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NBA Finals, LeBron Delivers, Ginobili, Fan Exits, Sports History, Bruins Collapse, Skywire 6-25-13

D-Stat returns from Las Vegas.  Breaking down the NBA Finals - Ginobili seals the Spurs fate and Dwayne Wade delivers (5.00).  Role players and respecting the quiet dynasty - expectations for the Spurs.  The extremes of LeBron James and countering Tony Parker.  The multiple arcs of the NBA Finals - Ginobili plus the curious case of Danny Green (15.01).  The headband disappears and LeBron James erupts.  A classic game 6 versus the sloppiness of game 7 (22.59).  The Miami Heat of the moment.  Taking issue with Duncan and Parker on the bench - missing stars in the biggest moments (28.45).  The infamous game 6 Miami Heat fan early exit (37.17).  Big finishes, living the moment, and turning your back on history.  Playing up, the Miami Heat deliver, and LeBron enters rarified air (47.34).  Surviving game 7.  Validating the Heat - dethroning a respected champion (55.21).  Post-game Spurs respect from Dwayne Wade and Erik Spoelstra. Throwing Ginobili under the bus (59.51).  Hard to Handle, ball don't LIE, and our almost Manu musical minibrew (59.51). Ginobili gives it away now, this isn't a Manu's World.  The Captain takes Ginobili to task on Twitter (1.06.19).  Respecting the Heat and the spliced I Didn't Again redux (1.09.03).  The Ginobili factor, costing a championships, and more musical shenanigans (1.16.04). Giving away possessions, negative plays, and setting up the Heat.  The Boston Bruins hang with Ginobili (1.22.03).  Props to the Chicago Blackhawks and a Stanley Cup moosing.  Living in sports history - the small margins between sports elation and devesatation - the NBA Finals and the Stanley Cup.  Rafael Nadal's tennis wipeout, Nik Wallenda rocks the Skywire, and D-Stat's NoHo conundrum (1.34.51). 6-25-2013. This is how we Brew it: Join the Brew Crew @ www.facebook.com/SportsBrew Twitter: vasportsbrew Find us on iTunes, Stitcher Radio, and LiveSportscaster.com - Key words: Sports Brew

NBA Finals, Spurs - Heat legacies, Ginobili goes Britney Spears, D-Stat's game 7 contest FTW 6-15-13

Dropping bombs with the NBA Finals.  The legacy of the Spurs - the quiet dynasty and the power of team (2.33).  The sports brotherhood - building long term relationships and a contast with the Heat.  Sheyton Manning and the maddening inconsistency of the Heat  (10.30).  The Heat deliver in game 4 - aggressive, assertive, and effective.  Looking back at the series and breaking down game 4 (15.59).  Chris Bosh goes long, degenerates working half bets, and the Dan Patrick Velociraptor (20.31).  The game 4 gut check and the battle to validate two different legacies.  D-Stat's potential Vegas game 7, the new best of three, and delivering in the biggest moments (30.12).  Putting the MIA in Miami - inconsistent superstars and looking for a definitive victory with LeBron (32.46).  The liability of Splitter, a grandmama block party, and the cost of missed opportunities (37.37).  Finding ways to step up, Manu Ginobili goes Carmen Sandiego, roided woos, and a Peter Parkler fail (42.44).  Opportunity space through situational basketball as Manu goes Manti.  Britney Spears and the Sports Brew Ginobili remix - Oops I Didn't Again (52.37).  Giving Manu the business, sound bite mayhem and calling our shots (59.12). Motivating Manu, the I Didn't Again redux, and ball don't lie (1.05.46).  A Sports Brew contest - deciding D-Stat's Game 7 diaper dandy Las Vegas victory celebration (1.09.37).  Wrap up, a Fantasy Failhorn NKOTB sighting, NOHO swag, and a D-Stat Woo send off (1.13.54).  6-15-2013, MP3 Format. This is how we Brew it: Join the Brew Crew @ www.facebook.com/SportsBrew Twitter: vasportsbrew Find us on iTunes, Stitcher Radio, and LiveSportscaster.com - Key words: Sports Brew

Heat vs Pacers, NBA Conspiracy Theory fun, CP3, the Clippers, Lakers Dead Giveaway Dwightmare 6-1-13

The basement overhaul, Vodka O's, plus King Koopa takes on D-Stat.  Birdman versus Tyler Hansbrough.  Breaking down the Miami Heat - Indiana Pacers series - LeBron James flexing up, adjustments with Hibbert, and looking for a game 7 (8.32).  Degenerates, the (d)evolution of Chris Bosh, and Shannon's small ball gameplan for Erik Spoelstra (13.38).  D-Stat's San Antonio Spurs brain fart, Tony Parker, the Gregg Popovich Bat Cave, and rest versus rust (19.19).  Sweeping the Memphis Grizzlies, missing Russell Westbrook, plus the travels of Rudy Gay.  Desirable NBA Finals matchups, a statement year for the Heat, the old guard Spurs versus the new guard Heat, and the NBA conspiracy theorists come out for Stern ball (25.46).  Questionable calls, another impressive Wilt Chamberlain stat, and Murica shows up (30.29).  The NBA conspiracy theorists, remembering Tim Donaghy, the NBA Draft lottery, and when Stern attacks (32.43).  Advancing league interests and the conspiracy dilemma (38.05).  Defense, championships, and debating the game one fail of Roy Hibbert on the bench (42.51).  Player mistakes versus coaching mistakes - creating opportunity and exploiting weakness (50.06).  Chris Paul, the LA Clippers, and the firing of Vinny Del Negro - a strong nucleus, high expectations, and poor decision making in the playoffs (54.30).  Looking to the future - the Brian Shaw option in LA.  The Clippers playoff exit, the wrong blaze of glory, and D-Stat's Stupid Wing challenge at Caliente (1.02.27).  Calling our shots for the Heat - Pacers finish.  Dwight Howard, the LA Lakers transitional Dwightmare, and the squandered super star (1.06.58).  Fun with the Dwightmare Dead Giveaway party and some NFC East smack talk (1.12.52).  Quick hitters - the NY Mets sweep the NY Yankees, D-Stat's NOHO pluggery, and the Chip Kelly experiment (1.17.04).  Going off the rails plus Hangover fun with D-Stat's Las Vegas trip.  Wrapping up with some Sports Brew love for www.livesportscaster.com.   6-1-2013, MP3 Format. This is how we Brew it: Join the Brew Crew @ www.facebook.com/SportsBrew Twitter: vasportsbrew Find us on iTunes and Stitcher Radio - Key words: Sports Brew

Titus Young, Andrew Wiggins, Internet A-holes, Jason Collins, lessons from Vince Lombardi 5-18-13

Shannon's Blue Yeti and a toast for Mother's Day.  The idiocy of Titus Young - the downward spiral, hanging with Jimmy Smith, and doing it the wrong way (9.29).  The Andrew Wiggins saga (16.53).  The Kentucky Wildcats and the tease of off-season championship hopes.  D-Stat's Duke fan interjection. Wiggins and the unconference (23.44).  Looking at the Kentucky Wildcats incoming class plus the motivation of the bitter end (31.23).  Projecting Wiggins and the Jayhawks (35.10).  Appreciating the quality of character and the ability to handle the pressure of expectations.  Andrew Wiggins and fan hate - when the Twitterverse attacks (39.55).  The classic case of the Internet tough guy.  Building athletes up and then tearing them down - attacking a young man that seems to be doing it the right way (46.17).  Racist tones and extreme fandom gone awry - crossing the lines into Internet A-hole status.  The social media disconnect - objects of sports love and hate (54.01).  The power of positive sports stories - New Hampshire's Cameron Lyle donating blood marrow to save a life. The Jason Collins story - providing context and a contrast for the pressures of hatred (1.07.36).  Respecting the person, respecting the athlete, and respecting the sport.  The Bill Belichick mantra - show up and do your job.  Carrying the burden, the pressure of fear, and surprising wisdom from Ron Artest (1.13.04).  Martina Navratilova, Brittney Griner, and the generational shift in tolerance.  The lessons of Vince Lombardi - When Pride Still Mattered (1.21.07).  Embracing the fabric of community through the brotherhood of sports.  Media attention and fitting in to the conventions of society (1.27.30).  Being true to yourself - context through the precedent of Jackie Robinson (1.34.26).  Going beyond the box score - sports as a catalyst for social dialogue and change.  Wrap up and a special announcement - the Sports Brew joins the www.livesportscaster.com network (1.40.20).   MP3 Format, 5-18-2013. This is how we Brew it: Join the Brew Crew @ www.facebook.com/SportsBrew Twitter: vasportsbrew Find us on iTunes and Stitcher Radio - Key words: Sports Brew

Michigan - Shaka Smart, VCU, Rick Pitino's tattoo, Kentucky Derby, Family Guy, Kriss Kross 5-4-13

Round two of the Sports Brew catch-up podcast.  The Cinco de Mayo D-Stat dumpster fire.  Jamaica me strong dinks and a fun Jack Daniel's southern wedding tradition (5.30).  The cocktail power hour, the Captain's keys to a successful wedding, plus the Sports Brew dry Wedding PSA (9.30).  The Michigan - Shaka Smart Story (14.49)!  The VCU Rams, Havoc, and the Richmond - DMV sports scene.  The highway HAVOC wolfpack and the city of Richmond rocking VCU love.  Beware the mooseknuckle and the Michigan Man rocks the bar (22.14).  A bad Michigan - VCU flash back.  The Michigan Man, Michigan Basketball, and a pursuit of Shaka Smart (30.18).  Big school advantages - big alumni bases and stacks of cash (38.54).  Fail horns, Shannon's wrap up, and a bear face palm shout out.  Rick Pitino gets tatted up - fun with the Louisville Cardinals (47.32).  The tramp stamp Arnold meltdown.  Remembering Denny Crum, Dean Smith, and the birth of Mount Coachmore.  The Factory of Sadness, Brandon Weedon, and Nate Newton (54.20).  The Pitino career arc - climbing out the hole (56.58). Missing Tim Duncan and Kentucky Wildcat memories.  Tubby goes Will Smith (1.05.59).  Pitino's redemption story and the brotherhood of the 2013 Louisville Cardinals (1.08.36).  The Kentucky Derby goes Harlem Shake (1.11.38).  The Click Click Pull redux.  $50 mint juleps and Shannon's Kentucky Derby memories (18.38).  Drunk bus musical shenanigans plus the Family Guy vasectomy song (1.22.03).  A Kriss Koss Sports Brew tribute with a bonus Deftones cover (1.29.19).  5-4-13, MP3 Format. This is how we Brew it: Join the Brew Crew @ www.facebook.com/SportsBrew Twitter: vasportsbrew Find us on iTunes and Stitcher Radio.  Key words: Sports Brew

NBA Playoffs, Shane Battier's Bud Light party, Lakers Fail Horn, Shannon has a ball 5-1-13

The Sports Brew has a ball with Shannon as he recovers from a vasectomy.  A new job opportunity for the Twitter Terminator with the Richmond Flying Squirrels.  Shannon on the DL, world peas, and musical fun that feels like the first time  (4.15).  Sports Brew hazing, the non-PSA pain killer enhancement, and Shane Battier's Bud Light party (9.23).  Crotch coozy inspired brew plugs, the Hardywood Sports Brew run, and more musical meltdowns (16.00).  Having a ball with some classic AC/DC as the Sports Brew strokes up some NBA discussions.  Breaking down the first round of the NBA Playoffs (22.59).  The fail of the LA Lakers and being a loyal spurts fan.  Shannon's missed TWSS set up (27.26).  Kobe Bryant and the achilles injury.  First round impressions, the Miamia Heat, the Chicago Bulls, and the D-Rose mystery tour (33.40).  Golden State Warriors - Denver Nuggets (36.49).   D-Stat's Stephen Curry man crush and the stank of the Clippers' defense.  The Chicago Bulls triple OT thriller, the Nate Robinson show, and projecting a match up with the Miami Heat (40.41).  Calling shots for the remainder of the first round (50.21).  Russell Westbrook, the Oaklahoma City Thunder, and Durant's new challenge. The Stephen Curry spoon incident, Run TMC memories, and Golden State relevance  (58.01).  The NBA's late season coast and the playoff push - flipping the switch to separate out the good from the great.  The fugly Indiana - Atlanta series and the aggravation that is Josh Smith.  Playoff projections and D-Stat's Stephen Curry man crush restraining order (1.06.42).  East coast time bias and late night playoff schedule irritation (1.11.04).  The NY Jets and an accidental Tim Tebow segment (1.14.07).  Going old school with PFT.  Understanding the page hit generators.  Testaverde, Tebow's footwork, and the Omaha Beef.  The new hope of the NFL off-season and wrap up (1.23.52). This is how we Brew it: Join the Brew Crew @ www.facebook.com/SportsBrew Twitter: vasportsbrew Find us on iTunes and Stitcher Radio.  Key words: Sports Brew

The Boston Marathon, the Spirit of the Marathoner, and the Resilience of Community 4-18-13

The Boston Marathon - marred by tragedy, but the spirit of the marathoner lives.  The Sports Brew's discussion about the significance of the Boston Marathon with a special guest, Dr. Matt Schultheis, a dedicated marathoner that has run the Boston Marathon (2.10).  The Boston Marathon as the pinnacle for marathoners, testing runners both mentally and physically.  The unique qualities of the Boston Marathon (5.31).  Processing the bombing and the fabric of connection weaved by the marathon (7.44).  The marathon as a unifying event, the human element, and a purity lost (10.42).  Working through a tragedy with the spirit of unity and resilience (16.10).  Resilience as a parallel for both the marathoner and the Boston Marathon community.  The spirit of the marathoner embodied in the city of Boston.  4-18-2013, MP3 Format. This is how we Brew it: Join the Brew Crew @ www.facebook.com/SportsBrew Twitter: vasportsbrew Find us on iTunes and Stitcher Radio.  Key words: Sports Brew

Final Four, the Louisville Cardinals deliver, Michigan falls, Pitino, Keg Stand Faceplants 4-11-13

The Captain is back!  The return of the Sports Brew drinking game and props to the VCU Pep Band - the Peppas (6.02).  The NCAA Championship: Louisville - Michigan (8.48).  Frustrating officiating, but a tremendously entertaining game.  The VCU - Louisville parallel.  Failhorning the refs, the Trey Burke block turned foul, and Karl Hess shafts Wichita State (15.16).  The missing Jamaican Buffalo Wild Wings, the Bobsled Cafe, and Cool Runnings.  Bob Marley overload.  Betting fails and the Luke Hancock woo train (20.39).  The Spike Albrecht show, the Hancock sucker foul on Burke, and Louisville storms the end of the first half.  Spike Albrecht gives Kate Upton a shout out (29.41).  Kate Upton and the Bachelor Party Biscuit breakdown.  Kroger, the keg shafting, and creating a biscuit rallying cry (38.20).  The D-Stat Hot Tub incident and the full deck (46.49).  Randy and the epic Chumbawamba keg stand faceplant (51.03).  Captain Snarky attacks.  Randy, the TMNT break out, and Sam Jackson pops in. Back to Louisville - Michigan (59.58).  The Cardinal HAVOC, the speed of Siva, and questionable officiating.  Rick Pitino's fantastic week, out coaching John Beilein, and the second half Michigan slop.  Fun with Pitino and the meat balls turnaround.  Peyton Siva and the Twitter skank - the Jenna Shea PSA (1.05.59).  A Sports Brew Shining Moment in the making (1.11.21).  Coughpocalypse.  The Captain's off to the Next Great Voice Talent Contest Finals (1.17.20).  The Cardinals' blood and guts, Michigan running out of gas, and the perils of getting outcoached (1.21.36).  Saucy Shannon, vomit balls, and respect.  Wrap up, the Captain's wedding tips, and a big thanks to all of Sports Brew Nation! 4-11-2013, MP3 Format. This is how we Brew it: Join the Brew Crew @ www.facebook.com/SportsBrew Twitter: vasportsbrew Find us on iTunes and Stitcher Radio.  Key words: Sports Brew

March Madness, VCU Rams, Khalif Wyatt goes YMCA, Kentucky Wildcats, and the Duke Hot Box 3-11-13

Setting up March Madness with the Sports Brew's havoc fueled one year anniversary podcast on Podbean. Rocking the Sports Brew's one year anniversary on Podbean with a shine on Sunday.  Shannon goes dual threat, dropping bombs, and a celebratory toast.  A Sports Brew thank you and the bachelor party set up (8.23).  The episodial Entourage tangent, bean bags, and Mark's Redskins blanket.  A review of the VCU Rams, the Butler beatdown, and Shannon storms the Stu for the Rams - Spiders game (17.14).  VCU - Temple, the critical nature of turnovers for VCU, the burst factor, weathering the storm (23.09).  Knocking the clocks up with the Duggars and the Jake O'Brien show.  A tale of two halves, Khalif Wyatt goes YMCA, and Shaka Smart's pep talks (34.37).  The challenge of preparing for VCU's Havoc in the NCAA tournament. Duke basketball and the Minnesota Timberwolves Harlem Shake-down (43.33).  Looking at the #1 seeds, questioning Miami, and the return of Ryan Kelly.  Duke shuts the door on UNC and the satisfaction of rivalry game wins.  Coach K, the importance of penetration, the return of the fail horn fatties, and Sports Brew personal fouls (59.06).  Basketball overload continues, Lakers fandamonium, and Eva Longoria pops up.  The Kentucky Wildcats, Coach Cal working the media, and Willie Cauley-Stein - the seven foot wide receiver (1.03.55).  SEC tournament match-ups and banishing the NIT.  Dropping hate on Maryland basketball and the whats-his-nuts name challenge (1.10.56).  The premature Jim Boeheim retirement fail.  Getting a Duke - Kentucky home and home, the Cameron Indoor Stadium press hot-box (1.17.41).  The Haloti Ngata Case Race Challenge is reborn, Sports Brew press passes, and a Chris Cooley mini-helmet.  Herm Edwards and contrasting winning streaks - the Miami Heat and the Chicago Blackhawks (1.22.40).  A walk down Sports Brew shenanigans memory lane.  Wrapping up, musical antics, Billy Joel fails, and bachelor party debauchery in the works (1.30.39).  Matt's plug for DSE - DynastySportsEmpire.com (1.36.25).  3-11-2013, MP3 format. This is how we Brew it: Join the Brew Crew @ www.facebook.com/SportsBrew Twitter: vasportsbrew Find us on iTunes and Stitcher Radio.  Key words: Sports Brew

Flacco gets paid, Sex Panther, Trading Peyton, Alex Smith to KC, and the Wildfat Formation 3-2-13

Joe Flacco gets PAID!  D-Stat Woo withdrawal syndrome, three way phone call memories, and Sports Brew alcohol fandom. Backing up the Brink's truck and fun ringtones for Flacco (5.37).  Transitioning from a team the complimented Flacco to one that has to build around Flacco.  Contrasting Flacco's regular and postseason numbers (9.47).  Avoiding the Jason Campbell factor - evaluating the meaning of stats.  The Flacco - Caldwell forecast and  the gift of Anchorman's Sex Panther (16.47).  The challenge of annual NFL turnover, the Atlanta Falcons, and doing Q right (25.35). The bizarre story of Bill Polian looking to trade Peyton Manning (29.40).  Polian's wasted opportunity.  Stank back up QB's and the power of Sorgi.  Remembering Jared Lorenzen, fun with the Pillsbury Throwboy (37.10).  D-Stat's fat baby story.  The Wildfat formation is born (41.22).  Squandering the prime of super stars.  Steven Jackson hits Free Agency (45.58). Chris Johnson dreams big, work horse backs, and Rich Eisen runs the 40.  Punters are people too - Pat McAfee gets tagged by the Colts. The Alex Smith trade to KC (57.36).  The San Francisco - Kansas City QB pipeline.  Montana, Bono, Grbac, and now Smith.  A fresh start for Reid and a good fit for Smith - out of the big market pressure cookers.  Jamaal Charles, pieces in KC, and system QB's (1.08.17).  Maximizing personnel through value.  Attempting to shore up a roster, the veteran QB, and a McNabb parallel (1.15.22).  Evaluating NFL QB's with Michael Rosenberg - from franchise guys to just guys (1.18.12).  Stats are nice, but where are the wins?  Fun with Jets QB's, the quartet of fail, and the Wildfat offense.  Spoiling the Mark name and the downtrend of Philip Rivers.  D-Stat's Manning Bowl dream and the Flacco - Eli parallel (1.32.32).  Wrapping up with a "Go Giants" fail (1.38.45).  3-2-2013, MP3 Format. This is how we Brew it: Join the Brew Crew @ www.facebook.com/SportsBrew Twitter: vasportsbrew Find us on iTunes and Stitcher Radio.  Key words: Sports Brew