Cookies: A Basketball Podcast

Cookies hosts Ben Detrick, Jordan Redaelli and Andrew Kuo discuss all things tanking: Lottery reform (15:38), the fraudulence of parity (20:25), this season's seven hopeless teams (24:50), the specter of Sam Hinkie (34:10), whether it's better to win or be interesting (47:20), the impact of technology on basketball fandom (53:50), and NerlensGate (57:50). 

Cookies hosts Ben Detrick, Jordan Redaelli and Andrew Kuo discuss the Warriors' recent struggles (5:35), the Celtics' harsh regression (14:25), Larry Bird versus Luka Doncic (28:45), the free Jazz (44:30), Jordan's dreamiest NBA players (46:15), and the honeymoon phase Cavs (52:28). 

Cookies hosts Ben Detrick, Jordan Redaelli and Andrew Kuo discuss winners and losers from the NBA's chaotic trade deadline: the Cavs' tumultuous day, Jae Crowder as a sleeper in Utah (30:28), the Knicks new worldview (40:33), freed Willy (49:21), Phoenix fleecing Orlando for Elfrid Payton (56:11), and mailbag questions (1:05:07).  

Cookies hosts Ben Detrick, Jordan Redaelli and Andrew Kuo discuss Blake Griffin's new home in Detroit, injuries to Boogie Cousins and Kevin Love, and the cruel Darwinism of professional sports.

Your Old Droog joins Cookies hosts Ben Detrick, Jordan Redaelli and Andrew Kuo to discuss NBA All-Star rosters, why rappers and athletes get washed, Isaiah Thomas versus Kevin Love, and trade possibilities for Kemba Walker.

Cookies hosts Ben Detrick, Jordan Redaelli and Andrew Kuo discuss the outbreak of beef in the NBA, Ben Simmons as an Aussie pub brawler, Boston's aborted tribute to Isaiah Thomas, and the rebuild in Chicago.

Cookies hosts Ben Detrick, Jordan Redaelli and Andrew Kuo discuss the LaVar Ball saga, Magic Johnson's plan for the Lakers, the Markelle Fultz mystery, and which NBA dinosaurs are headed for extinction. 

Cookies hosts Ben Detrick, Jordan Redaelli and Andrew Kuo discuss Kristaps Porzingis' recent struggles, the Nets' best-laid plans, the gross game of the early 2000s and the "Black Mirror" future of basketball. 

Cookies hosts Ben Detrick, Jordan Redaelli and Andrew Kuo discuss Kevin Durant's complicated legacy, Kyrie Irving's level of wokeness, NBA "City" uniforms, and which players look like cops.

Cookies hosts Ben Detrick, Jordan Redaelli and Andrew Kuo discuss the Michael Beasley's glory in New York, the slipping Celtics, the true culprit in Philadelphia, and options for the All-Star draft.

Cookies hosts Ben Detrick, Jordan Redaelli and Andrew Kuo discuss the Rockets' wrath of the math, the glamorous mediocrity of the Sixers and Knicks, and the possibility of LeBron relocating to La La Land.

Cookies hosts Ben Detrick and Jordan Redaelli discuss the Warriors' title, LeBron's future in Cleveland, draft smokescreens and dweebs in sleeved jerseys.   

DJ Eric Duncan joins Cookies hosts Ben Detrick and Jordan Redaelli to discuss the Cavs' heartbreaking Game 3 loss, Lonzo Ball in Los Angeles, and playing pickup ball with James Murphy.

Artist Andrew Kuo joins Cookies hosts Ben Detrick and Jordan Redaelli to preview the NBA Finals matchup between the Golden State Warriors and the Cleveland Cavaliers, discuss the New York Knicks' draft options this summer, and eat pastries into the microphone.

Cookies hosts Ben Detrick and Jordan Redaelli discuss the legacy of Manu Ginobili, the Orlando Magic's front office overhaul, and Barack Obama's svelte beach bod.  

Cookies hosts Ben Detrick and Jordan Redaelli discuss the NBA lottery results, LeBron's dominating performance, controversy in the Western Conference Finals, and the indignity of wearing shorts in public.

Comedian Mark Normand joins Cookies hosts Ben Detrick and Jordan Redaelli to discuss the inevitable showdown between the Golden State Warriors and the Cleveland Cavaliers in the NBA Finals, the splendid resurrection of Mike D'Antoni, and how to deal with hecklers.

Rembert Browne joins Cookies hosts Ben Detrick and Jordan Redaelli to discuss LaVar Ball's Big Baller Brand, Chris Paul's complicated legacy, and recent shakeups on the sports media landscape. ​

The Lucas Bros join Cookies hosts Ben Detrick and Jordan Redaelli to discuss the Golden State Warriors' dominating first round, the redemption of Iso Joe , being about that life, and their new Netflix special ​On Drugs . ​

​Kevin Wildes of ESPN join Cookies hosts Ben Detrick and Jordan Redaelli to discuss which NBA teams need an extreme makeover, Carmelo Anthony's tough week, whether the Celtics should have made a deadline deal, and the the art of producing basketball on television.​

Musician Blu Jemz joins Cookies hosts Ben Detrick and Jordan Redaelli to discuss the NBA playoffs , Russell Westbrook versus James Harden , Knicks fans versus James Dolan, and growing up on the fish-strewn streets of the South Street Seaport. ​

Artist Andrew Kuo joins hosts Ben Detrick and Jordan Redaelli to discuss fixing the New York Knicks, whether mascots should be allowed to vote for MVP, NBA social media blunders, and the pointlessness of the Sixth Man of the Year award.

​Hosts Ben Detrick and Jordan Redaelli discuss the dilemma of believing in LeBron James but not the Cleveland Cavaliers, the New York Knicks going " full triangle ," Russell Westbrook's MVP surge , and spotting Leonardo DiCaprio​ vaping in the club.​

​Musician Ellis Ludwig-Leone of San Fermin joins Cookies hosts Ben Detrick and Jordan Redaelli to discuss the "Tinderization" theory of diminishing home court advantage, Dad LeBron versus Dad LaVar, the debate over resting players , and the commercialization of SXSW.​

Cookies hosts Ben Detrick and Jordan Redaelli discuss Golden State's recent struggles, flagrant tank jobs, paying NCAA players, and the entertainment value of potential Western Conference eight-seeds.