Sinopsis
The Starters is a daily NBA podcast hosted by J.E. Skeets and Tas Melas that breaks down the league's biggest games, story lines, and off-court antics.
Episodios
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Mon. Mar. 11 - What The Kidd Did?
11/03/2019 Duración: 23minOn Mon.'s ep. of The Starters, the guys discuss the Warriors' latest drama (Kerr fed up with Draymond, Klay criticizing the fans, KD's ankle), Embiid returning to the Sixers, and JVG saying the Lakers should explore trading LeBron. That, plus new Weekend Whoopsies, and Hall of Famer Jason Kidd swings by the studio to talk Giannis, coaching again, his rap career, and so much more. via Knit
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The Drop - Thunder-Blazers + Angry Giannis
08/03/2019 Duración: 01h24minOn today's ep. of The Drop, the guys discuss the intense Thunder-Blazers game, Nurkic's ejection, angry Giannis, whether the Warriors look vulnerable, and LeBron's chance of catching Kareem. That, plus VC's announcement, emojis, the protein of the future, hacky sack, and Leigh attends a Mariah Carey concert. via Knit
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Thu. Mar. 7 - King Into Fourth
07/03/2019 Duración: 22minOn Thu.'s ep. of The Starters, the guys discuss whether LeBron passing Jordan on the NBA's all-time scoring list was a little anticlimactic, if Cousins is hurting the Warriors' defense, the odd Sixers-Bulls 'do-over,' and the Kings' playoff chances. That, plus a new Meme Team, Frank Jackson's mushroom haircut, and more. via Knit
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Wed. Mar. 6 - Don't Doubtfire The Celtics
06/03/2019 Duración: 22minOn Wed.'s Pick 'Em Payoff ep. of The Starters, "Mrs. Doubtfire" joins the show to discuss the Celtics' statement win over the Warriors, whether the Rockets can keep the No. 3 seed, and if Karl-Anthony Towns will make All-NBA. That, plus which team needs to clean house, which player would make the best nanny, the league's most surprising record, and so much more. via Knit
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Tue. Mar. 5 - Lakers Get Clipped
05/03/2019 Duración: 23minOn Tue.'s ep. of The Starters, the guys discuss whether missing the playoffs hurts LeBron's legacy, if the Lakers should shut him down for the rest of the season, and the franchise's chances of landing a marquee free agent this summer. That, plus Eric Bledsoe's contract extension, Bogut returning to the NBA, Wade swapping jerseys with Huerter, the Suns owning the Bucks, and so much more. via Knit
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The Drop - Deactivated
05/03/2019 Duración: 01h21minOn today's ep. of The Drop, the guys eulogize the Los Angeles Lakers' season, debate whether LeBron should shut it down, and discuss Magic and Rob's offseason plans. That, plus the feisty Clippers, Silver's idea of replacing the All-Star Game with midseason tournaments, Eric Bledsoe's extension, Andrew Bogut returning to the Warriors, the Backstreet Boys, Leigh's Top 5 breads, and more. via Knit
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Mon. Mar. 4 - Tell Me Why
04/03/2019 Duración: 23minOn Mon.'s ep. of The Starters, the guys debate why the Celtics are falling apart, Trae Young's questionable ejection, and Commissioner Silver's comments about replacing the All-Star Game with mini-tournaments. That, plus Greenberg joins us live from L.A. to discuss the Lakers' must-win game tonight, shutting down LeBron, and Walton's job security; and KD stars in a new Weekend Whoopsies. via Knit
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The Drop - A Jazz Is Born
01/03/2019 Duración: 01h24minOn today's ep. of The Drop, the guys discuss Utah's impressive road win, how the Sixers look without Joel Embiid, the Magic's solid February, whether we should care about the Eastern Conf. playoff race, Giannis vs. Harden, and first-round matchups we'd like to see. That, plus the problems with "A Star Is Born," juicy fruits, autographs, Canadian rap, and so much more. via Knit
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Thu. Feb. 28 - Inside The Athletes Studio
28/02/2019 Duración: 22minOn Thu.'s ep. of The Starters, the guys talk to Chicago Bulls center Robin Lopez about his best online clips, going crazy on the court, his twin brother Brook, and more. That, plus Wade's wild game-winner, the Celtics' losing streak, AD reacting to LeBron's dagger, a new Meme Team, and more. via Knit
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Wed. Feb. 27 - Joker Runs Wild
27/02/2019 Duración: 22minOn Wed.'s ep. of The Starters, the guys discuss whether the Nuggets are the Warriors' biggest threat, the Raptors crushin' the lost Celtics, and the Knicks' winning streak! That, plus Siakam's Most Improved chances, what team you'd hate to be stuck in an elevator with, whether Westbrook overreacted to being touched by a kid sitting courtside, and so much more. via Knit
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Tue. Feb. 26 - Hopes and Dreams
26/02/2019 Duración: 23minOn Tue.'s ep. of The Starters, the guys check the polls in regards to which Western Conference lottery team you'd most like to see make the playoffs, which bottom-dweller needs the No. 1 pick, and which team is most being slept-on. That, plus Harden's streak gets snapped, Cousins throws a shoe, Doc gives Dirk a tribute, Ice Trae's career-night, and so much more. via Knit
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The Drop - The Wild & Weird West
26/02/2019 Duración: 01h12minOn today's ep. of The Drop, the guys discuss the two Western Conference teams you'd most like to see sneak into the playoffs, which team we're sleeping on more - the Blazers or Pistons, Harden's 30-point streak coming to an end, Cousins throwing a shoe, and Doc showing Dirk some love. That, plus beach hangs, wearing NBA jerseys in the workplace, Trey's Top 5 WWE Raw moments, movies in the park, and so much more. via Knit
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Mon. Feb. 25 - No Sense Of Urgency
25/02/2019 Duración: 23minOn Mon.'s ep. of The Starters, the guys discuss LeBron questioning the Lakers' experience and sense of urgency, the Harden-less Rockets beating the Warriors, and the Knicks finally ending their 18-game home skid. That, plus Jared Greenberg joins us live from New Orleans to talk AD and Embiid, and Ja Rule's DJ ain't always on time in Weekend Whoopsies. via Knit
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The Drop - Bucks, Angry Rockets, Future Jerseys
22/02/2019 Duración: 01h33minOn today's ep. of The Drop, the guys discuss the Bucks ugly win over the Celtics, the Lakers 19-point comeback, Harden and CP3's gripes about Scott Foster, and the NBA proposing to lower the draft age to 18. That, plus future jerseys, Lady Gaga's Oscars odds, sunscreen theory, flip phones, Zion's shoe, JD's iPad, and more. via Knit
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Thu. Feb. 21 - Zion, AD, LeBron Activated
21/02/2019 Duración: 23minOn Thu.'s ep. of The Starters, the guys discuss NBA players urging Zion Williamson to shut it down after his bizarre injury, the Pelicans saying AD will play on Friday, and LeBron ramping up his intensity early for a playoff push. That, plus we hand out some NBA Movie Awards (Costume Design, Visual Effects, Best Picture), new Meme Team, and Photoshop fun with Leigh's Pick 'Em haircut. via Knit
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Wed. Feb. 20 - Big Qs, All-Star Recap + Leigh's Locks
20/02/2019 Duración: 23minOn Wed.'s Pick 'Em Payoff ep. of The Starters, Leigh gets something shaved into the back of his head while the guys discuss the Lakers' playoff chances, the Warriors biggest challenger, and how the AD saga ends. That, plus we debate the All-Star Weekend's best dunk, Charlotte's most memorable moment, and NBA stars tell us what they're the GOAT at. via Knit
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The Drop - Live At All-Star Weekend!
17/02/2019 Duración: 01h20minOn today's special episode of The Drop - recorded live from the Unknown Brewing Company in Charlotte, NC - the guys discuss the All-Star Saturday Night events, reactions to Leigh's 3-Point Contest, dinosaurs, day parties, cemeteries, and step on the beach to take questions from the fans in attendance. via Knit
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Fri. Feb 15 - 2019 All-Star Special
16/02/2019 Duración: 01h09minOn today's special episode of The Starters, live from All-Star Weekend in Charlotte, the guys make their predictions for Rising Stars and All-Star Game MVPs, as well as the Skills Challenge, Three-Point Contest, and Slam Dunk winners. That, plus Dikembe Mutombo and Caron Butler stop by the set, we count down the Top 10 Dunks of the Decade, highlight MJ's best All-Star moments, and Leigh takes another crack at hitting 20 points in his own 3-Point Contest. via Knit
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Wed. Feb. 13 - Big Brother Al
13/02/2019 Duración: 23minOn Wed.'s ep. of The Starters, the guys discuss Al Horford and the Celtics owning Joel Embiid and the Sixers, whether Luke Walton can survive the All-Star break, and if Anthony Davis and the Pelicans have hit rock bottom. That, plus we debate MJ's best free throw line dunk, hit you with a Meme Team, and more. via Knit
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Tue. Feb. 12 - Thunder Rolls
12/02/2019 Duración: 23minOn Tue.'s ep. of The Starters, the guys discuss Paul George's MVP case, Westbrook breaking Wilt's 51-year-old record, and Magic's non-tampering comments about Ben Simmons. That, plus an All-Star edition of Crossfire, Bosh's Hall of Fame chances, Vince's best 2000 Dunk Contest jam, and more. via Knit