Buckets with Amir Blumenfeld
104 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 month ago - ★★★★★ - 827 ratingsAn NBA Show hosted by basketball super fan Amir Blumenfeld. Each episode will include Amir and a friend discussing all things hoops--from way downtown Los Angeles.
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Episodes
NBA Stretch Run
March 15, 2024 20:01 - 47 minutes - 43.5 MBWe're back in the zoom room discussing the Lakers, the Warriors, and other teams that could actually win the NBA championship. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
In-Season Championship and Beyond!
December 11, 2023 20:48 - 51 minutes - 47.4 MBWe're back in the zoom room and talking all about the World Championships of Pre-Xmas Basketball: The Lakers. Also the Pistons, the Wolves, the Grizzlies, the Magic and a few other teams that have caught our eye. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Early NBA Vibes
November 13, 2023 22:23 - 49 minutes - 45.6 MBSome teams have great vibes, other's terrible vibes. We go over them all (and more!) on our ten game check-in. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Annual Over/Under Draft 2023-24 Edition!
October 24, 2023 05:09 - 1 hour - 74.5 MBA tradition unlike any other: The Seventh Annual Over/Under draft! Or maybe the second? Either way, the gang's all here and we're picking our favorite teams and seeing who can beat Vegas the MOST. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Heat Nuggets Review Preview
June 01, 2023 19:20 - 41 minutes - 37.9 MBBack in the Zoom room with Billy discussing who will win the NBA Finals (Spoiler!) and what went wrong for the Lakers and Celtics. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Second Round Action
May 01, 2023 20:07 - 43 minutes - 39.5 MBBack in the zoom room discussing Round 1, Round 2, and everybody's ankles/knees/toes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
NBA Play-In Play-tacular!
April 13, 2023 23:40 - 55 minutes - 51.2 MBBack in the zoom room to talk about the regular season, the post season, and everything (play)in between! With Billy Scafuri. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Knicks Surging. Suns Rising. Clippers Clipping.
March 07, 2023 22:27 - 56 minutes - 51.4 MBSeventeen games left in the regular season and we are talking about every single team, except for about twenty of them... With Billy Scafuri! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
EMERGENCY KYRIE IRVING BUCKETS
February 05, 2023 21:14 - 31 minutes - 28.8 MBHad to get together to discuss Kyle Kuzma's puffy jacket and that other trade ASAP. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Knicks v. Lakers (and Other Stuff)
February 01, 2023 20:59 - 59 minutes - 54.3 MBBack in the zoom room with Billy Scafuri talking about the Knicks, Lakers, and any other team that will maybe trade with the Knicks or Lakers. Like maybe the Raptors. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
NBA December to Remember
December 29, 2022 22:46 - 56 minutes - 51.3 MBBack in the lab/studio talking about some Q2 trends... Knicks going up, Lakers going down, and some team is on a ten game win streak somehow. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
The Good, The Bad, and the Mid
November 08, 2022 23:36 - 40 minutes - 37.2 MBTen games into the season and we are ready to jump to some conclusions! Are the Jazz this good? Are the Lakers this bad? Are the Knicks this... average? Let's find out, with Billy Scafuri! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
NBA Week One and Done
October 25, 2022 22:59 - 53 minutes - 48.9 MBBack in the Zoom Room discussing every surprising start. From the 4-0 Blazers to the 0-4 Magic and everybody in between. And yeah, we talk about the Lakers, too... See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
2022-23 Over/Under Draft!
October 13, 2022 05:35 - 1 hour - 76.2 MBWe're back, baby! Well, at least some of us are. Kicking off the upcoming NBA Season the only way we know how: With our annual over/under draft. Who likes the Spurs? Who hates the Hornets? Listen, learn, and let us know how we did. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Kevin Durant Trade and Free Agency!
June 30, 2022 23:38 - 1 hour - 64.5 MBWe are back in the zoom room reacting live to signings, tradings, and tamperings. And also the king of New York: Jalen Brunson. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
3-2 Warriors
June 14, 2022 21:36 - 37 minutes - 34.8 MBBack in the zoom room with Billy trying to decide who will win and why... ...then we discuss Anthony Davis and Russell Westbrook because #whynot. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
BONUS: NBA Finals Predictions with Lil Rel & Young Wayne
June 02, 2022 20:41 - 16 minutes - 14.7 MBAhoy! Headgum's got a brand new podcast called Keepin' It Rel with Young Wayne, hosted by longtime friends Lil Rel Howery (Get Out, Bad Trip) and Dwayne 'Young Wayne' Wayne. In honor of the NBA Finals, Rel and Wayne give you a sneak peak into their new show and share their NBA Finals predictions that lead into a rabbit hole involving karate and a NBA Hall of Famer. Watch all episodes of Keepin' It Rel with Young Wayne on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuEIJhnDHzW1Z82WD...
NBA Finals Preview
May 31, 2022 21:39 - 47 minutes - 43.2 MBIn this episode we discuss, then ultimately reveal, who the NBA Champion will be. Only listen if you want to know who will win, according to us. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Conference Finals Preview (w/Ben Schwartz!)
May 16, 2022 21:58 - 42 minutes - 39.3 MBBen joins us in the real studio for about 11 minutes before we start talking about actual hoops with Billy! The Final Four has us in peak physical condition and we're ready to make some bold predictions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
(NBA) Playoffs!?
May 10, 2022 22:01 - 1 hour - 56.6 MBBack in the zoom room with Billy discussing the elite eight teams left--and our predictions for Games 5-7 of both conference semifinals. Also the Lakers and Knicks get a lot of coverage. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Irregular Season
April 12, 2022 00:45 - 55 minutes - 50.6 MBWe are back and talking post season, pre-post season, and play-in season. Then a few minutes about the Lakers followed by more minutes about the Lakers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Perfect Playoffs
March 10, 2022 01:48 - 1 hour - 59.3 MBWe are back in the studio discussing the most ideal matchups from play-in to NBA Finals. Sixers/Nets. Lakers/Clippers. Grizzlies/Anybody. The basketball gods owe us this much. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Midseason Awards (w/Billy Scafuri!)
January 19, 2022 22:55 - 48 minutes - 44.1 MBWho's the least valuable player? Who's the best player that we didnt like last year? Who's the shortest player? We tackle everything and anything on the Buckets Midseason Awards. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Introducing: 'History of Heat'
January 13, 2022 00:31 - 1 hour - 65.3 MBHave a listen to History of Heat, one of our newest Headgum Originals! Yassir and Isaiah Lester are joined by comedians, artists, athletes, and experts to discuss the history, impact, and future of culture's favorite topics ranging from sneakers to video games. In this episode, The Hype Portfolio (w/ Michelle Buteau and Amir Blumenfeld), comedian and actress extraordinaire Michelle Buteau joins the pod to flex her collecting prowess. Later, Yassir and Isaiah chat with Headgum co-f...
Knicks v. Celtics (w/Billy Scafuri!)
January 07, 2022 05:20 - 47 minutes - 43.2 MBBack on our Bing Bong watching the wrong half of NBA basketball games. Tonight, it is the rougher two quarters of Knicks Celtics as we catch up on two weeks of wacky storylines and replacement player action. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Lakers v. Mavs (w/Billy Scafuri!)
December 16, 2021 05:47 - 1 hour - 74.7 MBWe are back in the studio watching the first half of Lakers/Mavs discussing Kristaps, LeBron, and Austin Freakin' Reaves! Then we try and fail to do a Twitter space. Live and learn, folks! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Knicks v. Lakers (w/Billy Scafuri!)
November 24, 2021 03:11 - 1 hour - 73.8 MBWe're back and watching the first half of our beloved Knicks and Lakers... discussing LeBron's punch, AD's stomach, and what's the deal with Kemba Walker? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Two Weeks In...
November 02, 2021 23:48 - 48 minutes - 44.3 MBWe are back in the zoom room discussing hot starts, slow starts, and the new foul rules. We tried to hit on every single team except for the Indiana Pacers and it worked out well! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
2021-2022 Over/Under Draft
October 19, 2021 07:04 - 1 hour - 63.7 MBWe're back! A third annual Over/Under draft. Or maybe fourth? A tradition unlike any other. Join our friends as we plow thru the first four rounds of our time honored gambling pastime. Who did well? Who did poorly? Only time (and you all) will tell! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Division Predictions (w/Billy Scafuri!)
September 29, 2021 21:32 - 38 minutes - 35.6 MBLakers or Suns? Heat or Hawks? Bucks or Pistons? Divisional rivalries are back! We predict (accurately) who will win each division and discuss the fun parts of Media Day on this episode of Buckets. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
NBA Future Bets (w/Billy Scafuri!)
September 15, 2021 21:19 - 44 minutes - 41.2 MBWhat team will Ben Simmons be on? What team is Doug McDermott currently on? We try to answer all these questions and more! Check out our sponsor MyBookie See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Live Free Agency Reactions!
August 03, 2021 01:13 - 47 minutes - 43.9 MBWe are back in the zoom room reacting live to some sad Knicks and Laker free agency moves -- including Alex Caruso, Evan Fournier, and Russell Westbrook! Then we talk about the NBA Finals too, I guess... Advertise on Buckets via Gumball.fm. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
NBA Finals: Who Will Be Favored?
June 29, 2021 23:11 - 44 minutes - 41.2 MBWe are back in the Zoom Zoom room wondering what will happen with Ben Simmons, Kawhi Leonard, and the Phoenix Suns. Advertise on Buckets via Gumball.fm. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Goodbye Knicks (and Lakers?)
June 03, 2021 21:20 - 49 minutes - 45 MBWe are back in the zoom room discussing our favorite teams and their first round woes. And then do some new and improved predictions based on who has looked healthy and happy. Advertise on Buckets via Gumball.fm. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Over/Under Finale + Lakers/Warriors! (w/Marty and Adam)
May 21, 2021 16:51 - 1 hour - 56.7 MBThe season is finally over which means it's time to declare an over/under league winner, and joining us in the Zoom Zoom room are the two top finishers: Adam Lustick and Marty Michael! ...Then we discuss Lakers/Warriors and first round matchups. Advertise on Buckets via Gumball.fm. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Mix n' Match NBA Names
May 06, 2021 05:41 - 49 minutes - 45.6 MBWe are back in the zoom room, combining NBA player names to create something... special. Then we discuss Billy's New York Knicks and Amir's Los Angeles Lakers. Advertise on Buckets via Gumball.fm. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Two Truths and a Lie
April 21, 2021 22:38 - 47 minutes - 43.7 MBBack in the zoom room with Billy Scafuri trying to fool eachother with fake facts about our favorite players. Play along at home and see if you can spot the lie. Advertise on Buckets via Gumball.fm. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Best Player at Every Age
April 08, 2021 05:30 - 53 minutes - 48.8 MBWe're back in the boom Zoom room discussing the greatest players in the NBA, age by age. Then we discuss who would win in a game between the youngsters and the old heads. Advertise on Buckets via Gumball.fm. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
NB(Q and)A
March 31, 2021 20:32 - 51 minutes - 46.8 MBWe are back in the zoom room answering all the questions you have about basketball like "Are the Philadelphia 76ers a legitimate championship contender?" and "Can you palm a basketball?" Advertise on Buckets via Gumball.fm. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Trade Deadline Special
March 25, 2021 22:33 - 41 minutes - 38.2 MBBack in the zoom room counting down the minutes until the noon!. We react to each transaction intelligently and without any research which is pretty fun and funny! Advertise on Buckets via Gumball.fm. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
The First Mint (w/LG Doucet!)
March 18, 2021 05:47 - 44 minutes - 40.9 MBWe are back in the zoom room discussing the NFT's of NBA with one of the most knowledgeable and influential voices in the game: LG Doucet of The First Mint. He gets into how he discovered Top Shot, where he thinks its going, and what Billy should do with his Ish Smith moments. Advertise on Buckets via Gumball.fm. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Buy Low Sell High
March 03, 2021 06:32 - 47 minutes - 43.7 MBWe are back to discuss Ja vs. Zion, Brown vs. Tatum, and whether or not Chris Paul will let the Suns lose... Advertise on Buckets via Gumball.fm. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
TopShot All-Star Snubs
February 24, 2021 03:25 - 41 minutes - 37.7 MBBack in the Zoom room with Billy discussing All-Star snubs, and how that affects the TopShot marketplace, of course. Advertise on Buckets via Gumball.fm See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
NBA Card Craze + TopShot Moments
February 03, 2021 07:55 - 45 minutes - 42 MBBilly is back in the Zoom Room discussing NBA Trading Cards -- both real and digital. We discuss our own journeys through this old new world... Advertise on Buckets via Gumball.fm See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
James Harden Trade!!!
January 14, 2021 00:04 - 43 minutes - 39.8 MBIt's a GOSH DARN EMERGENCY so we had to talk about the big Dante Exum trade that included a 2027 pick swap and also a shooting guard from Houston. Advertise on Buckets via Gumball.fm See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
The Trend OR The End?
December 31, 2020 00:35 - 51 minutes - 47.3 MBA new season is upon us, and we are back in the Zoom discussing whether all these hot starts are THE TREND or THE END? Advertise on Buckets via Gumball.fm See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Over/Under Draft! 2020-2021 Edition
December 11, 2020 14:30 - 1 hour - 66 MBThe draftin' gang is back and we're picking team over/unders again. This is our FOURTH draft since 2018... will it get canceled halfway through March again? Let's find out! Advertise on Buckets via Gumball.fm See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Draft / Free Agency/ Trades! (w/Billy Scafuri)
November 25, 2020 04:40 - 37 minutes - 34.1 MBWe are back in the Zoom studio discussing the 800 things that have happened between last episode and now. The Lakers got better. The Pistons got weirder. And nearly every other team did... something. Advertise on Buckets via Gumball.fm See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
NBA Cabinet Members (w/Billy Scafuri!)
November 12, 2020 01:10 - 43 minutes - 39.7 MBBilly Scafuri is back on the Zoom as we fill out Lebron's new cabinet. Who will be Secretary of Agriculture? Director of Drip? Minister of Defense? Let's find out! Advertise on Buckets via Gumball.fm See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
WORLD CHAMPION LAKERS (w/Billy Scafuri!)
October 13, 2020 05:30 - 52 minutes - 48 MBWe are the champions, my friends. Lakers win it all, and we take a stroll down memory lane to discuss our favorite bubble moments. LAKE SHOW. Advertise on Buckets via Gumball.fm See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.