On The Ball with Ric Bucher
514 episodes - English - Latest episode: 12 days ago - ★★★★★ - 200 ratingsA weekly sports podcast with inside information and perspective from veteran NBA insider and Fox Sports analyst Ric Bucher, along with NBA players, coaches, executives and media as occasional guests Support this show at http://supporter.acast.com/bucher-and-friends
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Episodes
Warriors' DeMarcus Cousins on coming back from injury, GSW vs Sac & NOLA, his next chapter; & NBA MVP (recorded 4/3)
April 24, 2019 18:21 - 27 minutes - 38.6 MBRic sat down with Warriors center DeMarcus Cousins for an in-depth interview back on 4/3/19. Unfortunately the audio quality in this show isn't the best but we hope the feeling of being behind-the-scenes for an intimate conversation with the All-Star big man will make up for it. DeMarcus talked about his comeback from his achilles injury, the difference between playing for Golden State vs Sacramento and New Orleans, what his next chapter will look like, and who is this year's NBA MVP. Than...
Lakers next head coach frontrunner; Coaching hot seats in Philly & OKC; & NBA officiating overreactions
April 23, 2019 17:40 - 26 minutes - 36.9 MBOn today's episode of Bucher, Friendless, Ric gives you all his thoughts on James Harden's 3-20 performance and why stars like him should never stop shooting. Also, NBA officiating becoming a distraction in the playoffs (9:40). Plus, the frontrunner for the Lakers head coaching job; and Brett Brown may be on the hot seat in Philly (17:31) Thanks for listening! If you enjoy the show, please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, and tell a friend. Follow the show on Twitter @BucherFrien...
Russell Westbrook VS Damian Lillard and playing hard vs smart in the NBA Playoffs
April 22, 2019 17:43 - 27 minutes - 38.5 MBWith Will on vacation, Ric is flying solo to give you all of his thoughts on the heated Blazers - Thunder playoff series. In particular, the battle of Westbrook vs Lillard and why Dame's team is winning the war. Thanks for listening! If you enjoy the show, please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, and tell a friend. Follow the show on Twitter @BucherFriends Follow Ric on Twitter @RicBucher Follow the show on Instagram Like us on Facebook Subscribe on Youtube
Boogie Cousins injury & the Warriors' title hopes; Philly's chances in the East; & Spurs eyeing an upset
April 19, 2019 17:41 - 42 minutes - 59.8 MBRic & Ryan are back to discuss the biggest news in the NBA Playoffs this week. What does the loss of Boogie Cousins do to the Warriors title hopes? Plus KD's postgame comments. What are Philly's chances to make it out of the East? And will the Nuggets fall to the "underdog" Spurs? Thanks for listening! If you enjoy the show, please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, and tell a friend. Follow the show on Twitter @BucherFriends Follow Ric on Twitter @RicBucher Follow Ryan on Twitt...
Charles Woodson Part Two: Mike McCarthy, Aaron Rodgers, Raiders to Las Vegas & more
April 16, 2019 18:02 - 35 minutes - 50.3 MBToday's episode is part two of Ric & Will's interview with the great Charles Woodson. Yesterday we heard Charles' take on Tiger Woods and great athletes performing under pressure. Today Charles went in on everything from the recent Aaron Rodgers/Mike McCarthy story (14:04) to the Raiders moving to Vegas (26:37) and a million things in between. Other topics include: film study, wine, Al Harris, driving tips and pet peeves, and dog poop. Thanks for listening! If you enjoy the show, please ...
Tiger Woods' historic day; NBA Playoff upsets; & An interview with Charles Woodson (Part 1)
April 15, 2019 17:39 - 36 minutes - 51.3 MBRic and Will dove straight into the biggest story of the day to give their thoughts on Tiger Woods' Masters win yesterday and the incredible story of his long journey back to the top (1:27). Also, some surprising upsets over the first weekend of the NBA Playoffs (16:37). And part one of the guys' awesome interview with the legendary Charles Woodson, giving us his thoughts on Tiger's greatness and the mindset of an athlete who performs under massive pressure (26:11). Part Two of our interview...
Ric's NBA Awards Ballot
April 13, 2019 05:29 - 36 minutes - 51 MBRic is flying solo today to break down his entire official NBA Awards ballot for all to hear. He runs through his selections and reasoning for MVP, ROY, DPOY, 6th man, All-rookie team, All-defensive team, COY, and All-NBA 1st, 2nd, and 3rd team. Don't forget to go shout at Ric on twitter about how terrible his picks are! Thanks for listening! If you enjoy the show, please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, and tell a friend. Follow the show on Twitter @BucherFriends Follow Ric on ...
Three Man Pod: Bucher, Hollins, & Blackmon break down Magic Johnson's surprise resignation from the Lakers
April 11, 2019 07:01 - 43 minutes - 61.5 MBRic, Ryan, and Will are all together on the show for the first time ever today to break down the shocking news of Magic Johnson's resignation as Lakers President. All three guys have their own sources, opinions, and takes on what went down at the top of the Lakers organization and what's next for LeBron James and the Purple & Gold. Thanks for listening! If you enjoy the show, please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, and tell a friend. Follow the show on Twitter @BucherFriends Fol...
The one and only Stephen Jackson on Race, Media, Kevin Durant, and passing out edibles in first class
April 10, 2019 07:01 - 30 minutes - 42.6 MBThe one and only Stack Jack, NBA Champion Stephen Jackson joins Ric for a terrific conversation that spans hilarity and seriousness as well as basketball. Stack Jack gave us an amazing story about his tendency to travel with THC-laced edibles and his willingness to share with other first class passengers. Then the guys got serious and talked about Stephen's views on race, and also talked about Jack's transition from player to media. Lastly, they talked about the possibility of Kevin Durant l...
Virginia Vs Texas Tech NCAA Championship recap; & Aaron Rodgers fires back
April 09, 2019 07:25 - 38 minutes - 53.6 MBRic and Will recap Virginia's overtime victory over Texas Tech to take home the National Title, and they welcome back NCAA hoops expert Burton Chawla to take his victory lap after he wagered on Virginia to win it all before the Tourney even started (1:19). Then, Ric and Will dive into Aaron Rodgers' comprehensive response to the Bleacher Report piece that came out last week about him and Mike McCarthy (23:46). Thanks for listening! If you enjoy the show, please rate and review us on Appl...
NCAA Championship game preview; Will's take on bombshell Packers story; & Antonio Brown VS Juju Smith-Schuster
April 08, 2019 07:01 - 34 minutes - 48.4 MBRic and Will are joined by NCAA basketball expert "The Consultant" Burton Chawla to preview Monday's National Title game between Virginia and Texas Tech (4:13). Then, Ric gets Will's perspective on the huge Packers story that came out about the broken relationship between Aaron Rodgers and Mike McCarthy (15:02). Lastly, the guys break down the feud that broke out on Twitter between Antonio Brown and his former teammate Juju Smith-Schuster (23:33). Thanks for listening! If you enjoy the s...
Back stories on Kevin Durant "done" gone to NY & NBA Players' MVP Poll
April 06, 2019 03:40 - 42 minutes - 40.3 MBBucher gives insight into his two items that went viral this week -- saying KD heading to the Knicks is "done" and a host of NBA players choosing James Harden as their MVP over Giannis Antetokuonmpo. Bucher is also joined by Burton Chawla, "a consultant" who has made a killing on March Madness and shares his thoughts on Final Four wagers. Thanks for listening! If you enjoy the show, please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, and tell a friend. Follow the show on Twitter @BucherFriend...
The Rockets are in Championship mode; the Warriors are on a precipice; & is LeBron still "Best Player in the League"?
April 04, 2019 19:28 - 32 minutes - 46.1 MBRic & Ryan are together at Staples Center after the Rockets' beat down of the Clippers, and the guys think Houston looks like they are in title-mode. Also, Ric thinks the Warriors might be on the edge of a precipice. And does LeBron still hold the official title of "Best Player in the League"? If not, then who? Thanks for listening! If you enjoy the show, please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, and tell a friend. Follow the show on Twitter @BucherFriends Follow Ric on Twitter @R...
Detroit Pistons Center Andre Drummond on free throws, Blake Griffin, his passion for the special olympics, & more
April 03, 2019 17:49 - 27 minutes - 39 MBRic is joined by Detroit Pistons center Andre Drummond for a candid conversation about basketball and many things outside of it as well. Drummond talked about his supposed nickname "The Big Penguin," playing in Detroit with Blake Griffin, his improved free throw shooting, and his many interests outside of basketball including music, acting, and a passion for the special olympics. Thanks for listening! If you enjoy the show, please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, and tell a friend. ...