Hosted by Brad and Ryan Knight, Bleav · 🇺🇸 US · EN · 224 episodes
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Brad and Ryan Knight, affectionately known as The Brothers of Basketball, are lifelong Indiana Pacers fans turned podcast hosts who bring heart, humor, and hoops knowledge to The Pacers Post Up, a show built entirely by fans, for fans.Brad’s love for the Pacers dates back to the Reggie Miller era—the legendary playoff heroics, the fierce Eastern Conference Finals battles, and the team’s lone trip to the NBA Finals in 2000 are part of his basketball DNA. He still vividly remembers watching the Malice at the Palace unfold in his parents’ living room. That deep-rooted connection only grew over the years. Brad’s wife has been a Pacemate for 8 seasons, and he credits their parents’ investment in season tickets as a key part of the family’s shared bond with the Blue and Gold.Ryan, a few years younger, missed the height of the Reggie era but became fully indoctrinated during the Paul George years—when the Pacers battled LeBron and the Heat year after year. A proud member of the G2 Fan Zon
Brad and Ryan Knight, Bleav hosts The Pacers Post Up, a sports show with 224 episodes published.
The offseason is heating up, and so is the latest installment of Sunday State of the Pacers. Brad and Ryan revisit the NBA free agency landscape and take a fresh look at how the Eastern Conference is shaping up after ano
In this live Twitter/X reaction episode, Brad and Ryan break down Indiana’s signing of Kelly Oubre Jr. and why this move could prove to be another masterstroke by Kevin Pritchard, Chad Buchanan, and the Pacers front offi
NBA free agency is officially underway, and there's already plenty to discuss. In this episode of Pacers Post Up , we react to the biggest moves from Day 1 of free agency, break down the most impactful trades around the
In this episode of the Pacers Post Up Podcast , we break down the biggest moments from the NBA Draft and discuss how the results could impact the Indiana Pacers moving forward. Topics covered include: NBA Draft recap and
The NBA Draft is here, trade season is heating up, and Brad and Ryan are back in the saddle to tackle the 10 biggest questions facing the league. Will Giannis Antetokounmpo finally be moved, and if so, where is he going?
The NBA season is officially over. The Knicks are champions, Jalen Brunson has his Finals MVP, and yes… Ryan gives New York their flowers. Brad, on the other hand, isn’t quite ready to go that far. In this season wrap-up
This episode, Ryan and Brad discuss several intriguing names that have been linked to Indiana or could make sense as offseason targets, including Ayo Dosunmu, Naji Marshall, Yves Missi, and a true wild card in Jonathan I
It’s the fifth and final installment of our Player Prediction Series, and we’re wrapping things up with perhaps the biggest mystery on the Pacers roster: Ivica Zubac. After last season’s blockbuster trade, Pacers fans on
Pascal Siakam keeps producing… and people keep overlooking him. Brad and Ryan break down the outlook for Indiana’s star forward as he heads into his third full season with the Pacers. From stat projections and award pred
Every contender needs a guy like Aaron Nesmith. Brad and Ryan continue their “Pacers Player Predictions” series with a deep dive into one of the emotional engines of the Pacers roster: Aaron “Double A” Nesmith. Coming of
The Pacers may have one of the NBA’s best two-way guards hiding in plain sight. Brad and Ryan continue their “Pacers Player Predictions” series with a deep dive into the Pacers starting two guard and one of the most vers
A new offseason series begins… and there was only one place to start. Brad and Ryan kick off the first episode of their 5-part “Pacers Player Predictions” series with a deep dive into the face of the franchise: Tyrese Ha
It sounds dramatic… but are we sure it’s wrong? Brad and Ryan take a deep dive into the Pacers role in the unraveling of the Milwaukee Bucks over the last few seasons. From Indiana dominating the Bucks throughout the 202
The lottery is over. The pick is gone. So… what’s next for the Pacers? Brad and Ryan shift the focus from lottery disappointment to the rest of Indiana’s offseason roadmap, breaking down everything Pacers fans still have
The lottery reaction was one thing… the fallout afterward somehow got even crazier. Brad and Ryan regroup to break down the discourse surrounding the Pacers officially conveying the No. 5 pick to the Clippers as part of
The vibes were immaculate… until they absolutely weren’t. Brad and Ryan go LIVE to react to the NBA Draft Lottery as the Pacers officially fall outside the top four, sending their pick to the Clippers as part of the Ivic
It’s never too early to start dreaming about next season. With playoff basketball in full swing, Brad and Ryan rank the Eastern Conference contenders from 8 to 1 heading into the 2026–2027 season. This isn’t about regula
What does Indiana absolutely NEED to accomplish this offseason to get back into title contention? Brad and Ryan break down their top 10 goals/checklist items for the Pacers heading into a pivotal summer. From the draft a
What if the Pacers land a top-four pick… and decide to move it? Brad and Ryan dive into a series of mock trade scenarios involving Indiana’s potential lottery pick, exploring which players around the league might actuall
We wrap up our 3-part report card series by heading into the paint. Brad and Ryan evaluate the Pacers’ centers from top to bottom, including Ivica Zubac, Jay Huff, Micah Potter, and a little extra spice at the end (be su
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