# Hoopatheticals 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. Page: Feed: --- ## [It's About to Get Silly in Philly + Giannis Best Eastern Conf. PF Ever?](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hoopatheticals/episodes/Its-About-to-Get-Silly-in-Philly--Giannis-Best-Eastern-Conf--PF-Ever-e3nc10r) _2026-08-13 · Jez F.M & Thom Nixon_ Is it possible for Philly to work with so many people that need the ball? And did Lebron's Philly decision make Draymond crash out?We discuss the potential impact of LeBron James moving to the Philadelphia 76ers and whether it will lead to playoff success. We also explore the best power forwards in Eastern Conference history, including Giannis Antetokounmpo, Kevin Garnett, and Charles… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/1ae15a90/podcast/play/124174811/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-7-13%2F429777339-44100-2-5b6244a2c7bf7.mp3) ## [EMERGENCY: Giannis To South Beach! Two Bucks Fans React](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hoopatheticals/episodes/EMERGENCY-Giannis-To-South-Beach--Two-Bucks-Fans-React-e3l60uh) _2026-06-23 · Jez F.M & Thom Nixon_ This day has been haunting Bucks fans (and Shams) for years, but it is finally here. The trade of Giannis.Two Bucks fans break it all down in the funniest and most unhinged Giannis emergency pod out there.Chapters00:00 Emergency Episode: Giannis Trade Reaction01:22 Where were you when you found out?03:03 Analyzing the Heat's Perspective on the Trade04:23 What the Miami Heat are Getting In Giannis… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/1ae15a90/podcast/play/121880977/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-5-23%2F426677520-44100-2-d924cbe9539ac.mp3) ## [NBA Finals: Wemby's Historic Playoff Debut and Immortal Brunson!](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hoopatheticals/episodes/NBA-Finals-Wembys-Historic-Playoff-Debut-and-Immortal-Brunson-e3ks765) _2026-06-16 · Jez F.M & Thom Nixon_ Thom and Jez round out a great NBA post-season with takes so hot you'll need cold water, a bath and a sick day.Did Wemby have the greatest playoff Debut ever? Should the Knicks sell high? and what is going on with Giannis, and which trade do these Bucks fans like?Chapters00:00 What's Up?01:22 Greatest Playoff Debut Ever From Wemby?06:14 NBA Finals: Did They Deliver?07:31 The East vs. West… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/1ae15a90/podcast/play/121559685/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-5-16%2F426249397-44100-2-6c1af6bfff12.mp3) ## [NBA Playoff Legacies on the Line! Pre-Playoffs Check-in + Bucks Season Autopsy](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hoopatheticals/episodes/NBA-Playoff-Legacies-on-the-Line--Pre-Playoffs-Check-in--Bucks-Season-Autopsy-e3hu662) _2026-04-15 · Jez F.M & Thom Nixon_ 00:00 Intro01:02 Heat Check: Playoffs Edition02:09 Playoffs Dark Horse: Houston03:55 Lebron's Legacy if he Beats KD & Houston05:33 Can Portland make Some Noise?07:43 Eastern Conference Playoff Predictions08:06 Raptors Chat09:19 Atlanta Hawks - Dark Horse Case09:40 Can Anyone in the East Beat the Celtics?10:51 The Case for the Cavs Deep Playoff Run12:17 Western Conference Playoff Predictions14:58… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/1ae15a90/podcast/play/118478466/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-3-15%2F422098229-44100-2-066442306cf4b.mp3) ## [The NBA's “Home-Stretch” Headlines: Are the Spurs the Frontrunners with 20-ish Games Left?](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hoopatheticals/episodes/The-NBAs-Home-Stretch-Headlines-Are-the-Spurs-the-Frontrunners-with-20-ish-Games-Left-e3g6n5i) _2026-03-10 · Jez F.M & Thom Nixon_ Chapters00:00 Introduction + New Intro!01:06 NBA Heat Check: Current Trends04:09 Deandre Ayton and the Lakers06:23 The Miami Heat's Resurgence08:43 Spurs vs. OKC: Rising Stars11:10 Most Controversial NBA Season Ever??15:00 Worst Fake: James Harden Championship? Hornets Have a Post-Season Sting?23:57 Hear the Deer: Bucks Segment27:17 Doc Rivers and the Bucks' Future30:03 The Script of Doc Rivers'… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/1ae15a90/podcast/play/116660850/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-2-9%2F419658393-44100-2-b4084c3594c1a.mp3) ## [The All-Star Game was... Actually Good? + Trade Deadline Thoughts](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hoopatheticals/episodes/The-All-Star-Game-was----Actually-Good---Trade-Deadline-Thoughts-e3f6pab) _2026-02-17 · Jez F.M & Thom Nixon_ Chapters00:00 Introduction01:07 NBA All-Star Game was... Awesome?03:05 The Impact of Victor Wembanyama05:54 All-Star Weekend Reflections08:52 Trade Deadline Insights11:53 Conspiracy Theories in the NBA13:46 Kings vs Bulls Conspiracy: Alternative Dimensions17:50 Detroit has a Better Record than OKC?!20:57 Looking Ahead to the Playoffs22:07 James Harden to the Cavs: Pros vs Cons25:32 Bucks Trade… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/1ae15a90/podcast/play/115614475/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-1-17%2F418248394-44100-2-97e224db7be78.mp3) ## [Giannis-Bucks Relationship Gets Toxic, Detroit vs Celts for Best in East and a Doc Rivers Rant](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hoopatheticals/episodes/Giannis-Bucks-Relationship-Gets-Toxic--Detroit-vs-Celts-for-Best-in-East-and-a-Doc-Rivers-Rant-e3ebf3k) _2026-01-29 · Jez F.M & Thom Nixon_ 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… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/1ae15a90/podcast/play/114719284/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-0-29%2F417054407-44100-2-97a995675338e.mp3) ## [Celtics Are Great & Doc Rivers Hate - NBA First Week of 2026](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hoopatheticals/episodes/Celtics-Are-Great--Doc-Rivers-Hate---NBA-First-Week-of-2026-e3d9d0m) _2026-01-06 · Jez F.M & Thom Nixon_ 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… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/1ae15a90/podcast/play/113603030/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-0-6%2F415616830-44100-2-0d0671375a8be.mp3) ## [Lakers Cookin' & Giannis Lookin' - NBA Pre Xmas Check-in](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hoopatheticals/episodes/Lakers-Cookin--Giannis-Lookin---NBA-Pre-Xmas-Check-in-e3c6d6f) _2025-12-11 · Jez F.M & Thom Nixon_ 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… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/1ae15a90/podcast/play/112456335/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2025-11-10%2F414158843-44100-2-3c7af4fc766a3.mp3) ## [Privacy-first AI-native browser (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/H9a3llqstLvZ) _2025-12-11 · **Sponsored**_ No telemetry or ads — built on Ungoogled Chromium with a built-in AI sidebar and CLI. ## [NBA's First 3 Weeks: The Good, The Bad & The Ugly](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hoopatheticals/episodes/NBAs-First-3-Weeks-The-Good--The-Bad--The-Ugly-e3aq2l5) _2025-11-11 · Jez F.M & Thom Nixon_ 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… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/1ae15a90/podcast/play/111003749/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2025-10-11%2F412243524-44100-2-18e5c4a602947.mp3)