Light Years: A Golden State Warriors Pod

Sam and Andy are joined by Vignesh Venkataraman of GSW Fast Break Blog to discuss the upcoming Warriors season. Is this the deepest team they've had? What are your expectations from the kids? Later (16:46) we have the goons join us and tell us all their bold hot takes for the season. Host: Sam Esfandiari and Andy Liu Guest: Vignesh Venkataraman Producer: Tim Angan Learn more about your ad choices....

Sam and Andy discuss Jordan Poole and Andrew Wiggins contract extensions on Youtube Live. Is this the deepest Warriors team? How will the young players fit into all this?  Later (33:10) Marcus Thompson of The Athletic joins us to discuss Draymond not getting an extension and what it means. His outlook on the Warriors season and their bold takes for 2022/23. Host: Sam Esfandiari and Andy Liu Guest:...

Sam and Andy are joined by Coach Nick of BBALLBREAKDOWN to discuss Draymond's return and any lasting impact.  Next (10:45) they discuss why Coach Nick believes Wiseman will be better than Evan Mobley.  Finally (22:24) they discuss why Coach Nick believes GSW may be most improved team in NBA + some Moody, Donte and Kuminga thoughts. Host: Sam Esfandiari and Andy Liu Guest: Coach Nick Producer: Tim...

Sam and Andy break down the other Western Conference contenders and what would need to happen for them to dethrone the Warriors. Host: Sam Esfandiari and Andy Liu Producer: Tim Angan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Sam and Andy react to Draymond's apology and the Lakers game. Was Draymond sincere and how this will effect the upcoming season. Later they discuss how Jonathan Kuminga and James Wiseman have progressed through the preseason. Subscribe to Premium 2.0! Host: Sam Esfandiari and Andy Liu Producer: Tim Angan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an...

Sam and Andy are joined by KRON 4's Jason Dumas to discuss Warriors response to Draymond punching Poole.  What was Steph, Kerr and Bob Myers message? (18:07) Will this effect their season?  Later (24:55) they discuss Klay being held out of practice and why. Host: Sam Esfandiari and Andy Liu Guest: Jason Dumas Producer: Tim Angan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Sam and Andy discuss Draymond Green and Jordan Poole's practice altercation.  Cause for concern? Why even leak it?  Later (23:55) we take your calls. Host: Sam Esfandiari and Andy Liu Producer: Tim Angan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for...

Sam and Andy discuss the Warriors two games in Japan. (7:35) Impressions of Wiseman and Kuminga. (18:39) Impressions of Moody and Donte.   (27:04) Later they are joined by friend, Andrew Sharp to discuss Tyler Herro's contract extension and what it means for Jordan Poole. (44:02) Also where Sharp has the Warriors in title contention. Subscribe to Premium 2.0:  https://www.patreon.com/LightYears Ho...

Sam and Andy discuss the ESPN stat based projections.  Later (9:45) they discuss things they want to see from the Warriors in preseason. Host: Sam Esfandiari and Andy Liu Producer: Tim Angan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Sam and Andy host a live show on Playback and discuss if the Warriors are better than last year. Next (13:02) they discuss which team in the west will miss the playoffs. Finally (26:55) they take your calls. Host: Sam Esfandiari and Andy Liu Producer: Tim Angan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for inf...

Sam and Andy discuss Media Day. Is this the most confident the Warriors have been?  (14:28) Draymond's contract extension. (27:44) Giannis comments on Steph and More! Host: Sam Esfandiari and Andy Liu Producer: Tim Angan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of...

Sam and Andy react to Steve Kerr and Bob Myers talking to media.  (4:13) How are contract extensions coming? (11:15) How will the rotation shake out? (24:04) And finally our thoughts on Klay, Steph and Andre. Host: Sam Esfandiari and Andy Liu Producer: Tim Angan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for in...

Sam and Andy discuss the new NBA season approaching. Later (13:40) they discuss player rankings, who will exceed their ranking and share their personal player rankings for the 2022-2023 season. Host: Sam Esfandiari and Andy Liu Producer: Tim Angan   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information abo...

Sam and Andy discuss Trey Lance's unfortunate injury and the plight of the 49ers.  Later they discuss potential contract extensions for Wiggins (16:20), Draymond (28:32) and Poole (37:18). What are the right numbers? Who will have more suitors? + More! Host: Sam Esfandiari and Andy Liu Producer: Tim Angan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an...

Sam and Andy discuss their feelings rewatching Klay’s 60 point game versus Indiana. What are they hoping for this year? Host: Sam Esfandiari and Andy Liu Producer: Tim Angan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Sam is joined by Aaron to discuss a lame opening weekend of football for the Bay area.  Next (13:30) They discuss Andre Iguodala's decision, will he or won't he return? Does it matter?  Finally (29:18) they discuss final roster spots? Who do they want to make it? Host: Sam Esfandiari Guest: Aaron Larsuel Producer: Tim Angan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hoste...

Sam is joined by the boys from the Candlestick Chronicles to discuss Niners season, similarities and differences with the Warriors and all things Bay Area football. Host: Sam Esfandiari Guest: Chris Biderman and Kyle Madson Producer: Tim Angan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our...

Sam and Andy re-live the birth of Game 6 Klay in the 2016 Western Conference Finals. (13:52) Then the pair assess the list of players Golden State invited to workouts this week with just a few weeks remaining until camp begins. Host: Sam Esfandiari and Andy Liu Producer: Tim Angan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm...

Sam and Andy discuss three reasons why the Warriors will repeat and (24:55) three reasons why they might not. Join Light Years Run Your Pool NFL Survivor Pool:  https://www.runyourpool.com/p/j/3bda93eb255a481281d55a6da46f2fcb Make sure to join us Wednesday for the Light Years Warriors Rewatch on Playback:  https://www.getplayback.com/room/light-years Host: Sam Esfandiari and Andy Liu Producer: Tim...

Sam and Andy react to the rewatch of the 2016 GSW v. OKC regular season game aka the "Double Bang" game. They discuss Steph's iconic performance and how much the Warriors have evolved since then. Later (17:47) they take listener calls. Host: Sam Esfandiari and Andy Liu Producer: Tim Angan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company....

Sam and Andy discuss their Survivor Pool, Jonathan Kuminga with the national team, and rewatches.  Next (19:23) they discuss Vegas odds. Should Boston be the favorite? Are the Clippers the biggest western conference contenders? Sleepers and more! Host: Sam Esfandiari and Andy Liu Producer: Tim Angan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWi...

Sam and Andy react to the rewatch of the 2019 Western Conference Semifinals Warriors v. Rockets Game 6.  What has changed with spacing? Can Klay get back to that level? What is different with Steph? Later (21:40) they discuss trade rumors and more. Host: Sam Esfandiari and Andy Liu Producer: Tim Angan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an Ads...

Sam and Andy discuss rewatching Boston v. GSW Game 4 and future re-watches.  Later (11:35) they discuss The Volumes top 5 players list. How do we feel about Steph v. Giannis?  Finally (27:50) we discuss The Chronicles' article on James Wiseman. Host: Sam Esfandiari and Andy Liu Producer: Tim Angan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz...

Sam and Aaron discuss the schedule release. Later (28:16) Andy joins the show and we take your calls. Host: Sam Esfandiari , Andy Liu , and Aaron Larsuel Producer: Tim Angan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Sam and Andy react to Schedule Leaks for the Warriors opening night and Christmas day opponents.  Later (17:56) they are joined by Akash Anavarathan from Niners Nation to discuss the 49ers, similarities with Warriors, expectations and more. Host: Sam Esfandiari and Andy Liu Guest: Akash Anavarathan Producer: Tim Angan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by S...