Locked On Celtics - Daily Podcast On The Boston Celtics With Rainin' J's
1,866 episodes - English - Latest episode: 5 months ago - ★★★★★ - 1.3K ratingsLocked On Celtics is a daily Boston Celtics podcast by Boston Sports Journal beat writer John Karalis. It's an inside look at the C's from a former professional basketball player who is at practices & games. Hear from players, call in to the voicemail line, and hear from some great guest hosts. It's the #1 podcast choice for Celtics fans. Part of the Locked On Podcast network.
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Episodes
LOCKED ON CELTICS- Feb. 27: Monroe sits as C's coast past Memphis
February 27, 2018 04:13 - 35 minutesKyrie Irving was scintillating and the Celtics bench went off in the second quarter, but Greg Monroe's DNP-CD stood out on a night where he probably could have used some minutes. Hear from Brad Stevens as he explains that decision. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
LOCKED ON CELTICS-Feb. 26: Starting Theis + return of Smart = W's
February 26, 2018 03:57 - 47 minutesThe break is over, Daniel Theis is starting, and Marcus Smart is back. It all sounds like a formula for success to John Karalis & Sam Packard. They discuss that, Jaylen Brown's comments about mental fatigue, Zaza Pachulia's dirty play, and the Big Australian Boat. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
LOCKED ON CELTICS: Feb. 23 - Weird Celtics Twitter with Coley Mick of Barstool Sports
February 23, 2018 03:50 - 1 hourOne of the most entertaining aspects of this Celtics season has been a certain segment of Celtics Twitter that is just delightfully weird. Sam "Jam" Packard and Coley Mick of Barstool Sports get into that and a lot more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
LOCKED ON CELTICS - Feb. 22: It's Marcus Smart day
February 22, 2018 04:43 - 40 minutesMassLive's Jay King and Sam "Jam" Packard react to Marcus Smart's practice return. Is the Boston Celtics guard taking enough steps to make sure he never strikes an inanimate object again? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
LOCKED ON CELTICS- Feb. 21: Talking Bird & McHale with the Globe's Chad Finn
February 21, 2018 05:26 - 53 minutesChad Finn of the Boston Globe joins the show to talk about the awesome Kevin McHale/Larry Bird interview. Among the topics: Bird's depth of knowledge of the game & his teammates, the injury that could have made him shoot BETTER, and the pain of having to quit. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
LOCKED ON CELTICS: Talking music & basketball with Dart Adams
February 20, 2018 05:18 - 1 hourBasketball, the NBA, and Hip Hop culture have been intertwined forever. Dart Adams joins the podcast today to discuss the different stages of rap music's marriage to basketball and the culture's influence on an evolving NBA. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
LOCKED ON CELTICS - Feb. 19: Michael Nye on Celtics fandom, sports writing, "All the Castles Burned"
February 19, 2018 03:52 - 1 hourMassLive's Jay King is joined by author Michael Nye, a huge Celtics fan who recently published "All the Castles Burned" -- a novel about basketball, friendship, and the haunting turns of youth. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
LOCKED ON CELTICS: Feb. 15 - The Celtics lose again heading into the All-Star Break
February 15, 2018 05:08 - 58 minutesJohn Karalis and Jam Packard break down the Celtics 129-119 loss to the Los Angeles Clippers. The offense was not as terrible, but the defense was atrocious, as the Cs were unable to stop DeAndre Jordan. The guys also respond to your tweets using #RaininJs and #RaininJunk before having a very serious discussion about whether or not the cast of Friends counts as a TV Family. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
LOCKED ON CELTICS: Feb. 14 - What's wrong with the Celtics offense?
February 14, 2018 05:51 - 58 minutesJohn Karalis and Jam Packard discuss the struggling Celtics offense, the long term impact of Greg Monroe, and missing Marcus Smart. The guys end with a passionate defense of Celtics Twitter Legend and fellow #RaininJ, @isjanosnba Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
LOCKED ON CELTICS: C's get blasted on Paul Pierce night
February 12, 2018 04:15 - 57 minutesYeah, the Celtics looked lost on offense and defense while getting demolished by a new-look Cavs team... but it was Paul Pierce night so we're all very happy about that at least. RedsArmy's John Karalis and MassLive's Jay King react to the whole night. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
LOCKED ON CELTICS: Feb. 9 - Celtics hold off Wizards in OT 110-104
February 09, 2018 05:30 - 53 minutesJohn Karalis and Jam Packard breakdown the Celtics overtime victory over the Washington Wizards. The guys discuss the wild finish, the debut of Moose, and Jaylen Brown's big night before discussing the Cavs insane trade deadline. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
LOCKED ON CELTICS: Feb. 8 - The "This Trade Deadline has been Not Good" Mailbag
February 08, 2018 04:14 - 39 minutesJay King and Jam Packard first discuss how this year's trade deadline has been incredibly uneventful and quite boring. Then the dynamic duo answer #RaininJs and #RaininJunk mailbag questions before debuting a new segment called "We Janos" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
LOCKED ON CELTICS- Feb. 7: A complete no-show in Toronto
February 07, 2018 03:44 - 40 minutesThis was supposed to be a great matchup of the top two teams in the East but only one showed up. John Karalis & Sam "Jam" Packard break down the Celtics no-show and whether it accelerates the search for bench help. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
LOCKED ON CELTICS - Feb. 6: More trade rumors
February 06, 2018 03:50 - 59 minutesMassLive's Jay King, John Karalis from Red's Army and Sam "Jam" Packard break down all the latest rumors, predict what the Celtics will do at the trade deadline, and hand out the latest invitations to the Baynes Boat. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
LOCKED ON CELTICS- Feb. 5: Horford game-winner sinks Blazers
February 04, 2018 20:39 - 43 minutesThis game looked bad for the Celtics for a while, but Al Horford's last-second jumper sealed a huge comeback! John Karalis and Sam "Jam" Packard have that, Rozier, our newly named "Gin & Juice" combo, and Dabusele. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
LOCKED ON CELTICS: Feb. 2 - Brad Stevens and the Growth Mindset
February 02, 2018 05:00 - 26 minutesSam "Jam" Packard sits down with Celtics Head Coach Brad Stevens to discuss the Growth Mindset and his approach to coaching. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
LOCKED ON CELTICS- Feb 1: Rozier trip-dub & Greg Monroe in Boston?
February 01, 2018 05:25 - 48 minutesTerry Rozier got a triple double in his first ever start, which powered the Celtics to a blowout win. John Karalis has all the postgame covered. Plus, Greg Monroe is getting bought out... will he land in Boston? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
LOCKED ON CELTICS -- Jan. 31: Kevin Love down, Draymond picks Jaylen Brown
January 31, 2018 05:15 - 31 minutesMassLive's Jay King and Sam "Jam" Packard break down the impact of Kevin Love's injury, react to Draymond Green saying Jaylen Brown should be selected as an All-Star replacement, and explain the glory of Janos the Twitter sensation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
LOCKED ON CELTICS: Jan 30. Celtics Escape Denver With Narrow 111-110 Victory Over Nuggets
January 30, 2018 07:52 - 35 minutesJay King and Jam Packard recap the Celtics 111-110 victory over the Denver Nuggets. The guys discuss the frantic finish, Jayson Tatum destroying the rookie wall, and the artistry of Kyrie Irving. Plus a very Theis recap of the West Coast Trip. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
LOCKED ON CELTICS: Warriors reaction & would you trade picks for bench help?
January 29, 2018 01:57 - 47 minutesMassLive's Jay King and RedsArmy's John Karalis react to the most positive-feeling loss we've seen in a while and get into whether it's worth giving up picks to add bench scoring help. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
LOCKED ON CELTICS: Jan. 26 - Kyrie's Threat to Cleveland and the All-Star Draft
January 26, 2018 03:41 - 40 minutesJay King and Jam Packard break down the report that Kyrie Irving threatened surgery if the Cleveland Cavaliers wouldn't trade him, react to the NBA All-Star Game draft, then answer some questions from the mailbag, including one about who should be on the "Team Tito" All-Stars. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
LOCKED ON CELTICS: Jan. 25 - Celtics Snap Losing Streak and the Mysterious Marcus Laceration
January 25, 2018 09:21 - 40 minutesBefore Jay King and Jam Packard breakdown the Celtics 113-102 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers, the dynamic duo discuss the mysterious Marcus Smart hand injury and hospitalization. The guys then explore how the Celtics snapped their losing streak by abusing Milos Teodosic. Plus the redemption of Semi Ojeleye and your #RaininJs and #RaininJunk Tweets! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
LOCKED ON CELTICS: Jan. 24 - Marcus Smart misses buzzer beater as Celtics lose their fourth straight
January 24, 2018 09:03 - 43 minutesThe Celtics lose 108-107 to the Los Angeles Lakers, as Marcus Smart's last second heave didn't drop. Jay King and Jam Packard breakdown the final play, the poor defensive rebounding, the struggling young-guns, before trying to figure out how the Celtics bounce back from their current 4-game losing streak. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
LOCKED ON CELTICS- Jan. 23: Crossover show with Locked On Lakers' Anthony Irwin
January 23, 2018 04:36 - 1 hourWith the Celtics in Los Angeles, John Karalis has Locked on Lakers host Anthony Irwin on for a wide-ranging talk that includes the Ball family saga, the handling of the end of Kobe and Pierce's careers, Kyrie's fit in Boston, and how that Lakers rebuild is going. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
LOCKED ON CELTICS: Fighting for life after a losing streak
January 22, 2018 03:00 - 30 minutesThe Celtics are slumping and on a losing streak and according to Al Horford, they're fighting for their lives. But Kyrie seems to think this necessary. John Karalis walks us through it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
LOCKED ON CELTICS- Jan 19: What an abomination of a game
January 19, 2018 03:35 - 34 minutesThe Celtics checked in with maybe their worst game of the season, so John and Jam give it the appropriate treatment. Also, some choice words (really choice words) for a local talk radio host who decided to open his mouth about something he wasn't qualified to discuss. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
LOCKED ON CELTICS - Jan. 18: Which three Celtics would you choose for a locker room fight?
January 18, 2018 03:32 - 47 minutesMassLive's Jay King and John Karalis of Red's Army break down the latest Celtics news, including Kyrie Irving's sore shoulder, Al Horford's reaction to the recent uptick in NBA chippiness, and the latest in the Pierce-IT story that never dies. King and Karalis also pick which three Celtics players they would want with them in a locker room brawl with the other team. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
LOCKED ON CELTICS- Jan 17: Celtics can't come back for once
January 17, 2018 04:33 - 55 minutesWe're normally used to the Celtics coming back an winning games like this, but their magic ran out against New Orleans. John Karalis and Sam "Jam" Packard run it down. We also pay tribute to a legend, JoJo White. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
LOCKED ON CELTICS - Jan. 16: The church of Kyrie and Brad
January 16, 2018 05:52 - 29 minutesMassLive's Jay King and Sam "Jam" Packard break down Kyrie Irving's appearance on J.J. Redick's podcast, give their takes about Irving's incredible description of Brad Stevens, and announce this week's Baynes Boat winners. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
LOCKED ON CELTICS- Jan. 15: The All Star show
January 15, 2018 04:21 - 51 minutesVoting for the All Star game is basically over so John Karalis and Sam "Jam" Packard get together to draft their own All Star teams. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
LOCKED ON CELTICS - Jan. 12: Jaylen Brown and the Celtics kiss the 76ers goodbye
January 12, 2018 04:15 - 43 minutesMassLive's Jay King and John Karalis from Red's Army break down the Celtics' huge comeback win against the Philadelphia 76ers, including Jaylen Brown's big game, Marcus Morris' comments about a scuffle with Ben Simmons, and Marcus Smart's botched dunk. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
LOCKED ON CELTICS- Jan. 10 with Anna Horford.
January 11, 2018 04:33 - 1 hourAnna Horford joins the show for a wide-ranging discussion including her new podcast and her basketball family. Of course, she discusses Al, his amazing eyes, and his Spongebob obsession. Plus, her family's connection to cow racing and a WHOLE lot more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
LOCKED ON CELTICS-Jan. 10: Monster Mailbag: Babysitters, Royal Guards, and accents
January 10, 2018 04:19 - 1 hourThis is a monster mailbag full of a lot of Rainin' Junk (who's babysitting for you, who's getting the Royal Guard to flinch) and some Rainin J's (tons of DPE and potential trade talk). John Karalis and Sam Packards answer it all for you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
LOCKED ON CELTICS - Jan. 9: How should Jayson Tatum factor into ROY race?
January 09, 2018 06:35 - 44 minutesMassLive's Jay King and Sam "Jam" Packard manufacture some content on a slow news day, and discuss Jayson Tatum's ROY chances. Other topics include the #Lakerspick. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
LOCKED ON CELTICS- Jan. 8: The season halftime show
January 08, 2018 05:03 - 1 hourThe Celtics are finally at their halfway point of the season. RedsArmy.com's John Karalis & MassLive's Jay King talk about what's real, what's not, and what we can expect moving forward. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
LOCKED ON CELTICS - Jan. 5: Paul Pierce doesn't want Isaiah Thomas honored on his day, plus mailbag
January 05, 2018 00:29 - 49 minutesMassLive's Jay King and Sam "Jam" Packard give their takes about Paul Pierce's reaction to Isaiah Thomas' request to move his video tribute back to Feb. 11 -- which will double as Pierce's jersey retirement ceremony. Then Jay and Jam empty the mailbag. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
LOCKED ON CELTICS- Jan. 4: Well, that was surprisingly easy
January 04, 2018 04:32 - 50 minutesThe Celtics dispatched the Cleveland Cavaliers in a much-hyped game that was much easier than expected. Tito and Tatum were the big guns in this one. John Karalis and Jam Packard have it covered. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
LOCKED ON CELTICS - Jan. 3: Isaiah's back, and he looked pretty damn good
January 03, 2018 04:19 - 32 minutesMassLive's Jay King, John Karalis from Red's Army, and Sam "Jam" Packard unleash a tripod to break down Isaiah Thomas' Cavaliers debut, IT's decision not to have a video tribute Wednesday night in Boston, and some discussion of the receptions Thomas and Crowder should receive at TD Garden. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
LOCKED ON CELTICS: C's close out 2017 with a win
January 01, 2018 02:58 - 43 minutesA feisty Nets team gave Boston a challenge, but the Celtics closed out 2017, and a brutal December, with a win. Kyrie, Tito, Baynes, and Al get shout outs from John Karalis in this episode... and so does a not-so-innocent Brad Stevens! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
LOCKED ON CELTICS- Dec. 29: WHAT A COMEBACK!!!!
December 29, 2017 04:47 - 44 minutesThe Boston Celtics were toast. Early in the 3rd quarter, the Celtics were dead and about to get blown out by the Rockets. Then some bad officiating lit a fire under the team and the crowd that fueled a ridiculous comeback and improbable in. John Karalis & Sam Packard have it covered Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
LOCKED ON CELTICS: Doing just enough to get by with a win
December 28, 2017 03:44 - 45 minutesA tale of two halves had the Celtics barely holding on to leave Charlotte with a win. John Karalis & Sam Packard discuss Tatum, Tito, Kyrie's chucking (& his awesome commercial) and why Dwight Howard sucks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
LOCKED ON CELTICS - Dec. 27: How do the Celtics and Wizards shape up in the East?
December 27, 2017 03:48 - 49 minutesMassLive's Jay King is joined by guest Ben Standig of Locked on Wizards. They break down the Celtics-Wizards matchup, say goodbye to the old beef between the two teams, and discuss where the two teams stand in the Eastern Conference. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
LOCKED ON CELTICS Bonus audio: Jam & Robin Lopez on The Simpsons
December 25, 2017 03:45 - 11 minutesSam "Jam" Packard is a big Simpsons fan. Robin Lopez is a big Simpsons fan. In a quick bonus clip, Sam & Robin have a hilarious discussion that includes an AMAZING text sent by Robin's brother Brook. It's just 6 minutes but worth your time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
LOCKED ON CELTICS- Dec. 22: The C's are officially slumping
December 22, 2017 04:47 - 44 minutesYou know you've got problems when Michael Beasley is getting MVP chants at the free throw line. The Celtics limped out of New York officially on a slump after their first consecutive losses since the first two games of the season. John Karalis & Sam "Jam" Packard have it covered. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
LOCKED ON CELTICS- Dec 21: Sleepy C's & Killer Kelly
December 21, 2017 04:11 - 44 minutesThe Celtics are grinding through the worst of their schedule and they looked positively sleepy in some stretches against Miami... leaving openings for Kelly Olynyk to kill the C's with a career game. John Karalis and Sam "Jam" Packard have it covered. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
LOCKED ON CELTICS - Dec. 20: Anthony Davis rumors are back! And more
December 20, 2017 05:10 - 43 minutesMassLive's Jay King and Sam "Jam" Packard break down return of the Anthony Davis rumors and discuss the Celtics' recent slippage, especially on the defensive end. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
LOCKED ON CELTICS- Dec. 19: What a wild finish in Indy!
December 19, 2017 03:52 - 38 minutesThis was one of those we're games where both teams completely blew chances to put the game away. In the end, though, the Celtics got some of their usual magic to go along with a wild finish in a magical 30 second run to close out the Pacers. RedsArmy.com's John Karalis & MassLive's Jay King have it all covered plus The Big Australian Boat! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
LOCKED ON CELTICS - Dec. 15: Mailbag time starring the defensive slippage
December 15, 2017 07:28 - 30 minutesMassLive's Jay King embarks on a solo podcast mission to unload the Celtics mailbag. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
LOCKED ON CELTICS- Dec. 14: C's win shootout with Denver
December 14, 2017 03:56 - 48 minutesThere were a couple of new heroes (Shane Larkin, Aron Baynes), one old one (Kyrie Irving) to go along with Jaylen Brown's best game in a while and Jayson Tatum's usual efficient awesomeness. John Karalis & Sam "Jam" Packard have it all covered Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
LOCKED ON CELTICS- Dec. 13: Mailbag on Morris injury, 2Q woes, & future senators
December 13, 2017 03:30 - 36 minutesJohn Karalis tackles a fully loaded mailbag which includes whether the DPE will be used after the Morris injury, how to fix the second quarter issues, future Celtic senators, and a whole lot more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices