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Ball and Beats
by Mendo and Roger
Ball & Beats is a basketball podcast hosted by two passionate fans, Mendo and Roger. In each episode, they explore off-the-beaten-path topics related to the game, offering insights and perspectives that are rarely heard in the mainstream media. They discuss everything from the latest news and rumors to the history of the game to its impact on culture and society. The podcast also features beats by producer JWundah, adding a unique and engaging element to the show.FeedbackTwitter: @ballandbeatsEmail: [email protected]
Episodes
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Let's play GM/A&R (throwback episode)
Let's play GM/A&R (sports/music), insert your "Super Team" here. In part 1 of this episode we will take a starting 5, Sixth Man and a coach, and stay under salary cap limitations. In part 2 we will flip the script and take that same concept and put together a Rap Super Group. no less than 3 no…
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Two Down…Two to Go
Two wins in the books and we have Dallas not showing us that they are ready for the NBA Finals stage
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Yeah We Tangented…
So we were going to talk the NBA Finals…But Roger got Mendo going on a tangent and this is what happened
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Nearing The End…
The Finals are upon us! The Mavs are heading in hot, while Boston struggled as much as any team can in a sweep. How will the Mavs' offense stack up against Boston's perimeter defense? Dallas lives off corner 3s, and Boston is top 3 in taking those away. What gives first? We'll also discuss…
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In The Thick of It…
Second round is in full effect…we have some hotly contested matchups as we get in the thick of the playoff matchups
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On The Brink
Phoenix, out. Swept. OKC is one away from doing the same to the Pelicans… Nuggets, Pacers and Knicks are all on the verge of the gentleman’s sweep. Who falls and who will keep it going?
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Hurt Feelings?
What are some takeaways with the game 1’s in the books? Embiid’s injury Ant letting KD know
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Western Front…
The Play-in is set and we will dissect the Western Conference matchups tonight…
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Eastbound…You Down?
The Play-in is set and we will dissect the Eastern Conference matchups tonight…
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You Know What…You are Really Dumb…
We will talk about all the dumb hot takes that have been said on the airwaves for the last week…
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Play-In Tournament
We have 10 games left in the season and Play-in spots are still in play in each conference? Do any of them have the ability to pull a Heat/Lakers and make a run to advance past the first round?
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Ask Roger + Start, Bench, Cut
We have brought back the ever popular…Ask Roger segment where we take questions from our listeners and Roger gives his unfiltered opinion. New segment alert…Start, Bench, Cut rapid fire choices.
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Is the MVP discussion judging everyone fairly?
We are in the quarter turn of the NBA season and since game 20 people have been talking about the MVP Race. We'll give our thoughts and yes…Gilbert says the darndest things too. All that and more!
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Dear NBA…Let’s Talk…shall we?
The NBA has hit a wall and the All Star game was the straw that broke the camel's back. How did we get to this point that the NBA All Star game is literally unwatchable? But this is not the only issue the NBA has currently…has the money made the players not care?
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A&R Rap Super-Group (Let's play GM/A&R - pt 2)
Time to flip the script and take the same concept from part 1 and put together a Rap Super-Group. no less than 3 no more than 5 and a producer.
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World Champions of... North America?
Was Noah Lyles right when he said that the NBA Champions should automatically be considered World champions? Is the NBA the real world champions? There are many leagues…but with the NBA being the premiere league…do they have rights to claim “World Champions?” Let's take a deep dive to find out…
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What are you even talking about?
All-Stars are in and we have some opinions on the reserves… and speaking of opinions, Ms. Swoops has entered the Bizarro-world with Arenas and has some awful takes…
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What do we have here? Are the Knicks really good?
Early trade returns are in on OG Anunoby Knicks are 12-2 since the trade and have the best defensive rating and second best overall net rating (+15.0, behind the Cavs +16.7) in the NBA during that stretch. Grimes may be on the trade block. What more do the Knicks need at this point to be…
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Peas Porridge in the Pot (Who Predicted this…)
What do we make of the Clippers resurgence? + The Trade Machine, a look at the top 10 trade targets. Do any of these guys move the needle? Where do we think they could land…if anywhere?
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The Harden Effect
In this episode, we are going to discuss James Harden and his early Clippers tenure and the history of Hurricane Harden, the path of death, destruction and dismemberment he has caused. Then we go into the new segment here on the Pod…Who Predicted this??? Some wild events in the first few weeks of...
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The Central of the Universe…
In this episode, we're talking about the Central Division, where the Milwaukee Bucks and Chicago Bulls are the clear favorites to finish at the top of the standings. But the rest of the division hasn't been sitting idle, and they've made some moves in the offseason to improve their rosters.
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The South (East) got something to say…
In this episode, we're moving to the Southeast Division, where Miami is the apparent top dog. However, we have the Hawks, Hornets, Magic and Wizards and they've all made some moves…are they enough? Stay tuned to find out.
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The South (West) got something to say…
In this episode, we move to the Southwest Division to take a look at the Memphis Grizzlies, New Orleans Pelicans, Dallas Mavericks, Houston Rockets, and San Antonio Spurs. Are any of these teams moving the needle? We know there's talent on these rosters, but are they ready to compete in the tough...
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The Pacific Northwest
In this episode, we'll dive into the Western Conference ahead of the new season. What's the outlook for the Pacific Division? Is anyone up to dethroning the Nuggets in the Northwest? And what about the Southwest, where several young teams are hungry to make a splash?
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Got Damn 47
In this episode, we'll discuss the blockbuster trades that sent Damian Lillard to the Bucks and Jrue Holiday to the Celtics. We'll dissect the latest potentially game-changing trades, analyzing how they impact not only the players but also the teams involved. Who's coming out on top in these…
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Load Management Saga
We will discuss how the new Load Management rules will effect the 49 “Star” players in the upcoming season and who will be more likely to potentially be impacted. Gilbert says the darndest things. A 3 time all-star with the biggest basketball drop off the face of the Earth is back and making noise.
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Bronze or bust
Team USA went on to lose to Germany and Canada on consecutive days and did not medal. What went wrong for team USA? Was it the lack of talent on the USA side? LeBron has now put the call out for the big guns to seek redemption.
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The Feedback Loop (special)
The Ball & Beats community has some retorts to our “Superstar” talk…Roger and Mendo will break down what makes a Superstar; the stats that translate to winning, leadership, crossover appeal, and a top 10 recognition.
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Liar Liar…
Harden takes his dumpster to China, to tell some 14 year olds "Morey is a liar," and sets it on fire. Harden and Morey, their history, when did it start and how did we get here? What do we get out of a days away from 34 Harden? Is there a market for him?
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Down By the River…
In this episode we talk about: The FIBA World Cup and Team USA's chances. How confident are we in the current Team USA roster going into the FIBA world Cup? Should Kawhi still be considered a top 10 player in the league? Can a player that plays 40 games a year still be in the top player…
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The Pilot
Welcome to Ball & Beats, the show that is less filling but tastes great. We are back after a lengthy hiatus with Episode 40, the re-pilot episode. Send us a voice message and let us know what you think of the episode
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Shock and Awe
What we thought was gonna happen vs. what actually DID happen. Bucks overcame the Nets and Trae and the young guns slayed the GIANT.
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Playoff Chaos
The boys are back in town after a more than brief hiatus...so let’s talk Celtics and Knicks...In this playoff chaos!
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Hall of Fame...Who’s In?
The 2021 HOF Class finalist is in, Roger and Mendo discuss who makes it and who may not.
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Ball & Beats: Signature Shoe Edition...
This is a special edition of Ball & Beats and our first guest appearance! We brought in our very own resident sneakerhead to give us his take on the top 10 best signature shoes of the NBA. Of course no list episode is complete without also taking a look at the top worse shoes. Can you guess who...
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You Wanna be an All-Star?
All Star rosters are out and while we may (or may not) have many qualms with the starters, I think the reserves have some question marks. We will dissect that in this episode and maybe Roger’s Celtics...
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What is a Superstar...
The term Superstar is thrown around too loosely, Roger & Mendo breakdown what a Superstar really is!
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Careful What You Wish For...
Careful what you wish for with trades...is it really worth it? Nets have firepower but what's their ceiling with limited rebounding and suspect defense? Philly is winning but Simmons is shooting even less than before. Do they continue with the experiment or should they try to maximize Simmons’...
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How Cruel the Frost...
As winter approaches and the NBA Season is underway we discuss the Good, the Bad and the Ugly through 2 weeks
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Ask Roger...
This is our “Ask Roger” edition of Ball & Beats where you guys get to ask Roger anything and everything that comes to mind.
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That Just Happened...
Free Agency Madness! Lakers reload and weaken Clippers at the same time. Looks like Philly found a taker for Horford, but does he stay in OKC? Boston/Charlotte collide again and Houston appears to be running it back with Harden and Russ.
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Wait You’re Not Serious...
Back at this Free Agency period and we pause and exclaim... Wait you’re not serious? With some of the moves we look at a few head scratchers as we navigate through these wild times. More free agency madness.
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Where is Roger?
Rumor Mill Nonsense...we are talking about some of the foolish trade talks as we approach the Free Agency of the upcoming season.
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Seasons Change
As we pivot into no NBA or WNBA we will enter some uncharted waters. Let’s talk about the Lakers' ring count and retired jerseys, what is next up for the Heat, and OKC. Our take on rebuilding with CP3.
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“Enough is Enough!”
Now that the Lakers are the champs again, all the narratives are out…. How can you be considered one of the Greatest Big Men if you don't want to be labeled a big man? The case can be made for AD being a great, but if not as a center, the field gets crowded. Who is he bumping out of the top…
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Injuries are Part of the Game
Injury talk from all angles...what it has done to the Heat so far as well as the Nets injury riddles stars firing off nonsense.
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NBA Finals
All things Finals, matchups & predictions oh yeah we had to talk about the Celtics debacle too...
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Coaching Carousel + E&W Conference Finals
This episode is all about coaching vacancies and the East and West Conference Finals. Can the Nuggets get a win? Will the Celtics tie? We have our predictions, what are yours? Can the Rockets be coached with the current roster?
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Conference Finals Predictions
Can the Nuggets finally get some respect? They deserve it! The Clippers couldn't get any production from what is supposed to be the deepest team. Our matchup thoughts for the conference finals + our predictions. Western Conference: Will AD be tasked by Milsap, who is having sort of a resurgence....
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Off the cuff: State of Society and the NBA
Off the cuff: State of society and big ups to the NBA
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Ball & Beats is a basketball podcast hosted by two passionate fans, Mendo and Roger. In each episode, they explore off-the-beaten-path topics related to the game, offering insights and perspectives that are rarely heard in the mainstream media. They discuss everything from the latest news and rumors to the history of the game to its impact on culture and society. The podcast also features beats by producer JWundah, adding a unique and engaging element to the show.FeedbackTwitter: @ballandbeatsEmail: [email protected]
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