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Imagine a Canadian, a Scot, and a German walk into a bar and decide to start a basketball podcast to publically debate, share stories, and analyze the NBA as a whole... This is that show, welcome to YAMology. Join our hosts Yonny, Matt, and Alex in their journey of sharing their analysis of the NBA/Basketball on a deep level with our weekly shows!

  1. 3d ago

    Episode 151 - The NBA has an injury problem

    Send us Fan Mail We kick off another episode of the Yamology Podcast with a big discussion about injuries, as OKC's season takes an unexpected hit with injuries to Chet Holmgren, Jalen Williams and Cason Wallace. How much of a problem is this for the Thunder, and how good can they really be if they can't get their key players on the floor? We also debate the NBA's growing injury problem and try to figure out whether it's simply bad luck, a correlation, or something the league needs to address. More importantly, we attempt to come up with some actual solutions. Thankfully, it's not all doom and gloom, as we move on to some of the early-season positives. The rookies are starting to make their mark, with Cam Boozer showing plenty of promise despite some shooting struggles, Darius Acuff putting up some eye-catching numbers (and a lot of shots), and Caleb Wilson also getting plenty of attention. We also discuss Jakob Lindbergh's impressive start with the Warriors, his growing role as a fresh face in Golden State, and his entertaining trash talk with Luka Doncic. Meanwhile, Cooper Flagg continues to impress, the Mavericks are looking better, and we ask just how high his ceiling could be. Matt also takes a trip down memory lane with some Ja Morant 2022 highlights, we catch up on what's been happening in our own basketball lives, and finish things off with a game of iCo Game. There's injury debates, rookie hype, questionable solutions, Luka trash talk and plenty of basketball takes from Matt, Yanni, Alex and the rest of the Yamology crew. The injuries are piling up, the rookies are stepping up, and we're still trying to work out how to keep NBA players healthy. Linktree https://linktr.ee/yamology https://www.youtube.com/@YAMologyNBA Twitter https://x.com/YAMology_Pod

  2. Oct 25

    Episode 150 15-Man NBA Fantasy Draft CHAOS

    Send us Fan Mail This week’s Yamology is pure chaos as we live-react to our 15-man fantasy NBA league draft! Alex couldn’t make the first 40 minutes, so Skit’s brother steps in for the opening stretch as we work our way through a draft featuring some questionable picks, a few auto-drafts and plenty of opportunities for things to go horribly wrong. We react to the picks as they happen, debate the teams being assembled and try to work out who’s cooking and who’s already sold their season before it’s even started. With 15 people involved, there’s plenty of room for chaos — and not everyone is going to come away happy with their roster. We also have to address the man pulling the strings: GM and commissioner Layth, a man who apparently runs this league like a dictatorship. Rules, decisions and league proceedings seem to go his way, and the rest of us are left wondering whether this is a fantasy league or an authoritarian regime. We finish by reviewing everyone’s teams and playing I Called Game, taking a final look at how the draft unfolded and who we think has built a genuine contender. Fifteen managers, a few auto-drafts, one dictator. Welcome to the Yamology fantasy league. Linktree https://linktr.ee/yamology https://www.youtube.com/@YAMologyNBA Twitter https://x.com/YAMology_Pod

  3. Oct 21

    Episode 149 - We are so back! NBA opening day reactions

    Send us Fan Mail We open Episode 109 of the Yamology Podcast with a classic Yam Yap session, discussing how different teams are looking this season and whether the NBA is starting to develop some new identities. The Sixers are moving the ball beautifully, the Knicks have some seriously cool gold jerseys, and Tyrese Maxey is starting to generate MVP conversations. Could he genuinely become a top-10 player in the league? Matt breaks down the Celtics vs Pistons game he watched with friends, while Alex gives his thoughts on the Spurs vs Thunder matchup from earlier in the morning. Skit couldn't make it this week, but there's still plenty to get into. We discuss Jared McCain, Duncan Robinson and Javonte Green all going crazy from three, while both the Celtics and Pistons suffer bizarre four-minute scoring droughts. The Celtics and Jayson Tatum haven't exactly looked convincing, but Paul George dropping 38 points gives the Sixers plenty to be excited about. Are Philadelphia building something special? Matt also goes on a rant about hating in person, before we close things out with a game of Salary Higher or Lower — which Alex suspects might just be an elaborate attempt to rage-bait him. There's basketball, hot takes, questionable agendas and a very loud advert that apparently nobody thought to turn down. The season is underway, the takes are flying, and Alex might be getting rage-baited again. Linktree https://linktr.ee/yamology https://www.youtube.com/@YAMologyNBA Twitter https://x.com/YAMology_Pod

  4. Oct 10

    Episode 148 – NBA Preseason & Early Rookie Reactions

    Send us Fan Mail NBA PRESEASON IS HERE, which means it’s time to start judging teams and rookies off a handful of games before the season has even begun. We kick things off with Nets vs Hornets, the vibes around Minnesota, and the early signs that the Bucks could be in for a rough season. We also get into Giannis and Milwaukee’s former Heat players, asking why some guys seem to lose their aura the moment they put on a Bucks jersey. Then it’s time for our early rookie check-in. Caleb Wilson’s patient scoring and ability to create off the dribble catch our eye, while Cam Boozer gets some love as a winning player. Are we already seeing reasons to be excited, or is it far too early to draw conclusions? Alex joins the conversation as we get into Timberwolves vs Pacers, including the great game between the teams and whether Minnesota’s new-look vibe makes them more fun to watch — even if they might be a worse team. Alex is bullish on the Wolves, putting them third in the West, while also discussing LaMelo Ball’s health and whether he can fit defensively. Elsewhere, the 76ers are looking fun, the Nets still have serious defensive questions, Fred VanVleet is getting it done, and the Kings could be relying heavily on Acuff. We also check in on LeBron looking a step slower, before finishing with some WNBA talk around Angel Reese and A’ja Wilson. As always, there’s I Called Game to round things out. It’s only preseason, but that’s never stopped us from having opinions. Linktree https://linktr.ee/yamology https://www.youtube.com/@YAMologyNBA Twitter https://x.com/YAMology_Pod

  5. Sep 28

    Episode 147 – Reacting to NBA Media Day

    Send us Fan Mail NBA MEDIA DAY IS HERE, which means we’re back to overreacting to every quote, photo and five-second interaction before a single meaningful game has even been played. We kick things off with what we’ve been up to, our own Media Day setups and a deep dive into Matt’s photography setup before reacting to his Miami Heat take. Then we get into the strange Jalen Duren contract situation, why he seemingly isn’t taking the money on offer, the role of his agent Chafie Fields and whether there’s more going on behind the scenes. From there, it’s time for the Luka conversation. We talk about his Slovenia connection, his YouTube video, and some of the ridiculous things that come with NBA players becoming veterans. LeBron looking old in Media Day pictures, Shai somehow being in Year 9, and the realisation that the 2021 draft class is already entering its seventh season all make us question where the hell the time has gone. The Spurs also get plenty of attention, with Stephon Castle and Dylan Harper making some interesting comments, plus a conversation about San Antonio’s bench and the amount of young talent around the league. We also react to some very confident — and perhaps not particularly humble — comments from players around the NBA. Finally, we get into the ridiculous number of wings across the league, Kawhi Leonard finally getting to team up with Scottie Barnes, NBA egos, and why Media Day is one of the best parts of the season for revealing what players are really thinking. No games. No standings. Just vibes, quotes, photos and NBA players saying things they probably shouldn’t. Linktree https://linktr.ee/yamology https://www.youtube.com/@YAMologyNBA Twitter https://x.com/YAMology_Pod

  6. Sep 20

    Episode 146 - Predicting Every NBA Award

    Send us Fan Mail We’re back with another predictions pod, and this time we’re handing out the hardware way too early. We kick things off with the Kawhi Leonard trade officially happening, plus a quick look at Kyle Lowry’s retirement and the idea of a Dino statue. Then it’s time for the NBA Awards Predictions: MVP, Defensive Player of the Year, Rookie of the Year, Comeback Player of the Year, Coach of the Year, Sixth Man of the Year and Most Improved Player. Wemby is getting plenty of love, with MVP and DPOY predictions flying around, while Shai has to deal with the dreaded voter-fatigue conversation. The Rookie of the Year debate gets ridiculous as we run through Cam Boozer, AJ Dybantsa, Caleb Wilson, Dylan Harper, Ace Bailey and more, before moving onto the hardest award to predict: Most Improved Player. With the season still so far away, everyone is basically guessing — but that won’t stop us from making definitive predictions. We also revisit the Lakers’ complete lack of wings, the Jazz potentially swinging up the standings, and Matt making his case for the Miami Heat. There’s some I Called Game, some hatred for NBA fashion, and plenty of early-season agendas being pushed with absolutely no evidence. Finally, we go back through every award prediction and ask the most important question of all: how badly are we going to regret these picks? Linktree https://linktr.ee/yamology https://www.youtube.com/@YAMologyNBA Twitter https://x.com/YAMology_Pod

  7. Sep 13

    Episode 145 - Our 2026-27 NBA Standings Predictions

    Send us Fan Mail We kick things off with the latest Kawhi Leonard update before getting into one of the most important debates of the new NBA season: who actually finishes where in the standings? Matt is also back talking about dunking — this time making sure everyone knows he’s a two-foot jumper. The boys run through their predictions for the Western Conference, starting with the battle at the top between OKC and San Antonio, with Houston right there behind them. We get into the Lakers, why their roster might look very different without enough wings, and whether the Nuggets’ depth and development can make up for some serious questions on the defensive end. The Timberwolves are another major talking point, with Anthony Edwards and Jaden McDaniels now taking on the role of the new veteran leaders. We discuss Minnesota’s perimeter defence, athletic wings and what their new-look team could look like. Then it’s onto Phoenix, who may lack big-man depth but have some seriously good wings and guards coming off the bench on valuable contracts. Then we flip over to the Eastern Conference, where the predictions get even more chaotic. Matt and Skit are both putting the defending champion Knicks at number one, while Alex has Philly at the top. We talk about New York’s depth and why having actual NBA players throughout the roster could be huge when injuries hit. Detroit gets some love after the John Collins–Tobias Harris swap, while Skit has the Pacers all the way up at number two. Alex questions Miami’s depth, and Matt and Alex spend a healthy portion of the episode making increasingly outrageous hot takes purely to provoke each other. We also get into Toronto’s ridiculous collection of wings, whether that means a potential Kawhi-sized question mark, the Cavaliers’ formula for success, and why Matt isn’t convinced Cleveland has actually improved. And somewhere along the way, Alex apparently decides to become the Sherman German. Finally, we lock in the official West and East standings predictions, compare everyone’s picks, and find out exactly where each team lands on the Yamology leaderboard. The predictions are locked. Now we just have to find out who looks like an idiot by April. Linktree https://linktr.ee/yamology https://www.youtube.com/@YAMologyNBA Twitter https://x.com/YAMology_Pod

  8. Sep 6

    Episode 144 – Bad Ballmer, Celtics Chaos & The Return of Tacko Fall

    Send us Fan Mail Matthew and Alex are back with another offseason episode covering a chaotic mix of NBA storylines. The guys start with Amen Thompson and the Rockets, discussing his development and how Houston's cap construction could shape the team's future. From there, the conversation shifts to the Celtics, with Matthew and Alex looking ahead to Boston's season and making their predictions. They also discuss social-media following, player popularity and how online narratives can influence the way players and teams are perceived. Then comes the return of 2019. Tacko Fall and Ben Simmons are back in the league, sending the guys down memory lane to the era of preseason Tacko highlights and the hype surrounding one of the NBA's biggest cult figures. The Kawhi Leonard and Clippers situation becomes another major topic. Matthew and Alex discuss the controversy surrounding Kawhi, the punishment facing the Clippers, and whether Sacramento or Los Angeles has the stronger claim to being one of the biggest disasters in NBA history. They also get into Pablo Torre, ESPN criticism and the wider media coverage surrounding the story. Naturally, the guys revisit the infamous hypothetical of SGA plus 10 picks for Kawhi and Paul George, looking at how that scenario looks with hindsight. The episode wraps with another I Called Game moment and plenty of offseason NBA chaos. Amen Thompson, Celtics predictions, Kawhi controversy, 2019 nostalgia and Tacko Fall's return—Episode 144 is another Yamology offseason classic. Linktree https://linktr.ee/yamology https://www.youtube.com/@YAMologyNBA Twitter https://x.com/YAMology_Pod

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Imagine a Canadian, a Scot, and a German walk into a bar and decide to start a basketball podcast to publically debate, share stories, and analyze the NBA as a whole... This is that show, welcome to YAMology. Join our hosts Yonny, Matt, and Alex in their journey of sharing their analysis of the NBA/Basketball on a deep level with our weekly shows!

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