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Ball is Bae NBA Podcast

Ashwin; Vineet

115 episodes

5 months ago

Ball is Bae NBA Podcast is India's largest NBA podcast. Hosted by Ashwin and Vineet, the Podcast combines their love for the beautiful game with their need to voice an opinion, and talk about things no one talks about. Vineet is a huge Spurs fan, and Ashwin resents any word which rhymes with long term loyalty. They have both been caught on camera being wrong about their predictions, and right about calling each other out over the other's wrong prediction.

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Ball is Bae NBA Podcast is India's largest NBA podcast. Hosted by Ashwin and Vineet, the Podcast combines their love for the beautiful game with their need to voice an opinion, and talk about things no one talks about. Vineet is a huge Spurs fan, and Ashwin resents any word which rhymes with long term loyalty. They have both been caught on camera being wrong about their predictions, and right about calling each other out over the other's wrong prediction.

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Episodes (20/115)

Ball is Bae NBA Podcast

With Ishaan Bhattacharya: The Luka Trade Conspiracy: What the Hell Happened in Dallas?

On this episode of Ball is Bae, I was joined by NBA journalist and longtime Mavs fan Ishan Bhattacharya to unravel the chaos that was the Luka Doncic trade. Was it just bad GMing? Or was something deeper at play — a Nike-driven plot, a hidden deal with the NBA, or a rigged lottery as payback?

We break down every theory — from Nico Harrison’s real motives to how the Mavs magically landed the #1 pick. This is an unfiltered conversation packed with emotion, suspicion, and pure basketball paranoia.

If you think the NBA is just about hoops, think again.

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5 months ago

1 hour 9 minutes 31 seconds

Ball is Bae NBA Podcast

With Ishaan Bhattacharya : All Star Snubs, Mavs Fandom, and India's Basketball Scene

In this episode of Ball is Bae we’re joined by Ishaan Bhattacharya, an emerging NBA writer from India and a dedicated Mavs fan.

We discuss everything from Mavs Twitter madness and Kyrie's impact on winning basketball, to the challenges of popularizing the NBA in India. We also touch on exciting young players like Jalen Williams, Victor Wembanyama, and Amen Thompson, and dive into hot takes on OKC’s championship odds, Draymond’s role in the Warriors dynasty, and more. This is a must-listen for basketball enthusiasts looking for fresh perspectives and insightful analysis

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10 months ago

1 hour 10 minutes 56 seconds

Ball is Bae NBA Podcast

With Karan Madhok: Old Head Energy, Hot Takes, Knicks Drama, Fantasy Struggles, and LaMelo Slander

I’m joined by my old friend Karan Madhok, who’s been following Indian basketball and is now a full-time writer. We kicked things off with some vintage Ball is Bae style—talking smack about LaMelo Ball, fantasy basketball trades, and how it feels watching guys younger than us run the league. Spoiler alert: I might’ve gone off about why LaMelo gets too much hype.

After some light roasting of the younger generation, we got into real NBA talk—whether the Knicks are legit title contenders (they’re not… yet), and how much trauma Julius Randle has caused Knicks fans over the years. We also swapped notes on our fantasy teams, where I’m still somehow holding my own despite loading up on injury-prone vets like Zion and CP3.

There’s plenty of sarcasm, a few rants, and a whole lot of "old head energy" as we take jabs at today's NBA while secretly wishing we were still 25. If you’re into the NBA, fantasy basketball, or just enjoy hearing two dudes argue over hoops, this one’s for you.

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10 months ago

55 minutes 11 seconds

Ball is Bae NBA Podcast

701 : Top 20 NBA players of the 2023-24 season

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2 years ago

23 minutes 14 seconds

Ball is Bae NBA Podcast

Of Tank, CBA, and Picture

(00:00) - Start
(00:17) - Real Start
(00:49) - In the association this week
(01:14) - Vineet intro
(02:35) - Wembenyama dunk
(03:54) - Is the the first tankworthy star since Lebron?
(06:38) - Can Tony Parker convince Wemby to join the Spurs?
(08:40) - Let's take a look at the playoffs/playin
(12:02) - Some Mavs bashing
(14:04) - The new Collective Bargaining Agreement
(17:15) - Vineet's thoughts on the new CBA
(18:18) - Ashwin on the era of positionless basketball
(22:48) - We bitch about three pointers
(27:32) - Should the NBA allow investment in sports betting?
(30:43) - Audience questions

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2 years ago

39 minutes 42 seconds

Ball is Bae NBA Podcast

Of Ja, Pau, and Replacement

In this episode of the often hung-on #BallisBae NBA Podcast, Vineet and Ashwin talk about the Ja situation in Memphis. We discuss whether it is the wrong image he seeks, or he got wrong friends, or something to do with his father. We also talk about recent jersey retiree Pau Gasol who, in Vineet's opinion, was robbed of at least one MVP trophy. Lastly, we discuss our pick for the Maurice Podoloff MVP Trophy as we harper on about Jokic or No Jokic in our discussions.

(00:00) - Start
(00:17) - Real Start
(00:45) - In the association this week
(01:26) - The issues of being Ja
(02:38) - Vineet's thoughts
(03:31) - It's a friendship thing as well
(05:07) - Ja not friends with his Grizz teammates
(06:25) - Ashwin cannot comprehend the need to do this
(08:14) - Ja-Adam Silver conspiracy theory
(10:21) - What's Ja's problem
(12:25) - Ja to the playoffs?
(13:47) - Pau Gasol jersey retirement ceremony
(15:38) - Vineet on Pau's legacy
(21:24) - Who's our MVP?
(24:25) - What's Vineet's flavor?
(27:33) - and why is it Jokic?
(30:48) - Jokic doesn't deserve to be 3-time MVP
(36:09) - Audience QnA

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2 years ago

44 minutes 48 seconds

Ball is Bae NBA Podcast

Of Bees, Egos, and Offering

In this episode of the often attacked #BallisBae NBA Podcast, we talk about the new tapestry of the NBA post the all-star break. We discuss the top teams who we assume will do well in the playoffs and which teams are still knocking on those doors. We further drill down into why the NBA All-Star game has lost its meaning and what can be done to remedy it. Lastly, we discuss the Quin Snyder move to Atlanta and wonder if he can change the fortunes of Trae Young and co.
01:40 - Who's the number one team in the NBA right now
03:56 - Can Dame score 100 in a game?
06:10 - Will Dame's arc be better than Giannis' after a ring?
06:59 - Back to post-trade ratings in the NBA
08:31 - Jokic MVP MVP MVP?
09:20 - Who, if not Jokic?
11:51 - How do we fix the NBA All-Star?
12:56 - Players chasing Cred?
15:34 - What are WE, the fans, expecting from the All-Star game?
18:27 - Why Dame don't care about records?
20:05 - What chances does Quin Snyder have of surviving?

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2 years ago

23 minutes 48 seconds

Ball is Bae NBA Podcast

Of Returns, Rules, and Rebuilds

(00:48) - In the association this week
(01:08) - Vineet intro
(02:20) - First reaction on 1000 IG followers
(04:31) - First Fan Vote returns on All-Star
(09:23) - Changes to the fan voting format for All-Star
(13:08) - Derrick Rose, the truther
(15:27) - The Kyrie All-Star situation
(18:01) - KD, Giannis, Tatum, and Embiid
(21:11) - Steph, Luka, and Ja
(24:31) - Why does KD get injured during the All-Star game
(26:29) - The Kobe Bryant All-Star MVP Trophy
(27:43) - New Rules in the NBA (thought experiment)
(30:43) - Vineet's reaction to the rules
(34:03) - Vineet talks about the rules he'd bring on
(38:45) - Which teams need to be broken up and rebuilt
(39:52) - Ashwin read something
(42:29) - The curious case of Bam Adebayo

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2 years ago

46 minutes 46 seconds

Ball is Bae NBA Podcast

Of Bojack, Feasto, and Resolutions #BallisBae

(00:47) - In the association this week
(01:03) - Vineet's entry
(01:44) - We discuss Archer and other TV shows
(05:44) - Assessment of our predictions
(08:59) - The Sacramento Kings
(15:39) - Minnesota Timberwolves
(18:03) - Feasto All-India Basketball Tournament
(18:34) - Railways Women Team killing it
(22:29) - Sad things in the tournament
(31:33) - Vineet provides a different context
(39:38) - Congratulations, Indian Navy
(42:35) - Reviewing my commentary skills

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2 years ago

48 minutes 16 seconds

Ball is Bae NBA Podcast

Of Guthka, NorthWest, and Atlantic

(00:17) - Real Start
(00:46) - In the association this week
(01:09) - Vineet's intro
(01:54) - Vineet's happenings
(04:51) - Reason for this episode
(06:14) - New York Knicks
(07:08) - What is the point of the New York Knicks?
(09:02) - The Guthka story
(11:52) - Toronto Raptors
(16:57) - Philadelphia 76ers
(25:18) - Brooklyn Nets
(26:35) - I just realized something
(29:20) - Boston Celtics
(39:43) - Minnesota Timberwolves
(45:23) - Denver Nuggets

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2 years ago

51 minutes 19 seconds

Ball is Bae NBA Podcast

Of Sniffle, South-East, and Pacific

(00:48) - In the association this week
(02:24) - We discuss great players ravaged by injuries
(03:53) - We talk about the 1976-1977 Portland Trailblazers
(05:18) - Vineet making a non-Spurs story about the Spurs
(07:26) - The reason for this episode
(08:24) - Charlotte Hornets
(10:42) - Orlando Magic
(14:04) - Washington Wizards
(15:58) - Miami Heat
(18:11) - Atlanta Hawks
(20:44) - Los Angeles Lakers
(28:38) - Sacramento Kings
(30:51) - Los Angeles Clippers
(36:55) - Golden State Warriors
(39:55) - Phoenix Suns

Find us at ballisbaepodcast.com
and Instagram and YouTube

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2 years ago

42 minutes 58 seconds

Ball is Bae NBA Podcast

Of Quality, South-West, and Central #BallisBae

(00:00) - Start
(00:17) - Real Start
(00:48) - In the association this week
(01:06) - Vineet entry
(03:28) - Reason for this episode
(04:51) - Indiana Pacers
(07:47) - Detroit Pistons
(11:10) - Chicago Bulls
(18:13) - Cleveland Cavaliers
(25:25) - Milwaukee Bucks
(29:56) - San Antonio Spurs
(33:16) - Houston Rockets
(36:04) - New Orleans Pelicans
(44:07) - Dallas Mavericks
(50:32) - Memphis Grizzlies

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3 years ago

55 minutes 23 seconds

Ball is Bae NBA Podcast

Of Melodrama, Cringerama and Wembanyama

(00:00) - Start
(00:17) - Real Start
(00:42) - In the association this week
(00:58) - Intro for Vineet
(01:29) - Vineet's association with color
(02:57) - Draymond Greene - Jordan Poole incident
(12:11) - Bronny James inks his deal with Nike
(13:37) - A story of high politics from Ashwin's college
(17:03) - The curious case of Steve Kerr
(21:14) - Ashwin's statements about fan comments around Ranveer Singh
(26:01) - Vineet's statements about fan comments around Ranveer Singh
(31:36) - How to deal with non-fans of the NBA?
(33:17) - When fans took over NBA India Games 2019
(35:27) - Could someone be a better ambassador?
(37:11) - We talk about the Redeem Team documentary
(42:35) - Victor Wembanyama
(46:19) - Would Victor go above Lebron if re-drafted today?

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3 years ago

51 minutes 3 seconds

Ball is Bae NBA Podcast

Of Principle, Progress, and Press with Pete Croatto

In this episode of the often chosen for book tours #BallisBae NBA Podcast, we talk to author Pete Croatto who talks about his latest book, From Hang Time to Prime Time. The book is a time machine transporting us to the years between 1975-1989 and the steps the NBA took to becoem the global giant it is today. We talk about the principles of media in this age of race-to-first philosophy, the need for nuance, and how the media coverage of the NBA has changed with the NBA.

(00:17) - Real Start
(00:43) - In the association this week
(01:13) - Our guest is here
(02:02) - Origins of Pete's name
(03:17) - NBA journey of Pete Croatto
(05:30) - Which team is he rooting for nowadays
(10:20) - Pete's experience of the worldwide appeal of the NBA
(16:13) - Pete's favorite NBA writers
(19:36) - How has NBA coverage changed through the years
(23:41) - Pete on the press coverage of the Boston situation
(28:42) - What we learnt about the media, from Boston
(30:34) - Conspiracy theory time with Vineet
(33:00) - What bothers Pete about fans
(37:28) - How did Pete get into writing about the NBA
(41:15) - Story about Marvin Gaye's national anthem at the 1983 All-Star Game
(45:42) - Crazy learnings about the NBA during research
(48:41) - Why 1975-1989 for the book's period
(50:37) - Why Hang Time to Prime Time
(54:32) - Was it easy to write this book ?
(61:28) - #ThisOrThat with #BallisBae
(65:55) - Why buy the book, by author Pete Croatto

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3 years ago

1 hour 6 minutes 57 seconds

Ball is Bae NBA Podcast

Of Nepotism, Netflix, and Nasty

In this episode of the often drifting #BallisBae NBA Podcast, we talk about the advantage of having a previous member of the NBA in your family. We also talk about the Redeem Team documentary featuring the worst underdog story of all time, and how they would've been better off making one with the Argentinian team. Finally we talk about the Robert Sarver saga in the Phoenix organisation, and how there might be something nastier under the sheets.

(00:00) - Start
(00:17) - Real Start
(00:45) - In the Association this week
(02:04) - Self-Stalker KD
(05:03) - NBA Dads and Sons
(09:06) - In an alternate universe
(15:14) - Some Eurobasket
(17:56) - Back to NBA Dads and Sons
(22:17) - Redeem Team Netflix Documentary
(25:59) - Manu Ginobili
(27:48) - The philosophy of wanting happiness
(36:20) - Robert Sarver's suspension from the NBA

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3 years ago

44 minutes 36 seconds

Ball is Bae NBA Podcast

Of Donaghy, Goodman, and Holmgren

In this episode of the often admired #BallisBae NBA Podcast, we talk about the Netflix documentary about the disgraced former NBA ref Tim Donaghy and his involvement in the 2008 NBA match fixing scandal. Vineet talks about the perfect comparison for Ashwin's personality in his opinion, which is Saul Goodman. We also talk about the 66th Kerala State Senior Basketball Championships, a place where Ashwin did some commentary for Straight Out of India. Finally, we discuss Chet Holmgren's injury and figure out whether there will be any changes to the CBA with regards this development.

(00:00) - Start
(00:17) - Real Start
(00:46) - In the association this week
(01:17) - Vineet enters
(02:10) - Tim Donaghy Netflix documentary
(06:49) - Vineet comes up with a comparison for Ashwin
(14:18) - Back to the refereeing scandal
(19:42) - But, what if??
(21:00) - Greatest carry jobs of all-time
(24:22) - The time we lost a dear friend on twitter
(25:26) - Coverage of the Kerala State Senior Basketball Championships
(31:41) - Interesting finding at the tourney
{36:42) - Quality of basketball at the tourney
(43:28) - The future of Pro-Ams and the NBA
(47:59) - The time Vineet stood next to Lebron
(50:12) - How the great ones fall

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3 years ago

52 minutes 30 seconds

Ball is Bae NBA Podcast

603 - Of Navy, No-Gooder, and Nicknames #BallisBae

In this episode of the often found-flying #BallisBae NBA Podcast, we talk about Ashwin's latest Indian basketball commentary stint, and his battle with Straight Out of India members. We talk about the Navy team which vowed one and all, discuss the shenanigans of the newest Hawk, Dejounte Murray, and deep dive into the best NBA nicknames of all-time.

(00:00) - Start
(00:17) - Actual Start
(00:54) - In the association this week
(01:29) - Enter Vineet
(02:13) - Ashwin's stint commentating with Straight Out of India
(03:51) - Another Vineet secret comes tumbling
(05:39) - Ashwin's story continues ...
(12:28) - Working with Deepak P Babu of Straight Out of India
(13:48) - Ball is Bae vs. Straight out of India
(20:49) - The Indian National Basketball team needs Billa
(22:48) - Dejounte Murray - the New Heel in the NBA
(27:50) - Did the Spurs fix Dejounte's triple-doubles?
(28:36) - Do the Hawks fare well now with Dejounte?
(31:54) - The coolest NBA Nicknames
(32:36) - What makes a cool nickname?
(33:54) - Quiz: Do you know these nicknames?
(40:58) - Ashwin's Mount Rushmore of Nicknames
(44:24) - Vineet's Mount Rushmore of Nicknames

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3 years ago

49 minutes 15 seconds

Ball is Bae NBA Podcast

602 - Of Luxury, Weight, and Ball-Hog

In this episode of the often-weighted #BallisBae NBA Podcast, we talk about the comments made by Warriors' GM Joe Lacobs about the injustice in the luxury tax calculation, we discuss the weight clause in Zion Williamson's new contract, and we look at the difference between a ball-hog and someone who has the ball a lot.

(00:17) - Real Start
(00:41) - In the association this week
(01:02) - Welcome Vineet
(03:09) - Joe Lacobs' reaction to the Luxury Tax
(13:34) - Who loses more? Warriors or Draymond?
(14:40) - What will determine whether the Warriors bring back Dray?
(18:13) - Vineet's personal hiring policies.
(20:36) - How does Don Mitchell to NYC work wonders for the Knicks?
(24:19) - What's the difference between Ball Hog, and Style of Play
(26:50) - Zion Williamson's unique contract
(28:39) - De-escalator's in Zion's contract
(31:21) - Will Zion be able to hit his targets?
(32:16) - What Zion can learn from Lebron?
(33:31) - Is this the way future contracts will be written?

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3 years ago

37 minutes 35 seconds

Ball is Bae NBA Podcast

601 - Of Six, Hundred, and One

In this episode of the highly centurioned #BallisBae NBA Podcast, we celebrate season six of the pod with our hundredth episode, and talk about ONE team each we're excited to see this year. We also talk about the new media, old media debate where Vineet teaches Ashwin about what those terms mean, and what they don't. Lastly, we try to define what the legacy of Kevin Durant would be and how fair is it to highlight his offensive capabilities in an era of offensive dominance.
(01:29) - Vineet and Ashwin talk about the 100th episode
(03:24) - The story so far in the NBA
(04:46) - KD to the Wizards ?
(07:22) - Why does no one believe in the Nets?
(09:49) - Is the balance swaying too much towards the NBA Superstars ?
(11:03) - The legacy of Kevin Durant !!
(14:44) - Is it cool to bean offensive geniusin an offensive era?
(26:30) - Can you really succeed with getting picks in a trade?
(28:14) - Will Shai stay in OKC?
(29:34) - Which ONE team are you excited to see next year?
(32:49) - Big Money making its way to the NBA
(35:13) - New Media vs. Old Media

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3 years ago

46 minutes 40 seconds

Ball is Bae NBA Podcast

514 - Of Jazz, Social Justice, and Mistakes

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3 years ago

1 hour 4 minutes 33 seconds