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PODCAST

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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All Episodes

00:31:33

The Morning After the Most Stunning Trade in NBA...

Hooper"s Almanac ·

2025/02/02

Adam and Mitch bring on Evan Soell to discuss the crazy late night trade. Luka Doncic is now a Laker, Anthony Davis is a Maverick, and all of the NBA is confused

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00:56:18

Mitch's Least Favorite Refs, Adam's Different League,...

Hooper"s Almanac ·

2025/01/28

Adam and Mitch start the pod recapping the Celtics vs Rockets game that had just ended (5:23) Then Mitch gets into his Mount Rushmore of Least Favorite Referees (10:51), which stems from his hatred of Tyler Ford. Adam follows it up by giving us an Unrivaled weekend recap and a Euroleague Minute (24:15). To wrap up the episode, the guys draft teams they promise to watch and recap a game of before the end of the season (38:18).Follow us wherever you listen to the podcast. Please leave a review

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00:52:42

Adam's Sixth NBA Game, All Star Roster Selections,...

Hooper"s Almanac ·

2025/01/21

Adam is back and talking about going to his sixth NBA game (1:52). After discussing what the guys enjoy about the Grizzlies and the Spurs, Mitch and Adam provide their 12-man rosters for the All-Star Game (15:10). After examining both the East and West rosters, the guys go into their thoughts about the new women's basketball league, Unrivaled (41:18). Follow us wherever you listen to the podcast. Please leave a review (ideally five stars) and share it with your friends. Also, go watch our

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01:08:08

Timberwolves Talk with Andrew Carlson

Hooper"s Almanac ·

2025/01/14

Mitch invites Andrew Carlson from SB Nation to discuss the beginning of the Timberwolves season. They cover everything from the KAT-Randle trade (2:54) to the current point guard situation (27:15). The conversation also includes the numerous great teams in the Western Conference (43:25). They conclude by talking about Cleveland's impressive year so far (56:32).Follow us wherever you listen to the podcast. Please leave a review (ideally five stars) and share it with your friends.

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00:40:42

New Year, Quick Tiers! NBA Game #5 for Adam, and...

Hooper"s Almanac ·

2025/01/07

Happy New Year, Basketball Nerds! We are back, and Adam starts us off by talking about his most recent Spurs game he went to vs the Nuggets (02:17). Then they get into the recap of Thunder vs Celtics and Mitch's worries about the end of the game (9:58). They finish the episode retiering the East and West teams (16:01)Follow us wherever you listen to the podcast. Give a review (hopefully five stars) and share it with the people you know.

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00:38:14

Best Christmas Day Games of the 21st Century

Hooper"s Almanac ·

2024/12/24

Merry Christmas NBA Nerds. Adam and Mitch discuss their favorite Christmas NBA memories on this podcast to take you into the holiday season. Please give us a follow on where ever you listen and give us a 5-star review as well. Follow us on X, Instagram and TikTok for more content as well.

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01:31:02

NBA Cup Championship Preview, Player Approval Ratings

Hooper"s Almanac ·

2024/12/17

Adam and Mitch start the pod with Adam's most recent visit to a Spurs game (4:45). They then give their thoughts on the Emirates NBA Cup (16:17). What they thought of the Semi-Final games and their prediction for the championship game Tuesday night. Finally, they wrap the episode up with an old segment, NBA approval ratings (48:57). They discuss some of the top names in the NBA and give an approval rating amongst NBA fans.

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02:28:29

How to Fix the NBA with Austin Johnson

Hooper"s Almanac ·

2024/12/10

Mitch plays host to both Johnson brothers as they pitch their ideas for how to fix the NBA. Everything from in-game rule changes, to restructuring the playoff format, to finding an alternative for the draft. We have it all on this long podcast. Restructuring Playoff Format/Divisions (11:59) In-Game Foul Calls (20:23) Mitch's "Home Court Advantage" (1:13:30) Removing the Draft (1:23:07) An apology early on for Mitch's audio as it changes three times throughout the episode. He is as angry about

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01:08:26

Historic Comparisons to Current NBA Teams, Mitch's...

Hooper"s Almanac ·

2024/12/03

Adam and Mitch are back. They first discuss Mitch's appearance at the Celtics vs Bulls NBA Cup game on Friday (1:35). They then give their comparisons to current-day NBA teams using historic NBA teams (12:52). Then to wrap it up Adam gives us a brief overview of the Euro League and its importance to the basketball world (52:48).

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01:01:29

Fun All NBA Teams and Houston's Lift Off with Stephen...

Hooper"s Almanac ·

2024/11/26

Adam and Mitch bring on one of their Houston experts, Stephen Consoli to discuss the hot start to their season (0:55). Then they dive into the favorite segments of the season, fun all NBA teams:All Pyscho Team (20:53) All Bench Team (26:11) All IR Team (29:46) All Silent Killer Team (35:43) All Under .500 Team (41:58)

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01:09:39

Mitch’s Month One Overreactions & NBA Cup Thoughts

Hooper"s Almanac ·

2024/11/19

Mitchell comes to Adam with his overreactions from the first month of the NBA season (1:25). Everything from thoughts on Joel Embiid, JJ Redick, Cade Cunningham, and others. Adam and Mitch then discuss the NBA Cup (44:23).

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00:59:08

Injuries Hurting the NBA, Cavaliers Stay Undefeated,...

Hooper"s Almanac ·

2024/11/11

Adam and Mitch are staying positive for November. They start the podcast by discussing the various injuries that have started the season (1:46). Adam talks about his most recent Spurs game experience (12:56). Then Mitch presents some questions to Adam about the Cavaliers, Warriors, and other teams they have enjoyed starting the year (22:39).

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00:57:36

What We Love About the NBA

Hooper"s Almanac ·

2024/11/05

Adam and Mitch are back and talking about the things they love about the NBA. Whether it's certain players, certain aspects of the sport, recent history, anything, and everything is a free game in this. The guys decided to be positive and uplifting about the sport they love before diving into the specifics and the things they would change.

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00:55:31

New Faces in New Places

Hooper"s Almanac ·

2024/10/29

Week one of the NBA is in the books. Adam and Mitch breakdown some of the players on new teams and how they looked after a week of playing in new threads.- KAT and Randle (09:49) - Mikal Bridges (20:02) - DeMar DeRozan (24:31) - Chris Paul (29:26) - Klay Thompson (36:28)

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01:49:21

2024-25 Over/Unders Draftapalooza with Evan Soell

Hooper"s Almanac ·

2024/10/22

Adam and Mitch bring on recurring guest and current host of "Entertainment Sports with Evan Soell", Evan Soell, to do their yearly over/under podcast for the upcoming season. They discuss the teams they're confident in, the ones they are not confident in, and the teams they think will be downright bad. Picks 1-9 (8:40) Picks 10-20 (44:23) Picks 21-30 (1:24:14)

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01:19:29

New York Knicks Games Breakdown

Hooper"s Almanac ·

2024/10/18

Adam and Mitch round out the first season of the Anatomy of a Franchise with their final game breakdown. - 1970 NBA Finals "Willis Reed Return Game" (6:52) - 1984 1st Round "King vs Thomas" (25:50) - 1993 ECF "The Charles Smith Game" (54:46)

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00:46:59

Part 2: Western Conference Preview

Hooper"s Almanac ·

2024/10/16

Adam and Mitch now give their thoughts on the Western Conference and the tiers that separate the teams;Russell Tier (2:54) McGrady Tier (9:20) Pat & KAT Tier (29:06) Kellogg Tier (35:53)

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00:40:20

Part 1: Eastern Conference Tier Preview

Hooper"s Almanac ·

2024/10/16

Adam and Mitch take one final break from the Anatomy of a Franchise to get you ready for the next NBA season: Russell Tier (9:41) McGrady Tier (14:31) Pat & KAT Tier (21:21) Kellogg Tier (31:06)

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00:32:50

New York Knicks Intro

Hooper"s Almanac ·

2024/10/15

Adam and Mitch introduce their last team of season 1, the New York Knicks. A team that has had a lot of early success in the biggest media market in America, but has hadn't sustained success since Patrick Ewing's departure. They discuss their thoughts on the franchise (2:00), the games that define the franchise's history (10:03), and the final All Time Starting 5 of season 1 (25:38)

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01:34:42

Los Angeles Lakers Games Breakdown

Hooper"s Almanac ·

2024/10/11

Adam and Mitch return for their usual part 2 where they break down 3 games in Lakers history: - 1972 "West's First and Only Title" (8:45) - 1987 "Magic's Junior Sky Hook" (33:58) - 2000 "Kobe to Shaq beat the Blazers" (1:08:34)

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