The NBA Squeeze Podcast

Episodes

1. 45

   Episode 45: 7-23-21 Finals Recap and Final Performances Draft

   We start with a recap of the Finals. Starting at 26:00 we do a snake draft of the best individual Finals performances since 2000. Let us know what you think of the draft format!

   Jul 23, 2021

   1h 07m
2. 44

   Episode 44: 6/2/21 Playoff Check In

   Back at it! We take a quick run around the league and commiserate on the current state of the Lakers and Celts. You don't want to miss this!

   Jun 3, 2021

   59m
3. 43

   Episode 43: 12/22/20 The 2020/2021 NBA Preview

   Back like we never left. We preview the upcoming NBA season. Stay until the end to hear Carl's best bet for the season - guarantee this one isn't being suggested on any other pod

   Dec 22, 2020

   1h 05m
4. 42

   3/9/20 Weekend Recap and More

   We talk through the Lakers beating the Bucks and Clippers within 48 hours, the Kenny Atkinson firing, and play everyone's new favorite game 'is the slump real'

   Mar 10, 2020

   39m
5. 41

   3/2/20 The MVP Race

   We talk through the MVP race with 20 games left in the season. Can we even find 10 legitimate candidates? And who should win the award - Giannis or Lebron?

   Mar 3, 2020

   46m
6. 40

   2/9/20 Trade Deadline Recap

   Talking the biggest deals from the trade deadline -Russell to Wolves, Wiggins to Warriors -Capela to Atlanta, Covington to Houston -Morris to Clippers -Winslow to Memphis, Iggy/Crowder to Miami

   Feb 9, 2020

   43m
7. 39

   1/11/20 All Star Rosters

   We talked through starters and reserves for the All Star game in February. Can you guess who has Melo in consideration for a spot on the West squad?

   Jan 11, 2020

   58m
8. 38

   12/5/19 Midseason Tournament Idea

   With the idea for a Midseason Tournament back in the news we wanted to re-release the pod we did this past March with our ideas for a cup tournament. Funny listening back to our thoughts on the Celtics looking good and assuming the Warriors were a lock for the championship. The reddit post...

   Dec 6, 2019

   27m
9. 37

   11-4-19 The All-Ass Team

   You've been asking for it. Carl delivers.

   Nov 5, 2019

   31m
10. 36

    11/1/19 Early Season Observations

    We each bring two observations we want to talk through from the first week plus of the season. I could list the topics, but you know it's going to be good..just download and listen.

    Nov 1, 2019

    31m
11. 35

    10/22/19 Over Unders

    We're back! We go team by team to talk through NBA over unders right before the season kicks off. We promised playoff predictions and more at the beginning of the episode, but over unders went long so we'll release those as a part two soon!

    Oct 23, 2019

    1h 05m
12. 34

    3-10-19 The Midseason Tournament the NBA Needs

    We're back talking through the idea for a midseason NBA tournament similar to the European cup structure. Then we discuss all the latest news and notes from the league leading up to the playoffs. Hosts: Carl, Raul, Ryan

    Mar 10, 2019

    1h 06m
13. 33

    2/23/19 PG, AD, Kyrie and More w/ Raul

    Carl's friend (and noted Lebron fan) Raul hops on to discuss PG's push for the MVP, Klutch's place in the NBA, how we think the Eastern Conference Playoffs will unfold, and much more

    Feb 23, 2019

    51m
14. 32

    1-29-19 AD Trade Talk

    Carl and Ryan talk through all the possible trade scenarios for Anthony Davis. Everyone's favorite segment "Carl explains" is back, and make sure to listen to the end to hear Carl get sentimental about his hometown Knicks

    Jan 30, 2019

    1h 11m
15. 31

    1-3-19 Kawhi back in SA and AD Trade Talk

    We talk through the Raptors crushing the Spurs in Kawhi's first game back in San Antonio, potential trades for Anthony Davis, and run through the standings and look at some potential playoff matchups.

    Jan 4, 2019

    38m
16. 30

    12-13-18 Celtics Wizards Solo Pod

    Ryan goes Colin Cowherd for this solo pod recap of the Celts - Wizards OT showdown between Kyrie and John Wall

    Dec 13, 2018

    9m
17. 29

    11-29-18 Raptors-Warriors Recap

    Durant vs. Kawhi was awesome - we talk through that game and bounce around the league. We also debuted the new hit segment 'Carl explains the tweet' where Carl will explain tweets on my timeline (mostly from NBA players) that I don't understand

    Nov 30, 2018

    33m
18. 28

    11-17-18 Celtics vs. Raptors Recap

    Carl and Ryan cover the Celtics vs. Raptors Eastern Conference showdown, how Jimmy Butler will work with Simmons and Fultz on the Sixers, the Draymond KD feud and more. For the Draymond picture we were talking about: https://twitter.com/wanedoes/status/1002386810297872384

    Nov 17, 2018

    31m
19. 27

    11-5-18 Early Season Surprising and Confusing Teams

    Joe is out coaching the Longhorns so it's just Carl and Ryan for this Tuesday night pod. We each brought three teams that have surprised and confused us so far this season as we touch on all the big storylines from the first month of the NBA year. Give us feedback on how to make the pod better!

    Nov 7, 2018

    42m
20. 26

    10-19-18 Instant Reaction Warriors/Jazz and Celtics/Raptors

    Throughout the season we're going to record quick reaction pods to national TV games. We recorded this pod after Warriors/Jazz finished up on Friday night (morning) and recapped that game plus Celtics/Raptors from earlier that same night. Give us all your feedback!

    Oct 21, 2018

    15m
21. 25

    10/14/18 Western Conference Over Unders

    Could Lebron actually miss the playoffs? Will the Jazz and Rockets be able to repeat their great regular season performances? Can the Spurs infrastructure survive another big roster change? All that and more on this episode of the Squeeze.

    Oct 15, 2018

    53m
22. 24

    9/30/18 Eastern Conference Over Unders

    We're back! Carl is dressed in his best onesie as we discuss how the Eastern Conference teams will fare this season

    Sep 30, 2018

    1h 01m
23. 23

    8/25/17 Kyrie/IT Trade

    We're back! After quite the hiatus the Squeeze has returned. Joe is crushing it at Texas so our resident Cavs export Ryan Schreiber joins to talk through the huge Cavs/Celts trade from a couple days ago.

    Aug 25, 2017

    43m
24. 22

    5/27/17 Finals Preview with Carl Gayle

    We recap the Conference Finals and dive into our Finals preview. Can Lebron go back to back or will Durant be enough to put the Warriors over the top? Stay tuned at the end for some sound issues we were experiencing before we started the show.

    May 27, 2017

    39m
25. 21

    5/20/17 Conference Finals with Schreiber

    We talk quickly about the Warriors-Spurs and then spend the rest of the time on Cavs-Celts. What can the Celts do to get closer to the Cavs, how valuable are Celts bench guys, and much more!

    May 20, 2017

    44m
26. 20

    5/6/17 The Conference Semifinals

    We recap some of the best series from round 1, discuss what some of the teams who lost should do this offseason, and give our predictions on how the rest of the conference semifinals will shake out

    May 6, 2017

    41m
27. 19

    4/22/17 The Playoffs Have Begun with Carl Gayle

    We have Carl on to recap the first week of the playoffs. We spend a lot of time on the OKC vs. Houston series and the MVP battle, but touch on every series and what we've seen so far in each.

    Apr 22, 2017

    1h 05m
28. 18

    Over Under Recap and First Round Preview

    We're back! We check back on our preseason win total over under choices, finalize our MVP selections, and preview the first round and give our picks. Follow us on Twitter @NBA_squeeze!

    Apr 14, 2017

    36m
29. 17

    4/9/17 We told you weekly episodes were coming!

    We dive right into how things are shaking out with only a couple games to play, discuss our picks for MVP, and take another look into the rest discussion.

    Apr 10, 2017

    42m
30. 16

    4/1/17 How will the seeding shake out

    We discuss UCONN women's loss, how some players from the men's tournament will translate to the NBA, and investigate seeding in both conferences leading up to the playoffs

    Apr 2, 2017

    50m
31. 15

    3/17/17 Friday Night Banter

    We can't agree on anything in this Friday night pod. We cover the playoff races in both conferences, if the NBA should think about reducing the number of games, and how much the regular season body of work translates to playoff performance. Follow us on Twitter @NBA_squeeze!

    Mar 18, 2017

    41m
32. 14

    3/6/17 Celtics vs. Cavs Recap with Ryan Schreiber

    Old friend from Middlebury and big Cavs fan Ryan Schreiber joins the pod to discuss the big Celtics Cavs showdown and much more.

    Mar 7, 2017

    47m
33. 13

    2/23/17 Trade Deadline Primer

    We discuss a disappointing All Star Weekend, Magic taking over the Lakers, and discuss all the rumors floating around before the Thursday deadline

    Feb 23, 2017

    39m
34. 12

    2/9/17 Earning Respect

    We discuss Joe's recap after being in the building for Charles Oakley's removal from the Garden, the surging Heat, and much more!

    Feb 11, 2017

    42m
35. 11

    1/22/17 Trust the process

    We discuss Joel Embiid taking over the NBA, the hot stretch the Warriors have been on and what could derail them, the Knicks issues, and much more!

    Jan 23, 2017

    36m
36. 10

    12/30/16 Cavs, Lakers, and rants from Joe

    We discuss Kevin Love and the Cavs, the Lakers struggles (and if that could work out for them in the long run), and Joe goes on a rant never before seen on the Squeeze.

    Dec 30, 2016

    40m
37. 9

    12/24/16 Festivus for the Rest of us

    We are joined by Middlebury teammate Carl Gayle for a Festivus-themed episode to discuss the NBA landscape 30 games into the season. Carl is electric.

    Dec 25, 2016

    47m
38. 8

    12/17/16 Early December Update

    We discuss the recent successes of the Grizz and Jazz, media overreactions (at least in Boston), if charges should still exist, and much more!

    Dec 17, 2016

    46m
39. 7

    12/5/16 NBA quarter mark

    We discuss our observations after the first quarter of the NBA season. We dive into some Jambalaya, they're real and they're spectacular, and more!

    Dec 6, 2016

    38m
40. 6

    11/26/16 NBA Week 3 Reaction

    After a quick break we return to discuss all things NBA. We touch on the Knicks big week, Joel "the Process" Embiid's recent surge, and plenty more!

    Nov 26, 2016

    36m
41. 5

    11/3/16 NBA week 1 Reaction

    We give our reactions after one week of NBA action. We also introduced our Seinfeld segments, including the Jamablaya segment, Poppy peed the couch segment, and a few more!

    Nov 3, 2016

    36m
42. 4

    10/31/16 NBA Playoff and Finals predictions

    We give our predictions for how the season will end (promise this was recorded before the season started). Also stay tuned for a tremendous guest appearance by my girlfriend Erin at the end (hint: it was late, she was tired, and was not happy)

    Nov 1, 2016

    24m
43. 3

    10/19/16 Bold Predictions

    We are joined by "Clairvoyant" Bill Spellman to give our playoff seeding projections, award predictions, and bold predictions for the upcoming season. Spoiler: Joe loves Ty Lawson.

    Oct 19, 2016

    51m
44. 2

    10/17/16 West over/unders

    Discussing our predictions for the Western Conference teams based on the win totals provided by Bovada.

    Oct 17, 2016

    47m
45. 1

    10/14/16 East over/unders

    Discussing our predictions for the teams in the Eastern Conference based on win totals from Bovada

    Oct 14, 2016

    43m