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 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

  2. 3 DAYS AGO

    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

  3. 6 DAYS AGO

    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

  4. 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

  5. 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

  6. 4 APR

    The Most "Must See" Team When They Come To Your Town

    World B selects Wemby & the Spurs  Bruce doubles down taking Wemby & the Spurs as well! Ross goes with Luka & the Lakers Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    5 min

  7. 3 APR

    The 48 Minutes Weekend Preview!

    0:00 Intro 0:49 Minnesota Timberwolves @ Philadelphia 76ers on Friday night 4:15 San Antonio Spurs @ Denver Nuggets on Saturday night  9:16 Toronto Raptors @ Boston Celtics on Sunday 13:06 Which team is the most “must see” team when they come to your town? 13:43 World B selects Wemby & the Spurs  14:56 Bruce doubles down taking Wemby & the Spurs as well! 16:31 Ross goes with Luka & the Lakers Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    18 min

  8. 31 MAR

    Celtics & Spurs deep dives & fun questions to ponder down the stretch

    0:00 Intro 0:50 A Deep Dive into the Celtics & Spurs 0:58 The Boston Celtics what a surprise & story they’ve been 10:01 Can the Knicks catch the Celtics for the 2 seed? 13:11 The San Antonio Spurs are the hottest team in the league 21:13 How important is it for OKC to finish with the top seed out West? 25:33 Of the 8 Play-In Teams which has the best chance to beat a 1 or 2 seed in the 1st Round? 31:08 The Lakers remain red hot but are they a real threat to win it all this season? 37:58 Is this the most competitive MVP race we’ve ever seen? Who’s our favorite to win MVP? 46:05 What has a better chance of happening Steve Kerr continues coaching the Warriors or Jahmal Mosley continues to be the coach of the Magic next season? 50:02 World B provides the show’s Final Thought: What is our favorite iconic shot in NBA history? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    56 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
    277
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Show Website
    48 Minutes

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