Hooper's Almanac

Hooper's Almanac

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Mitchell Soell and Adam Johnson host a basketball podcast for every NBA fan. Whether it's predicting the 2025-26 NBA season, comparing players to movie characters, or catching up over to end the pod, we’re your home for all things NBA. Our rotating guest list and creative new segments each week will provide you with unique insights and moments of stupidity. Music: Greentop's "Memories" & "Going Away" (Permission given by the band to use their music) Cover Art: Madison Wisse

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Jul 8, 2026

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Episodes

All 30 Teams First Week of the Offseason 08.07.2026

Adam and Mitch do a quick breakdown of each of the 30 NBA teams and their offseason acquisitions.

LaMelo to the Wolves, Hornets Changing of the Guard 29.06.2026

Adam's return from World Cup travels gave the perfect opportunity for the guys to catch up on a few trades that happened while he was gone. Focusing mostly on the deals that were made out of Charlotte and Minnesota, Adam and Mitch provide their insight on each of the moves.

Draft Day Review, Pre-Draft Trades with Carl Baltimore 24.06.2026

With Adam still making his way back home, Mitch brings on Carl Baltimore to talk about the NBA Draft and the trades that occurred the day before the draft.

Small Guard, Big Rings, NBA's Greatest Depth of Talent with Austin Johnson 20.06.2026

Adam is galavanting the country and watching World Cup games, but Mitch brings on Austin Johnson to talk about Jalen Brunson's place in Finals history. They also discuss the abundance of talent and contenders we have had in the 2020's.

Knicks Ended the Drought, Spurs Look Ahead, Mitch's Monologue 14.06.2026

Mitch is running solo tonight and talking about the end of the NBA Finals. He does a light Game 5 recap, where does Brunson rank in Knicks Lore, and what the Spurs should be proud of.

Adam's Solo Pod, NBA Finals Game 3 Recap 09.06.2026

Adam is back, going solo tonight, but breaking down last night's Game 3 of the NBA Finals. The resurgence of the Spurs, the questionable officiating, and the rise of Wemby are all addressed on today's episode. Give it a listen!

2026 Finals Almanac, WCF Game 7 Recap 31.05.2026

Adam and Mitch are back together, talking about the Spurs' win over the Thunder in Game 7. They also start to dive into the Finals Matchup against the Knicks.

Mitch's Monologue: Conference Finals Masterpiece, All Star Broadcast Teams 22.05.2026

Mitch drives solo tonight as he talks about the first two games of both Conference Finals Series. It has been a fun 16 quarters of basketball so far, and Mitch breaks down each one of them. He also provides the Hooper Almanac squad's All-Time Broadcast crews.

Cavs Go Back to Conference Finals, NBA Media Problem, Conference Finals Preview 18.05.2026

Adam and Mitch begin the episode talking about the two Game 6's as well as a Game 7. They also discuss the state of the NBA's media, the announcement of SGA's MVP win, and who would be their All-Star broadcast team. They wrap up the episode discussing both Conference Finals and giving their predictions.

Spurs Beat Down Wolves, Boiling Point with Refs with Andrew Carlson 13.05.2026

Adam and Mitch bring on their Wolves expert, Andrew Carlson, to talk after game 5 of the Spurs v Wolves Series. Calrosn shares his thoughts on the beat-up Minnesota team as well as the state of officiating in the league. The guys do discuss the other three series briefly as well.

Game 7's Galore, Second Round Preview 04.05.2026

Adam and Mitch wrap up the first round, discussing each of the series and how they concluded. The guys then predict the second round matchups, and give insight into who they think will make it to the conference finals

Magic Does Exist, Thunder Cloud the Suns, Game 4 & 5 Recaps 28.04.2026

Adam and Mitch are back with some recaps of every series through Game 4 and 5. We have our one sweep, a few 3-1 series, and a 2-2 sweep. There are gross games, high-scoring games, and blowouts. All get discussed on this episode.

Adam Goes to Spurs vs Blazers, OKC and Boston Dominate, Ref Shows Across the Country 20.04.2026

Adam and Mitch stay up late to break down each of Game 1's after a long NBA weekend. A few blowouts, a few close games, and the few in between. Adam starts the pod talking about the in-person experience of Game 1 in San Antonio. The guys then work in reverse order and cover each game. Give us a Follow on X, Instagram, TikTok

2026 Playoff Almanac 14.04.2026

Adam and Mitch are back, giving the people this year's NBA Playoff Preview. Everything from Play-In discussions to first-round predictions, your hosts have it all here. Enjoy the pod, give us a follow wherever you listen, and subscribe as always.

Hornets v Celtics Breakdown, National Championship Recap, Hooper's Almanac Award Votes 08.04.2026

Adam and Mitch are back and talking about Mitch's Celtics after a win over the Hornets. They break down both that game and recap the NCAA National Championship that was played on Monday. After talking about both games, the guys give their Award Winners for the NBA Season.

Lakers Impressive March, SGA vs Luka, Summer Project Announcement 01.04.2026

Adam and Mitch talk about a team that neither of them has a lot of love for, the Los Angeles Lakers. Discussing their great March, the rise of Luka's MVP case, and how their trio is truly impressive. They then dive into the comparison of SGA vs Luka. To wrap up the episode, Adam and Mitch announce their summer project, "The Anatomy of a Superstar"

Hooper's Almanac Expansion Draft 25.03.2026

With all the talk of expansion in the NBA, it felt only right to do a draft. Adam and Mitch put on their GM Hats to create their theoretical expansion teams.

Why Bam's 83 and Expansion is good for the NBA, Prospects in the Madness, WNBA's Opportunity to Grow 17.03.2026

Adam and Mitch bring on to cover a wide range of basketball topics. They start by discussing the impact of Bam Adebayo's 83-point game last week. The trio then dives into the NBA's opportunity to expand and bring two more teams into the league. Carl then gives Adam and Mitch his prospects to watch in the March Madness tournament. The episode wraps up with the guys discussing the WNBA's CBA agreeme...

Comparing 2026 Contenders to Former Champions 09.03.2026

Adam and Mitch are back and to the roots of the Hoopers Almanac. They are comparing former NBA champions to this year's crop of contenders.

Spurs Prove their Worth, Hugo Gonzalez Game, Unrivaled Recap, Industry Review 06.03.2026

Adam and Mitch cover a lot to make up for some lost time. Adam breaks down the game he just got back from, Pistons v Spurs. The duo talks about the Spurs, their contender status, and the problems they bring to each team. Mitch shares his thoughts about the Bucks v Celtics game that he went to on Monday night. They also talk about the crazienss of Adam's trip and the joy they felt to spend some of...

New Faces in New Places, All Star Bye Week, Hooper's Almanac Trip Preview 12.02.2026

Adam and Mitch are back talking about the Trade Deadline and how they think all the new players look in new places. The guys discuss their thoughts on the All-Star Weekend and whether or not they will be watching the festivities. They wrap up the pod by discussing the trip and finally getting the whole Hooper's Almanac crew together.

Consistent Pistons, NBA Ready Rookies Since 2020 03.02.2026

Adam and Mitch start the pod by discussing the under-discussed and underrated Detroit Pistons. They then talk about what rookies since 2020 have been "NBA Ready" when they join the league

Rose Jersey Retirement, Spurs v Rockets game in Houston, Giannis's Odd Situation 26.01.2026

Adam and Mitch both went to games this past week, and it only felt right that they'd get to share their experiences. Mitch got to see his Celtics play the Bulls Saturday night, which happened to be the night the Bulls were retiring Derrick Rose's number. Adam was able to drive to Houston to see his Spurs play the Rockets in what felt like a playoff game in a non-playoff atmosphere. They also comme...

Mid-Season Retier 20.01.2026

Adam and Mitch return to their preseason predictions and retier the NBA at its halfway point. They go over each conference's contenders, playoff teams, and lottery hopefuls.

Trae to the Wizards, Trade Ideas, Unrivaled Opening Week with Carl Baltimore 14.01.2026

Adam and Mitch bring back Carl Baltimore to talk about the most recent NBA trade of Trae Young to the Wizards. The trio then throws out various trade ideas across the league before discussing the opening week of Unrivaled. Adam and Mitch wrap up the episode talking about the Celtics vs Spurs matchup that happened this past Saturday.

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