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Russell And Fro

49 Episodes

69 minutes | Jan 17, 2022
Brooklyn Trade Deadline Targets: The B(K)'s (K)Needs!
We just couldn’t stay away! As the NBA trade deadline approaches, Brett and Carl attempt to unravel a tumultuous Nets season. We define Brooklyn’s trade assets (5:00) and prioritize the Nets biggest needs (13:05) We then compare Nic Claxton and Cam Thomas’s trade value (31:45) and end by listing realistic trade targets to meet the Nets needs (44:08). As sports are supposed to be fun, we end with a few reasons for Nets optimism amidst the KD injury news fallout.
88 minutes | May 21, 2021
Playoff Preview: Round 1...Fight!
On the eve of a Nets postseason run 2 years in the making, Brett and Carl can’t contain their excitement. With the Nets first round opponent officially locked in, we start with every Brooklyn fans favorite topic...who really won the Pierce/Garnett trade?! (13:13) We then reveal which play-in opponent we wanted most (20:28) what Nic Claxton’s playoff role & minutes will look like (34:57) who the Nets most important postseason role player is (52:40) will an offensively dominant Brooklyn title alter the course of league history (1:02:00) and FINALLY give our first round picks (1:15:00)
70 minutes | Apr 28, 2021
Battle of the Boroughs: Nets Knicks Rivalry with Vivek Devaraj
Die hard Knicks fan Vivek Devaraj joins Carl and Brett, diving head first into the battle for New York! Vivek breaks down Tom Thibodeau's impact on the Knicks (3:49) New York's chances in the 2021 playoffs (13:30) the growing Knicks/Nets rivalry (32:30) and addresses the most important topic of all: Which broadcast booth owns New York?! (58:15)
90 minutes | Apr 15, 2021
Brooklyn’s Best Line-Up
Carl and Brett look ahead as the Nets stars rack up DNPs. After sharing our thoughts on the 76ers loss (:52) we talk through Brooklyn’s frontcourt options (11:15) predict Steve Nash’s got to playoff closing line-up (21:20) and share our undying appreciation for all things Jeff Green (26:06) We end by breaking down the Eastern Conference Finals contenders (48:26) starting with Boston (51:39) Miami (56:38) Milwaukee (1:01:10) and ending with our good friends in Philadelphia (1:09:52)
71 minutes | Apr 2, 2021
LMA-FAO: Brooklyn’s ‘Unfair' Buyouts
Carl and Brett pinch themselves...and then make sense of the post-deadline Nets! We kick it off with all things Nic Claxton (9:14), explore Brooklyn's 'unfair' buyout haul (25:00), dissect what to do with the final roster spot (52:29) and reassess Brooklyn's Eastern Conference competition now that the roster move dust has settled (1:01:02)
81 minutes | Mar 18, 2021
Buyouts & Tryouts: The Nets Stretch Run
Carl and Brett dive deep as the Nets load up for the stretch run. To begin, we reflect on the mental adjustments we’ve made as fans this season (3:15) dissect the different looks Brooklyn’s roster offers (17:19) predict Blake Griffin’s impact (32:32) discuss the center rotation (45:45) and rank our favorite buyout/trade candidates (54:40)
78 minutes | Feb 4, 2021
Nets Big Three & ...McGee? Buyouts, Trades and Upgrades
10 games into the Big 3 Era, Carl and Brett share their thoughts on this once in a lifetime collection of talent. We dissect Brooklyn's free agency acquisitions (8:40) debate the Nets best closing line-up (14:25) walk through the biggest opportunities to upgrade this year (31:12) breakdown rumored trade and buyout candidates (35:06) toss out wings we'd welcome in Brooklyn (53:43) and finish with a variety of slightly depressing and probably necessary potential trades aka Carl's favorite pastime (58:00)
65 minutes | Jan 21, 2021
The Nets Got Their Beard...What Happens Now?
They say that first impressions are everything... Brett and Carl tackle the most popular arguments against the even newer-look Nets, starting with 'there's only one ball' (5:00), what the closing line-up settles into (19:57), Kyrie's value to Brooklyn's championship aspirations (28:16), the future of the Nets center position (38:58) and some painful Harden trade what-ifs (56:45) Enjoy!
81 minutes | Jan 15, 2021
James Harden: The Round Mound That Brooklyn Found
James Harden is a Brooklyn Net!! Carl and Brett are shocked, awed and ready to embrace their roles as the new villains of the NBA. First things first, we raise a glass to the horses the Nets rode in on: Caris LeVert (5:50) & Jarrett Allen (14:56). And then...the main event! We break down The Beard's impact on Brooklyn's offense (29:50) and, more frighteningly, our defense (46:43) The Nets are back!
72 minutes | Dec 8, 2020
Brooklyn’s Silent Knight: Fears Nets Fans Must Face
After a holiday cheers to Kyrie Irving starring special guest Nicholas ‘The Family Man’ Cage (3:00), Carl and Brett venture into the Nets fans heart of darkness. We call out every fear Brooklyn’s fanbase must face, and reasons to be optimistic: starting with the Nets much maligned defense (12:53) ever present locker room issues (29:22) and, the biggest fear of all...what happens if Kevin Durant isn’t 100%...ever again… (40:16). Alt titles: Kyrie Un-nirving aka Joe Scare-us aka Charles Dickens presents A Christmas Demarre Carole
73 minutes | Nov 27, 2020
Nets Offseason Recap: Are We There Yet?
The Nets roster is complete...or is it? Fan reactions to Brooklyn’s offseason have been varied, to say the least. Carl and Brett dive in, starting with the Tyler Johnson signing (1:05), regurgitating the hottest and coldest Nets Twitter takes (2:00) recapping every Brooklyn move thus far (6:07) dissecting the Landry Shamet trade (12:02) breaking down how the rest of the Eastern Conference (37:58) and Western Conference chess moves compare to the Nets (57:58) and ultimately giving our personal takes on the Nets position headed into the 2020-21 season.
73 minutes | Nov 10, 2020
Jrue Lies: Fake Nets Trades, Real Nets Offseason
Carl and Brett return to prime the shortest offseason in NBA history! We break down the Nets current roster construction and cap situation (3:25) what the team’s ceiling is as built, including strengths and weaknesses (19:05) do our duty by exploring every possible way to bring Jrue Holliday to Brooklyn (44:00) and share our thoughts on what building around Caris LeVert looks like (55:55) 3:25 - Roster/Cap rundown 19:05 - what they look like as is, strengths and weaknesses 44:00 - Jrue Holliday Trades 55:55 - building around Caris LeVert
64 minutes | Sep 23, 2020
Nash Rules Everything Around Me
Carl and Brett weigh in on the Steve Nash hire! We start by digging into the racial bias behind all NBA head coaching hires over the past 20 years (7:00) shed light on some overlooked elements of Nash as Nets head coach (25:00) how his signing may drive Brooklyns offseason decision making (45:25) and finally by dissecting whether or not George Karl and John Lithgow have ever been seen in the same room (59:00)
71 minutes | Aug 18, 2020
Nets/Raptors: Bubble Wrap & Playoff Preview
Carl & Brett catch-up with Scott Levine from Premium Hoops! Scott shares his thoughts on the Nets and Raptors play in the bubble (3:27) & Caris Levert's breakout performance (7:24). We all share what we're watching for in what is sure to be a short but exciting series (31:42) and explore various offseason trade scenarios that land the Nets their coveted 3rd star (46:30).
69 minutes | Mar 10, 2020
OMG You Guys! They Killed Kenny...
What the hell just happened? Compiling data points from a series of articles, tweets, press conferences and podcasts, Carl and Brett walk through the bizarre series of events that led to Kenny Atkinson’s surprise firing (5:00) We break down the positives (11:40) and the negatives of what this means for the Nets as a franchise (19:00) the challenges Kenny’s system poses to the current state of the Nets (37:50) and wonder allowed if Kenny would still be here had Kyrie stayed healthy (42:25)
66 minutes | Mar 5, 2020
Levert’s Breakout, The Nets Offense (or lack thereof), & CHIOZZA
We have positive news to discuss!! The Nets win in epic fashion in Boston (1:39) including a Chris Chiozza breakout performance (3:39) and, of course, Caris Levert’s Michael Jordan impersonation (7:00) We then dive deep into the Nets season long offensive woes (16:00) tie that back to the Nets lack of secondary passers (25:35) and explore the possibilities surrounding Joe Harris’s looming free agency (41:20)
57 minutes | Feb 20, 2020
Kyrie-Less After Kyrie-cess: Can We Enjoy the Nets 2nd Half?
The All-Star Break Is Over! We tackle Nets news items: Kyrie elected as VP of the NBPA (3:15), KD’s Mom reconfirming the worst (8:20), Kyrie’s deteriorating shoulder and whether or not he’ll play again this season (9:55) We find the positives in Kyrie sitting out (15:29), take a deep dive into the Nets remaining schedule (23:22) and end on a positive note discussing D’Angelo Russell’s new home (47:24) 3:15 Kyrie Elected VP of the NBPA 8:20 KD’s Mom Says KD Isn’t Coming Back 9:55 Kyrie’s Shoulder and if he’ll play again next season 15:29 Positives of Kyrie sitting down the stretch 23:22 Take a look at the schedule down the stretch 47:24 DLo and TWolves
67 minutes | Jan 31, 2020
Kobe, Kyrie & The Nets Future
Carl & Brett share a fans perspective on the passing of Kobe Bryant (1:28) and it’s potential effects on Kyrie Irving and the Nets organization (14:35) We then discuss Kyrie and Spencer’s fit on the floor together thus far (32:05) Joe Harris’s future with the Nets (40:25) Spencer Dinwiddie’s All-Star snub (48:57) ending with a discussion of the new, wacky All-Star Game rules & a surprise Uncle Cracker reference from Carl (57:04)
58 minutes | Jan 10, 2020
A Nets Fans Guide To Avoiding Insanity in 2020
It’s been a rocky road Nets fans, let’s try and stay positive together! We begin with a healthy (or unhealthy) rundown of how the Nets have handled Kyrie’s injury (3:03) what we’re curious to watch as this season plays out (15:26) if the Nets should make a trade before the deadline (22:14) and end on an unnecessarily in-depth analysis of Deandre Jordan’s reverse dunks (35:50)
67 minutes | Dec 3, 2019
Kyrie’s Absence: What The Nets Have Learned
Carl and Brett examine what the Nets have learned since losing their flashy, ball on a string, star point guard. We start by asking the hard questions: Given our recent bench woes, does Brooklyn regret not picking up Carmelo Anthony? (1:40) Given the Nets record without their two stars, are the Nets better off without Kyrie? (5:19) We explore what the team has missed most without Kyrie and what the Nets have learned in his absence (11:05) and wondering aloud if Spencer Dinwiddie has done enough to earn a starting role alongside our star (23:23) Now that we’re 5 games away, who gets cut when Wilson Chandler’s suspension ends? (33:33) A quick Independence Day review makes a surprise appearance (39:09) which dovetails into discussing the slings and arrows of the recently proposed in season tournament and schedule changes (41:22)
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