Five On The Floor: Miami Heat/NBA

Dolphins QB Draft Prospects & Bosh's Jersey Retirement

5R180- Ethan is joined by Kyle Crabbs of The Draft Network and Dolphins Wire to discuss some options for the Miami Dolphins to take in the NFL Draft at quarterback. Then, Chris joins for a conversation about why Chris Bosh's jersey retirement means so much to Miami, his journey here, and how he'll be remembered

#TheNewMiami on HBO Real Sports with Andrea Kremer

5R179- Chris is joined by Andrea Kremer of HBO's Real Sports with Bryant Gumbel to discuss her upcoming piece on University of Miami football coach Manny Diaz. The story airs tonight March 26th at 10 PM. We discuss why Kremer chose UM and Diaz as an interview subject, how Diaz a quintessentially American story, and how his Abuelita because the star of the piece.

Marlins: Interview with JT Riddle + Looking Ahead To Regular Season

5R178- Ethan had the chance to catch up with Miami Marlins infielder JT Riddle while up in Jupiter for a spring training game for a talk about his time in the majors and the upcoming season. Then, Ethan and Chris talk about what to expect for the upcoming season and what signals progress for this rebuild. 

The Heat Are Making The Playoffs While LeBron Doesn't?

5R177- Ethan and Chris break down the recent run for the Miami Heat that now have them on their way to making the playoffs. We discuss how the Heat have improved, if they need to make any changes with their rotation, and look at potential playoff matchups. Plus, we close with a discussion about how everything has gone wrong for LeBron James in Los Angeles.

Is Ryan Fitzpatrick Bad Enough For The Dolphins?

5R176- Ethan and Chris react to the Miami Dolphins signing veteran quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick on Sunday. We ask the question if he's bad enough to help the Dolphins tank, how much fun Fitzmagic in Miami will be, and what the Dolphins are going to sell to the fans this offseason? Plus, we're joined by Brian Bishop of the Super Bowl 54 committee to talk about what the Super Bowl will bring to Miami.

🚨RYAN TANNEHILL TRADED REACTION POD🚨

Ethan and Chris react to the news that the Ryan Tannehill era in Miami is over after nearly 7 years, as he's been traded from the Miami Dolphins to the Tennessee Titans.

Marlins President of Baseball Ops Michael Hill Joins The Pod

5R175- Ethan and Chris were in Jupiter to take in some more spring training, and while they were there, had the chance to catch up with Marlins President Michael Hill. We hit on the status of their rebuild, why they decided to do it this way, how the JT Realmuto trade played out, and much more.

Miami Dolphins Free Agency Primer with CK

5R174- As we near NFL free agency, Ethan Skolnick and Chris Kouffman (@CKParrot of 3 Yards Per Carry) examine the Dolphins' overall philosophy with their new regime; status of returning players; options in free agency at various position groups; and direction at the quarterback position. 

Mindin' Our Business Episode 3: Spotlight with Jax and Dr. Windy Dees

In a recurring Five Reasons Sports Network spotlight, Dr. Windy Dees, Sports Marketing and Sponsorship professor at the University of Miami, and Jax (Jason Jackson) hit on their High 5 topics of the week 

1. The NFL Combine is a money maker, if you can believe it

2. The NBA’s desire to corner the Asian market

3. A poll shows just how much our interest in sports goes up when we bet on it

4. The financial impact of March Madness

5. How the NCAA distributes its revenue

 

LeBron is Missing The Playoffs? NBA Talk with Jeff Zillgitt

5R173- Ethan is joined by USA Today's Jeff Zillgitt to run through some of the biggest storylines in the NBA. The guys hit on the struggling Los Angeles Lakers and how they'll probably miss the playoffs, what's gone wrong for Lebron, then move to the Eastern Conference playoff picture and the top 4 contenders, and talk a little bit of Miami Heat to close.

Derrick Jones Jr of the Miami Heat Joins The Pod

5R172- Ethan and Alphonse Sidney (@Alf954 of Miami Heat Beat) are joined by Derrick Jones Jr, forward for the Miami Heat, to talk about a variety of topics. They discuss DJJ's incredible dunks, upbringing in basketball, growth in his game and ongoing bet with Bam Adebayo.

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#SixWeeksOfWade: Quentin Richardson Joins The Pod

5R171- As we begin our #SixWeeksofWade series, Ethan Skolnick and Giancarlo Navas (of the Miami Heat Beat podcast) welcome former NBA guard, and longtime Dwyane Wade friend, Quentin Richardson. They discuss early Chicago-area Wade, Wade's emergence into a superstar, their season (2009-10) together with the Heat, Richardson's feelings on Wade's #OneLastDance and more.

Thanks to our sponsor Berlitz Broward

5RSN: Trick Daddy Dives Into The Fish Tank

Our guys over at the Fish Tank, OJ McDuffie and Seth Levit, had Trick Daddy in for a fantastic interview. And we wanted to share it with you the listeners. Check it out!

From the moment he was featured on the Luther “Luke” Campbell track “Scarred,” Trick Daddy instantly became a staple in the Miami music scene. After singing to Slip-N-Slide records, Trick released back-to-back albums, receiving national acclaim and climbing to the third spot on the Billboard Hot Rap Singles chart with “Nann” featuring Trina. Hits including “Shut Up,” “I’m a Thug,” “Let’s Go” and “Bet That” followed as Trick solidified his place in Miami music history. But it was the cover of his Thugs Are Us album where Trick revealed his passion for Miami sports as he donned an aqua Sam Madison jersey. Joined by his Love & Hip Hop Miami co-star, Gunplay, Trick discusses his love for the Miami Dolphins, his frustrations with Ryan Tannehill, his friendship with Channing Crowder and why he feels today’s society is lacking in family values and morals.

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