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Beers & Buckets Basketball Podcast

134 episodes - English - Latest episode: 5 months ago - ★★★★★ - 3 ratings

Bad Takes, Good Beers. The only college (and sometimes NBA) basketball podcast that reviews beer, and the only beer podcast that talks college (and sometimes NBA) basketball. Join us weekly as we discuss all things CBB and try a new beer each episode.

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S1E10 // Wreck 'Em, Tech! with Steven Rodriguez of the Talkin' Tech Podcast

January 18, 2022 07:35 - 1 hour - 79.6 MB

Conner and Dowell are joined by Steven Rodriguez (@L_S_Rodriguez) of the Talkin' Tech Podcast (@TalkinTechPod). Steven provides an in-depth view of Tech's amazing season so far.  Steven also partook in the other segments too, so definitely check them out! Make sure to follow us on Twitter to enter the Beers & Buckets giveaway. You can win a shirt or stickers!!

16 S1E10 Wreck 'Em, Tech! with Steven Rodriguez of the Talkin' Tech Podcast

January 18, 2022 07:35 - 1 hour - 49.6 MB

Conner and Dowell are joined by Steven Rodriguez (@L_S_Rodriguez) of the Talkin' Tech Podcast (@TalkinTechPod). Steven provides an in-depth view of Tech's amazing season so far.  Steven also partook in the other segments too, so definitely check them out! Make sure to follow us on Twitter to enter the Beers & Buckets giveaway. You can win a shirt or stickers!! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Learn more about your ad choices. ...

S1E9 // I Am The Walrus? -- Big12 Basketball is loaded & none of us hated our beers...

January 10, 2022 07:29 - 1 hour - 64.9 MB

Goo Goo G'Joob. B&B is back for episode 9 without Dowell though, so none of the other guys got bullied for their upset picks. Conner asks the hard hitting questions right off the bat. Upsets were pitched, beers were reviewed, including a Beatles-inspired sour ale. There is a h*ckuva lot of good basketball games on this week that you won't want to miss. Also, Tennessee basketball is not and will never be more relevant than Kentucky basketball.  "'How did you learn to play basketball? I s...

15 - S1E9 I Am The Walrus? -- Big12 Basketball is loaded & none of us hated our beers...

January 10, 2022 07:29 - 1 hour - 40.5 MB

Goo Goo G'Joob. B&B is back for episode 9 without Dowell though, so none of the other guys got bullied for their upset picks. Conner asks the hard hitting questions right off the bat. Upsets were pitched, beers were reviewed, including a Beatles-inspired sour ale. There is a h*ckuva lot of good basketball games on this week that you won't want to miss. Also, Tennessee basketball is not and will never be more relevant than Kentucky basketball.  "'How did you learn to play basketball? I saw it ...

S1E8 // Holidays End, Conference Basketball Begins! w/ Michael Beard (@AllMikedUp_)

January 03, 2022 21:42 - 1 hour - 89.5 MB

Conner and Dowell are joined by Michael Beard of OSM Bracketology again! Since c*vid ruined some basketball, the guys did some random mailbag questions... It got weird. Like always, they reviewed some beer and talked about some potential upsets. Mike provided us with an update on bracketology now that we are beginning conference play. Beers & Buckets is one of the only podcasts that the hosts reveals if they are front to back or back to front wipers. Listen in to find out!

14 - S1E8 Holidays End, Conference Basketball Begins! w/ Michael Beard (@AllMikedUp_)

January 03, 2022 21:42 - 1 hour - 55.8 MB

Conner and Dowell are joined by Michael Beard of OSM Bracketology again! Since c*vid ruined some basketball, the guys did some random mailbag questions... It got weird. Like always, they reviewed some beer and talked about some potential upsets. Mike provided us with an update on bracketology now that we are beginning conference play. Beers & Buckets is one of the only podcasts that the hosts reveals if they are front to back or back to front wipers. Listen in to find out! --- This episode is...

S1E7 // Covid sucks but hey, it's almost Christmas! (Spoiler Alert for Spider-Man: No Way Home - Thanks Matt... NOT)

December 21, 2021 14:59 - 1 hour - 79.2 MB

MAJOR SPIDER-MAN SPOILER ALERT: Matt (@BlueBreakdown on Twitter if you wanna go spam his account), the resident menace, decided to spoil Spider-Man: No Way Home around 38 minutes into the podcast, and again in the Heroes & Zeros segment. So if you haven't seen Spider-Man yet and you don't want it to be spoiled, wait until after watching Spider-Man to listen to this episode. Anyways... The boys are back with a somewhat lackluster week of college basketball thanks to covid. The guys talk abo...

13 - S1E7 Covid sucks but hey, it's almost Christmas! (Spoiler Alert for Spider-Man: No Way Home - Thanks Matt... NOT)

December 21, 2021 14:59 - 1 hour - 49.4 MB

MAJOR SPIDER-MAN SPOILER ALERT: Matt (@BlueBreakdown on Twitter if you wanna go spam his account), the resident menace, decided to spoil Spider-Man: No Way Home around 38 minutes into the podcast, and again in the Heroes & Zeros segment. So if you haven't seen Spider-Man yet and you don't want it to be spoiled, wait until after watching Spider-Man to listen to this episode. Anyways... The boys are back with a somewhat lackluster week of college basketball thanks to covid. The guys talk about...

S1E6 // Is College Basketball Broken? with Bracketologist Michael Beard (@TheBracketGuy)

December 13, 2021 07:40 - 1 hour - 87.6 MB

Yoooo Bucketheads! We're back with another awesome episode! Conner & Dowell are joined by Michael Beard (@TheBracketGuy) of OSM Bracketology to discuss college hoops and brews. The guys spend some time discussing how to make college basketball a more enjoyable product. Like always, the guys pitch some upsets and review some beers. We added a new segment called Heroes & Zeros so be listening for that! If you like this episode, please share it with your friends. We thank our listeners for...

12 - S1E6 Is College Basketball Broken? with Bracketologist Michael Beard (@TheBracketGuy)

December 13, 2021 07:40 - 1 hour - 54.6 MB

Yoooo Bucketheads! We're back with another awesome episode! Conner & Dowell are joined by Michael Beard (@TheBracketGuy) of OSM Bracketology to discuss college hoops and brews. The guys spend some time discussing how to make college basketball a more enjoyable product. Like always, the guys pitch some upsets and review some beers. We added a new segment called Heroes & Zeros so be listening for that! If you like this episode, please share it with your friends. We thank our listeners for your ...

11 - Christmas Movie Bracket // Bonus Content with Matt Sak, Bradley Smith, & Michael Beard

December 10, 2021 21:00 - 45 minutes - 62.2 MB

Conner is joined by Matt Sak from the Courtside Connect podcast, Bradley Smith, who has been a guest on Beers & Buckets previously, and has his own podcast, Bradley's Basketball Banter, and Michael Beard of OSM Bracketology. The guys breakdown the Christmas Movie Bracket (designed by Diego Roston of RostonGraphics.com) that is located on Michael's twitter (@TheBracketGuy).  Die Hard is mentioned, just a heads up... Enjoy this 2 for 1 deal on this wonderful Friday! Learn more about your ad cho...

Christmas Movie Bracket // Bonus Content with Matt Sak, Bradley Smith, & Michael Beard

December 10, 2021 21:00 - 45 minutes - 62 MB

Conner is joined by Matt Sak from the Courtside Connect podcast, Bradley Smith, who has been a guest on Beers & Buckets previously, and has his own podcast, Bradley's Basketball Banter, and Michael Beard of OSM Bracketology. The guys breakdown the Christmas Movie Bracket (designed by Diego Roston of RostonGraphics.com) that is located on Michael's twitter (@TheBracketGuy).  Die Hard is mentioned, just a heads up... Enjoy this 2 for 1 deal on this wonderful Friday!

Friday Flight // Gonzaga Basketball & Rivalry Talk

December 10, 2021 12:00 - 26 minutes - 24.3 MB

All of the content that didn't make the main episode is wrapped up nicely for you!  T.J. Walker of Kentucky Roll Call joins us as we talk more about Gonzaga basketball and the recruiting job that Mark Few has done in Spokane.  We also discuss sports rivalry and social media in general, but we focus a lot of the Kentucky vs Louisville rivalry, which is unfortunate with the timing of events that has transpired this past week... Conner gives us a Certified Beer of the Week with 3 Daughters B...

10 - Friday Flight // Gonzaga Basketball & Rivalry Talk

December 10, 2021 12:00 - 26 minutes - 18.5 MB

All of the content that didn't make the main episode is wrapped up nicely for you!  T.J. Walker of Kentucky Roll Call joins us as we talk more about Gonzaga basketball and the recruiting job that Mark Few has done in Spokane.  We also discuss sports rivalry and social media in general, but we focus a lot of the Kentucky vs Louisville rivalry, which is unfortunate with the timing of events that has transpired this past week... Conner gives us a Certified Beer of the Week with 3 Daughters Brewi...

S1E5 // Hoops & Hops??? - IPA Week with T.J. Walker from Kentucky Roll Call

December 07, 2021 07:49 - 1 hour - 69.5 MB

The Beers & Buckets crew is joined by one of the hosts of Kentucky Roll Call, T.J. Walker, as they traverse the ever-changing world of college basketball and the strong but steady world of beer. Dowell goes full-blown history major with some crazy facts about IPAs and Elysian beer. Like always, Dowell brings the heat with some stats to support his longshot upset. During his beer review, yet again, we all learn a little too much about Matt's personal endeavors, and what his college girlfrie...

9 - S1E5 Hoops & Hops??? - IPA Week with T.J. Walker from Kentucky Roll Call

December 07, 2021 07:49 - 1 hour - 52 MB

The Beers & Buckets crew is joined by one of the hosts of Kentucky Roll Call, T.J. Walker, as they traverse the ever-changing world of college basketball and the strong but steady world of beer. Dowell goes full-blown history major with some crazy facts about IPAs and Elysian beer. Like always, Dowell brings the heat with some stats to support his longshot upset. During his beer review, yet again, we all learn a little too much about Matt's personal endeavors, and what his college girlfriend ...

Friday Flight // Cougar Talk & Shaedon Sharpe playing at Kentucky this year?

December 03, 2021 12:00 - 20 minutes - 19.3 MB

Friday Flight is the bonus content that just doesn't make the cut for the main episode, but we know y'all will enjoy!  In this edition of Friday Flight, we (somehow) get into a little bit of cougar talk and Travis Graf reveals a wild story... We also get into the thick of Kentucky Basketball talk, as if we aren't all Kentucky fans, and spend a good amount of time talking about Shaedon Sharpe potentially seeing the floor this season for Kentucky. Conner gives us a certified Pilsner of the ...

8 - Friday Flight Cougar Talk & Shaedon Sharpe playing at Kentucky this year?

December 03, 2021 12:00 - 21 minutes - 14.8 MB

Friday Flight is the bonus content that just doesn't make the cut for the main episode, but we know y'all will enjoy!  In this edition of Friday Flight, we (somehow) get into a little bit of cougar talk and Travis Graf reveals a wild story... We also get into the thick of Kentucky Basketball talk, as if we aren't all Kentucky fans, and spend a good amount of time talking about Shaedon Sharpe potentially seeing the floor this season for Kentucky. Conner gives us a certified Pilsner of the week...

S1E4 // Beer, Cougars, Recruiting, Oh My! with Travis Graf

November 30, 2021 08:26 - 1 hour - 71.7 MB

B&B is back with another jam-packed episode headlined by the recruiting analyst guru and GIF king himself, Travis Graf, of Made Hoops & Cats Illustrated! The guys sit down for an exclusive interview with Travis and talk a little bit of beer. He shares some insight behind the scenes in recruiting and how the process works for a recruiting starting at the middle school level. During this recording, you can hear the progression of Robert Dillingham's recruitment as well, and the final nail in ...

7 - S1E4 Beer, Cougars, Recruiting, Oh My! with Travis Graf

November 30, 2021 08:26 - 1 hour - 44.7 MB

B&B is back with another jam-packed episode headlined by the recruiting analyst guru and GIF king himself, Travis Graf, of Made Hoops & Cats Illustrated! The guys sit down for an exclusive interview with Travis and talk a little bit of beer. He shares some insight behind the scenes in recruiting and how the process works for a recruiting starting at the middle school level. During this recording, you can hear the progression of Robert Dillingham's recruitment as well, and the final nail in th...

Midweek Flight // Thanksgiving Vibes

November 24, 2021 07:49 - 34 minutes - 31.9 MB

In this edition of Midweek Flight, we are joined again by Bradley Smith (@270BradleySmith) of Bradley's Basketball Banter to discuss the Full Court Press Question of the Week, "Should top teams in cbb play in the November/December tournaments?" Conner gives us a Certified Beer of the Week and sticks to the theme of Ale Week (#AleYeah). The guys talk Thanksgiving sides and share their favorite, and Conner gets to nerd out about some uniforms in the Uniform Watch segment. Like a Mich Ultra ...

6 - Midweek Flight // Thanksgiving Vibes

November 24, 2021 07:49 - 34 minutes - 24.1 MB

In this edition of Midweek Flight, we are joined again by Bradley Smith (@270BradleySmith) of Bradley's Basketball Banter to discuss the Full Court Press Question of the Week, "Should top teams in cbb play in the November/December tournaments?" Conner gives us a Certified Beer of the Week and sticks to the theme of Ale Week (#AleYeah). The guys talk Thanksgiving sides and share their favorite, and Conner gets to nerd out about some uniforms in the Uniform Watch segment. Like a Mich Ultra or B...

S1E3 // Feast Week with Bradley Smith (@270BradleySmith)

November 22, 2021 07:20 - 1 hour - 70.4 MB

Feast Week has arrived! Conner and Kyle are joined by Bradley Smith (@270BradleySmith) from Bradley's Basketball Banter podcast while Dowell and Matt are out. Conner, Kyle, and Bradley review the packed week and weekend of hoops, including a couple of top 5 matchups. They also preview a couple of Must-Watch Games of the Week and give their predictions. Conner & Kyle review some Ales, while Bradley reviews one of the best sodas created to mix with Moonshine. Bradley joins in on the fun and...

5 - S1E3 Feast Week with Bradley Smith (@270BradleySmith)

November 22, 2021 07:20 - 1 hour - 44 MB

Feast Week has arrived! Conner and Kyle are joined by Bradley Smith (@270BradleySmith) from Bradley's Basketball Banter podcast while Dowell and Matt are out. Conner, Kyle, and Bradley review the packed week and weekend of hoops, including a couple of top 5 matchups. They also preview a couple of Must-Watch Games of the Week and give their predictions. Conner & Kyle review some Ales, while Bradley reviews one of the best sodas created to mix with Moonshine. Bradley joins in on the fun and pit...

Midweek Flight // Paolo Banchero's Situation Reaction with @UpdateDuke

November 17, 2021 06:18 - 43 minutes - 59.4 MB

Midweek Flight is finally here and it did not disappoint!  Conner & Kyle are joined by Grant, the man behind the best Duke Twitter, Duke Update (@UpdateDuke). Conner & Grant gives us a Certified Beer of the Week in Abita's Purple Haze, continuing with Lager week. We spend a majority of the time talking about the Paolo Banchero/Michael Savarino news that was released Tuesday morning, and we compare it to our buddy Mark Few's situation that happened back in May.  Grant also provides his pr...

4 - Midweek Flight // Paolo Banchero's Situation Reaction with @UpdateDuke

November 17, 2021 06:18 - 43 minutes - 30.2 MB

Midweek Flight is finally here and it did not disappoint!  Conner & Kyle are joined by Grant, the man behind the best Duke Twitter, Duke Update (@UpdateDuke). Conner & Grant gives us a Certified Beer of the Week in Abita's Purple Haze, continuing with Lager week. We spend a majority of the time talking about the Paolo Banchero/Michael Savarino news that was released Tuesday morning, and we compare it to our buddy Mark Few's situation that happened back in May.  Grant also provides his predict...

S1E2 // Back Like A Rental

November 15, 2021 07:27 - 1 hour - 71 MB

Basketball is BACK and so are the boys of Beers & Buckets! This week is jam-packed! Conner apologizes to Trevor Keels and Duke fans for the serious disrespect. Matt tries to sell us on an absurd upset. Kyle yells at a cloud and agrees with Chris Beard (but not with the take that you think it is), and Dowell says Steve Forbes has drip. This week we reviewed lagers: Matt reviews a col' Bud Light. Dowell taste tests a Sam Adams Winter Lager, courtesy of his pops. Kyle reminisces on his college d...

3 - S1E2 Back Like A Rental

November 15, 2021 07:27 - 1 hour - 44.3 MB

Basketball is BACK and so are the boys of Beers & Buckets! This week is jam-packed! Conner apologizes to Trevor Keels and Duke fans for the serious disrespect. Matt tries to sell us on an absurd upset. Kyle yells at a cloud and agrees with Chris Beard (but not with the take that you think it is), and Dowell says Steve Forbes has drip. This week we reviewed lagers: Matt reviews a col' Bud Light. Dowell taste tests a Sam Adams Winter Lager, courtesy of his pops. Kyle reminisces on his college d...

Season (& Podcast) Tip-Off!

November 09, 2021 15:19 - 1 hour - 157 MB

The inaugural episode of Beers & Buckets and it's a long one! Normally, our episodes will last about an hour, but we had so much content we had to cover that we went over.  We review our favorite beers, breakdown the preseason top 25 and give some Final Four predictions, and get a little whacky with our Mid-Major Madness teams. We also talk a little bit of recruiting and serve up some spicy takes about the 2022 class. And of course, we give our predictions for the Champions Classic. Chris Bea...

S1E1 // Season (& Podcast) Tip-Off!

November 09, 2021 15:19 - 1 hour - 157 MB

The inaugural episode of Beers & Buckets and it's a long one! Normally, our episodes will last about an hour, but we had so much content we had to cover that we went over.  We review our favorite beers, breakdown the preseason top 25 and give some Final Four predictions, and get a little whacky with our Mid-Major Madness teams. We also talk a little bit of recruiting and serve up some spicy takes about the 2022 class. And of course, we give our predictions for the Champions Classic. Chris Bea...

2 - S1E1 Season (& Podcast) Tip-Off!

November 09, 2021 15:19 - 1 hour - 66.1 MB

The inaugural episode of Beers & Buckets and it's a long one! Normally, our episodes will last about an hour, but we had so much content we had to cover that we went over. We review our favorite beers, breakdown the preseason top 25 and give some Final Four predictions, and get a little whacky with our Mid-Major Madness teams. We also talk a little bit of recruiting and serve up some spicy takes about the 2022 class. And of course, we give our predictions for the Champions Classic. Chris Bear...

This is Beers & Buckets.

November 04, 2021 05:02 - 27 seconds - 663 KB

It's who we are... Listen weekly as we talk college basketball and review beer.

Welcome to Beers & Buckets!

November 04, 2021 05:02 - 2 minutes - 2.01 MB

Welcome to Beers & Buckets! In this trailer, Conner talks about what each episode will look like and breaks it down for us. No beers or buckets yet, but we're less than a week away. Stay tuned! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

1 - This is Beers & Buckets.

November 04, 2021 05:02 - 27 seconds - 768 KB

It's who we are... Listen weekly as we talk college basketball and review beer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices