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SBR: Shouting from the Back Row

by Cliff & Joe

Blending sports culture with nerd culture, two delusional fans giving our unqualified commentary on Lebron, the Lakers and the NBA using the language of our favorite things: the MCU, Star Wars, Batman, LOST, Jack Bauer, Naruto, parallel universes and of course, time travel.

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Episodes

  1. The Full History of the Clipper Curse

    Where did the Clipper Curse, the most powerful force in all of sports, start? Let's go back and look at all the missteps, mishaps, and mishandlings that led to the Clippers to the starless, pickless, hopeless place they find themselves in today.

  2. SBR Retrospective: Where do we go from here?

    Will Peyton pay out for the Cavs? Does DeMar DeMatter? And are ESPN shows still worth watching? Also, where should SBR go from here?

  3. The Lakers Sold Again and Cliff Wrote a Book

    We discuss the Lakers being sold twice in less than a year and what it means for this season's prospects. Also, Cliff wrote a book! Check it out! https://www.amazon.com/dating-secrets-absolutely-definitely-proven-ebook/dp/B0HBNQ6P8M

  4. So the Sixers are just the Lebrons now?

    Does Lebron to the Sixers change the landscape of the NBA?

  5. When NBA Media is just THE MATRIX

    Are there really 30 teams that want Lebron? Are the Lakers really cooked without him? Is Jaylen Brown really a cancer? Does Kawhi really make Toronto contenders? Or is the NBA Media really just the Matrix.

  6. Are Ja Morant and Jaylen Brown undervalued?

    Why are teams selling out over Giannis and LaMelo when Ja and Jaylen are much better buys?

  7. Does going after Giannis or Lebron even make sense?

    Questioning early off-season moves: Should the Lakers re-sign Lebron? Does Giannis to Miami even make sense? Where should Jaylen Brown go? And what should Washington do now?

  8. Is Jalen Brunson the Best Player in the NBA?

    In this ep, we ask the question: Is Big Body Brunson now at the top of the heap? And has Wemby's heel turn actually changed the trajectory of his career?

  9. How the Spurs Can Recover

    Is it over or can the Spurs recover? Where does Wemby's Game 2 fumble rank in all time chokes? Has Jalen Brunson been one of the best clutch players in playoff history? Also, check us out on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SBRpod

  10. Wemby vs. Jalen (99 Finals Remix)

    The Spurs are heavy favorites to beat the Knicks. Is it justified? Is Wemby ready to ascend to the throne? And after flaming out in game 7, are Chet and SGA overrated or over-hated?

  11. Will the Knicks win it ALL?

    Is this Knicks team historically great? How do they stack up against the '01 Lakers or '17 Warriors? And has Wemby ascended to #1 Player Status?

  12. Can anyone stop Wemby?

    Will the Spurs dethrone the Thunder or will we finally have a back-to-back champion (the first since 2018)?

  13. What Now for the Lakers (also, are the Knicks legit)?

    What should the Lakers do now that they've been eliminated? Is there any hope for a Championship future? Also, are the Knicks legitimate championship contenders?

  14. NBA Playoffs Round 1 Recap (Should BOS, ORL, DEN make trades)

    Cliff and Joe recap the first round of the playoffs including Orlando's collapse, Boston's 3 point happy early exit, and Denver getting punked by Jaden McDaniels and Terrence Shannon Jr. Also, do the Lakers have any chance against OKC?

  15. Do the Lakers have a chance to advance?

    Can the Lakers beat the Rockets? Can anyone stop OKC? Is SGA the new Kobe?

  16. What Lebron cares about THE MOST

    It's not winning, rings, or even stats. Also, why KD should absolutely NOT be on Space Jam Squad.

  17. Yes, the Lakers are Better without Lebron

    In this episode the Cliff and Joe discuss how much better the Lakers are without Lebron. Also, should they trade for Giannis in the offseaon? (Spoiler alert: NO)

  18. What Trades would Have a Championship Impact?

    We discuss some of the recent trades and possible trades still looming. Which make sense? Which could possibly affect the NBA landscape?

  19. More Likely to Succeed: Cooper Flagg or Avengers Doomsday?

    Will Cooper Flagg bring the Mavs back to prominence? Will the Knicks make the Finals? Does Giannis to Orlando make sense?

  20. Is AR an All Star?

    In this ep, we discuss whether or not Austin Reaves deserves to be an All Star this year based on his performance so far. Also, is OKC beatable? Should teams trade for Giannis? And we discuss the state of the Clippers and the most unstoppable force in the NBA.

  21. Are the Mavs doomed?

    In the span of 10 months, the Mavs traded Luka, lost Kyrie to injury, drafted Cooper Flagg, lost AD to injury, and fired their GM, Nico Harrison. Needless to say, this is not going according to plan. What's next for them? Also, should the Lakers trade for AD? And should the Grizzles, Pelicans…

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  22. NBA First Week Overreactions!

    The NBA is back!! Cliff and Joe irrationally react to the first week of the NBA Season. Is Webmy the #1 player in the NBA? Is V. J. Edgecombe the clearcut ROY? Who is the team to beat in the West? Find out!

  23. SBR Rank TOP 50 Part 3

    Cliff and Joe finish their top 50 for 2025-26. Is Lebron still top 10? Are KD and Steph still top tier players? And has SGA surpassed Jokic? Also, they promised not to talk about Zion anymore and they already broke that promise. Oops.

  24. SBR Rank TOP 50 Part 2

    Cliff and Joe continue their top 50 for 2025-26. Is Embiid a top 50 player? What's the Warriors' one problem? Is Derrick White the GOAT?

  25. SBR Rank TOP 50 Part 1

    Cliff and Joe discuss their top 50 NBA players for the 2025-26 season.

  26. Breaking Down the Kawhi Drama (Blamez Pizza)

    We were going to do Top 50 BUT Pable Torre and the basketball gods had others plans. Who's to blame Kawhi, Unc, Aspiration, Ballmer, or some other mystery player in the drama?

  27. Is Luka's body transformation a big deal?

    Is Luka's Body transformation a big deal or not? Also, we break down all the problems with Squid Game S3. Get ready. As per usual, it's a bit off the rails. Enjoy!

  28. Are the Lakers a Plan, a Scam, or just IDK man?

    Cliff and Joe recap recent off-season moves by the Lakers, Clippers, Bucks, and Suns. Are these GMs executing master plans or total scams?

  29. Anticlimactic win, Underwhelming trade, Exciting new owner

    OKC wins the finals in somewhat unsatisfying fashion, KD is traded for not much, but the most exciting news of the week: there's a new owner in LA and it's a familiar face.

  30. Is Hali a Superstar or Not?

    Does Hali deserve superstar credit, blame or both? Also, have the Knicks lost their minds? AND who are the top 5 overrated players in the NBA today?

  31. Has SGA been the WORST Star so far?

    In this episode Cliff and Joe discuss takeaways from the first round of the playoffs. Who's been the best and worst performer so far? Has Brunson or Haliburton been more clutch? And is there a better motivator than Ant?

  32. Who's to Blame for the Laker's first round exit (Blamze Pizza)?

    Cliff and Joe play the classic Blamze Pizza to assign blame for the Laker's disappointing first round exit. Also, who's to blame for the Clipper's loss to Denver?

  33. Can the Lakers come back down 3-1?

    Why are the Lakers down and what needs to change? Is Anthony Edwards proving he is a Top-5 player? And what's the point of a 2-minute report and bad calls? We have the fix.

  34. The Jubilee Appearance Breakdown Episode

    Cliff and Joe discuss the wave of firings following the conclusion of the NBA season and breakdown the Clippers v. Nuggets (11:38) and Twolves v. Lakers (28:35). Also, Cliff interviews Joe about his recent "Surrounded" appearance with Skip Bayless on Jubilee (34:29).

  35. OKC Vulnerable? BOS inevitable.

    What is the biggest challenge to OKC in the West? Does anyone have any chance against BOS in the east?

  36. SBR Awards 2025

    Hello SBR Nation! This week's ep covers our Annual SBR Awards for the most OP, underrated, overrated, and evil genius characters in the NBA. Cliff and Joe get even more ridiculous than usual in this one. Don't miss it!

  37. SGA or Jokic for MVP

    Cliff and Joe discuss: Jokic vs. SGA for MVP, Does anywhere make sense for KD, and does Lamelo deserve a winning situation?

  38. GSW or LAL: Who has a better chance to win it all?

    Are the new look Warriors and Lakers true contenders? Are the Knicks? The Bucks? And who's worse off: Phoenix or Philly? And is Cobra Kai a top ten TV show of all time?

  39. Explaining the Worst Trade of All Time (Luka to LA)

    Cliff and Joe finally address the shocking trade that rocked the sports world. Why did Dallas gift Luka to the Lakers? Is there conspiracy involved? Also, why is Jimmy Butler going to be so valuable for Golden State? And will the Kings ever escape perpetual mediocrity? All the answers are here.

  40. Should the Suns Blow it Up?

    In this Episode, Cliff and Joe play Blow Up or Glow Up with the Lakers, Warriors, Suns and Sixers. Also, where can Jimmy go? And should AD and Lebron always be asking for more help?

  41. Is OKC the team to beat?

    Can anyone in the West stop OKC? Are the bucks a legit contender in the East? Is there a trade that can fix the Wolves or Nuggets? Where is the ideal landing spot for Lavine, Butler, Fox? Are Lebron and Steph teaming up?

  42. Are the Twolves in Trouble?

    In this Episode Cliff and Joe check in the Lakers, OKC, Philly and the Twolves.

  43. Are the 15-0 Cavs Legit?

    Cliff and Joe check in on early season storylines. Are the Cavs and Warriors legit? Are Philly and Milwaukee going to turn it around? Are the Lakers true contenders?

  44. 2024 NBA Top 50: THE TOP TEN

    Cliff and Joe conclude their top 50 list of NBA Player Ranks for the 2024-25 NBA season with their TOP TEN. Controversially included in this tier: The Future of the NBA and TWO Boston Celtics

  45. 2024 NBA Top 50 (#20-11)

    Cliff and Joe continue their top 50 list of NBA Player Ranks for the 2024-25 NBA season. Included in this tier: TH, King Dad, and the Most Valuable Whiner.

  46. 2024 NBA Top 50 (#30-21)

    Cliff and Joe discuss their top 50 list of NBA Player Ranks for the 2024-25 NBA season. Included in this tier: Zion, Swipa, and Mr. Buckets.

  47. 2024 NBA Top 50 (#50-31)

    Cliff and Joe discuss their top 50 list of NBA Player Ranks for the 2024-25 NBA season. Included in this tier: The Beard, The Klaw, Boston's best player, and the GOAT.

  48. NBA Dynasty Rankings (Tier List)

    Cliff and Joe rank all the teams in the NBA according to their chances of contending for a championship over the next 3 seasons. You WON'T BELIEVE who Joe has in his A-Tier...

  49. '24 Summer Recap

    Cliff and Joe recap the Summer Moves and Olympic Basketball with the return of Chef's Kiss/Bland Dish/Idiot Sandwich and Blazem/Blamez Pizza.

  50. Finals Game 5 Reaction (It's Over)

    In this episode Cliff sulks while Joe tries (unsuccessfully) to give unbiased analysis. It's unhinged fun.

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Blending sports culture with nerd culture, two delusional fans giving our unqualified commentary on Lebron, the Lakers and the NBA using the language of our favorite things: the MCU, Star Wars, Batman, LOST, Jack Bauer, Naruto, parallel universes and of course, time travel.

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Cliff & Joe

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Blending sports culture with nerd culture, two delusional fans giving our unqualified commentary on Lebron, the Lakers and the NBA using the language of our favorite things: the MCU, Star Wars, Batman, LOST, Jack Bauer, Naruto, parallel universes and of course, time travel.

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