Heat Check with Trysta Krick

On this episode of the Heat Check's Rookie Report, Trysta highlights Victor Wembanyama's impressive performances thus far this season. She discusses what she likes, how he can improve, and why he and Gregg Popovich work so well together. Enjoy! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https:/...

On this episode of the Heat Check, Trysta kicks things off with the One Big Takeaway from Week 1 of the 2023-24 season. Afterwards, she picks her WTF moment, hitting on the Chicago Bulls’ record setting players only meeting and shares the Soundbyte that Bites from last week: Scottie Barnes on Nick Nurse returning to Toronto. Then, she turns her attention to the other big headlines from the league...

In this segment of the Heat Check, Trysta covers the one big takeaway from Week 1 of the 2023-24 season. The headline, you ask? The Denver Nuggets are inevitable. She discusses how, despite the team’s lack of offseason moves, they are still the most dominant team in the West. She covers Denver’s big time wins and how impressive the team was in each showing.  Enjoy!  To learn more about listener da...

In this portion of the Heat Check, Trysta gives you her Week 1 WTF: The Chicago Bulls. She covers the team’s terrible opening showing and the fact that they had a players only meeting after GAME ONE of the season! She discusses the implications of the meeting and why this is a terrible sign for Chicago. Afterwards, she gives this week’s edition of Soundbytes with Bite - Scottie Barnes sharing his...

In this segment of the Heat Check, Trysta covers all of the other biggest headlines from Week 1 of the 2023-24 season. She touches on the James Harden drama, Jokic’s advice to Chet Holmgren, the issues in Houston, and what Herro thought about Dame in Miami, and much more. To wrap things up, it’s the first Himmy Award of the Year!  Enjoy!  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices...

On this episode of the Heat Check, Trysta begins by wrapping up her league previews with the Southeast Division. She covers the Hawks, Heat, Magic, Hornets and Wizards - covering the notable roster changes and the all the offseason drama for each organization. Then, Kurt Helin joins the Heat Check! Kurt is the lead NBA writer and managing editor for NBCSports.com. The two cover all the league’s bi...

In this portion of the Heat Check, Trysta kicks off her Southeast Division preview. She opens things up with the Hawks, breaking down the drama between John Collins and Trae Young that led to his departure. Afterwards, she looks at the Miami Heat and discusses why she thinks this organization had the worst offseason in the league.  Enjoy! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices...

In this segment of the Heat Check, Trysta wraps up her Southeast Division preview by looking at the Magic, Hornets, and Wizards. She breaks down why the Magic may be a good team, covers the Hornet’s offseason drama, and shares why she thinks the Wizards are the worst team in the league.  Enjoy! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-pol...

In this segment, Kurt Helin, the lead NBA writer and managing editor for NBCSports.com, joins Trysta to prepare you for the 2023-24 season. The two cover the biggest offseason storylines, like the James Harden drama, and give their predictions for the year.  Enjoy!  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad...

On this episode of the Heat Check, Chris Miles of NBATV joins Trysta and the gang to catch you up on all the biggest storylines as we begin the 2023-24 NBA season!  Enjoy! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy inf...

On this episode of the Heat Check, Trysta kicks off her Eastern Conference previews with the Central Division. She opens up with the Chicago Bulls, covering the team’s roster changes and breaking down why they will struggle this year. Afterwards, she turns her attention to the Cavaliers. She talks key additions and touches on the potential for Donovan Mitchell to leave. Then, looks North to the Pi...

In this segment of the Heat Check, Trysta kicks off her Central Division preview. She starts things off with the Chicago Bulls. She covers the team’s roster changes and gives an update on the status of the organization. Afterwards, she looks at the Cleveland Cavaliers and discusses the potential for Donovan Mitchell to leave the team as well as why Emoni Bates is a massive addition. Enjoy! To lear...

In this portion of the Heat Check, Trysta continues her Central Division preview by looking at the Detroit Pistons. She breaks down why Monty Williams will be a good match for the organization before turning her attention to the Indianapolis Pacers, and sharing why the team is her sleeper for the division.  Enjoy!  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.auda...

On this segment of the Heat Check, Trysta wraps up her Central Division preview by looking at the Milwaukee Bucks. She recaps the organization's big time offseason moves and shares how they improved an already very strong roster.  Enjoy! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcas...

On this episode of the Heat Check, Trysta kicks off her Eastern Conference previews with the Atlantic Division. She kicks things off by looking at the 76ers, running through their roster changes and the team’s plethora of offseason drama. Then, it’s onto the Raptors where she breaks down the organization’s state of “roster purgatory.” Afterwards, Trysta looks at the Celtics where she lays out how...

In this segment of the Heat Check, Trysta kicks off her Atlantic Division preview. She opens things up with the 76ers, discussing their roster changes before recapping the ups and downs of the James Harden drama. Afterwards, she touches on the importance of Joel Embiid and how his health could impact the team’s success.  Enjoy! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: htt...

In this portion of the Heat Check, Trysta continues her Atlantic Division preview by looking first at the Toronto Raptors. She breaks down how the organization has fallen since 2019, and the team’s state of “roster purgatory.” Afterwards, she turns her attention to the division favorite Boston Celtics. Trysta recaps the organization’s big time roster moves and shares both why she thinks they’ll be...

On this segment of the Heat Check, Trysta wraps up her Atlantic Division preview in New York with the Nets and the Knicks. She begins with the Nets and checks in on the organization’s rebuild. Then, she checks in on the Knicks and works through whether they can win or will bust in the 2023-24 season.  Enjoy!  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc....

On this segment of the Heat Check, Trysta fills you in on all of the latest news from around the league. From Joel Embiid, to Ja Morant, to the NBA's latest apology tour, she gives you all the info you need as we head closer to the 2023-24 season tipoff! Enjoy! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choic...

On this episode of the Heat Check, TikTok content creator and sports reporter Frank Michael Smith joins the pod! To kick things off, Trysta asks him about his start in the industry, covering how he got started, how he views himself in the industry, and the process of monetizing his content. Afterwards, the two get into his production process, discussing script writing, growing his brand, and his c...

In this portion of the Heat Check, Trysta and Frank walk through his beginnings as a content creator, discussing his first videos, how he developed his formula, and how he began to monetize his content.  Enjoy! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices See...

In this segment of the Heat Check, Trysta and Frank continue their conversation by focusing on his production process. The pair go through how he produces his videos, his script writing process, the growth of his crew, and his career path.  Enjoy! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit http...

In this portion of the Heat Check, Trysta wraps up her conversation with Frank Michael Smith by turning their attention to the upcoming 2023-24 NBA season. Frank shares his favorite teams, who he’s most excited to watch, and gives his prediction for who will be the league champion.  Enjoy!  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy...

On this episode of the Heat Check, Trysta finishes her Western Conference Preview with the Northwest Division. She kicks things off by discussing the team she thinks will be the biggest disappointment, the Minnesota Timberwolves- focusing on how dysfunction will be their downfall this year. Afterwards, she looks to the Oklahoma City Thunder, and discusses why this young roster excites her so much....

In this portion of the Heat Check, Trysta begins her look at the Northwest Conference with an examination of the Timberwolves. She recaps the teams roster changes and explains why she thinks Minnesota has the most underwhelming team in the conference. Enjoy!  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices...