Celtics Stuff Live

661: Celtics Pay Respects to Russell, Disrespects to SIxers

October 20, 2022 02:31 - 1 hour

Celtics Stuff Live's Justin Poulin and Jon Duke recapped an outstanding season opening win over the hated Philadelphia 76ers. The guys discussed the improvements Tatum, Brown, and new coach Joe Mazzulla have implemented to make this team a favorite to win it all in June. Also on that list, adding toughness in a way that doesn't put the referee in the position to bail out (or more likely in the Celtics' case, not to bail out) those being unduly physical. The name Draymond Green gets mentioned,...

CSL 9.28.22

September 29, 2022 02:43 - 53 minutes

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659: Celtics Look To Game 6, Push for 7th Game

June 15, 2022 03:48 - 45 minutes

Celtics Stuff Live's Justin Poulin and Jon Duke previewed the Celtics-Warriors Game 6 matchup as the C's try to stay alive at home and force a Game 7. Justin is supremely confident of a Celtics victory in Game 6, but Jon is quite wary the Celtics will be unable to find the form that got them to this point. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

658 : C's-Dubs Tied at 1 Entering Game 3, Draymond Bullies Officials

June 08, 2022 02:18 - 48 minutes

Celtics Stuff Live's Justin Poulin and Jon Duke returned prior to Game 3 with plenty of frustration built up from the horrendous officiating in Game 2. What does that mean for the rest of the series and how will the Celtics respond to Draymond's nonsense? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

657 : Celtics Win The East, Finals Date With Warriors Awaits

May 31, 2022 02:00 - 1 hour

Celtics Stuff Live's Justin Poulin and Jon Duke celebrated a hard fought Eastern Conference Championship after the Celtics defeated the Heat in Sunday evening's Game 7. Jon and Justin looked ahead to the Celtics' matchup with the Warriors and how the Celtics success vs. Golden State over the last few years could manifest itself through the NBA Finals. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

656 : Celtics Are Conference Finals Bound

May 17, 2022 02:31 - 58 minutes

Celtics Stuff Live's Justin Poulin and Jon Duke wrapped up the Celtics slobberknocker of a series win over the Bucks before moving on to what's next... the Miami Hate... Heat. For these players revenge is due from 2 years ago, but for the fans... it's been a decade since the KG era duels with Lebron and Company. Payback is here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

655 : Milwaukee Screw Job

May 08, 2022 03:51 - 59 minutes

Celtics Stuff Live's Justin Poulin and Jon Duke came in hot after the Celtics lost Game 3 to the Bucks following a long line of bad officiating. The Celtics, and their 3rd quarter in particular, did not cover themselves in glory for much of this one, but the Bucks continued ability to get bailed out by the guys in stripes made this loss tough to stomach. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

654 : Celtics and Bucks Begin Their Battle

May 01, 2022 21:48 - 1 hour

Celtics Stuff Live's Justin Poulin and Jon Duke return from Parts Unknown to break down Game 1 of the Celtics - Bucks Eastern Conference Semifinal. While the Bucks flummoxed Boston in Game 1, there are some good reasons this won't continue in Game 2 and beyond. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

653: KG Is Banner Bound, Ray Returns

March 15, 2022 02:36 - 1 hour

Celtics Stuff Live's Justin Poulin and Jon Duke returned to the podcast airwaves following a momentous day in Celtics history as Kevin Garnett's #5 is retired. Justin's son Riley was in attendence and joined the show as we celebrated Garnett's career and attempted to reason with Justin over Ray Allen's return to Boston. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

652: Celtics Trade Deadline Review

February 11, 2022 03:46 - 59 minutes

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651: Celtics Take One Step Forward, One Step Back

December 22, 2021 04:28 - 47 minutes

Celtics Stuff Live's Justin Poulin and Jon Duke returned after quite a lengthy delay to see that outside of the pandemic raging once again... the Celtics remain decidedly mediocre. Is selling off what little is on the roster for the best and instead try to build value in the younger players? Jon and Justin seem to think so. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

650 : The Celtics Have Figured It Out, Tatum Shines

November 24, 2021 02:24 - 51 minutes

Celtics Stuff Live's Justin Poulin and Jon Duke are convinced... the Celtics have righted the ship and are making real progress toward becoming a contender. They aren't there yet, but Tatum's recent blistering play in all facets may have set the path for consistent improvement. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

649: Have The Celtics Figured It Out?

November 11, 2021 04:12 - 44 minutes

Celtics Stuff Live's Justin Poulin and Jon Duke reconvened after a convincing win over the Raptors to ponder the question, "Have they figured it out!?" The spurt of energy from Rob Williams and Josh Richardson have helped greatly. Meanwhile Twitter is ablaze with nonsense Jaylen for Ben Simmons rumors, but would Ben be good for the Celtics? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

648 : It's early, BUT...

November 03, 2021 03:19 - 56 minutes

Celtics Stuff Live's Justin Poulin and Jon Duke took turns like Jaylen and Jayson trying to figure out the root cause of the Celtics struggles through the team's first 7 games. Are there places this team can turn around the mentally weak approach that made the '21 Celtics such a challenge to enjoy? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

647: Season Preview And Name Your Top 15

October 20, 2021 02:53 - 1 hour

Celtics Stuff Live's Justin Poulin and Jon Duke previewed the Celtics season kicking off on Wednesday at MSG and the ongoing (inane) debate regarding captains and the Jays playing footsie. In the 2nd half, the guys debate Jon's list of the top 15 Celtics ever... does Tatum make the list? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

646: Pre-season Overreactions and more

October 07, 2021 03:30 - 54 minutes

Celtics Stuff Live's Justin Poulin and Jon Duke were so glad to finally start talking about real live basketball... even if it came with a preseason label. The guys talked about how changes for Tatum and Brown will augment how they and their team plays before running through the rest of the rotation and how these guys fit together. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

645 : Simmons, KAT, and Celtics Camp Opening Jitters

September 24, 2021 03:21 - 55 minutes

Celtics Stuff Live's Justin Poulin and Jon Duke previewed the start of Celtics training camp as the name of Ben Simmons is bandied about in trade rumors. Does Simmons make sense here? Karl Anthony Towns is a better option, but at what cost? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

644: Gorman and Pierce To Hall? GOT IT!

September 10, 2021 01:20 - 35 minutes

Celtics Stuff Live's Justin Poulin and Jon Duke dug in on the league altering trade that brought Juancho Hernangomez to Boston, but in all seriousness did provide needed balance to the previously guard heavy roster. Then in the show's second half, it was all about Paul Pierce and Mike Gorman who are but days away from being inducted as members in the Basketball Hall of Fame. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

643 : Celtics Smart-ly Prepare For '22 And Beyond

August 20, 2021 01:14 - 39 minutes

Celtics Stuff Live's Justin Poulin and Jon Duke reacted to the Celtics extending Marcus Smart's contract and indicating a very different financial picture for the team than envisioned a month ago. Did Smart's extension hurt chances at acquiring Bradley Beal? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

642: Is Beal worth the wait?

August 05, 2021 01:47 - 59 minutes

Celtics Stuff Live's Justin Poulin and Jon Duke came back after a month long sabattical to look at how Brad Stevens has queued up the Celtics to make a run at Bradley Beal in the summer of 2022. Are the Celtics prepared to take advantage of a player like Beal? Is it worth it to effectively tank free agency in '21 to do so? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

641: Udoka and Brad's Plans For '22

July 09, 2021 02:21 - 51 minutes

Celtics Stuff Live's Justin Poulin and Jon Duke discussed the aftermath of Ime Udoka's announcement as the next Celtics coach. How will his assistant coaching staff impact next year's team? Is this really what Brad wants? Can Team USA Tatum find a friend to play next him AND Brown? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

640 : Celtics Cap Moves Coming?

June 18, 2021 02:17 - 1 hour

Celtics Stuff Live's Justin Poulin and Jon Duke discussed a whirlwind week in the NBA while the Celtics still lack a head coach and Tatum missed out on $33 million. Still a summer of some serious moves looms ahead... will the team be willing to pay heavily into the tax for a team that disappointed in '21? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

639 : Thank You Danny! Good Luck Brad... yer gonna need it.

June 03, 2021 02:28 - 50 minutes

Celtics Stuff Live's Justin Poulin and Jon Duke had to put together an emergency podcast after Danny Ainge retired from the Celtics and Brad Stevens ascended to the role of President of Basketball Operations. The guys saluted Ainge's outstanding 18 year tenure with the Celtics, but noted so many questions remain about the future. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

638: The End is Nigh, But The Celtics Are Going Down Swinging

May 31, 2021 15:34 - 1 hour

Celtics Stuff Live's Justin Poulin and Jon Duke got together following the Game 4 loss to discuss the 1-1 split in Boston and were joined by Justin's son Riley. The guys did not "keep it basketball" and talked about the "beligerence" of one fan and one player on the Nets who formerly played in Boston. Then the chat moved onto the young guys who showed up so well in these home games. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

637 : Are You There Bottom? It's Me, The Boston Celtics.

May 28, 2021 01:45 - 1 hour

Celtics Stuff Live's Justin Poulin and Jon Duke got together before Game 3 of the Nets-Celtics series to survey the dystopian wasteland that is Celtics fandom after a rough 0-2 start to the series. The hustle/heart v. talent battle came up once again before turning to the NBA draft and what archetype the Celtics need to add to their roster in terms of young talent. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

636 : Celtics Take On Kyrie, Hall of Fame Salutes to KG/Truth and Mike

May 20, 2021 00:50 - 48 minutes

Celtics Stuff Live's Justin Poulin and Jon Duke had the the unfortunate task of revisiting the Kyrie Era in Boston as a path toward understanding the antipathy toward the 1st round opponent Brooklyn Nets. After that happy fun, the guys moved on to praise Tatum's big night vs. Washington and why KG is a worthy goal for Tatum and all young players. Then the show wraps by giving all due Hall of Fame honors to Mike Gorman, Paul Pierce and KG. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm...

635: Celtics Play In Palooza

May 13, 2021 02:19 - 56 minutes

Celtics Stuff Live's Justin Poulin and Jon Duke were agitated with the Celtics closing finish to the season, but they looked back as to how we ended up in this position. What can be done to make the '22 season different? The answer? There are many. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

634: Tatum Gets 60, Then Celtics' Bad Luck Strikes Again

May 03, 2021 03:07 - 44 minutes

Celtics Stuff Live's Justin Poulin and Jon Duke couldn't be more frustrated with the officials who worked the Blazers game, COVID-19, and the overall horrendous luck which has afflicted the 2021 Boston Celtics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

633: Tatum's Celtics Are Rolling....

April 21, 2021 18:54 - 33 minutes

Celtics Stuff Live's Justin Poulin and Jon Duke put together a quick pod while Jon was very much in vacation mode in Myrtle Beach. Jayson Tatum and the Celtics are rolling but today's pod focused in on Jabari Parker's future with the team and whether Theis's absence has left a void. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

632: Tatum FOUND the Answer

April 15, 2021 00:42 - 1 hour

Celtics Stuff Live's Justin Poulin and Jon Duke came back to the podcast in a joyful mood with the Celtics having won their last four and having shown real growth in the process. Eastern Conference Player of the Week Jayson Tatum has been exactly the man this Celtics team needed as he stepped forward. Why did he step forward? Is Tatum the sole reason for the Celtics resurgence? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

631 :Tatum Struggles For Answers

April 08, 2021 03:31 - 53 minutes

Celtics Stuff Live's Justin Poulin and Jon Duke were mighty frustrated after seeing the Celtics go 3-3 with one game left in the 7 game homestand. Jayson Tatum came under the microscope for solid production but seemingly lacking the ability to lead his teammates with good team fundamental principles. How can Tatum use his talent more effectively and what does the team need to do to lead him in the right direction? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

630 : Celtics Trade Deadline Recap

March 26, 2021 02:32 - 59 minutes

Celtics Stuff Live's Justin Poulin and Jon Duke recapped an active trade deadline by Celtics standards, but one that left many fans wanting more. The guys talked about how Evan Fournier fits into the Celtics needs and whether using the TPE in this spot was really Ainge's best option. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

629 : Celtics 2nd Half Preview

March 11, 2021 03:41 - 45 minutes

Celtics Stuff Live's Justin Poulin and Jon Duke took the well earned All Star Break as an opportunity to see where the Celtics stand entering the 2nd half of the regular season and how various options to improve the team from LaMarcus Aldridge to Harrison Barnes to John Collins might improve the team's prospects. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

628: Spring (All-Star) Break for Tatum and Brown

March 05, 2021 03:36 - 54 minutes

Celtics Stuff Live's Justin Poulin and Jon Duke are excited to see the Celtics get some rest after a brutal first half schedule, but the team's 4-0 close before the halfway mark was a welcome sign. The guys get into Rob Williams role moving forward and how the trade deadline will impact the 3 big men on the roster. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

627 : Celtics' Dead Cat Bounce

February 25, 2021 03:44 - 56 minutes

Celtics Stuff Live's Justin Poulin and Jon Duke sobered up enough to put together a podcast. A podcast that veered from frustrations with coaching, roster construction, and officiating the 3 point arc. The Celtics need a break desperately, but the fans might need the break nearly as badly. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

626 : Is it the All Star Break , yet!?!

February 16, 2021 03:42 - 50 minutes

Celtics Stuff Live's Justin Poulin and Jon Duke looked back on a pretty rough week for the Celtics as the team slid to .500 with a pair of dispirited efforts. While Jon and Justin saw this coming, are there signs of improvement ahead? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

625 : Go West, Young Men!

February 02, 2021 04:02 - 59 minutes

Celtics Stuff Live's Justin Poulin and Jon Duke surveyed the 0-2 week for the Celtics while Marcus Smart escaped major injury. But the loss to the Lakers highlighted how close the Celtics might be to contention, so what do the Celtics need to add to truly contend? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

624: The Boys Are Back

January 27, 2021 03:24 - 53 minutes

Celtics Stuff Live's Justin Poulin and Jon Duke are feeling quite good with the return of Kemba Walker and Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown going supernova. The emergence of the young Celtics bench after the challenging COVID impacted fortnight leaves one to look ahead to a matchup with Sunday's opponent, the Lakers, this summer in the Finals. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

623 : Harden comes East... now what?

January 14, 2021 04:07 - 1 hour

Celtics Stuff Live's Justin Poulin and Jon Duke discussed the trade of James Harden to the already combustible Brooklyn Nets and wondered whether it's a Big 3 or a Big 2 (with Kyrie on the way out). Then the guys talked about Kemba's return and how the Celtics will create shots without sacrificing the scoring efficiency from Tatum and Brown. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

622: The Jaylen Brown Appreciation Show

January 08, 2021 03:55 - 59 minutes

Celtics Stuff Live's Justin Poulin and Jon Duke were feeling good with the Celtics win over Miami and the team sitting at 6-3. The biggest reason for the team's better than expected result? Jaylen Brown. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

621 : Early Season Angst

December 30, 2020 04:00 - 52 minutes

Celtics Stuff Live's Justin Poulin and Jon Duke looked at the Celtics 2-2 start to the season and tried to figure out where the team can go from here. HINT: Brad needs to play the kids a lot more than he has... especially Pritchard! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

630: 2021 Season Preview

December 17, 2020 04:15 - 1 hour

Celtics Stuff Live's Justin Poulin and Jon Duke took stock of a rough Celtics outing in the first preseason game in Philly and where the team goes from here. (HINT: Brad needs to play the kids.) We also check in on the latest from Kyrie's mouth and Hayward's medical records. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

629: Gordon's Gone And Now What?

November 23, 2020 13:47 - 52 minutes

Celtics Stuff Live's Justin Poulin and Jon Duke wrapped up a wild opening weekend of free agency, punctuated by Hayward getting PAID in Charlotte. Why are there promising signs from the additions of Teague and Thompson in response to Hayward's departure and are the Celtics' young players up to the task to fill the void? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

628: 2020 Draft Recap and Offseason Outlook

November 19, 2020 05:21 - 57 minutes

Celtics Stuff Live's Justin Poulin and Jon Duke recapped the Celtics' selection of wing Aaron Nesmith but truthfully the bulk of this episode was focused on where the Celtics are headed. Does the Hayward potential departure force the Celtics into a youth centered future? Is Kemba Walker next to go? The only certainty is that Jayson Tatum is getting PAID and will be at the center of all Celtics decisions for years to come. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

627: This one is for Tommy

November 11, 2020 04:08 - 39 minutes

Celtics Stuff Live's Justin Poulin and Jon Duke got together to remember the late, great Tommy Heinsohn. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

626: Is there a Draft in here, Gordon?

November 10, 2020 03:42 - 48 minutes

Celtics Stuff Live's Justin Poulin and Jon Duke ran through the gamut of topics on the mind of Celtics fans. From the return of the NBA in December to theorizing Hayward trades to Indiana to some real down home draft talk. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

625: Tiptoeing Into The Draft and Gordon's Future

October 21, 2020 02:05 - 47 minutes

Celtics Stuff Live's Justin Poulin and Jon Duke moved into full on off season mode with a look at Celtics draft needs before discussing Gordon Hayward's future with the club. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

624: Celtics Offseason Primer

October 15, 2020 02:10 - 41 minutes

Celtics Stuff Live's Justin Poulin and Jon Duke tried their best to ignore the Lakers winning the NBA Championship this week to focus attention on the 2021 Boston Celtics. Who is leaving and how can this team improve with a short window before returning to play in January? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

623 : Bubble Busted

October 01, 2020 03:08 - 53 minutes

Celtics Stuff Live's Justin Poulin and Jon Duke took a few days to lick wounds following the Celtics defeat in the Eastern Conference Finals to assess the season and look ahead to the 2021 season. In the show's second half, CSL lightning rod Doc Rivers may be adding more juice to the Celtics-Sixers rivalry with reports he may be their next head coach. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

622 : Carry On Hayward, son!

September 23, 2020 03:22 - 1 hour

Celtics Stuff Live hosts Justin Poulin and Jon Duke examined the state of the Celtics-Heat series with Boston down 2 games to 1. Gordon Hayward returning to health had a significant impact in Game 3, but the wrinkles and mismatches Erik Spoelstra and Brad Stevens will attempt to exploit will likely decide the rest of the series. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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