Pops & Shots Podcast
Pops & Shots Podcast is made up of Gabriel O’Balle & Tom Cruz. And while our primary goal is to talk sports while we drink, what ends up happening is usually far beyond our control. From movies, music, celebrity news, wrestling and current events - if it "pops" in our head it’s gonna get talked about. Shots are always in order whether they're at sports figures, each other, or out of a glass, we're taking them. Drink before listening, we sound better. https://linktr.ee/Popsandshotspodcast
Episodes
236 episodes
Ep. 232 Michael and Sons
This week we talk NBA playoffs and give updates on our teams championship contention. We give NFL updates on signings and keep an eye on the upcoming schedule release. In music news, we discuss the ACL lineup drop and Gabriel gives his review o...
Ep. 231 Downs With the Sickness
This week we cover early NFL draft picks, as well as NBA playoff updates for our teams. We also cover upcoming anti tanking rules for the draft lottery and give an update on Mikki v Fugi III
Ep. 230 Play-In Around 6 Years
This week we cover nba news including the play-in bracket so far. We update Marvel and Street Fighter news as well as cover the 2026 Rock and Roll HOF. We finish with a shout out to our 6 year anniversary for all our guests and listeners
Ep. 229 Vegas In Space
This week, we update NBA and Women's basketball news. We also talk space, as we talk about seeing the new Mario Galaxy movie and review Project Hail Mary. We end the show with a 'Guess Who' segment with some well known names to the show.
Chuck Norris decided this was episode 228
This week, we give a Spurs and Rockets bet update, as well as some WembVP talk. We cover NFL signings, trades, and retirements. We finish off with movie announcements and Spiderman trailer talk.
Ep. 227 BAM! That's A Lot of Points
This week, we cover a record breaking performance by Bam Adebayo, lots of NFL free agency news and some updates in video game media.
Ep. 226 I Guess
After a quick NBA update, we cover all upcoming trades and cuts in the NFL. We get a little political, before moving to a standoff of burger giants. We have our weekly God of War update, and cover upcoming TV show trailers.
Ep. 225 "The Franchise" Kyle Pitts
This week we update the NBA standings for the Spurs and Rockets. In the NFL we also talk about a surprise franchise tag, as well as the Cowboys off-season moves. We finish up with some more video game, movie and pizza updates.
Ep. 224 We'll Get To That
This week we're joined by James and Julian to discuss the NBA All-Star weekend. We also talk about some off-season NFL news and some upcoming fights. We finish up looking back at games and movies that have influenced us
Ep. 223 Halftime of War
This week we recap SuperBowl XL with Fugi, as well as the Bad Bunny halftime show. We also cover NBA all star updates and the possibility of league expansion. We finish off with a big Sony update, including a long awaited video game remake
Ep. 222 Snubs and Dubs
This week, we cover the NFL honors in the week leading up to the superbowl, as well as all the moves and non-moves at the NBA trade deadline. We get a little political (F*ck ICE) then move on to our entertainment segment, with RIPs and TV news
Ep. 221 I Have An Idea
This week, we're joined again by Jonah, as we discuss the upcoming SuperBowl and potential Hall of Fame. We also discuss the latest Spurs vs Rockets matchup in our NBA talk
Ep. 220 Greek Side! Strong Side!
After a week off, we catch up on all NFL news, including playoff games and coaching changes. We also give an NBA update on the Spurs vs Rockets game and list the All-Star starters for each conference. We finish with video game shows casting mai...
Ep. 219 Ends and Beginnings
We start the new year off with our last NFL regular season of the 2025-26 season. We discuss all of the coaching moves from Black Monday, and give an update on the NBA season with the upcoming All Star event. We finish off with news of PBS shut...
Ep. 218 Cena Next Year
This week, we're joined by a whole crew of wrestling fans as we discuss our NFL and Nation of Domination updates. We also cover an NBA update, with the 3 matchups between the OKC Thunder and San Antonio Spurs. Finally, we wrap things up with a ...
Ep. 217 Kyle Pitts Did What?
This week, we catch up on NFL update the Nation of Domination playoff picture. We also discuss the NBA cup and news, and finish off with John Cena's retirement from professional wrestling.
Ep. 216 Speaking of Fugi
This week we're joined again by James of Dark Side of the Mic to give our NFL rundown, and give an update on the final Nation of Domination standings for the regular season. We talk NBA cup, and finish with some entertainment news
Ep. 215 Buy Sell and Trade
After a week away, we catch up on all things NFL and changes in our Pick 'Ems standings. The playoff picture in the Nation of Domination is clearing up, and we also update NBA news around the league.
Ep. 214 Selena Y Los Pops & Shots
This week, we're joined by our good friend Kenneth, as we do our NFL rundown and update NBA news. We review the Selena Netflix documentary, and finish off with a draft of All-Time NFL Wide Receivers.
Ep. 213 Fame and (Lack of) Fortune
This week, we cover jobs lost in the NFL and NBA, plus how that Rockets vs Spurs bet turned out. We're gonna honor a wrestling legend and talk about the penny going away. To wrap it up, we'll hit the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and share a top 5...
Ep. 212 Trading Day
This week we cover NFL trades and injuries, and an unfortunate loss of Marshawn Kneeland. We update NoD standings, and hold our Basketball teams accountable. We finish with a call out for a gaming tournament, as well as an idea for a future bra...
Ep. 211 Aw Shoughs
This week, the guys are joined by Jonah of the Raiders Weekly podcast to review all things NFL and NoD. We also cover NBA news including MVP favorites, as well as the FBI scandals involving players and coaches. We finish off with a review of DC...
Ep. 210 Turk Dirk and the Frenchman
This week, we have the usual NFL, Pick 'ems and NoD rundowns. Plus, the NBA is back in season and we cover our teams opening games, with some All-Star performances with differing results, and we end with a Halloween themed Top 5
Ep. 209 Visibly Upset
The guys are back after a bye week with their NFL rundown and update both pick 'ems and Nation of Domination standings. We also cover Men's and Women's basketball news, and touch on a rare NHL update. We say goodbye with some RIPs, and give an ...
