Pick a Side

Joel Moran, River Brown, Andrew Velez, and Joel Dehls
  • 4.8 (340)
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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:

  1. 2H AGO

    Can Spurs Make the Finals? Knicks & Lakers Issues, Harden Injury, & Tiering Every NFL QB | Ep. 555

    In this episode we discuss whether the San Antonio Spurs are ready to make a Finals run, Cade Cunningham's MVP Odds, rank 2025 QB Seasons, predict potential landing spots for NFL Stars and more.Join us in Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/pickasidepodcastPolymarket early access is available nowL https://polymarket.us/?shortlink=nrsjfz64&c=Dec%201%202025&pid=IG%20Stories%20Blitz&af_xp=social&source_caller=uiTimestampsIntro 00:001. NFL Combine Takeaways 15:002. T’Vondre Sweat Jermaine Johnson Trade 15:413. Jets Offseason Outlook 17:004. Are the Spurs ready for a finals run? 23:44 5. Can Cade Cunningham win MVP? 45:226. What’s Wrong with the Lakers? 1:13:507. Luka’s Shot Diet 1:21:008. JJ Redick: Lebron of NBA Podcasting? 1:36:009. Cavaliers Panic Meter 1:38:1810. Jonathan Kuminga Hawks debut 1:46:3511. Warriors Lackluster Player Development 1:48:0012. What are the Knicks Missing? 1:52:1313. Mike Brown Early Returns 1:56:5814. Jalen Brunson: Last of a Dying Breed? 2:05:1915. Under the radar NBA stories 2:11:0016. Toronto Raptors 2:12:4917. Thompson Twins Development 2:14:0018. Ty Jerome 2:16:3619. Zion Williamson 2:17:2620. Will these NFL stars get traded? 2:20:3621. Jaylen Waddle & DJ Moore 2:23:0022. Trent Mcduffie Landing Spots 2:32:15 23. AFC QB Tier List 2:33:4024. NFC QB Tier List 2:46:2725. Jared Goff is Underrated 2:54:3025. Purdy - Aiyuk Debate Revisited 2:56:50

    3 hr

  2. FEB 20

    Top 10 NBA Prospects, Grading NFL Team's Get HEATED, Tanking Solutions, and Pistons-Knicks | Ep. 554

    In this episode we break down the top prospects in the 2026 NBA Draft, grade every NFL team's season and discuss whether the NBA has a tanking crisis. Join us in Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/pickasidepodcast Polymarket early access is available nowL https://polymarket.us/?shortlink=nrsjfz64&c=Dec%201%202025&pid=IG%20Stories%20Blitz&af_xp=social&source_caller=ui Intro 00:00 Riv’s top 10 2026 prospects 15:22Question marks surrounding Darryn Peterson 34:20Better with Wemby: Knueppel or Harper? 42:52Can the Spurs make the finals? 52:00Proposed new rules for tanking 59:54Joel’s solution for tanking 01:09:10Riv tangent 01:11:54Was the draft fixed for Flagg? 01:15:38Riv is a Pistons fan now 01:21:21Pistons embarrass the Knicks 01:25:29How can bad teams get better in the NBA? 01:26:15Pistons-Knicks game tangent 01:32:07Pistons vs Knicks reaction 01:34:16Is Riv ready to go all-in on the Pistons? 01:41:35Superstars always perform at MSG 01:44:19Is LeBron going to retire + Joel story 01:44:54Will Lebron go to Cleveland for his final year? 01:51:23Heated Jaguars debate: Do they get an F grade? 02:03:11Heated Eagles debate: Do they get an F grade? 02:19:45AFC Team Grades 02:28:43Jaguars debate continued 02:42:44NFC Team Grades 02:54:49

    3h 23m

  3. FEB 18

    NBA Breakout Teams, All-Star Weekend, QB Carousel Predictions and Kevin Durant's Burner | Ep. 553

    In this episode we break down the hottest teams coming out the All Star break, covering NBA All Star Weekend, Kevin Durant's burner allegations, the NFL QB Carousel and more.Polymarket early access is now available: https://polymarket.us/?shortlink=nrsjfz64&c=Dec%201%202025&pid=IG%20Stories%20Blitz&af_xp=social&source_caller=uiTimestampsIntro 00:001.) Kevin Durant Burners Exposed 8:432.) Drew on Charlotte Flair 44:063.) Recapping All-Star Weekend 1:09:394.) Post ASB Breakout Teams 1:23:385.) Are these NBA Players HOF Worthy? 1:34:346.) This Week in the NFL 1:49:147.) QB Carousel Predictions 2:27:18

    2h 46m

  4. FEB 14

    Ranking Every Team in the NBA, Can the Cavs Make the Finals? Magic Struggles and More | Ep. 552

    In this episode we rank every NBA team into tiers, analyze the Cavaliers ceiling with James Harden and dissect Paolo Banchero's recent struggles. Polymarket early access is now available: https://polymarket.us/?shortlink=nrsjfz64&c=Dec%201%202025&pid=IG%20Stories%20Blitz&af_xp=social&source_caller=uiTimestampsIntro 00:001. All-Star Weekend 1:092. NBA Expansion Destinations 12:153. Can the Cavs Make the Finals? 19:504. What’s wrong with the Magic? 47:225. Eastern Conference Tier Ranking 1:08:356. Western Conference Tier Ranking 1:22:25

    1h 35m

  5. FEB 11

    Super Bowl Recap, Ranking Sam Darnold, Drake Maye Struggles, K3C5 All-Time QBs, and More | Ep. 551

    In this episode we break down Super Bowl 60, Sam Darnold's ranking in the NFL, Drake Mayes struggles, blind ranking recent Super Bowl MVP's and more.Polymarket early access is now available: https://polymarket.us/?shortlink=nrsjfz64&c=Dec%201%202025&pid=IG%20Stories%20Blitz&af_xp=social&source_caller=uiTimestampsIntro 00:001. Super Bowl LX Reaction 8:00 2. Kenneth Walker debate 16:423. Top 10 teams in 2027 SB Odds 28:134. Sam Darnold career trajectory 37:055. Top 10 QB evaluations 1:02:006. Drake Maye’s bad playoff run 1:13:06 7. Blindly ranking Super Bowl MVP’s 1:39:178. Keep 3 Cut 5 All-time QB’s 1:58:29

    2h 14m

  6. FEB 6

    Joel Returns to Jets, NBA Trade Deadline Recap & Seahawks-Patriots Picks | Ep. 550

    Pick a Side reveals a major update in this episode, reacts to every major move of the NBA Trade Deadline and previews Super Bowl LX between the Patriots and Seahawks Join the Polymarket waitlist and use code 'pickaside' for early access: https://polymarket.us/?shortlink=nrsjfz64&c=Dec%201%202025&pid=IG%20Stories%20Blitz&af_xp=social&source_caller=ui Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/pickasidepodcastTimestampsIntro 00:001. Gary Vee Turned Joel back into a Jets fan 1:552. Seahawks Patriots 20:003. Anthony Davis Trade 52:184. Harden Garland trade 1:08:265. Ivica Zubac to Indiana 1:20:006. Porzingis Kuminga trade 1:41:007. Nikola Vučević to Boston 1:46:208. Under the Radar Deadline Moves 1:51:32

    2h 11m

  7. FEB 3

    Grizzles-Jazz Trade Reaction + Is Giannis Going to Minnesota?

    In this episode we give our live reaction to the Grizzlies-Jazz trade.

    41 min

  8. JAN 30

    Giannis Trade Destinations, Revisiting the KAT Trade, Hornets Turnaround and More | Ep 549

    In this episode we cover the top trade destinations for Giannis Antetokounmpo, discuss whether Jayson Tatum will return this season, the Charlotte Hornets recent surge, react to Rockets vs Spurs and more.Join the Polymarket waitlist and use code 'pickaside' for early access: https://polymarket.us/?shortlink=nrsjfz64&c=Dec%201%202025&pid=IG%20Stories%20Blitz&af_xp=social&source_caller=uiTimestampsIntro 00:001. Media Row Update 7:302. Did the Knicks lose the KAT trade? 9:423. Should Tatum come back this year? 29:524. Did Giannis play his last game as a Buck? 42:115. Hornets Recent Turnaround 57:106. Where Does Kawhi Rank All Time? 1:06:087. Favorite Trade Deadline Targets 1:19:008. Spurs vs Rockets Takeaways 1:31:159. Rapid Fire: Buyers or Sellers 1:38:00

    1h 42m
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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
    518
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Joel Moran, River Brown, Andrew Velez, and Joel Dehls
  • Show Website
    Pick a Side

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