Summit State Of Mind (A Houston Rockets Podcast)
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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. Follow us on Instagram @summitstateofmind_pod
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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. Follow us on Instagram @summitstateofmind_pod
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English
Episodes
Episode 99 (H-Town’s OBL Champ) w/John Jordan
5/23/2022
Champion of Houston’s OBL Tournament, 2016 D-League Slam Dunk Champion,and Native Houstonian John Jordan meets hosts Kenny & Justin at The Summit to discuss his basketball career and OBL experience! He talks about his career in the D-League and finding success with the Raptors Organization. As well as his experience playing Pro Ball overseas. He also talks about the Rockets and how good they can be. Then we go home on his personal experience from the OBL and his whirlwind week leading up to...
Duration:00:49:36
Episode 98 (Rockets Go 3rd!) Post Draft Lottery Special/News & Notes
5/20/2022
It's official! Our Houston Rockets are drafting with the 3rd overall pick ensuring that one of Chet Holmgren, Jabari Smith Jr, or Paolo Banchero will be a Rocket by June 23rd! Hosts Kenny & Justin discuss the fallout of this draft lottery and why it is a huge win for the Rockets to be selecting 3rd, while pushing their own agendas as to why Paolo or Jabari are the most likely picks. Then they discuss Jalen Green's 1st Team All-Rookie selection as well as Assistant coaches Will Weaver and...
Duration:00:55:32
Episode 97 (Happy NBA Draft Lottery Day!) Houston Rockets Pick Between 1-5
5/17/2022
The day is finally here and we will officially know whether our Rockets will pick from either 1-5. Hosts Justin & Kenny discuss the big day and give insight on how the lottery works especially from the Rockets perspective. They also play a game through NBA tankathon to see how many simulations it’ll take for the Rockets to get the number 1 pick. Then we go home on nba playoff discussion. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Duration:00:59:33
Episode 96 (Where 22 Happened) Rocketspective 2007-2008 w/Jackson Gatlin
5/13/2022
It’s time to hop in the DeLorean once again as we are traveling back to 2007-2008 for our first Rocketspective of the off-season! Special guest Jackson Gatlin meets us at The Summit to discuss everything from transition from Jeff Van Gundy to Rick Adelman, to the rookie class of Aaron Brooks, Carl Landry, & Luis Scola. We also highlight the high of opening night to the struggles early on in the season. Which ultimately culminates in the most amazing win streak in Houston Rockets history with...
Duration:01:48:53
Episode 95 (What's Happening Now) Catching up on Current Rockets/NBA News
5/9/2022
Let's Catch up on everything that has been going on with our Rockets and around the NBA! Hosts Justin & Kenny Mirabueno discuss Tillman Fertitta's comments about the team's plan during the rebuild and when he thinks a big move should go down. Then we discuss the current site of the draft and if its possible to move up or even down with the 17th pick. Then we go home on ex Rockets players performing during the playoffs. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Duration:01:02:45
Episode 94 (OBL Ones Basketball League Day 1 Experience) w/Tracy Mcgrady
5/3/2022
The Summit goes Media and covers the OBL (Ones Basketball League) taking place in Houston Texas on the first of a seven city tour to find the ruler of the court. Hosts Justin and Kenny discuss their experience covering the first day and interview OBL founder and Houston Rocket legend Tracy Mcgrady. He discusses how the OBL came to life, as well as his legacy in Houston and voices his opinions on the current iteration of the Rockets. Then our hosts find 3 players in the OBL: Cam Wilder,...
Duration:00:52:14
Episode 93 (Rolling With A Houston Legend) w/Matt Thomas
4/28/2022
Legendary episode as former PA Announcer for our Houston Rockets during the Championship era to the Harden CP3 era, and now current play by play radio announcer on SportsTalk 790, Matt Thomas meets us at The Summit! Matt tells us his history in becoming the PA Announcer for the Rockets in 1993 and provides incredible and unbelievable insight and stories regarding the championship run. Including 2 legendary stories that took place after the championship win that had our hosts facepalming in...
Duration:01:16:54
Episode 92 (The Voice of Toyota Center) w/Jonathan Sanford
4/26/2022
Big time episode as The PA Announcer for our Houston Rockets Jonathan Sanford meets us at The Summit to discuss his career. He talks about his journey as a PA announcer doing high school games to working for the San Antonio Spurs. He also discusses his journey to becoming the Rockets PA announcer and his experience during his rookie season here. We also talk about Jalen Green, Josh Christopher, KJ Martin, and many more including his favorite games to call this season! See...
Duration:01:12:57
Episode 91 (NBA Tankathon Mock Draft) GM vs Commissioner
4/21/2022
It's a game episode for our hosts as they use Tankathon to simulate the NBA Draft lottery and take turns calling in their draft picks from number 1-14. With the exception of the Houston Rockets pick where they argue who deserves to be selected at their draft slot. KPJ and Jae'sean Tate's contract also gets discussed from Kelly Iko's article on the Athletic. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Duration:01:03:12
Episode 90 (Reclaiming The Rebuild) w/Von Wafer
4/18/2022
Our Resident Rocket Von Wafer returns to The Summit to catch up on what he's been doing and reviewing the Houston Rockets. Von gives his opinion on the Rockets season as well as insight on the rebuild and why he ultimately considered this season a success. He also gives his two cents on Jalen Green and why he believes he can be a superstar in this league. We also discuss Bill Simmons quote on Jalen Green as well as a refresher course for new fans who may not know who Von Wafer is. See...
Duration:00:52:14
Episode 89 (Rockets End of Season Awards) MVP, Sixth Man, Most Improved, etc
4/12/2022
The season has officially concluded for our 2021-2022 Houston Rockets so it is time to hand out some awards. We discuss The Rockets Watch Party as well as the last game of the season with guest of honor Paulo Alves in town and it definitely ended in a bang with Jalen Green's 41 piece. Then we give our Rockets awards to our mvp, sixth man, defensive player of the year, most improved, and Disappointment of the year. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Duration:01:02:24
Episode 88 (Jalen & KPJ Takeover) Jalen Five Straight 30 Point Games
4/6/2022
Five straight 30 point games for Jalen Green who continues to break records as he stands alone as the only player in Rockets history with 5 straight 30 point games. We discuss our watch party coming up this Friday at Urban South Brewery as well as a post game chat on the Rockets loss to the Brooklyn Nets. Then we discuss Jalen's 30 point history as well as KPJ having a strong finish to his season as well. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Duration:01:03:35
Episode 87 (We Are So Happy) w/76ers Beat Writer Sergen Kumas
3/30/2022
For the first time ever, we welcome Sergen Kumas to The Summit! Sergen talks about his history with his family from Turkey moving all the way to New Jersey and him becoming an NBA fan through the Philadelphia 76ers. As well as how he became a reporter who works for both US and Turkish market. We then talk about Alperen Sengun's rookie season on the Rockets, as well as his pal in the Turkish league prior and where his ultimate ceiling maybe. We then go home on 76ers talk and if this team is...
Duration:01:25:29
Episode 86 (Processing The Tank) Importance For The Rockets To Lose
3/28/2022
Our Houston Rockets went 3-1 last week and improved their record to 20-55. With 7 games remaining, should the Rockets try to win or go into tank mode and lose? We answer and explain the process in tanking and how it helps us in the long run despite how some Rockets fans may feel. We also discuss last weeks games and break down Jalen and Sengun's continued progression, as well as Christian Wood earning some flowers through his play last week. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy...
Duration:01:13:28
Episode 85 (The Kid From Portugal) w/Paulo Alves
3/21/2022
First time guest all the way from Portugal, Paulo Alves aka ProdiG from the Apollo Launch Pad Podcast meets us at The Summit for the first time ever to discuss Rockets Basketball. We talk about how he became a fan of basketball and how he ultimately became a fan of our Houston Rockets. Then we discuss last nights game against the Grizzlies and the Kevin Porter Jr incident and what the repercussions of his continued actions does to the team. We then go home on NCAA and draft talk, as well as...
Duration:01:57:52
Episode 84 (Rockets Social Media Night)
3/18/2022
It was Rockets Social Media Night in Toyota Center and The Summit Bros were live in person to enjoy the in game and post game festivities. We talk about the Rockets losing to the Suns 129-112 and why it is good to lose while still remaining competitive. Then we talk about the post game Q&A with Modern Family star Rico Rodriguez, Alperen Sengun, Josh Christopher, and of course hosted by Craig Ackerman. We discuss the questions asked and why it was good for the Houston Rockets to host nights...
Duration:00:56:35
Episode 83 (Immaculate Vibes) w/Will Biased Houston & Don Knock at Urban South Brewery
3/13/2022
The vibes are immaculate because for the first time we welcome Will aka biased Houston at the Summit with resident on location guest Don Knock! Will gives us his story on how he became a Rockets fan and what led his way into Rockets Twitter and ultimately be crowned the King of Rockets Twitter as voted by the Twitter fan base. Then we discuss the last few wins for our Rockets against the Grizzlies and the Lakers. As well as spotlight The Rookies. Then we go home on a spirited debate on...
Duration:02:19:47
Episode 82 (Rockets Rookies Takeoff) Houston Knocks Off The Lakers
3/11/2022
Our Houston Rockets laid the smackdown on the Los Angeles Lakers 139-130. The Summit Bros were at the game and discuss their personal experiences firsthand. As well as the environment and how the atmosphere was like. They also talk about Jalen Green's strides which culminated in the biggest game of his career as well as Alperen Sengun, Josh Christopher, and KJ Martin doing work. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Duration:01:02:17
Episode 81 (Building Confidence) Rockets beat The 2 Seed
3/9/2022
Our Houston Rockets finally break the losing streak in big time fashion by defeating the 2 seed in the West the Memphis Grizzlies. We review that game as well as the loss against the Miami Heat. Then we preview and predict the Rockets vs Lakers game as well as who will be the high scorer and who will win. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Duration:00:57:01
Episode 80 (Staying Competitive) Reviewing Last 3 Rockets Games
3/4/2022
Our Houston Rockets have lost the last 11 in a row including the last 3 games against the Clippers and the Suns. But they fought hard in 2 out of the 3 and we review the last three games the rockets have played during the week. From Jalen's consistent effort from both ends to KJ Martin shooting the lights out from 3 since all star break. Then we preview the game tonight against the Nuggets, as well as give our mock board for the top 4 picks of this coming draft. See omnystudio.com/listener...
Duration:01:00:02