BASKETBALLWEATHER: The Podcast

Allen Landver
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Based on the comedy newsletter BASKETBALLWEATHER, writer/performer/filmmaker Allen Landver and Jared Hector from True Hoop explore life through an NBA lens. Free therapy through basketball; and the only NBA newsletter & podcast curated for the right side of your brain.

  1. 06/17/2025

    DOIN ALL THE THINGS, SAYIN' ALL THE STUFF

    Hey guys, I’m so excited about this episode. We jump into a bunch of fascinating topics in and around the NBA, as well as the “outside world.” If you’re on TikTok or Youtube, I highly recommend you subscribe to see what I’m doing there. There’s a ton of cool BASKETBALLWEATHER shit going on on those platforms. Have a great week. ❤️, - Allen TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@basketballweather Youtube: www.youtube.com/@allen_landver LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/allen-landver-42380a5a/ Chapter Highlights Intro Navigating Politics and Personal Views 05:58 Media Influence and Information Leaks in the NBA, and beyond 09:07 Aging Politicians and Power Dynamics 18:03 The Importance of Local Fandom in Sports 36:19 Chris Paul's Future in the NBA 39:20 Relegation and Competition in Basketball 44:11 The Role of Media in Shaping NBA Narratives 51:10 The Future of the NBA and Tech Companies' Influence The BASKETBALLWEATHER universe is also on TikTok and Youtube. Thanx for listening! Share

    57 min

  2. 05/15/2025

    They don't have a guy

    We start with the Dylan Brooks trade. Was that the beginning of the end for the Memphis Grizzlies? Then we explore the importance of toughness in the NBA, and the broader context of player empowerment and contract dynamics in the league. Also the the psychological aspects of coaching, the expectations placed on players like Austin Reaves, and the Timberwolves' success as a case study in effective team building. Chapters 00:00 The Dylan Brooks Trade: A Turning Point for the Grizzlies 03:00 Assessing Team Toughness and Player Value 06:02 The Ja Morant Dilemma: Availability and Impact 09:09 Team Discipline and Culture: The Grizzlies' Challenges 12:07 Future Decisions: Rebuilding or Retaining the Core 14:52 Weak Link Theory: Rethinking Team Construction 23:12 Team Building Challenges in the NBA 28:51 The Dynamics of Player Relationships 30:42 Coaching Decisions and their Impact 33:45 JJ Reddick's Coaching Growth 37:33 Austin Reaves and Playoff Performance 41:57 The Minnesota Timberwolves' Surprising Strength 44:46 Lakers' Future: LeBron's Contract and Team Dynamics 46:57 Giant Contracts and Player Movement: The Giannis Dilemma 49:29 Contracts in the NBA: Fairness and Player Rights 53:14 The Impact of Player Movement on the League 57:19 The Future of Trades in the NBA: A Chaotic Landscape More: ⁠basketballweather.substack.com⁠ TikTok: ⁠basketballweather⁠ IG: ⁠allen_landver

    1h 5m

  3. 05/07/2025

    A Bad Fit: The Jonathan Kuminga $tory

    Benching one of your best players before the start of a playoff run when your team is trying to win a championship is... weird. So when Steve Kerr benched Jonathan Kuminga on the very last game of the regular season, was... he... a.... weirdo? We use that microscopic coaching decision to discuss the evolution of NBA coaching, team dynamics, vibes, money, and more. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Playoff Anticipation 01:05 Grizzlies' Playoff Performance 04:34 Assessing the Grizzlies' Core Players 06:50 The Unpredictability of the NBA 10:02 Oklahoma City's Future 14:00 Building a Championship Team 16:57 Coaching Dynamics in the NBA 19:57 The Evolution of NBA Coaching 22:58 Shifting Dynamics in Player-Coach Relationships 26:00 The Rise of the Oklahoma City Thunder 30:08 Warriors vs. Thunder: A Clash of Generations 34:00 Lakers and Timberwolves: Da f**k happened? 39:38 Timberwolves' Future and Expectations 40:55 Long-Term Planning in the NBA 42:49 Oklahoma City's Strategic Advantage 44:49 Kuminga's Bench Situation and Development 49:02 Warriors' Draft Decisions and Player Development 52:06 The Alchemy of Team Success 55:58 Closing Thoughts on NBA Strategies More: basketballweather.substack.com TikTok: basketballweather IG: allen_landver

    1 hr

  4. 04/24/2025

    The Dark Art

    The balance between offense and defense. The dark art of defense gets much less screen time than the sexy three-point splashes and acrobatics of offense. But like a bewitching voodoo, operating underneath the surface, defense plays a major role in winning. We delve into this oft misunderstood and shadowy side of basketball, discussing the various ways defense impacts a game, and try to find some parallels to the real world. More: basketballweather.substack.com TikTok: basketballweather IG: allen_landver

    57 min

  5. 04/11/2025

    Our Achilles Heels

    Blindspots via the lens of the NBA Playoffs. The NBA playoffs are so many things. Mostly, this NBA playoffs appears to be a referendum on teams who try and take short cuts. Adios, Matt Ishbia. The best teams like the OKC Thunder and Boston Celtics have been building their squads slowly but surely over years. And yet, talent might still reign suprreeme in the from of the LA Lakers, who have one again assembled a team on the fly in time for the playoffs. We get into all of it: Achilles Heels, the will to win, the secret weapon of winning teams, Kawhi F*****g Leonard. - More: basketballweather.substack.com IG: allen_landver TikTok: @basketballweather

    1h 17m

  6. 03/27/2025

    Our Hungry Souls

    We start with a deep dive into the mercurial NBA career of Kevin Durant, and end up finding all kinds of hidden gems about the human need for stability, nostalgia, and the virtue to search our souls. We also dip into Kobe's clutch struggles, the desire we have for stability that we, as fans, project onto our superstars, Lebron's final chapter (aka Lebron 2.0), and so much more. More Culture and Art via an NBA lens: basketballweather.substack.com Find me on ⁠TikTok⁠ ⁠Instagram⁠ ⁠Youtube⁠ ⁠LinkedIn

    1h 17m

  7. 03/13/2025

    NBA HUNGER GAMES

    With the NBA playoffs on the horizon and beautiful competition on our shores, it’s tempting to think about what a sudden death format might feel like for the entire NBA season? NBA media extraordinaire Jarod Hector and I talked about a new format for the NBA, one where 2 NBA teams would be eliminated from the NBA at the end of each season, and sent to the G League to atone for their sins. Trigger warning: a conversation about capitalism occurs in this episode. More Culture and Art via an NBA lens: basketballweather.substack.com Fine me on TikTok Instagram Youtube LinkedIn

    1h 17m

  8. 02/27/2025

    NBA Film School

    Syd Field meets the NBA this week on BASKETBALLWEATHER. It’s not Being John Malkovich, but it’s not that far because NBA Trade season is the new Super Bowl. Why the NBA should do a better job at telling the trade season story, before it’s too late. We take a surgical look at the NBA regular season, reimagining it as a sweeping Three Act Story, complete with stars, co-stars, and even a little Syd Field! and come up with some fresh thinking that can breathe some narrative juice into the sport, before it’s too late!!!

    53 min
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Based on the comedy newsletter BASKETBALLWEATHER, writer/performer/filmmaker Allen Landver and Jared Hector from True Hoop explore life through an NBA lens. Free therapy through basketball; and the only NBA newsletter & podcast curated for the right side of your brain.

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