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Episode 86 – NBA Conference Finals Preview

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On today’s episode of #believethehype, Tom & Benyam preview the NBA Conference Finals series between the Heat/Pacers in the East & the Spurs/Grizzlies in the West. The boys look at everything from key match-ups, players who’ll need to step up & give their predictions for how the series will go down.

Don’t forget that that you can follow us on twitter @traread and @benyamkidane and using the #believethehype tag to ask questions to be answered in next weeks episode.

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Episode 85 – Towelgate

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Today on another Playoffs edition of #believethehype, Tom & Benyam open up by discussing the most important news from today – Towelgate & the potential repercussions that this could have for the Grizzlies team moving forward… On a more serious note, the boys chat about the two series that finished today in Memphis v Oklahoma City & Miami v Chicago. Furthermore, they look ahead to the final games of the San Antonio v Golden State &  ndiana v New York series… Furthermore, the boys chat about Sacramento/Seattle, George Maloof trapped in a closet, Nate Robinson plus ‘what’s next’ for both the Thunder & Bulls.

Don’t forget that that you can follow us on twitter @traread and @benyamkidane and using the #believethehype tag to ask questions to be answered in next weeks episode.

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Episode 84 – Treat Yo Self!

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On today’s episode of #believethehype, Tom & Benyam marvel Roy Hibbert’s amazing performance in Game 3 of the Pacers v Knicks series. Furthermore, the boys discuss all the game 3′s from the 4 Conference Semi Finals series over the last couple of nights & discuss the amazing performances by not only Hibbert, but also Chris Bosh, Marc Gasol & Tony Parker. Furthermore, the boys discuss the LeBron James v Nazr Mohammed incedent & if that’s why LeBron James is walking around Chicago with a police escort…

Don’t forget that that you can follow us on twitter @traread and @benyamkidane and using the #believethehype tag to ask questions to be answered in next weeks episode.

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Episode 83 – 1-1 or Won One?

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Today, Tom & Benyam wrap up the opening 2 games from each of the NBA Conference Semi Finals series with all 4 contests tied up at 1-1 & therefore each team has won one… All series have been close & the boys discuss who’ve been the standout players & moments from the series including Joakim Noah, Steph Curry, Mike Conley & Kevin Durant. Furthermore, the boys discuss – Lion King, carney fans in expensive seats, NBA players who should have high tops, Bryant Reeves, obscure NBA jerseys & much much more.

Don’t forget that that you can follow us on twitter @traread and @benyamkidane and using the #believethehype tag to ask questions to be answered in next weeks episode.

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Episode 82 – Rivalries Renewed

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Today, Tom & Benyam preview the NBA Conference Semi-Finals series including the highly anticipated return of the Knicks/Pacers rivalry from the 1990′s. The boys also discuss the other 3 series – Heat v Bulls, Thunder v Grizzlies & Spurs v Warriors. Furthermore, the boys discuss what each team has to do to win the series plus give their predictions into the outcome of all the series. Also, Benyam discusses what the itinerary would be if he was given the opportunity to spend a week in Las Vegas with Andrew Bynum.

Don’t forget that that you can follow us on twitter @traread and @benyamkidane and using the #believethehype tag to ask questions to be answered in next weeks episode.

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Episode 81 – The Miracle in Oracle

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Today on #believethehype, Tom & Benyam catch up to discuss the Playoffs to date including the amazing emergence of the Golden State Warriors as a legitimate force in the Western Conference. The boys cover off all series & give their predictions for who will join the San Antonio Spurs & the Miami Heat in the Conference Semi-Finals & why. Furthermore, Tom & Benyam take some time to chat about Jason Collins becoming the first openly gay player in the NBA & how this will have a positive effect for social change moving forward. Also, after the Lakers were eliminated, Tom jumps back on an old bandwagon…

Don’t forget that that you can follow us on twitter @traread and @benyamkidane and using the #believethehype tag to ask questions to be answered in next weeks episode.

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Episode 80 – NBA 2013 Awards Winners

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The results are in hoops fans! After Tom, Benyam & Jabari Davis unveiled the nominations for the #believethehype NBA Awards in Episode 78 & you guys voted for them over the past two weeks, the results have been tallied & on today’s episode, Tom & Benyam announce the winners to all the NBA Awards as voted by YOU – the listener. The winners are announced for the following awards: Most Valuable Player, Rookie of the Year, Coach of the Year, 6th Man of the Year, Most Improved Player, Defensive Player of the Year, International Player of the Year, Least Valuable Player, Tool of the Year, Quote of the Year, Tweet of the Year, Instagrammy of the Year, 12th Man of the Year & the coveted Gee-Up of the Year.

Don’t forget that that you can follow us on twitter @traread and @benyamkidane and using the #believethehype tag to ask questions to be answered in next weeks episode.

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Episode 79 – NBA Playoffs Preview

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Today Leigh Ellis from The Basketball Jones joins Tom & Benyam as the preview the first round Playoff matchups & some of the interesting storylines that we could see over the coming weeks including – Will montaellahaveitall to be able to stay with the Miami Heat? Can the Lakers surprise the Spurs? Do the Celtics have one last run in them against the Knicks? How will James Harden’s Rockets perform coming up against his former team in OKC & much much more…

You can follow Leigh on twitter over at @LeighEllis or on The Basketball Jones at thescore.com/TBJ

Don’t forget that that you can follow us on twitter @traread and @benyamkidane and using the #believethehype tag to ask questions to be answered in next weeks episode.

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Episode 78 – 2013 Awards Nominations

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On today’s show, Tom & Benyam are joined by Jabari Davis from The Opinionation, Sheridan Hoops & Lakers Nation to pull together their annual awards nominations for the 2013 NBA Season. The boys pick their shortlist for the following awards: Most Valuable Player, Rookie of the Year, Coach of the Year, 6th Man of the Year, Most Improved Player, Defensive Player of the Year, International Player of the Year, Least Valuable Player, Tool of the Year, Quote of the Year, Tweet of the Year, Instagrammy of the Year, 12th Man of the Year & the coveted Gee-Up of the Year. After pulling together the nominations, now it’s your guys turn to head over to #believethehype’s awards page & vote for who YOU think should win the Awards with the winners being announced in a few weeks.

You can catch Jabari on twitter at @LA_Sportstalk.

Don’t forget that that you can follow us on twitter @traread and @benyamkidane and using the #believethehype tag to ask questions to be answered in next weeks episode.

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Episode 77 – The Investment Opportunity of a Lifetime

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Today Tom & Benyam are joined by Dan Devine from Yahoo! Sports’ Ball Don’t Lie blog to chat about the big questions leading up to the final week of the NBA Regular Season including: The race for the final Playoff spot in the Western Conference, who’s the 2nd best team in the Eastern Conference? Coaches that may be fired at season’s end, who should/will be in the All NBA 1st Team, the beloved art of tanking & much much more. Furthermore, Benyam & Tom throw out their investment pitch to Dan to be joint partners the investment opportunity of the year – Jay-Z’s 0.07% stake in the Brooklyn Nets.

You can catch more of Dan at Yahoo! Sport’s Ball Don’t Lie, plus follow him on twitter at @YourManDevine.

Don’t forget that that you can follow us on twitter @traread and @benyamkidane and using the #believethehype tag to ask questions to be answered in next weeks episode.

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