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Welcome to Hoopsology — where basketball meets insight. We bring you smart, in-depth conversations about the NBA, WNBA, and global hoops culture through interviews with athletes, analysts, journalists, and insiders. Whether it’s breaking news, timeless rivalries, or behind-the-scenes stories, we keep it real and respectful to the game. 🎙 Player interviews 📈 Expert analysis 🧠 Smart takes on the sport, media, and culture Subscribe for authentic basketball talk that respects the past, analyzes the present, and looks to the future of the game.#nba #WNBA Hosts: Matt Thomas, Justin Goodrum and Al...

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Joe McNally, Internationally Acclaimed Photographer and Author of "The Real Deal" 25.05.2022 29:41

Professional Photographer Joe McNally joins the show to discuss the nuance of sports photography, covering the Olympics, Instagram's impact on photography, capturing the highs and lows of the human experience, and much more! Follow Joe McNally here: https://twitter.com/ JoeMcNallyPhoto Or check out his website: www.joemcnally.com Be sure to pick up a copy of Joe's book, "The Real Deal: Field Note...

Repairing the Lakers with Lakers Nation's Trevor Lane, Hoopsology Interview 23.05.2022 34:17

In this edition of Hoopsology, Justin and Matt welcome back Trevor Lane who is the host of Lakers Nation and the NBA Front Office Show on YouTube. We get into why the Lakers failed to impress and missed the playoffs. And we breakdown what the team needs to do in order to improve for next season. This is a great discussion as we get Trevor's expertise regarding Los Angeles's future. Get in touch wi...

Sun Setting in Phoenix? / Conference Finals Predictions / Draft Lottery Picks Revealed 20.05.2022 58:05

Welcome to In the Lab with Hoopsology! This week we discuss the Suns' unexpected playoff exit and their road ahead. Has the window closed? We also give round 2 predictions, discuss Luka's star potential, and recap the draft lottery - Finally some good news for the Houston Rockets! Thank you for supporting the show! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/hoopsology/support Learn more about you...

Flagrants, The Code, Harden No-showed, and Other Round 2 Stories 13.05.2022 35:26

Welcome back to In the Lab with Hoopsology! Tonight we're discussing Round 2 and the great match-ups we've seen. New rivalries and stars are being built in the NBA. Also, is James Harden finished? Thank you for tuning in and supporting the show! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/hoopsology/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The New York Post's Dexter Henry on the Future of the Nets, Knicks, and the 2022 NBA Playoffs 05.05.2022 40:24

In this edition of Hoopsology, Justin and Matt welcome the New York Post and SNY TV Sports Anchor Dexter Henry. This is a fun chat and we get Dexter's insight on the New York Knicks, the Brooklyn Nets, and his predictions on how the rest of the playoffs will unfold. Get in touch with the show through Facebook and Twitter, leave us a review on iTunes and email us at hoopsologypod@gmail.com. We are...

Are Super Teams Dead? 29.04.2022 49:30

Welcome to another episode of In the Lab with Hoopsology! Tonight we're previewing Round 2 Match-ups, discussing the fallout of the Brooklyn Nets, and analyzing the deeper implications of the Lakers and Nets' lack of success in 2022. Is it actually better to have 2 Superstars than 3? Thank you as always for tuning in and supporting the show! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/hoopsology/s...

SB Nation's Sabreena Merchant on WNBA Expansion, Brittney Griner, and the Lakers' 2022 Implosion 26.04.2022 41:39

SB Nation's Sabreena Merchant joins the show to discuss the WNBA Draft, Broadcasting Rights, Cathy Engelbert's leadership, Brittney Griner, the Lakers 2022 disastrous season, and more! Follow Sabreena Merchant here: https://twitter.com/sabreenajm Like – Share – Subscribe Time Stamps 0:00 - WNBA Draft Coverage Improvements 3:24 - Broadcast Partnership Possibilities for the WNBA 8:25 - Should the WN...

First Round Flops 22.04.2022 30:09

Welcome back to In the Lab with Hoopsology! Tonight we're seeing how our 1st Round Predictions have panned out and how injuries may have already changed the entire playoffs. Also, can Ben Simmons save the Nets? Thank you for tuning in! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/hoopsology/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Discussing the NBA's Three-Point Revolution with Mike Prada, Hoopsology Interview 18.04.2022 38:12

In this edition of Hoopsology, Matt and Justin, welcome Mike Prada author of "SPACED OUT: How the NBA's Three-Point Revolution changed everything you thought you knew about basketball" to discuss the evolution of basketball. Has the changes been positive or negative for the NBA? This is great chat and we even talk about if the Brooklyn Nets are the real deal and if they can make a serious playoff...

First Round Predictions! 15.04.2022 33:25

Welcome to another episode of In the Lab with Hoopsology! Tonight we're breaking down the first round. Who ya got? Thanks for tuning in and supporting the show! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/hoopsology/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Paul Wylie, author of Montana State's Golden Bobcats the 1929 Basketball National Champions, Hoopsology Interview 11.04.2022 37:25

In this edition of Hoopsology, Justin and Matt welcome author of the book Montana State's Golden Bobcats the 1929 Basketball National Champions. Paul gets into the motivation for the book and why younger basketball fans will find this book compelling. Get in touch with the show through Facebook and Twitter, leave us a review on iTunes and email us at hoopsologypod@gmail.com. We are a member of the...

Who Is to Blame for the Lakers' Shameful Season? / How Many Title Contenders Remain? 08.04.2022 37:35

Welcome to another episode of In the Lab with Hoopsology! Tonight we're discussing: -Who is to blame for the Lakers' awful season? -What should the Lakers do next? -6 Teams remain that can compete for the title (realistically). Matt will give a case for each. As always, thank you for listening and supporting the show! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/hoopsology/support Learn more about...

Terrika Foster-Brasby on the Success of the NCAA Women's Tournament and the Growth of Women's Sports 07.04.2022 34:06

In this edition of Hoopsology, we welcome Terrika Foster-Brasby. She is the Connecticut Sun sideline reporter and she is the ESPN senior social specialist. Matt and I have an awesome discussion regarding college and professional basketball. We had Terrika as a guest during the pandemic and we talk about how the women's game has evolved. We also have an interesting discussion regarding Cathy Engelb...

The Ringer's Mirin Fader on Giannis, the NBA in India, Hoopsology Interview 24.03.2022 23:34

In this edition of Hoopsology, Justin and Matt welcome Mirin Fader, senior staff writer for The Ringer and New York Times best-selling author of "Giannis: The Improbable Rise of an NBA MVP. This is an awesome interview as we discuss why Giannis is underrated by the NBA media, how the NBA has dropped the ball in promoting him and a great conversation about the NBA in India. Get in touch with the sh...

The NBA Needs a Facelift 18.03.2022 1:04:00

Welcome to In the Lab with Hoopsology! Justin and Matt are discussing playoff contenders, Lakers drama, if this season hurts LeBron and Durant's legacies, and Good, Bad, or Meh for the league's potential title winners. Thanks for joining us and supporting the show! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/hoopsology/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Fixing NBA All-Star Weekend 25.02.2022 58:55

Welcome to another episode of In The Lab! Tonight we're discussing our likes, dislikes, fixes, additions, and subtractions to improve NBA All-Star Weekend. Whether listening live or tuning into the podcast or YouTube later, thank you for your support! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/hoopsology/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

NBA All-Star Weekend Reactions and the state of the Dallas Mavericks with co-host of The Gunn Shot Podcast Lauren Gunn 23.02.2022 34:42

In this edition of Hoopsology, we welcome a contributor for SB Nation's Mavs Moneyball and the co-host of The Gunn Shot which covers the Dallas Mavericks, Lauren Gunn. Lauren provides great insight regarding what the NBA needs to do in order to fix All-Star Weekend. Then we discuss everything concerning the Dallas Mavericks including what the future holds after the big trade that recently took pla...

The Grass is Greener, Dissecting the James Harden - Ben Simmons Trade with NetsDaily Reporter Chris Milholen 17.02.2022 39:16

In this edition of Hoopsology, Justin and Matt welcome back writer for Nets Daily, Chris Milholen. Chris provides great insight regarding the Ben Simmons-James Harden trade. He explained how the future is bright for Simmons and how James will fit with new Philly teammates. Get in touch with the show through Facebook and Twitter, leave us a review on iTunes and email us at hoopsologypod@gmail.com....

The Trade Deadline Delivers! 11.02.2022 1:01:31

Welcome to another edition of In the Lab. Tonight we're recapping the 2022 Trade Deadline - a deadline which for once didn't disappoint! Thank you for tuning in! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/hoopsology/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ben Simmons "Crybaby?" / All-Star Reserves Announced 04.02.2022 25:37

We're BACK! In the Lab with Hoopsology Ep. 11: -All-Star Reserves Announced. Who got snubbed? -Ben Simmons doesn't like criticism... but continues to sit out. -When will LeBron retire? As always, thank you for listening! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/hoopsology/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A discussion about the Godfather of Small Ball, Muggsy Bogues with Jake Uitti 02.02.2022 34:54

In this edition of Hoopsology, Justin and Matt welcome Jake Uitti, co-author of Muggsy: My Life from a Kid in the Projects to the Godfather of Small Ball, which profiles Muggsy Bogues. We really enjoyed this conversation with Jake as he talks about how he created the book, the evolution of Muggsy's basketball career, and how Muggsy paved the way for smaller basketball players in the NBA. Get in to...

Strange All-Star Starters and Teams in Desperate Need of a Trade 28.01.2022 51:03

In the Lab is BACK! In episode 10 we'll discuss: -Pippen and Jordan are friends no more says Charles Oakley -Shocking All-star Starters -Our Top 3 Teams that desperately need to make a trade! As always, thank you for tuning in! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/hoopsology/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

All-stars, MVPs, Klay Is Back, Rockets Drama 15.01.2022 32:31

Welcome back to In the Lab! In this episode we'll discuss Klay Thompson's return, Early All-Star voting, the early MVP race, comparing Matt's tier list with actually NBA standings, and the fallout of the Rockets' drama from last week. Thanks for tuning in! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/hoopsology/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hoopsology Interview with J. Kyle Mann on the history of NBA Street Vol.2 10.01.2022 30:31

In this edition of Hoopsology, we had the privilege of doing a deep dive on the iconic video game, NBA Street Vol. 2, with The Ringer's J. Kyle Mann! We hope you enjoy it as much as we did! Get in touch with the show through Facebook and Twitter, leave us a review on iTunes and email us at hoopsologypod@gmail.com. We are a member of the OTG Basketball Network. --- Support this podcast: https://anc...

Andrew Greif on the Clippers' 2021-22 Season in Limbo and Future Plans 03.01.2022 30:23

Andrew Greif (LA Times) joins the show to discuss the Clippers' interesting 2021-22 Season, Kawhi and Paul George's working relationship and leadership qualities, and the future of the Clippers in Inglewood. Follow Andrew Greif Here: https://twitter.com/AndrewGreif Like – Share – Subscribe Join the conversation! Twitter: https://twitter.com/hoopsologypod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Hoopsolo...