Brodie and The Beard: A Show About The Houston Rockets

Westbrook traded + a podcast announcement

December 05, 2020 04:41 - 25 minutes

Kelly Iko and Mo Dakhil break down the Westbrook trade and what it means for the Rockets and their future + an announcement regarding the future of Brodie and the Beard. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Harden trade options and the NBA Draft

November 19, 2020 23:47 - 25 minutes

Kelly and Mo discuss The NBA Draft and the Covington/Ariza trade, where James Harden could be traded to, and more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Westbrook wants out, where to the Rockets go from here?

November 13, 2020 11:00 - 35 minutes

Kelly Iko and Mo Dakhil discuss Westbrook wanting out of Houston, is Harden soon to follow?, where does the team go from here, and what do we call the podcast now?? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rockets hire Stephen Silas

October 30, 2020 10:00 - 26 minutes

Mo Dakhil and Kelly Iko discuss the Rockets hiring Stephen Silas and how it will affect the future of the team. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Daryl Morey steps down as Rockets GM

October 15, 2020 18:05 - 21 minutes

Mo Dakhil and Kelly Iko break down Daryl Morey leaving the Rockets, how it impacts their upcoming offseason, and the future of the Rockets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Grading Westbrook and Morey's seasons

September 25, 2020 22:22 - 27 minutes

Kelly Iko and Mo Dakhil break down Westbrook and Morey's seasons and give them a grade. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Grading the Rockets Season

September 22, 2020 20:12 - 26 minutes

Kelly Iko and Mo Dakhil give Rockets players and Mike D'Antoni grades for the 2019-2020 NBA Season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rockets Coaching Search & A Fake Trade

September 19, 2020 11:00 - 30 minutes

Kelly Iko and Mo Dakhil discuss the Rockets coaching search, who the candidates are, a fake trade, and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

D'Antoni Gone, where do the Rockets go from here?

September 14, 2020 22:24 - 28 minutes

Kelly Iko and Mo Dakhil discuss D'Antoni not coming back to the Rockets, who the coaching candidates are, and where the Rockets go from here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Houston... We Have A Problem

September 11, 2020 19:55 - 34 minutes

Kelly and Mo discuss the Rockets going down 3-1 to the Lakers. What is wrong with the Rockets? Can they fix it? What happens next? and more on today's episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rockets Struggle in Game 2 Against the Lakers

September 07, 2020 20:45 - 29 minutes

Kelly and Mo break down the first 2 games of the second round against the Lakers. Can Russ bounce back from his Game 2 performance? Are the Lakers able to keep up this pace shooting 3s? That and more on todays episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Rockets Beat the Thunder + Previewing Rockets/Lakers

September 04, 2020 04:19 - 27 minutes

Kelly and Mo break down a wild Game 7 against OKC, Harden's defense, and give a preview and predictions for the Rockets vs. Lakers Round 2 series. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rockets Blow Game 6, Game 7 Awaits

September 01, 2020 22:12 - 25 minutes

Kelly and Mo discuss the Rockets Game 6 blunder, and what they can do to win the series in Game 7. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The NBA Walkout + Westbrook Returns

August 28, 2020 17:46 - 25 minutes

Kelly and Mo break down the NBA walkout and then break down the upcoming Rockets Thunder series resuming. Westbrook looks explosive, how can he make a big impact? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Can the Rockets adjust?

August 25, 2020 22:03 - 24 minutes

Mo and Kelly discuss games 3 and 4 of the Rockets vs. Thunder first round series. Can the Rockets overcome Dort's defense? Can they close games? Will the adjust? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Rockets Dominate the Thunder in 2 Games

August 21, 2020 20:19 - 32 minutes

Mo Dakhil, Kelly Iko and Erik Horne discuss the Rockets domination of the Thunder in the first two games of the first round. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rockets vs. Thunder Playoff Preview

August 17, 2020 18:42 - 26 minutes

Kelly and Mo discuss the Rockets first round series against the Thunder. What advantages to the Rockets have? Can small ball work against Steven Adams? How to the Rockets get by without Westbrook? and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Everything to Know about Russell Westbrook's Injury

August 13, 2020 17:00 - 20 minutes

Kelly Iko and Mo Dakhil go through exactly how long Russell Westbrook may be out for injury, how the Houston Rockets may adjust and who needs to step up. Plus - biggest surprise and biggest non-surprise of the Rockets bubble experience. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Houston Rockets guard Michael Frazier on Bubble Life and Harden's Insane Competitiveness

August 10, 2020 11:00 - 19 minutes

Mo and Kelly are joined by Houston Rockets guard Michael Frazier to discuss the differences in playing basketball in the Bubble environment, James Harden and Russell Westbrook's heightened sense of urgency and what life is actually like in the Bubble. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What We've Learned about the Bubble Rockets (so far)

August 07, 2020 18:41 - 24 minutes

Kelly and Mo dive into what they've learned about the bubble version of the Houston Rockets, Kelly gives an update on Eric Gordon's status and what is the deal with DeMarre Carroll and Mike D'Antoni. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Bubble Rockets the NBA's Hottest Team

August 03, 2020 17:30 - 24 minutes

Mo and Kelly discuss the surprising moments from the NBA Restart Weekend, what to make of the Rockets two huge wins against the Bucks and Mavs, plus what to watch out for going forward. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Eric Gordon's Injury: Likely timeline, replacements and rotations

July 29, 2020 19:16 - 19 minutes

Mo and Kelly breakdown what we know about Eric Gordon's injury right now: how long it will take for Gordon to recover, who may have to fill his shoes, how it will impact the Rockets playoff seeding and the player who will have to make the biggest adjustment. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Four Big Observations from the Rockets Bubble Scrimmages

July 27, 2020 18:18 - 24 minutes

Mo and Kelly dig into how the Houston Rockets look so far in their bubble scrimmages including how the team is attempting to correct their defensive issues and what 'Post-up Russ' means for the team's offense. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What to 👀 for from the Houston Rockets bubble scrimmages

July 23, 2020 21:51 - 19 minutes

Kelly and Mo run through the biggest development's they'll be watching during the Rockets scrimmages in Houston including the key point for Russell Westbrook's development and what to expect from Luc Mbah a Moute. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What The Rockets' Bubble Offense Will Look Like

July 21, 2020 11:00 - 18 minutes

Mo and Kelly dive into the controversy around James Harden's face mask, Russell Westbrook's arrival in Orlando, an inside perspective on what life is like for Rockets players in the bubble and what the Rockets offense will look like once the season restarts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Russell Westbrook Tests Positive

July 14, 2020 11:00 - 18 minutes

Kelly and Mo react to the impactful news of Russell Westbrook testing positive for COVID-19. How will this affect the team? The guys also discuss the player activity options. Subscribe to The Athletic at theathletic.com/brodieandthebeard to get 40% off an annual subscription. Please rate, review, and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Preparation For the Bubble + Expectations

July 10, 2020 11:00 - 23 minutes

Kelly and Mo dive into the Rockets preparation leading up to their arrival in Orlando. Plus, they reveal what to expect from the bubble, and John Lucas on the importance of mental health. Subscribe to The Athletic at theathletic.com/brodieandthebeard to get 40% off an annual subscription. Please rate, review, and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Daryl Morey Speaks To Media

July 07, 2020 11:00 - 15 minutes

Kelly and Mo react to Rockets GM Daryl Morey speaking to the Houston media about the upcoming return to play situation. Subscribe to The Athletic at theathletic.com/brodieandthebeard to get 40% off an annual subscription. Please rate, review, and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Thabo Opts Out + Luc Mbah a Moute Signs

July 03, 2020 11:00 - 23 minutes

Kelly and Mo are joined by Alykhan Bijani to discuss Thabo Sefolosha opting out of the bubble. They also dive into the signing of Luc Mbah a Moute, and how he’ll factor into the rotation. Subscribe to The Athletic at theathletic.com/brodieandthebeard to get 40% off an annual subscription. Please rate, review, and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rockets Schedule Released

June 30, 2020 11:00 - 15 minutes

Kelly and Mo discuss the Rockets' remaining schedule, plus Kelly's talk with Michael Frazier. Subscribe to The Athletic at theathletic.com/brodieandthebeard to get 40% off an annual subscription. Please rate, review, and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rockets Sign David Nwaba + Analytics in the NBA

June 26, 2020 11:00 - 19 minutes

Kelly and Mo discuss the Rockets' newest signing, David Nwaba; How does he fit in the squad? Plus, Kelly talks about his latest story on analytics in basketball. Subscribe to The Athletic at theathletic.com/brodieandthebeard to get 40% off an annual subscription. Please rate, review, and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Roster Moves To Be Made

June 23, 2020 20:37 - 22 minutes

Kelly and Mo dive into the possible roster moves that the Rockets might make leading up to the return to play in the NBA. Subscribe to The Athletic at theathletic.com/brodieandthebeard to get 40% off an annual subscription. Please rate, review, and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Austin Rivers' Thoughts on the Bubble

June 19, 2020 11:00 - 14 minutes

Kelly and Mo discuss Kelly's conversation with Austin Rivers to get his thoughts on playing in "the bubble" for the NBA's Return To Play plan. Subscribe to The Athletic at theathletic.com/brodieandthebeard to get 40% off an annual subscription. Please rate, review, and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Marcus Allen Thomas on Return To Play, Players Using Their Platforms, and more

June 16, 2020 11:00 - 29 minutes

Marcus Allen Thomas, athlete, artist and activist, joins Kelly and Mo to discuss whether or not players should return to play amongst the racial inequality movement in the country. Subscribe to The Athletic at theathletic.com/brodieandthebeard to get 40% off an annual subscription. Please rate, review, and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

9-Man Rotation and Bubble Hesitation

June 12, 2020 11:00 - 18 minutes

Kelly and Mo break down how Mike D'Antoni's 9-man rotation will look like when the NBA resumes games. Which players are part of that rotation? They also discuss the health risks surrounding players and coaches. Subscribe to The Athletic at theathletic.com/brodieandthebeard to get 40% off an annual subscription. Please rate, review, and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. Kelly's piece, 'Mike D’Antoni Q&A: Doing away with 7-man rotations, mulligans, and more': https://theathletic.com/1...

Russell Westbrook Attends Protest in Compton and How The NBA Can Be Used As A Social Vehicle

June 10, 2020 11:00 - 18 minutes

Kelly and Mo react to the latest protests around the country, including Compton, where Russell Westbrook used his voice to spread the word of racial injustice. They also discuss Kelly's conversation with Thabo Sefolosha about his experiences of racism and the justice system in America. Subscribe to The Athletic at theathletic.com/brodieandthebeard to get 40% off an annual subscription. Please rate, review, and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. ...

A Conversation with Thabo Sefalosha on Being Black in America and Striving for Change

June 05, 2020 08:45 - 26 minutes

Thabo Sefalosha joins Kelly Iko to talk about the nationwide protests sparked by the murder of George Floyd by a police officer in Minneapolis, his experiences of racism and the justice system in America, and how he strives for change. Subscribe to The Athletic at theathletic.com/brodieandthebeard to get 40% off an annual subscription. Please rate, review, and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. Kelly's latest: https://theathletic.com/1853783/2020/06/04/the-ikosystem-a-conversation-with...

Justin Allen on Training James Harden and How the Rockets Fit into Possible NBA Return Formats

May 28, 2020 18:30 - 35 minutes

Nike sponsored trainer and owner of All-En Sports Performance gym in Houston, Justin Allen joined Kelly and Mo to talk about training James Harden during the NBA shutdown. Then Kelly and Mo get into Isaiah Hartenstein's account of training in the newly opened Rockets facilities and where the Rockets fit into the possible NBA return formats. Subscribe to The Athletic at theathletic.com/brodieandthebeard to get 40% off an annual subscription and to read all of Kelly's articles. Please rate, rev...

Brodie and The Beard: A Show About The Houston Rockets

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