Summit State Of Mind (A Houston Rocke...

A podcast of dreamshakes, stepbacks, and everything Houston Rockets. Meet us at The Summit where two brothers come together and discuss everything Houston Rockets related, from offseason to playoffs, as well as our ClutchCity past to our Light The Fuse future. We provide up to date information on our Rockets as well as retrospectives, Rockets playbacks, Pre and Postgame reaction news, and of course hearty good fun with special guests.

Sports
Basketball
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Episode 42 (Badass From The Barrio) w/Tessa Bar...
We are proud to announce our first female guest to meet us at The Summit! Cohost to the Rod Ryan show on 94.5, both a sportscaster and news anchor, former pro athlete of the LFL (Lingerie Football League), contestant on Steve Austin’s The Broken Skull Challenge, and all around badass Tessa Barrera meets us at The Summit to discuss her entire career! Tessa tells us her ties to sports from an early age and how it shaped her entire career. We also discuss her ties to Houston sports and why Houston holds a special place in her heart.  Listen to Tessa on the Rod Ryan show on 94.5 the buzz from 6am-10am Monday-Friday. Give her a follow on Twitter and Instagram @tess1tess2 Day-Off Anime Streetwear Shop Day Off for your retro anime goods. Get a 10% off discount using code: dayoffsummit The Argyle League Barbershop Need a haircut? Book an appointment at the best barbershop in H-Town known as The Argyle League! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
55 min
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Episode 41 (The Hoop Trust) w/Devan White & Tim...
There’s been a lot of basketball news happening and we are here to cover it all! The Gentleman and T-Smoove join forces with The Summit Bros to create the greatest group of basketball minds on our podcast known as “The Hoop Trust”. The Hoop Trust discuss the strengths and weaknesses of each player our Houston Rockets drafted, as well as discuss the crazy free agent moves that have taken place throughout the NBA. We also go home on a brand new game called “Ceiling and Floor”! Day-Off Anime Streetwear Shop Day Off for your retro anime goods. Get a 10% off discount using code: dayoffsummit The Argyle League Barbershop Need a haircut? Book an appointment at the best barbershop in H-Town known as The Argyle League! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
113 min
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Episode 40 (Post IG Live NBA Draft Party) w/Tim...
As promised, our post IG live nba draft party is here and for the first time ever we have 3 special guests meeting us at The Summit. Special guests T-Smoove, The Nature Boy, and The Young Bucket all join us for the NBA Draft party to react to the draft picks including Jalen Green! We also talk about how good this team can be this year and we go home on a few fun games!  Day-Off Anime Streetwear Shop Day Off for your retro anime goods. Get a 10% off discount using code: dayoffsummit The Argyle League Barbershop Need a haircut? Book an appointment at the best barbershop in H-Town known as The Argyle League! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
59 min
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Teaser: Hyping Up The NBA Draft Live Reaction
This Thursday is officially the NBA Draft and with our Houston Rockets selecting number 2, it is only fitting host a live reaction draft party! Join us on our instagram live this thursday July 29 at 6:45 pm to join in on all the festivities! Special guest Tim Keister, Jay Lubos, and more will be at our draft party! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Episode 39 (Rumors & Innuendo) w/Tim Keister
The draft is a week away and rumors are swirling! Special guest Tim Keister aka T-Smoove meets us at The Summit to discuss who he would pick with the number 2 pick and if the Cade Cunningham is the true 1st pick. We also discuss Damian Lillard and the scenarios of a possible trade. We go home on the finals and who we think should win it all!Day-Off Anime Streetwear Shop Day Off for your retro anime goods. Get a 10% off discount using code: dayoffsummit The Argyle League Barbershop Need a haircut? Book an appointment at the best barbershop in H-Town known as The Argyle League! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
61 min
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Episode 38 (Who's Going Number 2?) A Prospect B...
The NBA draft is just around the corner and our Houston Rockets hold they keys to the 2nd overall pick in the draft! Meet us at The Summit where the GM and Commissioner break down the prospects Jalen Green and Evan Mobley and whether they deserve to be the 2nd overall pick! We also answer questions from our listeners regarding the draft and who they think we should pick!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
75 min
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Episode 37 (What Could’ve Been) CP3's First NBA...
So it’s 2021, and it’s not James Harden, but Chris Paul who is in the NBA Finals! We decide to take a deep dive into the undoing of a potential dynasty that could’ve been made in Houston and why James Harden, Daryl Morey, Tillman, and the messy culture of The Rockets drove CP3 out of town! We also discuss CP3’s incredible game 6 performance and who we think is going to ultimately win the NBA Championship. This was a very factual and emotional episode.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
41 min
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Episode 36 (Chronicles of The Gentleman) W/Deva...
For the first time ever, Summit State of Mind will guest former College Basketball star, all defensive talent, and MO City Legend Devan "The Gentleman" White! Devan meets us at The Summit to discuss his story from childhood to college glory and all the disappointments and triumphs he experienced during his basketball career. We also discuss our love for our hometown Houston Rockets and the heartbreak we all experienced during the 2018 Houston Rockets playoff run. The Gentleman makes his debut here on episode 36!Day-Off Anime Streetwear Shop Day Off for your retro anime goods. Get a 10% off discount using code: dayoffsummit The Argyle League Barbershop Need a haircut? Book an appointment at the best barbershop in H-Town known as The Argyle League! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
95 min
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Episode 35 (Rockets & Wrestling) W/Raheel Ramza...
He's Back! Co-host to ABC 13 show "No Layups" and an ambassador to Lululemon Raheel Ramzanali meets us at The Summit to discuss the end of Hakeem Olajuwon's career. We also play a few legendary games such as Wrestling/NBA Comparisons and Role-player Rushmore! Day-Off Anime Streetwear Shop Day Off for your retro anime goods. Get a 10% off discount using code: dayoffsummit The Argyle League Barbershop Need a haircut? Book an appointment at the best barbershop in H-Town known as The Argyle League! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
52 min
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Episode 34 Part 2 (It Was All a Dream) Celebrat...
We continue onto Part 2 of celebrating Hakeem Olajuwon’s incredible career with special guest Vincent Cu! Meet us at The Summit as we discuss the most improbable championship run in NBA history as Olajuwon and The Rockets go double clutch to win their 2nd straight title! Day-Off Anime Streetwear Shop Day Off for your retro anime goods. Get a 10% off discount using code: dayoffsummit The Argyle League Barbershop Need a haircut? Book an appointment at the best barbershop in H-Town known as The Argyle League! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
78 min
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Episode 34 Part 1 (It Was All a Dream) Celebrat...
34 holds a very special place in the hearts of Houston Rockets fans. So we decided what better way to celebrate episode 34 than to chronicle the career of the greatest 34 in history Hakeem "The Dream" Olajuwon! Special guest Vincent Cu aka Coach meets us at The Summit for Part 1 as we discuss the man who built The Summit and chronicle his career from being the number 1 overall pick in the illustrious 1984 draft, all the way to bringing the first championship to the city of Houston in 1994. Celebrate with us as we celebrate the greatest Houston Rocket who has ever lived and stay tuned for Part 2!Day-Off Anime Streetwear Shop Day Off for your retro anime goods. Get a 10% off discount using code: dayoffsummit The Argyle League Barbershop Need a haircut? Book an appointment at the best barbershop in H-Town known as The Argyle League! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
88 min
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Episode 33 (A 2021 Playoff Discussion) w/Tim Ke...
The landscape of the NBA is changing right before our very eyes and we are here to discuss all of it! Special recurring guest Tim Keister aka T-Smoove meets us at the summit to discuss how the playoffs have unfolded thus far and the changing of the guard especially in the western conference. We also discuss the 2021 MVP and the Rockets draft lottery representative who will be present during the draft lottery just two weeks away!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Episode 32 (That's a Bet!) w/Jay Lubos
Special recurring guest Jay Lubos has met us at The Summit once again to discuss the NBA playoffs and how each team has performed as well as the abysmal end to the Houston Rockets season as well. Young Bucket, GM, and Commissioner are all apart of an amazing basketball group so they discuss the roots and the pains that come with it. We go home on predictions for Sunday’s and Tuesdays playoff games and let’s just say if you get the least right, you must pay!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Episode 31 (May Madness!) NBA Playoff Brackets ...
It is playoff time and for the first time in almost a decade, our Rockets are not in the dance. So that means The GM and Commissioner can do a proper May madness bracket without having to pick The Rockets to win a title! Join us at The Summit as the Summit Bros predict who makes it all the way to the finals and who is going to ultimately win The NBA title! They also predict who wins the MVP and why does The Commissioner have bone to pick with Steph Curry? Tune in as we find out! Day-Off Anime Streetwear Shop Day Off for your retro anime goods. Get a 10% off discount using code: dayoffsummit The Argyle League Barbershop Need a haircut? Book an appointment at the best barbershop in H-Town known as The Argyle League! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Episode 30 (A Basketball Conversation) w/Raheel...
Big time news as Raheel Ramzanali aka Heezy (Digital co-host to abc 13's No Layups show) meets us at The Summit to discuss all things Rockets, as well as the genesis of his Houston Rockets fandom . We also discuss the Rockets season as a whole and the departure of Houston Rocket commentator Bill Worrell. Of course, we end off the episode on a game known as Rushmore Rockets!  Follow Raheel on instagram @raheeldoingthings watch Raheel's show on abc13.com known as "No Layups" Listen to Raheel's podcast "The Raheel Show Podcast" https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-raheel-show-podcast/id1199087256 Day-Off Anime Streetwear Shop Day Off for your retro anime goods. Get a 10% off discount using code: dayoffsummit The Argyle League Barbershop Need a haircut? Book an appointment at the best barbershop in H-Town known as The Argyle League! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Episode 29 (Start,Bench,Cut) Summitstradamus Pr...
The Houston Rockets are now in the home stretch of the season and with 9 games remaining should the Rockets continue to tank? Summitstradamus predicts the final 9 games. We also play the game that breaks friendships known as Start,Bench,Cut. The Argyle League Barbershop Need a haircut? Book an appointment at the best barbershop in H-Town known as The Argyle League! Day-Off Anime Streetwear Shop Day Off for your retro anime goods. Get a 10% off discount using code: dayoffsummit See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Episode 28 (A Golden Age Discussion) w/Vincent Cu
Time to get your notes out ladies and gentlemen because this episode is a masterclass in 90's era basketball! In this episode we bring in first time guest and mentor to the Summit Bros Vincent Cu aka Coach to discuss past, present, as well as the future landscape of NBA basketball. With discussions stemming from MJ and Clutchcity, to Kobe and MJ comparisons, as well as the impact of the Harden Era in Houston.  The Argyle League Barbershop Need a haircut? Book an appointment at the best barbershop in H-Town known as The Argyle League! Day-Off Anime Streetwear Shop Day Off for your retro anime goods. Get a 10% off discount using code: dayoffsummit See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
98 min
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Episode 27 (It's Tank Season) The Importance In...
It is officially tank season for our Houston Rockets as they continue to lose in the hopes of attaining a top 3 pick. Meet us at The Summit where we discuss how the season has been progressing, why it is important to continue to lose as many games as we can, and why it is incumbent on the team to get the top 3 pick in the draft. We also discuss each player on the team and their impact or lack thereof.  The Argyle League Barbershop Need a haircut? Book an appointment at the best barbershop in H-Town known as The Argyle League! Day-Off Anime Streetwear Shop Day Off for your retro anime goods. Get a 10% off discount using code: dayoffsummit See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Episode 26 (Run It Back) T-Mac's 13 in 35 w/Tim...
It’s time to hop in the DeLorean once again for another Run It Back special featuring our Houston Rockets vs the San Antonio Spurs all the way back in 2004! Join the Summit Bros with special guests T-Smoove and Mr. Fundamental as they rewatch this legendary season game that put the NBA world on notice. On a cool December night, the Rockets were destined to lose this game against the Spurs being down 10 with 1:00 left to play. Then T-Mac happened.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Episode 25 (State of The Rockets Address) w/Tim...
The first of two parts! It’s Tank season for our Rockets that are currently 13-35 and hunting for a top pick in this years loaded draft class. Special guests T-Smoove and Mr. Fundamental join us at The Summit to discuss what led us down this path and why it is so important to continue losing. We also discuss the trade deadline and why Kelly Olynyk has instantly become a fan favorite. The Argyle League Barbershop Need a haircut? Book an appointment at the best barbershop in H-Town known as The Argyle League! Day-Off Anime Streetwear Shop Day Off for your retro anime goods. Get a 10% off discount using code: dayoffsummit See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Episode 24 (All NBA Draft) w/Chris Chavez & Sea...
It happened. Shots and Thoughts has met the boys at The Summit to do an All NBA Draft! Join us as we pick our teams and play out a NBA 2K simulation game to prove who is the best! We also discuss the mythical first take that unfortunately is forever lost and the snow storm that has shook the entire state of Texas.  Watch along with us on YouTube https://youtu.be/68-Zi9wG4sADay-Off Anime Streetwear Shop Day Off for your retro anime goods. Get a 10% off discount using code: dayoffsummit The Argyle League Barbershop Need a haircut? Book an appointment at the best barbershop in H-Town known as The Argyle League! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Episode 23 (Story Time) w/ Tim Keister
Boys and girls it is story time for our latest episode and we brought in first time guest Tim Keister aka T-Smoove! T-Smoove meets us at The Summit to tell some amazing stories of former Rockets alumni as well as the current state of the team and what he thinks of the James Harden trade. Be sure to listen because these stories are awesome and is definetely a must listen episode! Day-Off Anime Streetwear Shop Day Off for your retro anime goods. Get a 10% off discount using code: dayoffsummit The Argyle League Barbershop Need a haircut? Book an appointment at the best barbershop in H-Town known as The Argyle League! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Episode 22 (GM Scenarios) w/ Jay Lubos
Jay Lubos aka The Young Bucket has returned to meet us at The Summit to discuss the Harden trade and how the outlook of the team has changed. We also play a new game called "GM Scenarios" . The premise of the game are as follows, You are Rafael Stone, and Tillman Fertitta barges into your office demanding that the @houstonrockets make the playoffs this year. So now you must make up to 3 trades that will turn this team from its dismal 6-9 start to a playoff contender! Rules: Make up to 3 trades. Has to be realistic (ie no Lebron or Giannis or any superstar) And trade has to match salary wise.  Day-Off Anime Streetwear Shop Day Off for your retro anime goods. Get a 10% off discount using code: dayoffsummit The Argyle League Barbershop Need a haircut? Book an appointment at the best barbershop in H-Town known as The Argyle League! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
56 min
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Episode 21 (The End Of An Era) Harden is Gone
The sun has officially set in the James Harden Era in Houston as the Rockets pull a blockbuster trade with the Brooklyn Nets to send Harden over there. Join the Commissioner and the GM as they discuss what the Rockets received, was it worth it, and what ultimately is Harden's legacy in H-Town. Welcome back to The Summit!Day-Off Anime Streetwear Shop Day Off for your retro anime goods. Get a 10% off discount using code: dayoffsummit The Argyle League Barbershop Need a haircut? Book an appointment at the best barbershop in H-Town known as The Argyle League! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Episode 20 (Run It Back) Rockets v Thunder 02/2...
For this Run It Back we travel back to 2013 in a pivotal game out of the All Star break between our Houston Rockets vs the OKC Thunder. Fueled by first time all star James Harden and Jeremy Lin, as well as the departures of three rotation players via trade, The Rockets attempt to avoid a season sweep at the hands of the Thunder and continue on the race to the playoffs! Join The GM and The Commissioner at the Summit starting halfway through the 3rd quarter and all the way to the finish as the Rockets pull off a stunning comeback victory against the first seed Thunder.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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