Have you ever wanted to hear two long-time Clippers fans, who are also exhausted dads, ramble on about the Clippers? Well, you&#39;re in luck! Brandon Marcus and Matt Matawaran team up on this podcast to give you a mix of Clippers knowledge, banter, analysis, hot takes and humor. Join the ride as the Clippers move into the new Intuit Dome with some very low expectations....the same type of expectations you may have for this pod (kidding!). Please share, rate and review this pod as we try and grow back to the level we had on our previous podcast!

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Brandon and Matt are back! They&#39;re talking Clips offseason, Clips future, lottery reform, NBA Finals, family member&#39;s birthdays, and more.

Brandon and Matt are back! They're talking Clips offseason, Clips future, lottery reform, NBA Finals, family member's birthdays, and more.

Surprise! Pod! Whoo Hoo!

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After a couple months, Brandon and Matt are back behind the mic to chat about what&#39;s been going on in life and how they view this team nearly halfway through the season. The main discussion is about the trade deadline and whether the Clips should buy, sell or hold.

After a couple months, Brandon and Matt are back behind the mic to chat about what's been going on in life and how they view this team nearly halfway through the season. The main discussion is about the trade deadline and whether the Clips should buy, sell or hold.

New Year, New Clips....Incoming?

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After a long hiatus, Brandon and Matt are back to talk Clippers basketball. The duo hits on everything from the off-season additions, how the team is currently playing, the injuries and whether we could see the team completely bottom out this season.

After a long hiatus, Brandon and Matt are back to talk Clippers basketball. The duo hits on everything from the off-season additions, how the team is currently playing, the injuries and whether we could see the team completely bottom out this season.

Where's Waldo? Aka Where's Matt and Brandon?

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The 2024-25 Clippers season has come to an end after a disappointing loss to the Denver Nuggets. Brandon and Matt are back, as Brandon welcomed a new child on May 2nd, and Matt celebrated a birthday for his 1-year-old on May 2nd. The guys chat about life and then go into what happened in Game 7, whether the team should run it back and if SGA winning the title is something to root for. Thank you to everyone for listening all season!

The 2024-25 Clippers season has come to an end after a disappointing loss to the Denver Nuggets. Brandon and Matt are back, as Brandon welcomed a new child on May 2nd, and Matt celebrated a birthday for his 1-year-old on May 2nd. The guys chat about life and then go into what happened in Game 7, whether the team should run it back and if SGA winning the title is something to root for. Thank you to everyone for listening all season!

Girl Dads

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Once again, a late dunk has handed the Clippers a loss in the postseason. Last time, Phoenix went on to defeat the Clips, so can the Clips avoid a similar fate this year against Denver? Brandon and Matt discuss the heart-breaking Game 4 loss, what needs to change for Game 5 and who needs to step up

Once again, a late dunk has handed the Clippers a loss in the postseason. Last time, Phoenix went on to defeat the Clips, so can the Clips avoid a similar fate this year against Denver? Brandon and Matt discuss the heart-breaking Game 4 loss, what needs to change for Game 5 and who needs to step up

From the Valley Oop to the Alley Oops

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Kawhi put up a vintage performance to help get the series all tied up, as the two teams head to LA for the first playoff games at Intuit. Brandon and Matt chat about the first two games, what improvements can be made, what the rotations should look like, and how much concern there is over Norman Powell. Plus, some thoughts on how to slow down Denver and what to look for going forward.

Kawhi put up a vintage performance to help get the series all tied up, as the two teams head to LA for the first playoff games at Intuit. Brandon and Matt chat about the first two games, what improvements can be made, what the rotations should look like, and how much concern there is over Norman Powell. Plus, some thoughts on how to slow down Denver and what to look for going forward.

The Terminator is Back! Clips-Nugs Tied 1-1

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After winning 18 of 21 to close out the season, including a huge victory at Golden State on the season&#39;s final day, the Clippers have locked up the 5 seed and will take on the Denver Nuggets in the 1st round. Brandon and Matt look back at Sunday&#39;s win over Golden State and preview the matchup with the Nuggets.

After winning 18 of 21 to close out the season, including a huge victory at Golden State on the season's final day, the Clippers have locked up the 5 seed and will take on the Denver Nuggets in the 1st round. Brandon and Matt look back at Sunday's win over Golden State and preview the matchup with the Nuggets.

Clips vs. Nuggets Preview

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Buckle up! With four games left in the season, it&#39;s time to lay it all out there. Or is it? Should Kawhii rest on the front end of the back-to-back? Brandon and Matt talk about that, and make the case for James Harden making an All-NBA team. Plus, Zu&#39;s Defensive POY case and a final prediction on how the standings will shake out.

Buckle up! With four games left in the season, it's time to lay it all out there. Or is it? Should Kawhii rest on the front end of the back-to-back? Brandon and Matt talk about that, and make the case for James Harden making an All-NBA team. Plus, Zu's Defensive POY case and a final prediction on how the standings will shake out.

It's the Final Countdown

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It&#39;s all smiles in ClipperLand at the moment, as the Clippers finish up a 4-game road trip with a 3-1 record. Brandon and Matt take a look at Monday night&#39;s win against Orlando, talk about Norm getting his groove back and look ahead to the final 7 games and try to predict how each of Memphis, Golden State and Minnesota will do in all of their games to finish out the season.

It's all smiles in ClipperLand at the moment, as the Clippers finish up a 4-game road trip with a 3-1 record. Brandon and Matt take a look at Monday night's win against Orlando, talk about Norm getting his groove back and look ahead to the final 7 games and try to predict how each of Memphis, Golden State and Minnesota will do in all of their games to finish out the season.

Clips are Happily Marching into April

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After falling to OKC and seeing their 5-game win streak come to an end, the Clippers look ahead to a four-game road trip. Brandon and Matt chat about the wins over Memphis and Cleveland, the loss to OKC, Harden&#39;s injury and Powell&#39;s struggles.

After falling to OKC and seeing their 5-game win streak come to an end, the Clippers look ahead to a four-game road trip. Brandon and Matt chat about the wins over Memphis and Cleveland, the loss to OKC, Harden's injury and Powell's struggles.

Balls to the Wall to the End

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Brandon and Matt are back after taking a couple weeks off, and are ready to buckle their seat belts for a wild couple weeks ahead. The duo chats about Brandon&#39;s first Intuit Dome experience, James Harden&#39;s MVP campaign, what the rotation should be when fully healthy and why these next three home games will tell us a lot.

Brandon and Matt are back after taking a couple weeks off, and are ready to buckle their seat belts for a wild couple weeks ahead. The duo chats about Brandon's first Intuit Dome experience, James Harden's MVP campaign, what the rotation should be when fully healthy and why these next three home games will tell us a lot.

Back for the Home Stretch

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The Clippers have lost 3 games since the All-Star break and are now dealing with injuries to Norm and Kawhi. Brandon and Matt talk about the current state of the team, and why the backup center position and lack of shooting are major problems at the moment. Plus, a preview of Wednesday night&#39;s matchup against the Bulls and then two games against Luka and LeBron.

The Clippers have lost 3 games since the All-Star break and are now dealing with injuries to Norm and Kawhi. Brandon and Matt talk about the current state of the team, and why the backup center position and lack of shooting are major problems at the moment. Plus, a preview of Wednesday night's matchup against the Bulls and then two games against Luka and LeBron.

Slumping After the Break

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The Clippers rolled into the All-Star break with back-to-back wins, Norm participated in the 3-point contest and Harden was an All-Star. Brandon and Matt are back to talk about a couple of great wins against Memphis and Utah, and also share their thoughts on Ben SImmons&#39; first game, and the contributions of both Harden and Powell. Plus, the guys offer their thoughts on All-Star weekend.

The Clippers rolled into the All-Star break with back-to-back wins, Norm participated in the 3-point contest and Harden was an All-Star. Brandon and Matt are back to talk about a couple of great wins against Memphis and Utah, and also share their thoughts on Ben SImmons' first game, and the contributions of both Harden and Powell. Plus, the guys offer their thoughts on All-Star weekend.

The Prince of Plus-Minus

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The Clippers are struggling heading into the All-Star Break, but hopefully a couple of new faces can give the team the jolt it needs to get back into the top 6 in the West. Brandon and Matt chat about the additions of Ben Simmons and Bogdan Bogdanovic and recap the key points from the last couple of games. Plus, Matt chats about his first Intuit Dome experience.

The Clippers are struggling heading into the All-Star Break, but hopefully a couple of new faces can give the team the jolt it needs to get back into the top 6 in the West. Brandon and Matt chat about the additions of Ben Simmons and Bogdan Bogdanovic and recap the key points from the last couple of games. Plus, Matt chats about his first Intuit Dome experience.

Trade Deadline Post-Mortem

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Brandon and Matt are back to go over the crazy Luka-AD trade from Saturday night, and then dig deep into the loss in Toronto and why this team struggles without Zu. Plus, a major preview of the upcoming 4-game homestand, which starts Tuesday against the Lakers.

Brandon and Matt are back to go over the crazy Luka-AD trade from Saturday night, and then dig deep into the loss in Toronto and why this team struggles without Zu. Plus, a major preview of the upcoming 4-game homestand, which starts Tuesday against the Lakers.

Clippers Ready to Face Luka's Lakers....HUH?

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The Clips put on a heck of a show against the Bucks on Saturday night, and we all saw what a healthy Kawhi does to the rest of the team. Brandon and Matt chat about Harden&#39;s 40-point, 1-turnover performance, as well as what Kawhi being back means for Normmmmm. Plus, the guys take a look ahead at the nine games before the All-Star break, which includes a tough 4-game road trip starting on Monday.

The Clips put on a heck of a show against the Bucks on Saturday night, and we all saw what a healthy Kawhi does to the rest of the team. Brandon and Matt chat about Harden's 40-point, 1-turnover performance, as well as what Kawhi being back means for Normmmmm. Plus, the guys take a look ahead at the nine games before the All-Star break, which includes a tough 4-game road trip starting on Monday.

Kawhi Back Means an Even Better Harden

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After dismantling the Nets and Blazers, the Clippers put on a show against the Lakers, before falling against the Bulls. Brandon and Matt talk about Kawhi getting up to speed, Zu&#39;s continued stellar play, Harden needing a rest, why the team needs to consider a move for a backup center and what is in store for Matt&#39;s rap career.

After dismantling the Nets and Blazers, the Clippers put on a show against the Lakers, before falling against the Bulls. Brandon and Matt talk about Kawhi getting up to speed, Zu's continued stellar play, Harden needing a rest, why the team needs to consider a move for a backup center and what is in store for Matt's rap career.

After dismantling the Nets and Blazers, the Clippers put on a show against the Lakers, before falling against the Bulls. Brandon and Matt talk about Kawhi getting up to speed, Zu&#39;s continued stellar play, Harden needing a rest, why the team needs to consider a move for a backup center and what is in store for Matt&#39;s rap career.

It's Just Like Riding a Bike

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While the focus has been on the devastating fires in Los Angeles, Matt and Brandon are hoping to provide a bit of joy for this half hour by talking Clippers basketball. The guys look back at Monday night&#39;s win over the Heat and chat about Kawhi&#39;s minutes restriction, Dunn&#39;s shooting struggles and whether Jonas Valanciunas and Malcolm Brogdon could be the answer in a possible trade. Our thoughts are with everyone who has been affected by the fires.

While the focus has been on the devastating fires in Los Angeles, Matt and Brandon are hoping to provide a bit of joy for this half hour by talking Clippers basketball. The guys look back at Monday night's win over the Heat and chat about Kawhi's minutes restriction, Dunn's shooting struggles and whether Jonas Valanciunas and Malcolm Brogdon could be the answer in a possible trade. Our thoughts are with everyone who has been affected by the fires.

LA Strong

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After waiting nearly half the season, the Clippers welcomed Kawhi back on Saturday and knocked off Atlanta before losing at Minnesota on Monday night. Brandon and Matt chat about Kawhi&#39;s return, the loss to Minnesota, how Kawhi&#39;s return will impact lineups, a massive game against Denver before a must-win homestand and much more!

After waiting nearly half the season, the Clippers welcomed Kawhi back on Saturday and knocked off Atlanta before losing at Minnesota on Monday night. Brandon and Matt chat about Kawhi's return, the loss to Minnesota, how Kawhi's return will impact lineups, a massive game against Denver before a must-win homestand and much more!

Kawhi is BACK!

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With the holidays near a close, the Clippers are about to embark on a huge 3-game road trip before returning home to hopefully welcome Kawhi back to the floor. Brandon and Matt chat about the wins this past week over Memphis and Golden State, what lies ahead this coming week and whether the Clips should go after D&#39;Angelo Russell if he is bought out. Plus, some New Year&#39;s resolutions!

With the holidays near a close, the Clippers are about to embark on a huge 3-game road trip before returning home to hopefully welcome Kawhi back to the floor. Brandon and Matt chat about the wins this past week over Memphis and Golden State, what lies ahead this coming week and whether the Clips should go after D'Angelo Russell if he is bought out. Plus, some New Year's resolutions!

Load Managing the Holidays

Have you ever wanted to hear two long-time Clippers fans, who are also exhausted dads, ramble on about the Clippers? Well, you're in luck! Brandon Marcus and Matt Matawaran team up on this podcast to give you a mix of Clippers knowledge, banter, analysis, hot takes and humor.

Have you ever wanted to hear two long-time Clippers fans, who are also exhausted dads, ramble on about the Clippers? Well, you're in luck! Brandon Marcus and Matt Matawaran team up on this podcast to give you a mix of Clippers knowledge, banter, analysis, hot takes and humor.

Join the ride as the Clippers move into the new Intuit Dome with some very low expectations....the same type of expectations you may have for this pod (kidding!).

Please share, rate and review this pod as we try and grow back to the level we had on our previous podcast!