AwkwardlyCool

Welcome to another episode of AwkwardlyCool! Raiders traded for Geno Smith and Seahawks no longer have a quarterback. Who won out on this  out on this trade (0:59)? Jalen Hurts just helped lead his team to win the Super Bowl with a Super Bowl MVP performance. Is it fair to even consider him top five (12:23)? My thoughts on Luka on the Lakers and how far he and Lebron can take this team (40:30). Ho...

Welcome to another episode of AwkwardlyCool! Was Michael Penix being drafted by the Atlanta Falcons that crazy? We'll talk about the expectations for the top 6 quarterbacks drafted and what to expect (12:30). I give my list of top three teams who've had the best draft (34:20). Finally, we end with overreactions (38:05). All that and much more on this episode. Hope you enjoy the show!

Welcome to another episode of AwkwardlyCool! The NFL MVP race is closer than ever this year and we discuss who's in contention (0:36). The Browns beat the Jets and with Joe Flacco playing well, how dangerous are they (7:28)? Welcome to the introduction of top three overreactions that is how it sounds based on the latest this week (13:55). Hope you enjoy the show!

Welcome to another episode of AwkwardlyCool! It is New Year's Eve and what better to discuss than the NBA going into the new year. The Brooklyn Nets have won ten in a row and look  excellent. The Denver Nuggets have as good a chance as any at winning a championship this year (8:15). The NBA feels like there is more talent and parity than any other point, and more (13:23). Hope you enjoy the s...

Welcome to another episode of AwkwardlyCool!  The Warriors won another championship and Steph Curry wins his first Finals MVP. The Boston Celtics lost but are still a dangerous team next year (12:01). Forgive me as I get into the Steph Curry legacy discussion and what this championship means for him (19:45).  Hope you enjoy the show!

Welcome to another episode of AwkwardlyCool! The first round games are complete and we are officially in the second round of the NBA Playoffs. Excited to discuss all the games and we start in the Eastern Conference discussing the 76ers vs the Heat (6:00) and the Bucks vs the Celtics (12:31). We end with a Western Conference preview discussing the Mavericks vs the Suns (18:45) and the Grizzlies vs...

Welcome to another episode of AwkwardlyCool! The 76ers were able to get a glimpse of James Harden in a scintillating debut against the Timberwolves Friday night and it provides an opportunity to go in depth for what it means for them in the playoffs. The Nets obtained Ben Simmons which requires a further look into what it means for their playoff chances (11:30). With all of these moves being made,...

Welcome to another episode of AwkwardlyCool!  The Suns have the best record in the NBA and have been playing better than anyone. Worth discussing why a big weakness for them last year is now a big strength. I do something I have not done on my podcast yet which is choose All Star game players for each conference. I start off out East (11:59) and end the podcast discussing out West (28:31). Hope yo...

Welcome to another episode of AwkwardlyCool!  There was a bunch of exciting NBA action on Christmas Day and it' s worth discussing.  Nets top the Lakers with another loss the Lakers have despite a great performance from LeBron. Is it time to start looking at trade options for Russell Westbrook? Warriors and Suns play against each other in another exciting game (16:00). Bucks comeback against...

Welcome to another episode of AwkwardlyCool! The NBA is about a quarter  of the way through the season and it's a good opportunity to take a pulse check on some decent teams this year.  The Suns deserve a bit of respect considering they've won 15 games in a row and happened to be in the NBA Finals last year.  This team lost some hype after many were excited about them in the off season b...

Welcome to another episode of AwkwardlyCool! The NBA is exciting thus far this year with the fans back in the crowd and rule changes removing some of the less appealing parts of the NBA.  One exciting aspect of the league is that the Warriors currently have the best record in the NBA as everyone predicted of course.  The Washington Wizards have the number one seed in the East which was even more p...

Welcome to another episode of AwkwardlyCool! Kyrie Irving will not be a part of the Nets, at least early on this season and I give my thoughts on his reasoning for it.  NFL MVP talk has been turning up and I provide thoughts on Lamar Jackson as an MVP candidate as well as some interesting matchups this week (9:07). Tis the end of the NBA Team Tiers with thoughts on teams who are in the 5th tier (1...

Welcome to another episode of AwkwardlyCool! I give some thoughts on the whole Ben Simmons situation.  Continuation of NBA Team Tiers with the teams in the 4th tier (7:05).  Some quick NFL thoughts on the Chiefs and if there should be concerns about the rookie quarterbacks (24:25). Hope you enjoy the show!

Welcome to another episode of AwkwardlyCool! I provide some quick thoughts on week 1 of the NFL and what to watch for the rest of the season. The Houston Rockets and John Wall have mutually agreed to part ways and the Rockets plan to trade John Wall as soon as they can with no plans buyout plans (13:17).  I continue the NBA team tiers discussion by predicting which teams belong in the 3rd tier for...

Welcome to another episode of AwkwardlyCool! The Nets add Paul Millsap and LaMarcus Aldridge to a team already filled to the brim with talent. I go into what value each player provides to the team. The Lakers add DeAndre Jordan which may provide questionable impact but does fit what the Lakers seek (19:35).  I continue the NBA team tiers discussion by predicting which teams belong in the 2nd tier...

Welcome to another episode of AwkwardlyCool! I finally get into some NFL talk with some thoughts on the QB rookies in the NFL and their chance of starting (0:30). The Chicago Bulls, Cleveland Cavaliers, and Portland Trailblazers were involved in a three team trade and I give my thoughts on the impact it has on each team (4:25). I start my series on tiers in the NBA by discussing teams which belong...

Welcome to another episode of AwkwardlyCool! Summer League is coming to a close and even though the games technically don't matter, they provide a hint at the future. I provide my thoughts on rookies I'm most looking forward to watching next year following their play in the Summer League (6:56).  There were some recent trades that happened between the Clippers and Grizzlies and also betw...

Welcome to another episode of AwkwardlyCool! NBA Free Agency went off to a hot start and I discuss some of the most impactful moves made. The Heat pick up Kyle Lowry and I discuss if this improves them to be one of the top teams in the East.  The Bulls pick up Lonzo Ball and Demar DeRozan (10:30). The  Wizards add some much needed depth (18:30).   The Nets get Patty Mills and might be even better...

Welcome to another episode of AwkwardlyCool! Big news in the NBA Off-season with the Lakers completing a deal to land Russell Westbrook for their own big three. I talk about the implications of this on the Lakers and what it means for their playoff chances. The NBA Draft is complete and teams made some picks that look really good thus far (22:08).  Thanks so much for listening and hope you enjoy t...

Welcome to another episode of AwkwardlyCool! The Bucks were able to win a championship, I go into how special Giannis was in his performance and the outlook on the Bucks and Suns moving forward.  A fairly major off-season move just happened with the Grizzlies trading picks and Jonas Valančiūnas to the Pelicans for Eric Bledsoe and Steven Adams. I get into the implications for both teams and what i...

Welcome to another episode of AwkwardlyCool The Bucks take a 3-2 series lead against the Suns and are one win away from an NBA Championship. I discuss the Bucks victory in game five, the continuous pattern shown in how much size and versatility matter in today's NBA and make a prediction for game 6. Thanks so much for listening and hope you enjoy the show!

Welcome to another episode of AwkwardlyCool! The Bucks win both games at home and have tied the series at two a piece. This looks to be a close series and I give my thoughts on the outlook for the rest of the series. Thanks for listening and hope you enjoy the show!

Welcome to another episode of AwkwardlyCool! I discuss the Suns being able to pull out game 1 and provide my predictions for the rest of the series. Hope you enjoy the show!

Welcome to another episode of AwkwardlyCool! I discuss CP3 and the Suns making it to the NBA Finals and the journey it took for CP3 to make his first NBA Finals. The Bucks were able to win game 5 without Giannis (21:00). Who needs Giannis when you have Brook Lopez? Sarcasm guys... I discuss this game and there changes of the Bucks closing in six. Hope you enjoy the show!

Welcome to another episode of AwkwardlyCool! The Clippers are now 9-1 in games following being down 0-2 and pulled out essentially a must-win against the Suns.  Ice Trae continues to amaze as he and the Hawks pulls off another upset, this time in game one against the Milwaukee Bucks (12:28). Hope you enjoy the show!