Pick a Side
Joel Moran, River Brown, Andrew Velez, and Joel Dehls
Joel Moran, River Brown, Andrew Velez, and Joel Dehls
Mainstream sports media is tiring, isn’t it? Hot takes, bland statements, and generalizations have all worked in combination to ruin the viewing experience. Here is where Pick a Side comes in. We are a podcast dedicated to creating genuine conversations about sports. There will be bias included (we all have them), but they will always be backed up by facts. Come join us on our journey to creating the best sports podcast possible. Hosted by Joel Moran, River Brown, Andrew Velez, and Joel Dehls. Become a Paid Subscriber:
15h ago
In this episode we start by asking the big question: are the Seahawks actually the best team in the NFC? Then we dive into whether the Rams can still win the NFC West and if Matthew Stafford deserves real MVP consideration. From there, we react to Tua Tagovailoa getting benched plus a fun segment buying or selling which QBs will be Week 1 starters next season. We wrap up the NFL slate with our Week 16 predictions, then shift to the NBA — discussing the Knicks before closing with a breakdown of what’s going wrong with the Cavaliers.Timestamps:Intro 00:001. Are the Seahawks the best team in the NFC? 18:002. How the Rams can still win the NFC Wets 29:363. Is Matthew Stafford the MVP? 35:004. Top 10 WRs in YPG in history 41:585. Tua gets benched - what’s next for him and the Dolphins? 48:086. Buying or selling: These QBs as Week 1 starters 01:01:107. NFL Week 16 Predictions 01:13:078. Knicks win NBA Cup: Do they have enough to win the finals? 01:40:329. What’s wrong with the Cavaliers? 01:53:09
4d ago
In this episode of Pick a Side, we break down a wild Week 15 slate in the NFL and dive into some big-picture questions around contenders, pretenders, and the league’s future. From the Broncos’ statement win to what’s next for the Chiefs, plus an NBA Cup debate to close the show.Timestamps:Intro 00:001. Broncos big win 11:372. Packers-Broncos 21:003. What’s next for the Chiefs? 01:02:304. Micah Parsons injury 01:19:005. Texans or Jaguars: Who’s more dangerous 01:38:006. Other Week 15 observations 01:56:157. Top 10 cap space teams 02:15:008. NBA cup predictions 02:29:309. Steph vs Luka debate 02:40:50
Dec 12
In this episode of Pick a Side, the guys break down whether the Eagles are officially in trouble and what’s gone wrong with one of the NFL’s most talented rosters. From there, the conversation turns to Kevin Durant’s legacy, SGA’s historic season, and whether the NBA Cup is actually working or already a failure. We also debate some of the biggest NFL storylines of the week — including Kyle Pitts’ future, the Chiefs’ rushing struggles in the Mahomes era, and NFL Week 15 picks.Timestamps:Intro 00:001. Eagles struggles 03:202. Philip Rivers returns 11:063. Best performances in a SB loss 25:204. Riv’s KD clip is viral again 30:005. NBA cup takeaways 38:086. Kevin Durant’s legacy 43:477. SGA’s all-time season 51:168. Kyle Pitts 01:07:449. Chiefs leading rushers in the Mahomes era 01:13:2210. Falcons-Buccaneers live reaction 01:17:2811. Alex Smith vs Tua Tagovailoa 01:28:3012. Old time QBs terrible stats 01:32:3313. Joel wants to buy a Jordan Love captain patch jersey 01:39:3714. Celtics surprising 01:42:0015. Is the NBA cup a failure? 01:52:2316. What Drew is doing for his birthday 01:52:1517. Right hand vs left hand 02:00:0018. Derik Queen and the Pelicans trade 02:02:2319. Zach Edey 02:08:1820. Lakers complaints for Luka 02:13:4821. NFL Week 15 picks 02:19:45
Dec 9
In this episode we give our predictions for the AFC and NFC playoff picture and talk about the biggest storylines of Week 14Timestamps:1. Predicting the final AFC playoff spots 16:452. Predicting the final NFC playoff spots 37:013. Packers surging 01:19:304. If the Chiefs playoff streak is over, what’s next? 01:35:005. What does Daniel Jones’ injury mean for the Colts? 01:57:006. Eagles-Chargers live reaction 02:14:00
Dec 5
In this episode we give our early NBA all star predictions, talk about Giannis' future, give our Week 14 predictions, and more.Timestamps:Intro 00:001. Our Spotify wrapped for the year 01:302. John reflects on High school memories 17:003. Max Kellerman on First Take 25:204. Predicting East All-Stars 31:535. Predicting West All-Stars 36:276. Dillon Brooks Devin Booker debate 39:007. West all stars continued 55:228. Is LeBron washed? 01:00:009. Is Austin Reaves the best undrafted player ever? 01:02:3010. Ranking LaMelo, Trae, and Ja’s trade value 01:17:4711. Michael Porter Jr debate 01:24:0512. Giannis Anetetokounmpo trades 01:45:0013. NFL Week 14 predictions 02:04:05
Dec 2
Week 13 winners and losersIntro 00:001. How great is George Pickens? 02:432. Joel believes in the Broncos now 12:403. Eagles, Lions, Ravens, and Chiefs are losers 19:424. The AFC is wide open 37:105. Are the Texans winning the AFC South? 38:126. The unlucky Chargers 45:307. Dehls picks the Patriots to make it out of the AFC 49:558. How legit are the 9-3 Bears? 52:309. How many QBs can you name better than Bo Nix 01:11:4710. Riv’s therapy session 01:14:3011. Kenyon Martin vs Draymond Green 01:25:3012. NBA talk 01:39:3013. Side talk 01:43:00
Nov 21
In this episode we cover the LaMelo Ball news, talk about the Raptors and Pistons win streaks, where Alperen Sengun ranks, and give our Week 12 NFL picks.Join our Splash Sports Week 12 contest: https://app.splashsports.com/contest/541c2285-a3af-4073-999f-a51e91011df8/detail?utm_source=Referral&utm_campaign=team_pick_em&utm_medium=Contest_Page_Invite&referral=86dc8f62-0456-457c-b3ba-175e093d6e97Timestamps:Intro 00:001. Reacting to LaMelo Ball news 12:352. LaMelo Ball trade ideas 20:193. How great are the Raptors? 48:374. NBA 2K ratings and who we hate watch 01:01:005. Darius Garland’s impact on Cleveland 01:08:006. Elite offensive vs elite defensive players 01:11:017. Breaking down the Pistons 11 game win streak 01:14:028. Bills-Texans update 01:27:269. Where does Alperen Sengun rank? 01:30:5510. NFL Pick ‘Em: Week 12 01:48:35
Nov 18
In this episode we give our biggest Week 11 takeaways + rank 1st time all-stars in the NBA.Intro 00:001. Are the Chiefs missing the playoffs? 07:202. What did the Broncos prove by beating the Chiefs? 24:303. Is the AFC wide open? 43:034. Eagles or Rams: Who’s the best team in the NFC? 58:105. Can Sam Darnold overcome his big game woes? 01:18:026. Week 11 takeaways 01:33:117. Ranking first time all-stars 01:53:308. Can the Pistons make it out the East? 02:01:409. NBA observations 02:09:00
