Bench Reactions
Bench Reactions
Bench Reactions Productions
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Breaking Down an Insane Trade Deadline, All-Star Weekend Preparation, and a Mudpie Moment for the Ages
On this week's episode Dan and Zack break out the pick and roll to review an all-time insane trade deadline before talking about the upcoming All-Star weekend. They then wrap up with Dan's Mudpie Moment for the ages.
Feb 13, 2025
1 hr 8 min
Attempting to Make Sense of the Luka/AD Trade, Fox is a Spur, and 2025 Fake Trade Deadline Extravaganza!
On this week's very special Fake Trade Deadline Extravaganza episode the boys start by attempting to make sense of the Luka for Anthony Davis trade. What was Nico Harrison thinking? How did Rob Pelinka pull off his Jedi mind tricks? How will Luka look in a Lakers uniform? Then, they break down the trade sending De'Aaron Fox to the San Antonio Spurs to play alongside Victor Wembanyama before diving into their Fake Trade Deadline Extravaganza exercise and walking through every fake trade they made over the last week and a half. And finally, Zack wraps up the episode with his extra sloppy Mudpie Moment of the Week.
Feb 5, 2025
1 hr 39 min
Fox Drama Brewing in Sac Town, Jimmy Walks Out, All-Star Selections, and #22 on the Bench Reactions Top 25 Players of the 2000s List
On this week's episode Dan, Jason, and Zack react to the news that the Kings appear to be open to listening to De'Aaron Fox offers prior to the trade deadline as well as Jimmy walking out of practice after being informed he would no longer be starting for the team, and subsequently being suspended by the front office. Then, they dive into their All-Star selections for the East and West before unveiling #22 on the Bench Reactions Top 25 Players of the 2000s list. And finally, they wrap up with Dirty Dan the Garbage Man's Mudpie Moment of the Week.
Jan 29, 2025
1 hr 7 min
Midseason NBA Awards, #23 on the Bench Reactions Top 25 Players of the 2000s List, and Jimmy Continues Jimmy-ing
On this week's episode the boys dive into their midseason NBA awards including defensive player of the year, rookie of the year, and MVP. Then, Zack reveals the #23 player on the Bench Reactions Top 25 Players of the 2000s list before wrapping things up with his Mudpie Moment of the Week.
Jan 23, 2025
57 min
Trade SZN, State of the (Eastern and Western) Union, and #24 on the Bench Reactions Top 25 Players of the 2000s List
On this week's episode the boys are back to talk about the Phoenix Suns and Charlotte Hornets exchanging Josh Okogie and Nick Richards along with some second round picks before they dive into their "State of the Union" address in which they discuss the current state of both the Eastern and Western conferences. They then unveil the #24 player on their Top 25 Players of the 2000s list before wrapping up with Patrick's Mudpie Moment of the Week. If you're enjoying the show please like, subscribe, drop us a rating, and follow us/subscribe on YouTube and Instagram at @benchreactionspod.
Jan 17, 2025
1 hr 6 min
An Electric Cavs vs. Thunder Game, Which Tanking Team Has the Brightest Future, Is Memphis a True Contender, Which Superstar Will Win His First Ring First, and Top 25 Players of the 2000s
On this week's episode the boys get together immediately following the conclusion of an electric Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Oklahoma City Thunder game to break down just how much of a threat both of those teams pose to Boston's hope of repeating as champions. They then go around the league and discuss which tanking team is currently in the best situation to set the #1 draft pick up for maximum success, whether the Memphis Grizzlies are true title contenders, and which superstar will win his first ring first. Next, Jason introduces a new recurring segment where over the next 25 weeks we will walk through our collective top 25 players of the 2000s, talking about one player per week. And finally, they wrap up with Dirty Dan's (second) Mudpie Moment of the Week.
Jan 9, 2025
1 hr 12 min
The Christmas Day Games Delivered, Jimmy Drama in Miami Continues, Lakers Make a Trade, and New Year's Resolutions for the Rest of This Season
On this week's episode the boys are back to talk about just how great the Christmas Day games were, what they think of the Jimmy versus Pat Riley standoff in Miami, and just how happy Jason is that the Lakers went and traded for Dorian Finney-Smith. Then, they go through their NBA New Year's resolutions, talking about changes they would like to make and things they would like to see from now through the end of this NBA season. And finally, they head to the capital of California to wrap up with Jason's Mudpie Moment of the Week. Don't forget to follow the podcast, give us a five-star review, share with your friends, and check us out on social media at @benchreactionspod!
Jan 3, 2025
1 hr 8 min
Christmas Bonanza Episode! Breaking Down the State of the League, Writing Letters to Santa, and Ranking All Five Christmas Day Games
On this week's very special Christmas Bonanza episode the boys get together to break down the recent reports of declining NBA ratings before diving into their letters to Santa and ranking the five Christmas Day games based on how likely they would be to skip Christmas festivities to watch. And finally, they wrap up with Patrick's Mudpie Moment of the Week.
Dec 21, 2024
1 hr 7 min
NBA Cup Final is Set, Dennis is a Warrior, Miami's Headed Towards a Standoff with Jimmy, the Spurs are Right Where They Should Be, and Checking in on Scoot Stock
On this week's episode the boys get together to debrief on the NBA Cup Quarterfinals before looking ahead to the Final. They then talk about Dennis Schroder getting traded to the Warriors before going around the league and discussing the brewing standoff between the Heat and Jimmy Butler, whether San Antonio is exceeding, falling below expectations, or right where they should be, where Scoot Henderson's stock currently stands, and the top seeds in the Western Conference. And finally, they wrap up with Dan's Mudpie Moment of the Week.
Dec 17, 2024
1 hr 9 min
AJ Dybantsa Commits to BYU, Jimmy Butler Trade Rumors, and Previewing the NBA Cup Quarterfinals
On this week's episode Jason, Zack, and Patrick get together to celebrate AJ Dybantsa committing to BYU before talking through the recent Jimmy Butler trade rumors. Then, they jump into previewing the NBA Cup quarterfinals before wrapping up with Zack's Mudpie Moment of the Week. Don't forget to follow us on Instagram and YouTube at @benchreactionspod!
Dec 12, 2024
1 hr 14 min
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