The Miami Heat Beat Podcast

Welcome to The Heat Beat Podcast, a weekly NBA podcast dedicated to bringing you the latest dose of Miami Heat news, insight, and commentary from MiamiHeatBeat.com. Hosted and produced by Giancarlo Navas and Brian Goins, our clunky mixture of data-driven analysis, on-air buffoonery, and perspective is cleverly crafted for listeners to laugh and learn as we try to make sense of the NBA and its franchise in Biscayne Bay. Official Miami Heat podcast of the Blue Wire Podcast Network.

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🚨Post Game Reaction 🚨: Wade's Last Home Game
Giancarlo Navas records a one-man, postgame reaction show about his experience witnessing Dwyane Wade's final home game as a member of the Miami Heat, holding back tears from the parking lot at the AmericanAirlines Arena.
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203: Honoring Wade w/ Rohan Nadkarni (Sports Il...
In this edition of The Heat Beat Podcast, Giancarlo Navas, Greg Leif Sylvander, and Brian Goins invite Rohan Nadkarni of Sports Illustrated's The Crossover as our special guest to discuss:• Rohan's Sports Illustrated cover story on Dwyane Wade• Bonus quotes from Pat Riley and Udonis Haslem that didn't make the story• As Miami's playoff hopes are dwindling, we stroll down Dwyane Wade memory lane in preparation for what might be his last home game on Tuesday.• Backlash on the Heat's optics of waiving #HeatCulture swingman Rodney McGruder in bid to avoid luxury tax.… this and so much more!!!
57 min
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202: Playoff Implications w/ Kevin Wang (@kevka...
In this edition of The Heat Beat Podcast, we welcomed long-time friend Kevin Wang (@kevkage_) to join Giancarlo Navas, Alex Toledo, Brian Goins, and our newest contributor Genna Mark to discuss: • Breakdown of Heat-Celtics. What annoyed them about Monday's loss and what needs to change before Wednesday's rematch?• Injury status on Justise Winslow and Josh Richardson: Could J-Rich be out the remainder of the regular season? • The gang discusses how likely it is for Miami to get in the playoffs• Alex and Brian's theory on how Miami can possibly push the Milwaukee Bucks.
58 min
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🚨Post Game Reaction 🚨: Long Live Chris Bosh
Giancarlo Navas, Christian Hernandez, Lauren Gerwirtz, and Brian Goins react immediately after the Chris Bosh jersey retirement and the Miami Heat's 104-99 loss to the Orlando Magic on March 26, 2019. Giancarlo cries, Laren has takes and Chris has stats, listen to us talk about the memories of the Big 3 era, we poke fun at Riley's speech and a breakdown of the Heat/Magic. Miami (36-38) now holds the No. 9 seed in the Eastern Conference with 9 games remaining.
34 min
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201: We Were Right (Lakers Suck) w/ Justin Rowa...
In this edition of The Heat Beat Podcast, we welcomed Justin Rowan of The Chase Down & Fear The Sword to join Giancarlo Navas, Alfonse "Alf" Sidney, and Brian Goins to discuss:• The guys play back their old takes on how this Los Angeles Lakers season would turn out • Is Kelly Olynyk Miami's second-best player? James Johnson’s fit in the rotation. • Potential first-round playoff matchup breakdowns (Raptors, Bucks, and 76ers) • Chris Bosh retirement jersey ceremony: Will LeBron James be in attendance?
41 min
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200: Gimmicky, Gimmicky, Gimmicky...
Giancarlo Navas, Alex Toledo, Brass Jazz, and Brian Goins go LIVE on Twitch to celebrate our 200th episode of The Miami Heat Beat Podcast...only for it to be a gimmicky disaster. Pun intended.Link to Twitch archived video: PART ONE | PART TWO
44 min
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🚨 LIVE POD 🚨: Post Game Reaction Show (Pistons ...
Giancarlo Navas, Jack Alfonso, Christian Hernandez, and Brian Goins react LIVE on Twitch immediately after the Miami Heat's 108-74 demolishing victory over the Detroit Pistons on March 13, 2019. Miami (32-35) further solidified its hold on the No. 8 seed in the Eastern Conference with 15 games remaining and gains ever-so closer to a potential sixth seed.
34 min
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🚨Post Game Reaction 🚨: Heat vs. Hornets
Giancarlo Navas, Christian Hernandez, Alex Toledo, and Brian Goins react immediately after the Miami Heat's 91-84 victory over the Charlotte Hornets on March 6, 2019. Miami (30-34) now holds the No. 8 seed in the Eastern Conference with 18 games remaining.
32 min
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🚨 Emergency Pod 🚨: Dwyane Wade Buzzer Beater Re...
Giancarlo Navas, Christian Hernandez, Alex Toledo, and Brian Goins breathlessly react to Dwyane Wade's incredible game winner to give the Miami Heat a 126-125 victory over the Golden State Warriors on Feb. 27, 2019.
19 min
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199: Let's Laugh At The Lakers
In this edition of The Heat Beat Podcast, we welcome our newest contributor Lauren Gewirtz as our special guest to join Giancarlo Navas, Brian Goins, Nekias Duncan, and Alex Toledo to discuss:• Miami losing to a Phoenix Suns team that was a Tyler Johnson away.• Dwyane Braid: Hit or Miss?• Brian has 10 tries at the Tankathon NBA Draft Lottery Simulation!• LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers freefalling out of the playoffs!… and so much more
56 min
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198: Stand Up and Make Some Noise w/ Mike Baiam...
In this special edition of The Heat Beat Podcast, we welcome Michael Biamonte of the Miami Heat (PA Announcer) as our special guest to join Giancarlo Navas, Brass Jazz, Greg "Leif" Sylvander, and Brian Goins in discussions that include:• Baiamonte shares some of his favorite moments with us during his time as the Heat's PA Announcer. He even drops a Justise Better liner for us!• The guys talk about Pat Riley's upcoming ESPN interview with Dan LeBatard, which airs Sunday at 5:30 pm EST.• Leif tells us stories from his time covering All-Star Weekend in Charlotte, including some Heat-related nuggets.… and so much more
57 min
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LIVE from All-Star Weekend Special
A special Edition of Miami Heat Beat. We have Ethan Skolnick with Nekias Duncan and Leif live at All-Star weekend in Charlotte
35 min
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197: Tankathon Byke
In this edition of The Heat Beat Podcast, Giancarlo Navas, Brian Goins, and Jack Alfonso discuss:• Finding a silver lining during the west coast road trip, primarily about #TheKids.• Brian has a Tankathon.com update, then simulates the NBA Draft lottery.• Gianni finally unleashes on the Tyler Johnson trade to the Phoenix Suns.• Gianni tells an unreal #MHBAfterDark story about him getting scammed by his dream girl....this and so much more!!!
47 min
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196: Trade Deadline Preview, 'Clusterbleep'
Welcome to the clusterbleep! We got voices from all over Miami Heat Beat to sit around for nearly an hour to preview the NBA Trade Deadline and predict if/when the Miami Heat will finally make a trade by Feb. 7. Joining us on the show are Giancarlo Navas (host), Alphonse "Alf" Sidney, Brass Jazz, Christian Hernandez, Alex Toledo, and Brian Goins. Enjoy the madness.
44 min
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195: Whale Watch, Anthony Davis
In this edition of The Heat Beat Podcast, Giancarlo Navas, Brass Jazz, Greg Leif Sylvander, and Brian Goins discuss:• The possibilities of Anthony Davis being traded to Miami.• Brass tells stories from his night covering the Heat-Knicks game at Madison Square Garden• Exclusive sound from Justise Winslow, Josh Richardson, and Bam Adebayo• Leif and Gianni go on a Wade culture rant• Possible Heat deadline scenarios… and so much more!!!
47 min
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194: "Going Very Galaxy Brain Right Now"
In this edition of The Heat Beat Podcast, Giancarlo Navas, Nekias Duncan, Christian Hernandez, Alex Toledo, and Brian Goins discuss: • Pent up fan frustration with Erik Spoelstra, his rotations, and agent/cap maneuvering conspiracies. • Christian and Nekias break down and attempt to fix the Heat's starting lineup. • The guys explore potential trade partners for Miami. • Christian has galaxy brain takes for Small Sample Size Theater … and so much more!!!
49 min
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193: Point Justise SZN
In this edition of The Heat Beat Podcast, Giancarlo Navas, Nekias Duncan, and Brian Goins discuss: • Dwyane Wade still No. 2 in early NBA All-Star voting among Eastern Conference guards. Our social media movement to make it a #WadeWeekend in Charlotte. • Nekias explains Justise's emergence as a point guard, projections for Bam Adebayo • Are Heat fans really that against the idea of Ben Simmons to not trade for him, per ESPN's Zack Lowe's fake trade proposal. • Around The League: Denver Nuggets, Los Angeles Lakers, Boston Celtics, and Toronto Raptors.… and so much more!!!
59 min
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192: #WadeWeekend
In this edition of The Heat Beat Podcast, Giancarlo Navas, Alf, Leif, and Brian Goins discuss: • Dwyane Wade No. 2 in early NBA All-Star voting among Eastern Conference guards. Our social media movement to make it a #WadeWeekend in Charlotte. • How Point Justise has brought out the good in Josh Richardson again • Why Atlanta Hawks and Utah Jazz losses are outliers amidst Miami's impressive turnaround • Should Wayne Ellington and Dion Waiters deserve more minutes in the rotation? • Could Pat Riley and Erik Spoelstra ever leave the Miami Heat to join the Los Angeles Lakers with LeBron James? ... and so much more!!!
58 min
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191: Best of 2018 (Miami Heat Beat x Five Reaso...
In this special edition of The Heat Beat Podcast, we celebrate the New Year by montaging some of the best moments of 2018 in a Best Of podcast, featuring interviews with Bam Adebayo, Justise Winslow, and Josh Richardson. Enjoy!Sponsor: Doral Toyota
54 min
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190: Justise Better Breaks The Internet w/ Roha...
In this edition of The Heat Beat Podcast, Brian Goins, Giancarlo Navas (sort of), Alex Toledo, and Christian Hernandez invite Rohan Nadkarni of Sports Illustrated's The Crossover as our special guest:• We dissect Rohan's marvelous Dion Waiters' feature story written for Sports Illustrated.• Our little hashtag movement is not so little anymore. #Justise Better infiltrates the Miami Heat telecast against the Toronto Raptors with not one, but two legendary calls by Heat broadcaster Eric Reid.• What to make of Justise Winslow being named Miami's starting point guard while Goran Dragic recovers from knee surgery?• Return of Small Sample Size Theater w/ Christian Hernandez (Winslow and Hassan Whiteside)Sponsored by: AutoNation
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189: Allegedly
In this edition of The Heat Beat Podcast, Brian Goins, Giancarlo Navas, Alex Toledo, and Christian Hernandez discuss:• The guys celebrate the Heat having a winning road trip...well, except for Brian• Derrick Jones, Jr. improved play and rightful position• Is Erik Spoelstra already a Hall of Famer? • Gianni wants to talk trades until Alex has a legendary derailmentSponsored by: AutoNation
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188: Locked On Heat Beat (Part III) w/ David Ra...
In this special edition of The Heat Beat Podcast, we have a crossover episode with Locked On Heat...again! Giancarlo Navas, Brian Goins, and Alf welcome Wes Goldberg and David Ramil to discuss:• Justise Winslow finally better• Erik Spoelstra blame for handling of starting lineup?• Dwyane Wade and LeBron’s final game • Wes and Alf have a heated SoFla subs debate...and so much more!!!Sponsored by: AutoNationListen to us live every week on Dash Radio each Wednesday at 9 a.m. eastern via the Nothin’ But Net station (NBA, WNBA, and eSports).
60 min
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187: Sugar Momma
In this edition of The Heat Beat Podcast, Giancarlo Navas, Brian Goins, Alex Toledo, and Christian Hernandez discuss: • Dwyane Wade's clutch contributions and remarkably diametric three-point shooting • Alex has a crazy-enough-to-work plan to make the heat a juggernaut • Brian plays with his weekly Tankathon.com simulation in a #TankSZN update • The show helps Gianni build his Bumble profile with the help of some network-centric sponsors Sponsored by: AutoNation Listen to us live every week on Dash Radio each Wednesday at 9 a.m. eastern via the Nothin’ But Net station (NBA, WNBA, and eSports).
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186: Set Your Eyes to Zion
In this edition of The Heat Beat Podcast, Giancarlo Navas, Brian Goins, Alf, and Jack Alfonso discuss: • Alf rants about the Miami Heat's woes, including why he doesn't want to see Rodney McGruder play 37 minutes per game • Have injuries or bad lineup combinations affected Miami's season more thus far? • Is Spoelstra participating in an active protest or assisting a subtle tank job by going against his best rotations and units? • We joke and laugh about all the big men who were on the Big 3 Miami Heat Sponsored by: Doral Toyota Listen to us live every week on Dash Radio each Wednesday at 9 a.m. eastern via the Nothin’ But Net station (NBA, WNBA, and eSports).
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185: Bad Stevens
In this edition of The Heat Beat Podcast, Giancarlo Navas, Brian Goins, Nekias Duncan, and Alex Toledo discuss:• Bright spots of the Miami Heat's rough start (first quarter of the season) • Nekias has a hot Erik Spoelstra take • Gianni rips Brad Stevens and the Boston Celtics • We talk about the Dwight Howard social media story Sponsored by: AutoNationListen to us live every week on Dash Radio each Wednesday at 8 a.m. eastern via the Nothin’ But Net station (NBA, WNBA, and eSports).
60 min