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๐๏ธ Pickโem Pros Podcast Network
The ultimate sports platform (no betting) โ powered by father-and-son duo Derrick & Diego Thompson, bringing fans sports, family, and fun all in one place!
From hot takes to hilarious debates, Pickโem Pros delivers bold opinions, real conversations, and nonstop entertainment across multiple shows:
๐ฅ Who Ya Got โ NFL and NBA predictions with passion and trash talk.
๐ Next Up โ Spotlighting the next generation of athletes through inspiring interviews.
๐ฅ Pain Points โ Unfiltered debates on the toughest sports topics each week.
๐ Crackinโ Packs โ The ultimate card-breaking show for collectors and fans.
Whether youโre into picks, highlights, stories, or just good vibes โ Pickโem Pros is where sports, family, and community collide.
๐ช No betting. Just bold takes, family competition, and a whole lot of fun.
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In Episode 148 of Who Ya Got, Derrick Thompson and Diego Thompson break down the biggest storylines as March Madness reaches the Elite Eight. With the Duke Blue Devils men's basketball now back to full strength, the conversation shifts to a bigger questionโฆ Is it championship or bust for Duke? With a massive matchup against the UConn Huskies men's basketball, we dive into what this game means, whatโs at stake, and whether Duke has what it takes to make a true title run. ๐ In This Episode: ๐ต D...
Huge episode of Who Ya Got as Derrick Thompson and Diego Thompson break down the biggest storylines across college basketball and the NBA. With March Madness tipping off, weโre making our full NCAA Tournament bracket predictions and debating which teams are real contenders, which are pretenders, and who the dangerous sleepers might be. Segment Breakdown ๐ NCAA Men's Bracket Picks We go region-by-region through the entire tournament and make our picks for who advances, who gets upset, and w...
The All-Star break is over โ now it gets real. On this episode of Who Ya Got, Derrick and Diego break down the NBA playoff race as the push toward the postseason begins. Are the Pistons legit โ or regular season frauds?Does Jayson Tatum shift the ceiling for Boston?Are the Thunder pacing themselvesโฆ or showing cracks?Is it too early to expect Wemby and the Spurs to compete?Can Mitchell and Harden realistically take Cleveland to the Finals?And are the Hornets winning at the wrong time?We also ...
Two sports junkies, one packed slate. We open with the NBAโs uneasy truth: fans want intensity while teams manage minutes. Should the league cut to 65 gamesโor even flirt with a college-length seasonโto boost health and meaning? We unpack why money, records, and broadcast windows make change unlikely, then use that lens to read the early standings: the Bulls as a genuine early riser and the Pacers looking exactly like a team carrying playoff hangover and injury strain. Itโs not overreaction; ...
We call the NBA hierarchy on both coasts, weigh MVP odds, and map how age, health, and depth will shape the season, then shift to quarterbacks with Miles McCaleb and close with a family tribute, a youth fundraiser, and a fresh look at motocross Bold picks meet real talk, with space for doubt, data, and heart โข East seed logic built on availability, shooting, and coaching โข Cleveland and New York as continuity bets at the top โข West depth penalizing older cores over 82 games โข Thunder repeat ...
Derrick and Diego Thompson return with their NFL Week 1 predictions, discussing all 16 matchups while reviving their friendly Pick'em Pros competition. โข This duo agrees on 10 games including Chiefs over Chargers, Bengals over Browns, and Panthers over Jaguars โข Diego enters confident after winning the past two seasons while Derrick looks to reclaim his title โข Key disagreements include Lions-Packers where Diego picks Detroit as his Super Bowl favorite โข Both analyze Commanders-Giants with m...
The basketball world is witnessing one of the most unexpected NBA Finals matchups in recent memory, and the Pick'em Pros are breaking down every angle of the Pacers-Thunder championship series. What started as a predicted gentleman's sweep has evolved into a legitimately competitive battle that has basketball fans divided on who will ultimately hoist the Larry O'Brien Trophy. At the center of our spirited debate is Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton, whose postseason heroics have sparked a fasci...
Episode 137 at KINGS was unforgettableโwhere elite freestyle talent met the heart of North Carolina sports and community! ๐ค Special Guest: Ray Wimley Nationally recognized freestyle artist Ray Wimley turned the studio into a lyrical playground, sharing his creative process and delivering an incredible live freestyle packed with audience-suggested words. His journey from the streets of New Orleans to national stages is nothing short of inspiring. ๐ NBA Finals Debate: Pacers vs. Thunder? Are ...
The NBA is entering a new eraโand it feels legendary. ๐ฅ In this episode of Pick'em Pros, we break down the future of the league and draw bold comparisons between todayโs stars and the GOAT himself, Michael Jordan. ๐ Main Topics Covered: More Like MJ? โ Is it Shai Gilgeous-Alexander or Anthony Edwards? We debate who channels Jordanโs game more: SGAโs surgical precision or Antโs raw explosiveness. Respect the Pacers! โ Indianaโs playoff run is no fluke. We explain why theyโve earned their fl...
Death, taxes, and playoff injuries altering championship dreams. We dive into how the current wave of NBA injuries has reshaped this postseason's narrative. From Steph Curry's hamstring derailing Golden State's hopes to Jason Tatum's Achilles threatening Boston's championship path, we examine whether these setbacks have tainted the playoffs or simply reinforced the brutal reality that availability is the best ability. The Indiana Pacers have crashed the Eastern Conference Finals party after ...
Basketball fans โ the NBA Playoffs have completely gone off the rails ๐ณ and the Pick'em Pros are here for ALL the smoke in this emergency episode! ๐ฅ Derrick is standing ten toes down on the Boston Celtics despite their shocking collapse and 0-2 hole. He says they're just โplaying with their foodโ and confidently predicts 4 straight wins. But the crew isn't letting that slide... ๐ฅ The panel dives into the Cavsโ epic collapse vs. the Pacers, debating if Indiana is just lucky or if Cleveland c...
The Lakers are outโand Christopher โC-Painโ Davis has to face the music. In Episode 133, Derrick Thompson and C-Pain dive deep into the aftermath of L.A.'s first-round playoff exit at the hands of the surging Timberwolves. Did Chris stick by his pre-playoff predictions? Is this the end of the LeBron-led Lakers era? They also explore the rise of Anthony Edwards, whoโs turning heads and drawing Michael Jordan comparisons with his fearless playoff performances. Is he the new face of the NBA? Oth...
Sports history was made at KINGS Raleigh as Pickโem Pros hosted an unforgettable night of dreams, commitments, and champions in the making! ๐ โญ Highlights from Episode 132: ๐ฅ Inside Power Slap โ Pro athlete Devin Jenkins joined us to reveal the technique, strength, and strategy behind this rapidly growing sport. ๐ Historic Signing Ceremony โ Jeremiah Henson (4.0 GPA) officially signed his National Letter of Intent to Central Carolina LIVE on our show! ๐ NBA Playoffs Heat Up โ Julian Heggie b...
The NBA Playoffs are here and Episode 131 of Pickโem Pros delivers the ultimate first-round predictions, bold hot takes, and passionate debates that NBA fans wonโt want to miss! ๐ Eastern Conference Breakdown Knicks vs Pistons: Unanimous support for New YorkBucks vs Pacers: Can Milwaukee survive without a fully healthy Dame?Celtics vs Magic: Are the defending champs on cruise control or vulnerable?Cavaliers vs Play-In Winner: Who emerges from the Eastโs messiest matchup?๐ฅ Western Conference F...
Cooper Flagg's place in Duke basketball history hangs in the balance as the Blue Devils march toward a potential championship. Could he already rank as the third greatest Duke player ever with just one title? The Pick'em Pros debate his legacy against icons like Grant Hill and Christian Laettner while considering how his future NBA career might retroactively elevate his college standing โ much like Michael Jordan's Carolina legacy grew exponentially after his NBA dominance. This year's NCAA ...
Sports culture comes alive in this electric episode of Pick'em Pros, recorded before an enthusiastic live audience at Kings in Raleigh. Celebrating International Women's Month, hosts Derrick and Diego Thompson bring together legends who have shattered glass ceilings alongside tomorrow's rising stars. The show opens with the undeniable presence of sports pioneer Dolores "Dee" Todd, whose list of "firsts" leaves the audience awestruckโfrom being the ACC's first Black head coach to appearing on...
Basketball takes center stage as we dive headfirst into March Madness predictions, NBA MVP debates, and the ripple effects of NFL free agency. Our conversation kicks off with a scorching hot take: Nikola Jokiฤ might already be a top-five big man in NBA history, with just two more championships potentially crowning him as the greatest everโyes, even above Shaq and Kareem. Cooper Flagg's ankle injury sparked an intriguing strategic question: should Duke "load manage" their star freshman throug...
Catch episode 127 as we break down all the hottest storylines across the NBA, NCAA hoops, and the NFL offseason. ๐๐ฅ ๐ฅ NBA Talk ๐ Next Face of the NBA is Cooper Flagg and it's not even close! ๐ Fixing the NBA All-Star Game & Dunk Contest ๐ฅ Should the Suns Trade Devin Booker? โ๏ธ Would Boston Be Unstoppable with Udoka? ๐ NCAA Hoops Madness! ๐ Womenโs Game vs. Menโs Game โ Which is more exciting right now? ๐จ South Carolina in Trouble? UConnโs Statement Win โ Are they back? ๐ Early Picks for...
๐จ Episode 126 is here! The Pickโem Pros are back with bold predictions, hot debates, and unfiltered sports talk! ๐๐ฅ๐ ๐น Is Jalen Hurts a Top 5 QB? We break down his place among the NFL's best after the Eagles' dominant season. ๐ฆ
๐น Super Bowl 60 Predictions: Diego makes a wild callโBills vs. Lions?! Could Detroit finally win it all? ๐ ๐น Halftime Show Controversy: Kendrick Lamarโs Super Bowl performanceโiconic or underwhelming? We debate! ๐ค๐ฅ ๐น NBA Power Shift: Trade rumors, the Warriorsโ next mo...
Anticipation builds as the Super Bowl approaches. The podcast celebrates its three-year anniversary, engaging listeners in lively discussions about the upcoming matchup between the Eagles and the Chiefs. Expert insights, predictions from guests, including Marquise Williams and special correspondent Bryanna, keep the conversation dynamic. The episode features the catchy "Pick'em Pros" anthem performed by Chucc Global. Join us for thrilling predictions, team analyses, and a celebration of sport...
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