In this week's cathartic episode of The Podcast with Matt, Trevor, and Taylor, the guys pull a basketball ISO play on the airwaves, demanding the lane clear so they can each take their turn driving to the hoop... of complaints. Forget about highlight-reel dunks; this is all about airing grievances in their signature "Clear the Lane" segment.
Matt kicks things off with a passionate (and perhaps sleep-deprived, thanks to his insomniac-in-training son) rant about the perpetually disappointing Phoenix Suns. Bucking expectations, he bypasses his usual target, Charlotte, to dissect the Suns' baffling inability to even make the play-in tournament despite boasting two All-NBA caliber players and the league's highest payroll. He dives deep into their disastrous 7-13 finish, their porous defense, and the questionable management decisions that have left them in a state of disarray. Matt doesn't hold back, questioning coaching changes, player performances (especially Bradley Beal's hefty contract), and even suggesting a radical teardown of the roster.
The conversation then shifts to a broader NBA landscape as the playoffs loom. Matt, Trevor, and Taylor break down the Eastern and Western Conference matchups, offering betting odds and their insights into who the true contenders, likely pretenders, and potential dark horses are. They analyze the strengths and weaknesses of teams like the Oklahoma City Thunder, Cleveland Cavaliers, Boston Celtics, Los Angeles Lakers, New York Knicks, Denver Nuggets, and more, offering their predictions for the postseason.
Finally, the guys heat things up with their "NBA Hot Takes" segment, rated on the Buffalo Wild Wings sauce scale. From the mildest takes on the Detroit Pistons and the Washington "Baby Wizards" to medium-spicy predictions involving Kyrie Irving, Anthony Davis, and Zion Williamson, and finally, two scorching "Blazin'" takes that promise to be truly eyebrow-raising. Tune in for the unfiltered opinions and basketball banter you've come to expect!
Popular Podcasts
Stuff You Should Know
If you've ever wanted to know about champagne, satanism, the Stonewall Uprising, chaos theory, LSD, El Nino, true crime and Rosa Parks, then look no further. Josh and Chuck have you covered.
Dateline NBC
Current and classic episodes, featuring compelling true-crime mysteries, powerful documentaries and in-depth investigations. Follow now to get the latest episodes of Dateline NBC completely free, or subscribe to Dateline Premium for ad-free listening and exclusive bonus content: DatelinePremium.com
CrimeLess: Hillbilly Heist
It’s 1996 in rural North Carolina, and an oddball crew makes history when they pull off America’s third largest cash heist. But it’s all downhill from there. Join host Johnny Knoxville as he unspools a wild and woolly tale about a group of regular ‘ol folks who risked it all for a chance at a better life. CrimeLess: Hillbilly Heist answers the question: what would you do with 17.3 million dollars? The answer includes diamond rings, mansions, velvet Elvis paintings, plus a run for the border, murder-for-hire-plots, and FBI busts.