48 Minutes
“48 Minutes” is a comprehensive podcast featuring discussion and analysis of the biggest NBA stories. Former NBA assistant coach Ross Geiger leads a trio of hoop junkies who offer insight, analysis, and perspective about the game and the culture surrounding it. Ross is joined by Emmy Award winning producer Bruce Bernstein, who spent more than 30 years covering the league at ESPN and research expert Michael Freer, whose information is used by many NBA announcers in their game coverage. Listeners to “48 Minutes” will arm themselves with the kind of hoop knowledge that will help them make intelligent wagers while becoming “Watercooler Legends.”
Episodes
0:00 ... Ross hello, welcome, and introduces the crew.
0:35 ... Episode #154 is dedicated to Sandro Mamukelashvili, who was drafted #54 in the 2021 NBA Draft
1:19 ... Knicks/Pistons discussion which includes a breakdown of the controversial "non call" at the end of game 4 which may have cost the Pistons the series.
3:25 ... Bruce feels like the Pistons should get every 50/50 call in game 5 to try and make up for the non-c...
0:00 Intro
0:47 World B reacts to Ross’s episode dedication
1:28 The Minnesota Timberwolves with a statement win in Game 1, should the Lakers be concerned?
8:50 Russell Westbrook & the Denver Nuggets secure a huge Game 1 overtime victory over the Clippers
13:41 The Indiana Pacers handled business against the Bucks in their Game 1 home win
17:48 The New York Knicks secured a Game 1 win over the Detroit Pistons
23:19 Any hope for...
0:00 ... Show open and Ross intros the panel and our special guest Jared Greenberg of TNT Sports and NBA TV.
0:47 ... Ross dedicates episode #152 to the Houston Rockets, who won 52 games this season.
1:08 ... Bruce introduces Jared Greenberg ot TNT Sports and NBA TV
1:49 ... Eastern conference "play in tournament" preview ... Orlando and the Bulls get the 7 and 8 spots
3:02 ... Western conference "play in" previ...
0:00 ... Bruce welcomes the audience to 48 Minutes and introduces Mike Isenberg, and five time author and 11 time Emmy Award winning producer whose new collaboration with Celtics legend Cedric Maxwell is their second book project together.
1:03 ... Mike briefly explains the "double track" method that the Celtics used to win the 2024 NBA Championship.
1:57 ... Some felt that Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown weren't a champion...
0:00 Intro
1:12 Ross breaks down the “Realistic Expectations” show concept
1:42 Starting out East with the Detroit Pistons
6:02 Do the Milwaukee Bucks stand a chance in the 1st round of the playoffs?
10:30 Do the Indiana Pacers have another surprising playoff run in them?
16:12 The state of the New York Knicks
22:01 Who would Bruce rather face out of the Play-In Tournament? The Magic or Hawks?
29:08 Is it unfair to say it’s Champio...
0:00 ... Ross hello, welcome, and introduces the gang ...
1:14 ... Ross dedicates episode #150 to Zach "Zeebo" Randolph, who wore #50 in his long NBA career.
1:24 ... Ross live commercial read for BetOnLine ...
2:02 ... Bruce introduces tonight's guest, Lakers reporter Ryan Ward
2:40 ... Ryan shares his thoughts on the "Running Point" series on MAX that is based on Lakers owner Jeanie Buss
3:58 ... "World B...
0:00 Intro
1:41 Bruce asks Ross to explain why the show wasn’t recorded Monday night
3:32 Breaking news out of Milwaukee, Damian Lillard is out indefinitely due to a blood clot
6:08 The Boston Celtics franchise has been sold!
10:34 The crew share their brief thoughts on the NBA’s potential expansion team scenarios
11:59 Bruce provides some Boston fan perspective on the Celtics home arena situation
13:10 The Cavs just suffered their...
0:00 ... Ross hello and welcome ... introduces tonight's panelists
0:44... Episode #148 dedicated to the Houston Rockets, who average 48 rebounds a game
0:56 ... Bet OnLine Live commercial read
1:31 .. Bruce introduces special guest Kevin Winter, the veteran ESPN Radio personality
2:35 ... We start out with a robust discussion of the Cleveland Cavaliers and whether they've "Got It." Kevin sees the Cavs as a team that has...
0:00 Intro
1:33 Bruce questions Ross’s choice in players for the episode’s dedication
1:57 Bruce introduces special guest NBA reporter Christian Clark
2:51 Is the anger over the Luka trade still burning for Mavericks fans in Dallas?
4:34 Has anyone made sense of why Nico Harrison settled for so little in return for Luka Doncic?
6:06 Are Mavericks fans feeling like the Mavericks might be cursed with all the injuries after trading Lu...
0:00 ... Ross hello and welcome and introduces the crew.
0:35 ... Episode #146 is dedicated to John Konchar, who has worn #46 for his entire career in the NBA.
0:47 ... Ross live commercial read for BetOnLine
1:23 ... The Cleveland Cavaliers have been on a season-long roll and the crew breaks down the reasons for their incredible success. Donovan Mitchell absolutely torched the Boston Celtics once again last Friday night.
7:50 ......
0:00 Intro
1:33 Victor Wembanyama is out for the season due to a blood clot
5:44 More news out of San Antonio as Head Coach Gregg Popovich won’t be returning to the court as coach this season
8:01 The New York Knicks tough weekend, any legitimate concerns about the Knicks being contenders out East?
15:06 The Jimmy Butler effect in Golden State. Do the Warriors have new life?
18:36 The Play-In Bubble Race in each conference!
18:58...
0:04 ... Ross welcomes everyone to the show and introduces his co-hosts.
0:34 ... Episode #144 is dedicated to the Thunder and Cavs, who lead their respective conferences with 44 wins at the break.
0:47 ... Ross live BetOnLine commercial read
1:20 ... For our YouTube viewers, Bruce is rocking an All-Star hat from the 1996 All Star game in San Antonio where he first crossed paths with future colleague and lifetime pal Tim Legler, wh...
0:00 Intro
1:37 Bruce welcomes Dave Wohl back onto the show
2:00 With the Mark Williams trade to LA being rescinded where do the Hornets/Lakers go from here?
4:00 Has Dave ever been part of a team that has had a trade rescinded in his career?
5:24 Has Lakers GM Rob Pelinka put himself in a position to potentially win the GM of the Year award?
6:46 The Jimmy Butler situation & downfall in Miami, has Dave ever been around a simil...
0:00 ... Ross Geiger hello and welcome .... introduces co-hosts Bruce Bernstein and Michael "World B" Freer and teases our guest Peter Vecsey. This week's show (#142) is dedicated to former Mavs player Maxi Kleber, who will now be a Los Angeles Laker.
0:59 ... Ross live commercial read for BetOnline.
1:39 ... Bruce introduces Peter Vecsey and mentions some of his memorable nicknames.
2:45 ... Peter discusses his best nic...
0:00 Intro
1:06 Downright Shocking News: The Dallas Mavericks trade Luka Doncic to the Lakers
1:27 World B provides his initial reactions when he first saw the news
2:25 Ross provides his initial reactions to seeing the big news drop
2:48 Ross provides all the specific details of the 3-team trade
3:24 Why do we think this trade went down?
11:07 Ross provides his thoughts on the mystery team the Mavs called prior to dealing Luka to ...
0:00 Intro
1:30 The Cleveland Cavaliers have now hit a rough patch in their successful season
7:14 The Memphis Grizzlies are on fire entering this week’s action
12:01 Stock Up & Stock Down! The 48 Minutes crew starts up with their Stock Up Teams
12:12 Milwaukee Bucks
15:54 Indiana Pacers
19:51 Houston Rockets
24:44 Denver Nuggets
28:51 Phoenix Suns
32:34 Stock Down Teams
32:35 Orlando Magic
35:54 Dallas Mavericks
40:03 G...
0:00 ... Ross hello and welcome .... intros co-hosts Bruce Bernstein and Michael "World B" Freer
0:41 ... Episode #140 is dedicated to Kurt "Crazy Eyes" Thomas, who wore #40 in his NBA career
0:53 ... Ross teases teases special guest J.A. Adande who will join the show to reflect on a solemn basketball anniversary.
1:30 ... Ross does the Bet Online live commercial read.
2:06 ... Bruce introduces J.A. and shares s...
0:00 Intro
1:26 The 48 Minutes crew starts the show off discussing something much bigger than basketball
2:48 2 NBA teams are going streaking!
2:56 The Sacramento Kings are surging so far with Doug Christie as head coach
8:06 The Indiana Pacers extended their winning streak to 6 games win their win over the Cavs in Cleveland on Sunday
13:41 What’s going on with the Boston Celtics recently?
19:28 Paolo Banchero has returned for Orl...
0:00 ... Ross says hello and welcomes the panel.
0:37 ... Episode #138 is dedicated to 38 year old Jeff Green, who is still ballin' at his advanced age.
0:55 ... Ross live commercial read for Bet OnLine.
1:34 ... Bruce is back after missing the past two shows and explains his absence.
2:10 .... The show begins with a discussion of Sunday's game between the OKC Thunder and the Boston Celtics. Bruce felt that OKC played the best hal...
0:00 Intro
1:17 Movers & Shakers Around the Association
1:30 The Sacramento Kings cut ties with Head Coach Mike Brown
6:27 Was Doug Christie the right selection to become the Kings interim head coach?
8:15 Did the Kings signing DeMar DeRozan factor into the pressure put on Mike Brown?
11:32 The Lakers trade away D’Angelo Russell for Dorian Finney-Smith
16:32 Nets GM Sean Marks had a very busy month of December making moves &...
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