Hoops & Hops is a beer and basketball podcast co-hosted by Phil Webster and Barley & Me's Ben Rice. In this episode, we talk about round one of the 2020 NBA Playoffs, the stunning Heat-Bucks series, find out what kind of player Jimmy Butler is, and take a deep dive on the coaches of the remaining teams. Ben's beer this week is Monk's Cellar's West Coastin', while Phil imbibes a Russian River Pliny for President. Enjoy!

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Intro Music: “JamRoc” by Breez (@breeztheartist)

Alternate Intro Music (not featured in this episode): “Functional Alcoholism” by Be Brave Bold Robot (@bebraveboldrobot)

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