RSS Amplifier

Podcast

Hoopsology

Welcome to Hoopsology — where basketball meets insight. We bring you smart, in-depth conversations about the NBA, WNBA, and global hoops culture through interviews with athletes, analysts, journalists, and insiders. Whether it’s breaking news, timeless rivalries, or behind-the-scenes stories, we keep it real and respectful to the game. 🎙 Player interviews 📈 Expert analysis 🧠 Smart takes on the sport, media, and culture Subscribe for authentic basketball talk that respects the past, analyzes…

ballislife.comSource feed ↗11 episodes

Live Last read · last published · next check

Written by

Latest episodes

Saves to your Listen queue, to pick up on another day or another device.

Why Geno Auriemma Coaches the Way He Does — It Started When He Was a Kid with Director of The Dynasty: UConn Huskies, Matthew Hamachek

Hoopsology sits down with Matthew Hamachek, co-director (alongside Erica Sashin) of Apple TV's new three-part docuseries "The Dynasty: UConn Huskies," premiering today, to go behind the scenes of one of the most anticipated sports documentaries of the year. The conversation opens with Hoopsology's signature tradition — asking guests for their favorite basketball memory — where Matthew shares a…

Play

Why Women's College Basketball Feels Like Family, with ESPN’s Sam Gore

ESPN play-by-play commentator Sam Gore joins the Hoopsology Podcast for a wide-ranging conversation about his two-decade career covering college basketball, tennis, volleyball, gymnastics, and more. Since joining ESPN in 2004, Gore has become one of the most trusted voices in women's college basketball — and in this episode, he opens up about the moments, people, and philosophy that shaped his…

Play

ITL S6 E17: - Remembering Nellie Ball, WNBA Drama & the Kawhi Leonard Bombshell

Justin Goodrum, Matt Thomas, and Allan Muenzler are back with a packed episode of "In the Lab," covering a coaching legend's legacy, a WNBA season boiling over with controversy, and a fresh update on one of the NBA's biggest ongoing scandals. The guys open with some personal updates and a preview of upcoming interviews — including a 45-minute conversation with former "Around the Horn" host Tony…

Play

Is Cathy Engelbert's Time as WNBA Commissioner Running Out? With Front Office Sports' Colin Salao

The WNBA has never been more popular — or more chaotic behind the scenes. In this episode, Hoopsology welcomes back Front Office Sports reporter Colin Salao to unpack the business stories shaping the league that aren't showing up in the box scores. Colin starts by breaking down the exhaustion players and front offices are feeling around the ongoing Sophie Cunningham/Indiana Fever storyline, and…

Play

Two Rebuilds, One City: The Wizards and Mystics Are Both Rising with Jarrett Spence

Washington, DC basketball is having a moment, and Hoopsology sat down with Wizards and Mystics beat reporter Jared Spence (WizardsAndMysticsLead) to break down why both teams are suddenly impossible to ignore. On the Mystics side, Jared discusses how a franchise that started the season under a cloud of GM uncertainty has exceeded expectations at 13-12 heading into the All-Star break, currently…

Play

Olivia Miles Isn't Just ROY — She's in the MVP Conversation with CBS Sports' Isabel Gonzalez

The WNBA's rookie class continues to steal headlines, and Hoopsology welcomes back CBS Sports' Isabel Gonzalez to break down everything happening heading into the second half of the season. Isabel shares her latest rookie rankings and offers a deep, insider look at the players reshaping the league. The conversation centers on Olivia Miles, Isabel's top-ranked rookie since day one, and the case for…

Play

From Skepticism to Sunburned Jerseys: Philly's LeBron Obsession with On SI’s Austin Krell

The Philadelphia 76ers just had one of the most stunning offseasons in NBA history, and Hoopsology sat down with Sixers beat writer Austin Crowell (Sports Illustrated) to break down exactly how it all came together. In this episode, Austin walks through the chain of events that led to LeBron James and Jaylen Brown both landing in Philadelphia — from the Celtics' surprising willingness to move…

Play

The Knicks Ended a 53-Year Championship Drought — Here's What It Really Felt Like with NY Sports’ Dexter Henry

The New York Knicks finally did it — ending a 53-year championship drought — and Hoopsology sat down with New York Post Sports anchor and "New York's Got Game" host Dexter Henry to capture what this moment truly means for the city and its fans. In this episode, Dexter takes us inside the emotional whirlwind of the night the Knicks clinched the title, sharing a deeply personal story about thinking…

Play

Emergency Pod: ITL S6 E16: Ring Chaser or GOAT Move? LeBron James’ Philly Gamble

LeBron James shocked the NBA world by signing with the Philadelphia 76ers, and the Hoopsology Podcast crew jumped on an emergency episode of "In the Lab" to react in real time. Hosts Matt Thomas, Justin Goodrum, and Alan Muenzler break down everything from LeBron's surprising social media announcement to what this blockbuster move actually means for a Sixers roster that now features Joel Embiid,…

Play

NEFARIOUS Media Network Soundoff on The Truth About Caitlin Clark, LeBron James to Miami or Cleveland?

The Hoopsology Podcast welcomes Nate Milton and Ray Williams from the Kings of Sport Podcast and Nefarious Media Network for an in-depth discussion covering the biggest stories in basketball and beyond. The crew breaks down the rapid growth of the WNBA, discussing Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese, Olivia Miles, Paige Bueckers, A'ja Wilson, the Minnesota Lynx, Atlanta Dream, expansion franchises,…

Play

Hoopsology ITL S6 E15- LeBron's Next Team? Giannis to Miami! Will the NBA punish Kawhi Leonard?

The NBA offseason has completely reshaped the league—and we're breaking down every major move. In this episode of Hoopsology In The Lab, Justin Goodrum, Matt Thomas, and Allan Muenzler analyze one of the most transformative NBA offseasons in recent memory. From blockbuster trades to LeBron James' uncertain future, this episode dives deep into the moves that could determine the next NBA champion.…

Play