The Catch Up

11/01/23 • 86 min

Featuring Justin Walker (and Austin Theory, technically). Welcome everybody, class is back in session. We're hitting the ground running with immediate reactions to the Las Vegas Raiders firing their Head Coach and General Manager (5:40) and what opportunities there are to salvage the season.

The NBA is back as well, (22:30) Hoop provides his keys to success for the Los Angeles Lakers season with a spotlight on three players - Anthony Davis, D'Angelo Russell & Cam Reddish. Later on hear my James Harden trade reaction (42:00) followed by fantasy basketball notes & wrestling chit chat w/ Justin Walker (59:15) discussing his interview with Austin Theory and a Mt. Rushmore of the current generation's wrestlers (1:11:30). Enjoy the pod!

Watch Justin’s full interview with Austin Theory: https://www.8newsnow.com/news/local-news/wwe-superstar-austin-theory-talks-sphere-and-his-las-vegas-money-in-the-bank-win/

Watch Justin’s full interview with Austin Theory: https://www.8newsnow.com/news/local-news/wwe-superstar-austin-theory-talks-sphere-and-his-las-vegas-money-in-the-bank-win/

Previous Episode

The Top 2's But Not 2

Featuring Shiva Dhiman. Who's ready to discuss NBA basketball? The Casual Diehards, back to their bread & butter, are here to recap the Damian Lillard trade in its entirety. That convo pivots to Darrell's highly anticipated "Top 2's, but not 2" list of the best superstar duos in the League. Finally, we update the casual diehard fantasy football league, where the question must be asked - Were mistakes made? Enjoy the pod!

(8:35) Dame finally gets traded. Is Portland a fringe playoff contender? (15:25) Just how good are the Bucks now? (17:00) & how do we grade Phoenix's offseason? (22:40)
(27:45) The Top 2's, but not 2 list reveal begins. (43:15) top 4 of the list
(1:03:05) Will the Eastern Conference come down to the Bucks & the Celtics?
(1:10:24) Casual Diehard FFL update, fantasy tips heading into week 5

Next Episode

The Season Premiere / 7 Somethings pt. 1

Feat. Shiva Dhiman - Now more than ever, the Casual Diehards are back! Darrell & Shiv getting back to the basics. We're talking hoops first on the heels of the Pascal Siakam trade, followed by a western & eastern conference round-up midway through the NBA Season. We lay our fantasy seasons to rest before chewing on the NFL's Divisional round matchups. Welcome back to class & enjoy the pod!

(10:00) Following a programming update and shoutouts, instant reactions to the Pascal Siakam trade. Does this move the needle for Indiana ? (14:10)
(24:05) Pacers talk flows right into an Eastern Conference vibe check. We start at the top with Boston, making pit stops for Milwaukee, Miami & Orlando
(46:00) A ROY debate spins us from East to West. Are you team Wemby or team Chet?
(52:40) Narrowing down the contenders in the West as it appears right now
(1:12:37) A fantasy farewell into NFL playoff talk and some Super Bowl predictions