Show overview
Air Buds has been publishing since 2016, and across the 8 years since has built a catalogue of 432 episodes, alongside 8 trailers or bonus episodes. That works out to roughly 310 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a weekly cadence.
Episodes typically run thirty-five to sixty minutes — most land between 37 min and 55 min — though episode length varies meaningfully from one episode to the next. Roughly 63% of episodes carry an explicit flag from the publisher. It is catalogued as a EN-language Sports show.
The catalogue appears to be on hiatus or wound down — the most recent episode landed 1.9 years ago, with no new episodes in over a year. The busiest year was 2020, with 86 episodes published. Published by Blue Wire.
From the publisher
Air Buds is a basketball lifestyle podcast hosted by Jamel Johnson, Peter Moses, and Mike Benner where they have stupid smart discussions about the NBA.We are now releasing all full episodes at patreon.com/airbudspod! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Latest Episodes
View all 432 episodesThe Air Buds Series Finale
EHappy Basketball one last time! It's the series of finale of Air Buds, and in true fitting fashion, the Buds are sick-- both physically and emotionally since the Boston Celtics are your 2024 NBA Champions. It's been a long road, and we love you all, thanks for listening! We'll still be emptying the clip over at patreon.com/airbudspod for the rest of the month! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Live from New York, It's Jamel's Tribeca Debut (and the finals)
Jamel starred in a LeBron James/Starry Soda joint! The guys get together to talk about Jamel's leading role in "Memes & Nightmares." They get into his acting process, how Peter and Mike got escorted out of an exclusive dinner after the screening, and also the first three game of the Finals. Happy Basketball! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Celtics Take Game 1 of the NBA Finals
EHappy Basketball! The Buds discuss the Celtics walloping the Mavs in game 1 of the Finals, TNT trying to get back into the TV rights negotiations, men discovering in real time what gatekeeping is, and more! Support the Buds by going to patreon.com/airbudspod! $5 a month gets you bonus episodes, bonus shows, access to the Air Buds Discord, and more!Follow us on IG and Twitter @airbudspod. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mavs Versus Celtics Face Off In YOUR 2024 NBA Finals
EHappy Finalsketball! Jamel and Benner discuss the Mavs defeating the Timberwolves to advance to the NBA Finals, whether or not Benner likes Luka Doncic now, WNBA basketball, and more!Support the Buds by going to patreon.com/airbudspod! $5 a month gets you bonus episodes, bonus shows, access to the Air Buds Discord, and more!Follow us on IG and Twitter @airbudspod. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Celtics Beat The Pacers! Sparks Beat The Mystics! Wolves And Mavs Tonight!
EFine basketball! Jamel and Benner discuss the Celtics taking game 1 from the Pacers, the Sparks beating the Mystics, and are at odds over who is gonna win the Western Conference Finals.Support the Buds by going to patreon.com/airbudspod! $5 a month gets you bonus episodes, bonus shows, access to the Air Buds Discord, and more!Follow us on IG and Twitter @airbudspod. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Timberwolves Won Us $30
Happy betsketball! The Buds discuss the playoffs, gambling, adult coaches, and so much more. Support the Buds by going to patreon.com/airbudspod! $5 a month gets you bonus episodes, bonus shows, access to the Air Buds Discord, and more!Follow us on IG and Twitter @airbudspod. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Timberwolves Are Going to Win Us $1,000
EHappy betsketball! The Buds discuss the Timberwolves dominate victory over the Nuggets to go up 2-0 in the series, Peter looking like a genius for convincing us to bet money on the Wolves going to the Finals, the Knicks squeaking out a victory over the Pacers thanks to a blown call, the Celtics-Cavs series that starts tonight, and so much more! Support the Buds by going to patreon.com/airbudspod! $5 a month gets you bonus episodes, bonus shows, access to the Air Buds Discord, and more!Follow us on IG and Twitter @airbudspod. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Wolves Sweep! Knicks Go Up 3-1 On The Sixers! And more!
EHappy basketball! The Buds discuss the Wolves sweeping, Jamel's joy over the demise of the Suns, the Sixers getting beat by the Knicks, and more! Support the Buds by going to patreon.com/airbudspod! $5 a month gets you bonus episodes, bonus shows, access to the Air Buds Discord, and more!Follow us on IG and Twitter @airbudspod. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
It's Playoff Time!
EHappy playoffsketball! The Buds discuss the playoffs. Support the Buds by going to patreon.com/airbudspod! $5 a month gets you bonus episodes, bonus shows, access to the Air Buds Discord, and more!Follow us on IG and Twitter @airbudspod. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
WNBA Draft + NBA Playoff Picture + Jamel's Mom!
EHappy Draftsketball! The Buds drop some big news, then discuss the WNBA Draft, the NBA Playoffs, Jamel's Mom drops by, and more! Support the Buds by going to patreon.com/airbudspod! $5 a month gets you bonus episodes, bonus shows, access to the Air Buds Discord, and more!Follow us on IG and Twitter @airbudspod. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
NCAA Finals! NBA Playoffs! And More!
EHappy playoffsketball! Jamel and Benner talk about the NCAA Finals, the state of college basketball in general, and then get in depth on the NBA Playoff picture with the season coming to an end.Support the Buds by going to patreon.com/airbudspod! $5 a month gets you bonus episodes, bonus shows, access to the Air Buds Discord, and more!Follow us on IG and Twitter @airbudspod. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
LSU vs Iowa, USC vs UCONN, and MORE!
EHappy Clarksketball! The Buds discuss Caitlin Clark and Iowa defeating Angel Reese and LSU, USC falling to UCONN, Joel Embiid's potential return, and tease some fantasy basketball drama that belongs behind a paywall. Support the Buds by going to patreon.com/airbudspod! $5 a month gets you bonus episodes, bonus shows, access to the Air Buds Discord, and more!Follow us on IG and Twitter @airbudspod. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
We started during the Obama Administration
Happy Obamaball! Gambling is ruining everything. Support the Buds by going to patreon.com/airbudspod! $5 a month gets you bonus episodes, bonus shows, access to the Air Buds Discord, and more!Follow us on IG and Twitter @airbudspod. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
DOUBLE DUNKS OF THE YEAR! + LeBron is Now Our Colleague
EHappy dunksetball! It's a particularly horny episode as the Buds discuss Anthony Edwards and Jalen Johnson's monstrous dunks, Gradey Dick and Anthony Black's jersey exchange, LeBron James and JJ Redick joining forces for a podcast, and more!Support the Buds by going to patreon.com/airbudspod! $5 a month gets you bonus episodes, bonus shows, access to the Air Buds Discord, and more!Follow us on IG and Twitter @airbudspod. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Rudy Gobert Says the NBA is Rigged for Money
EHappy Donaghysketball! The Buds discuss Rudy Gobert getting fined $100,000 for suggesting the NBA is rigged by the sports gambling industry, the Sixers ugly ugly ugly win against the Knicks, the Eastern Conference playoff standings, and so much more.Support the Buds by going to patreon.com/airbudspod! $5 a month gets you bonus episodes, bonus shows, access to the Air Buds Discord, and more!Follow us on IG and Twitter @airbudspod. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Welcome to Foot Buds
EHappy toesketball! Jamel and Benner discuss feet and feet-related stories before getting into NBA basketball. The Celtics crushed the Warriors! Can the Lakers and Heat turn it on for a real playoff run?! Can the Sixers continue to hang on and avoid the play-in before Embiid gets back?! And more! Support the Buds by going to patreon.com/airbudspod! $5 a month gets you bonus episodes, bonus shows, access to the Air Buds Discord, and more!Follow us on IG and Twitter @airbudspod. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Do You Believe In Them?
EJamel and Peter talk about teams they believe in not named Denver or Boston. They also debate the look and value of the new Clippers logo. Peter goes a whole episode without mentioning the Cavs. A good time had by all. Support the Buds by going to patreon.com/airbudspod! $5 a month gets you bonus episodes, bonus shows, access to the Air Buds Discord, and more!Follow us on IG and Twitter @airbudspod. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
UNLOCKED: Seattle Storm Talk w/Monica Nevi
OUT FROM BEHIND THE PAYWALL! To here more episodes like this, head to patreon.com/airbudspod!Happy Stormsketball! Jamel talks one on one with comedian and hooper Monica Nevi all about WNBA free agency, Nneka Ogwumike joining the Storm, the state of women's pickup basketball, and more! Support the Buds by going to patreon.com/airbudspod! $5 a month gets you bonus episodes, bonus shows, access to the Air Buds Discord, and more!Follow us on IG and Twitter @airbudspod. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
All-Star Weekend Recap
Crappy Basketball! Jamel and Benner recap the NBA All-Star Weekend and wonder if the All-Star festivities are beyond salvation.Support the Buds by going to patreon.com/airbudspod! $5 a month gets you bonus episodes, bonus shows, access to the Air Buds Discord, and more!Follow us on IG and Twitter @airbudspod. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Usher Episode
EHappy Ushketball! Jamel and benner discuss Usher's Super Bowl halftime show, then talk about some basketball stuff. Support the Buds by going to patreon.com/airbudspod! $5 a month gets you bonus episodes, bonus shows, access to the Air Buds Discord, and more!Follow us on IG and Twitter @airbudspod. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.