It's Friday and the Big Shot Bob crew is back with Episode 131 of Shoot Around — the weekly bonus show where Robert Horry, Rob Jenners, and B-Dog Brandon Harper dig into the questions YOU send in and whatever's on their minds.

This week kicks off with a debate born from the new Michael Jackson biopic hitting theaters: Start, Bench, Cut — MJ era edition. The Thriller era (1982–85), the Bad era (1987–89), and the Dangerous era (1991–94) are all on the table. Which era do you start? Which do you bench? Which do you cut? The guys break down their picks, argue over the greatest MJ music videos of all time (Smooth Criminal vs. Remember the Time), debate whether Chris Tucker was actually IN Smooth Criminal (he wasn't), and Harper goes deep on the Ghost mini-movie that almost nobody's seen. The verdict? Unanimous love for Thriller, but serious disagreement on whether Bad or Dangerous gets the bench.

Then the guys jump into the all-time greatest NBA coaches debate, sparked by Pat Riley making it clear at 81 years old that he has zero plans to retire or step aside. Phil Jackson, Pat Riley, Gregg Popovich, Don Nelson, Lenny Wilkins, Red Auerbach — who makes the cut? Robert Horry gives a unique firsthand perspective on Phil Jackson, including the detail that Phil literally never spoke to him during their championship runs together. There's also the Del Harris comparison — same roster, completely different results — and what that says about coaching being as much about managing personalities as drawing up plays.

A Reddit user's anti-tanking beer pricing proposal gets a quick airing, and then the crew weighs in on Diego Pavia going undrafted after representing himself at the NFL Draft — no agent, no deal. Robert Horry reflects on firing his own agent in 2001 and what he missed out on off the court despite winning six championships, and the guys debate whether being your own representative ever actually works when you're already fighting an uphill battle.

To close things out, a fan question about the best superhero shows ever made opens up a great conversation about Invincible (currently must-watch TV), The Boys, Smallville, The Flash, Dragon Ball Z, the upcoming Mortal Kombat film, and a He-Man movie trip that Robert Horry is already planning with his son. Plus — the case for a live-action Thundercats reboot that the world is clearly not ready for.

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00:00 – Welcome to Shoot Around Ep. 131: Friday Bonus Show

01:00 – The Michael Jackson Biopic Is Out — First Reactions

02:00 – Harper's Question: Start, Bench, Cut — MJ Era Edition

08:30 – Best Michael Jackson Video NOT Named Thriller

11:30 – Question from Kenny: Worst Altercation with a Referee?

13:00 – Pat Riley Refuses to Retire at 81: Is He the Greatest Coach Ever?

18:00 – Robert Horry's Honest Take: Phil Jackson Never Once Spoke to Him

19:30 – Anti-Tanking Beer Pricing Proposal: A Reddit Fan Theory

20:00 – Diego Pavia Goes Undrafted: Did Skipping an Agent Hurt Him?

23:00 – Question from Dan: What's the Best Superhero Show Ever Made?

26:30 – The Upcoming Mortal Kombat Movie: Going Straight Out of the Game

27:30 – He-Man Movie: Robert Horry & His Son Are Planning a Watch Party

28:30 – Still Waiting on a Live-Action Thundercats Movie

The NBA Playoffs are delivering chaos, history, and heartbreak — and Big Shot Bob Robert Horry, host Rob Jenners, and B-Dog Brandon Harper are breaking it ALL down on Episode 257 of the Big Shot Bob Podcast! The Orlando Magic are one win away from completing one of the most stunning upsets in NBA postseason history — knocking off the #1 seed Detroit Pistons as an 8-seed. What's gone wrong for Cade Cunningham and the Pistons, and can they save their season on home floor? Robert Horry knows something about coming back from 3-1 deficits — he lived it with the 1995 Houston Rockets.

The OKC Thunder close out the Phoenix Suns in a clean sweep, looking like the most complete team in the West. With SGA dropping 31 in the clincher and a bench that could start anywhere in the league, is anyone actually beating these guys? Then it's the Denver Nuggets fighting to stay alive against Minnesota — Joker posts a 27/16/12, Aaron Gordon goes OFF for 43 off the bench in Game 4, but the Timberwolves are healthy and hungry. Can Denver find a way? The guys debate coaching, defense, and whether the NBA owes us a Wemby vs. Jokic matchup.

In the East, the New York Knicks celebrate a Game 4 win with some famous Magic City Wings — and Lou Will has thoughts. Will Jalen Johnson step up for Atlanta in a hostile MSG environment? Robert Horry shares his perspective on why playing on the road was actually easier for him. In Philly, Joel Embiid returns from appendix surgery and the Sixers still get blown out by 32. Is it finally time for the 76ers to move on? And the Toronto Raptors have breathed life into their series against Cleveland — is Rob Jenners' "shaky branch" take looking more solid?

Plus — Victor Wembanyama goes down with a frightening fall in Game 2, misses Game 3, then comes back in Game 4 to put up a stat line only matched by Hakeem Olajuwon. His numbers? A real life category: 25+ points, 10+ rebounds, and 7+ blocks. At 22 years old. The guys close out with this year's NBA Award Winners — including the unanimous Defensive Player of the Year, Rookie of the Year, Most Improved Player, and the MVP race between Shay, Joker, and Wemby. And they play this week's trivia game: Off the Court — surprising hobbies and hidden talents of NBA legends, from Calvin Murphy's national championship to Karl Malone's CDL license.

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00:00 – Intro: Big Shot Bob Ep. 257 & NBA Playoffs Are On
01:00 – Robert Horry's 1995 Rockets Came Back From 3-1 Down to the Suns
02:30 – Magic One Win Away From Eliminating #1 Seed Detroit Pistons
04:00 – Orlando's Weird Offense vs. Detroit's Scoring Drought
11:30 – OKC Thunder Sweep Phoenix Suns: SGA & The Most Complete Team in the West
13:30 – Lakers vs. Rockets: LeBron's Buzzer-Beater & KD's Injury Update
16:00 – Denver Nuggets Stave Off Elimination: Jokic's 27/16/12 Night
17:00 – Can Denver Come Back? The Debate on Coaching, Defense & Matchups
22:30 – Knicks vs. Hawks: Magic City Wings in the Locker Room
24:30 – The Magic City Wings Story: Lou Will Paved the Way
26:30 – Is Jalen Johnson Thinking Too Much? What the Hawks Need Tonight
29:00 – Robert Horry on Why Playing on the Road Was Easier
31:30 – Celtics Blow Out Sixers by 32: Is It Time to Move On from Joel Embiid?
33:30 – Embiid's Contract Situation: $60M+ Per Year Through 2029
36:30 – Victor Wembanyama's Scary Fall & Return: A Hakeem-Level Stat Line
42:00 – Lakers Up 3-1 on Houston: Can the Rockets Survive Without KD?
44:30 – Lakers vs. OKC Next Round: Would That Be a Sweep?
49:30 – Toronto Raptors Tie the Series vs. Cleveland: The Shaky Branch Lives
52:30 – NBA Award Winners: Most Improved, DPOY, Clutch, Sixth Man, Rookie of the Year
55:30 – Big Shot of the Week: Pizza Shop Owner Delivers Easter Kindness to Hospice Patient
58:00 – Off the Court Trivia Game: NBA Players' Hidden Hobbies & Talents
01:08:30 – Final Laughs & Outro

Episode 255 of the Big Shot Bob Podcast features Robert Horry, Brandon Harper, and Rob Jenners reacting to the NBA play-ins and early playoff picture. Horry recommends the Jerry West documentary on Prime and shares his relationship with West, praising his candid leadership. The hosts break down Charlotte’s win over Miami and debate the controversial play involving Bam, arguing it should have been reviewed and likely upgraded to a flagrant, while also discussing why Charlotte is a fun team to watch.

They cover Portland’s play-in win, highlighting Jrue Holiday’s leadership and Portland’s defense, then preview upcoming matchups including Warriors–Clippers, Magic–76ers (with Joel Embiid out after appendix surgery), and give series picks for Lakers–Rockets, Nuggets–Timberwolves, Knicks–Hawks, and Cavaliers–Raptors. They discuss Doc Rivers being fired by Milwaukee and Giannis’ uncertain comments, name an Oklahoma principal who stopped a school shooter as Big Shot of the Week, and finish with a playoff-stats “Who’s Bigger” game.

00:00 Play In Banter

01:10 Jerry West Doc

03:27 Bam Trip Controversy

09:05 Portland Surprise Win

14:47 Jamba Juice Detour

16:33 Tonight Play In Preview

18:37 Lakers Rockets Breakdown

25:49 Nuggets Wolves Picks

30:55 Knicks Hawks Series

35:45 Knicks Fans Takeover

37:53 Cavs Raptors Preview

41:14 Doc Rivers Fired

41:47 Giannis Future Talk

43:44 Holiday Chemistry Lesson

47:02 Rookie Of Year Race

50:28 Big Shot Hero Principal

53:25 Who’s Bigger Game

In this week’s Shoot Around Bonus Show, Episode 129, the hosts discuss a fan question sparked by a joke about trading Giannis Antetokounmpo, focusing on whether the Cleveland Cavaliers could realistically assemble a blockbuster package involving Evan Mobley, future assets, and possibly Jared Allen to create a short-term “super team” with Donovan Mitchell, James Harden, LeBron James, and Giannis—while noting the likely lack of depth and long-term flexibility.

They answer a question about Craig Sager, reacting to a Kevin Garnett clip roasting Sager’s suit and sharing Rob’s personal story of crossing paths with Sager through Sager’s wife and an old college connection, emphasizing how widely loved Sager (and Ernie Johnson) were around the NBA. The episode also covers personalized license plates (including Rob’s former “Seven Rings” plate), a humorous Zoom court clip where a judge catches a woman lying about driving, and a headline about cocaine traces found in sharks near the Bahamas, prompting a debate about the scariest animal to face on cocaine.

00:00 Friday Show Kickoff

00:52 Giannis Trade Rumors

02:24 Why Cavs Deal Fails

04:51 Three Team Trade Talk

06:12 Craig Sager Memories

10:48 Vanity Plate Debate

15:30 Zoom Court Lie Busted

17:52 Cocaine Sharks Finale

Robert Horry, Rob Jenners and Brandon Harper return for Episode 254 after missing a show because Horry was called by the NBA to fly last-minute to Tokyo as a replacement for LaMarcus Aldridge, followed by a military charity event in Phoenix; Horry also mentions meeting the creator of One Piece and receiving unreleased Lakers collab gear for his kids. They recap college hoops including UCLA women’s blowout of South Carolina, Michigan’s title run built via transfers, debate NIL money, portal movement, coach/player accountability, and discuss a Trump executive order proposal limiting transfers and eligibility.

The conversation shifts to the Lakers as Luka suffers a grade-2 left hamstring strain and AR an oblique strain, then covers standings, the 65-game awards rule, Giannis vs. the Bucks investigation, Jokic’s historic stat pace, WNBA’s Angel Reese trade to the Dream, anti-tanking lottery proposals, a “knockoff candies” game inspired by a stolen Kit Kat truck, and a Big Shot of the Week honoring Texas dads who bought a crossing guard a car.

00:00 Welcome to Episode 254

00:37 Why Rob Missed The Show

02:47 Tokyo Trip Highlights

04:23 College Hoops Recap

06:05 Big Ten Money And NIL

08:05 Mike Malone To UNC

10:42 Transfer Portal Rules Debate

13:33 Trump Order And NCAA Chaos

17:43 Viral Iran Soundbite

18:57 Lakers Injuries And Playoff Outlook

24:00 Stinky Booty Locker Room Talk

27:13 Standings And 65 Game Rule

29:37 Load Management Debate

30:07 Giannis Policy Fallout

34:54 Angel Reese to Atlanta

36:51 Kit Kat Heist Setup

37:35 Bulls Pride Night Controversy

41:16 Jokic Historic Stat Line

44:32 Anti Tanking Lottery Ideas

50:08 Big Shot Community Gift

51:31 Knockoff Candy Game

58:53 Show Wrap and Farewell

Robert Horry and the crew open Friday’s shootaround with a discussion of LA Sparks star Kelsey Plum launching a verified AI “digital twin” for real-time conversations, and debate what it says about modern social interaction and who from history they’d want to talk to via AI (including Thurgood Marshall), while also questioning whether they’d want a digital version of a deceased parent.

They pivot to a listener question about whether Joel Embiid deserves slack for early-career missed seasons, noting he’s played 91 games since winning MVP and arguing games still count because he was paid. The episode shifts to “dumbest fight” stories sparked by a wild Florida pickleball dispute, including Horry’s bar argument over an autograph and a college brawl after a spilled beer, before ending on Afroman’s police-raid saga, his defamation-court win, and his response through diss tracks and a patriotic tuxedo.

00:00 Friday Shoot Around Intro

00:51 Kelsey Plum AI Twin

02:49 Who Would You Talk To

05:35 Digital Afterlife Debate

06:44 Embiid Games Played Talk

09:53 Pickleball Fight Story

11:38 Dumb Fights Personal Tales

15:47 Quick Falcons Roster Aside

16:11 Afroman Courtroom Anthem

21:28 Wrap Up Reactions