What is the best way to say goodbye? We prefer the ole "I gotta run to the bathroom" slip out the back door trick but the guys we cover today have done it a little different. From the Dwayne Wade never ending farewell tour to the Magic Johnson announce it in a surprise press conference, we look at the best ways to say goodbye. We also recap Joe's Wrestlemania Trip, the Masters, and more.

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Ep 40 - How To Say Farewell

Episode 39 chronicles the Joe & Jack's recent trips, debates which NBA leg injury was worse, recaps their thoughts on March Madness, how to improve The Big 3 league, and of course, what the future holds for the Knicks.

Ep - 39 - Cruises, Injuries, March Madness, and The Knicks Future

Who is the GOAT? After what seems like the 1000th person to be referenced as the GOAT we look into who actually is and we aren't just talking basketball (42:30). We also look in to a weird way to try and fix media-player relations in the age of hype and spin(21:30). Other topics covered: Mississippi Casino trip (3:30), almost missing a flight (10:30), actors in racist roles (17:05), and Papa Johns political advice (1:08:10)

Ep 38 - Fixing Player-Media Relations and Exploring Who is the GOAT?

We take a look into and compare some of the strange similarities of the careers of Dan Majerle and Rex Chapman (30:05). Before that we take eSports down a peg (9:30), discuss our old AIM usernames (26:40), and recap Jack's weekly story of getting his car towed (1:25). #ChapmanHammonds2020

Ep 37 - eSports & Rex Chapman v Dan Majerle

In light of recent updates to the Tim Donaghy NBA refs scandal we take a fond look back (44:30) at the time when refs were fixing games and just exactly what was going on. We also cover tow trucks (2:15), reality tv (7:30), Joe's impending death (13:50), is Dwayne Wade actually sick? (21:20), Zion's shoes (27:30), and other nonsense.

Ep 36 - Tim Donaghy NBA Referees Scandal

In light of the Knicks 17 game losing streak, we have decided to shed light on the biggest losers in history. Starting first with ourselves and our biggest casino losses, then talking worst losing streaks in NBA history, worst single game loss and much more. Also covered, massages at a grocery store, NBA tampering, another session of bashing old school basketball.

Ep 35 - We Are All Losers

As the 2019 Trade Deadline approaches* we take a look at some moves that happen and others that may happen. We also look back at the best & worst trades at the deadline over the last 20 years. Other topics covered include: Craft Beer Festivals, Mass Beer Advertising, Airport Drinking...do we have a problem? *This episode was recorded at 12:30 pm EST on February 6th, some trades may have occurred since this episode was recorded. But whatever we aren't here to break news, you don't pay us for this sh*t.

Ep 34 - 2019 Trade Deadline & Best/Worst Trades At The Deadline In The Last 20 Years

EMERGENCY TRADE PODCAST: Phill Dunn from The Catch Podcast comes on to discuss the Knicks trading their top 20 player for Dennis Smith jr and expiring contracts. It clears cap space, but who the f*ck wants to come to the Knicks?!? Should I become a Nets fan? Is this genius or pure stupidity? Is anyone listening?

EMERGENCY TRADE PODCAST - Porzingis to the Mavs, What is going on? w/ Phill Dunn from The Catch

After the recent news of The Vatican announcing their official track team for international competition, we here at The Off Guards Podcast would like to official through our hat in the ring for the position of General Manager and Coach of the Vatican City Basketball Team. We break down why this is not as crazy of an idea as you might think. We also recap our sisters wedding, what Uncle Joe is tired of, some current NBA and much more on this week's edition of The Off Guards Podcast.

Ep 33 - Our Official Request to Pope Francis & The Vatican

After taking a break for the holidays, the boys are back. This time they cover ridiculous holiday car commercials, old school episodes of Family Feud and Supermarket Sweep, and NYE festivities. The main topic for the day is an NBA Recap based around the $1000 Off Guards Predictions bet made at the beginning of the season.

Ep 32 - The Holidays, $1000 Bet Update, Family Feud, & NBA Refs

In an era of constant spotlight and perfect PR images, we decide to take a look back at a wilder time. We compare the crazy story of James Worthy arriving late to a game following a game day arrest to Marvin Barnes having to charter his own plane to make tip off after a night out. We also cover diners, becoming a minister, and a great 'Cuse Melo anecdote.

Ep 31 - Arriving Late & In Style: Marvin Barnes vs James Worthy

We've made it roughly a quarter of the way through the NBA season so we decided to give out some awards. Not "Who's MVP So Far" or "Most Surprising Team" but rather 6 categories based around Sports Movie characters. For example the "Gerry Bertier" award for the guy who if he got injured he would inspire his team to victory. Other topics include beating a cold, DUIs on an e-scooter, and not exercising.

Ep 30 - NBA Quarter Season Awards Based On Sports Movie Characters

After James Harden's most recent game (54 points, 13 assists, 11 TOs) we decided to look into just what the Turnover is in the NBA. Pace of play and ball dominant point guards are upping turnover numbers (looking at you Russel Westbrook), but you'd be surprised at who is atop the all time chart in TOs. Also, we recap Joe's HS reunion, Black Friday and a strange Concussion Protocol video that Joe had to watch in order to coach.

Ep 29 - Turnover City

Kemba Walker's latest exploits of scoring 103 points over his last two games made us ask the question: How can we save Kemba from the vast wasteland that is the Charlotte Hornets? Check (56:50) for an Off Guards Podcast guide to Thanksgiving. Does anyone actually eat cranberry sauce? Why do we eat at 1pm? How fast will your uncle bring up politics? We answer these and more. Other topics include how drunk Jack has sober Jack's best interests in mind (for a price), dominating high school freshman at the YMCA, various other NBA happenings. Happy Thanksgiving everyone.

Ep 28 - Saving Kemba Walker & Thanksgiving Ranting

This week the Off Guards cover 3 topics in basketball history: Elton Brand's career, 9 years ago today Brandon Jennings went for 55, and looking back at the 2014 Draft Class 5 years into their career. We also cover coffee orders, bar tabs, and the best way to sell artwork (hint: you don't get the money).

Ep 27 - A Trifecta of Basketball History

The Off Guards Podcast welcomes the fall down the rabbit hole in the world of hoops. The Mackey Brothers and their guests dive deep into the forgotten stories of basketball history and the trends of the modern game. With a little bit of movies and tv added to the mix, the Off Guards Podcast aims to entertain and enlighten the hoops fan who doesn't mind the occasional bad Nick Cage film.

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