Hoops Before Homework
22 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 3 years ago -Welcome to the Hoops Before Homework podcast where your hosts, Leander Wallace and Josh Balta, talk all things NBA. These two high school teachers and coaches will make you think outside the box while laughing like you are a kid again as only great teachers can. Whether it's a deep dive on the career of Wilt Chamberlain or just a discussion about life, your hosts will have you never wanting to miss an episode. After all, hoops should always come before homework!
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Episodes
TWO WEEK OVERREACTIONS: NETS, RAPTORS, JIMMY, RUSS, BRCNBA, AND MORE
January 04, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 51.4 MBThe guys are back to overreact! After just two weeks worth of games, what's better than a few over-reaches and bold takes? The Nets were being crowned Eastern Conference Champs after just two games and now, as Leander puts it, "not a playoff team." The Raptors have been slow out of the gate. Will they continue to struggle early on? Luka and the Mavs? Jimmy? And of course, what is an episode without BRCNBA talk?
NBA PREDICTIONS AND BRCNBA TALK FEATURING THE COMMISH JON MENNA
December 22, 2020 03:00 - 1 hour - 60 MBLeander and Balta reveal their pre-season NBA predictions of Finals matchup, MVP, ROTY, and more. BRCNBA League Commissioner, Jon Menna, joins the guys to give his takes on the season as well, while giving an in-depth pre-season review of BRCNBA's upcoming 6th season.
LeBron's Pass, Heat Chances, Jimmy Outplaying LeBron? BRCNBA Sighting, Rapid Fire (Not so Rapid)
October 11, 2020 06:00 - 53 minutes - 36.9 MBLeander, Balta, and the Bobblehead join up to talk the 2020 NBA Finals. The guys debate whether LeBron made the right basketball play be passing to Danny Green, the Heat's chances of pulling off a miracle comeback, Jimmy Butler's rise, and include a BRCNBA segment that has been much requested.
The Bobblehead: Dylan Marlar, Balta's apology, Conference Finals Preview, Lebron's Greatness
September 17, 2020 17:00 - 44 minutes - 30.5 MBHost Joshua Balta is joined by none other than the Bobblehead, Dylan Marlar to discuss the Clippers collapse, Balta gives his heartfelt apology to Lakers Nation and more importantly, Lebron James. Conference Finals Preview is discussed, and Lebron's greatness is discussed in length. KD and Steph even make an appearance.
2nd Round, Bucks/Heat, Giannis Legacy in Jeopardy? Rockets Have a Chance? Raptors Coming Back? Rapid Fire
September 04, 2020 04:00 - 47 minutes - 32.8 MBThe guys break down recent playoff action! Can the Bucks and Raptors come back from down 2-0? Do the Rockets or Nuggets have a chance in their respective series against the Lakers and the Clippers? Nash in as Nets HC. Balta gives us his top 5 rank. Rapid Fire.
NBA PLAYOFFS, LAKERS IN TROUBLE? BUCKS? BALTA'S PICKS, DRAFT LOTTERY, NBA RANK: DAME
August 21, 2020 03:00 - 58 minutes - 40.1 MBThe guys are back and talking Playoff Basketball! Are the Lakers in real trouble? Can the Bucks re-kindle pre-shutdown glory? Draft Lotto went down last night and Balta's Hornets came away with the biggest climb of the evening, yet his BRC-NBA fantasy league dreams of owning the number one spot were shot. Balta gives his pre-playoff picks while seeing that his pick of OKC over HOU is in serious jeopardy. Leander argues that Dame is outside of the top 10 while Balta could not disagree less.
THE NBA IS BACK, POP QUIZ: WHO STARTS FOR THE WIZ? LAKERS/CLIPS, MELO'S BLAZERS, TATUM GOES 2/17
August 01, 2020 04:00 - 53 minutes - 36.9 MBThe NBA is back and so are the guys from Hoops Before Homework! The season started with a BANG (insert Mike Breen) and so your hosts jumped right in breaking down the biggest games from the restart: Pels/Jazz, Clips/Lakers, Blazers/Grizz, Bucks/Celtics. Leander hits Balta with an untimely pop quiz in true English Teacher fashion: Who started for the Wizards? How about those new look Nets? Rockets/Mavs may score 400 combined, Balta steals Leander's YouTube TV subscription, Will you be watchin...
STOP IT CELTICS TWITTER, LONGEVITY VS. PEAK, DISNEY BUBBLE FOOD, NBA RESTART: FANTASY EDITION
July 13, 2020 01:00 - 44 minutes - 30.5 MBOn this episode Leander goes in on Balta for doing something he said he would never do...get a dog. Leander doesn't stop there. He calls the new pup "ugly." The guys discuss the impact of longevity versus peak when taking legacies into consideration. Cavs version of Shaq makes an appearance! The players have arrived in Florida and have plenty to say about their living conditions. We discuss those and declare our affinity for free food! Many fantasy leagues nationwide have called the season o...
KAWHI TOP 10 ALL-TIME WITH TITLE? LEGACIES, ASTERISKS, "HEAR ME OUT:" BREAKING INTO THE BUBBLE, LOOKING BACK AT "THE DECISION," 50K LAYUP
June 30, 2020 00:00 - 53 minutes - 36.9 MBThe guys discuss the return of the NBA being as real as ever despite the rising COVID numbers in Florida. Also, have you considered how to break into the "bubble" in Florida? Well, the guys lay out their plan to do exactly that! Legacies are discussed in depth as Leander lays out which superstars (Harden? LeBron? Giannis? Kawhi?) will benefit the most from winning a title. Finally, we must know... would you choke if you had the chance to make a layup for 50k in front of 22,000 fans?
LEANDER'S RETURN, GIANNIS>TIMMY? KYRIE CALL, PATBEV IS 17 AGAIN, JOKIC'S ABS, MATH 100
June 18, 2020 10:00 - 49 minutes - 34.4 MBHost Leander Wallace makes his return to the show following the birth of his son and goes head on with negative Giannis takes that occurred during his absence. The guys talk the now "infamous" "Kyrie Call" and its possible implications. Disney has released a list of the amenities that players will have at their disposal in Orlando, but one sticks out above the rest. Balta apologizes for prior statements on Nikola Jokic, and the two teachers take you to math class discussing Vegas' odds on ea...
BEN MASTIN: HOST OF FIXING BASKETBALL, NBA RETURN, KD NOT PLAYING IS A MISTAKE, BUCKS NOT GETTING OUT OF THE EAST, MJ DONATING 100 MILLION!!! DREW BREES?? PLAYER PROTESTS
June 11, 2020 13:00 - 1 hour - 47 MBHost of Fixing Basketball, Ben Mastin, joins Balta to discuss the return of the NBA and if they got it right. The two debate KD's decision to not return for a playoff run. The Celtics a title contender?? Does Jayson Tatum deserve to be mentioned with the likes of Lebron, Kawhi, AD... Ben believes so! MJ's whopping 100 MILLION dollar commitment to fight racial injustices over the next decade is discussed and whether or not this makes up for his silence throughout the years. Drew Brees on an N...
Ralston Turner: Is it legal to double in pick-up? NC State, Life of a G-leaguer, and Let's Be Real: America has never treated Black people as equals
June 01, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 75.3 MBFormer LSU and NC State standout Ralston Turner joins the show to talk about everything from pickup ball's unwritten rules to LeBron James to the recent deaths of unarmed African Americans. Is doubling in pickup okay? Should NC State's coaching staff have laid off of BeeJay Anya's lefty hooks shot? Is the G-League better or worse than power 5 college basketball? You can find all the answers in this episode. Ralston and the guys cap the episode off by getting serious and discussing the tragic...
Celtics' Fake Dynasty, 1-16 re-seeding a good idea? Steph is better than the Beard, History 101: Tommy Kearns
May 26, 2020 10:00 - 41 minutes - 28.5 MBThe guys talk about the proposed 1-16 seeded playoff format, and how it will affect each team. Leander thinks Paul Pierce has a beef with LeBron and is allowing it to cloud his judgment, and both hosts believe Kendrick Perkins is flat out wrong about the Harden vs Steph debate. History class is in session as Tommy Kearns is the subject of today's lesson.
The Finale of "The Last Dance", Jordan/LeBron, 90's Reunion, "Hear me out:" Memphis Grizzlies
May 20, 2020 10:00 - 53 minutes - 36.5 MBBalta and Leander close out The Last Dance, and each give their thoughts on Jordan's place all-time. Leander reminds everyone just how bad the 98-99 season truly was once it resumed. Jordan and LeBron's accomplishments and place in all-time debates are discussed, and Balta tells you why Draymond Green is nothing more than a 3-Musketeers Bar (yes, you read that correctly). Leander tells you why the Memphis Grizzlies will be NBA champs within three years. Links: Jack McCallum article: https:...
The Finale of "The Last Dance,” Jordan/LeBron, 90's Reunion, "Hear me out:" Memphis Grizzlies
May 20, 2020 10:00 - 53 minutes - 36.5 MBBalta and Leander close out The Last Dance, and each give their thoughts on Jordan's place all-time. Leander reminds everyone just how bad the 98-99 season truly was once it resumed. Jordan and LeBron's accomplishments and place in all-time debates are discussed, and Balta tells you why Draymond Green is nothing more than a 3-Musketeers Bar (yes, you read that correctly). Leander tells you why the Memphis Grizzlies will be NBA champs within three years. Links: Jack McCallum article: https:...
The G.O.A.T. Fantasy League, NBA draft-LaMelo Ball, "Hear me out:" Nets, Lakers, and Knicks Edition
May 17, 2020 07:00 - 36 minutes - 24.9 MBIn this episode, your hosts are joined by three members of the much talked about BRC fantasy league. The guys discuss the beginnings of the league and how it transformed into a full-fledged imitation of the real NBA collective bargaining agreement. Each member discusses their thoughts on this year's NBA draft as well as LaMelo. Jon tells why the Nets bleak history will soon change, Dylan says LeBron James is reason enough to believe the Lakers will win the title, and Ed lays out his 6-step p...
Finally Harden doesn't get a call, George Mikan was not good at basketball, History 101, The Last Dance
May 13, 2020 09:00 - 40 minutes - 28.1 MBThe guys wonder if James Harden's feelings are hurt by not being included in the superstar phone call. Both Leander and Balta have a problem with George Mikan being included in ESPN's top 40 players of all time, and class is in session as today's content is History 101 and a rule that we bet you didn't know about! George Karl gets hammered for making two major errors in the '96 Finals.
Balta's Miserable Hornets, The Last Dance Episodes 5-6, "Hear me Out" Brooklyn Nets Edition
May 06, 2020 05:00 - 47 minutes - 32.8 MBOn this episode of Hoops Before Homework Balta tells of the tragedies of being a Hornets fan, the guys discuss the sham that is MVP voting, and the biggest takeaways from The Last Dance episodes 5-6. Leander tells the world why the Brooklyn Nets can win a championship in another edition of "Hear Me Out."
Kane Pitman, host of Locked on Bucks, talks about his journey to covering the Bucks, Last Dance, and gives Balta some fantasy advice
May 03, 2020 05:00 - 29 minutes - 20.5 MBOn episode two of the Hoops Before Homework podcast Kane Pitman joins the show to discuss his journey from the oil refineries of Australia to covering the MVP of the NBA. Also, Balta lays out the reasons the Atlanta Hawks (yes those Hawks) can win a championship in the next three years.
Kane Pitman, host of Locked on Bucks, talks about his journey to covering the Bucks, Last Dance, and gives Balta some fantasy advice, "HearMeOut" Segment: Atlanta Hawks
May 03, 2020 05:00 - 29 minutes - 20.5 MBOn episode two of the Hoops Before Homework podcast Kane Pitman joins the show to discuss his journey from the oil refineries of Australia to covering the MVP of the NBA. Also, Balta lays out the reasons the Atlanta Hawks (yes those Hawks) can win a championship in the next three years.
The Last Dance
April 28, 2020 06:00 - 38 minutes - 26.5 MBYour hosts introduce themselves and jump straight into their takeaways from "The Last Dance."
The Last Dance: Takeaways from Episodes 1-4
April 28, 2020 06:00 - 38 minutes - 26.5 MBYour hosts introduce themselves and jump straight into their takeaways from "The Last Dance."