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Traveling from vintage guitar shops in Brooklyn to iconic recording studios and legendary music venues around the world, guitar legend Alex Skolnick explores the work of renowned musicians through commentary, conversation, and live performance. Follow @moodsandmodes on Instagram for updates.
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RockSource Radio is the online radio station for RockSource 360, www.rocksource360.com. The station hosts call-in shows where listeners can speak directly to, and ask questions of qualified experts from every facet of the rock music industry. We also produce interviews with the great rock stars of the past and present. In addition, rock musicians can tune in to hear vocal and instrumental tips and techniques from RockSource 360's esteemed faculty. Our faculty artist's music, as well as the m ...
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With Dame Lillard off the table, and no superstar addition in sight, Ethan Skolnick and Greg Sylvander debate a topic that has Heat fans evenly split: is Jimmy Butler's title window closed, as he entered his 4th Miami season? Or can the Heat still open it some? And how far will they go to do so? Sponsors: Biscayne Bay Brewing, BettorEdge (5RSN), Pr…
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Well, now we know more about what happened. Reports from The Athletic and Bleacher Report (the latter from Dame Lillard confidant Chris Haynes) explain what really happened behind the scenes between Lillard, the Blazers and the Miami Heat. Ethan, Alex, Greg and Bryan Fonseca break down the revelations, none of which look good for Portland. Does it …
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Dame Lillard was finally traded.... and it wasn't to the Miami Heat. The Portland Trail Blazers sent their long-time star guard to the Milwaukee Bucks to play with Giannis, for a package that didn't look as good as what the Heat could have offered. So who's at fault? And can the Heat pivot and recover? Ethan, Greg, Brady and Alex sift through it, a…
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Josh Eberley (of NBA Canada and Hoop Mag) riled up some Miami Heat fans with his tweet that the Heat could miss the playoffs if they don't deal for Dame Lillard. Ethan, Greg and Brady welcome him to the podcast to explain, and also cover the latest on the saga -- with Ethan dropping an update on Buddy Hield. Sponsors: Biscayne Bay Brewing, BettorEd…
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With more reports of the Toronto Raptors zeroing in on Dame Lillard, Michael Grange (SportsNet in Toronto) joins Ethan, Alex and Greg to discuss his latest piece on the subject -- and all the latest information. Would Lillard report to the Raptors? Would they give up Scottie Barnes? And what are the odds they pull this off, as the Miami Heat wait? …
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Seeking a different perspective on the Damian Lillard saga, Ethan Skolnick and Greg Sylvander welcome Matt Moore (@HPBasketball), whose opinions during the process have riled some on #HeatTwitter. For an hour, they discuss who's right, who's wrong and how this may end. Sponsors: PrizePicks (FIVE) and Water Cleanup of Florida Our Sponsors: * Check o…
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After a lot of optimism, Miami Heat fans freaked out on social media Friday about rumors of other teams (notably Toronto) swooping in and getting Dame Lillard. Is it reasonable to panic? Should the Heat capitulate and go all in? Would Portland deal with them anyway? Ethan Skolnick, Greg Sylvander and Alex Toledo try to settle nerves, some of which …
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With everything still fluid, Ethan Skolnick, Alex Toledo and Eternal Bast evaluate the latest information and outside reports about Dame Lillard, the Miami Heat, Buddy Hield and others -- a little over a week prior to training camp. Sponsors: BettorEdge (5RSN), PrizePicks (FIVE), Biscayne Bay Brewing If you want more exclusive Miami Heat content, j…
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With more murmurs of a trade being imminent, Ethan Skolnick and Brady Hawk explored how Jimmy Butler and Dame Lillard will fit, on and off the court. Sponsors: BettorEdge (5RSN), PrizePicks (FIVE) Our Sponsors: * Check out Factor: http://factor75.com/fiveonthefloor50 and use code fiveonthefloor50 to get 50% off. * Check out Gopuff and use my code W…
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Recently, four ESPN writers and ESPN cap analyst Bobby Marks proposed and evaluated four potential Dame Lillard trades, one to the Miami Heat and three to other teams. Ethan Skolnick and Alex Toledo evaluate those evaluations. Sponsors: BettorEdge (5RSN), PrizePicks (FIVE), Water Cleanup of Florida Our Sponsors: * Check out Factor: http://factor75.…
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Ethan and Alex go over Kelly Oubre's signing with the Philadelphia 76ers and the idea that the Toronto Raptors are the "mystery team" that has been rumored for Damian Lillard. Sponsors: BettorEdge (5RSN), PrizePicks (FIVE) Our Sponsors: * Check out Factor: http://factor75.com/fiveonthefloor50 and use code fiveonthefloor50 to get 50% off. * Check ou…
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One player we know will be on the roster this season? Josh Richardson. He's back, and he will have a different role. Maybe as a starter. Ethan, Alex and Brady discuss what "Rook 2" can offer, at age 30. Sponsors: Water Clean Up of Florida, PrizePicks (FIVE), BettorEdge (5RSN) Our Sponsors: * Check out Factor: http://factor75.com/fiveonthefloor50 an…
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The Miami Heat are about championships. But are fans OK with going for it, if it means some down seasons afterward? Ethan Skolnick, Alex Toledo and Eternal Bast discuss. Sponsors: All Pro Construction Builders, BettorEdge (5RSN), PrizePicks (FIVE) Our Sponsors: * Check out Factor: http://factor75.com/fiveonthefloor50 and use code fiveonthefloor50 t…
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Ethan Skolnick and Greg Sylvander are joined by Eric Brandt, host of the Blazers- themed YouTube show Blazers Uprise, to chronicle the path to Dame Lillard's dissatisfaction in Portland. And why he finally asked to be traded, to the Miami Heat. Sponsors: Biscayne Bay Brewing, PrizePicks (FIVE), Water Cleanup of Florida Our Sponsors: * Check out Fac…
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It's September 15 and, as we predicted, there's more Dame Lillard chatter now. Ethan, Greg and Alex discuss the latest podcasts and a report from ESPN insider Woj that seem to indicate this is moving at the pace we predicted. What's next? Sponsors: Biscayne Bay Brewing, BettorEdge (5RSN), PrizePicks (FIVE) Our Sponsors: * Check out Factor: http://f…
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Eric Johnson, the prolific Grammy-Award winning, Austin-based songwriter and guitarist, joins Alex to talk about his latest release - two separate albums: The Book of Making and Yesterday Meets Today. Alex and Eric discuss the process behind the making of the albums as well as the music that influenced his sound early on, the impact that Jeff Beck …
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On Jimmy Butler's 34th birthday, Ethan, Greg and Brady go through some of Jimmy Butler's most memorable moments, on and off the court. What has made him such a good fit in Miami with the Heat? Sponsors: Biscayne Bay Brewing, BettorEdge, PrizePicks (FIVE), Water Cleanup of Florida. Our Sponsors: * Check out Factor: http://factor75.com/fiveonthefloor…
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In the second installment of our Jimmy Butler Week series, Ethan Skolnick and Brady Hawk discuss how Jimmy Butler can still improve, on both offense and defense, as he turns 34. And where does he rank in the league? Sponsors: Biscayne Bay Brewing, BettorEdge (5RSN), PrizePicks (FIVE) Our Sponsors: * Check out Factor: http://factor75.com/fiveonthefl…
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Recording from the ROK ESports Center, Ethan and Alex go over how the Heat can optimize and conserve Jimmy Butler as he ages, especially with the NBA's new rest rules, and what needs to be done to get him a championship. Sponsors: All Pro Construction Builders, PrizePicks (FIVE), BettorEdge (5RSN) Our Sponsors: * Check out Factor: http://factor75.c…
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On Monday night, the hosts of Five on the Floor hosted a 2-hour Dame Lillard conversation on Playback (Playback.TV/5RSN). We clipped the first 30 minutes: Ethan Skolnick setting the table with everything he's heard from the Miami Heat perspective. Sponsors: BettorEdge (5RSN), PrizePicks (five) Our Sponsors: * Check out Factor: http://factor75.com/f…
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As a starter for the Serbian national team, Nikola Jovic advanced to the Finals before his team lost to Germany. What did we learn about Jovic during the tournament? And what should it mean for his value, for Portland and Miami? Ethan Skolnick and Greg Sylvander are joined by Bryan Fonseca and Eternal Bast. Sponsors: All Pro Construction Builders, …
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Ethan Skolnick shared on Off The Floor some intel on the rotation from the perspective of a team insider. Greg Sylvander and Brady Hawk break down that intel and discuss our major takeaways. Sponsors: BettorEdge (5RSN), Prize Picks (FIVE), Water Clean Up of Florida Our Sponsors: * Check out Factor: http://factor75.com/fiveonthefloor50 and use code …
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All summer, we heard that a mystery team could emerge to pry Dame Lillard away from Portland... and potentially Miami. But does such a team exist? Ethan, Brady and Greg go through both conferences, trying to answer that question. Who should the Heat fear? Sponsors: Biscayne Bay Brewing, PrizePicks.com (FIVE), BettorEdge.com (5RSN) Our Sponsors: * C…
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All summer, we heard that a mystery team could emerge to pry Dame Lillard away from Portland... and potentially Miami. But does such a team exist? Ethan, Brady and Greg go through both conferences, trying to answer that question. Who should the Heat fear? Sponsors: Biscayne Bay Brewing, PrizePicks.com (FIVE), BettorEdge.com (5RSN) Our Sponsors: * C…
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In a change of pace, Ethan and Alex invite the ubiquitous @Dru_Star to explain why he has spent the offseason aggregating podcasts from Portland, Boston and elsewhere about the Dame Lillard situation -- and the most outrageous things he has heard. Sponsors: Biscayne Bay Brewing, BettorEdge (5RSN), PrizePicks (FIVE) Our Sponsors: * Check out Factor:…
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We're still waiting on a Dame Lillard trade, but what if the season starts without him in Miami? Who plays point guard? Is there one at all? Does Tyler Herro take more of that role? And how is Kyle Lowry handled? Ethan, Alex, Brady and Greg discuss. Sponsors: BettorEdge (5RSN), WaterCleanup of Florida, PrizePicks (FIVE) Our Sponsors: * Check out Fa…
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With the Dame Lillard trade held up, several players (Dennis Smith Jr., Dario Saric, among others) signed elsewhere rather than wait on the Miami Heat. But some, such as Goran Dragic, Kelly Oubre and Christian Wood are still out there. Ethan, Alex and Greg discuss the remaining options, and who may come with or without Dame's arrival. Sponsors: Moz…
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There's a common thread with some of the outrageous takes about the Miami Heat: they're coming from Boston media. Ethan and Alex look at some of the new claims, regarding the Heat finishing 10th (!) in the East, and Tyler Herro being potentially disgruntled. Sponsors: WaterCleanup of Florida, BettorEdge (5RSN), PrizePicks (FIVE) Our Sponsors: * Che…
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You hear it now from Nick Wright, Stephen A. Smith, Marc Spears and even some in Portland, that it's time for the Trail Blazers to send Dame Lillard where he wants to go: Miami. Does that help or hurt the Heat? And could the Blazers be as stubborn as the Indianapolis Colts just were with Jonathan Taylor? Sponsors: InsuranceByLinnette.com, PrizePick…
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Max Strus, the Miami Heat shooting find who signed a lucrative contract with the Cavaliers this summer, speaks to Ethan Skolnick, Alex Toledo and Brady Hawk about his decision this summer, his favorite Miami Heat memories and his feelings for the fans and organization. Sponsors: PrizePicks (FIVE), InsuranceByLinnette.com, BettorEdge (5RSN) If you w…
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What will be fun duos to watch for the Miami Heat this season, whether or not they get Dame Lillard? Ethan Skolnick, Alex Toledo and Brady Hawk bounce that topic around, with combos including Jimmy Butler, Josh Richardson, Bam Adebayo and yes, even Lillard and Tyler Herro. Sponsors: InsuranceByLinnette.com, PrizePicks (FIVE), BettorEdge (5RSN) Our …
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Dame Lillard is coming off a great season. How great? The statistics, and the company he keeps, suggest it was one of the greatest ever for a guard his age. Would that continue with Miami? And how should that impact the trade discussions? Sponsors: BettorEdge.com (5RSN), All Pro Construction Builders, Prize Picks (FIVE) Our Sponsors: * Check out Fa…
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Mat Issa joins Ethan Skolnick and Alex Toledo to speak about whether free agent Christian Wood is undervalued now, in light of reporting (including ours) that he could end up on the Miami Heat. Sponsors: InsuranceByLinnette.com, PrizePicks (FIVE), BettorEdge (5RSN) Our Sponsors: * Check out Factor: http://factor75.com/fiveonthefloor50 and use code …
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Dame Lillard finally sat down with a reporter -- in this case, Marc Spears -- and acknowledged he made a trade request. He also reiterated that he wanted to be with the Miami Heat. Ethan Skolnick and Greg Sylvander discuss the ramifications. Sponsors: Mozaics.com, BettorEdge (5RSN), PrizePicks (FIVE) Our Sponsors: * Check out Factor: http://factor7…
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With Erik Spoelstra coaching Team USA in his mother's native country, Ethan Skolnick catches up with journalist and Miami Heat fan Naveen Ganglani after Naveen interviewed Spoelstra at a camp in the Phillipines. Sponsors: InsuranceByLinnette.com, BettorEdge (5RSN), PrizePicks (FIVE) Our Sponsors: * Check out Factor: http://factor75.com/fiveontheflo…
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Since the notion is still out there, in a variety of reports, Ethan, Greg and Brady reprise a previous debate, regarding the possibility of keeping Tyler Herro -- even if it means moving both Caleb Martin and Nikola Jovic. In an attempt to get Dame Lillard, of course. Sponsors: Water Cleanup of Florida, BettorEdge (5RSN), PrizePicks (FIVE) Our Spon…
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We know that the Miami Heat have made good use of Team USA "bonding" over the years. They have the Olympics to thank for the Big 3 coming together, and now Dame wants to play with Bam after they were Team USA teammates. With Erik Spoelstra an assistant on the current squad, we look at Anthony Edwards, Brandon Ingram and others who may pique Miami's…
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Through all the discussion, there's one thing we haven't debated: is there any way the Heat would regret a Dame Lillard trade, based on his contract or the players (such as Nikola Jovic or Tyler Herro) who have promising futures? Ethan, Greg and Alex delve into it. Sponsors: PrizePicks.com (FIVE), Bettor Edge (5RSN), Mozaics.com Our Sponsors: * Che…
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Brady Hawk joins Ethan Skolnick to go through the Miami Heat's training camp invites, on two-way contracts and Exhibit 10 contracts. Who will be the next Max Strus, Duncan Robinson, Gabe Vincent or Haywood Highsmith? Sponsors: InsuranceByLinnette.com, BettorEdge (5RSN), PrizePicks (FIVE) Our Sponsors: * Check out Factor: http://factor75.com/fiveont…
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After Erik Spoelstra spoke briefly about his current Miami Heat roster, while with Team USA, Ethan Skolnick and Greg Sylvander compare it to the 2022 training camp roster. Slot by slot. And where would it fit in the Heat? Oh, and does this change leverage with Portland, as the Dame Lillard discussions are on hold? Sponsors: BettorEdge.com (5RSN), P…
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After the release of the 2023-24 schedule, Ethan Skolnick is joined by Brady Hawk and Timothy Bain to look at how it works out for the Miami Heat. And how will the team handle the regular season, depending on whether or not they have Dame Lillard? If he's not here by the start, is it possible that Portland's regular season matters more? Sponsors: M…
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With Nikola Jovic's game seeming to grow this offseason, first in summer league and now in FIBA World Cup exhibitions, Ethan, Greg, Brady and Bryan Fonseca look at where Jovic stands, what his upside is, and whether Miami can get Dame Lillard and still keep the second-year prospect. Sponsors: Water Cleanup of Florida, Bettor Edge, Prize Picks (FIVE…
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Greg and Alex go over the NBA's new In-Season Tournament, what we like and don't like about it, and how the Heat, compared to other teams, will treat it. Sponsors: PrizePicks (FIVE), Water Clean Up of Florida Our Sponsors: * Check out Factor: http://factor75.com/fiveonthefloor50 and use code fiveonthefloor50 to get 50% off. * Check out Gopuff and u…
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Ethan, Greg & Alex discuss James Harden, the Philadelphia 76ers and how this may or may not affect the Heat and the Damian Lillard situation. Sponsors: InsuranceByLinnette.com, PrizePicks (FIVE), BettorEdge (5RSN) Our Sponsors: * Check out Factor: http://factor75.com/fiveonthefloor50 and use code fiveonthefloor50 to get 50% off. * Check out Gopuff …
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After Dwyane Wade was inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame, Ethan, Greg and Alex use it as a springboard, to evaluate Jimmy Butler's candidacy and project what a Dame Lillard induction would look like -- depending on how the Portland Trail Blazers handle his situation. Sponsors: PrizePicks (FIVE), All Pro Construction Builders, Water Cleanup o…
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In the fifth and final installment of the #ThankYouDwyaneWade series, Ethan Skolnick is joined by Sean Rochester to recall Dwyane Wade's career after LeBron James left Miami in 2014. That includes the Purple Shirt run, the decision to leave for Chicago, the return from Cleveland, and the Last Dance that Ethan calls one of the most important sequenc…
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In the fourth installment of our #ThankYouDWade series, former Miami Heat guard Norris Cole joins to talk about his three seasons playing with Dwyane Wade during the Big 3 era. What make Wade still great then? And how did he impact Cole's career? Sponsors: E3EnergyCubes.com, InsuranceByLinnette.com, BettorEdge (5RSN), All Pro Construction Builders …
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In the third installment of our #ThankYouDWade series in advance of Dwyane Wade's induction into the Basketball Hall of Fame, Miami Heat PA man Mike Baiamonte joins Timothy Bain, Ethan Skolnick and Greg Sylvander to discuss the best moments. Including the dunk over Anderson Varejao and "This is My House." Baiamonte saw every Wade basket in a Heat u…
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In the second episode of a series prior to Dwyane Wade's Hall of Fame induction, Jorge Sedano joins Ethan Skolnick and Greg Sylvander to recall the best and worst moments of Dwyane Wade's "Flash" era alongside Shaquille O'Neal from 2004 to 2008. Including the 2006 Finals MVP. Sponsors: ChiropracticKeystone.com, PrizePicks (FIVE), InsuranceByLinnett…
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In the first of a series of episodes leading up to Dwyane Wade's Hall of Fame induction, Tony Fiorentino takes Ethan Skolnick and Greg Sylvander through Wade's first season, from his drafting out of Marquette to his breakout in the playoffs. Sponsors: MarcBrownPa.com, InsuranceByLinnette.com and BettorEdge.com (5RSN) Our Sponsors: * Check out Facto…
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