The What's Bruin Show

The business within sports is rapidly changing especially within NIL (Name, Image, and Likeness), therefore Journalist, Rob Bruin and Financial Advisor, Nisiar Smith combine their expertise, along with their ecosystems to give us a closer look into the NIL world, as well as pop culture, sports, and current events.

The What's Bruin Show is a sports podcast hosted by Rob Bruin and Nisiar Smith, with 14 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Rob Bruin and Nisiar Smith hosts The What's Bruin Show, a sports show with 14 episodes published.

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  Episode #16

  Final Four Recap

  Apr 8, 202630 minS1

  This episode dives into the latest March Madness games, analyzing key moments, coaching strategies, player development, and predictions for the upcoming finals. The hosts share insights on college basketball dynamics, player growth, and the excitement surrounding this year's tournament. 00:00 Pop Culture and Sports Highlights 02:05 Analyzing the Duke Blue Devils' Performance 05:02 UConn's Rise and Player Development 06:30 The Impact of NIL and Two-Year College Rule 09:23 Team Dynamics vs. Individual Talent 12:02 Food Break and Casual Banter 13:47 UConn vs. Illinois: A Clash of Titans 15:40 Arizona's Depth vs. Michigan's Star Power 18:14 The Road to the Championship: UConn and Arizona 20:13 Women's Basketball: UConn's Dominance and Future Stars 23:24 UCLA's Rise and the Future of Women's Basketball

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  Episode #16

  Final Four Recap

  Apr 8, 202630 minS1

  This episode dives into the latest March Madness games, analyzing key moments, coaching strategies, player development, and predictions for the upcoming finals. The hosts share insights on college basketball dynamics, player growth, and the excitement surrounding this year's tournament. Chapters: 00:00 Pop Culture and Sports Highlights 02:05 Analyzing the Duke Blue Devils' Performance 05:02 UConn's Rise and Player Development 06:30 The Impact of NIL and Two-Year College Rule 09:23 Team Dynamics vs. Individual Talent 12:02 Food Break and Casual Banter 13:47 UConn vs. Illinois: A Clash of Titans 15:40 Arizona's Depth vs. Michigan's Star Power 18:14 The Road to the Championship: UConn and Arizona 20:13 Women's Basketball: UConn's Dominance and Future Stars 23:24 UCLA's Rise and the Future of Women's Basketball

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  Episode #15

  The Real Two-Way Contract | Ep 15

  Mar 11, 202659 minS1

  Rob and Nas delve into various topics surrounding the NBA, including the dynamics of the Boston Celtics with Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown , the implications of health in competitive sports, and the evolving landscape of Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) in college athletics. They discuss the potential future of NBA salaries, the challenges of two-way contracts, and the legacy of LeBron James . The conversation also features a fun segment where they draft an all-time NBA team of players who never won a championship and discuss the legacy of Duke basketball.

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  Episode #14

  The Good, The Bad, The Ugly, Thunder win Game 4 in Indiana | Ep 14

  Jun 16, 202528 minS1

  <p>On this episode of What’s Bruin 🐾, we unpack what went wrong for the Pacers 😬 in Game 4 against the OKC Thunder ⚡️, how Shai Gilgeous-Alexander 💼 pulled out a gritty, ugly win, and why this victory was so crucial for Oklahoma City ✅. We also dive into why the Thunder are likely to win in Game 5 🏠 — and if they don’t, what the Pacers need to do to stay alive in OKC 🔄. Tap in for all the breakdowns, insights, and what’s at stake moving forward 🎙️🔥🏀Catch the full discussion on The What’s Bruin Show—streaming now on Apple, Spotify, and YouTube! 🎧📺Follow us on Instagram & TikTok...

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  Episode #13

  What The Helly, What The Haliburton! Pacers win Game 1 of The NBA Finals

  Jun 6, 202544 minS1

  <p></p><p>On this episode of What’s Bruin 🐻🎙️, we break down the greatness of the Indiana Pacers 🏀 and their clutch ability to erase leads when it matters most. This marks the fifth time this season the Pacers have stormed back from a 15-point fourth-quarter deficit, setting a historic pace — the most by any team in the postseason since 1998 🗓️🔥.</p><p>This comeback also matched the largest 4th quarter comeback in NBA Finals history over the last 50 years 😳🏆 — and in both of those moments, one man was on the sidelines: Rick Carlisle 🧠📋.</p><p>We also dive into what the OKC Thunder 🌩️ need to adjust, ho...

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