Latest Bball Podcast Episodes
#204 Realm's Sydney Tour
5th and Dribble - February 12, 2024 21:00 - 1 hourSherpa is gone so audio quality has gone out the window again! Edit: Sherpa to the rescue and extracted a tonne of awful background noise. Sorry, it's still not great but Sherpa is but a man and cannot cure incompetency. The boys welcome back show favourite RugbyLeagueRealm to discuss...
Why The Lakers, Warriors and 76ers Are Where They Are
On The Ball with Ric Bucher - February 09, 2024 20:38 - 32 minutes ★★★★★ - 200 ratingsRic discusses why the Los Angeles Lakers and Golden State Warriors failed to make any significant moves at the NBA trade deadline and the injury that is jeopardizing Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid's season. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/bucher-and-friends. Hosted on Acas...
#203 Marker!!
5th and Dribble - February 05, 2024 21:00 - 1 hourSherpa is back so audio quality may be better but the content is as shambolic as ever! The boys smash through some surprisingly quick weekends and then actually chat a little NBA. More All star chat, breaking down the snubs for the teams as well as the usual Good, Bad and the Ugly. ---...
Defining Greatness: Re-raising the Bar
On The Ball with Ric Bucher - February 02, 2024 04:45 - 31 minutes ★★★★★ - 200 ratingsRic discusses the recent spate of outstanding individual scoring performances by NBA stars and what we measure to identify great players. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/bucher-and-friends. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Will An NBA Player Ever Score 100 Points In A Game?
BBALL BREAKDOWN Podcast - January 31, 2024 16:55 - 52 minutes ★★★★ - 218 ratingsCoach Nick and Combo discuss the latest events in the NBA including the Lakers disfunction, whether the Warriors are good enough to go deep in the playoffs, and if a player will ever score 100 points in a game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
#202 The Cave
5th and Dribble - January 29, 2024 21:00 - 54 minutesHappy birthday, Sherpa! Also, if you can say those two words in the sentence together and not laugh, send us a clip and we will send you a prize! --- --- Spotify Subscribe here! Twitter: https://twitter.com/5thanddribble Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/5thanddribble/ Youtube: https...
#201 Shambolic
5th and Dribble - January 22, 2024 21:00 - 1 hourIt's been a while since there was only two of us.. bear with the teething issues --- --- Spotify Subscribe here! Twitter: https://twitter.com/5thanddribble Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/5thanddribble/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@5thanddribble --- --- Special Thanks to the n...
Everything that was Right and Wrong about the Jokic-Embiid Battle
On The Ball with Ric Bucher - January 20, 2024 01:57 - 38 minutes ★★★★★ - 200 ratingsRic discusses the epic showdown between the reigning NBA champion center, Nikola Jokic, and the reigning NBA MVP, Joel Embiid. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/bucher-and-friends. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
What Do Franchises Owe Their Superstars?
On The Ball with Ric Bucher - January 17, 2024 06:51 - 37 minutes ★★★★★ - 200 ratingsRic discusses the public pressure on teams to make moves to improve a team to accommodate their superstar. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/bucher-and-friends. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
#200*
5th and Dribble - January 15, 2024 21:00 - 1 hourNew year, new us! And a great big Happy 200th Ep! If you've made it this far, we genuinely do appreciate you for sticking around! Now enjoy an appearance from some special guests before the boys enjoy some self lovin' --- --- Spotify Subscribe here! Twitter: https://twitter.com/5thanddr...
OG To Knicks, Lakers/Clippers, Trade Rumors and MORE NBA!
BBALL BREAKDOWN Podcast - January 09, 2024 01:58 - 1 hour ★★★★ - 218 ratingsJoin Coach Nick and Combo as they chop it up on the NBA and answer your questions. You In? Join my new community and discord where we discuss and diagram the X's and O's: bit.ly/3pElHsa For more info on the cool 3D Graphics, visit CoachPaint: https://bit.ly/coach-paint-nick-hause... SUBSCRIBE H...
The What-If Game and Steve Kerr's Complaint
On The Ball with Ric Bucher - January 04, 2024 07:46 - 23 minutes ★★★★★ - 200 ratingsRic chooses from a list of five injury-derailed stars -- Yao Ming, Tracy McGrady, Brandon Roy, Grant Hill and Derrick Rose -- the one who would've been the best and discusses Golden State Warriors' coach Steve Kerr's contention that defense has been legislated out of the NBA. Support this show ...
Ja's Return, Steph's GOAT Qualifications, Draymond's State of Mind
On The Ball with Ric Bucher - December 23, 2023 04:55 - 31 minutes ★★★★★ - 200 ratingsRic discusses the return of Memphis Grizzlies point guard Ja Morant, Steph Curry's place among all-time greats and questions about Draymond Green's psyche. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/bucher-and-friends. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Why Victor Said What He Said About LeBron
On The Ball with Ric Bucher - December 20, 2023 01:06 - 28 minutes ★★★★★ - 200 ratingsRic discusses No. 1 pick Victor Wembanyama's remarks after facing LeBron James for the first time. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/bucher-and-friends. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
#199 Hot Box Pod Machine
5th and Dribble - December 11, 2023 21:00 - 20 minutesMatty Derulo ridin' solo on this one. Therefore, she's a quickie... --- --- Spotify Subscribe here! Twitter: https://twitter.com/5thanddribble Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/5thanddribble/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@5thanddribble --- --- Special Thanks to the new sponsor of...
Can Devin Booker Lead The Suns To A Title?
On The Ball with Ric Bucher - December 11, 2023 06:02 - 25 minutes ★★★★★ - 200 ratingsRic discusses the potential of Phoenix Suns All-Star guard Devin Booker leading the franchise to its first championship, as well as why he believes Super teams constructed by the superstars themselves may be a thing of the past. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/bucher-and-friends. ...
Discussing Lakers, Clippers, And More
BBALL BREAKDOWN Podcast - December 05, 2023 17:39 - 47 minutes ★★★★ - 218 ratingsJoin Coach Nick and Combo as they discuss the latest in the NBA. Join my new community and discord where we discuss and diagram the X's and O's: bit.ly/3pElHsa For more info on the cool 3D Graphics, visit CoachPaint: https://bit.ly/coach-paint-nick-hause... SUBSCRIBE HERE FOR MORE: http://bit.l...
#198 Lactating Men
5th and Dribble - December 04, 2023 21:00 - 1 hourA Lach free episode for your ears meaning lots of Matty B talking basketball and lots of Sherpa hogging the weekends segment. The boys try their best to keep it on the rails without their big sarcastic giant along for the ride. --- --- Spotify Subscribe here! Twitter: https://twitter.c...
The Incredibly Shrinking NBA Competitive Spirit
On The Ball with Ric Bucher - December 01, 2023 07:43 - 37 minutes ★★★★★ - 200 ratingsRic discusses what is fueling complaints about in-season tournament rules and examines the Houston Rockets' renaissance under head coach Ime Udoka. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/bucher-and-friends. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
#197 Surprise Tea
5th and Dribble - November 27, 2023 21:00 - 1 hourSherpa tries his first surprise me with shocking ramifications (trigger warning), Lach shows off his new purchase and Matty B reminisces about his glory days as a deck builder. Then we tackle the Good, Bad and the really really Ugly controversial stuff happening in the NBA. --- --- Spot...
Lakers vs Rockets Recap: LeBron On Fire
BBALL BREAKDOWN Podcast - November 20, 2023 23:45 - 48 minutes ★★★★ - 218 ratingsJoin Coach Nick and Combo as they discuss the Lakers Rockets game last night, plus all the other good stuff from the NBA the past week. Join my new community and discord where we discuss and diagram the X's and O's: bit.ly/3pElHsa For more info on the cool 3D Graphics, visit CoachPaint: https:/...
#196 Backflip Juice
5th and Dribble - November 20, 2023 21:00 - 1 hourThe Sherpa is back, Praise be for good quality audio once again! Quick NBA run through today preceded by some pyjama shennanigans, plenty of lost invitations and the concoction of our very own "Surprise me" tracker. --- --- Spotify Subscribe here! Twitter: https://twitter.com/5thanddri...
Recipe For Disaster: Making Your Star the GM
On The Ball with Ric Bucher - November 17, 2023 21:30 - 31 minutes ★★★★★ - 200 ratingsRic examines the result of recent NBA teams who catered to the personnel demands of a star player in order to acquire or retain them. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/bucher-and-friends. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
#195 We be steamin’
5th and Dribble - November 13, 2023 21:00 - 55 minutesSherpa left us, so we had to put out bad audio to plead for him to come back. It is NBA week 2 and we have 3 50 bombs already! Listen here to find out more! --- --- Spotify Subscribe here! Twitter: https://twitter.com/5thanddribble Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/5thanddribble/ You...
The NBA In Season Tournament 1st Week
BBALL BREAKDOWN Podcast - November 10, 2023 18:24 - 1 hour ★★★★ - 218 ratingsJoin Coach Nick and Combo as they discuss the first week of the brand new in season tournament the NBA has implemented to spice up the regular season. Join my new community and discord where we discuss and diagram the X's and O's: bit.ly/3pElHsa For more info on the cool 3D Graphics, visit Coac...
The DNA of the Dallas Mavericks' Transformation
On The Ball with Ric Bucher - November 09, 2023 21:43 - 30 minutes ★★★★★ - 200 ratingsRic discusses the surprising start by the Dallas Mavericks this season. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/bucher-and-friends. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
#194 Eiffel Tower Episode
5th and Dribble - November 07, 2023 21:00 - 46 minutesNo Sherpa, no worries! Okay.. some worries, but surely he won't read too much into it? The lads showcase the first version of the good, the bad and the ugly ducklings for the 2023/24 season!
Harden Traded Emergency Show
BBALL BREAKDOWN Podcast - November 01, 2023 00:54 - 54 minutes ★★★★ - 218 ratingsJoin Coach Nick and Combo as they discuss this trade and what it means for both the Clippers and Sixers. Join my new community and discord where we discuss and diagram the X's and O's: bit.ly/3pElHsa For more info on the cool 3D Graphics, visit CoachPaint: https://bit.ly/coach-paint-nick-hause....
#193 Overreactions Show
5th and Dribble - October 30, 2023 21:00 - 1 hour3 games into the NBA season, time for some shit takes and overreactions. --- --- Spotify Subscribe here! Twitter: https://twitter.com/5thanddribble Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/5thanddribble/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@5thanddribble --- --- Special Thanks to the new spons...
NBA Season Preview: Every Team's Win Total Predicted
On The Ball with Ric Bucher - October 24, 2023 21:05 - 25 minutes ★★★★★ - 200 ratingsRic discusses the oddsmakers' win total line for all 30 NBA teams and whether to expect them to go over or under their respective lines. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/bucher-and-friends. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.