Five On The Floor: Miami Heat/NBA

In the second edition of the War on I-4 podcast (@WarOnI4Podcast), Brian Goins is missing, so it's two against one, as the guys discuss what looks like the best team in the state: Central Florida. We made this one free, so you could check it out.  But.... if you're signed up for our patron, where this pod normally lives, you're eligible for our first soccer match at Soccer Zone Indoor...

5R100- To celebrate our 100th episode, we welcome ESPN's Dan Le Batard to the show. We go through the origins of his sports fandom, look back at his favorite characters in Miami sports through his career, get some of his best stories, and discuss the current state of The Dan Le Batard Show and the sports media business. Thanks to our sponsors Doral Toyota, Bet DSI, Greenlight Tek, Seltzer Mayb...

5R99- Ethan and Chris react to the University of Miami's blowout loss to LSU on Sunday night. Chris was in Dallas, so he brings us his thoughts on the quarterback play, defense, and season outlook for the Canes after the loss. We close by asking if this is about the bleakest the South Florida sports scene has looked for a long time. Thanks to our sponsors Miss-Ink, Texas Roadhouse, and Soccer...

5R98- We're welcoming a new sponsor to the podcast, Bet DSI ! And to celebrate, Ethan and Chris are joined by Kevin Rogers of Vegas Insider and 560 WQAM to run through NFL Over/Unders. We start with the Dolphins, then get to KRog's best bets on Washington, the Bears, Chiefs, and Colts. Then we close with a look at the totals around the AFC East.   Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.c...

5R97- Ahead of the big University of Miami season opener against LSU, Ethan and Chris are joined by Cam Underwood of State of The U to preview the game. We break down how important this game is for Miami's season, if Miami has enough size and speed to go toe to toe with LSU, how Miami's offense will look, LSU's decision to start Joe Burrow, and much more.  Be sure to come to our UM-LSU...

5R96- With the important parts of preseason basically over, Ethan and Chris dive into the five biggest questions we have for the Miami Dolphins as they head towards the regular season. What to make of the quarterback situation, especially if Tannehill got hurt? Is the hope for DeVante Parker being a key contributor to the Dolphins basically over? Which new signing impressed the most? Which rookie...

5R95- Ethan and Chris are joined by the host of our Miami Hurricanes podcast "5 Rings: A Canes Thing", Josh Darrow. Josh and the guys take a look at the most important players heading into this UM season including Malik Rosier, DT Gerald Willis, RB/WR DeeJay Dallas, the freshmen tight ends Brevin Jordan and Will Mallory, and WR Jeff Thomas. We close by examining which freshmen will have th...

5R94- Ethan and Chris are joined by 560 WQAM host Orlando Alzugary, AKA The Big O, to break down O's plan to fix the Dolphins. The conversation largely centered around the front office, and the moves that the Dolphins have made that have gotten them to this point. We focus on the personnel decisions made by Mike Tannenbaum in free agency and the draft, Adam Gase's perhaps oversized role in...

5R93- Ethan and Chris are joined for this episode by the undisputed king of South Florida sports takes and whale watching, Brendan Tobin of 790 The Ticket. We discuss the Miami Heat's continued whale shortage, the Jags, the shortage of UFC stars, and the many talents of his coworker and our's, the great Slim of Ballscast. Thanks to our sponsor Texas Roadhouse . Advertising Inquiries: https...

5R92- For this episode of the pod, Ethan and Chris are joined by the great Richmond Webb, former Miami Dolphins offensive lineman. He tells us stories about protecting Dan Marino's blindside and more about his 10 year run with the Dolphins. He also talks about the current team's offensive line and outlook for the season. Thanks to our sponsors Texas Roadhouse, Design Gnome, and Doral Toyot...

5R91- For this episode, Ethan and Chris try and get positive about the upcoming Heat season -- one maybe more than the other. We came up the reasons for optimism which include: Dion Waiters returning healthy into the backcourt with Goran Dragic, the continuing development of their young players, Erik Spoelstra/continuity, and the weak Eastern Conference. Thanks to our sponsors Miss-Ink and Design...

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5R90- Jakeem Grant, wide receiver for the Miami Dolphins, joins Ethan and Chris for this edition of the pod. We discuss ridiculous speed, his difficult Texas upbringing, and his breakout towards the end of last season that saw Jakeem catch 2 touchdowns and have his first 100 yard game. Thanks to our sponsor Doral Toyota. Be sure to check out our Dolphins-Panthers watch party this Friday at Texas R...

5R89- Ethan and Chris are joined by Leroy Hoard , cohost of Tobin, Leroy, and Beast on 790 The Ticket, to discuss a wide-ranging array of sports topics. We cover the Urban Meyer investigation, the Dolphins upcoming season, Jarvis Landry in Cleveland, Hassan Whiteside, and the beginning of LeBron James' Lakers tenure. Thanks to our sponsors Doral Toyota and Texas Roadhouse. Advertising Inquirie...

5R88- Ethan and Chris are joined by Mike Cugno of CBS4 to start to preview the upcoming Miami Hurricanes season. We discuss what it will take for the program to take the next step, how confident we are in Malik Rosier, how important being locally and nationally relevant is for this program, the job Mark Richt has done, and the competition for UM in the ACC and the state of Florida. Be sure to chec...

5R87- Ethan and Chris are joined by Joe Schad and Jason Lieser of the Palm Beach Post to continue our look ahead to the Miami Dolphins' season. We discuss if any Dolphins players have breakout potential, then take a close look at the Dolphins receiving corps and secondary. Jason joined us from a wind tunnel. We apologize if he ruined your listening experience. But in fairness, he also would ha...

5R86- Ethan and Chris are joined by David Gonos, co-host of the Fantasy on 5 podcast in the Five Reasons Network, to discuss how to be a good Fantasy Football commissioner and then how to win your league. We get into the ideal league format, draft strategies, sleepers, and how various Miami Dolphins will fare in fantasy this season. Thanks to our sponsors! Texas Roadhouse and Ashley Furniture Chec...

  5R85: Ethan and Chris welcome the dean (OK, the old guy) of Miami sports columnists, Dave Hyde (@DaveHydeSports), to try to select the most influential sports figure in South Florida sports. They break down Heat players, Dolphins players, Marlins/Panthers players, Hurricanes players and coaches/executives/owners. And they come up with 3 different winners.   Sponsored by DoralToyota.com (@DoralTo...

5R84 -- As July winds down, Ethan returns to join Chris and discuss the Heat, Dolphins and Marlins. We focus on Dwyane Wade, Pat Riley, Jarvis Landry and JT Realmuto. Check out our patron page as well for special content from all the podcasts in the Five Reasons Sports Network: https://patron.podbean.com/fivereasonssports Also, You can join Dan LeBatard and Papi for a night of music, art and domin...

5R83- With Ethan on vacation, Chris Kouffman joins Chris Wittyngham to discuss five of the biggest NFL storylines ahead of training camps opening. For what seems like 5 years running, we ask if this is FINALLY the year the Patriots break down, which team can make a big turnaround like the Jags and the Rams, if the Eagles can repeat, which quarterback change will result in the biggest change, and w...

5R82- It's time for Dolphins season! We will be breaking our preview of the forthcoming season into 3 parts, one with the reporters from each of the major newspapers in South Florida. For this episode, we're joined by Omar Kelly and Chris Perkins of the Sun Sentinel to break down Adam Gase's status after two years with the team, how the Dolphins will go about replacing Ndamukong Suh, a...

5R81- Ethan and Chris react to the news that former Miami Dolphins head coach Tony Sparano died Sunday at age 56. You'll hear from Greg Camarillo, Mike Pouncey, Omar Kelly, and former Dolphins.com reporter Andy Kent on Sparano's time in Miami, the 11-5 2008 Dolphins season, how he will be remembered, and much more. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: http...

5R80- Ethan and Chris are joined by Joy Taylor of FS1 to talk about her burgeoning career in sports media, now as co-host of The Herd on FS1 and host of the " Maybe I'm Crazy " podcast. We also get into LeBron to LA, the Heat, the Rams, the difference between Miami and LA, and much more. Thanks to our sponsor Doral Toyota , Texas Roadhouse , and the International Champions Cup Be sure...

5R79- Steve Goldstein of the new  Goldie On Ice podcast in the Five Reasons Sports Network joins us for a conversation about his early days in radio, his new podcast, and the Florida Panthers. Thanks to our sponsor Texas Roudhouse ! Listen to the pod for a clue on how to win a $30 Gift Certificate to Texas Roudhouse. Listen to the other podcasts in the Five Reasons Sports Network. 3 Yards Per Carr...

Follow this link to become a patron of the Five Reasons Sports Network for bonus content, contests and more. 5R78- Ethan and Chris are joined for this episode by Dave McMenamin of ESPN. We thought he would be the perfect guest to bring on given his assignment in the last 6 or 7 years to look back on LeBron James' time in Cleveland, examine his present basketball situation with the Los Angeles...