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Light Years: A Golden State Warriors Pod

Light Years: A Golden State Warriors Pod

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Ep 174Light Years Listeners Episode: NBA Finals Game 4 Thoughts, Trading for Myles Turner & Draymond's Klutch-Ness

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Andy Liu and Saam Esfandiari are reunited just in time for another edition of Light Years listeners joining the show to chime in on the happenings in the NBA and Warriors World. The guys ask the loyal Light Years listeners joining the show the following questions: What were your thoughts on Game 4 of the NBA Finals? Do they like the hypothetical trade for Myles Turner involving the number two pick and Andrew Wiggins? Does Draymond's newfound Klutch attitude bug you? Buckle up, Light Years listeners - a ton of fun is had.Thanks to our friends over at BetOnline.AG for sponsoring the show!Hosts: Andy Liu and Saam EsfandiariGuests: @Option_Zero, @tgunn21, @MMekus18, @grtmnhn, @Looneystanacct, @Darryn1226 Producer: Ben Cruz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Oct 7, 20201h 22m

Ep 173Draymond Supports LeBron, Iguodala Returns to the Finals & Potential Trade Partners for the Pacers & Victor Oladipo

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Saam Esfandiari is joined by guest co-host, Aaron Larsuel, of the official Lakers podcast (Andy is on vacation this week), to discuss a plethora of NBA items: Stories from the "Great Time Out!" era Draymond Green's Instagram response to fans having issues with him supporting LeBron James Andre Iguodala's return to the NBA Finals What teams out there might sell Potential trade partners for the Indiana Pacers with reports surfacing that Victor Oladipo wants out Answering your questions on the NBA Finals, the NBA Draft and the Warriors next season Thanks to our friends over at BetOnline.AG for sponsoring the show!Hosts: Andy Liu and Saam EsfandiariGuest: Aaron LarsuelProducer: Ben Cruz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Sep 29, 20201h 51m

Ep 172How the Warriors Can Compete with the NBA's Current Final Four & Mailbag Time

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Andy Liu and Saam Esfandiari break down Lakers-Nuggets after Denver closed their series deficit to 2-1. The guys then discuss what the Warriors need to find to compete with the remaining four teams in the NBA playoffs before answering your mailbag questions.Thanks to our friends over at BetOnline.AG for sponsoring the show!Hosts: Andy Liu and Saam EsfandiariProducer: Ben Cruz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Sep 23, 20201h 2m

Ep 171TE1: George Kittle (2017-2020)

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Fresh off an off-season workout, George Kittle joins the podcast to talk about his journey to the league's emerging superstar tight end. George reflects on his family’s athleticism, his father coaching of all his teams and how his size impacted his recruiting out of high school. At Iowa, they talk the stacked tight end room and how his offensive linemen mentality helped him thrive. Finally, the guys remember their head-to-head matchup in George’s first game in the NFL and how he'll chance to change the way the positioned is valued for years to come. TE1 is presented by Chevy Silverado. This episode is also brought to you by Bud Light Seltzer. For more great podcasts check out BlueWirePods.com NOTE: This episode was recorded before Kittle signed his extension with the 49ers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Sep 22, 20201h 2m

Ep 170Nuggets Tougher Than We Thought, Bob Myers' Keys to Playoff Success & Does Harden Have Enough Heart?

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Andy Liu and Saam Esfandiari discuss the Nuggets' surprising toughness (5:00), Bob Myers' thoughts on how to truly succeed in the playoffs (16:00) and wonder if James Harden has enough heart to win at the highest level (31:00).They also talk overall takeaways from the bubble (37:00), Giannis meeting with Bucks management (44:00) and answer questions from the Light Years Discord channel (49:00).Thanks to our friends over at BetOnline.AG for sponsoring the show!Hosts: Andy Liu and Saam EsfandiariProducer: Ben Cruz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Sep 14, 20201h 4m

Ep 169Warriors' Draft Options with NBA Draft Expert, Sam Vecenie from The Athletic

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Andy Liu and Saam Esfandiari are joined by NBA Draft expert, Sam Vecenie, to discuss what Golden State plans to do with the number two pick, how James Wiseman potentially fits with the team and the Warriors' draft philosophy as a whole.Thanks to our friends over at BetOnline.AG for sponsoring the show!Hosts: Andy Liu and Saam EsfandiariGuest: Sam VecenieProducer: Ben Cruz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Sep 8, 20201h 35m

Ep 168Warriors as a Super Smallball Team, Bob Myers & Joe Lacob's Differing Philosophies & Marvin Bagley as a Trade Option?

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Andy Liu and Saam Esfandiari discuss the Golden State Warriors' chances of winning as a super smallball team next season, Bob Myers and Joe Lacob's differing team-building philosophies (are they trying to be the Celtics, Spurs or Lakers?), Marvin Bagley as a Warriors trade-down option, and react to yet another Houston Rockets meltdown.And of course, they answer your Light Years Podcast mailbag questions!Thanks to our friends over at BetOnline.AG for sponsoring the show!Hosts: Andy Liu and Saam EsfandiariProducer: Ben Cruz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Sep 1, 20201h 15m

Ep 167Warriors and the Number Two Pick, Potential Trades with the 76ers & Other Offseason Targets

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Andy Liu and Saam Esfandiari are joined by NBA podcaster extraordinaire, Andrew Sharp, to talk the Warriors' number two pick in the NBA Draft, potentially trade options with the 76ers, other possible offseason targets and of course, the NBA Bubble.Thanks to our friends over at BetOnline.AG and TheraOne for sponsoring the show!Hosts: Andy Liu and Saam EsfandiariGuest: Andrew SharpProducer: Ben Cruz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Aug 24, 20201h 16m

Ep 166Light Years Live Post-Draft Show Snippet (feat. The Athletic's Marcus Thompson II)

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Andy Liu and Saam Esfandiari went live right after the NBA Draft lottery to discuss the Warriors landing the number two overall pick. They welcome The Athletic's Marcus Thompson II to break down potential picks and options the Warriors have now that they know the exact spot where they will be picking.Subscribe to Light Years Premium here: https://www.bluewirepods.com/podcast/light-years-a-golden-state-warriors-podThanks to our friends over at BetOnline.AG and TheraOne for sponsoring the show!Hosts: Andy Liu and Saam EsfandiariGuest: Marcus Thompson IIProducer: Ben Cruz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Aug 21, 202016 min

Ep 165The Point Is to Win, Not to Put Up Numbers (Warriors' Draft Strategy, The Draft Lottery & Bubble Talk)

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Andy Liu and Saam Esfandiari talk the Warriors' draft strategy, the upcoming NBA Draft Lottery, give their thoughts on the bubble games thus far and of course, answer your mailbag questions.Thanks to our friends over at BetOnline.AG and TheraOne for sponsoring the show!Hosts: Andy Liu and Saam EsfandiariProducer: Ben Cruz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Aug 18, 20201h 8m

Ep 164Draymond Green's Pricey "Inside the NBA" Appearance, Warriors' Draft/Offseason Needs & NBA Bubble Playoff Predictions (feat. The Athletic's Ethan Strauss)

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Andy Liu and Saam Esfandiari welcome back The Athletic's Ethan Strauss to talk Draymond Green's expensive "Inside the NBA" appearance, the Warriors' draft/offseason needs and who will emerge from the NBA bubble as champion.Thanks to our friends over at BetOnline.AG and Deal Dash (promo code "Light Years") for sponsoring the show!Hosts: Andy Liu and Saam EsfandiariGuest: Ethan StraussProducer: Ben Cruz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Aug 11, 20201h 14m

Ep 163Steph Curry's "Kobe Energy", How Saam & Andy Really Feel About LeBron James & Best Memories Covering the Warriors (feat. The Ringer's Logan Murdock)

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Andy Liu and Saam Esfandiari are joined by The Ringer's Logan Murdock for an epic conversation about Stephen Curry's "Kobe energy", Logan's unforgettable first encounter with Steve Kerr and his favorite players he covered while on the beat with the Warriors.And somehow, Logan flips the script and gets Andy and Saam to admit their true feelings about some player named LeBron James.Thanks to our friends over at BetOnline.AG and Deal Dash (promo code "Light Years") for sponsoring the show!Hosts: Andy Liu and Saam EsfandiariGuest: Logan MurdockProducer: Ben Cruz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Aug 5, 20201h 28m

Ep 162Responding to Bomani Jones' Steph Curry "System Player" Comment, Lacob Light Years Ahead Again & Mailbag Questions

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Andy Liu and Saam Esfandiari are reunited just in time to discuss Bomani Jones calling Stephen Curry a "system player," Joe Lacob's plan to keep the Warriors "light years" ahead and answer more of your mailbag questions.Thanks to our friends over at Manscaped, and Deal Dash (promo code "Light Years") for sponsoring the show!Hosts: Andy Liu and Saam EsfandiariProducer: Ben Cruz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jul 28, 20201h 0m

Ep 161Andy's Solo Mega Mailbag Session

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Andy Liu puts on his Colin Cowherd cape and rolls solo to answer all the fantastic listener questions from Twitter and Discord. Topics include: Predicting the next potential super team as a result of the NBA bubble Potential replacements for Steve Kerr (hypothetical, of course) Best TPE options for the Warriors If Steph Curry would ever sign with Nike And much, much more. No topic is off limits for Andy!Thanks to our friends over at BetOnline.AG and Manscaped for sponsoring the show!Hosts: Andy Liu and Saam EsfandiariProducer: Ben Cruz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jul 21, 20201h 25m

Ep 160Bubble Talk, NBA Favorites' Odds to Win the Title & Mailbag Questions (feat. NBA Expert Aaron Larsuel)

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Andy Liu and Saam Esfandiari are joined by NBA expert Aaron Larsuel to discuss everything bubble-related, Lakers/Clippers/Bucks' chances to win the title, and a monster mailbag discussion ranging from their favorite players of all time, chances the Warriors land a superstar next season, how the previous iteration of the Warriors match up to today’s contenders, and much more.Thanks to our friends over at BetOnline.AG and Manscaped for sponsoring the show!Hosts: Andy Liu and Saam EsfandiariGuest: Aaron LarsuelProducer: Ben Cruz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jul 14, 20201h 54m

Ep 159Draft Talk, The Second Bubble & The Player Most Likely to Come in Out of Shape for the Postseason

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Andy Liu and Saam Esfandiari welcome Evan Zamir (Warriors Twitter OG and draft expert) to chat about his favorite prospects and types of players to draft. Then Andy and Sam discuss the second bubble, the player most likely to come into this postseason out of shape, and take your mailbag questions including their favorite SF cuisine/restaurants.Thanks to our friends over at BetOnline.AG for sponsoring the show!Hosts: Andy Liu and Saam EsfandiariGuest: Evan ZamirProducer: Ben Cruz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jul 7, 20201h 17m

Ep 158Connor Letourneau Talks the Draft, Behind the Scenes of the D-Lo Trade & Odds of Giannis in the Bay

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Andy Liu and Saam Esfandiari are joined by Warriors beat writer, Connor Letourneau of the San Francisco Chronicle, to discuss everything from the NBA Draft, to the behind-the-scenes decision making process of the D'Angelo Russell trade, odds Giannis ends up a Warrior, offseason options, and his most awkward moments as a beat writer.Thanks to our friends over at BetOnline.AG for sponsoring the show!And please take a minute to fill out this survey for a chance to win AirPods and/or Blue Wire merchandise!Hosts: Andy Liu and Saam EsfandiariGuest: Connor LetourneauProducer: Ben Cruz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jun 30, 20201h 12m

Ep 157Analyzing Every Warriors Draft Pick of the Joe Lacob Era

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Andy Liu and Saam Esfandiari analyze every single draft pick of the Joe Lacob era and discuss how it informs how the Warriors will attack their pick in the 2020 NBA Draft. Thanks to our friends over at BetOnline.AG for sponsoring the show! And please take a minute to fill out this survey for a chance to win AirPods and/or Blue Wire merchandise! Hosts: Andy Liu and Saam Esfandiari Producer: Ben Cruz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jun 23, 20201h 8m

Ep 156Massive Light Years Mailbag Session: Obstacle to NBA's Return, Andy & Sam's Replacements for Each Other and Where Giannis Would Party in the Bay

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Andy Liu and Saam Esfandiari return for a massive Light Years mailbag session discussing another obstacle to the NBA return, Adam Silver's recent comments, best 80s rock bands, who they would replace each other with on the podcast, which MLBer would make the best NBA player, where Giannis would live/party if he gets traded to GSW, and much more. Tommy Gunn also joins to discuss his recent Klay and Steph decline takes. Thanks to our friends over at BetOnline.AG for sponsoring the show! Hosts: Andy Liu and Saam Esfandiari Guest: Tommy Gunn Producer: Ben Cruz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jun 16, 20201h 16m

Ep 155Baron Davis to Blue Wire, Bob Myers' Comments & Why Andy Now Loves the Rockets

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Andy Liu and Saam Esfandiari discuss Blue Wire adding Baron Davis to the squad, Bob Myers’ comments, Giannis to the Warriors, the return of the NBA and why Andy now loves the Rockets (!!!!). Thanks to our friends over at BetOnline.AG for sponsoring the show! Hosts: Andy Liu and Saam Esfandiari Producer: Ben Cruz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jun 9, 202050 min

Ep 154Ron Adams' Praise for Andrew Wiggins and Putting Current Warriors on the "We Believe" Team

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Andy Liu and Saam Esfandiari break down Warriors assistant coach, Ron Adams' glowing reviews of Andrew Wiggins and play a little fantasy Warriors lineup by seeing what would happen if you placed current players on the "We Believe" squad. Thanks to our friends over at BetOnline.AG for sponsoring the show! Hosts: Andy Liu and Saam Esfandiari Producer: Ben Cruz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jun 2, 20201h 0m

Ep 153The Return of the NBA, Why Twitter Slanders Steph Curry and the Dreaded "Frisco" Debate

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Andy Liu and Saam Esfandiari are joined by 95.7 The Game's Bonta Hill to discuss the return of the NBA, why Stephen Curry gets slandered everyday on Twitter, future Warriors moves, his favorite small business restaurants in San Francisco, and of course, the "Frisco" debate.Thanks to our friends over at BetOnline.AG for sponsoring the show! Hosts: Andy Liu and Saam Esfandiari Guests: Bonta Hill Producer: Ben Cruz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

May 27, 20201h 15m

Ep 152Last Dance Series Recap with Warriors Twitter All-Stars

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Andy Liu and Saam Esfandiari discuss The Last Dance finale with some Warriors Twitter friends! The guys and their guests give their parting takes on MJ, discuss if MJ’s legacy is even attainable in 2020 and who is the most like MJ among current NBA players. Thanks to our friends over at BetOnline.AG for sponsoring the show! Hosts: Andy Liu and Saam Esfandiari Guests: Jason Maples,Daman Rangoola,Justin Grant,Slander Gawwd,Tommy Jordan Producer: Ben Cruz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

May 18, 20201h 33m

Ep 151Scottie Pippen's Kevin Durant Tendencies, Warriors' Draft Options & the NBA's Return (feat. The Athletic's Ethan Strauss)

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Andy Liu and Saam Esfandiari are joined by The Athletic's Ethan Strauss to recap episodes 7 and 8 of "The Last Dance" by comparing Scottie Pippen's antics to Kevin Durant's, the Warriors' NBA Draft options and talk whether the NBA will return this season or not. Ethan also compares writing his new book, "The Victory Machine: The Making and Unmaking of the Warriors Dynasty" to Sam Smith's writing of "The Jordan Rules." Thanks to our friends over at BetOnline.AG for sponsoring the show! Hosts: Andy Liu and Saam Esfandiari Guest: Ethan Strauss Producer: Ben Cruz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

May 11, 20201h 38m

Ep 150"The Last Dance" Episode 5 & 6 Breakdown & Comparing Michael Jordan/Kevin Durant's Ways of Dealing with the Media (feat. Marcus Thompson)

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Andy Liu and Saam Esfandiari welcome friend of the show, Marcus Thompson of The Athletic, to help break down episodes 5 and 6 of "The Last Dance" as well as draw comparisons with the ways Michael Jordan and Kevin Durant dealt/deal with the media.Thanks to our friends over at BetOnline.AG for sponsoring the show!Hosts: Andy Liu and Saam EsfandiariGuest: Marcus ThompsonProducer: Ben Cruz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

May 4, 20201h 15m

Ep 149"The Last Dance" Episode 3 & 4 Recap and the Teams Re-Opening Facilities

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Andy Liu and Saam Esfandiari break down the two latest episodes of ESPN's "The Last Dance", parallels between the Bulls' rise and the Warriors and talk NBA teams re-opening their facilities for players' use.Thanks to our friends over at BetOnline.AG for sponsoring the show!Hosts: Andy Liu and Saam EsfandiariProducer: Ben Cruz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Apr 27, 20201h 2m

Ep 148Light Years the Next Traveling Cocaine Circus? Recapping First Two "The Last Dance" Episodes (feat. Guy Haberman & John Middlekauf)

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Andy Liu and Saam Esfandiari are joined by Guy Haberman & John Middlekauf of the "Haberman & Middlekauf" Podcast to break down the first two epic episodes of ESPN's "The Last Dance," documenting the 1997-1998 Chicago Bulls.Thanks to our friends over at BetOnline.AG for sponsoring the show!Hosts: Andy Liu and Saam EsfandiariGuest: Guy Haberman & John MiddlekaufProducer: Ben Cruz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Apr 20, 20201h 36m

Ep 147Light Years Calls on the #WarriorsTwitter All-Stars

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Andy Liu and Saam Esfandiari call on some #WarriorsTwitter All-Stars to talk everything Warriors and the NBA.Hosts: Andy Liu and Saam EsfandiariGuests: @_YoMek, @jrichardgoodman, @urkle9, @tgunn21, @Option_Zero, @MMekus18, @Jannelle12, @TheSlanderGawwd, @Looneystanacct, @Boun3Byke9800Producer: Ben Cruz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Apr 14, 20202h 10m

Ep 146Light Years Talks Warriors and the NBA with Bay Area News Group's Dieter Kurtenbach

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Andy Liu and Saam Esfandiari are joined by Bay Area News Group columnist, Dieter Kurtenbach, to discuss everything from trade exception targets, the brokest NBA owners, the awfulness of the NBA Draft, and the difference in covering sports across different areas.Thanks to our friends over at BetOnline.AG for sponsoring the show!Hosts: Andy Liu and Saam EsfandiariGuest: Dieter KurtenbachProducer: Ben Cruz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Apr 7, 20201h 24m

Ep 145Light Years Talks to NBA Draft Expert, Sam Vecenie, About the Warriors' Draft Targets

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Andy Liu and Saam Esfandiari are joined by Sam Vecenie of The Athletic to break down every single prospect the Warriors will look at, best fits, a shocker on his favorite player, and trade destinations.Thanks to our friends over at BetOnline.AG for sponsoring the show!Hosts: Andy Liu and Saam EsfandiariGuest: Sam VecenieProducer: Ben Cruz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Apr 1, 20201h 19m

Ep 144Light Years Talks Special Project to Help Unpaid Arena Workers During COVID Outbreak

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Andy Liu and Saam Esfandiari look to brighten up your quarantine days by talking to a Light Years listener (Alan Chazaro) about a very special project to help arena workers during the COVID-19 shutdown.The guys also talk two interesting tax player mid-level exception targets for the Warriors this offseason.Hosts: Andy Liu and Saam EsfandiariGuest: Alan ChazaroProducer: Ben Cruz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mar 30, 202042 min

Ep 143Light Years Talks Everything NBA-Related with Twitter Legend, Myles Brown

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Andy Liu and Saam Esfandiari are joined by an absolute NBA Twitter legend in Myles Brown to talk everything NBA including:- How Twitter has Changed- The Warriors' run and how it was covered- "LeBron-aganda"- The possibility of Giannis to the Warriors and why he's covered so poorly- How should the media cover the NBA?Thanks to our friends over at BetOnline.AG for sponsoring the show!Hosts: Andy Liu and Saam EsfandiariGuest: Myles BrownProducer: Ben Cruz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mar 24, 20201h 26m

Ep 142Favorite Klay Thompson Games with Warriors Outsiders (Drew Shiller & Grant Liffmann)

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Andy Liu and Saam Esfandiari take a trip down memory lane with the help of NBC Sports Bay Area's Warriors Outsiders (Drew Shiller & Grant Liffmann) to reminisce and debate on Klay Thompson's best moments with the Golden State Warriors.Thanks to our friends over at BetOnline.AG for sponsoring the show!Hosts: Andy Liu and Saam EsfandiariGuests: Drew Shiller & Grant LiffmannProducer: Ben Cruz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mar 19, 202049 min

Ep 141Ethan Strauss on Coronavirus, His New Book & the NBA Draft

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Andy Liu and Saam Esfandiari are joined by The Athletic's Ethan Strauss to discuss the NBA's mishandling of the coronavirus situation, his new book on the Warriors dynasty and a lot of NBA Draft thoughts (a little Killian Hayes, anyone?)Thanks to our friends over at BetOnline.AG for sponsoring the show!Hosts: Andy Liu and Saam EsfandiariGuest: Ethan StraussProducer: Ben Cruz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mar 16, 20201h 13m

Ep 140What Light Years Is Doing During the Self-Quarantine

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Andy Liu and Saam Esfandiari talk about their plans during the self-quarantine period for themselves and the show (have no fear - the shows will continue!).Thanks to our friends over at BetOnline.AG for sponsoring the show!Hosts: Andy Liu and Saam EsfandiariProducer: Ben Cruz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mar 15, 202026 min

Ep 139Light Years Mailbag: COVID-19-Impact-on-the-NBA Edition

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Andy Liu and Saam Esfandiari return with a massive Light Years Podcast Mailbag. They discuss the COVID-19 impact on the NBA, Klutch propaganda, Giannis’ road to the Warriors, Steve Kerr’s role player archetypes, who would survive between our co-hosts in an apocalypse, and much, much more.Thanks to our friends over at BetOnline.AG for sponsoring the show!Hosts: Andy Liu and Saam EsfandiariProducer: Ben Cruz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mar 10, 20201h 14m

Ep 138Steve Kerr's Steph Curry Comments, What's Up with Andrew Wiggins & The Giannis-Harden Feud

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Andy Liu and Saam Esfandiari discuss Steve Kerr's Stephen Curry comments, why Steph is being held out this long, and what Andrew Wiggins' latest stretch means for next year's team. They then discuss the Giannis/Harden feud and why that has made the NBA much more exciting the last few weeks. Thanks to our friends over at BetOnline.AG for sponsoring the show!Hosts: Andy Liu and Saam EsfandiariProducer: Ben Cruz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mar 2, 202048 min

Ep 137Stephen Curry's Return, Dragan Bender's Future & Offseason Wish List

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Andy Liu and Saam Esfandiari discuss Steph Curry's (likely) Sunday return, Dragan Bender's debut, and what their wish list will be this offseason using the taxpayer mid-level exception.They then take a look around the league and give their thoughts on the best teams so far in the NBA.Thanks to our friends over at BetOnline.AG for sponsoring the show!Hosts: Andy Liu and Saam EsfandiariProducer: Ben Cruz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Feb 25, 202054 min

Ep 136Andrew Wiggins, the Future of the Coaching Staff & Mailbag Time!

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Andy Liu and Saam Esfandiari are finally reunited as Andy has returned from vacation catch up on everything that's happened in the world of sports. The guys start with talking Andrew Wiggins' addition, the future of the Warriors, and some thoughts on the coaching staff's job this season. They then their attention to some Astros/Giants talk before getting into the BetOnline.ag Mailbag segment. Thanks to our friends over at BetOnline.AG for sponsoring the show!Hosts: Andy Liu and Saam EsfandiariProducer: Ben Cruz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Feb 18, 202053 min

Ep 135The Andrew Wiggins Era Has Begun! Plus, Draft Talk with Bleacher Report's Jonathan Wasserman

Saam Esfandiari and Light Years producer Ben Cruz bask in the beginning of the Andrew Wiggins era with the Golden State Warriors before Saam chats with Bleacher Report lead draft writer, Jonathan Wasserman, to break down the Warriors' options in this June's NBA Draft.Hosts: Andy Liu & Saam EsfandiariGuest: Jonathan WassermanProducer: Ben CruzDon't forget to head over to BetOnline.ag to receive your 50% bonus with the code BLUEWIRE! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Feb 10, 202051 min

Ep 134Steph Almost Back, D-Lo Trade Deadline Scenarios & Andre Iguodala's Refusal to Play for the Grizzlies

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Andy Liu is on a quick hiatus so Saam Esfandiari made the call to the G-League (of podcasting) and called up producer Ben Cruz up to the big show to talk Stephen Curry's impending return, a few D'Angelo Russell trade deadline scenarios and Andre Iguodala's bizarre situation with the Memphis Grizzlies.Hosts: Andy Liu and Saam EsfandiariProducer: Ben CruzBe sure to check out our sponsor, BetOnline.ag and receive your 50% bonus when you enter the code BLUEWIRE. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Feb 4, 202054 min

Ep 133Paying Our Respects to the Legendary Kobe Bryant

Andy Liu and Saam Esfandiari are joined by BlueWire CEO, Kevin Jones, to reminisce on Kobe Bryant’s career, legacy, and lasting impact on us today and the future. R.I.P. Kobe and Gianna Bryant and everyone else lost in Sunday's tragic accident.Hosts: Andy Liu and Saam EsfandiariGuest: Kevin JonesProducer: Ben Cruz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jan 27, 202037 min

Ep 132The Sneaky-Deep Warriors (of Next Season), Steph Pods with Stephen Jackson & How the NBA Should Be Covered Today

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Andy Liu and Saam Esfandiari discuss Eric Paschall and D'Angelo Russell's numbers without Draymond Green and how next season's team might be sneaky-deep. Then they go over Steph Curry's recent comments on Stephen Jackson's podcast, how the NBA should be covered today, and whether the 2019 Golden State Warriors were underrated. They wrap things up with a Bay Area sports decade in review and a Super Bowl preview. Hosts: Andy Liu and Saam EsfandiariProducer: Ben Cruz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jan 22, 202056 min

Ep 131The Current State of the Warriors and the NBA with Andrew Sharp

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Andy Liu and Saam Esfandiari are joined by former Sports Illustrated NBA scribe, Andrew Sharp to talk the Warriors and the rest of the NBA.Subscribe to Light Years Premium for all of the exclusive content!Hosts: Andy Liu and Saam EsfandiariProducer: Ben Cruz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jan 13, 202050 min

Ep 130Joe Lacob's Trade Comments and Imagining Next Year's Warriors

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Andy Liu and Saam Esfandiari break down Joe Lacob's recent trade comments and take an early look ahead to the Warriors' roster next season.Subscribe to Light Years Premium for all of the exclusive content!Hosts: Andy Liu and Saam EsfandiariProducer: Ben Cruz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jan 6, 202048 min

Ep 129Warriors' 4-1 Home Stand, Alen Smailagic's Debut & Could Karl Anthony Towns Be a Future Warrior?

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Andy Liu and Saam Esfandiari discuss the Warriors' 4-1 home stand, the differences between the Rockets and Mavericks, talk the much-anticipated debut of Alen Smailagic, and play "what if" with Karl Anthony Towns to the Warriors.Subscribe to Light Years Premium for all of the exclusive content!Hosts: Andy Liu and Saam EsfandiariProducer: Ben Cruz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Dec 30, 201951 min

Ep 128D'Angelo Russell's Fit, Warriors' Long-Term Development & Top 5 Warrior Games of the Decade

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Andy Liu and Saam Esfandiari discuss the Warriors' win over the Pelicans, D'Angelo Russell's fit and the Warriors' long-term development potential. To wrap things up, the guys reveal their top 5 Warrior games of the decade.Subscribe to Light Years Premium for all of the exclusive content!Hosts: Andy Liu and Saam EsfandiariProducer: Ben Cruz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Dec 23, 201950 min

Ep 127The Warriors are the Team of the Decade

Andy Liu and Sam Esfandiari discuss the Warriors winning team of the decade, the ways in which they changed basketball and our early season award winners.Subscribe to Light Years Premium for all of the exclusive content!Hosts: Andy Liu and Saam Esfandiari Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Dec 18, 201941 min

Ep 126Trade Rumors, D'Angelo Russell's Off-Ball Role & Trade Ideas Involving Ben Simmons & Joel Embiid

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Andy Liu and Saam Esfandiari discuss trade rumors, D-Lo's off-ball offense role, give some Ben Simmons/Joel Embiid trade ideas, and go over their top players under 25 all while giving live Warriors-Knicks takes (FYI, they finished recording before the game went into overtime).To end the show, we’ve got a snippet from Light Years Premium where Jonathan Wasserman, NBA draft expert and insider joins the pod to discuss LaMelo Ball v. Anthony Edwards and more (39:40).Subscribe to Light Years Premium for all of the exclusive content!Hosts: Andy Liu and Saam EsfandiariProducer: Ben Cruz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Dec 12, 201953 min

Ep 125What Could've Been for the Warriors, Omari Spellman & Jordan Poole's Seasons and Fixing the NBA's Ratings Problem

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Andy Liu and Saam Esfandiari return to go over the origin of Saam's Raiders fandom. They then mull over what the Warriors would have pulled off if everyone was healthy in a lesser Western Conference playoff race before analyzing Omari Spellman and Jordan Poole's start to the season, the MVP race, and give their thoughts on why the NBA ratings are low and how to fix it.Subscribe to Light Years Premium for all of the exclusive content!Hosts: Andy Liu and Saam EsfandiariProducer: Ben Cruz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Dec 3, 201952 min