Shawn Hardie, Cedric Shine Jeff J. and Chris Barnett host another Twitter Spaces live session to discuss why RJ Barrett isn't as revered as other players in his draft class (despite being the No. 2 scorer on the 4th seed in the East at age 20!). Is he overhyped by Knicks fans? (2:20 mark) it because his game isn't flashy? (10:20) Why does Cam Reddish get more love? (22:18) Is it because he's a Knick? @ShwinnyPooh from The Strickland thinks so. (30:20) Is it a #KnicksForClicks agenda from the media? (44:44) We also his transition from college to the NBA (1:20:40) and manage to convince @HawksFanTV that RJ is better than we originally thought! (1:25:55) #LiveFromTheMecca is every Wednesday night LIVE on Twitter Spaces. Follow either @shawnwithaW_, @cedricshine, @JeffJSays or @HoopSpaces to get involved! Subscribe to Break The Wheel via: Apple Podcasts | Spotify |  Google Podcasts | Amazon Music | Stitcher | RSS

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Why Do You Hate RJ Barrett? | #LiveFromTheMecca

Shawn Hardie, Cedric Shine and Jeff J. host another Twitter Spaces live session to discuss who is currently the Knicks' biggest rival. Shawn makes his case for the Heat (4:55), while everyone else believes it's the Hawks, particularly Hawks Twitter (9:55). After Shawn and @AnthonyMSG discuss if the Celtics count as a rival (19:50), Jeff gives all the smoke to Hawks fans, with Anthony from @HawksFanTV and Sixers fan Chris Barnett defending their honor (26:30). The crew then discuss if the Knicks-Nets rivalry is real, a media fabrication or antagonism from Nets fans and management (54:00) before discussing who is the King of New York basketball (1:23:45).   #LiveFromTheMecca is every Wednesday night LIVE on Twitter Spaces. Follow either @shawnwithaW_, @cedricshine, @JeffJSays or @HoopSpaces to get involved! Subscribe to Break The Wheel via: Apple Podcasts | Spotify |  Google Podcasts | Amazon Music | Stitcher | RSS

Who Is The Knicks' Biggest Rival, and Why Is It The Hawks?| #LiveFromTheMecca

Shawn Hardie, Cedric Shine and Jeff J. host another Twitter Spaces live session to discuss the latest in Knicks' land, including why the Knicks don't get the benefit of the doubt from the media (0:25), how the hell Reid Travis made the roster and other Summer League (over)reactions (4:53) and the Athletic's Seth Partnow excluding RJ Barrett from his list of the NBA's top 125 players... but including Alex Caruso (16:45). They also take questions from the audience on the development of Obi Toppin (23:50), Knicks fans' PTSD with player acquisition (31:00), the welcome, deafening silence of James Dolan (51:30) and more. #LiveFromTheMecca is every Wednesday night LIVE on Twitter Spaces. Follow either @shawnwithaW_, @cedricshine, @JeffJSays or @HoopSpaces to get involved! Subscribe to Break The Wheel via: Apple Podcasts | Spotify |  Google Podcasts | Amazon Music | Stitcher | RSS

Knicks Summer League and Caruso > RJ? | #LiveFromTheMecca

Shawn Hardie is joined by fellow Yankee fans Brie Jackson and George Brobbey to break down the current state of the franchise that after winning three straight titles from 1998 through 2000, have made the World Series three times since (and one looking very unlikely this year) despite having a top 3 payroll every year. They share when they thought everything changed for the franchise (1:30), who deserves the most blame (the manager? the GM? the owner?) (17:20), when they think the Yankees will win a World Series again (39:50) and if the Yankees should seriously consider trading Aaron Judge (42:00). Subscribe to Break The Wheel via: Apple Podcasts | Spotify |  Google Podcasts | Amazon Music | Stitcher | RSS

Ep. 21: What Happened To The New York Yankees?

Shawn Hardie, Cedric Shine and Jeff J. continue discussing the Knicks' free agency moves in part 2 of Live From The Mecca, a weekly discussion on Twitter Spaces about all things New York Knicks. Subscribe to Break The Wheel via: Apple Podcasts | Spotify |  Google Podcasts | Amazon Music | Stitcher | RSS

Knicks Free Agency Review, Pt. 2 | #LiveFromTheMecca

Shawn Hardie, Cedric Shine and Jeff J. host Live From The Mecca, a weekly discussion on Twitter Spaces about all things New York Knicks. This week, they discuss the Knicks moves in free agency, the pending return of Kemba Walker to NYC and if Steve Mills deserves more credit than he gets for the Knicks being in the position where they are. They also take questions and comments from the audience, including from a Bulls fan who thinks the Knicks and Bulls are better than the Brooklyn Nets. We are not making this up! Subscribe to Break The Wheel via: Apple Podcasts | Spotify |  Google Podcasts | Amazon Music | Stitcher | RSS

Knicks Free Agency Review, Pt. 1 | #LiveFromTheMecca

Ep. 20: Knicks Draft Preview and Simone Biles

After letting the dust settle, Shawn Hardie tried to get The Process Siblings to do a post-mortem on the Philadelphia 76ers' season, but they refused. So instead, Shawn and Midtown Mo decided to slander the 76ers, discussing Ben Simmons' shooting woes, how much blame Doc Rivers deserves, Tobias Harris' poor performance and trade rumors for Simmons.

Ep. 19: Bad Things Happen In Philadelphia

Last Wednesday, we came together to put a bow on the 2020-21 New York Knicks season. We discussed where this regular season ranked amongst our favorite Knicks seasons (2:35), then had a rowdy conversation about the effect of their playoff performance on our perception of the team (9:55) before choosing which players (excluding Julius, RJ, Obi and Quick) should stay and which players should go (34:20). Host: Shawn Hardie Guests: Knicks fans Jeff J., Elvis Maduro, Zac Rosenberg, Cedric Shine and NY State Senator Jamaal Bailey   Subscribe to Break The Wheel via: Apple Podcasts | Spotify |  Google Podcasts | Amazon Music | Stitcher | RSS

Ep. 18: The Knicks Will Be Alright

On today's episode, we review the European fútbol season by asking if Pep Guardiola blew the Champions League final against Chelsea by overthinking it (1:50), if fútbol in North London is dead (8:00) and who had a worse season between Liverpool & Manchester United (9:45). After playing some fútbol trivia (20:35), we discuss who can win EURO 2020 this summer (24:43) before Adam Rosenberg finally reveals his new Premier League team (31:18). Host: Shawn Hardie Producer: Adam Rosenberg Guests: George Brobbey, Dwayne Hunt Note: Due to technical difficulties, the audio for two guests was rendered inaudible and had to be removed, so if you hear references to Dutch and Kerwin, that's why. They were available for the final segment.   Subscribe to Break The Wheel via: Apple Podcasts | Spotify |  Google Podcasts | Amazon Music | Stitcher | RSS

Ep. 17: 20/21 European Fútbol Review & EURO 2020 Predictions

Shawn Hardie and Adam Rosenberg chat about the first round series for their respective teams (Knicks and Sixers, respectively). Shawn discusses how the Knicks far exceeded his pre-season expectations and Adam discusses how the spotlight is on Ben Simmons to carry the load with Joel Embiid out.

Ep. 16: #HereTheyCome... and There They Go

The  New York Knicks are back in the playoffs... but how far can they go? Shawn Hardie discusses with fellow Knicks fans Cedric Shine, Jeff J., Zac Rosenberg and NY State Senator Jamaal Bailey. After breaking down the conundrum of Elfrid Payton still starting (and if Frank Ntilikina deserves to start over him) (:30), they discuss how confident they are that the Knicks can beat the Hawks and how much playoff experience will matter (20:00) before wrapping up with Knicks playoff trivia (37:00).   Subscribe to Break The Wheel via: Apple Podcasts | Spotify |  Google Podcasts | Amazon Music | Stitcher | RSS

Ep. 15: How Far Can The Knicks Go? (And Why Does Elfrid Get To Go With Them?)

The Process Siblings return to the podcast to discuss how the 76ers can navigate through the playoffs and possibly bring a NBA title to Philadelphia. After revisiting their Ben > Joel takes (LOL) from the preseason (3:30), they share the team they fear the most in the East (hint: they play in New York and it's not the Knicks) (13:30) and why they have very little fear for any team coming out of the West - especially the Lakers (23:13). Finally, Shawn and the Siblings unite to shit all over the Boston Celtics, particularly for fumbling their opportunity to run the Eastern Conference (35:30).   Subscribe to Break The Wheel via: Apple Podcasts | Spotify |  Google Podcasts | Amazon Music | Stitcher | RSS

Ep. 14: How Far Can The 76ers Go? with The Process Siblings

Shawn Hardie (@shawnwithaW_) brings back Wizards fan Jay Smith (@jansjay) to discuss the progress of the franchise after the trade that brought Russell Westbrook to the DMV... and to gloat in the face of Sixers fan Alvin Grimes (@agrimes) after Alvin  dismissed the Wizards' chances for competing for anything this season on Ep. 139 of Five Questions. The crew, along with Adam Rosenberg (@HeyRosenberg) also discuss: Could the Wizards beat the Knicks in a playoff series? 11:20 Does having two top 20 players automatically make you a winner? 15:23 What it's like to watch The Russ Experience (Spoiler: “It’s a goddamn roller coaster!”) 16:57 How confident is Jay that Bradley Beal would stay with the Wizards long term? 22:30 The philosophy choices for a mediocre team: Try to compete or blow it up? 28:00   Subscribe to Break The Wheel via: Apple Podcasts | Spotify |  Google Podcasts | Amazon Music | Stitcher | RSS 

Ep. 13: The Wizards' "Victory Lap"

In the first half of the episode, Shawn Hardie, urban socialite and activist James Inniss, actress Brianna Seagraves (Orange Is The New Black) and writer Chuck Hayward (Dear White People, WandaVision) preview the 93rd Academy Awards, predicting who will win and who should win in the five major categories (5:00). Then, Shawn (Tottenham Hotspur) chats with fellow English football fans George Brobbey (Manchester United), Kerwin Bailey and Uncle Dutch (Arsenal) about the fallout from The Super League, including why it failed, if the fans really won and the influence of money across football (32:55).    Subscribe to Break The Wheel via: Apple Podcasts | Spotify |  Google Podcasts | Amazon Music | Stitcher | RSS

Ep. 12: Oscars Preview & The Rise & Fall of The Super League

Discussing the latest in sports (MLB, NFL, NBA, NCAA, EPL) and entertainment (music, movies, TV, etc.)