Mickstape

Kevin Love will always respond if you talk about him on the web. Trust us, we know. Sup Kev. In this incredibly late episode we talk about fixing the playoffs, the frontrunner for MVP, the Timberwolves post-Jimmy Butler, Isaiah's level of care on the Lakers, Emeka Okafor's comeback, Chris Farley's career, and the assassination of John Fitzgerald Kennedy.

You want Doncic takes? Well buddy,,, we got Doncic takes.You wanna hear what round the Timberwolves are going to make it to in the playoffs? Friend, we've got you covered.Is this Dame Lillard's last run in Portland? Amigo,,, escucha me. All this, Jaren Jackson Jr., Gordon Hayward, Sam Hinkie, Cuban, and Kendrick Perkins takes abound in this very special episode of Mickstape. 

All Star Weekend came and went and boy do we have plenty to talk about. And by plenty to talk about, we mean Klay being on Pluto the entire weekend, Quavo's athletic prowess, a star was born, Juice's dominance in the Rookie-Sophomore game, players actually trying in the ASG under the new format, Jimmy Butler being too drunk to play, the dunk contest judges fucking over Dennis Smith Jr., and why do crows get the designation of being called a "murder" when they're in a group?

Big Cat talks his Baby Bulls before All Business Pete begrudgingly gives us the most in-depth Curling preview on the planet. Once Pete had enough of our shenanigans and leaves us high and dry, Coley and Tyler give a full preview of All Star Weekend, picking the correct winner of each event while also naming MVP for the Rookie-Sophomore Game and the regular old All Star Game. Finally, Coley introduces Withers to two (2) rising stars in basketball twitter.

Tyler thinks they have a better chance of winning one more game against the Warriors than they did prior to the trade deadline. Coley thinks they'll win the same amount of games against the Warriors but with more flair and pizzazz. Lou Will really might've fucked everybody's money up this summer. Why isn't Myles Turner talked about with the rest of the elite young bigs in the League? Karl-Anthony Towns was allowed more than 10 shots in his most recent game, we hope everything is ok with Thibs. How come we never got to take Shop Class in High School? Did you see that move Luka Doncic pulled off? Woo boy was that a thing. Some heavy television talk in this one, folks. Smash that download button, por favor.

Isaiah Thomas: GONE. Rodney Hood: GONE. Noah Vonleh: GONE. A wild trade deadline has come and gone, and Withers and the Mick Man are here to break it all down.

The "and stuff" is important. Because while we talk about all things trade related, we also talk about Kristaps Porzingis' ACL tear, the Team LeBron Curse, the Cavs struggles, should Silver step in and make Houston-Golden State the Finals, "Peaky Blinders," and why we're more likely to listen to a new musician before a new stand up comedian. It's a big week. If any trades do happen at the deadline, we'll release another show tonight. Because you deserve it and we love you.

Somehow, someway, the Philadelphia Eagles have won a Super Bowl in the real world. Congrats to Tyler for his home team coming through in the Big Game. And also our deepest apologies to Tyler for his other home team collapsing on the biggest of stages. In the basketball world, Aaron Gordon pulled out of the dunk contest, Jabari Parker is back, trade rumors are everywhere, and the MVP race is as wide open as we can remember it. Smash those download and play buttons por favor.

Coley and Tyler go into a deep investigation over James Harden's most recent outburst against some of the other great scoring outbursts in NBA history. We also broke down how Kevin Love's hand was really broken while wondering what Andre Drummond has to gain by coming at Juice. Tyler also makes his Super Bowl pick while if you don't already know Coley's pick you live under the world's largest rock. Coley and Tyler also make ominous and indirect threats towards the NFL Hall of Fame. It would be a real shame if Randy Moss wasn't elected first ballot. A real shame indeed.

Incredibly selfish move by Woj to wait until right after we finished recording yesterday to drop the biggest NBA news in some time. If you have complaints about the timing of this podcast coming out, direct them to him. This is his fault and surely not ours. John Wall also got hurt after we recorded, which stinks and stinks bad. We also reviewed "Culture II" in addition to bashing old Chris Paul screw ups for some reason. Also, more hypotheticals.

Coley and Tyler do a Mock Draft of the All Star Game since the NBA is refusing to air it live nationally in what would be the most intriguing Draft since the '83 NFL Elway saga. Who was the biggest snub from making the game? Is this the last time Ben Simmons doesn't make the ASG? But before all that,,, what animals are you taking in a fight to save your life? What items would you keep in your basement for a decade with Barry Bonds? The questions that are sweeping America only here on The Tape.

Philadelphia Eagles fan Adam "Rone" Ferrone joins the program to discuss his curse on the Patriots and how well that's working out for him at the moment, why the city of Philadelphia is embracing Kobe Bryant, and what his confidence level is heading into the "Big game." Zion Williamson chose Duke, which is briefly discussed in the middle of it all before we get to the important things in life: Tyler started a new, widely popular television series. Also, boy oh boy do the Cavaliers stink out loud.

Uncle Chaps joins the first 15 minutes of the program to discuss his Jaguars and defend his Simpsons slander before Dave rudely bursts into the studio to steal our handsome pal away. Then, it's on to the new version of the NBA, the one where everyone hates each other, the one where Arron Afflalo can't stop swinging on fools, the one with secret underground tunnels, the one where James Harden hires a hitman to get Austin Rivers up outta here once and for all, the one where the Cavaliers hate themselves.

Karl-Anthony Towns, Jr. and Kristaps Porzingis squared off yet again last week and boy oh boy are Tyler and Coley here to talk about the transpirings of that game. Would be a real shame if facts and logic seeped their way into this conversation. But before all that, internet rapping sensation Rone barges into the room to defend Jerry Rice and break down Markelle Fultz' very broken jumper.

LaMelo and LiAngelo Ball made their Lithuanian debut to a smashing success and the LaVar haters and doubters are still very much out here. Somehow some way they hate, yet LaVar rises like the viewers on his Facebook lives. Oh well, they'll see one day that they were on the wrong side of history. Kris Dunn, Trae Young, and heating up pizza in the microwave vs. the oven are discussed heavily in detail before Withers and the Mick Man reveal their top five funniest people of all time lists.