Listener sentiment
The podcast is deeply polarized, with sentiment shaped almost entirely by Pat Beverly's conduct. Before his May 2024 incident—throwing a basketball at fans during a playoff game and refusing to interview an ESPN reporter who wasn't subscribed—the show had genuine support, with listeners praising the chemistry between Pat Beverly and co-host Rone, and celebrating the dynamic as authentic and insightful. Post-incident, the podcast collapsed into overwhelmingly negative reviews focused on Beverly's behavior and character, not content quality; hundreds of one-star ratings cite his treatment of reporters, fans, and women as reasons for unsubscribing. A small devoted audience remains, defending the "no-filter authenticity," but they are vastly outnumbered. Recent ratings from 2025 suggest some recovery with a handful of strong five-star reviews crediting the show as a top-tier basketball pod, though criticism resurfaces around Beverly's Israel appearance and perceived personality shift. Rone is consistently praised as a skilled host and the show's stabilizing force.
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Summary generated May 29, 2026
