Pick and Pod
255 episodes - English - Latest episode: 7 days ago -A weekly basketball podcast from the WFUV Sports team featuring news, commentary, analysis and more.
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Episodes
Eastern Conference Midseason Check-Ups
January 06, 2023 19:47 - 33 minutes - 31.4 MBKris Pursianen, Rilee Lucas, and Owen Kelty check in around the NBA's Eastern Conference and talk about which teams are contenders and which are pretenders.
New York Basketball’s Playoff Chances & The MVP Race
January 02, 2023 20:59 - 43 minutes - 80.7 MBOn this weeks episode, Kris Pursiainen, Nick Fata, and Owen Kelty discuss the Knicks and Nets and discuss who they think the future MVP will be this season.
Pick N Pod: Knicks, Nets, Steph Curry's Injury, and Surprises In The Standings
December 15, 2022 19:39 - 48 minutes - 69.6 MBOn this edition of Pick N Pod: Nick Fata, Will Tallant, and Kris Pursiainen discuss the latest around the association involving the Knicks, Nets, the Warriors' Steph Curry's shoulder injury, and discussing what teams have been the most surprising thus far (in both good ways and bad).
NYC Hoops Updates and Trade Deadline Buzz
December 09, 2022 21:01 - 36 minutes - 49 MBOn this week's edition edition of Pick and Pod Colin Loughran, Kris Pursiainen, an Rilee Lucas discuss the Knicks and Nets as well as the potential for an early noteworthy trade.
Trades and New York Basketball
November 29, 2022 22:49 - 59 minutes - 81.8 MBOn this week's episode, Kris Pursiainen, Julia Moss, and Rilee Lucas discuss Nets and Knicks and end the episode with some talk about how the offseason trades have aged.
Pick N Pod: Kevin Durant and Nets Ongoing controversy, Knicks Lineup Management, and the Current State of the Warriors
November 16, 2022 22:38 - 39 minutes - 54.9 MBIn the latest edition of Pick N Pod, Kris Pusiainen, Colin Loughran, and Will Tallant discuss the ongoing controversy involving Kevin Durant and the Brooklyn Nets, the Knicks lineup management, and the current state of the defending champion Golden State Warriors! You can catch all of this and much more on WFUV Sports!
Pick and Pod Special: State of the Nets
November 10, 2022 00:45 - 19 minutes - 20.9 MBOn this special edition of Pick and Pod, Julia Moss and Will break down the Brooklyn Nets in a special edition of Pick and Pod. The two recap Steve Nash’s tenure, Jacque Vaughn’s hiring, and the controversy surrounding Kyrie Irving.
Pick and Pod Special: State of the Nets
November 10, 2022 00:45 - 19 minutes - 20.9 MBOn this special edition of Pick and Pod, Julia Moss and Will break down the Brooklyn Nets in a special edition of Pick and Pod. The two recap Steve Nash’s tenure, Jacque Vaughn’s hiring, and the controversy surrounding Kyrie Irving.
Shocker! NY basketball struggles continue!
November 09, 2022 21:25 - 37 minutes - 52.7 MBAnthony Bartiromo, Will Grant, and Colin Loughran talk tumultuations of Knicks and Nets basketball. They discussed the surprises of teams around the league, and gave some way too early playoff predictions.
Nets in a Freefall
November 04, 2022 00:36 - 47 minutes - 53.2 MBOn this week's episode, Julia Moss, Kris Pursiainen, and Will Grant discuss Steve Nash's firing. the Kyrie Irving situation, and the Knicks rollercoaster season thus far.
NBA Back in Full Swing
October 28, 2022 19:44 - 43 minutes - 65.7 MBPick and Pod is back with another episode! Will Grant, Kris Pursiainen, and Nick Fata discuss how the Knicks and Nets are looking early in the NBA season. Later, the guys examine the east and west as a whole as the season kicks into gear.
NBA Basketball is Back!
October 19, 2022 17:10 - 22 minutes - 31 MBColin Loughran, Kris Pursianen, and Julia Moss talk expectations for the Knicks, the Nets, give their NBA Finals picks, and reflect on last night’s opening slate of games.
NY State of Mind
July 08, 2022 22:16 - 1 hour - 32.7 MBOn this edition of Pick and Pod, Colin Loughran, Ryan Gregware, and Julia Moss break down the drama in Brooklyn, the Knicks' new weapons, Rudy's Ransom, and all the rest of what this offseason has had to offer.
NBA Draft Recap
June 28, 2022 22:24 - 48 minutes - 22.2 MBOn this week's episode of Pick and Pod, Thomas Aiello, Will Grant, and Kris Pursiainen discuss the NBA draft and their opinions on how the picks shaped out. They also discuss the potential outlook on teams around the league as next season approaches.
NBA Draft Week
June 21, 2022 21:07 - 35 minutes - 30 MBOn this week's episode of Pick and Pod, Thomas Aiello is joined by Kris Pursianen, and Nick Fata for a special NBA Draft episode. The guys discuss potential draft-day trades, potential fits, and where players may end up based on recent events. The gang also talks Kyrie Irving's future with the Nets, and wraps with some other news and notes around the league.
Golden State Warriors Wins 7th NBA Championship
June 21, 2022 21:03 - 50 minutes - 68.9 MBOn this week's episode of Pick and Pod, Kris Pursiainen, Nick Fata, and Colin Loughran discuss the Golden State Warriors winning their 7th NBA Championship against the Boston Celtics in Game 6.
The NBA Finals: Celtics vs. Warriors
June 10, 2022 04:47 - 41 minutes - 20.6 MBOn this week's episode of Pick and Pod, Nick Fata, Tyler Hu, and Brij Gautam discuss the Celtics trio of Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown, and Marcus Smart, break down Jordan Poole's role off the bench for the Warriors, and address the controversy surrounding Celtics fans after Game 3.
Conference Finals and All-NBA Team Talk
May 26, 2022 02:28 - 35 minutes - 39.6 MBKris Pursiainen, Thomas Aiello, and Anthony Bartiromo talk about the state of the Conference Finals and their predictions to make the NBA Finals. They also discuss the newly released First, Second, and Third All-NBA Teams and who they thought deserved higher and lower spots.
Pick and Pod
May 20, 2022 19:25 - 1 hour - 29.6 MBWill, Kris, and Will dove into the second round exits of the Phoenix Suns and defending champ Milwaukee Bucks. The guys also talked about Game 1 of each conference finals series between Golden State/Dallas and Miami/Boston. The show wraps with some Nikola Jokic MVP talk and draft lottery discussion.
Playoff Exits, Conference Finals and Jokic's MVP
May 20, 2022 19:25 - 1 hour - 29.6 MBWill Tallant, Kris Pursiainen and Will Jing dive into the surprising second round exits of the Pheonix Suns and defending champion Milwaukee Bucks. The guys also talk about Game 1 of each conference finals series between Golden State/Dallas and Miami/Boston. They wrap up with some Nikola Jokic MVP talk and draft lottery discussion.
Some Seasons Have Ended
May 13, 2022 16:52 - 34 minutes - 53.7 MBOn this week's episode of Pick and Pod, Kris Pursiainen and Thomas Aiello review the NBA Playoffs and the end of the 76ers season, talk about their predictions for tonight's games, and discuss their most surprising and disappointing teams in the playoffs.
The Tides Have Turned
May 05, 2022 18:45 - 33 minutes - 47 MBIn this week's episode of Pick n Pod, Kelly Bright, Gigi Speer, and Jack Roche discuss the current state of affairs of the NBA playoffs and discuss the upcoming weekend of games.
Boston Brooms Brooklyn
April 27, 2022 20:38 - 38 minutes - 41.5 MBKelly Bright, Dylan Balsamo and Jack Roche break down the shocking sweep of the Brooklyn Nets at the hands of the surging Boston Celtics in this week's edition of Pick and Pod. Additionally, they take a look at the Philadelphia 76ers and the Atlanta Hawks struggles as the playoffs continue.
NBA Playoff Talk + Draft Preview & Much More
April 21, 2022 18:34 - 56 minutes - 83.6 MBOn this week's episode of Pick and Pod, Thomas Aiello is joined by Kris Pursiainen and Will Grant as they dive deep into the NBA playoffs, tlak some of their favorite draft prospects, and dissect Jay Wright's departure from Villanova and how he impacted the world of Basketball.
Nets Advance to Boston, WNBA Draft
April 15, 2022 02:53 - 36 minutes - 67.6 MBThe NBA Playoffs are officially here and the Pick and Pod crew links up to break it all down! Jack Roche, Gigi Speer and Kelly Bright open with the Nets win over the Cleveland Cavaliers, as they'll advance to face Boston in a best of 7 series. They also take a look at the other play-in games, and head over to the women's side of things to analyze the recent WNBA draft.
MVP Race and the Lakers' Downfall
April 05, 2022 23:06 - 42 minutes - 32.1 MBOn this week's installment of Pick and Pod, Kelly Bright is joined by Gigi Speer and Thomas Aiello discuss the current state of the MVP. Then the group gets into a deep discussion between the Los Angeles Lakers and their current downfall and how they could climb out of it.
Playing for the Play-In
April 01, 2022 16:48 - 34 minutes - 50.3 MBIt's an all-new Pick and Pod with Jack Roche, Michael Calamari and Julia Moss! They're talking New York basketball as the Knicks get bounced from the playoffs and the Nets battle with the Bucks in a potential first round preview. The crew, of course, has touch on Julia's own Grizzlies and the playoff picture out West too. All that and more on this week's show.
Kyrie's Return and the Top of the East
March 24, 2022 20:15 - 36 minutes - 52.4 MBA lot to get to on a new Pick and Pod! Kelly Bright, Jack Roche and Will Grant discuss the latest NYC vaccine exemption and its implications for the Nets. They then break down the top five teams in the Eastern Conference Playoff hunt, including Kelly and Jack's own Boston Celtics.
Pick and Pod: The Playoff Race Heats Up
March 17, 2022 22:41 - 46 minutes - 84.7 MBIn this episode of Pick and Pod, Kris Pursiainen, William Jing, and Brij Gautam discuss the state of the NBA as the regular season begins to wind down. They talk about the Knicks' upcoming offseason, the Nets' postseason push, and debate dream playoff matchups.
The Playoff Race Heats Up
March 17, 2022 22:41 - 46 minutes - 84.7 MBOn this episode of Pick and Pod, Kris Pursiainen, William Jing and Brij Gautam discuss the state of the NBA as the regular season begins to wind down. They talk about the Knicks' upcoming offseason, the Nets' postseason push and debate dream playoff matchups.
Fourth Quarter Roundup
March 02, 2022 21:43 - 31 minutes - 34.4 MBWith just a quarter left of the NBA season, Jack Roche, Kelly Bright and Will DeFusco break down the Knicks and Nets continued struggles as the playoffs approach on a new episode of Pick and Pod. They also analyze the 76ers recent success since acquiring James Harden, and pick dark horse contenders for the championship.
Zion Williamson & Buying/Selling NBA Contenders
February 25, 2022 21:09 - 27 minutes - 30.2 MBKris Pursiainen, Will Grant, and Will Jing get behind the mics in Studio B to discuss the latest updates on the Zion Williamson situation in New Orleans, JJ Redick's comments on Williamson, and then decide whether they want to buy or sell stock in some of the potential contenders around the league.
Knicks, Nets and the Upcoming All-Star Weekend
February 18, 2022 19:12 - 49 minutes - 24.2 MBOn this week's episode of Pick and Pod, Michael Calamari, Miles Grossman and Will Grant discuss the Knicks and Nets' recent struggles, the Lakers' big victory over the Jazz and preview the upcoming NBA All Star weekend.
Knicks, Nets, and the Upcoming All-Star Weekend
February 18, 2022 19:12 - 51 minutes - 25.9 MBOn this week's episode of Pick and Pod, Michael Calamari, Miles Grossman, and Will Grant discuss the Knicks and Nets struggles and the big Lakers victory over the Jazz. They also preview the upcoming NBA All Star Weekend.
Blockbuster Moves on the Trade Deadline
February 11, 2022 20:23 - 44 minutes - 34.4 MBOn this week's episode of the Pick and Pod podcast, Colin Loughran, Kris Pursiainen, and Ralph Barbieri discuss some of the blockbuster trades that occurred before the deadline including the James Harden and Ben Simmons trade. They also talk about the recent struggles of the Nets and Knicks, and how they can improve.
Blockbuster Moves at the Trade Deadline
February 11, 2022 20:23 - 44 minutes - 34.4 MBOn this week's episode of Pick and Pod, Colin Loughran, Kris Pursiainen, and Ralph Barbieri discuss some of the blockbuster trades that occurred before the deadline including the James Harden and Ben Simmons trade. They also talk about the Nets and Knicks' recent struggles and how they can improve moving forward.
Trades and All-Star Selections
February 05, 2022 01:10 - 36 minutes - 28.9 MBKris Pursiainen, Kelly Bright, and Miles Grossman discuss the state of the Knicks including their roster, and possible trades they, and the entire league could make. They also give their takes on the legitimacy of the Suns and conclude with their thoughts on the all-star starters.
The Big Apple's Big Struggles
January 29, 2022 01:37 - 33 minutes - 23.9 MBOn this week's episode of Pick and Pod, Jack Roche and Gigi Speer are joined by newcomer Will Tallant, as they discuss the Knicks' disappointing season so far, Harden's recent increase in workload and the upcoming 2022 All-Star Game.
Knicks Reunite RJ and Cam
January 16, 2022 16:01 - 37 minutes - 30.6 MBOn this edition of Pick and Pod, Jack Roche, Thomas Quigley and William Jing breakdown the Knicks acquisition of Cam Reddish, RJ Barrett's former Duke teammate. They also discuss Kyrie Irving's return to the Nets and where they rank among the rest of the league at full strength, and the implications of Damian Lillard's abdominal surgery.
Kyrie's Return And RJ's Buzzer Beater
January 07, 2022 23:10 - 1 hour - 32.4 MBOn this week's episode of Pick and Pod, Nick Fata and Thomas Aiello are joined by Kelly Bright as she shares her perspective on RJ Barrett's miraculous game winner to take down the Celtics at the Garden. The trio also discuss Uncle Drew's long-awaited return and more from around the Association.
Looking Back and Basketball Resolutions
January 01, 2022 02:26 - 36 minutes - 29.2 MBKelly Bright, Gigi Speer, and Will Grant host a special 2021 Wrap-Up episode of Pick and Pod. They give a quick COVID update and a look at the state of both New York teams before delving into their New Year resolutions across the league and favorite basketball moments of the year.
A Christmas/Covid Special
December 23, 2021 22:21 - 1 hour - 34 MBOn this week's episode of Pick and Pod, Jack Roche, Kelly Bright and Kris Pursiainen discuss the league-wide impact the newest Covid surge has had on the NBA. Specifically, they look at how the Nets and Knicks have gotten by with several absences to both rosters. They take a look at some of the most exciting replacement players, and each pick the Christmas game they are looking forward to the most.
A New 3-Point King
December 15, 2021 23:19 - 34 minutes - 36.2 MBOn this episode of Pick and Pod, Michael Calamari, Gigi Speer, and Miles Grossman talk about Steph Curry's record breaking three, what's going on with the Knicks, Kevin Durant's MVP case, and possible mid-season trades.
When to Worry
December 08, 2021 14:48 - 41 minutes - 47.6 MBOn this week's episode of Pick and Pod, Mike Calamari, Nick Fata and Jack Roche touch on the Knicks' and Nets' wins from last night as well as the Lakers-Celtics game. They also talk about when it's time to press the panic button and the possibility of Ben Simmons going to Portland.
Quarter Season Review
December 03, 2021 21:08 - 33 minutes - 33.9 MBOn this week's episode of Pick and Pod, Kelly Bright and Michael Calamari talk the Knicks and Nets rivalry and take a look around the league's best teams.
Surging teams and the state of the Knicks
November 27, 2021 00:15 - 55 minutes - 37 MBOn this post-Thanksgiving episode of Pick and Pod, Kelly Bright, Michael Calamari and Kris Pursiainen talk about the current state of the Knicks, the Suns' hot streak, the Warriors' amazing start and more from around the Association.
Thanksgiving special
November 19, 2021 18:21 - 26 minutes - 40.7 MBA Thanksgiving-themed edition of Pick and Pod is here as Gigi Speer and Nick Fata talk Anthony Davis vs Giannis Antetokounmpo, James Harden and much more.
Denver drama, winning warriors and Walker's woes
November 11, 2021 18:54 - 36 minutes - 52.2 MBKelly Bright, Jack Roche and Kris Pursiainen break down the latest drama between Nikola Jokic and Markieff Morris on this week's edition of Pick and Pod. They also dive into the secret to the Golden State Warriors' success and wrap up with the Knicks' recent troubles.
The good, the bad and the ugly
November 04, 2021 21:11 - 26 minutes - 30 MBOn this week's edition of Pick and Pod, Kelly Bright, Gigi Speeer and Jack Roche discuss the surging Heat, the Nets 3-game win streak and the Celtics players-only meeting before breaking down the bombshell news coming out of Phoenix.
The Halloween special
October 27, 2021 19:26 - 48 minutes - 68.2 MBOn this week's episode of Pick and Pod, Kelly Bright, Gigi Speer and Michael Calamari talk hot starts for the Hornets and Bulls, recap the Knicks route of the 76ers, Lakers worries and NBA inspired Halloween costumes.