HEAVILY CONTESTED

HEAVILY CONTESTED is a weekly sports podcast hosted by Chris Beltran and Matt Muina. Tune in to listen to heated sports commentary filled with a slew of takes on the NBA, NFL, MLB, NCAA Football, and more! Follow the show on IG: @heavilycontestedpod

NBA Playoffs/Play-In Preview

On today's episode, Chris and Matt run through the NBA playoffs bracket, breaking down each team and their chances in each play-in/first round matchup.  Thanks for listening, catch you next episode! Rate/subscribe for more episodes fi you like what you heard.

05-17
31:20

Does the Buyout Market Need a Fix Now?

Happy Friday people! On today's episode, the guys talk about league-wide concerns about the perceived unfairness of star studded squads (like the Nets and Lakers) signing high impact players off the buyout market and whether or not something can/should be done about it.  Thanks for listening, catch you next week! Rate/subscribe for more episodes if you like what you heard!

04-23
10:54

Is It Time for Danny Ainge to Change Course?

Is Danny Ainge overrated as a General Manager? Why is Ainge so hesitant to fire away on trades to bolster the Celtics' chances? Can the Celtics break through any time soon? Tune in to hear Chris and Matt's takes on these questions and more!  Thanks for listening, catch you Friday! Rate/subscribe for more content if you like what you heard!

04-21
12:52

What's going on with UEFA and the Super League?

On today's episode, Chris and Matt talk about the newly formed Super League, the teams involved, what this means for UEFA and implications stemming from this newly formed soccer saga. Thanks for listening, catch you Wednesday! Rate/Subscribe for more content if you like what you heard!

04-20
10:48

Pre-NFL Draft Breakdown/Mock Draft

On this Friday's episode, Chris and Matt breakdown the upcoming NFL Draft and run through Matt's mock draft choices. Thanks for listening, catch you next week! Rate/Subscribe for more content if you like what you heard

04-16
12:10

The Real Reason the MLB is Struggling

On this Wednesday's episode, Chris and Matt discuss the MLB's position in the world of sports today when it comes to popularity, relevance, and presence. They give their takes on why the MLB is struggling and how it can bring itself back to what it used to be in pop culture. Thanks for listening, catch you on Friday! Rate/Subscribe if you like what you heard and want more content

04-14
14:46

Will Stephen Curry Leave or Will the Warriors Return to Contention?

After a wild performance by Steph Curry against the Nuggets where he passed Wilt Chamberlain as the Warriors' all-time leading scorer, Chris and Matt discuss the Warriors' chances of returning to contention next season and whether Curry would actually leave San Fran. Thanks for listening, catch you Wednesday! Rate/Subscribe if you like what you heard for more episodes

04-13
12:42

Why the Packers are Holding Back Aaron Rodgers

On this Friday's episode, Chris and Matt dive into the ways they see the Green Bay Packers have held back Aaron Rodgers across his career and question if staying in GB is even a plausible option if he's in search of another ring. Thanks for listening, see you next week! Rate/Subscribe for more content!

04-02
13:01

Does a Power Disparity Exist in the NBA?

In this Wednesday's episode, Chris and Matt discuss the idea of a power disparity in the NBA today and if there really is one to begin with.  Thanks for listening, catch you on Friday! Rate/Subscribe for more content!

04-01
13:58

NBA Trade Deadline Recap + Winners/Losers

On this Monday's episode, Chris and Matt recap the NBA trade deadline and discuss their winners/losers. Stay tuned for more episodes this week! Rate/Subscribe to keep up with the show, thanks for listening!

03-29
24:35

Will Cam Newton Have A Comeback Season?

On this Friday's episode, Chris and Matt take a look at Cam Newton's upcoming season and discuss his chances of putting together a strong comeback with the Patriots. Catch you on Monday, thanks for listening! Rate/Subscribe for more episodes on MWF

03-26
15:00

Has James Harden Passed Dwyane Wade As An All-Time SG?

On today's episode, Chris surprises Matt with his take on whether or not James Harden has already made his way above DWade on their All-Time SG list.  Rate and Subscribe if you like what you heard and follow the show on IG: @heavilycontestedpod Thanks for listening, catch you on Friday!

03-24
12:49

Chris Paul's Impact on the Suns + Devin Booker vs Jimmy Butler

In today's episode, Chris and Matt talk about the Suns' surprise transformation into a top playoff team in the Western Conference, Chris Paul's winning impact on the Suns and every team he plays for, and who they'd take between Devin Booker and Jimmy Butler. Thanks for listening, catch you Wednesday! Like/rate/subscribe if you like what you heard! Follow the show on IG: @heavilycontestedpod

03-22
13:41

NBA Midseason Award Picks, Miami Heat Struggling, and James Harden At Point Guard

In this week's episode, Chris and Matt discuss potential NBA midseason candidates and their picks to win, the Miami Heat's rocky start, the Hornets' playoff chances, LaMelo Ball vs Lonzo Ball, James Harden taking over Point Guard duties in Brooklyn, and what Luka Doncic and Kristaps Porzingis need in Dallas to build an effective contender. Like/Rate/Subscribe if you like what you heard and follow the show on IG for updates and daily NBA final scores @heavilycontestedpod. Thanks for listening, catch you next week!

02-15
43:52

Super Bowl LV Preview and a Heated Debate on What Makes a Hall of Famer

In this week's episode, we give our Super Bowl LV preview/predictions and delve into a discussion on Hall of Fame criteria in sports that spirals into a heated debate soon after ("Is Draymond Green a Hall of Famer?") Tune in and follow us on IG @heavilycontestedpod for show updates and sports recaps/updates. Like/Rate/Subscribe if you like what you heard, thanks for listening!

02-04
41:48

Is Russell Westbrook Washed? Kobe One Year Later, "Embiid Over AD", "Can Mahomes Catch Brady?"

In this week’s episode, Chris and Matt discuss whether or not Russell Westbrook is washed, Kobe’s legacy one year later, if Joel Embiid is the best big in the NBA, LaMelo Ball’s current situation in Charlotte, Zach LaVine and Bradley Beal on the trade market, what Patrick Mahomes needs to catch Brady one day, Brady’s ridiculous career accomplishments and some landing spots for QBs across the league. Thanks for listening, like/rate/subscribe for more content!

01-28
54:45

Should Mahomes Face the Bills, Who Are the Nets' Competition, and A Hidden MLB Scandal

In this week's episode, Chris and Matt give their thoughts on who they think will come out on top this NFL Conference Championship weekend, who they see challenging the Nets out East, Kyrie's return, and an extremely under the radar MLB pitching scandal that's made its way around the league. Like/Rate/Subscribe if you like what you heard and follow the show on IG @heavilycontestedpod! See you next week!

01-21
42:15

James Harden Breaks Free to Brooklyn, Kyrie's Saga, and NFL Divisional Round Preview

Matt and Chris discuss the impact of James Harden's trade to Brooklyn, Kyrie Irving''s sudden disappearance off the face of the planet, where the Nets currently stand as contenders, the NBA's current pandemic dilemma, this weekend's NFL Playoffs Divisional matchups, and Deshaun Watson's potential trade suitors. Like/Follow/Subscribe to keep up with Matt and Chris' takes moving forward! FOLLOW US: @heavilycontestedpod on IG!

01-15
46:14

NBA Offseason: Harden to Brooklyn, CP3 to Phoenix, Trades, Free Agents and More!

In this episode, Matt and Chris talk about the NBA's already booming offseason revolving around trades and Friday's free agency frenzy!

11-20
39:31

Westbrook Demands Trade, NBA Draft/Free Agency, and NFL Week 10 Preview

In this week's episode, Chris and Matt break down their top games of the NFL Week 10 slate, discuss Russell Westbrook's trade request, NBA Free Agency, LaMelo Ball's chances of going number one and more! NFL Week 10 (0:00-10:38) Russell Westbrook Wants Out (10:39-17:28) NBA Free Agency (17:29-31:02) Chris Paul Trade Rumors/Is CP3 a Top 5 PG? (31:03-34:33) What Top Teams Need to Upgrade (34:34-37:35) NBA Draft: The Case for LaMelo Ball at Number One and Top 3 Pick Predictions (37:36-45:21) If you like what you heard, Rate/Follow/Subscribe for more content! Follow the show on IG: @heavilycontestedpod/@chrisb3ltran/@mattmuina17/@chriscamtorres

11-12
45:21

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