Six or so games into the basketball orgy week check-in. Sloppy. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit secretbasketballpod.substack.com
Your can’t miss guide to the BEST WEEK OF BASKETBALL TIL SPRING 2026. Checking in on life as a basketball ascetic (no ESPN) and if it is bringing me closer to God or not, the hottest upcoming EMIRATES Cup matches, the return of reigning pod co-MVP STIRTZ to battle a French Draft Nerd Challenger, Duke vs Everybody, and the beauty of the PLAYERS ERA FESTIVAL streaming on MAX. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit secretbasketballpod.substack.com
Big ep! Incredible NCAA Freshman make it impossible to not watch tons of college basketball, RISING TENSIONS in Europe on the eve of the NBA Invasion, Euroleague peaking, Greek basketball fans booing Novak Djokovic everywhere he goes, Blazers fall and rise, and finally, an attempt to rank NBA owners by the devastation their wealth creates. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit secretbasketballpod.substack.com
Foremost ball knowers Payton Years join to provide can’t miss NCAA teams to watch for Draft Sickos, Bucket Glazers, Real Ones, SLEEPERS, Chaos Lovers, ESPN+ Gods, and teams on the DO NOT WATCH LIST to avoid at all costs. Also the NBL joins MERCH WATCH. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit secretbasketballpod.substack.com
The Rose Garden Report's own SEAN HIGHKIN (@highkin) joins to let Seth yell at him about EUROLEAGUE DRAMA (Panathanaikos hosting the Final Four, Israeli teams possibly suspended during the season, Partizan stealing a Duke recruited high school senior away from the NCAA), Villains, Heroes, and the venerable Surprised He's Not In The NBA Award. Sean has many insider insights into the Portland Trail Blazers it's a shame this is NOT a Blazers pod. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit secretbasketballpod.substack.com
Stop making this a Blazers pod! NO OPINION. NEVER HEARD OF EM.Eurobasket 2025 is here and the greatness of the games is surpassed only by the difficulty in getting access to watch them. Here’s everything you need to know, see you in Riga! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit secretbasketballpod.substack.com
YANG HANSEN CONSPIRACY WARNING.START THE 40 MINUTE FREE ZOOM COUNT DOWN! Sam Whiteley and Andy Clark from the Payton Years join to talk NBA off-season highlights and offer the only guide you need to SUMMER BASKETBALL ENJOYMENT. Apologies to the Big3! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit secretbasketballpod.substack.com
Hoops scout extraordinaire Michael Visenberg (@NBADraftMikeyV) joins to talk draft, Blazers draft targets and anticipated spice level, and JUSTICE FOR SPARTAK OFFICE SHOES SUBOTICA.And check out https://www.getinthegame101.com/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit secretbasketballpod.substack.com
The EuroLeague reaches incredible new levels of janky that explain why the NBA is going to devour them, the Blazers keep building contenders in other cities, and a fun drunk purchase from France! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit secretbasketballpod.substack.com
Depth mattering this much robs us of perfect basketball bliss, the draft is not rigged, the Blazers are the mix, Giannis trade theater, relegating the Eastern Conference, TJ Shorts coming to the NBA-THE POD DOES IT AGAIN! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit secretbasketballpod.substack.com
So much for the NBA being in trouble:-Playoff Pilled-Double Bigs Are Not Actually Back-Why We Hate The Celtics-Knicks Are Disgusting To Watch On Offense-This Summer’s Deni-Deal-ESPN’s Blazers Mole-Euroleague Final Four This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit secretbasketballpod.substack.com
Did the deep basketball state steal a secret pod bit? Or is that just what THEY want you to think?I explore that, what's next for Stirtz, The cosmic certainty of the Blazers shooting themselves in the foot again, and Cooper Flagg destinations ranked by Conspiracy Level. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit secretbasketballpod.substack.com
The only real can't miss guide to making your perfect bracket with the Payton Years pod's Andy Clark and Sam Whiteley.Join the Secret Basketball pod bracket group: https://tournament.fantasysports.yahoo.com/mens-basketball-bracket/group/42108/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit secretbasketballpod.substack.com
Preparing for NBA/NCAA/Euroleague post season all at once. Who are the villains? Whose meat is worth riding? WTF IS EUROLEAGUE UP TO NOW? This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit secretbasketballpod.substack.com
The Luka trade and the Mavs working the court of public opinion, The Blazers achieve something truly remarkable in a bad way, Draft Takes, NBA Europe Watch, and a Signature Move waiting to be claimed! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit secretbasketballpod.substack.com
1) The Scootaissance Begins2) Surprise Alliance of 2025: SEC and PST3) Did I Curse The Drake Bulldogs and Bennett Stirtz?4) Wemby Depression5) Sicko For Sarr (Boxwatchin)6) Pooper For Cooper This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit secretbasketballpod.substack.com
Giving out the most prestigious awards for the 2024 portion of the 2025 season! October-December are often forgotten in the world of hoops but not here, never here. Secret Pod MVP, PLUS LEAGUE/APP GANG Champs, Best Narrative That Is Wrong But I Support It Anyways, Best Story Manifested Entirely By The Secret Pod, and of course, Best Supervillain. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit secretbasketballpod.substack.com
FEAST WEEK, Dylan Harper Pilled, the Southern Oregon Alligator, Blazers Giraffe Bones Curse, TJ Shorts and Giannis Co-MVPs, AND THE DEBUT OF PLUS LEAGUE! APP GANG! Gratitude for the jankiness! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit secretbasketballpod.substack.com
I reveal the two most can't miss players in all of basketball, check in on In The Pooper For Cooper, CLAP BACK at Mike Richman, continue to keep Scoot Henderson in the CONTEXT OVER NARRATIVE zone, and issue a BAN on using Larry Bird puns as nicknames for white basketball players. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit secretbasketballpod.substack.com
This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit secretbasketballpod.substack.com