Ball & Beats

Ball & Beats

Ball & Beats is a basketball podcast hosted by two passionate fans, Mendo and Roger. In each episode, they explore off-the-beaten-path topics related to the game, offering insights and perspectives that are rarely heard in the mainstream media. They discuss everything from the latest news and rumors to the history of the game to its impact on culture and society. The podcast also features beats by producer JWundah, adding a unique and engaging element to the show. Feedback Twitter: @ballandbeats Email: ballnbeats@gmail.com

Episodes

April 30, 2024 65 mins

Phoenix, out. Swept.

OKC is one away from doing the same to the Pelicans…

Nuggets, Pacers and Knicks are all on the verge of the gentleman’s sweep. Who falls and who will keep it going?

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What are some takeaways with the game 1’s in the books?

Embiid’s injury

Ant letting KD know

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April 19, 2024 50 mins

The Play-in is set and we will dissect the Western Conference matchups tonight…

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April 18, 2024 45 mins

The Play-in is set and we will dissect the Eastern Conference matchups tonight…

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April 10, 2024 66 mins

We will talk about all the dumb hot takes that have been said on the airwaves for the last week…

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March 29, 2024 64 mins

We have 10 games left in the season and Play-in spots are still in play in each conference? Do any of them have the ability to pull a Heat/Lakers and make a run to advance past the first round?

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March 21, 2024 66 mins

We have brought back the ever popular…Ask Roger segment where we take questions from our listeners and Roger gives his unfiltered opinion.

New segment alert…Start, Bench, Cut rapid fire choices.

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We are in the quarter turn of the NBA season and since game 20 people have been talking about the MVP Race. We'll give our thoughts and yes…Gilbert says the darndest things too. All that and more!

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March 5, 2024 69 mins

The NBA has hit a wall and the All Star game was the straw that broke the camel's back. How did we get to this point that the NBA All Star game is literally unwatchable? But this is not the only issue the NBA has currently…has the money made the players not care?

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Time to flip the script and take the same concept from part 1 and put together a Rap Super-Group. no less than 3 no more than 5 and a producer.  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ball-and-beats/message
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February 28, 2024 51 mins
Was Noah Lyles right when he said that the NBA Champions should automatically be considered World champions? Is the NBA the real world champions? There are many leagues…but with the NBA being the premiere league…do they have rights to claim “World Champions?” Let's take a deep dive to find out and see how an all American team would match up against a combined worldly team. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify....
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February 6, 2024 66 mins

All-Stars are in and we have some opinions on the reserves… and speaking of opinions, Ms. Swoops has entered the Bizarro-world with Arenas and has some awful takes…

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Early trade returns are in on OG Anunoby Knicks are 12-2 since the trade and have the best defensive rating and second best overall net rating (+15.0, behind the Cavs +16.7) in the NBA during that stretch.  Grimes may be on the trade block. What more do the Knicks need at this point to be classified as contenders? Scorer or ball handler off the bench? Another backup Big? Team USA provisional 41 man roster announced What 12 are you...
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What do we make of the Clippers resurgence? + The Trade Machine, a look at the top 10 trade targets. Do any of these guys move the needle? Where do we think they could land…if anywhere?

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November 17, 2023 59 mins

In this episode, we are going to discuss James Harden and his early Clippers tenure and the history of Hurricane Harden, the path of death, destruction and dismemberment he has caused. Then we go into the new segment here on the Pod…Who Predicted this??? Some wild events in the first few weeks of the season. Not everything is going to plan.

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October 21, 2023 48 mins
In this episode, we're talking about the Central Division, where the Milwaukee Bucks and Chicago Bulls are the clear favorites to finish at the top of the standings. But the rest of the division hasn't been sitting idle, and they've made some moves in the offseason to improve their rosters. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ball-and-beats/message
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October 20, 2023 55 mins

In this episode, we're moving to the Southeast Division, where Miami is the apparent top dog. However, we have the Hawks, Hornets, Magic and Wizards and they've all made some moves…are they enough? Stay tuned to find out.

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October 19, 2023 54 mins

In this episode, we move to the Southwest Division to take a look at the Memphis Grizzlies, New Orleans Pelicans, Dallas Mavericks, Houston Rockets, and San Antonio Spurs. Are any of these teams moving the needle? We know there's talent on these rosters, but are they ready to compete in the tough Western Conference?

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October 12, 2023 73 mins

In this episode, we'll dive into the Western Conference ahead of the new season. What's the outlook for the Pacific Division? Is anyone up to dethroning the Nuggets in the Northwest? And what about the Southwest, where several young teams are hungry to make a splash?

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October 4, 2023 59 mins

In this episode, we'll discuss the blockbuster trades that sent Damian Lillard to the Bucks and Jrue Holiday to the Celtics. We'll dissect the latest potentially game-changing trades, analyzing how they impact not only the players but also the teams involved. Who's coming out on top in these major transactions? Stick around as we break it all down

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