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Hoopatheticals
by Jez F.M & Thom Nixon
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.
Episodes
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Which NBA Chemistry Experiments Will Work? + We Make Reddit GM of Vegas
There are a lot of teams trying something new this season. Which teams are going to have surprising reactions?In today's Hoopatheticals, we take a sideways look at the NBA offseason. We look at teams that may have some unexpected results, we make Reddit the GM of a fantasy draft between Klay...
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It's About to Get Silly in Philly + Giannis Best Eastern Conf. PF Ever?
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…
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EMERGENCY: Giannis To South Beach! Two Bucks Fans React
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...
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NBA Finals: Wemby's Historic Playoff Debut and Immortal Brunson!
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...
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NBA Playoff Legacies on the Line! Pre-Playoffs Check-in + Bucks Season Autopsy
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...
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The NBA's “Home-Stretch” Headlines: Are the Spurs the Frontrunners with 20-ish Games Left?
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...
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The All-Star Game was... Actually Good? + Trade Deadline Thoughts
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...
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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...
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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...
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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'…
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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…
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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…
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The NBA Off-Season Pod You Didn't Know You Needed
Who wins in a 1v1: Thanasis or Bronny?Was keeping Doc Rivers the biggest non-move of the offseason?And IS LUKA JACKED NOW!?In this episode of Hoopatheticals, hosts Jez and Thom dive into the latest NBA off-season drama, discussing trades, player performances, and team strategies. They conduct…
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Two Milwaukee Bucks Fans Panic! + NBA Playoff Check-in
You gotta lose 2 for it to be Bucks in 6... right? 😢Two Bucks fans get real about whats up with the team (and what Doc is doing to destroy this team), before checking out the rest of the league, and chatting about the home court advantages, Steph still being Steph, "fights" coming back, and what...
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🔥 Pre-Playoff Heat Check 🔥 - What You Need to Know
Will there be a new NBA champion this year? Or will the Celts infuriate every other fan base again by going back to back?In this episode, hosts Jez and Thom dive into the current state of the NBA (and NBL Finals), discussing playoff predictions, player performances, and team strategies. They...
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THE OL' SWITCHEROO: New Look NBA Post-Trade Deadline & All-Star Breakdown (with Ryan Tennison)
Who DIDN'T get traded this NBA trade-deadline? The answer may surprise you...After seeing how all of the new trades have worked for a week or so, host Jez FM and co-host Thom Nixon, along with special guest Ryan Tennison, dive into a comprehensive review of the NBA's recent All-Star Weekend and...
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LUKA & AD TRADE 🚨EMERGENCY PODCAST🚨
In this emergency podcast, hosts Jez and Thom discuss the monumental trade involving Luka Doincic and Anthony Davis to the Dallas Mavericks, analyzing its implications for the Lakers, Mavericks, and the NBA as a whole. They delve into the disappointment surrounding the Lakers' performance, the...
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NBA Trade Market '25: Who's Hot and Who's Not?
Would you trade for Jimmy Buckets? Would your trade for Beal? Would you steal a movie? In this episode of Hoopatheticals, hosts Jez and Thom dive into the current state of the NBA, discussing trades, player stocks, and the upcoming season for the Coburg Giants. They analyze the potential trades...
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The State of the NBA in 2025
Happy New Year, and happy NBA Cup to you all. In this episode, Thom and Jez look at the biggest stories from the last few weeks, before breaking down how they would fix then NBA. In this episode of Hoopatheticals, hosts Jez FM and Thom Nixon dive into the latest happenings in the NBA, discussing...
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It's Getting Silly in Philly + Does the MVP Ever Go to the Actual MVP?
Why won't Giannis, Jokic and Embiid ever win another MVP? Get your tinfoil hats ready because today we have got a doozie. In this episode of Hoopatheticals, Jez and Thom engage in a lively discussion about the current state of the NBA, focusing on team performances, player evaluations, and the...
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Conspiracy Theories: Milwaukee Bucks Edition + Who's Over-Performing to Start the Season?
Time to get the tinfoil hats out, because are some members of the Milwaukee Bucks really playing 5-D Chess with this season by starting 4-8? Welcome back to the only NBA related podcast that uses as many title animations as it does minutes preparing! In this episode of Hoopatheticals, hosts Jez…
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Boomers-Theticals: Paris '24 + Celtics Conspiracies & Olympics Chat
In this episode of Hoopatheticals, Jez and Thom discuss the Australian Boomers' performance in the Olympics, particularly their loss to Greece. They also talk about Team USA's performance and the conspiracy theory surrounding Jaylen Brown's exclusion from the team. The hosts share their…
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LEBRON is a FREE AGENT?! + Conference Finals Check-in
Free Agent Lebron James... where is he going and why will it be the Lakers? In this episode of Who Patheticals, Jez and Thom discuss the NBA playoffs and share their thoughts on the Eastern and Western Conference Finals. They express their disappointment with the Eastern Conference, which has…
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The Vibes in the East are OFF!! Playoff Predictions and the State of the Bucks
Why is every team in the east seeming a bit... off. No one seems to have rhythm, and we are 2 games away from the playoffs. In this episode of Hoopatheticals, Jez and Thom discuss the current form and playoff prospects of the Milwaukee Bucks. They analyze the team's offensive and defensive…
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Pat Bev Helps the Bucks Buck the Trend + Celts/ Knicks Playoff Predictions
In this episode of Hoopatheticals, Jez and Tommy discuss the recent performance of the Milwaukee Bucks and the impact of Pat Bev on the team. They also analyze the defensive struggles of Brook Lopez and the contributions of players like Bobby Portis and Thanasis Antetokounmpo. The hosts then move...
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Adrian Griffin Fired! Doc Rivers In!! - Emergency Live pod
Adrian Griffin has been fired halfway through the season, and has been replaced by Mr 3-1 himself; Doc Rivers. Is this a Posiitve for the milwaukee bucks? Will they lose another 3-1 lead? Should our hosts be optimistic or sad? All will be revealed! Also sling us a message at [email protected]
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NBA Season Halfway Point + Bucks Blowout Celtics
It's the halfway point of the season, and I think it is time to start asking the big questions... like was the Milwaukee Bucks blowing out the Boston Celtics the most underreported news event of the last 1000 years?! We break down the worst handles in the clutch, the Dame time winner, and a lot...
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15 Games into the '23-'24 Season
Do the Milwaukee Bucks have bad chemistry? Are the Denver Nuggets actually easy to stop? And will Thom love this version of the James Harden Clippers? All this and more on today's check-in of Hoopatheticals
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'23-'24 NBA Season Preview + Reactions to the Dame/Jrue Trade
As 2 Bucks fans, we have waited too long to talk about the Dame-Jrue trade. But also, is this going to be the most exciting year in NBA history? No good draft prospects, new teams and Victor Wembanyama. What teams don't have stakes? Who's coming out of the east? Find out all on today's episode!
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Boomer-theticals! + Are the Warriors the KD Nets 2.0 with CP3?
This episode we say 'Giddey up!' to our Boomers as we take a look at their FIBA campaign. Plus we break down coaches with the worst facial expressions, who's tanking, where Thom is at with various players, and why CP3 going to the Warriors is going to be the KD Nets 2.0. Hoopatheticals; for a…
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23' Season Recap + Why the Nuggets WON'T Repeat
The Nuggets WON'T repeat!? Jimmy will never win a ring?! An who is the worst player to jack up a 3 with 45 seconds left in a close game?! In today's episode, Jez and Thom break all that down and more, plus their classic segments, and there is some serious Eric Bledsoe and Thanasis Antetkounmpo...
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A Nuggets Heat Finals (?!) Preview
Yep we are counting out the Celts. Sue us! We talk about how our co-hosts predicted this finals, who is on the NBA’s First Team All-‘Needs the refs help to be good’, and of course who our Agent Cody ‘get that’ bank is. Plus we have correspondent, Ryan Tennison, live from Miami at the Heat…
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2023 Playoffs Check- in
Will Lebron win his 5th ring (or even his 6th)? Can Jimmy Butler bully the Celtics? And what coach in California could be headed up to Milwaukee for the next season? Tune in for those and loads more, as well as what they thought of the firing of Mike Budenholzer, where could Khris Middleton land...
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BUCKS LOSE TO MIAMI IN THE 1ST ROUND?! - Emergency Pod
WHAT?!? The Bucks couldn't handle the Heat and lose the first round of the playoffs against the 8th seeded Miami Heat. Get two Bucks fans instant reactions to this this historic loss, what it means for the Bucks going forward, who's to blame and where do the Heat stand in the ranking of the…
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Hawks Cool on Ice-Trae + The Bucks 15-game Winning Streak
News dropped today that surprisingly Trae Young sucks to play with. Were we shocked? Listen to find out. We also dive into why this is a new era of dominant big men in the NBA, why load management affects the All-Star ratings, how the Milwaukee Bucks have won this many games in a row and has Russ...
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KD to Phoenix, Kyrie & Luka, and Russ and the Lakers
Does Phoenix have the best starting 5 in the NBA after the KD trade? Can Kyrie and Luke be Kyrie and Lebron 2.0? And what does trading Westbrook mean for the Lakers?
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Understanding The Utah Jazz's Hot Start, How Underrated are the Bucks & Pokemon Vs NBA Team Building
How is the Utah Jazz doing this? Are the Milwaukee Buck's still underrated? And how is building a team in the NBA like building a Pokemon roster? The team breaks it down and more on today's episode
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Draymond Tape Leak Conspiracy, Lebron and Curry Buddying up and Ladder Predictions
Did the Warriors leak the Draymond tape? Well, in this episode, we make the case for why that might make more sense than you think. We also break down the strange way Lebron has been hyping up Steph, the mentality of the Net's big three coming into this season, and what the ladder will look like…
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'22-'23 Season Preview
Will the NBA MVP be under 25 this year? Survey says... check out this episode. Today we talk about our MVP Predictions, Conference champs, biggest playoff meltdowns for the upcoming season. We also talk about what are some hot takes, should you leave in the bench mob that brought your team back...
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Bucks-Celts Round 2 Preview
The biggest series of Round 2 is here, and you have 2 Bucks fans breaking it down from their perspective. 0:00 - Thoughts on the Milwaukee Bucks vs Boston Celtics 17:50 - Get That Bag! 20:26 - The other 2nd round series
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The Buck's Path to a 2nd NBA Title
Today, Thom and Jez break down all things Milwaukee Bucks in the 2022 playoffs. How will they win? How (if at all possible) could they lose? What did we learn from the regular season? They then break down who on the current Milwaukee Bucks team should have their jersey retired. They also jump…
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1st Team Underwhelming and Overwhelming of the NBA 2022 Season
What has been the most underwhelming thing about the 2022 season and why is it Russell Westbrook? In today's episode, Jez is joined by Thom to break down the Milwaukee Bucks recent win over the Warriors and their season in general, the 5 most overwhelming things about the season so far and the…
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Michael Jordan vs Kevin Durant: Looking at Archetype #4: Chaotic Artists
If you thought last episode had star power, then get ready to have stars shoot out of your mouth for our episode on Chaotic Artists. When you talk about the greatest scoreres in NBA history, these four letters have to be at the top of the list; MJ & KD. Others in this archetype include: Luka...
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Ja Morant vs Russell Westbrook - Why is Ja so much better?!?
If you have been hearing a lot of talk about Ja Morant and Russell Westbrook, then look no further than this podcast. Today, I am talking about what makes Ja so much better, and why Russ is struggling. Whether you like the Memphis Grizzlies or the LA Lakers, I think this is a good episode to…
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Steph Curry vs Larry Bird - Archetype #3: Order Artists
Perhaps the creativity Archetype that has the most storied lineup, Order Artists create chances for themselves and other constantly. With names like Magic Johnson, Lebron James, Steph Curry and Larry Bird in the lineup, it's hard to think this isn't the best archetype. In this episode, I break…
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WHY YOU HATE RUDY GOBERT!
Why does Rudy Gobert cop so much hate? In today's episode, I break it down, and why you might hate other stars. I also talk about JJ Reddick's conversation with John Collins of the Atlanta Hawks, when they talk about Nikola Jokic's patience. I link it back to last episode where I compared him to...
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KD & The Experience Machine
Why is Kevin Durant currently not a Warrior? Why did he never seem fulfilled by the championships in the bay? It may seem like a complicated question, but weirdly, I think philosophy has the answer. Take a listen to this little nugget of an episode to look at why I think Kevin Durant left the...
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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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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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