Episodes
Chris Forsberg is a Celtics sideline reporter and in-studio host for NBC Sports Boston. Chris joins the program to discuss how crazy, in a good way, Joe Mazzulla is, why his schtick works, and if Jayson and Jaylen can bring the Celtics to another level. Twitter: @chrisforsberg_
7:55 Mazzulla embraces proverbial target
13:28 Players clearly bought-into Mazzulla’s authenticity
15:47 Will he ever burnout?
26:28 Is there another level to Brown and Tatum?
32:10 “Finalists” for Celtics...
Published 09/06/24
Steve Bulpett is a Senior NBA Writer for Heavy Sports and Heavy.com. Steve joins the show to chat about NBA front offices asleep at the wheel, Jayson Tatum's maturation, and Lonnie Walker's potential impact. Twitter: @SteveBHoop
4:04 How will the Celtics react to being HUNTED
7:26 Jrue Holiday has played for too many teams
21:03 Celtics have top-notch role players in ’24-’25
28:34 How is Tatum handling the constant conversations?
33:10 Lonnie Walker fighting for a roster spot
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Published 08/30/24
Dan Greenberg covers the Celtics for Barstool Sports. Dan joins the program to discuss the Jeff Bezos-Celtics ownership report, should Boston leave the Garden, and what to make of Jayson Tatum's and Jaylen Brown's summer. Twitter: @StoolGreenie
7:05 What should Celtics fans be rooting for in a new owner?
19:38 Should the Celtics stay at the TD Garden?
31:28 Tatum’s trophy tour
39:10 Jaylen already locked in?
Available for download on iTunes and Spotify on Thursday, August 22nd, 2024....
Published 08/22/24
Chad Finn is a sports and sports media columnist for The Boston Globe. Chad joins the program to chat about Jayson Tatum's lack of playing time, why it was such a big story, and how the Celtics can stay Kings of the city. Twitter: @GlobeChadFinn
5:45 Surprised that Jayson Tatum DNP-CD’s generated so much controversy
11:30 Curry, LeBron saved Kerr from intense criticism
20:39 Why did this topic dominate news cycles?
37:44 Is there a Celtics bias around the league?
44:30 How long can the...
Published 08/16/24
Brian Barrett hosts "Off the Pike" on The Ringer Podcast Network. Brian joins the program to break down what the hell is going on with Jayson Tatum, Steve Kerr, and Team USA. Twitter: @itsbrianbarrett
4:17 Tatum DNP-CD again
14:13 Why not play the three Celtics players together?
20:56 Does Kerr have a Celtics bias?
30:00 Will Team USA drama add motivation for the Jays?
48:15 Could Mazzulla coach another team and beat Team USA?
Available for download on iTunes and Spotify on Friday, August...
Published 08/09/24
Keith Smith covers the NBA and the salary cap for Spotrac. Keith joins the program to chat about Team USA, Derrick White's fit, and the kudos the Celtics brain trust deserves. Twitter: @KeithSmithNBA
4:09 Derrick White on the world stage
17:21 Championship "credit pie”
31:26 Boston isn’t losing money
39:01 Conversation around Tatum non-playing was dumb
Available for download on iTunes and Spotify on Friday, August 2nd, 2024. Celtics Beat is powered by Gametime! Download the Gametime app and...
Published 08/02/24
Chris Mannix is a Senior NBA Writer for Sports Illustrated. Chris joins the program to discuss Jayson Tatum's maturity, how the Boston Celtics have set themselves up for the future, and Team USA's chances for gold. Twitter: @SIChrisMannix
3:40 Putting the SI cover story together
16:43 What motivates Tatum/Celtics next
22:04 Celtics experience gives them leg up on competition
26:02 Joe Mazzulla is CRITICAL to Banner 19
40:12 Who should be the heavy favorite other than the US?
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Published 07/26/24
Adam Himmelsbach covers the Boston Celtics for The Boston Globe. Adam joins the program to discuss Jaylen Brown's comments, the Celtics pursuit of new ownership, and why continuity is key for Banner 19. Twitter: @AdamHimmelsbach
3:43 Celtics offseason this year is boring
8:18 No bidder lined up
16:41 What Jaylen said about Bronny was true
20:46 Baylor Scheierman is clearly a rotational player
34:00 Why would you tinker w/ a championship team?
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Published 07/17/24
Gary Washburn is a Senior NBA Writer for The Boston Globe. Gary joins the program to chat about Jaylen Brown's comments against Team USA, who his biggest beef should be with, and what to interpret about the sale of the Boston Celtics. Twitter: @gwashburnglobe
4:51 Is Jaylen being a bad teammate?
12:44 Brown’s versatility should have put him on Team USA
21:14 Why was Kawhi a lock for the team w/ his injury history?
28:40 Tatum didn’t handle Jaylen’s comments well
40:22 New owner will build...
Published 07/12/24
Theo Lawson covers the men's Gonzaga Bulldogs for the Spokesman-Review. Theo joins the program to teach us about Anton Watson, his defensive prowess, and why he makes SO MUCH SENSE for the Celtics. Twitter: @TheoLawson_SR
1:39 Gonzaga’s dominant runs
4:26 Using a dart throw on Watson
11:06 Watson comes from an athletic family
Available for download on iTunes and Spotify on Saturday, July 6th, 2024. Celtics Beat is powered by Gametime! Download the app, use the promo code CLNS, and get $20...
Published 07/06/24
Matthew Perrault is a co-host of "Boston vs The Book". Matt joins the program to discuss the Celtics drafting Baylor Scheierman, how he can steal rotation minutes, and if the Boston should actually fear the New York Knicks. Twitter: @sportstalkmatt
5:04 Can Scheierman actually get minutes?
12:22 Scheierman’s shot gives him an advantage over other bench players
16:47 Hauser and Scheierman redundancies?
25:32 Does Boston have the luxury of resting Porzingis?
41:43 Bronny James/LeBron is a fun...
Published 06/29/24
Dan Greenberg covers the Celtics for Barstool Sports. Greenie joins the program to discuss Banner 18, the development of Tatum and Brown, and Joe Mazzulla's emergence as a great head coach. Twitter: @StoolGreenie
4:27 ’23-24 Celtics are an all-time team
7:32 Can we compare ’86 to now?
32:00 Jaylen Brown’s development should be celebrated
41:15 Tatum and Brown had story-book seasons
46:32 Tatum’s maturity on full display
Available for download on iTunes and Spotify on Thursday, June 20th,...
Published 06/21/24
Sean Grande is the voice of the Celtics for the Boston Celtics Radio Network. Sean joins the program to discuss the Boston Celtics place in history, what a championship means for certain people, and why people have a hard time accepting this team's greatness. Twitter: @SeanGrandePbP
3:41 Celtics past scars clouded public’s judgement
15:40 What a title means for Mazzulla
20:42 Title will give Wyc and company reason to spend
25:01 Does continuity really matter?
37:00 Where does the story of...
Published 06/13/24
Donnie Walhberg is a star on the hit show "Blue Bloods", a founding member of New Kids on the Block, and a Celtics superfan. Donnie joins the program to chat about why this group is so special, his interactions with Jaylen and Jayson, and how this Celtics team compares to the Patriots. Twitter: @DonnieWahlberg
5:15 Getting through the lean seasons
13:48 Don’t get too caught up in the negativity
27:02 Getting to know Tatum and Brown
47:21 Celtics run at a dynasty
48:00 Comparing the Celtics...
Published 06/05/24
Jared Weiss covers the Boston Celtics and the NBA for The Athletic. Jared joins the program to chat about the NBA Finals, how the Celtics can attempt to silence Luka Doncic, and how this Boston run is different than 2022. Twitter: @JaredWeissNBA
3:41 What to expect in the Finals
10:56 Luka could steal the series
15:01 Is KP more important on offense or defense?
23:08 Tatum is feeling the game, not forcing anything
30:10 Kyrie certainly has matured
41:19 Stop tearing Smart down
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Published 06/03/24
Brian Barrett hosts "Off the Pike" on The Ringer Podcast Network. Brian joins the program to break down a THRILLING Game 3 in Indiana, Jayson Tatum's best games of his career, and Jaylen Brown's All-NBA snub. Twitter: @itsbrianbarrett
2:11 Celtics close out a clutch game w/ complete team effort
13:28 Jrue Holiday’s closes on both ends
20:01 Jayson Tatum dominated Game 3
47:25 Boston needs a bench shooter to heat up
51:14 Jaylen’s All-NBA snub
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Published 05/26/24
Adam Himmelsbach covers the Boston Celtics for The Boston Globe. Adam joins the program to breakdown the Eastern Conference Finals. Does Boston need Porzingis to handle the Indiana Pacers? Twitter: @AdamHimmelsbach
5:09 Should Boston have preferred the Knicks?
10:51 Celtics should put up numbers offensively
16:24 Porzingis’ chances of playing in this series
21:28 Does Boston need KP to beat Indiana
32:50 Jaylen and Jayson have matured
Available for download on iTunes and Spotify on Sunday,...
Published 05/20/24
Dan Greenberg covers the Boston Celtics for Barstool Sports. Dan joins the program to discuss Al Horford's age, how Jayson Tatum can silence his critics, and whether the C's can look ahead to their next opponent. Twitter: @StoolGreenie
3:07 What does Cleveland have to do to steal another game?
12:56 Jarrett Allen’s potential impact
17:29 Al Horford’s shot can’t fall off
35:16 Dissecting the Tatum discourse
45:00 Knicks-Pacers series
Available for download on iTunes and Spotify on Sunday,...
Published 05/13/24
Sean Deveney is a NBA insider and a content creator for Heavy Sports. Sean joins the show to discuss how the Boston Celtics can fair without Kristaps Porzingis, what to do with Al Horford, and how the Cleveland Cavaliers can pull off a potential huge upset. Twitter: @SeanDeveney
5:12 Next series shouldn’t be compelling
14:49 Cleveland stars haven’t figured out how to play together
19:14 Remember, Knicks punked Cavs last year
30:00 Tatum was in control against Miami
39:27 Minnesota is...
Published 05/05/24
Drew Carter is the new play-by-play voice for the Boston Celtics and NBC Sports Boston. Drew joins the program to discuss the Celtics-Heat first-round playoff match-up, if Joe Mazzulla is a good coach, and whether or not it matters if the path to the Finals is easy. Twitter: @Drewdle25
3:06 Drew’s offseason schedule
11:23 Winning Game 4 is crucial
15:15 Spo vs Mazzulla
27:08 Is Miami winning possible?
Available for download on iTunes and Spotify on Sunday, April 28th, 2024. Celtics Beat is...
Published 04/29/24
Josue Pavon is a Boston Celtics Reporter for CLNS Media . Josue joins the program to discuss the Celtics first-round matchup against the Miami Heat, why this year is different, and why Joe Mazzulla is winning over America. Twitter: @Joe_Sway
2:32 Celtics were destined to play Miami in the playoffs
11:03 Past Celtics-Heat series don’t mean anything
32:14 Joe Mazzulla on Pardon My Take
37:00 Predictions
Available for download on iTunes and Spotify on Saturday, April 20th, 2024. Celtics Beat...
Published 04/20/24
Brendan Glasheen is the voice of the Maine Celtics. The Maine Celtics ARE ONE WIN AWAY FROM THEIR FIRST G-LEAGUE CHAMPIONSHIP! And with that the boys welcome on Brendan to chat about the team's amazing season, how the Celtics are building winning habits throughout the organization, and Boston's path to the NBA Finals. Twitter: @BrendanGlasheen
6:55 Maine Celtics crowd looks TREMENDOUS
15:37 How important is winning it all to the players?
27:22 How to handicap players’ chances of getting to...
Published 04/10/24
Jared Weiss covers the Boston Celtics and the NBA for The Athletic. Jared joins the show to discuss the C's dissent into the playoffs, KP's recent play, and Tatum being the American face of the league. Twitter: @JaredWeissNBA
3:24 Celtics clinch NBA’s best record
8:20 Porzingis first full-season is as good as you could hope
15:17 Who should Boston play down the stretch
21:00 Does the NBA want Tatum to win the title?
Available for download on iTunes and Spotify on Thursday, April 4th, 2024....
Published 04/04/24
Sam Packard hosts the "Still Podable" Podcast. Sam makes his Celtics Beat debut to talk about the Boston Celtics struggles at the end of games, why they need to trust Derrick White more, and what Joe Mazzulla is doing to experiment with the last few remaining games. Twitter: @JamPackard
5:34 Celtics still have opportunity to develop better habits
13:55 Boston can’t rest on “turning a switch”
28:21 Joe Mazzulla is still experimenting
34:01 Denver still championship favorites
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Published 03/31/24