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Nerder She Wrote: Dave DuFour, Coach David Thorpe and Nate Duncan from the Dun'd On Podcast.    Brought to you by: The Athletic www.theathletic.com/backtoback Fan Duel www.fanduel.com/b2b   Topics:  Steph Better Was this expected?  Curry The Avalanche  'The Revolution'  Curry is unafraid  Iguadala issues Team with best chance of beating Warriors?  Blake Griffin is rollin' Great playmaker too! Buying the Pistons? How about them Bucks? Giannis' shot / mechanics No ego. Wants to win. Bucks bench Giannis' future The Raptors / Kawhi Increased pace effect on veteran units Final thoughts End   Support us on www.patreon.com/countthedings Find us: www.countthedings.com Social: @back2backpod @countthedings Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

25 Okt 201855min

TV Book Club: Anthony Mayes, Eden Liu and Jake Hoye Eden and Jake are mad at Anthony because he didn't do his own homework and watch the Romanoffs. We try to put our finger on what is missing and decide if we're in or out.  The Deuce: Vincent's Vermont Vacation Lori's rising star, Candy fighting misogyny in pursuit of her art, breakups, coverups, well done steak, an introducing The Deuce Death Pool.  Haunting of Hill House teaser: Navigating genre, timelines and family with the Crains. Why it's better than Castle Rock. Looking forward.    Support us on www.patreon.com/countthedings Find us: www.countthedings.com Social: @back2backpod @countthedings Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

25 Okt 20181h 19min

The Basketball Buds: Zach Harper, BIG Wos, Tom Haberstroh, Jared Dubin and Dave Dufour   Sponsored by: Fan Duel sign up for our weekly challenge. https://www.fanduel.com/b2b   The Athletic: https://theathletic.com/backtoback   Rundown: Produced by: Jade Hoye   News and Notes   Miracle shampoos and balding   Concern for the Lakers   Defense is terrible   "The Spurs are bad." - Ethan   Josh Hart Hype   Nuggets Defense Hype   Wolves Prince Uniforms   Warriors open shots missed   Isaiah Thomas' return?   Klay Thompson cold   Jared's hip surgery talk with Isaiah   Warriors' demise   Klay the Mark Teixeira of SGs   Tom name drops Drew Gooden   Celtics lose. Sound the alarms!   Jayson Tatum reached his ceiling?   Clogged Toilet Offense   Brad Stevens rush to judgement   The best team in the East, Milwaukee Bucks   Kris Middleton / Bledsoe   Giannis   Thunder this bad?   Russ wearing down   Bovada has odds on first coach to 'leave their post'   End     Support us on www.patreon.com/countthedings Find us: www.countthedings.com Social: @back2backpod @countthedings Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

23 Okt 20181h 15min

The Friday Mailbag: Zach Harper, BIG Wos, Mariano Bivins, Eden Liu, Nitzan Bluvstein, Anthony Mayes, Jade, Count on Vic and Sarah the Pharmacist and briefly Tom Haberstroh. With: Chaz Thomas and Kofie Yeboah   Support our sponsor: www.fanduel.com/b2b   Support us on www.patreon.com/countthedings Find us: www.countthedings.com Social: @back2backpod @countthedings   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

19 Okt 20181h 46min

***SPOILER ALERT*** TV Book Club: Anthony Mayes, Jake Hoye, Amin Elhassan, Eden Liu and Anthony Canton III This week: HBO's 'The Deuce' Topics:  Triple Deuce Episode Breakdown Decline of the pimp Worst plot lines Guerrilla Filming of “Red Hot” CC invents POV Gene Goldman’s Closet Frankie levels up Lance Minx doesn’t work like this And much more.  AC's Spotlight on TV: Reboots and Remakes. Why so many?    PATREON CONTENT (Patreon.com/countthedings)   Amazon Prime's 'The Romanoffs' The Romanoffs Questioning the format Impact of locations Origin of the croissant Compelling dynamic between Anushka & Hajar Are we in or out on the show? End...   For the rest of this episode go to Patreon.com/countthedings     Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

19 Okt 20181h 8min

Nerder She Wrote: Dave DuFour, David Thorpe and Action Network's Matt Moore with early observations from the first 48 hours of NBA games.  Topics: Bucks vs Hornets How did Giannis look? Post-up game Eric Bledsoe more engaged Other pieces and Mike Budenholzer effect Confidence starts with commitment  Hornets and keeping Kemba Inability to win close games Develop youth, trade vets Potential trade scenarios  Suns look like an NBA team Deandre Ayton looks good Comfort level is high Learning from pros and playing smart The Big Man Resurgence. Blip or Trend? "Bully Ball"  Pistons / Drummond-Blake Drummond looks real good Pelicans vs Rockets Rockets sucked last night. Why? Regression Nikola Mirotic, and Julius Randle Wes Johnson good or nah? Final thoughts; Hawks, Heat, Wolves and Kings End Support us on www.patreon.com/countthedings Find us: www.countthedings.com Social: @back2backpod @countthedings Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

18 Okt 201845min

Basketball Buds: Zach Harper, Jade, Tom Haberstroh, Jared Dubin, Dave DuFour and Rob Lopez.  Topics:  The Daily Ding FanDuel Challenge  LA LIVE Show 76ers-Celtics Celtics built for regular season 76ers not so good Early observations  76ers lack of shooting  Embiid looked gassed 76ers tough working the post Wilson Chandler missed China Hangover Kyrie Irving  Big guys taking threes  Aron Baynes from deep JJ Redick vs Fultz Simmons' minutes / 6ers depth What was Westbrook eating? No Russ not good Paul George doesn't look right Short preseason  Jimmy Butler, Glen Taylor and KG Butler will not be traded! - Harper Butler to Clippers? 76ers?  What will reception for Wolves be? Thibs the villain  Melo the new 6th mn Melo Role Play Small ball 5 55 wins? Defensive issues Bang the over on the Mavs  Grizzlies  Hornets retro court End   Support us on www.patreon.com/countthedings Find us: www.countthedings.com Social: @back2backpod @countthedings Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

17 Okt 20181h 2min

Zach Harper and BIG Wos are joined by former NBA player, writer, international superstar and now podcaster Paul Shirley to talk about his show 'Stories I Tell on Dates' and much more.  Topics:  Welcome Paul Shirley Why did you want to Podcast? Loneliness and writing on ESPN Athletes and writing (Players Tribune) Biggest misconception with NBA players and dating How to meet women before the digital age The mind of a professional athlete  Marcus Fizer story time Best cities for meeting women Russia beware Eccentric owners in Europe End   Support us on www.patreon.com/countthedings Find us: www.countthedings.com Social: @back2backpod @countthedings Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

16 Okt 201854min