Courtside Convo on Impact 89FM

NBA Playoff Talk

Impact 89FM | WDBM-FM — Thu, 23 Apr 2026 17:10:36 -0400

Full Playoff Preview

Impact 89FM | WDBM-FM — Thu, 16 Apr 2026 17:41:49 -0400

Martin and Tim breakdown the entire playoff picture

NBA Playoff Sneak Peak

Impact 89FM | WDBM-FM — Thu, 09 Apr 2026 17:12:00 -0400

Martin and Tim talk about all the contenders heading into the playoffs.

NBA Second Half Spotlight

Impact 89FM | WDBM-FM — Thu, 19 Feb 2026 19:10:11 -0500

NBA Trade Deadline Reactions

Impact 89FM | WDBM-FM — Fri, 06 Feb 2026 13:37:15 -0500

Tim and Martin react to all the moves made at the NBA trade deadline.

NBA Trade Deadline Preview

Impact 89FM | WDBM-FM — Fri, 30 Jan 2026 14:35:31 -0500

Martin and Tim talk Giannis trade rumors and all 30 teams looking to improve before the NBA trade deadline next week.

Pistons-Celtics + Knicks Failure and The Rookie Race

Impact 89FM | WDBM-FM — Thu, 22 Jan 2026 18:00:33 -0500

Tim and Martin talk Pistons-Celtics, the rookie of the year race and Jimmy Butler's torn ACL.

Giannis Trade Proposals and CP3 Out

Impact 89FM | WDBM-FM — Fri, 05 Dec 2025 16:01:34 -0500

Weekly NBA discussions

The Pistons Can't Lose

Impact 89FM | WDBM-FM — Fri, 21 Nov 2025 17:53:45 -0500

Martin and Tim talk about all the current events in the NBA. From the Detroit Pistons winning streak to the OKC Thunder's dominance and the return of LeBron James.

Bye Bye Nico + Buzzer-Beaters Galore

Impact 89FM | WDBM-FM — Wed, 12 Nov 2025 18:15:47 -0500

The Dallas Mavericks fired GM Nico Harrison, Wemby and Bane called game and more NBA talk.

Morant/Memphis Beef + Giannis' Game-Winner & OKC's Hot Start

Impact 89FM | WDBM-FM — Tue, 04 Nov 2025 17:41:24 -0500

The NBA regular season is now in full swing. Martin and Tim talk about everything happening across the association. Is Ja Morant's time in Memphis ending shortly? Giannis Antetokounmpo's historic pace and the blazing hot start of the Oklahoma City Thunder.

Opening Week Reactions

Impact 89FM | WDBM-FM — Mon, 27 Oct 2025 18:50:29 -0400

One week into the NBA regular seasonTim and Martin have takes they're celebrating and also some that they're bailing on. Wemby's dominance, Pistons vs Celtics and much more!

2025-26 NBA Season Preview

Impact 89FM | WDBM-FM — Tue, 21 Oct 2025 13:29:28 -0400

Tim and Martin are back to talk about all the storylines heading into the 2025-26 NBA season. Will OKC go back-to-back? How will the Pistons look? and much more!

Courtside Convo 4/30: Spiraling

Impact 89FM | WDBM-FM — Wed, 30 Apr 2025 18:08:38 -0400

On this season finale episode of Check the Net, Impact89’s College Basketball Podcast, join Kylee, Josh, Eli, and Colin as they talk about all things circular and spiraling including the 3 rounds of the WNBA draft, the coaching carousel, and the chaos of the transfer portal!

Courtside Convo 4/15: All-NBA Awards

Impact 89FM | WDBM-FM — Tue, 15 Apr 2025 12:38:28 -0400

Tim and Martin talk all-NBA awards and the western conference.

Courtside Convo 04/07: Ideal Playoff Matchups

Impact 89FM | WDBM-FM — Mon, 07 Apr 2025 16:12:41 -0400

Tim and Martin preview potential playoff series for the first round of the nba playoffs.

Courtside Convo 2/24: Good Vibes

Impact 89FM | WDBM-FM — Mon, 24 Feb 2025 16:14:16 -0500

Tim and Martin discuss the NBA title contenders.

Courtside Convo 2/19: Two Minute Check-ins

Impact 89FM | WDBM-FM — Wed, 19 Feb 2025 11:48:25 -0500

Martin and Tim give quick takes about all 30 NBA teams.

Courtside Convo 2/6: Live Trade Deadline Special

Impact 89FM | WDBM-FM — Thu, 06 Feb 2025 20:07:50 -0500

Tim and Martin react to the finals trades right before the deadline.

Courtside Convo 1/29: Trade Deadline Preview

Impact 89FM | WDBM-FM — Wed, 29 Jan 2025 17:23:25 -0500

Tim and Martin debate what players will be traded at the upcoming NBA trade deadline.

Courtside Convo 1/23: Top 50 Rankings

Impact 89FM | WDBM-FM — Thu, 23 Jan 2025 22:11:47 -0500

Martin and Tim rank their top 50 players in the NBA.

Trouble in Philly

Impact 89FM | WDBM-FM — Wed, 13 Nov 2024 20:02:25 -0500

Tim Marshall and Martin Goleski breakdown various topics around the recent NBA landscape.

Offseason Recap

Impact 89FM | WDBM-FM — Mon, 23 Sep 2024 14:00:08 -0400

After a long layoff, Courtside Convo is back to recap the entire NBA offseason!

Doc Rivers & All-Star Blues

Impact 89FM | WDBM-FM — Fri, 23 Feb 2024 23:39:36 -0500

Courtside Convo is back! After a short hiatus (and some technical difficulties) the crew returns with an all-new episode on the Doc Rivers conundrum, how to fix the All-Star weekend, and everything else going on around the league. All that and more on this new episode of Courtside Convo!

New Year Same Crew

Impact 89FM | WDBM-FM — Thu, 18 Jan 2024 14:24:15 -0500

Courtside Convo is back! After a short hiatus, the show returns to full force in 2024 in an action packed episode to open the new year. The crew talks about the latest blockbuster trade, the NBA standings, the record-breaking Pistons, and much more on this all-new episode of Courtside!

Holidays, Christmas Day & The In-Season Tournament

Impact 89FM | WDBM-FM — Wed, 06 Dec 2023 22:00:20 -0500

Courtside Convo is back! The crew returns for the final episode of the calendar year, giving their thoughts on the in-season tournament, the slate of games on Christmas, and a recap of the best performances on Christmas Day. All of that and more on this episode of Courtside!

The Triple P's (Play-In, Pacers and Pistons)

Impact 89FM | WDBM-FM — Fri, 01 Dec 2023 16:28:17 -0500

After a small break, the Courtside Convo crew is back! AJ Evans, Tim Marshall, Derrick Mitchell and Martin Goleski discuss the extremely deep western conference (How about those Wolves?!?), provide their predictions regarding the play-in tournament and speak on players who have impressed them so far. The crew will return in the next episode of Courtside Convo!

NBA 2K14, Sleeved Jerseys and KD 7s

Impact 89FM | WDBM-FM — Wed, 15 Nov 2023 22:00:58 -0500

After a week off, Courtside is back! The crew returns to discuss the evolving storylines around the league as well as the teams sitting at the top and bottom of both conferences. The episode concludes with the crew reminiscing on the 2013-14 season, and the stars and signature sneakers of that year. All that and more on this new episode of Courtside!

Back Like We Never Left

Impact 89FM | WDBM-FM — Wed, 01 Nov 2023 22:03:18 -0400

The Courtside Convo is back! After a week off, the crew returns to talk about the start of the season, standouts from each conference, the latest blockbuster trade, and other evolving storylines around the NBA. All of that and more on this all-new episode of Courtside!

Forever Young

Impact 89FM | WDBM-FM — Thu, 19 Oct 2023 10:00:00 -0400

Courtside Convo is back! The crew returns for an all new season with predictions around the NBA, along with their thoughts and opinions on some of the biggest moves around the league before the start of the 2023-24 season. All that and more on this episode of the Courtside Convo!

Fever Dreams

Impact 89FM | WDBM-FM — Sat, 29 Apr 2023 13:54:35 -0400

Playoffs, Ejections, and Upsets

Impact 89FM | WDBM-FM — Sat, 22 Apr 2023 17:49:33 -0400

Trust in Trader Troy

Impact 89FM | WDBM-FM — Fri, 10 Feb 2023 12:20:49 -0500

A.J. Evans, Josh Gutbrod, Jack Moreland, and Tim Marshall gather for another episode of Courtside Convo! The crew recaps the trades that shook up the NBA, the new title favorites, and where the league stands with several stars on the move. Listen for all of this and more on the latest episode of Courtside Convo!

Trade deadline & all-stars

Impact 89FM | WDBM-FM — Mon, 06 Feb 2023 13:23:16 -0500

AJ Evans, Josh Gutbrod and Tim Marshall gather for another edition of Courtside Convo to discuss the upcoming NBA trade deadline and some big names that might be on the move. Plus, the guys go back and forth about the upcoming all-star break. All that and more on this latest edition of Courtside Convo!

Rookie Report

Impact 89FM | WDBM-FM — Fri, 16 Dec 2022 13:53:08 -0500

Liam, A.J., Jack, Josh and Manit each check in on three rookies and give their thoughts on the performance thus far.

Thanksgiving Week Update

Impact 89FM | WDBM-FM — Tue, 22 Nov 2022 17:14:52 -0500

Liam, A.J., Josh and Jack catch you up on the latest around the Association! Was the Sabonis a win-win? Do the Bulls need to blow it up? Who is the MVP?

All-NBA First (Month) Team Draft

Impact 89FM | WDBM-FM — Fri, 18 Nov 2022 14:05:42 -0500

Liam Jackson, AJ Evans and Josh Gutbrod each draft a team based on first-month performances and state their team's case for being the best.

City Jerseys and Central Division Overview

Impact 89FM | WDBM-FM — Sun, 13 Nov 2022 13:11:48 -0500

Liam Jackson, Carter Frye and Josh Gutbrod discuss which city jerseys they like and dislike and touch on three midwestern teams start's.

Distressed Nets and Weird West

Impact 89FM | WDBM-FM — Fri, 04 Nov 2022 14:49:02 -0400

Liam Jackson, A.J. Evans, Carter Frye and Josh Gutbrod talk about Kyrie's suspension and some actual basketball including the Jazz and Blazer's unlikely start and the Cavs being darkhorse contenders.

Popeyes Louisiana Chicken

Impact 89FM | WDBM-FM — Fri, 28 Oct 2022 13:58:16 -0400

Liam Jackson, A.J. Evans, Jack Moreland and Josh Gutbrod touch on Lakers and Sixers rough starts, Paolo Banchero, Popeyes and more this week on Courtside Convo.

Real Games ... Finally

Impact 89FM | WDBM-FM — Fri, 21 Oct 2022 12:56:44 -0400

A full house this week. Liam Jackson, AJ Evans, Josh Gutbrod, Carter Frye and Jack Moreland cover the first regular season games and go over some surprising performances.

We Made It

Impact 89FM | WDBM-FM — Tue, 18 Oct 2022 16:46:16 -0400

Liam Jackson, A.J. Evans and Josh Gutbrod introduce themselves and make their season predictions.

Courtside Convo - 4/15/22 - Playoff Time

Impact 89FM | WDBM-FM — Fri, 15 Apr 2022 17:36:08 -0400

On this week's episode of Courtside Convo, host Carter Landis and contributors Liam Jackson and Josh Rayappan talk play-in games, preview playoff matchups and recap the regular season.

Courtside Convo - 2/25/22 - Post-All-Star Break

Impact 89FM | WDBM-FM — Fri, 25 Feb 2022 18:00:24 -0500

On this week's episode of Courtside Convo, host Carter Landis and contributors Liam Jackson and Carter Frye recap the 2022 All-Star Game, the Bulls' and Pistons' wins, the Kings' loss, answer rapid fire questions and give their prime-time game picks.

Courtside Convo - 2/11/22 - All-Star Mock Draft

Impact 89FM | WDBM-FM — Fri, 11 Feb 2022 18:43:26 -0500

On this week's episode of Courtside Convo, host Cater Landis, contributor Carter Frye and guest Caden Handwork put together an All-Star mock draft.

Courtside Convo - 1/28/22 - All-Star Starters

Impact 89FM | WDBM-FM — Fri, 28 Jan 2022 18:26:19 -0500

On this week's episode of Courtside Convo, host Carter Landis, contributor Manit Patel and guest Aidan Champion discuss the announcement of the All-Star Game starters, potential trade talks, recent games and more.

Trade Talk

Impact 89FM | WDBM-FM — Fri, 14 Jan 2022 18:08:44 -0500

On this week's episode of Courtside Convo, host Carter Landis and contributor Liam Jackson discuss the Cam Reddish trade, the what-could-have-been Bol Bol trade, the Warriors and Grizzlies wins and potential other trade candidates.

An Epic Blowout and Potential Playoff Previews

Impact 89FM | WDBM-FM — Fri, 03 Dec 2021 18:13:31 -0500

On this week's episode of Courtside Convo, the guys discuss the firing of Portland Trailblazers GM Neil Olshey, talk about the historic blowout loss by the Oklahoma City Thunder, recap the Warriors-Suns and Knicks-Bulls games, make predictions for upcoming games and more.

Cunningham vs. Green

Impact 89FM | WDBM-FM — Fri, 12 Nov 2021 17:41:19 -0500

On this week's episode of Courtside Convo, the crew talks latest in-game scuffles, recaps No.1 overall pick Cade Cunningham's showdown with No. 2 overall pick Jalen Green, previews upcoming primetime matchups and more.

Opening Week

Impact 89FM | WDBM-FM — Fri, 22 Oct 2021 17:33:06 -0400

On this week's episode of Courtside Convo, Carter Landis, Manit Patel, and Aidan Champion discuss the best matchups from the opening week of the NBA season, the latest stage in the Ben Simmons and Philadelphia saga, and the state of the Detroit Pistons.

T-Minus 1 Week

Impact 89FM | WDBM-FM — Thu, 14 Oct 2021 12:55:28 -0400

On the latest installment of Courtside Convo, Carter Landis, Manit Patel and Josh Rayappan discuss the 2021 NBA Preseason, share their perspectives on the NBA Top 100 players list and more!

2021-22 Season Preview

Impact 89FM | WDBM-FM — Fri, 01 Oct 2021 17:27:26 -0400

Host Carter Landis and co-hosts Liam Jackson and Manit Patel talk predictions for NBA conference standings, season awards and early potential Finals matchups in this season opener.

2021 NBA Draft Exclusive

Impact 89FM | WDBM-FM — Thu, 29 Jul 2021 23:29:37 -0400

On this special late-night edition of Courtside Convo, host Carter Landis and contributors Liam Jackson and Carter Landis share their real-time reactions to the NBA Draft selections as the picks come in!

Devin Booker or Trae Young?

Impact 89FM | WDBM-FM — Fri, 25 Jun 2021 17:23:38 -0400

On this week's episode of Courtside Convo, host Carter Landis and contributors Manit Patel and Liam Jackson share their thoughts on the NBA Conference Finals, reflect on how uncanny it is to see the Suns and Hawks advance so far and more.

Good Friday!

Impact 89FM | WDBM-FM — Fri, 02 Apr 2021 18:57:48 -0400

On this week's episode of Courtside Convo, Bobby Zeffero, Carter Landis and Liam Jackson evaluate about how the trade deadline players are performing through their first few games on their new teams as well as KD vs Rapaport, and Friday night picks.

Trade Deadline!

Impact 89FM | WDBM-FM — Fri, 26 Mar 2021 20:15:31 -0400

On this week's episode of Courtside Convo, Bobby Zeffero, Liam Jackson, and Carter Landis discuss the excitement of the NBA trade deadline.

Tough Stuff and Regular Stuff

Impact 89FM | WDBM-FM — Fri, 12 Mar 2021 21:23:27 -0500

On this episode of Courtside Convo, host Carter Landis and contributors Manit Patel and Liam Jackson talk about Meyers Leonard's recent comments, the NBA buyout market, the results of the All-Star game and more!

It's time for a break!

Impact 89FM | WDBM-FM — Fri, 05 Mar 2021 19:26:20 -0500

On this episode of Courtside Convo, host Bobby Zeffero and contributors Zach Surdenik, Liam Jackson and Carter Landis discuss the NBA All-Star Break, the upcoming Skills Challenge, the recent firing of former Atlanta Hawks head coach Lloyd Pierce, the Pistons buying out Blake Griffin and more!

NBA All-Star Mock Draft

Impact 89FM | WDBM-FM — Fri, 26 Feb 2021 09:00:00 -0500

On this episode of Courtside Convo: Bobby Zeffero, Carter Landis, Manit Patel, and Aidan Champion make their picks for the weekend, discuss who's currently hot and who's not, and put together an NBA All-Star Game mock draft!

Back in Studio

Impact 89FM | WDBM-FM — Wed, 24 Feb 2021 09:00:00 -0500

On this week's episode of Courtside Convo: Bobby Zeffero, Carter Landis and Liam Jackson catch up on all the latest around the NBA headed into the All-Star break! Follow @WDBMSports on Twitter for more sports coverage from Michigan State student radio.

NBA Galore!

Impact 89FM | WDBM-FM — Mon, 23 Nov 2020 09:00:00 -0500

The guys are back as they offer their reactions to the NBA draft and the recent NBA free agency signings.

Who Will Get No. 1?

Impact 89FM | WDBM-FM — Wed, 18 Nov 2020 09:00:00 -0500

The crew is back as they examine the NBA's top draft prospects and conduct a mock draft in preparation for tonight's NBA draft.

Herro Ball

Impact 89FM | WDBM-FM — Fri, 25 Sep 2020 09:00:00 -0400

The crew recaps the previous action from both the Western and Eastern Conference Finals. The second half of the show is dedicated to the coaching carousel, from filled to vacant positions.

Denver has 'em right where they want 'em

Impact 89FM | WDBM-FM — Fri, 25 Sep 2020 09:00:00 -0400

The gang offers their observations on the ongoing clash between Miami and Boston and Los Angeles and Denver in the conference finals. They also react to Billy Donovan being named the Bulls head coach and share which coaching vacancies are the most appealing throughout the league.

Clipper Collapse

Impact 89FM | WDBM-FM — Wed, 23 Sep 2020 09:00:00 -0400

The Impact NBA crew is back to discuss the NBA playoffs. We lead the show by talking about the Clippers collapse, followed by the thrilling Game 1 of ECF and predictions for the WCF. The show is capped off by talking about the All-NBA teams as well as possible snubs.

Who's Going To The Finals

Impact 89FM | WDBM-FM — Mon, 14 Sep 2020 09:00:00 -0400

The boys are back to discuss the second round of the NBA playoffs as well as offer their predictions for the Eastern and Western conference finals. The show closes as each member of the panel offers their NBA Finals predictions.

Bye Bye Luka

Impact 89FM | WDBM-FM — Wed, 02 Sep 2020 09:00:00 -0400

The crew opens the show discussing the historic boycotts that took over the landscape of the NBA and the world of sports. The crew then gives a first-round roundup and dives into the league's second round matchups. All that and some NBA lottery talk to cap the show.

The Pilot

Impact 89FM | WDBM-FM — Thu, 20 Aug 2020 09:00:00 -0400

Co-Hosts Bobby Zeffero, Darin Baydoun, Carter Landis, and Zach Surdenik debut Courtside Convo, Impact 89FM's NBA podcast. First, the boys talk about the bubble seeding games and talk about the highly contested 8th seed in the West. After, the crew dives into the First Round headlines after Game 1 across the playoffs, while breaking down the match ups for Game 2's. All that and more on Courtside Convo.