Best Finalfour Podcasts (2025)

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Florida Gators Win National Title Over Houston Cougars In San Antonio Texas! 4 7 25 18:06

1h ago18:06

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It's was a wild weekend in Texas and it culminates with a Florida Gator National Title win over the Houston Cougars 65-63 in the Alamodome in San Antonio on Monday night. And, we are recapping it on this edition of "College Basketball Coast to Coast!" Host T.J. Rives is back with co-hosts: Tyler Jones of Chat Sports, DeShaun Tate of "Tates Take The…

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Final Four Reactions & Top 10 Best Contracts in the NBA! | GAME THEORY PODCAST 2:23:14

4d ago2:23:14

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In this edition of The Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie & Bryce Simon break down the Final Four games (02:00) from over the weekend before counting down the 10 best player contracts currently in the NBA (56:00). CHECK OUT THE VIDEO VERSION OF THIS EPISODE ON THE GAME THEORY YOUTUBE CHANNEL! FOLLOW GAME THEORY ON SOCIAL: TWITTER / INSTAGRAM / TIKTOK…

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Florida Defeats Auburn And Houston Stuns Duke On Our Final 4 Saturday Night Recap Show! 4 5 25 22:49

1d ago22:49

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What a night of College Basketball in the Alamodome in San Antonio, TX, as the Florida Gators and Houston Cougars have advanced to Monday night's championship game at the Final Four. And, we're here with an immediate Saturday night late recap on "College Basketball Coast to Coast!" Host T.J. Rives is joined by Tyler Jones of Chat Sports and DeShaun…

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Friday Final Four Preview Show LIVE From San Antonio 4 4 25 47:24

2d ago47:24

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We are live in San Antonio, TX with host T.J. Rives and his guests breaking down the Auburn/Florida and Duke/Houston semi-final games Saturday and much more on "College Basketball Coast to Coast!" Who will win the showdown in the SEC with the Tigers and the #Gators ? Catch the conversation with ESPN/SEC Network analyst Mark Wise for more. Also, Ari…

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NBA Standings Check-In, DPOY Cases & the Best Moves of the 2024 NBA Offseason! | GAME THEORY PODCAST 1:53:50

7d ago1:53:50

1:53:50

In this edition of The Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie & Bryce Simon are here to talk about NBA Defensive Player of the Year, an NBA Standings Check-in with two weeks left, and the seven best moves of the 2024 NBA Offseason! 05:24 - Who is the frontrunner for NBA Defensive Player of the Year? 33:56 - NBA Standings Check-in! What are the most intrg…

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SHERRON WILKERSON with surprise guests, plus JEFF RABJOHNS on IU Portal Prospects and Assistant Coaches 2:34:05

6d ago2:34:05

2:34:05

Newly crowned Indiana Class 4A Basketball Champion head coach Sherron Wilkerson returns to the pod to celebrate and reflect on his historic journey as both a player and a coach. And yes, a few of his Hoosier teammates show up to surprise and congratulate him! But first, Jeff Rabjohns of Peegs.com drops by to drop his considerable knowledge on all t…

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Grizzlies FIRE Taylor Jenkins REACTION | Ranking Worst 2024 Offseason Moves | GAME THEORY PODCAST 1:50:15

11d ago1:50:15

1:50:15

In the edtion of the Game Theory podcast, Sam Vecenie & Bryce Simon reaction to the stunning news that the Grizzlies parted way with head coach Taylor Jenkins, as well as this weekend's Men's NCAA Tournament action from an NBA perspective. Then, they both list their 5 worst transactions of the 2024 offseason now with the benefit of 6 months of hind…

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Houston Smothers Tennesse And Auburn KOs Michigan State For Final Four Spots | CBB Coast to Coast Sun Recap 1:10:59

7d ago1:10:59

1:10:59

We are recapping the Sunday wins by top seeds Houston and Auburn to join Florida and Duke in the Final Four! Host T.J. Rives and guests return to talk how the Cougars took out Tennessee in Indianapolis and Auburn flexed against Michigan State in Atlanta in their regional final showdowns. Jason Powers of the "Powers on Sports Podcast," Vince Ferrara…

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Florida Storms Back and Duke Dominates Alabama On Our Elite 8 Sat Show | CBB Coast to Coast Podcast 1:11:29

8d ago1:11:29

1:11:29

Host T.J. Rives and co-host Jason Powers are recapping the evening/night in the 2025 NCAA Tournament's "Elite 8" from Saturday in San Francisco and Newark, NJ! The Florida Gators behind Walter Clayton stormed back from nine points down late to defeat Texas Tech in the West Regional Final. The Gators are back in the Final Four for the first time sin…

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Houston Last Second Win, Auburn And Tennessee Flex + Michigan State Moves On | CBB Coast to Coast Sweet 16 Fri Recap 54:28

9d ago54:28

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We are going over the wild night of action n Atlanta and Indianapolis in the 2025 tourney, as the top teams: Auburn, Michigan State, Tennessee and Houston continue to roll on! Host T.J. Rives returns with Jason Powers of the "Powers on Sports Podcast" to go over it all off the Friday night Sweet 16 wins in the 2025 Men's NCAA tournament for four of…

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Alabama's Amazing 3 Point Night + Texas Tech OT Dramatics And Duke / Florida Win | Sweet 16 Recap 3 27 25 51:09

10d ago51:09

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It was a wild night in the 2025 Men's NCAA Tourney with results from Newark, NJ and San Francisco, CA and we recapped it on the "College Basketball Coast to Coast" Sweet 16 show! Host T.J. Rives welcomed Jason Powers, Ari Russell and Matt Zemek to talk Alabama's amazing night from three by hitting a tourney record 25 of them in their demolition of …

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Most Interesting NBA Rookies in March | Castle, Risacher, Buzelis, more | Game Theory Podcast 2:06:31

14d ago2:06:31

2:06:31

In this episode of Game Theory, Sam Vecenie & Bryce Simon discuss their most interesting NBA rookies to watch through March! They also answer the question: who would each lottery team select if they landed the #3 pick in the 2025 NBA Draft? 8:00 Stephon Castle 18:03 Zaccharie Risacher 38:55 Matas Buzelis 53:20 Ron Holland 1:01:20 Alex Sarr (and the…

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Duke, Auburn, Houston, Florida Lead Our NCAA Tournament Sweet 16 Preview | CBB Coast to Coast 3 26 25 1:01:05

11d ago1:01:05

1:01:05

We are talking a look at the remaining 16 teams and the 8 games that will be played on Thursday and Friday for the Men's NCAA Tournament in San Francisco, Newark, Atlanta and Indianapolis on "College Basketball Coast to Coast!" Will #Duke and #CooperFlagg roll against Arizona Thursday night? What kind of atmosphere will the top seed in the West the…

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X-Factors for the Cavs, Celtics, Thunder & other playoff contenders! | GAME THEORY PODCAST 2:08:25

18d ago2:08:25

2:08:25

In this episode of Game Theory, Sam Vecenie & Bryce Simon discuss the opening weekend of the Men's NCAA Tournament from an NBA Draft perspective before going through go through each NBA contender's biggest X-factor heading into the playoffs next month. 02:49 - Men's NCAA Tourney (NBA Draft Impact) 43:39 - NBA Contender X-Factors! (Set Up - NBA Stan…

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Duke, Florida, Alabama, Michigan State All Advance To Sweet 16 And More! | CBB Coast To Coast Sun LIVE 1:00:49

14d ago1:00:49

1:00:49

We went over the huge day for the SEC, plus Duke rolls and a Seattle Buzzer Beater for Maryland, too on our live addition of "College Basketball Coast to Coast!" Hosts T.J. Rives along with Jason Powers and Ari Russell are back to go over Florida gunning down the two time defending champ UConn + Duke looks nearly unstoppable, too. And Maryland gets…

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DARIAN DeVRIES BREAKDOWN - WE GOT A NEW COACH!!! 1:27:18

18d ago1:27:18

1:27:18

Welcome to Indiana Coach Darian "D Rock" DeVries!!! In this episode The Hysterics give their initial takes on the surprising hire, then dive right into a series of clips from the Coach DeVries introductory press conference, breaking down and pouring over what our fearless new leader said for the first time as the Hoosier head honcho. Let the D Rock…

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NBA MOCK DRAFT 2025 - Pre-NCAA Tournament March Madness edition | Game Theory Podcast 2:39:20

22d ago2:39:20

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In this episode of Game Theory, Sam Vecenie & Bryce Simon go through another NBA Mock Draft ahead of the 2025 Men's NCAA Tournament. CHECK OUT THE VIDEO VERSION OF THIS EPISODE ON THE GAME THEORY YOUTUBE CHANNEL! FOLLOW GAME THEORY ON SOCIAL: TWITTER / INSTAGRAM / TIKTOK / BLUESKY / THREADS SPONSORS: VISIT OUR PARTNERS OVER AT PRIZEPICKS TO GO SUPP…

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St. John's In Tough West, How Did UNC Get In?! + Upset Picks On Monday Bracket Review | CBB Coast to Coast 3 17 25 57:16

24d ago57:16

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The field of 68 teams for the 2025 NCAA Men's hoop tourney are out and yes, we have takes on the Monday Bracket Review editon of "College Basketball Coast to Coast!" Host T.J. Rives returns with guests: insider Adam Zagoria of NJ.com, Chris Dobbertean of BloggingTheBracket.com and also, co-host Ari Russell checks in, as well. T.J. and Adam discuss …

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How to Watch the NCAA Tournament for NBA Fans & How Selection Sunday affects NBA Draft | Game Theory Podcast 2:37:55

25d ago2:37:55

2:37:55

In this episode of Game Theory, Sam Vecenie & Bryce Simon will go LIVE after the 2025 Men's NCAA Bracket is announced & discuss the results of selection Sunday from an NBA perspective! 05:32 - NCAA Conderence Tournament Recap 26:04 - SOUTH BRACKET 59:56 - WEST BRACKET 1:28:54 - EAST BRACKET 1:56:42 - MIDWEST BRACKET 2:25:42 - Final thoughts & quest…

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Are the Los Angeles Lakers Real Contenders? w/ Jovan Buha | Game Theory Podcast 1:05:40

28d ago1:05:40

1:05:40

In this edition of The Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie is joined by Lakers senior reporter Jordan Buha of The Athletic for a wide-ranging discussion about the already unforgettable season in Los Angeles & whether Luka Doncic, Lebron James & JJ Redick can officially declare themselves contenders for an NBA championship. 03:30 - Luka Doncic's first …

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College Basketball Conference Champ Weekend From Big East To SEC To Big Ten With Adam Zagoria And Chris Dobbertean 3 13 25 40:09

25d ago40:09

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We are ready to go, as College Basketball conference titles get settled this weekend from New York to Vegas, from Nashville to Indianapolis and from Kansas City to Charlotte. We are previewing on the latest "College Basketball Coast to Coast Podcast!" Host T.J. Rives is back with insider Adam Zagoria in NYC for NJ.com and the Zags Blog website. Plu…

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Cavs, Pistons, Rockets & the BEST SURPRISES of the NBA season! | Game Theory Podcast 1:22:20

29d ago1:22:20

1:22:20

In this edition of The Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie & Bryce Simon break down the six biggest, most fun surprises in the NBA this season, from the Detroit Pistons and Houston Rockets to the dominance of the Cavaliers and surge of the Trail Blazers. 05:40 - Detroit Pistons 21:34 - Houston Rockets 34:55 - Cleveland Cavaliers 54:32 - Portland Trail…

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JON ROTHSTEIN on the IU Coaching Search 1:21:36

26d ago1:21:36

1:21:36

CBS Sports college basketball insider Jon Rothstein joins the pod to give his take on everything to do with the search for Indiana's next men's basketball coach. How good is the Indiana job these days? What does he think of the foremost mentioned candidates? Are there any great coaches out there we haven't been talking about? All this and more on t…

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POWER TANKINGS! What NBA team NEEDS Cooper Flagg the MOST?! | Game Theory Podcast 2:32:59

1M ago2:32:59

2:32:59

In this edition of The Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie & Bryce Simon go through the different teams in the "Capture The Flagg" Power Tankings & list who needs the #1 pick the most based on the current state of the franchises. 05:55 - POWER TANKINGS! What NBA team NEEDS Cooper Flagg the MOST?! (Set Up) 18:33 - San Antonio Spurs 22:27 - Houston Rock…

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Duke Sweeps UNC, Sears/Bama Beat Auburn At Buzzer, #1 Seeds And More With Tyler Jones And Matt Zemek! 3 8 25 57:19

1M ago57:19

57:19

The final weekend of regular season in the power five conferences is here and we have smaller conference auto bids going out, so it's a great time for the breakdown from our Saturday night live nightcap on "College Basketball Coast to Coast." Host T.J. Rives returned with guests Tyler Jones of Chat Sports and the "Jones Report Podcast" and also, Ma…

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MAILBAG EXTRAVAGANGA (Part 2): Tips for New Scouts, Best NBL Prospects & Top 5 AFTER the Consensus Top 5! | Game Theory Podcast 1:49:48

1M ago1:49:48

1:49:48

In part 2 of this edition of The Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie is joined by Bryce Simon to answer several submitted mailbag questions, covering a wide range of topics from revenue sharing to college hoops to the potential top 5 in the NBA Draft to much more! 3:05 - Top 5 Draft prospects AFTER the consensus top 5? 15:48 - Does CHA trade their pic…

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IU COACHING SEARCH - SPACES SPECIAL with JEFF RABJOHNS 1:17:49

1M ago1:17:49

1:17:49

The Hoosier Hysterics News Network is joined by intrepid Peegs.com publisher Jeff "Rabby" Rabjohns for all the latest chatter on the Indiana coaching search. And according to some very credible sources, you'll never believe which prospective coach IU met with today! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at ht…

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MAILBAG EXTRAVAGANGA (Part 1): Blazers Surge, Jalen Duren Growth & 2019 Re-Draft! | Game Theory Podcast 1:03:19

1M ago1:03:19

1:03:19

In part 1 of this edition of The Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie is joined by Bryce Simon answer several submitted mailbag questions, featuring several NBA topics like the Trail Blazers hot stretch, the Nets cap space plan & much more! 08:45 - Blazers 2nd half surge 21:09 - Jalen Duren growth 33:24 - Nets cap space plans 46:44 - What will Philly d…

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The Mavericks are (Predictably) SCREWED. Kyrie Irving's injury is rock bottom | GAME THEORY PODCAST 47:59

1M ago47:59

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In this edition of The Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie is joined by Tim Cato of DLLS Sports to discuss the Kyrie Irving injury & why this latest chapter in the season from hell happening to the Dallas Mavericks might be rock bottom. CHECK OUT THE VIDEO VERSION OF THIS EPISODE ON THE GAME THEORY YOUTUBE CHANNEL! FOLLOW GAME THEORY ON SOCIAL: TWITTE…

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Auburn And Duke Continue Domination + FL vs Bama Midweek And Bubble Teams Too! 3 4 25 50:44

1M ago50:44

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We're back and ready to preview the March mid-week action just before the barrage of conference tourneys on this edition of "College Basketball Coast to Coast!" Host T.J. Rives returns with his guests Chris Dobbertean of BloggingTheBracket.com and Mike Grace, host of the weekday morning "Press Box Radio Show" heard all over the Southeast. Chris dis…

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GENE HACKMAN TRIBUTE with ANGELO PIZZO & DAVID ANSPAUGH 2:12:38

1M ago2:12:38

2:12:38

As the world mourns the passing of acting icon Gene Hackman, we Hoosiers feel the loss of our beloved Coach Norman Dale. In honor of this brilliant artist and legendary role, the Hysterics are honored to be joined by the two people who brought Hoosiers to life, writer Angelo Pizzo and director David Anspaugh. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com…

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MVP, DPOY, All-NBA & a FULL NBA Awards Check-In! | GAME THEORY PODCAST 1:55:10

1M ago1:55:10

1:55:10

In this edition of The Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie is joined by Bryce Simon to check in on every major NBA award race to see which ones are all locked up & which ones will be decided over this final 1/4 of the season! 03:49 - NBA AWARDS - Ineligible players 08:41 - MVP/1ST-TEAM ALL-NBA 46:34 - 2ND TEAM ALL-NBA 1:02:02 - 3RD TEAM ALL-NBA 1:20:1…

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Tennessee Vols Buzzer Beater, St. John's Clinches Big East + Duke, Auburn And Houston Still Rolling 3 1 25 1:36:01

1M ago1:36:01

1:36:01

It was the first Saturday in March and another wild day of College Basketball. And, we re-lived it all on the nation's college hoop show and podcast "College Basketball Coast to Coast!" Host T.J. Rives was joined by Co-host Ari Russell in New York to go over everything that happened and they continued to project ahead to "Selection Sunday" now just…

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Suns, Sixers, Mavs & the Most Disapponting Teams in the NBA! | GAME THEORY PODCAST 2:12:39

1M ago2:12:39

2:12:39

In this edition of The Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie is joined by Bryce Simon discuss the most disappointing teams in the NBA this season, based on our preseason expectations. Then, Sam is joined by GMAC for another edition of Rec Center where they discuss Captain America: Brave New World, A Better Man, I'm Still Here & their picks for the 2025 …

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PAINTER, DUSTY & WHO'S NEXT?? with "DUTCH" EVANS 2:14:14

1M ago2:14:14

2:14:14

Alongside Brian "Dutch" Evans, the Hysterics serve Matt "Porkchop" Painter a helping of just desserts for hopping on his high horse in his post-game presser, right after his faltering Turdue squad got smashed in Assembly. That's then followed by a brief eulogy for the hope of Dusty May leading Indiana back to greatness for the next quarter century.…

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