Nba Podcasts reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 314 Reddit reviews across 5 subreddits and 32 posts to rank the best Nba Podcasts brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/nba, r/ripcity, r/NBA_Draft, r/VintageNBA, r/nbadiscussion. Top-rated brands include The Lowe Post Podcast (4.4/5), Dunc'd On Podcast (4.4/5), The Ringer NBA Show Podcast (4.1/5).
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#1
The Lowe Post Podcast
4.4
(32)
"Lowe post, woj pod, open floor, dunced on, and the ringer stuff."
"Zach Lowe’s podcast is awesome. He has great knowledge of both analytics and the more practical side of basketball and he mixes them both to make for an in depth analysis of the NBA"
"Lowepost podcast, personally I think Zack is the best basketball writer/analyst out there and his podcast is really good."
"Personally:
The Lowe Post
Dunc'd On
Game Theory (for draft/prospect related stuff)
Woj Pod: For interesting interviews
Open Floor can also be entertaining"
"My list goes as follows:
Lowe Post
Woj Pod
The Full 48 (most underrated one, it’s really good with tons of great guests)"
"Personally I love The Lowe Post, informative and interesting regardless of who is on or what Zach is talking about."
"The Lowe post is also fantastic."
"The Lowe Post, Open Floor Podcast, Dunc’d On and Ringer NBA show/ Bill Simmons podcasts are absolute must listen to."
"I listen to the Lowe Post, Woj pod, some local team podcasts, Dunc'd on and RealGM radio."
"Lowe Post, Woj Pod, Back To The Basket, First 48 are my personal favorite 4."
#2
Dunc'd On Podcast
4.4
(25)
"Dunc'd On for daily coverage, front office stuff, team-building/cap management."
"I love dunc'd on. Those guys know their shit. I don't look for humor I look for analysis."
"Lowe post, woj pod, open floor, dunced on, and the ringer stuff."
"Dunc’d on gets a lot of shit because this subreddit hates analytics and critical thinking but it’s amazing and brutally honest."
"Dunc'd On"
"Dunc'd On is far and away my favorite NBA pod."
"Deep dive: dun’c on, woj, Lowe"
"I’d throw Dunc’d On and Russillo’s in there"
"Dunc’d On"
"Duncd on podcast in depth breakdowns with a good mix of analytics and “eye test” analysis."
#3
The Ringer NBA Show Podcast
4.1
(13)
"The Ringer NBA Show is my absolute favorite"
"Ringer nba is good."
"I like some of the Ringer NBA pods."
"The Ringer NBA show has a nice variety of personalities for the various sub shows under the banner, depending how good the guy covering your team is the Locked on (insert your team here) podcasts are pretty good."
"The Ringer NBA Show with Chris Vernon and Kevin O'Connor. I think it's called The Mismatch."
"The Ringer NBA Show"
"The Ringer NBA show is decent. Brian Windhorst & The Hoop Collective is good too."
"Ringer NBA show is generally pretty good too."
"Also suggest The Ringer NBA for general news."
"I'd recommend all of the Ringer NBA pods."
#4
Bill Simmons Podcast
4.1
(13)
"I highly recommend Bill Simmons and Dun’d on"
"Bill Simmons pod is my favorite, especially with russillo."
"I love Bill Simmons still if he’s only talking hoops."
"Bill Simmons podcast when he has Russillo on"
"The Bill Simmons Podcast"
"I really enjoy The Bill Simmons Podcast, especially when Russillo or House are on."
"Fun: bill Simmons, Russillo, mismatch"
"I recommend Bill Simmons Woj Post, Lowe Post. Tons of players and NBA execs on there so tons of stories"
"Bill Simmons, Lowe Post, Locked on NBA are obvious options."
"Locked on NBA, the Ringer, Dunc’d On, and Bill Simmons podcast is my rotation for non team specific podcast."
#5
Open Floor Podcast
4.5
(11)
"National I Stan for Open Floor. Zach Lowe is the goat IMO."
"Open Floor and Lowe Post. Definitely check out Open Floor it’s my favorite."
"Open Floor is my favorite. Best mix of real basketball talk and humor/focusing on the hilarious storylines."
"The Open Floor Podcast."
"The Lowe Post and Open Floor are probably the most overwhelmingly storyline/background informational."
"Open Floor (Two SI writers talking about the NBA, good mix of analysis and friends shit talking each other)."
"Open Floor, baby."
"Open Floor"
"Open Floor is great"
"Open Floor Pod with Ben Golliver and Andrew Sharp"
#6
Dunc'd On
4.7
(9)
"I like Dunc’d on and Hollinger and Duncan."
"+1 for Dunc'd on."
"Dunc’d On with Nate and Danny is great."
"Dunc'd On, Lowe Post, No Dunks, Open Floor, RealGM Radio."
"Nate Duncan's Dunc'd on pod is probably the best out there."
"Dunc'd on sounds like what you're looking for."
"I listen to far, far too many bball pods Dunc'd on."
"Also Dunc'd on is pretty good too."
"Other faves: * Dun’d on."
#7
No Dunks
4.9
(7)
"No Dunks is the only one I enjoy these days."
"No Dunks has been my go to NBA podcast for years."
"No Dunks for sure, the most fun NBA pod by a mile."
"1. No Dunks."
"No Dunks is the best."
"No Dunks is my #1."
"Some of my favorites: Bill Simmons, Lowe Post, No Dunks."
#8
Game Theory Podcast
4.6
(7)
"Game Theory Podcast with Sam Vecenie and The Lowe Post are my favorites."
"Game Theory Podcast with Vecenie for the best draft coverage."
"Sam Vescenie's Game Theory is the best IMO."
"Game Theory with Sam Vecenie."
"Game theory podcast, the dunker spot, hoop collective, the Lowe post, old man and the 3."
"Game Theory with Sam Vecenie."
"Game Theory w/ Sam Vecenie for draft coverage."
#9
Lowe Post
4.6
(7)
"Game Theory Podcast with Sam Vecenie and The Lowe Post are my favorites."
"The Lowe Post, The Dunker Spot, Old Man and the 3, Real Ones(Ringer NBA Show), Thinking Basketball."
"The Lowe Post is my favourite."
"Lowe Post is definitely the best though."
"Lowe Post as well."
"Some of my favorites: Bill Simmons, Lowe Post, No Dunks."
"I listen to far, far too many bball pods Lowe post."
#10
Bill Simmons
4.0
(8)
"I really like Bill Simmons but also Thinking Basketball on YouTube."
"Bill Simmons podcast is a fun listen."
"Some of my favorites: Bill Simmons, Lowe Post, No Dunks."
"I listen to far, far too many bball pods Bill Simmons."
"Many people don't like them for their reactionary takes, but it is informative while being entertaining."
"Bill Simmons Book of Basketball 2.0."
"Many people give him shit but 'Book Of Basketball 2.0 w/ Bill Simmons'."
"Building on Bill Simmons, I'd add The Book of Basketball 2.0."
#11
Mismatch
4.4
(7)
"The Mismatch, Group Chat & The Athletic."
"My main ones are definitely The Mismatch."
"I love tuning into Kevin and Chris twice per week."
"I listen to far, far too many bball pods The Mismatch."
"I love The Mismatch and The Bill Simmons Sports Podcast."
"Mismatch on Ringer NBA feed is really good and stands out."
"I’m a fan of the The Mismatch from the Ringer for general discussions."
#12
Thinking Basketball
4.4
(7)
"Thinking Basketball if you want a bunch of in-depth statistical and historical analysis."
"Thinking Basketball podcast for actual in depth basketball discussion."
"I'm a fan of Thinking Basketball both the pod and YouTube channel."
"As for a more general podcast, I like Thinking Basketball."
"I really like Bill Simmons but also Thinking Basketball on YouTube."
"No Dunks, The Lowe Post, The Mismatch, and Thinking Basketball."
"Thinking Basketball by Ben Taylor."
#13
Dunker Spot
5.0
(6)
"The Lowe Post, The Dunker Spot, Old Man and the 3, Real Ones(Ringer NBA Show), Thinking Basketball."
"The Dunker Spot is the best one for in-depth basketball, but it's also a LOT."
"You should give Dunkers Spot a shot as well based on your recs."
"Can’t believe no one has said The Dunker Spot yet."
"Dunker Spot is probably the best NBA podcast when it comes to on court stuff."
"The Dunker Spot really informative and you will learn a lot."
#14
Woj Pod Podcast
4.1
(7)
"Lowe post, woj pod, open floor, dunced on, and the ringer stuff."
"Add in Hoop Collective, Lowe Post, Woj pod."
"Woj Pod has good guests as well."
"Woj's pod can be good too depending."
"The Woj Pod has pretty irregular releases but the guests are always interesting."
"I like the WoJ podcast for his special guest and the question he asks"
"Woj pod has some really high-profile guests a lot of the time."
#15
Thinking Basketball Podcast
4.5
(6)
"Thinking basketball."
"Thinking Basketball for analysis, topical deep dives."
"Thinking Basketball had a podcast series last fall... I highly recommend it."
"I love the Thinking Basketball YT videos and they have a podcast as well. Would definitely be worth a try."
"Thinking Basketball by Ben Taylor is also pretty good, it’s less about league news and more about the dynamics of the sport and where it’s evolving."
"Thinking Basketball"
#16
Locked On NBA Podcast
4.0
(5)
"Locked on NBA"
"Bill Simmons, Lowe Post, Locked on NBA are obvious options."
"Locked on NBA, the Ringer, Dunc’d On, and Bill Simmons podcast is my rotation for non team specific podcast."
"Underrated option is to find your favorite team's Locked On Pod because most of the time they invite credible people and talked about realistic prospects."
"Locked on NBA podcast"
#17
Jalen and Jacoby Podcast
4.5
(4)
"ESPN - Jalen and Jacoby - technically not an “NBA” podcast, but no question, the BEST NBA podcast...."
"Jalen and Jacoby = #1
Jalen called kawhi leaving last january and has made some other good predictions. and jacoby's rants are solid."
"For entertainment, Jalen and Jacoby."
"Jalen and Jacoby."
#18
The Full 48 Podcast
4.0
(4)
"Full 48"
"Also suggest the Full 48."
"The Full 48."
"First 48 are my personal favorite 4."
#19
RealGM Radio Podcast
4.0
(4)
"RealGM Radio with Danny Leroux"
"RealGM Radio"
"Real GM Radio with Danny Leroux."
"Dunc'd on and RealGM radio. My favourites are prolly the latter two because they just do the hardcore analysis."
#20
Hoop Collective Podcast
4.0
(4)
"Game theory podcast, the dunker spot, hoop collective, the Lowe post, old man and the 3."
"Add in Hoop Collective, Lowe Post, Woj pod."
"Lowe Post and Hoop collective with Brian windhorst."
"Hoop Collective is pretty good, I think they have changed it to be 'Brian Windhorst and the Hoop Collective' now."
#21
JJ Reddick Podcast
3.5
(4)
"His releases are very infrequent but I love JJ Reddick's podcast. He can have a player-player conversation, but he's also really good at podcasting so it's better than a lot of the other player podcasts imo"
"JJ Reddit and CJ McCollum have great guests for their pods too."
"JJ reddick’s is ok as well."
"JJ reddick podcast is hit or miss depending on the guest but it’s good radio."
#22
The Ringer NBA Podcast
3.5
(4)
"The Ringer has just as in depth analysis as Lowe but spread out among more individuals with different personalities and more casual."
"The Ringer NBA podcast is really good too, I like some of their random funny podcasts that they throw into the mix."
"The Ringer NBA podcast is basically just filler if I don't want silence."
"Locked on NBA, the Ringer, Dunc’d On, and Bill Simmons podcast is my rotation for non team specific podcast."
#23
Old Man and the Three
4.7
(3)
"The Lowe Post, The Dunker Spot, Old Man and the 3, Real Ones(Ringer NBA Show), Thinking Basketball."
"JJ Redicks (The Old Man and The Three) I think is what his is called nowadays."
"Old Man and the Three (JJ Redick) is great."
#24
The Old Man and the Three
4.7
(3)
"My favourite pods are - the old man and the three, jj reddick."
"I really enjoy the old man and the three podcast."
"I don't know if you'd like JJ Redick's 'The oldman and the three'."
#25
Knuckleheads Podcast
4.3
(3)
"Knuckleheads on the Player's Tribune youtube is a quality pod."
"Knuckleheads podcast with Q Rich and Darius Miles for laid-back interviews with former and current nba stars"
"I like Knuckleheads"
#26
The Dunker Spot Podcast
4.3
(3)
"Dunkers Spot for XOs and the strategy, insanely high quality discussion."
"Game theory podcast, the dunker spot, hoop collective, the Lowe post, old man and the 3."
"The Dunker Spot."
#27
Hollinger and Duncan
4.3
(3)
"I like Dunc’d on and Hollinger and Duncan."
"Hollinger and Duncan is pretty good."
"I listen to far, far too many bball pods Hollinger and Duncan."
#28
Road Trippin
4.0
(3)
"Through The Wire Road Trippin."
"Road Trippin' (RJ and Channing Frye) is great."
"Roadtrippin is interesting."
#29
Road Trippin Podcast
4.0
(3)
"Just checked what I have:
- Road Trippin
- JJ Reddick
- Bill Simmons
- Ringer NBA
- The Starters"
"RoadTrippin is still great, although they don't release as much content anymore."
"Road Trippin is entertaining for players talking about off-court stuff."
#30
Lakers Film Room Podcast
3.7
(3)
"Laker Film Room pod for Lakers fans (based on your flair)"
"Best Lakers one (since that's your flair) is Lakers Film Room."
"There are way too many Laker podcasts, most are pretty garbo. Lakers Film Room is the only one I can really stand."
#31
Mickstape Podcast
3.7
(3)
"Barstool sucks but I really like the Mickstape guys."
"Mickstape isn't strictly basketball, but it largely is. They'll talk other sports, music, and often nonsense. Pretty great stuff all around."
"Mickstape, it’s not great for NBA analysis but it’s really entertaining and funny."
#32
All The Smoke
3.7
(3)
"All the Smoke (Matt Barnes and Stephen Jackson) is great."
"I like all the smoke with Matt Barnes and Stephen Jackson."
"Used to like All the Smoke but Stephen Jackson is a fuckin douche bag."
#33
All NBA Podcast
5.0
(2)
"Tim Legler’s podcast - All NBA - is probably my favorite right now for actual in depth discussion about team’s real strengths & weaknesses."
"The All NBA Podcast with Tim Legler is really good."
#34
Locked On Podcast Network
5.0
(2)
"The Locked on Podcast Network is great, both for NBA wide and local."
"The entire Locked on Podcast network is also 10/10 material."
#35
Bball Breakdown Podcast
5.0
(2)
"Coach nick is a legend. His new video explaining the uptick in scoring is spot on."
"Coach Nick - bballbreakdown. Are you in?"
#36
All Smoke with Kenny Beechum
5.0
(2)
"Kenny Beecham Podcast, he’ll quickly become your favorite."
"All smoke with Kenny beechum is very good."
#37
Ringer NBA Show
4.5
(2)
"Ringer NBA show with Vernon and KOC is the best."
"I listen to far, far too many bball pods The ringer NBA show."
#38
Steam Room
4.5
(2)
"Steam Room is great."
"Steam Room (Ernie and Chuck) is great."
#39
Real Ones
4.5
(2)
"The Lowe Post, The Dunker Spot, Old Man and the 3, Real Ones(Ringer NBA Show), Thinking Basketball."
"Raja Bell knows the game really well, and they have great guests."
#40
Game Theory
4.5
(2)
"Game Theory is excellent, Sam seems to know his stuff really well."
"I'd also recommend Game Theory and Thinking Basketball."
#41
Through the Wire Podcast
4.5
(2)
"You have to listen to Through the wire! Best basketball podcast out there."
"Through the wire is great in my opinion"
#42
Cookies Hoops Podcast
4.5
(2)
"Cookies Hoops >>>."
"Cookies Hoops, and no other ones"
#43
Long Shot
4.5
(2)
"Long Shot & Old Man and The Three are my two favorites currently."
"Long Shot (Duncan Robinson) is great."
#44
Knuckleheads
4.0
(2)
"Knuckleheads (QRich and DMiles) is great."
"Knuckleheads, All the Smoke, CJ's pod, Gilbert Arena's podcast."
#45
Through The Wire
4.0
(2)
"Through The Wire Road Trippin."
"Through the wire with Kenny and crew if you like the vibes of bros chilling."
#46
SI Open Floor Podcast
4.0
(2)
"SI Open floor NBA podcast"
"SI's Open Floor has been pretty good."
#47
The Starters Podcast
4.0
(2)
"The Starters now have their podcast called “The Free Agents”"
"The starters"
#48
Inside the Green Room Podcast
4.0
(2)
"Inside the green room is good too."
"Oh, and Inside the Green Room with Danny Green."
#49
No Dunks Podcast
4.0
(2)
"No dunks for fan perspective/good banter."
"No Dunks for daily coverage and comedy."
#50
Backfired NBA History Podcast
4.0
(2)
"I have a podcast called Backfired NBA History Podcast that I’ve posted on this sub a few times that’s gotten pretty good reviews."
"Backfired is a great podcast."
#51
Rip City Report Podcast
4.0
(2)
"Rip city report & locked on blazers are all great."
"On Spotify I listen to the rip city report, which is really good."
#52
The Pull Up Podcast
4.0
(2)
"CJs podcast is also really good, the pull up podcast."
"Also suggest CJ’s Pull Up podcast."
#53
No Chill Gil Podcast
4.0
(2)
"No Chill Gil and Knuckleheads. Actual former players talking basketball."
"No Gil Podcast"
#54
Brian Windhorst Podcast
4.0
(2)
"Windy has a solid one"
"Its Windhorst's pod. Can search his name and it should pop up."
#55
Basketball Stat! Podcast
4.0
(2)
"Basketball, Stat! - Shameless plug, but this is one I do... Mostly focused on advanced metrics and breaking them down right now, but will be more and more general-NBA focused as the season gets closer."
"I started a podcast called "Basketball, Stat!" that's more analytically focused, but it'll likely move to more general basketball discussion as the season gets closer."
#56
Ringer
5.0
(1)
"Specially the Group Chat episodes on the Ringer NBA show feed."
#57
True Hoop
5.0
(1)
"I suggest True Hoop with David Thorpe and Nate Duncan."
#58
Athletic NBA Show
5.0
(1)
"Any of the ones under the 'Athletic NBA Show' umbrella."
#59
Pod Don't Lie
5.0
(1)
"Pod Dont Lie hands down the funniest and most entertaining."
#60
Locked On Celtics
5.0
(1)
"Locked on Celtics is probably the best imo."
#61
JJ Redick Podcast
5.0
(1)
"The JJ reddick podcast is great too."
#62
Joe Rogan Experience
5.0
(1)
"I am big fan of the Joe Rogan Experience for his very thorough analysis of the game of basketball."
#63
The Flagrant Ones Podcast
5.0
(1)
"You will subscribe to The Flagrant Ones."
#64
Locked On Nuggets Podcast
5.0
(1)
"Locked on Nuggets is hands down my favorite NBA podcast."
#65
Timeline Suns Podcast
5.0
(1)
"Timeline is probably the best Suns pod. Overall production is high, insight is good, hosts are personable."
#66
Basketball History 101 Podcast
5.0
(1)
"Basketball History 101 is the best but more beginner-friendly."
#67
Locked On
4.0
(1)
"Locked On NBA is pretty good daily content."
#68
Laker Film Room Podcast
4.0
(1)
"While Laker Film Room Podcast is a Lakers central pod, Pete does such a good job covering the game."
#69
Laker Film Room
4.0
(1)
"Best Lakers related podcasts are Laker Film Room and Lakers Essentialism in second."
#70
Lakers Essentialism
4.0
(1)
"Best Lakers related podcasts are Laker Film Room and Lakers Essentialism in second."
#71
Shooters Shoot Basketball Podcast
4.0
(1)
"I do a weekly one called the "Shooters Shoot Basketball Podcast" if you want to check it out!"
#72
Off The Ball Podcast
4.0
(1)
"I also listen to Off The Ball Podcast, Breaking The Game and Ball Fake Podcast."
#73
Buckets
4.0
(1)
"If you want some comedy and half decent basketball commentary on a semi-consistent basis.. Buckets is the hoops podcast for you!"
#74
Ryen Russilo
4.0
(1)
"I listen to far, far too many bball pods Ryen Russilo."
#75
The Hoop Collective
4.0
(1)
"I listen to far, far too many bball pods The hoop collective."
#76
The Athletic NBA Show
4.0
(1)
"I listen to far, far too many bball pods The athletic NBA show."
#77
The Boardroom
4.0
(1)
"The Boardroom (KD) is great."
#78
Gilbert Arenas Podcast
4.0
(1)
"Knuckleheads, All the Smoke, CJ's pod, Gilbert Arena's podcast."
#79
Danny Green Podcast
4.0
(1)
"Danny Green actually has a good pod."
#80
Locked On Blazers
4.0
(1)
"I like Locked On Blazers for short and sweet Blazers coverage."
#81
The Hoop Collective Podcast
4.0
(1)
"The Hoop Collective with Brian Windhorst"
#82
Howard Beck Podcast
4.0
(1)
"Beck’s is good."
#83
True Hoop Collective Podcast
4.0
(1)
"True Hoop Collective"
#84
Locked On Jazz Podcast
4.0
(1)
"Locked on Jazz is my go-to but he's going on vacation soon so I need some filler."
#85
Fastbreak Breakfast Podcast
4.0
(1)
"Fastbreak breakfast for sure"
#86
Buckets and Dunktown
4.0
(1)
"Buckets and Dunktown are my two favorites."
#87
Ode to Oden Podcast
4.0
(1)
"Ode to Oden was my favorite last year."
#88
The Stepien Podcast
4.0
(1)
"The Stepien podcast also has continued now without Jackson and with another Stepien writer (Ross), just not on Hardwood Homies. Still a very awesome listen."
#89
Advanced Analytics with Guy and Paul Podcast
4.0
(1)
"Advanced Analytics with Guy and Paul."
#90
Howard Beck's pod, the full 48
4.0
(1)
"Howard Beck's pod, the full 48, is another one you can check out."
#91
Count the Dings Podcast
4.0
(1)
"Count the Dings network has good podcasts ranging from daily recaps to nitty gritty basketball nerd style"
#92
The Basketball Jones Podcast
4.0
(1)
"Always "the basketball Jones""
#93
ESPN NBA Shows
4.0
(1)
"Ahh, my favorite non-biased nba show, all of the espn ones"
#94
Rights to Ricky Sanchez Podcast
4.0
(1)
"Definitely Rights to Ricky Sanchez. Especially for Sixers fans"
#95
NBA Money Podcast
4.0
(1)
"NBA MONEY 🏀 💸"
#96
Pound the Rock Podcast
4.0
(1)
"Pound the Rock Podcast by The Score"
#97
Light Years Podcast
4.0
(1)
"For the Warriors, Light Years and House of Strauss are great Warrior's centric podcasts."
#98
Back To The Basket Podcast
4.0
(1)
"Back To The Basket."
#99
House Call with Dr J Podcast
4.0
(1)
"House Call with Dr J is pretty good."
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