From Way Downtown- An NBA Podcast
96 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 year ago - ★★★★★ - 18 ratingsThree lifelong friends talk about the NBA and share some laughs along the way.
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Ep. 94- First Round Madness
April 27, 2023 01:00 - 1 hour - 47.4 MBThat's right it's the first round of the NBA Playoffs and things are getting crazy. The Nuggets, Sixers and Suns have all wrapped up their first round series with wins. The Bucks, Grizzlies, and Cavs are on the brink of elimination! The Celtics and Hawks and Warriors and Kings are battling! We get into all of it as we go Around the Rim. Support the show
Ep. 93- Playoff Preview
April 16, 2023 00:00 - 1 hour - 46.4 MBThat's right, its time to preview the playoffs again! We go over our initial play in thoughts and then in the Around the Rim we go through our playoff prediction. To wrap up, we give who we think are some X factors that will make or break their teams chances. Support the show
Ep. 92- Third Annual Sneaky Good All Stars
April 02, 2023 19:00 - 1 hour - 42.6 MBIt's the return of the Sneaky Good All Stars! Yes Marquis, Jon and Andrew go through their teams of 5 players they've deemed as 'sneaky good'. Any overlap this year? Listen and find out. Support the show
Ep. 91- Will the Clippers figure it out?
March 24, 2023 22:00 - 54 minutes - 37.4 MBWe're back! This week we talk about some teams that added in the buyout, the Clippers, Heat and Bulls. Are the Clippers going to fall short again? Then we move into the Homer Minute where we talk about the Celtics' interesting road trip. And then in the Drive and Kick we talk about Jaylen Brown, Ja Morant, and home crowds booing their own team. Support the show
Ep. 90- Top Dogs of the League
March 03, 2023 18:00 - 49 minutes - 33.9 MBIn this duo show we talk about the Nuggets and Bucks, the two top teams in the league. We also talk about LeBron's injury and how this affects the Lakers. Then, of course, we talk about the other top team in the league, the Celtics in our Homer Minute. Then in the Drive and Kick (ish) we talk about Lamelo, 70 point games, and Zion. Support the show
Ep. 89- All Star Weekend Wrap-Up
February 24, 2023 01:00 - 1 hour - 60.5 MBThis week we talk about all the All Star Weekend festivities! And how we can fix the All Star Game. Then in the Drive and Kick we talk about our favorite performances of the year, Lonzo Ball, and the Atlanta Hawks. Then we finish up with some rapid fire Weird, Wild and Wacky NBA Trivia. Support the show
Ep. 88- TRADE DEADLINE MADNESS
February 16, 2023 01:00 - 1 hour - 56.1 MBA crazy deadline leads to a whole bunch of trade talk! Durant to the Suns, the Nets rebuild, the Lakers moves and much more! We wrap up with talking about the upcoming All Star Game. Support the show
Ep. 87- Kyrie Traded!
February 10, 2023 22:00 - 1 hour - 59.6 MBThis week's episode is the calm before the storm. 18 hours before the trade deadline we talk about the All Star Reserves, the Kyrie trade and Lebron breaking Kareem's record. Then in the Drive and Kick we talk about the Pelicans, NBA brawls, and trades we'd like to see. Support the show
Ep. 86- All Star Reserves
February 02, 2023 01:00 - 1 hour - 54.8 MBIt is time to select our All Star Teams! First we react to the starters and then make our choices for the reserves. Then in the Drive and Kick we talk about the end of the Lakers-Celtics game, Jaren Jackson Jr and the best NBA All Star jersey. Support the show
Ep. 85- Grades for Each NBA Team
January 27, 2023 21:00 - 1 hour - 58.5 MBThis week we go through each NBA team and give them a grade based on what our preseason expectations were. Then in the Drive and Kick we talk about Stan Van Gundy's twitter, third graders celebrating, and Shannon Sharpe. Support the show
Ep. 84- We are Struggling
January 13, 2023 19:00 - 1 hour - 46.2 MBIn this episode Andrew and Marquis talk about the Phoenix Suns and LA Clippers struggles. Then its on the Houston Rockets and their tankfest, and the NBA All Star voting returns. Finally, we play Thanks, Magic! Support the show
Ep. 83- The 2022-23 NBA Champion Brooklyn Nets?
January 05, 2023 16:00 - 1 hour - 64.5 MBHey Everybody, In this week's episode we discuss: The red hot Brooklyn Nets The Luka-Fueled Dallas Mavericks The slumping Milwaukee Bucks Stick around to the second segment of the show for a couple Drive and Kick takes followed by some WILD Cap or No Cap takes about both basketball and just general life. Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREE Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to y...
Ep. 82- You Need to Know About These Players
December 29, 2022 22:00 - 1 hour - 55.2 MBIn this episode we talk about the Christmas day games, followed by the players you need to know about this season. Then in the Homer Minute we talk about the Celtics 3 straight wins. And then we follow it up with Cap or No Cap! Support the show
Ep. 81- The Knicks Are Good?
December 23, 2022 20:00 - 1 hour - 52.5 MBThis week we talk about the New York Knicks! And it's good! Then its on to the struggling Raptors and the surging Magic. Then in Cap or No Cap Jon sets up some takes for Andrew and Marquis to see what they think. Then we wrap up the show with our All Star Starter check-in. Support the show
Ep. 80- Trade Central
December 16, 2022 19:00 - 1 hour - 68.8 MBWe are back! After a week off its a long pod to talk about all things NBA. First, the surging Nets and Pelicans in the Around the Rim segment. Then in the Homer Minute we talk about the Boston Celtics challenging road trip. In Cap or No Cap we get into not just the NBA, but some life topics as well. And finally, its time to invent some trades to fix the NBA in the FWD Trade Machine. Support the show
Ep. 79- Quarter Season Mark
December 02, 2022 22:00 - 1 hour - 65.2 MBIn this week's episode we talk about the surprises through the first quarter of the season. Our favorite players and teams from the beginning of the year, and the bad surprises as well. Then in the Drive and Kick we talk about Patrick Beverly, Kemba going to the Mavericks, and Kevin Durant's Nets' tenure. Support the show
Ep. 78- The Wild West
November 22, 2022 22:00 - 1 hour - 60.6 MBOn this weeks show we talk about the ever-changing Western Conference and who we think are the best of the West. Then in the Homer Minute we talk about our surging Boston Celtics. And in the Drive and Kick, Marquis sets up some entertaining takes for Jon and Andrew, including Ben Simmons return to Philly and the beam team. #lightthebeam Support the show
Ep. 77- Warriors? More like Worriers!
November 17, 2022 23:00 - 1 hour - 48.5 MBIn this episode we start with the defending champs and their struggles so far this season. Then we move on to two teams that are playing well, the Nuggets and the Hawks. In the Homer Minute we talk about our #1 Boston Celtics. After the break in the Drive and Kick we talk about the Kings, Dwight Howard, and Joel Embiid's monster game. Support the show
Ep. 76- Who's on Top?
November 09, 2022 21:00 - 1 hour - 61.9 MBThis week we discuss the best teams in the NBA so far. What has been the key to success for the Bucks, Cavs, Suns, Jazz, Grizzlies and Trailblazers? We also touch on the worst teams right now and if they have any silver linings. Then in Cap or No Cap Jon gives Marquis and Andrew some takes to see if they agree or disagree. This includes "Will Jae Crowder get traded?" and some Kyrie talk. Then in Around the World Jon tells us all about the international players this year. Support the show
Ep. 75- Overperformers and Underperformers
November 04, 2022 23:00 - 1 hour - 57.3 MBThe season is well on its way and some teams are exceeding their expectations while others are stuck in the mud. We go through the different teams and players we think are overperforming or underperforming. Then in the Drive and Kick we talk about the end of Steve Nash's tenure with the Nets. And finally Marquis brings back the No Look Pass with some player quotes. Support the show
Ep. 74- Previews and Reviews
October 28, 2022 00:00 - 1 hour - 62.5 MBWe still need to get our predictions in for the year, so in the Around the Rim segment we start with our end of year award predictions and our Finals winner! Then we review the first week of action in the NBA. In the Drive and Kick we have to talk about some Victor Webanyama destinations and the new NBA jerseys this year. And lastly, Andrew brings back some Wild, Wacky and Weird NBA Trivia. Support the show
Ep. 73- WE'RE BACK
October 21, 2022 00:00 - 1 hour - 56.7 MBYes we took some time off for our first real offseason, but guess what? We're back! Jon is hosting this week and we go over all the craziness in the offseason, including the Gobert and Mitchell trades, free agency, and the Nets and Lakers drama. Then we bring back some classic games, the Drive and Kick and Cap or No Cap, where we do a little bit of preview for the season. Support the show
Ep. 72- NBA Draft Review!
June 29, 2022 00:00 - 1 hour - 50.1 MBThe NBA draft has happened and we are here to talk about all of it. Winners, losers, Adam Silver, trades and more. Then in Cap or No Cap we talk about the Nets drama as it unfolds. Support the show
Ep. 71- The Warriors Are NBA Champions
June 21, 2022 22:00 - 1 hour - 58.5 MBMarquis is back and hosting this episode as we recap the last two games on the NBA Finals, what the Finals MVP means for Steph Curry, and what these two teams look like going forward. Then we review the rest of the league's action, talking about head coaches, upcoming free agents, and the NBA Draft this Thursday. Support the show
Ep. 70- Are You Crazy Bro?
June 14, 2022 22:00 - 1 hour - 44.7 MBThis week Jon and Andrew talk about Games 3 and 4 of the NBA Finals. Then Jon gives Andrew some crazy takes in his version of Cap or No Cap, Are you Crazy Bro? Support the show
Ep. 69- 2 down in San Fran
June 08, 2022 14:00 - 1 hour - 42.4 MBIn this week's show the guys discuss the results of the first two games of the NBA Finals, who has the edge and what each team will be looking to do to close out the other. In addition they get into the All-NBA Teams and the hiring of Darvin Ham in LA. Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREE Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Support the show
Ep. 68- NBA FINALS BABY
June 02, 2022 23:00 - 1 hour - 52.7 MBThe Finals are here which means we are previewing all the action in the Around the Rim. Then in the Drive and Kick we hit some other topics, such as the new Conference Finals MVPs and Udonis Haslem's words about "breaking the code". Last is the game OK Boomer! Support the show
Ep. 67- Warriors Winning, and the Battle for the East
May 24, 2022 23:00 - 1 hour - 51.1 MBThis week we talk about this Conference Finals. The East is closely contested, despite the blowouts, while the Warriors seem to be running away in the West. Then in the Drive and Kick we talk about the Draft Lottery. Then we finish up with a game around the Lottery! Support the show
Ep. 66- Conference Finals Preview!
May 17, 2022 22:00 - 1 hour - 51.9 MBIt is time! The Conference Finals are set, and it's time to preview the matchup between the Celtics and Heat and the Warriors and Mavericks. We also get into the teams that have gone home in the Drive and Kick. And finally we play Back In My Day. Support the show
Ep. 65- Playoff Chaos
May 10, 2022 21:00 - 1 hour - 63.7 MBMarquis is back! This week we talk about all the second round action, before moving into some Drive and Kick action. We talk about Ben Simmons's surgery and what happened to Duncan Robinson. Then Marquis has his turn to give some Cap or No Cap takes. Support the show
Ep. 64- You're Gone, Carry On
May 03, 2022 21:00 - 1 hour - 50.1 MBThis week Jon and Andrew talk about the teams that have been eliminated, and then Round Two! Then in Cap or No Cap we focus on the Round 2 matchups, and finally Jon sets up some Word Association for different players. Support the show
Ep. 63- First Round Thoughts
April 26, 2022 21:00 - 58 minutes - 40.3 MBIn this duo podcast, Andrew and Jon talk about the first round of the NBA playoffs. Do the Pelicans actually have a chance to steal this series? What do the Middleton and Embiid injuries mean for their team's title chances? Luka is back, are the Jazz cooked? Then we go with some Cap or No Cap, and talk about the Grizzlies-Timberwolves, Tatum and more. Then Jon has to guess, NBA Bench Player or NFL Prospect? Support the show
Ep. 62- NBA Playoff Preview
April 19, 2022 23:00 - 1 hour - 63.2 MBThis episode is straightforward, we preview the playoffs! Marquis, Jon and Andrew go through each matchup and potential matchup to share their picks. Then in Cap or No Cap (1:07:38) Marquis sets up some takes for us, will we take them or not? Support the show
Ep. 61- End of Season Megapod Review
April 09, 2022 17:00 - 1 hour - 66.5 MBIts the end of the regular season! That means reviewing our highs and lows, surprises and disappointments, and who we think should win the end of year awards (55:08). Then our game we guess some NBA Playoff Over Unders. (1:20:45). Support the show
Ep. 60- SG All Stars
March 29, 2022 22:00 - 1 hour - 47.5 MBIn this week's episode we talk about the number 1 seed in the East, as well as Devin Booker's MVP case in the Around the Rim. Then in the next segment we go over our SG All Stars! (25:23) We picked our Sneaky Good players that deserve some recognition for their play this season. Then we play another addition of Thanks Magic. Support the show
Ep. 59- Falling Bulls and Surging Wolves
March 23, 2022 00:00 - 1 hour - 53.5 MBThis week we talk about the Chicago Bulls, who are struggling a bit, and the Minnesota Timberwolves, who are surging. Then we talk about the Celtics ceiling in the Homer Minute and the Marcus Smart play. Then in the Drive and Kick, the guys debate who will end the season with the scoring title. In the Blind Fantasy Draft, Marquis gives blind stats for players for Jon and Andrew to draft. Stay tuned to Instagram to let us know which team you think would win. Support the show
Ep. 58- Playoffs Come Soon
March 15, 2022 23:00 - 1 hour - 42.3 MBWe have an action packed show, talking about all the storylines as the season comes to an end. Then in Cap or No Cap (32:37) we talk about how some injuries will affect the end of the season, along with some others things. Then Jon quizzes Andrew and Marquis in Who Am I? (47:11). Check out Instacart and save yourself a trip to the market: http://instacart.oloiyb.net/XxyGjg Support the show
Ep. 57- Let's Talk Some Defense
March 10, 2022 12:00 - 1 hour - 62.2 MBThis week we go through some DPOY picks and our All Defense Teams. Then in the Drive and Kick (49:54), Marquis and Jon pick their 'sneaky good' teams to watch out for, along with the under-the-radar rookie you need to know about. And Andrew finishes up with some Wild and Wacky NBA Trivia (1:14:53) . Support the show
Ep. 56- Midseason Grades
March 05, 2022 03:00 - 1 hour - 62.8 MBIn this week's show, we provide our midseason grades on all 30 teams! How will the Lakers fare with our grading system? What about the tanking teams? Which teams received an A+? tune in the find out. After the first hour, we have our Cap or No Cap segment with hot takes provided by the host for this week, Marquis. Finally we round out the show with Hot Take Heat Check, stick around for some wild hot takes from the Twitter-verse. Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREE D...
Ep. 55- Hey Now, You're an All Star
February 23, 2022 00:00 - 1 hour - 61.8 MBThis week, we talk about All Star Weekend! How to fix the dunk contest, the new Rising Stars game, and the NBA 75 activities are just a few of the topics. Then in Cap or No Cap (57:55) Jon sets up some end of season takes. And in the last segment, we revisit some takes in Can I Have A Mulligan? (1:14:21) Check out Instacart and save yourself a trip to the market: http://instacart.oloiyb.net/XxyGjg Support the show
Ep. 54- Trade Talk 2: Daryl's Revenge
February 16, 2022 00:00 - 1 hour - 61.4 MBThis week we talk about all things trade deadline. The Harden-Simmons trade, Winner and Losers, and the moves our Celtics made. Then we wrap up with some Wild and Wacky NBA trivia. Be sure to check out our Instagram page to keep up with all things FWD - @FromWayDowntownPod Support the show
Ep. 53- To Trade, or Not to Trade
February 09, 2022 02:00 - 1 hour - 58.3 MBIn this week's show we discuss all of the buzz around the trade deadline! Every year the NBA goes wild with trade rumors and mock trades. So naturally the guys at From Way Downtown like to discuss said rumors and mock trades while also making fun of the crazy ones! Be sure to check out our Instagram page to keep up with all things FWD - @FromWayDowntownPod Support the show
Ep. 52- Big Money, Big Problems?
February 02, 2022 00:00 - 1 hour - 62.1 MBAfter a quick review of the NBA news cycle, we look into some of the big contract signings that took place from this past offseason and whether these teams are still happy with their decisions. Then in the Drive and Kick segment we discuss rising stars, woes in Brooklyn, and Draymond Green the analyst! Finally we get a glimpse into the NBA lives of two beloved players from the NBA 75th Anniversary Team. Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREE Disclaimer: This post cont...
Ep. 51- All Star Talk
January 26, 2022 01:00 - 1 hour - 55.6 MBIt's time to select some All Stars! We go through our teams and who we agree on, and those we don't. Then in Cap or No Cap (51:37) we talk about the Grayson Allen suspension and how the NBA should make their decisions. Then in Wild and Wacky NBA Trivia (1:06:02), we focus on All Star Weekend. Check out Instacart and save yourself a trip to the market: http://instacart.oloiyb.net/XxyGjg Support the show
Ep. 50- Finally a Trade, and KD's Injury
January 19, 2022 00:00 - 1 hour - 60.1 MB50 EPISODES! Wow, time flies. In this episode, Marquis' hosts and we talk about the Cam Reddish trade, KD's injury, and the slumping Warriors. Then in the Drive and Kick, Jon and Andrew debate the real best team of LA. Then in a Game of Percentages, they share their confidence in the prompts Marquis gives. Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREE Support the show
Ep. 49- Fans Need to Stop Voting for the All Star Game
January 12, 2022 00:00 - 1 hour - 56.2 MBIn this episode, to start we talk about the sinking Wizards and the rising Raptors. Then we talk about the first return of the fan voting in the All Star Game in the new segment, Yup, Huh, or Ugh (43:11). And finally Jon hosts the game, Get to Know your NBA 75- Tim Duncan Edition (1:09:30). Check out Instacart and save yourself a trip to the market: http://instacart.oloiyb.net/XxyGjg Support the show
Ep. 48- MVP, ROY, and Who's Number 1?
January 04, 2022 23:00 - 1 hour - 44.5 MBThis week it's just Andrew and Marquis! They talk about the MVP race, the rookie who has been lighting it up recently, and who some teams look to as their number 1 option. And to finish up they show they play a new game called Thanks Magic (47:32). Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREE Support the show
Ep.47- Hot Take Central
December 28, 2021 23:00 - 1 hour - 64.5 MBIn this week's show, the guys discuss the NBA Christmas Day games, the Sixers woes, and who the Celtics might being eye to matchup with in the first round of the playoffs. Come the midpoint in the show, the Drive and Kick returns with a very specific theme. And then the show closes out with the Hot Take Heat Check, where we'll find out what kind of wild takes can be found on the internet. Support the show
Ep. 46- Let's Tacko Bout Them
December 15, 2021 00:00 - 1 hour - 62.7 MBIn this episode we talk about some players that have flown under the radar but are having great starts to the year. Then in Cap or No Cap (56:55) we talk about Frank Vogel's future as head coach of the Lakers. And in NBA Missed Connections, (1:13:55) Andrew tries to get Jon and Marquis to figure out which slow starting NBA player he is describing. Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREE Support the show
Ep. 45- The NBA Is as Close as Ever
December 08, 2021 01:00 - 1 hour - 65.9 MBThis week Jon hosts and takes us through the league and all the intriguing matchups and standings this last week. Then in the Drive and Kick (35:41), Marquis and Andrew go very different directions in the "NBA big man" discussion. And last, Jon introduces a new game for all of us, Real or Fake (1:01:38), where the guys talk about some stats from this season and decide whether they are Real or Fake. Support the show