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Flagrant Pals
by Flagrant Pals
A Basketball Podcast hosted by Ryan Stanley & Kieffer Mendoza.
Episodes
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Is This Real Or Not? - Flagrant Pals Episode 52
Kieffer and Ryan play a game of "Is This Real or Not?" where they take some recent NBA observations and discuss if they are valid takes or unhinged ones! They discuss Cavs/Celtics running the Easter, Philly's disappointing stars, the Mavs' rocky start, and more! Tune in now. Follow us on…
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Warriors & Suns' Hot Starts and Revisiting the 2019 Draft Class - Flagrant Pals Episode 51
After a rapid fired Semi-Casual Update, Ryan and Kieffer discuss the hot starts from the Golden State Warriors and the Phoenix Suns. Then, they check up on the members of the 2019 Draft Class and how they're doing today! Follow us on IG: @flagrantpals Give us a 5-star rating wherever you're...
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Early Season Takeaways! Plus: D-Wade's Statue and Can Paolo be HIM? - Flagrant Pals Episode 50
Kieffer and Ryan give some early observations through the first week and a half of the NBA season. Is Milwaukee on the verge of imploding after starting 1-6? Is the NBA less watched because of load management? Were the Pacers a false hope cinderella story? Later, the guys introduce a new segment:...
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Top 10 Players Going Into This Season, Bron & Bronny Take the Floor, and More! - Flagrant Pals Episode 49
Kieffer and Ryan each draft their 5 best players going into the season, culminating in the Official Flagrant Pals TOP 10 PLAYERS ahead of the 2024-25 season! The guys also touch on opening night games, LeBron and Bronny's debut as teammates, and more. Don't miss this one! Follow us on IG:...
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Awards Predictions, Over/Under/Properly Rated, & Kevin Durant: NBA Twitter King - Flagrant Pals Episode 48
Ryan and Kieffer are back and they predict the winners of each major NBA Award for the 2024-2025 season. They also give the first Semi-Casual Update, play a game of Overrated/Underrated/Properly Rated, and Ryan gives his Social Media Moment of the Week. Follow us on IG: @flagrantpals Give us a...
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Deep 2 Rebrands to Flagrant Pals - A Fresh Start
After a summer hiatus, the boys are back and announcing an official rebrand from "Deep 2" to "Flagrant Pals". We're excited for you to join us on this second iteration of our Basketball Podcast - bigger and better than ever.
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Celtics Up Big in NBA Finals, Mavericks' Struggles, Other Playoff Teams' Futures - Deep 2 Episode 47
The Celtics take a commanding 3-0 lead in the NBA Finals against Luka Doncic and the Dallas Mavericks. What are some of our takeaways? Give us a 5-star rating wherever you're listening! Follow us on IG and X: @deep2pod
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T-Wolves Dominate Nuggets to Force Game 7, Mavs Role Players Step Up, Knicks/Pacers Go to 7, and Celtics Force Cavs to Consider Shaky Future - Deep 2 Episode 46
A packed episode! We discuss the Wolves' dominant defense against the reigning champ Nuggets and preview their game 7 matchup. We also touch on the Knicks/Pacers series and Ryan's confidence in Jalen Brunson and the Villanova Knicks. We play GM and give a roadmap to the Cavs as the Celtics ended...
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It's Ant's World, Jalen Brunson's Historic Playoff Run, Young Guns Taking Over the League, and More Round 2 Thoughts - Deep 2 Episode 45
Round 2 of the NBA Playoffs are in full swing. Anthony Edwards goes supernova, Brunson drops 40 in 4 straight, the future is now and the young guns have dethroned the old heads in the league. Tune in to hear our thoughts! Follow us on IG and X: @deep2pod Give us a 5-star rating wherever you listen!
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Knicks Play Physical Against Sixers, Miami Steals Game 2 in Boston, Jamal Murray Game Winner Against LA, Is KD Washed? - Deep 2 Episode 44
Halfway though Round 1 of the playoffs, Ryan and Kieffer dive into each series and give their thoughts so far on each team and matchup. Follow us on IG and Twitter/X: @deep2pod Give us a 5-star rating wherever you listen!
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PLAYOFFS BABY! First Round Predictions + Our Awards Picks - Deep 2 Episode 43
We're back and it's PLAYOFF time baby! Tune in to hear our first round thoughts and picks, as well as our thoughts on who should take home each NBA Award now that the season is over! Follow us on Twitter and IG: @deep2pod Give us a 5-star rating wherever you're listening!
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March Madness Breakdown: Key Players, Round 1 Predictions, Teams to Keep an Eye On - Deep 2 Episode 42
A special episode in which Ryan gives a great breakdown of the 2024 NCAA Tournament! Tune in for some quick hitting thoughts and predictions for March Madness! Give us a 5-star rating wherever you're listening! Follow us on IG and X: @deep2pod
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Celtics: Championship or Bust?, Tatum in MVP Discussions, LeBron Hitting 40k, and More. PLUS: Drafting NBA Personalities - Deep 2 Episode 41
In this episode, we talk about the outlook for the Boston Celtics for the rest of this season, whether Jayson Tatum should be a serious contender for the MVP, LeBron hitting the milestone of 40,000 points, and other quick hitter NBA news pieces. Then, we do a draft of people/things that cover the...
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Isaiah Stewart Arrested, DBook Ejected in First Quarter, Knicks Protest, Predicting All-Star Events. PLUS: Drafting NBA Duos - Deep 2 Episode 40
In this episode, we discuss the drama from the Pistons-Suns game--Isaiah Stewart hunting down Drew Eubanks, Devin Booker getting thrown out six minutes into the first quarter--Orlando retiring Shaq's jersey, the Warriors allegedly going after LeBron, the Knicks protesting the last call in their...
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Brunson & The Flaming Hot Knicks, Sabonis Snubbed, Embiid's Surgery, and Trades Ry Wished Happened - Deep 2 Episode 39
In this episode, we dive into the Knicks' glorious season led by first-time All-Star Jalen Brunson, the All-Star reserves announcement and how Sabonis was the biggest snub of the season, the status of Joel Embiid's injury and surgery, and then Ryan takes us on a journey through some fake,...
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All-Star Starters: Snubs & Predicting Reserves, A High-Scoring NBA Week, Pascal in Indy, Doc to the Rescue? - Deep 2 Episode 38
In this episode, Ryan and Kieffer discuss the multiple 60+ point games that took place this week, how the Pacers are doing since acquiring Siakam, the Bucks' weird fire-and-hire, and the announcements of the All-Star starters, as well as giving their predictions for who should be the All-Star...
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Midseason Special: Hot Takes Purge and Midseason Awards
Happy Midseason! In this special episode, we purge some of our hot takes that have been cooking way too long, and then give our picks of the winners of the NBA Awards if the season were to end halfway through. Let us know what you think! Give us a 5-star rating wherever you're listening! Follow…
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Raptors Coach Goes OFF on Lakers... PLUS: Draymond Almost Retired?, Ja & Hali Injuries, and More! - Deep 2 Episode 36
In this short and sweet episode, Ryan and Kieffer talk about RJ's surge in Toronto, Draymond's weird retirement threat, Ja's season-ending shoulder injury and Tyrese Haliburton's hamstring strain, Raptors HC Darko Rajakovic's epic rant about the Lakers' foul shots, and more! Don't miss this one!...
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Lakers' Losing Streak, Reviewing the Knicks/Raptors Trade, Giannis' Underrated Season and More. PLUS: Washed Players Draft - Deep 2 Episode 35
In this episode, the Deep 2 boys discuss the Lakers' recent skids and the hot seat for Darvin Ham, the loss of RJ Barrett and Immanuel Quickley / the gain of OG Anunoby for New York, how Giannis' season is going overlooked, and more recent NBA news! Plus: don't miss them draft a Starting 5 of...
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Ja's Back, Draymond's Suspended (Again), Clippers Clicking, Giannis vs. Oscar T. PLUS: Christmas Movie Draft! - Deep 2 Episode 34
Ja Morant is back and so is Deep 2! We're here to cover some of the latest NBA storylines from the past week, including Draymond's indefinite suspension, the Giannis-game-ball debacle, the surging Clippers, and more! Then, the boys do a draft of their favorite Christmas movies! This is one you...
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Draymond Suspension, Zach LaVine Trade Rumors, and the State of the Hornets featuring LJ Wood - Deep 2 Episode 33
In this episode, Ryan and Kieffer discuss Draymond's chokehold on Rudy Gobert from last week's Warriors-Twolves game and the suspension that followed. They also discuss some teams that would benefit from trading for Zach LaVine, and then are joined by friend of the pod LJ Wood to talk about his...
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Clippers Got Worse with Harden, In-Season Tournament is a Win, Bucks Will Be Okay, Minnesota's Dominant Defense, and More Early Season Takeaways. Plus: Awards Predictions! - Deep 2 Episode 32
In this packed episode, Ryan and Kieffer do a debrief of the first two weeks of the NBA season, each giving three major takeaways as well as some quick hitting topics. Then, the guys give their predictions for the winners of the NBA Awards such as MVP, DPOY, and more! Be sure to tune in and share...
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Western Conference Power Rankings - Deep 2 Episode 31
Time to predict rankings out West! Let us know what we got right or wrong! Follow us on IG and X: @deep2pod Give us a 5-star rating wherever you are listening!
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Eastern Conference Power Rankings - Deep 2 Episode 30
In this episode, Ryan and Kieffer create their preseason power rankings for the Eastern Conference! Agree or disagree? Reach out to us on Instagram and let us know what you think! Follow us on IG/X (formally known as Twitter): @deep2pod Give us a 5-star rating wherever you are listening!
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It's Dame Time in Milwaukee + 6 Storylines for This Season - Deep 2 Episode 29
The boys bring you the latest on DAMIAN LILLARD being TRADED to the BUCKS! Our thoughts on the trade as a whole and what it means for each team involved and the league as a whole. Then, we give six storylines to look forward to going into this season. Follow us on IG and X: @deep2pod Give us a...
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Most Ideal Dynamic Duos, NBA MadLibs, Fun Lists, and More - Deep 2 Episode 28 ALL GAMES!
Zach Adams (Lamp Stomp Podcast) joins us once again for a special ALL GAMES edition of Deep 2. Tune in for a fun time of some random NBA talk as we are rapidly approaching the start of the NBA season! Give us a 5-star rating wherever you listen! Follow us on Instagram and X: @deep2pod
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Rising Stars on Team USA, Our Top 10 GOATs, and Some SPICY Takes. Plus: All-Point Guard Draft!
This is a packed and fun one! In this episode, Ryan and Kieffer briefly discuss some thoughts on Team USA's young talent, give their lists of the Top 10 greatest NBA players EVER, and then discuss some of their SPICIEST takes. Is Larry Bird an overrated shooter? Was the 2002 WCF Finals rigged and...
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Beal to Phoenix, CP3 to Golden State, and More Off-Season Talk - Deep 2 Episode 26
In this episode, Ryan and Kieffer recap some of their favorite off-season moves. Bradley Beal to the Suns, Chris Paul to the Warriors, Grant Williams to Dallas, Kristaps Porzingis to Boston, and more! Follow us on IG and Twitter: @deep2pod Give us a 5-star rating wherever you are listening!
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Nuggets Win the Title, Playoff Superlatives, Draft a Starting 5 of ALL CENTERS - Deep 2 Episode 25
The 2023 season has come to a close! The boys discuss the dominance that was the 2023 Champion Denver Nuggets, Nikola Jokic's greatness and cementing his place as an all-time great center in NBA history, give out some fun superlatives for this year's playoff performers, share their tweets of the...
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Some NBA Draft Talk: Should Spurs Trust or Rush the Process with Wemby?, Miller or Scoot, Plus: NBA Tweets of the Week - Deep 2 Episode 24
In this episode of Deep 2, the boys talk about the top end of the NBA Draft. How should the Spurs start Wemby's career--trusting the process or rushing it? Also, who should Charlotte take at #2--Brandon Miller or Scoot Henderson? Is there any going wrong with either pick? What does the fit look...
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Heat Dominate Celtics in Game 7, NBA Finals Preview: Do Heat Stand a Chance Against the Nuggets?
In this episode of Deep 2, Ryan and Kieffer discuss the Heat's dominant Game 7 against the Celtics, but then look into the NBA Finals: Are the Nuggets unstoppable? What chance do the Heat have? Tune in to hear our thoughts! Follow us on IG and Twitter: @deep2pod Give us a 5-star rating wherever…
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Conference Finals Preview. Plus: Viking Send-Offs for Semifinals Losers + NBA Teams that Fumbled the Bag - Deep 2 Episode 22
In this episode, Ryan and Kieffer give their thoughts and predictions for the Conference Finals matchups between the Lakers/Nuggets and Heat/Celtics. They also give each Semifinals loser a Viking's send-off, then close with a draft of worst times NBA teams fumbled the bag. Don't miss out! Follow…
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Booker/Jokic Duel, Confusing Celtics, NY vs. Randle, Plus: A Game of Kieffency Bias - Deep 2 Episode 21
In this episode, we talk more playoffs hoops: Booker vs. Jokic in the duel for the ages, the confusing (and overrated?) Celtics, how Randle doesn't want it, Lakers/Warriors so far, and then Ryan introduces a new game: KIEFFENCY BIAS. Don't miss this one! Follow us on IG and Twitter: @deep2pod…
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Steph's Legendary Game 7, Jimmy Butler is Your Father, and Round 2 Predictions - Deep 2 Episode 20
In this episode, Ryan and Kieffer recap the last Round 1 games, including Jimmy Butler's heroic performance to defeat Giannis and the Bucks and Stephen Curry's historic Game 7 against the Kings. Then, the fellas give their predictions on all of the Round 2 series. Follow us on IG and Twitter:...
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Warriors/Kings is Pure Entertainment, What a Time to Be a Knicks Fan, Lakers/Grizzlies, and More Playoff Talk. Plus: Favorite Teams to Never Win an NBA Title
In this episode, we discuss the beautiful basketball that is the Warriors/Kings Round 1 series, Ryan is living his best life as the Knicks take a 3-1 series lead over the Cavs, Russ's resurgence as the last and only hope for the Clippers, and much more! Stay till the end to hear us draft our...
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Playoff Primers for Every Team, Our Picks & Predictions - Deep 2 Episode 18
We're back! In this episode, Ryan and Kieffer talk about the play-in tournament results, give quick primers for every playoff team, and some of their predictions for how these playoffs will turn out. Don't miss this as you prepare for an exciting 2023 NBA Playoffs! Follow us on IG and Twitter:...
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Special Edition: March Madness Preview - Deep 2 Episode 17
In this very special episode of Deep 2, Ryan and Kieffer preview the NCAA Tournament that kicks off this week. They talk about some key players, matchups, upset predictions, and more! Be sure to share this one with your friends and join in the discussion about this year's tournament! Give us a...
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Draymond vs. Brooks, Giddy for Giddey, Ja Morant, and Much More - Deep 2 Episode 16
In this content-packed episode, Ryan and Kieffer discuss many things going on around the NBA: the Draymond Green/Dillon Brooks beef, Josh Giddey's unconventional dominance, the trustworthiness of the Celtics, James Harden's return to Houston rumors, Ja Morant's recent off-court troubles, and much...
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All-Star Recap, Lakers Done?, Dame Heaters, and Ryan Finally Gets a Knicks Segment - Deep 2 Episode 15
In this episode, the boys discuss some takeaways from the underwhelming All-Star weekend, LeBron's injury and how it impacts the Lakers' playoff hopes, Damian Lillard's insane scoring streak, and then Ryan finally gets to talk in length about his New York Knicks, who have been on an absolute...
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Post-Trade Deadline Reactions and Impressions, Plus: Drafting 2023 All-Star Teams - Deep 2 Episode 14
In this episode leading up to the All-Star break, Ryan and Kieffer talk about some early impressions following last week's massive trade deadline: the Lakers' improvements, the Mavericks' struggles, and more! Later, they assume the roles of All-Star captains and draft their All-Star teams out of...
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TRADES! TRADES! TRADES! - Deep 2 Episode 13
In this episode, Ryan and Kieffer discuss one of the busiest and most chaotic trade deadlines in NBA history. Kyrie to the Mavericks, KD to the Suns, the Lakers actually making good roster moves, and many more crazy trades to hear our thoughts about! You don't wanna miss this one! Follow us on...
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LeBron's Meltdown, All-Star Starters, Funniest NBA Moments - Deep 2 Episode 12
In this episode, Ryan and Kieffer discuss the Lakers/Celtics game that ended with a no-call and a LeBron meltdown, how Joel Embiid probably got snubbed from the All-Star Starters, some absurd trade demands, and their funniest NBA moments. Tune in! Follow us on IG and Twitter: @deep2pod
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Shannon Sharpe vs. The Grizzlies, Trade Deadline, and Midseason Awards - Deep 2 Episode 11
In this episode, Ryan and Kieffer talk about the latest trade news in the NBA, the saga of Shannon Sharpe versus Dillon Brooks and the Grizzlies, and their picks for awards halfway through the season. Give us a 5-star rating and subscribe to us on Spotify or Apple Music! Follow us on IG and...
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New Year's Resolutions for Every NBA Team - Deep 2 Episode 10
We're back! In this episode, Ryan and Kieffer celebrate the New Year by giving New Year's Resolutions for every team in the league. Afterward, they each draft a team of players whose names start with either "K" or "R". Thanks for tuning in and be sure to leave a 5-star rating! Follow us on IG:...
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NBA Trades We Want to See, Plus: Who Are The Corniest Teams In The League? - Deep 2 Episode 9
In this episode, in honor of December 15th being the unofficial start to trade season, Ryan and Kieffer discuss some trades they would like to see happen before the February 9th trade deadline. They also talk about who they think are the corniest teams in the league. Subscribe to make sure you...
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Quarter Season MVP, AD's Resurgence, and Did We Expect These Team Records? - Deep 2 Episode 8
In this episode, Ryan and Kieffer talk about who they'd choose for MVP a quarter of the way through the season. They also discuss the recent resurgence of Anthony Davis and what the Lakers' future could look like if it keeps up. The episode closes with a rapid fire "Better, Worse, or the Same"…
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3 NBA Things That We're Thankful For, Plus: Thanksgiving Food Draft - Deep 2 Episode 7
On this special Thanksgiving edition of Deep 2, Ryan and Kieffer each talk about 3 current NBA things that they're thankful for including parity across the league, the Beam Team Sacramento Kings, and Yuta Watanabe. Then, to close the episode, they do a special Thanksgiving food draft and are...
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SGA is HIM. Plus: Ranking NBA Logos, featuring Zach Adams
In this episode, Kieffer and Ryan are joined by friend of the pod Zach Adams to talk shop on his beloved Oklahoma City Thunder and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander who has been putting up 32ppg to start the season and taking the league by storm. The episode closes with a fun tier ranking of current NBA...
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Smokin' Hot Cavs, What's Wrong with the Warriors?, AD Trades, and All-Time Starting 5 of Guys We Don't Like - Deep 2 Episode 5
In this episode, Ryan and Kieffer talk about the hot start to the Cavs season, the not-so-hot start to the Warriors season, why AD would work or not work on the Bulls and Knicks, and then end by drafting a starting 5 of all time players that they just cannot stand. Lots of exciting NBA news, we…
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The Nets Fiasco: Steve Nash Scapegoated?, Lakers Looking Better, and Guessing the NBA Player from Their Career Path - Deep 2 Episode 4
In this episode, Ryan and Kieffer look at the past week of games involving the improving Lakers, the dominant Bucks, some up-and-coming stars, and the fact that there are WAY too many jerseys. Then, they discuss the Steve Nash/Nets debacle. Is Steve Nash to blame for the Nets' blunders? The…
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