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Mainstream sports media is tiring, isn’t it? Hot takes, bland statements, and generalizations have all worked in combination to ruin the viewing experience. Here is where Pick a Side comes in. We are a podcast dedicated to creating genuine conversations about sports. There will be bias included (we all have them), but they will always be backed up by facts. Come join us on our journey to creating the best sports podcast possible. Hosted by Joel Moran, River Brown, Andrew Velez, and Joel Dehls.
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In this episode, we break down the Giants decision to hire John Harbaugh, the early returns of the Kevin Durant trade for Houston and Phoenix and discuss how well the Nuggets stack up with OKC. We wrap up the episode with our official 2026 NBA All Star Ballots and NFL divisional round predictions Pre order merch now: https://pickasidepodcast.com/shopTimestampsIntro 00:001.) Where Should Ja Morant Get Traded? 5:552.) Can Denver Dethrone OKC? 25:503.) Was the KD Trade a Win-Win? 0:59:074.) Kyle Tucker Dodgers Reaction 1:16:265.) Under the Radar 1:25:126.) Official NBA All Star Ballots 1:33:417.) Pre order Merch Now 1:52:518.) Giants Hire John Harbaugh 1:53:309.) NFL Divisional Round Predictions 2:06:3510.) Bills Broncos 2:06:5511.) 49ers Seahawks 2:23:5112.) Texans Patriots 2:29:4913.) Bears Rams 2:35:55
Audio gets fixed at the 10 minute markTimestampsIntro 00:001.) Show Start 8:40 2.) Joel vs Riv Fandom Debate 10:403.) Bears Packers 27:144.) PAS Merch Drop Live Now 1:12:325.) 49ers Upset Eagles 1:13:326.) Patriots Chargers 1:54:557.) Herbert Ranking Debate 2:18:408) Are the Bills Ready for a SB Run? 2:53:489.) Reading Superchats 3:13:11Pre order merch now: https://pickasidepodcast.com/shop
In this episode we analyze the Trae Young trade to Washington, Jaylen Brown's MVP Leap in Boston, the biggest surprises in the NBA and conclude by ranking every starting QB in the 2025 NFL Playoffs. During the episode, we get into a heated Bo Nix Caleb Williams debate and morePre order our Limited Time Merch: https://pickasidepodcast.com/shopTimestamps Intro 00:001.) Limited Time Hoodies Drop 09:28 2.) Trae Young Trade: Good for both sides? 15:203.) Jaylen Brown MVP Start 43:164.) Surprises of the NBA season (name 1-2 things) 58:115.) This week in the NBA 1:10:466.) Are the Knicks Missing Something? 1:17:127.) Ranking playoff QBs 1:32:558.) Caleb vs Nix debate 1:35:009.) Playoffs QBs part two 1:43:12
In the aftermath of several Week 18 nail biters, we preview every NFL wild card matchup from Jaguars vs Bills to Eagles vs 49ers. During the show, the group highlights the magnitude of Aaron Rodgers performance vs Baltimore, the pressure mounting on Sean McDermott and the Broncos Super Bowl or Bust expectations. Episode 542 concludes with 2025 NFL award predictions following the regular season conclusion.Join the Polymarket waitlist and use code 'pickaside' for early accessTimestampsIntro 00:001.) New Merch Drop 13:532.) Bills vs Jaguars 15:253.) Patriots vs Chargers 39:484.) Steelers vs Texans 55:005.) NFL Award Predictions 1:01:166.) Most Valuable Player 1:02:507.) Offensive Player of the Year 1:08:538.) Defensive Player of the Year 1:13:559.) Offensive Rookie of the Year 1:15:4110.) Defensive Rookie of the Year 1:18:0811.) Comeback Player & Protector of the Year 1:21:0012.) Coach of the Year 1:21:4813.) Panthers vs Rams 1:32:4014.) Bears vs Packers 1:37:0315.) Eagles vs 49ers 1:49:53
In this episode we break down the Clippers recent 6 game winning streak, fueled by Kawhi Leonard, discuss whether Trae Young will get traded and get into a debate about the Lakers ability to build around Luka Doncic. Lastly, we finish off the show by previewing every game of NFL Week 18.TimestampsIntro 00:001.) College football talk 26:562.) Keyonte George Breakout 36:203.) Mock blockbuster trade 43:164.) What’s next for the Hawks 1:07:305.) Clippers 6 game win streak 1:13:006.) Lakers Debate 1:28:327.) NFL Week 18 Pick ‘Em 1:55:598.) Riv statement to Seattle 2:15:009.) Pick ‘Em Continued 2:15:39
The road to Super Bowl LX continues with multiple key Week 18 matchups. In this episode, we break down every AFC & NFC playoff scenario, rank the top candidates for NFL Coach of the Year and reveal the biggest flaws of every playoff team from the top seeded Broncos and Seahawks to wild card teams. We wrap up the show by debating Josh Allen's place among the league's very best playoff performers.Join the Polymarket waitlist and use code 'pickaside' for early accessTimestamps Intro 00:001.) NFL Pick ‘Em Standings 8:302.) Fantasy Football Finals 12:303.) Malik Willis 29:304.) AFC Playoff Scenarios 43:135.) NFC Playoff Scenarios 50:376.) Coach of the Year Ballot 57:017.) Every AFC Playoff team’s flaw 1:20:288.) Playoff Josh Allen Debate 1:41:159.) Every NFC Playoff team’s flaw 2:06:3010.) Puka Nacua Play Reaction 2:09:2011.) NFC Playoff team flaws continued 2:11:20
In this episode we recap there NBA Christmas and NFL Christmas games and give our Week 17 predictions.Join the Polymarket waitlist and use code 'pickaside' for early access: https://polymarket.us/?shortlink=nrsjfz64&c=Dec%201%202025&pid=IG%20Stories%20Blitz&af_xp=social&source_caller=uiTimestamps ⏱️Intro 00:001. Spurs beat OKC for the 3rd time in a row 26:002. Knicks beat the Cavaliers 45:203. Whats wrong with the Lakers? 59:004. Cooper Flagg ROTY chances 01:29:455. Deni Advija debate continued 01:31:326. Cooper Flagg continued 01:37:217. Dillon Brooks 01:55:408. NFL Christmas Day 01:58:449. NFL week 17 picks 02:10:18
The Jaguars make a statement with a big win over the Broncos — but how far does that actually move them in the AFC picture? We break down what this performance means and whether Jacksonville is turning a corner.We also discuss how far the Bears can realistically go, react to Malik Willis’ performance, and dive into the Chargers quietly winning 7 of their last 8 games. Plus, which team has been the most disappointing this season: the Chiefs, Bengals, or Ravens?To close the show, we play a Bryce Young “Would You Rather” and rank every AFC and NFC playoff team as we get closer to the postseason.Join the Polymarket waitlist and use code 'pickaside' for early access: https://polymarket.us/?shortlink=nrsjfz64&c=Dec%201%202025&pid=IG%20Stories%20Blitz&af_xp=social&source_caller=uiTimestamps ⏱️Intro 00:001. Jaguars big win over Broncos 26:402. How far can the Bears go? 46:593. Malik Willis performance 55:204. Chargers have won 7 of their last 8 01:01:355. Side talk 01:12:036. KC, CIN, or BAL: Most disappointing this season? 01:25:387. Would you rather: Bryce Young 01:43:388. Ranking the AFC playoff teams 02:00:259. Ranking the NFC playoff teams 02:14:23
In this episode we start by asking the big question: are the Seahawks actually the best team in the NFC? Then we dive into whether the Rams can still win the NFC West and if Matthew Stafford deserves real MVP consideration. From there, we react to Tua Tagovailoa getting benched plus a fun segment buying or selling which QBs will be Week 1 starters next season. We wrap up the NFL slate with our Week 16 predictions, then shift to the NBA — discussing the Knicks before closing with a breakdown of what’s going wrong with the Cavaliers.Join the Polymarket waitlist and use code 'pickaside' for early access: https://polymarket.us/?shortlink=nrsjfz64&c=Dec%201%202025&pid=IG%20Stories%20Blitz&af_xp=social&source_caller=uiTimestamps:Intro 00:001. Are the Seahawks the best team in the NFC? 18:002. How the Rams can still win the NFC Wets 29:363. Is Matthew Stafford the MVP? 35:004. Top 10 WRs in YPG in history 41:585. Tua gets benched - what’s next for him and the Dolphins? 48:086. Buying or selling: These QBs as Week 1 starters 01:01:107. NFL Week 16 Predictions 01:13:078. Knicks win NBA Cup: Do they have enough to win the finals? 01:40:329. What’s wrong with the Cavaliers? 01:53:09
In this episode of Pick a Side, we break down a wild Week 15 slate in the NFL and dive into some big-picture questions around contenders, pretenders, and the league’s future. From the Broncos’ statement win to what’s next for the Chiefs, plus an NBA Cup debate to close the show.Timestamps:Intro 00:001. Broncos big win 11:372. Packers-Broncos 21:003. What’s next for the Chiefs? 01:02:304. Micah Parsons injury 01:19:005. Texans or Jaguars: Who’s more dangerous 01:38:006. Other Week 15 observations 01:56:157. Top 10 cap space teams 02:15:008. NBA cup predictions 02:29:309. Steph vs Luka debate 02:40:50
In this episode of Pick a Side, the guys break down whether the Eagles are officially in trouble and what’s gone wrong with one of the NFL’s most talented rosters. From there, the conversation turns to Kevin Durant’s legacy, SGA’s historic season, and whether the NBA Cup is actually working or already a failure. We also debate some of the biggest NFL storylines of the week — including Kyle Pitts’ future, the Chiefs’ rushing struggles in the Mahomes era, and NFL Week 15 picks.Timestamps:Intro 00:001. Eagles struggles 03:202. Philip Rivers returns 11:063. Best performances in a SB loss 25:204. Riv’s KD clip is viral again 30:005. NBA cup takeaways 38:086. Kevin Durant’s legacy 43:477. SGA’s all-time season 51:168. Kyle Pitts 01:07:449. Chiefs leading rushers in the Mahomes era 01:13:2210. Falcons-Buccaneers live reaction 01:17:2811. Alex Smith vs Tua Tagovailoa 01:28:3012. Old time QBs terrible stats 01:32:3313. Joel wants to buy a Jordan Love captain patch jersey 01:39:3714. Celtics surprising 01:42:0015. Is the NBA cup a failure? 01:52:2316. What Drew is doing for his birthday 01:52:1517. Right hand vs left hand 02:00:0018. Derik Queen and the Pelicans trade 02:02:2319. Zach Edey 02:08:1820. Lakers complaints for Luka 02:13:4821. NFL Week 15 picks 02:19:45
In this episode we give our predictions for the AFC and NFC playoff picture and talk about the biggest storylines of Week 14Timestamps:1. Predicting the final AFC playoff spots 16:452. Predicting the final NFC playoff spots 37:013. Packers surging 01:19:304. If the Chiefs playoff streak is over, what’s next? 01:35:005. What does Daniel Jones’ injury mean for the Colts? 01:57:006. Eagles-Chargers live reaction 02:14:00
In this episode we give our early NBA all star predictions, talk about Giannis' future, give our Week 14 predictions, and more.Timestamps:Intro 00:001. Our Spotify wrapped for the year 01:302. John reflects on High school memories 17:003. Max Kellerman on First Take 25:204. Predicting East All-Stars 31:535. Predicting West All-Stars 36:276. Dillon Brooks Devin Booker debate 39:007. West all stars continued 55:228. Is LeBron washed? 01:00:009. Is Austin Reaves the best undrafted player ever? 01:02:3010. Ranking LaMelo, Trae, and Ja’s trade value 01:17:4711. Michael Porter Jr debate 01:24:0512. Giannis Anetetokounmpo trades 01:45:0013. NFL Week 14 predictions 02:04:05
Week 13 winners and losersIntro 00:001. How great is George Pickens? 02:432. Joel believes in the Broncos now 12:403. Eagles, Lions, Ravens, and Chiefs are losers 19:424. The AFC is wide open 37:105. Are the Texans winning the AFC South? 38:126. The unlucky Chargers 45:307. Dehls picks the Patriots to make it out of the AFC 49:558. How legit are the 9-3 Bears? 52:309. How many QBs can you name better than Bo Nix 01:11:4710. Riv’s therapy session 01:14:3011. Kenyon Martin vs Draymond Green 01:25:3012. NBA talk 01:39:3013. Side talk 01:43:00
In this episode we cover the LaMelo Ball news, talk about the Raptors and Pistons win streaks, where Alperen Sengun ranks, and give our Week 12 NFL picks.Join our Splash Sports Week 12 contest: https://app.splashsports.com/contest/541c2285-a3af-4073-999f-a51e91011df8/detail?utm_source=Referral&utm_campaign=team_pick_em&utm_medium=Contest_Page_Invite&referral=86dc8f62-0456-457c-b3ba-175e093d6e97Timestamps:Intro 00:001. Reacting to LaMelo Ball news 12:352. LaMelo Ball trade ideas 20:193. How great are the Raptors? 48:374. NBA 2K ratings and who we hate watch 01:01:005. Darius Garland’s impact on Cleveland 01:08:006. Elite offensive vs elite defensive players 01:11:017. Breaking down the Pistons 11 game win streak 01:14:028. Bills-Texans update 01:27:269. Where does Alperen Sengun rank? 01:30:5510. NFL Pick ‘Em: Week 12 01:48:35
In this episode we give our biggest Week 11 takeaways + rank 1st time all-stars in the NBA.Intro 00:001. Are the Chiefs missing the playoffs? 07:202. What did the Broncos prove by beating the Chiefs? 24:303. Is the AFC wide open? 43:034. Eagles or Rams: Who’s the best team in the NFC? 58:105. Can Sam Darnold overcome his big game woes? 01:18:026. Week 11 takeaways 01:33:117. Ranking first time all-stars 01:53:308. Can the Pistons make it out the East? 02:01:409. NBA observations 02:09:00
In this episode, the moment of truth.Use Code 'PICKAS' on Splash Sports: https://app.splashsports.com/sign-up?referralCode=PICKASIntro 00:00Joel reads his apology letter 04:00Packers heated debate 15:00Thoughts on AJ Brown airing out offensive frustrations on stream 49:00Side talk 01:04:00NFL Pick ‘Em: Week 11 01:25:30Mavericks Fire Nico Harrison 02:09:30NBA observations 02:22:26
In this episode we give our winners and losers of the NFL trade deadline, breakdown the Sauce Gardner trade, and give our NFL Week 10 predictions.Use Code 'PICKAS' on Splash Sports: https://app.splashsports.com/sign-up?referralCode=PICKASIntro 00:001. Joel is putting his Packer fandom on the line 05:002. What teams can Kyler Murray go to? 19:113. Broncos low offensive success rate 24:104. Does Sauce Gardner make the Colts contenders? 25:505. Did the Jets make the right decision trading away Sauce Gardner? 49:406. Is Dehls allowing Joel to return? 01:17:007. Trade Deadline Winners & Losers 01:20:468. NFL Pick ‘Em: Week 10 01:37:57
In this episode we give our midseason contenders and awards.Use Code 'PICKAS' on Splash Sports: https://app.splashsports.com/sign-up?referralCode=PICKASTimestamps ⏰Intro 00:001. Top 10 teams in the NFL 26:272. Midseason awards 01:19:213. Should the Grizzlies move on from Ja Morant? 01:44:00
In this episode we go over potentially the tightest MVP race ever, Spurs ceiling, biggest surprises in the East, if the East have a championship contender, and give our Week 9 picks. Use Code 'PICKAS' on Splash Sports: https://app.splashsports.com/sign-up?referralCode=PICKASJoin our Week 9 NFL contest on Splash: https://app.splashsports.com/contest/c0e77576-49c2-4f98-8a85-de89076c7128/detail?utm_source=Referral&utm_campaign=team_pick_em&utm_medium=Contest_Page_Invite&referral=86dc8f62-0456-457c-b3ba-175e093d6e97Timestamps ⏰Intro 00:001. Use code PICKAS on Splash Sports 06:202. Is this going to be the tightest MVP race ever? 09:283. What’s the Spurs ceiling this season? 27:224. Is MPJ better than Cam Johnson? 42:305. Did the Grizzlies win the Desmond Bane trade? 45:226. 76ers, Bulls, or Heat: Who’s the biggest early season surprise in the East? 56:377. Are there zero championship contenders in the East? 01:07:028. NFL Pick ‘Em: Week 9 01:18:27
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