Pick a Side

View Top 200 Chart

Back to Rankings Page

Basketball
**Pick a Side**

Mainstream sports media is tiring, isn’t it? Hot takes, bland statements, and generalizations have all worked in combination to ruin the viewing experience. Here is where Pick a Side comes in. We are a podcast dedicated to creating genuine conversations about sports. There will be bias included (we all have them), but they will always be backed up by facts. Come join us on our journey to creating the best sports podcast possible. Hosted by Joel Moran, River Brown, Andrew Velez, and Joel Dehls.

Become a Paid Subscriber:

Latest Episodes:

HEATED Jayson Tatum Debate, NFL Power Rankings, Ranking Divisions, and Week 7 Picks | Full Episode Oct 21, 2026

Show notes

Use code PAS and play $5, get $100: https://play.underdogsports.com/vgwg/p-pickaside

Time Stamps

Intro 0:00

Riv calls Dehls from Detroit 2:00
Tatum Debate 6:00
Superchats 15:50
Tatum vs Brown stat check 23:00
Superchats pt 2 44:32
Is Drew defending Bo nix biased? 46:15
John enters/superchats 1:06:30
Top 10 nfl teams 1:14:40
Most Trustworthy teams by division 1:31:00
JJ or Jameis Winston 1:41:30
Patriots vs Bears 1:51:45
More Superheats 1:56:20
Tatum debate rekindles 2:06:00
Week 7 Pickem 2:14:30

NFL Week 6 Was CHAOS: Rams In Trouble, Texans Save Season, Chargers 0-6, and More | Full Episode Oct 19, 2026

Show notes

Use code PAS and play $5, get $100: https://play.underdogsports.com/vgwg/p-pickasideThe Los Angeles Rams fall to 2-4 after a disappointing loss to the Arizona Cardinals. After entering the season with Super Bowl expectations, is it officially time to panic in Los Angeles? Meanwhile, the Chargers remain winless at 0-6, raising serious questions about their future.The Houston Texans pull off a massive win over the Jacksonville Jaguars to keep their season alive, while the AFC North is turning into one of the most competitive divisions in football, with three teams sitting at 4-2.We also break down Caleb Williams' first game back, the Green Bay Packers taking care of business against the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday Night Football, and everything else that mattered from NFL Week 6.Timestamps:Intro 00:001. Time to be concerned about the Rams? 03:002. Superchats 29:003. Can the Texans still make the playoffs? 47:204. Should the Colts blow it up? 01:04:205. Chargers fall to 0-6 01:20:306. Raiders lose 3rd straight 01:40:007. AFC North thoughts 01:44:008. Super chats 01:53:00

Predicting The Western Conference Standings, Breakout Players & Teams, and More | Full Episode Oct 17, 2026

Show notes

Time StampsIntro 0:00 1. Riv’s going to Detroit 3:002. Dehls vision 8:003. Joel’s walk story 13:004. Losing senses 15:005. Reacting to NBA Funny Moments 22:006. Pods contract 25:107. Predict Western Conference Standings 28:058. NBA Breakout Teams 1:15:559. NBA Breakout Players 1:28:1010. Deal or No Deal 1:46:1511. Tmac or current players 1:53:4012. Rondo or current players 1:58:0313. K3C5 Hypothetical Backcourts 2:01:2014. K3C5 Rookies and Sophomores 2:06:1215. In or Out Statements 2:09:3716. Start Bench Cut ATL Division 2:14:18

Faraz Reveals His Fantasy Football Secrets & How He Called Parker Washington | Full Episode Oct 16, 2026

Show notes

Faraz Siddiqi from Upper Hand Fantasy joins Pick a Side for an exclusive interview to talk all things fantasy football, his viral Parker Washington breakout prediction, draft strategies, league-winning players, and much more!Faraz has become one of the most recognizable voices in fantasy football, especially after being one of Parker Washington's biggest believers before his breakout. We discuss how he identified Washington's potential, what goes into making accurate fantasy predictions, and how he built Upper Hand Fantasy into a go-to destination for fantasy football analysis.We also dive into Brian Thomas Jr., Justin Herbert, Caleb Williams, Jaylen Waddle, RJ Harvey, fantasy football trades, drafting strategies, potential league winners, breakout candidates, and players who could bounce back.Plus, Faraz joins us for King of the Hill, Buy or Sell, and Fantasy Overreactions vs. Reality!⏱️ TIMESTAMPS0:00 – Intro1:15 – What's Going On With Brian Thomas Jr.?8:00 – How Faraz Got Into Fantasy Football Content Creation12:30 – How Many Fantasy Leagues Does Faraz Play In?14:40 – Breaking Down Dehls' Blockbuster Fantasy Trade17:30 – Breaking Down Drew's Blockbuster Fantasy Trade18:30 – The Art of Making Fantasy Football Trades22:30 – Faraz's Fantasy Football Draft Strategy24:00 – When Did Faraz Start Playing Fantasy Football?27:30 – Balancing a Career With Fantasy Football Content Creation33:00 – How Faraz Predicted Parker Washington's Breakout37:30 – Faraz Reveals He's a New York Jets Fan41:15 – Justin Herbert Fantasy Football Discussion44:35 – Faraz Breaks Down Caleb Williams51:43 – Faraz's Top 5 Fantasy Football Players54:00 – Why You Shouldn't Give Up on Jaylen Waddle56:30 – Can RJ Harvey Still Break Out?58:40 – Is Faraz Better at Evaluating RBs or WRs?1:02:12 – King of the Hill: Fantasy Football League Winners1:07:05 – In or Out: Fantasy Football Bounce-Back Candidates1:10:20 – Buy or Sell: Fantasy Football Breakout Players1:14:05 – Fantasy Football Overreactions or Reality?1:16:24 – Jaylen Warren vs. Kyren Williams: Who Would You Rather Have?Follow Upper Hand Fantasy:YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@UCf56yAP7kyno0a08cg6zltATikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@UCf56yAP7kyno0a08cg6zltA Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/upperhandfantasy/?hl=enTwitter: https://x.com/farazsiddiqi?lang=en

FULL EPISODE | NFL Week 6 Predictions and Seahawks-Broncos Live Reaction Oct 16, 2026

Show notes

🔴 WE'RE LIVE for Thursday Night Football!Join Pick a Side as we react LIVE to the Denver Broncos vs. Seattle Seahawks matchup, and make our official NFL Week 6 predictions.Play $5, get $100 on Underdog. Use code PAS https://play.underdogsports.com/vgwg/p-pickaside

FULL EPISODE | The Biggest Questions About the NFL After Week 5 Oct 14, 2026

Show notes

Use Code PAS or PICKASIDE on Underdog https://play.underdogsports.com/vgwg/p-pickaside

Timestamps:Intro 00:00

1. Bills beat Rams 37-34: Is this team good enough to make a run? 18:14

2. Are the Ravens different this year? 37:35

3. Patriots back to being a legit AFC threat? 52:31

4. Seahawks vs Broncos predictions 01:15:39

5. More concerned about the Rams or Seahawks? 01:23:10

6. Will Jalen Hurts miss the playoffs for the first time as a starter? 01:35:30

7. Superchats 01:45:00

8. NFL overreactions 01:47:50

9. Will these coaches get fired after this season 01:51:00

10. Top 10 teams after Week 5 01:53:00

The NFL Keeps Overlooking The 5-0 Minnesota Vikings Oct 13, 2026

Show notes

The Vikings might be the biggest threat in the NFC

Marvin Harrison Jr Is a Perfect Fit With The Houston Texans Oct 12, 2026

Show notes

How much impact will MHJ have alongside CJ Stroud in Houston?

FULL EPISODE: Week 5 Winners & Losers, 49ers-Seahawks, Vikings 5-0 Start, Bo Nix, and More Oct 12, 2026

Show notes

Play $5 and get $100 on Underdog with code PAS - https://play.underdogsports.com/vgwg/p-pickasideNFL Week 5 delivered plenty of drama, controversy, and statement wins, and we're breaking it ALL down!We start by naming our biggest WINNERS and LOSERS from Week 5 before ranking all eight NFL divisions from best to worst. Then, we react to the Marvin Harrison Jr. trade. We then discuss if the Broncos should consider benching Bo Nix, if Drake Maye and Patriots are back, Packers statement against the Bears, and discuss the 5-0 49ers & VikingsIntro 00:001. Bo Nix struggles 06:002. Week 5 winners and losers 32:583. Starting to believe in Vikings? 01:05:504. Packers statement win over Bears 01:11:105. We won $1,200 on Underdog this week 01:26:456. Superchats 01:29:107. Marvin Harrison Jr traded to Texans 01:37:068. 49ers are the best team in football 01:52:309. Superchats 02:06:46

NBA Eastern Conference Predictions, Playoff Picks, and Grading Every East Teams Offseason | Ep. 622 Oct 11, 2026

Show notes

Time StampsIntro 0:00 1. Explaining the channel split 00:502. Adjusting to schedules 6:003. Joel debated Nick Wright 9:304. Nick Wright video to Drew 17:175. Grading Atlantic Division Teams Offseasons 27:506. Grading Central Divisions Team offseasons 35:007. Grading southeast division teams offseason 41:408. Bub Carrington situation 49:459. NBA East Predictions 52:58

Our TOPPODCAST Picks

Follow Us

Stay Connected

Related Podcasts

Links

Stay Connected