The Original Ballers Podcast

Each week your hosts Gary and Nicole will cover the new HBO series, Ballers. The series stars Dwayne Johnson, John David Washington, Omar Benson Miller, and Rob Corddry. Listener feed back is encouraged, send your thoughts, questions, and feedback to [email protected]

Ballers S4 & S5 moved to new feed 09/23/2019

Ballers S4 & S5 moved to new feed Ballers S4 and S5 recaps are on The Verdicts In Feed. Just type in "The Verdicts In" wherever you listen to your podcast and you can find us there. /episode/index/show/ballers/id/11352173

310 "Yay Area" Ballers Recap 09/28/2017

310 "Yay Area" Ballers Recap We enjoyed discussing the season finale of Ballers. Spencer ends up getting almost everything he wants. Ricky and Charles starts a new journey in their life and career. Reggie will be on top next season, and we look forward to season four. /episode/index/show/ballers/id/5785262

309 "Crackback" Ballers Recap 09/24/2017

309 "Crackback" Ballers Recap Another great episode of Ballers! Should Spencer merge with his competition? Is Charles leaving a good idea? Did Ricky make the righ decision? We are hoping all these questions will get answered on the season finale. /episode/index/show/ballers/id/5770888

308 "Ally-Oops" Ballers Recap 09/13/2017

308 "Ally-Oops" Ballers Recap Charles is learning to make career moves for himself. Ricky has been misdiagnosed, but its only because he hasn't told anyone the truth. Spencer and Joe's employees hate them once they are told about ASM's future. Spencer is also now trying to get Chloe pregnant, and we think she may be on board. Only 2 episodes left in the season. /episode/index/show/ballers/id/5737850

307 "Ricky-Leaks" Ballers Recap 09/12/2017

307 "Ricky-Leaks" Ballers Recap Could the NFL be behind Ricky's leaked video? Either way, Ricky is not feeling Spencer and Spencer is not feeling ASM anymore. Charles and his beautiful wife are on different pages. He wants to know why Ricky is calling his wife, but she can't reveal the information; patient-client-courtesy. /episode/index/show/ballers/id/5730481

306 "I Hate New York" Ballers Recap 09/10/2017

306 "I Hate New York" Ballers Recap We are happy to see that Ricky finally takes himself to get checked out. Although nothing is decided yet, we think he may have played his last game in the NFL. Charles is not feeling Mr. Siefert or the decisions he is making and may take his talents elsewhere. Spencer and Joe meet the CEO of Anderson Corp, and they ending getting a bigger surprise than expected. /episode/index/show/ballers/id/5725774

305 "Make Believe" Ballers Recap 09/10/2017

305 "Make Believe" Ballers Recap The Las Vegas deal is progressing, and Wayne is thrilled with the group Spencer put together to see this through. Candace is trying to make Spencer's life a living hell. She warned him not to make an enemy of the NFL. Vernon is a casualty in this Vegas deal and might suffer a 4-game suspension. /episode/index/show/ballers/id/5724990

304 "Ride and Die" Ballers Recap 08/22/2017

304 "Ride and Die" Ballers Recap We recap Ballers "Ride and Die". Charles speaks up at work, but that may not be the way to get his point across. Spencer and Joe go hard to keep Vernon employed and move forward with the Las Vegas deal. Ricky is having trouble in his love life, although that is probably the least of his worries right now. /episode/index/show/ballers/id/5664644

303 "In The Teeth" Ballers Recap 08/08/2017

303 "In The Teeth" Ballers Recap 303 "In The Teeth" Ballers Recap /episode/index/show/ballers/id/5619463

302 "Bull Rush" Ballers Recap 07/31/2017

302 "Bull Rush" Ballers Recap While Spencer may be on a winning streak, Ricky is on a loosing streak. We questions Reggie's intentions for Vernon. He may be a good friend, but he is not the friend that Vernon needs. We are loving this season and would love to hear your feedback, hit us up- [email protected] and check out our website for all of our other shows- theverdictsin.com /episode/index/show/ballers/id/5596437

301 "Seeds of Expansion" Ballers Recap 07/25/2017

301 "Seeds of Expansion" Ballers Recap We are happy to be back covering the 3rd season of Ballers. We enjoyed the premiere and cant wait to see where these ballers go this year. /episode/index/show/ballers/id/5573697

Ballers 210 "Game Day" Recap 10/03/2016

Ballers 210 "Game Day" Recap In the season two finale of Ballers, "Game Day", we see Ricky go to a new team. Spencer put himself out there for himself and for a friend. Charles gets a promotion, but will this hurt his family life? Vernon goes to camp early to prove himself. We are moving this feed over to our The Verdicts In feed, be sure to subscribe to that or you can always find us on theverdictsin.com Thank you for listening! /episode/index/show/ballers/id/4713548

209 "Million Bucks In A Bag" Ballers Recap 09/25/2016

209 "Million Bucks In A Bag" Ballers Recap Another great episode of Ballers. In the penultimate, "Million Bucks In A Bag" we see Ricky and has dad consider his chances of making it into the Hall of Fame if he chooses the right team. Charles' new job is causing stress at home, as Julie is doing everything on her own. Vernon makes a horrible investment, and Spencer is thee one who brought him in to do it. We look forward to the season finale and what is in store for these ballers. We would love to hear from you- Thank you for listening! /episode/index/show/ballers/id/4693816

208 "Laying In The Weeds" Ballers Recap 09/14/2016

208 "Laying In The Weeds" Ballers Recap Spencer is not going to let his set back, set him back. He is making moves to own ASM. Charles and Ricky fall out, but in the end, their friendship will recover. Travis gets picked first round. Vernon is concerned for his career, and where the hell is Reggie. With only two episodes left, we would love to hear your feedback- Thank you for listening! /episode/index/show/ballers/id/4667171

207 "Everybody Knows" Ballers Recap 09/10/2016

207 "Everybody Knows" Ballers Recap We discuss the latest episode of Ballers, "Everybody Knows". Spencer gets the worst news of the night. Joe is put in an awkward position. Andre makes a proposition to Anderson for the company. Charles works his magic to get Ricky to stay in Miami. We would love to hear your feedback, hit us up- and we will discuss on the podcast. Thank you for listening! /episode/index/show/ballers/id/4656878

206 "Saturdaze" Ballers Recap 09/02/2016

206 "Saturdaze" Ballers Recap On this episode of Ballers, "Saturdaze", all the players are tested. Charles has to fire a friend. Ricky looses a 30 million dollar deal. Spencers secret is revealed to Joe. Travis proves he is more than just a trash talker. We would love too hear your feedback, hit us up and we will discuss on the podcast. Thank you for listening! /episode/index/show/ballers/id/4639383

205 "Most Guys" Ballers Recap 08/21/2016

205 "Most Guys" Ballers Recap In this episode of Ballers, "Most Guys", we see Spencer go even farther to feed his addiction. Charles speaks his mind to the Miami Dolphins. Ricky is still deciding which team he will move to. Joe and Reggie go on a field trip, and Vernon becomes a pet owner. Thank you for listening! /episode/index/show/ballers/id/4607502

204 "World of Hurt" Ballers Recap 08/21/2016

204 "World of Hurt" Ballers Recap This weeks episode of Ballers, Spencer is left out of the cool kids table. Charles gets bad news. Ricky's dad shows his ass, and Vernon's career is on the line. We would love to hear your feedback on the show, hit us up Thank you for listening! /episode/index/show/ballers/id/4606619

203 "Elidee" Ballers Recap 08/11/2016

203 "Elidee" Ballers Recap In this weeks episode of Ballers, "Elidee", Spencer and Joe spend big to keep a client. Ricky ask "Where's the Love?" to the Saints? Charles is coming to terms of playing a different position, and Vernon is waiting to find out if his career is over. We would love to hear your feedback on the show, be sure to hit us up Thank you for listening! /episode/index/show/ballers/id/4582561

202 "Enter The Temple" Ballers Recap 08/10/2016

202 "Enter The Temple" Ballers Recap We are enjoying this season of Ballers so far. On "Enter The Temple" Spencer decides to make moves on a new client. Although its to gain new business, it's also personal. Reggie makes his own moves to determine his worth. Tracy stands up for working women everywhere, and Charles is given a new challenge among his team. We would love to hear your feedback, you can email us at and we will discuss it on the podcast. Thank you for listening! /episode/index/show/ballers/id/4579930

201 "Face Of The Franchise" Ballers 07/22/2016

201 "Face Of The Franchise" Ballers We are excited for this new season of Ballers. In the season two premiere, "Face of The Franchise", we were re-introduced to all the key players. The episode was entertaining, and we cant wait to see Spencer take down Andre, as long as he does not take himself down. In addition to a new baby, we see Charles i going to be experiencing some new changes as well in his career. Ricky is on a path of destruction, hopefully he get the new contract he is looking for and doesn't self destruct. We would love to hear your feedback, be sure to hit us up at and we will discuss your feedback on the podcast. Thank you for listening! /episode/index/show/ballers/id/4535099

Ballers 110- "Flamingos" Full Recap 08/25/2015

Ballers 110- "Flamingos" Full Recap In the season finale of Ballers, everything is everything. Spence and Joe get to stay with Anderson, and even some new perks. Charles as more than just a bundle of joy to celebrate. Ricky has finally come to peace, and Vernon gets to say "I'm rich bitch". We enjoyed the season finale. Although, everything was a little too perfect for us. We look forward to seeing what they have in store for season two. /episode/index/show/ballers/id/3757852

Ballers 109- "Head On" Full Recap 08/18/2015

Ballers 109- "Head On" Full Recap In the ninth episode of Ballers, entitled, "Head On", we finally see Spencer face his nightmares head on, and make amends. Charles returning to football is not going to be as easy as he thought, but at least he has a baby on the way. Bella is still not giving Ricky any play, and Vernon has finally opened his eyes to the type of person Reggie is. We only have one more episode left and cant wait to see how they end their first season. /episode/index/show/ballers/id/3743224

Ballers 108- "Gaslighting" Full Recap 08/11/2015

Ballers 108- "Gaslighting" Full Recap In the eighth episode of the new HBO series, Ballers, entitled "Gaslighting", Ricky presented a $400k ring to Bella and she told him, "We are never ever getting back together"....wait, wrong T.Swift song. One of our favorite scenes this week was Spencer singing "Shake It Off". Spencer finally had a sit down with the woman he gaslighted a few years back. He handled himself pretty well, which is more than we can say for how he is handling his addiction problem. After pushing a monster pick up truck and SUV all on his own, Charles is feeling himself, and the perfect opportunity may have just came his way. Joe is also feeling himself, and he is willing to do whatever it takes to make his dreams a reality. This was another great episode, we are liking the Jerry Maguire road it looks like they are headed down, and cant wait to see these last two episodes. /episode/index/show/ballers/id/3727939

Ballers 107- "Ends" Full Recap 08/04/2015

Ballers 107- "Ends" Full Recap We are almost at the end of the first season of the new HBO series, Ballers. In this latest episode entitled, "Ends", we see several of the characters getting to the end of the road. Whether it is Ricky in his relationship with Bella. Charles, finally to the end of his denial about no longer playing ball, Spencer putting Rods death to an end, or Vernon's career possibly coming to an end. We also get to see more of Jason's backstory. We meet his lovely mom and her baby of a boyfriend. /episode/index/show/ballers/id/3714375

Ballers 106- "Everything Is Everything" Full Recap 07/28/2015

Ballers 106- "Everything Is Everything" Full Recap In this weeks episode of Ballers, entitled, "Everything Is Everything", we get to see another side of Ricky. In our opinion, it looks like the person he is most of afraid of becoming, is exactly who he is. Charles lives the single life for twenty four hours, but quickly realizes he is not about that life. Spencer finally gets his MRI. Joe negotiates Vernon's blackmail settlement down, and Reggie blames Spencer for the blackmail happening in the first place. Although we liked this episode the least out of the season so far, it was still entertaining. /episode/index/show/ballers/id/3699878

Ballers 105- "Machete Charge" Full Recap 07/23/2015

Ballers 105- "Machete Charge" Full Recap We are half way through the first season of the new HBO series Ballers, and the latest episode, entitled, "Machete Charge" was another success. This week we saw some of the obstacles or trials that ballers have to go through, such as getting blackmailed or turning down groupies. We finally get to see a rivalry come to an end, with the help of Uncle Frank, and Ricky seems to be growing up. /episode/index/show/ballers/id/3691345

Ballers 104- "Heads Will Roll" Full Recap 07/14/2015

Ballers 104- "Heads Will Roll" Full Recap In this weeks episode of Ballers, entitled, "Heads Will Roll" the boys patience and maturity are put to the test. Ricky is tested again by his teammates. Charles' marriage is tested by a groupie. Spencer and Jason's patience is tested by Vernon and Reggie, and Joe test how much trouble he is willing to get in with his boss, in order to sign a new client. /episode/index/show/ballers/id/3673185

Ballers -103 "Move The Chains" Full Recap 07/07/2015

Ballers -103 "Move The Chains" Full Recap In the latest episode of the new HBO series, Ballers Spencer throws a party. We get to see just how crazy these ballers can get. Ricky is having an inappropriate relationship that he doesn't want to end. Charles is depressed and wants to get back in the game. Vernon gives in to peer pressure. Joe gets too comfortable and uses the wrong word. Spencer is slowing slipping, he lost his cool and he appears to have a serious addiction. Reggie is still an asshole. /episode/index/show/ballers/id/3660737

Ballers- 102- "Raise Up" Full Recap 07/01/2015

Ballers- 102- "Raise Up" Full Recap In the second episode of the new HBO series, Ballers, we get to know the characters a little more. Ricky makes it to practice on time, but faces anomosity from one of his new team mates. Charles makes his first sale, but may be missing football more than he cares to let on. Spencer is broke, but is keeping his head high. Vernon finally listens to Spencer's spill and signs the authorization forms for him to become his financial manager. Oh, and Reggie is an asshole. /episode/index/show/ballers/id/3648837

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