In this episode we preview the AFC & NFC Championship Games, react to the Ravens hiring Jesse Minter, rank the top ten NBA contenders and give our NBA Midseason Awards. Order Our Merch: https://pickasidepodcast.com/shop/merchTimestampsIntro 00:001. Ravens Hire Jesse Minter 16:592. AFC Championship Preview 30:183. NFC Championship Preview 51:324. Midseason NBA Awards 1:16:495. Most Valuable Player 1:16:546. Defensive Player of the Year 1:20:007. Most Improved Player 1:26:538. Sixth Man of the Year 1:32:429. Rookie of the Year 1:35:5210. Coach of the Year 1:38:0011. Top 10 NBA Contenders 1:42:11

In this episode we break down every game from the NFL Divisional Round, starting with the Broncos Super Bowl chances following the Bo Nix news. We analyze Josh Allen's struggles vs the Broncos, C.J. Stroud's regression, Caleb Williams development and more. We wrap up the show grading all four recent NFL coaching hires.Pre order our Merch: https://pickasidepodcast.com/shopTimestampsIntro 00:001. Broncos outlook without Bo Nix 1:062. Bo Nix v Caleb Discourse 31:543. Did Josh Allen blow his best SB chance? 47:364. Are the Seahawks the best team left? 1:21:305. Is CJ Stroud’s future with the Texans uncertain? 1:36:286. Caleb Williams Development 1:52:497. Are the Rams close wins concerning? 2:02:178. Grading Head Coaching Hires 2:15:459. Giants John Harbaugh 2:15:5510. Titans hire Robert Saleh 2:16:5511. Dolphins hire Jeff Hafley 2:23:0012. Falcons hire Kevin Stefanski 2:27:18

In this episode, we break down the Giants decision to hire John Harbaugh, the early returns of the Kevin Durant trade for Houston and Phoenix and discuss how well the Nuggets stack up with OKC. We wrap up the episode with our official 2026 NBA All Star Ballots and NFL divisional round predictions Pre order merch now: https://pickasidepodcast.com/shopTimestampsIntro 00:001.) Where Should Ja Morant Get Traded? 5:552.) Can Denver Dethrone OKC? 25:503.) Was the KD Trade a Win-Win? 0:59:074.) Kyle Tucker Dodgers Reaction 1:16:265.) Under the Radar 1:25:126.) Official NBA All Star Ballots 1:33:417.) Pre order Merch Now 1:52:518.) Giants Hire John Harbaugh 1:53:309.) NFL Divisional Round Predictions 2:06:3510.) Bills Broncos 2:06:5511.) 49ers Seahawks 2:23:5112.) Texans Patriots 2:29:4913.) Bears Rams 2:35:55

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TimestampsIntro 00:001.) Show Start 8:40 2.) Joel vs Riv Fandom Debate 10:403.) Bears Packers 27:144.) PAS Merch Drop Live Now 1:12:325.) 49ers Upset Eagles 1:13:326.) Patriots Chargers 1:54:557.) Herbert Ranking Debate 2:18:408) Are the Bills Ready for a SB Run? 2:53:489.) Reading Superchats 3:13:11Pre order merch now: https://pickasidepodcast.com/shop

In this episode we analyze the Trae Young trade to Washington, Jaylen Brown's MVP Leap in Boston, the biggest surprises in the NBA and conclude by ranking every starting QB in the 2025 NFL Playoffs. During the episode, we get into a heated Bo Nix Caleb Williams debate and morePre order our Limited Time Merch: https://pickasidepodcast.com/shopTimestamps Intro 00:001.) Limited Time Hoodies Drop 09:28 2.) Trae Young Trade: Good for both sides? 15:203.) Jaylen Brown MVP Start 43:164.) Surprises of the NBA season (name 1-2 things) 58:115.) This week in the NBA 1:10:466.) Are the Knicks Missing Something? 1:17:127.) Ranking playoff QBs 1:32:558.) Caleb vs Nix debate 1:35:009.) Playoffs QBs part two 1:43:12

In the aftermath of several Week 18 nail biters, we preview every NFL wild card matchup from Jaguars vs Bills to Eagles vs 49ers. During the show, the group highlights the magnitude of Aaron Rodgers performance vs Baltimore, the pressure mounting on Sean McDermott and the Broncos Super Bowl or Bust expectations. Episode 542 concludes with 2025 NFL award predictions following the regular season conclusion.Join the Polymarket waitlist and use code 'pickaside' for early accessTimestampsIntro 00:001.) New Merch Drop 13:532.) Bills vs Jaguars 15:253.) Patriots vs Chargers 39:484.) Steelers vs Texans 55:005.) NFL Award Predictions 1:01:166.) Most Valuable Player 1:02:507.) Offensive Player of the Year 1:08:538.) Defensive Player of the Year 1:13:559.) Offensive Rookie of the Year 1:15:4110.) Defensive Rookie of the Year 1:18:0811.) Comeback Player & Protector of the Year 1:21:0012.) Coach of the Year 1:21:4813.) Panthers vs Rams 1:32:4014.) Bears vs Packers 1:37:0315.) Eagles vs 49ers 1:49:53

In this episode we break down the Clippers recent 6 game winning streak, fueled by Kawhi Leonard, discuss whether Trae Young will get traded and get into a debate about the Lakers ability to build around Luka Doncic. Lastly, we finish off the show by previewing every game of NFL Week 18.TimestampsIntro 00:001.) College football talk 26:562.) Keyonte George Breakout 36:203.) Mock blockbuster trade 43:164.) What’s next for the Hawks 1:07:305.) Clippers 6 game win streak 1:13:006.) Lakers Debate 1:28:327.) NFL Week 18 Pick ‘Em 1:55:598.) Riv statement to Seattle 2:15:009.) Pick ‘Em Continued 2:15:39

The road to Super Bowl LX continues with multiple key Week 18 matchups. In this episode, we break down every AFC & NFC playoff scenario, rank the top candidates for NFL Coach of the Year and reveal the biggest flaws of every playoff team from the top seeded Broncos and Seahawks to wild card teams. We wrap up the show by debating Josh Allen's place among the league's very best playoff performers.Join the Polymarket waitlist and use code 'pickaside' for early accessTimestamps Intro 00:001.) NFL Pick ‘Em Standings 8:302.) Fantasy Football Finals 12:303.) Malik Willis 29:304.) AFC Playoff Scenarios 43:135.) NFC Playoff Scenarios 50:376.) Coach of the Year Ballot 57:017.) Every AFC Playoff team’s flaw 1:20:288.) Playoff Josh Allen Debate 1:41:159.) Every NFC Playoff team’s flaw 2:06:3010.) Puka Nacua Play Reaction 2:09:2011.) NFC Playoff team flaws continued 2:11:20