Every NBA season, the constant conversations about basketball and the NBA become ever-present for hoop heads. Whether it’s the never-ending GOAT debate or who’s winning the Finals this year, every basketball fan can go on for hours just dishing in about basketball because they love the game, and its players, that much.
Unfortunately, we can’t always talk about basketball whenever we want. So whether it’s sitting in traffic, working out in the gym, or just relaxing at home, these four basketball-centric podcasts can scratch that itch of needing basketball talk in your ear.
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The Steam Room
From NBA Official Website
A reference to one of the funniest segments of Inside the NBA, The Steam Room is a weekly podcast co-hosted by Ernie Johnson and Charles Barkley that every NBA fan should not miss. The two co-hosts have been working together for over two decades now! Its format doesn’t fail to capture the comedy and wisdom that each host delivers in spades. With new guests to talk basketball and beyond every week, every episode offers laughs and insights. Stream the Steam Room on NBA.com or wherever you listen to your podcasts.
No Dunks
From The Athletic Official Website
“Gooood morning, sweet world!” always perks us up every time we hear it, as it signals the start of No Dunks with J.E. Skeets, Tas Melas, Trey Kirby, and Jason Doyle. Skeets and Tas have been covering the goings-on in the league daily since their days on The Basketball Jones. They eventually got their own NBA-produced podcast, The Starters, before moving to The Athletic with No Dunks. This group of basketball fans always brings entertainment with their relatable fan perspective on the league that’s sure to get you hooked. Check out No Dunks at the official The Athletic website or wherever you get your podcasts.
All the Smoke
From All The Smoke Official Spotify
If you want a deep dive into players' personalities outside the hardwood, then Matt Barnes' and Stephen Jackson's All The Smoke podcast is for you. The former "We Believe Warriors" teammates have a unique rapport with all their hooper guests, as these two NBA champs have more insider knowledge than your average podcast just hosted by fans. Grab an exclusive behind-the-scenes perspective about the league and its players, and listen to All the Smoke wherever you get your podcasts.
The Shop: Uninterrupted
Courtesy of HBO Go
If you’re looking for more than just basketball talk, then The Shop is your best bet. Hosted by LeBron James and Maverick Carter, each episode of The Shop invites multiple guests to share their thoughts and opinions on various topics as if they’re just in their neighborhood barbershop. The debates can get heated, roasts can go too far, and conversations are most often insightful. Still, one thing’s for sure–everybody’s their genuine selves—stream episodes of The Shop: Uninterrupted on HBO Go or wherever you find your podcasts.
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