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Post Up Podcast is an African NBA-focused podcast where your hosts Cyrus Rogers and Kaunda Chama talk all things NBA from a uniquely African perspective. Weekly, the guys discuss the NBA, from the various players to the diverse teams, from trades to big-time plays and everything in between. The NBA is a league made up of huge stars and they get a lot of attention, but the dynamic duo of Cyrus and Kaunda also pay special attention to players of African descent that are setting the league alight and making their name. They tell those stories as well as covering the big topics too.

Cyrus Rogers and Kaunda Chama are former editors of NBA.com Africa and are basketball writers and TV analysts who work across multiple medias talking basketball and specifically the NBA and WNBA.
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Post Up Podcast 23/24 Season EP2: In-season tournament delivers thrills & red-hot teams stand out On the latest Post Up Podcast Cyrus Rogers and Mpho Mutloane discuss the NBA’s new In-season tournament. The guys look at how it works, what the games have been like and what it’s future could hold. Then their focus shifts to the top performing teams to start the new campaign. Diving into who has started well and why, and they even take a brief look at a couple of the under-performing teams too. The Post Up Podcast is the premier African NBA basketball podcast where your host Cyrus Rogers talks to guests weekly and they discuss all things NBA from an African perspective. The team look at every aspect of the league - from players to teams, trades to plays and everything in between.
On the first Post Up Podcast of the 2023/24 season we welcome a new guest to the show Mpho Mutloane who joins Cyrus Rogers to talk about the start to the season. The guys discuss the opening night match ups and the games they are looking forward to as the new campaign begins. The Post Up Podcast is the premium African NBA basketball podcast where your host Cyrus Rogers talks to guests weekly and they discuss all things NBA from an African perspective. The team look at every aspect of the league - from players to teams, trades to plays and everything in between.
The NBA Finals have been sensational as the Denver Nuggets battle the Miami Heat. The first three games have been thrilling to watch as both teams have showcased their skills in a dramatic back and forth series so far. The Nuggets lead 2-1 after Game 3 and Cyrus and Kaunda weigh in on the Finals to this point, and what they’ve made of the spectacle on show. They look at what has transpired in the first three match ups and what to expect going forward. Then the guys look at the news around the Phoenix Suns waiving Chris Paul and what this could mean for the legendary ‘Point God’. The Post Up Podcast is the premier African NBA show where your hosts Cyrus Rogers and Kaunda Chama talk all things NBA from an African perspective. Weekly the guys discuss the NBA, from players to teams, trades to plays and everything in between.
The NBA keeps delivering thrilling games and storylines. The Denver Nuggets sept the Los Angeles Lakers to make it to their very first NBA Finals in franchise history. The Miami Heat are all over the Boston Celtics as they hold a 3-1 lead in their Eastern Conference Final. On the latest Post Up Podcast Cyrus and Kaunda give their thoughts on the Lakers’ elimination, looking at the good, the bad and the ugly of that series. Then they turn their attention to the East to give their take on how the Heat have burned the Celtics. And Finally they end the podcast by looking at the start of the new WNBA season and the they take a look at Victor Wembanyama and what his projected drafting by the Spurs will mean for San Antonio. The Post Up Podcast is the premier African NBA show where your hosts Cyrus Rogers and Kaunda Chama talk all things NBA from an African perspective. Weekly the guys discuss the NBA, from players to teams, trades to plays and everything in between.
The Conference Semi-finals are a thing of the past and only four teams remain. The Celtics, Heat, Nuggets and Lakers are the four still standing and they all have eyes on the NBA Finals and the ultimate prize of becoming champions. On the latest Post Up Podcast Cyrus and Kaunda review the just finished semis and give their thoughts on the stand-out players, the disappointments and the records. Then the guys preview the Conference Finals, looking ahead to the matchups, the face offs and the latest versions of the ‘Bubble’ Conference Finals. Catch this and more on this episode. The Post Up Podcast is the premier African NBA show where your hosts Cyrus Rogers and Kaunda Chama talk all things NBA from an African perspective. Weekly the guys discuss the NBA, from players to teams, trades to plays and everything in between.
The Second Round of the NBA Playoffs is well underway, and every has been thrilling so far. But questions abound across the Eastern and Western Conference matchups. Are the Nuggets the new favourites? Can the Suns dominate at home? Can the Knicks do the impossible? Are the Heat unstoppable when Jimmy Butler is fit? Who will prevail as LeBron and Steph go head-to-head? Will Embiid shine as the 76ers and Celtics lock horns. Kaunda and Cyrus discuss all of this, and they also look at Joel Embiid’s historic MVP award win as the African star cements his name in the NBA history books. The Post Up Podcast is the premier African NBA show where your hosts Cyrus Rogers and Kaunda Chama talk all things NBA from an African perspective. Weekly the guys discuss the NBA, from players to teams, trades to plays and everything in between.
The first round of the NBA Playoffs has been nothing short of thrilling so far. We’ve seen one sweep, a few series sitting with 3-1 leads for the favourites and two really close contests. With the first round edging closer to completion, Cyrus and Kaunda dig deep the basketball that has been exciting to watch. They look at the big stories, the matchups, the stand out players and what to expect in the next round. The Post Up Podcast is the premier African NBA show where your hosts Cyrus Rogers and Kaunda Chama talk all things NBA from an African perspective. Weekly the guys discuss the NBA, from players to teams, trades to plays and everything in between.
On this special edition of the Post Up Podcast Cyrus and Kaunda talk to global podcasting and media star turned ‘international pick-up basketball game player’, Leigh Ellis, formerly of the No Dunks Podcast. The guys talk to Leigh about his international travels, as he plays pick -up hoops games around the world and his “20 Cities, 20 Countries, 20 Games” initiative. Leigh talks about what he’s experienced in Europe and Africa so far and what he hopes to see going forward. Then the discussion turns to some podcasting advice and finally his views on what he’s looking forward to seeing in the NBA postseason. This is a not to be missed episode. The Post Up Podcast is the premier African NBA show where your hosts Cyrus Rogers and Kaunda Chama talk all things NBA from an African perspective. Weekly the guys discuss the NBA, from players to teams, trades to plays and everything in between.
It’s the final stretch of the NBA regular season and a number of teams have clinched playoff berths. Out West we see the Nuggets, Grizzlies and Kings making it so far, with the Bucks, Celtics, 76ers and Cavaliers the teams to progress out East. On the Post Up Podcast this week, Cyrus and Kaunda grade the teams who’ve made the postseason so far. The guys look at what their expectations were at the beginning of the campaign and compare that with where the teams find themselves now. Then they hand out grades accordingly. Find out who has impressed and who can still do better. The Post Up Podcast is the premier African NBA show where your hosts Cyrus Rogers and Kaunda Chama talk all things NBA from an African perspective. Weekly the guys discuss the NBA, from players to teams, trades to plays and everything in between.
Playoff places, individual awards and accolades are up for grabs with the end of the season rapidly approaching. On the latest Post Up Podcast the guys ask the question, which teams or players have the most to win or lose with the postseason so close by? Can the Lakers afford to miss the playoffs? Is Draymond under pressure in Golden State? Will Harden leave the 76ers on a sour note? These questions and so much more will get answered as Cyrus and Kaunda dig deep. The Post Up Podcast is the premier African NBA show where your hosts Cyrus Rogers and Kaunda Chama talk all things NBA from an African perspective. Weekly the guys discuss the NBA, from players to teams, trades to plays and everything in between.
The battle to be crowned NBA MVP is twisting and turning with Joel Embiid now racing to the front of the line. But will he stay the favourite as the end of the season hurtles ever closer? On the latest Post Up Podcast, Cyrus and Kaunda discuss the topsy turvy three-horse race and again dive deep into who could and should take the award at the end of the season. Then the guys turn their attentions to the chaotic contest for playoff places in the Western Conference. With only a couple of games separating the team in 5th from the team in 11th the fight to survive and the jostling for position is on a knife edge. Find out who the duo think will make it, who might miss out and why this is where the real thrills come from. The Post Up Podcast is the premier African NBA show where your hosts Cyrus Rogers and Kaunda Chama talk all things NBA from an African perspective. Weekly the guys discuss the NBA, from players to teams, trades to plays and everything in between.
The top two teams in the Western Conference haven’t had many people talking about their aspirations and on the Podcast this week Cyrus and Kaunda turn their attentions to the Denver Nuggets and the Sacramento Kings. The Nuggets are the best team in the West and deserve the attention. The discussion centres around how well the Nuggets have played and what their realistic chances are. Could they be NBA Finals bound? Find out what the guys think. Then they talk about the Kings and their incredible push towards the playoffs. Is the hoodoo over? What could they possibly do there? All of those questions get asked and answered. The Post Up Podcast is the premier African NBA show where your hosts Cyrus Rogers and Kaunda Chama talk all things NBA from an African perspective. Weekly the guys discuss the NBA, from players to teams, trades to plays and everything in between.
The top two teams in the Eastern Conference might be very evident but there is a lot of drama happening behind the Bucks and Celtics in the standings. On the Post Up Podcast this week, Cyrus and Kaunda take a deeper dive into the East looking at how well some of the other teams have played and whether or not we might see some shocks come the postseason. The guys then turn their attention to the top 5 African players in the NBA right now. There are some big names that have direct links to Africa and the duo shout them out. The Post Up Podcast is the premier African NBA show where your hosts Cyrus Rogers and Kaunda Chama talk all things NBA from an African perspective. Weekly the guys discuss the NBA, from players to teams, trades to plays and everything in between.
The NBA All-Star Weekend has come and gone and now it’s time for the business end of the NBA season. This is the period where teams make their push for playoff places and where players put their hands up for the MVP award. On the Post Up Podcast this week, Cyrus and Kaunda ask and answer 6 Big Questions about what to expect for the rest of the season. Like Who are the top MVP candidates? Is the East back to being the least? And more. The Post Up Podcast is the premier African NBA show where your hosts Cyrus Rogers and Kaunda Chama talk all things NBA from an African perspective. Weekly the guys discuss the NBA, from players to teams, trades to plays and everything in between.
The NBA All-Star Weekend is here and there is so much to look forward to in Salt Lake City, Utah. From Friday till the early hours of Monday morning, every night has something special for NBA fans. On the Post Up Podcast this week, Cyrus and Kaunda preview the All-Star Weekend activities and highlight what they are looking forward to the most. Then the guys take a look at what they expect to see once the league kicks back into action after this break. The Post Up Podcast is the premier African NBA show where your hosts Cyrus Rogers and Kaunda Chama talk all things NBA from an African perspective. Weekly the guys discuss the NBA, from players to teams, trades to plays and everything in between.
The NBA Trade Deadline was explosive and the Kevin Durant trade, just before deadline day, really changed the NBA landscape. On the latest Post Up Podcast Cyrus and Kaunda look at the trades and deals done around the trade deadline and give their verdicts on who the winners and losers were. The guys then discuss the NBA All-Star Game injury replacement players with a number of starters set to miss out. They give their views on the players who’ve been drafted in to fill in for the stars that miss out. The Post Up Podcast is the premier African NBA show where your hosts Cyrus Rogers and Kaunda Chama talk all things NBA from an African perspective. Weekly the guys discuss the NBA, from players to teams, trades to plays and everything in between.
The NBA never sleeps and shockwaves were felt as the Brooklyn Nets traded Kyrie Irving to the Dallas Mavericks. Will it work? Who won the trade? Could this mean more is still to come? Find out what Cyrus and Kaunda think as they dive deep into the trade and the implications. Then the guys discuss the NBA All-Star Game Reserves and look at the players that were picked and the all-important snubs. The duo also look at what recent injuries could mean to the upcoming All-Star line ups. The Post Up Podcast is the premier African NBA show where your hosts Cyrus Rogers and Kaunda Chama talk all things NBA from an African perspective. Weekly the guys discuss the NBA, from players to teams, trades to plays and everything in between.
All-Star captains LeBron James and Giannis Antetokounmpo are in focus, as well as the All-Star Game Starters on the Post Up Podcast this week. Cyrus and Kaunda discuss the captains, looking at LeBron’s historic 19th selection and Giannis’ close vote win. The guys also give their take on what they think about the starters. Then the duo looks at King James’ outside chance of winning the MVP award. Could he take the big prize after a record-setting season? The Post Up Podcast is the premier African NBA show where your hosts Cyrus Rogers and Kaunda Chama talk all things NBA from an African perspective. Weekly the guys discuss the NBA, from players to teams, trades to plays and everything in between.
This season the Western Conference is even more unpredictable and surprising as usual. The Nuggets lead the way with the Grizzlies right behid them. But then things get really weird with the standings changing rapidly. On this episode of the Post Up Podcast Cyrus and Kaunda dive into the West and give their take on who the favourites are and who shouldn’t be written off. The Post Up Podcast is the premier African NBA show where your hosts Cyrus Rogers and Kaunda Chama talk all things NBA from an African perspective. Weekly the guys discuss the NBA, from players to teams, trades to plays and everything in between.
The second NBA All-Star fan vote returns are in and LeBron remains king. But there are some surprises in the Eastern Conference frontcourt returns. On the Post Up Podcast this week Cyrus and Kaunda look at the returns and investigate the stories that they tell. Then the duo looks at a number of teams across the NBA that general fans are sleeping on. Do they deserve more recognition? The guys give their answers to that question and more. The Post Up Podcast is the premier African NBA show where your hosts Cyrus Rogers and Kaunda Chama talk all things NBA from an African perspective. Weekly the guys discuss the NBA, from players to teams, trades to plays and everything in between.
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