The Woj Pod
313 episodes - English - Latest episode: 21 days ago - ★★★★ - 499 ratingsGet the inside scoop on all the biggest NBA news, as the biggest names in the game join ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski for "The Woj Pod" featuring in-depth conversations, breaking news reaction and analysis, and coverage of the biggest events on the NBA calendar, as well as an occasional deep dive into some of the most notable events in NBA history.
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Episodes
ESPN's Dave McMenamin and Kendra Andrews
March 05, 2022 00:31 - 43 minutesESPN's Dave McMenamin joins The Woj Pod to discuss the Lakers' freefall, Russell Westbrook, LeBron James and what the franchise can do in the offseason. Plus, ESPN's Kendra Andrews on the Golden State Warriors. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Best-selling author Ian O'Connor on his Coach K biography
February 23, 2022 16:06 - 51 minutesBest-selling author Ian O'Connor joins the Woj Pod to discuss his new biography, "Coach K: The Rise and Reign of Mike Krzyzewski." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Cleveland President of Basketball Operations Koby Altman
February 18, 2022 10:31 - 51 minutesCavaliers president of basketball operations Koby Altman joins The Woj Pod to discuss All-Star Weekend in Cleveland, the franchise's road back to Eastern Conference contention, deal-making in a rebuild, JB Bickerstaff, decisions around LeBron James and Kyrie Irving, what he learned about making NBA deals working in real estate and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ramona Shelburne on the Sixers/Ben Simmons
February 02, 2022 11:02 - 33 minutesESPN Senior Writer Ramona Shelburne inside the Sixers-Ben Simmons standoff, including new details, the impact on Joel Embiid, the possibilities of Simmons playing for the Sixers post-trade deadline, and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Wizards' All-Star Bradley Beal
January 21, 2022 11:01 - 33 minutesWashington Wizards All-Star guard Bradley Beal joins The Woj Pod to discuss the franchise's ascent, his looming free agency, NBA loyalty, opponent's recruiting him, his trust with ownership and front office, his talk to his AAU team going viral and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Author Mike Sielski on his new Kobe book
January 14, 2022 10:31 - 35 minutesAuthor Mike Sielski joins The Woj Pod to discuss his remarkable new book on the origin story of Kobe Bryant: "The Rise: Kobe Bryant and the Pursuit of Immortality." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Denver's Jeff Green
January 11, 2022 10:31 - 43 minutesThe Denver Nuggets' Jeff Green joins The Woj Pod on the 10th anniversary of life changing heart surgery, how it changed him, the Sonics, KD-Russ-Harden OKC Thunder, KG's Celtics, playing with the genius of Nikola Jokic, why he wants to play into his 40's and much, much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
NBA Christmas Day and author Dan Grunfeld
December 24, 2021 03:02 - 31 minutesWoj discusses the NBA Christmas Day slate and how Covid will impact those games --- and lineups for the rest of the season. Then, author Dan Grunfeld joins to discuss his moving new book, "By The Grace of the Game: The Holocaust, a Basketball Legacy and an Unprecedented American Dream." Grunfeld's book is a family memoir built around his father, Ernie, and his grandparents, who escaped the Holocaust to come to America. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Bob Myers on Steph Curry
December 14, 2021 22:05 - 27 minutesGolden State Warriors President/GM Bob Myers joins The Woj Pod on cusp of Steph Curry's record-breaking night to reflect on the game's greatest shooter, his complete joy and absence of jealousy and the imminent return of Klay Thompson. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
ESPN's Front Office Insider Bobby Marks
December 02, 2021 17:40 - 35 minutesESPN's front-office insider Bobby Marks joins The Woj Pod to discuss the fallout of the Bulls-Heat free agency probe, the dawning of NBA trade season, the looming collective bargaining talks and much, much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Michael Wilbon on the Wizards and Bulls revivals; Cassidy Hubbarth on Lakers-Celtics
November 18, 2021 15:31 - 47 minutesESPN's Michael Wilbon joins The Woj Pod to discuss the Washington Wizards and Chicago Bulls revivals, Bradley Beal and DC, what star players want, and remembering deadline column writing. Plus: Cassidy Hubbarth on the Lakers-Celtics game Friday in Boston. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sixers assistant Dave Joerger on cancer diagnosis
November 14, 2021 02:44 - 24 minutesPhiladelphia 76ers assistant coach Dave Joerger joins The Woj Pod to discuss his recent cancer diagnosis, his plan to leave the team during treatments, his good prognosis for recovery and his plea for people to pursue early detection and treatment on cancer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
ESPN's Baxter Holmes on the Phoenix Suns
November 04, 2021 17:00 - 44 minutesESPN Senior Writer Baxter Holmes joins The Woj Pod to discuss the reporting in his blockbuster story centered on Phoenix Suns owner Robert Sarver's behavior and the organization's culture throughout his 17 years of leadership. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Atlanta's John Collins
November 03, 2021 09:30 - 36 minutesAtlanta Hawks forward John Collins joins the Woj Pod to discuss his franchise's rise into an Eastern power, the push for his $125M extension, growing up as a military brat, and much, much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Bucks GM Jon Horst and NBA Today host Malika Andrews
October 15, 2021 14:53 - 59 minutesMilwaukee Bucks GM Jon Horst on the franchise's first championship in 50 years, the burden and responsibility of supporting Giannis' generational talent, how the MVP dictates Bucks' culture and the GM's new extension; Malika Andrews on Kyrie Irving and the Nets, Ben Simmons and the Sixers and hosting ESPN's new daily show, the NBA Today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Trail Blazers coach Chauncey Billups
October 11, 2021 09:31 - 44 minutesPortland Trail Blazers coach Chauncey Billups joins The Woj Pod to discuss selling Damian Lillard on his program, choosing coaching over management, what Ty Lue taught him with Clippers, much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Malcolm Brogdon
August 24, 2021 18:53 - 35 minutesIndiana Pacers guard Malcolm Brogdon joins The Woj Pod to discuss the arrival of Rick Carlisle as coach, witnessing Bucks' championship run, Giannis, the WaterBowl Fantasy Football League benefitting his clean water initiative in Africa, much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
CJ McCollum
August 20, 2021 19:16 - 43 minutesPortland Trail Blazers guard CJ McCollum on his election as the NBPA's President to replace Chris Paul, the future of Super Teams in the NBA, looming challenges facing league and union, Damian Lillard, Blazers' team success in his tenure, and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Phoenix Suns coach Monty Williams
August 13, 2021 19:40 - 54 minutesPhoenix Suns coach Monty Williams joins The Woj Pod: Getting over the NBA Finals loss to the Bucks, the ways he pushed himself to evolve and change as a head coach, Gregg Popovich, John Thompson and much more in an illuminating visit with the @NBA_Coaches coach of the year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Woj and Lowe Draft Special
July 25, 2021 23:38 - 33 minutesESPN's Zach Lowe joins The Woj Pod to discuss the top of Thursday's star studded draft, the biggest names who could be on the move, and a loaded point guard market. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Cody Zeller and Mike Schmitz
July 24, 2021 21:12 - 1 hourCharlotte Hornets center Cody Zeller on his part in the wild 2013 NBA Draft that included Giannis, his looming free agency, how to embrace your role in the league, much more. Plus, ESPN Draft Analyst Mike Schmitz on the latest ahead of Thursday night's draft. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
RE-AIR: THE GIANNIS DRAFT Ep. 1: Who is Giannis?
July 20, 2021 14:43 - 48 minutesHe was a Greek teen of Nigerian descent, hawking trinkets on the streets of Athens. And when he started playing basketball, few people knew what to make of Giannis Antetokounmpo. The only thing the scouts could see was that he was all arms and legs. The only thing Giannis could envision was an opportunity for his family. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
RE-AIR: THE GIANNIS DRAFT Ep. 2: Shut him down
July 20, 2021 14:39 - 33 minutesAfter a showcase in a coastal Italian town, the Milwaukee Bucks and Atlanta Hawks had seen enough. And yet, it was the Hawks' courtship that secured a promise for the franchise to believe they had an inside track on drafting Giannis. And when Giannis touched down in Atlanta prior to the draft, the organization became even more obsessed with making this Greek teen a Hawk. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
RE-AIR: THE GIANNIS DRAFT Ep. 3: And with the 15th pick
July 20, 2021 14:39 - 35 minutesFrom Atlanta to New York, Giannis' new American journey delivered him to the NBA draft. First, he needed to understand how it all worked. He needed a suit. He needed a Greek flag. And he needed a team. No one knew who would be selected no. 1. As the picks started to come off the board, Giannis Antetokounmpo finally wondered whether this grand plan would all come together. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Orlando Magic coach Jamahl Mosley
July 14, 2021 15:00 - 35 minutesOrlando Magic coach Jamahl Mosley joins The Woj Pod to discuss the challenge of the franchise's rebuild, what Luka Doncic taught him, the journey of African-American assistants in the NBA, his MMA training, and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Lindsay Gottlieb
June 28, 2021 14:15 - 41 minutesUSC women's basketball coach Lindsay Gottlieb joins The Woj Pod on the experience in the NBA for female coaches, her two seasons with the Cleveland Cavaliers, and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon
June 18, 2021 15:56 - 38 minutesESPN's Tim Bontemps joins The Woj Pod to discuss Brad Stevens’ first move as president of basketball operations trading Kemba Walker to Oklahoma City and what it means for the Celtics in the near and long term. Plus, ESPN's Tim MacMahon on the changes in Dallas and how the Mavericks need synergy from the top down as they build around Luka Doncic. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
ESPN's Bobby Marks on Changes in Boston
June 03, 2021 16:10 - 41 minutesESPN's Front-Office Insider Bobby Marks joins The Woj Pod to discuss the challenges facing Boston's Brad Stevens with his elevation to run the franchise's basketball operations, the Clippers-Mavs, Lakers-Suns and anticipation for the Bucks-Nets series. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mike Breen and Jerry Ferrara on the Knicks and Kevin Negandhi on 76ers
May 27, 2021 17:18 - 42 minutesMike Breen and Jerry Ferrara join The Woj Pod to discuss the renaissance of the Knicks and Madison Square Garden in these NBA Playoffs, including why Jerry didn’t name his new son Julius. Also: ESPN’s Kevin Negandhi on his hometown 76ers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Woj and Lowe Play-In and Playoffs Preview
May 18, 2021 07:01 - 1 hourWoj and ESPN's Zach Lowe discuss the league's commitment to the play-in tournament, the first round playoff matchups they are most intrigued by, and look ahead to the offseason. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jayson Tatum & Harvey Araton
May 14, 2021 13:25 - 1 hourBoston Celtics All-NBA forward Jayson Tatum joins The Woj Pod to discuss the franchise’s uneven season, his growth as a franchise player, all-NBA candidacy, fighting through the aftermath of COVID, Kobe Bryant and much more; Also: Best-selling author Harvey Araton on the Knicks season, Tom Thibodeau, and his book, “Our Last Season.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Tim Grover
May 13, 2021 13:11 - 39 minutesTim Grover – longtime trainer and confidant of Kobe Bryant and Michael Jordan, author a new book, “Winning: The Unforgiving Race to Greatness,” – joins the Woj Pod to go inside the complex dynamics of Kobe and MJ, Kobe’s professional aspirations for Gigi, and much, much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Atlanta Hawks' Trae Young
May 05, 2021 12:09 - 32 minutesAtlanta Hawks All-Star guard Trae Young joins The Woj Pod to discuss his All-NBA candidacy, the franchise’s rise to Eastern Conference contender, his desire to see Nate McMillan become permanent coach, his Olympic basketball dreams, the arrival of his signature shoe and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jay Bilas
April 28, 2021 19:35 - 1 hourESPN’s Jay Bilas on the changing face of feeder systems to the NBA, the 2021 NBA Draft, the college vs. NBA coaching worlds, Quin Snyder, and the GM job he turned down 13 years ago. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
New York Knicks' Julius Randle
April 23, 2021 10:00 - 42 minutesNew York Knicks All-Star forward Julius Randle joins The Woj Pod for an illuminating visit on his starring role in the franchise’s revival, his connection with Tom Thibodeau, how much he’d love a Knicks-Nets playoff series, remembering Kobe, and much, much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Phoenix Suns' Mikal Bridges
April 15, 2021 10:03 - 33 minutesPhoenix Suns forward Mikal Bridges joins The Woj Pod to discuss his breakout season, the Suns rise to the top of the West, the impact of Monty Williams and Chris Paul, the benefits of a four-year experience at Villanova, and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jonathan Givony on the 2021 NBA Draft
April 09, 2021 18:32 - 37 minutesESPN's NBA Draft analyst Jonathan Givony joins The Woj Pod to discuss his new Mock Draft, the rise of Baylor's Davion Mitchell, the staying power of the new G-League Ignite program, and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Woj and Lowe '21 Trade Deadline Show
March 24, 2021 19:36 - 26 minutesZach Lowe joins The Woj Pod to discuss Toronto's handling of Kyle Lowry at the NBA trade deadline, possible Aaron Gordon destinations, teams interested in Lonzo Ball, and where guys on the buyout market might end up. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Tim Bontemps and Cassidy Hubbarth
March 18, 2021 18:36 - 1 hourESPN's Tim Bontemps and Cassidy Hubbarth join The Woj Pod to discuss the NBA Trade Deadline and MVP race. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Brooklyn guard Joe Harris and ESPN Draft Analyst Mike Schmitz
March 02, 2021 20:38 - 46 minutesBrooklyn Nets guard Joe Harris joins The Woj Pod to discuss James Harden's impact on Harris' career-best season in the NBA, learning to be an indispensable role player among All-Stars, his $75M contract extension and much more. Plus: ESPN Draft Analyst Mike Schmitz on LaMelo Ball's evolution from Chino Hills HS, and why the G League Bubble has benefitted Jalen Green and Jonathan Kuminga over a season in pandemic college basketball. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Carmelo Anthony
February 22, 2021 11:00 - 54 minutesCarmelo Anthony joins The Woj Pod to discuss his revitalization in Portland, inside the 10th anniversary of the Denver-New York trade, how 2010 free agency could've been different for 'Melo and LeBron James, the ill-fated 2004 Athens Olympics and much, much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jazz GM Justin Zanik; Plus the NBA's Dr. LeRoy Sims
February 19, 2021 18:09 - 47 minutesUtah Jazz GM Justin Zanik joins The Woj Pod to discuss the team's remarkable start to the season, the roster-building process with President Dennis Lindsey and coach Quin Snyder, and much more. Also: Dr. Leroy Sims, the NBA's Sr. VP of Medical Affairs, on the challenge and process of getting players vaccinated. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Bobby Marks on Anthony Davis and Griffin/Drummond
February 16, 2021 01:07 - 30 minutesESPN's Front-Office Insider Bobby Marks joins The Woj Pod to discuss the impact of the Anthony Davis injury for the Lakers and LeBron James, the marketplace for Blake Griffin and Andre Drummond, the approaching trade deadline and buyout market, and All-Star Weekend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Charlotte's Gordon Hayward
February 10, 2021 11:03 - 47 minutesCharlotte Hornets star Gordon Hayward joins The Woj Pod discuss his return to All-Star form, inside his decision to leave the Celtics, the quality of pandemic basketball, LaMelo Ball, much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
76ers' Tobias Harris
February 05, 2021 19:17 - 46 minutesPhiladelphia 76ers forward Tobias Harris joins The Woj Pod to discuss his All-Star candidacy in the Eastern Conference, the Sixers under Doc Rivers, The Tobi-Bobi Show, Joel Embiid, having your father as an agent, dealing with expectations of a max contract and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Utah's Mike Conley Jr.
January 28, 2021 21:18 - 41 minutesUtah Jazz guard Mike Conley Jr., joins The Woj Pod to discuss his overcoming a slow start to his Jazz career, building the best record in the Western Conference, building a candidacy for his first All-Star appearance, how the Jazz mended Mitchell-Gobert relationship, remembering the late Sekou Smith and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ramona Shelburne and Dave McMenamin
January 25, 2021 14:11 - 1 hourOne year after the tragic death of Kobe Bryant, ESPN reporters Ramona Shelburne and Dave McMenamin join Woj to reflect on Kobe's career and to share some of their favorite stories of The Black Mamba.
Ramona Shelburne and Dave McMenamin on the anniversary of Kobe's passing
January 25, 2021 14:11 - 1 hourESPN's Ramona Shelburne and Dave McMenamin join The Woj Pod to consider the one year anniversary of Kobe Bryant's tragic death, its impact on the sport and world, memories of his complex persona, personal conversations, his evolution as a teammate and a man, and the transcending of the Mamba Mentality beyond sports, and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Bobby Marks on Harden blockbuster
January 14, 2021 00:20 - 27 minutesESPN's Front-Office Insider Bobby Marks joins a special edition of the Woj Pod to breakdown the blockbuster, four-team deal sending All-NBA guard James Harden to the Brooklyn Nets to join Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Houston's Christian Wood
January 12, 2021 11:00 - 32 minutesHouston Rockets center Christian Wood joins The Woj Pod to discuss his breakthrough season in the NBA, the chemistry with James Harden, his incredible journey as an undrafted journeyman to a big free agent contract this summer, and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices