48 Minutes
48 Minutes
Bleav, Michael Freer, Ross Geiger, Bruce Bernstein
“48 Minutes” is a comprehensive podcast featuring discussion and analysis of the biggest NBA stories. Former NBA assistant coach Ross Geiger leads a trio of hoop junkies who offer insight, analysis, and perspective about the game and the culture surrounding it. Ross is joined by Emmy Award winning producer Bruce Bernstein, who spent more than 30 years covering the league at ESPN and research expert Michael Freer, whose information is used by many NBA announcers in their game coverage. Listeners to “48 Minutes” will arm themselves with the kind of hoop knowledge that will help them make intelligent wagers while becoming “Watercooler Legends.”
48 Minutes: Celtics Sweep Pacers, Bill Walton Tribute, and Wolves/Mavs Game 4 Preview
The Celtics advance to NBA Finals by sweeping Indiana. A tribute to the great Bill Walton, and a preview of Wolves/Mavericks game #4. Bruce Bernstein and Michael "World B" Freer are your hosts.
May 28, 2024
54 min
Mavericks/Timberwolves Western Conference Finals Game 1 Recap & Reactions
We've got your Western Conference Game 1 Recap & Reactions as the Mavericks secure the victory on the road in Minnesota. The 48 Minutes crew examines Dallas winning the rebounding battle, Anthony Edward's struggles offensively, & the unusual suspects that stepped up for the Timberwolves. Legitimate questions were also raised into Minnesota's adjustments moving forward, did the referee's make the right call on the ball in the cylinder violation, & did predictions into which team wins this series change after tonight?
May 23, 2024
24 min
48 Minutes: Pacers/Celtics Eastern Conference Final Game #1 Post Show
Game #1 of the Eastern Conference Finals between the Boston Celtics and Indiana Pacers was an overtime thriller won by the Celtics. The 48 Minutes crew of Ross Geiger, Bruce Bernstein, and Michael "World B" Freer breaks down the key plays.
May 22, 2024
27 min
Pacers/Celtics and Mavericks/TImberwolves Conference Finals Previews
The 48 Minutes crew of Ross Geiger, Bruce Bernstein, and Michael "World B" Freer review Sunday's historic game 7s between the Pacers/Knicks and the Timberwolves/Nuggets and then get down to business previewing the Eastern Conference Finals Series between the Celtics and Pacers and the Western Conference Finals Series between the Mavericks and Nuggets.
May 21, 2024
40 min
Celtics/Cavs Game 4 Postgame Reactions, Game 5 Previews of the Pacers/Knicks & Wolves/Nuggets, OKC/DAL series thoughts & Head Coaching Firings, Hiring's, & Openings!
World B & Ross go live directly following the Celtics Game 4 victory over the Cavaliers in Cleveland providing their postgame reactions. They then shift gears to discuss the Pacers evening up the series against the Knicks in Indy & what to expect in this series heading into a huge Game 5 matchup. Speaking of big Game 5's the fellas provide analysis into what the Denver Nuggets have done to fight back into the series against the Minnesota Timberwolves & provide thoughts into the OKC/Dallas series. In the second half, the duo touch on the head coaching firings, hirings, & openings around the association. To close out the show they provide their thoughts into the Atlanta Hawks walking away as the big winners of the Draft Lottery.
May 14, 2024
54 min
48 Minutes: Knicks/Pacers Game #1 Reaction, Cavs/Celtics & Thunder/Mavs Previews, Wolves Maul Nuggets
Steve Bulpett of HEAVY.com joins Ross Geiger, Bruce Bernstein, & World B Freer and they'll react to game one of the Pacers/Knicks series and game two of Nuggets/Timberwolves. They'll also preview Celtics/Cavaliers and Thunder/Mavericks. All that and a discussion of the future of the NBA in Los Angeles with the Lakers and Clippers currently enjoying their off-season.
May 7, 2024
56 min
Celtics/Heat Game 4 Recap, Wolves sweep the Suns, Knicks/Pacers in full control, Game 5 Previews of Series Split, Playoff Questions, & Pelicans Eliminated
The 48 Minutes podcast has hit the century mark with Episode #100 & the crew has a lot of NBA action to breakdown starting off with the Celtics defeating the Heat in Game 4, reactions to the Wolves sweeping the Suns, & an early sneak peek preview of the Wolves/Nuggets matchup in Round 2. Jalen Brunson & the Knicks keep on rolling, can they closeout the Sixers in Game 5 and will the Pacers closeout the Bucks in Milwaukee? The fellas also provide Game 5 previews to the Magic/Cavaliers & Mavericks/Clippers before ending the show with a lightning round of playoff questions & reactions to the Thunder eliminating the Pelicans.
Apr 30, 2024
58 min
Game 2 Postgame Reactions to Sixers/Knicks & Magic/Cavaliers plus Game 1 Recaps & Reactions from the rest of 1st Round Matchups
Bruce, World B, & Ross provide their instant Game 2 reactions to the epic Game 2 finish between the Sixers/Knicks as well as provide insight & possible adjustments for the Magic as they now find themselves down 0-2 in the series heading back to Orlando. The 48 Minutes crew then touches upon all other 1st Round Matchups providing insights on what stats, plays, & storylines caught their attention. Before the show ends, the fellas provide their 1 liners.
Apr 23, 2024
52 min
48 Minutes: Play In Tourney and Postseason Preview
The 48 Minutes crew of Ross Geiger, Bruce Bernstein, & Michael "World B" Freer previews the NBA Play in Tournament and the first round series matchups between the 3 vs 6 and 4 vs 5 teams.
Apr 16, 2024
51 min
"Podz" on the Pod: Golden State Warriors guard Brandin Podziemski
It's an exciting special guest edition of the 48 Minutes podcast as the crew is joined by Golden State Warriors guard Brandin Podziemski! With "Podz" on the pod, Ross, Bruce, & World B have a ton of fun getting Brandin's insights on his impressive rookie season, his Warriors team, & teammates. Brandin shares memories into his "Welcome to the NBA" moments, the toughest players he's had to guard, & what it's like to be on the floor with Steph Curry when he's on fire! Brandin also provides details into his offseason plans & ambitions to play for the Polish National Team.
Apr 9, 2024
28 min
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