Club 520 Podcast – "520 in the Morning: Jeff Teague on Anthony Edwards & Timberwolves + Westbrook Triple-Double"

Date: December 9, 2025
Hosts: Jeff Teague, DJ Wells, Bishop B Henn, Mook, Tig

Main Theme / Episode Overview

This episode is a lively blend of NFL and NBA talk, with plenty of banter and breakdowns on standout performances, shocking losses, team “curses,” and player narratives. Jeff Teague and crew dissect recent football games (with particular attention to the Eagles, Chargers, and Colts), reflect on franchise frustrations, and celebrate breakout NBA performances—including Anthony Edwards and Russell Westbrook. Hilarious stories, arguments over team loyalty, and deep dives into player cultures make this an energetic, relatable listen for sports fans.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. NFL: Wild Week & Big Drama

• Eagles vs. Chargers OT Game:

  • Eagles collapse and Jalen Hurts’ performance were hot topics.
    • "Jalen Hurts, 21 for 44, interceptions, one fumble loss. Justin Herbert with 12, 26, 139, one interception and one TD." (04:44)
    • “He threw a pick and did fumble, bro. In the same play.” (06:26)
    • “According to metrics, if he would have spiked the ball every possession, he would have had a better [game].” (06:30)
  • Consensus: Eagles’ loss was more about their mistakes than Chargers’ dominance.
  • “All the turnovers and they still should have won a game.” (07:16)

• Quarterback Woes Across the League:

  • Injury curses for the Colts—jokes about emergency QBs, including calling up anyone from Philip Rivers to "Uncle Phil" and Kaepernick.
    • “We literally got open auditions for QB right now, man.” (15:42)
    • Jokes about recruiting college players: “If you are a student, pull up, come try out.” (16:05)
    • “That’s a high risk, bro… drastic situation. We don’t got no quarterback, bro.” (18:29)
  • Discussion about luck, superstition, and franchise curses:
    • “There’s some voodoo going on over there, though. It’s some voodoo down there.” (11:10)
    • “When you play them... it’s like oh, man." (11:20)
  • Injuries affecting Indy teams (NBA/WNBA), frustration at continued bad luck.

2. NFL Standings and Playoff Picture

• Run-through of division leaders and playoff contenders.
• Niners and Cowboys debated as real threats; Detroit, Green Bay, and Tampa Bay also mentioned.
  • “We just keep trucking.” (09:37)
  • “Cowboys been fully healthy all year and y’all been playing like this...” (09:49)
• “Nobody expected the Carolina Panthers to be in contention…” (08:47)
• “At this point in the NFL season, every week, it feel like the whole league changes.” (38:06)

3. NBA Highlights

• Derrick Quinn's Triple-Double as a Rookie:

  • “First triple dub with 33, bro. 33, 10 and 10.” (49:01)
  • “That’s just skill on skill on skill.” (49:29)

• Russell Westbrook’s Triple Double:

  • Celebrated as a legend for hitting another milestone—“Triple-double yesterday: 14 and 12” (63:47)

• Anthony Edwards (A) Big Night:

  • “My boy was hoop yesterday, 40p. We don’t care who win or lose. Lose get buckets.” (62:34)
  • Team jokes about only caring for buckets, not wins/losses.

• Timberwolves, Suns, Kings & Jacaré:

  • Detailed NBA rundown: Suns taking down the Timberwolves without Devin Booker, Pacers’ win, and talk of team cultures.
  • Hot take that the Timberwolves are "stuck," and possible cities for Zion if he’s moved.

4. NBA Player Culture & Notables

• Villanova Guards’ Success in the League:
  • “Them Villanova guards, bro. They be kind of successful in the league. They don’t never get drafted high and they have success.” (56:19)
• Zion Williamson & Trade Rumors:
  • “Zion gotta go.” (52:58)
  • “Send my boy somewhere. It’s time for him to win.” (53:04)
  • Fun speculation on best fits: Charlotte, Miami, Sacramento.
• Player Swag & Next-Gen Stars:
  • Praise for Mathurin’s swag and development; commentary on player contracts and family “genetics.”
  • “He might have the most swag, like, in the league... On the court his swag is crazy.” (64:20)
• Rudy Gobert Hard Foul Ejection:
  • Debated legitimacy of ejection and comparison to past hard fouls.
    • “You cannot do that, bro.” (58:32)
    • “Give him a flavor [flagrant], the game is crazy.” (60:13)

5. Authentic Locker Room Stories

• Jeff Teague shares stories about losing streak superstitions, referencing never winning in San Antonio as a Hawk. (13:17)
  • "We didn’t win in San Antonio for like, 21 years." (13:25)
  • Story about hitting a GW-three over Kawhi, only for Tim Duncan to bank in the winner. (13:53)

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• “There’s some voodoo going on over there, though. It’s some voodoo down there.”
  — Mook (11:10)
• “According to metrics, if he would have spiked the ball every possession, he would have had a better [game].”
  — DJ Wells, on Jalen Hurts’ performance (06:30)
• "We literally got open auditions for QB right now, man."
  — DJ Wells, on Colts QB crisis (15:42)
• “First triple dub with 33, bro. 33, 10 and 10.”
  — Tig, hyped about Derrick Quinn’s rookie stat line (49:01)
• “He might have the most swag, like, in the league. Like, when it come to playing basketball.”
  — Bishop, on Mathurin (64:20)
• "You can't knock somebody out the air. Like, I ain't gonna lie."
  — Bishop (60:01; Rudy Gobert ejection debate)
• “We just keep trucking.”
  — Bishop, referencing the Niners' grit (09:37)
• “All the turnovers and they still should have won a game.”
  — Mook, on the Eagles’ loss (07:18)
• “Zion gotta go… Send my boy somewhere. It’s time for him to win.”
  — Tig (53:00, 53:04)

Key Timestamps to Bookmark

• Eagles vs. Chargers Recap: 04:38–07:44
• NFL Division Breakdown: 08:06–09:13
• Colts’ ‘Curse’ and QB Crisis: 10:30–16:44
• Locker Room Superstitions (Teague/Spurs): 13:17–13:53
• Derrick Quinn’s Rookie Triple Double: 48:53–49:59
• Debate: Is the NBA’s travel rule broken? 57:33–58:42
• Rudy Gobert Ejection: 58:46–61:11
• Russell Westbrook’s Triple Double: 63:47
• Zion Trade Speculation: 52:58–54:15

Recurring Themes & Club 520 Flavor

• Self-Deprecating Humor: Constant self-roasting around team loyalty, fantasy league fails, and missed bets.
• Cultural Commentary: Talk of generational wealth, player pensions, and what it takes to “make it” (76:20+).
• Insider Locker-Room Feels: Reminiscing about streaks, old teammates, and authentic professional highs & lows.

Summary Table (Key Segments at a Glance)

| Segment | Time (MM:SS) | Speakers | Main Takeaway | |----------------------------|--------------|--------------------|---------------------------------------------------------| | Eagles vs. Chargers | 04:38–07:44 | DJ Wells, Bishop | Eagles’ meltdown, Jalen Hurts’ struggles | | NFL Playoff Picture | 08:06–09:13 | All | NFC/AFC surprises, Cowboys and Niners debate | | Colts QB Crisis | 10:30–16:44 | DJ Wells, Mook | Injury curse, all-hands-on-deck jokes | | Losing Streak Stories | 13:17–13:53 | Teague, Bishop | San Antonio “curse,” humorous career flashbacks | | Derrick Quinn's Big Night | 48:53–49:59 | Tig, DJ Wells | Rookie sensation, rare triple-double | | NBA Travel Rule Debate | 57:33-58:42 | Mook, Bishop | Critique on lenient officiating | | Rudy Gobert Ejection | 58:46–61:11 | All | Hard foul, ejection debate, physicality in NBA | | Westbrook's Triple Double | 63:47 | DJ Wells | Honoring legendary play and career milestones | | Zion Williamson Trade Talk | 52:58–54:15 | Tig, Bishop | Speculation, ideal destinations, team fits |

Final Take

Club 520’s blend of locker-room humor, real talk, and expert breakdowns shines as the crew navigates a wild week of NFL/NBA headlines. With no team or player safe from jokes or honest criticism, it’s clear why Jeff Teague and his guys are a must-listen—unfiltered, funny, and always a play ahead.

For the basketball and football diehards, this episode delivers both the highlights and the hilarious hypotheticals you crave, especially around Anthony Edwards’ emergence, the Timberwolves' potential, and the timelessness of swagger and skill.