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Hoop Fiends

Enjoy the NBA, but tired of boring analytics and stats? Plug in your headphones because these three fiends care a lot about basketball, and aren’t afraid to show it by getting kicked out of a bar or picking a fight with a 16 year old about who the coolest player in the NBA is. And the best part…they"ll share whatever they"re feeling (no matter how controversial) with an abysmal hot take or opinion. Tag along for the journey with these three fiends to enjoy the NBA in a brand new way. Subscribe to

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All Episodes

01:04:08

New Season First Impressions

Hoop Fiends ·

2023/11/13

The Fiends have taken in a ton of basketball the past couple weeks, and are BACK to give a ton of first impressions. This includes Harden and how it affects the Clippers and 76ers, the Bucks new offense, the in-season tournament, and their biggest surprises and disappointments so far.

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00:32:44

2023-24 NBA Season Preview (Part 3)

Hoop Fiends ·

2023/10/24

On part three of a three-part season preview, the Fiends close things out with their official MVP and Finals predictions. Steve also chips in his annual futures markets picks and favorite fantasy basketball sleepers, before closing things out with a game of "Who he play for?"

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00:53:00

2023-24 NBA Season Preview (Part 2)

Hoop Fiends ·

2023/10/24

On part two of a three-part season preview, the Fiends break down the western conference into a tier list dissecting each team along the way and giving surprise teams, breakout players, disappointments, etc.

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01:15:17

2023-24 NBA Season Preview (Part 1)

Hoop Fiends ·

2023/10/24

On part one of a three-part season preview, the Fiends break down the eastern conference into a tier list dissecting each team along the way and giving surprise teams, breakout players, disappointments, etc.

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01:02:42

2022-23 NBA Heroes and Villains

Hoop Fiends ·

2023/10/11

SEASON 3 FINALE! At long last, the Fiends close the book on season 3 of the pod with a fan-favorite episode. As we get ready for season 4 of the Hoop Fiends, we give the latest installment of our NBA Heroes and Villains list.

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00:37:33

Dame & Jrue Trade Reactions

Hoop Fiends ·

2023/10/04

We knew this day would come, and there was no point in wrapping up season 3 of the Hoop Fiends until it arrived. We just didn't expect the Bucks or Jrue to be involved...so much to talk about!

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00:39:41

Talkin' Summer League & Team USA

Hoop Fiends ·

2023/08/10

Miss basketball? Steve doesn't because it never ended. There is always basketball to talk about, you just have to dig deep and find it.

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01:14:56

Free Agency Recap (with Jake G League)

Hoop Fiends ·

2023/07/14

Pledge Mile joins the show to recap all things free agency including the best and worst contracts, the rookie extensions, and the overall winners and losers.

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01:44:12

*BONUS EPISODE* Modern Sports Fandom (with Dan Statile)

Hoop Fiends ·

2023/07/10

On this bonus episode of the Hoop (soccer? hockey?) Fiends, enjoy an epic conversation overheard at Michael Rubin's 4th of July party between John (@jawn.osborne.mov) and Red Bulls Fan Ambassador Dan Statile (dan_statile). Dive into all things fandom, covering Dan's unique path to following the MLS, current hype around his NJ Devils, and where things are heading as a modern sports fan.

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01:23:39

Draft Reactions, Free Agency Primer & More Trades!

Hoop Fiends ·

2023/06/29

The Fiends reunite to react to the draft along with the KP/Smart trade, CP3 trade, and Cavs whispers. They then give a quick preview on upcoming free agency.

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01:14:03

2023 Draft Preview + Beal, Dame & Zion

Hoop Fiends ·

2023/06/21

Steve & Riley recap all the latest buzz including Zion & Dame rumors and the awful Bradley Beal trade. They then preview the upcoming 2023 NBA Draft.

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00:50:31

Jokic & The Nuggets are NBA Champions

Hoop Fiends ·

2023/06/14

The Fiends come together one final time to praise the Joker and the Nuggets for an incredible run to the franchise's first NBA Championship. Also a quick nod to the Stanley Cup Champion Vegas Golden Knights.

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00:46:33

Nuggets & Heat Tied 1-1

Hoop Fiends ·

2023/06/07

Himmy Butler and the Heat stun the world yet again and steal a game in Denver to take home court advantage. The Fiends discuss the first two games of the finals before previewing game three and the rest of the series (albeit briefly...how much more is there to say about the Heat?). They also talk Lebron/Kyrie, Ja Morant, and new coaching hires.

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00:52:32

Boston you are the only, only, only! (team that could...

Hoop Fiends ·

2023/05/30

The '04 Yankees get the last laugh! Another truly pathetic performance from the Boston Celtics finds them eliminated by the #8 seed Heat after managing to regain everybody's trust. This team is a joke.

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00:26:54

Derrick White Forces Game 7!!!!!! (with Corey Grip)

Hoop Fiends ·

2023/05/28

What a game!!!! Are we witnessing history???? Riley & Corey Grip on to discuss it all.

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01:02:12

Can the embarrassing Celtics make history?

Hoop Fiends ·

2023/05/26

The Fiends are back together and raw react to the Celtics winning two in a row to force a game 6 in a bizarre series. They also talk about the death of the Lakers and the stunning Nuggets.

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00:58:12

Celtics & Lakers are Embarrassments (with Corey Grip)

Hoop Fiends ·

2023/05/22

In sort of an emergency podcast due to the unforeseen pace of these conference finals, Steve brings Corey on to talk the embarrassing performances of the Celtics and Lakers, leading to the Nuggets and Heat both taking 3-0 leads.

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01:22:16

Knicks/Warriors Funeral, Death of the Process, &...

Hoop Fiends ·

2023/05/16

The whole gang is together to give a eulogy on a great Knicks season and an interesting Warriors season. They also recap game 7 of the eastern semis and declare the process era officially dead. They close things out by getting ready for the conference finals and draft lottery beginning tonight.

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01:20:46

Celtics Force Game 7 & Nuggets Eliminate Suns (with...

Hoop Fiends ·

2023/05/12

Corey Grip joins the show to talk the Deja Vu of his Celtics forcing game 7 against the Sixers and the nuggets extinguishing the Suns. We then settle our Julius Randle beef before trying to manifest a Knicks and Warriors comeback.

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00:47:06

This Postseason is Drunk

Hoop Fiends ·

2023/05/10

Steve catches up with Riley after the 76ers take a 3-2 lead over the Celtics, and they react to the Suns winning two in a row in Phoenix. Then, Pledge Mile joins the show to recap game 5 of Suns/Nuggets.

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