Road Trippin: Richard Vs. Channing

On this edition of Road Trippin', the crew joins forces with Haley O'Shaughnessy from the Spinsters podcast in Las Vegas. They're joined in studio by Cleveland Cavaliers HC J.B. Bickerstaff & Orlando Magic HC Jamahl Mosley, two coaches RJ & Channing have played for in the past. The coaches explain how their two young teams are built differently, and how they've developed dynamic players along the way. We also chop it up with Magic players Gary Harris & Markelle Fultz, as everyone tells classic stories about Summer League and what it's like to navigate the Las Vegas nightlife during such a crazy week. Have a question or topic for our next show? Text or leave us a VM at 657-522-5578 (6575-CALLRT) Cheers! ► YouTube!

On this edition of Road Trippin', the crew heads to NBA Summer League and welcomes Pelicans PF Larry Nance Jr. into our Blue Wire Las Vegas studios. Larry shares his thoughts on Zion Williamson's game from a teammate's perspective, and explains why Zion's still the generational talent we all thought he could be coming out of Duke. We also chop it up about a rumored Pelicans trade for Kevin Durant, go behind the scenes of Kevin Love's star-studded wedding, tell you how we'd change the NBA Slam Dunk Contest and get into a heated debate over who's really a "blue blood" in college hoops. Have a question or topic for our next show? Text or leave us a VM at 657-522-5578 (6575-CALLRT) Cheers! ► YouTube!

On this edition of Road Trippin', the crew responds to Draymond Green's hypocrisy after his personal attack on Kendrick Perkins, where Draymond called Perk an ugly racial slur for simply doing his job as an ESPN studio analyst. Richard & Channing also bring you behind the scenes as they both MC'ed Kevin Love's wedding last weekend. And why didn't more teams get involved to acquire Kyrie Irving before he exercised his player option with Brooklyn? Have a question or topic for our next show? Text or leave us a VM at 657-522-5578 (6575-CALLRT) Cheers!

On this edition of Road Trippin', the crew congratulates the Golden State Warriors for cementing their modern NBA dynasty with a 4th championship in 8 years. Richard leans in on players who have resented Steph & Klay's paths to success, and explains why The Splash Bros have actually had it tougher than most. Richard says the swirling rumors about Kyrie joining the Lakers/LeBron should be taken very seriously, and he responds to Shannon Sharpe calling him "lazy" on national TV this week. Have a question or topic for our next show? Text or leave us a VM at 657-522-5578 (6575-CALLRT) Cheers!

On this edition of Road Trippin', the crew welcomes the one and only Metta Sandiford-Artest: NBA Champion, former NBA All-Star and NBA Defensive Player of the Year. Metta gives high praise to Steph Curry for his heroics during this year's Finals, and weighs in on the debate of whether Andrew Wiggins deserves to be in the Finals MVP conversation. We also turn back the clock to Metta's street ball days at Rucker Park where his teams dominated for years, and get to the bottom of how his name has changed from Ron Artest...to Metta World Peace...to now Metta Sandiford-Artest. And what does Metta think of NBA officiating these days? Have a question or topic for our next show? Text or leave us a VM at 657-522-5578 (6575-CALLRT) Cheers!

On this edition of Road Trippin', the crew reacts to what they've seen so far in the NBA Finals. The focus early is on scoring, and both Steph Curry & Jayson Tatum have taken center stage. How is Steph's role with this team different than in year's past when Golden State won the 'ship? And what should we realistically expect from a 24yo Jayson Tatum, now that he's leading his Celtics squad through the Finals? We also look at Darvin Ham's priorities after taking over as the Lakers' new head coach, and react to pop culture news involving Johnny Depp and a viral possum. Have a question or topic for our next show? Text or leave us a VM at 657-522-5578 (6575-CALLRT) Cheers!

On this edition of Road Trippin', the crew dives deep into a preview of the NBA Finals. Richard believes the Warriors will need to play their best brand of ball and stop "playing with their food" to take home the hardware. Plus, how much will the past NBA Finals experience of the GSW players + Steve Kerr give them an advantage on the court? For the Celtics...can X-factors Robert Williams, Grant Williams & Al Horford clog the lane and disrupt the Warriors sets? We also have opinions on Jimmy Butler's potential game-winning 3pt shot in ECF Game 7, and react to our guy LeBron James officially becoming a billionaire. Have a question or topic for our next show? Text or leave us a VM at 657-522-5578 (6575-CALLRT) Cheers!

On this edition of Road Trippin', the crew brings you inside both NBA Conference Finals series. RJ & Channing both agree that the Heat's system is just too robotic to crack this Celtics defense...regardless, the future is bright on South Beach. Also, the Warriors are making quick work of the Mavericks, and it's their inside play that's making a huge impact late in games. We also dig deep into this year's All-NBA Team announcements, the never-ending Lakers coaching search, Richard's controversial cleavage & Allie's latest feet tweets. Have a question or topic for our next show? Text or leave us a VM at 657-522-5578 (6575-CALLRT) Cheers!

On this edition of Road Trippin', the crew celebrates Channing's birthday in style and previews the Western Conference Finals series between the Warriors & Mavericks. How do the Warriors game plan to stop Luka Doncic from imposing his will on them? RJ/Channing react to Kyrie Irving's recent admission about his own maturity costing the Cavaliers more rings, and we also debate whether or not Deandre Ayton deserves a max contract in free agency. Have a question or topic for our next show? Text or leave us a VM at 657-522-5578 (6575-CALLRT) Cheers!

On this edition of Road Trippin', the crew celebrates Channing's birthday in style and previews the Eastern Conference Finals series between the Celtics & Heat. We've been praising the Celtics defense, but does Jimmy Butler present a matchup issue for them? And after we dissect the Suns' epic collapse vs the Mavericks, we finally give the Mavs their props for taking down the NBA's regular season champs. Have a question or topic for our next show? Text or leave us a VM at 657-522-5578 (6575-CALLRT) Cheers!

On this edition of Road Trippin', Richard & Allie wrap up their discussion of the conference semifinal series. How has Dallas bounced back to force a Game 7 after falling down 0-2 early? And how did the Heat flip the switch again after dropping Games 3 & 4 in Philly? Richard also digs deeper into the Joel Embiid / James Harden dynamic, and how things will play out going forward. Richard also explains why there's no doubt Shaq would destroy ANYONE in his prime (including Rudy Gobert & LeBron James) and why no one needs another season of HBO's 'Winning Time' series. Have a question or topic for our next show? Text or leave us a VM at 657-522-5578 (6575-CALLRT) Cheers!

On this edition of Road Trippin', Richard & Allie react to Nikola Jokic's second consecutive MVP award, and take you through the conference semifinals. No one here is objecting to Joker winning the award, but we look at how the definition of MVP has changed over the decades. RJ explains why Boston will have an advantage vs Milwaukee as the series progresses, and how the Warriors are winning depite not playing their best brand of ball. We also have some fun with Tom Brady's $375M tv analyst gig as Richard is now having second thoughts about not playing football! Have a question or topic for our next show? Text or leave us a VM at 657-522-5578 (6575-CALLRT) Cheers!

On this edition of Road Trippin', the crew updates you on all things NBA Playoffs. We start with Dallas, where Luka Doncic simply can't advance far without a second scoring option. Paging James Harden...how exactly has he fallen off after being a guy who averaged 36 pts a night? And does everyone need to get off Doc Rivers' back? Plus, we get a text thread update as LeBron is enjoying his "early" offseason...so much so that the guys can't afford to keep up! Have a question or topic for our next show? Text or leave us a VM at 657-522-5578 (6575-CALLRT) Cheers!

On this edition of Road Trippin', the crew gives their take on Dillon Brooks "Breaking the Code", and "dirty" plays in what's been a physical series between the Warriors-Grizzlies. RJ & Channing also explain why the Celtics' style of defense gives them a huge advantage vs Milwaukee. Plus, let's not forget Draymond Green owes the Road Trippin' community for being the FIRST in-season player podcast! And did Allie meet...have dinner with, or just eat at the same restaurant as Steve Urkel? Have a question or topic for our next show? Text or leave us a VM at 657-522-5578 (6575-CALLRT) Cheers!

On this edition of Road Trippin', the crew goes through every playoff matchup to explain what's really going on from a former player's perspective. Who's to blame for the Nets getting swept in the first round? Were Philadelphia's struggles vs Toronto cause for concern? And how do you pick your poison when the Warriors are firing on all cylinders? We also have some fun reviewing the Mike Tyson / JetBlue fiasco and share some thoughts on real-life courtroom dramas featuring Jerry West vs HBO + Johnny Depp vs Amber Heard. Have a question or topic for our next show? Text or leave us a VM at 657-522-5578 (6575-CALLRT) Cheers!

On this edition of Road Trippin', the crew goes deeper into the 2022 NBA Playoffs in highlighting series that should stretch to six or seven games. And why does everyone have a problem with NBA players showing emotion and celebrating? Richard delivers a compelling argument for why there's a double-standard when comparing basketball to other major sports. We also share our thoughts on Jerry West's reputation / if HBO really owes him an apology over his portrayal in their "Winning Time" series. And he doesn't care what you think...Richard stands by his signature hoodie + blazer look in a stuffy TV analyst world. Have a question or topic for our next show? Text or leave us a VM at 657-522-5578 (6575-CALLRT) Cheers!

On this edition of Road Trippin', the crew gives dives into the first round of this year's NBA Playoffs. Celtics-Nets is living up to the hype, the Warriors are giving everyone flashbacks, the Sixers keep rolling and the Jazz are being the Jazz again... How do these playoffs rank compared to the past few years? The crew disagrees on how the on-court play has been so far, and gives you key factors to watch for as these first round matchups progress. Have a question or topic for our next show? Text or leave us a VM at 657-522-5578 (6575-CALLRT) Cheers!

On this edition of Road Trippin', you'll hear Part Two of our NBA Playoffs Preview with 5x NBA Champion & current L.A. Sparks GM/HC Derek Fisher. Derek and our crew share their favorite memories from playing in the NBA Playoffs over the years, and dive into this year's postseason...focusing specifically on challenges that lie ahead for all the top contenders, including the Bucks, Suns, Heat, Celtics & Grizzlies. Have a question or topic for our next show? Text or leave us a VM at 657-522-5578 (6575-CALLRT) Cheers!

On this edition of Road Trippin', the crew welcomes 5x NBA Champion & current L.A. Sparks GM/HC Derek Fisher. D-Fish details both how the WNBA has grown rapidly in the past few years, and his excitement for coaching one of the league's brightest and most outspoken stars in Liz Cambage. Derek and our crew also provide a comprehensive preview of the 2022 NBA Playoffs, focusing specifically on Giannis building his postseason legacy and driven role players being a crucial component to any championship squad. Have a question or topic for our next show? Text or leave us a VM at 657-522-5578 (6575-CALLRT) Cheers!

On this edition of Road Trippin', the crew gives their weekly text thread update, dominated by Paula Patton's failed fried chicken and Coach K's accomplished journey being ended by a man named Hubert. What's are the dumbest things NBA players blow their cash on, and how much do they really drop when they hit a casino together? We also talk you through Las Vegas' planned $3B arena, where developers are not being shy about making it turnkey for an expansion/relocating NBA franchise. Is a team in Vegas good for ball, or bad for ball? Have a question or topic for our next show? Text or leave us a VM at 657-522-5578 (6575-CALLRT) Cheers!