48 Minutes

48 Minutes: Emirates NBA Cup Special Edition

17 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

0:00 ... Ross says hello and introduces co-hosts Bruce Bernstein & Michael "World B" Freer. 0:34 ... Ross recognizes this week's show (e...

Special Guest Zaza Pachulia shares memories throughout his NBA career, the Golden State Warriors Dynasty, & Word Association!

10 Dec 2024

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0:00 Intro 1:27 Ross introduces tonight’s special guest Zaza Pachulia 4:07 Drafted in 2003, a lot of international big men at the time were consid...

48 Minutes: Cavs Rolling, Hawks Rising, Rockets Soaring, Porzingis returns, and NBA Cup Predictions

03 Dec 2024

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0:00 ... Ross hello, welcome, and introduces the panel. 0:37 ... Ross dedicates episode #133 to Toumani Camara of the Portland Trailblazers, who happe...

Who's Hot & Who's Not? Both Teams & Players!

26 Nov 2024

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0:00 Intro 1:26 Who’s Hot & Who’s Not in terms of NBA teams  1:32 Are the Milwaukee Bucks finding their stride? 4:33 Orlando Magic remainin...

48 Minutes: Buy or Sell (Teams and Players)

20 Nov 2024

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0:00 ... Ross welcomes everyone to the show and introduces the panel. 0:35 ... Show #131 is dedicated to Celtics legend Cedric Maxwell, who wore #31 w...

An Early NBA Season Discussion with Steve Bulpett

12 Nov 2024

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0:00 Intro 1:30 Bruce gives guest Steve Bulpett a proper introduction 3:36 The Cavaliers remain undefeated & the best team in the league, what’...

48 Minutes: "What's Wrong With ___?"

05 Nov 2024

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0:00 ... Ross hello, welcome, and introduces the crew. 0:40 ... Episode 129 is dedicated to injured Magic star Paolo Banchero, who was averaging 29 po...

Week 1 of the NBA Season: What We've Learned & What We Haven't

29 Oct 2024

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0:00 Intro 2:02 Bruce provides his instant thoughts on Monday night’s Bucks/Celtics game before tipping off our Boston discussion! 7:21 Is there ca...

48 Minutes: Opening Week Preview and Individual Award Predictions

22 Oct 2024

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0:00 ... Ross hello and welcome .... and introduces the panel 0:38 ... Episode #127 is dedicated to Devin Booker and Kevin Durant, who both averaged &...

Top Line Thoughts On Every NBA Team!

15 Oct 2024

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0:00 Intro 1:43 Bruce gives a quick shoutout & then explains the concept of tonight’s show 3:01 Atlanta Hawks 4:50 Boston Celtics 7:15 Brooklyn...

48 Minutes season preview with PJ Carlesimo of ESPN Radio

08 Oct 2024

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0:00 ... Ross welcome and introduces the panelists 0:46 ... Episode #125 honors Doc Rivers, who wore #25 during his entire NBA career 0:55 ... Bet O...

Remembering Dikembe Mutombo, Knicks/Wolves Star Trade Breakdown, Derrick Rose retires, Zach Lowe out at ESPN, & Our favorite storylines heading into the new season

01 Oct 2024

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0:00 Intro 1:35 Bruce pays tribute to Dikembe Mutombo who lost his battle with brain cancer 4:06 Karl Anthony-Towns traded to the New York Knicks 6:07...

48 Minutes: Western Conference Over/Under Predictions

26 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

0:04 ... Opening Animation and Welcome to the show.  Ross introduces the 48 Minutes crew of Bruce Bernstein and Michael "World B" Freer. 0:...

Burning Questions & Intriguing Prop Bets Heading into the NBA Season

17 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

0:00 Intro 2:02 Burning Questions leading up to the NBA Preseason 2:12 Which playoff teams from last season are most likely to have a drop off this se...

2024-2025 Eastern Conference Over/Under Team Win Projections!

10 Sep 2024

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0:00 Intro 1:42 Bruce asks Ross to provide a recap of Giannis Antetokounmpo's wedding in Greece 05:02 An Eastern Conference Focus on team Over/Under W...

48 Minutes with Ryan Ward Talking LA Lakers

04 Sep 2024

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0:00 ... Hello and Welcome to the show. 0:51 ... Bruce live Bet Online Commercial Read. 1:29 ... Bruce introduces Ryan Ward, the host of the Jello Jig...

48 Minutes on the NY Knicks with Bill Pidto of MSG Network

27 Aug 2024

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0:00 .... Bruce hello and welcome 0:48 .... Live Bet OnLine read 1:29 ... Bruce introduces special guest Bill Pidto of MSG Network 2:27 .. How importa...

2024-2025 NBA Schedule Release Matchup Breakdowns, Best Offseason Moves, Caitlin Clark continues to shine, & NBA Wedding Bells

20 Aug 2024

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0:00 Intro 1:30 The crew breaks down the NBA matchups they’ve got circled on next season’s calendar 1:56 Knicks @ 76ers matchup 2:58 Spurs @ Thund...

The 2024 Olympic Wrap Up Show! Team USA Wins Gold, Wemby on the Rise, Olympic Awards, & a 2028 Team USA Preview!

13 Aug 2024

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0:00 Intro 1:27 Initial Reactions to Team USA winning the Gold Medal Game 3:19 Steph Curry’s epic finish down the stretch 9:57 Devin Booker’s stan...

48 Minutes: Team USA basketball, Charles Barkley's Future, A New "Rising Sun" in Phoenix

06 Aug 2024

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0:00 ... Hello and Welcome ... Ross introduces the panel and dedicates episode #116 to james Johnson, who wears #16 and begins his 16th NBA season in ...

2024 NBA Champion Luke Kornet of the Boston Celtics

30 Jul 2024

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0:00 Intro 1:50 Ross introduces 2024 NBA Champion Luke Kornet 3:15 What makes playing for the Boston Celtics different from any other NBA team? 5:49 D...

48 Minutes with Kevin Winter of ESPN Radio

23 Jul 2024

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0:00 ... Ross hello and welcome ... introduces Bruce, Michael, and guest Kevin Winter ... this is episode #114 in honor of Scotty Pippen Jr. 1:20 ... ...

Jalen Brunson's Contract Extension Surprise, Summer League Notes, & a 2024 NBA Cup Preview!

16 Jul 2024

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0:00 Intro 1:37 Jalen Brunson’s decision to leave $113M on the table for the New York Knicks 11:01 Bruce shares a quick fun fact on Tom Thibodeau yo...

48 Minutes: Bronny James, Team USA, Cooper Flagg, & Angel vs Caitlin

11 Jul 2024

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0:00 ... Hello, welcome, and introduction of panelists 0:43 ... This show is dedicated to Leaky Black 1:16 ... Bet Online live commercial read 1:56 .....

The 2024 NBA Free Agency Show!

02 Jul 2024

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0:00 Intro 2:00 The 76ers big start to the offseason 7:52 LeBron James & the LA Lakers 12:02 The LA Clippers offseason moves thus far 17:02 Chris ...

The 2024 NBA Draft Preview with Joe Doerrer of StrictlyBball

25 Jun 2024

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0:00 Intro 1:47 Ross introduces guest Joe Doerrer of StrictlyBball 3:15 Joe being a diehard Timberwolves fan recaps their successful season & refl...

Four Boston Celtics Fans Discuss Banner #18

20 Jun 2024

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0:00 ... Bruce hello and welcome 0:33 ... Bet Online live commercial read 1:13 ... Bruce Introduces his guests: Arsalan Iftikhar, Eric Newman, & B...

48 Minutes: The Boston Celtics are NBA Champions

18 Jun 2024

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0:00 ... Hello and Welcome ... Ross introduces the panelists. 0:38 ... Episode #109 honors Derrick White, who wears number 9 for the Celtics and is no...

The Celtics Win Game 3: Live Postgame Reactions & Analysis Plus Remembering Jerry West

13 Jun 2024

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0:00 Intro 1:30 Was it a surprise to see Kristaps Porzingis sit out Game 3? 3:40 Initial reactions to Dallas fast start in the 1st quarter 5:31 Though...

48 Minutes: Celtics Lead Mavericks 2-0 in NBA Finals

11 Jun 2024

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0:00 ... Hello and Welcome 0:40 ... Episode #108 honors Kristaps Porzingis 0:57 ... Live Bet Online Read from Ross 1:33 ... Initial reactions to game ...

2024 NBA Finals Preview

04 Jun 2024

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0:00 Intro 0:51 Bruce shares a quick fun fact on recycled Celtics uniform numbers 2:05 Opening thoughts on the 2024 NBA Finals matchup before diving d...

48 Minutes: Celtics Sweep Pacers, Bill Walton Tribute, and Wolves/Mavs Game 4 Preview

28 May 2024

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0:00 ... Hello and Welcome ... Bruce introduces the co-hosts 0:41 ... Bet OnLine live commercial read 1:45 ... Show #106 honors Celtics great Bill Rus...

Mavericks/Timberwolves Western Conference Finals Game 1 Recap & Reactions

23 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

0:00 Intro 1:25 Initial reactions from the crew on Dallas winning Game 1 4:02 The Mavericks front line impressed tonight 8:28 Anthony Edwards’s perf...

48 Minutes: Pacers/Celtics Eastern Conference Final Game #1 Post Show

22 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

0:00 ... Ross hello, welcome, and introduces Bruce and "World B." 0:48 ... Bet OnLine live commercial read 1:26 ... Ross tees things up and ...

Pacers/Celtics and Mavericks/TImberwolves Conference Finals Previews

21 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

0:00 ... Ross hello and welcome, introduces fellow co-hosts Bruce and "World B." 0:38 ... Episode #103 honors Jaden McDaniels of Minnesota, ...

Celtics/Cavs Game 4 Postgame Reactions, Game 5 Previews of the Pacers/Knicks & Wolves/Nuggets, OKC/DAL series thoughts & Head Coaching Firings, Hiring's, & Openings!

14 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

0:00 Intro 1:14 Celtics/Cavs Game 4 Postgame Reactions 10:28 Pacers/Knicks Series Overview & Game 5 Predictions 21:25 Timberwolves/Nuggets Serie...

48 Minutes: Knicks/Pacers Game #1 Reaction, Cavs/Celtics & Thunder/Mavs Previews, Wolves Maul Nuggets

07 May 2024

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0:00 ... Welcome to episode #101 and intro panelists 0:51 ... Episode #101 in honor of Tracy McGrady 1:16 ... Live Bet Online Read 1:44 ... Bruce intr...

Celtics/Heat Game 4 Recap, Wolves sweep the Suns, Knicks/Pacers in full control, Game 5 Previews of Series Split, Playoff Questions, & Pelicans Eliminated

30 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

0:00 Intro 1:25 Celtics/Heat Game 4 Recap & Reactions as Boston moves ahead 3-1 in the series 8:26 Timberwolves sweep the Suns 13:19 An early pres...

Game 2 Postgame Reactions to Sixers/Knicks & Magic/Cavaliers plus Game 1 Recaps & Reactions from the rest of 1st Round Matchups

23 Apr 2024

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0:00 Intro 1:29 Sixers/Knicks Series & Game 2 Post Game Reactions 9:42 Magic/Cavaliers Series & Game 2 Post Game Reactions 15:56 Pacers/Bucks ...

48 Minutes: Play In Tourney and Postseason Preview

16 Apr 2024

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0:00 ... Opening animation, hello and welcome to episode #98 in honor of Jason Collins. 0:55 ... Bet Online live commercial read 1:23 ... Lakers/Pelic...

"Podz" on the Pod: Golden State Warriors guard Brandin Podziemski

09 Apr 2024

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0:00 Intro 1:43 Brandin provides his thoughts on UConn winning the National Championship game 3:05 Brandin discusses his mindset on always betting on ...

Examining the top teams out West, the ongoing battles in the East, Joel Embiid set to return, & the rest of the West's playoff picture

02 Apr 2024

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0:00 Intro 0:53 Ross surprises Bruce & World B with a quick trivia question 2:07 An examination of the Top 3 teams out West 2:26 Oklahoma City Thu...

48 Minutes with ESPN's Tim Legler

26 Mar 2024

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0:00 ... Hello and Welcome to episode 95 in honor of Juan Toscano Anderson ... our guest this week is ESPN's Tim Legler. 1:13 ... Ross live Bet Online...

Instant Bucks/Celtics Game Recap/Reactions, Teams out East to keep an eye on, & The biggest questions out West

21 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

0:00 Intro 1:35 Instant Bucks/Celtics Post Game Recap & Reactions 10:56 Quick NCAA Championship Predictions! 12:16 Are the Miami Heat lurking arou...

48 Minutes with Jared Greenberg of TNT and NBA TV

15 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

0:00 ... Hello and welcome to the show ... Episode #93 is in honor of Metta World Peace ... then Ross introduces the panel 0:59 ... Bet online live co...

Million Dollar Questions, Incredible Scoring Milestones, & Pacers/Suns Concerns

05 Mar 2024

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0:00 Intro 1:57 Which team do we trust more: The Denver Nuggets or Boston Celtics? 9:12 Which team has been better since the All-Star break? The Nugge...

Beasts of the East, West Teams Gaining Momentum, Star Injuries, & the TV Moment of the Week

27 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

0:00 Intro 1:38 The Boston Celtics are on fire 5:07 The Milwaukee Bucks look like a different team heading out of the break 10:03 Health concerns rema...

48 Minutes: Nets fire Vaughn, All Star Thoughts, & Stretch Run Preview

20 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

0:00 ... Ross introduction for episode #90, dedicated to Drew Gooden. 0:33 ... Ross live Bet Online commercial read 1:10 ... Bruce's opening comment i...

Special Guest Amin Elhassan on the NBA Trade Deadline deals, Buyout Signings, Bill Russell, & Much More!

13 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

0:00 Intro 1:12 Bruce introduces special guest Amin Elhassan 2:14 Amin’s love for Star Wars explained! 5:00 The New York Knicks won the NBA Trade De...

48 Minutes: All Star Snubs, Cavs & Knicks on Fire, and Trade Talk

06 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

0:00 ... Hello and Welcome 0:30 .. Bet On Line Commercial Read 1:20 ... Bruce's opening comment is on Marcus Smart's return to Boston on Sunday and ho...

Author Alex Squadron discusses his new book "Life in the G: Minor League Basketball and the Relentless Pursuit of the NBA" plus live NBA card pack break challenge!

01 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

0:00 Intro 0:57 Ross introduces special guest Alex Squadron author of “Life in the G” 2:01 What sparked Alex’s interest in writing this book &am...

48 Minutes EMERGENCY Podcast: Adrian Griffin out in Milwaukee & Doc Rivers is in!

24 Jan 2024

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An EMERGENCY PODCAST was warranted as we got some big news out of Milwaukee today as the Milwaukee Bucks relieved Adrian Griffin of his head coaching ...

Former NBA Assistant Coach & Broadcaster Brendan Brown discusses Pascal Siakam impact on the Pacers, a Knicks/Raptors trade breakdown, recent NBA matchup recaps, & stories on his father Hubie Brown!

23 Jan 2024

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0:00 Intro 1:09 Ross introduces former NBA assistant coach & broadcaster Brendan Brown 2:35 Pascal Siakam debuts for the Pacers & Tyrese Halib...

48 Minutes: All That Jazz, The Western Front, Returning Heroes, It's Dame Time

17 Jan 2024

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0:00 ... Welcome to 48 Minutes episode #85 which honors Baron Davis, who wore that number twice. 0:33 ... Bet Online live commercial read 1:05 ... Bru...

3x NBA Champion & Current NBA Agent B.J. Armstrong on the Eastern/Western Conferences, Life as an NBA Agent, & Rapid Fire Questions!

09 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

0:00 Intro 1:23 Bruce introduces special guest B.J. Armstrong 3:57 The Warriors dynasty is fading in Golden State 7:57 Could the Warriors dynasty have...

48 Minutes: Knicks/Raptors Trade, Thunder on Fire, Bucks/Pacers Rivalry

03 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

0:00 ... Hello and Welcome .... Episode #83 is dedicated to Mikal Bridges and Ross Geiger explains why. 0:37 ... Live commercial read for Bet Online 1...

Celtics stay hot out West, Heat Culture Continues, In-Season Tournament Fallout, Western Conference Teams in Danger, and Ross's Best Bets

27 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

0:00 Intro 1:09 Bruce shares his favorite thing in the NBA from 2023 3:32 World B discusses his concerns for the current state of the Phoenix Suns 5:0...

48 Minutes with former Clippers GM Dave Wohl

19 Dec 2023

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0:00 ... Animation and Welcome to the show. 1:08 ... Bet Online live commercial read 1:43 ... Bruce introduces our guest, former Clippers GM Dave Wohl...

Lakers Win NBA Cup, Trade Rumors, Surprises and Disappointments, Classic Card Challenge

12 Dec 2023

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0:00 ... Open animation ... episode #80 honors the great NFL player Cris Carter 0:30 ... Bet OnLine live commercial read 1:00 ... Bruce's opening tip ...

ESPN's Monica McNutt on the NBA In-Season Tournament, Quarterfinal Matchups, The Knicks, & Her Journey

05 Dec 2023

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0:00 Intro 1:34 Bruce introduces our special guest Monica McNutt 3:04 Monica shares her thoughts on the NBA In-Season Tournament 4:34 The In-Season To...

48 Minutes: The new "Beast of the East," Struggling Clippers, Blazing Suns, Misery in Detroit

30 Nov 2023

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0:00 ... Show open and introductions ... the Evan Scott episode (#78) 1:05 ... Bet Online Live commercial read 1:48 ... Bruce's opening comment on Dra...

ESPN's Dave McMenamin on the LA Lakers, Kings/Thunder are rolling, Bucks/Celtics Matchup Preview, & Best Bets

21 Nov 2023

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0:00 Intro 1:11 Bruce introduces our special guest in ESPN’s Dave McMenamin 2:17 Does Dave still hangout with fellow Syracuse alum Carmelo Anthony? ...

Rugged Timberwolves, Soaring Rockets,Sizzling 76ers, Fizzling Clippers

14 Nov 2023

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0:00 ... Opening Animation and Welcome 0:24  ... Episode #76 honors Shawn Bradley, who wore that number during his career 0:39 ... Bet Online live co...

Wemby has arrived, Suns stumbling with key injuries, Celtics domination, & Three Man Weave: NBA Storyline Edition!

07 Nov 2023

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0:00 Intro 3:02 James Harden could learn a thing or two from Josh Dobbs in the NFL 5:32 The New Orleans Pelicans lose their leader CJ McCollum to some...

48 Minutes Emergency Pod: James Harden Traded to Clippers

31 Oct 2023

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0:00 ... Animation and hello ... James Harden is now a member of the LA Clippers 0:52 ... Ross summarizes who went where and what assets were exchange...

48 Minutes: Week #1 of the NBA season is in the books and we're here for it

31 Oct 2023

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0:00 ... Open animation and welcome ... show #74 is in honor of NBA official Curtis Blair 0:39 ... Bet OnLine Live commercial read 1:18 ... Bruce's op...

The 2023-2024 NBA Season Awards Prediction Show!

24 Oct 2023

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0:00 Intro 1:18 Steven Adams set to miss the entire NBA season 3:55 Terry Stotts decision to leave the Milwaukee Bucks coaching staff 7:22 Reactions t...

48 Minutes: Giannis, Dame, & Khris ... GM Survey Reaction ... The Amazing LeBron James ... Rookie Roundup

18 Oct 2023

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0:00 ... Hello and Welcome as Ross dedicates show #72 to Jason Kapono who wore #72 in Philadelphia 0:59 ... Bet Online live commercial read 1:41 ... &...

The NBA Preseason has arrived! NBA Stars & Rookies Debut, Potential Breakout Players Emerge, & Which NBA teams will surprise us all

11 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

0:00 Intro 1:36 Bruce provides his opening tip on Jaylen Brown’s embarrassing moment 2:39 World B pays his respects to longtime NBA coach Brendan Ma...

Legendary Sportswriter Roland Lazenby discusses his new book: "Magic" The Life of Earvin "Magic" Johnson" & shares stories covering Michael Jordan, Kobe Bryant, & much more!

07 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

0:00 Intro 1:03 Bruce teases who the special guest will be on the show 1:20 Bruce introduces special guest Roland Lazenby 2:12 Roland discusses his ne...

48 Minutes EMERGENCY Podcast: Jrue Holiday Traded to Celtics

02 Oct 2023

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0:00 ... Hello and Welcome 0:26 ... Bet OnLine Live commercial read 1:08 ... Bruce starts out by giving credit to the "48 Minutes" crew for ...

Bucks Legend/Broadcaster Marques Johnson on Damian Lillard joining the Milwaukee Bucks

29 Sep 2023

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0:00 Intro 1:28 Bruce introduces our legendary special guest Marques Johnson 2:27 Bruce shares a quick story 3:55 Marques shares his initial reaction ...

NBA Coach of the Year Mike Brown visits 48 Minutes

21 Sep 2023

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0:00 ... Opening Animation, Hello, and Welcome 0:16 ... BetOnLine live commercial read 1:15 ... Bruce introduces special guest Mike Brown of the Sacra...

Giannis Antetokounmpo: A Deeper Dive

14 Sep 2023

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0:00 ... Hello and Welcome ... Ross introduces the panel ... teases our content 0:28 ... Bet OnLine live commercial read 1:15 ... Opening discussion o...

Giannis Antetokounmpo Unplugged: His Podcast Debut

12 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

0:00 Intro 01:07 Ross introduces special guest Giannis Antetokounmpo 01:45 Giannis confirms this is the very first podcast he’s ever done 02:39 Ross...

NBA Team Over/Unders: A dive into the Projected Risers & Fallers for Regular Season Wins according to Vegas!

05 Sep 2023

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0:00 Intro  01:14 Bruce talks about his recent trip to U.S. Open Tennis Championship & the really cool NBA connection 03:19 World B shares his though...

Marc Kestecher of ESPN Radio joins 48 Minutes

30 Aug 2023

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0:00 ... Ross Geiger welcomes everyone to the show 1:04 ... Ross live commercial read for Bet Online 1:38 ... Bruce Bernstein introduces our special g...

Cassidy Hubbarth of ESPN Joins 48 Minutes

23 Aug 2023

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0:00 ... Opening animation and Ross welcomes us to show #62 in honor of Scot Pollard, who wore that number as an Indiana Pacer. 0:51 ... Ross' Bet Onl...

NBA Two-A-Days, Listener Submitted Questions, & a Live NBA Cards Pack Break

16 Aug 2023

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0:00 Intro  1:24 Former Villanova Wildcats help lead the charge for Team USA in the FIBA World Cup of Basketball 3:14 World B raises some big questio...

48 Minutes James Harden Special

14 Aug 2023

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Bruce Bernstein and Michael "World B" Freer examine what happened and what is likely to happen regarding Harden's NBA future. 0:00 ... Open ...

A deeper dive into this year's Basketball Hall of Fame class, Listener Submitted Questions, & All-Time Great NBA Player Nicknames

09 Aug 2023

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0:00 Intro 1:30 Anthony Davis’s contract extension with the LA Lakers 3:28 The FIBA World Cup’s possible effects on load management in the NBA nex...

Jaylen Brown & The Celtics, Power 5 Predictions, "What they Said/What they Meant," & All Time Favorites

01 Aug 2023

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The latest episode of "48 Minutes" begins with Bruce Bernstein's analysis of Jaylen Brown's new contract with the Boston Celtics followed by...

Doug McDermott joins the show to discuss his newest teammate Victor Wembanyama, Coach Popovich, Spurs Culture, & Reflects on his career journey so far. Plus Offseason Winners & Losers!

25 Jul 2023

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0:00 Intro 1:37 Doug shares how his offseason has been going thus far 2:22 Doug reflects on his trip out to Las Vegas Summer League to watch his newes...

48 Minutes: Shaun Powell of NBA.com and NBA TV

20 Jul 2023

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0:00 ... Opening and welcome 0:22 ... Ross dedicates episode #57 to former NBA official Greg Willard who passed away in 2013 and wore that number on h...

NBA Summer League Stars, Standouts, & The Biggest Offseason News

11 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

0:00 Intro 01:54 Bruce gives his opening tip on Damian Lillard 03:53 World B shines some light on the Indiana Pacers offseason moves for his opening t...

48 Minutes with best selling author Mirin Fader of "The Ringer"

03 Jul 2023

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0:00 ... Introduction 0:20 ... Dedication of show #55 to Hall of Famer Dikembe Mutombo, who proudly wore that number. 1:08 ... Mirin describes the pas...

ESPN's Marc Spears joins the show to discuss Victor Wembanyama, Scoot Henderson, Nikola Jokic, Offseason Moves, & Shares incredible stories of Kobe Bryant

29 Jun 2023

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0:00 Intro 0:44 Bruce introduces our special guest in ESPN Senior Writer/Reporter Marc Spears who is soon headed to the Basketball Hall of Fame 2:00 M...

The 48 Minutes NBA Draft Preview

20 Jun 2023

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0:00 ... Hello and Welcome to Show #53 in honor of Hall of Famer Artis Gilmore, who famously wore that number. 0:32 ... Ross introduces special guest ...

48 Minutes: Nuggets Win NBA Championship

13 Jun 2023

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0:18 ... Episode #52 is dedicated to Hall of Famer Jamaal Wilkes who wore #52 for the great LA Lakers teams of the 1980s. 1:05 ... Ross reads info on ...

TikTok Superstar Joe Doerrer of StrictlyBball joins the show to discuss the NBA Finals, Chris Paul in Phoenix, Zion Williamson, & provides his analysis on this year's NBA Draft prospects

09 Jun 2023

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0:00 Intro 1:31 Ross welcomes TikTok superstar Joe Doerrer of StrictlyBBall onto the show & to describe what it was like waking up to see his Jamal Mu...

48 Minutes: Heat/Nuggets Gm #2 Analysis & Gm #3 Preview, Coaching Hires, & Classic Card Challenge

06 Jun 2023

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0:00 ... Ross welcomes everyone to the show and explains that Episode #50 honors Arizona State great Eddie House who wore that number at ASU and in th...

2023 NBA Finals Game 1 Recap & Reactions, Big NBA Storylines, & Jeff Van Gundy has some wild ideas

02 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

0:00 Intro 1:30 World B discusses Pat Riley’s impressive career resume for his opening tip 3:34 Bruce reflects on his Boston Celtics bowing out of t...

48 Minutes: Heat finish off Celtics and Heat/Nuggets NBA Finals Preview

30 May 2023

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0:09 ... Ross intro and BetOnLine promotional information 2:09 ... Bruce's opening comment is on how his late mother may have provided some heavenly h...

The Celtics put pressure on the Heat in Game 6, Any concerns with the Denver Nuggets long break?, LeBron hints at a possible retirement, & a live NBA pack break!

26 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

0:00 Intro 1:36 World B uses his opening tip to discuss Doc Rivers being amongst the favorites to land the Phoenix Suns head coaching job 4:26 Ross di...

King James & the Lakers swept by the Nuggets, The Heat look to sweep the Celtics, The latest on the NBA Coaching Carousal, & Listener Submitted Questions!

23 May 2023

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0:00 Intro 2:23 World B discuss Carmelo Anthony’s career for his opening tip 4:16 Ross uses his opening tip to discuss Joe Mazzula’s post game com...

Lakers/Nuggets Game 2 Recap/Reactions, Heat/Celtics Game 2 Preview, the NBA Coaching Carousal Continues, & Hot Takes on James Harden/Daryl Morey

19 May 2023

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0:00 Intro 2:02 Bruce calls out the Celtics reserve that should see some playing time in Game 2  3:28 World B discusses all the bad luck the Charlott...

48 Minutes: Celtics Eliminate Sixers, Heat/Celtics Preview, Lakers/Nuggets Preview, Ja Morant latest, Julius Randle hatred, Monty Williams Fired, Draft Lottery Thoughts, and Best Bets,

16 May 2023

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0:00 ... Show open and welcome ... episode #44 honors the great Jerry West who wore that number during his NBA career with the Lakers. 0:39 ... Michae...

48 Minutes: Celtics Force Game 7, Sunset in Phoenix, Knicks Stay Alive, & Warriors Hang In

12 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

0:00 ... Show Open and welcome back to Bruce, who is back with the crew after spending a week on the road and missing the last two shows. 2:09 ... Bru...

Knicks Can't Beat the Heat, Warriors Need a Road Win, and the Pivotal Game 5's in Boston/Denver

09 May 2023

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0:00 Intro 2:32 World B discusses the NBA All-Rookie Team that was announced earlier on Monday 4:12 Ross shares who he thinks should be the next Milwa...

Former NBA Player/Coach/GM Dave Wohl joins the show: Budenholzer out in Milwaukee, Western & Eastern Conference Matchup Overviews, & Hot Topic Questions Answered by Front Office Expert

05 May 2023

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0:00 Intro 0:31 Special guest Dave Wohl shares what immediately comes to mind on Dirk Nowitzki 2:22 World B tips things off discussing what this Heat/...