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Grab Don't Slap
by Zach Hernandez, Patrick Palomata, Jason Ghirarduzzi, Josh Torres, & Royce Mcardle
"Grab Don't Slap" is a basketball podcast led by 5 Bay Area basketball fans that talk about everything that goes on in the NBA, including rumors, trades, fantasy basketball, & day to day league activity.
Episodes
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Episode 38 - Donovan Mitchell Robinson
The Starting 5 returns with such a hilarious episode. They start the show by going over some Over/Under Reactions. They also give their opinions about if the MVP race is now only between Embiid, Giannis and Jokic. They discuss if they think the Lakers will miss the Play-In Tournament, they give...
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Episode 37 - Mid-Season Awards
The Starting 5 deliver a great episode that starts off with Patrick being instantaneously kicked from the zoom meeting, and they have no idea why. He comes back and then the guys give us a great episode. They begin the show by going over each of the trades that happened before the deadline, and...
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Episode 36 - The Alaska Polar Bears
The Starting 5 is back with an awesome episode. They start the show with some great Over/Under Reactions, and they all give their opinions on those. They cover Jonathan Kuminga playing at a high level and the Warriors recent games. They also go over the All-Star game starters (Shoutout Andrew...
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Episode 35 - The Dancing Bear
The Starting 5 is back with another great episode, and this one is special because this one marks 1 year since the FIRST EVER Grab Don't Slap episode was uploaded! The guys have a great show to give, and they waste no time jumping into it. They start the show off with some controversial…
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Episode 34 - Old Hoopers are Back
Zach, Jason, Patrick & Josh give a very entertaining episode in this one. They start off with a hilarious Question of the Day which sparks a rant from one of the guys about two specific professional athletes. They move on to Over/Under Reactions and they throw a few statements out to talk about....
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Episode 33 - The KD vs Steph MVP Race
Zach, Jason, Josh, Patrick & Vince deliver a great episode in this one. They kick off the show talking about when they believe Steph Curry will break Ray Allen's 3-point record. They also give their takes about the Durant vs Curry MVP race as of right now. Next, they discuss the Damian Lillard...
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Episode 32 - Steph for MV3?
The guys keep this episode short and sweet. They run a four man lineup, consisting of Zach, Patrick, Royce & Vince. They kick off the episode covering the Warriors recent road trip. Next, they discuss Luke Walton being fired from the Kings, and we get a reaction from a Kings fan in Vince. The…
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Episode 31 - Dubs Gettin' Dubs
With Royce unable to hop on this episode, the guys invite Vince back to fill in for him. The start the show off with more Over/Under Reactions, and each guy gives their opinion on the takes that are mentioned. They talk about the Warriors jumping off to a hot start, and if they believe the Dubs…
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Episode 30 - Week 1 Recap
The Starting 5 deliver a great episode discussing what went down during the first week of the season. They kick off the show by adding a new segment to the show's lineup, called Overreaction or Underreaction. A few guys come with some takes and statements that you can pull from the first week of...
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Episode 29 - THE NBA IS BACK
The NBA is finally back, and before the season starts, the guys knew they had to come out with one final offseason show, and they delivered one BANGER of an episode! The Starting 5 invite their good friend Vince Struckman to join the show for his second time (he was previously on Episode 14), and...
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Episode 28 - Back to Basket
With the first few preseason games taking place, that means that the NBA IS BACK! The guys kick off the episode discussing Andrew Wiggins' vaccine situation, and the news around Kyrie and his vaccine situation. They then discuss more of the Ben Simmons drama, as we inch closer to a potential…
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Episode 27 - Shots Fired
The Starting 5 is back with another great and hilarious episode. They kick off the show by discussing Andrew Wiggins not wanting his vaccine and what this ultimately means for the Warriors. They discuss the Warriors filling their final roster spot with Avery Bradley. Next, they talk more about…
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Episode 26 - Retirement Plan
Zach, Patrick, Josh, & Jason run a 4 man squad in this show, and they produce another great episode. They begin the episode by discussing Mike James comments implying that Kyrie is more skilled than Steph. That helps them transition into conversation about two lists: one consisting of the four…
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Episode 25 - What if 2k Had a 99 Club
The Starting 5 deliver another great episode, and they waste no time getting into it. They kick off the show by congratulating the Kings on winning the Summer League championship, and they each list some standout players they saw in that tournament, and who they're excited to watch in the pros....
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Episode 24 - The Boys Are Back
After a three week break, the Starting 5 is BACK and they pick up right where they left off. They waste no time jumping into the show by congratulating the Milwuakee Bucks on winning the NBA Finals, and also giving Royce his credit because he was the only member of the lineup to choose the Bucks...
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Episode 23 - Dame to the Bay?
The Suns lead the Bucks 2-1 in the NBA Finals, and the Starting 5 is here to talk about it. They give more series predictions, and loads of discussion revolving around the Finals. Next, they go over the two straight losses that Team USA took to Nigeria & Australia, and they discuss the idea that...
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Episode 22 - The Trynamic Trio
With the NBA Finals matchup set and just around the corner, the guys give a full NBA FINALS PREVIEW! They each come to the show with their prediction of what team will hoist the Larry O'Brien trophy, who will take home the Finals MVP award, and they each throw out one hot take that they believe…
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Episode 21 - Playoff P to the Rescue?
With Josh unable to attend the show, the rest of the guys run a four man squad for episode 21. This episode kicks off with a debate about Patrick Beverley, and if he was right to mock CP3. They move on to give their opinions on the Western Conference Finals, and if the Clippers can complete the…
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Episode 20 - MANNhandled the DPOY
There has been a LOT of action in the NBA recently, and the starting 5 are here to cover it. They kick the show off discussing the draft lottery results, and what the Warriors should do with picks 7 & 14. They then cover the conference-semifinals, and discuss the two crazy game sevens that took...
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Episode 19 - The MVP Has Fallen
The guys run a four man lineup for this episode, with Patrick unable to attend the show. This episode consists of loads of NBA playoff discussion. The guys begin the show by showing their opinions about Nikola Jokic's ejection in game 4 of the Nuggets-Suns series. They then discuss if they…
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Episode 18 - Second Round Predictions
This episode starts out with the guys covering Damian Lillard's historic performance in the first round, and what Dame and Portland should do this offseason. They then transition over into the Lakers first round exit, and if this loss tarnishes or effects LeBron's legacy. After that, the guys go...
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Episode 17 - Heat Check
With Josh unable to attend the show, the guys run a four man lineup in a great episode. It starts out with conversations about the Miami Heat and what moves they need to make this offseason to climb back into contention. Next, the guys talk about the Clippers up & down start to the playoffs, and…
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Episode 16 - Zach vs Bron
With the regular season and Play-In tournament wrapping up, the guys each give their predictions on the NBA awards for this season. After they discuss that. the show begins to get very intense. Zach goes on a rant about his feelings towards LeBron James and how he cannot respect him after…
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Episode 15 - Play-In? More Like Play-Offs!
With 2 players out due to load management, the guys run a 3 man squad tonight. Zach, Patrick, and Jason take the court by starting the episode off talking about the Play-In tournament. They each give their predictions on how the games will go, and who will end up the eventual 7 and 8 seeds. They...
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Episode 14 - King Me
The guys welcome their second ever sixth man on the show, Vince Struckman! Vince is always supporting the podcast and he actively drops his hot takes in our live streams, so we knew he would be a great guest to have on the show. He surely did not disappoint. The episode begins with the guys…
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Episode 13 - Don't Buck with Milwaukee
This episode begins with the guys discussing the Warriors recent up & down stretch, they position they're in, and they discuss how far they believe the Dubs can make it in the playoffs. Next, they go over LeBron's comments on the Play-In tournament, and the guys give their opinions on if the...
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Episode 12 - Knicks in Six?
In this episode, the guys welcome their first guest to the show, Nick Bryant. Nick is a basketball fanatic who has been a friend of the Starting 5 (and cousin of Josh's) for a while now, and he's been a huge support of the podcast. The show begins with Zach reading off a few hot takes submitted…
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Episode 11 - The Chef is Cookin'
Steph Curry has been playing at an unreal level in his past 11 contests, and the guys love it. They start the show off by talking about Steph's recent performances and how far up the MVP ladder they believe he's gotten. That leads them into their next topic, which is the MVP race itself. They…
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Episode 10 - Steph to LA?
In this complete banger of an episode, the guys do the show live on Instagram, which allows fans to ask questions and engage in the episode while the guys give their opinions and discuss certain topics. They start the show by briefly covering the NCAA championship game, and then they move on to…
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Episode 9 - Familiar Faces in New Places
The guys have loads of NBA news to unpack in this episode and they waste no time getting into it. They begin the show by discussing who the winners & losers of the trade deadline are, and they give their opinions on the players who have recently been bought out and have signed to new teams. Next,...
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Episode 8 - What Defines a Superstar?
To start the episode, the guys discuss some of the recent injuries around the league right now, including Steph Curry & LeBron James, and how those teams will be affected. After that, they have a long and entertaining discussion about the superstars in today's NBA. Everyone interprets the word...
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Episode 7 - Nothin' but Nets
During the Warriors' blowout loss against the Clippers, Steph Curry showed his frustration with the team by yelling at the bench midway through the game. The guys explain why Steph's frustration is valid, and what the Dubs need to do to grab a playoff spot in the Western Conference. They also go...
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Episode 6 - End of the First Half
The guys do not let their technical issues get in the way of a great podcast episode. They start the episode off discussing the All Star Game lineups, and the participants for each contest. Each guy gives their predictions on who they think will win each contest, and they give their thoughts on...
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Episode 5 - RefaREALLY?!
After a controversial ending to the Warriors vs Hornets game last night, the guys give their opinions on the NBA refs and if they should be punished for deciding games with bad calls. They also go over if they agree with this year's All-Star game starters, and they break down the latest version…
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Episode 4 - Utah Gettin' Jazzy With It
The guys briefly discuss the Warriors' overall team performance during their recent 4 game road trip. They also talk about the hottest team in the NBA right now, the Utah Jazz, and if they believe the Jazz are serious title contenders. They discuss if they think the Miami Heat can turn their...
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Episode 3 - Disappointing Players & Teams
The guys discuss the state of the Warriors & if any adjustments need to be made, and they go over a few disappointing players & teams so far this season. They also cover some of their early picks for the 2021 All-Star game.
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Episode 2 - Yahtzee
The guys cover many topics that have transpired in the past week. They go over the Warriors' up & down start to the season, and the trade rumors surrounding Kelly Oubre. They also discuss how good they think the Nets team will really end up, along with Colin Sexton's superstar-caliber performance...
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Episode 1 - Early Season Surprises
The guys cover the blockbuster trade involving James Harden to the Nets, and they also go over their top surprise teams & players so far this season, whether their expectations were exceeded or let down.
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
"Grab Don't Slap" is a basketball podcast led by 5 Bay Area basketball fans that talk about everything that goes on in the NBA, including rumors, trades, fantasy basketball, & day to day league activity.
HOSTED BY
Zach Hernandez, Patrick Palomata, Jason Ghirarduzzi, Josh Torres, & Royce Mcardle
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Grab Don't Slap is created and hosted by Zach Hernandez, Patrick Palomata, Jason Ghirarduzzi, Josh Torres, & Royce Mcardle.
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