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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. 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

  2. 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

  3. 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

  4. 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

  5. Aug 30

    Episode 143 - Topic Thunder Cameo + Wolves Additons

    Send us Fan Mail Matthew, Alex, and Skit are back for another offseason episode, with the main topic being a big moment for the podcast: appearing on the OKC Topic Thunder podcast. https://open.spotify.com/episode/4FoSoXj6c44eMWOYd2wZHO?si=241a70b0ad704d16 The guys talk about the experience of making a cameo on another Thunder show, including getting up early on Friday and everything that went into the appearance. They reflect on how exciting it is to connect with other people in the NBA podcast space—and naturally, that leads to an important Yamology question: if you're part of the podcast, are you a Yamologist or a Yammer? After the intro and some general offseason chat, the conversation moves back into basketball. The guys discuss different teams, roster moves and potential fits, including a conversation around Jonathan Kuminga and the Timberwolves. Could Kuminga be the ultimate Minnesota player? Matthew, Alex and Skit break down how he could fit with Minnesota, particularly on the defensive end. They also touch on Klay Thompson and other offseason storylines as they work through the quieter part of the NBA calendar. To finish the episode, the guys make an unexpected return to football. They look back at the early 2010s era of the sport and compare how football has evolved alongside the modern NBA, discussing tactics, player roles and how both games have changed. A Thunder podcast cameo, the great Yamologist-or-Yammer debate, NBA offseason talk and football comparisons—Episode 143 has a bit of everything. Linktree https://linktr.ee/yamology https://www.youtube.com/@YAMologyNBA Twitter https://x.com/YAMology_Pod

  6. Aug 23

    Episode 142 – Are the Nuggets Still Better Than the Jazz & Blazers?

    Send us Fan Mail Matthew and Alex are joined briefly by Skit, calling in live from the Brooklyn Bridge, before the main episode gets underway. The guys start with a more personal conversation about life and the moments that made them realise they were becoming adults, sharing some of their favourite stories and experiences. From there, it's all NBA as they dive into the Northwest Division, starting with the Denver Nuggets. They break down Denver's offseason, including Spencer Jones, Peyton Watson's departure, and how the second apron is already forcing championship contenders to make difficult roster decisions. The guys discuss how much Denver has invested in its title-winning core and whether the new CBA has fundamentally changed their outlook. That leads to the big question: are the Nuggets actually on the same level as the Jazz and Blazers after the offseason? Alex sees Denver as a potential play-in team, while Matt still expects them to make the playoffs. The guys then assess Utah's new roster around Lauri Markkanen and Darryn Peterson before turning to Portland and where the Blazers fit in the Western Conference. Life stories, second-apron chaos, and one big question: have the Nuggets fallen into the same tier as Utah and Portland? Linktree https://linktr.ee/yamology https://www.youtube.com/@YAMologyNBA Twitter https://x.com/YAMology_Pod

  7. Aug 16

    Episode 141 – Lakers Ownership, Billionaire Tax Breaks & Russell Westbrook

    Send us Fan Mail Matthew and Alex open Episode 141 with a brief discussion about the Lakers’ ownership change and the wider relationship between billionaire wealth, sports franchises, and the tax system. They touch on how sports teams can be used as financial assets by some of the world’s wealthiest people, before moving into the real heart of the episode: Russell Westbrook and what he means to them personally. The guys go back to the beginning and talk about how they got into basketball, with Westbrook and the Thunder playing a huge role in that journey. They discuss why they picked OKC as their team, how Russ became an inspiration, and what it was about his style of play that made him so captivating to watch. From there, they work their way through Westbrook’s career, particularly his incredible prime from 2016 through 2021. They revisit the MVP season, the triple-doubles, the ridiculous athleticism, clutch performances, playoff runs, and the sheer chaos that came with watching Russ at his peak. But the conversation goes beyond stats and highlights. Matthew and Alex talk about how following Westbrook and the Thunder shaped their lives, their friendship with basketball, and their love for the NBA. They reflect on the players they watched alongside Russ and the different eras of teammates he had throughout his career, from Kevin Durant and James Harden to Paul George, Carmelo Anthony, Steven Adams, and others. The guys also discuss the evolution of Westbrook as a player and how his reputation changed as his career moved from Oklahoma City to Houston, Washington, Los Angeles and beyond. They separate the later-career struggles from the player Russ was at his absolute best—and why none of that can erase the impact he had on a generation of fans. Most importantly, this becomes a conversation about what athletes can mean to you before you even realize it. Westbrook wasn't simply a player Matthew and Alex watched; he was one of the reasons they fell in love with basketball in the first place. The episode closes by reflecting on Russ's legacy, the memories he's given them, and why prime Russell Westbrook will always be special to the Yamology story. From discovering basketball to choosing the Thunder, growing up watching Russ, and reliving the best years of his career—Episode 141 is a tribute to the player who helped shape their love of the game. Linktree https://linktr.ee/yamology https://www.youtube.com/@YAMologyNBA Twitter https://x.com/YAMology_Pod

  8. Aug 9

    Episode 141: Current NBA draft

    Send us Fan Mail Welcome back to YAMology! In todays off-season Episode the Canadian, Scott and German briefly talk about the Kawhi situation and what they think is going to happen here. Right after that they go into a heated snake draft battle against one another and see who can draft the best team out of current NBA players. Be sure to comment on who you think drafted the best team.  With that being said: Enjoy this weeks episode! 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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