YAMology: Hoops Insight, Stories, and More
Imagine a Canadian, a Scot, and a German walk into a bar and decide to start a basketball podcast to publically debate, share stories, and analyze the NBA as a whole... This is that show, welcome to YAMology. Join our hosts Yonny, Matt, and Alex in their journey of sharing their analysis of the NBA/Basketball on a deep level with our weekly shows!
Episodes
137 episodes
Episode 138: Aday Mara struggles and issues around Sportsbetting
In this offseason Episode of YAMology we look at the start of the Summer League, which players are going off and which players need more time to develop. Then we go over the Malik Beasley Betting scandal and why Sports Betting is ruining sports...
Episode 137 - Offseason and Summer League Underreactions
The NBA offseason has gone completely off the rails, and Episode 137 is packed with all the chaos. Matt, Alex, and Yonny break down the latest Summer League action before diving headfirst into the seemingly endless trade rumors surrounding the ...
Episode 136 - DRAFT AND TRADES
Matthew and Alex return for a jam-packed offseason episode, breaking down all the biggest NBA Draft selections, blockbuster trades, and free agency moves that are already reshaping the league.The conversation begins with one of the wilde...
Episode 135 – Knicks Win the Finals - The Best NBA Season Ever?
Matthew, Alex, and Skit react to the conclusion of an unforgettable NBA season as the Knicks capture the championship, ending one of the most remarkable title runs in recent memory.The guys start by breaking down the Finals and why, desp...
Episode 134 – Knicks vs Spurs Finals & Draft Discussion
Matthew and Alex are back in the studio for a two-man episode, diving into what has become one of the most fascinating Finals matchups in recent memory: Knicks vs. Spurs.The conversation starts with a full breakdown of how New York got h...
YAMology 133: WCF Game 7 Review, Thunder Off-Season Talk and NBA Finals Preview and Predictions
Welcome back listeners to another Episode of the YAMology Podcast,today Skit and Alex (without Matt this week) talk about the last game of the incredible Spurs-Thunder series and share their thoughts about OKCs potential options in the O...
Episode 132: Why Does Everyone Hate OKC? (Taylor Swift Courtside)
Matthew, Alex, and Skit kick off Episode 132 with playoff basketball fully taking over their lives—along with discussions about sunburns, rain, and the increasingly unhealthy emotional investment everyone has in the postseason.The episod...
Episode 131: Full Thunder vs Spurs Series Preview
Matthew, Alex, and Skit kick off Episode 131 with one big topic dominating the conversation: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s MVP case.Skit comes in fully prepared to glaze Shai, arguing not only for another MVP season but even throwing out amb...
Episode 130: LIVE Draft Lottery Reaction and OKC's Evil Freethrows
Matthew, Alex, and Skit reunite after Skit missed the previous episode, immediately diving back into the chaos of the NBA playoffs—starting with OKC vs. Lakers and all the discourse surrounding it.Skit goes on a full Thunder-Lakers rambl...
Episode 129: Biggest Playoff Disappointments So Far
Matthew and Alex kick things off by diving straight into the biggest theme of the playoffs so far: disappointment.They start with the Lakers vs. Rockets series, where the Lakers ultimately closed things out in six—but not without questio...
Episode 128: Looking at EVERY round 1 series matchup of the NBA playoffs
Welcome back YAMgang! The NBA playoffs are underway and with lots of entertaining series happening right now. While the Cavs Raptors put on a offensive disaster class in game 4 - we talk about how every single series is going so far...
Episode 127: Playoff Game 1 Overreactions
Matthew, Alex, and Skit waste no time diving into the opening playoff games, kicking things off with the most important tradition of postseason basketball: immediate Game 1 overreactions.The guys bounce around the league reacting to earl...
Episode 126 - Playoff Race Heats Up & Pistons on Upset Alert
Matthew and Alex kick things off with a laid-back intro, catching up on their day-to-day before diving straight into the excitement of the NBA playoffs finally arriving.The episode quickly shifts into big-picture playoff talk, including ...
Episode 125: Thunder Lock the 1 Seed with Statement Win vs Lakers
Matthew, Alex, and Skit kick things off (with Matt battling through a hangover) by diving straight into the chaos unfolding in the Western Conference. The race for the 1 seed is tightening, with OKC continuing to surge—and Alex even plugs his l...
Episode 123: Fights, Ejections & the 1 Seed Battle
Matthew, Alex, and Skit open with a review of Shai’s signature “001” shoes before quickly jumping into the chaos of Thunder vs. Wizards, where a full-on altercation leads to multiple ejections. The guys break down the incid...
Episode 122: SGA Maintains Historic 20-point streak (Live vs Timberwolves)
Matthew, Alex, and Skit go live during Thunder vs. Timberwolves, reacting in real time to Shai Gilgeous-Alexander maintaining his historic streak of 20-point games. Shai had already broken Wilt Chamberlain’s record at 127 strai...
Episode 121: Tatum Returns in Celtics action (live vs Cavaliers)
Matthew, Alex, and Skit open the episode reacting live to Jayson Tatum’s return, impressed by how quickly he’s back on the floor and looking comfortable. The guys talk through the moment in real time—Skit admitting he expected a brick be...
Episode 120 – Are the Spurs Ready? (Live vs Knicks)
Matthew, Alex, and Skit open the episode locked into live hoops, starting with Thunder vs. Nuggets and Raptors vs. Spurs as the night’s main backdrops. Shai sets the tone early with “001” energy, while Lu Dort quickly becomes a ta...
Episode 119: New Faces in New Places and Cavs Thunder Commentary
Matthew, Alex, and Skit open with big matchups on the slate, including Cavaliers vs. Thunder and Warriors vs. Nuggets, before a quick check-in on the All-Star Game and the new tournament-style format. They talk league movement, ne...
Episode 118 - All-Star Weekend: Nostalgia or Decline?
Matthew and Skit spend the episode unpacking their feelings on NBA All-Star Weekend—asking the big question: is it actually worse now, or are we all just nostalgia merchants? They connect that same debate to bigger league issues like tan...
Episode 117 – Trades That Don’t Feel Real
Matthew, Alex, and Yonny jump into a wild episode of league movement and hot takes, starting with Jaren Jackson Jr. landing in Utah and teasing a mystery topic that sets an uneasy tone early. Things get loose fast, with jokes about Alex ...
Episode 116: All-Star Snubs and Surprises
Matthew and Alex jump straight into the fallout from All-Star snubs, reacting to who got left out and how players—especially Pascal Siakam—handled the news. The guys also touch on a surprise storyline involving the 15th seed
Episode 115 - Why The NBA Should Bring Back the All-Star Draft
Matthew, Alex, and Yonny open the episode reacting to the newly announced NBA All-Star starters, breaking down the biggest surprises, the no-doubters, and who’s now sweating while waiting for the bench selections. The guys also react to ...
Episode 114 Lakers Struggles, NBA Europe & Possession Maxxing
Matthew, Alex, and Yonny open the episode with an electric moment around the league—Anthony Black throwing down a dunk on four defenders, setting the tone for a high-energy conversation. From there, they jump into the NBA’s growing globa...