Nothing But Respect
Patrick Redford and Harry Krinsky
The last uncompromised podcast hosted by Patrick Redford and Harry Krinsky.
Episodes
Nothing But Hell Gate with Julianne Escobedo Shepherd and Max Rivlin-Nadler
This is a crossover episode with the good people of Hell Gate NYC!! harry and Patrick stopped by the Hell Gate office to talk about the Liberty playoff run, New York as a sports bar town, Max's issue with the Timeless Torches, Isiah Thomas' return to working with the Knicks, and much more!Editor's Note: Harry says Isiah Thomas was accused of sexual assault during his tenure with the Knicks. This is incorrect. Thomas was accused of sexual harassment. LINKSGot a tip? Call (347) 380-6426 or email [email protected] Max on The Liberty Follow Max on TwitterFollow Julianne on IGFollow Nothing But Respect on IGFollow harry on Twitter, IGFollow Patrick on Twitter, BlueskySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Infinite Bowl Machine with Eamon Whalen
We are joined by Eamon Whalen to talk about his new piece in New York Magazine about Nick Shirley, the Wolves biggest aura gamble yet, and Marc Lore's investment in infinite bowl technology.PS!!!! We're having a party in Brooklyn on October 2nd!! RSVP HereGot a tip? Call (347) 380-6426 or email [email protected] Read Eamon's feature on Nick Shirley Read Patrick's piece about Andrew Callaghan's strange Hunter Biden crypto saga. Follow Eamon on Twitter, IG, Substack Follow Nothing But Respect on IG Follow harry on Twitter, IG Follow Patrick on Twitter, BlueskySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Nothing But The State of the League with Joestar Jokic and Pablo Escoball
We are joined by Jack and Pablo of the State of the League podcast for the collaboration everyone's been asking for. We talk Kings, Kyle Kuzma, Anime, and then maybe do a legit 30 minutes on Brice Sensabaugh.Got a tip? Call (347) 380-6426 or email [email protected] Listen to State of the League and subscribe to their Patreon Follow Jack on Twitter, IG Follow Nothing But Respect on IG Follow harry on Twitter, IG Follow Patrick on Twitter, BlueskySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Honey Deuce McBride with Giri Nathan
We are joined by Defector's Giri Nathan to discuss the influencer takeover of the US Open, why tennis is uniquely susceptible to this kind of thing, and whether it's good for the game. We also talk Clippers fallout, and Ben Simmons becoming a Sacramento King.Got a tip? Call (347) 380-6426 or email [email protected]'s book Changeover: A Young Rivalry and a New Era of Men's TennisPatrick on ESPN duffing its big Clippers scoopFollow Giri on Twitter, BlueskyFollow Nothing But Respect on IGFollow harry on Twitter, IGFollow Patrick on Twitter, BlueskySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
I Took The Team Plane From Oracle with Jake Bittle
We are joined by Jake Bittle, staff writer at Grist and author of The Great Displacement, to talk about his incredible run of Twitter beefs, including with Art But Make It Sports, Warriorsworld, and Kendrick Perkins. We also discuss the Raptors through the prism of their prodigal son: Drake. Finally, we unpack the strange phenomenon of NBA memes having to do with environmentalism LINKS Got a tip? Call (347) 380-6426 or email [email protected] Jake's book The Great Displacement Read Jake's work at Grist Follow Jake on Twitter, IG Follow Nothing But Respect on IG Follow harry on Twitter, IG Follow Patrick on Twitter, BlueskySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
On That Good Kushner Alcohol with Harrison Faigen
We are joined by SB Nation Associate Director of Pro Basketball Harrison Faigen to break down everything going on with the LA Lakers. We can't help but notice how the events unfolding in LA with the Buss family specifically remind us of the HBO shows Westworld, DTF St. Louis, Treme, The Wire, Game of Thrones, True Detective, and so many others....LINKS Got a tip? Call (347) 380-6426 or email [email protected] Katie Baker's piece on Mark Walter Follow Harrison on Twitter, Bluesky Follow Nothing But Respect on IG Follow harry on Twitter, IG Follow Patrick on Twitter, BlueskySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
$tarface of The League with Ock Sportello
We are joined by our lawyer Ock Sportello for another CLASSIC. First, we talk about him finding the sublime in the chud Knicks run. Then we discuss his excellent piece for Passion of the Weiss about Tyga's cynical AI-generated album, AI music in general, and what the future of music might look like. Other topics include Pat McAfee's new album, The Broke Jumper Tip Line, Wemby as a government super soldier, Barack Obama's player comp being Tayshaun Prince, and much more.Got a tip? Call (347) 380-6426 or email [email protected]'s piece: Sim City, Bitch: Tyga, Artificial Intelligence, and the End of ArtDrew Millard's 0.0 review of $TARFACEFollow Ock on Twitter and read his blog Never HungoverFollow Nothing But Respect on IGFollow harry on Twitter, IGFollow Patrick on Twitter, BlueskySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Nothing But Rough Notes II with Maya Goldberg-Safir
We are joined by writer and creator of the excellent women's basketball Substack Rough Notes Maya Goldberg-Safir to talk about her time at WNBA All-Star Weekend, the WNBA's relationship to its own queer history, how much to engage with Sophie Cunningham's dogwhistling, and what a Valks championship is going to look like!LINKS Got a tip? Call (347) 380-6426 or email [email protected] Maya's great piece about All-Star Weekend Subscribe to Rough NotesFollow Rough Notes on Instagram Follow Maya on Substack Follow Nothing But Respect on IG Follow harry on Twitter, IG Follow Patrick on Twitter, BlueskySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Theres a Pog in my čar!!!
Harry and Patrick are BACK from the summer hiatus, talking about Patrick's experience covering the Tour de France, harry's experience watching LeBron slip through the Warriors' grasp, short-form content, analytics professionals playing pick-up, and Kyle Kuzma doing reverse taste discourse.Got a tip? Call (347) 380-6426 or email [email protected] all of Patrick's 2026 Tour de France dispatchesFollow Nothing But Respect on IGFollow harry on Twitter, IGFollow Patrick on Twitter, BlueskySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Liv Takes Miles with Maitreyi Anantharaman
We are joined by Defector's own Maitreyi Anantharaman to talk about the Malik Beasley indictment, Jalen Duren's future with the Pistons, and Jaylen Brown's battle with advanced analytics. Then we switch over to the W and run through the big storylines of the season's first chunk, including Olivia Miles' early success, Valk Nation continuing to flourish into a legit contender, and a recent episode of the Caitlin Clark media circus saga.Got a tip? Call (347) 380-6426 or email [email protected]'s piece on Caitlin Clark's seasonMaitreyi's profile of Olivia MilesFollow Maitreyi on BlueskyFollow Nothing But Respect on IGFollow harry on Twitter, IGFollow Patrick on Twitter, BlueskySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Nothing But Factors with David Lee
We are joined by writer, podcaster and hoops data expert David Lee to talk about draft board philosophies, his heterodox big board, cheating at the combine, Jalen Brunson's stocky frame being a huge advantage for him, and his new website The Hardwood Collective. Plus Patrick and harry talk at the top about harry's new media project Tranche 001.LINKS Got a tip? Call (347) 380-6426 or email [email protected] David's new website The Hardwood Collective David's NBA & draft analysis site The 5th FactorSupport Tranche 001 Follow David on Twitter, IG Follow Nothing But Respect on IG Follow harry on Twitter, IG Follow Patrick on Twitter, BlueskySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Fancyfree is the Center of the World with Giri Nathan
We are joined by Defector's Giri Nathan to discuss the Knicks winning the NBA championship, Victor Wembanyama the hyperobject, James Dolan's dating profile, getting drunk on IG live, and much more. Got a tip? Call (347) 380-6426 or email [email protected] Giri's book Changeover Follow Giri on Twitter, Bluesky Follow Nothing But Respect on IG Follow harry on Twitter, IG Follow Patrick on Twitter, BlueskySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Good People On Both Sides with Devon Walker and Will Menaker
We are joined by comedian and official NBR Spurs correspondent Devon Walker to talk about being a Spurs fan living in New York, watching a game at Doris, and Wemby's mamba mentality. Then we talk to Will Menaker about the Knicks, the dark energy at MSG for Game 3, and the case for Knicks optimism.Got a tip? Call (347) 380-6426 or email [email protected] Follow Devon on Twitter, IG Follow Will on Twitter, IGFollow Nothing But Respect on IG Follow harry on Twitter, IG Follow Patrick on Twitter, BlueskySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
One Must Imagine Sisyphus Dunking with Hanif Abdurraqib
We are joined by writer, poet, podcaster, and author Hanif Abdurraqib to talk about his own pickup game, why floaters are beautiful, the point guard as poet, loving KAT, the Warriors' cosmic connection to the Wolves, and MUCH MORE.Got a tip? Call (347) 380-6426 or email [email protected]'s recent New Yorker piece about loving the WolvesCheck out Hanif's new video show about the history of Detroit house music, Living for the CityHanif's episode of Spinsters about never being able to quit Ricky RubioFollow Hanif on IGFollow Nothing But Respect on IGFollow harry on Twitter, IGFollow Patrick on Twitter, BlueskySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Ronin Mode with Gavin Matts
We are joined by comedian and actor Gavin Matts for a wide-ranging chat about everything from being a transplant Knicks fan, the Boozer kids' hairline, Bird scooters, the SF-based rapper Frak, and why Shai may have created a swag prison of his own making.Got a tip for the Broke Jumper Tip Line? Call (347) 380-6426 or email [email protected] LINKSWatch Gavin's stand up special Progressions (and stay tuned for a new special coming soon.....)Follow Gavin on IG, Tik TokFollow Nothing But Respect on IGFollow harry on Twitter, IGFollow Patrick on Twitter, BlueskySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Kenny Kennedy with Noah Kulwin
We are joined by Noah Kulwin to discuss an incredible set of conference finals games. First we talk Brunson's heroics, James Harden getting chappaquiddick'd and a great mike brown coaching job. After that we talk Spurs vs OKC, Wemby's brilliance and an op-ed in the Oklahoman comparing OKC to Israel. A new BLOWBACK mini series about America and Israel's relationship comes out May 29th!! Samer's piece about the now-deleted Oklahoman op edFollow Noah on Twitter, IGFollow Nothing But Respect on IGFollow harry on Twitter, IGFollow Patrick on Twitter, BlueskySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Neither / Nor with Tom Krell (How To Dress Well)
NBR Hall of Fame guest Tom Krell (How To Dress Well) returns to talk Wemby losing his cool, the Nuggets' downfall, Christian Braun psychosis, why the Wolves are his new favorite team, sampling Bones Hyland vocals for a song, the Mormonization of America and much moreGot a tip about someone's hoops game? HIt the broke jumper tip line (347) 380-6426 or email us at [email protected] How To Dress Well on Twitter, IGFollow Nothing But Respect on IGFollow harry on Twitter, IGFollow Patrick on Twitter, BlueskySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
My eyes so red with @WhosNextDanny
We are joined by Danny aka Mr. Whos Next aka the genius behind this shai edit, and many more. We talk about how he started making crazy ig edits, what makes his so fun and how he's been able to break through in sports media. We also talk about how fun the first round has been, Donovan Mitchell missing floaters, and Jaylen Brown breaking down game tape of him losing on stream (chef's kiss). LINKSEvery Whos Next Edit is amazing. Here are a few we especially love: Westbrook, Shai, this one, and this one. Follow WhosNextShow on Twitter, IGFollow Nothing But Respect on IGFollow harry on Twitter, IGFollow Patrick on Twitter, BlueskySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Dark Money Buckets with Henry Abbott
We are joined by the great Henry Abbott of TrueHoop to talk about his work being cited in a recent New Yorker interview with Steve Kerr, what innovation in sports medicine actually looks like, and the NBA's ties to Jeffrey Epstein. We also discuss Rob Mahoney being a bucket, and NBA players cheating at pickup basketball.THE BROKE JUMPER TIP LINE IS HERE. CALL OR TEXT US AT 347-380-6426. Email Us at [email protected] Bethea's New Yorker profile of Steve KerrHenry's book BallisticTrueHoop's Jeffrey Epstein investigationFollow Henry on TwitterFollow Nothing But Respect on IGFollow harry on Twitter, IGFollow Patrick on Twitter, BlueskySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Micro Aura Transgressions with Giri Nathan
We talk to author and Defector staff writer Giri Nathan about the first weekend of playoff basketball, KAT committing micro aura transgressions, Jordan Peterson crying while watching Shai shoot free throws, and the Jamal vs Jokic two-man game. We also discuss a16z's new media venture "MTS" (or Monitoring The Situation). Follow Giri on TwitterRead CHANGEOVERRead CHANGEOVER in ItalianGiri on Jokic from 2021Follow Nothing But Respect on IGFollow harry on Twitter, IG Follow Patrick on Twitter, BlueskySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Playoff Preview Mega Pod Part 3: THE TOMS
Look, this was supposed to be the Denver hit in our western mega pod with Tom Krell (HowToDressWell) and Tom Ley but we caught lightning in a bottle. Tom Ley's audio is a little messed up but its really must listen podcasting. Go Nuggets https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nnVKqQiQyTQSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Playoff Preview Mega Pod Part 2: THE EAST
The second annual NBR Playoff Mega Preview is here, and it's bigger than ever. We invite friends of the program whose teams have made the playoffs to come on and wax about their guys. Each one is supposed to be 10 minutes long and they all went 20 mins+.This is the preview of the EAST. You can find our West preview here and our Toms preview here.East LineupMaitreyi Anantharaman — Pistons — Topics: Caris LeVert love, Jerami Grant having a mural at a bar in Detroit, Ausar Thompson is so good@TrillBroDude — Sixers — Topics: The Sixers are bad and are not making the playoffs, if landing a 747 or removing an appendix is harder, the Sixers being too random to be good, the 48 hours when VJ was Michael JordanNoah Kulwin — Knicks — Topics: Jumping off a building and landing in a Sidetalk video, the Knicks being a team built for the playoffs, the sudden goatedness of the EastJacob Rosenberg — Hornets — Topics: Learning about Miami, LaMelo, the Greensboro Hornets, how Jacob is as an editorSam Sheehan — Celtics — Topics: Baylor Scheierman being a demon, Jaylen Brown's spray-on hair, his bounce back via postingIsle McElroy — Raptors — Topics: Scottie Barnes being frustrating, the Raptors not quite existing, the Raptors never being good teamsMichael Centola – Hawks — Topics: Being the coldest white boy, Jalen Johnson being sick, CJ McCollum being sick, almost going to the Magic City the night before Luke Kornet ruined it Sean Kuhn — The Magic — Topics: Paolo not being an offense unto himself, Jalen Suggs locking in over his headband, Jett Howard not existingKylie Cheung – James Harden – Topics: James Harden, Charlie Kirk, Etsy WitchesFollow Nothing But Respect on IGFollow harry on Twitter, IG Follow Patrick on Twitter, BlueskySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Playoff Preview Mega Pod Part 1: THE WEST
THE second annual NBR Playoff Mega Preview is here, and it's bigger than ever. We invite friends of the program whose teams have made the playoffs to come on and wax about their guys. Each one is supposed to be 10 minutes long and they all went 20 mins+.This is the preview of the WEST. You can find our East preview here and our Toms preview here.West LineupIsaac Chotiner — Rockets — Topics: Sengun is badTyler Parker — Thunder — Topics: Tyler learns about the 2024 meat off, Alex Caruso shooting poorly, things breaking right for the ThunderEamon Whalen — Wolves — Topics: Joan Beringer minutes, McDaniels is the truth, the Wolves having doubters, Ant auto-meat@idkhoops — Lakers — Topics: The Lakers are live dogs, LeBron can still be the best player in a series, Pacific Rim Style Unc CoalitionsSean Highkin — Blazers — Topics: The Quorum of unformed guys, Jerami Grant having a mural in Portland, remembering when Chauncey Billups got arrestedSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Yax Soprana with David Roth
We are joined by Defector's David Roth to reflect on the men's college basketball season and wax about what these guys might look like in the NBA. We discuss the unknowability of projecting guys into the pros, the types of prospects we always fall in love with, and who the kings might take.LINKSFollow David Roth on BlueskyFollow Nothing But Respect on IGFollow harry on Twitter, IG Follow Patrick on Twitter, BlueskySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
2004 to Infinity with Papo2004
We are joined by rapper and certified New Jersey ball knower Papo2004. We talk to him about, playing nba live 2005 with DJ Lucas, attempting to start a podcast, but all his cohosts wanted to talk about was Kanye, why Josh Hart actually isn't the heart and soul of the Knicks, loving KAT, jews loving basketball, and much more. Plus Harry and Patrick talk a little at the top about Patrick watching basketball in the shower, and Harry gets a wild Darryn Peterson take off.LINKSFollow Papo2004 on IGListen to Papo2004 on Spotify, Apple MusicFollow Nothing But Respect on IGFollow harry on Twitter, IG Follow Patrick on Twitter, BlueskySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Langham Journalist Autonomous Zone with Maitreyi Anantharaman
We are joined by Defector writer Maitreyi Anantharaman to talk about ratification of a new WNBA CBA! We talk about the wins for the players, possible wins for the league, and how the whole thing has been covered. We also discuss the Pistons being on fraud watch, who's gonna play the Valks in the championship next year, and UCLA's star-studded roster. LINKSMaitreyi on the news of the new CBAThe Ringer WNBA Show about the Langham stakeoutI'm Being Canceled By WNBA Old Guard Media? (Receipts Inside)Follow Nothing But Respect on IGFollow Maitreyi on BlueskyFollow harry on Twitter, IG Follow Patrick on Twitter, BlueskySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
What a Pro Wants (Wilt Chamberlain Diss) with Tyler Parker
We are joined by author of A Little Blood and Dancing, cohost of Wait a Minute, and Ringer staff writer Tyler Parker to finally have some pro-OKC takes on the show. We talk about OKC being villains, the Nike apparatus, Wemby's ethical hoops stance, how every great team eventually becomes the bad guys. We also discuss Bams 83 point game and how the real enemy is Wilt Chamberlain. LINKSBuy Tyler's novel A Little Blood and DancingCheck out Wait a Second...Video of Wilt's 100-point game Follow Tyler on IG, Bluesky Follow Nothing But Respect on IGFollow harry on Twitter, IG Follow Patrick on Twitter, BlueskySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Ass'n Up with Will Anderson (Hotline TNT)
We are joined by your favorite musician's favorite ball knower, Will Anderson of Hotline TNT. We talk about the origin of his NBA zine Ass'n Up, why artists don't like the Thunder, his personal issue with the people of Oklahoma City, growing up a Wolves fan, the Hawks' Magic City situation, hooping at the Ridgewood YMCA, and thoughtful internet usage. LINKSFollow Hotline TNT on IGCheck out their website for all things Hotline TNT. You can purchase Ass'n Up there!Follow Nothing But Respect on IGFollow harry on Twitter, IG Follow Patrick on Twitter, BlueskySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
New York or Nowhere with Will Menaker
We are joined by Will Menaker of the great Chapo Trap House podcast to talk about the pressure this Knicks team is under, the specter of New Jersey, Mike Brown vs Thibs, the 90s knicks, comparisons between politics and sports, and the NBA's precarious position as a 'progressive' league.LINKSFollow Will on Twitter, IGFollow Chapo Trap House on Twitter Follow Nothing But Respect on IGFollow harry on Twitter, IG Follow Patrick on Twitter, BlueskyP.S.: Check out the new merch from former NBR guest Maya Goldberg-Safir's ROUGH NOTES newsletterSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Bonus Ep: Adam Silver's European Dreams with Ricardo Brito Reis
We are joined by basketball analyst, comms consultant, and Neemias Queta super fan Ricardo Brito Reis to talk about the recent groundswell of news around the NBA's plans to expand into Europe in some capacity. We talk to Ricardo about the passion for basketball in some European cities, what might get lost with this expansion, and some of the sporstwashing at play. We also talk about Neemias Queta, the pride of Portugal.LINKSRicardo recently wrote a piece for Katie Heindl's excellent substack Basketball Feelings, about the NBA's plan to expand into EuropeThe Athletic's Joe Vardon has done some great reporting on the possible expansionPatrick on Neemias Queta's journey to the NBALinksKatie's Substack Basketball FeelingsFollow Nothing But Respect on IGFollow harry on Twitter, IG Follow Patrick on Twitter, BlueskySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Tank Me Later with Sam Sheehan and Ock Sportello
We are joined by our lawyer Ock Sportello and Sam Sheehan of the You Know Ball Podcast to talk imagined tanking discourse, harry's spelling woes, clavicular being from Hoboken, Clippers (which, to be clear, is different from "The Clippers), and Jeffrey Epstein's sports blog.LinksSam's great piece on tanking discourseMinh Tran's piece on Clavicular and ClippingHarry reviewing Rich Paul's PodcastAll Things You Know Ball PodcastOck's blog Never HungoverFollow Sam on TwitterFollow Ock on TwitterFollow Nothing But Respect on IGFollow harry on Twitter, IG Follow Patrick on Twitter, BlueskySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
The Durant Files with Eamon Whalen
We are joined by journalist Eamon Whalen to comb through the confusing story of Kevin Durant's alleged Twitter burner activity. We also discuss Eamon's reporting on the story of Nathan Seabrook, how America's right wing imagines Minnesota, and what we think leads to these moments of NBA activism. We also talk about if the Wolves can win it all.LinksEamon's piece: How a Mercenary Became a Minneapolis Mall CopThe original KDF threadFollow Eamon on Twitter, IG, SubstackFollow Nothing But Respect on IGFollow harry on Twitter, IG Follow Patrick on Twitter, BlueskySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
The Green Freak
Harry and Patrick discuss Giannis' strange Kalshi partnership and what it says about prediction markets in sports. Then they talk about the new look cavs, the end of the kuminga era, and who the Clavicular of the NBA is.LinksPatrick on James Harden's Trade Demand NY Times on Prediction Markets vs Sports Books Harry's new Pod ClassKatie Heindl on Kalshi and GiannisSam Kriss on ClavicularFollow Nothing But Respect on IGFollow harry on Twitter, IG Follow Patrick on Twitter, BlueskySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Charlotte XCX with Jacob Rosenberg
We kick off today's episode with a tribute to Dan McQuade, who tragically died last week after a battle with cancer. Then North Carolina native Jacob Rosenberg gives us some context for the Hornets' recent success, debuts some theories about LaMelo Ball's Post-Pastiche play, and explains why he thinks the Hornets are an unambiguous success this year. We also discuss Steph Curry's mother's interest in Judaism. Editors Note: Harry erroneously referred to 21 Savages idea for a new city as "Opp City". 21 Savages' actual name for the city is "Crash Out City."LINKSDan McQuade tribute at 76rs gameFollow Jacob on Twitter, IGFollow harry on Twitter, IG Follow Patrick on Twitter, BlueskyFollow our new IG!!!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Highlights For Babies: The House of Highlights Story with Samer Kalaf
We are joined by Defector's own Samer Kalaf to discuss the saga of the highly influential (for better or for worse) Instagram page HOUSE OF HIGHLIGHTS. Along the way we talk about advertising brain drain, the victory of marketing speak over prose, copaganda, emoji choices, cynical marketing, being too tuff, and much more.LINKSSamer's Highlights for Children storyEsquire profile of Omar RajaNew ModelsFollow harry on Twitter, IG Follow Patrick on Twitter, BlueskyFollow Samer on Twitter, BlueskyFollow our new nothing but respect InstagramSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
The Good, The Bad, and the Goodest with Jeremy Gordon
We are joined by author Jeremy Gordon to talk about his excellent novel SEE FRINEDSHIP, Jordan era supremacy, Rich Paul's podcasting venture, and why the better team always wins. LINKS:Follow Jeremy on Twitter, IGPurchase See FriendshipPatrick and Jeremy's interview about See FriendshipFollow harry on Twitter, IG Follow Patrick on Twitter, BlueskySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Mobility Maxxing with Henry Abbott
We are joined by author and creator of TrueHoop, Henry Abbott, to talk injuries, electromagnetic fields, Trae Young, and the true value of a point guard. We also propose some Big Idea rule changes like abolishing the draft, and putting a key in the corner.LINKSOur previous episode with Henry Purchase Henry's book BalisticPatrick on Trae YoungHenry on Trae YoungNiners Electromagnetic Field TheoryFollow harry on Twitter, IG Follow Patrick on Twitter, BlueskyFollow Henry on TwitterSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Deep Backpacks with Devon Walker
We are joined by actor, writer, comedian Devon Walker to talk bad NBA jersey numbers, on-court sartorial decisions, Aaron Gordon's diss track about Dwayne Wade giving him a 9/10 on in the dunk contest, and MUCH MORELINKSFollow Devon on IGListen to My Favorite Lyrics, follow the pod on IGFollow harry on Twitter, IG Follow Patrick on Twitter, BlueskySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Lowe Postmodernism with Eddie Averill
We are joined by Eddie Averill AKA @Realhoopermovie to discuss Sports, Movies, and Sports Movies! We talk about his experience as the admin of the legendary @nbafilmtweets account, why basketball players make good film critics, and how athletes are the new movie stars. Then we talk about Marty Supreme (SPOILERS START AT ROUGHLY: 23:28 UNTIL ROUGHLY: 01:00:30 ) and finally we hear what it was like being a lakers fan when they got luka.LINKS@nbafilmtweetsSam Bodrojan's Marty Supreme review for LARBA video Essay Eddie made about sports moviesFollow harry on Twitter, IG Follow Patrick on Twitter, BlueskyFollow Eddie on Twitter, read Vintage Violence, listen to Extended ClipSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Global Head of Smooth Operations with Maitreyi Anantharaman
We are joined by Defector’s Maitreyi Anantharaman to do a little Midwest NBA check-in. We talk about the Pistons’ social media team, Caris LeVert, and the Bucks’ predicament with Giannis. Maitreyi gives us an update on the labor negotiations between the WNBA and the WNBPA and on trying to decipher the signal from the noise.LINKSPatrick about Giannis Trade Talks Follow harry on Twitter, IG Follow Patrick on Twitter, BlueskyFollow Maitreyi on BlueskySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Negentropic and Pop with Tom Krell
We are joined by Tom Krell (How To Dress Well) to break down the excellent Spurs vs Thunder game, Evil Wemby, Cam Johnson's slow start, Jokic, Negentropic hoopers, plasticity bucket getting, Jamal Murray's IG costing him millions, and much more!LINKSFollow How To Dress Well on Twitter, IGListen to The Hellp's new albumFollow harry on Twitter, IG Follow Patrick on Twitter, BlueskySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
The 2025 Shams Charania Award For Excellence In Divulging Of Information Through Syntax Comprehended By Many
Welcome to the 5th annual SHAMSYS!!!! AKA the Shams Charania Award For Excellence In Divulging Of Information Through Syntax Comprehended By Many.Every year Defector hosts a livestream where Defector staff members Patrick, Samer and Giri break down the year's nominees. This year Harry joined the Shamsy committee and we are running the livestream on the NBR feed. If you want to WATCH the Shamsys stream, you can find it on twitch here or on youtube hereSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Ray Ratto's Referee Referendum with Ray Ratto
We are joined by sports media legend defector, Ray Ratto, to discuss the world of NBA Refereeing. Ray walks us through how NBA refereeing has changed, the impact of Darell Garretson, and how refs used to have personalities. We also discuss the legacy of Tim Donaghy, and how Wilt Chamberlain was actually really, truly, actually a bucket.LINKSFollow harry on Twitter, IG Follow Patrick on Twitter, BlueskyFollow Ray on TwitterCheck out the NBA Refs' personalitiesNBR HOF Guest Owen Phillips Ref DatabaseSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Rhizomatic Unc Network State
Lots of MEIDA talk this week. First, we discuss a strange hole in the NBA media apparatus, then we discuss the rise of the SportsCenter-style tech show TBPN. Finally, we play a game of My Business or None of My Business.LINKS:Great profile on TBPN by Mike IsaacAnother great TBPN profile by Julia HornsteinThe TBPN Media MapFollow harry on Twitter, IG Follow Patrick on Twitter, BlueskySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Cool Zone First Principles with Sam Sheehan and @TrillBroDude
We are joined by Sam Sheehan and @TrillBroDude of the excellent You Know Ball podcast for a special Home and Home series this week. Patrick and Harry will be on an episode of YKB this week, coming out Tuesday night. On THIS episode, we discuss Luka Garza's dad, the Pelicans being broke, and the VJ Edgecomb experience. Then we talk about some of the cool teams this year, including the Rockets, Pistons, Hawks (with no Trae Young), and the Kings (JK).LINKSONLY IF YOU GET CAUGHT EPISODE 3 OUT NOW!Noa Dalzell's Feature on Luka GarzaSFGate investigation on Frank GrazaFollow Trill on TwitterFollow Sam on TwitterSubscribe to YKBFollow harry on Twitter, IG Follow Patrick on Twitter, BlueskySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Who Shot J.R. Ewing Theory with Ock Sportello
We are joined by blogger extraordinaire Ock Sportello to talk Nico Harrison, Cam Thomas, Cooper Flag propping up the economy, possible false flag operations, Nets nihilism, and MUCH MOREP.S. As we mentioned in the intro, any rating, reviewing, sending to friends who may dig the pod, etc. is so helpful and really helps the show grow!LINKSPatrick's recent piece about the KingsOck's Nets Season Preview PieceFollow harry on Twitter, IG Follow Patrick on Twitter, BlueskyFollow Ock Sportello on Twitter, Subscribe to Ock's blog Never HungoverSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Waiting for LaRoche with Rohan Nadkarni
We are joined by NBC's Rohan Nadkarni to discuss some early-season trends. Included are: NBR's official Deep State nominee Noah LaRoche, this disappointing #Pelicans start, the Thunder's dominance, Ketamine Kuminga, and sandwhiches in ChicagoLINKSFollow harry on Twitter, IG Follow Patrick on Twitter, BlueskyFollow Rohan on TwitterSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Operation Nothing But Respect with Liz Franczak
We are joined by Liz Franczak of the esteemed TrueAnon podcast for a wide-ranging conversation about gambling, gooning, Austin Reeves, Lebron as epic bacon guy, hoops on NBC, Haliburton, the warriors, and so much more! LINKSTrueAnonPatrick on the media's coverage of the gambling scandalDaniel Kolitz's Harper's piece on GooningFollow harry on Twitter, IG Follow Patrick on Twitter, BlueskyFollow Liz on TwitterSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Agentic Offense with Tom Krell and Michael Centola
First, we talk to Tom Krell (also known by his stage name, How To Dress Well) about the Nuggets, agentic hoops, why the Thunder represent late capitalism, fading Sabonis, Donovan Mitchell as a cop, Cooper Flag's frame, and his high hopes for the Bulls this year. Then we talk to famously fly white boy Michael Centola about growing up with Anthony Edwards.P.S. Patrick's new podcast "Only If You Get Caught" is out TODAY!! Go check it out! LINKSThe Believe That AwardsFollow How To Dress Well on Twitter, IGFollow Michael on IGFollow harry on Twitter, IG Follow Patrick on Twitter, BlueskySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
A Retrospective on Post Futurism In The Modern Season Preview (Pt. 2)
This is part two of our NBA Season preview! This one is mostly reviewing what happened the playoffs last year + some existential questions for the upcoming season.Follow harry on Twitter, IG Follow Patrick on Twitter, BlueskySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.