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Tap In
by Dean Millard
A high energy and authentic NBA podcast with Dean Millard and Blake Smith that covers various hot topics surrounding the league. Instagram: tapindnb
Episodes
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2026 Finals Review and Free Agency
Please note that this episode was recorded before the LeBron James trade.
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2025-2026 Season Check-In
Please note that this episode was recorded in the Fall of 2025 during the NBA season.
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2025 Playoff Matchups Analysis
Tap in to hear our predictions for each play-in and 1st round matchup.
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Eastern Conference Playoff Picture 2025
Listen to our predictions for the eastern conference playoffs.
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NBA Western Conference Playoff Predictions
Dean, Blake, and Braxton share their expectations for each team in the Western Conference Playoff picture.
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2025 Trade Deadline Special
*Please note that we recorded this episode before some trades were made.
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Luka and AD Traded‼️
Tap In to hear our reactions to the Luka-AD trade. We were joined by Braxton Barnhizer this episode.
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Featuring Braxton and Brooks Barnhizer
Special guests Braxton and Brooks Barnhizer join the podcast to discuss what teams star NBA players would call their home. You don’t want to miss this one. Tap In!
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All Star Game Changes, In-Season Tournament Review, Viewership Growth Ideas
A comprehensive review of the NBA’s biggest events and most recent changes. Tap in!
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NBA Christmas Day 2024 Recap
The NBA Christmas Day games did not disappoint! Tap in to hear us rank the best games from the day and share our insights into each matchup. We hope you had a Merry Christmas!
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2024-2025 Season Check-In
In this episode, we share our reactions to team performances this season.
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2024 Playoffs Review and Finals Preview
High level analysis of the 2024 playoffs, standout players, and predictions for the NBA finals. Tap in!
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East and West Updates
As the end of the regular season approaches, we discuss notable storylines in each conference moving into the playoffs.
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Featuring Brandon Slater
Boston Celtics Forward and Former Villanova Basketball player Brandon Slater joins the podcast to discuss his experience with the Celtics, his Villanova teammates in the league, superteams, load management, Jay Wright, and more. You won’t want to miss this episode!
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NPR College Podcast Challenge
In this episode, we selected the following submission prompt: “Show us both sides of a debate about an issue that’s important to you” (NPR). We share both sides of the highly contentious Michael Jordan vs. Lebron James “Greatest NBA Player of All Time” debate. Tap In!
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Draymond Green’s Suspension
Joined by Dom Vacchiano, we talk about Draymond Green’s latest suspension and share how we think the Warriors will move forward this season without him.
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Featuring Alvin Williams
Former NBA player and Villanova Basketball legend Alvin Williams joins the podcast to talk about his playing career, broadcasting experiences, and contemporary topics around the NBA today. Tap In!
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Featuring Jake West
Top high school basketball player and viral Tik Tok influencer, Jake West, joins the podcast to talk about various NBA topics.
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Featuring Swish List Podcast Vol. 1
In this collaboration episode, we discuss important news around the league entering the 2023-2024 season.
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Dame and Jrue Shake Up the League
Joined by Seppie Valentine, we share our reactions to Damian Lillard joining the Bucks and Jrue Holiday joining the Celtics.
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Team USA Struggles
Was Noah Lyles right about NBA champions not having the right to be called “World Champions?” Tap In to hear our reactions to Team USA’s loss in the FIBA World Cup.
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Featuring Three in the Keystone Podcast
Joined by Adam Seltzer from Three in the Keystone Podcast, we discuss what franchises are the best in the league based on their winning potential moving forward.
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2023 NBA Finals Review and Season Recap
The Denver Nuggets made franchise history winning their first ever NBA championship! Tap in to hear our reactions to the series, standout player acknowledgements, and highlights from the NBA season overall.
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Dillon Brooks Drama
Joined by Elijah Wroten, we discuss the Dillon Brooks drama throughout the playoffs and during the Lakers-Grizzlies series.
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Featuring Jimmy (James) Jackson
Special guest Jimmy (James) Jackson, who is a media personality for Villanova University athletics and member of the Straight Facts Podcast, shares his predictions for the NBA 2023 Postseason Play-In and first round games.
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2023 MVP and Playoff Picture
As the regular season concludes, Zhair Nixon joins the podcast to discuss our final picks for the MVP award and the playoff chances of various teams.
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Trade Frenzy
Hear our reactions to the league shifting this trade deadline.
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NBA Now
The most compelling topics in the league today. Tap In.
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Featuring Quincy Harris (Qdeezy)
Special guest Quincy Harris (Qdeezy), who is a TV personality, radio host, actor, and public figure, discusses which NBA era was the best and toughest of all time. You won’t want to miss this episode!
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Early Season Awards
Our pick for MVP is…Tap In to find out!
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Season Surprises
It has been a surprising start to the season for some teams in the league. We share which teams have surprised us the most based on their great or poor records.
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76ers: Hometown Struggles
What’s going on with our home team? Tap In to hear why we think the Sixers have started the season so poorly and what adjustments they need to make.
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New Season, New Picks🗣
Szn 2! We kick off the ‘22-‘23 season with our picks to win each conference as well as the teams we think will shock the league this year. Thank you for all of your support so far and let’s Tap In!
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Donovan Mitchell On The Move✈️
Which team won the Donovan Mitchell trade? We share our initial thoughts to this move and our projections for next season.
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Top 5 Current NBA Players
We share our current top 5 players in the league based on their performances this past season and expectations for the upcoming season.
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Greatest Team of All Time?
Draymond says his 2017 Warriors team is the greatest team of all time. Tap in to hear what Blake, Dean, and a special guest think about this trending topic.
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The 🐐 Debate
Blake, Dean, and Rahim Dow-Johnson discuss who they think is the Greatest NBA Player of All Time. You’re not going to want to miss this one!
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Offseason Trade Buzz Vol. 2
With many moves happening around the league, we cover the most pivotal offseason acquisitions.
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KD Wants Out🚨
Dean asks Blake to share his thoughts about the breaking news that Kevin Durant wants out of Brooklyn.
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Offseason Trade Buzz Vol. 1
The offseason is here! Tap in to hear us discuss our reactions to early trades and rumors.
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2022 Finals Review and Season Recap
We share our thoughts on the series and reflect about the 2021-2022 NBA season.
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Celtics 2-1 Lead: Game 3 Recap
We share our takes on the success of the Celtics so far and the areas of improvement for the Warriors.
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NBA Finals Game 1 Recap
Dean and Blake discuss key storylines from Game 1 of the NBA Finals.
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
A high energy and authentic NBA podcast with Dean Millard and Blake Smith that covers various hot topics surrounding the league. Instagram: tapindnb
HOSTED BY
Dean Millard
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A high energy and authentic NBA podcast with Dean Millard and Blake Smith that covers various hot topics surrounding the league. Instagram: tapindnb
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Tap In is created and hosted by Dean Millard.
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