Episodes

  • Gil's Arena Throws A Spooky Scary Halloween Special

    Gil's Arena Throws A Spooky Scary Halloween Special
    Oct 31 2024
    Gil's Arena Goes ALL OUT For A Halloween Special as Gilbert Arenas & The Gil's Arena Crew enter the arena for a spooky edition of your favorite hoops and culture podcast. Fighting off zombies and other horrors Gil & the Crew react to Bronny James' big night as the young Los Angeles Lakers superstar scored the first points of his career and entered the record books alongside his father, LeBron James despite the Lakers getting rocked by the Cavs. Then, they break down the most recent showdown in a budding rivalry between Victor Wembanyama and Chet Holmgren debating how far away the San Antonio Spurs are from making it so these dynamic 7 footers can face off in the NBA Playoffs. Next, The Gil's Arena Crew react to Karl Anthony Towns & The Knicks listening to their advice from earlier this week and allowing KAT to look like the all star he is in his biggest performance in New York so far. Finally, they examine the NBA's punishment to the Philadelphia 76ers over Joel Embiid's Load Management and break down Zaccharie Risacher's recent comments surrounding the difficulties of adjusting to the NBA as a young scorer. Please leave us a like and subscribe!!! Gil's Arena Crew - Gilbert Arenas, Josiah Johnson, Rashad McCants, Kenyon Martin, Nick Young, Lexie Brown & Brandon Jennings Gil's Arena Merch is Available NOW at http://gilsarenamerch.com/ Use code GIL10 for 10% off your SeatGeek order https://seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/GIL10 Sign up for Underdog Fantasy HERE with promo code GIL and get up to $1000 in Bonus Cash and A FREE Pick: https://play.underdogfantasy.com/p-gi... SUBSCRIBE: / @gilsarena Join the Underdog discord for access to exclusive giveaways and promos! / discord Intro 0:00:00 Show Start 0:01:57 3 Things To Survive A Zombie Apocolypse 0:07:19 New Starting 5 Cast 0:20:25 The Crew Debates If Wemby Has Game 0:38:50 Bronny's 1st Bucket 1:10:23 Mr B Restarts The Celtics #1 Option Debate 1:29:33 ZOMBIES ATTACK 1:39:35 The Big Bodega FINALLY Arrives In New York 1:45:31 There's Nothing You Can Do To Increase Athleticism 2:01:07 MostlyFans 2:23:13 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    2 hrs and 28 mins
  • Giannis & The Bucks' Slow Start DESTROYS Gil's Arena

    Giannis & The Bucks' Slow Start DESTROYS Gil's Arena
    Oct 30 2024
    Giannis & The Bucks' Slow Start Makes Gil's Arena CRASH OUT as Gilbert Arenas as Gil & The Gil's Arena Crew react to last night's rematch of the Western Conference Finals where Luka & Kyrie Irving showed Anthony Edwards and The Minnesota Timberwolves that the NBA still runs through Dallas. Next, Mr. B makes his hostile return to Gil's Arena and gives his thoughts on his Milwaukee Bucks opening the season with a 1-3 record and debate how much of the burden falls on star player Giannis Antetokounmpo to get this bucks squad back on track. The Gil's Arena Crew then reacts to Steve Kerr's decision to bench potential breakout star Jonathan Kuminga just 4 games into the season and discuss if the move signals that Kuminga's time in the bay may be coming to an end. Finally, Gil's Arena breaks down another stellar performance from Nikola Jokic and debate if the addition of future hall of famer Russell Westbrook is somehow bringing out the best version of the 3 time NBA MVP. Please leave us a like and subscribe!!! Gil's Arena Crew - Gilbert Arenas, Josiah Johnson, Rashad McCants, & Brandon Jennings Gil's Arena Merch is Available NOW at http://gilsarenamerch.com/ Use code GIL10 for 10% off your SeatGeek order https://seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/GIL10 Sign up for Underdog Fantasy HERE with promo code GIL and get up to $1000 in Bonus Cash and A FREE Pick: https://play.underdogfantasy.com/p-gi... SUBSCRIBE: / @gilsarena Join the Underdog discord for access to exclusive giveaways and promos! / discord Intro 0:00:00 Show Start 0:01:59 Yankee Fans CRASH OUT On Mookie Betts 0:06:55 Anthony Richardson BENCHED 0:14:14 Joe Mazzula Says Bring Back Fights!!! 0:26:36 Luka & Mavs Put The West On Notice 0:39:54 Gil's Arena Plays Truth Or Dare 1:12:56 Mr. B Crashes Out Over The Bucks Slow Start 1:21:35 Jonathan Kuminga Gets BENCHED 1:53:45 Buddy Hield IS EXACTLY What The Warriors Need 2:06:43 Can Jokic Keep Up His Elite Play? 2:15:17 Mr. B Will Pay The Bill at Nobu 2:22:42 Russell Westbrook Found His Role In Denver 2:26:34 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    2 hrs and 42 mins
  • The Knicks & KAT's Slow Start CONCERNS The Gil's Arena Crew

    The Knicks & KAT's Slow Start CONCERNS The Gil's Arena Crew
    Oct 29 2024
    The Knicks & KAT's Slow Start CONCERNS The Gil's Arena Crew as Gilbert Arenas & The Gil's Arena Crew break down Banchero's INSANE Performance to become the youngest Orlando Magic player to ever drop 50 in a game and debate if Paolo taking a 3rd year leap changes how they view the young Orlando team. They also react to Karl Anthony Town's poor start to the season on his new team, discussing if the New York Knicks made the wrong move in trading for the Big Bodega and pairing him with already established stars like Jalen Brunson and Josh Hart. Next, they break down Klay Thompson's hot start on his new team the Dallas Mavericks, highlighting how his role on the team is a perfect fit for the sharpshooter and allows the Mavs to shine even when Luka Doncic has an off night. Finally, Gil & The Crew react to Kawhi Leonard's former trainer suing the Clippers for poor injury management and discuss the Los Angeles Lakers' first loss of the season where JJ Redick took full accountability for his first NBA mistakes. Please leave us a like and subscribe!!! Gil's Arena Crew - Gilbert Arenas, Josiah Johnson, Kenyon Martin, & Lexie Brown Gil's Arena Merch is Available NOW at http://gilsarenamerch.com/ Use code GIL10 for 10% off your SeatGeek order https://seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/GIL10 Sign up for Underdog Fantasy HERE with promo code GIL and get up to $1000 in Bonus Cash and A FREE Pick: https://play.underdogfantasy.com/p-gi... SUBSCRIBE: / @gilsarena Join the Underdog discord for access to exclusive giveaways and promos! / discord Intro 0:00:00 Show Start 0:01:59 Karl Anthony Towns' Early Season Struggles 0:06:02 Julius Randle Blossoming in Minnesota 0:18:57 NASTY Game Of Trick Or Treat 0:32:48 JJ Redick Takes The Blame For The Lakers 1st Loss 0:38:53 Impact Of A Loss On The Locker Room 0:48:06 LeBron's Insane Double Digit Scoring Streak 0:49:53 Should The Lakers Target Walker Kessler? 1:01:42 Kawhi's Trainer SUES The Clippers 1:07:43 Are The Clippers Succeeding Without Kawhi 1:14:49 Klay Thompson Is BALLING With The Mavs 1:25:18 Paolo Banchero's 50 Piece 1:42:23 Payton Pritchard COOKS The Bucks 1:56:45 Back to Back 40 Pieces For Jokic 2:03:34 MostlyFans 2:15:17 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    2 hrs and 21 mins
  • Gil's Arena Breaks Down LeBron & The Lakers' HOT START

    Gil's Arena Breaks Down LeBron & The Lakers' HOT START
    Oct 28 2024
    Gil's Arena Breaks Down LeBron James & The Los Angeles Lakers' HOT START as Gilbert Arenas & The Gil's Arena Crew react to The Lakers starting off the season 3-0 under head coach JJ Redick and debate if the Lakers are legit threats this season. They open up the show reacting to a vintage LeBron performance on Saturday night where the King went off in the 4th quarter to drop a triple double and finish with a stat line of 32 points, 14 rebounds and 10 assists. They discuss if the 39 year old legend silenced his haters with another big game in his storied career and react to him snapping at Rui Hachimura for not swinging the rock in the midst of his hot streak. They also break down the electric start to JJ Redick's coaching career and discuss what he has brought to invigorate this Lakers squad just 3 games into his coaching career. Next, the crew reacts to the viral Dwyane Wade statue that set the internet ablaze before discussing Kawhi Leonard's former trainer suing the Clippers for poor injury management. Finally, Cemetery Larry responds to Stephen A coming for more smoke from the Gil's Arena Crew where he announced he would come into the arena for a face to face with the man that put him in a body bag. Please leave us a like and subscribe!!! Gil's Arena Crew - Gilbert Arenas, Josiah Johnson, Kenyon Martin, Rashad McCants & Nick Young Gil's Arena Merch is Available NOW at http://gilsarenamerch.com/ Use code GIL10 for 10% off your SeatGeek order https://seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/GIL10 Sign up for Underdog Fantasy HERE with promo code GIL and get up to $1000 in Bonus Cash and A FREE Pick: https://play.underdogfantasy.com/p-gi... Try Huel with 15% OFF today using code GIL at https://my.huel.com/gilsarenasept24. Fuel your best performance with Huel today! Follow our Psychic on IG @psychic_awakening SUBSCRIBE: / @gilsarena Join the Underdog discord for access to exclusive giveaways and promos! / discord Intro 0:00:00 Show Start 0:02:03 Gil Enters The Arena 0:07:28 The Bears Fail Mary 0:09:33 Best I'm Him Moment In Sports 0:15:27 LeBron & The Lakers Hot Start 0:32:54 LeBron Is Still The King 0:50:12 LeBron Checks Rui On The Bench 1:03:11 JJ Redick's Impact on The Lakers 1:15:36 Weirdest Place You've Watched Game Film 1:20:15 Swaggy P Celebrates The Lakers Start 1:26:14 Steph Curry Re-Aggrevates Ankle Injury 1:31:02 Most Famous Cemetaries 1:39:22 Stephen A Is Coming Into Larry's Cemetary 1:40:59 Dwyane Wade's WHACK Statue 1:50:47 A Psychic Enters The Arena 1:59:14 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    2 hrs and 18 mins
  • Stephen A's SMOKE With Cemetery Larry BLOWS UP Gil's Arena

    Stephen A's SMOKE With Cemetery Larry BLOWS UP Gil's Arena
    Oct 24 2024
    Gil's Arena Reacts To Stephen A Smith's SMOKE With Cemetery Larry and the rest of the Arena as Gilbert Arenas & The Gil's Arena Crew react to Stephen A's response to Rashad McCants calling out the media mogul's interview with Jaylen Brown and debate if Cemetery Larry should be afraid of the smoke coming from one of the sports world's most influential media members. They also discuss Giannis Antetokounmpo calling Jaylen Brown the best player in the NBA before breaking down the Bucks' undressing of the Philadelphia 76ers where the Greek Freak took a back seat to Damian Lillard which could be a positive sign for the Bucks' redemption season. Then, they react to the Phoenix Suns' win over the Los Angeles Clippers where the brand new intuit dome took center stage and James Harden shined in his role as the team's one and only option. Finally, Gil & the Crew kick off the NBA season with a special edition of Hibachi time, highlighting two superstars in Ja Morant & LaMelo Ball who excelled in their return to the court and are looking to bounce back this season. Please leave us a like and subscribe!!! Gil's Arena Crew - Gilbert Arenas, Josiah Johnson, Kenyon Martin, Rashad McCants & Brandon Jennings Gil's Arena Merch is Available NOW at http://gilsarenamerch.com/ Use code GIL10 for 10% off your SeatGeek order https://seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/GIL10 Sign up for Underdog Fantasy HERE with promo code GIL and get up to $1000 in Bonus Cash and A FREE Pick: https://play.underdogfantasy.com/p-gil's-arena SUBSCRIBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAvjYgmwadC682OoC4Cc6TQ Join the Underdog discord for access to exclusive giveaways and promos! https://discord.gg/underdog Intro 0:00:00 Show Start 0:02:03 Cemetery Larry Responds To Stephen A Smith 0:08:20 Quincy Olivari SMACKS BACK At Kenyon 0:28:26 Giannis & Damian Lillard TORCH The 76ers 0:31:59 Intuit Dome & "The Wall's" NBA Debut 1:03:37 James Harden Leading The Clippers 1:19:23 KD & The Suns Impressive Win 1:28:39 Stephen A Calls Kawhi The Worst Superstar Ever 1:35:35 Ja Morant's Return To Hoops 1:52:45 Risacher's Fit With The Atlanta Hawks 2:10:52 LaMelo Ball's Breakout Season 2:16:43 MostlyFans 2:32:33 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    2 hrs and 41 mins
  • Gil's Arena Breaks Down NBA Tip-Off With Dwight Howard

    Gil's Arena Breaks Down NBA Tip-Off With Dwight Howard
    Oct 23 2024
    Gil's Arena Breaks Down NBA Tip-Off With Dwight Howard as the NBA & Dancing With The Stars Legend returns to Gil's Arena to celebrate the start of the NBA Season alongside Gilbert Arenas & The Gil's Arena Crew. They open up the show by reacting to the Los Angeles Lakers opening game win over the Minnesota Timberwolves where Anthony Davis showed he may finally be ready to take the keys from LeBron James as the team's #1 option and JJ Redick shined in his debut as an NBA head coach. They also react to the viral moment when LeBron & Bronny James took the court together as the NBA's first father-son duo before analyzing the new look Timberwolves with Anthony Edwards, Julius Randle and the newly extended Rudy Gobert. Next, they move over to the Eastern Conference where the reigning champion Boston Celtics started right where they left off and bludgeoned the New York Knicks. Gil & The Crew analyze Jayson Tatum's monster game and debate if the NBA inspired him to find a new gear after his disrespectful summer before discussing if this disappointing start for the new look Knicks was an early season outlier or a sign of things to come. Please leave us a like and subscribe!!! Gil's Arena Crew - Gilbert Arenas, Josiah Johnson, Dwight Howard, Nick Young & Brandon Jennings Gil's Arena Merch is Available NOW at http://gilsarenamerch.com/ Use code GIL10 for 10% off your SeatGeek order https://seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/GIL10 Sign up for Underdog Fantasy HERE with promo code GIL and get up to $1000 in Bonus Cash and A FREE Pick: https://play.underdogfantasy.com/p-gil's-arena SUBSCRIBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAvjYgmwadC682OoC4Cc6TQ Subscribe To Dwight's Channel https://www.youtube.com/@Dwighthoward.AboveTheRim Join the Underdog discord for access to exclusive giveaways and promos! https://discord.gg/underdog Intro 0:00:00 Show Start 0:02:07 Lakers Big Opening Night Win 0:06:39 AD Is Finally Taking The Keys From LeBron 0:19:21 JJ Redick Was Perfect In His Coaching Debut 0:22:43 Lakers 2025 Championship Parade 0:41:09 Bronny & LeBron Make History 0:42:15 Time To Worry About The New Look T-Wolves? 0:52:16 Rudy Gobert's Extension 1:00:32 Dwight Howard Enters The Arena 1:01:24 Is AD A Top 5 Laker Big? 1:05:35 Celtics DESTORY The Knicks on Ring Night 1:11:05 Can Anybody Stop The Celtics? 1:41:43 Mikal's Janky Jumper Sets Off The Arena Again 1:43:59 Dwight on DWTS Experience 1:53:43 Dwight On Joel Embiid's Load Management 2:07:12 MostlyFans 2:33:19 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    2 hrs and 40 mins
  • Gil's Arena GOES OFF Celebrating The NBA Season Tip-Off

    Gil's Arena GOES OFF Celebrating The NBA Season Tip-Off
    Oct 22 2024
    Gil's Arena CELEBRATES The Tip-Off Of The NBA Season as Gilbert Arenas & The Gil's Arena Crew kick off the NBA Season with a jam packed episode inside the arena. They open up the show by reacting to the news that both Joel Embiid & Paul George will be out for at least the first few games of the Philadelphia 76ers season and discuss if this is just a minor speed bump in the 76ers championship plans or a sign of things to come. They then breakdown the roster of another eastern conference team with lofty expectations in the New York Knicks and discuss if the Knicks and their fans should be worried by Mikal Bridges pre-season shooting slump. Then they preview tonight's big games by reacting to Joe Mazzula saying the Boston Celtics have no pressure on them and discuss what Jayson Tatum and this team need to do if they want to repeat as NBA Champions before reacting to Jaylen Brown's interview with Stephen A Smith where he dished on Nike, Team USA and his goals for the 2024 NBA Season. Finally, Gil and the Crew break down their most anticipated game of the season with the Los Angeles Lakers by reacting to JJ Redick's opening night starting five and debate if LeBron James & Bronny James will make history and share the court for the first time as a father son duo. Please leave us a like and subscribe!!! Gil's Arena Crew - Gilbert Arenas, Josiah Johnson, Sheryl Swoopes, Lexie Brown & Rashad McCants Gil's Arena Merch is Available NOW at http://gilsarenamerch.com/ Use code GIL10 for 10% off your SeatGeek order*. https://seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/GIL10 Sign up for Underdog Fantasy HERE with promo code GIL and get up to $1000 in Bonus Cash and A FREE Pick: https://play.underdogfantasy.com/p-gil's-arena Tail or Fade The Gil's Arena Opening Night Slip Here https://play.underdogfantasy.com/es-6oYTBI4OIl SUBSCRIBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAvjYgmwadC682OoC4Cc6TQ Join the Underdog discord for access to exclusive giveaways and promos! https://discord.gg/underdog Intro 0:00:00 Show Start 0:02:12 Gil's Arena Tip Off Pick'Em 0:08:39 Joel Embiid & Paul George Injured Already 0:13:29 Mikal Bridges' Janky Jumper 0:24:37 The Knicks New Chemistry 0:39:47 There's No Pressure On The Celtics 0:44:20 Expectations For Tatum & Brown 1:02:40 Jaylen Brown CONFRONTS Stephen A 1:24:59 Expectations For LeBron & The Lakers 1:51:12 Lakers Top 6 In The West? 2:00:40 Ant-Man Wants To Play Football 2:14:58 Gil's Arena's BOLD NBA Predictions 2:21:01 MostlyFans 2:33:39 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    2 hrs and 39 mins
  • Gil's Arena Reacts To Bronny James' BREAKOUT Game

    Gil's Arena Reacts To Bronny James' BREAKOUT Game
    Oct 21 2024
    Gil's Arena Reacts To Bronny James' BREAKOUT Game as Gilbert Arenas & The Gil's Arena Crew return to the Arena and kick off NBA tip-off week by reacting to break out games from the Lakers' rookies Bronny James & Dalton Knecht and discuss if their contributions along with Preseason Star Quincy Olivari will be enough to deliver LeBron & The Lakers with an NBA Championship.with a debate over which NBA team is under the most pressure heading into the 2024 NBA season. Next they discuss Doc Rivers and the Milwaukee Bucks after the breaking news that Khris Middleton will be missing the Bucks' opening game and debate if Doc is in danger of getting fired if the Bucks fail to live up to expectations again this season. Then they move over to the NBA's western conference where they react to Kevin Durant comparing his Phoenix Suns to the Kansas City Chiefs and discuss how much pressure the Suns' big 3 of Durant, Devin Booker and Bradley Beal are under to deliver this season after disappointing immensely in their first season together. Finally, Gil & The Crew Please leave us a like and subscribe!!! Gil's Arena Crew - Gilbert Arenas, Josiah Johnson, Sheryl Swoopes, & Kenyon Martin Gil's Arena Merch is Available NOW at http://gilsarenamerch.com/ Use code GIL10 for 10% off your SeatGeek order https://seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/GIL10 Sign up for Underdog Fantasy HERE with promo code GIL and get up to $1000 in Bonus Cash and A FREE Pick: https://play.underdogfantasy.com/p-gil's-arena SUBSCRIBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAvjYgmwadC682OoC4Cc6TQ Join the Underdog discord for access to exclusive giveaways and promos! https://discord.gg/underdog Intro 0:00:00 Show Start 0:02:00 WNBA Finals Game 5 Reaction 0:05:15 Lynx Head Coach Calls Out The WNBA Refs 0:11:23 WNBA's Record Breaking Season 0:16:38 Has Doc Rivers Come Up Short? 0:20:20 Doc Rivers On The Hot Seat 0:26:00 Bucks Want To Bring Back Thanasis 0:35:35 Does Dame Make Giannis Better? 0:52:04 BREAKING NEWS: Jalen Green Signs Extension 1:17:30 Bronny James' Best NBA Performance 1:32:42 Quincy Olivari's Breakout Summer 1:53:36 Jalen Sugg's Extension 2:07:36 Pressure's On For KD & The Suns 2:08:37 MostlyFans 2:23:40 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    2 hrs and 32 mins