48 Minutes

48 Minutes

“48 Minutes” is a comprehensive podcast featuring discussion and analysis of the biggest NBA stories. Former NBA assistant coach Ross Geiger leads a trio of hoop junkies who offer insight, analysis, and perspective about the game and the culture surrounding it. Ross is joined by Emmy Award winning producer Bruce Bernstein, who spent more than 30 years covering the league at ESPN and research expert Michael Freer, whose information is used by many NBA announcers in their game coverage. Listeners to “48 Minutes” will arm themselves with the kind of hoop knowledge that will help them make intelligent wagers while becoming “Watercooler Legends.”

Episodes

October 16, 2025 36 mins

0:00 ... Fred hello and welcome to the "Big Red Bus" from the BLEAV Network.

1:07 ... Fred introduces Bruce and shares some background on his NBA credentials.

1:47 ... Bruce shares the three top moments of his career covering the NBA.  Hakeem Olajuwon & Dr. Jack Ramsay 1995 Finals.

3:08 ... 2008 NBA Finals story with Paul Pierce and the first indoor Gatorade shower.

3:45 ... David Stern's final interview on Pure Hoops...

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0:00 Intro

2:00 Eastern Conference Team Over/Under Predictions

2:04 Boston Celtics

4:45 New York Knicks

6:07 Toronto Raptors

7:54 Brooklyn Nets

9:15 Philadelphia 76ers

10:53 Cleveland Cavaliers

13:01 Indiana Pacers

14:59 Milwaukee Bucks

18:00 Detroit Pistons

20:25 Chicago Bulls

22:25 Orlando Magic

24:57 Atlanta Hawks

26:38 Miami Heat

28:32 Charlotte Hornets

30:26 Washington Wizards

32:58 Western Conference Team Over/Under Predictio...

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October 10, 2025 14 mins

0:00 Intro

1:03 Washington Wizards

6:53 Utah Jazz


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0:00 Intro

1:22 Toronto Raptors

9:43 San Antonio Spurs


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October 8, 2025 17 mins

0:00 Intro

1:12 Philadelphia 76ers

8:23 Sacramento Kings


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0:00 ... Opening Animation ... Ross hello and introduces the panel ... Show #185 is dedicated to Baron Davis, who wore #85 with two NBA teams.

1:10 ... Bruce introduces "Woj" and pronounces his name correctly ... Bruce runs down some highlights of his legendary career.

3:21 ... Woj shares his thoughts on delivering his acceptance speech at the Hoop Hall of Fame ... he singles out Jackie MacMullan and how other legends of ...

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0:00 ... Bruce introduction with his ESPN experiences and NBA background.

2:23 ... What the "48 Minutes" podcast is, who the hosts are, and information on the show's "Two-a-Day" project where all 30 NBA teams are previewed as the season approaches.

5:47 ... Milwaukee Bucks off-season storylines

7:52 ... How do we expect the Bucks to fare in the eastern conference this season?

10:27 ... With Giannis Antetokounmpo...

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0:00 ... Opening animation, introduction of the panel, and show #184 dedication to former Knicks great Ron Baker.

1:40 ... Orlando Magic discussion

9:17 ... Portland Trailblazers discussion


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As we get closer to the new-look Boston Celtics beginning their 2025-26 NBA season, there’s no better time to rehash all the moves that were made over the offseason. Four time Emmy-winning ESPN vet and “48 Minutes” Podcast co-host Bruce Bernstein joined Courtney Tate on a special episode of "BLEAV in Celtics."  They'll discuss what C's fans have to look forward to this coming season.

Bernstein spent over 30 years at ESPN,...

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October 1, 2025 16 mins

0:00 ... Animation, hello and welcome , and introduction of the panel.  Episode #183 is dedicated to Craig Smith, who wore #83 as a member of the Portland Trailblazers.

1:07 ... New York Knicks discussion

8:48 ... Phoenix Suns discussion

 

 


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September 30, 2025 20 mins

0:00 .... Opening Theme and Hello ... intro panel and dedication of show #18 in honor of Nets legend Buck Williams.

1:23 .... Bucks discussion ...

12:56 .... Thunder discussion

 


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September 26, 2025 14 mins

0:00 Intro

1:08 Miami Heat

7:17 New Orleans Pelicans


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0:00 Intro

1:18 Indiana Pacers

8:23 Minnesota Timberwolves


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September 23, 2025 14 mins

0:00 Intro

1:23 Detroit Pistons

7:42 Memphis Grizzlies


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September 19, 2025 17 mins

0:00 Intro

1:16 Cleveland Cavaliers

8:21 Los Angeles Lakers


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As we get closer to the new-look Dallas Mavericks beginning their 2025-26 NBA season, there’s no better time to rehash all the moves that were made over the offseason. On Wednesday, 4-time Emmy-winning ESPN vet and “48 Minutes” Podcast co-host Bruce Bernstein joined us on a special episode of our Mavs Step Back Podcast to discuss what Mavs fans have to look forward to this coming season.

Bernstein spent over 30 years at ESPN, inclu...

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September 17, 2025 18 mins

0:00 Intro

1:34 Chicago Bulls

7:45 Los Angeles Clippers


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Among our topics:

-The standoff between Golden State's management and Jonathan Kuminga over his next contract

-The story behind Giannis Antetoknoumpo and why he appeared on the 48 Minutes podcast two years ago.

-The new broadcast and streaming deals between the NBA and its partners.

-The implications of "Inside The NBA" and its move to ESPN.

-And SO MUCH more!


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September 16, 2025 15 mins

0:00 Intro

1:03 Charlotte Hornets

8:01 Houston Rockets


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September 12, 2025 15 mins

0:00 ... Show open, introduction of the panel, and explanation of the "Two-a-Day" series.

1:10 ... Brooklyn Nets discussion ... The good news for the lowly Nets is that this will be their 50th NBA season after joining the league as one of the former ABA teams who joined the NBA for the 1976-'77 season.  But that may be it for good news this season in Brooklyn.

2:37 ... World B feels the Nets are not "tanking," t...

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