The Close Out
The Close Out
Noah Litton and Matt Hargrove
Lifelong friends Noah Litton and Matthew Hargrove cover and debate everything in the world of basketball and much more.
35. March Madness Week 2
Noah Litton and Matthew Hargrove cover the first weekend of the NCAA tournament and look ahead to the Sweet 16 and Elite 8.
Mar 26, 2021
57 min
34. March Madness is BACK
Noah Litton and Matthew Hargrove cover and predict the first round of the NCAA tournament, the final four, and pick their champion. 
Mar 18, 2021
30 min
33. Looking Ahead to March Madness with Turnover Sports' Alec Musa
Matthew Hargrove is joined by Turnover Sports' College Basketball writer and fellow Western Nebraska Pioneers intern, Alec Musa, to get you ready for one of the biggest sporting events of the year. Matthew and Alec discuss if the softer schedules will hurt Gonzaga and Baylor in the end, as well as go over mid-major sleepers across the country. Alec also explains what goes into his strategy when filing out his bracket and picking upsets. Plus, the guys take the occasional trip down memory lane and talk about their favorite memories together over the 2020 summer in the Midwest.
Mar 2, 2021
1 hr 4 min
32. Harden to... BROOKLYN?
Noah Litton and Matthew Hargrove share their immediate reactions to the blockbuster four team trade that sent James Harden to the Nets. The guys discuss what this means for the NBA, Lebrons legacy, and winners and losers. 
Jan 13, 2021
36 min
31. The One Where The Guys Celebrate One Year
Noah Litton and Matthew Hargrove celebrate the pod's one year anniversary and look back at the craziness of 2020. The guys dive into college basketball and discuss Michigan's dominance, the Big 10's inconsistency, and the Texas Longhorn's incredible week. Jakob Litton joins the episode to cover why the regular season matters for the 76ers, how the Pelicans need to improve, Steph's killer week, and Rookie of the Year predictions. 
Jan 11, 2021
1 hr 6 min
30. Good Riddance 2020
Noah and Matthew are back for one last go around before the clock strikes midnight on the worst year ever. The last show of 2020 features college basketball's best of the best, where the guys try and decide if anyone can contend with Gonzaga and Luka Garza. Also, the NBA has just returned and the Brooklyn Nets look unstoppable. The guys discuss Brookyln's start, as well as James Harden's Dennis Rodman like stint to begin the year. Plus, Matthew talks himself into believing that the Bucks best chance to team Giannis up with a superstar is now...with James Harden.
Dec 31, 2020
58 min
Episode Twenty-Nine: The LA Lakers Are The 2020 NBA Champions
Noah Litton and Matthew Hargrove are TOGETHER for this very special episode, it is the first time the two have been in the same room to record since the beginning of June. We finally have our 2020 NBA champions, the Los Angeles Lakers. The two talk discuss the game, what this means going forward, Lebron's legacy, and so much more. 
Oct 13, 2020
55 min
Episode Twenty-Eight: The Herro and Murray Show
Noah Litton and Matthew Hargrove discuss the Eastern and Western Conference Finals, pick their MVP's of the series so far, make finals predictions, and FINALLY talk about some college hoops. 
Sep 25, 2020
41 min
Episode Twenty-Seven: Jimmy BUCKETS
Noah Litton and Matthew Hargrove are back to talk about the new movie Tenet, The Batman trailer, Chadwick Boseman's passing, Steve Nash's hiring, and the first and second round of the NBA playoffs. 
Sep 6, 2020
47 min
Episode Twenty-Six: The Matthew Hargrove Show
Matthew Hargrove goes solo on the podcast and covers everything NBA bubble playoffs. 
Aug 22, 2020
43 min
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