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🎙️ Pick’em Pros Podcast Network The ultimate sports platform (no betting) — powered by father-and-son duo Derrick & Diego Thompson, bringing fans sports, family, and fun all in one place! From hot takes to hilarious debates, Pick’em Pros delivers bold opinions, real conversations, and nonstop entertainment across multiple shows: 🔥 Who Ya Got – NFL and NBA predictions with passion and trash talk. 🏀 Next Up – Spotlighting the next generation of athletes through inspiring interviews. 💥 Pain Points – Unfiltered debates on the toughest sports topics each week. 💎 Crackin’ Packs – The ultimate card-breaking show for collectors and fans. Whether you’re into picks, highlights, stories, or just good vibes — Pick’em Pros is where sports, family, and community collide. 💪 No betting. Just bold takes, family competition, and a whole lot of fun.

  1. Can 41-Year-Old LeBron Carry the Lakers? UConn the Most HATED Team?| Pain Points Ep. 18

    16H AGO

    Can 41-Year-Old LeBron Carry the Lakers? UConn the Most HATED Team?| Pain Points Ep. 18

    In Episode 18 of Pain Points, the crew dives into some of the most controversial and talked-about topics in sports right now. 🔥 Show Rundown: 😤 Is UConn the Most HATED Program in College Hoops? With dominance on both sides, are the UConn Huskies men's basketball and UConn Huskies women's basketball becoming the villains of college basketball? 👀 Dawn Staley vs Geno Drama We break down the tension between Dawn Staley and Geno Auriemma and what it means moving forward. 🏀 South Carolina Concerns After back-to-back blowout losses, what’s next for the South Carolina Gamecocks women's basketball — and when will they win another title? 👑 LeBron at 41… Can He Still Lead? Can LeBron James carry the Los Angeles Lakers, or are they headed for a first-round exit? 🚨 NBA Playoff Sleepers We break down the teams no one is talking about that could make a serious run. This episode is packed with bold takes, real debate, and no holding back. 👇 Drop your takes in the comments: Is UConn the most hated? And how far can LeBron really go? #PainPoints #PickemPros #UConn #CollegeBasketball #LeBronJames #Lakers #NBATalk #NBAPlayoffs #SportsDebate #BasketballTalk #DawnStaley #GenoAuriemma #MarchMadness Please subscribe to the podcast today and share this content with your friends!

    23 min
  2. Michigan Wins It All 😳 + UConn HATE Rising?! | NBA Injuries & 65 Game Rule Debate

    3D AGO

    Michigan Wins It All 😳 + UConn HATE Rising?! | NBA Injuries & 65 Game Rule Debate

    Join us for a special Who Ya Got show — and there’s too much going on in the sports world to wait. 🏆 The Michigan Wolverines men's basketball are NATIONAL CHAMPIONS — and we’ve got Michael Sims back in the building after calling it BEFORE it happened 😳 But that’s just the start… 🔥 Tonight’s Topics: 🏆 Michigan Wins It All Did the nation sleep on Michigan? And where does this run rank all-time? 🏀 UCLA Women Shock the World The UCLA Bruins women's basketball dominate and take down the South Carolina Gamecocks women's basketball — what happened?! 👀 Geno vs Dawn Staley Drama We break down the postgame tension between Geno Auriemma and Dawn Staley and what it means moving forward. 😤 Is UConn the Most HATED Program Now? Between UConn Huskies men's basketball, Dan Hurley, and Geno… has UConn officially taken that crown from Duke? 🏀 NBA Injury Crisis With injuries piling up across the league, is the NBA in trouble? 📊 65 Game Rule Debate Does the NBA need to rethink the rule for awards eligibility? ⏱️ Final Week of the NBA Season We break down what to watch as the playoffs approach. This one is loaded with reactions, controversy, and real debate. 👇 Jump in the chat LIVE and let us know… WHO YA GOT? 👀🔥 #MarchMadness #MichiganBasketball #UConn #CollegeBasketball #NBATalk #NBAInjuries #UCLAWomensBasketball #SouthCarolina #GenoAuriemma #DawnStaley #DanHurley #SportsDebate #WhoYaGot #PickemPros #BasketballTalk #LiveSports Please subscribe to the podcast today and share this content with your friends!

    53 min
  3. Has Wemby CAUGHT SGA for MVP?! + Final Four & NFL Draft Debate | Pain Points Ep. 17

    APR 3

    Has Wemby CAUGHT SGA for MVP?! + Final Four & NFL Draft Debate | Pain Points Ep. 17

    In Episode 17 of Pain Points, the crew dives into one of the hottest debates in basketball right now… 🏀 Has Victor Wembanyama actually caught Shai Gilgeous-Alexander in the NBA MVP race? With Wemby continuing to dominate and SGA still leading one of the top teams in the league, the debate gets REAL. 🔥 In This Episode: Duke's Debacle & what this means for the future 🏆 NBA MVP Race Debate Is Wemby closing the gap… or has he already taken over? 🏀 March Madness Final Four Breakdown We react to the biggest matchups and debate who’s cutting down the nets. 🏈 NFL Draft Talk Breaking down key storylines, prospects, and what teams might do on draft night. This episode is packed with strong takes, real debate, and the kind of conversations every sports fan is having right now. 👇 Let us know in the comments:  Who’s YOUR MVP right now? #NBA #NBATalk #Wembanyama #SGA #MVPDebate #MarchMadness #FinalFour #NFLDraft #SportsDebate #PainPoints #PickemPros Please subscribe to the podcast today and share this content with your friends!

    36 min
  4. Duke vs UConn Preview: Championship or Bust? + March Madness & NBA Debate | Ep. 148

    MAR 29

    Duke vs UConn Preview: Championship or Bust? + March Madness & NBA Debate | Ep. 148

    In Episode 148 of Who Ya Got, Derrick Thompson and Diego Thompson break down the biggest storylines as March Madness reaches the Elite Eight. With the Duke Blue Devils men's basketball now back to full strength, the conversation shifts to a bigger question… Is it championship or bust for Duke? With a massive matchup against the UConn Huskies men's basketball, we dive into what this game means, what’s at stake, and whether Duke has what it takes to make a true title run. 🏀 In This Episode: 🔵 Duke’s Championship Expectations Now healthy at the right time, is anything less than a title a disappointment? 🔥 Elite Eight Breakdown We analyze the remaining teams and predict who’s heading to the Final Four. 👀 Michigan – The Overlooked #1 Seed Are the Michigan Wolverines men's basketball still being slept on? 🏀 Women’s Tournament Update A look at the top contenders and who’s separating from the pack. 🚗 Detroit Pistons Playoff Outlook Featuring Michael Sims as we break down the Detroit Pistons, the impact of Cade Cunningham, and their chances of making a run. 🏆 NBA MVP Debate (With a Twist) We debate the MVP race — but with a controversial spin: Who is REALLY #2 behind the frontrunner? 🎯 Coaching Pressure in North Carolina We discuss the growing pressure around North Carolina Tar Heels men's basketball and NC State Wolfpack men's basketball, and how their situations compare to the stability and success at Duke. 📡 Now Airing Weekly on Radio Who Ya Got is now featured on WCCG 104.5 FM out of Fayetteville. As the tournament tightens and the pressure builds… WHO YA GOT? 👀🔥 Please subscribe to the podcast today and share this content with your friends!

    1h 7m
  5. Duke, Houston And The Cinderella Path, SGA's Legacy & More | PAIN POINTS

    MAR 21

    Duke, Houston And The Cinderella Path, SGA's Legacy & More | PAIN POINTS

    An 83-point game should be a universal celebration, so why did it turn into an argument? We start with March Madness because bracket season is where confidence goes to die, and we’re still bold enough to make picks. Derek Thompson and I break down who we like coming out of each men’s region, where the upset paths are hiding, and why some “safe” teams feel way more fragile than the seed line suggests. On the women’s side, we talk UConn as the standard, the few squads with the depth to scare them, and why the women’s tournament keeps getting better as star power and continuity grow. Then we jump to the NBA, starting with Bam Adebayo’s 83-point explosion and the part nobody agrees on: when does chasing history cross into a bad ending? We get into intentional fouling, the way fans judge different players, and why a huge scoring night can feel different depending on who does it. That opens the door to the bigger scoring conversation, playoff basketball reality, and why records like Jordan’s 63 still carry a different weight. From there we go full hoops debate mode with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. We talk SGA’s efficiency, MVP-level impact, and the uncomfortable question fans are starting to ask: is he already pushing past legends like Harden, AI, and Wade when you factor in defense and postseason performance? We also hit the Celtics with Jayson Tatum back, the Knicks as a potential matchup problem, NBA expansion talk around Seattle and Vegas, and then close with NFL free agency winners and losers, including a Panthers check-in on what actually makes sense for building a contender. If you like smart sports talk with real opinions, subscribe, share the pod with a friend, and leave a review. What take are you most ready to argue about? Please subscribe to the podcast today and share this content with your friends!

    48 min
  6. Full March Madness Bracket Predictions + Duke Injury Crisis & NBA Title Debate

    MAR 19

    Full March Madness Bracket Predictions + Duke Injury Crisis & NBA Title Debate

    Huge episode of Who Ya Got as Derrick Thompson and Diego Thompson break down the biggest storylines across college basketball and the NBA. With March Madness tipping off, we’re making our full NCAA Tournament bracket predictions and debating which teams are real contenders, which are pretenders, and who the dangerous sleepers might be. Segment Breakdown 🏀 NCAA Men's Bracket Picks We go region-by-region through the entire tournament and make our picks for who advances, who gets upset, and who reaches the Final Four. 🔵 Duke Injury Concerns After winning the ACC Tournament, can Duke Blue Devils men's basketball survive March Madness with only a 7-player rotation? Do they still have enough depth to make a championship run? 🏀 NCAA Women's Bracket Picks We break down the entire Women’s Tournament and give our predictions for which teams will reach the Final Four and who could win it all. 🔥 South Carolina Women Under Pressure Can South Carolina Gamecocks women's basketball beat the elite teams this year after tough losses to UConn Huskies women's basketball and Texas Longhorns women's basketball? ☘️ Boston Celtics Championship Chances Does Jayson Tatum give the Boston Celtics enough firepower to win another NBA title? ⚡ OKC Thunder Strategy Are the Oklahoma City Thunder playing chess while the rest of the league plays checkers? Now that their full roster is back, they look like one of the most dangerous teams in the NBA. If the tournaments started today… Who Ya Got? Chapters: 2:30 - Welcome to March Madness 5:45 - East Region Predictions (Men) 8:00 - South Region Predictions (Men) 10:45 - West Region Predictions (Men) 15:10 - Midwest Region Predictions (Men) 19:00 - Can Duke Win w/ 7 Players? 24:00 - Men's Final 4 & Championship Picks 26:10 - Fort Worth 1 Predictions (Women) 27:30 - Sacramento 4 Predictions (Women) 28:30 - Sacramento 2 Predictions (Women) 30:15 - Fort Worth 3 Predictions (Women) 32:15 - Can SC Women Beat Elite Teams? 35:30 - Women's Final 4 & Championship Picks 38:40 - Boston Celtics & Jayson Tatum's Finals Chances 50:00 - OKC Thunder Playing Chess NOT Checkers #MarchMadness #NCAATournament #BracketPredictions #CollegeBasketball #DukeBasketball #WomensBasketball #NBAPlayoffs #Celtics #OKCThunder #SportsDebate #PickemPros #WhoYaGot Please subscribe to the podcast today and share this content with your friends!

    58 min
  7. Spurs Taking Over the West?! |Pistons Slump & NFL Free Agency Chaos - PAIN POINTS EP 15

    MAR 14

    Spurs Taking Over the West?! |Pistons Slump & NFL Free Agency Chaos - PAIN POINTS EP 15

    In Episode 15 of Pain Points, Christopher (C-PAIN) Davis, Bryanna Sompayrac & Derrick Thompson break down the biggest storylines shaking up the sports world right now.  🏀 San Antonio Spurs – Are they the new favorites to come out of the Western Conference? With the way they’ve been playing, they might be the hottest team in the NBA.  🔥 Detroit Pistons – Just weeks ago they looked like the team to beat in the East. Now they’ve hit a slump while the Boston Celtics look ready to take control with Jayson Tatum back.  👀 Los Angeles Lakers – Are the Lakers actually playing better without LeBron James? The guys debate whether the team has found a new rhythm.  🚨 Surprise Playoff Team – Every year a team shocks the NBA in the playoffs. Last year it was the Indiana Pacers. So who could be this year’s breakout team?  🏈 NFL Free Agency Frenzy – We break down the biggest moves, the worst moves, and the wild situation involving Maxx Crosby and the Baltimore Ravens that had everyone talking.  #NBA #NBATalk #NFLFreeAgency #Spurs #Lakers #Celtics #Pistons #NFLTalk #SportsDebate #PickemPros #BasketballTalk Please subscribe to the podcast today and share this content with your friends!

    50 min
  8. 🏆 NBA Contenders or Frauds? Playoff Push Breakdown + Finals Predictions

    FEB 27

    🏆 NBA Contenders or Frauds? Playoff Push Breakdown + Finals Predictions

    The All-Star break is over — now it gets real. On this episode of Who Ya Got, Derrick and Diego break down the NBA playoff race as the push toward the postseason begins. Are the Pistons legit — or regular season frauds?Does Jayson Tatum shift the ceiling for Boston?Are the Thunder pacing themselves… or showing cracks?Is it too early to expect Wemby and the Spurs to compete?Can Mitchell and Harden realistically take Cleveland to the Finals?And are the Hornets winning at the wrong time?We also highlight three games that could swing the playoff picture — and close it out with our predictions for who’s coming out of the East and West. If the playoffs started today… Who Ya Got? All the rewards. None of the risk. Please subscribe to the podcast today and share this content with your friends!

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🎙️ Pick’em Pros Podcast Network The ultimate sports platform (no betting) — powered by father-and-son duo Derrick & Diego Thompson, bringing fans sports, family, and fun all in one place! From hot takes to hilarious debates, Pick’em Pros delivers bold opinions, real conversations, and nonstop entertainment across multiple shows: 🔥 Who Ya Got – NFL and NBA predictions with passion and trash talk. 🏀 Next Up – Spotlighting the next generation of athletes through inspiring interviews. 💥 Pain Points – Unfiltered debates on the toughest sports topics each week. 💎 Crackin’ Packs – The ultimate card-breaking show for collectors and fans. Whether you’re into picks, highlights, stories, or just good vibes — Pick’em Pros is where sports, family, and community collide. 💪 No betting. Just bold takes, family competition, and a whole lot of fun.

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  • Creator
    Pick'em Pros
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    144
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    © 2026 Pick'em Pros
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