Hoopatheticals

Jez F.M & Thom Nixon
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A comedy NBA podcast hosted by comedian Jez F.M and hot-take machine Thom Nixon. It has been voted as the NBA podcast with the highest joke-to-sound-effect podcast on the internet, so sit back, relax and enjoy unhinged takes about the NBA.

  1. 13 Aug

    It's About to Get Silly in Philly + Giannis Best Eastern Conf. PF Ever?

    Is it possible for Philly to work with so many people that need the ball? And did Lebron's Philly decision make Draymond crash out?We discuss the potential impact of LeBron James moving to the Philadelphia 76ers and whether it will lead to playoff success. We also explore the best power forwards in Eastern Conference history, including Giannis Antetokounmpo, Kevin Garnett, and Charles Barkley.Chapters: 00:00 Welcome to Hoopatheticals01:12 Bank Shot: Lebron to Philly - How Will This Work?03:07 Why Off-Season Comments Bode Poorly for the 76ers06:08 Off-Season PR: Ben Simmons Returns09:32 Draymond Crashes Out: Biggest Loser of the Lebron Trade?12:04 WNBL Audience Voted New Rules16:08 Worst Fake: NBA Hot Takes - Washington Wizards Playoff Run?19:47 Never Ending NBA: Year Round Season?22:16 Hear the Deer: Milwaukee Bucks Update28:16 Doc Rivers' Impact on Bucks Fans30:10 Optimism for the Upcoming Season30:43 Is Giannis the Best Power Forward in Eastern Conference History?41:23 Rhyme Out: NBA Poetry Segment45:50 Agent Cody Bank: Free Agent Representation

  2. 23 June

    EMERGENCY: Giannis To South Beach! Two Bucks Fans React

    This day has been haunting Bucks fans (and Shams) for years, but it is finally here. The trade of Giannis.Two Bucks fans break it all down in the funniest and most unhinged Giannis emergency pod out there.Chapters00:00 Emergency Episode: Giannis Trade Reaction01:22 Where were you when you found out?03:03 Analyzing the Heat's Perspective on the Trade04:23 What the Miami Heat are Getting In Giannis + Bobby06:04 Bucks' Return: Players and Picks Breakdown08:56 Future Prospects: Bucks' Drafting Concerns11:44 Celtics Conspiracy: The Jalen Brown Trade Discussion12:34 Who Won the Trade?17:29 Giannis in Miami Expectation21:54 The Bucks Future25:46 Career the Deer: Giannis's Journey28:09 The Rise and Fall of the Bucks29:23 Key Acquisitions and Playoff Performances30:48 The Bud Era: Success and Heartbreak33:07 The Downfall: Coaching Decisions and Injuries35:31 Reflecting on Key Moments in Giannis's Career39:22 Giannis' Best Teammates on the Bucks39:38 Dishonorable Mentions + Best Players45:51 Bench Players: Unsung Heroes of the Team47:38 Honorable Mentions: A Trip Down Memory Lane52:03 Final Thoughts: Reflecting on Giannis and the Bucks52:35 Rhyme Out: Bucks Fans Send Giannis off with a Poem58:28 Reliving the Championship Run... One Last Time

  3. 16 June

    NBA Finals: Wemby's Historic Playoff Debut and Immortal Brunson!

    Thom and Jez round out a great NBA post-season with takes so hot you'll need cold water, a bath and a sick day.Did Wemby have the greatest playoff Debut ever? Should the Knicks sell high? and what is going on with Giannis, and which trade do these Bucks fans like?Chapters00:00 What's Up?01:22 Greatest Playoff Debut Ever From Wemby?06:14 NBA Finals: Did They Deliver?07:31 The East vs. West Narrative after a Knicks Win10:23 Spurs and D'Aaron Fox: Buy or Sell?11:43 Receipt Check: Predictions and Outcomes13:54 Big Winner from the Finals: Atlanta Hawks15:01 NBA Conspiracies: The Knicks' Inevitable Win19:07 Back-to-Back Finals: An Impossible Challenge21:17 Worst Fake: Knicks' Future Prospects24:00 Should the Knicks Sell High on Their Core?26:56 Hear the Deer: Bucks Draft Conspiracy31:27 Giannis Trades: Orlando Magic33:27 Giannis Trades: Boston Celtics35:28 Giannis Trade: Miami Heat37:49 Rhyme Out: NBA Villains and Cultural Reflections43:37 Celebrating the Knicks and Rhyme Out Poetry46:33 Agent Cody Bank: NBA Player Representation

  4. 15 Apr

    NBA Playoff Legacies on the Line! Pre-Playoffs Check-in + Bucks Season Autopsy

    00:00 Intro01:02 Heat Check: Playoffs Edition02:09 Playoffs Dark Horse: Houston03:55 Lebron's Legacy if he Beats KD & Houston05:33 Can Portland make Some Noise?07:43 Eastern Conference Playoff Predictions08:06 Raptors Chat09:19 Atlanta Hawks - Dark Horse Case09:40 Can Anyone in the East Beat the Celtics?10:51 The Case for the Cavs Deep Playoff Run12:17 Western Conference Playoff Predictions14:58 Shai's 20-pt per Game Streak was UNDERRATED?! The Case17:01 SGA Nickname Idea: The Sugarman19:51 Worst Fake: Who is Ready for the Hornet's Sting?22:46 Is this the Warriors Last Dance?25:36 Hear the Deer: Milwaukee Bucks Deep-Dive29:21 Revisiting the Kuzma-Middleton Trade32:15 Post-Mortem on the Milwaukee Bucks 25/26 Season32:33 Giannis Trade Tracker Throughout the Season (Whiteboard Part)40:59 Kuz vs K-Middleton pt. 242:33 Rhyme Out: Poetry Mourning the Bucks Season 45:52 Doc Rivers Acrostic Poem47:50 Agent Cody Bank: Who Deserves the No. 1 Pick this Year in the NBA Draft?This NBA Playoffs are about to start cooking, and so we got the burner on early (not what you're thinking KD) and wanted to discuss the awesome playoffs we have in store.We also chat about how the Bucks had such a bad season, why Cavs have a chance, and the Celtics pathways to NOT making the finals (there aren't many).

  5. 10 Mar

    The NBA's “Home-Stretch” Headlines: Are the Spurs the Frontrunners with 20-ish Games Left?

    Chapters00:00 Introduction + New Intro!01:06 NBA Heat Check: Current Trends04:09 Deandre Ayton and the Lakers06:23 The Miami Heat's Resurgence08:43 Spurs vs. OKC: Rising Stars11:10 Most Controversial NBA Season Ever??15:00 Worst Fake: James Harden Championship? Hornets Have a Post-Season Sting?23:57 Hear the Deer: Bucks Segment27:17 Doc Rivers and the Bucks' Future30:03 The Script of Doc Rivers' Tenure31:27 Conspiracy Theories and Team Dynamics32:06 Giannis Trade Rumors: A New Reality34:16 Coaching Challenges and Player Development36:53 Comparing Team Chemistry: Bucks vs. Spurs39:09 Giannis' Role and Team Strategy39:40 Will Giannis Leave Even if Doc Does?40:51 The Future of Giannis: Trade or Stay?41:53 NBA Poetry Segment: Rhyme Out47:41 Agent Cody Bank: Career Moves for PlayersNew intro, Worse Bucks!Join Jez and Thom as we break down the final 20 games of the NBA season. Will Giannis stay? Will Doc go? And is Lamelo in peak form?

  6. 17 Feb

    The All-Star Game was... Actually Good? + Trade Deadline Thoughts

    Chapters00:00 Introduction01:07 NBA All-Star Game was... Awesome?03:05 The Impact of Victor Wembanyama05:54 All-Star Weekend Reflections08:52 Trade Deadline Insights11:53 Conspiracy Theories in the NBA13:46 Kings vs Bulls Conspiracy: Alternative Dimensions17:50 Detroit has a Better Record than OKC?!20:57 Looking Ahead to the Playoffs22:07 James Harden to the Cavs: Pros vs Cons25:32 Bucks Trade Deadline: Big No-Trades, Trades and Signings26:45 Giannis and Team Dynamics28:56 New Acquisitions and Future Prospects30:52 Building Team Identity33:46 Coaching and Team Performance36:04 Playoff Aspirations38:47 Rhyme Out: All-Star Weekend Poetry45:49 Agent Cody Bank: NBA RepresentationSummaryIn this episode, the hosts dive into the highlights of the NBA All-Star Game, emphasising the impact of Victor Wembanyama and the surprising defensive plays that made this year's game stand out. They discuss the recent trade deadline, exploring the implications of various trades, including James Harden's move to the Cavaliers. The conversation also touches on the Kings and Bulls as parallel teams in the league, the unexpected performance of the Detroit Pistons, and the Milwaukee Bucks' future prospects. The episode concludes with a creative segment, 'Rhyme Out,' where the hosts share their poetic takes on the All-Star weekend and the Dunk Contest.

  7. 29 Jan

    Giannis-Bucks Relationship Gets Toxic, Detroit vs Celts for Best in East and a Doc Rivers Rant

    Chapters00:00 Cold Open + Intro01:21 NBA Stocks: Are the Raptors Legit?04:12 Detroit vs Celtics: Who Will Make the Finals?08:25 Are the Clippers Actually Good?10:32 Who's Scarier: Portland, Warriors, Clippers?12:21 Aaron Gordon & the Nuggets15:32 Worst Fake: Clippers Are Championship Bound19:02 Worst Fake: Hawks to Make the Playoffs21:56 Bucks Chat22:29 Bucks Chat: Is this Doc's Last Season as an NBA Coach28:06 The Big Giannis Chat35:30 Is Giannis Done for the Season?41:07 Rhyme Out: KPJ43:41 Rhyme Out: Deandre Ayton45:39 Agent Cody Bank: Aaron Gordon + Cole AnthonyIn this episode of Hoopatheticals, hosts Thom and Jez dive into the latest happenings in the NBA, discussing team performances, player stocks, and trade rumors. They analyze the surprising success of the Raptors and Pistons, debate the potential of the Clippers and Hawks, and reflect on the struggles of the Bucks and Yanis Antetokounmpo. The conversation also touches on the importance of leadership and team dynamics, culminating in a fun segment of basketball poetry and a mock agent pitch for players.

  8. 6 Jan

    Celtics Are Great & Doc Rivers Hate - NBA First Week of 2026

    Chapters00:00 Introduction to NBA Heat Check01:16 Celtics' Surprising Performance04:42 NBA Cup: Is it Good Yet?07:35 The Struggles of the Pacers09:39 Old Heads and Mid-Range Game Revival11:36 Worst Fake: Dylan Brooks and Phoenix's Dark Horse14:59 OKC Won't Repeat as Champions18:59 Hall of Fame Nominees: LeBron's Biggest Hater 2025 Nominee 21:31 Ben Simmons Poor Choice of Words24:21 Bucks' Recent Performance and Optimism25:22 Doc Rivers: HOW IS THIS MAN EMPLOYED!?30:20 Giannis Trade Rumours and Future Speculations34:40 Expectations for the Season Ahead37:37 Rhyme Out: NBA Poetry42:49 Agent Cody Bank: Representing NBA PlayersThe conversation covers a range of NBA-related topics, including a heat check on the Celtics, the return of the mid-range game, the nomination for LeBron Hater of the Year, and Ben Simmons' unfortunate choice of words. Each chapter delves into these themes, providing insights and discussions around each topic. The conversation delves into a detailed analysis of recent NBA games, the coaching performance of Doc Rivers, and the ongoing trade rumors surrounding Giannis. The hosts provide insights, critiques, and speculations on these topics, offering a comprehensive view of the current NBA landscape.

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A comedy NBA podcast hosted by comedian Jez F.M and hot-take machine Thom Nixon. It has been voted as the NBA podcast with the highest joke-to-sound-effect podcast on the internet, so sit back, relax and enjoy unhinged takes about the NBA.

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  • Creator
    Jez F.M & Thom Nixon
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    61
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Jez F.M & Thom Nixon
  • Show Website
    Hoopatheticals