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48 Minutes

Bleav, Michael Freer, Ross Geiger, Bruce Bernstein

“48 Minutes” is a comprehensive podcast featuring discussion and analysis of the biggest NBA stories. Former NBA assistant coach Ross Geiger leads a trio of hoop junkies who offer insight, analysis, and perspective about the game and the culture surrounding it. Ross is joined by Emmy Award winning producer Bruce Bernstein, who spent more than 30 years covering the league at ESPN and research expert Michael Freer, whose information is used by many NBA announcers in their game coverage. Listeners

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00:50:33

48 Minutes: Knicks Lead Celtics 3-1, Draft Lottery...

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2025/05/13

0:00 ... Ross hello & welcome ... introduces panel and dedicates episode #156 to Stephen Curry for his 56 point game against Orlando in February.1:23 ... Ross tees up discussion of the Knicks big win over Boston on Monday night, giving NY a 3-1 lead in their playoff series. World B feels it was one of the most impressive Knicks games in more than two decades. 3:32 ... Bruce felt that even with an 11 point lead at halftime, the Celtics were not in great shape because the Knicks stayed attached

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00:44:57

The Knicks & Pacers steal Game 1's on the road,...

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2025/05/06

0:00 Intro0:56 Ross provides Bruce & World B with an update on how their 1st Round predictions fared 1:15 What we’ve learned from the 2025 NBA Playoffs thus far 1:26 Bruce on the Northwest Division & James Harden 2:08 World B on the Minnesota Timberwolves 2:43 Ross on JJ Redick, LeBron James, & the LA Lakers 3:47 The New York Knicks steal a Game 1 OT Win in Boston over the Celtics 14:10 Is Game 2 a must win for the Celtics? 17:43 The Indiana Pacers steal Game 1 in their series against

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00:48:33

48 Minutes: NBA Playoffs After One Week

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2025/04/29

0:00 ... Ross hello, welcome, and introduces the crew.0:35 ... Episode #154 is dedicated to Sandro Mamukelashvili, who was drafted #54 in the 2021 NBA Draft 1:19 ... Knicks/Pistons discussion which includes a breakdown of the controversial "non call" at the end of game 4 which may have cost the Pistons the series. 3:25 ... Bruce feels like the Pistons should get every 50/50 call in game 5 to try and make up for the non-call in game 4 and he also was super impressed with Jalen Brunson's

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00:54:49

2025 NBA Playoffs Round 1 Game 1 Reactions, The...

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2025/04/22

0:00 Intro0:47 World B reacts to Ross’s episode dedication 1:28 The Minnesota Timberwolves with a statement win in Game 1, should the Lakers be concerned? 8:50 Russell Westbrook & the Denver Nuggets secure a huge Game 1 overtime victory over the Clippers 13:41 The Indiana Pacers handled business against the Bucks in their Game 1 home win 17:48 The New York Knicks secured a Game 1 win over the Detroit Pistons 23:19 Any hope for the Miami Heat against Cleveland or is this going to be a quick

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00:51:34

48 Minutes with TNT's Jared Greenberg "Playoff and...

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2025/04/15

0:00 ... Show open and Ross intros the panel and our special guest Jared Greenberg of TNT Sports and NBA TV.0:47 ... Ross dedicates episode #152 to the Houston Rockets, who won 52 games this season. 1:08 ... Bruce introduces Jared Greenberg ot TNT Sports and NBA TV 1:49 ... Eastern conference "play in tournament" preview ... Orlando and the Bulls get the 7 and 8 spots 3:02 ... Western conference "play in" preview ... Golden State gets #7 and Memphis #8 3:48 ... Will Houston be

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00:44:32

48 Minutes with "Banner Year" author Mike Isenberg on...

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2025/04/11

0:00 ... Bruce welcomes the audience to 48 Minutes and introduces Mike Isenberg, and five time author and 11 time Emmy Award winning producer whose new collaboration with Celtics legend Cedric Maxwell is their second book project together. 1:03 ... Mike briefly explains the "double track" method that the Celtics used to win the 2024 NBA Championship. 1:57 ... Some felt that Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown weren't a championship combo but the Celtics management felt otherwise and showed

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00:56:16

Realistic Thoughts & Expectations for the Top Playoff...

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2025/04/08

0:00 Intro 1:12 Ross breaks down the “Realistic Expectations” show concept 1:42 Starting out East with the Detroit Pistons 6:02 Do the Milwaukee Bucks stand a chance in the 1st round of the playoffs? 10:30 Do the Indiana Pacers have another surprising playoff run in them? 16:12 The state of the New York Knicks 22:01 Who would Bruce rather face out of the Play-In Tournament? The Magic or Hawks? 29:08 Is it unfair to say it’s Championship or Bust for the Cleveland Cavaliers? 33:41 Ross shares details

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00:54:31

48 Minutes with Ryan Ward on the Lakers and Much More

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2025/04/01

0:00 ... Ross hello, welcome, and introduces the gang ...1:14 ... Ross dedicates episode #150 to Zach "Zeebo" Randolph, who wore #50 in his long NBA career. 1:24 ... Ross live commercial read for BetOnLine ... 2:02 ... Bruce introduces tonight's guest, Lakers reporter Ryan Ward 2:40 ... Ryan shares his thoughts on the "Running Point" series on MAX that is based on Lakers owner Jeanie Buss 3:58 ... "World B" points out how streaky the Lakers have been in March and Ryan

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00:50:50

Dame Out Indefinitely, Celtics Sold, Jimmy's Return...

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2025/03/26

0:00 Intro1:41 Bruce asks Ross to explain why the show wasn’t recorded Monday night 3:32 Breaking news out of Milwaukee, Damian Lillard is out indefinitely due to a blood clot 6:08 The Boston Celtics franchise has been sold! 10:34 The crew share their brief thoughts on the NBA’s potential expansion team scenarios 11:59 Bruce provides some Boston fan perspective on the Celtics home arena situation 13:10 The Cavs just suffered their roughest stretch of the season 17:23 The LA Clippers are finding

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00:55:01

48 Minutes with ESPN Radio's Kevin Winter

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2025/03/18

0:00 ... Ross hello and welcome ... introduces tonight's panelists0:44... Episode #148 dedicated to the Houston Rockets, who average 48 rebounds a game 0:56 ... Bet OnLine Live commercial read 1:31 .. Bruce introduces special guest Kevin Winter, the veteran ESPN Radio personality 2:35 ... We start out with a robust discussion of the Cleveland Cavaliers and whether they've "Got It." Kevin sees the Cavs as a team that has excelled because of the emergence of Evan Mobley. But Kevin sees

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00:44:17

NBA Reporter Christian Clark of The Athletic on all...

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2025/03/12

0:00 Intro 1:33 Bruce questions Ross’s choice in players for the episode’s dedication 1:57 Bruce introduces special guest NBA reporter Christian Clark 2:51 Is the anger over the Luka trade still burning for Mavericks fans in Dallas? 4:34 Has anyone made sense of why Nico Harrison settled for so little in return for Luka Doncic? 6:06 Are Mavericks fans feeling like the Mavericks might be cursed with all the injuries after trading Luka? 9:20 Will Jaden Hardy surprise some people with his big

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00:45:41

48 Minutes: Lakers on Fire, Streaking Cavs, Joel...

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2025/03/04

0:00 ... Ross hello and welcome and introduces the crew.0:35 ... Episode #146 is dedicated to John Konchar, who has worn #46 for his entire career in the NBA. 0:47 ... Ross live commercial read for BetOnLine 1:23 ... The Cleveland Cavaliers have been on a season-long roll and the crew breaks down the reasons for their incredible success. Donovan Mitchell absolutely torched the Boston Celtics once again last Friday night. 7:50 ... The young Detroit Pistons team has won 9 of its last 10 games,

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00:47:04

San Antonio's tough blows, New York's rough weekend,...

48 Minutes ·

2025/02/25

0:00 Intro 1:33 Victor Wembanyama is out for the season due to a blood clot 5:44 More news out of San Antonio as Head Coach Gregg Popovich won’t be returning to the court as coach this season 8:01 The New York Knicks tough weekend, any legitimate concerns about the Knicks being contenders out East? 15:06 The Jimmy Butler effect in Golden State. Do the Warriors have new life? 18:36 The Play-In Bubble Race in each conference! 18:58 The Western Conference 10th spot is currently held by the Sacramento

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00:50:40

48 Minutes: All Star Thoughts, Preseason predictions...

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2025/02/18

0:04 ... Ross welcomes everyone to the show and introduces his co-hosts. 0:34 ... Episode #144 is dedicated to the Thunder and Cavs, who lead their respective conferences with 44 wins at the break. 0:47 ... Ross live BetOnLine commercial read 1:20 ... For our YouTube viewers, Bruce is rocking an All-Star hat from the 1996 All Star game in San Antonio where he first crossed paths with future colleague and lifetime pal Tim Legler, who won the Long Distance Shootout that year. 2:09 ... Ross begins his

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00:50:32

Former NBA Player/Coach/GM Dave Wohl on the NBA Trade...

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2025/02/12

0:00 Intro1:37 Bruce welcomes Dave Wohl back onto the show 2:00 With the Mark Williams trade to LA being rescinded where do the Hornets/Lakers go from here? 4:00 Has Dave ever been part of a team that has had a trade rescinded in his career? 5:24 Has Lakers GM Rob Pelinka put himself in a position to potentially win the GM of the Year award? 6:46 The Jimmy Butler situation & downfall in Miami, has Dave ever been around a similar scenario? 11:32 Can Jimmy Butler be a difference maker for the

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01:00:51

48 Minutes with Legendary Hoop Journalist Peter Vecsey

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2025/02/04

0:00 ... Ross Geiger hello and welcome .... introduces co-hosts Bruce Bernstein and Michael "World B" Freer and teases our guest Peter Vecsey. This week's show (#142) is dedicated to former Mavs player Maxi Kleber, who will now be a Los Angeles Laker.0:59 ... Ross live commercial read for BetOnline. 1:39 ... Bruce introduces Peter Vecsey and mentions some of his memorable nicknames. 2:45 ... Peter discusses his best nicknames and shares a great story about Joe Barry Carroll, whom he

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00:54:13

A DOUBLE EMERGENCY PODCAST: Luka Doncic is a Laker &...

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2025/02/03

0:00 Intro 1:06 Downright Shocking News: The Dallas Mavericks trade Luka Doncic to the Lakers 1:27 World B provides his initial reactions when he first saw the news 2:25 Ross provides his initial reactions to seeing the big news drop 2:48 Ross provides all the specific details of the 3-team trade 3:24 Why do we think this trade went down? 11:07 Ross provides his thoughts on the mystery team the Mavs called prior to dealing Luka to LA 13:57 The impact of this trade on the Lakers moving forward 22:59

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00:53:59

The Cavs hit a rough patch, The Grizz are hot! NBA...

48 Minutes ·

2025/01/28

0:00 Intro1:30 The Cleveland Cavaliers have now hit a rough patch in their successful season 7:14 The Memphis Grizzlies are on fire entering this week’s action 12:01 Stock Up & Stock Down! The 48 Minutes crew starts up with their Stock Up Teams 12:12 Milwaukee Bucks 15:54 Indiana Pacers 19:51 Houston Rockets 24:44 Denver Nuggets 28:51 Phoenix Suns 32:34 Stock Down Teams 32:35 Orlando Magic 35:54 Dallas Mavericks 40:03 Golden State Warriors 43:29 San Antonio Spurs 46:13 Atlanta Hawks

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00:51:17

48 Minutes with J.A. Adande on Kobe Bryant and much...

48 Minutes ·

2025/01/22

0:00 ... Ross hello and welcome .... intros co-hosts Bruce Bernstein and Michael "World B" Freer0:41 ... Episode #140 is dedicated to Kurt "Crazy Eyes" Thomas, who wore #40 in his NBA career 0:53 ... Ross teases teases special guest J.A. Adande who will join the show to reflect on a solemn basketball anniversary. 1:30 ... Ross does the Bet Online live commercial read. 2:06 ... Bruce introduces J.A. and shares some of his legendary achievements 3:20 ... J.A. points out that

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00:49:17

The Kings/Pacers are streaking, the Celtics hit a...

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2025/01/14

0:00 Intro1:26 The 48 Minutes crew starts the show off discussing something much bigger than basketball 2:48 2 NBA teams are going streaking! 2:56 The Sacramento Kings are surging so far with Doug Christie as head coach 8:06 The Indiana Pacers extended their winning streak to 6 games win their win over the Cavs in Cleveland on Sunday 13:41 What’s going on with the Boston Celtics recently? 19:28 Paolo Banchero has returned for Orlando, can the Magic hold onto the 4th spot in the East with a tough

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