Wizards After Dark: A Washington Wizards Podcast
241 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 88 ratingsFred Katz of The Athletic provides Washington Wizards postgame shows as well as overviews throughout the season.
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Episodes
Wizards Going Dark
September 22, 2021 13:00 - 37 minutesOn the final ever episode of Wizards After Dark, Fred Katz and Ben Standig discuss Fred's new job, their weirdest Wizards moments and what's next on the Wizards beat. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Most Confusing Storylines
September 07, 2021 11:00 - 54 minutesFred Katz and Dave DuFour discuss their most confusing Wizards-related storylines for the upcoming season, including what Rui Hachimura could become, how the team might handle the deadline, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Wizards Over/Unders
August 31, 2021 02:07 - 46 minutesBen Standig and Fred Katz debate over/unders, some more creative than others, for the Wizards' upcoming season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Wes Unseld Jr., Rui's play in Japan, and more with Ava Wallace
August 24, 2021 19:22 - 50 minutesFred Katz brings on Ava Wallace to discuss her trip to the Olympics, Rui's play with the Japanese National Team, Wes Unseld Jr., and what lies ahead for the Wizards. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Breaking Down the Wizards Depth
August 19, 2021 23:43 - 40 minutesFred Katz and Bill Oram discuss the Wizards depth pieces acquired in the Russell Westbrook trade from the Lakers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Wizards Summer League + The Roster is Set!
August 12, 2021 01:31 - 36 minutesFred Katz and Ben Standig discuss the Wizards summer league team, the state of the Wizards roster, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Wizards complete deal for Spencer Dinwiddie
August 05, 2021 02:08 - 59 minutesFred Katz and Ben Standig break down the Spencer Dinwiddie signing and the direction of the Wizards team. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Deep Dive on Kispert + Wizards Free Agency Preview
August 01, 2021 21:05 - 1 hourFred Katz brings you a 2 part Wizards extravaganza podcast! Part 1: Fred is joined by Michele Berra to discuss Kisptert, his fit with the Wizards and his overall game Part 2: Fred is joined by Dave DuFour to preview Wizards Free Agency and what the Wizards should be looking for. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Wizards trade Westbrook, select Kistpert on a wild draft night
July 30, 2021 22:22 - 27 minutesFred Katz and Ben Standig discuss the Westbrook trade, the Kistpert selection and the state of the Wizards. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Wes Unseld Jr. Presser with Michael Lee
July 20, 2021 14:13 - 37 minutesFred Katz and Michael Lee discuss the Wes Unseld Jr. hire and press conference, the state of the Wizards and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Wizards hire Wes Unseld Jr.
July 18, 2021 01:37 - 34 minutesFred is joined by The Athletic's Ben Standig to dive into the hiring of Wes Unseld Jr. as the new Wizards head coach. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sam Vecenie on the Wiz Coaching Search, NBA Draft, and the Wizards at 15
July 15, 2021 09:00 - 46 minutesSam Vecenie joins Fred Katz to discuss Wes Unseld, Beal, which players could be available at 15, and who is the best fit for the Wizards. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Who should the Wizards take at 15?
July 09, 2021 22:55 - 55 minutesFred Katz is joined by Andrew Schlecht and Michele Berra to break down draft prospects like Moses Moody, Corey Kispert, Alperen Sengun and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Wizards Coaching Search
July 01, 2021 22:06 - 48 minutesFred Katz and Ben Standig discuss the coaching search for the Wizards Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Where Does Bradley Beal rank?
June 26, 2021 03:41 - 34 minutesThe Athletic’s Dave DuFour joins Fred Katz to discuss the latest on the Wizards’ coaching search, where Bradley Beal ranks amongst the NBA’s elite and how he fits into Team USA. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Scott Brooks is Out as Wizards Coach
June 17, 2021 06:57 - 1 hourFred Katz and Ben Standig discuss the Wizards and Brooks parting ways after negotiations, where the Wizards go from here, and how important the upcoming hire is. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Scott Brooks Episode
June 12, 2021 05:54 - 41 minutesThe Athletic's James Edwards joins Fred Katz to discuss the latest on Scott Brooks' future, big-market mentalities, Bradley Beal stuff and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Wizards season wrap-up
June 03, 2021 21:45 - 46 minutesFred Katz and Ben Standig discuss the Wizards season ending with a Game 5 loss to the 76ers. What is next for the Wizards? How do we evaluate this season? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Wizards win Game 4, push the series to 5
June 01, 2021 13:01 - 39 minutesFred Katz is joined by Ben Standing to discuss the Wizards game 4 win against the 76ers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Wizards Lose Game 3 to the Sixers, Face Elimination
May 30, 2021 13:38 - 35 minutesFred Katz is joined by Jay King to discuss the Wizards Game 3 loss to the 76ers. What can they do to get a game? What's next? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Wizards lose Game 2 in Philly + the Westbrook popcorn incident
May 27, 2021 17:35 - 39 minutesFred Katz and Ben Standig discuss the Wizards Game 2 loss to the 76ers, the popcorn incident, and what's next for the Wizards Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Wizards falter in the 4th against the 76ers
May 23, 2021 22:30 - 34 minutesFred Katz and Ben Standig discuss the Wizards loss to the 76ers in game 1 of the first round. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Wizards Halt Pacers + Wizards 76ers Round 1 Preview
May 21, 2021 13:58 - 32 minutesFred Katz and Ben Standig discuss the Wizards big win against the Pacers and then preview the Wizards 76ers first round matchup Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Wizards fall to the Celtics in Play In Game
May 19, 2021 11:40 - 41 minutesFred Katz is joined by Ben Standig and the guys from Anything Is Poddable, Jay King and Sam Jam Packard to discuss the Wizards loss to the Celtics. What happened to Westbrook? Do the Wizards have enough to get past the Pacers? All that and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Wizards Celtics NBA Play In Preview
May 17, 2021 02:21 - 41 minutesFred Katz is joined by Ava Wallace to discuss the Wizards and Celtics battling for the 7th seed in the playoffs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Russell Westbrook, Triple Double King
May 12, 2021 11:00 - 51 minutesFred Katz and Ben Standig discuss the Westbrook setting the triple double record at 182, the state of the Wizards, and likely play in opponents. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Russ Chases the Record
May 07, 2021 17:22 - 51 minutesErik Horne joins Fred Katz to discuss Russell Westbrook's pursuit of Oscar Robertson's all-time triple-double record, the Wizards' play-in tournament chances, Scott Brooks stuff and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Russell Westbrook Super Nova
May 04, 2021 21:00 - 35 minutesFred Katz and Ben Standig discuss the Wizards recent success, the chances of making the playoffs, and how spectacular Russell Westbrook has been. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Predicting the Wizard's Schedule
April 27, 2021 16:07 - 51 minutesBen Standig joins Fred Katz to discuss the Wizards’ ongoing hot streak, wrap up Deni Avdija’s rookie season, predict the remaining schedule, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Wizards Are ... Good
April 24, 2021 16:13 - 36 minutesMichele Berra joins Fred Katz to discuss the Wizards' seven-game winning streak, Russell Westbrook's uptick, Davis Bertans' hot streak and if the team's defensive improvement is real. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Winning Wizards
April 20, 2021 19:22 - 40 minutesFred Katz and Ben Standig discuss the Wizards recent win against the Thunder, Westbrook's triple doubles, Beals scoring, Robin Lopez' hook shot, and the possibility of the play in. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Wizards Would You Rather
April 16, 2021 02:15 - 42 minutesFred Katz and Ben Standig discuss the recent play of the Wizards, play a "Would you rather" Wizards game, and then answer a twitter question. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Wizards over Magic + Beal's return
April 08, 2021 20:53 - 44 minutesFred Katz and Ben Standig discuss the Wizards win over the Magic, Beal's return, and the state of the Wizards. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Which prospect is the best fit for the Wizards?
April 06, 2021 16:31 - 42 minutesThe Washington Post’s Ava Wallace joins Fred Katz to discuss if the Wizards are tanking, which top-five pick would be best for them, one positive Wizards thought and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Is Rui Leaping?
March 31, 2021 14:08 - 45 minutesFred Katz and Ben Standig discuss if Rui Hachimura has made a leap, Scott Brooks’ rotations, the Wizards’ shooting struggles and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Wizards Trade Deadline Special with David Aldridge
March 26, 2021 02:42 - 32 minutesFred Katz and David Aldridge break down the Wizards trade, the direction of the franchise and other happenings around the NBA trade deadline Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Wizards Trade Deadline Preview
March 23, 2021 00:38 - 46 minutesFred Katz and Ben Standig break down what the Wizards need at the deadline, what they'd give up, and what the goals of the team are. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Westbrook's Free Throw Woes + Trade Deadline
March 19, 2021 22:06 - 26 minutesFred Katz is joined by Andrew Schlecht to discuss Westbrook's odd free throw struggles, FREE BONGA, and what the Wizards should do at the Trade Deadline. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Befriending the Competition
March 15, 2021 19:23 - 48 minutesThe Washington Post’s Ava Wallace joins Fred Katz to discuss challenges on the beat, who the Wizards’ third-best player is, if they make a move before the deadline, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Wizards 2nd Half Preview
March 08, 2021 17:17 - 49 minutesFred Katz and Dave Dufour break down the Wizards and what they can do in the second half of the season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Talking Bradley Beal, Damian Lillard and Loyalty
March 05, 2021 20:55 - 38 minutesThe Athletic’s Jason Quick joins Fred Katz to discuss their recent story on the relationship between Bradley Beal and Damian Lillard, and the conversations about loyalty the two have been having for years. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Wizards getting on track
March 01, 2021 16:44 - 42 minutesFred Katz is joined by Ben Standig to discuss the Wizards recent streak, Bradley Beal's play, Westbrook driving again, and Davis Bertans return to form. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Are the Wizards good?
February 24, 2021 20:56 - 55 minutesBen Standig joins Fred Katz to discuss health Russ and to wonder if the Wizards' recent hot streak means they're actually good. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
John Wall's return and Bradley Beal's All-Star case
February 17, 2021 12:00 - 57 minutesMichael Lee of The Washington Post joins Fred Katz to discuss John Wall's return to D.C. before breaking down Bradley Beal's case as an All-Star starter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
John Wall interview
February 15, 2021 11:00 - 43 minutesFred Katz gives a sneak peak at his interview with John Wall, you can read the rest of the exclusive interview about the trade that sent him to Houston, how the Wizards communicated with him, and his thoughts on Bradley Beal at the link below: https://theathletic.com/2386748/2021/02/13/john-wall-interview-wizards-rockets-trade/ In part 2, Fred is joined by Ben Standig to discuss the Wall interview in detail. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Wizards 3-3 stretch
February 09, 2021 17:59 - 35 minutesFred Katz and Ben Standig discuss the Wizards 3-3 stretch, Bradley Beal's play, Deni Avdija, and if they have a chance for the play in. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Bradley Beal an All Star Starter?
February 05, 2021 18:36 - 53 minutesFred Katz is joined by Andrew Schlecht to discuss Bradley Beal's (and Bread Beal's) case to be an All Star starter, should the game happen? and then Westbrook's career and his recent play. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Westbrook Back?
February 03, 2021 11:00 - 40 minutesFred Katz is joined by Ben Standig to discuss the Wizards crazy few days including the loss to the Blazers, the wild win against the Nets, Beal not wanting out, the noise around the league and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Beal Trades with Matt Moore
January 31, 2021 12:00 - 37 minutesFred Katz is joined by Matt Moore to discuss the state of the Washington Wizards, potential Beal trades, how are the dark horse teams, and more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Wizards are playing basketball again!
January 27, 2021 11:00 - 40 minutesFred Katz and Ben Standig discuss the Wizards playing basketball again, John Wall first game against the Wizards, Westbrook in the last 2 games, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices