Episodes

  • Should These NBA Teams Hit the Panic Button?
    Nov 12 2024

    We're over two weeks into the new NBA season, and it might be time for some NBA teams to hit the panic button...


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    The Media Pass is a podcast hosted by AlexHoops and Mat Issa providing in-depth coverage of the NBA from the perspective of two established analysts currently working in the industry.

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    1 hr and 17 mins
  • Overreacting to the Start of the NBA Season
    Nov 1 2024

    We're over a week into the 2024-25 NBA Season, so we're here with our overreactions!


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    The Media Pass is a podcast hosted by AlexHoops and Mat Issa providing in-depth coverage of the NBA from the perspective of two established analysts currently working in the industry.


    Chapters:

    00:00 Intro

    1:55 Is Tom Brady a good commentator?

    7:00 Answering Your Question(s)

    13:06 Overreactions/Underreactions

    15:00 Pump the Brakes on Cam Thomas

    22:00 The Phoenix Suns Are... Good?

    31:10 The Cleveland Cavaliers Aren't Quite There

    40:00 Thank you to our sponsor!

    41:31 The Timberwolves Are Going to Be Fine

    51:35 Is Tyrese Haliburton Cooked?

    59:20 LaMelo Ball Top 20 Player?

    1:04:15 Jordan Poole Check-In

    1:07:45 Outro/Thank You!

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    1 hr and 9 mins
  • 6 Under-The-Radar Breakout Player Candidates
    Oct 23 2024

    A new NBA Season is here, so we gave our predictions for six breakout player candidates for the 2024-25 NBA season. Follow us on Twitter! Alex: https://twitter.com/AlexHoops_ Mat: https://twitter.com/matissa15 The Media Pass is a podcast hosted by AlexHoops and Mat Issa providing in-depth coverage of the NBA from the perspective of two established analysts currently working in the industry.

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    1 hr and 4 mins
  • Preseason NBA Power Rankings
    Oct 14 2024

    We put together our preseason NBA Power Rankings for the 2024-25 NBA Season!


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    Mat: https://twitter.com/matissa15


    The Media Pass is a podcast hosted by AlexHoops and Mat Issa providing in-depth coverage of the NBA from the perspective of two established analysts currently working in the industry.

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    1 hr and 1 min
  • The Celtics Are Who We Thought They Were
    Jun 9 2024

    The Boston Celtics won game 1 of the 2024 NBA Finals, with dominant performances from Kristaps Porzingis and Jaylen Brown. So we dove into how they did it, and whether or not the Dallas Mavericks have what it takes to make this a series.


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    The Media Pass is a podcast hosted by AlexHoops and Mat Issa providing in-depth coverage of the NBA from the perspective of two established analysts currently working in the industry.


    #NBAFinals #BostonCeltics #KristapsPorzingis

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    1 hr and 14 mins
  • The NBA Finals Have Arrived...
    Jun 3 2024

    The Dallas Mavericks will face the Boston Celtics in the 2024 NBA Finals, so we're here to break down everything leading up to this point and what the series might look like going forward.


    The Dallas Mavericks proved that Kyrie Irving and Luka Doncic might just be the greatest backcourt of all time, dominating the Minnesota Timberwolves in 7 games. Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown, and the Boston Celtics are continuing their dominant streak of basketball after an incredible regular season, and now they're facing their biggest test yet against the Mavericks.


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    Alex: https://twitter.com/AlexHoops_

    Mat: https://twitter.com/matissa15


    The Media Pass is a podcast hosted by AlexHoops and Mat Issa providing in-depth coverage of the NBA from the perspective of two established analysts currently working in the industry.

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    1 hr and 12 mins
  • Is drop coverage *actually* the problem for the Timberwolves?
    May 24 2024

    The Western Conference Finals are well underway, and we've seen the Dallas Mavericks take down the Minnesota Timberwolves in game 1, with Rudy Gobert's defense being criticized for the alleged ineffectiveness of drop coverage. We unpack whether or not there's actual truth to that in this episode of The Media Pass.

    Plus, we dive into whether or not the Indiana Pacers *actually* gave up in game 2 against the Boston Celtics, plus we gush about how good Andrew Nembhard is. Follow us on Twitter! Alex: https://twitter.com/AlexHoops_ Mat: https://twitter.com/matissa15 The Media Pass is a podcast hosted by AlexHoops and Mat Issa providing in-depth coverage of the NBA from the perspective of two established analysts currently working in the industry.

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    1 hr and 13 mins
  • The Conference Finals Have Arrived...
    May 21 2024

    The Conference Finals have arrived in the 2024 NBA Playoffs! Join us in The Media Pass as we cover the Minnesota Timberwolves and Anthony Edwards facing off against the Dallas Mavericks and Luka Doncic in the Western Conference Finals matchup. In the Eastern Conference Finals, Jayson Tatum and the Boston Celtics look to take down Tyrese Haliburton and the Indiana Pacers after the Celtics were bested by the Pacers in the In-Season Tournament. Follow us on Twitter! Alex: https://twitter.com/AlexHoops_ Mat: https://twitter.com/matissa15 The Media Pass is a podcast hosted by Alex Hoops and Mat Issa providing in-depth coverage of the NBA from the perspective of two established analysts currently working in the industry.

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    1 hr and 16 mins