Reactions to a Wild Wednesday Night, Plus Breakouts and Disappointments With Howard Beck
What up, Beck (1:43)?! Howard joins Zach to first react to some of Wednesday’s notable action in the NBA, including Dallas losing its third straight, the Lakers taking down Wemby (16:03), the Thunder dropping their first game (24:05), and more. Next, they discuss some news and notes around the league (29:30) before they hit on some of the breakout role players (53:42) and disappointing starts (1:13:44). All that, plus a wild Trae Young trade idea, old movie jokes, and Zach’s insights into mediocrity!
Host: Zach Lowe
Guest: Howard Beck
Producers: Mike Wargon, Jesse Aron, Jonathan Frias
Social: Keith Fujimoto
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What’s Going on in Memphis With Chris Vernon, and a Trip Around the West With Michael Pina
Zach begins by talking about the state of the Grizzlies with Chris Vernon (1:39): What does Ja Morant’s suspension mean for his future, and how much does he mean to the city of Memphis? Next, Michael Pina joins (25:23) to first discuss some fake trades involving Ja, as well as a potential disaster looming in New Orleans. Then, a trip around the Western Conference, with first impressions of Luka and the Lakers (44:12), the Nuggets (50:25), the Blazers (56:21), the Clippers (1:02:54), and the Wolves (1:10:44). All that plus some injury news, and where Game 7 of the World Series ranks among the all-time nerve-wracking games in sports (1:25:03)!
Host: Zach Lowe
Guests: Chris Vernon and Michael Pina
Producers: Mike Wargon, Jesse Aron, Jonathan Frias
Social: Keith Fujimoto
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Philly Lovefest With Chris Ryan. Plus, Who’s Better or Worse Than We Thought with Mo Dakhil.
Chris Ryan joins Zach to start the show and revel in the good vibes around this 76ers team (1:51), talking about their young backcourt and what their new nickname should be! Then Mo Dakhil hops on to talk about who’s better or worse than we thought (22:31): The Bulls? The Bucks (44:55)? The Magic (50:24)? The Warriors (57:58)? Come for Noah Clowney’s gross highlight, and stay for Zach’s Oscar the Grouch costume!
Host: Zach Lowe
Guests: Chris Ryan and Mo Dakhil
Producers: Mike Wargon, Jesse Aron, and Jonathan Frias
Social: Keith Fujimoto
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Zach’s Random Questions One Week Into the NBA Season, With Kirk Goldsberry
Zach and Kirk Goldsberry dive into the opening week of the season with their first impressions, overreactions, and random questions (2:21): How close is Wemby to being the best player already? Which second-tier star is making the most impressive leap (18:52)? And is the Rookie of the Year race more open than we thought (30:30)? Next, alarming rotation holes in Atlanta and Minnesota (40:36), worries in Orlando and Dallas, and depressing gap years in Boston and Indiana (1:06:23). All that, plus their latest thoughts on the NBA’s gambling scandals (1:11:05), an Anthony Edwards injury update, and much more!
Host: Zach Lowe
Guest: Kirk Goldsberry
Producers: Mike Wargon, Jesse Aron, and Jonathan Frias
Social: Keith Fujimoto
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Breaking Down the NBA’s Latest Gambling Scandals With David Purdum. Plus, Blake Griffin and Trajan Langdon on Opening Week.
A loaded Zach Lowe Show begins with a huge announcement about how to see Zach LIVE and IN PERSON (0:00). Then it’s on to the latest breaking news from the gambling world (2:19) as David Purdum joins the show to tell us everything we need to know. Next, Blake Griffin hops on (27:55) to discuss what he and Zach have been seeing in the first few games: from the loaded West to the unbelievable Wemby! Finally, Trajan Langdon joins (1:13:45) to talk about his young Pistons team, his baseball career, and his enthusiasm for Halloween.
Host: Zach Lowe
Guests: David Purdum, Blake Griffin, and Trajan Langdon
Producers: Mike Wargon, Jesse Aron, and Jonathan Frias
Social: Keith Fujimoto
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Same Zach. New home. The Zach Lowe Show keeps you in the know around the Association with a variety of NBA conversations and game breakdowns. Plus guests, including his friends covering the league and some of the biggest names shaping it. Episodes weekly on Mondays and Thursdays.