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Pick"em Pros

🎙️ Pick’em Pros Podcast Network The ultimate sports platform (no betting) — powered by father-and-son duo Derrick & Diego Thompson, bringing fans sports, family, and fun all in one place!From hot takes to hilarious debates, Pick’em Pros delivers bold opinions, real conversations, and nonstop entertainment across multiple shows:🔥 Who Ya Got – NFL and NBA predictions with passion and trash talk. 🏀 Next Up – Spotlighting the next generation of athletes through inspiring interviews. 💥 Pain

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17:40

Devin Booker on Kobe Bryant’s Legacy, His Rise to the...

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2025/11/23

Phoenix Suns superstar Devin Booker sits down for a rare and exclusive interview with Pick’em Pros Correspondent Bryanna Sompayrac on the very first episode of Pro Files. Bryanna — founder of Bryanna Sports — spent months building a campaign to get Booker’s attention, and her persistence paid off. Devin agreed to this one-on-one sit-down, making this a truly special moment for our platforms and for fans who know he rarely does interviews. In this conversation, Devin opens up about: 🔥 His

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56:05

Chiefs Dynasty Over? Pistons to the Finals? NFL & NBA...

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2025/11/21

The latest episode of Pain Points is here! Christopher “C-Pain” Davis, Bryanna Sompayrac, and Derrick Thompson break down all the hottest stories in sports: 🔥 NFL: Did the Kansas City Chiefs fall off? How are the Seahawks, Falcons, and Eagles struggling? 🏀 NBA: Are the Detroit Pistons for real this season? Can they make a run to the Finals? 🏈 Carolina Panthers: Sweet Caroline — are the Panthers playoff contenders this year? 📊 Fantasy Football Update: C-Pain is in serious danger of

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43:39

LeBron’s New Role With the Lakers? | Jonathan Taylor...

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2025/11/14

Pain Points Episode 8 is here and it’s PACKED with huge storylines across the NFL and NBA! This week, Christopher “C-Pain” Davis, Bryanna Sompayrac, and Derrick Thompson tackle the hottest topics in sports: 🏀 Is LeBron now the 3rd-best Laker… and can he fit in with the new lineup? The Lakers look different, the rotation is changing, and fans are debating LeBron’s long-term role. We break it all down. 🏈 Jonathan Taylor for MVP? His resurgence has the NFL buzzing. We discuss whether JT can

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30:21

From NBA Load Management To Panthers’ Backfield...

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2025/11/07

Two sports junkies, one packed slate. We open with the NBA’s uneasy truth: fans want intensity while teams manage minutes. Should the league cut to 65 games—or even flirt with a college-length season—to boost health and meaning? We unpack why money, records, and broadcast windows make change unlikely, then use that lens to read the early standings: the Bulls as a genuine early riser and the Pacers looking exactly like a team carrying playoff hangover and injury strain. It’s not overreaction; ...

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60:28

Daniel Jones MVP?! | OKC Thunder Repeat? & NBA...

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2025/10/24

Episode 7 of Pain Points is PACKED with hot takes and bold debates! 🔥 We dive into: 🏈 NFL Talk: Biggest surprise team this season, the real MVP race, and whether Tua Tagovailoa is officially done. 🩹 The latest on Jayden Daniels’ injuries and what it means moving forward. 🦁 A breakdown of the Detroit Lions’ huge win against the Bucs. 🏀 NBA Season Preview: Can the OKC Thunder really go back-to-back? Which era of the NBA was the best? 🏆 Plus, inside our Fantasy Football League—and who’s

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47:13

Hawks Are Overhyped 👀 | Cowboys Making Playoffs | QB...

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2025/10/11

We call the NBA hierarchy on both coasts, weigh MVP odds, and map how age, health, and depth will shape the season, then shift to quarterbacks with Miles McCaleb and close with a family tribute, a youth fundraiser, and a fresh look at motocross Bold picks meet real talk, with space for doubt, data, and heart • East seed logic built on availability, shooting, and coaching • Cleveland and New York as continuity bets at the top • West depth penalizing older cores over 82 games • Thunder repeat ...

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28:42

NFL Week 1 Picks Showdown - Father & Son are Back!

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2025/09/06

Derrick and Diego Thompson return with their NFL Week 1 predictions, discussing all 16 matchups while reviving their friendly Pick'em Pros competition. • This duo agrees on 10 games including Chiefs over Chargers, Bengals over Browns, and Panthers over Jaguars • Diego enters confident after winning the past two seasons while Derrick looks to reclaim his title • Key disagreements include Lions-Packers where Diego picks Detroit as his Super Bowl favorite • Both analyze Commanders-Giants with m...

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62:04

Clutch Role Players vs Superstars: Making Sense of...

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2025/06/14

The basketball world is witnessing one of the most unexpected NBA Finals matchups in recent memory, and the Pick'em Pros are breaking down every angle of the Pacers-Thunder championship series. What started as a predicted gentleman's sweep has evolved into a legitimately competitive battle that has basketball fans divided on who will ultimately hoist the Larry O'Brien Trophy. At the center of our spirited debate is Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton, whose postseason heroics have sparked a fasci...

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111:52

Haliburton a Superstar? Ray Wimley Freestyles + NC...

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2025/06/08

Episode 137 at KINGS was unforgettable—where elite freestyle talent met the heart of North Carolina sports and community! 🎤 Special Guest: Ray Wimley Nationally recognized freestyle artist Ray Wimley turned the studio into a lyrical playground, sharing his creative process and delivering an incredible live freestyle packed with audience-suggested words. His journey from the streets of New Orleans to national stages is nothing short of inspiring. 🏀 NBA Finals Debate: Pacers vs. Thunder? Are

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67:55

SGA or Ant-Man: Who’s More Like MJ? | Pacers Respect...

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2025/05/24

The NBA is entering a new era—and it feels legendary. 🔥 In this episode of Pick'em Pros, we break down the future of the league and draw bold comparisons between today’s stars and the GOAT himself, Michael Jordan. 🏀 Main Topics Covered: More Like MJ? – Is it Shai Gilgeous-Alexander or Anthony Edwards? We debate who channels Jordan’s game more: SGA’s surgical precision or Ant’s raw explosiveness. Respect the Pacers! – Indiana’s playoff run is no fluke. We explain why they’ve earned their

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80:22

When your favorite team falls, how do you pick a new...

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2025/05/17

Death, taxes, and playoff injuries altering championship dreams. We dive into how the current wave of NBA injuries has reshaped this postseason's narrative. From Steph Curry's hamstring derailing Golden State's hopes to Jason Tatum's Achilles threatening Boston's championship path, we examine whether these setbacks have tainted the playoffs or simply reinforced the brutal reality that availability is the best ability. The Indiana Pacers have crashed the Eastern Conference Finals party after ...

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35:47

Celtics & Cavs in 6! Warriors Done without Steph? ...

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2025/05/10

Basketball fans — the NBA Playoffs have completely gone off the rails 😳 and the Pick'em Pros are here for ALL the smoke in this emergency episode! 🔥 Derrick is standing ten toes down on the Boston Celtics despite their shocking collapse and 0-2 hole. He says they're just “playing with their food” and confidently predicts 4 straight wins. But the crew isn't letting that slide... 💥 The panel dives into the Cavs’ epic collapse vs. the Pacers, debating if Indiana is just lucky or if Cleveland

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69:31

Lakers Eliminated! Anthony Edwards Ascends | NBA...

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2025/05/03

The Lakers are out—and Christopher “C-Pain” Davis has to face the music. In Episode 133, Derrick Thompson and C-Pain dive deep into the aftermath of L.A.'s first-round playoff exit at the hands of the surging Timberwolves. Did Chris stick by his pre-playoff predictions? Is this the end of the LeBron-led Lakers era? They also explore the rise of Anthony Edwards, who’s turning heads and drawing Michael Jordan comparisons with his fearless playoff performances. Is he the new face of the NBA? Oth...

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110:11

Dreams Signed, Slaps Landed, Legends Born | Pick'em...

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2025/04/27

Sports history was made at KINGS Raleigh as Pick’em Pros hosted an unforgettable night of dreams, commitments, and champions in the making! 🏆 ⭐ Highlights from Episode 132: 🥊 Inside Power Slap – Pro athlete Devin Jenkins joined us to reveal the technique, strength, and strategy behind this rapidly growing sport. 🏀 Historic Signing Ceremony – Jeremiah Henson (4.0 GPA) officially signed his National Letter of Intent to Central Carolina LIVE on our show! 🏀 NBA Playoffs Heat Up – Julian Heggie

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82:31

🔥 NBA Playoff Predictions: 1st Round Breakdown,...

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2025/04/19

The NBA Playoffs are here and Episode 131 of Pick’em Pros delivers the ultimate first-round predictions, bold hot takes, and passionate debates that NBA fans won’t want to miss! 🏀 Eastern Conference Breakdown Knicks vs Pistons: Unanimous support for New YorkBucks vs Pacers: Can Milwaukee survive without a fully healthy Dame?Celtics vs Magic: Are the defending champs on cruise control or vulnerable?Cavaliers vs Play-In Winner: Who emerges from the East’s messiest matchup?🔥 Western Conference

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76:30

Final Four Face-Off, Cooper Flags Place in Duke...

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2025/04/05

Cooper Flagg's place in Duke basketball history hangs in the balance as the Blue Devils march toward a potential championship. Could he already rank as the third greatest Duke player ever with just one title? The Pick'em Pros debate his legacy against icons like Grant Hill and Christian Laettner while considering how his future NBA career might retroactively elevate his college standing – much like Michael Jordan's Carolina legacy grew exponentially after his NBA dominance. This year's NCAA ...

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102:09

Breaking Barriers: Trailblazing Women in Sports and...

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2025/03/23

Sports culture comes alive in this electric episode of Pick'em Pros, recorded before an enthusiastic live audience at Kings in Raleigh. Celebrating International Women's Month, hosts Derrick and Diego Thompson bring together legends who have shattered glass ceilings alongside tomorrow's rising stars. The show opens with the undeniable presence of sports pioneer Dolores "Dee" Todd, whose list of "firsts" leaves the audience awestruck—from being the ACC's first Black head coach to appearing on...

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76:42

🔥 Duke's chances w/o Flagg, Joker Top 5 Big Man, Luka...

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2025/03/15

Basketball takes center stage as we dive headfirst into March Madness predictions, NBA MVP debates, and the ripple effects of NFL free agency. Our conversation kicks off with a scorching hot take: Nikola Jokić might already be a top-five big man in NBA history, with just two more championships potentially crowning him as the greatest ever—yes, even above Shaq and Kareem. Cooper Flagg's ankle injury sparked an intriguing strategic question: should Duke "load manage" their star freshman throug...

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76:01

🏀 Cooper Flagg Next Face of NBA, Suns should Trade...

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2025/02/22

Catch episode 127 as we break down all the hottest storylines across the NBA, NCAA hoops, and the NFL offseason. 🏆🔥 🔥 NBA Talk 🏀 Next Face of the NBA is Cooper Flagg and it's not even close! 📉 Fixing the NBA All-Star Game & Dunk Contest 🔥 Should the Suns Trade Devin Booker? ☘️ Would Boston Be Unstoppable with Udoka? 🏀 NCAA Hoops Madness! 👀 Women’s Game vs. Men’s Game – Which is more exciting right now? 🚨 South Carolina in Trouble? UConn’s Statement Win – Are they back? 🏆 Early Picks

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68:32

🏈 Jalen Hurts Top 5? Super Bowl 60 Predictions,...

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2025/02/15

🚨 Episode 126 is here! The Pick’em Pros are back with bold predictions, hot debates, and unfiltered sports talk! 🏈🔥🏀 🔹 Is Jalen Hurts a Top 5 QB? We break down his place among the NFL's best after the Eagles' dominant season. 🦅 🔹 Super Bowl 60 Predictions: Diego makes a wild call—Bills vs. Lions?! Could Detroit finally win it all? 👀 🔹 Halftime Show Controversy: Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl performance—iconic or underwhelming? We debate! 🎤🔥 🔹 NBA Power Shift: Trade rumors, the Warriors’

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