Wizards After Dark: A Washington Wizards Podcast
241 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 3 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
What do the stats say about Beal's All-NBA candidacy?
April 17, 2020 22:34 - 33 minutesFred Katz talks with Michele Berra about where Bradley Beal fits in the All NBA conversation using a statistical model. Will he make the 2nd or 3rd team? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Will Thomas Byrant be a Wizard Next Season?
April 07, 2020 15:22 - 54 minutesFred Katz and Ben Standig discuss Thomas Bryant's future with the Wizards, Tommy Sheppard's quotes, testing NBA players and getting back on the court Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Wizards Guard Garrison Matthews
March 30, 2020 09:00 - 29 minutesGarrison Matthews discussing How he is spending his time in quarantine The Wizards season Getting dunked on by John Wall Is John Wall close to a return? and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Michael Lee on Bradley Beal's Future
March 27, 2020 16:33 - 34 minutesMichael Lee, Senior Writer for the Athletic, joins Fred Katz to discuss: NBA Writer Diss Tracks An awkward Beal live stream situation Will Beal make Team USA? and more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
What Happens to the Wizards If the NBA Comes Back
March 18, 2020 21:31 - 39 minutesFred is joined by Ben Standig to talk about covering the NBA during the coronavirus, how the league would look if play starts at some point in the future, and listener questions. Subscribe on iTunes Follow Fred on Twitter: @FredKatz and Instagram: @FredKatzNBA Read Fred’s latest reporting on the Washington Wizards on the Athletic Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
NBA Season Suspension Reaction with Ben Standig
March 12, 2020 12:04 - 43 minutesFred is joined by The Athletic's Ben Standig to run through all the significant questions about the NBA suspending its season due to coronavirus concerns. Subscribe on iTunes Follow Fred on Twitter: @FredKatz and Instagram: @FredKatzNBA Read Fred’s latest reporting on the Washington Wizards on the Athletic Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Bradley Beal, not an All Star, but maybe All-NBA
March 11, 2020 14:30 - 40 minutesFred is joined by The Athletic's New York Knicks reporter Mike Vorkunov to talk covering the NBA amidst coronavirus, Bradley Beal's chances of making the All-NBA team even without being an All-Star and more from the Wizards win over the Knicks. Subscribe on iTunes Follow on Twitter @BKGlueGuys Read more Brooklyn Nets coverage on The Athletic Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Wizards Offense Drops with Michael Lee and Ben Standig
March 09, 2020 12:06 - 32 minutesFred is joined by The Athletic's Michael Lee and Ben Standig to talk about the Wizards' offense collapsing, Rui scoring 0 points (as in no points) in 40 minutes, and the noticeable differences in the way NBA players interact amidst the coronavirus. Subscribe on iTunes Follow Fred on Twitter: @FredKatz and Instagram: @FredKatzNBA Read Fred’s latest reporting on the Washington Wizards on the Athletic Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Wizards Out West with Bleacher Report's Sean Highkin
March 05, 2020 13:15 - 31 minutesFred is joined by Bleacher Report's Sean Highkin to talk about Bradley Beal and the Wizards loss in Portland, who Scott Brooks is choosing to play (and not play), a nearly unprecedented consecutive lane violation plus much much more. If you have 28 seconds, please fill out this listener survey - https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/25VZGGQ Subscribe on iTunes Follow Fred on Twitter: @FredKatz and Instagram: @FredKatzNBA Read Fred’s latest reporting on the Washington Wizards on the Athletic Learn m...
Wizards Inch Closer to a Playoff Spot
March 02, 2020 13:57 - 24 minutesThe Wizards are now a scant 4 games away from the 8th seed after beating the Golden State Warriors in the Golden State. Fred is joined by The Athletic's Anthony Slater to talk about the Wizards win, Davis Bertans firing on all cylinders and more https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/25VZGGQ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jerome Robinson is a Wizards Hero, Wizards Deep Dive with Dave DuFour, Seth Partnow and Howard Beck
February 27, 2020 12:11 - 1 hourFred is joined by The Athletic's Mike Smeltz to talk about the Wizards last minute win over the Brooklyn Nets: how the Bradley Beal effect led to Jerome Robinson's game winning shot, whether Davis Bertans is bad or good at defense and thoughts on the lack of minutes for Troy Brown Jr. Then at (43:26) a special crossover episode with the Back to Back's Nerder She Wrote: a team specific deep dive on the Wizards with Fred, Bleacher Report's Howard Beck, and The Athletic's Dave DuFour and Seth ...
Bradley Beal and the Wizards Nearly Knock Off the Bucks
February 25, 2020 13:01 - 35 minutesFred is joined by Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Bucks reporter Matt Velazquez to talk about the Wizards (near) thrilling 137-134 OT loss to the Bucks. Bradley Beal sets another career high, Khris Middleton continues to kill the Wizards and Moe Wagner's weirdness on Giannas. Subscribe on iTunes Follow Fred on Twitter: @FredKatz and Instagram: @FredKatzNBA Read Fred’s latest reporting on the Washington Wizards on the Athletic Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Bradley Beal is Angry
February 24, 2020 16:57 - 44 minutesFred is joined by The Athletic's Ben Standig to record during the 4th quarter of the Wizards-Bulls game, where they discuss the suddenly, consistently angry Bradley Beal, why not having Isaiah Thomas hasn't dramatically improved the defense, and the one big reason why it'll be tough for the Wizards to make the playoffs. Subscribe on iTunes Follow Fred on Twitter: @FredKatz and Instagram: @FredKatzNBA Read Fred’s latest reporting on the Washington Wizards on the Athletic Learn more about your...
Wait, are the Wizards heating up?
February 13, 2020 05:08 - 43 minutesFred is joined by SB Nation's Michael Pina to talk about the Wizards suddenly making things interesting, now beating the Knicks in NYC before the All-Star break. Subscribe on iTunes Follow Fred on Twitter: @FredKatz and Instagram: @FredKatzNBA Read Fred’s latest reporting on the Washington Wizards on the Athletic Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Moe Wagner Resurfaces, Ja Morant Triple-Double
February 10, 2020 11:20 - 20 minutesFred is joined by The Athletic's Memphis Grizzles reporter Omari Sankofa II to talk about Moe Wagner's best game since his return from injury, Ja Morant's triple-double and Wizards offensive issues Subscribe on iTunes Follow Fred on Twitter: @FredKatz and Instagram: @FredKatzNBA Read Fred’s latest reporting on the Washington Wizards on the Athletic Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Wizards Trade Deadline Review with David Aldridge
February 07, 2020 17:13 - 36 minutesFred is joined by The Athletic DC's Editor-in-Chief David Aldridge to talk all about how the Wizards did at the trade deadline: what was offered and why the Wiz kept Davis Bertans, what can Jerome Robinson bring to the team, and how the moves made this week will impact the team when John Wall comes back. Subscribe on iTunes Follow Fred on Twitter: @FredKatz and Instagram: @FredKatzNBA Read Fred’s latest reporting on the Washington Wizards on the Athletic Learn more about your ad choices. Vis...
Pre-Trade Deadline Extravaganza
February 03, 2020 12:47 - 1 hourFred is joined by The Athletic Ben Standig for a mega pre-trade deadline episode. All the possible trades that the Wizards could make, how it would impact the team's future, and which trades are the most likely. Subscribe on iTunes Follow Fred on Twitter: @FredKatz and Instagram: @FredKatzNBA Read Fred’s latest reporting on the Washington Wizards on the Athletic Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
A Little Late Midseason Review
January 29, 2020 14:45 - 42 minutesFred is joined by The Athletic's Ben Standig as they record during the 4th quarter of the Wizards-Bucks game to deliver live reaction to the game. And all throughout - Fred and Ben give their midseason review of the Wizards so far this season. Subscribe on iTunes Follow Fred on Twitter: @FredKatz and Instagram: @FredKatzNBA Read Fred’s latest reporting on the Washington Wizards on the Athletic Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Remembering Kobe Bryant
January 27, 2020 14:44 - 27 minutesFred Katz and The Athletic's Atlanta Hawks reporter Chris Kirschner talk directly after the Wizards-Hawks game to discuss Kobe Bryant's impact on the game of basketball and what players from both teams had to say about Kobe's impact on them. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Chances John Wall comes back this season
January 23, 2020 13:27 - 30 minutesThe Athletic's Dave DuFour joins Fred after the Wizards loss to the heat to talk about: ∙ Bradley Beal dominant, but lacking one extra level ∙ Is there a possibility John Wall comes back this season? ∙ And much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
We're in an Mahimni-Essaince
January 21, 2020 02:43 - 43 minutesThe Athletic's James Edwards joins Fred Katz to wrap up the Wizards' 106-100 win vs. the Pistons. • Bradley Beal's historic performance • Ian Mahinmi outplayed Andre Drummond • Actual defense by the Wizards • And much more Subscribe on iTunes Follow Fred on Twitter: @FredKatz and Instagram: @FredKatzNBA Read Fred’s latest reporting on the Washington Wizards on the Athletic Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Beal and Bryant Back, Wiz Lose
January 13, 2020 01:52 - 1 hourFred is joined by the Athletic's Tony Jones, Utah Jazz reporter and host of the Game Notes podcast, to talk: -Bradley Beal and Thomas Bryant Return -The breakdown that led to the Jazz win over the Wizards -And a ton of trade scenarios all across the NBA Subscribe on iTunes Follow Fred on Twitter: @FredKatz and Instagram: @FredKatzNBA Read Fred’s latest reporting on the Washington Wizards on the Athletic Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Why the Wizards Are Able to Beat the NBA Elite
January 07, 2020 13:48 - 43 minutesThe Athletic's Boston Celtics reporter Jay King joins Fred Katz after the Wizards' win over the Boston Celtics. • Why the Wizards, not a good team, can continually beat good teams • Ish Smith's dominant performance • Jordan McRae's hot streak continues And more... Subscribe on iTunes Follow Fred on Twitter: @FredKatz and Instagram: @FredKatzNBA Read Fred’s latest reporting on the Washington Wizards on the Athletic Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Honestly, Weirdest Game Ever
December 31, 2019 15:39 - 28 minutesFred is joined by Chase Hughes from NBC Sports Washington to talk about one of the most unexpected results this season: The Wizards, led by Ian Mahinmi, Jordan McRae and Garrison Mathews beat the Miami Heat. Fred and Chase dive into exactly how this madness happened. Subscribe on iTunes Follow Fred on Twitter: @FredKatz and Instagram: @FredKatzNBA Read Fred’s latest reporting on the Washington Wizards on the Athletic Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The G-League Wiz beat the NY Knicks
December 24, 2019 13:17 - 35 minutesFred is joined by The Athletic's Knicks reporter Mike Vorkunov to talk about the amazing win by the Wizards, a roster filled with G-Leaguers, beating the Knicks in MSG. Which G-Leaguer impressed the most, Troy Brown's career night and Isaiah Thomas' suspension. Subscribe on iTunes Follow Fred on Twitter: @FredKatz and Instagram: @FredKatzNBA Read Fred’s latest reporting on the Washington Wizards on the Athletic Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Wizards Win Plus Trade Season Primer
December 17, 2019 13:14 - 45 minutesThe Athletic's Pistons reporter James Edwards joins Fred Katz in a club inside Little Caesars Arena to first talk about the Wizards win over the Pistons. • Markieff Morris getting into it with his former team • Isaiah Thomas scoring 23 points in 26 minutes • TRADE SEASON PRIMER! And more... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Clippers Wizards Sunday Showdown
December 09, 2019 15:27 - 30 minutesThe Athletic's Clippers reporter Jovan Buha joins Fred Katz to dive into the Wizards 135-119 loss to the LA Clippers. • Rough shooting night for Beal and Rui • The devastating combo of Paul George and Kawhi Leonard • Who Scott Brooks is turning to for defensive help And more... Subscribe on iTunes Follow Fred on Twitter: @FredKatz and Instagram: @FredKatzNBA Read Fred’s latest reporting on the Washington Wizards on the Athletic Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Best Win of the Year
December 06, 2019 13:22 - 34 minutesPhiladelphia Inquirer Sixers beat writer Keith Pompey joins Fred Katz to dive into the Wizards surprising 119-113 win over the Sixers. • How the Wizards pulled off the upset • Davis Bertans potential • Rui's rising star with a 27-point performance And more... Subscribe on iTunes Follow Fred on Twitter: @FredKatz and Instagram: @FredKatzNBA Read Fred’s latest reporting on the Washington Wizards on the Athletic Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
What Can Rui And Bonga Be? With Nate Duncan
December 02, 2019 10:30 - 37 minutesDunc'd On's Nate Duncan joins Fred Katz to break down the Clippers' 150-125 win over the Wizards. • Rui's big 30-point night • Troy Brown's benching • Bonga's potential And more... Subscribe on iTunes Follow Fred on Twitter: @FredKatz and Instagram: @FredKatzNBA Read Fred’s latest reporting on the Washington Wizards on the Athletic Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Calling An Oubre XL
November 28, 2019 10:30 - 45 minutesThe Athletic's Gina Mizell joins Fred Katz to break down the Wizards' 140-132 win over the Suns. • Davis Bertans' aggression • Would you rather: Beal or Booker? • Kelly Oubre's revenge — kinda And more... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The 2010s: Wizards All-Decade Team PLUS Kings-Wiz Postgame
November 25, 2019 13:26 - 41 minutesFred Katz is joined by The Athletic's Jason Jones to talk Wizards Kings plus Fred explains his All-Decade team for the Wizards. Subscribe on iTunes Follow Fred on Twitter: @FredKatz and Instagram: @FredKatzNBA Read Fred’s latest reporting on the Washington Wizards on the Athletic Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Good v. Bad Defense
November 18, 2019 12:22 - 38 minutesThe Athletic's Dave DuFour joins Fred Katz to wrap up the Wizards weekend of basketball: -Digging into the Wizards defensive issues -Moe Wagner’s career night -The Thomas Bryant-Mo Wagner practice battles Subscribe on iTunes Follow Fred on Twitter: @FredKatz and Instagram: @FredKatzNBA Read Fred’s latest reporting on the Washington Wizards on the Athletic Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
A Joint Venture
November 11, 2019 10:30 - 57 minutesThe Athletic's Ben Standig joins Fred Katz to catch up on the Wizards and other NBA stories. • Isaiah Thomas' return to Boston • Moe Wagner chaos • Are the Wizards still fun? And more... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Isaiah Thomas Is Starting Now
November 05, 2019 10:30 - 53 minutesThe Athletic's James Edwards joins Fred Katz to chat about the Wizards' win over the Pistons. • Isaiah Thomas is starting! • Rui's media experience • Troy Brown's career night • A sneak peak at our interview with Justin Kutcher And more... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
I Lost My Backpack
October 31, 2019 09:00 - 25 minutesThe Athletic's Kelly Iko joins Fred Katz to break down the Wizards' crazy 159-158 loss to the Rockets. • What in the world did we just watch? • Beal vs. Harden • Rui again! • Seriously, what?! And more... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The First Win
October 26, 2019 04:16 - 37 minutesThe Athletic's Erik Horne, The Franchise's Jon Hamm and a special guest join Fred Katz to break down Wizards/Thunder. • Is Rui legit? • Thomas Bryant's big night • Billy Donovan vs. Scott Brooks And more... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
After Before The Middle Of Dark
October 24, 2019 06:00 - 33 minutesThe Athletic's Tim Cato joins Fred Katz to wrap up the Wizards' season opener in Dallas. • Beal's ejection • The Beal/Doncic feistiness • Rui's strong performance And more... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Season Preview Over/Unders
October 21, 2019 13:00 - 1 hourBig News! Wizards After Dark is moving over to The Athletic's podcast network. Host Fred Katz will continue to deliver the show you all know and love, but now there will be extra special Athletic subscriber only episodes. To become an Athletic subscriber, go to theathletic.com/wizardsafterdark to get 40% off an annual subscription to The Athletic. Signing up - you'll get even more Wizards After Dark, the rest of The Athletic's podcast offerings as well as all the world-class journalism the si...
Trailer: Pod's Moving Places!
October 21, 2019 12:45 - 1 minuteWizards After Dark hosted by The Athletic's Wizards reporter Fred Katz is moving over to The Athletic. Fred will continue to catalogue the ups and downs of your Washington Wizards, as well as some special subscriber only shows. To become a subscriber to The Athletic, go to theathletic.com/wizardsafterdark to get 40% off an annual subscription Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Bradley Beal Extension Emergency Pod
October 17, 2019 19:02 - 31 minutesThe Athletic's Ben Standig is back with Fred Katz for an emergency episode to break down Bradley Beal's extension. • Why did Beal sign the extension? • What does the extra year mean for the Wizards' rebuild? • How big of a win is this for the Wiz? And way more... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Major Breaking News!
October 16, 2019 16:34 - 38 minutesThe Athletic's Ben Standig joins Fred Katz of The Athletic to talk Wizards preseason. • The 15th roster spot • Who starts at the 3? • Thomas Bryant's big-time preseason And more... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Pregame Postgame Show
October 09, 2019 23:16 - 28 minutesThe Athletic’s Dave DuFour joins Fred Katz of The Athletic. • Evaluating young talent • What is Isaac Bonga? • What is Rui’s potentially elite skill? And more... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Is Gambling Actually Gambling?
October 04, 2019 20:23 - 43 minutesThe Athletic’s Sam Vecenie joins Fred Katz of The Athletic. • Capital One Arena’s new in-house sportsbook • Young player outlooks • The legacy of Sports Illustrated And more... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Optimism And Chicken Sandwiches
October 01, 2019 02:02 - 44 minutesThe Athletic’s Ben Standig joins Fred Katz of The Athletic to discuss Wizards media day. • A big announcement • The optimism of day one • Beal’s comments about his extension And more... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Great Transitions
September 18, 2019 20:56 - 35 minutesThe Athletic’s Danny Leroux joins Fred Katz of The Athletic with less than two weeks to go until media day. • Isaiah Thomas’ injury • Davis Bertans’ fit • Rui Hachimura’s World Cup And more... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Tony Jones! Tony Jones!
August 31, 2019 00:52 - 37 minutesThe Athletic’s Brett Dawson joins Fred Katz of The Athletic to talk Team USA amongst other NBA August plot lines. • Kobe vs. Shaq • World Cup themes • Slandering colleagues And more... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Don’t Throw Mike Trout A Curveball
August 23, 2019 16:29 - 54 minutesSB Nation’s Michael Pina joins Fred Katz of The Athletic to talk summer NBA. • Mo Wagner and the German National Team • Rui’s performance on Team Japan • The latest on Beal And more... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
What Do You Feed Your Baby?
August 14, 2019 16:34 - 44 minutesThe Athletic’s Ben Standig joins Fred Katz of The Athletic to talk about the schedule release and more. • Return games, national TV stuff and schedule themes • Are the Wizards radical? • Should the Wizards sign Melo? And more... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Cutting Out After John Wall
August 02, 2019 19:07 - 43 minutesThe Athletic’s Seth Partnow joins Fred Katz of The Athletic to discuss the Wizards’ new reliance on analytics. • The Dean Oliver hire • Communicating numbers with players • Scott Brooks’ statistical history And more... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Wizards Hired Everyone
July 23, 2019 00:52 - 42 minutesThe Athletic’s Michael Lee joins Fred Katz of The Athletic to discuss the new changes in the Wizards’ front office. • The unconventional front-office structure • What to make of Sashi Brown • From Grunfeld to Sheppard • What to do with the egos And more... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices