In this episode, we break down the Giants decision to hire John Harbaugh, the early returns of the Kevin Durant trade for Houston and Phoenix and discuss how well the Nuggets stack up with OKC. We wrap up the episode with our official 2026 NBA All Star Ballots and NFL divisional round predictions Pre order merch now: https://pickasidepodcast.com/shopTimestampsIntro 00:001.) Where Should Ja Morant Get Traded? 5:552.) Can Denver Dethrone OKC? 25:503.) Was the KD Trade a Win-Win? 0:59:074.) Kyle Tucker Dodgers Reaction 1:16:265.) Under the Radar 1:25:126.) Official NBA All Star Ballots 1:33:417.) Pre order Merch Now 1:52:518.) Giants Hire John Harbaugh 1:53:309.) NFL Divisional Round Predictions 2:06:3510.) Bills Broncos 2:06:5511.) 49ers Seahawks 2:23:5112.) Texans Patriots 2:29:4913.) Bears Rams 2:35:55

Audio gets fixed at the 10 minute mark

TimestampsIntro 00:001.) Show Start 8:40 2.) Joel vs Riv Fandom Debate 10:403.) Bears Packers 27:144.) PAS Merch Drop Live Now 1:12:325.) 49ers Upset Eagles 1:13:326.) Patriots Chargers 1:54:557.) Herbert Ranking Debate 2:18:408) Are the Bills Ready for a SB Run? 2:53:489.) Reading Superchats 3:13:11Pre order merch now: https://pickasidepodcast.com/shop

In this episode we analyze the Trae Young trade to Washington, Jaylen Brown's MVP Leap in Boston, the biggest surprises in the NBA and conclude by ranking every starting QB in the 2025 NFL Playoffs. During the episode, we get into a heated Bo Nix Caleb Williams debate and morePre order our Limited Time Merch: https://pickasidepodcast.com/shopTimestamps Intro 00:001.) Limited Time Hoodies Drop 09:28 2.) Trae Young Trade: Good for both sides? 15:203.) Jaylen Brown MVP Start 43:164.) Surprises of the NBA season (name 1-2 things) 58:115.) This week in the NBA 1:10:466.) Are the Knicks Missing Something? 1:17:127.) Ranking playoff QBs 1:32:558.) Caleb vs Nix debate 1:35:009.) Playoffs QBs part two 1:43:12

In the aftermath of several Week 18 nail biters, we preview every NFL wild card matchup from Jaguars vs Bills to Eagles vs 49ers. During the show, the group highlights the magnitude of Aaron Rodgers performance vs Baltimore, the pressure mounting on Sean McDermott and the Broncos Super Bowl or Bust expectations. Episode 542 concludes with 2025 NFL award predictions following the regular season conclusion.Join the Polymarket waitlist and use code 'pickaside' for early accessTimestampsIntro 00:001.) New Merch Drop 13:532.) Bills vs Jaguars 15:253.) Patriots vs Chargers 39:484.) Steelers vs Texans 55:005.) NFL Award Predictions 1:01:166.) Most Valuable Player 1:02:507.) Offensive Player of the Year 1:08:538.) Defensive Player of the Year 1:13:559.) Offensive Rookie of the Year 1:15:4110.) Defensive Rookie of the Year 1:18:0811.) Comeback Player & Protector of the Year 1:21:0012.) Coach of the Year 1:21:4813.) Panthers vs Rams 1:32:4014.) Bears vs Packers 1:37:0315.) Eagles vs 49ers 1:49:53

In this episode we break down the Clippers recent 6 game winning streak, fueled by Kawhi Leonard, discuss whether Trae Young will get traded and get into a debate about the Lakers ability to build around Luka Doncic. Lastly, we finish off the show by previewing every game of NFL Week 18.TimestampsIntro 00:001.) College football talk 26:562.) Keyonte George Breakout 36:203.) Mock blockbuster trade 43:164.) What’s next for the Hawks 1:07:305.) Clippers 6 game win streak 1:13:006.) Lakers Debate 1:28:327.) NFL Week 18 Pick ‘Em 1:55:598.) Riv statement to Seattle 2:15:009.) Pick ‘Em Continued 2:15:39

The road to Super Bowl LX continues with multiple key Week 18 matchups. In this episode, we break down every AFC & NFC playoff scenario, rank the top candidates for NFL Coach of the Year and reveal the biggest flaws of every playoff team from the top seeded Broncos and Seahawks to wild card teams. We wrap up the show by debating Josh Allen's place among the league's very best playoff performers.Join the Polymarket waitlist and use code 'pickaside' for early accessTimestamps Intro 00:001.) NFL Pick ‘Em Standings 8:302.) Fantasy Football Finals 12:303.) Malik Willis 29:304.) AFC Playoff Scenarios 43:135.) NFC Playoff Scenarios 50:376.) Coach of the Year Ballot 57:017.) Every AFC Playoff team’s flaw 1:20:288.) Playoff Josh Allen Debate 1:41:159.) Every NFC Playoff team’s flaw 2:06:3010.) Puka Nacua Play Reaction 2:09:2011.) NFC Playoff team flaws continued 2:11:20

In this episode we recap there NBA Christmas and NFL Christmas games and give our Week 17 predictions.Join the Polymarket waitlist and use code 'pickaside' for early access: https://polymarket.us/?shortlink=nrsjfz64&c=Dec%201%202025&pid=IG%20Stories%20Blitz&af_xp=social&source_caller=uiTimestamps ⏱️Intro 00:001. Spurs beat OKC for the 3rd time in a row 26:002. Knicks beat the Cavaliers 45:203. Whats wrong with the Lakers? 59:004. Cooper Flagg ROTY chances 01:29:455. Deni Advija debate continued 01:31:326. Cooper Flagg continued 01:37:217. Dillon Brooks 01:55:408. NFL Christmas Day 01:58:449. NFL week 17 picks 02:10:18

The Jaguars make a statement with a big win over the Broncos — but how far does that actually move them in the AFC picture? We break down what this performance means and whether Jacksonville is turning a corner.

We also discuss how far the Bears can realistically go, react to Malik Willis’ performance, and dive into the Chargers quietly winning 7 of their last 8 games. Plus, which team has been the most disappointing this season: the Chiefs, Bengals, or Ravens?

To close the show, we play a Bryce Young “Would You Rather” and rank every AFC and NFC playoff team as we get closer to the postseason.

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Timestamps ⏱️

Intro 00:00

1. Jaguars big win over Broncos 26:40

2. How far can the Bears go? 46:59

3. Malik Willis performance 55:20

4. Chargers have won 7 of their last 8 01:01:35

5. Side talk 01:12:03

6. KC, CIN, or BAL: Most disappointing this season? 01:25:38

7. Would you rather: Bryce Young 01:43:38

8. Ranking the AFC playoff teams 02:00:25

9. Ranking the NFC playoff teams 02:14:23