Five On The Floor: Miami Heat/NBA

5R180- Ethan is joined by Kyle Crabbs of The Draft Network and Dolphins Wire to discuss some options for the Miami Dolphins to take in the NFL Draft at quarterback. Then, Chris joins for a conversation about why Chris Bosh's jersey retirement means so much to Miami, his journey here, and how he'll be remembered Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://...

5R179- Chris is joined by Andrea Kremer of HBO's Real Sports with Bryant Gumbel  to discuss her upcoming piece on University of Miami football coach Manny Diaz. The story airs tonight March 26th at 10 PM. We discuss why Kremer chose UM and Diaz as an interview subject, how Diaz a quintessentially American story, and how his Abuelita because the star of the piece. Advertising Inquiries: https:/...

5R178- Ethan had the chance to catch up with Miami Marlins infielder JT Riddle while up in Jupiter for a spring training game for a talk about his time in the majors and the upcoming season. Then, Ethan and Chris talk about what to expect for the upcoming season and what signals progress for this rebuild.  Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com...

5R177- Ethan and Chris break down the recent run for the Miami Heat that now have them on their way to making the playoffs. We discuss how the Heat have improved, if they need to make any changes with their rotation, and look at potential playoff matchups. Plus, we close with a discussion about how everything has gone wrong for LeBron James in Los Angeles. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle....

5R176- Ethan and Chris react to the Miami Dolphins signing veteran quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick on Sunday. We ask the question if he's bad enough to help the Dolphins tank, how much fun Fitzmagic in Miami will be, and what the Dolphins are going to sell to the fans this offseason? Plus, we're joined by Brian Bishop of the Super Bowl 54 committee to talk about what the Super Bowl will bring...

Ethan and Chris react to the news that the Ryan Tannehill era in Miami is over after nearly 7 years, as he's been traded from the Miami Dolphins to the Tennessee Titans. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

5R175- Ethan and Chris were in Jupiter to take in some more spring training, and while they were there, had the chance to catch up with Marlins President Michael Hill. We hit on the status of their rebuild, why they decided to do it this way, how the JT Realmuto trade played out, and much more. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

5R174- As we near NFL free agency, Ethan Skolnick and Chris Kouffman (@CKParrot of 3 Yards Per Carry) examine the Dolphins' overall philosophy with their new regime; status of returning players; options in free agency at various position groups; and direction at the quarterback position.  Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In a recurring Five Reasons Sports Network spotlight, Dr. Windy Dees, Sports Marketing and Sponsorship professor at the University of Miami, and Jax (Jason Jackson) hit on their High 5 topics of the week  1. The NFL Combine is a money maker, if you can believe it 2. The NBA’s desire to corner the Asian market 3. A poll shows just how much our interest in sports goes up when we bet on it 4. The fin...

5R173- Ethan is joined by USA Today's Jeff Zillgitt to run through some of the biggest storylines in the NBA. The guys hit on the struggling Los Angeles Lakers and how they'll probably miss the playoffs, what's gone wrong for Lebron, then move to the Eastern Conference playoff picture and the top 4 contenders, and talk a little bit of Miami Heat to close. Advertising Inquiries: https:/...

5R172- Ethan and Alphonse Sidney (@Alf954 of Miami Heat Beat) are joined by Derrick Jones Jr, forward for the Miami Heat, to talk about a variety of topics. They discuss DJJ's incredible dunks, upbringing in basketball, growth in his game and ongoing bet with Bam Adebayo. Thanks to our sponsor Berlitz Broward for sponsoring the show Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy &...

5R171- As we begin our #SixWeeksofWade series, Ethan Skolnick and Giancarlo Navas (of the Miami Heat Beat podcast) welcome former NBA guard, and longtime Dwyane Wade friend, Quentin Richardson. They discuss early Chicago-area Wade, Wade's emergence into a superstar, their season (2009-10) together with the Heat, Richardson's feelings on Wade's #OneLastDance and more. Thanks to our spon...

Our guys over at the Fish Tank, OJ McDuffie and Seth Levit, had Trick Daddy in for a fantastic interview. And we wanted to share it with you the listeners. Check it out! From the moment he was featured on the Luther “Luke” Campbell track “Scarred,” Trick Daddy instantly became a staple in the Miami music scene. After singing to Slip-N-Slide records, Trick released back-to-back albums, receiving na...

5R170- Ethan and Chris made the trip up to Jupiter to take in a day of Marlins Spring Training. While they were there, they caught up with Monte Harrison, one of the top prospects in the Marlins system who came in the Christian Yelich trade. We talk to him about growing up as a dual-sport athlete and picking baseball, playing for a team run by Derek Jeter, being traded for a league MVP, and much m...

5R169- Ethan and Chris wonder how on earth the Miami Heat have fallen to tenth in the Eastern Conference after back to back losses to Philly and Detroit out of the All Star Break. Then we discuss how this ends for Dwyane Wade and if he should start. We close by breaking down Pat Riley's interview with ESPN's Dan Le Batard for his new show and how his career with Miami will end. Thanks to o...

5R168- Ethan and Chris are joined by Michael Lee of The Athletic, check out his great Dwyane Wade piece here , to look ahead to the final stretch of the NBA Regular Season. We discuss the last games of Dwyane Wade, which top 4 eastern conference team has the most to lose, LeBron's struggle to make the playoffs, and much more. Thanks to our sponsors Brunt Insurance and Berlitz Broward. Advertis...

5R167- Ethan and Chris ask the tough questions about what the Miami Dolphins winning by losing and losing by winning might look like in 2019. Who do they start at Quarterback? Would they or should they sign or trade for Antonio Brown and Le'Veon Bell? Should they extend Laremy Tunsil and Xavien Howard? And is the race to the bottom the race to the very bottom? Thanks to our sponsor Berlitz Bro...

5R166- Ethan is in Charlotte with Nekias Duncan (@NekiasNBA0 and Greg Sylvander (@Lefty_Leif) from Miami Heat Beat. They break down the 5 biggest storylines entering the final 26 games of the season. They don't agree o the last one.  Thanks to our sponsor Berlitz Broward. Look for the launch of FiveReasonsSports.com soon. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: h...

5R165- Ethan made the trip up to NBA All Star Weekend in Charlotte and is joined by Nekias Duncan and Leif from Miami Heat Beat to discuss everything going on. They get into Dwyane Wade's legacy as he gets into his last ASG, assess the Miami Heat at the break, and the top NBA storylines entering the final stretch of the season. Thanks to our sponsor Doral Toyota Advertising Inquiries: https://...

5R164- Ethan and Chris are joined by Zach Krantz of The Joe Rose Show on WQAM to break down what's happened with UM since Manny Diaz was hired. We look at how much things have changed, the transfer portal, and of course, the Australian punter. Plus, a word from Zach on his alma mater UF. Then, the incredible story of his son Matt, who was born 4 months premature. Thanks to our sponsor Doral To...

5R163- Ethan and Chris are joined by Andre Fernandez, who covers the Miami Marlins for The Athletic , to look ahead to the Miami Marlins starting Spring Training. We discuss the fallout from the JT Realmuto trade, whether the Marlins' "process" will work, and players and prospects to keep an eye on this season. Thanks to our sponsor Doral Toyota Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle...

In a recurring Five Reasons Sports Network spotlight, Dr. Windy Dees and Jax (Jason Jackson) kick off with a in-depth discussion focusing on Super Bowl 53’s focusing television commercials and the economic impact in Atlanta. They also discuss the international possibilities of the NBA on the heels of the London game, new data on the benches in the NHL, and MLB’s new deal with Nike. Advertising Inq...

5R162- Ethan and Chris break down all the latest in the NBA as the trade deadline passes. We break down the Heat's lone trade, the Pelicans holding on to Anthony Davis, the Raptors, Sixers, and Bucks all swinging big deals, and where the league stands now that all the business is done. Thanks to our sponsors Doral Toyota and Berlitz Broward. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands...

5R161- Ethan and Chris present their State of the Heat following another inconsistent period that ended with them beating Portland on the road on Tuesday night. We also get into trades the Heat can make at the deadline and what direction they can go with the team. (Note: We taped this prior to the Heat's trade Wednesday, which we sort of predicted. The rest of the pod still applies.) Thanks to...

5R160- Ethan and Chris were at the Miami Dolphins facility in Davie today to take in and react to new Miami Dolphins head coach Brian Flores' introduction. We react to what he said, what he brings to the table, and what direction the Dolphins organization is choosing to go in. Thanks to our sponsors Doral Toyota and Brunt Insurance. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy &...