apparently stealing money from the star to cover gambling debt and the Celtics narrowly avoid disaster against the Bucks.
Bobby Manning, Lindo Zay and Anthony Vasquez discuss the Patriots and NFL offseason in a Group Chat edition of Dome Theory before discussing why and whether NBA scoring should go down. Plus, Syracuse's season comes to an end before March Madness in the ACC Tournament.
Bobby Manning welcomes Dan Scott and Lindo Zay for a Group Chat edition of Dome Theory where Dan gives his idea for relegation in the NBA. Then, Bobby and Lindo discuss the NBA teams they believe in most, the Red Sox losing Lucas Giolito to an elbow injury and Syracuse likely missing March Madness with a loss to Clemson. Use code CLNS Prize Picks for a 100% matching bonus up to $100.
Bobby Manning, Lindo Zay and Anthony Obas recap the All Star Game, talk about the Nets' decision to fire Jacque Vaughn and the Super Bowl finish in overtime between the Chiefs and 49ers on a Group Chat edition of Dome Theory.
Bobby Manning, Lindo Zay, Anthony Vasquez and Dan Scott host a Super Bowl week Group Chat edition of Dome Theory where they talk about best bets on Fanduel before debating the top names for the Lakers, Knicks, Thunder and Celtics. Plus, Syracuse basketball dismissed forward Benny Williams from the program.
Bobby Manning and Nate Spurlin on a Group Chat edition of Dome Theory talked about the Bucks' decision to fire Adrian Griffin, their reported hire of Doc Rivers and reaction to the Heat trade for Terry Rozier. Plus, a preview of the AFC and NFC championship games between the Lions and 49ers, and the Ravens and Chiefs.
The Celtics face the Nuggets on Friday and Dome Theory discussed who the biggest threat is to Boston, whether the 76ers, Nuggets or Bucks. They also broke down the Pascal Siakam trade to the Pacers, the Patriots firing Bill Belichick who may be Falcons-bound and previewed the divisional round of the NFL playoffs.
Bobby Manning, Nate Spurlin and Anthony Vasquez talk about the Thunder emerging as a west contender in a Group Chat edition of Dome Theory, who Oklahoma City could add at the trade deadline after upsetting the Celtics and Nuggets, along with the rise of the Ravens and Lamar Jackson, the end of Bill Belichick and the Red Sox Chris Sale trade last week.
Bobby Manning and Taylor McCloud recap the best and worst Celtics and sports moments of 2023, along with their favorite songs and albums of the year on New Year's Eve.
Nate Spurlin and Lindo Zay host this week's Dome Theory Podcast talking about who will make the NFL Playoffs, giving their reaction to how long Draymond Green will lose to suspension from the Warriors and MLB blockbuster moves like the Yankees trade for Juan Soto and the Dodgers signing Shohei Ohtani.
Bobby Manning, Dan Scott, Lindo Zay and Anthony Obas recap the NBA In Season Tournament, the Celtics' loss to the Pacers and Ime Udoka's beef with LeBron James this week. Plus, Syracuse hires a new football coach and the NFL sees 12 backup quarterback starters this week.
Bobby Manning, Nate Spurlin and Lindo Zay react to the end of the In Season Tournament this week and how the games have gone so far. Who will win the tournament? And with the Magic almost assured a spot in the action, are they for real as an eastern conference contender following a big upset win over the Celtics?
Bobby Manning and Nate Spurlin host a Group Chat edition of Dome Theory talking about the top stories of this NBA season, the Celtics' hot start, the surging Timberwolves, their fight with the Warriors in the In Season Tournament, Zach LaVine and the Bulls beginning to work on a trade and the rough start for the Clippers since trading for James Harden.
The 76ers traded James Harden for Robert Covington, Marcus Morris, Nic Batum and KJ Martin, along with future first round picks on Tuesday morning. Are the 76ers still threats in the east, and what move could they make next? A Group Chat edition of Dome Theory discusses.
Bobby Manning, Lindo Zay, Nate Spurlin and Taylor McCloud team up for a rapid fire preview of every NBA team and their over-under entering opening night on Tuesday. Who will rise above and who will fall below expectations?
Lindo Zay and Nate Spurlin take over Dome Theory to talk about the Phillies and Astros return to the LCS against teams that pulled off big upsets, the end (and return) of the Dodgers, the NFL teams that are and aren't for real, along with the WNBA Finals between Las Vegas and New York.
Dome Theory reacts to the Damian Lillard trade, Jrue Holiday trade, the Heat falling flat, sad Jimmy Butler showing up to training camp with a new hairstyle and James Harden skipping the early days of the 76ers' Colorado camp. Plus, the end looks near for the New England Patriots.
Bobby Manning and Taylor McCloud host a group chat edition of Dome Theory to talk about the Red Sox' decision to fire Chaim Bloom this week, the potential for Alex Cora to replace him, a big question entering Celtics camp and first impressions of the Patriots.
Bobby Manning, Nate Spurlin and Taylor McCloud host a Group Chat edition of Dome Theory, hitting on the knockout of the World Cup beginning, the death of the Red Sox last week, Mookie Betts return, Shohei Ohtani's injury, some early NFL thoughts and Earl Sweatshirt's new album.
Bobby Manning and Nate Spurlin weigh in on the new Travis Scott album Utopia, his return from a brief hiatus after the Astroworld disaster, a popular MLB baseball season, the surging Red Sox, struggling Yankees and Mets, along with leftover takes on the Jaylen Brown extension.
Diving into the western conference with thoughts on the Lakers, Clippers, 76ers and more on a Group Chat edition of Dome Theory this week. Plus, a great baseball season continues, Lionel Messi scores a game-winner in his Miami debut and the play-in tournament hopes to shake up the NBA landscape. Will James Harden get his trade request? And would Joel Embiid quickly follow him out the door?
Bobby Manning and Nate Spurlin recap NBA free agency day two with a group chat edition of Dome Theory, a day hindered by Twitter crashing repeatedly due to an odd new rule implemented under Elon Musk. Are we reaching a breaking point again on every writer's favorite social media site? Plus, Shohei Ohtani's continuous undercovered, unprecedented run in MLB.
A Group Chat edition of Dome Theory discusses the NBA trade season heating up entering next week's draft, Bradley Beal probably moving this summer and what the competition could look like for the Celtics in the east after the draft.
Bobby Manning goes live after Game 5 of Heat vs Nuggets, which could mark the final game of the NBA season. Discussing how Denver became a championship level team, what hold they'll have over the league in coming seasons and a few Celtics news notes from the weekend.
Bobby Manning and Josue Pavon look back at covering a second Celtics season together on the Garden Report, the best moments and begin to preview the offseason with the NBA Draft coming up in two weeks.
Bobby Manning hosts a Group Chat edition of Dome Theory after Game 3 of the NBA Finals between the Heat and Nuggets. They talk the Suns deciding to waive Chris Paul, play some trivia, discuss the Celtics Game 7 loss one week later & more.
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Bobby Manning talks about Games 1-2 of the NBA Finals, where a Heat championship would rank all time among biggest surprises and the coaching carousel that led to the Celtics hiring Sam Cassell. Plus, your questions.
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Bobby Manning welcomes back Dome Theory for a Group Chat edition with Nate Spurlin where they discuss Kendrick Perkins' point that race plays a role in the MVP discussion between Nikola Jokic, Joel Embiid and Giannis Antetokounmpo. They also talk about Ja Morant departing the Grizzlies, the series of events that led to him needing to step away and how long he will miss.
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The Nets lost Kevin Durant to an MCL injury that could require 4-6 weeks to recovery. Matt Brooks joined Bobby Manning on Dome Theory to talk about the surge that brought Brooklyn within one game of Boston after winning 12 straight games, and the next month that'll start with a Celtics-Nets game in Brooklyn without Durant.
Bobby Manning welcomes Nate Spurlin and Taylor McCloud of The Cap music podcast to discuss the best songs and albums of 2022 on a Group Chat edition of Dome Theory. They discuss Freddie Gibbs, Vince Staples, Lil Baby, Saba, Kendrick Lamar, Boldy James, 21 Savage and more, plus why Bobby thought Drake had the worst record of the year.
The Clippers unloaded on the Celtics by 20 when Boston visited them in LA after the Celtics' Warriors loss, a sign of some of the difficult matchups they could face in the NBA Finals. They meet again with both sides fully healthy tonight, and Bobby Manning welcomes Law Murray back to the show to talk about the two teams, the MVP race and more entering 2023.
Bobby Manning welcomes Khobi Price back to Dome Theory to talk about a weird week for the Celtics stemming from their loss at the Warriors that turned into four games of the worst offensive play in the league. Plus, the Magic are starting to figure things out on a win streak.
Bobby Manning welcomes Wes Goldberg back to Dome Theory to discuss this weird Heat season, Kyle Lowry's attempt to come back, Jimmy Butler's injury and a high-flying Game 1 of the Celtics vs Heat mini series that could be another playoff preview.
Bobby Manning welcomed Brenden Nunes of Kings Herald to talk about the resurgent Sacramento Kings, who finally look like they're on their way back to the NBA Playoffs this season. Both the Celtics and Kings boast two of the best offenses of all time, and it makes for an interesting look back at the Domantas Sabonis trade as he keys their turnaround while Tyrese Haliburton emerges as a star for the Pacers.
Bobby Manning welcomes Michael Pina of The Ringer to discuss Jazz, Thunder and Trail Blazers teams exceeding expectations early on, the MVP race featuring some new names like Jayson Tatum and how the disappointing Nets, Timberwolves and Warriors will progress into the future. Plus, his assessment of the Mavericks, who he wrote about this week.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Jayson Tatum battled until the closing seconds and the Thunder almost beat the Celtics after leading by 15 points. Brandon Rahdar joined Bobby Manning to talk about year three of the rebuild in Oklahoma City and whether or not SGA's ascent speeds up the Thunder's path to the playoffs. Plus, the Celtics extend their winning streak to seven and show they can turn it up on defense and win without the three-point shot.
Bobby Manning welcomes Justin Rowan to talk about Celtics vs Cavaliers, Donovan Mitchell, Jayson Tatum and the rematch coming between those two teams on Wednesday. Then, the Nets hire Ime Udoka from Boston amid the Kyrie Irving antisemitism film sharing controversy. Brooklyn fired Steve Nash on Tuesday.
Bobby Manning welcomes Khobi Price of the Orlando Sentinel to discuss Paolo Banchero's historic start, appearing in the same breath as Oscar Robertson and Wilt Chamberlain with six straight 20 point games to begin his NBA career. They talked about an intriguing young Magic team, despite early losses, and the emergence of Bol Bol, who spent time with the Celtics last year. Then, they bounce around the league to discuss some hot starts like the Celtics and Hawks, and slow ones like the Nets and Lakers.
Bobby Manning welcomes Khobi Price of the Orlando Sentinel to discuss Paolo Banchero's historic start, appearing in the same breath as Oscar Robertson and Wilt Chamberlain with six straight 20 point games to begin his NBA career. They talked about an intriguing young Magic team, despite early losses, and the emergence of Bol Bol, who spent time with the Celtics last year. Then, they bounce around the league to discuss some hot starts like the Celtics and Hawks, and slow ones like the Nets and Lakers.
Dart Adams joins Bobby Manning to talk about the Ime Udoka suspension, Celtics training camp, hope for this season after productive preseason games and "Instead We Became Evil," the Boston's author's English adaptation of the autobiography of Sleiman, a Danish rapper who struggled immigrating from Palestine and falling into gang life in a country that didn't accept him.
Dart Adams joins Bobby Manning to talk about the Ime Udoka suspension, Celtics training camp, hope for this season after productive preseason games and "Instead We Became Evil," the Boston's author's English adaptation of the autobiography of Sleiman, a Danish rapper who struggled immigrating from Palestine and falling into gang life in a country that didn't accept him.
Bobby Manning welcomes Sopan Deb of the New York Times to Dome Theory to discuss the Ime Udoka suspension, its impact on the Celtics and whether or not the media and fans have gotten it right in their coverage of the story. What's fair and unfair to discuss right now, and what's most important that we need to learn?
Plus, the biggest stories entering a new NBA season and how important is coaching in the league now?
Bobby Manning welcomes Gerald Bourguet of PHNX Sports to Dome Theory to discuss the controversial penalties Adam Silver enacted against Suns owner Robert Sarver and why many feel they fall short. What's the solution when taking a NBA team away from an owner is so difficult, and what's next for Phoenix during and after his suspension. They take a look at the best team in the NBA last season on the floor and whether they can still compete for an NBA Finals title this deep into Chris Paul's career, whether there'll be animosity over the Deandre Ayton contract saga and if there's still a chance Kevin Durant could arrive here.
Bobby Manning welcomes Carter Rodriguez of the official Chase Down podcast to talk about the Donovan Mitchell blockbuster trade that kicked off September. Cleveland sent Lauri Markkanen, Ochai Agbaji and Collin Sexton along with rights to five future first-round picks in what's arguably the greatest trade in Cavs history. Does it stack them up with the Celtics, 76ers, Heat and Bucks atop the east though? Carter is flipping the Cavaliers ahead of one of those teams, even with shooting, defensive and wing questions to address on Cleveland. Given those needs, they also address the futures of Kevin Love and Caris LeVert entering the final seasons on their contracts.
Chris Herring, Sports Illustrated reporter and Blood in the Garden author, joins Bobby Manning to talk about the state of the Knicks in 2022, their ill-fated Donovan Mitchell pursuit and whether they need a star to build a winner in New York. RJ Barrett received an extension before the Cavaliers acquired Mitchell, a player Bobby and Chris both love who seems to need more ball time to become the player he's capable of at 22-years-old. As the Knicks return following another season outside of the playoffs, Bobby asks just how much Knicks owner James Dolan truly is to blame.
The Red Sox have been an unmitigated disaster after making the ALCS and coming two wins short of the World Series in 2021. As the team sits in last place entering September with no hope left of a wild card push, Sam Kennedy told the Athletic GM Chaim Bloom is safe entering 2022. Should he be, and where does a string of questionable decisions lead Boston into the future? Bobby Manning discusses with Taylor McCloud, along with the Danilo Gallinari injury, leftover Kevin Durant and Nets thoughts, along with early takes on Roc Marciano and The Alchemist's new collaboration.
Bobby Manning welcomes Andrew Lopez of ESPN to talk Kevin Durant trades for the Pelicans, whether the franchise needs a star like Durant and how far the Zion Williamson, Brandon Ingram and CJ McCollum core can go with young stars alongside them.
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Justin Rowan joins Bobby Manning to talk about the Cavaliers' aspirations ahead of the 2022-23 season, the other Kevin Durant suitors like the Toronto Raptors and how a non-Celtics Durant trade could shake up the eastern conference and NBA. Plus, will Boston be able to keep Jaylen Brown on the team long-term and how will his extension work?
Bobby Manning welcomes NBA legendary scribe Bob Ryan to recount his conversations with Bill Russell over the years, the incredible story of how the Celtics drafted him, the best moments from 11 championship seasons and his leadership off the floor. Russell dead at 88 on Sunday after an exceptional life where he became the greatest winner ever in team sports, revolutionized defense and led Civil Rights efforts off the floor side-by-side with teammates, Martin Luther King Jr. and Muhammad Ali which eventually earned him the Presidential Medal of Freedom.
Bobby Manning welcomes Matt Brooks back to Dome Theory to discuss the Kevin Durant trade report connecting the Celtics with an offer of Jaylen Brown. Brooklyn ultimately denied the overture, but can the two sides get back together to make a deal. Should they? And what're the next steps for Boston and the Nets if nothing comes together. Would Brooklyn look to trade Ben Simmons to allow more flexibility? Would Kevin Durant just play out next season and wait? Where does this leave Kyrie Irving and Brown?
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Sean Highkin joins Bobby Manning to talk 10 years of NBA Summer League coverage, stories from Las Vegas and goals entering each week. The future of the Trail Blazers is tied to Damian Lillard after a long extension, and his young Portland teammates went out and won the Summer League championship in the first season with a ring for the winners. They also talked about standout rookies and the biggest stories lingering late into the summer, whether Kyrie Irving, Russell Westbrook, Kevin Durant and a quick Celtics minutes on whether they deserve their current status as championship favorites.
The Celtics acquired Malcolm Brogdon for a first round pick and five players outside of their rotation, including Daniel Theis and Aaron Nesmith. Bobby Manning welcomes Pacers writer Caitlin Cooper of Indy Cornrows to discuss what Brogdon brings to Boston, why Indiana traded him for so little and where Nesmith could fit in on the Pacers roster. They also talked about the cap space the move opened that could allow the Pacers to sign Deandre Ayton, TJ Warren leaving Indy for the Nets, the future of Myles Turner and the latest on Kevin Durant's trade request.
Justin from Brooklyns Beat joins Bobby Manning to talk about the Kyrie Irving debacle, him threatening to leave the Nets before landing back on the team on a player option. They recorded before Durant demanded a trade on Thursday afternoon, officially beginning the end of an era in Brooklyn, but Bobby asked, just how long was Durant willing to deal with the chaos and dysfunction within the Nets?
Bobby Manning is joined by Mark Schindler of Basketball News/WNBA to come up with some names that could fall to the Boston Celtics with the 53rd overall pick in the draft. Are there any prospects worth moving up for? Plus, they take a look at the young players already on the roster and the big four in this year's class, Paolo Banchero, Chet Holmgren, Jaden Ivey and Jabari Smith Jr.
Bobby Manning welcomes Mo Dakhil to Dome Theory to discuss the Celtics vs Warriors NBA Finals series.
The Celtics hit the Warriors with a shooting onslaught in Game 1 of the NBA Finals before Golden State bounced back with one of its vintage quarters in Game 2 and a rejuvenated defensive effort in Gary Payton II's return, Steph Curry helping spark a 25-2 run that put Boston away before the fourth quarter began. Sam Esfandiari joins Bobby Manning to break down the first two games of the series and who's in control heading back to Boston.
Bobby Manning welcomes A. Sherrod Blakely toDome Theory to discuss the Celtics vs Warriors NBA Finals series.
Bobby Manning and Wes Goldberg talk about the Heat and Celtics beating each other up in an intensely physical, back-and-forth series as the Warriors breeze through the west. Jimmy Butler is establishing himself as better than Jayson Tatum early on, while Bam Adebayo woke up from a two-game passive slump to torch Boston in Game 3. With Marcus Smart and Robert Williams injured, have the Celtics once again overlooked the Heat like in the 2020 east finals?
Eric Nehm has covered Giannis Antetokounmpo for all but one season of his career and joined Dome Theory to discuss covering him, his ascension and his struggles early in the Bucks-Celtics series headed to Milwaukee tied 1-1. Is this Milwaukee defense the same as the one that won a championship a year ago, and can the Bucks overcome not having Khris Middleton for most if not all of this series? Plus, the making of a championship roster.
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Matt Brooks of NetsDaily joins Bobby Manning to recount the Celtics sweep of the Nets, the three years of dysfunction that led there and how Brooklyn will handle the impending free agency of Kyrie Irving after he turned down an extension and didn't show up for 35 games in defiance of the New York vaccine mandate. Steve Nash's future as head coach and how the team gets Ben Simmons on the court after he played 0 games following the James Harden trade all stand as questions the team will face too. Overall, have the Celtics officially surpassed the Nets in the hierarchy of the east, or is there hope Kevin Durant and company can regain contention status?
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Bobby Manning welcomes Ajayi Browne to Dome Theory ahead of tonight's Cavaliers vs Nets game to talk about Brooklyn's disappointing season, remaining high expectations for them in the playoffs and the notion that teams tried to avoid the Nets. They'll also talk about the ESPN feature on the James Harden trade fallout and the potential that Ben Simmons could join a Brooklyn offense starting to hit its stride into the first round. Would the Celtics be favorites in a series against the Nets?
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Damichael Cole joins Bobby Manning to talk about the Celtics knocking off the Grizzlies, Ja Morant's rise and his story of the star accidentally giving away his shoes to fans after a historic night, the great drafting of Memphis and underrated Boston selections over five straight years that brought both teams to this place. Plus, Grant Williams college stories from the University of Tennessee and Bobby opens talking about Ukraine and the realness, necessary solutions for those actually connected, along with the everlasting showmanship of posting about crisises.
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Justin Rowan joins Bobby Manning to talk about All Star Weekend, another big moment for Darius Garland and Jarrett Allen's Cavaliers, and could LeBron James join the party this year? Visit Betonline.ag and use code CLNS50 for 50% back on your first deposit.
Bobby Manning welcomes Matthew Tynan, who covers the Spurs going back to 2012, to discuss the Celtics-San Antonio trade that sent Derrick White to Boston and Josh Richardson, Romeo Langford and picks to the Spurs. Ben Simmons and James Harden flipped sides in a historic blockbuster that Bobby discussed at the front end and Bobby hit on near the end.
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Bobby Manning is joined by Jared Weiss of The Athletic to talk about the Celtics ripping off 9 wins over their last 13 games. The return of Marcus Smart keyed a more organized offensive effort and the return to dominance on defense through the starting double big lineup. With 10 days left from the Trade Deadline, Jared talks whether Boston will buy or sell, the Dennis Schröder decision, Al Horford and Josh Richardson vs. the kids, and tax implications. Plus, a string of new music highlighted by Early Sweatshirt in January.
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Bobby Manning welcomes Caitlin Cooper back to Dome Theory to talk about Domantas Sabonis' evolution and his role in the future of the Pacers. Plus, a look back at Celtics vs. Pacers, the sloppiest and most fun game at the same time of the NBA season and ahead to round 2 on Wednesday. She gives her take on how Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum can make it work in Boston, and whether or not the Pacers and Celtics are bound to save each other with a major Trade Deadline or offseason swap.
The Celtics lost again to a severely short-handed team, capping a week that started collapsing on Christmas in Milwaukee, melting down against Minnesota G-Leaguers in a turnover-filled mess, then shooting 9.5% from three against the Clippers. Boston fell three games below .500, and many started asking for the first time, should they blow it up and go as far as to trade Jaylen Brown? Law talked about how LA helped hold Boston down in shooting misery, and gave some promising takes on the Celtics' core being able to stay together. Then, Bobby welcomed the Cap's OldMilk00 (Nate Spurlin) and Anthony Obas, author of Shifting Your Music Into a Career, to talk about the best music of 2021 from Westside Gunn, Conway the Machine, Benny the Butcher, Tyler the Creator, Baby Keem, Earl Sweatshirt, Billie Eilish, Doja Cat, J. Cole and more.
Justin Rowan joins Bobby Manning to talk about the Cavaliers' rise to elite status early this season. He discussed Darius Garland and Evan Mobley's rise, the Jarrett Allen trade and Isaac Okoro's promise. Plus, what he would do if he was the GM of the Celtics to shake up a team that might be behind Cleveland in trajectory at this point. He would eye a Pacers player, but not the one many Celtics fans have talked about as Boston eyes a rebuild.
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Bobby Manning welcomes Tommy Beer, who covers the Knicks through his What's on Tap Podcast (https://t.co/lzxbCKiP32). He describes how Kemba Walker went from a $16-million steal to benched, and what's next for him after he suits up for a spot appearance in Celtics vs. Knicks. The Celtics beat the Knicks, as Bobby goes inside a pair of road fan invasions at TD Garden, and the aura of Steph Curry that makes him the biggest spectacle in the NBA during the regular season. Finally, Tommy gives a take on the Knicks' path ahead, the Damian Lillard trade rumors and a Bobby trade idea.
Bobby Manning and Noah Magaro-George, who covers the Spurs for SB Nation, rushed through some topics relating to San Antonio's slow decline since Kawhi Leonard left, through Demar DeRozan and LaMarcus Aldridge. On a roster filled with middling talent, could Celtics jump in on a starter like Dejounte Murray, or is a depth piece like Thad Young or Doug McDermott more likely?
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Bobby Manning welcomes Lakers writer Anthony Irwin of Silver Screen & Roll to talk Dennis Schröder's jump from LA to Boston, the infuriating Russell Westbrook experience for Lakers fans so far and how both Boston and LA fell so far so fast from their near meeting in the 2020 NBA Finals.
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Bobby Manning talks to Vivek Jacob of Raptors.com about Toronto's early season success, Scottie Barnes, Ben Simmons' fit with the Raptors and Celtics, along with Marcus Smart's start. First, Bobby's take on the Travis Scott Astroworld debacle that left 8 dead ahead of Day N' Vegas.
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Bobby Manning welcomes Wes Goldberg ahead of Celtics-Heat to discuss a contrast between how a bristly Jimmy Butler has been able to command so much from Miami teammates, while Marcus Smart is seemingly running into resistance with his tough approach in Boston. A player's only meeting in Orlando preceded a big win for the Celtics at the Heat. Bobby and Wes spoke before that about the reality of Heat Culture, Ime Udoka's early Celtics tenure and where both teams could land after opposite starts to the season. Wes covers the Heat for the Locked On Podcast network and the NBA through his Wes Side website.
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Bobby Manning and Chase Hughes talk about a sluggish start for the Celtics, the east-best Wizards following the Russell Westbrook trade, Montrezl Harrell's hot start and a seemingly grueling Eastern Conference that might be the best since the 1990s.
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Nick Gelso joins Bobby Manning on a special Dome Theory & Garden Report mashup where they come up with their 75th anniversary list, ahead of the NBA unveiling its own to begin this week. Nick started by defending as many 50th anniversary team players as he could, but an influx of young superstars are likely to crack the list.
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No order -- 1 Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 2 Nate Archibald 3 Spencer HAYWOOD 4 Charles Barkley 5 Rick Barry 6 Elgin Baylor 7 KLAY THOMPSON 8 Larry Bird 9 Wilt Chamberlain 10 Bob Cousy 11 Dave Cowens 12 JOEL EMBIID 13 LUKA DONCIC 14 Clyde Drexler 15 Julius Erving 16 Patrick Ewing 17 Walt Frazier 18 George Gervin 19NIKOLA JOKIC 20 John Havlicek 21 Elvin Hayes 22 Magic Johnson 23 Sam Jones 24 Michael Jordan 25 JAMES HARDEN 26 Karl Malone 27 Moses Malone 28 Pete Maravich 29 Kevin McHale 30 George Mikan 31 Earl Monroe 32 Hakeem Olajuwon 33 Shaquille O’Neal 34 Robert Parish 35 TOMMY HEINSOHN 36 Scottie Pippen 37 Willis Reed 38 Oscar Robertson 39 David Robinson 40 Bill Russell 41 DENNIS JOHNSON 42 John Stockton 43 Isiah Thomas 44 ANTHONY DAVIS 45 Wes Unseld 46 Bill Walton Jerry West 47 DWIGHT HOWARD 48 James Worthy 49 LeBron James 50 Kobe Bryant 51 Kevin Durant 52 Giannis Antetokounmpo 53 Jason Kidd 54 Steph Curry 55 Steve Nash 56 Chris Paul 57 Allen Iverson 58 Kevin Garnett 59 Ray Allen 60 Carmelo Anthony 61 Dominique Wilkins 62 Gary Payton 63 Paul Pierce 64 Tim Duncan 65 Vince Carter 66 Bernard King 67 Pau Gasol 68 Reggie Miller 69 Dwyane Wade 70 Bob McAdoo 71 Kawhi Leonard 72 Dirk Nowitzki 73 Russell Westbrook 74 Alonzo Mourning 75 Bob Pettit
Alex Barth talks Patriots vs Buccaneers before one of the biggest games and returns in sports history, Tom Brady return to New England where he starred for 20 years and six Super Bowl titles. They look back on Brady's departure during the height of the pandemic, a title in his first season in Tampa and what could've been if Brady stayed. Plus, how the Patriots can win and why Pats fans have turned to the Bucs.
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Max Lederman joins Bobby Manning to talk about the Ben Simmons debacle with the 76ers and where it went wrong for both sides. Hint: it was long before the James Harden trade talks and Doc Rivers casting doubt on the star once the Hawks beat Philly in 7. Dome Theory also talks the most likely trade, when this saga will finally come to an end and whether or not Sixers will win a championship with Joel Embiid.
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Bobby Manning, Nate Spurlin and Lindo Zay dig into Donda and Certified Lover Boy, two albums and rollouts alongside Kanye West and Drake's long-running feud that sucked up all the oxygen in the music world this past month. They also discuss the Rockets' decision to sit John Wall until they move him.
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Bobby Manning talks with Jazz forward and former Syracuse star Elijah Hughes live from NBA Summer League. This weeks Dome Theory starts by assessing some of the Celtics moves from this past week, including the extension of Robert Williams III and Josh Richardson. Then, he talks about that August feeling and the simmering Drake vs. Kanye West feud possibly boiling into a full-blown, same day sales battle next Friday morning with DONDA and Certified Lover Boy slated to release on September 3.
Bobby Manning, Neema and Jake Weingarten dig into Summer League after all returning from Las Vegas after taking in a week of basketball. Cade Cunningham, Jalen Green and Evan Mobley all played to varying results, while deeper prospects in the draft and some year-two players made waves in an action-packed exhibition for the league's youth. Jake covers recruiting and has tracked many of these players for years, while Neema and Bobby weighed expectations versus results for many of the players. Plus, the Vegas experience, an influx of tall non-players on the strip and a Blackjack meltdown.
Jake Fischer joins Bobby Manning to look back on NBA free agency and his incredible summer of scoops, plus his journey from laid off at Sports Illustrated to now one of the top news writers in basketball, and how he wrote a book "Born to Lose" about tanking and the NBA Lottery that released this year along the way. Then, Bobby and Neema's discussion about the NBA Draft and higher-level view of the NBA offseason before the free agency guns went off.
Damian Lillard could reportedly demand a trade, rumors he denied but nonetheless expanded the thought that he could be done with the Portland Trail Blazers. NBA writer Sean Highkin joins Bobby Manning to discuss the rumors, as well as NBA Finals MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo possibly having the most dominant NBA Finals performance ever as the Bucks won their first title since 1971.
Tyler the Creator's sixth album "Call Me if you Get Lost" is his most comprehensive yet, with a wide array of sounds marking his best production work yet. His rhymes encompass his career and turn personal, looking back at Yonkers, his sound shift on Cherry Bomb and marking the achievement of IGOR winning the best rap song Grammy. Tyler turns back toward a more traditional rap album, showing off his drastically improved rapping and featuring a solid choice of contributors with Lil Wayne the most impressive among them. Bobby Manning and Jayson Buford discuss the release on Dome Theory.
Mirin Fader talks about here book "GIANNIS" coming on August 10 with Giannis Antetokounmpo 8 wins away from his NBA championship off the biggest win of his life. Giannis' life began in poverty in Greece, the son of immigrants from Nigeria who struggled to become citizens, find jobs and opportunity in basketball. The Antetokounmpos changed their name, hustled for food and grew enough to draw the interest of basketball coaches in lower leagues. Eventually the NBA found him and questioned his upside, with some staying away before the Milwaukee Bucks committed at No. 15 in the 2013 NBA Draft and got the benefit of a late growth spurt to 7 feet. Giannis exploded and put on more weight within a few years to become a staggering force comparable to Shaquille O'Neal. He's become a different mold of a star in today's NBA, without the AAU friendships and committing to Milwaukee for a second contract instead of bolting to Miami, Toronto or Dallas. Will it pay off with a title? The Bucks staggering execution, coaching and Giannis' shooting woes continue to raise doubts, as Mirin talks about his struggles and how she's following his greatest playoff run yet in the months before the book.
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A. Sherrod Blakely joins Bobby Manning to discuss the candidates, from Ime Udoka to Chauncey Billups, that have been connected to the Celtics job. They start discussing the changes in Boston's front office, what Brad Stevens will look like at GM and how he could succeed. Then they get into Billups' past rape accusation, that ended in a court settlement shortly before the Celtics traded him during his rookie season. Does he still owe some level of accountability, or does time grant forgiveness and Boston can hire him as head coach without question? What questions should the media be asking? Bobby and Sherrod talk rape and sports, what consequences should be levied against perpetrators and the evolving conversation about holding those in power to account for crimes against women.
Kyrie Irving raised the infamous racism issue in Boston and infuriated the city in what amounted to a personal motive that was simultaneously true. Dart Adams, a writer and journalist long active in changing the image and face of Boston weighed in on the damage and truth of Irving's comments, along with the reasons Boston brought this criticism on itself as it continues to struggle to grapple with its past racism and present erasure of Black voices. (8:16)
Then Jordan Rose of Complex joins Bobby and Dome Theory to discuss J. Cole's "The Offseason," the rapper's legacy and why he's pursuing a basketball career in the Basketball Africa League, as Bobby dives into the league with some reporting he's done on its formation and goals with Tacko Fall and others (1:08:00)
Bobby Manning and Dome Theory give Russell Westbrook his flowers for triple double history, assess his and other cases for challenging Nikola Jokic in the MVP race, before the group dive into Jaylen Brown's season-ending injury and the future of the Celtics. Neema covers the Rockets with Gen Z Rockets Podcast and Nate Spurlin covers music and culture on The Cap Podcast.
Nicole Kornet, older sister of the newest Boston Celtics center Luke Kornet, joins Dome Theory with Bobby Manning to talk about the family, her playing career and seeing Kornet arrive and find success with Boston during a trade deadline deal that sent him from Chicago.
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Bobby Manning opens with some thoughts on the Derek Chauvin murder conviction in the death of George Floyd and the impact of it and last summer's protests, two different things. Then, Clippers broadcaster Noah Eagle joins Dome Theory to talk about being one of the youngest broadcasters in the NBA, the son of a broadcasting legend in Ian Eagle and how that influenced his approach. He weighed in on this year's Clippers, the Rajon Rondo addition, the hardest MVP race to decide ever and why he's more impressed by Jayson Tatum than any other player he's covered in his young career. Eagle also remembered calling the Bears-Saints playoff game last season on Nickelodeon and what the risk could mean for the future of sports broadcasting after it proved to be a massive success.
Matthew Gutierrez and James Szuba check in on the state of the program as Syracuse again goes from Bubble Team to the Sweet 16.
Bobby Manning welcomes Drew Hanlen for a quick chat about Jayson Tatum and Bradley Beal's latest epic matchup, them becoming All Star teammates and their long-time friendship. Then Chris Kirschner weighs in on the Atlanta Hawks and the All Star Game taking place in the city over the weekend.
The Celtics and 76ers met in Philadelphia this week for a two-game series that showed the early evolution of Joel Embiid and company under Doc Rivers, and the plight of playing under Daryl Morey and the impact constant trade rumors could have on Ben Simmons. Kevin McCormick of ESPN talks what's different between Seth Curry, Danny Green, Dwight Howard and others this year, while Derek Bodner breaks down film on Joel Embiid, Kemba Walker, Jaylen Brown and more from the episode.
To start, Bobby Manning talks Joe Biden and cautious optimism for the four years ahead, with the hope that President Biden won't cause disengagement from politics now that Donald Trump is gone, as Jaylen Brown said yesterday.
Pistons writer James Edwards III has a feature out in The Athletic today solving one of the most puzzling questions of NBA free agency from November. Why did the Nuggets' Jerami Grant leave Denver for the same money with a losing Detroit Pistons franchise? Edwards found in a one on one with the budding star, who played college basketball Syracuse before a breakout 2020 season on the way to the west finals, that Grant's desire to play for the Pistons extends beyond basketball.
After the NBA Bubble and vocal calls to make real movement among basketball players in social justice, Grant decided he want to play for a Black coach, a Black general manager, in the most Black city in America as he gets more involved in the movement for social justice in the US. The Celtics and Pistons faced this last weekend and split a series, which Bobby Manning and James Edwards discussed on Dome Theory this week.
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The Duke women's basketball program became the first Power 5 basketball program to cancel its season, after COVID-19 cases halted their season on December 16. Former Celtics assistant Kara Lawson leads the way at college basketball's most important school, where eyes will turn toward Coach K and Duke, who had already suspended their non-conference schedule as Bobby digs into a month's worth of college basketball turmoil that could've been easily foreseen (0:00). Caitlin Cooper then joins Bobby (11:55) to talk about the War on Daniel Theis, a look back at the Myles Turner and Gordon Hayward trade talks that failed (15:13), who are these Pacers (32:00) and Caitlin's journey to basketball coverage (45:15). They wrap with a discussion on where NBA defense is going (1:00:00).
Bobby Manning welcomes Josue Pavon to talk about their favorite artist Kid CuDi and his new surprising release, Man on the Moon 3 that fans had long given up on. They talk about it living up to the originals and the 10 year journey to Cudi's second prime (14:30). Plus the bruising Pitchfork review it garnered (20:30) and our other favorite albums of the fabled year 2020 (41:20). Then Bobby asks, who is the Kid Cudi of the NBA (55:00) and ended with a conversation about Kyrie Irving returning to Boston last week (1:05:55).
Two guests who know the two newest Celtics best join Dome Theory to break down what they'll bring to Boston. Former Vanderbilt forward Matt Moyer played alongside Aaron Nesmith and Darius Garland with the Commodores during the last two seasons. Justin Rowan covered Tristan Thompson's entire career with the Cleveland Cavaliers. Both bring new dimensions to the Celtics they've missed for a long time. A hectic offseason ushered Gordon Hayward out, but Danny Ainge has used newfound flexibility and his draft picks to try to transform the roster. Bobby and Justin reset the NBA landscape before Matt talks about the 2020 NBA Draft and players he's faced off against.
We're back to where we were in April with COVID-19, just in time for college basketball's start, which is beginning as hectically as the season ended on a dime with the cancellation of March Madness. On the parallels between the big dogs charging forward and the small programs crushed amid the pressure of the coronavirus, an update from The Athletic's Matt Gutierrez on the state of the sport and what's next for Syracuse basketball with James Szuba after top 2022 recruit Dior Johnson backed out of his commitment to the Orange. Bobby Manning hosts Dome Theory each Friday on CLNS Media talking sports and culture.
Talking NBA Finals Games 3 and 5, two of the greatest performances in NBA Finals history from Jimmy Butler, both 30 point triple doubles putting him alone with LeBron James as the only players with multiple. Bobby talked about the stunning state of these NBA Finals (0:00), discussed Jimmy Butler's origin story with Jeff Goodman (13:03) before the more-surprising development this month, Rolling Stones releasing a phenomenal 500 Greatest Albums list that included an influx of Black representation, 2000s music and even shades of the youth influence. Mel Smith joined Bobby Manning for an early edition of Music Monday (17:50) to discuss five albums that stuck out most on the list, what's missing and what could potentially be added in ensuing versions of the list -- including a still-lacking representation for trap music and new-wave Latinx music.
Justin Poulin of Celtics Stuff Live stopped by to catch up with Bobby Manning and recap the Celtics loss to the Heat in the Eastern Conference Finals. What fundamental flaws with the team popped up, and how will the Celtics address them going forward? How did Justin, who covered Doc Rivers during his title year with the Celtics, react to the Clippers firing him? Then, Bobby brings in friends Lindo Zay and Rocco Cimino to discuss the disastrous first 2020 Election debate, which featured Donald Trump bulldozing through Chris Wallace, calling for poll-watching and whistling white supremacists again. How did Joe Biden handle the heat?
0:00 Celtics lose to Heat
47:26 NBA Finals previews
56:24 Biden-Trump Debate recap
Yusuf Abdul-Qadir's riveting city hall speech spread across social media throughout July for its poignant points on the impact of police not living where they work. Beyond creating a foreign workplace they have no incentive to improve, the police budgets go to outside communities and further pull money outside of the communities. So residents who spend millions in tax dollars on policing get little back in money spent. Abdul-Qadir discussed his demands in Syracuse and weighed in on the impact of athletes and celebrities like the NBA and WNBA players speaking out and striking last week.
In the second half, Sahal Abdi discusses what went wrong with the Raptors in Game 1 and 2 of the series. The video version of his Watch The Breakdown segment with Bobby is available here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=begLH74xwfY
0:00 Intro
6:00 Yusuf Abdul-Qadir
46:29 Sahal Abdi on Celtics-Raptors
NBC Sports Producer Max Lederman joins to talk about the end of his beloved 76ers, his road into sports production and adjusting to the realities of remote work with COVID-19. Plus, what it's like to call NBA games away from the arena, as NBC Sports Boston did during the Celtics restart. Bobby Manning opens with thoughts on the college re-start disaster and what college students will potentially lose to the coronavirus.
00:00 College re-start thoughts
9:47 How NBC Sports Boston moved to remote production
21:02 Broadcasting games outside of the Orlando NBA Bubble
32:22 College memories and how COVID will change them forever
40:00 The silly, weird NBC Sports Celtics coverage
46:02 The death of the Philadelphia 76ers
Bobby Manning hosted Snottie Drippen on the final day of the NBA's race to the playoffs in Orlando. How did the format work? Should the NBA keep and/or tweak it in coming seasons, and how much does Damian Lillard's iconic run raise his status in the NBA hierarchy? (9:12) Plus, re-establishing the Top 25 Players after the Bubble (43:50), would you take Damian Lillard or Luka Doncic right now?
Snoop Dogg and DMX garnered over 2 million live viewers in the peak performance of Swizz Beats and Timbaland's "VERZUZ" that began in March. The two have hosted various legendary artists to display their discographies, tell stories from their career and allow fans to decide who won the battle. Snoop pulled off a timeless performance, displaying his continued cultural dominance at 48 and carrying DMX along for the ride by invigorating the legendary NYC MC. Does Verzuz have any relevance to smaller artists as the quarantine further pressures the music industry? Bobby Manning discusses with music business experts Anthony Obas and Jamel Smith, before breaking down Logic's Twitch deal and his final stellar release "No Pressure."
Boston representative, historian and prolific music writer Dart Adams joins Dome Theory for a wide-ranging discussion, starting with the erasure of Black Boston. Why do so many Black figures start here then move on? Why is the city seen for its white foreign faces rather than the Black and Latino people who fill its streets? Plus, who's the Al Horford of hip-hop? J. Dilla and Slum Village's big anniversary. Then, where's music headed after quarantine?
00:00 Intro 5:59 Feelings about sports coming back 8:25 Statues and beans 10:55 Erasure of Black Boston 27:55 Who is the Al Horford of hip-hop? 37:58 Was Kyrie Irving fit to be a Celtic? 42:10 Celtics title drought enters second decade 45:33 Slum Village anniversary of Fantastic Vol. 2 51:37 J. Dilla legacy 1:01:10 What resonates among music readers? 1:07:10 Is the music review still relevant? 1:15:18 What will be the impact of COVID on the music industry?
Jon Mugar and Dan Friel dreamed of The Basketball Tournament in a group chat. If there was a single-elimination tournament in the summer for money, who would play, who wouldn't, and why? TBT began in 2014 and almost immediately, players decided, why not? With an initial cash prize of $500,000 that has only grown since, institutions from Barstool to Notre Dame alumni and powerful groups like overseas players and former Syracuse players grouped up in ensuing years. This summer, TBT gained its greatest talent ever in Joe Johnson. Mugar joins us to explain the lesser-known bubble in sports, going on in Columbus, Ohio for its third month, to allow TBT to undergo its seventh tourney. What's the food been like, why did he go for it, as well as details of how Mugar founded one of the simplest, but most successful stories in sports history.
Mac Miller started the year with a surprise, posthumous release that feels like eons ago. Six months later, Freddie Gibbs and The Alchemist teamed up for the perfect quarantine album. Music likely changed forever when tours halted and distribution chains continue to transform as part of long-running trends. Childish Gambino continued to toy with the surprise release format, Drake pushed another "album by a different name" while Kali Uchis and others opted for short, teaser projects. Bobby Manning and Taylor McCloud go through their favorite music of 2020 at the midway point before Taylor interviewed Kemet High of XXL and other publications for how music journalism is meeting the stories and moment of this tumultuous year.
LeBron James' Decision on July 7, 2010 changed the course of NBA history. It set the tone for a decade of super teams, followed-up by Kevin Durant's turn toward Golden State in 2016. It allowed Dirk Nowitski to carve out legendary status in 2011, and created two of the greatest NBA Finals ever in 2013 and '16. Justin Rowan, a lifelong Cavaliers fan and writer for Fear The Sword looks back at the ripple effects of the Decision, why it was so controversial and how we could be looking at a reeling-in of player movement in 2020 due to the financial implications of the COVID-19 outbreak. Speaking of Orlando, are we "legitimizing" the NBA's move by talking about basketball?
Alex Kennedy of HoopsHype shares inside info on Davis Bertans' drop-out from the Orlando re-start of the NBA season scheduled for roughly one month from today. He's spoken to agents, trainers and players throughout the lockout and believes injuries continue to be the biggest threat in the return. We discuss insurance and early extension possibilities for players like Jayson Tatum and the future of sports media as his pro basketball writer association deliberates closed locker rooms and coronavirus concerns that will almost certainly stretch into next season. Bonus: Anthony Obas calls in from Harlem about the firework controversy.
Kyrie Irving made his stance on the Orlando bubble clear on a conference call with hundreds of players last weekend and takes have been flying ever since. New York Times writer Sopan Deb weighs in after Bobby and Taylor's and describes writing about his life, work, family and comedy in "Missed Translations."
My Syracuse University classmates Ohemaa Dixon and Cayla Dorsey helped formulate then drive an "Act-A-Thon" last week, informing hundreds of people across at least 46 states how to contact their elected officials. They advocated to encourage action against police brutality as an election year continues and passive social media efforts like the "blackout" fell short of their hopeful effort. While the George Floyd protests entered their third week and the NBA mulls not returning to focus on the Black Lives Matter movement, we weighed in on the tragic death of Rayshard Brooks, deemed a murder, that further incited anger across the country.
Jayson Buford writes for Passion Weiss and was involved in the New York City George Floyd protests that dominated the American consciousness last week. We discussed what he saw in the streets then dove into a full-length discussion on the most important rap album right now: Freddie Gibbs and The Alchemist's "Alfredo." The album fittingly followed Gibbs' "Bandana" classic with Madlib as a cementing that Gibbs could have improbably become the best rapper alive within the last year. His mix of technical skill, prolific releases and the lack of seriousness he carries his brand with. Jared Weiss caps off the show with our conversation about the stellar album from the beginning of quarantine, Thundercat's "It Is What It Is."
Music writer Nate Spurlin who runs the platform OldMilk.com addresses the George Floyd protests and his experience with racism and police brutality. He's a Syracuse University graduate and New York City native. On rubber bullets, police departments and solutions the Black Lives Matter movement seeks. Producer Taylor McCloud hosts this special edition.
Discussing power dynamics, the politics of violence and who should be held accountable in a cascade of blame after George Floyd's universally condemned death at the hands of Minneapolis Police. Police have battered protestors while violence and looting erupted in major cities across the US this week, eroding public sentiment. Mel Smith and Bobby Manning took a break from Music Monday to weigh the arguments presented in coverage of the Floyd protests and the role journalism has to play as reporters stand among the attacked in crowds.
The NBA will vote next week on a format to continue the season. With gripes about hotel quality and having something to play for holding up some players, it's decision time. It's felt inevitable for weeks that the league will resume in Orlando, but personal interests and ideas need to be put aside. So what will it be? Regular season with conferences? 1-16? World Cup format? Straight to postseason. Jared Weiss joins us to rate the possible scenarios that have been mentioned and grade them on scales of adaptability to future seasons, money-making and the all-heralded "Asterisk" conversation.
Could "The Last Dance" be replicated? Not to say any other documentary couldn't be better, but the odds of combining a universally beloved, largely clean figure with unseen footage and the grandness of this moment seems unlikely. Even megastars like Kobe Bryant and LeBron James fail to grasp that level of acclaim. We break into the best moments over the last five weeks, the defining message it sends on Michael Jordan and what's next?
A murder in Georgia, the Toni Kukoc chronicles in The Last Dance and why the Knicks could never get over the hump. Rest in peace top Ahmaud Arbery and may his family find some solace in justice. Dome Theory welcomes actress, model and sports superfan/tweeter Lizz Robbins to reminisce about her Knicks during the 1990s and why they couldn't get over the Michael Jordan hump. We also wonder why Charles Oakley has moved his Knicks crusade toward Patrick Ewing and what it's like to watch The Last Dance for someone who lived it and didn't.
Gorman watched the footage, and it seems clear that Isiah Thomas' argument doesn't hold up on the Celtics walkoff against the Pistons in 1988. Thomas argues it inspired their walkoff against the Bulls, but the two situations have different contexts. Mike Gorman checked in from quarantine to remember the first time he knew Michael Jordan would be great, though he says he has seen a better player since. The Last Dance featured Dennis Rodman's antics, a far cry from what's possible today, though not as far as Tommy Heinsohn's 28 preseason games. The Celtics broadcaster talked about the NBA season ending early, as well as what to look forward to in upcoming Last Dance episodes.
Bob Ryan sets the record straight on Jerry Krause's legacy, often maligned and the chief villain in The Last Dance with no interviews and his 2017 death, Bob steps forward as one of the Jerry's supporters. After the ESPN documentary reached millions on Sunday Bob, Nick Gelso and Bobby Manning look back at Jordan jumping on the scene in Boston. Ryan says before Bird's "God" quote, he anointed MJ the year before as the best player he ever saw. Bobby jabs Bob and Nick about the themes from the documentary that critics of today's game use against contemporary players, most specifically the golf outing Danny Ainge and Michael Jordan had that was somewhat mysterious to Ryan.
Jeff Pearlman spent the last two years documenting the 1996-2004 Los Angeles Lakers dynasty. Kobe Bryant and Shaquille O'Neal. Three championships. Phil Jackson's second prime. Eight years managed to thrust Kobe Bryant into the legendary status, while feuding forced him and Shaq apart, leaving many wondering what could've been even a decade few would consider underwhelming. Pearlman wrapped up his follow-up to his 1980s Showtime book to news in late January that one of its central characters, Kobe Bryant, died tragically at 41. Pearlman takes us through the adjustments and change in mindset toward the project the landmark event had on him, and he expects from his September 29 release.
Gianni Villegas joins Bobby to talk about his forthcoming project The New Masculinity and his team that made the single Arnold Palmer happen. New music is included along with discussions on social media, the anxiety over putting his work out there for the first time and the Syracuse tradition of utilizing people around you in your art. You can find Gianni on iTunes at https://music.apple.com/us/artist/gianni/1462472045 and on Soundcloud at https://soundcloud.com/riptogianni
Bobby Manning and Taylor McCloud go through Matt Moore's, AKA Hardwood Paroxysm's, March Madness style bracket pitting the best of the NBA against one another in a one-on-one tournament. We gripe over seeding, early epic matchups and the impact of defense in such a tournament. How would Kevin Durant stack up after injury? Would LeBron James take plays off? Would there be any shut outs? Share your bracket @DomeTheory.
How will you spend that $1000? Our music business expert Jamel Smith stops in to discuss how the coronavirus lockdown impacts his music release and the industry as a whole. We discuss DJ D-Nice's Instagram Live and the rise of online parties and battles in the COVID-19 era. Bobby drops his quarantine playlist including Kali Uchis, Knxwledge, Megan Thee Stallion, the Running Man Challenge song, Erykah Badu and remembering the Meadows in New York City.
Thomas Edward Patrick Brady Jr. (born August 3, 1977) is an American football quarterback for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. How's that sound? Last week amidst the coronavirus pandemic NFL free agency charged forward and Brady announced he was leaving the New England Patriots after 20 seasons. CLNS Media's Evan Lazar joins the show to break down what landed the GOAT in Tampa and what's next for a team that hasn't had to worry about quarterback since 2008 and now has no clear starter. Tyler Gilman and producer Taylor McCloud join in the first half to remember the sickness.
Boston Sports Journal's Dr. Flynn answers all the coronavirus questions, from why the sports world needed to halt to how the leagues will look at returning to play eventually. Bobby Manning and her also discussed the media's coverage of the virus, what more is needed to restore society quickly along with leftover injury questions like Gordon Hayward post-ankle and how LeBron James became the most durable athlete ever.
The cast from NYC weighs in on the spiraling state of New York basketball. Obas (Nets) and Dan (Knicks) weigh in on the Kenny Atkinson and Spike Lee debacles, and this was before the Knicks got exposed at the only team that wanted to push forward through coronavirus. We'll have more on the crisis that derailed the NBA season this week, but it felt fitting to get one last bit of basketball talk off before the long hiatus we're in for. Stay tuned for a new episode with a medical professional soon and stay safe.
Drake releases a pair of singles that reflect their inspiration nearly fully. Can that still be homage, or appropriation for a new era of fans that may not know the references? Bobby and Jamel honor the one-year anniversary of the forgotten classic, "When I Get Home," by Solange.
The MLB reporter who hails from UNC recounts his high school days and how he got sources to trust him at 18. Today, he's seeing routine Spring Training coverage changed entirely by the Houston Astros controversy.
Bobby Manning picks up the pieces of the NBA Trade Deadline, including Andre Iguodala's reaction to be traded. Plus, what's been up since graduation.
Yahoo and CelticsBlog's NBA Insider Keith Smith dished on the NBA Trade Deadline right before D'Angelo Russell shipped to MInnesota.
Andy Reid redemption, a basketball event at Syracuse (not like the old ones) and early NBA Trade Deadline primer.
So hard to believe. Kids today will only grow up with his game, highlights and legacy to remember Kobe with. And it was a big one.
Where we're at with player/fan interaction after Bronny James got hit with an orange peel at Hoophall.
A look back on the impactful final year of Mac Miller's life and how his legacy and music will transcend. Plus, thoughts on posthumous music.
Beaming up from Theory, down the street from the Dome, we discuss Jaylen Brown's extension with Tom Westerholm. His rise from a different Northwestern, high school sports and arriving on the Celtics beat with MassLive.
Brooklyn's Beat joined Dome Theory to share tales of Brooklyn's move from New Jersey, Kyrie Irving and Kevin Durant's new era, and the lineage of what preceded them. Plus: the odd parallels between them and Boston's rise. Who could stand out between the two in the East this year? And how will Brooklyn handle a weird year of having an undermanned roster and expectations.
DOME THEORY is the journal of Bobby Manning, currently bouncing between Theory and The Dome in Syracuse. It's former rendition, The Bobcast, lives on in its guest's tales of going from aspiration to accomplishment. Taylor McCloud produces and co-hosts the show for CLNS Media.
Dome Theory begins, with a discussion about sports in the 2020s, interrupted by breaking news of Antonio Brown's ousting in NE.
Lindo Zay weekly. We broadcasted live (60 min late thanks to me) after the Russell Westbrook stunner. How (if) it will work. Then, with the Lakers and Clippers rounded out, can we call the Lakes good after banking on Kawhi Leonard and failing? Looks like a similar team to me, not underserving Anthony Davis. Plus: we scan the East to see if Lindo's Knicks hot take holds weight.
Joe Biden felt the burn, from Kamala Harris. Cory Booker and Beto O'Rourke fight to speak Spanish first. Elizabeth Warren ends up on the wrong day. A Dem Debate Post Game Show.
Lindo stops back to kick it, talk basketball and be his outrageous self. I'll let him take a victory lap on Anthony Davis if Al Horford is joining him. Also, splitting a season in Tampa and Montreal is the worst idea in sports history. my lifetime
Former Syracuse Orange forward Matt Moyer relaunches The Bobcast. Social media, his youth, the violin, his latest music, keeping tabs on the NBA Draft that many of his close friends are in and his summer at Vanderbilt preparing for his third college season. Plus a look back at Syracuse's epic run to the 2018 Sweet 16.
Boston's Theo Curtin has played in the Newport Jazz Festival, alongside the Boston Symphony Orchestra and has received numerous awards for his jazz guitar abilities before the age of 20.
We dive into his love, life and journey through music from Beatles fan to rock guitarist and his transition to jazz. Various influences from John Lennon through Emerson, Lake and Palmer then eventually the likes of Miles Davis and Charlie Parker inspired him to reach a high level of improvisation with an ear beyond his years.
He talked about Jazz' issues with audience today, then debated whether or not hip-hop is trash for its lack of melody. Then dive into a massive political discussion with Bobby's longtime hometown friend.
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Fortier's top-5 food conversation starts with peanut butter. His writing career began with making Star Wars booklets in 1st grade, then the yips ended his aspiration to play sports all the way up until his senior basketball media game at Syracuse.
Now, he's writing for the Washington Post. It's not his first time there, a knack for listening led him to stories with top publications all over the country including a Boise State feature for the New York Times that was inspired by a tour guide there.
We dive into regret, avoiding clichés and best/worst interviews with the Syracuse grad.
Carmelo Anthony is a Rocket. It's a situation that will make or break his legacy in the court of recency bias. It could also make or break the greatest team the Rockets have assembled. Is this really worth the risk? Is there any chance Melo changes his ways?
In a sign of the times, we're focusing on the SPACE FORCE over water on Mars and a trip to the Sun by NASA.
Also, another bad look by the Clippers firing Bruce Bowens for simply criticizing Kawhi Leonard.
It's Lindo Zay Tuesday, so the takes are out in full force.
Devan Fink returns to the Bobcast after a 2 year hiatus. We hit on the 10 big picture baseball questions that loom large over the game since we last talked. Plus, Devan's shift from reporting into analytics.
1. Low MLB avg, high Ks 17:18
2. Manfred, Trout 17:18
3. Cubs' issues 22:37
4. Sox-Yanks back? 25:35
5. ASG change 28:41
6. NL DH? 29:14
7. Expansion 32:39
8. Bad teams 34:34
9. World Series faves? 38:14
10. Best moment since summer '16? 38:53
What's hand, mouth and foot disease anyway?
The Yankees are suffering from that and more following their battering at the hands of the Red Sox this weekend that all but ended the division race. NYY's youth, Greg Bird's scoop and Alex Rodriguez's infamous call of the game all catch our critique.
Then, Zhaire Smith is out with a fractured foot. Have the 76ers lost another rookie for the season? Seriously?
Lindo Zay makes his weekly stop and we realize 3D printers are way too expensive to buy and start a gun manufacturing business.
Jose Reyes pitches, Mets are in the trash can and he didn't throw 90 mph. Looking back on his career, specifically the unbelievably forgettable 2012 Marlins.
Speaking of teams that are becoming easier to forget, what happened to Roy Hibbert?
Tony Capobianco started in Wyoming and 100,000 later, after suffering a Devil Rays-colored bruise at Fenway, he's back in Miami.
We're wondering what's up with the MLB. Over half the league is horrible and cutting costs, but Tony sees some light at the end of the tunnel.
The bought drinks that did not influence his analysis of the Blue Jays' farm system and how life's changed since he got hit in the nuts at Fenway and gained national notoriety.
The artists coming up in today's music scene are facing a crunch of competition so great that they're being forced to pay for performances at venues.
Anthony Obas' Voiceless Music bought into this strategy of making $ by giving independent artists consultation, but is it the right way for artists to bet on themselves?
Plus, ObasRants and is marketing or content the more important factor in pushing a brand, product, or even a Bobcast?
How much did Hillary Clinton discourse inspire a firestorm over a city rep using his own email? Did Gary Sanchez cost the Yankees the division by jogging to first base? Where are the dozens of Syracuse students displaced by an apartment building not finishing going? Could the Melo Center fit them (we have to ask Jim Boeheim).
Welcome Lindo Zay to the Bobcast for weekly appearances. Why's Ronaldo leaving Real Madrid? Anything left to get excited about in Spain? A quick schooling on soccer transactions. The MLS All-Star game, a standard or boring/awful? Is picking the Supreme Court a sacred duty or just extremely easy to do? Carmelo Anthony's still out there everybody! Drew Hanlen's working magic. Time to get excited about Kelly Oubre? How much would you pay to see the Magic Johnson, LeBron James meeting? Who's the worst NBA player you could get into trash talk with online that composes the availability gap with Kevin Durant at the top? A World Cup dynasty, replay in soccer and could LeSean McCoy do better than the notes page?
What are the top 20 Drake songs? We have the answer. I heard my buddy Rocco, who I agree on little with, say he was ranking every Drake song so we brought our best to face off his Drake apologist view vs. my staunch criticism of his inconsistency. This is part one of a two part series that will release on Friday and Monday. The first 10 are here, then 10 on Monday. Also, Lonnie Walker says that Earth is a simulation. We weigh that against Kyrie Irving's claims of flatness.
First of many discussions on a story that's now gone national, a video became a point of debate as it exhibited frat members of Theta Tau at Syracuse using the slurs against Black, Hispanic and Jewish people. Immediately statements were made, people separated themselves in many communities from those accused but the video wasn't released. What this says about frats, race on campus and greater exhibition of why continuous lip service means nothing from all of us without actions to back it up. A sad day, but one that will reveal a lot about all of us. This is the first of many conversations we'll have about the issue on the Bobcast.
Danny McDonald took a few tries to hit on the biggest mistake of his career, but it was worth the wait. He worked about 10 years to reach the Boston Globe and got rejected over 10 times before he was hired in 2015 and has worked covering a variety of subjects since. Inside his journey around the world, his fascination for writing about crime and what almost brought him to Cambodia before the Globe called. Plus, a short talk about music, from writing about it, its attachment to life and more (wish I added a few points).
Have you ever had a food ruined for you? I can no longer eat Philly Rolls thanks to Vasquez, and I don't think I'm going to take his diet advice. Also, is Chick-Fil-A "fast-casual?" Ty Ray joins Bobcast #37 for a heated discussion on the media since he exited several years ago. The Sinclair controversy is a backdrop to a climate that's distrustful and frankly conspiracy-driven when it comes to discussing news today. Why's there a gap between the producers and consumers and is their any hope for it to shift? Plus, stories from Ty's career in TV, including a Bill Clinton journey.
Praise for the Kings with how they've handled the Sacramento protests over the killing of Stephon Clarke. They haven't handled much correctly in the past decade, they did this well. John Karalis joins the program with tales from his playing days, his early media career in Boston, how local news networks function around viral videos, the early internet and testing the waters on stories. We got into LockedOnCeltics too, how it's become a show as much as a podcast, his preperation and the dynamic between the three hosts. Also, the media's painting Marvin Bagley as a controversial figure with a recent report on his family.
Grabbing a slice at Varsity, I realized two things; 1. I underrated their pizza 2. I've got quite a few Bobcasts to release. Here's the first, with Sean Keeley. He brings us back to his days at Syracuse, stealing a coffee sign off Marshall Street, and the start of NunesMagician. What's he been up to since leaving? What was it like to follow the 2003 Carmelo Anthony title team? Plus, the weird phenomenon of Cuse football fandom, and the state of the basketball program and the most memorable day running the blog. Then; Pennsylvania, bathrooms and a Jae Crowder/Gordon Hayward apology.
As the average age of politicians in the United States rises, the door opens once again for young people to enter the fold and create change to what many feel is a broken system. Young Syracuse University politician Jalen Nash joins The Bobcast to discuss the future, today's political climate and the dynamics of what makes gun control the hottest, hardest issue to solve in American society. What's he hoping to change in politics? Are big $ and political groups the problem? And most importantly, is this time different and what can we do beyond tweet?
Special musical edition of the Bobcast, Chop Up the Beat, as Voiceless Music's Anthony Obas joins to help Bobby complain about the Grammy's again. A year that should have been the best ever turned into another letdown, with a few bright spots. Kendrick Lamar shines, SZA and Jay Z snubbed and Bruno Mars takes over. We get into a debate over Bruno's merit of being in the R&B category, go over snubs in the nominations and rate the performances.
Sam Fortier facilitates a conversation with Bobby Manning about his goal to run the 2018 Boston Marathon. They dive into the past year and a half, Bob Manning's battle with leukemia and moving forward past his father's death in May. Please consider donating to the cause: https://www.crowdrise.com/o/en/campaign/bidmcboston2018/bobbymanning1
Bentley college and Peabody, Mass' Matt Gonick joins The Bobcast to reminisce on going to the Little League World Series representing New England in 2009 with the Peabody West team. He looks back on where they are now, the feelings of playing at that level at 12, getting an RBI and being on second base when the legendary grand slam sent them to Williamsport.
Nekias Duncan, one of the rising stars in the online NBA media world joins the Bobcast to discuss his start, growth and style. He also eyes Dwight Howard as one of the most intriguing players going into next year and looks forward to a high-variance Heat squad. He also breaks down the rise of NBA analytics and how he uses them in his work.
Bobby and Jamel discuss Flower Boy, with luscious production and a deep introspective focus it's an album so sonically and spiritually emotional it's easy to keep playing again and again. Jamel notes that Tyler seemed more excited for this than any of his other releases and loves the continued Neptunes influence. Bobby digs into the introspective, yet guarded side of the and Tyler's two-sided musical themes that revolve around his personality. 911 highlights as possibly the song of the year.
Anthony Obas joins The Bobcast's Chop Up the Beat for a breakdown of Jay Z's 4:44. An album far different from the 12 albums that preceded it from a legendary figure. Jay goes introspective on a 10 track masterpiece on the intersections of humanity, race, wealth and music within his life. From visions of Prince, the success of Tidal, the issues with Beyonce addressed and the future of his children prioritized. Jay sounds human and pushes knowledge from decades in the game on top of brilliant production from No I.D.
Chop Up the Beat Bobby and Jamel dive into the sonic experience that is Vince Staples' Big Fish Theory. Throughout the project Vince sounds hungry for acclaim, recognition and awards. Will this finally bring it? From a variety of sounds, the use of himself as a back-burner to the sounds and still coming through with major themes this is an album to remember. Chopping up the interludes, bombastic features and some of the weirder moments on Big Fish.
Justin Rowan joins The Bobcast to talk about NBA players in different eras and a life following the Cavaliers. The expected drama hit another high note with the firing of David Griffin. Looking back at past franchise turmoil, Cleveland's uniform evolution, LeBron and the long-awaited championship in 2016.
Chop Up the Beat album discussions with Bobby Manning and Jamel Smith is now a regular segment on The Bobcast. TDE does it again giving SZA a great platform for her debut studio album. It’s a fun, quick, conceptual and unfiltered listen. Mel Smith says SZA may not be correct in a technical way but it sticks out and gets an urgent point across in a way her past works didn’t. It also pushes a style that exploded with her influence on Rihanna’s ANTI and makes you want to go back and hear what she’s saying again. Bobby notes SZA’s clear full level of creative control to brand a debut album around a particular concept that Frank Ocean tried to do with Channel Orange but clearly ran into too much label interference. It feels free, unhindered, and truly from within deep, real feelings. It also resonates within the audience it’s being pushed toward, 20-something year olds with little money or real love that look to find control in their life through any vice or solace they can even when it hurts them. Doves in the Wind, standing as a fun and sonically exciting track that’s built on a heavy think-piece topic shows the strength of the album. It doesn’t sacrifice concept for sound, yet isn’t dreary or incapable of being enjoyed in an open environment.
Josue Pavon joins The Bobcast to talk about the shared experience of being a Kid CuDi fan, his shrewd sneak backstage to meet him after a concert, and his friend's introduction to him. Plus how he started working for WEEI, his relationship with his brother Joel on their Causeway Street podcast/blog, and his now infamous question that made Bulls coach Fred Hoiberg ditch the stand after Game 5 of Chicago/Boston.
Dan Greenberg started a site to kill time and express his Celtics love, he showed it to Dave Portnoy and now he's the C's writer at Barstool Sports. His adventures from getting knocked out by Walter McCarty, losing girlfriends over the Celts, naming his dogs Larry and Walter, then starting the Greenie Bag. Plus his doubt on Gordon Hayward's free agency, his backup plan for the team, and what free agent he'll miss the most when they depart Boston this summer.
Shea Serrano joins The Bobcast, reflecting on how his father's approach to his childhood inspired him. He also breaks down his writing process, butts heads with Bobby over J. Cole and recalls when Grantland ended and The Ringer began where he now writes. His worry wasn't about himself, but more the others as he prepared to go back to teaching until he got the call.
Bobby Manning and Matt Moore finally butt heads on the Celtics' playoff chances. Moore traces back his beginnings as a philosophy major, his fascination with the mindset of fans and when he threw $80 of drinks and 20 powerpoint slides at a CBS exec to convince him they needed blogs. Seven years later, he breaks down this year's postseason on The Bobcast.
Snottie Drippen lays off the haters. Breaks down what made the NBA season so great. What makes a great draft prospect to him. His temporary shift away from the Snottie name. Going mainstream. Blake Griffin growing irrelevant, plus the decline of the Clippers. Being right about Russell Westbrook's insane abilities. His creative approach to writing and driving conversations online. Foods and weaknesses on that front. The future of Isaiah Thomas. Being a good Celtics fan.
Josh Eberley learned how hard it is for your writing to stick out when his 1,000-word March Madness expose got relegated to a corner block at 75 words on A6 in a newspaper he was interning at. Since then, he's made himself into one of the most engaging figures on basketball Twitter. A lead writer at the NBA's Hoop Magazine; he describes how the Raptors got Canada into basketball and how it could have happened soon, describes what he thinks a superstar is, and plays 10 questions on the hottest topics in the NBA today.
From Brad Stevens' pro success to Rajon Rondo's feuds with coaches to the debate on resting players Coach Tyler Roberts joins the Bobcast for a look at a coach's perspective on basketball's biggest issues. He also outlines his journey, key #Basketball101 philosophies he holds, as well as insight on the changes seen in the sport over the last decade.
For Tony Capobianco it's all been an uphill battle since getting fired at an early reporting job. The lessons he learned from his hero, Dan Le Batard, and what he's hoping to accomplish in a move to Boston. Also, the beautiful World Baseball Classic where "the bats flip a little higher" in a magical world where baseball players are actually allowed to show emotion and have fun. It's March, where once again college basketball fans will use the best few weeks of their sport to try to beat out the NBA. Why they're totally wrong, as always.
Jeff Clark didn't want to stand on a pedestal and "preach," he wanted a community of sports fans to come together and be able to express their opinions and thoughts together. In 2004 CelticsBlog.com was founded and in 13 years it has grown into one of the most popular sites on the internet. Jeff and Bobby discuss the cool identity the site has taken on, the success stories of its writers, finding balance in life, as well as the intersecting concepts of faith and sports. Also Isaiah Thomas, the C's balancing present and future hopes, and the ever-controversial movements of Danny Ainge.
“I didn’t go into this hating Donald Trump...it was almost learning about him, by writing this book, reminded me how awful he is." As Jeff Pearlman prepares to release his book on the story of the United States Football League, now-President Donald Trump's patterns of action became clear. Now as he wages war on the media, undermining their credibility, Jeff joins Bobby to discuss the complexion of journalism in the Trump era. Also steroid lies, Spring Training, annoyances, Grammys, A Tribe Called Quest, and what the future holds for the media.
Click here for more episode information The story behind one of the hottest brands in Boston sports apparel, The Beast From the Northeast. We cover his crossover from graphic designer to sports apparel designer after seeing clothes as a sports fan he thought could be done better. Company head Kevin Zwirble talks working with prominent athletes, seeing them embrace his work, confronting likeness/copyright issues as well as the state of Boston sports and using social media to spread the brand and spark conversation.
Click here for more episode information To kick off The Bobcast's 2017 run Bobby Manning and CBA expert Ryan Bernadoni battle through sickness to dig through the new NBA labor agreement and what it means for the future of basketball. The special extension now available to superstars is highlighted, changes in trades, adjustments to free agency, the lack of updates for the D-League (which Bobby can't stand), future contracts for Celtics players, as well as some new information on the NBA Draft are also covered. You'll leave this episode knowing exactly why Kevin Durant would have had a tough time leaving Oklahoma City under this new structure.
Click here for more episode information The founder of CLNS Radio joins the Bobcast to talk about how several live shows became an entire podcast network around Boston sports and basketball. Nick and Bobby square off on whether Demarcus Cousins would be a good addition for the Celtics. The rise of Celtics Beat with Larry H. Russell is discussed, as well as Nick's best memories covering the C's and his early work in the restaurant business. Also, how church helped Nick transition careers.
Click here for more episode information Barstool Sports' finest Jared Carrabis joins The Bobcast to talk about how he went from posting Sox stories on Myspace and having a role in Red Sox Nation to writing about the team for Barstool Sports. Once trying to keep a clean image and seeking to work for the team, he threw it away to just be himself. Also reaction to Chris Sale joining the team, the nicknames he's crafted from The Mayor of Ding Dong City to The Large Father, how he battles with Mike Felger on the air, the Section 10 Podcast, Pablo Sandoval's return, favorite non-Hall of Fame Red Sox players ever, and the go-to meal at Kowloon.
Click here for more episode information Podcast pioneer Justin Poulin joins the Bobcast to talk about how debates over Paul Pierce and Antoine Walker turned into multiple shows in the early 2000s that eventually became Celtics Stuff Live. The keys to maintaining a fresh, natural podcast as well as stories from covering the Celts through the years and some discussion on this years team. Plus, how rivalry between CLNS and CSL became the CLNS Radio podcast network of today.
Click here for more episode information Jared Weiss recalls the early days of CLNS Radio when he stepped into his role as Celtics locker room reporter for the first time. He also looks back at the moment covering the team that blew him away the most, Lebron's infamous 2012 Game 6, and shares his thoughts on who the GOAT is. Plus the Celtics, Al Horford, and why Demarcus Cousins isn't the guy the team has their eyes on.
Click here for more episode information A tribute to the life of Jose Fernandez with Miami native Tony Capobianco who now writes in the Oklahoma City area. They also discuss his take that Kevin Durant would stay, hit on the new-look Warriors, and look toward an uphill conference battle in 2016-17 for the Thunder and Celtics.
Click here for more episode information The Bobcast debuts from the Newhouse School at Syracuse University. The show takes a turn toward focusing on the rise of people from aspiration to achievement. Jeff Pearlman describes how he went from writing a high school newspaper article about why cheerleading isn't a sport to the biography of Brett Favre. He also hits on parenting, the theme of his podcast, and how specialization has watered down childhoods. The first f-bomb in Bobcast history is also dropped.
Click here for more episode information As The Bobcast prepares to head off to Syracuse University, Bobby had on one of his greatest inspirations in Damon Amendolara. They look back at his "The D.A. Show" which helped launch 98.5 The Sports Hub to improbably beat WEEI in the Boston sports media rankings in just a year. D.A. hits on making his mark in a media market he was unfamiliar with in Kansas City and how that readied him for the Boston market where his show helped revive the Bruins as they rose to prominence again and ultimately won a Stanley Cup in 2011. Also looks back on leaving the city for his home in New York, the Olympics today, Ryan Lochte, and Tom Brady's scissorgate.
Click here for more episode information Former rivals now join together to take a look at the Celtics offseason and discuss the team at hand. Bobby and Jay King of Mass Live talk about Al Hoford signing, his unconventional rise to covering the C's, and their highly touted one-on-one. Video of the matchup is available to Bobcast listeners first here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VsOEhVzrLwo
For Full Episode Information, Click Here Training camps are firing off around the NFL and with the Patriots-Ravens rivalry set to renew Bobby and guest Chris Schisler hashed out some debate on the two teams this upcoming season. Also five things to watch for in the NFL in 2016 plus your "Bobcast Questions." Impactful Stories features a continually reclusive Frank Ocean not being a bad thing, Russell Westbrook and Kevin Durant in a cold beef, along with the Olympics requiring thousands of U.S. spies ahead of tonight's opening ceremonies.
For Full Episode Information, Click Here The summer cruise continues with another dip into the world of media. Chad Finn, famed baseball writer and media coverage man in Boston between the Globe and Boston.com talks about his upcoming and how the landscape has changed. Plus Chris Sale fiasco, meeting Tommy Heinsohn, Dave Dombrowski, and more. Bobby fills you in on the end of his summer and gives some steaming takes on Ichiro, Peyton Manning, and a new wave of 90's nostalgia hitting the air.
For Full Episode Information, Click Here Summer time is baseball time and Boston finally has an entertaining team to watch every night. What has made the Red Sox so great to this point with Tim Britton of The Providence journal who also brings insight on covering a baseball season with a partner and his obsession with The Simpsons. David Ortiz, Sandy Leon, David Price, and the dominant offense among the topics as well as the impending Trade Deadline.
For Full Episode Information, Click Here Doug Santos joins The Bobcast and delivers his invigorating, inspiring story of a difficult home life growing up to being a central figure in the return of Peabody Tanners football in Peabody, MA as a high-level football program. How the his illustrious, record-breaking career paves the way for new opportunities for others for years to come. Also answering your questions in "The Bobcast Questions," looking back at the ESPY's great moments, ripping Pokemon GO, reviewing the Drew Pomeranz trade, and looking down at summer trade rumor mongering.
For Full Episode Information, Click Here Shifting away from sport for a moment, Bobby Manning and his guest steer the weekly tour in a different direction towards today's music landscape. They hit on inspirations for getting into the world of music, the changing landscape of it thanks to the internet, streaming platforms, albums vs. mixtapes, Kanye West's idea of a living breathing album, Chance The Rapper's crusade against record labels, the Grammys opening up to internet music, and more. Manning and Smith take your The Bobcast Questions which will now be a weekly feature of the show before the Impactful Stories in sports are hit on including the NBA's free agency structure, building a team to beat the Warriors, and possible ideas to help the MLB All-Star Game.
For Full Episode Information, Click Here The Bobcast takes on day one of free agency. As money and deals fly across the sky, along with jet planes, Bobby Manning is joined by Tony Capobianco of EnidNews.com who gives his takes on the main attraction of free agency Kevin Durant from an Oklahoma City perspective. Capobianco and Manning also hit on the notorious bill to keep minor league baseball players from getting the minimum wage or overtime pay that other workers do. In important stories across sports/pop-culture the NBA continues to hit the North Carolina bathroom bill hard, the Rio Olympics now are seeing dead bodies wash onshore, Apple is in talks to acquire Jay Z's Tidal, and cookie dough is no good.
For Full Episode Information, Click Here The Bobcast tours through the world of baseball with one of its most informative, passionate, insightful, and more surprisingly youngest reports. After hitting on some early NBA Draft details, Devan Fink a 10th grader who has run his own baseball site CoverThoseBases.com joins Bobby Manning on the tour to talk about how his grandfather's death inspired the fantastic website. Fink hits on the entire baseball landscape from why the MLB continues to flourish, breaking the Billy Butler signing in 2014, what it must do to improve by marketing its young stars, saber metrics, performance enhancing drugs and the hall off fame, MLB instant replay, and the most interesting moments he's had covering baseball. Manning then closes the tour with takes on why this NBA Draft was one of the most intriguing yet and the NHL is the perfect league to "break the ice" in Las Vegas.
For Full Episode Information, Click Here The Bobcast hits its next stop on the tour through sports and pop-culture with one of basketball Twitter's "idols." Snottie Drippen joins Bobby to explain his early relationship with basketball, his infamous name, the "meet me in Temecula" incident that made national headlines, and the improbable upcoming Game 7 in this year's 2016 NBA Finals. Snottie also gives his take on Ayesha Curry, his recent effort to change his ways online (the #BePoliteChallenge), and the legacy Lebron James leaves behind. Bobby and Snottie also reveal their Game 7 picks and share their favorite Jordan face memories. Manning also hits on Ichiro's hit record, NBA conspiracy theories, Eugene Monroe and NFL medical marijuana, along with Chance the Rapper's pioneering Grammy accomplishment.
For Full Episode Information, Click Here The debut of the internet's newest podcast, a tour of sports and pop-culture featuring Bobby Manning. Manning dives into his background in media to this point and introduces the show before he is joined by Adam Kaufman of 98.5 The Sports Hub and Boston.com. With Kaufman; Manning discusses climbing the ladder in the media industry, Syracuse (of course), the complexion of the Boston sports community, Kevin Durant, Paul Pierce, and what makes working in media great. Bobby then hits on the "Big Topics with an impact" from The Finals to PED's in sports to the unwritten rules of baseball.