Still Poddable
329 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 month ago - ★★★★★ - 146 ratingsA daily Celtics and NBA show hosted by Jay King, Sam "Jam" Packard and Brian Robb (formerly of the Winning Plays podcast).
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Episodes
72: Should the NBA come back?
June 12, 2020 20:15 - 50 minutesBrian, Michael and Rich discuss the reported new potential concerns of NBA players regarding playing in the bubble environment in Orlando. Will the two sides find enough common ground to finish the 2020-21 NBA season? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
71: What NBA restart plan means for Celtics
June 04, 2020 23:28 - 46 minutesBrian and Rich discuss several Celtics taking part in protests and activism over the past week before getting into the full NBA restart plan that was just approved by the NBA. Will the format help or hurt the Celtics' playoff chances once the season resumes in July? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
70: Restart options: How should NBA finish season?
May 28, 2020 19:48 - 48 minutesBrian and Rich discuss some of the pros and cons of the potential resumption of the NBA season, including a potential World Cup format, reseeding the entire playoffs, and weighing the current standings versus expanding the postseason field. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
69: Ranking Danny Ainge's five best and worst trades
May 19, 2020 21:19 - 1 hourBrian, Michael and Rich join forces to look closely at Danny Ainge's tenure as Celtics president of basketball operations before debating what were the five best and worst trades of his time so far in Boston. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
68: The Celtics Mock Draft: 1950s-1970s edition
May 08, 2020 12:35 - 56 minutesBrian, Michael and Rich finish up their draft series by selecting from the best Celtics over the first three decades of the franchise. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
67: When Rick Pitino's Celtics beat the 'Last Dance' Bulls
April 30, 2020 21:21 - 43 minutesBrian and Michael take a trip down memory lane in this episode by giving their thoughts on the first few editions of the Last Dance documentary before revisiting opening night in 1997 when the Celtics beat MJ's Bulls in Rick Pitino's first game as C's head coach. A closer look at some of the memorable names from that night, and the constant missteps of the Pitino era that came afterwards. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
66: Danny Ainge speaks + Drafting the 1980s Celtics
April 22, 2020 21:43 - 1 hourBrian, Michael and Rich breakdown some Celtics draft developments and playoff scenarios following Danny Ainge's conference call (2:00) before holding a mock draft for the 1980s Celtics (12:00). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
65: Celtics Trivia Challenge: Take 2
April 17, 2020 13:25 - 39 minutesBrian, Rich and guest host Brendan Jackson face off in a Celtics trivia challenge covering Danny Ainge's draft record, opening night lineups and the 2008 Finals run. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
64: The Celtics Mock Draft: 1990s edition
April 15, 2020 19:51 - 54 minutesBrian, Michael and Rich continue their Celtics draft series by holding a three-team draft featuring 8 rounds of picks to select the best group of players that suited up for the Celtics throughout the 1990s. (10:00) The guys also discuss Paul Pierce's appearance in the HORSE tournament and Ray Allen's recent comments about KG and his former teammates. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
63: A KG tribute + Drafting the 2000s Celtics
April 10, 2020 23:58 - 1 hourBrian, Michael and Rich discuss the career of Kevin Garnett on the heels of his induction into the Hall of Fame, do some KG trivia and continue with their decade draft series, drafting the top 30 players on the Celtics from 2000-2010. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
62: The Celtics Mock Draft: 2010s Edition
April 02, 2020 23:08 - 44 minutesBrian, Michael and Rich hold a three-team draft featuring 10 rounds of picks to select the best group of players that suited up for the Celtics from 2010-11 through the current season. Michael and Brian also settle the final round of their trivia showdown. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
61: Celtics Trivia Challenge
March 25, 2020 23:23 - 50 minutesThe guys discuss some quarantine stories before Brian and Michael face off in a Celtics historical trivia challenge put together by Rich (11:00) that ends up being a fight to the finish. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
60: Tom Brady and The Truth
March 20, 2020 16:23 - 37 minutesBrian and Rich discuss the departure of Tom Brady from the Patriots while comparing his situation to Paul Pierce and other one-team stars across the NBA landscape over time while reflecting on the end of Pierce's time in Green. Are NBA stars and NFL stars even comparable on this front given the differences on this front? Will Jayson Tatum be the next face of Boston sports? The guys discuss all of this and more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
59: Coronavirus suspends NBA season
March 13, 2020 21:36 - 42 minutesBrian, Michael and Rich discuss the latest surrounding the suspension of the NBA season in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
58: Time for more Timelord?
March 05, 2020 23:44 - 37 minutesBrian, Rich and special guest Brendan Jackson from the CelticsHub podcast discuss the return of Rob Williams amid an uneven recent stretch of basketball for Celtics and what the team can realistically expect from him in the final couple months of the season. The guys also debate the bench rotation and who holds more importance to the Celtics in the postseason: Jaylen Brown or Kemba Walker? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
57: Celtics-Lakers Takeaways
February 24, 2020 17:21 - 45 minutesBrian and Rich take a deep dive into the Celtics-Lakers thriller from Sunday, including the ascent of Jayson Tatum, Boston's bench woes, the officiating and the status of Kemba Walker's knee moving forward. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
56: Five pressing questions for Celtics' stretch run
February 20, 2020 23:42 - 1 hourBrian, Michael and Rich talk a little bit about All-Star weekend (1:00) before transitioning to five questions about the Celtics' stretch run (7:00), including thoughts on Robert Williams' return, the buyout market, weighing the No. 2 seed vs. rest and clutch lineup choices. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
55: Jayson Tatum is making the leap
February 12, 2020 18:23 - 53 minutesBrian, Michael and Rich talk takeaways from the Celtics' loss to the Rockets on Tuesday night as well as the Celtics' standing the East playoff picture (1:00) before diving into the improved play of Jayson Tatum over the past month and how his progress impacts the trajectory of the franchise (16:00). The guys also get into the long-term future of Gordon Hayward and whether it will come in Boston (33:00). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
54: Trade Deadline Winners and Losers
February 07, 2020 20:17 - 53 minutesBrian, Michael and Rich break down the C's lack of action at the trade deadline and whether they missed out on any intriguing targets. The guys then go Around the NBA dissecting their winners and losers across the league in deals before looking closely at the potential buyout market to determine whether the Celtics could still make an addition. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
53: Celtics trade deadline preview: Team needs, targets and predictions
February 04, 2020 18:37 - 58 minutesBrian is joined by guest co-host Ryan Bernardoni to take stock of the Celtics' situation ahead of the trade deadline. The guys take a look at the state of the C's roster, their top trade targets ahead of the deadline and make their predictions about if and how many moves the Celtics could make. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
52: Remembering Kobe + All-Star reaction
January 31, 2020 18:10 - 49 minutesBrian, Michael and Rich talk about the tragic passing of Kobe Bryant and memories involving Kobe within the Celtics-Lakers rivalry. The guys also discuss Jayson Tatum making his first All-Star team, whether Jaylen Brown should have made the team and other potential All-Stars snubs. Finally, they float a few trade scenarios ahead of next week's deadline. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
51: Celtics-Heat Takeaways + Trade Deadline chatter
January 29, 2020 16:51 - 30 minutesBrian and Rich break down the Celtics' win over the Heat on Tuesday night and the recent stellar play of Gordon Hayward over the past two weeks. The guys also discuss bench contributions, Jaylen Brown's leap, the Marcus Smart rollercoaster ride and where the Celtics stand heading into the trade deadline. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
50: The Celtics Fantasy Draft
January 24, 2020 17:28 - 44 minutesBrian, Michael and Rich open the show (1:00) by discussing the Celtics' strong stretch of play this week and whether those wins against elite competition change what should be considered the ceiling for this team. Then, in honor of the All-Star draft upcoming (25:00), the guys draft their own five-man team from the current pool of Celtics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
49: Celtics midseason awards + Bucks/Celtics reaction
January 17, 2020 18:29 - 1 hourBrian, Mike and Rich open the show by discussing big picture takeaways (1:00) from the C's recent loss to the Bucks and the subpar recent stretch of play. The guys also hand out their midseason Celtics awards (25:00) for MVP, most improved, biggest surprise and disappointment and much more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
48: Derrick Rose, Dario Saric and other potential trade targets for Celtics
January 09, 2020 23:45 - 55 minutesBrian, Michael and Rich dive into the trade market (3:00) and bring up a number of potential targets that could be an upgrade to the bench without taking away too much from the current roster. The guys also debate which pieces of the bench they would be willing to move in a deal and answer some listener questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
47: What should Celtics do with the Memphis pick?
January 06, 2020 03:54 - 59 minutesBrian, Michael and Rich debate where this current Celtics squad ranks among teams in the Brad Stevens era (3:00) before getting into the team's current situation with the Memphis pick (23:00), wondering whether the team should move in a trade this season and if it there is anyone out there who could be available and worth trading it for. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
46: Who is the Celtics' MVP?
December 17, 2019 19:33 - 48 minutesBrian, Michael and Rich dissect the Celtics' injury situation, take a first look at potential targets with the start of trade season for Danny Ainge and dive into ranking the top-3 Celtic MVPs so far this season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
45: The Celtics have a Joel Embiid problem
December 13, 2019 20:34 - 48 minutesBrian, Michael and Rich dissect the Celtics-Sixers showdown on Thursday night, potential solutions to the Joel Embiid's domination, whether the Celtics need another trade addition for the matchup along with big picture discussions on Kemba Walker, Jaylen Brown, Jayson Tatum, Enes Kanter and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
44: Where do Celtics stand in East Power Rankings?
December 05, 2019 18:01 - 1 hourBrian, Michael and Rich discuss the recent strong play of Jaylen Brown and whether he will be in the running to be an All-Star before getting taking stock of the East contenders in the first quarter of the season and determining where the Celtics rank in that hierarchy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
43: What's the Celtics biggest need?
November 27, 2019 14:08 - 1 hourBrian and Rich discuss the non-return of Kyrie Irving and take stock of the Celtics roster on month into the season before being joined by special guest Brendan Jackson of the CelticsHub podcast to debate what the biggest need on the Celtics roster and whether it can be addressed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
42: What did we learn from Celtics-Clippers thriller?
November 21, 2019 22:31 - 23 minutesBrian and Michael talk takeaways from the C's-Clippers overtime showdown in LA on Wednesday, diving into the performances from Jayson Tatum, Marcus Smart Kemba Walker and the C's roster construction against contenders. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
41: Brad Stevens has his team back
November 14, 2019 23:08 - 43 minutesBrian and Rich dissect the Celtics' nine-game winning streak, going through nearly every player on the roster in the wake of 9-1 start before previewing the team's west coast trip and checking in on the Nets, Sixers, and Lakers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
40: Gordon Hayward is finally back
November 07, 2019 19:52 - 48 minutesBrian, Michael and Rich dissect the strong start of Gordon Hayward and the Boston Celtics over the first three weeks of the regular season, debating what the C's are capable of if Hayward consistently returns to his All-Star form both in the present and the future. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
39: Celtics take down Giannis
October 31, 2019 16:52 - 55 minutesBrian, Michael and Rich dive head first into the C's impressive comeback win against the Bucks Wednesday night, dissecting the improved play of Gordon Hayward, Kemba Walker's impact and the team defense against Giannis Antetokounmpo. The guys also wonder whether more wins like Wednesday will convince Danny Ainge to bolster the roster midseason before going Around the NBA following the first week of the season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
38: Season opener overreactions
October 24, 2019 16:52 - 54 minutesBrian, Michael and Rich break down the play of Kemba Walker, Jayson Tatum, Gordon Hayward and much more from the C's opening night lose to the Sixers. The guys also go around the NBA in the opening week to check on Kyrie Irving in Brooklyn, the Lakers' outlook and other surprises thus far. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
37: Jaylen Brown got paid
October 22, 2019 02:30 - 40 minutesBrian and Michael break down Jaylen Brown's four-year extension with the Celtics reached just hours before the deadline on Monday evening. The guys break down the structure of the deal, what it means for the coming season and how the C's long-term roster building is impacted now that Brown is locked up through the 2023-24 season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
36: Celtics' Rookies Stock Watch, Previewing the East
October 16, 2019 22:32 - 54 minutesBrian, Michael and Rich break down the breakout performance by Carsen Edwards against the Cavs along with the play of Grant Williams, Tremont Waters, Javonte Green and Tacko Fall this preseason (3:00). The guys also preview the hierarchy in the East with a preseason edition of the power rankings (22:00) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
35: Who will make the Celtics a contender?
October 10, 2019 21:06 - 1 hourBrian, Rich, and Michael open the latest podcast discussing the recent comments made by Al Horford about Kyrie Irving's free agency and his departure from the Celtics (3:00). They also dive into a Giannis vs. AD debate after Rich Paul's latest comments, check in on the progress of Markelle Fultz in Orlando, the Lakers' playoff prospects before diving into possible trades that may turn the Celtics into a contender this season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
34: Preseason opener overreactions
October 07, 2019 22:59 - 31 minutesBrian and Michael discuss the Celtics-Hornets preseason opener on Sunday night, diving into the play of Robert Williams, the shot selection of Jayson Tatum, how much the rookies figure to contribute this season and the legend of Tacko Fall. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
33: Five pressing questions for Celtics during training camp
October 03, 2019 17:54 - 57 minutesBrian, Michael and Rich kick off Celtics training camp by diving into five pressing questions about the C's next season including who should start, what rookies will play and what the future holds for Jaylen Brown. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
32: Team USA Takeaways, Analyzing SI Top 100 Rankings
September 12, 2019 16:14 - 49 minutesBrian, Michael and Rich talk about the Celtics takeaways from the play of Kemba Walker, Jaylen Brown, Jayson Tatum and Marcus Smart on Team USA in the aftermath of a couple of losses. The guys also get into the Top 100 SI Rankings and where the Celtics fall in that mix compared to past seasons. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
31: Should Marcus Smart play center for Celtics?
September 06, 2019 12:34 - 55 minutesBrian, Michael and Rich discuss the play of Jaylen Brown, Jayson Tatum, Marcus Smart and Kemba Walker on Team USA before diving into Mike's latest column at SB Nation that suggests the Celtics go super-small at times with their best five players next season. Is this something they could get away with the Eastern Conference? The guys debate that, along with other potential closing options at the center spot. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
30: What if the Celtics never traded for Kyrie?
August 22, 2019 16:53 - 49 minutesBrian, Michael and Rich walk through the alternate reality of a Celtics team in 2019 if the team had never pulled the trigger on the Kyrie Irving deal, including unveiling a hypothetical starting five two years later. They also dissect the team's path now in the wake of the Irving deal not working out as planned. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
29: August Grab Bag
August 16, 2019 13:47 - 56 minutesMichael, Rich and Brian discuss the latest developments on Team USA with the current Celtics, some recent intriguing comments by Danny Ainge and Terry Rozier and play the 'What If' game with last year's Celtics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
28: All-Star Jayson Tatum? + Over/Under Predictions
July 26, 2019 15:37 - 1 hourBrian Robb, Michael Pina and Rich Levine dive into the latest comments from Jayson Tatum about his goals for the upcoming seasons and how attainable they are. The guys also go through some of the over/under win totals across the NBA and make some predictions about the league landscape. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
27: A glimpse into the Celtics' future
July 22, 2019 13:11 - 1 hourBrian Robb, Michael Pina and Rich Levine break down a busy week on the Celtics landscape capped by the introductions of Kemba Walker and Enes Kanter in Boston. The guys discuss Kanter's long-term future in Boston, Kemba Walker's fit, Jaylen Brown's upcoming free agency, the Al Horford tampering situation with the Sixers and parting thoughts on Kyrie Irving's departure. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
26: Summer League Scouting Reports
July 13, 2019 13:12 - 51 minutesBrian Robb and guest host Ryan Bernardoni break down the strong play thus far by the Celtics' key prospects in summer league and rank the likelihood of each player's potential impact on the regular season next year. The guys also say goodbye to Guerschon Yabusele and analyze what type of upcoming roster move his waiving could signal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
25: Where do Celtics stand in East + Summer League first impressions live from Las Vegas
July 09, 2019 16:50 - 1 hourBrian Robb, Rich Levine and Michael Pina are live from Las Vegas to break down the aftermath of Kawhi Leonard's departure to LA and where the Celtics stand in the Eastern Conference hierarchy. They also dive into future building plans and the first impressions of Carsen Edwards, Grant Williams, Tacko Fall and much more from summer league. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
24: Goodbye Al Horford, Hello Enes Kanter
July 02, 2019 01:32 - 54 minutesBrian Robb, Michael Pina and Rich Levine break down Al Horford's departure to the 76ers and whether Celtics had any chance to bring him back. They also dive into the Enes Kanter addition, the outlook of the East with Durant and Kyrie heading to Brooklyn before finishing up with some starting lineup talk. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
23: What happens after Kemba?
June 28, 2019 17:35 - 50 minutesBrian Robb, Michael Pina and Rich Levine discuss the expected commitment from Kemba Walker and the options the Celtics have to explore now to fill a huge hole in the frontcourt with limited means. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices