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EPISODE · May 1, 2025 · 2H 3M

Sports Beats

from Banter on the Rocks

SPORTS BEATS EPISODE 35: IN THIS EPISODE, WE KICK THINGS OFF WITH KATY PERRY’S VIRAL LIGHTSABER MOMENT ON STAGE AND HOW IT LED US INTO A DEEPER LOOK AT THE REVENGE OF THE SITH RE-RELEASE. WE DEBATE WHAT STAR WARS NEEDS TO DO TO REGAIN ITS ICONIC STATUS IN POP CULTURE. THEN WE SHIFT TO THE NBA, WHERE LEBRON JAMES AND THE LAKERS FACE THE POSSIBILITY OF A FIRST-ROUND PLAYOFF EXIT — IS THIS THE END OF AN ERA? WE ALSO TALK ABOUT THE MASSIVE POWER OUTAGE THAT HIT SPAIN AND PORTUGAL, BREAKING DOWN THE GROWING CONCERNS ABOUT CYBER WARFARE AND GLOBAL INFRASTRUCTURE VULNERABILITIES. FROM THERE, WE DIVE INTO THE BIGGEST STORIES FROM THE NFL DRAFT: SHEDEUR SANDERS SURPRISINGLY DROPPING TO THE 5TH ROUND, TRAVIS HUNTER’S RISING STOCK, AND KEY MOVES MADE BY THE 49ERS AND RAVENS. WE WRAP UP WITH OUR TAKE ON THE NBA PLAYOFFS SO FAR AND CLOSE THINGS OUT WITH A FUN DISCUSSION ABOUT THE RUMORS AND WISHLIST FOR COACHELLA’S FUTURE LINEUP. WHAT IS BANTER ON THE ROCKS? BANTER ON THE ROCKS" IS A SPORTS AND ENTERTAINMENT PODCAST HOSTED BY TWO FRIENDS WHO LOVE DISCUSSING SPORTS, MOVIES, VIDEO GAMES, AND CURRENT EVENTS—ALL WHILE ENJOYING DRINKS AND ENGAGING IN LIVELY BANTER. THE SHOW WAS CREATED OUT OF A PASSION FOR FUN, UNFILTERED CONVERSATIONS AND AIMS TO BRING LISTENERS INTO THE RELAXED ATMOSPHERE OF FRIENDLY DEBATES AND STORYTELLING. EPISODES OFTEN FEATURE FRIENDS AND SPECIAL GUESTS WHO JOIN THE HOSTS TO SHARE THEIR INSIGHTS AND OPINIONS, MAKING EVERY EPISODE FEEL LIKE A LAID-BACK HANGOUT WITH GOOD COMPANY. MAKE OR GRAB YOUR FAVORITE DRINK AND JOIN US WEEKLY. BRAND AMBASSADOR WE HAVE PARTNERED WITH FIND THE GOOD AS BRAND AMBASSADORS. CHECK OUT THIS EPISODE AS WE SHARE A LITTLE ON THE COMPANY AND THE AMAZING MESSAGE AROUND THEIR CLOTHING. 10% OF ALL PURCHASES ARE GIVEN TO MENTAL HEALTH AMERICA!Use our link below and our code: Banter805 for 10% off your Purchase.https://findthegoodbrand.com/?ref=Banter805 NEW EPISODES DROP EVERY WEDNESDAY! YOUTUBE: http://www.youtube.com/@BanterOntheRocksAPPLE PODCAST: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/banter-on-the-rocks/id1775365645Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4VhbRXPwuJ1OgTKUhRqeA6?si=Hnvd9GtgRsu4Jad1h2WIIw SHOW SOCIAL MEDIA PAGESINSTAGRAM: banter_on_the_rocks PINA:INSTAGRAM: @john_pina_pinedaTIKTOK: @john_pina_pinedaTWITCH: botr_pina TIM:INSTAGRAM: banterontherocks_timTIKTOK: tim_wolfy_wolfgramTWITCH: Tim_banterontherocks Song: HappinessArtist: Owl NestMusic by: CreatorMix.com

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