The Top 2's But Not 2

10/03/23 • 88 min

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

(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

Previous Episode

The Rock Has Come Back!

Join Darrell - who's finding his wings as a solo podcaster - as he breaks down his five weekend winners & losers. A stacked show as far as topics go. We begin with fantasy football week 2 results coming off of MNF, before venturing into the world of betting, Deion Sanders and the Colorado football team, NBA 2k24 & The Rock's momentous return to WWE programming. Let's get to work, enjoy the pod!

#1 (3:25) weekend winners & losers beginning with Fantasy Football updates. How lineup choices can make or break your week, (8:10) Anthony Richardson injury, Nick Chubb injury (29:30), Puka Nacua, Jerome Ford & Jordan Love in the waiver wire (31:15)
#2 (16:13) NFL Betting trends, Darrell shares his success with parlays & teasers
#3 (25:07) Coach Prime in Primetime, How this Colorado football team is special.
#4 (35:55) NBA 2k24 MyCareer grind begins. Player comps include Zion Williamson, Jerami Grant & Paolo Banchero
#5 (42:00) The Rock's return is saved for the main event. Darrell argues why the Rock vs. Roman Reigns needs the title belt (55:00). Introducing multiple what-ifs that could become reality before WrestleMania 40 - such as CM Punk & MJF joining WWE (1:03:20) Jade Cargill, NXT 2.0 & more!

Next Episode

The Catch Up

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/