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Hoopsology

Ballislife, Inc.

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 the

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32:54

Warner Bros. Discovery Out of NBA Rights? Lakers Hire...

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2024/06/21

He is a Senior Writer for Front Office Sports and the host of the Front Office Sports Today Podcast we welcome Owen Poindexter Senior Writer for Front Office Sports and the host of the Front Office Sports Today, Owen Poindexter joins Hoopsology to discuss the NBA’s future after the conclusion of the NBA Finals. Owen gives his opinion of WBD potentially losing the NBA rights, the importance of TV ratings in 2024, and how the Lakers’ hiring of JJ Redick will affect the sports media

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47:20

Banner 18: Boston Celtics Reign Supreme- Hoopsology ITL

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2024/06/19

Matt and Justin dissect the 2024 NBA Finals with a deep dive into the Boston Celtics' championship run. We celebrate their 18th title, solidifying their place as the winningest franchise in basketball history.We analyze the performances of Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown, with Brown taking home Finals MVP honors. The hosts also break down the Dallas Mavericks' Finals collapse and what caused their dramatic drop-off. Does this affect Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving's legacies? We provide a

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50:48

Caitlin Clark Team USA Olympic Snub and the Growing...

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2024/06/13

In this edition of Hoopsology’s In The Lab, Justin and Matt explore what happens when the WNBA is thrown into the mainstream and the societal culture war. We also give our thoughts on Caitlin Clark being left off Team USA for the Olympics and more!Hoopsology is presented by Ballislife. Twitter:@hoopsologypod Instagram:@hoopsologypod Justin's Twitter: @JGHoopsology Matt's Twitter: @thetrainerstake Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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37:35

Coaching Conflict? LeBron's Bromance with Lakers...

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2024/06/12

Lakers in Coaching Limbo: Can They Find a Head Coach?Matt and Justin dissect the latest blow to the Los Angeles Lakers: their pursuit of Dan Hurley falling short. They debate whether the Lakers can find a suitable head coach to lead LeBron James and Anthony Davis. LeBron's Basketball Bromances: Kyrie Irving & JJ Redick The guys delve into LeBron James' well-known admiration for Kyrie Irving. Does it signal a potential return for Kyrie to LA? They then explore LeBron's close relationship with JJ

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28:32

J. Alphonse Nicholson Interview: Landing the role of...

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2024/06/06

Matt and Justin welcome J. Alphonse Nicholson who plays Chris Paul in the FX series Clipped which takes viewers behind the scenes of the Donald Sterling scandal that rocked not only the Clippers but also the sports world and based on the hit ESPN 30 for 30 podcast The Sterling Affairs. Nicholson shares his passion for hoops, how he landed the role, and what’s catching his eye during the NBA Playoffs.Hoopsology is presented by Ballislife. Twitter:@hoopsologypod Instagram:@hoopsologypod Justin's

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73:26

Caitlin Clark vs Chennedy Carter and the WNBA's...

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2024/06/04

In this packed episode of In The Lab, Matt and Justin discuss how the Indiana Fever is dealing with a rough start and the controversy surrounding the cheap shot Caitlin Clark received from the Chicago Sky’s Chennedy Carter. We also break down the top storylines that have occurred in the WNBA. The hosts also preview the upcoming NBA Finals between the Dallas Mavericks and the Boston Celtics.Hoopsology is presented by Ballislife. Twitter:@hoopsologypod Instagram:@hoopsologypod Justin's

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36:08

NBC Sports Bay Area’s Zena Keita discusses the Golden...

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2024/05/23

It’s an exciting time to be a fan of the WNBA and the league is planning on adding new teams, with its new addition of the Golden State Valkyries. In this edition of Hoopsology Justin and Matt welcome NBC Sports Bay Area Reporter Zena Keita to talk about what led San Francisco to gain a new WNBA franchise. We get her thoughts on the current WNBA season and what the future lies for the Golden State Warriors. Hoopsology is presented by Ballislife. If you have any comments, please send us an email

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39:44

Nuggets & Knicks Ousted! | Pacers-Celtics &...

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2024/05/21

Matt and Justin break down the Conference Finals on Hoopsology, analyzing the Indiana Pacers' Cinderella run against the Boston Celtics. They also dissect the Minnesota Timberwolves' shocking upset over the defending champion Denver Nuggets and preview the upcoming series between the Wolves and the Dallas Mavericks. Plus, they dive into the offseason outlook for both the Nuggets and the New York Knicks. Hoopsology is presented by Ballislife. If you have any comments, please send us an email at

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32:40

Risks and Realities: NIL and Transfer Portal Exposed...

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2024/05/16

NIL and the transfer portal changed the DNA of college sports and we discussed whether the new changes are positive for student-athletes with the Washington Post’s Jesse Dougherty. Do opponents of NIL and the transfer portal have any credible arguments against the paradigm shift in college sports, we get Jesse’s perspective. Hoopsology is presented by Ballislife. Twitter:@hoopsologypod Instagram:@hoopsologypod Justin's Twitter: @JGHoopsology Matt's Twitter: @thetrainerstake Learn more about your

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60:19

Could it be the END of Inside the NBA, WNBA Kickoff,...

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2024/05/15

Matt and Justin return to the lab to give you their impressions of the second round of the NBA Playoffs, their thoughts on the individual NBA Awards of MVP and Defensive Player of the Year, the future of NBA Broadcast Rights, and the beginning of the WNBA season. We also go in-depth if TNT loses the NBA. Hoopsology is presented by Ballislife. Twitter:@hoopsologypod Instagram:@hoopsologypod Justin's Twitter: @JGHoopsology Matt's Twitter: @thetrainerstake Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

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26:59

The WNBA Is Set to Succeed Like We've Never Seen...

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2024/05/09

Howard Megdal, Author of “Rare Gems” and the host of Locked On Women's Basketball Podcast, joins the show to discuss the recent growth, past failures, and bright future of women’s basketball and the WNBA. Hoopsology is presented by Ballislife. Rare Gems is available now: https://www.amazon.com/Rare-Gems-Generations-Women-Paved/dp/1637271980 Twitter:@hoopsologypod Instagram:@hoopsologypod Justin's Twitter: @JGHoopsology Matt's Twitter: @thetrainerstake Questions? Contact us email us at

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31:01

Appreciating LeBron's and Allen Iverson’s Greatness &...

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2024/05/08

We welcome New York Times best-selling author, a professor at the University of Texas, and the author of Hoop Atlas, Kirk Goldsberry. Kirk goes in depth about LeBron’s Greatness, why the three point shot is important, and he explains how his book Hoop Atlas gives readers a visual tour through the three last decades of pro hoops history. Hoopsology is presented by Ballislife. Hoop Atlas is available now via the link

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42:05

NBA Second Round Playoff Predictions, Pat Beverly...

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2024/05/07

We’re back to discuss this absolute GOLD MINE of an NBA Playoffs Second Round! Luka vs SGA, Ant vs Jokic, Tatum vs Mitchell, and Haliburton vs Brunson: we break it all down and give our predictions. We also touch on Pat Beverly’s ridiculous behavior and Wemby’s unanimous Rookie of the Year Award campaign. Hoopsology is presented by Ballislife. Twitter:@hoopsologypod Instagram:@hoopsologypod Justin's Twitter: @JGHoopsology Matt's Twitter: @thetrainerstake Questions? Contact us email us at

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26:03

Is the WNBA Ready to Go to the Next Level with WSJ’s...

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2024/04/15

The momentum for women’s college basketball continues as the basketball world watched the WNBA Draft and is excited for the upcoming WNBA season. We welcome the Wall Street Journal’s Rachel Bachman onto Hoopsology to discuss how Caitlin Clark has affected the dynamic for the upcoming WNBA season, expectations for when she plays in the Olympics, the future of Dawn Staley at South Carolina, and a lot more.Hoopsology is presented by

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64:50

Hoopsology's ITL: Time for the NBA to Rethink...

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2024/03/28

Matt Thomas and Justin Goodrum hop back into the lab to discuss the Houston Rockets hot streak. The hosts debate if the Rockets can make the playoffs based on their winning streak, we give updates on the regular season awards, the Jontay Porter gambling controversy, and our thoughts on March Madness. Hoopsology is presented by Ballislife. Twitter:@hoopsologypod Instagram:@hoopsologypod Justin's Twitter: @JGHoopsology Matt's Twitter: @thetrainerstake Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

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32:29

Dissecting the Celtics' Rise to the Top with Noa Dalzell

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2024/03/26

The Boston Celtics are currently the number-one seed in the Eastern Conference but can they return to the NBA Finals? We get some insight from Noa Dalzell who covers the Celtics for SB Nation’s CelticsBlog. Hoopsology is presented by Ballislife. Twitter:@hoopsologypod Instagram:@hoopsologypod Justin's Twitter: @JGHoopsology Matt's Twitter: @thetrainerstake Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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34:16

Anthony Edwards' Rise & T-Wolves New Expectations...

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2024/03/22

SB Nation's Charlie Walton joins Hoopsology and maps out the key moment that sparked the T-Wolves' eventual rise to contention, discusses the evolution and potential of Anthony Edwards, and discusses realistic expectations moving toward the playoffs.Hoopsology is presented by Ballislife. Twitter:@hoopsologypod Instagram:@hoopsologypod Justin's Twitter: @JGHoopsology Matt's Twitter: @thetrainerstake Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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27:51

The Ringer’s Howard Beck Returns to chat about...

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2024/03/19

Senior Editor at The Ringer Howard Beck is back on Hoopsology! Justin and Howard discuss Draymond and LeBron's NBA futures, playoff sleepers, Wemby's impressive rookie year, and whether NBA Officiating is as bad as it seems. Hoopsology is presented by Ballislife. Twitter:@hoopsologypod Instagram:@hoopsologypod Justin's Twitter: @JGHoopsology Matt's Twitter: @thetrainerstake Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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31:40

Rising Star Power in Women's Basketball with SLAM's...

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2024/03/14

In this edition of Hoopsology Matt and Justin welcome the Associate Editor at SLAM Magazine and the co-host of the hoop(ish) show Deyscha Sway Smith. Deyscha wrote a cover story on star USC freshman JuJu Watkins for Slam Magazine and we get her insight into why Watkins is set to be college basketball’s next star. We also discuss how Caitlin Clark’s declaring for the WNBA Draft will affect the women’s game and we get an early preview of the upcoming WNBA season. Hoopsology is presented by

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29:43

The Future of Technology in the NBA and Sports Media...

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2024/03/12

In this edition of Hoopsology Matt and Justin welcome Sportico’s Jacob Feldman to discuss how the relationship between the NBA and Apple led to the integration of NBA League Pass and the Apple Vision Pro. We get Jacob’s insight into the viability of VR in sports, NBA and Apple, social media as an ally or competitor to leagues, Netflix entering the sports media realm with WWE, and so much more!Hoopsology is presented by Ballislife. Twitter:@hoopsologypod Instagram:@hoopsologypod Justin's

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