The NBA Crisis Barometer

The NBA Crisis Barometer

First, Matt gives his take on Nuggets-Timberwolves Game 1 (1:07) and a quick thought on Magic-Cavs Game 7 (5:05). Then, after each team's exit from the NBA postseason, he shares his evaluation of impending doom for the 76ers (8:17), Lakers (15:42), Bucks (22:31), Suns (27:00), and Clippers (35:05).

'Star Wars: Episode 1 - The Phantom Menace' 25th Anniversary Rewatch Special

It's been a quarter-century since Star Wars was revitalized on the big screen for what has come to be known as "the prequel trilogy." This weekend, 'The Phantom Menace' returns to theaters. Watch along with Matt and his old pal Wilson Beaver as the two look back on a cultural relic and discuss how well this movie has held up (6:34). They also examine the hit-or-miss potential of Jar-Jar Binks (9:20), the potential power of Darth Maul (13:39), and the REAL phantom menace of this film (16:22). Matt appreciates 'Duel of the Fates' and asks whether this film's climactic lightsaber duel is the best in Star Wars history (23:04). They spend time examining the savior-qualities of Anakin Skywalker (29:00) and perhaps the most important quote in Star Wars canon (44:04). Finally, they share some Easter eggs they observed (47:49) and Wilson reveals the celebrity who almost played Mace Windu (63:00). Now this is podcasting!

A Draft of Drafts and a Sort of NFL Mock Draft (?) with The Fellas

With the NFL Draft a few days out, Matt turns to Juan, Nick, and Chris with a quick draft of things they aren't actually drafting but would be fun to draft (0:54). Then, a mock draft for Thursday's first round that you literally won't find anywhere else (23:49).

The Enduring Prominence of Taylor Swift and the Cultural Majesty of 'Bluey'

In the first half, Matt shares four observations after listening through Taylor Swift's newly released album "The Tortured Poets Department" (11:32). Then, fresh off the heels (heelers?) of the latest 'Bluey' saga, Matt gives his thoughts on 'Bluey' Season 3, Episode 49, "The Sign" while he shares his Pantheon of 'Bluey' episodes (11:32).

A Second Bananas Draft and The End of the Warriors? with IaNBA

With the NBA Playoffs beginning, Matt dials up fellow hoops-head Ian Goldsmith to discuss the surprising result of the Kings-Warriors play-in game and the possible end of these Warriors as we know them (4:52), touch on the Lakers-Pelicans clash and the elusive potentiality of Zion Williamson (21:07), and give their playoff conference finalists (28:07). Then, they conduct a draft of #2 guys on playoff contenders (41:09).