They're Gonna Call It A Hard Foul?!

They're Gonna Call It A Hard Foul?!

"They're Gonna Call it a Hard Foul" is a weekly Boston Celtics podcast. For the 2024-25 season it’s banner 19 or bust. We will breakdown all the wins and losses all season long. Hosts Jim Quigley and Michael Quigley.

Episodes

Inf0 Wars Celtics Style

July 11, 2025 • 45 mins
Mike and Jim Quigley dive into a conspiratorial Celtics offseason. Why are the Celtics blowing up the team? Is it because of the deep state, 5G, or the Jeffrey Epstein files? Is Jayson Tatum's injury a false flag? Does Luke Kornet's departure from the Celtics and Matt Cameron's departure from Pearl Jam mean anything? Our discussion also ventures into the realm of possibilities for the Celtics Summer League. We delve into the poten...
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6 Billion Dollar Bargain Shoppers

July 3, 2025 • 45 mins
Hosts, Mike and Jim Quigley, are not buying what the Celtics are selling this offseason. The Celtics beat reporters are inferring that the Celtics are trying to get below the first apron to avoid luxury tax penalties. Mike and Jim wonder why a new ownership group that has just spent $ 6 billion to purchase the team is so concerned about monetary penalties. The hosts delve into what this means for the Celtics in the upcoming season ...
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The Pride of Lawrence, Mass Has Come Home!

June 25, 2025 • 46 mins
Hosts Jim Quigley and Mike Quigley break down the Celtics' trade of Jrue Holiday and Kristaps Porzingis and look ahead to what the Celtics will do next this off-season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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If the Pacers win Game 7 would it be an upset?

June 20, 2025 • 43 mins
We are Hard Foul, and in this week's episode, our hosts, Jim and Mike, argue about how big of an upset it would be if the Pacers beat the Thunder in Game 7. Mike believes it would be an all-time choke by SGA and the Thunder, while Jim believes the Pacers deserve more credit than that. We also break down the Magic trade for Desmond Baine, and play Would You Rather, Boston Celtics Trade Edition. And much more! Learn more about your ...
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Brown has Surgery and Offseason Rumors

June 12, 2025 • 41 mins
What a difference a year makes! Last year, Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown were leading the Celtics to Banner 18, and now they are both recovering from surgery. Brown is expected to be back by the training camp, but will it be with the Celtics? We dive into Celtics and NBA rumors, and explain how Giannis staying with the Bucks could impact the Celtics offseason. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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The Perfect Storm of Sh*t

May 30, 2025 • 55 mins
Jim Quigley and Mike Quigley are kicking off season six of Hard Foul, which they left off in season 5, lamenting the injury of Jayson Tatum and the future of the Celtics. Jim says he would trade the Celtics' 2024 title for Tatum's health and a better CBA. Mike gives some trade ideas, and Jim wonders if ownership wants to get completely out of the repeater tax and what that could mean for Jaylen Brown's future. Learn more about you...
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Last Pod of the Season. Rebuild?

May 19, 2025 • 40 mins
The Celtics pissed down their leg in Game 6, and now the rebuild or reconstruction begins. What was the main culprit for the Celtics' playoff failure? Where does Brad Stevens go with the roster now? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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LUKE KORNET!!

May 15, 2025 • 43 mins
Led by Jaylen Brown, Derrick White, and LUKE Kornet, the Celtics staved off elimination by blowing out the Knicks. We look back at Game Five and dive into what the Celtics need to do in Game Six to beat the Knicks and force a Game 7. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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End of a Celtics Era?

May 13, 2025 • 62 mins
It doesn't get much worse than this: Jayson Tatum tore his Achilles, and the Celtics go down 3-1. Can the Celtics bounce back, and what does Tatum's injury mean for the franchise's future? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Celtics Get a Must Win in Game 3!

May 11, 2025 • 48 mins
The Celtics find their process and their shot in a must-win Game 3. They must replicate this effort to even the series in New York on Monday night. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Shocking and Absurd. The Celtics choke again.

May 8, 2025 • 33 mins
Jayson Tatum and the Celtics blew another 20-point lead and now trail the Knicks 2-0. Can the Celtics come back? Is this bad luck, or is something much deeper brewing with the Celtics? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Choked!

May 6, 2025 • 35 mins
Celtics choke away game 1. We break down what went wrong, and how concerned Celtics fans should be. Was it just shot making, or is there a bigger issue to address? We also dive into KP's health. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Can the Knicks bet the Celtics? How?

May 5, 2025 • 41 mins
The Celtics are the heavy favorites against the Knicks. Jim and Mike both predict the Celtics will be victorious in this series, but in this pod, we break down what needs to happen for the Knicks to upset the Celtics and advance to the ECF. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Celtics Advance to Round 2

May 2, 2025 • 34 mins
Jayson Tatum told the Magic to go home, and now we look ahead to the Knicks in round 2. We give flowers to Al Horford and break down KP's struggles. How does Jrue Holiday's hamstring injury impact the Celtics in 2nd round? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Celtics Go Up 3-1 vs Magic

April 28, 2025 • 35 mins
Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown lead the way as the Celtics take a 3-1 first-round lead vs. the Orlando Magic. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Brown, Celtics show Championship Mettle

April 23, 2025 • 34 mins
Celtics show championship toughness and grit in beating the Orlando Magic in Round 2 of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals. We breakdown Jaylen Brown's big night, and dissect Jayson Tatum's injury and what it means for the Celtics. Warning: the last 4 minutes of the pod is devoted to current world events. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Celtics Take Game 1 vs Magic

April 21, 2025 • 38 mins
Magic came to play defensively, but it wasn't enough as the Celtics take game 1 of the ECF quarterfinals. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Can the Celtics Repeat for the First Time in 57 Years?

April 14, 2025 • 54 mins
Can the Celtics repeat for the first time in 57 years? We give you the reason why they can, and why they can't. Plus, we give our preview and predictions for the NBA's first round playoff matchups. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Tatum kills the Knicks; Look ahead to the Hawks

April 9, 2025 • 42 mins
Tatum and KP lead the Celtics past the Knicks. Can anyone out East stop the Celtics? How concerned should we be about Jaylen Brown's health, and looking ahead to a potential first round matchup with the Atlanta Hawks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Potential Playoff Preview: Orlando Magic with Kyle Nash

April 3, 2025 • 53 mins
Kyle Nash, who covers the Orlando Magic for the Fan First Sports Network, joins Mike and Jim to preview a potential first round playoff clash between the Celtics and Magic! Find Kyle Nash: @TheSoTG on IG, Twitter, Threads, BlueSky Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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