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By David Binkowski

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NBA Playoffs plus Three Things

The David Binkowski PodcastMay 15, 2023

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NBA Playoffs plus Three Things

In this episode, I discuss the NBA Playoffs to date including Bucks, Knicks, Celtics, Nuggets, Lakers, Suns and Ja Morant. In the new segment "Three Things" I highlight Jack Dorsey's BluesSky, the 2023 Edelman Trust Barometer study and the Supreme Court of the United States.

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May 15, 202341:52

Spoutible's Christopher Bouzy

BotSentinel Founder Christopher Bouzy joins David to discuss his Twitter alternative, Spoutible. In this episode we discuss what problem Spoutible solves for (and is succeeding), why it's a better alternative than Twitter, his countersuit against Nate the Lawyer and Christopher answers questions taken from Spoutible users.

You can sign up for Spoutible by going to spoutible.com and you can follow both David (@dbinkowski) and Christopher (@cbouzy) there.

Rate this podcast on YouTube, Apple and Spotify and be sure to follow the podcast on Twitter at @dbinkowski, sub and comment on YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/@davidbinkowski) and follow David on Spoutible, Reddit and Mastodon.social at @dbinkowski.

Mar 06, 202301:00:42

NBA Post-Trade Deadline, Ranking Rosters, Playoff Matchups and MVP Talk

Arturo Galletti, Senior Data Analyst at SportsGrid, joins the pod to bring his post-trade deadline team by team stats to make the case for who are the top teams in the Eastern and Western Conference and who we'd like to see face off in the playoffs and some MVP talk. RIP Joel.

Mar 04, 202301:41:55

NBA Hawks Pistons Post-Trade Deadline Talk

Sports Illustrated Atlanta Hawks reporter Pat Benson Jr (@pat_benson_jr on Twitter) and Detroit Free Press Pistons Pulse co-host Bryce Simons (@motorcityhoops on Twitter, Youtube) join David to talk about the now official trade between the Atlanta Hawks, Detroit Pistons, Portland Trailblazers and Golden State Warriors that sent Saddiq Bey to Atlanta and James Wiseman to Detroit.

Feb 14, 202358:36

Midseason-ish NBA Takes Including MVP Conversation

Episode 36 kicks off with SportsGrid Senior Data Analyst Arturo Galletti and I talk Mid-Season(ish) NBA takes including who we like to win in each conference, teams that are troubling and some MVP talk.

Jan 27, 202358:06

Elon's Race to Destroy Media (and Twitter) and NBA talk

SportsGrid Senior Data Analyst Arturo Galletti joins the pod to talk Elon's plans and the death of Twitter, NBA teams under- and over-achieving, Mid teams that should blow it up, Potential coaching changes and post-season award front runners.

3:25 Corporate-owned Twitter, Karl Marx and Tech hates media

20:51 NBA teams and players exceeding/underachieving

47:48 Three teams that need to blow it up

1:04 Potential coaching changes?

1:11 Post-season award front runners

Dec 21, 202201:22:15

Elon Musk's Twitter Dumpster Fire, US Midterm Elections, NBA Early Season Takes

Sportsgrid Senior Data Analyst Arturo Galletti (@AmericanNumbers@mastodon.social, @AmericanNumbers @DataStrictly on Twitter) is back to discuss Elon Musk tanking Twitter, the US midterm elections and to run through both NBA conferences for our not-too-early season takes and NBA Finals predictions.

Nov 11, 202201:33:54

Atlanta Hawks reporter Pat Benson Jr

Atlanta Hawks & NBA Sneakers reporter for FanNation, a Sports Illustrated channel and Author of Kobe Bryant’s Sneaker History (1996-2020) Pat Benson Jr joins David to go through all 30 NBA teams projected wins and pick their over/unders.

Oct 18, 202243:16

Javier Hernández, Author of "Puerto Rico For Puerto Ricans - Why It Will Always Be That Way"

Author Javier Hernández joins David to discuss his new book Puerto Rico for Puerto Ricans - Why It Will Always Be That Way.

Topics include:

:03 Colonialism, Puerto Rican culture and nationality

:13 English and Puerto Rico's class system

:16 The myth of Puerto Rico Statehood

:20 Why Statehooders hate Casa Pueblo

:23 National Rail/Transit for Puerto Rico

:26 2014 GAO Report

:30 The Reality of Taking Congressional Seats

:34 Financial Independence and "Puerto Rico: The Economic Case for Sovereignty"

:36 The Need for Election Oversight in PR Elections

:42 Electoral Alliances

:49 Immigration and Xenophobia

Rate this podcast on YouTube, Apple and Spotify and be sure to follow the podcast on Twitter at @dbinkowski, sub and comment on YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/@davidbinkowski) and follow David on Mastodon at @dbinkowski@mastodon.social. You can follow Javier on Twitter at @PRExitBook.

Jun 20, 202257:08

The No Mamba Mentality NBA Finals Game 5 Recap + Game 6 Preview

In this mini episode, David eats (a little) crow for his NBA Finals Game 5 predictions, recaps keys to the Warriors win/Celtics loss, talks about what to look for in Game 6 and calls out Jayson Tatum.

Jun 16, 202227:26

NBA Finals with SportsGrid's Arturo Galletti

We're smack dab in the middle of the NBA Finals and SportGrid Senior Data Analyst Arturo Galletti joins the pod to talk C's, Dubs, Brad Stevens, Danny Ainge, Steve Kerr and how the Celtics are up 2-1 headed into a pivotal Game 4 in Boston. We also talk Lakers hiring Darvin Ham and what the Utah Jazz should do next.

Jun 10, 202243:27

2022 NBA Playoffs with SportsGrid's Arturo Galletti

We're back! SportsGrid Senior Data Analyst Arturo Galletti joins David Binkowski to talk NBA Playoffs, including recaps of the first round series, the almost closed out series and those that could go to 7 games.

Apr 27, 202243:01

2022 NBA Western Conference Over/Under Wins

The Western Conference win/loss totals episode with SportsGrid Senior Data Analyst Arturo Galletti! Plus we definitely do not talk about Ben Simmons and best bets to win the West and each Division.

Oct 19, 202101:20:00

Frank Garza

Iowa Hawkeye college sensation and National Player of the Year Luka Garza's father, Frank, joins TDBP on this historic day for the Garza family as Luka signs his first NBA contract with the Detroit Pistons.

Sep 24, 202144:14

2022 NBA Eastern Conference Over Under Win Totals, NBA Hall of Fame and Comedian Norm MacDonald

Episode 26 is HERE and SportsGrid Senior Data Analyst Arturo Galletti joins David to discuss 🎤 Comedian Norm Macdonald 🏆 NBA Hall of Fame 🏀 NBA Eastern Conference Over Under Win Totals and Bets.

Give the podcast a follow on Twitter (@dbinkowski) and Mastodon (@dbinkowski@mastodon.social) and as well today's guest Arturo at (@AmericanNumbers, @AmericanNumbers@mastodon.social) and if you're seeing this on Apple or Spotify Podcasts a 5 star rating -- and if you're watching this on YouTube, a like and subscribe!

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Sep 21, 202101:05:55

Manuel Alvarez Rivera and JPIP's Ian Piovanetti and Gabriel Torres

The 25th episode of TDBP is a two part episode with Manuel Alvarez Rivera (@malvareezrivera) and JPIP San Juan's Ian Piovanett (@JPIPSanJuan) and JPIP Bayamón's Gabriel Torres (@JPIPBayamon). In the first part, Manuel goes over the 2020 Puerto Rico election data to discuss trends that are impacting the growth of the PIP and MVC parties and decline of the PNP and PPD parties. The next segment is a discussion with Ian and Gabriel from JPIP (Juventud Partido Independentista Puertorriqueño) who organized and attended an island-wide gathering of JPIP members in San Lorenzo, Puerto Rico.

In this episode we discuss:
- Voting trends in Puerto Rico
- Outcome of Juventud in San Lorenzo
- Five myths about Puerto Rico independence

Rate this podcast on Apple and Spotify podcasts and be sure to follow the pod on Twitter at @dbinkowski and YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/@davidbinkowskI) and David on Mastodon at @dbinkowski@mastodon.social. And don't forget to subscribe so you never miss an episode!

Aug 23, 202101:25:58

2022 NBA Eastern and Western Conference Finals

Episode 24 is HERE and SportsGrid Senior Data Analyst Arturo Galletti joins David to discuss:

🏀 NBA Eastern and Western Conference Finals

🐴 Rick Carlisle and the Mavs new Front Office

🎰 NBA Draft Lottery, the Pistons number 1 pick and a surprise in the Warriors future?

💉 Who's Juicin'?

Jun 25, 202101:29:55

Inauthentic Social Media Episode w/ BotSentinel Founder Christopher Bouzy

BotSentinel Founder Christopher Bouzy (@cbouzy) joins the pod to discuss the latest tweaks made to the BotSentinel ahead of the US 2022 midterm elections and David reveals research showing suppression of support for the now former public Puerto Rican power line repair company AEE.

Jun 07, 202150:45

Comedian and @30RockTree Creator Matt Haze

This episode's guest created the wildly popular @30RockTree Twitter account where he tweets as the infamous Christmas Tree at 30 Rockefeller Center -- and sometimes with The Today Show's Al Roker. Matt is also a podcasting and content expert who also grew up in the midwest, moved to NYC and is now living in Puerto Rico. We also talk about his viral tweet thanks to the Philadelphia Flyers mascot Gritty. You can follow Matt on Twitter at @matthaze and the tree at @30RockTree.

Rate this podcast on Apple and Spotify podcasts and be sure to follow the pod on Twitter @dbinkowski and David on Mastodon at @dbinkowski@mastodon.social. And don't forget to subscribe so you never miss an episode.

May 17, 202159:33

The Puerto Rico Episode with SportsGrid CTO Arturo Galletti

There are two bills going to the US Congress to deal with Puerto Rico's status; one for statehood and one for self determination. While both look highly unlikely to pass, with self determination garnering more support than statehood, Arturo (@AmericanNumbers on Twitter, @AmericanNumbers@Mastodon.social) and I look at the reality of the political and economic situation, where the US is at and some ideas for moving Puerto Rico forward to help the people now.

Rate this podcast on YouTube, Apple and Spotify and be sure to follow the podcast on Twitter at @dbinkowski, sub and comment on YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/@davidbinkowskI) and follow David on Mastodon at @dbinkowski@mastodon.social.

Apr 29, 202158:06

Parallel18 Operations Director Eduardo Padial

Puerto Rico is rich with entrepreneurship and a budding ecosystem that is supporting 18 accelerators/incubators. In this episode Eduardo Padial, Operations Manager at Parallel18 (or P18) joins me to talk about his background, the history of Paralell18, the programs they're currently working on and how you can get involved.

If you're an entrepreneur, investor or company looking to dive into the growing startup culture in Puerto Rico this is well worth the listen to get caught up on existing opportunities.

Apply for Gen 9 at https://parallel18.surveykiwi.com/P18G9Contacts

Mar 30, 202143:50

2021 NBA Late Season Takes with SportGrid's Arturo Galletti

We are BACK! Arturo (@AmericanNumbers & @DataStrictly) helps kick off 2021 by joining the pod to talk: 🇵🇷 Puerto Rico 🏀 NBA, including the 2021 season to date (New York Knicks, Detroit Pistons and their "Process", Troy Weaver, Lamelo Ball, Blowing up the Warriors, Utah Jazz playoff chances, LA Lakers problems) ❓ Who's Costco Harrison Barnes? 🎓 NCAA Tournament prediction 📣 Podcast recommendations and Twitter follows 🎸 Plus a new intro written by my brother Matt!

Rate this podcast on YouTube, Apple and Spotify and be sure to follow the podcast on Twitter at @dbinkowski, sub and comment on YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/@davidbinkowski) and follow David and Arturo on Mastodon at @dbinkowski@mastodon.social and @americannumbers@mastodon.social.

Mar 16, 202101:26:18

NBA Talk with SportsGrid's Arturo Galletti

Join David as he talks NBA with SportsGrid CTO Arturo Galletti. In this episode we talk NBA Draft, Westbrook and Harden potentially leaving the Rockets and Dave eats a tweet.

Nov 13, 202001:01:15

Kindred Co-Founder Ian Schafer

Society is demanding more from businesses. Businesses are demanding more from their leaders. That's why Ian Schafer, former founder of digital agency DeepFocus, launched Kindred. Hear how he pivoted the company post-COVID pandemic and how he and the 100 OG member companies are paving the way for socially responsible businesses.

Oct 23, 202055:26

Adweek Creative and Innovation Editor David Griner

Join TDBP as my guest, Adweek Creative and Innovation Editor and podcast co-host of "Yeah, That's Probably An Ad" David Griner sits down to catch up and talk about the state of the advertising industry, where it's headed, how many push ups he can do since quarantine started and much more.

Oct 08, 202054:19

Bot Sentinel founder Christopher Bouzy

Join me as Christopher Bouzy, founder of Bot Sentinel, talks about his efforts to use machine learning to rid the Twittersphere of paid trolls and bad actors, the challenges that come with it and look ahead to new features and platforms to help squash disinformation from spreading.

Oct 01, 202053:30

NBA Finals with SportsGrid Senior Data Analyst Arturo Galletti 🇵🇷

Arturo is back to recap Eastern and Western Conference Finals, give a preview of the NBA Finals including our picks, NBA Head Coach vacancies and the future needs of Lebron and the Lakers.

Sep 30, 202001:35:30

NBA Conference Finals talk with SportsGrid CTO Arturo Galletti

It's time for the NBA Conference Finals so SportsGrid CTO Arturo Galletti re-joins the pod to talk what we've seen from the Lakers, Nuggets, Clippers, Jimmy Butler and the Heat and ponder if Denver is one player away from a chip. There's coaching talk (cough, cough Doc) and so much more. Plus, get gambling tips for the rest of the NBA Conference Finals.

Sep 17, 202001:06:17

Talking NBA with SportsGrid Senior Data Analyst Arturo Galletti

In this episode of TDBP we're joined by Arturo Galletti, CTO of SportsGrid.com to talk NBA playoffs including the second round, Scott Foster and his influence on games, coaching matchups and picks for each series. Plus, we look ahead at potential Conference and NBA Finals matchups and who we think Steve Nash should add to his bench.

Sep 04, 202001:19:51

Record Label GM Patti Hauseman

Episode 10 of TDBP features Patti Hauseman, a music industry veteran (Former GM of Big Picnic Records, former Arista, Virgin & more) who joins the pod to talk about working the last 25 years in the music business, the Seattle and Atlanta music scenes, a lil' gossip and our takes on who is the most overrated artist or band of all time.

Sep 03, 202057:10

Word of Mouth Marketing Veteran, Author and Fizz CEO Ted Wright

Ted Wright, author of Fizz: Harness the Power of Word of Mouth Marketing to Drive Brand Growth and CEO of word of mouth marketing firm Fizz joins the pod to talk about how to create a successful word of mouth marketing campaign, how he created the chocolate milk for athletes campaign and social media advice for businesses.

Aug 28, 202039:29

Awesome Labs Co-Founder and QuantifiedBob.com's Bob Troia

Bob Troia (@bobtroia), Co-founder of Awesome Labs, joins me for Episode 8. Bob is a technology innovator who understand data and uses his genius to help people understand themselves better through technology.

Aug 21, 202054:25

SportsGrid Senior Data Analyst Arturo Galletti 🇵🇷 is BACK

Arturo (@americannumbers) is BACK on TDBP to talk odds and betting the opening round of the NBA playoffs, who he likes in each matchup and how you can make money hedging your bets.

Aug 15, 202001:35:48

MediaNut's Josh Sternberg

Josh Sternberg (@joshsternberg) writes a daily media-focused newsletter called MediaNut. He's a former Editor for Adweek, NBC News, WaPo and Digiday and his writing has appeared in Atlantic, Pacific Standard and The Awl joins Dave to talk about the history, current and future state of the US media, his guitars, Phish concerts and more. Subscribe to Josh's newsletter at: http://medianut.substack.com

Aug 13, 202001:06:09

Lawyer, Diversity Consultant and Author Bärí A. Williams

Bärí A. Williams (@bariawilliams) is a Lawyer, Consultant, Author of "Diversity in the Workplace: Eye-Opening Interviews to Jumpstart Conversations about Identity, Privilege, & Bias" and former Tech Operations for Facebook and Stubhub. She joins the pod to discuss how companies can recognize and tackle the issue of privilege and bias in the workplace, her testimony to the US Financial Services Committee's Equitable Algorithms: Examining Ways to Reduce AI Bias in Financial Services Task Force, the inherent bias in data and algorithms and how she unknowingly got a retweet from former Orlando Magic and Detroit Pistons Coach and current ESPN commentator Stan Van Gundy..

Aug 11, 202056:09

TruthOrFiction.com's Brooke Binkowski

Truth or Fiction's Brooke Binkowski (@brookylnmarie on Twitter) joins TDBP to talk fact checking and disinformation, facism, immigration, social media, the media and journalism's role in combating bad actors.

Aug 06, 202001:12:37

SportsGrid Senior Data Analyst Arturo Galletti 🇵🇷

CTO of SportsGrid Arturo Galletti (@americannumbers) joins this emergency pod to talk Puerto Rico, nuclear weapons, gambling and the restart of the NBA regular season.

Jul 29, 202001:21:43

Miss Universe Puerto Rico Isis Casalduc 🇵🇷

Join me in Episode 2 as Miss Universe Puerto Rico Isis Casalduc (@isiscasalduc) talks about how she went from growing up in the hills of Puerto Rico to winning Miss Universe PR as a 16 year old, meeting Donald Trump, living in Germany, her favorite place in the world to travel and what it's like training for a triathlon.

Jul 27, 202001:28:20

Author Scott Raab

The Author of "The Whore Of Akron" and "You're Welcome, Cleveland", and ESPN 30 for 30 producer of "Believeland" Scott Raab (@scottraab64) kicks off the first episode of my podcast where he talks writing for Esquire and GQ, his books, Lebron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers, getting a tattoo with Dennis Rodman and more.

Jul 21, 202053:15