Episodes
Sam and Andy discuss the Warriors most disappointing loss to date and how to contextualize this season. (9:05) Does the Front Office deserve more blame for roster they constructed? (23:12) Finally we discuss the young guys and where we think they are at. Host: Sam Esfandiari and Andy Liu Producer: Tim Angan Go to PrizePicks.com and use code Lightyears for a deposit match of $100 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Published 03/10/24
Sam and Aaron discuss the Warriors' brutal loss to Chicago Bulls and Steph Curry Injury. What does it mean?  Later (10:26) they discuss the rotation questions, Podz, Moody and (28:05) Warriors attempting to trade for Alex Caruso. Host: Sam Esfandiari and Aaron Larsuel Producer: Tim Angan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Published 03/08/24
Sam and Tommy discuss the Warriors bounce back win against the Milwaukee Bucks and Trayce Jackson-Davis’ big game. Later they discuss what it’ll take to get out of the play-in, having gone 14-4 over last 18 and take calls from the goons.  Host: Sam Esfandiari Guest: Tommy Gunn Producer: Tim Angan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Published 03/07/24
Sam and Andy are joined by KRON 4’s Jason Dumas. They discuss Andrew Wiggins’ surprise return and what (12:23) Moses Moody can do to stay in the rotation. Later (27:07) they discuss the up for grabs MVP race. Host: Sam Esfandiari and Andy Liu Guest: Jason Dumas Producer: Tim Angan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Published 03/06/24
Saam and Andy discussed the Warriors no-show in Boston and the path to getting out of the play in. Later (18:44) they discuss Jaylen Brown and if Kuminga can develop to be as good as him. Finally (35:50) goon calls. Host: Sam Esfandiari and Andy Liu Producer: Tim Angan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Published 03/04/24
Sam and Andy discuss the Warriors’ win in New York. First they go over Jonathan Kuminga’s ascension to stardom and Moses Moody’s better games of the year.  Next (14:08) they discuss Steph’s fatigue and Chris Paul’s impact since his return. Later (19:53) they get into the Andrew Wiggins disappearance and (26:55) take calls from the goons. Host: Sam Esfandiari and Andy Liu Producer: Tim Angan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Published 03/01/24
Sam and Andy recap the Warriors win against Washington. First they talk Klay Thompson’s relaxed approach off the bench. (6:35) Chris Paul’s return and Steph Curry’s tired legs. (21:30) Then they discuss another Andrew Wiggins’ absence and Moses Moody’s minutes. Host: Sam Esfandiari and Andy Liu Producer: Tim Angan   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Published 02/28/24
Sam and Andy discuss the Warriors’ disappointing loss to the Nuggets and dissect their hot streak. (18:34) Then they talk Steve Kerr’s extension and (27:45) take calls from the Goons.  Host: Sam Esfandiari and Andy Liu Producer: Tim Angan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Published 02/26/24
Sam and Andy discuss the Warriors win over the Lakers. (15:50) They discuss how the return of Chris Paul will effect the team. Later (20:53) they dissect an ESPN article regarding the future of the franchise. Finally (35:50) we take your calls. Host: Sam Esfandiari and Andy Liu Producer: Tim Angan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Published 02/23/24
Sam and Andy are joined by Wos, who shares his All-Star weekend takes. (7:43) They discuss how to measure the Warriors success this season. (19:22) Later they dissect the LeBron to Warriors trade chatter and players GSW should pursue in the offseason. Host: Sam Esfandiari and Andy Liu Guest: Wosny Lambre Producer: Tim Angan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Published 02/21/24
Sam and Andy discuss All-Star weekend being carried by the Bay Area. (14:20) They break down the Steph vs Sabrina 3-Point contest and why the other events are so lackluster. Finally (33:07) they discuss Podz's upside. Host: Sam Esfandiari and Andy Liu Producer: Tim Angan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Published 02/19/24
Sam and Andy discuss Klay Thompson’s response to coming off the bench in Utah. (17:32) Then they go over the Warriors turnaround and outlook after the All Star break, Brandin Podziemski’s evolution and (29:30) Steph vs Sabrina predictions. Host: Sam Esfandiari and Andy Liu Producer: Tim Angan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Published 02/16/24
Sam and Andy discuss the LeBron to GSW rumor. Is it real?! (14:07) If not LeBron, then who? Host: Sam Esfandiari and Andy Liu Producer: Tim Angan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Published 02/15/24
Sam and Andy discuss the surging Warriors. (12:14) Passing less and (24:32) Klay Thompson revelations. Later (41:21) we take your calls on if they can get the 6 seed. Host: Sam Esfandiari and Andy Liu Producer: Tim Angan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Published 02/13/24
Sam and Andy react to Warriors win over Phoenix. Steph is the one. (13:34) The changing Warriors team and (39:55) calls. Host: Sam Esfandiari and Andy Liu Producer: Tim Angan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Published 02/11/24
Sam and Andy discuss the Warriors convincing win over Indiana and 4-1 road trip and an uneventful deadline day.  Later (17:55) Kyle Madson joins to discuss Kuminga ascendence and winners and losers at trade deadline. Finally (43:553) we take some calls. Host: Sam Esfandiari and Andy Liu Guest: Kyle Madson Producer: Tim Angan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Published 02/09/24
Sam is joined by Aaron Larsuel to discuss the Warriors' convincing win over the shorthanded 76ers. Have they figured something out?  Later (11:24) we discuss the approaching trade deadline. Host: Sam Esfandiari and Aaron Larsuel Producer: Tim Angan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Published 02/08/24
Sam and Andy discuss the Warriors' win over Brooklyn Nets. What to take from Klay not closing? Kuminga’s continued ascension etc.  Later (26:40) Sam is joined by Jake Fischer from Yahoo Sports NBA to discuss the trade deadline. Will Warriors make a move? Host: Sam Esfandiari and Andy Liu Guest: Jake Fischer Producer: Tim Angan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Published 02/06/24
Sam and Andy discuss the most predictably Warriors weekend, getting Steph some help.  Later (19:55) they discuss Kuminga’s break out. Finally (30:43) they discuss Podz and the future. Host: Sam Esfandiari and Andy Liu Producer: Tim Angan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Published 02/04/24
Sam and Andy are joined by The Athletic’s Dave DuFour and discuss the increasing feeling the Warriors will stand pat at the deadline. Is it a good idea?  Next (20:32) we discuss what would happen if they did make a big trade. Finally (32:05) we touch on the Kuminga leap. Host: Sam Esfandiari and Andy Liu Guest: Dave DuFour Producer: Tim Angan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Published 02/02/24
Andy and Sam discuss the Warriors win over the Sixers, how Draymond has helped Wiggins and Kuminga work, the offense without Klay Thompson, (16:18) trade rumors and whether GSW will trade for a center, and (30:48) take the goons’ calls. Host: Sam Esfandiari and Andy Liu Producer: Tim Angan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Published 01/31/24
Sam and Andy react to another vintage Steph v. LeBron game. How the league won’t be same after them.  (7:38) Next, they discuss Warriors v. Lakers as a whole. Is the team figuring something out with Wiggins/Kuminga/Draymond lineup or is it all for naught?  Finally (37:20) some calls, do the Warriors need a center? Host: Sam Esfandiari and Andy Liu Producer: Tim Angan  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Published 01/29/24
Sam is joined by Jason Timpf of Hoops Tonight to discuss the Warriors debacle v. Sacramento. What lineup decisions led to the loss?  Later we discuss where GSW goes from here. Finally (39:37) we take calls. Host: Sam Esfandiari Guest: Jason Timpf Producer: Tim Angan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Published 01/26/24
Sam is joined by Chris Biderman to discuss the Warriors' emotional night v. the Hawks. How Kuminga’s performance frames their thoughts for the trade deadline. Later (27:30) we take your calls. Host: Sam Esfandiari Guest: Chris Biderman Producer: Tim Angan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Published 01/25/24
Sam is joined by Miloš Jovanović to discuss the lasting legacy of Dejan Milojević both with the Warriors and with the basketball world as a whole. Host: Sam Esfandiari Guest: Miloš Jovanović Producer: Tim Angan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Published 01/24/24