Best Climbing Nugget Podcasts (2025)

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EP 270: Bob Wells — The Ultimate Vanlife Guide: How to Live Cheap, Comfortable, and Free on the Road 1:21:07

1d ago1:21:07

1:21:07

Bob Wells (CheapRVLiving) is the ultimate vanlife guru. Bob has been living in vehicles full-time since 2008 and has helped thousands of others escape the 9-5 grind through his YouTube Channel and website. We talked about his life before the road, the vehicles he’s lived in, the best budget options he’s found, essentials for $100 or less, heating s…

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Instant Playoff Reaction: Nuggets and Avalanche Look to Climb Out of 2-1 Holes | Feat. Dom Pallotto 42:10

2d ago42:10

42:10

Tonight can either go really well or really poorly, either way we will bring you our live reaction to all the action! We will start with the Avs and bring on longtime guest Dom Pallotto to get his feeling on the series hopefully being tied. Then Niko and Jimmy will assess where the Nuggets are and where they can go from here. Be sure to #subscribe …

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Dame Time Out 50:20

13h ago50:20

50:20

Breaking News, Out of Sunday night's Pacers-Bucks game...Damian Lillard is out for the playoffs with a left torn achilles tendon. 48 hours later and I STILL cannot stop thinking about this finish in Intuit. Where did AG's putback rank on the top 1st round moments of ALL-TIME list? What did the Chef Steph prove in his game 3 takeover and WHAT does i…

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Comeback Season 50:50

4d ago50:50

50:50

In the play-by-play era, teams were 1-271 when trailing by at least 29 points in a playoff game entering last night. SGA and the Thunder were down by as many as 29 points in game 3 but overcame the deficit for the comeback win. The Knicks first five out did something in Detroit they haven't done in 52 years! We'll tell you what it was AND what it m…

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Oh Captain My Captain: Avalanche Game 3 Reaction, Playoff Analysis+The NFL Draft | Episode 228 2:02:26

4d ago2:02:26

2:02:26

The sports calendar is buzzing and the boys are staying up late to cover it all! Hear the raw reaction from the outcome of game 3 between the Avs and Stars, plus Daren Briare from @FatboyFadeaway to discuss the NBA playoffs and the NFL Draft! Make sure to follow and subscribe join the Hype Bench! Become a Benchwarmer! If you are looking to start a …

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Blood, Sweat, and Tears 50:25

5d ago50:25

50:25

We start the show with a developing story, Jimmy Butler got undercut on a rebound late in the first quarter vs the Rockets Game 2 and did NOT return to the game with a pelvis contusion. Steve Kerr said after the game that MRI's were scheduled for this morning. It's the BLOOD, sweat, and tears of the playoffs!!! We dissect how the Celtics took a com…

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Anonymous Poll Drama & Bucks In Trouble (w/ Rachel Nichols) 44:35

5d ago44:35

44:35

Chris Mannix and Rachel Nichols discuss Rick Carlisle's comments about Tyrese Haliburton being named the league's most overrated player in an anonymous player poll, Luka trying to chase Rudy Gobert in the Lakers game 2 win, the Knicks having a tougher time against the Pistons than many thought, and what the Bucks will do in the offseason if they lo…

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Once Upon A Time in Hollywood 50:43

6d ago50:43

50:43

Once upon a time in Hollywood, the Lakers looked to even their series against the Minnesota Timberwolves. The Dame and Haliburton rivalry picked up right where they left off and Giannis had some strong comments on the state of the Bucks you don't want to miss. It's the OKC Thunder's world and we're just living in it....at least that what it seems l…

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The Get Back Game 50:40

7d ago50:40

50:40

It's one of the most common sayings in the NBA, "A series doesn't start until the road team wins a game." If that's true, the Pistons and Clippers are just getting started. Minnesota stunned the Lakers in Game 1 and tonight feels like it's as close to a "must-win" as Game 2's can get. DEEEETROIT Basketball! ... MotorCade had Detroit firing on ALL P…

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Lakers Evaporating? 50:30

8d ago50:30

50:30

What an incredible opening weekend for the 2025 NBA Playoffs. The Lakers look for answers after a physical Game 1 from the Timberwolves. What LA needs to adjust in Game 2 against the Timberwolves. The after-shocks of the Luka trade are still being felt. Hear from the Nico Harrison, as Dallas holds exit interviews. Bobby Marks lays out the Mavs off …

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Rockets Horrible Game 1 & Knicks Big Run (w/ Fred Katz) 47:33

8d ago47:33

47:33

Chris Mannix is joined by Fred Katz of the Athletic to discuss if more changes are coming in Atlanta after the dismissal of GM Landry Fields before breking down the Rockets awful performance in game one against the Warriors, the Wolves packing up the Lakers in Los Angeles, and if the Pistons can adjust after a game one loss to the Knicks Sponsored …

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EP 269: The King of the Board Lords on Projecting Tactics, Protein, & Climbing 4 Hours Every Day — Sean Houchins-McCallum (sean911) 2:08:07

8d ago2:08:07

2:08:07

Sean Houchins-McCallum is the top-ranked climber on the Tension Board 2. We talked about growing up in Iowa, his obsession with board climbing, his insane training schedule, his ultimate board project, why we haven’t seen V15+ on the boards, projecting tactics, how changing his diet allowed him to jump up two grades, his home made pre-workout, TB2 …

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The Most Anticipated First Round Match Ups (w/ Rachel Nichols) 32:17

10d ago32:17

32:17

Chris Mannix and Rachel Nichols break down their most anticipated first round playoff series including: The two close to call matchup between the Nuggets and Clippers, what players need to step up for the Rockets in order to beat the playoff tested Warriors, how the Wolves will fare against the re tooled Lakers, the sure to be brawl between the Kni…

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Playoffs Season is Here 50:37

11d ago50:37

50:37

We are less than 22 hours from the best time of the NBA Calendar! The 2025 Playoffs tip off tomorrow and we are excited! Ja Morant didn't participate in practice yesterday as he continues to deal with his ankle sprain. Will he be ready to go tonight? Luka Doncic sat with me for his first extensive one-on-one interview since being traded. New detail…

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Our NBA Awards Go To... (w/ Rachel Nichols) 55:21

11d ago55:21

55:21

Chris Mannix and Rachel Nichols discuss the disastrous media session held by Nico Harrison and the Mavs front office before revealing who we voted for the MVP, Most Improved Player, Coach of the Year, Defensive Player of the Year, Sixth Man of the Year, and more Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircl…

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Lights, Camera, Action 50:37

12d ago50:37

50:37

The anticipation for the playoffs will soon end. With the 9/10 games behind us, we are one step closer to the tipoff of the playoffs! The battle of the Balkan bigs! Does Ivica Zubac and co. have ANY shot at slowing the Joker? A FULL recap of the pair of play-in punch-outs. Who of the final 4 will punch their ticket to the Spring playoff dance? How …

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Sports Takes Unlike Any Other: Rory Wins Masters, Wrestlemania Week, Playoffs are Set | Episode 227 2:17:44

12d ago2:17:44

2:17:44

The biggest weekend of the sports entertainment calendar is going to the home of the best entertainment on this planet... Las Vegas. Allegiant Statiud will be rocking, and Niko will even get a personal view of the festivities since he is now attending back-to-back Wrestlemania Events. Before getting into the fun stuff, we have to preview both the N…

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Playoff Mode Activated 49:47

13d ago49:47

49:47

It's simple: Win and You're in! And it felt like a full blown Game 7 last night in the Bay. We tell you why the Magic advancing could spell trouble for the defending champs. It's elimination day for the Bulls, Heat, Mavs, and Kings, Which team has the most at stake if they head to cancun early?? It's time to bring back one of our favorite segments!…

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Key Playoff Difference Makers (w/ Mark Medina) 33:09

13d ago33:09

33:09

Chris Mannix is joined by Mark Medina to discuss the Suns firing head coach Mike Budenholzer before discussing what players will be key difference makers including Jayson Tatum, Evan Mobley, Giannis, Russell Westbrook, and more Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy…

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Escape The Bay Area or Magic Kingdom? 50:27

14d ago50:27

50:27

The 2025 NBA Play IN is here!!!! Two huge games tonight to decide the 7 seed in each conference as Trae Young and the Hawks will face off against Paolo Banchero and then, the piste de resistance when Ja Morant and the Grizzlies are in the Bay to face Steph Curry and the Warriors. Giannis is playing the best ball of his career but will it matter? Sh…

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EP 268: Tess Driessens — Tools for Chronic Pain, Learning to Move Effortlessly, & Three Sentences That Will Change Your Life 2:39:35

14d ago2:39:35

2:39:35

Tess Driessens is a professional climbing coach and lives with chronic pain. We talked about getting diagnosed with five herniated discs from a cliff jumping accident, tools for chronic pain, why hope can be negative, finding true acceptance, meditation, Alexander Technique and Feldenkrais Method, finding happiness within, why love is the key to li…

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Race for the NBA Championship 49:52

15d ago49:52

49:52

GOODBYE regular season and HELLO to the best time of the Year!!! The NBA Playoffs starts with the Play-In Games on Tomorrow. After the Suns disappointing end to the season, Phoenix has fired Mike Budenholzer. Shams is here on what this means for the futures of KD and Book. We are HOURS away from a new chapter being penned in the WNBA. Paige Buecker…

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Brawl For It All 50:53

18d ago50:53

50:53

If the playoffs started today the KNICKS would open up against the Pistons. Is that bad news for the boys on broadway? It is if last night was any indication. A 48-hour battle for playoff positioning starts TONIGHT. Grab your pen and paper, we will walk you through every POSSBLE.OUTCOME. Big seeding implications out West, and an even bigger stateme…

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Luka Returns To Dallas & Michael Malone's Firing (w/ Rachel Nichols) 45:09

18d ago45:09

45:09

Chris Mannix and Rachel Nichols get into the good and bad of Luka's return to Dallas, the shocking firing of Denver Nuggets head coach Michael Malone, why we have some doubts about the title hopes for the Thunder this season, and the suns officially being eliminated from the playoff picture Sponsored by: Underdog Fantasy Must be 18 years or older. …

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Unbreakable: Ovechkin's New Record, The Most Controversial Podcast in the World+March Madness Ends | Episode 226 1:28:37

18d ago1:28:37

1:28:37

When one door closes, another opens! After hosting our show through another platform we have now made the switch to a #Podbean podcast! In our first episode of the new era we talk about Alexander Ovechkin scoring 895 career goals and breaking Wayne Gretzky's record, the Nuggets have fired Michael Malone and Calvin Booth, plus Houston falls just sho…

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Tears of Joy 50:47

19d ago50:47

50:47

Tears brimming in Luka Doncic's eyes as he takes in the tribute video the Dallas Mavericks played for him in his return to Dallas. One night after firing their coach and GM, Jokic & the Nuggets looked...locked in. What Denver's win says about what's next with the playoffs days away. A record payroll, an All-Star core, and now a wasted season. Bobby…

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Luka's Revenge Tour 50:45

20d ago50:45

50:45

We're just over FOUR hours away from one of the most highly-anticipated return games in NBA history! Luka Doncic is back in Dallas for the first time as a member of the Los Angeles Lakers. Do the Knicks have some hard truths to face after dropping ANOTHER game to the league's top tier talent? Or do they need some time to gel with Brunson back? We d…

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Bye, Bye, Malone and Booth! 50:57

21d ago50:57

50:57

BREAKING NEWS!!! Denver Nuggets fired Head Coach Mike Malone and General Manager Calvin Booth. Why did the Nuggets fire their head coach and general manager now? We got a WILD finish to NCAA tournament last night but where does Florida's win rank amonst the best of all time? Luka prepares to return to Dallas for the first time since being traded, w…

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Unpacking A Hectic Lakers Season (w/ Dan Woike) 46:12

21d ago46:12

46:12

Chris Mannix sits down with Dan Woike of the LA Times to discuss the state of the Lakers after a dominant win over the Oklahoma City Thunder and how Austin Reaves has looked like a border line all star, LeBron settling into a different role every night, and Luka Doncic preparing to play his first game back in Dallas Sponsored by: Underdog Fantasy M…

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Wild, Wild, West 50:29

22d ago50:29

50:29

LeBron's loose. Doncic is dominating. Reaves is rolling... How L.A. sent a warning signal to the entire Western conference with a single game. The final PAIGE has been penned for UCONN but a freshman may already be writing the sequel? Chiney joins from Tampa to tell us what this title means for Paige, Geno, and the next face of women's hoops. A war…

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EP 267: Keith Baar & Natalie Gilmore — The Secret to Strong & Healthy Fingers, & Exciting New Science 1:23:14

22d ago1:23:14

1:23:14

Dr. Keith Baar is a leading expert in tendon and ligament engineering and repair. Natalie Gilmore is a PhD student focused on climbing-specific research. We talked about the results of their recent retrospective study, exciting new science, why “Abrahangs” improve force transfer, why progressively overloading them is a bad idea, protocols for finge…

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The Bay vs Hollywood 50:58

25d ago50:58

50:58

Steph Curry and LeBron James meet again, this time with playoff seeding implications still on the line. Why UConn's title hopes may rest on their star guard? What Paige needs to do to take the crown? We take you behind the scenes with the Warriors for an all-access look that might just reshape how you see their championship ceiling. The Greak Freak…

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Storm Chasing 50:47

26d ago50:47

50:47

The first three chapters of the Lakers-Warriors showdowns this season have been epic, but tonight you're adding two powerhouses to mix. This is going to be dynamite. Anthony Davis just did something that he hasn't done in over FIVE years. Is he single-handedly giving the Dallas Mavericks hopes for the future? Kendrick Perkins said this OKC team is …

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What Really Happened: The Luka Doncic Trade 38:15

26d ago38:15

38:15

Chris Mannix talks to ESPN's Tim MacMahon and author of the new book 'The Wonder Boy: Luka Doncic and the Curse of Greatness' about led to the team deciding to trade him, small moves made by the team that may have sped up their decline in their relationship with the star, and more Get your copy of 'The Wonder Boy: Luka Doncic and the Curse of Great…

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The Playoff Race 50:44

27d ago50:44

50:44

We're only ELEVEN days away from the end of the regular season and the race for the postseason has never been tighter. Where do things stand between the Phoenix and KD? Where are his most likely destinations come trade season? Speaking of the Suns, they got eclipsed in a BIG way by Giannis and the Bucks last night. We recap a historical night in Mi…

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Lakeshow Lights 50:41

28d ago50:41

50:41

The King and the Lakers held court with their OFFENSE but what stood out about their DEFENSE last night? There's a party in the play-in and NOBODY wants to go. WILD implications tonight for the Dubs, Nuggs, Grizz, and Wolves out West. Zion Williamson has been shut down for the rest of the season. What does that mean for his future in New Orleans? J…

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EP 266: The 100-Day Climbing Experiment — Connor Bodin (Patron Spotlight) 29:23

28d ago29:23

29:23

Connor Bodin climbed 30 minutes per day for 100 consecutive days to boost his endurance, and it worked. His critical force went from 30% of bodyweight to an impressive 44% of bodyweight, and his climbing standard went from 5.11+ to 5.12+. In this Patron Spotlight, Connor shares exactly what he did during the 100-day experiment, what he learned, wha…

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Sunset in Phoenix? 51:02

29d ago51:02

51:02

Just when you thought it couldn't get worse for the Suns as K-D goes down. Have we seen the last of him in a Suns uniform? The Wolves and Pistons were in a full out BRAWL last night. Will the looming suspensions effect these teams ahead of the playoffs? We're minutes away from ice TRAE Young joining the show! He's gonna recap his 19 and 19 MASTERPI…

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The Grizzlies Surprise Firing of Taylor Jenkins 36:31

29d ago36:31

36:31

Chris Mannix and Rachel Nichols discuss why the Grizzlies fired head coach Taylor Jenkins right before the start of the playoffs and the year long changes that led to his dismissal. We also discuss how the Lakers remaining schedule could find them in the play in, and the leagues plan to create their own euro league Advertising Inquiries: https://re…

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Shake Up in Memphis? 50:47

1M ago50:47

50:47

BREAKING NEWS!!!! The Grizzlies announced that they have parted ways with head coach Taylor Jenkins. Was this something brewing around the organization? Just when we thought Cooper Flagg had already blown us away, he somehow topped even that with his Sweet 16 performance masterpiece shows the star he's becoming. Lastly, Josh Giddey will join the sh…

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The King Has Risen 50:33

1M ago50:33

50:33

Bron buries the Pacers AGAIN. Did we see the game of the year in Indy? What did we learn regarding LA's resilience? There's a new 6-seed in town. The Clippers laid claim last night but they have PLENTY of company. The Celtics managed a 30 point win without their near 30 point scorer. Brian Windhorst pinpoints one specific secret ingredient to Bosto…

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LeBron's Pat McAfee Rebuttal & Playoff Implications (w/ Rachel Nichols) 52:05

1M ago52:05

52:05

Chris Mannix and Rachel Nichols discuss LeBron James sitting down with Pat McAfee on ESPN for 90 minutes as the conversation around him and Stephen A drags on. We also discuss if the Warriors have shown they are a contender in the west with Jimmy Butler, if the Mavericks should focus on tanking out of play in contention, the Lakers regressing defen…

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The Underdogs 49:50

1M ago49:50

49:50

The Knicks messed around and had TWO players put up triple doubles last night. Are the Bockers peaking at the perfect time? Jimmy's return to Miami was a dud but do the Warriors have bigger problems? We continued coverage of Damian Lillard's deep vein thrombosis diagnosis. What does his absence mean for Milwaukee's postseason dreams? Learn more abo…

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Magic Kingdom 50:33

1M ago50:33

50:33

Orlando used their Magic on LeBron and company for LA's 3rd straight loss. We gauge the Lakers concern level two weeks pre-playoffs. Heartbreak for JuJu Watkins and USC. Holly Rowe joins us with reporting on Juju's season-ending injury and how it could shift the balance of the entire NCAA tournament. The Mavericks finally got Anthony Davis back las…

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How Far Can The Knicks Really Go? (w Alan Hahn) 32:54

1M ago32:54

32:54

Chris Mannix is joined by MSG's Alan Hahn to discuss the good but puzzling New York Knicks can beat the Celtics, successfully pair Karl Anthony Towns with a healthy Mitchell Robinson, and if Thibs should give the bench more minutes Sponsored by: Underdog Fantasy Must be 18 years or older. 19 years or older in Alabama and Nebraska; 19 years or older…

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EP 265: Katie Lambert Returns — How to Eat on a Climbing Day, Ingredients to Avoid, Nutrition on a Budget, Farm-to-School, & More 2:18:38

1M ago2:18:38

2:18:38

Katie Lambert is an accomplished all-around climber with a master's in nutrition. We talked about how to get more value out of climbing trips, her training and cold plunge routine, perimenopause, her 40:30:30 approach to nutrition, how to eat on a climbing day, ingredients to avoid, go-to carb sources, eating healthy on a budget, her non-profit Sac…

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Heat Check? 50:43

1M ago50:43

50:43

If you don't know, NOW you know...this is March! it isn't just the madness in the tournament, its buzzer beaters in the NBA! Cade Cunningham took the world by storm last night, he had social media BUZZING and I think it's fair to say let's get more Detriot Basketball games on ESPN. A SIX BILLION dollar deal happened with new ownership in Boston. Th…

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Celtics Sell For Record Price & PHX's Booker Question (w/ Rachel Nichols) 48:42

1M ago48:42

48:42

Chris Mannix and Rachel Nichols break down the Boston Celtics selling for a record $6.1 billion and if the tv rights bubble will cause this number to stand for awhile. We also discuss the Milwaukee Bucks sputtering offensive output, if the Knicks will make it to the conference finals, and what the Suns will do as a play in appearance looks unlikely…

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Thunderstruck? 49:46

1M ago49:46

49:46

Today marks exactly one month to the start of the NBA playoffs, but there is a LOT of basketball left to be played. The Beard and the Klaw put on a SHOW last night in LA. Someone on this panel is SOLD on the Clippers. We get an INSIDE look at how the Joker is approaching the CRUCIAL final 4 weeks before the playoffs. Time is running out to get your…

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Can The Cavs Reach 70 Wins? (w/ Chris Fedor) 37:10

1M ago37:10

37:10

Chris Mannix talks about people claiming Shai Gilgeous-Alexander foul baiting on his way to MVP before he's joined by Chris Fedor from the Cleveland Plain Dealer about the team surpassing everyones expectations this season as unselfish basketball, the continued development of Evan Mobley, and a major deadline move has them on their way to 70 wins A…

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