Brother from Another

Michael Holley and Reeta Hubbard, “The NFL Chick” react to the Celtics staving off elimination from the Heat. Kurt Helin joins the show to discuss LeBron James’ retirement comments and debate whether Nikola Jokic’s stellar postseason performance shows that he was more deserving of MVP over Joel Embiid. They also weigh-in on the NBA coaching carousel and who the Suns and Bucks are most likely to hire as their next head coach. Holley and Reeta discuss Aaron Rodgers tweaking his calf during OTAs and whether this should cause Jets fans to panic. Michael and Reeta also discuss the NFL’s Thursday Night Football flex schedule and its impact on fans. 00:00                   Celtics avoid sweep; Jimmy Butler, Erik Spoelstra and “Heat Culture” -- 18:45                   Is LeBron James serious about retiring? 24:10                   Nikola Jokic’s postseason performance challenges regular season MVP pick 30:49                   NBA coaching carousel: Bucks, Suns -- 36:41                   Aaron Rodgers tweaks calf at OTAs; expectations for Jets this season -- 50:19                   Thursday Night Football flex is a business decision 52:06                   College football countdown Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Michael Holley and J.A. Adande react to the Nuggets sweeping the Lakers to advance to the NBA Finals for the first time in franchise history and weigh-in on whether a Nuggets-Heat Finals will be bad for TV ratings. Natalie joins the show to discuss LeBron James hinting that he may be ready to retire and how that decision will impact his son, Bronny. They also discuss whether the Heat will complete the sweep against the Celtics and Jimmy Butler’s evolution as a player. Holley and J.A. discuss the Los Angeles Dodgers walking back their decision to uninvite Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence from their Pride Night event. Michael and J.A. also weigh-in on Tom Brady becoming a minority owner of the Las Vegas Raiders and NFL owners deciding to flex Thursday Night Football games. 00:00                   Nuggets complete sweep of Lakers, advance to NBA Finals 03:34                   Will Heat-Nuggets series tank TV ratings?  -- 16:32                   LeBron hints at retirement; decision impacting Bronny James 27:19                   Celtics look to avoid sweep by Heat -- 37:54                   Dodgers apologize and reinvite LGBTQ group to Pride Night -- 48:27                   Tom Brady becomes minority owner of the Raiders 51:24                   NFL owners decide to flex TNF  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Michael Holley and Michael Smith discuss the Heat’s dominance over the Celtics throughout the Eastern Conference Finals. The brothers also reflect on and break down Jim Brown’s complicated legacy and controversial past. John “LaJethro” Jenkins and Tyler “Dragonfly” Jonez join the show to weigh-in on the NBA Conference Finals, Jimmy Butler and the Heat’s surprising playoff run, the Celtics’ struggles, Nikola Jokic’s case for best player in the world and whether LeBron James and the Lakers can avoid being swept by the Denver Nuggets. They also react to Carmelo Anthony’s retirement announcement and reflect on his career. 00:00                   Heat blows out Celtics in Game 3; Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown deserve blame-- 20:55                   Jim Brown’s legacy: Football, activism, acting, domestic violence 37:33                   Jim Irsay’s Top 5 NFL Players -- 39:41                   Jimmy Butler’s dominance; Celtics “embarrassing” performance 43:09                   Will the Nuggets sweep the Lakers?    48:57                   Carmelo Anthony announces his retirement -- 52:10                   Mike Smith predicts Nuggets, Heat sweeps Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Natalie and Zena Keita host Ladies First Fridays on Brother From Another. They react to Jamal Murray’s fourth quarter surge in Game 2 of the Western Conference Finals to help the Nuggets beat the Lakers and take a 2-0 series lead. Dave DuFour joins the show to discuss LeBron James and Anthony Davis’ performances and whether the Lakers will be able to bounce back from a 2-game deficit playing at home. Nat and Zena celebrate the return of the WNBA season and Brittney Griner’s return to the court. They also discuss the newly formed superteams in the W, Aces head coach Becky Hammon’s suspension and WNBA roster cuts. Siobhan Beslow also joins the show to discuss Jimmy Butler being “underrated” and preview Heat-Celtics Game 2. Nat and Zena react to the breaking news that NFL legend, Jim Brown, passed away at the age of 87. 00:00                  Michael Malone claps back at media; Murray dominates 4th quarter; Jokic and Murray combo14:52                   LeBron and Anthony Davis struggles; Will the Lakers win for their home crowd in Game 3? --22:41                   Brittney Griner returns to the court26:25                   WNBA superteams 28:40                   Aces head coach Becky Hammon suspended; Dearica Hamby34:16                   Should the WNBA be expanded to avoid roster cuts?--39:54                   Heat are "underrated": Jimmy Butler, Erik Spoelstra; Celtics in trouble?--52:38                   Jim Brown dies at 87 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Michael Holley and Reeta Hubbard, “The NFL Chick,” discuss Jimmy Butler’s continued postseason dominance in the Heat’s victory over the Celtics to take Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals. Liv Moods joins the show to preview Game 2 of the Western Conference Finals between the Lakers and Nuggets and make the case for why Nikola Jokic is the best player in the NBA. They also discuss Ja Morant’s apology and the NBA’s handling of his suspension after his latest gun incident. Jim Trotter joins the show to discuss winning the Bill Nunn Jr. Award and to weigh-in on the NFL’s Coach Accelerator program. Holley and Reeta react to a video of Zay Flowers gifting his dad a car after being drafted by the Ravens. 00:00                  Jimmy Butler’s dominance; Celtics consistently inconsistent: Jayson Tatum, Joe Mazzulla -- 20:39                  Should Nuggets be worried about Lakers adjustments on Jokic?  32:02                   Ja Morant’s apology; How long should he be suspended? -- 37:20                   Jim Trotter wins Bill Nunn Jr. Award 40:59                   NFL’s Coach Accelerator program -- 51:19                   Zay Flower’s gift to his dad after being drafted by Ravens Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Michael Holley and Vincent Goodwill discuss Nikola Jokic’s dominant performance to beat the Lakers in Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals and where he ranks among Centers in NBA history. They also react to the news that James Harden will opt out of his contract with the 76ers to become a free agent this summer and his future in the NBA. Dr. Jason Johnson joins the show to weigh-in on Adam Silver’s response to the latest Ja Morant gun incident and suspension. Next, they discuss Becky Hammon’s suspension by the WNBA for violating league and team policies regarding respect in the workplace. Holley and Vinnie react to Steve Kerr’s comments about the Draymond Green and Jordan Poole incident last summer and how it affected the Warriors season. They also debate whether Jimmy Butler is the best player in the Eastern Conference Finals between the Heat and Celtics and react to the Spurs getting the no.1 pick in the NBA Lottery to select draft favorite, Victor Wembanyama.  00:00                   Nikola Jokic leads Nuggets to Game 1 win vs Lakers; Jokic vs Anthony Davis 13:47                   James Harden will opt out of contract with Sixers -- 20:01                   Adam Silver responds to latest Ja Morant incident 32:03                   WNBA suspends Becky Hammon; Dearica Hamby reacts to the league’s findings -- 41:44                   Steve Kerr addresses broken trust on Warriors: Jordan Poole, Draymond Green 47:12                   Playoff Jimmy Butler vs. Jayson Tatum; Are Celtics ready for the Miami Heat? 51:30                   Spurs win NBA Lottery and chance to draft Victor Wembanyama Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Michael Holley and Natalie react to the news that Doc Rivers and the Sixers have parted ways. Ashley Nicole Moss joins the show to preview the Nuggets-Lakers Western Conference Finals. Tom Haberstroh also joins the show to discuss the NBA Draft Lottery and break down the matchup between the Celtics and Heat in the Eastern Conference Finals. Holley and Nat react to Peacock securing an NFL Wild Card playoff game this season. 00:00                   76ers fire Doc Rivers; Joel Embiid, James Harden’s future --20:43                   Nuggets-Lakers WCF Preview: Nikola Jokic, LeBron James, Anthony Davis32:49                   What’s next for Jordan Poole and the Warriors?--40:09                   NBA Draft Lottery: Which team will secure no. 1 pick to draft Victor Wembanyama?46:00                   Celtics-Heat preview: Jayson Tatum, Jimmy Butler--52:37                   Peacock to stream NFL Wildcard playoff game  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Michael Holley and Michael Smith react to Jayson Tatum’s historic 51-point Game 7 to defeat the Sixers and advance to the Eastern Conference Finals. They also discuss the Sixers collapse to the Celtics, Joel Embiid’s poor performance and James Harden and Doc Rivers’ futures in Philly. Holley and Smith discuss LeBron James’ legacy and Kurt Helin joins them to weigh-in on whether the Lakers can beat the Denver Nuggets. Kurt also breaks down the Bob Myers situation in Golden State, the many issues the Warriors will have to address in the offseason with respect to Jordan Poole and player contracts, the matchup between Nikola Jokic and Anthony Davis and what’s next for Monty Williams after being terminated by the Suns. The brothers react to Ja Morant’s suspension after a live video surfaces which appears to show him holding a gun. 00:00                   Celtics eliminate 76ers; Jayson Tatum dominates 10:13                   Sixers: Embiid, Harden, Rivers -- 21:12                   LeBron leads Lakers to WCF 29:10                   Anthony Davis vs. Jokic; Can Jokic lead Nuggets to Finals? 30:51                   Many questions for the Warriors: Bob Myers, Jordan Poole, Draymond Green, Klay Thompson 34:48                   Suns fallout; Monty Williams fired 37:01                   Sixers moving on from Doc Rivers? 39:16                   Heat-Celtics series preview; Holley and Kurt Helin’s prediction -- 41:33                   Grizzlies suspend Ja Morant 49:03                   Jalen Hurts earns Master’s degree; Todd Bowles earns college degree 50:22                   Happy Mother’s Day  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Natalie and Reeta Hubbard, “The NFL Chick,” host the inaugural Ladies First Fridays on Brother From Another. They discuss what’s next for the Suns after being eliminated by the Nuggets and Nikola Jokic’s dominance to lead the Nuggets to a Western Conference Finals berth. Reeta and Natalie also discuss whether a tired Lakers or Warriors team will be able to beat the Nuggets in a series. HoopSpaces’ Chris Barnett joins the show to break down Jayson Tatum’s 4th quarter dominance over the Sixers to force a Game 7, preview Heat-Knicks Game 6, and react to Ja Morant being left off an All-NBA Team. Jim Trotter joins Nat and Reeta to discuss the NFL Schedule release and which teams crushed their reveal. 00:00                   BFA’s first Ladies First Fridays 00:48                   Next steps for the Suns: Devin Booker, Kevin Durant, Chris Paul, Monty Williams 11:34                   Jokic, Nuggets advance to Western Conference Finals 14:27                   Andrew Wiggins, Anthony Davis injuries; Can Warriors force Game 7 vs the Lakers? -- 22:53                   Celtics force Game 7 against Sixers; Doc Rivers, Joel Embiid, James Harden, Jaylen Brown 34:29                   Can Jimmy Butler and Heat close out series against Knicks? 36:06                   Ja Morant All-NBA snub -- 43:04                   Jim Trotter joins The Athletic 46:16                   Chargers, Titans crush NFL Schedule reveal Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Michael Holley is joined by Ashley Nicole Moss as today’s host of Brother From Another. They discuss Jalen Brunson’s stellar performance as the Knicks stave off elimination from the Heat. Holley and Ashley also discuss the Warriors forcing a Game 6 against the Lakers and react to LeBron James’ claim that he doesn’t flop. Kevin Harlan joins the show to break down the 76ers and Celtics series ahead of Game 6 and whether the Suns can avoid elimination from the Nuggets. Holley and Ashley preview the 2023 NFL schedule, including notable games such as the new Black Friday game. Holley and Ashley react to JJ Redick interviewing to be the Raptors Head Coach and the Patriots plans to honor Tom Brady during their season home-opener. 00:00                   Jalen Brunson dominates as Knicks force Game 6 against Heat 11:29                   Draymond, Warriors extend series; Wiggins ex-factor;  LeBron addresses “flopping” -- 19:47                   Can the 76ers eliminate the Celtics? 31:00                   Suns lack of depth has no answers for Jokic and the Nuggets 36:04                   2023 NFL schedule will be released tonight -- 38:44                   NFL announces Black Friday game 41:17                   Ashley wants Ezekiel Elliott to come back to the Cowboys 45:47                   Are the Detroit Lions a “playoff” team? -- 49:28                   Raptors interview JJ Redick for head coach positions 50:35                   Patriots to honor Tom Brady at home opener 51:32                   Holley reviews Ashley’s fashion Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.