Stretch Four

We thought about it, and nothing makes more sense for both sides than for James Harden to just return to Philadelphia and play for the 76ers. Sorry. We also talk about Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's recent Substack newsletter about his process, and break down his work ethic, which inspires Keenan to come up with a theory. Join us on SubStack for more Hoops, Hip-Hop, Culture, and Life. Follow Keenan Onl...

This week, our conversation starts by looking at the amazing 21-year career of LeBron James and takes a turn to talk about all the innovations, inventions, and changes the world has seen over the timespan of his career. Oh no! Is everything everywhere getting worse all the time? How can we turn it around? What is really important and how can we live our lives in a way that honors that? Big stuff....

This week we talk about Bronny James, and the slew of reactions and grifters trying to push their agenda onto an already scary situation. We also talk about the idea of pursuing your goals, obstacles that get in the way, and how money changes everything. The Barbie movie is good! But Aaron wonders whether the whole thing is just a Trojan Horse to open up the gates for a slew of other movies based...

We're back to talk about the infamous three-word phrase Joel Embiid recently used that strikes fear into the hearts of Sixers fans. Speaking of the Sixers, what are they doing? And what does James Harden think James Harden is worth? We also get into discussing a midi-controller program that could possibly make basic music production accessible to anybody. But is this a good thing? Writers and...

We're back after a break for July 4th week and we've got a lot to talk about. We talk about America, the Supreme Court's recent wilding out, have a theory about how we can probably just get rid of the system of law altogether, and more. We get into some hoops talk to explore why Paul George is near the top of young hoopers GOAT list, and talk about the early reactions to Wemby. Subscri...

Dame Lillard is the biggest slob of slop-season so far. We talk about his legacy, if Portland is actually the perfect place for him, where he might be able to bring a title while also being one of the most impactful players on his team, and more. We also look into more NBA slop as well as making a big Stretch Four announcement. Subscribe to our SubStack for more Hoops, Hip-Hop, Culture, and Life....

A lot going on this week. We think the title says it all. Well...we actually say more in the episode. You know what we mean. Follow the show on Instagram at stretchfourpod Follow the show on Twitter at stretchfourcast Follow Keenan Online:  At Twitter  &  On Instagram Follow Aaron Online:  At Twitter  &  On Instagram

Is it disrespectful to talk about the offseason while the NBA Finals are still going strong? Tyler the Creator makes a great point about how as a culture we should talk about our "favorites" instead of "the best". We totally agree with him. Apple Vision Pro looks nutso, in ways both good and bad. But does the bad outweigh the good? Follow the show on Instagram at stretchfourpod...

The NBA Finals matchup is officially set. We talk about Boston's collapse and look forward to the Finals. We scratch our heads to think of strategies of how to possibly guard Nikola Jokic, and give our picks and hopes for the Finals. Then we talk about the Sixers' new head coach Dr. Nick Nurse. Yes, he is a Doctor. Follow the show on Instagram at stretchfourpod Follow the show on Twitter a...

The Sixers are about to enter a choose-your-own-adventure style offseason where every choice they make will affect the next choice they have to make. Denver has clinched their spot in the NBA Finals and wait for Miami to close out (or become history.) AI-generated songs raise questions about what people actually want from their artists, how art is made, and what artists might have to do for the sa...

We're back with a post-mortem on the Sixers' season after a horrendous loss to the Boston Celtics. What does another second-round playoff exit mean? What does anything mean? Where do we go from here? All that and no more this episode. Follow the show on Instagram at stretchfourpod Follow the show on Twitter at stretchfourcast Follow Keenan Online:  At Twitter  &  On Instagram Follow Aa...

The Sixers and Celtics are heading to game seven and the collective NBA media has lost their minds about it. We take a nuanced thoughtful approach to what it all means before diving into the question: who is the second-best white rapper of all-time? (Keenan's prediction that it would be the "year of the white rapper" is really looking like a good one. Good? Is it good?) Follow the sh...

The Sixers beat the Celtics in game one of the Eastern Conference Semi-Finals without Joel Embiid (officially the MVP) and we are officially done with moral victories. We talk a lot of Sixers before getting into some of the other NBA Playoff matchups. Then, what starts as a rant against the latest Jack Harlow album moves into a discussion about art, using your voice, and knowing when you don't...

We recap the second week of the NBA Playoffs and talk about where we were right (and where we were wrong). The Bucks were upset by the Heat and Giannis said that there are no failures in sports: is that true? The Sixers haven't played in a hundred years. The NCAA Transfer Portal is creating super teams and ring-chasing in college sports. And Black Thought has a new album. All this and more thi...

We recap the first week of the NBA Playoffs and talk about surprises, what we wish we could take back from our predictions, and what we still feel totally fine about predicting. Then we take a look at The Athletic's Anonymous NBA Player Poll to compare where the pros' feelings align (and don't align) with our own opinions on the League. Follow the show on Instagram at stretchfourpod Fo...

We run through our picks for each of the match-ups for the first round of the NBA playoffs, make our picks for NBA Awards, and give our list of reasons that disqualify candidates for contention from each of the major regular season awards. Follow the show on Instagram at stretchfourpod Follow the show on Twitter at stretchfourcast Follow Keenan Online:  At Twitter  &  On Instagram Follow Aaron...

We're the last people in the world to finally chime in on the Women's NCAA Finals "You Can't See Me" controversy. But you know we like talking about the big-picture meanings behind the discourse, so we're sliding in just where we like to be. Follow the show on Instagram at stretchfourpod Follow the show on Twitter at stretchfourcast Follow Keenan Online:  At Twitter  &amp...

Michael Jordan is selling his ownership stake in the Charlotte Hornets. Could this mean a return to the league for the Hall-of-Famer? We're kidding, but we wonder what kind of numbers the 60-year-old could put up today. We also pick who we would want on our side for a  two-on-two matchup against MJ in a showdown for $1 million. Then, we talk Trader Joe's for a bit before honoring the late, gr...

Not all rings are created equal. We spend a few minutes talking PA High School hoops history before diving into our definitive rankings of each NBA title from 2011-2022 in terms of how important it was to the legacies of the major impact players on the championship squads.  Follow the show on Instagram at stretchfourpod Follow the show on Twitter at stretchfourcast Follow Keenan Online: At Tw...

Ja Morant might be in trouble, Dame Lillard thinks the grass is green enough just where he is, and Michael B. Jordan is corny. But what's wrong with being corny? Follow the show on Instagram at stretchfourpod Follow Keenan Online: At Twitter & On Instagram Follow Aaron Online: At Twitter & On Instagram

We break down the most recent NBA Dunk Contest before going into our potential fixes to breathe excitement back into the All-Star Saturday night showcase. Then, we talk about the shifting attitude in looking at GOAT(S) and the movement away from argument toward common ground and compromise. Follow the show on Instagram at stretchfourpod Follow Keenan Online: At Twitter & On Instagram Follow Aa...

NBA All-Star Weekend is here and we talk about the best places to throw a party. We look back on some memories and regrets from parties and festivals of the past. We also talk about Jrue Holiday's decade-long stretch between All-Star Game appearances, and what could have been if the Sixers chose to keep him instead of kicking off The Process with his trade. We also get into the dunk contest, three...

LeBron broke the all-time scoring record. The city of Philadelphia is rejoicing in an Eagles run to the Super Bowl. And the NBA trade deadline is upon us.  Follow the show on Instagram at stretchfourpod Follow Keenan Online: At Twitter & On Instagram Follow Aaron Online: At Twitter & On Instagram

LeBron James is close to breaking the all-time scoring record, and Kwame Brown said he wouldn't flip-flop careers with him. Ben Simmons has more personal fouls than field goals made on the season. The WNBA has a problem with how they treat their players. And America has a problem. Well, America has a lot of problems, and we talk about some of them. Follow the show on Instagram at stretchfourpod Ge...

Is there a three-team trade that helps the Sixers get a two-way player from another contender? Do Sixers fans need to stop complaining about never having a decent backup center? Is playing freeroll online poker a complete waste of time? We answer these questions and more this week. Follow the show on Instagram at stretchfourpod Get video episodes of the show on YouTube Follow Keenan Online: At Twi...