hoops crew: Recent Episodes
Frank Cervarich, Mary Catherine Curran, Chloe Mikala, Greg Twomey, and Matt Sparacino
Welcome to the hoops crew! Join Frank Cervarich, Mary Catherine Curran, Chloe Mikala, Greg Twomey, and Matt Sparacino every week as they break down all of the most important topics in the NBA and beyond. It's the most important basketball podcast that you've never heard of. Get on in!
Super friend of the show Jason Consolacion joins the show to discuss his love for the Houston Rockets. We discuss the greatest Rockets of all time, recap the KD trade, and look ahead to this season for the Rockets. Plus, Jason shares his experience as a vision impaired NBA fan. We also discuss cookies, boy bands, and oh so much more. It's a super episode! Smash that play button and join the fun!
A jam packed episode! This week we draft our NFL side pieces, discuss how cooking eggs is hard, and we air out how Frank and Matt disappointed Greg. Plus, we talk about the new Wizards city edition jerseys, the new Commanders stadium, and the Liquid Glass update from Apple. I dig it delicious! Cape up and get on in here!
00:30 - 1st Quarter / Microplastics and TV Shows ๐คทโโ๏ธ
13:30 - 2nd Q / NFL Side Pieces ๐
19:30 - 3rd Q / Wizards Hype Cycle ๐
27:45 - 4th Q / Hoopers & p00pers ๐ฉ
Guess who's back? Back again. Chloe's back. Tell a friend! Hit that truck stick and get on in here. We're talking the state of the Steelers, the new kickoff rules, Super Bowl odds, and (once again) Skye the Lioness vs Sky Guy. Plus we watch a great click of Carmelo rebounding and saying "I got it, fuck outta here!"
08:00 - 1st Quarter / Return of the Chlo Zone ๐
14:30 - 2nd Q / Aaron Rodgersโs Pittsburgh Steelers ๐คข
29:00 - 3rd Q / Fuck Outta Here! ๐
33:00 - 4th Q / Hoopers & p00pers ๐ฉ
We're back! This week, we're cutting the fluff and dropping a fresh, hot episode of Hoops Crew in your feed. We hear Greg's thoughts on Matt's baby, discuss Caleb Williams's astrological sign (of course-io he's a Scorpio), and we debut our new segment, The Poop Report. We also discuss our hopes for the Commanders this year. Shout out to Poland!
MC, G2, Matt, and Frank gathered to watch the 2025 NBA Draft together, and they have a lot of thoughts and feelings! Join us as we react live to the draft! You'll get all of our unfiltered thoughts on: Ace Bailey, the NBA Finals, the Kevin Durant trade, Russian basketball players, and possible nicknames for players in the draft. Welcome to DC, Mr. Basketball!
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Matt and Frank are here to talk about the important issues: fake trades and the second apron! Naw, we're just playing. We're here to talk about the Finals! And all of the things that piss us off! We talk the NBA media ecosystem, the ads on the court, (General) Larry O'Brien, and much more. Come break the wheel and join us for a good time!
02:00 - 1st Quarter / Matt & Frankโs Big Rant ๐คฌ
11:30 - 2nd Q / We Love These Finals โค๏ธ
25:30 - 3rd Q / Short Kings ๐
29:00 - 4th Q / Hoopers & p00pers ๐ฉ
Frank, Matt, and MC are joined by new friend of the show Molly McCloskey to discuss Chicago spots, having coaches in your family, and her personal journey with Jalen Brunson. We also talk Dave Matthews, the Pope, Icelandic basketball, the oddity of halves in men's college basketball, and much more. Enter offer code BOYLEN and join the fun!
05:00 - 1st Quarter / Chicago Sports Fandom ๐จ
14:00 - 2nd Q / Family of Coaches ๐
42:30 - 3rd Q / NBA Finals ๐
48:45 - 4th Q / Hoopers & p00pers ๐ฉ
It's finally here! The episode where Frank explains Hawk Tuah to Matt. Also, the boys talk about the most midwestern NBA Finals in recent memory. They look back on the last Thunder and Pacers Finals appearances, talk East vs West, who has the best costume, and former Wizards. It's all of the classic Hoops Crew stuff you know and love. Plus the thrilling announcement of $HOOPS coin!
01:00 - 1st Quarter / Hawk Tuah ๐ฆ
05:30 - 2nd Q / Pacers vs Thunder ๐
25:00 - 3rd Q / Who Weโre Rooting For ๐ค
36:00 - 4th Q / Hoopers & p00pers ๐ฉ
Bing bong! On Monday night we gathered to record an episode with Knicks superfan and super-friend of the show Devin Mahoney. 48 hours later, they lost a heartbreaking Game 1 at home against the Pacers. Sorry Devin. That said, the episode is still great! We talk about favorite Knicks, Hagerstown, fuck/marry/kill/coffee, Capital One discounts, and much more. Guess my fart and get on in here!
04:20 - 1st Quarter / Devinโs New York Knickerbockers ๐
15:30 - 2nd Q / Bing Bong ๐ตโ๐ซ
27:00 - 3rd Q / Marry, Fuck, Kill, Coffee โ๏ธ
43:00 - 4th Q / Finals Picks ๐
57:00 - Crunch Time / Hoopers & p00pers ๐ฉ
Join Mary Catherine, Matt, Greg, and Frank as the Hoops Crew does our very first live reaction show as we watch the 2025 NBA Lottery! The stakes are high, and it's a historical evening. Will our hopes and dreams get crushed and our hearts get broken? Well, you probably already know the answer to that! Come listen to us process a moment that we will talk about for a long time. We also talk about the arcane rules of the NBA lottery, the history of the first overall pick in the NBA, the Washington Wizards draft history, the luckiest teams in the NBA, IHOP, and Jurassic Park. Throw on a cowboy hat and join us for an unforgettable episode!
07:45 - 1st Quarter / Lottery Rules ๐
23:00 - 2nd Q / Lottery Order Revealed ๐ญ
35:30 - 3rd Q / History of the First Pick ๐
55:30 - 4th Q / Hoopers & p00pers ๐ฉ
People are saying that I couldn't think of an episode title for this one, and they're right! But don't let that deter you, because playoff basketball is good! And this is a good episode! MC, Matt, and Frank are here to talk about how to pronounce the word "crayon," the youngest and oldest teams in the NBA, saying goodbye to the Round 1 teams, and looking ahead to Round 2. All of that, plus the snake venom guy! Smash that play button and give us your blood!
07:00 - 1st Quarter / Basketball Goodbyes ๐ฅบ
15:30 - 2nd Q / Youngest & Oldest NBA Teams ๐ถ
21:00 - 3rd Q / NBA Playoffs Round Two ๐
36:30 - 4th Q / Hoopers & p00pers ๐ฉ
Welcome to Jake Frelick being here! We start the show recapping the Commanders draft and celebrating their return to DC. We also hear about MC's cousin Riley Leonard, the official quarterback of the Hoops Crew podcast. We round things out by checking in on the NBA playoffs. It's a damn good episode and it'd be a damn shame if you missed it. Smash that play button and let's boogie!
04:00 - 1st Quarter / Commanders Back to DC ๐๏ธ
12:30 - 2nd Q / NFL Draft ๐
40:00 - 3rd Q / NBA Playoffs Round One ๐
53:30 - 4th Q / Hoopers & p00pers ๐ฉ
Greg, Matt, and Frank gather to talk about the first weekend of the NBA playoffs, but before they talk about that they somehow end up talking about "Paul American." They also talk about Nico Harrison, the 2023 Washington Wizards, and oh so much more. As one Google reviewer said, "Best show in the world!! It has potential if you give it a chance my be a hidden gem we just got wait for more episode but so far Iโm invested." Smash that play button and join in the fun!
It's the most magical time of the year: the NBA playoffs! This week, MC, Greg, Matt, and Frank are here to talk about the most important playoff storylines: NKOTBSB, Michelle Branch, and the Beastie Boys. We also talk about basketball, including our picks for the matchups that we know. We cooked up a real special episode for you here, and we hope you live, laugh, love it!
07:30 - 1st Quarter / NBA Play-In East โก๏ธ
16:30 - 2nd Q / NBA Play-In West โฌ ๏ธ
24:00 - 3rd Q / First Round Matchups ๐
44:00 - 4th Q / Hoopers & p00pers ๐ฉ
Frank and Greg are here for a banger of an episode as we try out a new format and discuss so many things in the world of sport: The NCCA tournament, the last week of the NBA season, Ovi's record, and much more. Plus, you get to hear Greg try to pronounce the word "Purinary" many times. It's the episode you don't even know you needed!
Frank and Matt are here to talk all things Terps hoops. UMD basketball turned in two of the best games of the first weekend of the tournament, and we break down both of them. We also give an update on our bracket pool (shout out Lex Davis), the ideal conditions to watch Maryland basketball games, and debut our flawless Tucker Carlson impressions. Smash that play button and fear the turtle!
03:00 - 1st Quarter / Hoops Crew Madness ๐
09:30 - 2nd Q / UMD Women Win in Double OT ๐ข
23:00 - 3rd Q / UMD Men Win at the Buzzer ๐ข
33:45 - 4th Q / Hoopers & p00pers ๐ฉ
"Two episodes in one week?! Are you guys crazy?!" Yes, we are. We have gone MAD for March MADness. It's one of the most special times of the year (March Madness) and Greg, Matt, and Frank are here to make all of the correct picks in the 2025 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament. We talk about which states are actually states, Robert, Big Tech, and oh so much more. Smash that play button and join us for a truly wonderful time.
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It's finally here! One of the most special times of the year: March Madness. MC, Matt, and Frank are here to make all of the correct picks in the 2025 NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament. We talk about all of the most important factors: strength of schedule, the names of the regions, the colors of the uniforms, and the names of the schools. Smash that play button and join us for a truly wonderful time.
Click here to join the women's tournament pool with the Hoops Crew! Winner will win a fabulous prize!
MC, Matt, and Frank gather to talk about the upcoming March Madness, NBA playoffs, Nikola Jokic's historic performance, Medieval Times, and Mary Catherine's fantasy basketball team. We round out the episode by touching on recent NFL trades and free agency moves for the Commanders. It's a well-balanced episode guaranteed to delight fans across the sports world. Gather round and smash that play button!
Friend of the show Mitch Lerner joins Chloe, Greg, Matt, and Frank to talk about being in LA in the age of Luka. We also talk about Harry Potter for the first 10 minutes or so of the show. Itโs a roundball rocking good time! Other topics include Deebo Samuels to DC, Roundball Rock, JJ Reddick, and oh so much more. Smash that play button and get on in here!
06:00 - 1st Quarter / Harry Potter โก๏ธ
10:30 - 2nd Q / Los Angeles Lukers ๐คข
16:00 - 3rd Q / NBA Standings ๐
30:30 - 4th Q / Hoopers & p00pers ๐ฉ
We are entering a brave new world: The final 30 games of the NBA season. Frank, Greg, and Matt are here this week to talk all things NBA, as well as theater snacks, pie, Marvel and DC, the Four Nations, the Caps, and Terps hoops. It's an unbelievable episode that will restore your faith in humanity. Smash that play button and join the fun!
02:00 - 1st Quarter / Brave New World ๐
12:00 - 2nd Q / NBA Standings ๐
25:00 - 3rd Q / Four Nations Face-Off ๐
32:00 - 4th Q / Hoopers & p00pers ๐ฉ
The Jabroni Zone is dead. Long live the Hoops Crew! We're back, y'all! And this week, we're diving deep into the All Star game and SNL 50. The crew discusses the NBA All-Star Game's disappointing new format, highlights from SNL 50, and drafts their ultimate SNL Dream Team. We also talk about coopers, Stephen A. Smith, and diapers. All of that, plus a celebration of Greg Twomey's birth! Smash that play button and get on in here!
04:30 - 1st Half / NBA All Star Game vs SNL 50 ๐
20:00 - 2nd Half / Our SNL All Stars โญ๏ธ
40:00 - Crunch Time / Hoopers & p00pers ๐ฉ
Go birds? Fly Eagles fly? We get into it on this action packed episode, which has us saying things that we never imagined we would say. We discuss the debacle of Kansas City, we rank the Super Bowl in accordance with our previous rankings, and we rank the halftime show. Then we do a peaceful transition of power from the NFL to the NBA and discuss the Jimmy Butler trade and oh so much more. Smash that play button and listen to this big beautiful episode.
Chloe, Greg, Matt, and Frank gather together to talk about a wild couple of trades in the NBA: Luka to the Lakers and Fox to the Spurs. We also briefly talk about the Super Bowl, but mostly because we don't want to talk or think about the Super Bowl! It's an unforgettable episode, and it's an extra special one because this is the first one that Greg edited! Way to go G2!
07:00 - 1st Quarter / The Luka Trade ๐ฑ
25:00 - 2nd Q / Fox to San Antonio ๐ฆ
32:45 - 3rd Q / Super Bowl โPreviewโ ๐
35:45- 4th Q / Hoopers & p00pers ๐ฉ
Well folks. The Commanders season has ended, and the gang is (finally) here to talk about it. We recorded this one last week fresh off the loss to the Eagles and it's now here and ready for your listening pleasure. Matt, Greg, and Frank are here, along with voicemails from Mitch Lerner, Eli, and Jake Frelick. This is the first of two (!) episodes coming to you this week. Now repeat after me:
C - O - Double M - A - N - D - E - R - S
Yes
Say it with your chest
Commanders, y'all
Thanks for a great season, Commies.
04:00 - 1st Half / Thank You Cardiac Commanders โค๏ธโ๐ฅ
20:00 - 2nd Half / Voicemails & Season Recap ๐
48:30- Crunch Time / Hoopers & p00pers ๐ฉ
It's an episode that was 34 years in the making. The Commanders are going to the NFC Championship game for the first time since 1991, and Frank, Matt, and Greg are here to discuss it. We bask in the glow of victory against the Lions, we contemplate how Dan Snyder must be feeling, and we discuss the upcoming matchup against the Lions. All of that and much more, including voicemails from some of our favorite guests from over the years. It's a party, and you're invited. HTTC!
It's 2025! New year, new name! After a brief hiatus, the Hoops Crew returns with a brand new episode and a brand new name for our podcast feed. It's the Jabroni Zone!
We're back and we're better than ever and there's TOO MANY MEN ON THE FIELD! We're talking NFL playoffs, we're talking about the NBA, we're talking about 2 girls 1 cup. Greg wonders if an octopus sleeps. We express our collective disappointment in Carrie Underwood. And we spend a lot of time talking about the greatest Washington football team of the last 30 years. Smash that play button on get on in here!
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Well crew, we finally did it: Episode 100! The full crew to celebrate this historic episode. This is the Biden administration of podcasts! The gang discusses Week 12 of the NFL, looks back on the last four years of the Bulls and the Wizards, and also hears from some of our favorite friends of the show. We wrap things up by talking about Indiana Fever mascot Freddy Fever and a list of all of MC's boyfriends and husbands. Here's to 100 more years of the Hoops Crew, and thanks for being a part of this wild ride!
We're baaaack. This week, Chloe boasts about her Pittsburgh Steelers in their recent triumph over the Commanders. We talk about the week that was in the NFL, as well the state of play in the NBA. We also talk about the coach who clogged a toilet, Derrick Henry's butt, and Jaime Lannister going to a basketball game. Get on in here!
Thank you so much for the listening to us! Frank and Greg gather to talk about the upcoming NBA season and give out some over/under picks. They also talk about the Commanders and explore Greg's relationship with his barber some more. Hey, I'm podcastin' here!
This is your permission to enjoy yourself: Another new episode of the Hoops Crew! Matt, G2,and Frank gather to talk about over/unders for the 2024 NBA season (only two weeks away!). They also talk about the Commanders, being best friends, and JD Vance's brother. So crack open a Miller Lite, smash that play button, and enjoy!
It's the 30 min episode you never knew you needed! Welcome to NFL Week 1. We're here to talk about everything you need to know - The Washington Commanders, Jayden Daniels, Baker Mayfield, and Ted Lasso. Plus, we talk about the US Open. Let's play ball!
The 2024 NFL season is almost upon us, and so we are bringing on one of the biggest football boys we know: Jake Frelick. Jake is a longtime Washington football fan, and we discuss the highs and many, many lows of Washington football fandom over the last 30 years. Listen to us relive trauma as we read through a list of all the starting quarterbacks on the team from the last 30 years, share some of our favorite players from history, and discuss where we are at with our fandom now. Plus, we discuss a little bit about fantasy football, the end of Sky Guy's reign of terror in Chicago, and much more. Come get fun and muddy with Major Tuddy!
We will, we will quack you! The Ducks are back, and so are we! Ducks fly together, and the full gang from our Mighty Ducks episode last year is back to cover the best Mighty Ducks movie. We discuss all things D2, including the knuckle puck, the beautiful costumes, the antics, and Goldberg's farts. Plus, we play a game about the short lived and very confusing animated TV series about anthropomorphic ducks. All of that, plus Reaganomics! Put some respect on Don Tibbles name, and smash that play button!
It's time to say au revoir and bon voyage to the 2024 Lympies. Matt, G2, and Frank gather together to talk about the final week of the Olympics, with a particular focus on the last two games of men's USA Basketball. It's the end of an era, and we're in the endgame now. Let's raise a glass to our big dogs. Plus, our thoughts on Wemby, Jokic, and lots of discussion of which basketball player would be which Marvel character. Excelsior!
There's so many lympies! Chloe, G2, Matt, and Frank gather together to hold vigil for the poor Dick Man. We also discuss DMV athletes, gold rush weekend, and Hello Kitty Island Adventure. Feel the patriotism and smash that play button!
๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ฅThe Hoops Crew is proud to accept the gold medal in Podcasting from the Olympics this year, and we're thrilled to share all of our thoughts on the 2024 Lympies. It's been a wild and wonderful week in Paris and Greg, Matt, and Frank are here to talk about all sorts of things, including John Williams, the 2021 Lympies, Peacock, and (of course) basketball. Who will fly? Who will rise? And who will surprise? Smash that play button to find out!
Game on! This week, we're tearing up the rulebook. We watched the 2006 Amanda Bynes classic "She's the Man." Matt, Frank, and Chloe are joined by returning champion Kyra Corradin to discuss what is quite possibly the platonic ideal of a movie to cover on this show. Shakespeare adaptation? Check. Sports? Check. Early 2000s style comedy? Big time check. Do you like cheese? Then you'll love this episode! This film is a rich text. Smash that play button, I beseech you!
We're baaaack! Chloe, Matt, and Frank gather to talk about all sorts of fun things: NBA free agency, the Wizards draft class, and the X-Men. Don't blame me, I voted for Kodos!
10:15 - 1st Half / NBA Free Agency ๐
42:30 - 2nd Half / Baby Wizards ๐ถ
52:15 - Crunch Time / Hoopers & p00pers ๐ฉ
The NBA Finals are over which means that we are liberated to talk about whatever the heck we want. This week, Chloe, Matt, and Frank chit chat about all sorts of different things: X-Men, Chloe's trip to Indiana to see the Fever and the Sky, the show Clipped, and the people pooping in the river in Paris. It's a chill summertime grab bag episode of the best sports podcast that you've never heard of. Crack open a cold one and join us!
We love our Celtics, don't we folks? What a night. MC, Greg, Matt, and Frank gathered immediately after the Celtics won their 18th NBA championship last night. We talk about the end of the superteam era, potatoes, and potassium. We also rank the last ten years of NBA Finals into tiers. Get at Utz!
We love these Finals, we love these teams. Join Frank, Chloe, G2, and Matt for a discussion about the thoroughly riveting NBA Finals. We discuss Boston vs Dallas, the Night's Watch, beans, the State Fair of Texas, the WNBA, and presidents who were assassinated. It's another classic from the crew. Get on in here!
05:00 - 1st Quarter / NBA Finals ๐
21:00 - 2nd Q / Boston vs Dallas ๐ซ
38:00 - 3rd Q / WNBA Season ๐
50:00 - 4th Q / Hoopers & p00pers ๐
We've had some great guests recently: Devin Mahoney, Eli EL, and Debbie Crabbe. This week is no exception, as we welcome the Zoom AI Companion to the show! AI Companion gives us a few delightful recaps of what we've talked about - and there is much to discuss! The WNBA season is here! The conference finals are here! All of that plus MC's ranking of Chicago sports teams, a discussion of statues, and a list of MC's boyfriends and husbands. Make like the AI Companion and get on in here!
We're #2! We're #2! Matt and Frank are here this week to talk all things NBA playoffs, draft lottery, and of course, our opinions on Bill Simmons and the movie Heat. We also discuss the history of the word "fine", the doubters of Jokic and the Nuggets, and Josh Hart's hilarious interaction with Reggie Miller. All of that, plus Matt's classic chicken soup recipe! Brainworm 2024!
Knicks superfan Devin Mahoney joins us for the 2024 Hoops Crew Gala! We talk the 2023-24 Knicks, his relationship with the team, and the best Knicks of all time. We discuss all of the action from the playoffs, and we play a game of Potomac vs Italy vs New York. This episode brought to you by YouTube TV and ivermectin. Smash that play button and get on in here!
04:30 - 1st Quarter / Devinโs NY Knicks ๐
20:30- 2nd Q / All-time Knicks Starting 5 ๐ฝ
43:30 - 3rd Q / Potomac vs Italy vs New York ๐ฎ๐น
1:12:30 - 4th Q / Hoopers & p00pers ๐ฉ
This is it y'all - the episode where we finally get Chloe's origin story. Chloe reveals that she is the Joker to Lebron's Batman (LeBatman?). Special guests Debbie Crabbe and Eli EL join Matt, Frank, and Chloe to talk about Round 1 of the NBA Playoffs, as well as Bradley Beal, titles with asterisks, James Wiseman, and Ant Man. Show some love for the midrange and get on in here!
What's that rumble in the distance? Is it Godzilla x Kong? No - it's the rumble of playoff basketball! It's been a wild week of basketball, and Frank, Chloe, and Matt are here to recap all of the action across the league, including Jamal Murray's buzzer beater, the Knicks/Sixers, and much much more. Smash that play button and let's jam!
The 2024 NBA Playoffs are here, and the gang is all here to discuss! Join us, along with Steve Stevenson, as we discuss the final standings of the season, the Team USA roster, Doc Rivers, and the WNBA draft. We also announce our winner of the bracket challenge. Taste! Smash that play button and let's get the party started!
08:00 - 1st Quarter / NBA Playoff Preview (East) โก๏ธ
20:00 - 2nd Q / NBA Playoff Preview (West) โฌ ๏ธ
35:00 - 3rd Q / March Madness Bracket Winners ๐
38:00 - 4th Q / Hoopers & p00pers ๐ฉ
It's 3:20 bro! Frank, MC, and G2 gather together this week to recap the NCAA women's tournament. They also look ahead to the WNBA draft, and are joined by special guest Batman who gives his pick for the NCAA men's tournament champion. We also discuss who the most attractive Batman is, and much much more. It's a really good one. Slap the play button and join in the fun!
04:00 - 1st Quarter / Batman Fuckability Rankings ๐ฆ
08:00 - 2nd Q / March Madness Recap ๐
29:00 - 3rd Q / Special Guestโ
35:30 - 4th Q / Hoopers & p00pers ๐ฉ
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The good time boys are here! Matt, Greg, and Frank are here to talk the first week of March Madness, MLB Opening Day, and (for some reason) a lot about Kenan Thompson. Other topics include the Capital City Go Go, tax advice, commercials, and Larry Nerd. It's the SNL of podcasts. Smash that play button, and prepare for your knees to be sore, because you'll be slapping them so hard from laughing so much!
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08:00 - 1st Quarter / Cap City Go-Go ๐ฅ
17:30 - 2nd Q / NCAA March Madness ๐
34:30 - 3rd Q / NBA Standings ๐ช
52:00 - 4th Q / Hoopers & p00pers ๐ฉ
Greg and Frank are on the pod today to make very serious predictions for March Madness. They fill out a men's and women's bracket, and the challenge is on to see if one of our listeners can Beat The Hoops Crew with a chance to win a fabulous prize.
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All of the picks that we make on this episode are right, and our brackets are perfect. Listen to your heart, look at the criteria, and join us for this season of Madness!
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05:30 - 1st Half / NCAA Menโs Bracket ๐
30:00 - 2nd Half / NCAA Womenโs Bracket ๐
43:30 - Crunch Time / Hoopers & p00pers ๐ฉ
Hi, my name is Frank, and I'm a Wizards fan. This week, I am joined by Greg Twomey, Matt Sparacino, and special guest Mike Sparacino to discuss our beloved dysfunctional Washington Wizards in a group therapy session. Topics include the current state of play, our future outlook, an update on the arena in Potomac Yard, and much more. Plus, we discuss drinks, Greg does a DC crime report, and Matt makes a very special announcement regarding his candidacy for DC mayor in 2026. Smash that play button and join the Poole party!
08:00 - 1st Quarter / Wizards Therapy ๐ญ
37:30 - 2nd Q / Potomac Yard Update ๐๏ธ
58:30 - 3rd Q / Game! ๐งฉ
1:10:30 - 4th Q / Hoopers & p00pers ๐ฉ
We are marching in to March, and ever closer to Madness. This week, the gang gets stuck in the permafrost as we watch Jimmy Butler's Fall Out Boy video. We also talk about the NBA standings, Russell Wilson, and much more. Take a stand and take a listen to the best sports podcast you've never heard of. Get on in here!
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07:00 - 1st Quarter / Fallout Boy feat. Heat Wentz ๐ฅ
15:00 - 2nd Q / Game! ๐งฉ
21:00 - 3rd Q / Western Conference Standings โฌ ๏ธ
32:30 - 4th Q / Eastern Conference Standings โก๏ธ
47:00 - Crunch Time / Hoopers & p00pers ๐ฉ
This episode rules. There is full chaos on the pod - people come and go and you're along for the ride. The crew discusses hockey, the Clippers rebrand, Magneto, and a University of Maryland uniform from 10 years ago. We also discuss the Wake Forest fans storming the court, and the Heat/Pels fight. It's a jam packed episode will have you signing "O Canada"! Smash that play button and get on in here!
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Happy President's Day! I hope you spent your holiday like Guy Fieri: sucking on an unlit cigar. This week, MC gives Matt and Frank a full rundown on all things NBA All Star Weekend. The gang discusses cool shoes, restaurants that different players should open, and much much more. Plus, Frank makes a huge announcement:
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06:00 - Tip Off / Frankโs Big Announcement!
09:30 - 1st Half / MCโs All Star Recap โญ๏ธ
42:00 - 2nd Half / NBA Stretch Run Predictions ๐
57:30 - Crunch Time / Hoopers & p00pers ๐ฉ
How bout that big game, eh? Chloe, G2, Matt, and Frank are here to talk all things Super Bowl LVIII, including: Usher, Block Purdy, The Ted Hot Chili Peppers, and the concept of time! Plus, we rank the Super Bowls from the last ten years and the halftime shows from the last ten years. So make like a Robert Kennedy commercial at the Super Bowl and get on in here!
12:30 - 1st Half / Super Bowl 58 Recap ๐
43:30- 2nd Half / Super Bowl Halftime Show Rankings ๐ค
1:07:00 - 4th Q / Hoopers & p00pers ๐ฉ
THIS IS A SILY EPISODE. You have been warned! We are back for our signature breakdown of the big game, and we are joined by friend of the show Kyra Corradin who shares her annual Costume Review of the Super Bowl. We make our picks for the game, we discuss peeing your pants, sexual awakenings, and Montgomery Ward. It's an instant classic. Zoom on in here!
Nice. It's a very special episode, and the gang is all here! Beep beep, vroom vroom. This week, we talk about the NFL championship games, Coach Brian, and Ulysses S. Grant. We also take a trip to Madame Chloe's Football Astrology Tent. Other topics include Usher's set list and Draymond Green. Goo goo ga ga!
It's turbo time! Break out the t-shirt cannons and buckle up. It's another episode of the Hoops Crew, and it's a doozy! We talk about the NFL playoffs, and we talk about our ten picks for the Quiet as Kept All Stars. We also talk Detroit style pizza, the other Hoops Crew, and the gang makes a shocking announcement about the coach of the Chicago Bears. It's a truly delightful episode. Get on in here, y'all!
17:00 - 1st Quarter / The Chlo Zone ๐๐ฝโโ๏ธ
23:00 - 2nd Q / NFL Playoffs ๐
41:30 - 3rd Q / NBA Quiet as Kept ๐
56:30 - 4th Q / Hoopers & p00pers ๐ฉ
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Super wildcard weekend! All star voting! QB tiers! A voicemail from Chloe! Booing Jerry Krause's widow! A confession from Frank! This episode has it all. It's a jumbo slice episode of Hoops Crew this week, and we made it with extra love just for you. Smash that play button and get to listening!
08:00 - 1st Quarter / NFL Playoffs ๐
40:00 - 2nd Q / NBA Check In ๐
1:05:00 - 3rd Q / Hoops Crew All-Star Ballot โ๏ธ
1:23:30 - 4th Q / Hoopers & p00pers ๐ฉ
Happy Brand New-uary! It's the first episode of 2024, and we open by looking back on our 2023 resolutions. We also debrief a wild end to the fantasy football season, and we look ahead to 2024 by calling what is in and what is out. Spoiler alert: Paul Giamatti and Facebook are IN. It's the best episode of the year, so far! Join us, why don't ya?
09:00 - 1st Quarter / Fantasy Therapy ๐
16:00 - 2nd Q / 2023 Resolutions Recap ๐
36:00 - 3rd Q / In-N-Out 2024 โฌ ๏ธโก๏ธ
59:45 - 4th Q / Hoopers & p00pers ๐ฉ
Happy Hondadays! It's our last episode of 2023, and Matt, Chloe, and Frank are here to provide a look back on Week 15 of the NFL season, as well as a look back on the hoopers and poopers of the year of our Lorde 2023. It's our first ever award show! Topics include a lengthy discussion of Draymond Green, as well as an unexpected nomination for the Pope. Frank also has a colossal and embarrassing brain fart, sort of like when John Travolta said Adele Dazeem! It's a great episode and you're great for listening.
ALSO: Our very own Chloe Mikala has been nominated by the Chicago Reader for best stand up comic, and her comedy group My Best Friend is Black is also nominated for best comedy show. If you have a minute, vote here to show her some love!
Huge news broke this week that our beloved Washington Wizards and Capitals are planning to move to Potomac Yard in Virginia in the not so distant future, breaking the hearts of many fans in the process. Frank, Greg, Matt, and special guest Mike Sparacino gathered on a late night call to discuss how we got here, what happened, and how we're feeling. We talk about the culture of basketball in DC, and the impact of the move on the community of the city. We share some history about Abe Pollin, Washington vs DC, MD and DC vs VA, and Greg shares live crime updates as he drives through the city. Frank also shares his perspective on the DC sports misery index, ranking which fanbase is most miserable right now. It's the best DC sports episode that you haven't listened to yet. Get on in here.
Get on your feet! Get up and make this podcast happen! Matt, Greg, and Frank are here to talk all of the important issues, such as Jaxon de Ville and swine flu. They also share thoughts on fantasy football as we head into the playoffs, and they make picks for the in-season tournament. We also get a voicemail from friend of the show Isaac! What are you waiting for? Get up and make this podcast happen!
In this episode Matt and Frank do the unimaginable - they drink ten beers. We discuss strategy on how to drink ten beers in one day, the odds that Frank falls asleep, new poses for the national anthem, and the new Steelers offensive coordinator, Chloe Mikala. We shotgun beers on air, we talk about gambling, and we react to Carrie Underwood live on air. It's the episode that will have you high fiving all over the place. This is our legacy. #TenBeerSunday
00:30 - 1st Quarter / Ten Beer Sunday ๐บ
08:00 - 2nd Q / Beers 1-6 ๐ป
18:30 - 3rd Q / Beers 7-9 ๐ป
30:00 - 4th Q / The Final Beer ๐บ
We're back y'all! The gang is all here! We talk about lots of important stuff, such as the bar Seacrets in Ocean City. We also listen to a sped up version of the theme song that honestly rips. Then we talk about Tyler Pickett and Charlie Villanuevo. We check in about the Commanders a year after the potential sale was announced, and Frank does some fantasy therapy. Then, we wrap up our game of Art, Fart, or Shart with the definitive rankings of the NBA In-Season Tournament courts. Come spray away with us!
10:30 - 1st Half / Chlo Zone Week 10 ๐
31:30 - 2nd Half / Art, Fart or Shart ๐จ
1:05:00 - Crunch Time / Hoopers & p00pers ๐ฉ
What up crew! This week, we talked the new crew of commentators, including Doc Rivers and Bob Meyers. We also talk the early season NBA hoopers and poops, and we introduce a new segment: Art, Fart, or Shart. Click here to follow along at home! Is this episode art, fart, or shart? Listen at home and let us know!
Hoopy Halloween! Frank Severfinger is joined by MC Murder, Chloe Mikiller, and Matt "The Gabaghoul" Sparacino to discuss the first week of the NBA and week 8 of the NFL. Then, the gang gets a strange letter from their Great Auntie Dame and draft two All-SCAR Teams. Press that play button and get on in here!
05:30 - 1st Quarter / Chlo Zone Week 8 ๐
22:30 - 2nd Q / NBA Season Begins ๐
38:00 - 3rd Q / Team Dracula vs Team Edward ๐ป
1:02:30 - 4th Q / Hoopers & p00pers ๐ฉ
We're back! And we're getting wild in the west! The crew talks about frisky teams, our top 4 teams, and starts to tip their toes into controversial waters with thoughts on LeBron and Kawhi. Tell your mom! It's a great episode!
Yo ho ho and a bottle of FUN! We're back for our annual traditional - the Eastern Conference Over/Unders. We throw ass all over the place on this ep. We rank the east, we coin a new nickname for the Wizards rookie, and Frank sneezes three times. Do you believe in magic? Well, you will after this episode! Abracadabra!
04:00 - Eastern Conference Over/Unders
06:00 - Washington Wizards
12:00 - Chicago Bulls
15:30 - Atlanta Hawks
19:00 - Brooklyn Nets
23:30 - Charlotte Hornets
25:15 - Cleveland Cavaliers
29:45 - Miami Heat
32:00 - Detroit Pistons
36:00 - Indiana Pacers
40:00 - New York Knicks
42:00 - Orlando Magic
46:00 - Philadelphia 76ers
50:15 - Toronto Raptors
54:30 - Boston Celtics
57:15 - Milwaukee Bucks
1:00:00 - Eastern Conference Rankings
1:06:00 - Hoopers & p00pers ๐ฉ
The gang is all here, again! This episode is brought to you by Panera/Panero's/Chipolte. We discuss Jean ValJean, the Commanders, a great spread of snacks, and the best helmets in the league. If it sounds like a great episode, that's because it is. Get on in here, ya dang fool!
10:00 - 1st Quarter / Chlo Zone Week 5 ๐
35:00 - 2nd Q / WNBA Finals ๐
45:00 - 3rd Q / Game! ๐ฒ
1:01:00 - 4th Q / Hoopers & p00pers ๐ฉ
The gang is all here! Join us this week for a comprehensive tutorial on how to raise your hand on Zoom. Also, we discuss sending Matt Canada to Canada, floppy disks/dicks, and the Dame/Jrue trades. Plus, we read a letter from our recent guest, Isaac! It's an unforgettable episode with practical information that you can apply to your every day life. Get on in here!
Our newly appointed Colorado correspondent Isaac Camargo of the Gridiron Throne joins the Crew to talk about the Colorado-pacalypse this weekend. We also talk about his Denver Nuggets, and Frank asks the important question: What does it feel like to win? Isaac tells us about Brock Purdy's brother, and we talk about the real reason why the Nuggets won last year (Ish Smith). Once Isaac leaves, we ask the question: Did Isaac like us? If you're listening on Spotify, vote below! Get on in here. It's a mile high of fun!
Boomshakalaka! We're back, baby! Our summer movie series has ended and the show returns to our classic format. Join us for Chloe's live reaction to Aaron Rodgers's injury, as well as our first trip into the Chlo Zone for this season. We also talk FIBA, the WNBA, and we assign ourselves some new teams to root for this football season. It's the greatest podcast of all time. Blast it from the rooftops, baby!
Jamaica we have a podcast team! And what a team it is. Join Frank, Greg, and Matt with special guest Pedro as we discuss the 1993 classic, "Cool Runnings". It's a song of ice and fire - a Jamaican bobsledding team. We also discuss Chewbacca and the most iconic slow clap of all time. Plus, for the first time in Hoops Crew history, someone cries on air! It's our longest episode yet, and we don't cut corners. Smash that play button and get on in here!
This is a five quince episode! Join Chloe, Matt, Greg, Frank, and special guest Ashley Arnold as we discuss the 1992 movie "White Men Can't Jump". And boy, is there a lot to discuss! We talk about how hot Wesley Snipes is, the lewks that are served in this movie, and the vibes of the film. We also talk about stems, flamethrowers, and, of course, the Stucci brothers. What is a great episode? It's this one, of course! Smash that play button and get on in here!
Well folks, here it is. The most chaotic episode of all time. We had hosts coming and going, internet problems, and a crashed recording. The gods did not want us to bring you this episode, but we were able to salvage it after all. And there is some treasure to be found here. Join Frank, Greg, Chloe, Matt, and friend of the show Mitch Lerner as we discuss the 1997 classic "Air Bud". We talk about British judges, unrealistic expectations for Golden Retrievers, and all of the other films in the Air Bud Cinematic Universe. Bob Iger even drops by for a little bit! It's a cursed episode, and one of the greatest of all time. We hope you enjoy it.
09:00 - 1st Quarter / Chloe Corner ๐
26:30 - 2nd Q / โAir Budโ ๐ฌ
39:30 - 3rd Q /ย Game! ๐งฉ
53:30 - 4th Q / Hoopers & p00pers ๐ฉ
Who is your daddy? Hoops Crew is your daddy! Our summer movie series continues with the great 2000 move "Remember the Titans". Join us as we discuss all of the great things about this movie, including the soundtrack, the daddy/daughter relationship, the power of sports to bring people together, and pronouncing the name "Gerry" as "Gary". Left side, strong side! Smash that play button, and you will remember the day that you listened to this podcast!
And join us next week as we revisit the 1997 film "Air Bud" with friend of the show Mitch Lerner!
Quack, quack, quack! This week, our summer movie series continues with the 1992 box office hit "The Mighty Ducks". We get into flying V formation and break down all things Ducks, including Aaron's distrust of Hans, the clothes, the rollerblading, and drinking while driving. Featuring a very special appearance by the Minnesota North Star's own Basil McRae! Lace up your skates and get ready for the knucklepuck of podcasts. Get on in here!
Where's the D? It's right here. We're back for our second movie in our 2023 summer movie series, and we have another classic for y'all: "Love & Basketball". Join us us for Chloe's notes on sex scenes, Frank's notes on curfew, and Greg's thoughts on wings. We're podcasting for your heart. Smash that play button and let's play some basketball!
And join us next week for our third movie of the summer movie series: "The Mighty Ducks"!
Our summer movie series is finally here, and we're kicking it off with a classic: "The Sandlot"! This is a movie that Frank, Greg, and Matt remember fondly, but our guest Ali has never seen before. Join us to talk all things baseball, specks, who owns the treehouse, and the other (excellent) movies of 1993. Warm up a s'more, smash that play button, and join us for the ultimate summer movie!
And join us next week for our second movie of the summer movie series: "Love & Basketball"!
Howdy pardners! Gather round for the Hoops Crew! This week, we are talking all things NBA free agency with Greg Twomey and Mary Catherine Curran. Also, we talk about our summer movie series (voting closes tomorrow, as of this release!) and we talk about Amelia Bedelia. NO SKY GUYS ALLOWED.
Our summer movie series starts next week! Don't forget toย vote here for your favorite flicks, and we will watch the top nine as a part of our podcast this summer!ย
Top of the morning to ya! It's hot pod summer and we are broadcasting live from the Wizarding World of Washington, DC. This week we are previewing all things ahead this summer and looking back on the week where the Wizards were the main characters of the NBA. Shout out to the whales!
Also! This summer, the Hoops Crew is doing our first ever summer movie series, and we are letting the audience vote on which movies we will watch.ย It's hot pod summer, and we need your help to determine the ten movies that we will watch as a part of our summer movie series! Vote on your favorite flicks in this form, and we will watch the top ten as a part of our podcast this summer!ย
Hibachi! This episode is cookin'. Bradley Beal has been traded from the Washington Wizards, and Matt, Greg, and Frank have gathered to discuss the trade within the context of Washington Wizards history. Frank gives a brief history of the team, and the boys have a little therapy session to discuss our feelings. We also discuss Michelob Ultra, Thanos, active listening, Al Pacino, and Jim Stewart. Plus, we have a voicemail from a listener. Get on in here, you sea dogs!
Happy Boxing Day everyone! Uncle Jeff is coming to town, and he has a championship ring! Join Frank, MC, Greg, and Matt as they discuss the 2023 NBA Champions: The Denver Nuggets! We also discuss Conor McGregor punching the Heat mascot in the face, the many former Wizards who are now NBA champions, and Jokic's love of horsies! This episode is powered by Ben & Jerry's Americone Dream (non-dairy version, 1030 calories, 94g of sugar). Get on in here!
G'day mates! The crew is back after a week off and we have a jam packed agenda. We break down the Conference Finals matchups, and give a preview of the NBA Finals. We also break down the most important thing of all: the mascot matchup. Want to know whether Junior Soprano was a basketball fan? Want to hear about chicken nuggets? Well then come on down under and smash that play button!
Heyo! We are out of Round 2 and we are on to the Conference Finals. And we like (some of) these teams! We talk about all sorts of things, like revoking Doctor Strange's degree and diarrhea. Oh, we also talk about hoops! Frank finally works up the courage to ask what the different positions in basketball mean. Finally, we play out first ever round of the Zodiac Killers. It's an episode you won't want to miss. GO TEAM GO, BABY!
09:30 - 1st Quarter / Conference Semis Recap ๐
36:40 - 2nd Q / Conference Finals Picks ๐ซต
55:50 - 3rd Q / Zodiac Killers โ๏ธ
1:08:00 - 4th Q / Hoopers & p00pers ๐ฉ
Awwww yea. This episode is piping hot...almost TOO hot. We begin by discussing famous #2s, and go on to discuss our feelings about the refs. Greg pitches a million dollar idea, and we give some love to James Harden. We also discuss Ishbia vs Jokic. It's all of this and more. Get on in here and smash that play button!
08:45 - 1st Quarter / Western Conference Semis ๐
30:00 - 2nd Q / Chloeโs Voicemail & Eastern Conference Semis ๐
49:20 - 3rd Q / Who Dat? ๐คทโโ๏ธ
55:30 - 4th Q / Hoopers & p00pers ๐ฉ
Oh boy! The crew is back and to be Giannis with you, this is a great episode. We unplug the beam, we discuss Steph Curry, we discuss the Bucks and the concept of failure, and you get our live reaction to Celts v Sixers. Plus, we play the first ever round of "Who Dat?" and Jack Nicholson drops by for a bit! Get on in here, let's hoop!
Howdy ho! We have another great one this week. The gang first discussed whether cats are real pets. We then talk about Tucker Carlson, love for the Knicks, hate for Dillon Brooks. We also pay tribute to all the injured players. It's a hoops crew for the ages. Smash that play button!
The full crew is here and we are ready to get frisky! We draft the round one playoff matchups in order of which series we find most interesting. Chloe is back (!) and we talk football (of course). We lament the injuries that have befallen some of the stars of the playoffs. And we play a little game of hoops trivia. This episode will echo through history. Smash that play button and come join the crew!
We're back! We are breaking down all of our picks for the 2023 NBA playoffs, and recapping all of our wins (and losses) in our pre-season over/unders. Plus, Frank debuts a new segment and Chloe leaves a message to share with the crew. This is essential listening. Get on in here, let's get to hoopin!
Grab a pair of shades, pop in your headphones, and let's get down to biznass. After a spring break last week, the hoops crew is back to talk about the Final Four in the Women's and Men's basketball tournaments, to announce the winners of the bracket pool, and to check in with the NBA before the playoffs start next week. This is an episode you will be talking about for years to come. Smash that play button, baby!
Also check out Jason Consolacion's new album New Addition! Here's a link to the album on Spotify.
The gang is all here and we are officially in the season of Madness! We talk about UVA's loss (sorry Chelsea), Purdue's much more embarassing loss, MC getting into a fight, the UMD women's team, Angel Reese, and Hillbilly Kobe. Get on in here! This one's a good one!
07:30 - 1st Quarter / March Madness Go-Round ๐
28:45 - 2nd Q / Bracket Check-In โ๏ธ
39:30 - 3rd Q / NBA Standings ๐
48:20 - 4th Q / Hoopers & p00pers ๐ฉ
This is, and you are, the Hoops Crew. Welcome! It's the most wonderful time of the year. March Madness is upon us. This week we are talking about all things Madness and we fill out our Women's and Men's tournament brackets. We also discuss how we love Oral (Roberts), purple teams, and the billiken.
Want to play along in our tournament brackets? Click on the links below to enter:
We're back! The whole gang is here to talk about the balls that are baskets. We get an update on Chloe's new year resolutions, and then the gang talks big NBA stuff like: Kevin Durant's greatness, Russ on the Clippers, and carding people for T shirts. Then we discuss the 2023 NBA All Hunk Team. Now this is my kind of content! Stop reading and get on in here you silly goose!
Broadcasting to you LIVE from Bum City, USA, it's the Hoops Crew! We've got a great episode this week. This week, we discuss green beans, delusion meeting talent, the Capital City Go-Go, and obscure mascots like Keggy the Keg. We close the episode with a musical guest appearance by Damian Lillard. Buckle up and get in on here!
It's our smoothest episode ever. No doubt. In a decision that is bound to make this our most controversial episode ever, Frank plays smooth jazz underneath almost the entire episode. Despite that, the gang soldiers on. We talk about which coach should go in the dunk tank, we recap the All Star weekend, and we talk about Mac McClung. Maclunkey! You're on the outside, looking in. Get in here and listen to the hoops crew!
WELP. Another big week. The Super Bowl happened. Plus, the gang finally gets to discuss Kevin Durant's trade to the Suns, and why Frank doesn't like Luka. And (for real) Chloe was there the night that Lebron broke the scoring record! This an action packed episode you won't want to miss. Pack it up, pack in it, it's time to begin the hoops crew!
The Super Bowl is upon us and so we present to you a VERY special episode, with appearances by Adele, Bradley Cooper, Lebron James, and Justin Timberlake. We discuss our guest Joe's history with Philly sports. We then discuss the costume matchup in Kyra's Costume Corner. Other topics include: textiles, throat singing, horse poop, crab poop, and coffee beans that have been pooped. It's the greatest episode yet, and one that you will never forget. Get on in here - it's hoops crew time!
The gang is all here to discuss a Very Serious Matter: The Worst Missed Call of All Time. We also bring in two very special guests: LeBron James and Giannis Antetokounmpo. We discuss the NBA All Star Starters (which we totally called btw). We also discuss the NFL Conference Title games, as well as whether the Joker would be good on a basketball team. It's an unforgettable episode that the nation will be talking about for years to come. Get on in here and have some fun!
Hello everyone and welcome back! This week, we are mansplaining what it is like being a Wizards fan in reaction to the Rui Hachimura trade. We received our first ever listener voicemail (!). We also talk more about the Green Turtle, a recent UMD basketball game, and so much more. It's the episode you've all been waiting for. Come on in, let's get to it!
The gang is all here! Join us for a rollicking discussion. Topics include:
- Has Eli Manning ever had sex?
- An idea for a new segment called Punchable or Lunchable.
- A live report from Wizards/Warriors.
We also break down some big moves in the WNBA, honor the career of Maya Moore, and so much more. There's a new Chris in town, and her name is Chloe. Don't know what that means? Press play to find out more!
Hello one and all and welcome back to the crew! Chloe, Matt, Greg, and Frank gather this week to discuss some very important issues, such as Aaron Rodgers's profile photo and Kirby. We also discuss Week 18 of the NFL season, and cast our ballot for the NBA All Star team. Frank teases his animosity towards Luka Doncic, foreshadowing an epic debate on a future episode. It's the Serial of basketball podcasts, and the true crime would be if you don't listen! So get on in here and press play!
New year, new hoops crew! MC, Greg, Matt, and Frank all gather together to talk through a pig deal: the new Commanders mascot, Major Tuddy. They also answer a listener question (shoutout to Ashley from DC), and discuss some new years resolutions for themselves, the pod, and their teams.
This pod ends on a somber note as the crew contemplates in real time the ramifications of Damar Hamlin's injury. Shout out to Damar Hamlin - here's to a full recovery.
It's a holiday season miracle! The hoops crew is joined by a very special guest: Basketball Santa. They also discuss two genuinely wonderful things: John Wall's return to DC and (more importantly) Britney Griner's return to the US. We then draft characters from holiday season lore to play for Santa's basketball team. It's the most wonderful episode of the year - get on in here!
It's our true crime episode and everyone is a suspect...even YOU! Gather around, gumshoes. This week, the crew (minus Chloe) is here to talk through our Hoops Crew 10, the week in the NBA, and to talk about that one time that a soccer player died on the pitch. It's a spinetingling episode that will leave you guessing until the very end. Get in here, everyone is a suspect!
This is a pro Bezos podcast! The crew is all here, and we have a jam-packed episode for y'all this week. Matt, Greg, and Frank report back on seeing the Wizards beat the Mavericks, and their experience from being on the dance cam (!). We watch a video of Mike Pereira doing a weird thing with his tongue. We also play a game to identify the sports theme music. This is a good one! Don't delay, press play today!
The hoops crew is back and it's time to enter the Snyder-verse! This week, we welcome friend of the show and our first guest ever, Mitch Lerner. We discuss the Washington football team and the origins of our fandom. We also play a game of Smash or Pass with mascots from the NFL and NBA. It's the show everyone will be talking about for years to come. Press play now!
Matt, Chloe, and Frank are here for a very special episode of Hoops Crew. Frank forgets to start the recording, but we still manage to have a great time. The gang speaks their truths in a session of Fantasy Therapy. We also return to the Chlo Zone, and have our very first listener mail! This episode is an all-timer. Strap in, strap up, and get ready to get down with your Crew!
It's our first ever Halloween episode! Count Dunkula stops by to help host the show. We also discuss the MARVELous Mrs. Maisel and Chris Pratt before we get into the Chlo Zone. We debut a new segment and we don't really know the rules or how it works. But most importantly of all, we FINALLY play a Hoops Feud to determine the top 10 hottest players in the NBA (according to Ranker.com). It's sexy, it's spooky, it's the hoops crew! Get on in here!
We're baaaack! Fresh off of a one-week hiatus, the crew is all here. We finish up our NBA overs and unders by going through the whole Western Conference, especially Matteo Spagnolo. We go back into the Chlo Zone, and we talk about the Try Guys (of course). It's the best podcast to ever come out this week. Come on in!
For the first time this season, the starting five is all here, and things are spicy! We discuss the win totals for the top teams in the Eastern Conference, and we introduce a new segment called The Chlo Zone. We also play a game to guess the hottest players in the NFL as ranked on Ranker.com. It's an episode you won't want to miss. Press play already!
Join Matt, Greg, and Frank for Mansplaining Basketball Part Two! Frank finally confesses that he doesn't know anything about basketball. The gang also discusses the Air Bud Cinematic Universe, and we go through win totals for half of the Eastern Conference teams. It's an episode you won't want to miss. Come on in!
10:00 - 1st Half/Mansplaining Basketball (Player Positions)
29:00 - 2nd Half / '22-23 Season Win Totals (East Part 1)
57:30 - Crunch Time / NFL Check-in, Hoopers and Poopers
The hoops crew is back baby! Join us for the start of season 3. Matt, MC, and Frank are here, and we talk all things 9/11, WNBA, and we even get a surprise appearance from Adele. It's the episode you've been waiting for. Come on in!
The boys are back in town! With MC and Chloe out, Greg, Matt, and Frank gather to talk about the NBA Finals. We also hear the story of how Greg didn't make the varsity basketball team, and Frank shares a photo of himself as a little hooper (see the episode image). All of this and so much more - come on in!
It's round 2 of the 2022 NBA playoffs and the gang is all here! This week, the crew discusses the Nets sweep, Frank's new podcast diet, and we play our first ever round of Smash or Pass. Somehow, this is also our nicest episode ever in regards to Lebron. All of that, plus MC's least favorite Duke basketball players and JJ Reddick's poetry. It's an instant classic Hoops Crew that you won't want to miss!
The 2022 NBA Playoffs are here - and the Hoops Crew is here to break it all down for you. We break down all of the important aspects of the playoffs. For example, the crew discusses who would win in real life between a pack of Timberwolves and a Grizzly bear. We also play a game by Greg about who wears what jersey number. It's the start of the best time of the year, and we are so glad to have you join us!
Splish splash! The Hoops Crew is back, and this time we're talking about the importance of baths, ideas to improve the NBA, and we play a game of Hoops Feud. It's our best episode yet. Don't believe us? Well check it out for yourself!
Hey now, it's the Hoops Crew, get your pod on, press play! The gang is all here, and we talk everything All Star Weekend, trade deadline, and more. We play a game of Guess the All Star, and we also name our top ten current basketball players. And all that glitters is gold, only Hoops Crew breaks the mold!
We're baaaack! Welcome to the 2022 season of Hoops Crew! Join MC, Matt, Greg, and Frank for a discussion about all things hoops. The gang is bullish on the Bulls, nervous about the Wizards, and loling at the Lakers. It's the best episode of Hoops Crew in 2022 (so far). Come on in, we've missed ya!
Come on and slam, and welcome to the hoops crew! This is a very special episode of hoops crew. We are taking a break from the NBA Finals to dig in deep and analyze, discuss, and debrief the 2021 film "Space Jam: A New Legacy." Join us as we discuss Mary Catherine's relationship with the original "Space Jam," Don Cheadle's performance as sentient AI Al-G Rhythm, Damien Lillard as Chronos, and the Notorious P.I.G. himself, Porky Pig. What are you waiting for? Get on in here!
We all know the 7 wonders of the world. Well, let's add an 8th wonder to that list: hoops crew! The gang is all here (mostly) and we are talking all things Suns/Bucks, Southwest chicken wraps, and hardware stores. Guest star: a yodeling fish. Get on in here, it's hoops crew, and it's wonderful!
Magnificent! The hoops crew is assembled, and we are here to break down all things Hawks/Bucks and Suns/Clippers. We discuss the joy of Trae Young, birds, and much more.
We're baaaaaack! Hoops crew is at it again. Chloe is out this week, but the rest of the gang breaks down all of the important things - which Supreme Court justices they would want on a basketball team, how loud our microphones should be, and Greg finally opens up about his high school days. Crack open and cold one and join us!
The hoops crew has our own feed now! Thanks so much for joining us here. Now let's get down to business - this week, we talk about the Durant game, the shocking departure of Kawhi and CP3 from the postseason, and MC makes a big announcement about her upcoming comedy special with Charles Barkley.