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Final Four edition. Also, Ed meanders around the topic of smashing hamburgers. Bob doesn't like Virginia. 

Tony makes a guest appearance. Ed drinks coffee while naked. Bob shares his views on how to defend James Harden (again). 

Zach and Bob agree on a variety of topics. Bob discloses a few NCAA tournament wagering opportunities. If you're looking to hear about bad NCAA matchups, you've also found the right spot for that. Bonus: How safe is it to buy on Craigslist?

Should basketball start tracking half assists? Also, Zach finds a possible Twitter interaction with someone we don't know turned out to be a non-event. Ed continues to borrow gags from the Le Batard Show. Bob doesn't want to talk about Russell Westbrook, but does anyway.

This is a serious diversion into the underbelly of sports gambling. 

Tony Jaeger fills in for Ed. Is Lou Williams sandbagging in order to exploit second units? The Fugitive discussion continues, with an update from the screenwriter himself.

How is "Zion" pronounced? Bob and Ed debate on a key scene from The Fugitive. Sean joins late and insists snacks are the wrong choice. Zach asks the gang about the Most Improved Player award.

Sean cooks oatmeal. Bob explains why he's re-reading parts of the "bible." Zach wonders where he could purchase a seamless robe. Bonus topic: NET rating.

Ed delivers flaming hot takes on the defensive effort seen in the Super Bowl. Sean attempts to contribute from a moving bus in India. Zach ensures Ed the bus is safe.

Bob anoints himself as a legendary basketball mind. Zach questions Bob's usage of the term "business weeks." Bonus: We both agree tampering should be allowed in the NBA.

Sean dials in from a tarmac in Chennai. Ed has a tidbit that he would like to share. Bob tries to schedule a meeting.

Bob recaps his basketball coaching career. Gary, from rec league, joins. Ed and Zach quibble.

Bob overcomes heavy adversity while proposing a defensive answer to modern NBA basketball offense. Ed leaves early. Sean runs into a local music festival in India.

The gang welcomes its first scheduled guest on the show, former handball goalkeeper Ran Gutterman. Sean regales he hasn't been at a restaurant in a long time. Ed reminds everyone he prefers shooting mid-range jumpers. Zach urges Sean to mail peanuts from India.

Zach errantly calls Bob "Doug." Ed spends several minutes recapping his local rec league experiences from the previous week. Bob and Zach debate the nuances of couch surfing.

Sean reports from India. An anonymous 8-year-old child becomes the first pod guest in the show history. Zach announces the Lakers are going to miss the playoffs, but quickly recants.

Bob wants everyone to know that chili is meat sauce. Zach quizzes the gang with difficult-to-pronounce NBA player names. Ed produces a list of elite mid-range jump shot makers.

Bob provides insider analytics on how to defeat a grizzly bear. Ed continues to contend he's the free throw king. Zach grapples with the concept of a four-foot layup.

Bob announces Zach is a snob when it comes to answering phone calls. Ed fawns over Nikola Jokic.

Ed recalls a free throw contest he participated in as a youth. Sean exudes confusion upon learning Dwight Howard is still in the NBA. Zach queries the gang about all-time great pressing coaches. Also: What athlete you want to see in a Saturday morning cartoon TV show?

Bob reveals a time he was accurately called out as a "cherry picker." Sean has a dinner roll decision. Ed responds to live tweets. Zach poses questions about basketball.

Sean and Zach debate hot sauce bottling techniques. With Ed's absence, Bob lashes out at Ed in response to last week's episode.

Ed questions if this podcast is really about basketball. Sean and Zach attempt to follow along with Ed and his hypothetical Jimmy Butler free-throw situation.

Ed contends that Grayson Allen pilfers Bob's style and fashion tastes. Bob suggests February is a comforting time of year. Zach outlines the history of sports broadcasting footage quality across the decades.

Sean eats ice cream while sharing assorted Clint Capela knowledge. Ed beefs with Sean about spoon noises. Bob laughs at some bad jokes.