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Gingeball Podcast
by Hunter Firment
Taking you through the world of sports through one ginger's eyes. hunterfirment.substack.com
Episodes
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Cowboys lay an egg, Eagles and Commies lose to the clock, and the Pack is back! | Ep. 71
Hunter, Beck, and Ryan are back to break down the Week 5 NFL slate. Everything from Jalon Daniels and the Bucs shocking the Cowboys on Thursday Night Football to the Rams kicking dilemma on Monday night. Let's get into it! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other...
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NFL Week 4 recap and Week 5 picks! | Ep. 70
Join Hunter, Beck, and Ryan as they break down every top story from Week 4 in the NFL, including the Pats finally showing a pulse in Buffalo, the Texans surprising 0-4 start, the special Atlanta Falcons, and more! Plus, they look ahead to Week 5 and make our game picks and best bets. We hope you...
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NFL Week 3 recap + Week 4 picks! | Ep. 69
Join Hunter, Beck, and Ryan as they discuss all of the top stories from Week 3 of the NFL season, including how bad the Packers are, Kirk Cousins and the special Raiders being 3-0, Dallas losing a wild Brazil game, the Eagles getting embarrassed by Case Keenum and the Bears in primetime, and much...
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NFL Week 2 recap and Week 3 picks! | Ep. 68
The Chargers, Bucs, and Falcons are a crime against humanity, demon Kirk Cousins is back, Tyler Shough is the special one, and injuries galore! Let's break down everything from Week 2 in the NFL... This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to...
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NFL Panic Meter, teams who impressed, and Week 2 picks! | Ep. 67
With one full slate of games behind us, let’s talk about the teams who have impressed us the most and then do our first NFL Panic Meter of the season and discuss who we’re most worried about. Finally, we’ll turn to the Week 2 slate and make some picks. Let’s get after it! This is a public…
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NFL Week 1 pick ‘em show! | Ep. 66
We picked every game of the NFL's Week 1 slate, and also gave our best bets of the week. Tap in... This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit hunterfirment.substack.com
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NFC South Division Preview: Predictions for the Panthers, Bucs, Saints, and Falcons | Ep. 65
Let's head down South and preview a particularly greasy NFC South division. Will the Panthers or Saints take a leap and cement themselves as a legitimate 10-win team? Can the Bucs survive without Mike Evans? Do the Falcons have a quarterback they like? Let's talk about it... This is a public...
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NFC North Division Preview: Predictions for the Pack, Bears, Lions, and Vikes | Ep. 64
Let's head up North and preview perhaps the best division in football. We have a new quarterback in Minnesota, maybe the best running back in football in Detroit, an ascending superstar QB in Chicago, and a bonafide stud QB in Green Bay. What more could you ask for? Let's get into it... This is a...
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NFC East Division Preview: Predictions for the Birds, Boys, Commies, and G-Men | Ep. 63
Can Jalen Hurts and the Eagles go back to back? Will Dak and the Cowboys regain their foothold on the East? What does John Harbaugh have to do to rectify New York's Giant woes? Are the Commies really cooked? Let's discuss! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other...
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English Premier League Preview with Hadi! | Ep. 62
After what always seems like an unreasonably short offseason, the English Premier League is back for the 2026/27 season! And you know what that means… I brought back Gingeball’s most esteemed footy correspondent, Hadi Basma, to break down our table predictions from 20 to 1, as well as our…
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AFC West Division Preview! | Ep. 61
Let's head out west and discuss one of the best divisions in football. Are the Broncos the new cream of the crop? Can Mahomes and Big Red figure things out in KC? Will Justin Herbert and the Chargers be revitalized with a healthier OL and new OC? Could the Raiders actually not suck? This is a...
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AFC South Preview! | Ep. 60
Who rules the AFC South? Will CJ Stroud bounce back? Can T Law and the upstart Jags run it back? How healthy are Daniel Jones and the Indianapolis Colts? Can Robert Saleh make the Titans competent? Let's talk about it! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other...
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AFC North Division Preview! | Ep. 59
Who will crown themselves "King of the North" in 2026? Will it be wily old vet Aaron Rodgers and the Pittsburgh Steelers? Will Lamar Jackson and co. get back to their winning ways under new head coach Jesse Minter? Will Joe Burrow get back to his brilliant self after an injury-riddled 2025? Or…
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AFC East division preview! | Ep. 58
Will the Patriots run it back despite a tougher schedule and all of the weird offseason shenanigans surrounding Mike Vrabel? Will Josh Allen and the Bills finally figure it out with a new head coach? Or will one of the Jets or Dolphins spoil the party? This is a public episode. If you would like…
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LeBron James is a Sixer! | Episode #57
In this episode, Hunter, Beck, and Ryan discuss LeBron James's shocking decision to join the Philadelphia 76ers, Steph Curry's disgruntlement in Golden State, Denver's uncertain outlook, and a peek behind the curtain into Ryan's English Premier League team decision-making process.We hope you…
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Spain dominate World Cup, Yaxel steals the show in Vegas, and a Lu Dort trade! | Episode #56
In this episode, Hunter and Beck break down the World Cup Final between Spain and Argentina, recap the NBA Summer League championship game between the Grizzlies and Warriors, and analyze the 3-team NBA trade that sent Lu Dort to Atlanta and Zaccharie Risacher to Dallas. We hope you enjoy! This is…
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Episode #55: NBA Summer League Demons/Stinkers, plus World Cup reactions!
In this episode, Beck and Hunter discuss the Jaylen Brown trade between the Celtics and Sixers, before breaking down which NBA Summer League performances caught their eye (for better or worse), and finally discussed the World Cup's semifinals matchups. We hope you enjoy! This is a public episode....
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Episode #54: Bron Bron to Golden State?? Plus more NBA trade/free agency talks!
Join Hunter and Beck as they break down all of the latest news from around the NBA, including LaMelo Ball to the Timberwolves, Kawhi back to Toronto, Ja Morant to Portland, and LeBron James potentially signing with Golden State??? Check it out! And as always, we hope you enjoy! This is a public...
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Episode #53: The Official Gingeball NBA Mock Draft!
In this episode, Hunter, Beck, and Ryan discuss NBA offseason news and then draft their first annual Gingeball NBA Mock Draft. We hope you enjoy! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit hunterfirment.substack.com
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Episode #52: Party Like It's '73
In this episode, Hunter, Beck, and Ryan recap the New York Knicks winning their first NBA title since 1973, discuss the legacies of Jalen Brunson and OG Anunoby, and look ahead to crucial future team building questions for the Spurs. We hope you enjoy! This is a public episode. If you would like…
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Episode #51: FIFA WORLD CUP PREVIEW! Group winners, dark horses, let downs, and more
In this episode, I brought my old friend and esteemed footy pundit Hadi Basma back on the pod to break down every group of the FIFA World Cup, and then make our picks for Golden Ball, Golden Boot, dark horses, potential let down candidates, breakout stars, and World Cup winners. We hope you…
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Episode #50: NBA Finals preview/picks plus a pair of BLOCKBUSTER NFL trades!
In this episode, Hunter, Beck, and Ryan recap Game 7 of the Western Conference Finals between OKC and San Antonio, preview the NBA Finals between the Spurs and the New York Knicks, and react to the Myles Garrett and AJ Brown trades in the NFL. We hope you enjoy! This is a public episode. If you...
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Episode #49: OKC reclaims foothold in WCF, Cavs running it back?, and Sanchie makes Phillies history
In this episode, Hunter, Beck, and Ryan discuss Christopher Sanchez's historic run for the Philadelphia Phillies, OKC reclaiming their lead in the Western Conference Finals, and the Cavs decision to bring everyone back after being swept by the Knicks in embarrassing fashion. We hope you enjoy!…
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Episode #48: WEMBY IS HERE! Plus Cavs/Knicks preview, PGA Champ recap, Donnie Baseball saves the Phils, and COYG
In this episode, Hunter and Beck discuss the cinematic opener of the Spurs/Thunder series and preview Cavs/Knicks, before briefly recapping the PGA Championship, praising Donnie Baseball for saving the Phillies, and celebrating Arsenal winning the Prem. We hope you enjoy! This is a public…
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Episode #47: Never go full Metta World Peace! Plus NBA Draft Lottery recap
In this episode, Beck, Hunter, and Ryan discuss the second round of the NBA Playoffs, Wemby's Artest-ian elbow on Naz Reid, the NBA Draft Lottery, and more. We hope you enjoy! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit...
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Episode #46: Sixers finally beat Boston! Plus Denver/Houston go out sad, and second round previews
In this episode, Hunter, Beck, and Ryan discuss the Sixers exorcising their playoff demons against the Celtics in 7, the Nuggets and Rockets going out incredibly sad, and previewed the second round NBA Playoffs matchups. We hope you enjoy! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss…
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Episode #45: NBA Playoffs check-in, NFL Draft takeaways, sketchy Flyers, Topper fired
In this episode, Beck and Hunter broke down some of their biggest takeaways from Day 2 and 3 of the NFL Draft, the Flyers vs Penguins series, the Phillies firing Rob Thomson, and analyzed every series in the NBA Playoffs. We hope you enjoy! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss...
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Episode #44: NFL Draft 1st round recap, plus the NBA Playoffs get frisky!
In this episode, Beck and Hunter discuss the first round of the NFL Draft, before breaking down each NBA Playoffs series.We hope you enjoy! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit hunterfirment.substack.com
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Episode #43: NBA Playoffs preview, Masters recap, plus an NFL trade!
In this episode, Beck, Ryan, and Hunter recapped Rory's repeat at the Masters, previewed the NBA Playoffs, and discussed a bit of NFL news.We hope you enjoy! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit...
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Episode #42: Michigan wins the natty, Mike Malone to UNC, plus a Masters preview!
In this episode, Beck, Ryan, and I recapped Michigan cutting down the nets, discussed UNC hiring former Denver Nuggets coach Mike Malone, and made some Masters picks. We hope you enjoy! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus...
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Episode #41: Final Four Preview and Picks, NBA Draft Prospects, and Evan Turner's Philly Beef!
In this episode, Beck, Ryan, and Hunter preview the upcoming Final Four, debate some of the top NBA Draft prospects, and discuss Evan Turner's recent comments about Philadelphia. We hope you enjoy! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to...
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Episode #40: March Madness opening weekend recap and Sweet 16 preview show
In this episode, Beck, Ryan, and I recapped the opening weekend of March Madness games, before previewing the entire Sweet 16 slate and making our picks. We hope you enjoy! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit...
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Episode #39: March Madness Special!
In this episode, Beck and I were again joined by our friend Ryan Bonaduce to break down the best games of the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament. We go region by region selecting our picks and filling out a cumulative Gingeball Podcast bracket. We hope you enjoy! This is a public episode. If you...
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Episode #38: Bam's historic night, plus an NFL Free Agency Special!
In this episode, Beck and I were joined by our friend Ryan Bonaduce to discuss Bam Adebayo’s historic 83-point night before getting into an NFL Free Agency Special where we analyzed all the biggest moves and head scratchers from around the league. We hope you enjoy! This is a public episode. If…
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Episode #37: NBA Expansion Draft!
In this episode, Beck and I drafted our NBA expansion teams from the pool of players we left unprotected in previous episodes. We hope you enjoy! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit hunterfirment.substack.com
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Episode #36: Trouble in Hollywood, plus NBA Western Conference expansion protections
In this episode, Beck and I discussed Deandre Ayton’s recent comments about his role with the Lakers, and made our picks for who we would protect in the Western Conference in the case of an NBA expansion draft. We hope you enjoy! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with...
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Episode #35: Adam Silver loves gambling, KD burner gate (part 2!), Eastern Conference expansion draft protections
In this episode, Beck and I analyzed Adam Silver's recent comments about curbing tanking in the NBA, discussed the latest KD burner gate, and selected the players we would protect from every Eastern Conference team in the case of an expansion draft.We hope you enjoy! This is a public episode. If...
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Episode #34: NBA trade deadline wrap-up and Super Bowl LX preview!
In this episode, Beck and I were joined by our good friends Ryan and Brody to break down a largely uneventful NBA trade deadline, before pivoting to some NFL news and a Super Bowl LX preview. We hope you enjoy! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or...
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Episode #33: Agent Uno to the Cavs! Plus Giannis and other NBA trades and rumors
In this episode, Beck and I broke down the latest trades in the NBA, including the bombshell deal that sent James Harden to Cleveland and Darius Garland to LA that broke during the show. We hope you enjoy! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get...
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Episode #32: Indiana reigns supreme, Divisional Round recap, Championship Weekend preview
In this episode, Ryan returned to join Beck and I as we discussed Indiana winning the College Football Playoff National Championship, as well as the NFL Playoffs. We hope you enjoy! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes,...
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Episode #31: Ryan joins the pod to talk CFP, Wild Card Weekend, Divisional Round, and Ja Morant trade rumors
In this episode, Beck and I were joined by our good friend, Ryan Bonaduce, to discuss the College Football Playoff, the NFL Playoffs, and Ja Morant trade rumors. We hope you enjoy! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes,...
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Episode #30: Cignetti's Hoosiers roll the Tide, Wild Card Weekend preview, Harbaugh gets canned, Trae Young trades
In this episode, Beck and I discussed the College Football Playoff, previewed Wild Card Weekend, reacted to John Harbaugh and other coaches getting fired, and mulled over some potential Trae Young trade destinations. We hope you enjoy! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this...
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Episode #29: Michigan hires new coach, CFP quarterfinal previews, OKC/San Antonio rivalry, NFL playoff outlook
In this episode, Beck and I traversed the realms of college football, the NBA, and the NFL to keep you up to date on everything you may have missed while you hung out with (or avoided) your family over the holidays. We hope you enjoy! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this…
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Episode #28: CFP bracket is revealed, NFL Week 14 recaps, Week 15 preview and picks
In this episode, Beck and I discussed the College Football Playoff bracket and some of the controversy surrounding Notre Dame missing out, plus we recapped the Week 14 slate in the NFL and looked ahead to Week 15. Enjoy! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other...
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Episode #27: Giannis trade rumors, Lane Kiffin to LSU, Week 14 NFL picks
In this episode, Beck and I discussed Giannis potentially asking out of Milwaukee and what that means for the rest of the NBA, Lane Kiffin leaving Ole Miss high and dry in the heart of their College Football Playoff run to take the LSU job, some big picture things from around the NFL, and our…
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Episode #26: Thanksgiving NFL Special!
In this episode, I gave my favorite Thanksgiving NFL memory, broke down the Week 12 slate, and previewed the Week 13 games — all while wearing a d*****s turkey on my head. Enjoy! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes,...
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Episode #25: NFL Panic Meter returns, Week 12 previews, Hall of Culture welcomes Dillon Brooks
In this episode, we discussed our level of panic on a scale of 1-10 for every major storyline in the NFL, including the Chiefs mediocrity, Jared Goff and Sam Darnold stinkers, and Matt LaFleur’s conservative playcalling. Then, we looked ahead to Week 12 and made our weekly picks, before closing…
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Episode #24: NFL trade deadline recap, Week 10 previews, NBA chatter, Ja suspension
In this episode, we discussed the biggest moves from the NFL trade deadline, previewed the Week 10 slate, and broke down some news from around the NBA including Ja Morant’s recent team-sanctioned suspension. We hope you enjoy! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other...
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Episode #23: Week 8 previews, gambling scandal, plus the NBA is back!
In this episode, we broke down the NFL Week 8 slate, discussed the Chauncey Billups and Terry Rozier gambling scandal, and then previewed the 2025-2026 NBA season. In the NBA portion, we did an over/under win totals draft, picked our division winners, NBA title winner, and all of the major…
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Episode #22: NFL Power Rankings, Week 6 recaps, Chiefs back on top, Jonathan Taylor MVP case, and Week 7 previews + picks
In this episode, Beck and I ranked our top 10 teams in the NFL currently, recapped the Week 6 games, and looked ahead to Week 7. We hope you enjoy! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit hunterfirment.substack.com
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