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The Texas Triangle NBA Podcast
by John Cook + Eric Foshee + David McKenzie
We are an NBA podcast focusing on the perspective of the three Texas teams. Hosts John Cook, Eric Foshee & David McKenzie, Produced/Engineered/Edited by Eric Foshee.
Episodes
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S05E01 - "We're All Just Circles, Man..."
The Boys - John, Eric, & David are back in town for the start of a new season to guide you through a big ole hour plus worth of Texas Hoops analysis and general gabbing. Summer League impressions from Wemby and the supporting cast for San Antonio, early impressions of Amen and Cam for...
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S04E11 - Drunken Wembymania
A check in with one gleeful and two despondent Texas hoops fans after the lotto and A LOT of rants about the Spurs AND genuine analysis about their insanely different trajectory and set of plans following the ping pongapalooza; checking in with Houston with the Harden reunion rumors heating up +...
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S4E10 - The Silly Snake
Our three heroes John, Eric & a hilariously sleep-deprived David return for a mock draft just two days before the ping pong balls actually rain down from on high and bless or curse our courageous Texas basketball franchises according to thy will. A quick check in with the final math for Houston,...
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S4E09 - Bold Sweaters Seated Courtside
David and Eric link up for a two man playoff analysis special - recorded during the Sixers surprise game 1 victory Monday eve. Quick thoughts on Steph, the rest of the playoffs. Texas topics include Christian Wood appearing out in Dallas, the Spurs hierarchy/draft and free agency strategy, and...
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S4E08 - Playoff Spicy Takes, Coin Flips, Solo Commentary - OH MY!
Recorded just prior to some epic playoff games and the Houston Rockets coaching hire, this episode has some fun offseason speculating for the three Texas teams as well as some spicy playoff predictions/observations and ends with a solo offering of Eric’s snap thoughts on the Ime Udoka hiring for...
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S4E07 - The Pasadena Strip Club Story
Our three heroes return from taking Mania week off to discuss the cataclysmic changes made by the Dallas Mavericks and Houston Rockets to close the season and the implications of the impending offseason. Also a heavy dose of Spurs/Austin discourse and a reflection on just how special the...
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S4E06 - So, about that Top Ten protection...
John, David and Eric return to discuss the state of the Mavs after Luka's rather impactful postgame comments the other day, map out their path moving forward as it relates to this season and the pick they owe New York and weigh in on just how close this is to a "doomsday clock" situation with…
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S4E05 - Three Men Discussing Vince McMahon's Mustache
Recorded just minutes prior to some exciting Friday action, a check in with John, Eric and David on the state of things for the three Texas franchises as the season winds down. Are Jabari Smith Jr and the Rockets turning the corner? Are the Mavs cornered no matter where they turn? Sochan praise…
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S4E04 - Trade Deadline Bonanza
John & Eric are back to recap a wild a whimsical trade deadline for all three Texas teams (Kyrie!, Jak! Eric Gordon! More!) as well as some thoughts on Lebron breaking the record, KD to the Suns and the ensuing landscape out West and of course random wrestling discourse because why not
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S4E03 - Taking the Kids to Dave & Busters
John & Eric return once more to discuss the utter and constant state of turmoil in Houston as well as the Harden reunion rumors, the calmly optimistic but maybe trade storm brewing known as the San Antonio Spurs and the continued awe of Luka and what he's doing to prove all Mavs takes completely...
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S4E02 - Quarter Point Crisis
It's that time of year where everyone's favorite team is just a move or two away from lasting glory so we explore some potential trade candidates and ideas for the three Texas teams and then zoom out and check out some other intriguing teams and potential surprise stars on the move around the...
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S4E01 - We're Back! A Trinosaur Story
Back from our real life madness, John & Eric (Get well soon, David!) return from the ashes to give you some big picture "where do we stand right now?" opinions on the Rockets, Spurs, Mavs and also discuss some fun other league storylines.
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S03E05 - "Jalen Bruncheon"
A heavily edited (like you could tell!) episode analyzing the early Summer League returns from the three Texas teams and around the league - plus a quick discussion of the KD/Donovan Mitchell trade landscape and some random asides as per the norm...
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S03E04 - Free Agency Recap/Dejounte Trade Reaction/Who is this Strange Third Guy Competently Talking Mavs?
Our most competent Mavs discussion ever thanks to actually having a Mavs guy onboard! Dejounte trade fallout, Jae'Sean Tate Extension discussion, Brooklyn collapse, etc...
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S03E03 - Free Agency Preview
We stand on the cusp of one of the most exciting times of NBA fandom and many deals are already in the bag - whether officially or not. John and Eric discuss the Dejounte rumors, Wall buyout, Brunson departure and much more!
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S03E02 - DRAFTSTRAVAGANZA
After a fairly eventful First Round of the 2022 NBA Draft, our heroes John & Eric sit down to (rather drunkenly) discuss their first impressions of what the Rockets and Spurs did early on and some long term prospects for how these new players might fit in with their new teams. A few good ole'...
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S3E01 - There Were Plans...and Then There Was a Trade
Our first ever episode with mid-recording breaking news of this magnitude - MERCY! Lots of draft talk, analysis in all directions following the big trade and bracing ourselves for the ever likely Spurs surprises too. Does Wood get Dallas over the hump? Does Kidd have the right buttons to press to...
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S02E15 - The Ethics of Tanking
Is it morally ok to lose often and draft high? Yes. The end. But we discuss anyways? Then we're off to the races discussing the Mavs' playoff odds in a season of it seeming like there are no favorites and what kind of playoff surprises we foresee happening too.
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S2E14 - Predictions for the Home Stretch
A spicy prediction a piece for each of the three Texas teams and one apiece for the rest of the league at large. We're entering the home stretch towards the most entertaining playoffs in sports will one or two points of the Triangle be involved or just Luka? What kind of improvements do the…
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S02E13 - Where Am I? What Just Happened? Is Tony the Tiger moving to Brooklyn?
Reacting to the deadline after time to emotionally process only makes us less reasonable! Discussion of the draft pick implications for the Rockets after the Simmons/Harden Blockbuster, gushing over the Spurs' trade deadline, even a halfway decent proper Mavs segment and everything! Also…
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S02E12 - Trade Deadline Bonanza
Our fearless heroes John and Eric do a fun trade deadline special where the "Obvious" candidates are discussed - Derrick, Thad, CWood, EG, Brunson, DFS...who else?! Also some sneaky potential surprise candidates that COULD (notice the caps, we know nothing) be moved. Then there's a brief trip...
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S02E11 - Trade or No Trade? Drink or...Probably Should've No Drinked.
A day late but a buck richer thanks to the new fun Rockets trade rumors today. We touch on the implications of keeping Gordon and Wood, KPJ's ascent while Jalen slumps, and the obligatory Wall for Russ trade rumor laughs. Also speculation on the obviously speculative reporting on Dejounte…
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S02E10 - Midseason Grades and Takeaways
Checking in with the three Texas teams at the midway point in this season. An MVP, pleasant and unpleasant surprises and general impressions for the Spurs, Mavs and Rockets with the usual amount of strange and ranty detours along the way. Lots of rest of league stuff too - Blazers, Nets without…
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S2E09 - Leaving the Arena at Halftime is a Sick Album Title tbh
We are stirred from our semi-intentional hibernation/hiding from Omicron to address the crazy Rockets drama that went down at last night's game. While we're at it, we touch on some New Year's Resolutions for the Texas teams, lots of Spurs/DJ All Star hopes talk and where they go from here…
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S02E08 - Note to Selves: Start with Texas Teams Next Time
Lots of trade speculation, Ben Simmons talk, hilarious references to tirades we edited out and maybe our most flippant Mavs segment yet. The leveling up Spurs including Derrick and Lonnie and what to make of the interesting standoff in Houston with the center rotation given Sengun's exceptional...
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S2E7 - True Crime, Music and The Steiner Bros...You Know, Basketball Stuff.
We discuss the Spurs and Rockets and their newfound love of playing winning basketball and how to manage some expectations moving forward. Obligatory Mavs recruiting pitch turns awkward, victory laps on our takes that are paying off and tangents about wrasslin' to close things out. Chock full of...
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S2E6 - The War for Lotto Supremacy Takes a Turn...
Our two heroes touch on the John Wall situation in Houston, plus the encouraging week of actual basketball just witnessed from the Rockets. Riffage on DJ's status as supreme emperor of San Antonio, Tre Jones' emergence and need for more minutes and the report that Asst. Coach Hammond is indeed…
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S2E5 - Wastin' Away Again in Tankaritaville
Trying to stay positive during some rough to watch stretches of basketball for Texas. Our most in depth Rockets segment to date where Eric stakes his claim on Silas island, lots of Spurs riffin and discussion on the Mavs without Luka as well. This sandwich comes with "extra Mike."
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S2E04 - Rebuilding is Pain
Back with an analysis of this week's Texas Travesties the Rockets & Spurs as well as Mavs outlook, MechaStephzilla and a few other notes from around the league. Lots of good rants from two dudes who aren't accustomed to a rebuild.
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S2E3 - Kneejerk Overreacting As Always
Early season returns from the three Texas teams have run the full spectrum of emotions and we dive into it all like two guys who aren't used to supporting rebuilding teams. Also some all in good fun fanbase bridge burning, lots of takes about the rest of the league too! Random cinematic universe...
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Season 2 Episode 2 - Premature Evaluation
Way too early returns, predictions and bold declarations after a wild opening week in the NBA! The young Spurs, the Jekyll & Hyde Rockets and America's Team's Little Brother in Dallas. Plus, lots of Lakers slander and a new nickname we hope catches on. Love for two Eastern Conference teams not...
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Season 2 Episode 1 - Preseason Impressions and Regular Season Expectations
New Season, New....Season! We discuss our Spurs and Rockets takeaways after their preseason CLASH a few nights ago, make some fun regular season predictions and analysis and generally walk that fine line between "interesting basketball perspective" and "off the rails" like you've come to expect...
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Episode 18 - Ben "the Hitman" Hart
Impressions from training camp, preseason hopes and dreams as we ramp up to the regular season, weird wrestling tangents and obligatory Ben Simmons analysis...that also turns into weird wrestling tangents.
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Episode 17 - Training Camp Heat Check + Awards Picks
Our longest episode we've done so far but it felt like only a second...We check in on the Rockets/John Wall decision to part ways, take all three Texas teams' training camp temperatures and pick some breakout/disappointment candidates, and then we have a real good time talking awards and…
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Episode 16 - The Big Bad Thaddy Daddy
Time for the Spurs roster deep dive! Lots of discussion on the new guard of...guards sans Demar and the future of the front court as well. We discuss Pop's inevitable place atop the all time wins list, the new players added via trade and free agency (Thaddy Daddy and Dougie Dermatology) and go on...
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Episode 15 - Club Selfies with Chandler Parsons: A Mavs Offseason Deep Dive
Them boys from Austin do their second of the three Texas offseason deep dives with the Mavs in our sights this week! What's the next gear for Luka? Does this roster have a championship ceiling? Was Kidd the right call? Also some fun Ben Simmons discussion after the reports of him sitting down…
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Episode 14 - Be...Uh, Someone? A 2021-22 Houston Rockets Roster Deep Dive
We're back! Breaking down the bizarre Rockets' roster in a brisk pod that makes some fun random twists and turns. We discuss KPJ's ceiling and fit, the inevitable "Green/Sengun/Christopher elbowing their way into some heavy minutes" issue, the thin wing rotation, some ceiling/floor options for...
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Episode 13 - Over/Under? I Hardly Know Her!
The Two Week Sober Streak is over and what more could you expect from us? Summer League recap/unreasonable career extrapolation that always happens now, Over/Under Reactions and mockings, Pop's quest for number 1 all time on the wins list, and Dallas, Slovenia, Tx getting the 2011 band back...
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Episode 12 - "I AM THE GOLDEN GREGG!!!"
Free Agency roundup bonanza! Grades for all three Texas teams and some analysis on the rest of the league's as well. Victory laps for Coach Pop and the US Team and some fun Summer League tidbits too! MJ slander, more Daryl Morey tangents, all kinds of fun. Thank you for listening!
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Episode 11 - Free Agency Isn't Free
Our big free agency preview before the floodgates open at midnight! We touch on the Heat seemingly stealing Kyle Lowry from the crosshairs of the Mavs and some of their other options if he is indeed off the board, what the hell the Spurs can do with their glut of cash, who they should take a…
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Episode 10 - We Got That Primo Green Stuff
Special Friday Draft Recap Episode to celebrate the monumental evening we all experienced together last night. Some riffing on the Mavs' JRich trade and what the extra cap room might be leading to and lots of wild wild Joshua Primo speculation. We're hitting our stride. See you Sunday for number 11!
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Episode 9 - Mavs Offseason Preview/Fighting the Pre-Draft Shakes
A Mavs offseason deep dive featuring our old pal and former co-host, Jon Kovar. Lots of in-house options, fun trade spit-balling, questions about Kidd & KP and a lot of wild tangents and terrible jokes in the meantime. Spurs and Rockets Draft previewing and rejoicing at some recent developments...
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Episode 8 - Rockets Offseason Preview/SimmonTonio, Tx
Apologist rhetoric about our cowardly incorrect finals takes and the Rockets preview where any answer might just be the right one, discussion about whether or not Ben Simmons in San Antonio makes sense for anyone and/or everyone, and minor Mavs chit chat. Come for the Silver Fox Scola discussion,...
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Episode 7 - Spurs Offseason Preview (Larry the Cable Guy Tribute Show)
It's round 1 of our Texas Offseason Previews and we're starting in the 210! Pop's future, in house free agents, draft and other free agent options discussed at length. Finals recap and predictions and some brief notes on the other Texas teams as well. Lots of goofy banter and meandering tangents…
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Episode 6 - *No Asterisks*
ERCOT can't stop us! Delayed Episode 6 with rampant Finals speculation, Hawks+Clippers Post mortems, Texas tie-ins and tangents galore! Come for the David Robinson body talk, stay for the David Robinson body talk.
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Episode 5 - The Onion Burger w/Shake (additional charge)
Your favorite duo reluctantly dives into the Mavs future as they continue to alter the course of their franchise tremendously with a new coach and GM announced this past week. It's also the first episode since the Draft Lottery results so lots of discussion about the Rockets and Spurs' picks and...
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"Shhhhh. Just close your eyes. It will all be over soon."
Emergency late night get together to discuss the fallout from this Rick Carlisle bombshell. His legacy, other opportunities and where the Mavs go from here. Also big time discussion of the Luka/Harden parallels we see appearing...Playoff speculation and opining bc you know we can't help ourselves.
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Episode 3 - "Butts vs Necks"
More speculation and chatter from around the sadly Texas-less playoffs. We explore some offseason options and lotto scenarios for our beloved Triangle, also whether or not we will need to potentially Zoom in Eric's parts of the broadcast from a psychiatric ward somewhere. Another Pels tangent why...
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Episode 2 - RIP All Of The Texas Teams... And More From Around The League!
RIP to so many hopes and dreams...where do some of these first round exits go from here? Also another Pels tangent bc apparently we can’t help ourselves
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Episode 1 - Seven More Years of Misery...and Luka!
First episode of The Texas Triangle: an NBA Podcast providing analysis from the Lone Star perspective. Hosts John and Eric discuss the Mavs' playoff chances and roster construction while generally gushing about the phenom that is LUKA, the Rockets' draft situation, bizarre ownership/front office...
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We are an NBA podcast focusing on the perspective of the three Texas teams. Hosts John Cook, Eric Foshee & David McKenzie, Produced/Engineered/Edited by Eric Foshee.
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