Defeating the Curse (DTC)
Episodes
Wednesday Nov 08, 2017
Week in Wizards; The NBA is Crazy w/Eric Yeboah
Wednesday Nov 08, 2017
Wednesday Nov 08, 2017
There is a first time for everything... and this is certainly a first. Joe is flying solo on this episode of DTC as last minute changes kept FP and LP from joining as scheduled... but never fear Eric Yeboah is here! That's right! Atlanta Hawks and NBA insider Eric Yeboah sits it for the entire show with Joe and the duo discuss everything NBA from the Wiz slow start, to the slumping Cavs, to the the extremely disappointing Thunder. Joe get's Eric on the record about the idea that the lack of back-to-back games benefit the below average teams then the two proceed to discuss several of those teams that are performing well to start the season. Eric also shares his thoughts on the MVP of the league so far (Harden or M. Gasol) and in an unforeseen twist, the guys start discussing Crunk and Go-Go music. There is something for everyone in this episode of DTC, listen, like and share!
Thursday Nov 02, 2017
Week in Wizards; Cavaliers Crosstalk w/Shawn Philpot
Thursday Nov 02, 2017
Thursday Nov 02, 2017
The Wizards had a week to forget losing to the Lakers (blowing a lead), losing to the Warriors (blowing a lead), beating the Kings, and then losing to the horrible Suns at home after having a 20 point lead! LP and Joe talk about all things Wizards and the NBA Eastern Conference over the first half of the podcast and then are joined by Shawn Philpot from the Swinging Swords Podcast based in Cleveland (13:01). Shawn helps break down the craziness in the East and gives LP and Joe a few things to think about regarding this Cavaliers team in context that only a Cleveland fan could. If you love the Wizards, the Cavaliers, or the NBA, this is the game preview you want to listen to ahead of Friday night's showdown in DC!
Friday Oct 27, 2017
Week in Wizards; Headed West to Lakers and Warriors
Friday Oct 27, 2017
Friday Oct 27, 2017
LP and Joe discuss the Wizards hot start, the state of the NBA Eastern Conference, and recap the Wiz losing to the Lakers ahead of their "finals preview" against the Warriors on Friday... at least Joe is convinced it is a Finals preview. Photo Credit: NBA.com
Thursday Oct 19, 2017
2017 Wizards & NBA Season Preview
Thursday Oct 19, 2017
Thursday Oct 19, 2017
The NBA season is back and the Washington Wizards are going to win the Eastern Conference. Joe explains why, while LP and FP take a softer position expecting the Wizards to finish second or third and Stevie asks the "other" question... does it really matter? Stevie is still a tad salty from the Nationals loss, and LP from the USMNT / World Cup disaster, but Joe is pumped and by the end of the episode FP is too! The bottomline is this the best Wizards team we have seen in two decades and with an unlucky injury striking the Celtics every NBA fan should be looking at the Wizards as the most dangerous team in the east... PERIOD! Welcome to NBA 2017-2018! The DTC boys are ready! Are you?
Thursday Aug 24, 2017
Kyrie to the Celtics; IT & Crowder to the Cavs; Wizards to Win East
Thursday Aug 24, 2017
Thursday Aug 24, 2017
Well, Kyrie is a Celtic, and Crowder is a Cavalier, and that means the Wizards will win the Eastern Conference this season! LP and Joe break down all the details of the trade and project forward about how the Wizards actually improved by default by doing nothing! Boston has now traded five of their top seven scorers from last year and their three best perimeter defenders while acquiring more offensive firepower with Hayward and Irving. The Cavaliers however now have some insurance parts in place just in case LeBron decides to leave Cleveland for a second time and a very high first round pick as well! Special guest Monica B from Cleveland joins the duo to explain why everything in Cleveland isn't so bad even if James does leave next year... But wow.... if you don't believe the NBA is nuts, how can we convince you? The Wizards are locked and loaded to challenge and the win the east... the time is now! (photo credit: SI)
Saturday Jul 22, 2017
John Wall Signs Extension & Nationals Improve Pitching via Trade
Saturday Jul 22, 2017
Saturday Jul 22, 2017
We were all doing our own thing on a quiet summer Friday night when the news broke that John Wall had signed his contract extension with the Washington Wizards and we knew we had to jump on and record a reaction podcast! Joe, Stevie, LP, and FP, all chime in on what the John Wall extension means for the Wizards and for the city of DC (2:15-12:00) and look forward to the crumbling state of the Cavaliers with Kyrie demanding a trade and wonder... is this the season for the Wizards to make a serious push to challenge to win the East! With Wall, Beal, Porter, and Coach Brooks under contract until at least 2021 the time is now for the Wizards! The foursome also recap the Nationals post All-Star Break resurgence (14:30-28:15) and the teams recent trades! The show wraps with the popular "Point After" segment which highlights things that have nothing to do with sports going on in the guys personal lives! Have a listen and share!
Thursday Jul 06, 2017
The NBA Offseason is Bankrupting ESPN
Thursday Jul 06, 2017
Thursday Jul 06, 2017
This show is all basketball... lots and lots of basketball! The NBA offseason is complete insanity. How can average players be paid so much guaranteed money on these short and long term deals? Hint: The ESPN TV contract has everything to do with it. These bloated salaries are happening because ESPN overpaid for the rights to broadcast the NBA and this postseason didn't help! But teams have big decisions to make too... What will the Wizards do about RFA Otto Porter? Does Gordon Hayward nudge the Celtics past the Cavaliers in the East? LP gets down into the math of several free agent moves and Joe gives everyone two teams to watch in each conference this upcoming season that are completely off most fan radars! (photo credit: appeared @ SportingNews)
Friday Jun 30, 2017
Nationals Lose Turner and the NBA is Absolutely Crazy
Friday Jun 30, 2017
Friday Jun 30, 2017
Trea Turner will miss time... that we know. The full DTC cast is live and talking sport tonight on the heels of the Nationals splitting their series against the Cubs (2:54) in DC and losing Turner for at least a month. Stevie gives every Nats fan several reasons to believe things will be ok while FP discusses what moves management must make right away. The boys also discuss the NBA at length (16:20) with Joe and LP trying to figure out what the heck is happening in the NBA with CP3 moving to Houston and Paul George linked to a dozen teams with free agency just hours away. Could Phil Jackson (28:30) coach in the Big3 league? Who does Lonzo Ball (31:45) remind you of? Plus Trump (39:30) keeps tweeting and the biggest news of the week... DTC has joined the HMG family (intro)! Tune in, listen, share, repeat! Happy 4th of July to everyone! (photo credit: Katherine Frey/The Washington Post)
Friday Jun 23, 2017
The NBA Draft 2017 - Live Show
Friday Jun 23, 2017
Friday Jun 23, 2017
Lonzo Ball is a Laker! Magic is doing big things in LaLaLand... and with that the 2017 NBA Draft is underway with no shortage of storylines! Steve, LP, and Joe are watching and chatting in real-time about the draft picks as they are confirmed and breaking down the plethora of trade rumors too! Be warned, Steve gets heated when his fan-hood is challenged and LP attempts to force the trio into discussing the Wizards (a team with no picks AGAIN this year) while Joe opens the show with a conspiracy theory he believes to be true.. which it might be.. why have the last 48 hours been more interesting in the NBA as opposed to the last 48 days? Tune in and find out! (photo credit: Mike Stobe/Getty Images)
Tuesday May 16, 2017
Wizards Lose in Seven to Celtics
Tuesday May 16, 2017
Tuesday May 16, 2017
The Wizards lost game seven to the Celtics in Boston on Tuesday night. The DTC crew go inside the game to explain why plus they ask callers if the team exceeded their expectations for the season… connect with us on social media to keep the conversation going. The Wizards season may be over but it was hardly a disappointment especially when compared with the Capitals season. #DCfamily be encouraged!
Monday May 08, 2017
Wizards Crush Celtics Again
Monday May 08, 2017
Monday May 08, 2017
The Wizards fought back to even up the series with the Celtics which now stands at 2-2 with the next game in Boston on Wednesday night. Looking forward, what can the Wizards do to keep the momentum going? + Live call-ins and discussion with other #DCFamily fans!
Friday May 05, 2017
The Wizards Fight Back
Friday May 05, 2017
Friday May 05, 2017
The Wizards held nothing back in game three and dominated the Celtics from start to finish. FP and Joe discuss game three in detail going inside the numbers identifying the big difference makers and previewing game four scheduled for Sunday night! Celtics now lead this series 2-1.
Don’t tell John the score… he is still blockin’ shots! #theWallhttps://defeatingthecurse.files.wordpress.com/2017/05/dtc-wizards-fight-back.mp3
Wednesday May 03, 2017
Wizards Lose Again in Boston
Wednesday May 03, 2017
Wednesday May 03, 2017
Discussing the Wizards second loss to the Boston Celtics in the second round of the NBA playoffs. The Wizards are now down 0-2 but coming back home to the phone booth for the next 2. Can they pull it off?