48 Minutes

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“48 Minutes” is a comprehensive podcast featuring discussion and analysis of the biggest NBA stories. Former NBA assistant coach Ross Geiger leads a trio of hoop junkies who offer insight, analysis, and perspective about the game and the culture surrounding it. Ross is joined by Emmy Award winning producer Bruce Bernstein, who spent more than 30 years covering the league at ESPN and research expert Michael Freer, whose information is used by many NBA announcers in their game coverage. Listeners to “48 Minutes” will arm themselves with the kind of hoop knowledge that will help them make intelligent wagers while becoming “Watercooler Legends.”

  1. 1 DAY AGO

    NBA Playoffs: First Round Breakdown

    0:00 ... Show open ... Ross introduces panel and dedicates show #244 to Nikola Topic of the OKC Thunder who wears number 44. 0:53 ... The least interesting series so far is the Thunder/Suns series, which OKC led 3 games to one heading into Monday's game 4.  It has been a boringly efficient effort by the defending champs. 6:53 ... The Lakers/Rockets series is next ... Kevin Durant has been a virtual "no show" while LeBron James has turned back the clock and dominated the series.  Can the Lakers close the deal in game 5 and advance to the next round?  Will Deandre Ayton's elbow to Alpy Sengun in game 4 light a fire under the Rockets? 14:46 ... The Celtics responded to their game 2 loss at home to the 76ers with two solid wins in games 3 and 4 in Philly.  Boston has put a stranglehold on the series, which looks to finish up in 5 games on Tuesday in Boston.  Joel Embiid tried to help the team when he returned in game 4, but his presence hurt guys like Tyrese Maxey and VJ Edgecombe who both had played so well prior to his return. 19:22 ... The Spurs are on the brink of moving on to the next round as they lead the Blazers 3 games to one after Sunday's comeback win.  This "2 vs 7" series closely resembles the "2 vs 7" Boston/Philly series in the east.  The talent gap is huge and the Spurs should easily move on in 5 games. 25:07 ... The Nuggets and Timberwolves played game 5 on Monday with Minnesota leading the series 3 games to one.  The Nuggets were expected to come out and play with desperation, hoping to extend the series to game 6 in Minneapolis.  With Anthony Edwards out of action for the Wolves, the Nuggets might still have a chance to win the series, but a win on Monday was mandatory. 31:02 ... The Raptors vs. Cavaliers series is tied 2-2 heading into Wednesday's game 5.  The Cavs need some bounceback games from Evan Mobley and Jarrett Allen when the series returns to Cleveland.   Can James Harden have one of "those games" and spark his Cavs to a pivotal game 5 win? 37:40 ... The Knicks and Hawks are tied at 2-2 heading into Tuesday's game 5 in New York.  Karl-Anthony Towns dominated game 4 on Saturday and if he continues to play like that, New York will emerge victorious and move on to the next round. 43:21 ... The Pistons vs Magic "1 vs 8" matchup has been the most compelling first round series.  Orlando had a chance to push Detroit to the brink of elimination with a win on Monday night.  The Magic seemed to sleepwalk through the regular season before advancing through the play-in games and playing solid basketball against the eastern conference's top seed. 50:07 ... In our final segment, we examine the career of Cleveland's Dennis Schroeder, who is in his 13th NBA season and 11th team.  We play a fun game of "6 Degrees of Dennis Schroeder," and connect the veteran guard all the way back to Dr. James Naismith, the inventor of basketball. 56:32 ... Ross wraps the show and says goodbye. TRT 56:49           Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    57 min

  2. 5 DAYS AGO

    Weekend Special! Our MVP Votes!!!

    The League’s Top 3 MVP Finalists & Our Official Selections Bruce gives his vote to Wemby World B casts his vote for Jokic Ross votes for SGA to go back to back Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    11 min

  3. 21 APR

    Game 1 Postgame Reviews, Game 2 Previews, Cavs take 2-0 lead, & an MVP Discussion

    0:00 Intro 1:14 Round 1, Game 1 Postgame Reviews & Reactions 1:15 The Orlando Magic steal Game 1 in Detroit stunning the Pistons 9:42 The Lakers take down the Rockets in Game 1 in LA behind Luke Kennard’s big game 16:14 Celtics set the tone against the Sixers at home 21:01 Thunder put the Suns in their place in their Game 1 victory  at home 23:30 Wemby did not disappoint in his playoff debut against the Blazers 27:03 Game 1 reaction & Game 2 Preview between the Wolves & Nuggets 31:56 The Cavs take 2-0 lead on the Toronto Raptors in the 1st round 36:29 Knicks take Game 1 at home against the Hawks 42:57 Final Thoughts 43:05 The League’s Top 3 MVP Finalists & Our Official Selections 43:24: Bruce gives his vote to Wemby 46:56 World B casts his vote for Jokic 48:55 Ross votes for SGA to go back to back Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    54 min

  4. 16 APR

    NBA Finals Predictions from 48 Minutes 4-16-26

    0:00 ... Ross opens the show, introduces the panelists, and dedicates show #242 to Maxime Reynaud of the Kings. 0:48 ... Eastern Conference predictions: Bruce likes the Celtics over Detroit.  World B also likes the Celtics and so does Ross. 4:02 ... Western Conference Predictions: Bruce likes the Spurs over OKC, World B also likes the Spurs and Ross does as well. 6:49 ... Bruce predicts San Antonio over Boston in the Finals.  World B likes the Celtics over the Spurs while Ross agrees with bruce and picks the Spurs. TRT 9:08 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    9 min

  5. 14 APR

    NBA Postseason Preview from 48 Minutes 4-14-26

    0:00 ... Ross Geiger welcome, introduces panel, and dedicates show #241 to Saddiq Bey. 0:46 ... Ross, Bruce Bernstein, and Michael "World B" Freer react to Doc Rivers leaving the Milwaukee Bucks after a 32-50 season. 5:15 ... Doug Christie will NOT be fired as Sacramento Kings head coach and the guys react to the situation involving the dysfunctional Kings franchise. 8:34 ... Big picture thoughts from the just concluded regular season ... Bruce begins with the 65 game rule for All-NBA and seasonal awards. 10:40 ... World B chooses the Detroit Pistons and their big turnaround as his "big picture" story. 12:16 ... Ross chooses several things he hopes will be in their "final year" as his big picture story. 13:31 ... Play In Preview #1: Hornets vs Heat discussion 16:06 ... Play In Preview #2: Blazers vs Suns 18:35 ... Play In Preview #3: Magic vs 76ers 23:03 ... Play In Preview #4: Warriors vs Clippers 25:43 ... Round One Preview: Raptors vs Cavaliers 28:25 ... Round One Preview: Hawks vs Knicks 31:28 ... Round One Preview: Timberwolves vs Nuggets 34:22 ... Round One Preview: Rockets vs Lakers 37:39 ... Top Seed: Will the Thunder be challenged in the first round out west? 39:27 ... Top Seed: Will the Pistons be challenged in the first round back east? 41:23 ... Reflections on our best preseason predictions ... Bruce on the Spurs, World B on the Nets, Ross on Deni Avdija 45:49 ... Reflections on our worst preseason predictions ... Bruce on the Suns, World B on the Bucks, Ross on Jamahl Mosely. 48:29 .... We discuss our Award winners for this season: MVP is first 51:14 ... Rookie of the Year is next 53:51 ... Defensive Player of the Year 55:11 ... Coach of the Year TRT 58:28       Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    58 min

  6. 11 APR

    Which player not named Wemby would you start a franchise with?

    Which player not named Wemby would you choose to start a new franchise? World B selects Cooper Flagg Ross takes Anthony Edwards Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    6 min

  7. 10 APR

    The Final Regular Season 48 Minutes Weekend Preview!

    0:00 Intro 1:16 The 48 Minutes Weekend Preview 1:19 Toronto Raptors @ New York Knicks 6:48 So Nice, They’ll Play Twice! Joker vs Wemby this weekend!!! 9:01 Which player not named Wemby would you choose to start a new franchise? 9:20 World B selects Cooper Flagg 11:20 Ross takes Anthony Edwards Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    15 min

  8. 7 APR

    Bulls Brass Out, Playoff Race Breakdowns, Flagg's Monster Weekend, & The Best In-Season Team Turnarounds

    0:00 Intro 1:14 The Chicago Bulls fire their front office executives 4:31 What happens with Head Coach Billy Donovan? 7:35 NBA coach Mike Malone named the new head coach at the University of North Carolina 11:16 A breakdown of the NBA’s playoff races 11:24 The Eastern Conference teams, seeds, & scenarios 17:33 The Western Conference teams, seeds, & scenarios 25:01 Cooper Flagg had himself a monster weekend 33:39 Which team had a bigger in-season turnaround: Atlanta Hawks or Charlotte Hornets? 42:21 Final Thoughts on the end of this NBA season Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    50 min
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About

“48 Minutes” is a comprehensive podcast featuring discussion and analysis of the biggest NBA stories. Former NBA assistant coach Ross Geiger leads a trio of hoop junkies who offer insight, analysis, and perspective about the game and the culture surrounding it. Ross is joined by Emmy Award winning producer Bruce Bernstein, who spent more than 30 years covering the league at ESPN and research expert Michael Freer, whose information is used by many NBA announcers in their game coverage. Listeners to “48 Minutes” will arm themselves with the kind of hoop knowledge that will help them make intelligent wagers while becoming “Watercooler Legends.”

Information

  • Channel
    Bleav Basketball
  • Creator
    Bleav, Michael Freer, Ross Geiger, Bruce Bernstein
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    280
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Show Website
    48 Minutes

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