Show About Sports

WNBA Season Check-In & NBA Free Agency / Trade Market / Draft Overview With Jarrett L. Spence

What's up, everyone, and welcome back!
New Show About Sports episode is here and we had to cover all the pressing basketball stories going on right now. What better person to help me do that than the one and only Jarrett L. Spence, who covers the WNBA and NBA through his own social media and newsletter, The Stop & Pop.
We start off the episode with the WNBA to do a "season check-in," if you will, covering topics like:
- MVP & title favorites
- Clark vs Reese battle in this years rookie class
- General narratives surrounding the league
- and more
Then we head over to the other side of the basketball sphere and talk all things NBA offseason by covering topics like:
- NBA draft recap: the picks we liked and didn't like
- Free Agency: discussion around moves / trades already in motion, plus what to expect this upcoming week with free agency kicking off
- Trade Market: who could we see get moved around in the coming days with all the free agency moves, plus looking back on moves that have already taken place
If you haven't already, make sure to subscribe to the podcast and follow me (@griffin_prock) and Jarrett (@jarrettlspence) on Threads to stay up to date on all the sports content you need.
Thank you for the support as always!
Cheers!

Kansas City Chiefs Season Preview With Hayley Lewis | Three-Peat Expectations, Offseason Deep Dive, New Rookies & Draft Review, Breakout Candidates, AFC Conference / Division Matchups, & More

What's up everyone, and welcome back!
I've got a great episode today as we have the one and only Hayley Lewis!
She works as the host for Bleacher Report, the Big 12 Conference, and also Chiefs Daily News on KC Sports Network. She does it all and knows the whole inside scoop on all things Chiefs football. So, we are privileged to have her on the podcast to discuss the back-to-back defending Super Bowl champs and their season outlook as they stare at a potential three-peat this year. 
We cover a ton of topics today such as:
- Expectations for the team this year
- Favorite offseason moves
- Did the Chiefs address the team needs in the draft
- How the Chiefs stack up against the division & conference
- Will the regular season look different, and maybe a little smoother this year
- Which player will have a breakout year on both sides of the ball
- Can the Chiefs complete the three-peat
If you like football, this is the episode for you!
Make sure to subscribe to the podcast and follow myself (@griffin_prock) & Hayley (@hayleylewis_sports) on Threads and Instagram to stay up to date on all the sports content you need.
Thank you for the support as always!
Cheers!

NBA Finals Review & Look Forward So Far, Plus OKC Thunder Offseason Discussion with Orange Futures

What's up everyone, and welcome back!
We've got a great episode this week as we have the one and only Orange Futures podcast crew on Show About Sports!
Chris, Evan, and Ben are here to break down the NBA Finals so far with us, as well as look ahead to what's to come in game five... and maybe beyond?
We also dive into how Luka and the Mavericks can end this series on a high note and look forward to offseason moves that might take place.
If (and likely when) the Celtics take home the finals we need to predict and discuss who should win finals MVP and also which Celtics players have been the most impactful this season and during this playoff run.
We wrap up the podcast episode diving into all things OKC Thunder as we talk about what moves they should make this offseason, what defines success next year, and everything else in between.
If you don't already, subscribe to the podcast and also subscribe to their podcast (Orange Futures) as well for all your sports podcasts needs.
Also, check out my short form content over on Threads where I write and discuss all the latest sports news each day: @griffin_prock
Thank you for all your support as always!
Cheers!

AFC North Offseason Discussion with Jarrett Bailey | Russ or Fields in Pittsburgh, Bengals & Ravens SB Window Closing, What Defines Success for Browns, and More

What’s up everyone, and welcome back!The NFL Offseason is in full swing, so I had to bring on the man himself, Jarrett Bailey, who is plugged into all things NFL and more specifically all things AFC North.Jarrett writes all things NFL for USA Today, has the beat with SB Nation for the Pittsburgh Steelers, and has his own podcast called, “The Pump Fake". So, make sure to checkout all his stuff through his social media platforms (@realjarrettbailey).Today we focus in on the AFC North, which could be described as the best division in the NFL this year, and features many interesting storylines that we cover:- Steelers: Russ vs Fields - who is starting and why. Plus a dive into their roster construction as a whole this offseason throughout the players and coaching staff
- Bengals: Is the SB window closing? Team is getting expensive with many players wanting extensions.
- Ravens: Continued dominance or a step back? Jarrett provides great insights as to why he thinks the Ravens could look a lot different this year versus last.
- Browns: What defines success for them? The organization believes in the GM and HC, but do they have the pieces to put something together with Watson coming back after a year of injury?
- And much more!If you haven’t already, make sure to subscribe to the show and follow me on Threads/Instagram (@griffin_prock) where I post all my short form content and takes as it relates to the sports world.Thank you as always for the support!Cheers!

2024 NBA Finals Preview with Bench Mob Ent. | Predictions, Keys to the Game, Crucial Role Players, Legacy for Tatum & Luka, and More

What's up, everyone! Welcome back! New super original podcast topic this week: 2024 NBA Finals
Have you seen something like this before? Probably. But we cover all the important topics at hand and what this series could bring in the end.
We cover all things:
- Reflection: Luka & Kyrie playing together as a duo
- Know Your Role: Which players need to show up and in what ways
- Legacy: Who has the most at stake? And what that could mean for their NBA narrative going forward
- Slow Down: Can anyone slow down Luka or all the options the Celtics have on offense?
- Predictions: Who's winning it all and how
This might be the best Show About Sports episode yet, so if you like hoops, it's time to lock in.
If you haven't already, make sure to subscribe to the podcast and follow me (@griffin_prock) & Bench Mob (bme.podcast) on Threads / Other social medias.
As always, thank you for the support and hope you enjoy the episode!
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Ten of my Favorite 2024 NBA Draft Prospects: Profiles, Styles, and Comps

The end of May is here, and before we know it the end of June will be upon us and that's NBA draft season, baby!
In today's episode I am going to be breaking down ten of my favorite draft prospects in this year's draft. My favorites don't necessarily mean the best prospects, but it means guys that I think will make an impact in the NBA in some form.
If you like high level breakdowns on NBA draft prospects, this is the episode for you, so lock in for 30 minutes and get to know some names you'll be hearing more about as the draft approaches.
If you haven't already, subscribe to the podcast and also follow me on Threads (@griffin_prock), where I post all my short form content and takes on sports!
Thank you all for the support and have a great weekend.
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A Look Into Sports Content & Reporting With Bailey Jackson | Plus WNBA Season Preview, NBA Playoffs Outcomes, and NFL Offseason News

What's up everyone, and welcome back!
We've got a great episode for you where I sit down with Bailey Jackson and talk all things sports content creation as well as her journey working in the world of sports so far!
If you want to learn how to 'build your own chair' and grow something you are working toward, this is the episode for you.
We also touch on a few sports topics such as:
- WNBA season preview: what success looks like for the rookies and where the game could grow to this year
- NBA Playoffs outcomes: conference finals are right around the corner
- NFL offseason insight: a preview of what to expect from the Bears & Colts as interesting teams headed into next year
- and more!
Make sure to follow both myself (@griffin_prock) and Bailey (@baileyjacksonsports) on Instagram & Threads to get all the sports content you need.
Subscribe, leave a review / star rating, and share with a friend if you enjoyed this episode!
As always, thank you for the support.
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OKC & DAL Game Four Reactions, Celtics Easiest Path to Finals, Surprise & Underwhelming Players of Playoffs, Nuggets & T-Wolves Narrative, and More With Chris Lindsey

What's up everyone, and welcome back! We got a great episode for you today with a great guest appearance by the one and only Chris Lindsey, aka @clsmoothx as we all know him on Threads/Instagram.
We are talking all things NBA playoffs as always in this pod with the second round giving us endless topics to go through.
Want a preview of what you will hear? Check it out below:
- OKC vs DAL game four reactions: Luke & Kyrie playing together, SGA's season so far and career outlook
- Celtics wrap up this series next game: what is the easiest path forward for them in terms of opponents and play style
- Surprising players in this years playoffs, followed by underwhelming player performances as well
- The pendulum swings heavy in this series: Nuggets vs Timberwolves
- Knicks mania: is it sustainable not only this year, but beyond
- and much more!
If you haven't already follow Chris and myself on Threads for all our short form sports content to help support: @griffin_prock / @clsmoothx
Thank you as always for the support!
Cheers!

NBA Playoffs: Conference Semifinals Reactions & Takes So Far With Jarrett L. Spence

Hey, Everyone! We've got a special guest on this weeks pod to discuss the NBA playoffs... the one and only, Jarrett L. Spence!
We recorded this right after game two between the Knicks and Pacers so we kick it off with our instant reaction on the game and the series outlook as a whole. We then move into all of the other interesting matchups going on in round two of the playoffs:
- Are the Nuggets on upset alert? / Do the Timberwolves have the clearest path to the finals?
- Can the Mavericks bounce back in the series against a Thunder team looking to make a name for themselves?
- Is Boston still the clear favorite?
And much more!
If you don't already, make sure to follow me and Jarrett on Threads for all our short form sports takes and content: @griffin_prock & @jarrettlspence
As always thank you for all the support for the pod and on social media!
Cheers!

Top 10 Favorite Picks From the 2024 NFL Draft: Review, Analysis & More

What's up, everyone! As you've probably seen everywhere, it's 'draft grades' season, so I wanted to do something a little bit different from the rest. Instead of grades, in this episode I review some of my favorite picks from this year's draft.
No no no, I don't do picks like Caleb Williams to the Bears, I'm talking those hidden gems, huge value picks, and everything else in between.
If you want to learn about names you will be hearing every Sunday during football season, then this episode is for you.
Subscribe, leave a star rating, and write a review as it really helps support the podcast!
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As always, thank you for the support!
Cheers!