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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. 3 DAYS AGO

    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.

    51 min

  2. 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.

    46 min

  3. 11/12/2025

    Lakers Cookin' & Giannis Lookin' - NBA Pre Xmas Check-in

    Apologies, the first 16 mins had tech issues, so we went a bit old school. To make it up we made the episode almost an hour long.In this episode of Hypotheticals, the hosts dive into the current state of the NBA, discussing the struggles of the Cleveland Cavaliers, the Milwaukee Bucks' performance, and the rise of the Oklahoma City Thunder. They also explore the chaos surrounding the Los Angeles Clippers and the uncertain future of Giannis Antetokounmpo. The significance of the NBA Cup is debated, and the episode features a unique segment on NBA poetry, concluding with Agent Cody Bank; a fun pitch for players in the league.Chapters00:00 Introduction to the Conversation01:37 Heat Check: Dallas Mavs are Good??03:49 Lakers Haters Nightmare Fuel: The Lakers are Good!05:52 Spurs Good WITHOUT Wemby08:23 Is OKC the New '15/'16 Golden State Warriors10:35 Timberwolves Cold Start12:46 Are the Clippers the Worst Team Ever with 5 HOF Players?15:37 Cleveland Cavaliers' Struggles17:49 Milwaukee Bucks' Downward Spiral19:08 Bucks 1 Month Ago (5th seed) vs Now (10th Seed)21:28 Analyzing Player Performances and Coaching Decisions24:10 Giannis Antetokounmpo's Future with the Bucks27:11 Trade Rumors and Team Dynamics29:55 Conspiracy Theories Surrounding Giannis' Future38:38 Trade Talks and Team Dynamics42:47 Worst Fake: Unscripted Basketball Opinions43:36 Letting CP3 Go was the Best Thing for the Clippers' Season46:10 Why the Raptors are the Dark Horse in the East50:04 Rhyme Out: Poetry in the NBA54:37 Agent Cody Bank: Pitching Players for Contracts

    59 min

  4. 11/11/2025

    NBA's First 3 Weeks: The Good, The Bad & The Ugly

    It's been a fantastic start to the NBA season, but not for everyone.In this episode, hosts Thom and Jez break down the over and underperformers to start off the year, that have a conversation about the MVP (and they get very Giannis with one another), and should Lebron be traded? PLus they look at some sorry fan bases and chat about what has been going on since the opening week of the 2025-26 season.Chapters00:00 Introduction and Season Overview01:16 Heat Check: Teams on the Rise05:17 Heat Check: Teams Underperforming10:11 The Pistons' Surprising Success11:41 Redacted: Conspiracy Theories in the NBA - Blazers Edt.17:47 Worst Fake: Debating The Suns Backcourt21:40 LeBron and the Ewing Theory24:34 Rhyme Out: NBA Poetry Segment29:44 Bucks Chat: Analyzing Team Dynamics41:45 Agent Cody Banks: Player Contracts and Future Prospects

    49 min

  5. 27/10/2025

    NBA's Best Opening Week Ever? + Wemby vs Wilt & Super Saiyan Giannis

    Is Wemby already better than Wilt Chamberlain, but without the off-court shenanigans? Are the Antetokounmpo brothers like infinity stones making Giannis stronger? And what does Luka averaging 40+ points tell us about the Laker's season?Chapters00:00 NBA Season Kickoff Excitement01:23 Best Opening Week in NBA History?02:36 Luka and the Lakers Early Season04:25 Is Wemby Already Wilt?06:02 Wemby vs. Wilt: A New Era?07:56 Is Embiid Washed?09:32 New Antetokounmpo Brother Added to Milwaukee10:22 Will we have a New NBA MVP this Season?12:19 Netflix's Starting Five: Evaluating Durant, Harden, SGA, Hali & Jaylen Brown20:44 Bucks Chat: Giannis and Role Players24:54 Emerging Talent in the Bucks' Roster32:37 NBA Conspiracies and Off-Court Shenanigans: Betting Scandal37:24 Rhyme Out: NBA Poetry Segment43:00 Agent Cody Banks: Securing the Bag for Players

    48 min

  6. 08/10/2025

    The Worst Thing to Say to Every NBA Franchise for the 2025/26 Season

    What is the one thing every team is feeling a bit uneasy about? And what does all of this mean for free agent Russell Westbrook?In today's ep, hosts, Jez and Thom break down the worst thing to say to every franchise, a interesting Kawhi-style alleged revelation about a loved role-player, and they catch up with local basketball fan Stavro to hear his thoughts on a European club match hosted in Melbourne Feat. Jabari Parker...plus way moreChapters00:00 Welcome and Introduction to Shots Fired01:22 Worst Thing You Can Say to Every NBA Franchise: Celtics & Mavericks03:38 Shots Fired Cont. - Nets, Nuggets Knicks05:06 Warriors, Raptors, Rockets06:14 Bulls, Clippers, Cavs07:35 Lakers, Pistons, Grizzlies09:19 Pacers, Timberwolves, Bucks11:42 Pelicans, Hawks, Thunder13:13 Hornets, Suns, Heat14:15 Trailblazers, Magic, Kings15:07 Spurs & Jazz16:35 Does Thanasis have his own Kawhi-Style Scandal?20:22 Watching Jabari Parker Play Basketball in Melbourne In 202522:34 Interview with a Local Basketball Enthusiast27:13 Bucks Chat: Kuzma, Former Obscure Bucks32:49 Russell Westbrook: A Controversial Addition?35:17 Agent Cody Banks: Securing the Bag for NBA Players40:01 Worst Thing you can say to a Sixers fan

    42 min

  7. 16/09/2025

    Was This The Last Ben Simmons Off-Season Ever? - The Ben Simmons Moratorium Episode

    What should Ben Simmons do now that his career in the NBA appears to be winding down? Well luckily, we have pulled together a list of his most likely next career moves in our segment Shots Fired. We also chat about the Milwaukee Bucks and Euroleague/ Eurobasket, the Kawhi situation and why it is the most Clippers thing ever, and a poem for Josh Giddey. Plus we have some crazy new visual effects! Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Banter 01:39 Segment: Shots Fired - Ben Simmons' Most Likely Next Career Moves 07:07 Worst Fake - Ben Simmons is the Best Aussie NBA Player Ever? 10:17 Worst Fake: Giannis' Potential West Coast Landing Spot 12:34 Introduction and NBA Predictions 14:24 NBA Conspiracies: The Kawhi Situation 17:14 The Clippers' Controversy and League Implications 22:31 Bucks Chat: Team Updates and Performances 24:08 Roster Decisions: Thanasis vs. Ajax 28:08 Khris Middleton's Return to Milwaukee 1st Game of the Season 29:20 Rhyme Out: Josh Giddey 35:40 Agent Cody Bank: Representing NBA Players 40:25 Final Thoughts and Wrap-Up

    41 min

  8. 19/08/2025

    Does the NBA have an Anti-Australian Bias? + Celtics Champs '26? and More

    What Aussie is properly rated in the NBA?... I'LL WAIT!In today's episode, we go down the Anti-Aussie NBA rabbit hole, why the Celtics could win the championship this year (and how that affects Michael Jordan's Legacy), and first team all-Show Up or Shut-Up for this season. Plus Rhyme Out and Agent Cody BankChapters00:00 Introduction and Season Reflections01:29 Shots Fired: Breakout Season Required2:50 Shots Fired: De’Aron Fox3:57: Shots Fired: Trae Young5:48 Shots Fired: Luka Doncic7:20 Jokic & Giannis: No More MVPs8:28 Shots Fired: MPJ9:40 Shots Fired: Evan Mobley + Cavs11:07 Shots Fired: Joel Embiid11:55 Rapid Fire: Raptors, Zion, Aaron Neismith14:06 Worst Fake: Boston's Championship Year16:38Worst Fake: Sixers Championship Year + Anti-Giannis Take18:35 Tyrese Maxey: NBA's Most Underrated Star?19:51 Conspiracy Segment: Rookie of the Year Predictions22:37 The Curse of Number Zero Conspiracy24:58 Rhyme Out: NBA Poetry Segment26:32 Poem: Giannis Antetokounmpo: Trade Rumors and Loyalty29:16 Poem: MPJ & The Kyle Kuzma Zone32:18 Badge of Honor: Amir Coffey's Impact36:25 Obscure Buck Reference: Grayson Allen37:00 Agent Cody Bank: Getting NBA Characters the Bag - Joe Prunty & Josh Giddey42:28 Anti-Australian Bias in the NBA45:53 Bonus! Dyson Daniels for DPOY - The Bias in Effect

    47 min
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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
    55
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Jez F.M & Thom Nixon
  • Show Website
    Hoopatheticals