Oddball with Vin Forte
Sports. Pop Culture. Oddities. Focusing on big topics & fringe gems. Episodes drop every Friday.
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USA BASKETBALL PICKS ITS TEAM & WNBA HAS THEIR DRAFT
04/21/2024
USA BASKETBALL PICKS ITS TEAM & WNBA HAS THEIR DRAFT
- Caitlin Clark's awkward press conference - The WNBA Draft ratings are up by 300% - Team USA Basketball selects their players for the 2024 Olympics - Dr J's sponsored content - and much more! Follow Winston on Twitter: @kingmurphymedia & Show Your Work: @SYWNET Follow Oddball on Twitter: @OddballPodcast Follow Oddball on Instagram: @Oddball_Pod Follow Vin on Twitter: @MightyVin Follow Vin on Instagram: @vinfortenyc Theme Music Provided with Full Permission by Kerbivore: kerbivore.bandcamp.com Subscribe on Apple, Spotify, & wherever else you get your podcasts.
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ALLEN IVERSON GETS A STATUE & PRINGLES COLLAB WITH CROCS
04/14/2024
ALLEN IVERSON GETS A STATUE & PRINGLES COLLAB WITH CROCS
- Allen Iverson gets a statue - The takeaways from this past NBA season - a lucky Pacers fan gets a wild Reggie Miller gift - Pringles & Crocs collaborate - and much more! Follow Banks on Twitter: @banksnorest Follow Oddball on Twitter: @OddballPodcast Follow Oddball on Instagram: @Oddball_Pod Follow Vin on Twitter: @MightyVin Follow Vin on Instagram: @vinfortenyc Theme Music Provided with Full Permission by Kerbivore: kerbivore.bandcamp.com Subscribe on Apple, Spotify, & wherever else you get your podcasts.
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VINCE CARTER TO HALL OF FAME & OAKLAND ATHLETICS DETOUR TO SACRAMENTO
04/06/2024
VINCE CARTER TO HALL OF FAME & OAKLAND ATHLETICS DETOUR TO SACRAMENTO
- Vince Carter & Chauncey Billups to enter the Basketball Hall of Fame - The Athletics move to Sacramento before moving to Las Vegas - Bronny enters the transfer portal and the NBA Draft - Chips Ahoy gets new & improved formula - and much more! Follow Jermaine on Twitter: @The_Jermaine & Sucio Sportz: @SucioSportz Subscribe on youtube YOUTUBE.COM/@ODDBALLPODCAST Follow Oddball on Twitter: @OddballPodcast Follow Vin on Twitter: @MightyVin Follow on Instagram: @VinForteNYC Theme Music Provided with Full Permission by Kerbivore: kerbivore.bandcamp.com Subscribe on Apple, Spotify & wherever else you get your podcasts.
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JONTAY PORTER BETS ON HIMSELF & CAITLIN CLARK TO THE BIG3?
03/30/2024
JONTAY PORTER BETS ON HIMSELF & CAITLIN CLARK TO THE BIG3?
- Jontay Porter bets on himself - Deep diving into sports & gambling - Ice Cube offers Caitlin Clark $5 million to join BIG3 - 7-11 introduces hot dog sparkling water - and much more! Follow Amp on Twitter: @Ampaveli & RAOP: @raopodcast Subscribe on youtube YOUTUBE.COM/@ODDBALLPODCAST Follow Oddball on Twitter: @OddballPodcast Follow Vin on Twitter: @MightyVin Follow on Instagram: @VinForteNYC Theme Music Provided with Full Permission by Kerbivore: kerbivore.bandcamp.com Subscribe on Apple, Spotify & wherever else you get your podcasts.
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SHO ME THE MONEY & 30 YEARS OF BEING ON FIRE
03/23/2024
SHO ME THE MONEY & 30 YEARS OF BEING ON FIRE
- Shohei Ohtani gambling situation gets messy - Wagner Seahawks get in to March Madness - Kobe's dad sells his Championship ring - NBA Jam celebrates 30 years on home consoles - and much more! Follow Nelson on Twitter: @whoisoriginel & Show Your Work: @SYWNET Subscribe on youtube YOUTUBE.COM/@ODDBALLPODCAST Follow Oddball on Twitter: @OddballPodcast Follow Vin on Twitter: @MightyVin Follow on Instagram: @VinForteNYC Theme Music Provided with Full Permission by Kerbivore: kerbivore.bandcamp.com Subscribe on Apple, Spotify & wherever else you get your podcasts.
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HOW DO 20,000 BOBBLEHEADS GO MISSING?
03/16/2024
HOW DO 20,000 BOBBLEHEADS GO MISSING?
- Nick Saban testifies on NIL & NCAA - Aaron Rodgers for Vice President? - 20,000 Jagr Bobbleheads go missing - Is Big League Chew the best gum? - and much more! Follow IllFam on Twitter: @Illfam78 Subscribe on youtube YOUTUBE.COM/@ODDBALLPODCAST Follow Oddball on Twitter: @OddballPodcast Follow Vin on Twitter: @MightyVin Follow on Instagram: @VinForteNYC Theme Music Provided with Full Permission by Kerbivore: kerbivore.bandcamp.com Subscribe on Apple, Spotify & wherever else you get your podcasts.
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WILL YOU WATCH MIKE TYSON FIGHT JAKE PAUL?
03/09/2024
WILL YOU WATCH MIKE TYSON FIGHT JAKE PAUL?
- Phil Lindsey (Bleacher Report) sits in - Mike Tyson vs Jake Paul - Ben Simmons out for the rest of the NBA season - March Madness losing its luster? - and much more! Subscribe on youtube YOUTUBE.COM/@ODDBALLPODCAST Follow Oddball on Twitter: @OddballPodcast Follow Vin on Twitter: @MightyVin Follow on Instagram: @VinForteNYC Theme Music Provided with Full Permission by Kerbivore: kerbivore.bandcamp.com Subscribe on Apple, Spotify & wherever else you get your podcasts.
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CAITLIN CLARK COMMITS TO THE WNBA
03/03/2024
CAITLIN CLARK COMMITS TO THE WNBA
- Caitlin Clark commits to the WNBA - Should we ban storming the court? - LeBron passes 40,000 points - Shaq steps down from Papa John's board - and much more! Subscribe on youtube YOUTUBE.COM/@ODDBALLPODCAST Follow Oddball on Twitter: @OddballPodcast Follow Vin on Twitter: @MightyVin Follow on Instagram: @VinForteNYC Theme Music Provided with Full Permission by Kerbivore: kerbivore.bandcamp.com Subscribe on Apple, Spotify & wherever else you get your podcasts.
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JJ REDICK HOT TAKES AND THE NO BULL TOUR
02/23/2024
JJ REDICK HOT TAKES AND THE NO BULL TOUR
- Davis sits in this episode from Banks Vs Davis podcast - The NBA All Star Weekend fallout - JJ Redick goes off on hot takes vs game breakdowns - Scottie Pippen goes on new tour - and much more! Follow Davis on Twitter: @DavisAKADrip Subscribe on youtube YOUTUBE.COM/@ODDBALLPODCAST Follow Oddball on Twitter: @OddballPodcast Follow Vin on Twitter: @MightyVin Follow on Instagram: @VinForteNYC Theme Music Provided with Full Permission by Kerbivore: kerbivore.bandcamp.com Subscribe on Apple, Spotify & wherever else you get your podcasts.
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SUPER SLOPPY SUPER BOWL & NBA ALL STAR WEEKEND
02/16/2024
SUPER SLOPPY SUPER BOWL & NBA ALL STAR WEEKEND
- The Super Bowl gets SLIMED - LeBron James to the Warriors? - NBA All Star Weekend is here - Taco Bell does an Apple-style keynote - and much more! Follow illFam on Twitter: @illfam79 Subscribe on youtube YOUTUBE.COM/@ODDBALLPODCAST Follow Oddball on Twitter: @OddballPodcast Follow Vin on Twitter: @MightyVin Follow on Instagram: @VinForteNYC Theme Music Provided with Full Permission by Kerbivore: kerbivore.bandcamp.com Subscribe on Apple, Spotify & wherever else you get your podcasts.
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At The Deadline With Martenzie Johnson
02/09/2024
At The Deadline With Martenzie Johnson
- Martenzie Johnson (ESPN, Andscape) sits in* - Doc Rivers All Star already? - Trade Deadline rush - Is the 65 Game mandate fair? - G League on Tubi - AI art in media - I revisit a recent food topic Follow Martenzie on Twitter: @10zjohnson Subscribe on youtube YOUTUBE.COM/@ODDBALLPODCAST Follow Oddball on Twitter: @OddballPodcast Follow Vin on Twitter: @MightyVin Follow on Instagram: @VinForteNYC Theme Music Provided with Full Permission by Kerbivore: kerbivore.bandcamp.com Subscribe on Apple, Spotify & wherever else you get your podcasts. *For some reason, there is a mild audio issue with my mic cutting out at the very start and at a few other points later in the episode. It was certainly not enough to derail the episode, but it is noticeable and I am aware of it.
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What's The Deal With Doc?
01/30/2024
What's The Deal With Doc?
- Breaking down the Bucks & Doc Rivers - Breaking down the entire NBA Eastern & Western Conference - Reviewing a new Buffalo snack Subscribe on youtube YOUTUBE.COM/@ODDBALLPODCAST Follow Oddball on Twitter: @OddballPodcast Follow Vin on Twitter: @MightyVin Follow on Instagram: @VinForteNYC Theme Music Provided with Full Permission by Kerbivore: kerbivore.bandcamp.com Subscribe on Apple, Spotify & wherever else you get your podcasts.
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The Chicago Bulls' Ring Of Fire
01/20/2024
The Chicago Bulls' Ring Of Fire
- Banks (RAOP, BVD Podcasts) sits in - Chicago Bulls' Ring Of Honor is a disaster - Carmelo vs Jokic Number 15 - LeBron played against 35% of NBA History - A plea to Pizza Hut Follow Banks on Twitter: @themancalledbanks Subscribe on youtube YOUTUBE.COM/@ODDBALLPODCAST Follow Oddball on Twitter: @OddballPodcast Follow Vin on Twitter: @MightyVin Follow on Instagram: @VinForteNYC Theme Music Provided with Full Permission by Kerbivore: kerbivore.bandcamp.com Subscribe on Apple, Spotify & wherever else you get your podcasts.
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Is Penny Hardaway A Hall Of Famer?
01/12/2024
Is Penny Hardaway A Hall Of Famer?
- Sir Wilkins (Jobber Tears Pod) sits in - NFL Playoff Talk - Bill Belichick leaves New England - Are NBA refs out of control? - Is Penny Hardaway a Hall Of Famer? Follow Wilkins on Twitter: @sir_wilkins Subscribe on youtube YOUTUBE.COM/@ODDBALLPODCAST Follow Oddball on Twitter: @OddballPodcast Follow Vin on Twitter: @MightyVin Follow on Instagram: @VinForteNYC Theme Music Provided with Full Permission by Kerbivore: kerbivore.bandcamp.com Subscribe on Apple, Spotify & wherever else you get your podcasts.
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Revisiting NIL & The NCAA With Karleigh Webb
01/05/2024
Revisiting NIL & The NCAA With Karleigh Webb
- Karleigh Webb (Outsports, Gridiron Girls Podcast) sits in - The Pop Tarts Bowl gets wacky - NIL deals are here to stay - The past & present of sports video games - Women's sports absolutely dominating right now Follow Karleigh on Twitter: @ChardonnayM Subscribe on youtube YOUTUBE.COM/@ODDBALLPODCAST Follow Oddball on Twitter: @OddballPodcast Follow Vin on Twitter: @MightyVin Follow on Instagram: @VinForteNYC Theme Music Provided with Full Permission by Kerbivore: kerbivore.bandcamp.com Subscribe on Apple, Spotify & wherever else you get your podcasts.
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Christmas In The D
12/27/2023
Christmas In The D
- Pistons make history, for the wrong reasons - Mac McClung returns to the dunk contest - Is Steph Curry in the GOAT convo? - Mad Dog ranks Shaq - Me & Matth revisit some Christmas Dreamcast memories - A very special Podcast promo you do NOT want to miss Follow Matth on Twitter: @matthdamon Subscribe on youtube YOUTUBE.COM/@ODDBALLPODCAST Follow Oddball on Twitter: @OddballPodcast Follow Vin on Twitter: @MightyVin Follow on Instagram: @VinForteNYC Theme Music Provided with Full Permission by Kerbivore: kerbivore.bandcamp.com Subscribe on Apple, Spotify & wherever else you get your podcasts.
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How Long Would You Suspend Draymond?
12/16/2023
How Long Would You Suspend Draymond?
- Draymond Green Suspended - Bulls put Michael & Scottie in Ring of Honor - Giannis takes his ball and leaves - Lakers hang a banner - E3 is Cancelled - WingStop has a Pistons deal - AI takes over the drive thru Follow illFam on Twitter: @illfam79 Follow Oddball on Twitter: @OddballPodcast Follow Vin on Twitter: @MightyVin Follow on Instagram: @Oddball_Pod Theme Music Provided with Full Permission by Kerbivore: kerbivore.bandcamp.com Subscribe on Apple, Spotify, Stitcher, & wherever else you get your podcasts.
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Playing For Dinner At The Ghost Kitchen
12/08/2023
Playing For Dinner At The Ghost Kitchen
- Martenzie Johnson from ESPN & Andscape sits in on the pod - The In-Season tournament is heating up - Monty Williams already on the chopping block? - Toronto Raptors playing to eat? - Ghost Kitchens going away Subscribe on youtube YOUTUBE.COM/@ODDBALLPODCAST Follow Oddball on Twitter: @OddballPodcast Follow Vin on Twitter: @MightyVin Follow on Instagram: @VinForteNYC Theme Music Provided with Full Permission by Kerbivore: kerbivore.bandcamp.com Subscribe on Apple, Spotify, Stitcher, & wherever else you get your podcasts.
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The 2023 Sportsperson Of The Year
12/03/2023
The 2023 Sportsperson Of The Year
- IllFam sits in on the pod - Deion Sanders is Sports Illustrated Sportsperson of the Year - The In Season Tournament ratings are solid - Did you wear Latrell Sprewell shoes? - McDonald's opening spinoff franchise Follow illFam on Twitter: @illfam79 Follow Oddball on Twitter: @OddballPodcast Follow Vin on Twitter: @MightyVin Follow on Instagram: @VinForteNYC Theme Music Provided with Full Permission by Kerbivore: kerbivore.bandcamp.com Subscribe on Apple, Spotify, Stitcher, & wherever else you get your podcasts. #mcdonalds #inseasontournament #nba #deionsanders #shaq #sprewell
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The In-Season Turducken
11/19/2023
The In-Season Turducken
- Banks returns to the pod - Draymond Green get suspended - The In Season Tournament courts are too bold - Remembering the Turducken game - Turkey Day Fixins Ice Cream Follow Oddball on Twitter: @OddballPodcast Follow Vin on Twitter: @MightyVin Follow on Instagram: @VinForteNYC Theme Music Provided with Full Permission by Kerbivore: kerbivore.bandcamp.com Subscribe on Apple, Spotify, Stitcher, & wherever else you get your podcasts. #draymondgreen #turducken #baskinrobbins #thanksgiving #inseasontournament #nba
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Seth Rosenthal On Shaq Vs Kobe
11/09/2023
Seth Rosenthal On Shaq Vs Kobe
- Seth Rosenthal from @secretbasesbn joins the pod - Shaq vs Kobe - Phil Jackson's book - Why this isn't a traditional beef - How Shaq & Kobe found peace with each other Follow Oddball on Twitter: @OddballPodcast Follow Vin on Twitter: @MightyVin Follow on Instagram: @VinForteNYC Theme Music Provided with Full Permission by Kerbivore: kerbivore.bandcamp.com Subscribe on Apple, Spotify, Stitcher, & wherever else you get your podcasts.
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The Clippers, The Heist, & Taco Bell
11/03/2023
The Clippers, The Heist, & Taco Bell
This week: - Big Baby Dre from Yerrr Sports Show sits in! - James Harden to the Clippers - The NBA promotes the new in-season tournament with a short film - Wemby scores 38 - The forgotten Shaq vs Hakeem game sponsored by Taco Bell Follow Yerr Sports Show: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwuKj4L9zeLF5_bmmrfZpxw Follow Oddball on Twitter: @OddballPodcast Follow Vin on Twitter: @MightyVin Follow on Instagram: @VinForteNYC Theme Music Provided with Full Permission by Kerbivore: kerbivore.bandcamp.com Subscribe on Apple, Spotify, Stitcher, & wherever else you get your podcasts.
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Rollin' Around In Ya SOAP Shoes
10/27/2023
Rollin' Around In Ya SOAP Shoes
This week: - NBA Tip Off Week is here! - All Star Game Revamp - Nuggets get their rings - Carmelo to the NETS? - Grinding with SOAP Shoes Follow Oddball on Twitter: @OddballPodcast Follow Vin on Twitter: @MightyVin Follow on Instagram: @VinForteNYC Theme Music Provided with Full Permission by Kerbivore: kerbivore.bandcamp.com Subscribe on Apple, Spotify, Stitcher, & wherever else you get your podcasts.
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Justin Tinsley On Biggie Smalls & Social Contexts
10/19/2023
Justin Tinsley On Biggie Smalls & Social Contexts
This week: - Justin Tinsley (Author, ESPN, Andscape) - The context of his book on The Notorious BIG, "It Was All A Dream" - The maturation of Hip-Hop - Student Loans & Managing debt - Assessing Deion Sanders and Colorado - 'Around The Horn' tips Follow Justin on Twitter: @JustinTinsley Follow Oddball on Twitter: @OddballPodcast Follow Vin on Twitter: @MightyVin Follow on Instagram: @VinForteNYC Theme Music Provided with Full Permission by Kerbivore: kerbivore.bandcamp.com Subscribe on Apple, Spotify, Stitcher, & wherever else you get your podcasts.
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Rob Parker On Sea Changes In Sports Media
10/05/2023
Rob Parker On Sea Changes In Sports Media
This week: - Rob Parker (Fox Sports, ESPN, MLBBro.com) - The changing tone of Sports Media - Players turned Podcasters - Fixing Load Management - Assessing Deion Sanders and Colorado - Preserving MLB history Follow Oddball on Twitter: @OddballPodcast Follow Vin on Twitter: @MightyVin Follow on Instagram: @VinForteNYC Theme Music Provided with Full Permission by Kerbivore: kerbivore.bandcamp.com Subscribe on Apple, Spotify, Stitcher, & wherever else you get your podcasts.
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Damian Lillard To The Milwaukee Bucks
09/28/2023
Damian Lillard To The Milwaukee Bucks
This week: - Martenzie Johnson from ESPN/Andscape sits in for his monthly spot - Dame gets traded to the Bucks - Jimmy Butler claims tampering - Deion Sanders hype halted after Oregon loss? - Usher to play Super Bowl - WNBA Playoffs are here Follow Martenzie on Twitter: @10zjohnson Subscribe on Youtube: youtube.com/@oddballpodcast Follow Oddball on Twitter: @OddballPodcast Follow Vin on Twitter: @MightyVin Follow on Instagram: @VinForteNYC Theme Music Provided with Full Permission by Kerbivore: kerbivore.bandcamp.com Subscribe on Apple, Spotify, Stitcher, & wherever else you get your podcasts.
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Slam City With Scottie Pippen
09/23/2023
Slam City With Scottie Pippen
This week: - How long will the Prime Time hype last? - Giannis works out with Hakeem - Will Giannis want out in Milwaukee? - Exploring the SEGA CD & Slam City With Scottie Pippen Follow Oddball on Twitter: @OddballPodcast Follow Vin on Twitter: @MightyVin Follow on Instagram: @VinForteNYC Theme Music Provided with Full Permission by Kerbivore: kerbivore.bandcamp.com Subscribe on Apple, Spotify, Stitcher, & wherever else you get your podcasts.
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Mega Ran Sits In With Vin
09/16/2023
Mega Ran Sits In With Vin
This week: - Mega Ran sits in for the full episode! - We discuss his new album, 'Buddy's Magic Toy Box' - Being a Foster Parent - NBA's new Load Management changes - Team USA bringing in the heavy hitters for the 2024 Olympics - Basketball video games & gimmick courts Buy Mega Ran albums, merch, & more over at www.megaran.com Follow Oddball on Twitter: @OddballPodcast Follow Vin on Twitter: @MightyVin Follow on Instagram: @VinForteNYC Theme Music Provided with Full Permission by Kerbivore: kerbivore.bandcamp.com Subscribe on Apple, Spotify, Stitcher, & wherever else you get your podcasts.
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Is Colorado Ready For Primetime?
09/07/2023
Is Colorado Ready For Primetime?
This week: - Banks sits in for the full episode - Is the Colorado hype real? - Action at the FIBA World Cup - Was Jordan or LeBron under more media scrutiny? - The unfair treatment of Barry Bonds Follow Oddball on Twitter: @OddballPodcast Follow Vin on Twitter: @MightyVin Follow on Instagram: @VinForteNYC Theme Music Provided with Full Permission by Kerbivore: kerbivore.bandcamp.com
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The Changing Face Of Sports Media
09/01/2023
The Changing Face Of Sports Media
This week: - What's in a World Title name? - Are you watching the FIBA World Cup? - Ben Simmons wants to dominate the NBA - Is "Embrace Debate" falling out of fashion? - Taco Bell goes Italian Follow Oddball on Twitter: @OddballPodcast Follow Vin on Twitter: @MightyVin Follow on Instagram: @VinForteNYC Theme Music Provided with Full Permission by Kerbivore: kerbivore.bandcamp.com Subscribe on Apple, Spotify, Stitcher, & wherever else you get your podcasts.
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