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“For my money, this is the best NBA podcast there is. It provides insights not only into the intricacies of the game, but the into the machinations of the league and the headspace of its players. I consider Rob the best and most eloquent NBA writer out there, and his prose really shines on this...”Read full review »
skipladneez via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/26/19
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“More please. I’ve re-listened to each episode and I’d like some more please! Great insights and great guests.”
John Manx Manx via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/20/19
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“Love this podcast. Please do some more episodes!”
Shelby_dawn via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/01/18
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“Rob Mahoney clearly puts a lot of thought and effort into each episode. With so much basketball content in the world, it's impressive that he manages to find an interesting angle each time and a unique perspective of the game. Highly recommend.”
senseitran via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
07/14/18
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(:-mike-:) via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/08/18
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“Fantastic. Interesting stories presented in a brilliant way.”
carnivalGrey via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
04/19/18
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“Only podcast like this. Love the work”
Both teams played hard. via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/02/18
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“We live just outside Seattle and listen to your podcast on the way to basketball practices. Incredibly thoughtful and well-written and produced. Thanks for bringing This American Life quality and aesthetics to the art of hoops.”
tackle box via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/29/18
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“Stumbled upon this podcast thanks to Andrew Sharp & Ben Golliver, as it has become one of my favorites . In terms of production, it’s arguably one of the best podcasts I’ve ever listened to. Content-wise, it breaks down what we know about basketball into the intricate details that the average...”Read full review »
AceFlite via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/22/18
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“Its a nice change of pace podcast that dives deep into one subject and lets you get inside how a player thinks and acts”
awerp1 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/28/18
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“Really high production quality and great insights into the NBA !”
Tom aus München via Apple Podcasts ·
Germany ·
02/28/18
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“I can’t think of another hoops pod that uses a similar format. Breakaway weaves narrative (the good kind, not the way talking heads use it) into analysis. Mahoney’s narration is so detailed that he creates vivid images. He takes some big swings with its production and very consistently connects...”Read full review »
Tjpiccolo via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/27/18
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“Great stuff, thanks andrew and Ben for the recommendation. Plus Rob pronounces "gif" correctly like the peanut butter! 5 stars!”Read full review »
HungryBear22 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/27/18
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“I love the detail that goes into Rob’s podcast. I found Breakaway through Open floor (shoutout to SI)
A great listen on my commute to work here in New Zealand.”
Ftibstthbb via Apple Podcasts ·
New Zealand ·
02/26/18
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“This is the best basketball podcast and one of the best podcasts generally”
Abc123defhijk via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/14/18
“This Podcast beautifully tells intelligent and untold stories about NBA basketball that to this point have rarely been covered. The episodes seem to cover aspects of the game that are beyond statistics and offer an intelligent narrative that lovers of basketball don’t get from mainstream, ratings...”Read full review »
SweatyVedder via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/08/18
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“Great pod”
Thomas the dane via Apple Podcasts ·
Denmark ·
02/08/18
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“Different twist on an interview, Rob injects his own thoughts as a Narrator which gives great context to the guests words.”
Flezzles via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
02/08/18
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“The storytelling is thorough and insightful, the writing is exquisite, and the production quality is excellent. This podcast will make even the most hardcore NBA fans smarter.”
david126654 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/07/18
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“The piece on D'Antoni is not just about basketball but about managing any organization. If you enjoy deep, meaningful journalism, this one is for you. Also for not native speakers the path of the podcast makes english easy to understand. Totally recommend.”
Surroca via Apple Podcasts ·
Spain ·
02/04/18
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“Would love to rate this higher than 5/5. Like maybe an 8/5? Someone at Apple get back to me please.”
ANIMAL132 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
02/02/18
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“I love this podcast. Rob and whole team deserve kudos for a look into the NBA that renders the people in the league more accessible and leaves me with respect for things we can’t notice from afar. Ron Adams highlighting the work of James Michael McAdoo and Damian Jones on a packed roster is...”Read full review »
Started by Googling Ron Adams via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/27/18
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“The most unique NBA podcast out there. Probably the one podcast I get excited for the most when I see a new episode available.”
Icarus Adam via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/26/18
“Rob Mahoney's carefully crafted episodes are the audio-equivalent of a Lee Jenkins profile with the details and intrigue that drive you to want more. I highly recommend starting from the top, though the Joe Johnson episode may be the best episode for someone looking for the epitome of the...”Read full review »
Steven K T via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/26/18
“SI's Rob Mahoney investigates what drives NBA basketball through case studies of key NBA figures.
The podcast is incredibly well produced and explores aspects of the NBA I have never thought about. Rob's perspectives are enlightening and his choice for case study subject highlight that he is an...”Read full review »
SBuddee via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
01/08/18
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“What a thoughtful, intelligent, and well done resource. THIS is the human and very real NBA. Thank you!”
docjkm via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/15/17
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“Thanks, Rob!”
dharmark via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/30/17
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“Easily one of the best pods out there. Great material”
nosc25 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/23/17
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“This has been one of my favorite sports podcasts yet. Wonderfully narrated and produced. It takes you down the less glorified routes that are essential for basketball fans to hear. Jason Terry and Joe Johnson were my two favorite episodes.”
Jaybird112 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/19/17
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“This podcast provides great insights into the NBA. Very interesting. A whole new way to watch the league. Looking forward to a second season.”
SextoHombre via Apple Podcasts ·
Spain ·
06/05/17
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“Truly informative and great to listen to.”
Alexander2701 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/04/17
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“Exceptionally well-written and thought out pieces of journalism”
Weezyana6 via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
05/04/17
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“One of the absolute best things about this NBA season. A totally unique offering in a flooded basketball podcast market. Insightful. Thoughtful. Incredible to listen to. Can't recommend highly enough.”Read full review »
Levy2725 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/28/17
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“If you are even mildly interested in the game of basketball, I guarantee that you will love this podcast. Every episode examines the game from a unique angle and uses a great, real life example to flesh out the theme. Cannot say enough great things about this pod.”
OldManBikshorn via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/25/17
“Hooray for a smart in-depth take on the NBA. I dig that Breakaway focuses on likable and totally under-sung figures in the league - from role players to assistant coaches to veterans. I haven't heard stories like this elsewhere. I came away with new appreciation for Robin Lopez's nightly...”Read full review »
jrm26blue via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/25/17
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“In depth. Smart. Please make a second season.”
Ducksr123456789 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/20/17
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“Breakaway takes the time to tell a thorough, informative story about an aspect and/or individual involved in professional basketball. Listening to these stories has enhanced my enjoyment of following the NBA and the people involved with the league.”
JimKdville via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/17/17
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“Rob Mahoney is one of the smartest basketball writers out there, and I appreciate his willingness to dive into a wide variety of interesting basketball topics. This podcast has great interview subjects and provides a storytelling angle that perhaps no other sports podcast on iTunes possesses.”
Matt Silich via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/12/17
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“Great job by one of the best NBA journalist out there. Very deep analysis.”
KikeGarciaL via Apple Podcasts ·
Spain ·
04/12/17
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“Love the in depth, story approach to the game. This American Life for hoops heads.”
Ian Marshall via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/13/17
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“It's like if NPR made a podcast about basketball. Great production value breaths life into a category of podcasts which typically have little to no production at all.”Read full review »
ppsharkey via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/10/17
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“Interesting and produced more than the average basketball pod. You'll learn a lot and the story is entertaining too.”Read full review »
StatGuyD via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/03/17
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“You guys executed really well. Great execution.”
brussell textbook via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/02/17
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“Lots of basketball podcasts springing up out there. I agree with some of the other comments, this one stands out. Good balance of story telling/player interview.”
Snarrczar via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/27/17
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..cap space? via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/26/17
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“Smartly done. You'll learn about the game. Worth a listen. Look forward to future episodes.”Read full review »
Msimon6986 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/25/17
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“There are a lot of basketball podcasts out there and many great ones, but this is the best and it's not particularly close. Well-produced and written with genuine insight, Breakaway is not afraid to dive into the weeds and get at the deep tissue of the game. This is much closer to Serial than...”Read full review »
Steventurous via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/23/17
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“Pro basketball is complicated. Listen to in-depth discussions about the intellectual elements of pro basketball theory. If you friends are still talking about ppg, check this pod out.”
BenTheFolksinger via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/15/17
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“Stands out from a crowded field of NBA podcasts for its thoughtfulness and high quality production. Same can be said for Mahoney's writing - particularly his series - The Craft. Add to the shortlist of the best content on the NBA available for your ears with The Starters and the Lowe Post.”Read full review »
Wiggins Box Outs via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/09/17
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