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Hoopsology

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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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32:59

The Analytics Revolution in Pro Sports with Bruce...

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2023/06/08

In this edition of Hoopsology Matt Thomas and Justin Goodrum welcome the author of Game of Edges, The Analytics Revolution and the Future of Professional Sports, Bruce Schoenfeld. Bruce provides great insight as to why analytics are vital to the future of sports and how it has affected the basketball world. Please email your questions to hoopsologypod@gmail.com and follow us on all social media platforms for our latest shows. Also, Subscribe to our YouTube

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36:46

Hoopsology Interview with Former UCLA Head Coach...

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2023/06/06

In this edition of Hoopsology Matt Thomas chats with the author of The Role of a Lifetime: Larry Farmer and the UCLA Bruins, Larry Farmer. Matt gets insight into Larry's love for basketball, why kids should have fun in sports, his memories of UCLA, and more. Please email your questions to hoopsologypod@gmail.com and follow us on all social media platforms for our latest shows. Also, Subscribe to our YouTube channel. Twitter:@hoopsologypod Instagram:@hoopsologypod Justin's Twitter:

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30:42

Hoopsology's ITL: Can the Heat Make History?

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2023/06/01

In this edition of Hoopsology's In The Lab, Matt and Justin breakdown the Heat destroying the Celtics in Game 7. The hosts discuss if the Celtics need to make serious changes heading into next season then we give our thoughts on if the Heat have any chances of pulling off the upset against the Nuggets. Please email your questions to hoopsologypod@gmail.com and follow us on all social media platforms for our latest shows. Also, Subscribe to our YouTube

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32:44

Hoopsology's 2023 WNBA Season Preview with Lyndsey...

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2023/05/30

In this edition of Hoopsology Matt and Justin chat with Lyndsey D'Arcangelo of The Athletic to preview the current WNBA season. We get Lyndsey's insight into the strong viewership of the league, Brittney Griner's return, her dark horse favorite to win MVP, and more. Please email your questions to hoopsologypod@gmail.com and follow us on all social media platforms for our latest shows. Also, Subscribe to our YouTube channel. Twitter:@hoopsologypod Instagram:@hoopsologypod Justin's Twitter:

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37:58

Hoopsology's In The Lab: An Early NBA Finals Preview

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2023/05/26

In this edition of Hoopsology's In The Lab, Matt Thomas and Justin Goodrum give an extremely early preview of the NBA Finals. We also breakdown the Spurs winning the NBA Draft Lottery, the future of the Lakers, should the Celtics panic if they lose in the Eastern Conference Finals, and more. Please email your questions to hoopsologypod@gmail.com and follow us on all social media platforms for our latest shows. Also, Subscribe to our YouTube

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28:07

Behind the Scenes with Inside The NBA with Morgan...

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2023/05/23

In this edition of Hoopsology Matt and Justin chat with the Associate Producer for Bleacher Report Morgan Allison. Morgan also has extensive experience working on Inside the NBA. And she gives her first-hand accounts working with the best basketball show on TV. We also get her stories about Ernie, Kenny, Shaq, and Charles, popular segments, and more. You can email the show at hoopsologypod@gmail.com or click on our survey at this link.: https://forms.gle/vFfJ4xV1kd9DWSik7 Thank you for your

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32:11

Inside the Corrupt Business Side of College Sports...

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2023/05/19

In this edition of Hoopsology, Matt and Justin welcome the author of Black Market: An Insider's Journey into the High-Stakes World of College Basketball, Merl Code. Merl is a former college basketball player and Executive at Nike and he details his journey through the world of the business of college sports. We also get his thoughts on the rise of NIL. You can email the show at hoopsologypod@gmail.com or click on our survey at this link.: https://forms.gle/vFfJ4xV1kd9DWSik7 Thank you for your

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34:39

2023 NBA Conference Finals Preview and Predictions

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2023/05/16

In this episode of Hoopsology, Matt discusses the fallout from the Conference Semifinals for the Phoenix Suns, Philadelphia 76ers, Golden State Warriors, and New York Knicks. 2023 promises to be a busy offseason for many of the title contenders! Then he evaluates advantages and disadvantages for the Eastern and Western Conference Finals match ups and makes series predictions. Can the Nuggets avoid a repeat failure from the 2020 Conference Finals? Can the Heat shock the world? You can email the

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41:53

Hoopsology's ITL: Second-Round Playoff Surprises

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2023/05/12

In this edition of Hoopsology's In The Lab, Matt and Justin are giving their thoughts on a surprising second round of the NBA playoffs. Can the Celtics, Warriors, Knicks, and Suns make a comeback in their series or are they doomed for an early offseason? We also give our thoughts on potential matchups in the Eastern and Western Conference Finals. Please email your questions to hoopsologypod@gmail.com and follow us on all social media platforms for our latest shows. Also, Subscribe to our YouTube

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23:39

Hoop Muses with Kate Fagan

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2023/05/09

In this edition of Hoopsology, Justin welcomes the author of Hoop Muses, An Insider's Guide to pop culture and the Women's Game Kate Fagan. Fagan goes into detail regarding the creative process of creating the book and why basketball fans should pay attention and know more about the women's game. Please email your questions to hoopsologypod@gmail.com and follow us on all social media platforms for our latest shows. Also, Subscribe to our YouTube

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34:26

Hoopin' Around the World with Leigh Ellis

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2023/05/04

In this edition of Hoopsology, Matt and Justin welcome the former host of No Dunks Leigh Ellis. Leigh is embarking on a journey to play pickup basketball in 20 different cities and countries and we get his origin story regarding his passion for basketball. Please email your questions to hoopsologypod@gmail.com and follow us on all social media platforms for our latest shows. Also, Subscribe to our YouTube channel. Twitter:@hoopsologypod Instagram:@hoopsologypod Justin's Twitter:

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27:31

The Brutal Honesty of Charles Barkley

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2023/05/02

In this edition of Hoopsology, we welcome the staff writer and editor for The Washington Post the author of Barkley which is the definitive biography of Charles Barkley, Tim Bella. Bella goes into detail about the creative process of creating the book around Barkley and the origin of why he is one of the most compelling figures in sports media. Please email your questions to hoopsologypod@gmail.com and follow us on all social media platforms for our latest shows. Also, Subscribe to our YouTube

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81:54

First Round Surprises and Pacers' PA Announcer Troy...

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2023/04/27

In this edition of Hoopsology In the Lab, Justin and Matt give their impressions of a great first round of the NBA Playoffs. Then Matt gives a rundown of the NBA regular season awards and he gives his thoughts on the Houston Rockets hiring Ime Udoka. Then we welcome the Indiana Pacers Public Address Announcer Troy Pepper. Pepper talks about his journey to becoming the PA announcer for the Pacers, his passion for basketball, his favorite moments, and more. Please email your questions to

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34:03

Hall of Fame Clippers Broadcaster Ralph Lawler

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2023/04/25

In this edition of Hoopsology, Justin Goodrum and Matt Thomas welcomes the former voice of the Los Angeles Clippers, Ralph Lawler to chat about his legendary announcing career. Lawler discusses his favorite basketball memories and gives his observations regarding what a title would mean to the Clippers fans and organize his thoughts on the 3-point shot has changed the current era of the NBA. Please email your questions to hoopsologypod@gmail.com and follow us on all social media platforms for our

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59:15

First Round Thoughts and Philadelphia Inquirer's Mike...

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2023/04/20

In this edition of Hoopsology, Justin and Matt go into the lab to give their early first-round impressions and then welcome Philadelphia Inquirer's Mike Sielski to discuss Kobe Bryant's legacy based on Mike's book "The Rise: Kobe Bryant and the Pursuit of Immortality. Mike also gives his thoughts on playoff expectations for the Sixers and he explains why Philly fans despise Ben Simmons. Please email your questions to hoopsologypod@gmail.com and follow us on all social media platforms for our latest

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63:37

DNVR's Brendan Vogt & Hoopsology's First-Round...

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2023/04/18

In this edition of Hoopsology, Justin and Matt welcome back The DNVR's Brendan Vogt's to give his preview of the Denver Nuggets in the NBA Playoffs. We ask Brendan what happens if the Nuggets don't live up to expectations, the MVP race of Nikola Jokić, why Jamal Murray has the most at stake in the postseason. Then Matt and Justin hop into the lab with their first-round playoff predictions. Please email your questions to hoopsologypod@gmail.com and follow us on all social media platforms for our

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34:49

LeBron James' Greatness with Author Jeff Benedict

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2023/04/13

In this edition of Hoopsology, Justin and Matt welcome the author of "LeBron" which is available now, Jeff Benedict. Jeff discusses the origin story of LeBron James' greatness, how LeBron deals with criticism, what he has in common with Tom Brady and Tiger Woods, and a lot more. Please email your questions to hoopsologypod@gmail.com and follow us on all social media platforms for our latest shows. Also, Subscribe to our YouTube channel. Twitter:@hoopsologypod Instagram:@hoopsologypod Justin's

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34:49

Hoopsology Spoiler Movie Review—AIR

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2023/04/08

In this edition of Hoopsology, Justin and Matt give their spoiler review of the movie, AIR. The hosts were able to not only see the movie before it hit theaters but also attend the press conference for the film. What did the hosts think about the film not showing MJ's face or the number of comedians in the film, you'll have to listen to our review to find out. Please email your questions to hoopsologypod@gmail.com and follow us on all social media platforms for our latest shows. Also, Subscribe to

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31:22

Barry Jacobs on First Black Basketball Players in the...

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2023/04/06

In this edition of Hoopsology, Justin and Matt welcome author of the book, Across the Line: Tales of the First Black Basketball Players in the ACC and SEC, Barry Jacobs. Barry's book discusses the first black basketball players that played in the ACC and SEC and we get insight into his creative process for the book. The hosts also get his take regarding the rise of NIL in college sports. Please email your questions to hoopsologypod@gmail.com and follow us on all social media platforms for our

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28:01

GOT YOUR NUMBER with ESPN's Mike Greenberg

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2023/04/04

In this edition of Hoopsology, Justin and Matt welcome ESPN personality and author of the book GOT YOUR NUMBER, Mike Greenberg. Greenberg shares some of his basketball memories before he discusses the motivation for writing his book. We also discuss the evolution of sports debate. GOT YOUR NUMBER is available at your local bookstore. Please email your questions to hoopsologypod@gmail.com and follow us on all social media platforms for our latest shows. Also, Subscribe to our YouTube

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