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Stretch Four
by Stretch Four
Hoops. Hip-Hop. Culture. Life. From Aaron Hertzog and Keenan Willis.FOR MORE STRETCH FOURSubstack: https://stretchfourpod.substack.com/Twitter: https://twitter.com/stretchfourcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/stretchfourpodYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@stretchfour
Episodes
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I Know it When I See It
Pablo Torre has the gall to look into the Philadelphia 76ers, Joel Embiid is healthy and that makes all the difference, and the NBA season is just a few days away. We talk about all that and more this week on the pod! WE HAVE MERCH! Get a Stretch Four t-shirt or hoodie here:...
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The Only Team Sport
The Philadelphia 76ers have played basketball! We discuss the overreactions, both good and bad, to the first two preseason games before getting into what we saw that we like from the team so far (and maybe do a bit of overreacting ourselves). Then, we lament the state of the football and baseball...
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Media Day Madness
The Phillies' season is over, and basketball season is officially here. We mourn the end of a weird era of Philadelphia baseball but mostly look ahead with excitement to the upcoming Sixers' season. WE HAVE MERCH! Get a Stretch Four t-shirt or hoodie here:...
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(Never)Mind the Game
LeBron finally speaks about his decision to take his talents to Philly...and he says exactly what we expect him to. ESPN announces its Top 100 players for the 2026-27 season, leaving us with questions. The Jalen Duren contract situation continues, and might tell us a lot about the future of NBA...
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Macklemost
We talk about Macklemore. That's right, Macklemore forced our hand by standing up for what's right, and now we have to talk about him on our podcast. We also talk about Anthony Edwards' new ad campaign, in which he takes shots at new Sixers LeBron James and Jaylen Brown, and more! WE HAVE MERCH!...
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What Happened to ESPN?
We mourn the death of the glory days of ESPN, wonder if Jaylen Brown knows his Sixers' history, and talk about the start of the NFL season. WE HAVE MERCH! Get a Stretch Four t-shirt or hoodie here: https://www.bonfire.com/stretch-four/ For more hoops,...
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Clipped!
The NBA brings the hammer down on the LA Clippers. We talk penalties, fallout, and whether there's any path to success for the Clips. Then, we get into some Sixers talk, reacting to the recent discussion by Max Kellerman and Rich Paul about Joel Embiid's work ethic. Finally, we pay tribute to…
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The Mythical National Championship
We throw caution to the wind and (over?) react to summer footage of VJ Edgecombe playing basketball. Then, we talk college sports and what actually separates it from the pros. Finally, we look forward to the Eagles' season and take a quick ride on the hype train. All aboard! For more Stretch…
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Just Kidding Just Kidding
The Sixers' schedule is out, and the LeBron James effect is real! We take a look at the national games, marquee matchups, and the lack of 3-game-in-4-night stretches the team has ahead of them. Then, we give the smallest amount of energy possible to Enes Freedom, Royce White, and their hateful…
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Trevor Screwball
The dog days of August are definitely here. Joel Embiid is slim, the Sixers finally introduce Jaylen Brown as a member of the team, the Phillies are starting to slide, and the Eagles' season is right around the corner. Plus! We jump into the recent WNBA discourse about Sophie Cunningham. Have…
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The Full Hamsterdam
This week on the pod, we talk about the unification of Process Trusters and LeBron fanatics to combine two of the most polarizing fanbases in sports. Next, we get into Aaron's recent article for our Substack where he explores where a 41-year-old James ranks in terms of best Sixers' players of all...
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One Hundred Percent
LeBron James is a Philadelphia 76er. For more Stretch Four, subscribe to our Substack. WE HAVE MERCH! Get a Stretch Four t-shirt or hoodie here: https://www.bonfire.com/stretch-four/ Subscribe to support Aaron and get more of his...
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"Wherever I *Land*"
What in the world is taking LeBron so long to make his decision? We dive into unpacking some of the possible reasons, including: holding out to pressure his preferred team to make some roster moves, milking the spotlight, and just waiting for a specific date to make his big announcement. Then, we...
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Thirty Percent
Keenan gives the Sixers a "thirty percent" chance at landing LeBron James, we talk potential back-up options if he chooses to go elsewhere, and finally, we talk for way too long about the internet's "how many toddlers can you take in a fight" question. For more Stretch Four, subscribe to...
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Historically Neat
Last week, we were doubtful about the prospect of the NBA offseason being exciting, and boy were we wrong. We talk about the Jaylen Brown trade, other Sixers signings, and what might be next (*cough* LeBron? *cough*). For more Stretch Four, subscribe to our Substack.…
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Going the Distance
We discuss the NBA Draft, the Giannis trade, and look toward the offseason. For more Stretch Four, subscribe to our Substack. WE HAVE MERCH! Get a Stretch Four t-shirt or hoodie here: https://www.bonfire.com/stretch-four/ Subscribe to support…
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82-0.com
The NBA Finals have begun! Which means the talk of the online NBA fandom world is a new website to simulate hypothetical outcomes when building fantasy rosters from basketball history! We discuss the viral 82-0.com and its flaws and features, as well as some fun basketball history that has popped...
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Going (Going) Back (Back) to College (College)
We try to make sense of the NBA's lottery reform rules (an impossible task, but a fun conversation), take a quick look at the playoffs, and then try to make sense of the NCAA, what defines a "student athlete," and come up with a fantastic idea for saving college athletics (you have to listen to...
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That's What the Money is For
The Philadelphia 76ers front office situation might be f'd. The NBA Conference Finals are popping off. And Keenan has a beef with all of Toronto. All that and more this week on Stretch Four. For more Stretch Four, subscribe to our Substack. WE HAVE MERCH! Get a Stretch Four...
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Madison Square Garden, East
Another Philadelphia 76ers season has come to an end. We don't even get to celebrate the victory over the Celtics on the pod before we commiserate getting swept by the Knicks. We take a small look back and a smaller look forward toward what might be next for our Sixers (we've got a few pretty...
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Sixers Gonna Sixer
The Philadelphia 76ers are having the most Philadelphia 76ers time in their matchup with the Boston Celtics. Ahead of Game Six, we're here to talk about all of the ups and downs and in betweens that we should have totally known we were in for at the start of it all. In many ways, we did (you can…
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Of Course, It's Boston
After everything, the Sixers will face the Boston Celtics in the first round of the playoffs. We talk about the Sixers' victory in the play-in game and their upcoming matchup with destiny. We give our "best case/worst case" scenarios for the playoff "run, " talk about the team's choice to wear...
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"Google Me"
Well...the Philadelphia 76ers are definitely, for sure, 100% cursed. We talk about Joel Embiid's appendix and the pain (or potentially freeing possibility) of "what if." Then we make fun of Doc Rivers for a little while before Keenan shares some thoughts on the Geno Auriemma/Dawn Staley spat. For...
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The Most Interesting Teams in the NBA (2016-2026)
What begins as a look at the Sixers' ascension out of the play-in turns into a multi-round draft of the most interesting teams in the NBA over the course of the past decade. We also get into a brief discussion of Kanye West's new album "Bully" and Michael Jordan's (very revealing) comments on the...
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Spring Things
Baseball is back, March Madness is in full swing, the Sixers are teasing us once again, it can only mean that Spring has sprung. For more Stretch Four, subscribe to our Substack. WE HAVE MERCH! Get a Stretch Four t-shirt or hoodie here: https://www.bonfire.com/stretch-four/…
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The 25 Jawns Who Jawn More Than Any Other Jawns
A Very Philly Episode this week as Keenan and Aaron discuss the rumors that the Sixers wanted to trade for Kawhi Leonard, and how that played into their decision to trade Jared McCain plus an article from The Philadelphia Inquirer about the death of Big 5 basketball and a very pandering piece…
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The Con Men
This week, we talk about NBA team building and talent evaluation, inspired by the Charlotte Hornets' VP who admitted to using AI in making their decision to draft Kon Knueppel. Then, we move from one "con" man to another as Keenan tells Aaron all about this week's state of the union address. For...
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Little Cousin Energy
This week on the pod! We discuss the Jared McCain trade and the former Sixers' extreme levels of Little Cousin Energy before talking about Drew Hanlen's recent comments about Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey. Then, we get into the conspiracy about the NBA Draft Lottery, and how the Eastern Conference...
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The NBA All-Star Racial Draft
The Super Bowl is over, the Winter Olympics are in full swing, and NBA All-Star weekend is upon us. Keenan and Aaron debate whether the Summer games or the Winter games reign supreme, then they go deep on Nick Wright's proposition of a "White Guys Vs. Black Guys" NBA All-Star game format. Would…
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Guess Who's Back
The Stretch Four Podcast is back! Aaron's "paternity leave" from the pod is over (and now, so is his employment), so he's got all the time in the world to talk hoops, hip-hop, culture, and life with Keenan once again. We have a lot to catch up on, but mostly end up talking about the Sixers'…
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Generational This, Generational That
What in the world is Ace Bailey doing, and what is he trying to accomplish? We look at the latest news and rumors from the upcoming NBA Draft, give our snap reactions to the idea of various prospects landing on the Sixers, ask you all to pump the brakes on your coronation of SGA as "best player…
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Everybody Was Wrong (Except Us)
Everybody was wrong about the NBA Finals except for us. We discuss how smart we are, plus answer Bill Simmons' question about the main storyline of this year's Finals. Then, we discuss Sixers draft rumors, from talks of working out players to whispers of trading up. Finally, we discuss this…
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I know you are but what am I?
The trouble in the Executive Office has boiled over, and the beef between the President and his billionaire former adviser has spilled into the streets. We discuss the events of the day in the catty feud that's got the world's attention. Then we talk NBA, the rise of Gen Z in the league and get...
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Shout Out to Raffi
We start the episode one Indiana win away from the NBA Finals matchup being set, and we look ahead to a potential Oklahoma City matchup against the Pacers. Then, we discuss the recent article by Substack writer Ock Sportello on the crisis of cool around the NBA, and how that might relate to the...
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Faking it to the Streets
Knicks fans shoot themselves in the karma foot by storming the streets of their city after winning a second-round playoff matchup and we refuse to let them off the hook for it, regardless of the irony of the Sixers' lack of similar success. Sorry, that's just how it goes. We also talk about the...
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There are no Basketball Gods
The Sixers got the third pick in a two-star draft, what will they do with it? The Mavs win the lottery, proving that there are no Basketball Gods. And Keenan gives a guide to choosing a favorite team for anybody looking to become a new WNBA fan. GET MORE STRETCH FOUR...
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Draft Math
The Sixers apparently have a 63.9% chance of keeping their pick in the upcoming NBA Draft. But, ahead of next Monday's lottery we ask the question...Do they really? We look at the NBA playoffs so far, roast our own hopes and predictions, and finally discuss a recent social media challenge…
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The Bobby Abreu of Basketball
We go through all the first-round NBA Playoff matchups to talk about the most intriguing storylines on and off the court, preview each series, pick our winners, and look ahead to what might be next for teams who might not be moving on. GET MORE STRETCH FOUR...
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The NBA Champion Surprise + Shock Scale
We are back after a two-week break to discuss the definitely stupid Dallas Mavericks and the possibly stupid Denver Nuggets on the brink of the NBA playoffs before looking into some of our favorite possible playoff matchups. Then, we rank playoff contenders on a scale of how surprised we'd be if...
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Bracketology
March Madness is here! We fill out our Stretch Four bracket for the Men's Tourney, game-by-game, making sure we agree on each pick based on Keenan's research and Aaron's blind instinct and wild speculation. GET MORE STRETCH FOUR stretchfourpod.substack.com FOLLOW KEENAN...
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Open Tryouts
We discuss the Sixers lottery chances, and what they should do if they keep their pick, then look a little into March Madness before talking about the LA Sparks open tryouts for men to join their practice squad and the Eagles off-season. GET MORE STRETCH FOUR...
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Voter Fatigue
We thank Nico Harrison for taking a little bit of attention away from this disaster of a Sixers season by creating a separate disaster season in Dallas. The NBA is in its post-All-Star game/post-trade deadline phase where the real contenders separate themselves from the pack and roster moves show...
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Propaganda P
The Sixers have finally shut down Joel Embiid for the season, something that feels a lot more dreadful than it would have if they had taken our advice and done it months ago. We discuss what the rest of their season should look like, how Paul George can comfortably return to his podcast, what we...
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Hoops Cove
Everybody hates the NBA All-Star game. We dive into the complaints, the gripes, the potential fixes, and the real purpose of the ASG before finally realizing what people really want, and how we can give it to them. GET MORE STRETCH FOUR stretchfourpod.substack.com FOLLOW KEENAN...
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The Greatest Team in (Philadelphia) Sports History
Go Birds! The 2024-25 Philadelphia Eagles are Super Bowl Champs after an absolute dismantling of the Kansas City Chiefs (just like we said they would) but are they the greatest team in Philadelphia sports history? Are they the greatest team of all time across all time and sport? Kendrick Lamar's...
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Sociopathy
The Grammys! The NBA Trade Deadline! and more! GET MORE STRETCH FOUR stretchfourpod.substack.com FOLLOW KEENAN Twitter...
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Who's Got The Juice
The Eagles are headed to the Super Bowl, and we check in on our feelings for the Birds, and their path to the Big Game that took them straight through Josh Harris' Washington Commanders. Could Eagles owner Jeffrey Lurie be coming for Harris on the basketball court as well? We talk about team...
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Don't Get Distracted
We talk about the bad-faith strategies, arguments, and tactics from the first week post-inauguration. More importantly, we talk about the policies and actions being taken and discuss how to stay engaged without getting fatigued. Then, we talk about the Sixers. GET MORE STRETCH FOUR...
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A Series of Unfortunate Beefs
We kick things off with a temperature check on the Sixers, both on their 2024-25 season and the overall state of the team. Should they make moves? Should they stand pat? We give our opinions. Then we talk about the team's new deal to stay in South Philly and how they played the Philly government…
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Let's Do a Fun One
Aaron's city is on fire and Keenan joins him to discuss the situation in Los Angeles and reactions to it from the news and social media. They talk about the devastating power of nature, the devastating power of a lack of empathy, the complete lack of purpose for a police force, and more. GET MORE...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Hoops. Hip-Hop. Culture. Life. From Aaron Hertzog and Keenan Willis.FOR MORE STRETCH FOURSubstack: https://stretchfourpod.substack.com/Twitter: https://twitter.com/stretchfourcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/stretchfourpodYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@stretchfour
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