23 episodes

The podcast where we blast through the world of the NBA, basketball, and all related subjects!

Blasting Basketballs Steven Gjino

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The podcast where we blast through the world of the NBA, basketball, and all related subjects!

    A New Era For The NBA

    A New Era For The NBA

    Welcome to episode 24 of the Blasting Basketballs podcast! This is my first solo episode since episode 1, so it definitely has a different vibe but it was a good time. Join me as I discuss the new feel of the NBA, the 2022 playoff bracket, and touch on a variety of teams around the league

    • 27 min
    James Harden is a Sixer, End of Dame-CJ Duo, Kings Got Fleeced?

    James Harden is a Sixer, End of Dame-CJ Duo, Kings Got Fleeced?

    Welcome to episode 23, the MJLBJ episode, of the Blasting Basketballs podcast. I'm your host, Steve Gjino, joined by Jason PAPA and Jalen Harden!!!!!  Join us as we discuss the 2022 trade deadline and the blockbuster trades that occurred :)  Thanks for watching and listening

    • 42 min
    2021 NBA Finals Recap, Draft Discussion, Space Jam 2 Thoughts

    2021 NBA Finals Recap, Draft Discussion, Space Jam 2 Thoughts

    Welcome to episode 21, the Tim Duncan episode of the Blasting Basketballs podcast. Joined by JJ Early, college basketball specialist, who seems to be starting an annual tradition with helping us prepare for the new crop of talent. Also joined by JP, one of the more controversial figures we've had on the podcast. We discuss Milwaukee's first championship in 50 years, prospects to look out for in the upcoming draft, and our thoughts on the new Space Jam film.  Thank you for tuning in :)

    • 56 min
    Unforeseen Final Four, Big Man Resurgence, Hack-a-Simmons

    Unforeseen Final Four, Big Man Resurgence, Hack-a-Simmons

    Episode 20 (!), the Gary Payton episode of the Blasting Basketballs podcast. Join us as we discuss the final four that no one predicted in the 2021 NBA playoffs, the big man resurgence as shown by Jokic and Embiid finishing top 2 in MVP voting, Hack-a-Simmons (including potential changes to the way the game is played), and more.



    Thank you for tuning in :)

    • 55 min
    The Resilient Clippers, Bucks' Statement Sweep, See You in the A, Rowdy Fans

    The Resilient Clippers, Bucks' Statement Sweep, See You in the A, Rowdy Fans

    Welcome to episode 19 of the Blasting Basketballs podcast. I'm your host, Steve Gjino, joined by friends of the pod, Noel and Jason.  



     Join us as we discuss the emerging storylines of the 2021 NBA playoffs, including: The Resiliency of the LA Clippers, the Bucks' statement sweep over the Miami Heat, Kyrie stomping out the Celtics' logo at mid-court, fans not being able to control themselves after spending over a year in solitude, injuries being a part of the game, and a lot more. It's a jam packed episode of basketball talk. Thanks for joining us :)

    • 1 hr
    Analytics vs Eye Test, Giannis' Finals MVP Potential, Underrated Players

    Analytics vs Eye Test, Giannis' Finals MVP Potential, Underrated Players

    Welcome to episode 18, the Cedric Maxwell? episode of the Blasting Basketballs podcast

    Host - Steve Gjino

    Guest - Phil Hatz

    Friend of the Pod - JP

    Join us as we discuss how analytics can take away from the art that is basketball, the wishy-washiness of fans' views on Steph Curry, what it'll take for Giannis to fulfill his potential of being a Finals MVP, the similarities of the Bucks and 76ers in terms of needing to bolster their perimeter presence, and more.

    • 43 min