Road Trippin: Richard Vs. Channing

On this edition of Road Trippin', Channing, Rich and Allie preview the 2023 NBA Finals between the Denver Nuggets and Miami Heat. Rich talks about how he believes the Nuggets are ahead of the NBA curve, and draws parallels to the early Warriors dynasty. Channing discusses how he believes the Nuggets being in the NBA Finals is good for the NBA, as they've laid the groundwork for a new culture in Denver. Rich and Channing also discuss what it's like to play at altitude in Colorado, and how it will effect Miami's stamina in the series. Also, the crew gives praise to the Miami Heat for reaching the Finals. Specifically, Channing praises Caleb Martin who balled out in the Eastern Conference Finals. However, Richard claims the Heat may not have an answer for Nuggets star Nikola Jokic. He and Channing discuss what players must start and come off the bench for Miami in order for them to have a chance to stop Jokic. And finally, the crew gives their picks for who they think will be crowned NBA Champions in this serie

On this edition of Road Trippin', the crew takes a deep dive into the Denver Nuggets after they swept the Los Angeles Lakers to reach their first ever NBA Finals. Channing and Richard debate where the ceiling is for Nikola Jokic, and where he has the possibility to rank all-time amongst centers. Richard lists what he thinks the Serbian center would have to achieve in order to be considered in the all-time discussion. Also, the crew talks about what a potential Nuggets/Heat NBA Finals would look like. Channing looks at the possibility of a long rest for Miami if they sweep, and whether or not the Heat should consider bringing back Tyler Herro if he is healthy. And finally, Richard gives his hot take that within the next two seasons, multiple starts in the NBA will switch teams.   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 begins by looking at the Celtics/Heat series, and how Channing believes the Boston lineup has quit before they are even out of it. Looking deeper, Channing also describes how it is a top-down disaster, as first year head coach Joe Mazzulla hasn't done the little things to help put Boston in a position to win. On the other side, Rich praises the Miami Heat, and describes how he believes that they were much more than their seed says they were. Also, the crew discusses the impact of head coaches on teams that have been successful in the NBA long term. Rich and Channing talk about where Heat coach Erik Spoelstra ranks among coaches all time, and compare him to the likes of Hall of Fame coaches. The crew also wonders where Denver Nuggets coach Michael Malone ranks in the NBA, and Rich looks at his comments about his team not getting talked about in the media.   Have a question or topic for our next show? Text or leave us a VM at 657-522-5578 (6575-CALLRT)   Cheers!   ► Y

On this edition of Road Trippin', the crew dives in on the stellar play of Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic. As good as Lakers center Anthony Davis is, he is having a hard time containing Jokic, and the crew examines why. Channing also notices how the play of LeBron James has been adjusting to try and keep up with the Nuggets, as the Lakers will now try to rally this series. Also, the crew discusses the San Antonio Spurs landing the first overall pick in this years draft, and getting the opportunity to draft highly-touted prospect Victor Wembanyama. Richard believes he is the most hyped prospect in NBA history still, but Rich also explains how he believes that his NBA career won't start by setting the league on fire like many expect. Rich also takes the time to discuss how the process of lottery selection happens behind closed doors. 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 starts by discussing the epic performance by the Miami Heat in Game 1 of the Easter Conference Finals. Channing mentions how every player on the Heat roster is playing up to their potential because they have Jimmy Butler on their team. After another epic performance by Butler, the Heat now have taken home court advantage away from Boston, and the crew mentions how the Celtics will need to find another gear if they want to have any hope of vanquishing the Heat. Also, after the Philadelphia 76ers relieved head coach Doc Rivers of his duties, the crew speculates how the team quit on their head coach. Channing explains his thoughts on James Harden, who adds another early exit to his career, and how he has fallen short in multiple roles for his past teams. Richard also speculates on how Harden visiting Las Vegas during the playoffs, and his interest in extra curricular activities, has been a detriment to his play in his career. Have a question or topic for our next show

On this edition of Road Trippin', the crew starts by previewing Sunday's Game 7 between the Celtics and Sixers. Both Richard and Channing are surprised this series has gone 7, but for different reasons. Rich loves Jayson Tatum's confidence, and says he's in the right headspace going into Sunday's game. Channing has a good idea of which version of James Harden we should expect to see. Rich and Channing also look at the Phoenix Suns, who failed to reach lofty expectations. They think a retool will be in the works through trades and free agency for next season. Will Deandre Ayton be back in Phoenix? Also the crew discusses how the Denver Nuggets are playing the best basketball of any team, and the guys tell you why they are the favorite to take home the title. 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 starts by celebrating their 250th EPISODE! They thank all you loyal Road Trippers who have made their podcast journey a success over the 7+ years! We have two Game 6s tipping off tonight as the Knicks head to Miami and the Lakers host the Warriors. Richard & Channing explain why we might have two additional Game 7s on our hands due to various injuries, matchups & situational spots for these squads. Will Jimmy Butler go nuclear so the Miami stays out of MSG? And will A.D. be able to hammer the Warriors down low? 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 looks at the two remaining series tied up at 1-1...as the Heat host the Knicks and the Warriors head to Los Angeles this weekend. How does Lakers HC Darvin Ham counter Steve Kerr's adjustments for a pivotal Game 3? Will the Lakers be able to maintain the balance they showed in Game 1, or do they get blitzed by the Splash Bros again? On South Beach, what will it take for the Knicks to steal back home-court advantage? We also debrief on the Dillon Brooks drama in Memphis, and how he can be a great fit with a veteran-led team next season. Are the Bucks in flux after an ownership change, loss of a coach, and finding themselves in cap hell ahead of Giannis' option? And how many NBA players truly "love" the game of basketball? 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 welcomes in T'Wolves Center-Forward Naz Reid to talk NBA playoffs! Is the Nuggets 2-0 lead against the Suns more an indication of Denver's growth & maturity...or the Suns inability to gel as a team? We also talk through Celtics-Sixers and what each team needs to accomplish over the weekend. Speaking of Philly, we react to Joel Embiid winning his first MVP and the guys tell you who they'd rather play with between Embiid, Joker & Giannis. Naz also takes us through his current situation, as he's in Minnesota rehabbing from wrist surgery and dealing with potential free agency this summer. 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 looks ahead to the next round, where we have some incredible matchups! The guys are looking forward to the rock fight between the Knicks & Heat, where points will be at a premium in the face of some old school defense. Both Channing & Richard are in agreement when it comes to picking the showdown between Jokic's Nuggets and KD's Suns. And how did we end up here? How historic were Jimmy Butler's heroics in taking down the #1 seed Bucks? Does Giannis deserve any of the blame for Milwaukee's early exit? The Sixers have had a long time to rest up...but is that a good thing? Will Joel Embiid be forced to rush back too soon against the Celtics/Hawks? 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 covers our remaining first round NBA Playoff matchups. Dillon Brooks continues to tay on brand, by talking some serious trash to an "old" LeBron James...but will King James take the bait and try to drop 40? Rich & Channing tell you how LeBron has dealt with this before, and how he'll likely respond as this series plays out. Continuing on the Lakers conversation, how can Anthony Davis get more buckets and put his team in a real position to advance? We also talk Cavaliers vs Knicks, where the series is set to head into Madison Square Garden over the weekend. Can the young Cavs respond on this big stage and learn to win inside a true pressure cooker? We also examine Channing's "playoff beard", make fun of some awful commercials and dish out some good parenting tips for watching playoff ball at your house! 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 dives into all the early NBA Playoff headlines. We start with Draymond Green's "Sabonis Stomp" and subsequent suspension for Game 3. As former players, would Rich & Channing have done anything differently? Should Draymond have been suspended? And what role did NBA Commissioner Adam Silver have in the process, having been in the stands that night? We also tap into other first round playoff series: Can Paul George get back on the floor and tilt the Suns-Clippers stalemate? How big of an impact does the return of Jamal Murray have on the Nuggets' run in the west? And can Brooklyn even get a win with Joel Embiid dominating both ends of the floor? Have a question or topic for our next show? Text or leave us a VM at 657-522-5578 (6575-CALLRT) Cheers! ► YouTube!

The Road Trippin' crew is locked in for the 2023 NBA Playoffs! In this episode we preview all of the 1st round Playoff Series. The number of superstars gunning for an NBA title this season seems like the most we've seen in years and we're excited to see how it plays out. Will the 76ers sweep the Nets? Can the Knicks shock the Cavs? RJ thinks so. The Grizzlies-Lakers series should be a dogfight as long as Anthony Davis holds up his end of the bargain. Kings-Warriors and Clippers-Suns are two other star studded series that the crew breaks down. Have a question or topic for our next show? Text or leave us a VM at 657-522-5578 (6575-CALLRT) Cheers! ► YouTube!

The Road Trippin' crew dives into NBA play-in action from Monday nights games between the Miami Heat & Atlanta Hawks, and the Los Angeles Lakers & Minnesota Timberwolves. The heat had a dissapointing showing and look undersized. Is it too far over the line to say they've given up? Karl Anthony Towns and the Rudy Gobert-less Timberwolves were outclassed by LeBron James and the Lakers. Do the Lakers have what it takes to run the table? 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 identifies key players who could push their teams through some favorable playoff matchups. Could LeBron do the impossible with this flawed Lakers team? Can Shai Gilgeous-Alexander shine in the play-in tournament, then upset a top seed out West? What does Andrew Wiggins' return mean for Golden State? How will Julius Randle's injury impact a much anticipated Knicks vs Cavaliers first round series? We also bring you a candid conversation around the MVP award. Media pundits are saying Joel Embiid locked up the honors with a 52pt performance vs Boston. But RJ & Channing think there have been obvious calculated moves by Doc Rivers recently...decisions that put Embiid in prime position to garner votes. 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 welcomes in Kendrick Perkins, NBA Champion & ESPN NBA Analyst. Perk weighs in on the Mavericks' poor performance since acquiring Kyrie Irving and evaluates the team's potential moves heading into next season. We also dive into a lengthy MVP discussion around frontrunners Nikola Jokic, Joel Embiid & Giannis Antetokounmpo. 4x WNBA Champion & Finals MVP Seimone Augustus also joins the show on the eve of her LSU Tigers playing in the Women's Final Four. Seimone points out the many double-standards between the men's & women's game and describes the inspiration for writing her new book, Hoop Muses. 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 assembles at our Las Vegas studios for March Madness. Richard & Channing seem sour about their Arizona Wildcats exiting early, and it leads into a bigger discussion of how championship college players rarely dominate at the next level. Knicks fans remain vocal about their team's success, but RJ has a message for those "celebrating" a winning record + #5 seed. Channing diagnoses the Warriors, who just can't pull it together on the road and seem to be losing their edge. How can a team look so dramatically different outside of its home arena? Is Andrew Wiggins' absence a distraction? And could they be simply biding their time until things really count in the playoffs? 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 covers all the top headlines from across the association. Channing starts in Denver, where he's spotted a huge weakness in the #1 seed Nuggets as we transition into more meaningful games. There's one missing piece to a Warriors potential repeat that no one is talking about...and how can the Pelicans expect to contend when they can't get their stars on the floor together? Channing also hands out his "way too soon" season awards, and you might be surprised who he thinks is the league's MVP to this point. 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 dribbles around the league on a week where some big stories are developing. We start with the Ja Morant situation, where Richard speaks from experience in urging him to leave his past in the rear view mirror. We then head to Phoenix, where Kevin Durant's injury has suddenly thrown a wet blanket over the Suns and their newly assembled superteam. How has Anthony Davis been able to throw the switch and put the Lakers on his back in LeBron's absence? Can the upstart Kings get out of the first round? And what would Channing's Only Fans channel look like? We have the answers! 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 is joined by Shams Charania, Senior NBA Insider for The Athletic & Stadium and cohost of Run It Back on FanDuel TV. Shams takes you through how he became an NBA reporter in high school, and how his love for the game created a relentless passion to be around the league. Shams describes some of the biggest stories he's broken (which may or may not include President Trump's COVID diagnosis) and how he goes about verifying stories before going public. Shams and the RT crew then bounce around the NBA's top storylines...including Dame's 71 point night vs the hapless Rockets, the Kevin Durant era in Phoenix, Bucks ownership cashing in at a curious time, and why Trae Young & Quin Snyder will be an interesting pairing to watch. Have a question or topic for our next show? Text or leave us a VM at 657-522-5578 (6575-CALLRT) Cheers! ► YouTube!