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Basketball Buds: The Butler Did It: Basketball Buds: Zach Harper, Tom Haberstroh, BIG Wos, Anthony Mayes and The Athletic's Jon Krawczynski Topics: Jimmy Butler vs Tom Thibodeau The BIG meeting Jimmy's Discontent Welcome Ethan What does KAT want? Bulls-ification of the Wolves Team chemistry and not believing in teammates Training camp starts next week! Thibs as President a problem? Scott Layden's role KAT's defensive reputation (soft) Future scenarios with and without Butler Glen Taylor and Thibs Flip Saunders vs Thibs Fast tracking Wiggins and Towns Thibs brought in too soon? How much is Taylor paying attention? Andrew Wiggins Ethan & Allie Dog Park Etiquette Daycare Making new friends Dogs allowed at bars Wos, dogs and white people Thibs traveling to LA to meet with Butler What does this mean? Towns and Wiggins are disappointments Getting fair value for Butler Logical destinations Teams hiring NBA writers now? Lee Jenkins Private Investigator Wade cuts a 10 minute vid Westbr by The Athletic NBA Show

83 min listen

Black Opinions Matter: The Great 3000 Debate: Black Opinions Matter: Amin Elhassan, BIG Wos, BLK Tray, John Jervay, Kev the Barber and Anthony Canton III Produced by: Jade Topics: The BIG E Wos trashes Andre 3000 Volume II turns 20 Tiger & Big Boi Who's Your Caddy? Jay Z looking goofy The I Cheated Fro Jay on probation Haitian Claiming Kevin Hart corny or nah? The people you can and can't criticize Tiffany Haddish from Compton? This Week In White People H&M Live Read Kanye West Herb's The term "buddy" End For the Monday Overfloe: Go to patreon.com/countthedings Support us on www.patreon.com/countthedings Find us: www.countthedings.com Social: @back2backpod @countthedings by The Athletic NBA Show

85 min listen

Black To Black: Squash and Beef: Black To Black with BIG Wos, BLK Tray, Mariano Bivins, John Jervay and Anthony Canton III. Topics: Paid in Full Wasping Mac Miller RIP Cardi B vs Nicki Drake vs Meek and other beefs Drake vs Kanye Notorious BIG Faith Evans vs Mary J Blige Who Hasn't Taken an L? Killin' the Roof like Michael Vick Nas and Kelis Much more... Support us on www.patreon.com/countthedings Find us: www.countthedings.com Social: @back2backpod @countthedings by The Athletic NBA Show

96 min listen

Black To Black: Where My Hug At? by The Athletic NBA Show

105 min listen

Basketball Buds: Remains In Effect: Basketball Buds with Tom Haberstroh, BIG Wos, Zach Harper, Mariano Bivins, Ethan Strauss, Jade and Anthony Canton III Topics: Mic Check Greyson's First Day Will parents tell on Jade? Live Show update Baby Landon update We make good babies John Sterling calls The Shop (Briefly) Manu Ginobili Eulogy Tom's Manu Big Numbers Billy Joe Strauss Digital Privacy Reasoning with the mob Cost benefit analysis Louis CK issues Delineating circumstances Women as pejorative Caring about celebrities? Punishment Public vs Media vs Social Media Aziz Ansari Kobe's admission Nas taking it back to Africa Black Americans performing Afro-centricity End Support us on www.patreon.com/countthedings Find us: www.countthedings.com Social: @back2backpod @countthedings by The Athletic NBA Show

92 min listen

Nerder She Wrote: Coaching Manu Ginobili: Nerder She Wrote with Tom Haberstroh This week Tom welcomes in Memphis Grizzlies associate head coach Chad Forcier. Chad, a former Spurs assistant, worked closely with Manu Ginobili and he shares that experience on today's show. Plus, an incredible firsthand account of the infamous Malice at the Palace. Topics: Working with Jerry Stackhouse Coaching Manu Ginobili Thoughts on retirement 2013 Finals dealing with devastation Ginobili off the court The Euro Step 2011 Grizzlies-Spurs Game 5 Spurs without BIG 3 and Kawhi Being part of 'Popovich University" 22 years in the NBA Starting with Seattle SuperSonics Rick Carlisle connection Erik Spoelstra Witness to the Malice in the Palace Calming down Ron Artest Lack of security Working with John Hollinger Grizzlies outlook Kyle Anderson Staying healthy on the road Manu's sacrifice End Support us on www.patreon.com/countthedings Find us: www.countthedings.com Social: @back2backpod @countthedings by The Athletic NBA Show

72 min listen

The Friday Mailbag: Come Back To Earth: The Friday Mailbag with Zach Harper, BIG Wos, Tom Haberstroh, Eden Liu, Nitzan Bluvstein, Anthony Mayes, Sarah, and The Jake Christie. Special guests: Mark from Brooklyn and Neil Jordan from Novia Scotia. Support us on www.patreon.com/countthedings Find us: www.countthedings.com Social: @back2backpod @countthedings by The Athletic NBA Show

126 min listen

TV Book Club: Better Call Saul + Black Mirror: TV Book Club: Anthony Mayes, Jake Hoye and Anthony Canton III recap the latest episode of Better Call Saul, 'For Whom the Bell Tings.' And a discussion on Black Mirror's return and choosing your own adventure concepts. Produced by: Rob Lopez Support us on www.patreon.com/countthedings Find us: www.countthedings.com Social: @back2backpod @countthedings by The Athletic NBA Show

80 min listen

The Friday Mailbag: Down and Under: The Friday Mailbag with BIG Wos, Zach Harper, Eden Liu, Jade, Nitzan Bluvstein, Anthony Mayes, Mama Hoye and Anthony Canton III. With: Jake Christie Special Guests: Jeff from Houston and Matt from Tasmania Support us on www.patreon.com/countthedings Find us: www.countthedings.com Social: @back2backpod @countthedings by The Athletic NBA Show

128 min listen

The Friday Mailbag: Good Things Will Come: The Friday Mailbag with Zach Harper, BIG Wos, Eden Liu, Nitzan Bluvstein, Anthony Mayes, Dave Schilling, Jade, Sarah, and Mama Hoye. Special guest: Victoria Jacobi and Mo "The Chemist" Support us on www.patreon.com/countthedings Find us: www.countthedings.com Social: @back2backpod @countthedings by The Athletic NBA Show

135 min listen

Fresh Off The Bench: Serena vs Osaka Decode: Fresh Off The Bench with Cary Chow, Prim Siripipat, Michele Steele, Marc Lucero and Justin R. Ching Topics: Serena vs Osaka Drama Who is Carlos Ramos? Meltdown or Composed? Serena fined $17K ... a bad look? The traditions of tennis Media presentation Gender and Race Male stars get more rope Was Serena to blame at all? "Thief" Casual fans have no frame of reference Naomi Osaka's reaction vs Japanese culture Courtesy Culture Osaka's youth showed Japanese media Code Switching End Support us on www.patreon.com/countthedings Find us: www.countthedings.com Social: @back2backpod @countthedings by The Athletic NBA Show

66 min listen

Black To Black: Early Retirement: Black To Black with Amin Elhassan, BLK Tray, John Jervay, Kev the Barber, Jade and Justin Tinsley. Topics: Vontae Davis retires at halftime Katt Williams roasts Wanda Smith Eminem vs MGK Welcome Kev The Barber and Broncos fan Rush Hour turns 20 Welcome Justin Tinsley Vontae Davis reprise Cigarette and Hennessey ads from the 70s People dying in 3s Geoffrey, the Fresh Prince's Butler, has NOT died Lil Webbie scolds kids on IG Proper use of social media? Snoop Dogg's The Dogg Father overrated? Other Hip Hop albums of '96 2008 Hot 100 songs T.I.'s Paper Trail T.I. has lived the life Amin T.I. story time End For the Black To Black Monday Overflow go to Patreon.com/countthedings Support us on www.patreon.com/countthedings Find us: www.countthedings.com Social: @back2backpod @countthedings by The Athletic NBA Show

77 min listen

Basketball Buds: Colin Kaepernick-Nike Decode: Basketball Buds: Colin Kaepernick-Nike Decode BIG Wos, Zach Harper, Amin Elhassan, Ethan Strauss, Cian Fahey and Anthony Mayes. In today's episode the guys examine Nike's ad campaign featuring outspoken quarterback Colin Kaepernick. Support us on www.patreon.com/countthedings Find us: www.countthedings.com Social: @back2backpod @countthedings by The Athletic NBA Show

74 min listen

Nerder She Wrote: Very Early Observations: Nerder She Wrote: Dave DuFour, David Thorpe and Action Network's Matt Moore with early observations from the first 48 hours of NBA games. Topics: Bucks vs Hornets How did Giannis look? Post-up game Eric Bledsoe more engaged Other pieces and Mike Budenholzer effect Confidence starts with commitment Hornets and keeping Kemba Inability to win close games Develop youth, trade vets Potential trade scenarios Suns look like an NBA team Deandre Ayton looks good Comfort level is high Learning from pros and playing smart The Big Man Resurgence. Blip or Trend? "Bully Ball" Pistons / Drummond-Blake Drummond looks real good Pelicans vs Rockets Rockets sucked last night. Why? Regression Nikola Mirotic, and Julius Randle Wes Johnson good or nah? Final thoughts; Hawks, Heat, Wolves and Kings End Support us on www.patreon.com/countthedings Find us: www.countthedings.com Social: @back2backpod @countthedings by The Athletic NBA Show

46 min listen

Nerder She Wrote: Steph Better, Blake, Giannis, Pace: Nerder She Wrote: Dave DuFour, Coach David Thorpe and Nate Duncan from the Dun'd On Podcast. Brought to you by: The Athletic www.theathletic.com/backtoback Fan Duel www.fanduel.com/b2b Topics: Steph Better Was this expected? Curry The Avalanche 'The Revolution' Curry is unafraid Iguadala issues Team with best chance of beating Warriors? Blake Griffin is rollin' Great playmaker too! Buying the Pistons? How about them Bucks? Giannis' shot / mechanics No ego. Wants to win. Bucks bench Giannis' future The Raptors / Kawhi Increased pace effect on veteran units Final thoughts End Support us on www.patreon.com/countthedings Find us: www.countthedings.com Social: @back2backpod @countthedings by The Athletic NBA Show

56 min listen

Basketball Buds: This One Was Fun!: Basketball Buds: Amin Elhassan, Ethan Strauss, Jade, Tom Haberstroh, BIG Wos and Zach Harper Topics: The Life of an Advanced Scout Jack Ryan Technology and scouting The art of calling plays Spying Players forgetting calls BOMM News Hurricane Flo Euros and the Hall of Fame Chris Webber being punished Euros get an edge for HOF Tom's Trivia Ballers / Duane Johnson Insecure Rick and Morty Eric Andre Underated Best Eps Live Show No Refunds Chase Center Amin HOF story time Boris Diaw in Springfield Apple Keynote BoJack Horseman Jeffrey Owens Conspiracy HBO, The Deuce and Sharp Objects Better Call Saul X Files and Vince Gilligan The Good Doctor Dustin Hoffman cool? BasketBuds Overtime Available on Patreon Support us on www.patreon.com/countthedings Find us: www.countthedings.com Social: @back2backpod @countthedings by The Athletic NBA Show

107 min listen

Black Opinions Matter Monday: Flying Home: Black Opinions Matter Monday: Amin Elhassan, BLK Tray, John Jervay and Anthony Canton III. Produced by: Rob Lopez Topics: Traveling home with Amin and Tray Live show mini-recap. UFC 229 madness. Bow Wow has tonsilitis? Jacket Bape-Gate Partying with famous people. Famous birthday's and album anniversaries. Toni Braxton Velvet Rope turns 21 For the rest of the BOMM show go to patreon.com/countthedings Support us on www.patreon.com/countthedings Find us: www.countthedings.com Social: @back2backpod @countthedings by The Athletic NBA Show

75 min listen

Basketball Buds with Sam Amick: Kyrie vs Murray, LeLakers, Jayson "Kobe" Tatum: Basketball Buds: Zach Harper, BIG Wos, Dave DuFour, Tom Haberstroh and The Athletic's Sam Amick Sponsored by: Fan Duel | www.fanduel.com/b2b Merch: https://cottonbureau.com/stores/count-the-dings#/shop Topics: Murray vs Kyrie Unwritten rules and being disrespectful Kyrie's Celtics future Chatter Chatter New Raps same as last year Let's talk Lakers At what point do things come to a head? Magic management style is tough LeBron has not been great Ingram on the block Playing with LeBron Anthony Davis on the way? The Clippers Jayson "Kobe" Tatum Young players are stupid Welcome Tom Haberstroh Vince Carter storied with Sam Shorter shorts Sam and Ben Stiller best friends Tom Thibodeau on the hot seat? Rather be the Wolves or Wizards? IG trainer vids Players who block reporters and why? End Support us on www.patreon.com/countthedings Find us: www.countthedings.com Social: @back2backpod @countthedings by The Athletic NBA Show

79 min listen

TV Book Club: Better Call Saul + Maniac: ***WARNING SPOILERS*** TV Book Club: Anthony Mayes, Jake Hoye, Anthony Canton III, Eden Liu, Jade and Matt Ruffin In this week's episode the crew dissects the latest episode of Better Call Saul, Ep. 8. (45:00) Then the new Netflix series Maniac. (1:07) Also AC's Spotlight on Television and whether too much TV is a good thing. (1:18) And finally what everyone is currently watching. Support us on www.patreon.com/countthedings Find us: www.countthedings.com Social: @back2backpod @countthedings by The Athletic NBA Show

90 min listen

Patreon: #SnarkHoops: Patreon on Back To Back: Angie Treasure and Zach Harper are discussing buying plants, inaugural sandwich hall of fame class, and the position you'd want to play in every sport. Episode breakdown: 0:00 -- Cold open, The Meg, and buying a plant 9:20 -- Introduction and Angie sick remedies 14:00 -- Best plants for apartments 19:00 -- Call for #SnarkHoops submissions and housekeeping 27:00 -- We found our pod partner tattoo 30:30 -- Would you amputate paralyzed arms? 32:15 -- Do penguins or ostriches want to fly more? 34:00 -- Wet willy as assault and an insane theory by Angie 39:30 -- Pumpkin spice season: Are we fans? 41:40 -- Jim from The Office as an action hero? 43:15 -- Is Diet Coke a dipping sauce? 45:15 -- Favorite and least favorite home cooking from mom? 49:45 -- How is it possible to not have seen I Love Lucy or know who the Little Rascals are? 51:40 -- Famous celebrity crush that you game shamed for? 55:00 -- Eating right or exercising more difficult? 57: by The Athletic NBA Show

92 min listen

Patreon: TV Book Club - Better Call Saul: Patreon Exclusive: Anthony Mayes, Jake Hoye, Jade and Anthony Canton III Topics: The Emmy Awards Better Call Saul Ep 8 'Something Stupid' The Deuce (On Patreon) Support us on www.patreon.com/countthedings Find us: www.countthedings.com Social: @back2backpod @countthedings by The Athletic NBA Show

51 min listen

Black Opinions Matter Monday: Are You Riding?: Black Opinions Matter Monday: Amin Elhassan, BIG Wos, BLK Tray, John Jervay, Kev the Barber, Anthony Canton III Special guest: Chris Walton Produced by: Jade Hoye Topics: Watching Saturday Night Live Greatest Chapelle Skit ever Snoop figures out who Kiki is Kanye is gone Steve Harvey's Toupee Kanye's perilous future Drake on The Shop Fabulous' Turmoil LBJ Hip Hop Historian Tray get off my lawn BOMM Guest of the Week: Chris from Macon Homecoming Season Frats Voicemail on Supreme Logo Voicemail on Dirty Mackin' Jade recites problematic rap lyrics End For the BOMM Overflow go to Patreon.com/countthedings Support us on www.patreon.com/countthedings Find us: www.countthedings.com Social: @back2backpod @countthedings by The Athletic NBA Show

92 min listen

Basketball Buds: About last Night: Basketball Buds: Zach Harper, Jade, Tom Haberstroh, Jared Dubin, Dave DuFour and Rob Lopez. Topics: The Daily Ding FanDuel Challenge LA LIVE Show 76ers-Celtics Celtics built for regular season 76ers not so good Early observations 76ers lack of shooting Embiid looked gassed 76ers tough working the post Wilson Chandler missed China Hangover Kyrie Irving Big guys taking threes Aron Baynes from deep JJ Redick vs Fultz Simmons' minutes / 6ers depth What was Westbrook eating? No Russ not good Paul George doesn't look right Short preseason Jimmy Butler, Glen Taylor and KG Butler will not be traded! - Harper Butler to Clippers? 76ers? What will reception for Wolves be? Thibs the villain Melo the new 6th mn Melo Role Play Small ball 5 55 wins? Defensive issues Bang the over on the Mavs Grizzlies Hornets retro court End Support us on www.patreon.com/countthedings Find us: www.countthedings.com Social: @back2backpod @countthedings by The Athletic NBA Show

63 min listen

TV Book Club: The Deuce + Reboots and Remakes: ***SPOILER ALERT*** TV Book Club: Anthony Mayes, Jake Hoye, Amin Elhassan, Eden Liu and Anthony Canton III This week: HBO's 'The Deuce' Topics: Triple Deuce Episode Breakdown Decline of the pimp Worst plot lines Guerrilla Filming of “Red Hot” CC invents POV Gene Goldman’s Closet Frankie levels up Lance Minx doesn’t work like this And much more. AC's Spotlight on TV: Reboots and Remakes. Why so many? PATREON CONTENT (Patreon.com/countthedings) Amazon Prime's 'The Romanoffs' The Romanoffs Questioning the format Impact of locations Origin of the croissant Compelling dynamic between Anushka & Hajar Are we in or out on the show? End... For the rest of this episode go to Patreon.com/countthedings by The Athletic NBA Show

69 min listen

Basketball Buds: Bandwagon SZN: The Basketball Buds: Zach Harper, BIG Wos, Tom Haberstroh, Jared Dubin and Dave Dufour Sponsored by: Fan Duel sign up for our weekly challenge. https://www.fanduel.com/b2b The Athletic: https://theathletic.com/backtoback Rundown: Produced by: Jade Hoye News and Notes Miracle shampoos and balding Concern for the Lakers Defense is terrible "The Spurs are bad." - Ethan Josh Hart Hype Nuggets Defense Hype Wolves Prince Uniforms Warriors open shots missed Isaiah Thomas' return? Klay Thompson cold Jared's hip surgery talk with Isaiah Warriors' demise Klay the Mark Teixeira of SGs Tom name drops Drew Gooden Celtics lose. Sound the alarms! Jayson Tatum reached his ceiling? Clogged Toilet Offense Brad Stevens rush to judgement The best team in the East, Milwaukee Bucks Kris Middleton / Bledsoe Giannis Thunder this bad? Russ wearing down Bovada has odds on first coach to 'leave their post' End Support u by The Athletic NBA Show

76 min listen

Black Opinions Matter Monday: Stitched Together: Black Opinions Matter Monday: Amin Elhassan, BIG Wos, BLK Tray, Mariano and John Jervay Topics: Lauri Markkanen Don't take it too seriously JR Smith's Supreme Why NBA players are so fascinated by it How Supreme got so big? Status and brands Kanye Self Destructs Even More Live Show This Friday Favorite 1 Hit Wonder Where is HOV? Fresh Prince Conspiracy Tray's Trick Trick Story Detroit stories Tha Carter V For the rest of this episode "Monday Overflow" subscribe to us on Patreon. Support us on www.patreon.com/countthedings Find us: www.countthedings.com Social: @back2backpod @countthedings by The Athletic NBA Show

82 min listen

The Friday Mailbag: The Friday Mailbag: Zach Harper, BIG Wos, Eden Liu, Nitzan Bluvstein, Sarah the Pharmacist, Anthony Mayes, Dave DuFour and Mama Hoye. Special guests: Andre Trotte and Andre Barrera Produced by: Jade Hoye Sponsored by: Fan Duel and Mind Mobile www.fanduel.com/b2b https://www.mintmobile.com/btb Support us on www.patreon.com/countthedings Find us: www.countthedings.com Social: @back2backpod @countthedings by The Athletic NBA Show

129 min listen

Basketball Buds: Into Conspiracies: Basketball Buds: Zach Harper, BIG Wos, Ethan Strauss, Jared Dubin, Tom Haberstroh, Anthony Mayes, Rob Lopez Produced by: Jade Hoye Topics: Live Show Update Kyrie admits he's not a Flat Earther Kobe vs Matt Barnes is a lie Crying Jordan Meme and others Raising children overrated Bron Jr Good? Lakers and JaVale McGee Wos' Soccer Dream LaMelo Brawl What does Ethan care about in Warrior world? Walking with an empty stroller When Marcus Thompson punk'd Ethan Who is Haitian? Steph Curry? Other Haitian Celebs For the rest of Basketball Buds go to patreon.com/countthedings Support us on www.patreon.com/countthedings Find us: www.countthedings.com Social: @back2backpod @countthedings by The Athletic NBA Show

75 min listen

The Friday Mailbag: Home Safe by The Athletic NBA Show

152 min listen

Basketball Buds: Laughed and Gassed: Basketball Buds: Zach Harper, BIG Wos, Ethan Strauss, Anthony Mayes, Rob Lopez and Amin Elhassan. With: Jon Krawczynski Produced by: Jade Hoye Topics: Zach's all in on the Nets Welcome Jon K Jimmy Butler Update When and to who? Media Day at Oracle Kawhi's Laugh Celtics an Raptors beasts of the East Warriors vs The Field Raptors? Bucks with Butler Daycare Shawshank and French Names Ray Ridder Media Day challenges Oracle The Dump LeBron was boring The Shop ratings Space Jam 2 Over/Under 100M Uncle Drew Mav Carter is an interesting dude Lakers media day pictures Rob was at Nets media day Amin's Space Jam take End Basketball Buds Overtime Available on Patreon Support us on www.patreon.com/countthedings Find us: www.countthedings.com Social: @back2backpod @countthedings by The Athletic NBA Show

73 min listen

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