Pick a Side

Joel Moran, River Brown, Andrew Velez, and Joel Dehls
  • 4.8 (341)
  • Basketball
  • Updated Biweekly

Mainstream sports media is tiring, isn’t it? Hot takes, bland statements, and generalizations have all worked in combination to ruin the viewing experience. Here is where Pick a Side comes in. We are a podcast dedicated to creating genuine conversations about sports. There will be bias included (we all have them), but they will always be backed up by facts. Come join us on our journey to creating the best sports podcast possible. Hosted by Joel Moran, River Brown, Andrew Velez, and Joel Dehls. Become a Paid Subscriber:

  1. 15h ago

    NBA Finals Predictions, Myles Garrett & AJ Brown Trade, and Chet’s Disaster | Ep. 580

    Use our code PAS26 on Polymarket https://polymarket.us/?shortlink=nrsjfz64&c=Dec%201%202025&pid=IG%20Stories%20Blitz&af_xp=social&source_caller=uiBuy our T Shirt: https://pickasidepodcast.com/shop/p/pick-a-side-teeJoin us in Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/pickasidepodcastTimestampsIntro 00:001.) Wemby v Shai 1:302.) What’s next for OKC 13:283.) Giannis OKC 15:284.) Chet Holmgren 22:165.) Spurs 25:006.) Ajay Mitchell 29:177.) Knicks Spurs Finals Preview 35:288.) NBA Finals Predictions 46:33 9.) Pressure Points 1:00:5210.) Playoff Brunson 1:07:2011.) Series Matchups 1:09:0012.) Karl Anthony Towns 1:10:50 13.) John: Actually a Front-runner? 1:12:0014.) Joel Drops $500 on Knicks to win the Finals 1:13:5315.) World Cup 1:16:4616.) Joel on MSG 1:21:1717.) Love Island 1:25:2118.) New PlayStation Monitor 1:27:1019.) Brandon Roy in 2k 1:33:1820.) Top 10 Players in the Finals 1:36:0021.) Wemby’s Team Building Luxury 1:42:1122.) Would You Rather: Dylan Harper 1:50:4623.) Myles Garrett Rams Trade 1:56:5424.) Rams 2027 Free Agents 2:05:5225.) Garrett - Stafford Trade Parallels 2:10:4326.) Rams Schedule Prediction 2:16:1727.) AJ Brown Patriots Trade 2:21:0329.) Patriots Schedule Prediction 2:31:1630.) Dehls Loves Caleb & Drake Maye 2:33:17

    2h 39m

  2. 4d ago

    How GREAT is the Knicks Run? WCF Game 7 Picks, SGA’s Struggles, and QB Battles | Ep. 579

    Use our code PAS26 on Polymarket https://polymarket.us/?shortlink=nrsjfz64&c=Dec%201%202025&pid=IG%20Stories%20Blitz&af_xp=social&source_caller=uiBuy our T Shirt: https://pickasidepodcast.com/shop/p/pick-a-side-teeJoin us in Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/pickasidepodcastTimestampsIntro 00:001.) The OG Intro 1:002.) Dragon Ball Z 9:003.) MW4 and GTA 6 13:024.) OKC vs SAS Game 7 Preview 19:275.) WCF Takeaways 22:086.) Why SGA can’t create space 30:207.) Wemby’s Impact 44:408.) Chet Holmgren struggles 46:309.) SGA: Most Hated Player? 50:2410.) Brunson vs Great Guards (Last 20 Yrs) 56:3211.) Dame’s Poor Supporting Cast 1:11:0612.) How Great is this Knicks Run? 1:16:4213.) 2011 Mavs Debate 1:18:00 Kobe 2009-2010 Runs 1:30:2514.) SGA All-Time Ranking 1:36:3815.) Brunson All-Time Ranking with a title 1:40:0516.) NBA’s 3-2-1 Lottery Reform 1:47:0017.) Predicting NFL QB Battles 2:04:3218.) Falcons QB1 2:05:0019.) Browns QB1 2:13:2920.) Raiders 2:18:0221.) Vikings 2:21:5422.) NFC North 2:28:4923.) Jordan Love 2:39:19

    2h 43m

  3. May 25

    Who’s WINNING the NBA Finals? | Ep. 578

    In Episode 578, Pick a Side covers the conference finals series between Oklahoma Cit and San Antonio and the Knicks being one game away from the NBA Finals. The episode includes NBA playoff Risers & Fallers, should James Harden have a ring and more.Use our code PAS26 on Polymarket https://polymarket.us/?shortlink=nrsjfz64&c=Dec%201%202025&pid=IG%20Stories%20Blitz&af_xp=social&source_caller=uiBuy our T Shirt: https://pickasidepodcast.com/shop/p/pick-a-side-teeJoin us in Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/pickasidepodcastTimestampsIntro 00:001. Gift giving 3:222. Riv’s welcome to teaching moment 7:583. Gift stories continued 10:104. COTW: Joel Addresses NYK 22:445. COTW: Scottie vs Cade 28:236. Goff, Love, Purdy, Mayfield 37:467. Scottie vs Cade playoffs 39:338. Rank the Four QB’s 44:409. Spurs vs Thunder Reaction 47:00 10. Is Wemby the Best in the World? 49:5211. Knicks vs Thunder Preview 1:03:2212. Should the 2021 Nets have a ring? 1:17:4413. Kobe vs Nash MVP 1:36:5514. How Many Years was Kobe BITW? 1:38:5315. Were Lebron’s carry jobs overrated? 1:40:4816. Joel’s polymarket Portfolio 1:52:2017. Playoff Risers & Fallers 1:55:1218. Pulse check on Riv & Drew’s Debate 2:09:30

    2h 13m

  4. May 21

    Cade Debate Gets HEATED, Knicks Historic Comeback, OKC-Spurs, and Jason Kidd Fired | Ep. 577

    In episode 577, we react to the incredible Game 1 Conference Finals matchups between the Thunder and Spurs, along with the Knicks historic comeback vs the Cavaliers. The show covers the Mavericks firing Jason Kidd, New Orleans hiring Jamahl Mosley and a heated debate between Drew and Riv. Use our code PAS26 on Polymarket https://polymarket.us/?shortlink=nrsjfz64&c=Dec%201%202025&pid=IG%20Stories%20Blitz&af_xp=social&source_caller=uiBuy our T Shirt: https://pickasidepodcast.com/shop/p/pick-a-side-teeJoin us in Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/pickasidepodcastTimestampsIntro 00:001.) Knicks Historic Comeback 1:482.) James Harden 3:203.) Which Game 1 was better? 11:304.) Landry Shamet 15:415.) Josh Hart 16:156.) OKC vs San Antonio 18:307.) Generational Prospects 27:588.) Chet Holmgren 34:259.) Subtle Kobe Duncan Debate 47:4010.) Derek Fisher 49:0011.) Young Ginobili 49:3812.) Joel’s Portfolio 58:1013.) World Cup 1:00:4014.) Mikal vs White Debate 1:03:5015.) Kawhi Side Talk 1:05:1316.) Young Ginobili Continued 1:12:1017.) Dallas Fired Jason Kidd 1:20:0018.) Was Kidd apart of the Luka trade? 1:34:1019.) Applebees & Chilis 1:38:1520.) Pelicans Hired Jamahl Mosley 1:42:1521.) Toronto vs Cleveland 1:44:4422.) Raptors Outlook 1:49:4023.) Scottie vs Cade 1:52:3024.) Drew vs Riv HEATED Debate 2:01:4525.) Riv on Detroit 2:16:17

    2h 30m

  5. May 16

    SGA vs Wemby Debate, Luka Better Than Jokic? Conference Finals Predictions, and More | Ep. 576

    In this episode, we react to the Cavaliers and Spurs taking 3-2 series leads, the NFL Schedule release, the return of the RB and more.Use our code PAS26 on Polymarket https://polymarket.us/?shortlink=nrsjfz64&c=Dec%201%202025&pid=IG%20Stories%20Blitz&af_xp=social&source_caller=uiBuy our T Shirt: https://pickasidepodcast.com/shop/p/pick-a-side-teeJoin us in Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/pickasidepodcastTimestampsIntro 00:001.) 2010s v 2020s NBA Stars 1:542.) Comment of the Week 5:233.) Join us at the NBA Store 13:404.) Harden Game 4 & 5 19:155.) Pistons Cavaliers 25:266.) James Harden 41:007.) Spurs Wolves 46:008.) Randle & Mcdaniels Struggles 50:509.) Wemby’s Offense 54:3410.) How problematic is Jokic’s Defense? 57:3311.) Team building Luka & Jokic 1:11:0012.) Did Jokic’s ranking drop this year? 1:15:0013.) Oklahoma City 1:24:2114.) How Russell changed BPM criteria 1:27:1315.) Derrick White & BPM Kings 1:30:2016.) Will Lebron Return to LA? 1:39:1717.) Lakers Next Move 1:50:0018.) We Don’t Act Our Age (At All) 2:01:5719.) NFL Discussion 2:09:0020.) NFL Schedule Release 2:11:1621.) Drake dropping 3 albums 2:17:0022.) Drake or Lebron 2:18:22 23.) RB Extensions 2:21:3124.) Two-High Shifting NFL Philosophies 2:25:3825.) Can the Chargers Win the AFC West? 2:38:3726.) Did the Bengals Improve Enough? 2:43:2027.) Steelers Uninstalling Drew Allar 2:54:5028.) Drake iceman release 3:03:30

    3h 6m

  6. May 13

    Can the Knicks Win It All? NBA Lottery Results, 2026 NBA Mock Draft 1.0 and More | Ep. 575

    In this episode, we react to the 2026 NBA lottery results, the Knicks title chances and perform our first official Mock Draft. Use our code PAS26 on Polymarket https://polymarket.us/?shortlink=nrsjfz64&c=Dec%201%202025&pid=IG%20Stories%20Blitz&af_xp=social&source_caller=uiBuy our T Shirt: https://pickasidepodcast.com/shop/p/pick-a-side-teeJoin us in Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/pickasidepodcastTimestampsIntro 00:001.) Riv’s Quin Snyder Moment 1:232.) Dehls Engagement Party 3:153.) Favorite teams in major cities 11:004.) Join us in Polymarket 13:075.) What-If Blazers (Roy & Oden) 16:116.) Rank the Three: Shai, Wemby, Joker 20:007.) SGA’s Best Playoff Moment 24:528.) Game 3 Wemby 27:259.) New faces of the NBA 30:3610.) Team building in the 2010s 32:2611.) Where Tatum would rank in the 2010s 34:2612.) 2010s vs Today: Better Era For 2nd-Tier Stars 40:3613.) Reacting to NBA Lottery Reveal 48:3614.) NBA Prospects Preview 50:1915.) Chicago Bulls 53:4616.) Brooklyn Nets 54:3617.) Washington & Utah 56:0818.) Indiana Pacers 1:00:2119.) 1: Washington 1:07:2120.) 2: Utah Jazz 1:09:2621.) 3: Memphis 1:10:1622.) 4: Chicago 1:11:4323.) 5: Los Angeles 1:12:3624.) 6: Brooklyn 1:15:5825.) 7: Sacramento 1:16:1126.) 8: Atlanta 1:17:0827.) 9: Dallas 1:18:1028.) 10: Milwaukee 21:0629.) 11: Golden State 1:24:0630.) 12: Oklahoma City 1:25:3431.) 13: Miami Heat 1:28:0232.) 14: Charlotte 1:29:3633.) Lottery Recap 1:30:5134.) Can the Knicks win the Finals? 1:37:3535.) Potential OKC vs NYK Matchup 1:44:5436.) Karl-Anthony Towns postseason 1:47:0637.) Knicks turning point 2:02:3138.) Giannis Next Team 2:04:1639.) How will Giannis's Next 5 Years Look? 2:13:5640.) The Bucks are a poorly run franchise 2:19:0641.) Joel’s Top 3 Favorite NBA Players 2:23:3642.) Surfing Kobe Tweets 2:26:4643.) OKC didn’t build well around KD & Russ 2:29:5044.) Pistons Cavs 2:32:5945.) NBA Playoff History Being Broken 2:50:4146.) Outro 2:57:36

    3h 2m

  7. May 6

    Celtics Playoff Collapse and Predicting EVERY 2nd Round Playoff Matchup | Ep. 573

    In this episode we break down the Celtics playoff collapse, why the Knicks are the best team in the East, Spurs vs Wolves and more. Use our code PAS26 on Polymarket https://polymarket.us/?shortlink=nrsjfz64&c=Dec%201%202025&pid=IG%20Stories%20Blitz&af_xp=social&source_caller=uiBuy our T Shirt: https://pickasidepodcast.com/shop/p/pick-a-side-teeJoin us in Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/pickasidepodcast TimestampsIntro 00:001.) Groomsmen conversation 4:352.) Pardon my French 10:303.) What’s next for the Celtics? 11:494.) The JB Livestream 28:565.) Explaining JB’s Push-off 40:316.) Knicks 76ers Reaction 42:007.) Knicks are the Best Team in the East 52:498.) Could the Knicks win the Finals? 58:009.) Thunder Lakers Reaction 1:00:0510.) How this year’s been different for Philly 1:04:5011.) Knicks 76ers Continued 1:06:5512.) Jalen Brunson last 3 years debate 1:08:5613.) Victor Wembanyama vs All-Time Shot Blockers 1:15:2414.) The falloff of Andrew Bynum 1:23:0015.) Playoff Rudy Gobert 1:26:0016.) Is Minnesota a bad matchup for the Spurs? 1:27:5217.) De’Aaron Fox Debate 1:31:2818.) Who wins the series? 1:41:4019.) Cavs Pistons 1:47:0020.) Why Detroit is a bad matchup for Cleveland 1:52:45 21.) James Harden 2:04:2122.) Revisiting the Donovan Mitchell trade 2:09:20

    2h 16m

  8. May 1

    The NBA Playoffs Just Got INSANE | Ep. 572

    Use our code PAS26 on Polymarket https://polymarket.us/?shortlink=nrsjfz64&c=Dec%201%202025&pid=IG%20Stories%20Blitz&af_xp=social&source_caller=uiBuy our T Shirt: https://pickasidepodcast.com/shop/p/pick-a-side-teeJoin us in Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/pickasidepodcastTimestampsIntro 00:001.) Can the Rockets Pull off the 3-0 Comeback? 1:502.) Celtics vs 76ers Reaction 10:093.) Who's Most Likely to Make a 3-2 Comeback? 12:524.) Joel Embiid's Return 17:55 5.) Minnesota vs Denver Reaction 23:40 6.) Magic vs Pistons 39:587.) Rockets vs Lakers 1:00:288.) Semi Finals Predictions 1:08:529.) Cavs Raptors 1:10:5010.) Knicks vs Celtics or 76ers 1:15:1611.) Derrick White 1:16:2012.) Joel Embiid 1:22:3413.) Knicks Celtics 1:36:0014.) How many players have passed Harden? 1:34:5015.) Spurs OKC 1:34:3016.) Wemby: Best season at his age? 1:35:5717.) New NBA Tanking Prospal 1:42:5618.) Tanking or Trash 1:59:1019.) JC Address the Lakers Bet 2:03:4720.) Inoue vs Nakatani 2:06:1021.) Benavidez vs Zurdo 22.) Canelo vs Mbilli Fight 2:19:50

    2h 22m
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Mainstream sports media is tiring, isn’t it? Hot takes, bland statements, and generalizations have all worked in combination to ruin the viewing experience. Here is where Pick a Side comes in. We are a podcast dedicated to creating genuine conversations about sports. There will be bias included (we all have them), but they will always be backed up by facts. Come join us on our journey to creating the best sports podcast possible. Hosted by Joel Moran, River Brown, Andrew Velez, and Joel Dehls. Become a Paid Subscriber:

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  • Creator
    Joel Moran, River Brown, Andrew Velez, and Joel Dehls
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    538
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Joel Moran, River Brown, Andrew Velez, and Joel Dehls
  • Show Website
    Pick a Side

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