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AwkwardlyCool
by Andrew
Providing perspective on the NBA, the NFL and the latest news around both. It will be awkward at times but mostly cool and fun. Hosted by Andrew.
Episodes
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Raiders got Geno? Jalen Hurts Top 5? Lakers and Luka are a problem!
Welcome to another episode of AwkwardlyCool! Raiders traded for Geno Smith and Seahawks no longer have a quarterback. Who won out on this out on this trade (0:59)? Jalen Hurts just helped lead his team to win the Super Bowl with a Super Bowl MVP performance. Is it fair to even consider him top…
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Penix In The ATL That Crazy? Plus Drafted QB Expectations
Welcome to another episode of AwkwardlyCool! Was Michael Penix being drafted by the Atlanta Falcons that crazy? We'll talk about the expectations for the top 6 quarterbacks drafted and what to expect (12:30). I give my list of top three teams who've had the best draft (34:20). Finally, we end…
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Who's the Real NFL MVP and will Playoff Flacco make a Return?
Welcome to another episode of AwkwardlyCool! The NFL MVP race is closer than ever this year and we discuss who's in contention (0:36). The Browns beat the Jets and with Joe Flacco playing well, how dangerous are they (7:28)? Welcome to the introduction of top three overreactions that is how it...
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The Nets and Nuggets Are Good. NBA has Parity.
Welcome to another episode of AwkwardlyCool! It is New Year's Eve and what better to discuss than the NBA going into the new year. The Brooklyn Nets have won ten in a row and look excellent. The Denver Nuggets have as good a chance as any at winning a championship this year (8:15). The NBA feels...
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Warriors are NBA Champions!
Welcome to another episode of AwkwardlyCool! The Warriors won another championship and Steph Curry wins his first Finals MVP. The Boston Celtics lost but are still a dangerous team next year (12:01). Forgive me as I get into the Steph Curry legacy discussion and what this championship means for…
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Second Round of the NBA Playoffs Are Here!
Welcome to another episode of AwkwardlyCool! The first round games are complete and we are officially in the second round of the NBA Playoffs. Excited to discuss all the games and we start in the Eastern Conference discussing the 76ers vs the Heat (6:00) and the Bucks vs the Celtics (12:31). We…
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Thoughts on the 76ers, Nets and Eastern Conference Favorites
Welcome to another episode of AwkwardlyCool! The 76ers were able to get a glimpse of James Harden in a scintillating debut against the Timberwolves Friday night and it provides an opportunity to go in depth for what it means for them in the playoffs. The Nets obtained Ben Simmons which requires a...
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Suns are Bigger than You Think and My All Star Picks
Welcome to another episode of AwkwardlyCool! The Suns have the best record in the NBA and have been playing better than anyone. Worth discussing why a big weakness for them last year is now a big strength. I do something I have not done on my podcast yet which is choose All Star game players for...
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Nothing Better than NBA on Christmas Day!
Welcome to another episode of AwkwardlyCool! There was a bunch of exciting NBA action on Christmas Day and it' s worth discussing. Nets top the Lakers with another loss the Lakers have despite a great performance from LeBron. Is it time to start looking at trade options for Russell Westbrook?...
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The Suns Ablaze, Hawks Flying, and Brooklyn Stood UP!
Welcome to another episode of AwkwardlyCool! The NBA is about a quarter of the way through the season and it's a good opportunity to take a pulse check on some decent teams this year. The Suns deserve a bit of respect considering they've won 15 games in a row and happened to be in the NBA Finals...
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Never Sleep on the Warriors and Potential Redemption for Odell and Cam
Welcome to another episode of AwkwardlyCool! The NBA is exciting thus far this year with the fans back in the crowd and rule changes removing some of the less appealing parts of the NBA. One exciting aspect of the league is that the Warriors currently have the best record in the NBA as everyone...
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Peak Sports Season is Upon Us with Thoughts on Kyrie and the NFL!
Welcome to another episode of AwkwardlyCool! Kyrie Irving will not be a part of the Nets, at least early on this season and I give my thoughts on his reasoning for it. NFL MVP talk has been turning up and I provide thoughts on Lamar Jackson as an MVP candidate as well as some interesting matchups...
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Hope of Ben Simmons in Philly? NBA Team Tiers Continued (4th Tier) and NFL Thoughts
Welcome to another episode of AwkwardlyCool! I give some thoughts on the whole Ben Simmons situation. Continuation of NBA Team Tiers with the teams in the 4th tier (7:05). Some quick NFL thoughts on the Chiefs and if there should be concerns about the rookie quarterbacks (24:25). Hope you enjoy…
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NFL has begun! John Wall out of Houston? NBA Team Tiers Continued (3rd Tier)
Welcome to another episode of AwkwardlyCool! I provide some quick thoughts on week 1 of the NFL and what to watch for the rest of the season. The Houston Rockets and John Wall have mutually agreed to part ways and the Rockets plan to trade John Wall as soon as they can with no plans buyout plans...
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The Nets Can't Stop, Won't Stop and NBA Tiers Continued (2nd Tier Teams)
Welcome to another episode of AwkwardlyCool! The Nets add Paul Millsap and LaMarcus Aldridge to a team already filled to the brim with talent. I go into what value each player provides to the team. The Lakers add DeAndre Jordan which may provide questionable impact but does fit what the Lakers…
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Rookie QBs, Latest NBA Trade and Top Tier NBA Teams
Welcome to another episode of AwkwardlyCool! I finally get into some NFL talk with some thoughts on the QB rookies in the NFL and their chance of starting (0:30). The Chicago Bulls, Cleveland Cavaliers, and Portland Trailblazers were involved in a three team trade and I give my thoughts on the...
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These NBA Rookies Deserve Some Hype after Summer League
Welcome to another episode of AwkwardlyCool! Summer League is coming to a close and even though the games technically don't matter, they provide a hint at the future. I provide my thoughts on rookies I'm most looking forward to watching next year following their play in the Summer League (6:56)....
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NBA Free Agency
Welcome to another episode of AwkwardlyCool! NBA Free Agency went off to a hot start and I discuss some of the most impactful moves made. The Heat pick up Kyle Lowry and I discuss if this improves them to be one of the top teams in the East. The Bulls pick up Lonzo Ball and Demar DeRozan (10:30)....
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Russell Westbrook will be a Laker and thoughts on the NBA Draft
Welcome to another episode of AwkwardlyCool! Big news in the NBA Off-season with the Lakers completing a deal to land Russell Westbrook for their own big three. I talk about the implications of this on the Lakers and what it means for their playoff chances. The NBA Draft is complete and teams…
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The Bucks Win The Chip and First WOJ BOMB of the Offseason!
Welcome to another episode of AwkwardlyCool! The Bucks were able to win a championship, I go into how special Giannis was in his performance and the outlook on the Bucks and Suns moving forward. A fairly major off-season move just happened with the Grizzlies trading picks and Jonas Valančiūnas to...
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Another Testament to Size and Versatility (Bucks lead 3-2)
Welcome to another episode of AwkwardlyCool The Bucks take a 3-2 series lead against the Suns and are one win away from an NBA Championship. I discuss the Bucks victory in game five, the continuous pattern shown in how much size and versatility matter in today's NBA and make a prediction for game...
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Bucks and Suns tied at 2-2
Welcome to another episode of AwkwardlyCool! The Bucks win both games at home and have tied the series at two a piece. This looks to be a close series and I give my thoughts on the outlook for the rest of the series. Thanks for listening and hope you enjoy the show!
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Suns take Game 1 of the NBA Finals
Welcome to another episode of AwkwardlyCool! I discuss the Suns being able to pull out game 1 and provide my predictions for the rest of the series. Hope you enjoy the show!
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An Ode to CP3 Who Makes a Well Deserved Finals Run
Welcome to another episode of AwkwardlyCool! I discuss CP3 and the Suns making it to the NBA Finals and the journey it took for CP3 to make his first NBA Finals. The Bucks were able to win game 5 without Giannis (21:00). Who needs Giannis when you have Brook Lopez? Sarcasm guys... I discuss this...
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0-2 Clippers Continue to be Dangerous
Welcome to another episode of AwkwardlyCool! The Clippers are now 9-1 in games following being down 0-2 and pulled out essentially a must-win against the Suns. Ice Trae continues to amaze as he and the Hawks pulls off another upset, this time in game one against the Milwaukee Bucks (12:28). Hope...
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76ers May Have a Simmons Problem
Welcome to another episode of AwkwardlyCool! I start my discussion on the 76ers and what is next for Ben Simmons and potentially Doc Rivers. The Bucks were able to pull off an impressive victory over the Nets and it will be interesting to see how this bodes for them in the Eastern Conference…
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MANN What a Playoff Game!
Welcome to another episode of AwkwardlyCool! I record just following the conclusion of the Clippers closing out the Jazz. How will the Suns and Clippers match up in the Western Conference Finals (19:34). The 76ers were able to pull out a fairly close victory over the Hawks for a game 7 (26:24).…
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2nd Round Thoughts and CP3 Respect
Welcome to another episode of AwkwardlyCool! I provide thoughts on the series between the Bucks and Nets which has not quite turned out as expected. The Suns swept the Nuggets with CP3 showing levels of dominance. Can they be considered the favorites (12:58). The Jazz have tied up the Clippers at...
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Second Round Coming in HOT!
Welcome to another episode of AwkwardlyCool! I provide my thoughts on the Clippers recent win against the Mavericks and who I see winning the series. Suns were able to come out against the Lakers and I give D Book his respect (6:28). The Nuggets win against the Blazers and Terry Stotts is out, I...
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The NBA Playoffs are Here and it's Fun
Welcome to another episode of AwkwardlyCool! Join me as I discuss each series in an exciting NBA Playoffs. Lakers vs. Suns. Clippers vs. Mavericks (4:53). Trailblazers vs. Nuggets (9:24). Jazz vs. Grizzlies (12:10). Knicks vs. Hawks (16:10). Nets vs. Celtics (21:00). 76ers vs. Wizards (23:23)....
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Time for The NBA Playoffs!
Welcome to another episode of AwkwardlyCool! On today's episode I get into some predictions for the first round of the NBA Playoffs starting with the Grizzlies vs. Jazz after the Grizzlies surprising win over the Warriors. Then I discuss the remaining Western Conference games: Lakers vs. Suns...
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NBA Play-In Time and It's Just The Warm Up!
Welcome to another episode of AwkwardlyCool! I start off providing my thoughts on the Eastern Conference play-in games which were more disappointing than expected but Jayson Tatum was fun. The Western Conference play-in games begin today and I give my predictions on the outcomes (12:10). Hope you...
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Miami Heat Deserve Some Respect and All NBA Thoughts
Welcome to another episode of AwkwardlyCool! I begin today's podcast with thoughts on the Miami Heat and their potential in the playoffs. Just a tiny reminder that the Lakers will be dangerous come playoff time (10:22). I provide my opinion on ALL-NBA teams, the league is full of talent now and...
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Put Some Respect on Nikola Jokic!
Welcome to another episode of AwkwardlyCool! I give my thoughts on the MVP race and why Jokic is not getting as much respect as he deserves. The Nets have now lost two straight games against the Bucks. Are they still the favorites out East (10:35)? The Lakers have dropped in the standings and...
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The Suns have Risen!
Welcome to another episode of AwkwardlyCool! The Suns have taken the number one seed in the Western Conference after their victory over the Utah Jazz. Is it time to put CP3 in the MVP conversation (0:00)? The top ten teams in the Western Conference are essentially set and now the question becomes...
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Steph Curry Is Too Good to Ignore
Welcome to another episode of AwkwardlyCool! The recent play of Steph Curry and his contribution to making this an even more interesting NBA season is too good to ignore. The Celtics have played exceptionally well and it's time to start discussing them as one of the top tier teams in the East...
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Jamal Murray Thoughts and The Silver Lining
Welcome to another episode of AwkwardlyCool! I provide my thoughts on the injury to Jamal Murray and what this does to their playoff hopes. Nets had a nice win over the Timberwolves but the loss to the Lakers may provide a preview of how these teams may ultimately match up if they meet in the...
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KD is BAAAACCCKKK And Please Don't Sleep on the Lakers
Welcome to another episode of AwkwardlyCool! KD returned after not playing since February 13th of this year and of course he looks as dominant as ever (0:55). The Suns are streaking and the question is if it is time to start taking this team seriously (10:48). Are the Nuggets and Suns true...
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Net, Nuggets and Value of Portability
Welcome to another episode of AwkwardlyCool! What are the expectations of the Nets with KD returning to the lineup at some point this week; Nicolas Claxton is too good not to discuss, and can anyone challenge the Nets out of the East (0:40). The Nuggets are on a four game winning streak and even...
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Buyouts, Zion and the MVP
The NBA trade deadline was just usurped by the active buyout market for top contenders. In this episode of AwkwardlyCool, I discuss the buyout news regarding LaMarcus Aldridge to the Nets and Andre Drummond to the Lakers (0:20). Zion Williamson is not receiving the same level of national media…
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Thoughts On The ACTIVE NBA Trade Deadline!
A lot of news this NBA Trade Deadline! In this episode of AwkwardlyCool. I discuss some of the biggest trades made. The Nuggets made a fun move adding Aaron Gordon (0:22). The Heat add Oladipo (4:53). The Clippers finally get their lead guard in Rajon Rondo (7:03). The Bulls add another all-star…
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Is Lebron MVP??
Welcome to the first episode of AwkwardlyCool hosted by Andrew. In today's episode, I discuss the NBA MVP debate (0:39). How much of an impact PJ Tucker will have on the Bucks and if they are better prepared to come out of the East (13:31) . Finally, I discuss the impact of NBA coaching, notably...
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Providing perspective on the NBA, the NFL and the latest news around both. It will be awkward at times but mostly cool and fun. Hosted by Andrew.
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