OKC dominates not just because of their top talent, but because there's hardly any drop off when they bring in the bench mob.

I'm sure there's data to prove my theory wrong, but I just haven't heard folks talk about it much.

Yes, stars are important and their talents are what elevate the bad teams above the good, but we've seen (with a small sample) how much of a difference it makes for a guy like Jokic to have an actual backup center for once. He's playing less minutes per game, but nearly all the percentages are up.

I think Binge Mode has been my top podcast for four or fives years running now. The numbers are a bit inflated because I’m asleep well before the hour timer shuts off the show, but they deserve the top spot.

Thanks, Beatrice! It was a privilege to be on the show.

May I ask, what was your level of engagement with local politics this cycle? Did you feel like the information you needed was out there?

@justinlaidlaw.bsky.social is watching Ward 1: "Kopac’s fundraising efforts have put him, and the Ward 1 race, at the center of debate this election cycle. Kopac raised over $60,000 during his campaign, but big coffers don’t always equal success. Just ask UNC football."