Short Corner: The NBA with Paul Shirley and Justin Halpern

Lukewarm takes, Eff that Guy, Crushing the InBox, a shout out to the Start Up Podcast and So Much More.

Beleaguered Knicks fan/Comedian Christian Finnegan joins the boys in a raucous episode that covers NBA recklessness vs. confidence, stupidity, finger-banging and a very special listener email.

The Gang (Justin, Paul & Phil) is finally back in studio together and just in time as they welcome Actor/Funnyman/Bulls Fan Brad Morris and what sure as heck sounds like Javier Bardem.

Paul juggles calls and guests as Justin abandons his baby so he can call in and talk about Doc Rivers' son. Then Phil calls in to hassle guest host Joe Sinclitico about sitting in his chair. Then Film Drunk's Vince Mancini calls in to explain why the Bay Area's not totally inspired by the Warriors.

Actor-Comedian-Chicago born LeBron Fan, Lamorne Morris (Winston on Fox TV's New Girl) Joins Paul and Phil in studio to discuss the state of the Cavs, his love of the game, what it's like to play a basketball player on a show where know one knows how to play basketball and then go toe-to toe in a Facetime Battle with his brash buddy DeMarcus. Kobe vs LeBron - Round 1.

Sports Economist David Berri joins Paul and Phil as they create New Years Resolutions for each NBA franchise.

Paul is joined by - Ray Donovan star (Showtime) - Pooch Hall and model slash BBall rec league queen Melissa Stetten. Topic include the Rondo trade, a potential Clippers blockbuster, Rec League pet peeves and NBA players as Xmas gifts.

Late Late Show writer (and Blazers fan) Ian Karmel joins Paul and Phil in the studio. Topics include; Are the Blazers too likeable to win it all, Does Firing your coach mid-season actually work and are there quality NBA players stuck in the D league.

Legendary NBA Agent Keith Glass (creator of the 7-foot Man-Eating Chicken) returns with his take on why teams "Tank" and which teams actually are versus which teams actually just "Suck."

Justin's back in studio, with Paul and new "3rd Wheel" Phil Hay. The boys also welcome NBA Tweet-ologist Lana Berry to discuss who the dumbest NBA coach actually might be. Plus WTF is wrong with the Cav's? And Who is BasketBall Cosby?

Justin calling in again, while Paul's joined by Vice Sports editor Eric Nusbaum, TakePart.com's Jacob Soboroff and Knicks observer (but Celtics fan) Ben Adams. There are some "Lukewarm Takes," plus "is Kobe still fun to watch?"

Justin returns to the show (by phone) to go one on one with Warriors fan and fill-in host Mike McGuiness. Then Sports/Entertainment hosts Ben Lyons joins the discussion to talk about his beloved, but pathetic Knicks and how much ass-patting is too much.

Comedian/Writer Mark Agee and Moth host Matteson Perry join Paul to discuss which crappy teams with good records you should NOT get excited about and who gets more free oral - NCAA or NBA players.

Yahoo Sports Radio host Travis Rodgers joins the guys to discuss the oddities of the new NBA season (Kings good, OKC and Cavs bad). Plus Justin tells how he spies on the Clippers wives and Paul's already sick of Kobe stories.

Screenwriter and Cavs fan Phil Hay (Ride Along) joins the guys for a scintillating $25,000 Season Preview Game Show. Then NBA virgins Murr and Sal (from TruTV's Impractical Jokers) absorb some NBA wisdom.