Beyond The Arc with Brandon Silvers

The WNBA offseason has been WILD so far! Some moves have been good, some have been confusing, but which moves should we respect and why? Who better to help figure it out than the creator of the WNBA Respect Generator, Maddy Brown aka WNBAData. We go team by team to discuss all of the moves made up to this point in a fun look at the excitement that’s taken place so far! Tap in! Want more of what I’...

The Longhorns women’s basketball team is in the middle of an impressive stretch of wins, and it shouldn’t come as a surprise to you if you pay attention to the comments below my videos! Texas super fan Kim Singleton is always dropping knowledge under my videos, so I had her come on the show and tell me why her team is Final Four-bound! We go down my list of concerns about the team in March and she...

This has been one of the wildest NBA trade deadlines in recent memory! Who better to try and help us make sense of it all than David Harrison? We cover the shocking Luka Doncic-Anthony Davis trade, Jimmy Butler’s escape from South Beach, De’Aaron Fox teaming up with Wemby, and more! David uses his unique insight as a former NBA player to explain some of the rationale behind the decisions, how he e...

If you haven’t checked out the newest women’s pro basketball league, now is the time! Official Unrivaled Basketball creator Aliyah Funschelle comes through to talk about what’s happened so far, how the format makes it so exciting, why it means more to the players participating, and everything you need to know about the rest of the season, including a 1 on 1 tournament with a $200,000 prize!  Want...

We are right in the middle of a tough SEC schedule, which means it’s time to talk about what we’ve learned about each contender so far! Lo Dreher comes through to help separate the real from the fake as we recap the huge South Carolina-LSU matchup then go team by team to figure out which programs have Sweet 16 potential! Tap in! Want more of what I’m doing? Tap into my Screen Shots weekly sports w...

Former NBA 1st-round pick David Harrison comes through to talk about why he thinks the lack of post play in today’s NBA could be why casual fans aren’t as passionate about the game. We discuss the bigs he admired when he was growing up, what was going on in the paint when he was in the league, and when things started to shift to a more perimeter-oriented game for players of all sizes. David also t...

The Ohio State Buckeyes take on the Notre Dame Fighting Irish for this year’s national title, and PD Inabinett joins me to break it all down. We discuss whether or not the expanded 12-team playoff got it right, each team’s path to the title game, and what you can expect come game time. We also examine some fun connections between the two schools to see if they give us any insight into who will win...

It is NFL Playoff time, which means it’s time to separate the contenders from the pretenders! Tap in as I use my proprietary blend of football analysis to let you know which teams could be headed to the Super Bowl! Want more of what I’m doing? Tap into my Screen Shots weekly sports watch guide: https://theshownotes.beehiiv.com/ The Rundown:  00:00 Intro  01:36 Number 14 03:41 Number 13 05:17 Numbe...

With all of the talk about what’s wrong with the NBA these days, let’s do a deep dive into what needs to be fixed and how to fix it! What all needs to change when it comes to rules, media coverage, the players, etc.? And is the problem as really bad as it seems? Want more of what I’m doing? Tap into my Screen Shots weekly sports watch guide: https://theshownotes.beehiiv.com/ The Rundown:  00:00 In...

Football analyst James Paige comes through to help me preview all of the conference title games this weekend! We talk about the keys to winning for every team, what we expect to happen, and how we think each game will end up affecting the College Football Playoff picture! We also give you some additional storylines to pay attention to when your watching this weekend! Tap in! Want more of what I’m...

As we enter the 2nd half of the NFL season, quarterback play has left a lot to be desired. But is it as bad as it seems? And how do the QBs stack up against each other? Using my own proprietary blend of analysis, I put every starting QB plus some backups in their rightful place! Tap in to see who ended up where!  Want more of what I’m doing? Tap into my Screen Shots weekly sports watch guide: http...

With the basketball season underway, we’re starting to get some answers to all of our offseason questions. One of the biggest questions for me is how will UConn star Paige Bueckers end her collegiate career. Former pro basketball player and current hoops analyst Ice Young comes through to help point me in the right direction and discuss all things Big East!  We start with the UConn Huskies! Geno A...

I’m doubling down on my excitement for Big 12 women’s basketball this year! Jamie Steyer Johnson is THE expert on Big 12 women’s hoops, and she joins me to do a deep dive into how the conference will shake out this year.  We start with the Iowa State Cyclones. As the team’s broadcaster and daughter of associate head coach Jodi Steyer, Jamie knows this program inside and out. She explains what it i...

The ACC is stacked! How many of these teams will we see in Tampa for the women’s Final Four in March? Let’s break it down starting with the Notre Dame Fighting Irish. Coach Nielle Ivey’s squad overcame injury after injury last year thanks to the play of star freshman Hannah Hidalgo. They’re already a little banged up to start the season, but will the return of another star, Olivia Miles, be enough...

Newcomer Southern Cal comes into the Big Ten and immediately becomes the favorite. And for good reason too, as they add star transfers Kiki Iriafen and Talia von Oelhoffen to a roster that already features superstar JuJu Watkins. But could their freshmen class have even more of an impact than the transfers? Let’s talk about why another loss in the Elite Eight would be a disappointment this season....

The SEC has been home to the national champions for the past 3 seasons…can they make it a 4th? Lo Dreher of The Committee Sports Group joins me to talk about who has the best chance to make a run to the Final Four out of the conference where it just means more!  We start out breaking down what to expect from #1 South Carolina. Dawn Staley’s squad was supposed to be rebuilding last year. Instead, t...

The New York Liberty won their first-ever WNBA title in an epic series against the Minnesota Lynx! What were my major takeaways from the series? And why should WNBA fans be looking forward to the offseason? Plus, Virginia men’s basketball coach Tony Bennett shockingly stepped down right before the start of the season. What does that say about the state of college hoops and why was I irked? Want mo...

The Thunder arrived to the top of the Western Conference last season way ahead of schedule! Can they follow it up this year by getting even better? The legendary Danny Foxworth joins me to talk about what to expect from his favorite team this year! We start off looking back at last season’s run to the #1 seed in the west! Danny talks about how OKC was able to make that jump and when he realized th...

The 2019 NBA Championship seems like a lifetime ago for Raptors fans, but brighter days are ahead! NBA Analyst Esfandiar Baraheni stops by to tell me why that’s the case. We start off by recapping last season. There were a LOT of moves made as the organization essentially pressed the “reset” button. What did those moves look like and what do they tell us about where the team wants to go? Then, it...

The Indiana Pacers shocked a lot of people last season! From their run to the championship game of the inaugural In-Season Tournament to an appearance in the Eastern Conference Finals. What can we expect from them this year? Alex Golden of the Setting The Pace podcast stops by to let us know!  Alex breaks down everything that fell in place last season to allow for such a huge improvement from the...

A season FULL of incredible individual performances! How do you even begin to figure out who deserves to be recognized for their play? Kevin “K-Dot” Lewis of The 9450 stops by to discuss the 2024 WNBA awards!  Starting off with the rookies, Caitlin Clark figured things out quick, fast, and in a hurry. For her amazing rookie campaign, she earned Rookie of the Year honors. However, the race was much...

Danny Foxworth of At The Plate with Danny Foxworth stops by to answer 5 burning questions about this MLB season! We discuss this historic 50/50 season by Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani. Is he already one of the greatest hitters ever? And why does the NL MVP race between him and Mets star Francisco Lindor feel like deja vu all over again?  Then, we talk about some new stars who have popped up on our ra...

It’s time for the WNBA Playoffs which means it’s time for the best WNBA Playoff Power Rankings! Let’s go team by team and look at their strengths, weaknesses, and chances to win this season’s WNBA title! Tap in!  For the Screen Shots watch guide: https://theshownotes.beehiiv.com/ The Rundown:  00:00 Intro  01:17 Number 8 03:47 Number 7 06:52 Number 6 10:05 Number 5 15:00 Number 4 18:02 Number 3 20...

*NOTE: While I did a great deal of research on this topic, I couldn’t find a consensus for certain terms used in this episode. As a result, I just did the best that I could. While my intent is good, I recognize that there is a difference between intent and impact. With that being said, please feel free to educate me in the comments or by sending an email to beyondthearc843@gmail.com !  It’s easier...

Tap in as I go over the most important changes taking place this college football season! As of right now, all of our teams are still technically in national championship contention. To get there, they’ll have to survive the newly expanded college football playoff. How does it work, does it screw over Notre Dame, and why do Power 4 teams need to aim for the top 11? Speaking of Power 4 teams, RIP t...