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Hoop Fiends

by Hoop Fiends

Enjoy the NBA, but tired of boring analytics and stats? Plug in your headphones because these three fiends care a lot about basketball, and aren’t afraid to show it by getting kicked out of a bar or picking a fight with a 16 year old about who the coolest player in the NBA is. And the best part…they'll share whatever they're feeling (no matter how controversial) with an abysmal hot take or opinion. Tag along for the journey with these three fiends to enjoy the NBA in a brand new way. Subscribe to the “Football Fiends” for our NFL related content available now on Apple & Spotify!

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Episodes

  1. Mega Offseason Recap (Season 6 Finale)

    Jake G League joins the show to give a final recap of the crazy NBA offseason. We discuss LeBron to the 6ers, Kawhi/Clippers Punishments, LaMelo/Ja trades, and so much more. What a season it was, see you all again in a couple of months! #KnicksIn5

  2. 🚨 Jaylen Brown Emergency Pod 🚨

    Hiatus over! Jaylen Brown got traded for what??? Surely more than the packages for Walker Kessler and Miles Bridges, right? Riley has some venting to do.

  3. Giannis to Miami, NBA Draft with Josh Heh, and Knicks Hangover with Russo & Herrick

    We've got a long one but last one for a while so make it last! Josh House (I mean Heh) joins the show to talk Wizards, AJ and Trae. Then, Knicks_Russo and Herrick talk their Knicks journeys and what it means to be a champion. Oh yeah and Giannis and Randle got traded.

  4. THE NEW YORK KNICKS ARE NBA CHAMPIONS

    WHO LET THE DAWGS OUT??? After an incredible week of celebration, the Fiends hop on the pod to talk about Game 5, the celebration after the win, and the parade. IS THIS REAL LIFE???? WE DID IT!!!!!

  5. THE GREATEST COMEBACK IN FINALS HISTORY

    OGUGUA ANUNOBY, YOU ARE A LEGEND! I also love Jose Alvarado, Mike Brown, Jalen Brunson, Taylor Swift, and Larry David.

  6. The Cookie Alliance Episode with Corey Grip

    The Gripster joins the show to discuss the origins of the OKC Grippy Curse and Cookie Alliance formation, before reacting to epic Knicks and Knights wins. Be sure to listen to the whole episode for a quick Duke and Georgia preview.

  7. THE NEW YORK KNICKS HAVE WON A FINALS GAME

    Karl.

  8. Wemby Slays the Thunder and a Spurs/Knicks Finals Preview (with Jake G League)

    Jake G League joins the show to discuss the demise of "one of the greatest NBA teams of all time." We discuss the Chet disappearance, Dags' rotations, SGA's series, the Grippy Curse, and the Cookie alliance, and how it all led to Steve winning a free 1400$ couch. Oh yeah, and the finals start...

  9. THE KNICKS ARE EASTERN CONFERENCE CHAMPIONS

    History has been made in NY, but the job is not finished. 4 more wins to go.

  10. Epic NBA Game 1's, and Fútbol Fiends with Gary Smith breaking down Arsenal's big day

    EMERGENCY POD!!!! Impossible to sit and watch the NBA action the past two nights and not give it a proper reaction. Steve breaks down EPIC game one's of the Eastern and Western Conference Finals, and then is joined by Gary Smith for a Fútbol Fiends segment to react to Arsenal's Premier League title.

  11. Recapping Round 2, Previewing the Final 4, and a Dennis Schröder deep-dive

    The final four is set! The Fiends check in and explore the end of the season for the Minnesota Timberwolves and Detroit Pistons, including the questions they must answer this off-season. Then, they preview the conference finals and mull over some of the great storylines. Will the hot play of the...

  12. Is KAT the new Jokic?

    The Knicks sweep the 6ers, and Spurs/Wolves & Cavs/Pistons are getting reeeeaaaaal interesting.

  13. Round One Done, Round Two Here

    Steve & Riley break down all three game 7s, including a Philly upset over Boston, and preview all four series in the semifinals.

  14. Impromptu Episode From Jake G League's Couch (It is for sale if anyone is interested)

    Round one has just been too good...Steve hits the voice memos button and records an impromptu episode with Jake G League to set the table for some big game sixes and sevens, as well as belittling the Nuggets

  15. Round One Check-In

    After a rocky start, round one has delivered. We have some of the more shocking, embarrassing, and cool storylines of a first round of the nba playoffs since this podcast started. Fun times!

  16. 2026 Playoff Preview

    The Fiends keep fiending, coming together to preview each upcoming opening round playoff series and make their official predictions as well as finals picks.

  17. All-NBA Draft

    Steve and Riley are joined by Jake G-League, and each Fiend drafts an All-NBA First Team, disregarding Silver's 65-game rule.

  18. April Roundtable with Jake G League

    Jake G League joins the show to help us catch up on all the major storylines around the league as we head into the home stretch of the season. This includes Bam's 83, Luka and Cade injuries, the Hornets' surge, Wemby's dominance, and more!

  19. 2026 Trade Deadline Recap

    Reacting to major deals involving AD, JJJ, Trae Young, Porzingis, Garland, along with a Clippers masterclass and Bulls disasterclass.

  20. December Roundtable

    The Fiends return in a new format, each bringing to the "Roundtable" multiple topics they are dying to discuss. This includes everything from Giannis trade discussions, Raptors success, Thanksgiving performances, Survivor 49, and college football somehow.

  21. Early Season Mulligans, Double Downs, and Cash Outs

    Steve and Riley recap and react the first two weeks by doubling down, cashing out, and apologizing for all of their preseason takes and predictions.

  22. Opening Night Instant Reactions

    Wemby inspired an impromptu episode. I watched every game so you don't have to.

  23. 2025-26 Season Preview Part 3 - Heroes & Villains Update

    In our final season preview special, Steve updates the annual Heroes & Villains list, and gives some bonus futures bets and fantasy basketball sleepers.

  24. 2025-26 Season Preview Part 2 - Predictions and Tier Lists

    The Hoop Fiends trio is reunited for the first pod of the season! Our annual tier lists pod helps us breakdown each team and give our predictions and expectations heading into the new season.

  25. 2025-26 Season Preview Part 1 - Offseason Grades and Recap

    After some time off, the Hoop Fiends are BACK! Steve is joined by Jake G League for part 1 of a mega season preview, catching up on all the big offseason storylines and player movement.

  26. OKC wins the 2025 NBA Championship

    Jake G League joins the show to react to the first championship in Thunder history. This is over an hour of complete nonsense, hope you enjoy.

  27. Pacers Lead Thunder 2-1

    As promised, the Fiends return to react to the first three games of the finals, which shockingly has the Pacers in front.

  28. 2025 Finals Preview + Thibs Fired

    I guess there is one more basketball series but come on in for an all important review of Sinners

  29. The Knicks Suck

    You won't get this hard hitting analysis anywhere else

  30. Thunder up 2-0, and Steve's Darkest Day with Jake G League

    Steve is joined by special guest Jake G League to discuss the rolling Thunder's playoff run and going up 2-0 in the WCF and the foul baiting epidemic. And because this isn't the football fiends and we face the music here on the Hoop Fiends, Steve breaks down the worst night of his life (47:55) -...

  31. The Knicks send Boston to Cancun + OKC Outlasts Denver

    The Fiends reunite for the first time following the Knicks defreating the Celtics in 6. After a long discussion, they react to OKC's game 7 win, eulogize Denver, Cleveland, and GS and then preview the conference finals.

  32. Knicks go up 3-1, Tatum goes down

    An unfortunate Tatum injury takes away the shine of an amazing Knicks win. We give our thoughts and prayers, then react to an amazing Knicks victory to move within one game of the conference finals. And a few thoughts on the rest of the league while we are at it, including a potentially rigged...

  33. Mr. Morkan reacts to the Celtics falling down 0-2

    GO NEW YORK GO NEW YORK GO!

  34. Round 2 is bringing the BOOM 💪

    Round 2 is off to one of the most historic starts in league history. 5 games, 5 road winners, 4 excellent games. Steve and John break it all down, including a majestic Knicks game one victory.

  35. First Round Winding Down

    With a majority of round one series coming to a close, the Fiends react to the big storylines, and analyze how the rest of the series may play out

  36. First Round Immediate Recations

    The Fiends are back after one or two games of each series have unfolded and give immediate reactions to each matchup. Fiends will be flipping, doubling down, and defending their takes as the playoffs have only just begun.

  37. 2025 Playoff Preview

    The Fiends return to get ready for another year of playoff hoops.

  38. Knicks Panic Pod

    The Fiends finally take the time to panic about the Knicks being unable to beat any good teams. They also take a quick look at the Celtics, Lakers, Warriors, and the All-Star Game.

  39. Historic Trade Deadline Aftermath

    The Fiends return to break down the aftermath of the historic trade deadline. (Enjoy the Survivor intro)

  40. The Craziest Trade in Sports History

    The Mavs decided they needed to do something to make the Hoop Fiends get off their asses and record an episode. So Nico decided to make the worst decision in NBA history, resulting in the craziest trade to ever happen in organized sports.

  41. New Season Surprises & Disappointments

    The Fiends get together for the first time since the new season started to react to all of the biggest surprises and disappointments including the undefeated Cavs, laughable 76ers, sad Bucks, and gritty Warriors.

  42. 2024-25 Season Preview (BONUS) - Futures and Fantasy

    Why not one more quick pod? Steve hops on quick and improvises on a stroll through the draftkings app giving out some futures picks he likes and closes it out with fantasy basketball sleepers.

  43. 2024-25 Season Preview (Part 4) - Season Predictions & Conference Tier Lists

    The Fiends close out their season preview series by making a tier list of all the teams in the east and west for the upcoming season. They then drop their finals picks and MVP predictions.

  44. 2024-25 Season Preview (Part 3) - Heroes & Villains Update

    One of our favorite pods of the year is back! On the third part of our season preview, Riley joins the show to help update our annual heroes and villains list. Should have been done months ago but we take what we can get.

  45. 2024-25 Season Preview (Part 2) - A Mega Offseason Recap

    Jake G League joins the show to recap everything (and I mean EVERYTHING) from a very chaotic offseason. This includes Free Agency, Trades, the Olympics, the Draft, and so much more!

  46. 2024-25 Season Preview (Part 1) - A NY Offseason Retrospective

    After a long hiatus, the Hoop Fiends are back! After an offseason away from the mic, the Fiends return to gear up for the 2024-25 season. On part one of a four-part season preview special, Johnny Oz joins the show to recap a whirlwind of a Knicks offseason including Bridges, KAT, and so much more!

  47. Celtics are NBA Champs

    The Fiends recap the 2024 Finals, and get ready for a busy offseason ahead with a quick preview of the draft and free agency.

  48. Celtics Lead 2-0 and Kyrie is a Loser

    Porzingis continues to be an enigma, Jrue is dominating, Kyrie sucks, and Luka is Luka. The Fiends weigh in after two games.

  49. Finally the Finals

    After what seems like years waiting for the finals, game 1 is today and Steve and Riley take the mic to make one final case for the Mavs and Celtics

  50. Conference Finals Wrap-Up

    With the conference finals looking to be over, the Fiends react to two lopsided series, and look ahead to a Celtics-Mavs finals.

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Enjoy the NBA, but tired of boring analytics and stats? Plug in your headphones because these three fiends care a lot about basketball, and aren’t afraid to show it by getting kicked out of a bar or picking a fight with a 16 year old about who the coolest player in the NBA is. And the best part…they'll share whatever they're feeling (no matter how controversial) with an abysmal hot take or opinion. Tag along for the journey with these three fiends to enjoy the NBA in a brand new way. Subscribe to the “Football Fiends” for our NFL related content available now on Apple & Spotify!

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