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Hooper"s Almanac

Hooper"s Almanac

Mitchell Soell and Adam Johnson host a basketball podcast for every NBA fan. Whether it"s predicting the 2023-24 NBA season, comparing players to movie characters, or catching up over to end the pod, we’re your home for all things NBA. Our rotating guest list and creative new segments each week will provide you with unique insights and moments of stupidity. Music: Greentop"s "Memories" & "Going Away" (Permission given by the band to use their music) Cover Art: Madison Wisse

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01:10:34

Teams we were right about, Jerseys and Courts Overload

Hooper"s Almanac ·

2025/12/02

Adam and Mitch return this week to talk about the teams they were right about in their season preview. Whether it was predicting a historic season or knowing that age might catch up to some teams. Then Adam goes into why there are too many jerseys in today's NBA or has oversaturation of courts and jerseys killed team fandom in the NBA.Go check out our website at https://www.hoopersalmanac.com/

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01:11:12

Early Rookie Report Cards, LaMelo and Trae's...

Hooper"s Almanac ·

2025/11/25

Adam and Mitch bring on Carl Baltimore from the District of Buckets to cover a wide range of topics. They talk about this year's rookie class and the range of great talent that has come from it. They rant about some star point guards who are in possible trade rumors and question their roles within a true NBA team's ecosystem. They also discuss Carl's recent games that he's attended around the DMV area. They wrap up the pod talking about the upcoming Unrivaled year that kicks off at the beginning of

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00:56:12

Adam Returns, Rockets Hold off Cavs, Injuries Take...

Hooper"s Almanac ·

2025/11/20

Adam is back in America and Mitch couldn't be happier to have his co-host back. They start the pod by talking about the Cavs-Rockets game, everything from the Rockets defense to the Cavs' lack of scoring options. This leads to a discussion about the wave of injuries that have hit the NBA over the past few weeks. They talk about Mitch seeing Wemby and end with Adam's Eurotrip.

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00:39:31

Witnessing Wemby, Nico's Fired, and Mitch's...

Hooper"s Almanac ·

2025/11/12

Mitch is running the show on his own this week. He starts the pod discussing his most recent experience at the United Center with his wife watching Wemby take on the Bulls. He then talks about the firing of Nico Harrison from the Dallas Mavericks and what's next for Dallas. He wraps up the episode talking about 5 stars that have surprised him in how well they are playing to start this new season. Check out our Top 50 Players list on the website:

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01:06:50

Mitch's Biggest Surprises and Disappointments,...

Hooper"s Almanac ·

2025/11/04

Mitch opens the pod with a monologue about his biggest surprises and disappointments at the start of the season. He then brings on Warriors expert Cole Stoecklein to talk about the start of the Warriors season. Covering everything from Kuminga, the Jimmy Butler experience, and possible closing of Curry, Kerr, and Draymond.

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01:03:26

FBI Tries to Ruin Opening Week, Adam and Mitch's...

Hooper"s Almanac ·

2025/10/28

In this episode, Mitchell and Adam discuss the exciting start of the NBA season, touching on various themes such as gambling scandals affecting the league, the atmosphere of home openers, and the performances of different teams. They also delve into the impact of injuries on player performance and team success, the innovations in broadcasting that enhance viewer experience, and the resurgence of trading cards as a popular hobby. The conversation highlights the competitive spirit of the NBA and the

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02:13:04

2025-26 NBA Season Almanac

Hooper"s Almanac ·

2025/10/20

Adam and Mitch are back with the regular scheduled programming and previewing the entire NBA. They do over/under win totals for each team and tier each conference as they have done each season. Get ready for the NBA season with this long NBA season preview.Check out our website: https://www.hoopersalmanac.com/

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01:56:09

San Antonio Spurs Games Breakdown

Hooper"s Almanac ·

2025/10/17

For their final episode of the Anatomy of a Franchise project, Adam and Mitch bring on Austin Johnson to breakdown the 3 games they watched for the San Antonio SpursThanks to all who listened throughout this project. This isn't the last of the fun off-season projects we will be doing going forward. This is just the jumping point for projects ahead.

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00:45:24

San Antonio Spurs Intro

Hooper"s Almanac ·

2025/10/14

Adam and Mitch start their final week of the Anatomy of a Franchise project with Adam's hometown team, the San Antonio Spurs. A team that was synonymous with winning during the 2000's and 2010's, that is known for its history of big men that continues with Wemby joining the franchise.

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01:13:59

Boston Celtics Games Breakdown

Hooper"s Almanac ·

2025/10/10

Adam and Mitch finish the Boston Celtics week with their game's breakdown.- 1969 NBA Finals vs Lakers Game 7 "Russell's Final Game" - 1986 ECSF vs Hawks Game 5 "Best Quarter of Basketball"- 2008 NBA Finals vs Lakers Game 4 "Crazy Comeback against Lakers"

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00:50:02

Boston Celtics Intro

Hooper"s Almanac ·

2025/10/07

Adam and Mitch move to the Northeast for Mitch's favorite team, the Boston Celtics. The franchise with the most NBA titles, some of the game's biggest names, and a crazy amount of rivalries throughout its history. Below are the three games we will be watching for Friday's games breakdown.- 1969 NBA Finals Game 7 vs Lakers- 1986 ECSF Game 5 vs Hawks- 2008 NBA Finals Game 4 vs Lakers

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01:11:20

Minnesota Timberwolves Games Breakdown

Hooper"s Almanac ·

2025/10/03

Adam and Mitch wrap up Wolves week with the games breakdown. - 2004 WCSF Game 7 "KG's Masterpiece" (05:40)- 2018 Game 82 vs Nuggets (22:16)- 2022 1st Round Game 4 "KAT's Best IQ Game"

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00:23:28

Minnesota Timberwolves Intro

Hooper"s Almanac ·

2025/09/30

Adam and Mitch are coming down the home stretch with their third-to-final team, the Minnesota Timberwolves. A team that struggled for nearly the first decade they were in the league before bringing in the Franchise's best player, Kevin Garnett. They discuss the limited success of KG's tenure, the 2010's mediocrity, and the rise of the 2020s.Here are the 3 games to watch for Friday's episode:- 2004 WCSF Game 7 vs Kings- 2018 Game 82 vs Nuggets- 2022 1st Round Game 4 vs Grizzlies

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01:00:09

Detroit Pistons Games Breakdown

Hooper"s Almanac ·

2025/09/26

Adam and Mitch wrap up Pistons week with the game's breakdown.- 1988 NBA Finals Game 6 "Thomas Bum Ankle" (04:37)- 1997 1st Round vs Hawks "Hill's best Pistons Team" (25:18)- 2004 ECF vs Pacers "Tayshaun Prince Block" (44:21)

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00:26:17

Detroit Pistons Intro

Hooper"s Almanac ·

2025/09/23

Adam and Mitch go to the Motor City, where the Detroit Pistons and their three titles in Franchise history are waiting for them. A team built on defense and team basketball. With the "Bad Boys" of the 80's to the total underdogs of the early 2000s, this team has had its share of success, but also been a bottom-feeder of the league since 2010. Here are the three games to watch for Friday's game breakdown:- 1988 NBA Finals Game 6 vs Lakers- 1997 1st Round Game 5 vs Hawks- 2004 ECF

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01:40:04

Oklahoma City Thunder/Seattle Sonics Games Breakdown...

Hooper"s Almanac ·

2025/09/19

Adam and Mitch bring on Mitchell's brother, Evan, who is a massive OKC Thunder fan. They break down the history of the Thunder through Evan's eyes, and they dive into 3 games that have been incredibly important to the franchise's history

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00:28:19

Oklahoma City Thunder Intro

Hooper"s Almanac ·

2025/09/16

Adam and Mitch make a trip to the middle of nowhere, or so it seems. What it actually is is the middle of Oklahoma where the craziest fan base in the NBA presides to cheer for the Thunder. A franchise that just won its first title in OKC, but their history before their move to the south is even more important. The Pacific Northwest is desperately missing its team in Seattle which where the Thunder were moved after a controversial ownership change. Here are the three games we are going to watch for

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00:54:55

Charlotte Hornets Game Breakdown

Hooper"s Almanac ·

2025/09/12

Adam and Mitch wrap up Hornets week, breaking down three games that have defined their team's history. - '93 1st Round G4 vs Celtics "Zo game winner" (3:15)- '98 1st Round G4 vs Hawks "Anthony Mason and Glen Rice lead the Hornets" (21:27)- 2016 1st Round G4 v Heat "Fun Hornets vs Wade's Heat" (38:19)

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00:18:43

Charlotte Hornets Intro

Hooper"s Almanac ·

2025/09/09

The state that is more known for its college basketball, Adam and Mitch move to the Carolinas to talk about the Hornets. A team that is a recent addition to the NBA landscape and had a rebirth in 2004. With some fun talent that has come through the franchise but never stay long, there's little success in the team's history. Here are the three games we will watch for Friday's Games Breakdown:- 1993 1st Round Game 4 vs Celtics: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EZquM-a_t68- 1998 1st Round

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01:08:46

Denver Nuggets Game Breakdown

Hooper"s Almanac ·

2025/09/05

Adam and Mitch wrap up Nuggets week breaking down three historical games that truly define this team's history. - 1985 WCF Game 2 vs Lakers "Peak English Performance"- 1994 1st Rnd Game 5 vs Sonics "8 seed over 1 Seed"- 2009 WCF Game 4 vs Lakers "Billups and Melo take down Lakers"

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