A Fifth of Spurs: JRW & SiMA Podcast

by J.R. Wilco on Dec 1, 2010 5:18 PM CST in Conversations & Podcasts

It's the inaugural JRW & SiMA show. Listen in as we analyze, dissect, discuss, and enjoy the first 20% of the Spurs' 2010-11 season. Yes, it's 16 games, one quarter, 7 minutes and 12 seconds of basketball game time goodness that's all fair game for comments from one of the blog's most curmudgeony elder-statesmen, and the PtR's head coach.

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Below you can access the podcast by clicking on the streaming Viemo link, or downloading the mp3 version for those who want to access it on their mobile devices, or save it for posterity.

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First!

manuuu

by Marek Głowacki on Dec 1, 2010 5:26 PM CST reply actions

gol you are so great D.

"It's Manuway or the Highway" - tlo

by Manuwar on Dec 1, 2010 5:53 PM CST reply actions

Your talent needs to be discovered

"It's Manuway or the Highway" - tlo

by Manuwar on Dec 1, 2010 5:54 PM CST reply actions

Are you talking to Marek for being first, or SiMA, or just the blog at large?

RJ2.0: vive la différence.

by J.R. Wilco on Dec 1, 2010 5:56 PM CST up reply actions

I’d listen to you guys every day if ya’ll were on the AM dial.

"It's Manuway or the Highway" - tlo

by Manuwar on Dec 1, 2010 6:58 PM CST up reply actions

Aww. That’s too bad, because KPTR is FM-format only.

RJ2.0: vive la différence.

by J.R. Wilco on Dec 1, 2010 7:12 PM CST up reply actions

That actually touches on a very pertinent nerve, even though it’s nice to hear.

"If I was the kind of guy who posted a signature line, this would be it from now on." -SiMA

by SgtinManusArmy on Dec 1, 2010 10:18 PM CST up reply actions

I love how you guys spent the first four minutes just arguing about the format.

by DrumsInTheDeep on Dec 1, 2010 6:11 PM CST reply actions

It’s a 4 minute intro that was meticulously planned beforehand! The very fact that it flows as well as it does and doesn’t feel scripted or forced is a testament to SiMA’s skills as a former radio personality.

RJ2.0: vive la différence.

by J.R. Wilco on Dec 1, 2010 6:23 PM CST up reply actions

He certainly sounds like one. Color me impressed!

by DrumsInTheDeep on Dec 1, 2010 6:24 PM CST up reply actions

Impressed is like … chartreuse, right?

RJ2.0: vive la différence.

by J.R. Wilco on Dec 1, 2010 6:28 PM CST up reply actions

Maybe a Bondi Blue?

by DrumsInTheDeep on Dec 1, 2010 6:32 PM CST up reply actions

You an Apple man?

RJ2.0: vive la différence.

by J.R. Wilco on Dec 1, 2010 6:54 PM CST up reply actions

You expect any less?

by DrumsInTheDeep on Dec 1, 2010 6:57 PM CST up reply actions

Au contraire, I expected so much more.

RJ2.0: vive la différence.

by J.R. Wilco on Dec 1, 2010 7:14 PM CST up reply actions

So THAT’S what y’all sound like! lol, great job, guys!

"You may all go to hell, and I will go to Texas." -Davy Crockett
"Give me an army of West Point graduates, and I'll win a battle. Give me a handful of Texas Aggies, and I'll win a war." -Gen. George S. Patton

by Trey Felder on Dec 1, 2010 6:33 PM CST reply actions

Thanks, AFA.

RJ2.0: vive la différence.

by J.R. Wilco on Dec 1, 2010 6:54 PM CST up reply actions

No prob! Best, most informative podcast I’ve listened to in a LONG time. Is this going to be a regular feature?

by Trey Felder on Dec 1, 2010 6:57 PM CST up reply actions

I’d like to have one to post weekly. Not the “Fifth of Spurs” part, of course, but the JRW & SiMA part.

But a lot of it is going to depend on SiMA’s availability. He only has a certain amount of cleverness he’s allowed to spend on Spurs-related items in a single month.

RJ2.0: vive la différence.

by J.R. Wilco on Dec 1, 2010 7:21 PM CST up reply actions

I’m fairly insulted I wasn’t invited. You guys must think I’m a non-stop swearing machine.

Build a man a fire and he'll be warm for a day. Set a man on fire and he'll be warm for the rest of his life.

by Aaronstampler on Dec 1, 2010 6:57 PM CST reply actions

See now, I had no idea you’d even want to be a part of it.

For some reason I’d always thought that you hated your radio/podcast experiences, but I obviously misremembered how you felt about them.

RJ2.0: vive la différence.

by J.R. Wilco on Dec 1, 2010 7:31 PM CST up reply actions

I heard Stampler on the radio am 570 in LA. It was before the WCF in ‘08. Stamp came on the radio talking about the Suns vs Lakers and the radio guys were like “uuhh what?” and the Stamp was like "Oh I’m sorry. The Spurs are in the WCF? I hardly noticed with you all writing them off all year…" Classic.

"It's Manuway or the Highway" - tlo

by Manuwar on Dec 1, 2010 7:37 PM CST up reply actions

Ahh, back in the speedostuffer days … you were just a little tyke back then.

RJ2.0: vive la différence.

by J.R. Wilco on Dec 1, 2010 7:49 PM CST up reply actions

Ah shucks….Looks like I’ll be in San Antonio around Jan 7th-ish, when Daveed will be there, I’m excited to meet more of my PtR friends :)

"It's Manuway or the Highway" - tlo

by Manuwar on Dec 1, 2010 7:52 PM CST up reply actions

Oh and are there any PrR’ers in Chicago?

"It's Manuway or the Highway" - tlo

by Manuwar on Dec 1, 2010 7:53 PM CST up reply actions

hey are you going to Chicago too?

by cojones2thewall on Dec 1, 2010 10:18 PM CST up reply actions

We will HAVE to plan around this.

Send me an email?

RJ2.0: vive la différence.

by J.R. Wilco on Dec 2, 2010 1:00 AM CST up reply actions

nah, it’s not like I ever had a bad time doing radio, I was just always really nervous and edgy. I try to script a couple of jokes and always end up forgetting them, the five minutes goes by so fast.

I’m actually getting to be kind of a radio veteran these days as I’ve actually been on air three or four times this season to talk about the Niners because of my jobs. I was on some fantasy football show on Sirius the other day and really it was the most comfortable I’ve ever been. I felt really good about it.

Besides, talking to you bozos would be different than a radio gig. You guys aren’t pros and you’re Spurs fans.

Build a man a fire and he'll be warm for a day. Set a man on fire and he'll be warm for the rest of his life.

by Aaronstampler on Dec 1, 2010 7:53 PM CST up reply actions

It takes a long time to develop a comfort level and confidence on air, keep doing as much as you can and you’ll get there soon enough.

And let me know the next time you do a Fantasy segment… I’d like to understand why Vernon Davis is so worthless to me.

"If I was the kind of guy who posted a signature line, this would be it from now on." -SiMA

by SgtinManusArmy on Dec 1, 2010 10:15 PM CST up reply actions

29:40

JRW’s “smelling fear” bit was absolute GOLD.

Ok, I’ll stop commenting now, it’s getting embarrassing lol.

by Trey Felder on Dec 1, 2010 7:05 PM CST reply actions

Thanks for letting me know what you liked, AFA. That feedback helps, because I was thinking that might have been a weaker part of podcast.

RJ2.0: vive la différence.

by J.R. Wilco on Dec 1, 2010 8:50 PM CST up reply actions

Oh definitely not—don’t get me wrong, I like solid analysis just as much as anyone, but if you can mix in some comedic elements with that as well, it just takes it over the top for me.

by Trey Felder on Dec 1, 2010 10:04 PM CST up reply actions

Dang… thought you were going to discuss the filth of the Spurs. Ah, never mind..

Hey, if posting a sharp, insightful, yet non-sarcastic comment were that easy, even olf would do it.

Mike Monroe: ...the uninformed presume Parker is expendable.

by freshtunarightofftheboat on Dec 1, 2010 7:15 PM CST reply actions

FRESH! Why’d you go and reveal the subject of next week’s podcast?

Now we have to come up with a new angle. Thanks a lot!

RJ2.0: vive la différence.

by J.R. Wilco on Dec 1, 2010 7:23 PM CST up reply actions

oooops. }>

Hey, if posting a sharp, insightful, yet non-sarcastic comment were that easy, even olf would do it.

Mike Monroe: ...the uninformed presume Parker is expendable.

by freshtunarightofftheboat on Dec 1, 2010 7:26 PM CST up reply actions

Landfill? Septic tank? Pick your ’chop.

↓↘→ ↓↘→ ↓↘→ + P

by transgojobot on Dec 2, 2010 12:20 AM CST up reply actions

I know you could do either, but I just can’t take that angle now. It’s played out, thanks to fresh. =]

RJ2.0: vive la différence.

by J.R. Wilco on Dec 2, 2010 12:58 AM CST up reply actions

You guys rock. This was an absolute joy to experience. I can’t wait for the next one.

"I've got Tim (Duncan) and you don't. That's the difference." -Gregg Popovich

by bj1der on Dec 1, 2010 7:16 PM CST reply actions

I had no idea that you guys would like it so much. I guess we’ll really have to do them both regularly and frequently.

RJ2.0: vive la différence.

by J.R. Wilco on Dec 1, 2010 8:59 PM CST up reply actions

“I couldn’t get any more excited if I tried, and I think have actually…twice.” Gol.

Love the point SiMA made great points about Duncan’s transitioning. Duncan is capable of playing at a very high level still. He’s been absent in the boxscores because he hasn’t been utilized not because he’s washed up. With all that he is not dominant the way he used to be.

Agreed on RJ being THE difference maker this year. He’s so awesome this year. I might go to the game tonight.

Man I’m agreeing with you guys all over the place. Last few seasons The Spurs were not playing with the same urgency as we are this year.

Since when does SiMA use stats not in vain?

"It's Manuway or the Highway" - tlo

by Manuwar on Dec 1, 2010 7:30 PM CST reply actions

Out of curiosity, whereabouts in SoCal are you?

MANU GINOBILI Cares not for your humanity --Bushka

by Tim C. on Dec 1, 2010 7:31 PM CST up reply actions

Carson

"It's Manuway or the Highway" - tlo

by Manuwar on Dec 1, 2010 7:32 PM CST up reply actions

no kidding? If I make it to SoCal, I’d probably be in the Long Beach area, but I know Carson like the back of my hand after several trips there to visit friends.

MANU GINOBILI Cares not for your humanity --Bushka

by Tim C. on Dec 1, 2010 7:34 PM CST up reply actions

are you planning a move?

"It's Manuway or the Highway" - tlo

by Manuwar on Dec 1, 2010 7:32 PM CST up reply actions

fingers crossed on that one. If you see any insurance agencies that will hire someone ho isn’t bilingual, let me know.

MANU GINOBILI Cares not for your humanity --Bushka

by Tim C. on Dec 1, 2010 7:35 PM CST up reply actions

Oh that is so cool. I just moved here. We could paint the town red.

"It's Manuway or the Highway" - tlo

by Manuwar on Dec 1, 2010 7:37 PM CST up reply actions

Er…Black? Silver?

by richbruiser on Dec 1, 2010 8:36 PM CST up reply actions

It seems like every other month or so I hear you talking about moving somewhere different. Fyi, a buddy of mine does insurance in Colorado and barely even speaks good English and he does fine. Look into it.

"If I was the kind of guy who posted a signature line, this would be it from now on." -SiMA

by SgtinManusArmy on Dec 1, 2010 10:16 PM CST up reply actions

It seems like every other month or so I hear you talking about moving somewhere different.

It’s called desperation.

MANU GINOBILI Cares not for your humanity --Bushka

by Tim C. on Dec 2, 2010 1:39 PM CST up reply actions

It’s called an adventurous spirit, untamed by the dull restraints of the American lifestyle, you Paisano.

"It's Manuway or the Highway" - tlo

by Manuwar on Dec 2, 2010 4:45 PM CST up reply actions

Nah. Adventurous was when I first moved from FL to CA with only what I could fit in my previous car(Civic), back in 2005.

MANU GINOBILI Cares not for your humanity --Bushka

by Tim C. on Dec 2, 2010 6:16 PM CST up reply actions

what kind of insurance?

by cojones2thewall on Dec 1, 2010 10:19 PM CST up reply actions

I’ve been doing home/auto for the last 5 years.

MANU GINOBILI Cares not for your humanity --Bushka

by Tim C. on Dec 2, 2010 1:38 PM CST up reply actions

Tried State Farm? My friend works there, doesn’t speak anything other than English and you don’t have press one to talk to her;).

by cojones2thewall on Dec 2, 2010 9:59 PM CST up reply actions

Oh I just saw you said you are looking in Long Beach area. I have a friend there at SCAN but I think it’s all life & health. I know they train and certify.

by cojones2thewall on Dec 2, 2010 10:02 PM CST up reply actions

That Duncan part was my favorite, too. Great job, you old people.

"A life, Jimmy, you know what that is? It’s what happens while you wait for moments that will never come." - Lester Freamon, The Wire

by silverandblack_davis on Dec 1, 2010 7:43 PM CST up reply actions

Oh, and the editing (especially the music, when Josh’s name was mentioned – cracked me up) was supreme. Just awesome.

"A life, Jimmy, you know what that is? It’s what happens while you wait for moments that will never come." - Lester Freamon, The Wire

by silverandblack_davis on Dec 1, 2010 8:03 PM CST reply actions

I knew someone would find it!

Biggest coach Pop/Tiago Splitter homer on the internet™

by Josh Guyer (completely deck) on Dec 1, 2010 8:54 PM CST up reply actions

nice rebound

by cojones2thewall on Dec 1, 2010 10:31 PM CST reply actions

SiMA, you sound so… not how I thought you would!

"Sometimes the Spurs make you play ugly. That's just the way they are." - Gary Bender

by Bakkie009 on Dec 2, 2010 6:28 AM CST reply actions

Not quite the “Bakkie likes this” that we were hoping for! =]

RJ2.0: vive la différence.

by J.R. Wilco on Dec 2, 2010 10:45 AM CST up reply actions

I love it. Hope you guys are able to do it regularly. It is a little on the long side and I have had to split it into sections. I would imagine that doing several sections more regularly is much more work. If you are able to do it regularly, you should consider setting up a rss feed for our consumption, that way we can get it in our mobiles very conveniently.

You both sound really good, clear, and crisp. Speaking at a steady pace and not turbo charging it. (beneficial for us international peeps) Almost like listening to the radio (without commercial interruptions).

"If an expert says it can't be done, get another expert"
- DBG

by LasEspuelas on Dec 2, 2010 10:59 AM CST reply actions

By the way… I recced you even though it is on the front page. I dont usually do this, but I like it so much that I wanted to express my appreciation in some special way ; )

"If an expert says it can't be done, get another expert"
- DBG

by LasEspuelas on Dec 2, 2010 11:05 AM CST up reply actions

LE, gotta say that I’m honored.

Thanks

RJ2.0: vive la différence.

by J.R. Wilco on Dec 3, 2010 12:31 AM CST up reply actions

Cheers, fellas – that’s some good stuff right thar! Love all the CIA Pop theories, excellent analysis, revised expectations, tempered enthusiasm, Shaq weight reference, Neal’s gold star, and the Josh music (LOL:) Thanks for sharing – I look forward to the next shot!

Honestly. You kids today, with your hippity-hop music and your Twiddle. - Lauri

by p2cat on Dec 2, 2010 2:07 PM CST reply actions

Yeah, Josh’s music was hilarious.

Thanks for the feedbacks. Guess I’ll need to hand out a gold star every time.

RJ2.0: vive la différence.

by J.R. Wilco on Dec 3, 2010 2:13 PM CST up reply actions

feedback – singular

RJ2.0: vive la différence.

by J.R. Wilco on Dec 3, 2010 2:14 PM CST up reply actions

Pop and Tim sitting in a basement…

Classic. Great job guys, although I’m a little amazed at SiMA’s use of stats.

With all due respect, gentlemen, we're not as crazy as she is.

by CapHill on Dec 2, 2010 6:06 PM CST reply actions

Finally was able to listen to this. Damn, it was long. Still, lots of fun, and it flowed great.

Kudos, guys.

I smell death... everywhere.

by LatinD on Dec 3, 2010 6:57 PM CST reply actions

Thanks for listening to the entire thing. I’m just a little shocked that anyone did.

Almost as shocked as I was about the fact that no one recognized the joke in the title of the music we used.

RJ2.0: vive la différence.

by J.R. Wilco on Dec 6, 2010 3:59 PM CST up reply actions

So yeah, I’m a terrible person for not listening until now. Very fun to listen to. SiMA sounds like he could be a radio host in Tampa. Great work, guys.

MANU GINOBILI Cares not for your humanity --Bushka

by Tim C. on Dec 3, 2010 10:44 PM CST reply actions