This week, we discuss how the first 2 games of the NBA Finals have gone and what Milwaukee needs to do to win at home in games 3 and 4.  Other topics:  - Is LeBron done winning titles as a player?  - Can the Lakers rebuild a title team next year?  - The potential vs payment argument in the NBA Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/ItJpWepETVw --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/giveusabreak/support

This week's episode discusses the state of the NBA playoffs and how things are shaping up moving forward. We also tapped into the new Madden trailer featuring the cover art with Tom Brady and Patrick Mahomes. Other topics include: - Is live service gaming the gaming of the future? - Paul George: flowers or funk? - Do the Clippers need Kawhi? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/giveusabreak/support

We took May off to recharge and re-focus! The Boys are back and we hopped right into the breaking news that was the Julio Jones trade to the Titans. We break down what it is about NFL teams and sending 2nd round or lower value for premier WR talent. Once that dust settled, we hopped into the NBA Playoffs and how we feel about the semifinals starting. We also go into how we feel about how the Olympic starting 5 will fill out with LeBron making it known he plans to sit out this years' Olympic Games.  Other topics:  - What sport takes the most skill to play? - What teams make the Conference Finals on each end? Catch us on Youtube: https://youtu.be/FuAI2vPoOXo --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/giveusabreak/support

Mental health matters. Please continue to check on your loved ones and check in with people who care about your well-being.   In this episode, we played a little bit of NFL GM with the 3rd pick in the draft that made for some interesting choices. We also discussed how we felt about MLB The Show 21, why there is a lack of NBA news or talk on our pod, and the KD/Michael Rappoport situation. Video: https://youtu.be/uI3853W802w --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/giveusabreak/support

This was an interesting episode. Julian Edelman retired, and the question that has us buzzing is: is he a Hall of Famer? We break down what makes a player Hall worthy. We also go in depth on the superstar vs star argument in the NBA. For our sports fans, this episode is for you. We also touch on the promise that eSports Boxing Club has shown via Alpha gameplay. Rest In Power to DMX and Black Rob. Video: https://youtu.be/b63fDbQ5Vwo --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/giveusabreak/support

This week we discussed the vision Game Pass has with grabbing a 1st party Sony game and what Sony should do to counter this. We also touch on the newest looter shooter Outriders and its pros and cons early on. Left also makes some great jabs at the Eagles, so be sure to keep a sharp ear like G did. VIDEO: https://youtu.be/ld3Smm-EgZw --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/giveusabreak/support

We're back! This episode is mainly focused on the 1st week of NFL Free Agency and the issues surrounding the new lawsuits around Texans' QB Deshaun Watson. We also touch on the topic of EA's College Football 2023, and we discuss how we each feel about the moves that were made in free agency. This was a good one! Video version: https://youtu.be/jM7a8q2XAfQ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/giveusabreak/support

Episode 13 discusses what went down with Cam Newton in his latest appearance on the I Am Athlete Podcast and how the NBA All Star voting system needs to be changed in some way. Other topics include:  - Is Serena Williams done?  - Were the Timberwolves wrong how they hired Chris Finch?  - Anthony Edwards Poster; was it dunk of the year?   Catch us on Youtube at https://youtu.be/05s00a2zH5s Give Us a Break is a Podcast formed by three friends who shoot the shit over sports, gaming, and real life situations. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/giveusabreak/support

This episode is dedicated to the life of Richard Wilson, Sr., who passed away earlier this week.   In today's episode, we discuss the Super Bowl and how things went down, the new entrants to the Pro Football Hall of Fame, and the 2021 NFL Award Show. The biggest debate was about the MVP, DPOY and OROY awards. Do defenders deserve their own MVP award each year?   Want to watch this episode live? Check the YouTube link: https://youtu.be/lE4t9DlX6-4 Give Us a Break is a Podcast formed by three friends who shoot the shit over sports, gaming, and real life situations. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/giveusabreak/support

Whew this episode is a long winded one. We started this one off discussing the news of MLB The Show 21 and it's new and removed features, namely the addition of cross-play. This lead to a discussion of why other sports game leaders (developers and content creators alike) cannot come up with the same ideas. Other topics discussed in the podcast:   - 2014 NFL Draft class of WR rankings  - The Texans and the hiring of David Culley  - The Matt Stafford/Jared Goff trade, was it a win-win?  - Chiefs vs Bucs in SB LV  - The Buss It and Silhouette challenges  - Why do women shame each other? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/giveusabreak/support