Five On The Floor: Miami Heat/NBA

Mario Chalmers: Miami Heat Stories

5R71- In our latest Heat Stories episode, Ethan and Chris welcome former Miami Heat point guard Mario Chalmers for a full hour. Chalmers talks about his rise from Alaska to Kansas to the NBA, including his iconic shot in the NCAA Tournament and all of his memorable moments in Miami. He also explains his role, or lack of, in the famous Wade-to-LeBron dunk in Milwaukee; chronicles his relationship with Wade, LeBron, Michael Beasley and others; and reflects on where he goes from here. 

 

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Check out the other podcasts in the 5 Reasons Sports Network

Miami Heat Beat (Heat)- https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-miami-heat-beat-podcast/id1052650163?mt=2

Pitch Invasion (Soccer)- https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/pitch-invasion/id1385704496

3 Yards Per Carry (Dolphins)- https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/3-yards-per-carry-miami-dolphins/id1363764781?mt=2

Ballscast (Miami sports/culture)- https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/ballscast/id1365328471?mt=2

 

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NBA Free Agency Preview with Sam Amick

5R70- On the eve of NBA Free Agency, Ethan and Chris are joined by Sam Amick of USA Today to run through the latest on the major players in free agency. We go through Paul George opting out, the latest in the Kawhi trade talks, the rumors surrounding LeBron's thinking, Boogie Cousins, and the Heat.

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Check out the other podcasts in the 5 Reasons Sports Network

Miami Heat Beat (Heat)- https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-miami-heat-beat-podcast/id1052650163?mt=2

Pitch Invasion (Soccer)- https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/pitch-invasion/id1385704496

3 Yards Per Carry (Dolphins)- https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/3-yards-per-carry-miami-dolphins/id1363764781?mt=2

Ballscast (Miami sports/culture)- https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/ballscast/id1365328471?mt=2

 

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Can Pat Riley fix this? with Alf and Alf

5R69- For this very nice episode, Ethan and Chris are joined by Heat Beat Alf and 3 Yards Per Carry Alf to discuss Pat Riley's current predicament in building the Heat's roster and if they can fix it. Riley's recent comments alarmed some Heat fans, but the Alf's combine to tell everyone to shut up and calm down.

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Check out the other podcasts in the Five Reasons Sports Network

Miami Heat Beat (Heat)- https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-miami-heat-beat-podcast/id1052650163?mt=2

Pitch Invasion (Soccer)- https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/pitch-invasion/id1385704496

3 Yards Per Carry (Dolphins)- https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/3-yards-per-carry-miami-dolphins/id1363764781?mt=2

Ballscast (Miami sports/culture)- https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/ballscast/id1365328471?mt=2

Can Cleveland keep LeBron with Joe Vardon

5R68- For this episode, Ethan and Chris are joined by Joe Vardon of Cleveland.com to talk about LeBron James' impending free agency. We discuss how good of a chance Cleveland has to keep him, how the Cavs' roster deteriorated over four years, and how he is going to be making this decision.

Check out the other podcasts in the Five Reasons Sports Network

Miami Heat Beat (Heat)- https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-miami-heat-beat-podcast/id1052650163?mt=2

Pitch Invasion (Soccer)- https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/pitch-invasion/id1385704496

3 Yards Per Carry (Dolphins)- https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/3-yards-per-carry-miami-dolphins/id1363764781?mt=2

Ballscast (Miami sports/culture)- https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/ballscast/id1365328471?mt=2

NBA/Heat Free Agency and Trades with Jorge Sedano

5R67- ESPN's Jorge Sedano joins Ethan and Chris to discuss the latest goings on in the NBA Offseason. We broke this episode down by the executives in the league and the work they have to do. We discussed Pat Riley (4:00), Magic Johnson (21:50), Gregg Popovich (40:40), Danny Ainge (48:30), and Daryl Morey (51:40)

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Check out the other podcasts in the Five Reasons Sports Network

Miami Heat Beat (Heat)- https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-miami-heat-beat-podcast/id1052650163?mt=2

Pitch Invasion (Soccer)- https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/pitch-invasion/id1385704496

3 Yards Per Carry (Dolphins)- https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/3-yards-per-carry-miami-dolphins/id1363764781?mt=2

Ballscast (Miami sports/culture)- https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/ballscast/id1365328471?mt=2

 

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Rich Waltz: Marlins Stories, Jose Fernandez, more

5R66: Ethan and Chris are joined by an old South Florida friend, former Marlins play-by-play man, Rich Waltz (@RichWaltz), who is now calling NBA, college basketball and baseball games on a number of platforms, including Facebook Live, CBS Sports Net and Turner Sports. We start with the best of the Marlins teams he covered, then move into his recollections of Miguel Cabrera, Dontrelle Willis, Hanley Ramirez and "His Name is Dan Uggla!" We talk about the unique way he called Giancarlo Stanton's home runs, and move to his memories of Jose Fernandez and calling Dee Gordon's iconic home run. We close with an update on his current work and his thoughts on innovations in sports broadcasting. 

 

Please check out @Ballscast @MiaHeatBeat @PitchInvasion5R and @3YardsPerCarry too, all part of the Five Reasons Sports Network. 

 

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Udonis Haslem: Miami Heat Stories ("God's Plan")

5R65- The Miami Heat captain Udonis Haslem joins Ethan and Chris for an incredible podcast on growing up in Miami, his years at UF as a Gator, breaking into the NBA after time overseas, winning the 2006 championship, staying for the Big 3 era with LeBron and Dwyane Wade, his biggest feuds, and much, much more.

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Check out the other podcasts in the Five Reasons Sports Network

Miami Heat Beat (Heat)- https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-miami-heat-beat-podcast/id1052650163?mt=2

Pitch Invasion (Soccer)- https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/pitch-invasion/id1385704496

3 Yards Per Carry (Dolphins)- https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/3-yards-per-carry-miami-dolphins/id1363764781?mt=2

Ballscast (Miami sports/culture)- https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/ballscast/id1365328471?mt=2

5 Biggest NBA Offseason Storylines with Ric Bucher

5R64- Ethan and Chris are joined by Ric Bucher of Bleacher Report and Sirius XM to run through the biggest storylines in the NBA this offseason. We get to the free agent futures of LeBron James and Paul George, ask if Kawhi Leonard will stay in San Antonio, if the Raptors and Blazers will break up their backcourts, and more.

Check out the other podcasts in the Five Reasons Sports Network

Miami Heat Beat (Heat)- https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-miami-heat-beat-podcast/id1052650163?mt=2

Pitch Invasion (Soccer)- https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/pitch-invasion/id1385704496

3 Yards Per Carry (Dolphins)- https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/3-yards-per-carry-miami-dolphins/id1363764781?mt=2

Ballscast (Miami sports/culture)- https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/ballscast/id1365328471?mt=2

 

Enjoy!

Chasing Warriors (HOU, BOS, PHI, MIA, LAL) with Nekias Duncan

5R63: Ethan and Chris raise the collective basketball IQ of the podcast by welcoming Nekias Duncan (@NekiasNBA) of Five Reasons Sports Network affiliate podcast Miami Heat Beat, as well as BBall Breakdown. They discuss what a few NBA teams must do to challenge Golden State and, not surprisingly, a lot of it starts with signing LeBron James. They start with the Houston Rockets, Boston Celtics, Philadelphia 76ers and Los Angeles Lakers, before touching on the Miami Heat, San Antonio Spurs and Cleveland Cavaliers. 

 

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Check out the other podcasts in the Five Reasons Sports Network.

Miami Heat Beat (Heat)- https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-miami-heat-beat-podcast/id1052650163?mt=2

World Cup Mega-Preview for Five Reasons

5R62- The World Cup is upon us! The biggest tournament in world sports begins this Thursday in Russia. And we've got you covered! Chris has been doing a ton of previews on his Pitch Invasion podcast, so we bring you previews of teams from aronud the globe. We start by bumming you out that the United States isn't going, then preview (9:25) Argentina with Juan Arango, (21:55) Portugal and Spain with Kevin Egan and Eric Krakauer, (31:40) Egypt and Nigeria with Gary Al Smith, and (39:30) Australia with David Weiner.

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Check out the other podcasts in the Five Reasons Sports Network.

Miami Heat Beat (Heat)- https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-miami-heat-beat-podcast/id1052650163?mt=2

Pitch Invasion (Soccer)- https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/pitch-invasion/id1385704496

3 Yards Per Carry (Dolphins)- https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/3-yards-per-carry-miami-dolphins/id1363764781?mt=2

Ballscast (Miami sports/culture)- https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/ballscast/id1365328471?mt=2

LeBron in Miami vs. LeBron in Cleveland

5R61- With LeBron James and the Cavs on the brink of elimination, down 3-0 to the Warriors in the NBA Finals, Ethan and Chris debate whether LeBron had a better 4 years in Cleveland (2014-2018) or Miami.

Thanks to our sponsors, Greenlight Tek and Miss Ink

Check out the other podcasts in the Five Reasons Sports Network.

Miami Heat Beat (Heat)- https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-miami-heat-beat-podcast/id1052650163?mt=2

Pitch Invasion (Soccer)- https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/pitch-invasion/id1385704496

3 Yards Per Carry (Dolphins)- https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/3-yards-per-carry-miami-dolphins/id1363764781?mt=2

Ballscast (Miami sports/culture)- https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/ballscast/id1365328471?mt=2

Durant, LeBron, Steph with Chris Haynes

5R60- In the middle of the NBA Finals, we talk to Chris Haynes of ESPN, who has covered both the Warriors and the Cavaliers in the last 4 years. We compare and contrast his experiences in Cleveland and Golden State, dealing with the biggest stars in the NBA.

Thanks to our sponsor, Priority Realty Partners

Check out the other podcasts in the Five Reasons Sports Network.

Pitch Invasion (Soccer)- https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/pitch-invasion/id1385704496

Miami Heat Beat (Heat)- https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-miami-heat-beat-podcast/id1052650163?mt=2

3 Yards Per Carry (Dolphins)- https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/3-yards-per-carry-miami-dolphins/id1363764781?mt=2

Ballscast (Miami sports/culture)- https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/ballscast/id1365328471?mt=2

Chris Chambers: #DolphinsStories and 2018 Dolphins

5R59  Ethan and Chris are joined by Chris Chambers, the most prolific receiver, by yardage, of this millennium for the Dolphins. Chambers, who retired in 2011 and now trains athletes in Broward County, shares stories from his days with Dave Wannstedt, Jay Fiedler, Jason Taylor, Nick Saban, Cam Cameron and Ted Ginn, and of course, of that hit he took from Kenoy Kennedy in Denver. Then he talks about the current Dolphins WRs core: his high hopes for Kenny Stills, and what he'd like to see from DeVante Parker. 

 

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Check out the other podcasts in the Five Reasons Sports Network.

Pitch Invasion (Soccer)- https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/pitch-invasion/id1385704496

Miami Heat Beat (Heat)- https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-miami-heat-beat-podcast/id1052650163?mt=2

3 Yards Per Carry (Dolphins)- https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/3-yards-per-carry-miami-dolphins/id1363764781?mt=2

Ballscast (Miami sports/culture)- https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/ballscast/id1365328471?mt=2

Amber Wilson on Career, Life, Miami Sports

5R58- Ethan and Chris are joined by Amber Wilson, cohost of Zaslow, Romberg & Amber on 790 The Ticket. She discusses how she came into the sports media business, somehow splits time doing radio and practicing law, thoughts on major South Florida sports figures, and her journey dealing with breast cancer. 

Check out the other podcasts in the Five Reasons Sports Network.

Pitch Invasion (Soccer)- https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/pitch-invasion/id1385704496

Miami Heat Beat (Heat)- https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-miami-heat-beat-podcast/id1052650163?mt=2

3 Yards Per Carry (Dolphins)- https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/3-yards-per-carry-miami-dolphins/id1363764781?mt=2

Ballscast (Miami sports/culture)- https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/ballscast/id1365328471?mt=2