Penny For Your Thoughts

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Penny For Your Thoughts is the official podcast of Orlando Magic UK 🇬🇧 Hosted by Mikey Clark, Geraint Jones, Paul Bacon, Gary Craggs & Drum covering: 🏀 Orlando Magic news & discussion 🎙️ Podcast episodes 📺 Reactions, livestreams & video content 💬 UK Orlando Magic fan community New content throughout the NBA season and offseason. 🎧 Listen & follow everywhere: https://linktr.ee/orlandomagicuk Not affiliated with the Orlando Magic or the NBA.

  1. 11 HR AGO

    Summer Of Change (May 2026)

    The season is over. The Magic took Detroit to seven games as the eighth seed (with a 3:1 lead by game 4 before it all fell apart) and we're here to pick through the wreckage. Gary takes us through the latest news. Geraint is back from Orlando with stories from the Kia Center, Casey's bar, and the emotional rollercoaster of watching a 24-point lead evaporate in person. Drum delivers the blue sky thinking on a Game 6 where Paolo went 4-for-20 and the team scored 19 points in an entire second half, and somehow still finds reasons for hope. Mickey makes his long-awaited return to the pod as we get into the big one — Mosley's gone, Weltman's staying, so who's next? We go round the table with our top coaching picks, from Billy Donovan and Steve Kerr to Mike Budenholzer, Micah Nori, Chris Quinn, Becky Hammon and even a Dusty May curveball. Plus, what Paolo's role should be in the process, whether Weltman can nail the hire for a third time, and what this roster actually needs to take the next step. If you like the videos, hit the Like button, Subscribe and turn on Notifications. Thank you for supporting the channel! Go Magic!📺 Available on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts and all major platforms💙 Follow us: @OrlandoMagicUK on X, Instagram & Facebook.

    1hr 13min

  2. 26 APR

    Rules, Refs & Round 1

    The Magic are up 2-1 and the Kia Center was absolutely rocking. Gary is joined by the returning MattyWorldPeace, fresh from his seat in the arena for Game 3, to break down Orlando's 113-105 win over the top-seeded Pistons. We get into Des Bane's record-tying seven threes, Wendell Carter Jr. completely neutralising Jalen Duren with 17 rebounds and 8 offensive boards, and whether we're finally seeing Playoff Paulo and Franz find their rhythm when it matters most. The refs get the treatment they deserve, AB's historic stat line off the bench gets its flowers and we dig into what Detroit might change tactically for Game 4. Plus, Mosley's coaching masterclass so far, the physicality that's making this one of the best series in the playoffs and why Monday night could be the one that breaks Detroit. If you like the videos, hit the Like button, Subscribe and turn on Notifications. Thank you for supporting the channel! Go Magic!📺 Available on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts and all major platforms💙 Follow us: @OrlandoMagicUK on X, Instagram & Facebook. You can hook up with MattyWorldPeace on X via @MattyWorldPeace

    43 min

  3. 14 APR

    Playoff Hopes Smashed??? April 2026

    We're joined by special guests Yadi and Cortez Paul as the Magic head into the Play-In. We break down the regular season finale debacle to Boston — Paolo's triple-double that somehow still felt frustrating and Suggs catching fire from three... and why none of that mattered. We discuss what that game told us about where this team really is. The conversation gets honest fast: effort levels, communication breakdowns, and whether the bad losses this season point to deeper organisational problems. We dig into the coaching situation, what's gone wrong with player effort and team identity, and whether changes are coming this offseason. The core comes under the microscope too — who stays, who could be moved, and what this roster actually needs. Plus, Yadi and Cortez share highlights from the London trip. If you like the videos, hit the Like button, Subscribe and turn on Notifications. Thank you for supporting the channel! Go Magic!📺 Available on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts and all major platforms💙 Follow us: @OrlandoMagicUK on X, Instagram & Facebook. You can hook up with Yadi on X via @yadielp You can hook up with Cortez Paul on X via @inthemindofcp Listen to the Balls In Our Court podcast here: Ballsinourcourtpodcast Official: TikTok, Instagram, X, Facebook | Linktreehttps://linktr.ee/Ballsinourcourtpodcast?

    1hr 2min

  4. 3 APR

    Resurrection Needed Easter 2026

    The wheels have truly come off. Geraint, Drum and Gary try to make sense of the Magic's freefall — including that historic 52-point demolition in Toronto. Drum puts on the blue sky thinking caps to find any silver linings worth clinging to. We go deep on the recent games and break down what's working (not much) and what isn't (a lot) and tackle the big coaching and front office questions head on. The mailbag returns with your reactions and questions, then things get real in our therapy session as we vent, reflect, and try to process what this season has become. We wrap up with predictions for the final six games and a look ahead to what the offseason might bring. If you like the videos, hit the Like button, Subscribe and turn on Notifications. Thank you for supporting the channel! Go Magic!📺 Available on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts and all major platforms💙 Follow us: @OrlandoMagicUK on X, Instagram & Facebook.

    1hr 7min

  5. 21 MAR

    7 Up 3 Down... What next? March 2026

    The playoffs are looming and the Orlando Magic are right in the thick of it. Geraint and Gary take a full look at the season so far — from recent swings in form to what’s really driving the team’s performances at both ends of the floor. They dive into standout contributions from Paolo, Bane and Da Silva, question ongoing rebounding and defensive issues and assess how injuries are shaping rotations and expectations. There’s also a closer look at bench production, squad depth, and how sustainable this version of the Magic really is heading into the postseason. With playoff seeding still up in the air, the lads break down potential matchups, travel considerations and what strategies could give Orlando the edge. Plus, a big-picture discussion on expectations, injury management, and what success actually looks like for this team come the end of the season. If you like the videos, hit the Like button, Subscribe and turn on Notifications. Thank you for supporting the channel! Go Magic!📺 Available on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts and all major platforms💙 Follow us: @OrlandoMagicUK on X, Instagram & Facebook.

    50 min

  6. 26 FEB

    Post Allstar Success Feb 2026

    Fresh off the All-Star break, the Magic suddenly remembered how to win. Geraint and Gary break down Orlando’s post-break surge, what’s actually changed on the court, and whether this is real momentum or just a well-timed hot streak.The mailbag finally reopens (with questions on replacing Coach Mosley, Tito’s Vodka), a glass-half-full take on Franz Wagner’s injury and what expansion strategies could mean for the franchise’s future. If you like the videos, hit the Like button, Subscribe and turn on Notifications. Thank you for supporting the channel! Go Magic!📺 Available on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts and all major platforms💙 Follow us: @OrlandoMagicUK on X, Instagram & Facebook.

    37 min

  7. 6 FEB

    Deadline Day 2026... but is the season already a bust?

    Back again in its regular slot, the Penny For Your Thoughts team digs into the current state of the Magic and asks the big question: what, if anything, can be done to turn this season around? The panel also looks beyond Orlando to assess which teams traded well this year—and whether those moves have shaken up the league’s power rankings. In this episode, Geraint and Gary are joined by backroom boy Drum (it was going to be one of the Backstreet Boys, but he wasn’t available) to dive into the Magic’s disappointing first half of the season. Topics include the future of Coach Mosley, what may have gone wrong in the locker room, and who should fill the roster spot left vacant after Tyus Jones’ departure. 📺 Available on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts and all major platforms.💙 Follow us: @OrlandoMagicUK on X, Instagram & Facebook.

    55 min

  8. 24/09/2025

    We’re Back! Magic Rebrand, Roster Talk & New Additions

    We’re back! After more than a year away, Penny For Your Thoughts returns as the Orlando Magic UK podcast. In this episode, Mikey, Geraint, Paul and Gary dive into the Magic’s offseason, including the arrivals of Desmond Bane and Tyus Jones, the new Orlando Magic rebrand, and a look at the roster heading into the 2025 season. 📺 Available on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts and all major platforms. 💙 Follow us: @OrlandoMagicUK on X, Instagram & Facebook.

    1hr 12min
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Penny For Your Thoughts is the official podcast of Orlando Magic UK 🇬🇧 Hosted by Mikey Clark, Geraint Jones, Paul Bacon, Gary Craggs & Drum covering: 🏀 Orlando Magic news & discussion 🎙️ Podcast episodes 📺 Reactions, livestreams & video content 💬 UK Orlando Magic fan community New content throughout the NBA season and offseason. 🎧 Listen & follow everywhere: https://linktr.ee/orlandomagicuk Not affiliated with the Orlando Magic or the NBA.

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  • Creator
    Orlando Magic UK
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    191
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Orlando Magic UK
  • Show Website
    Penny For Your Thoughts

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