The Kings Beat Podcast
James Ham, Kings Insider, ESPN 1320 and The Kings Beat
Show overview
The Kings Beat Podcast has been publishing since 2018, and across the 8 years since has built a catalogue of 358 episodes. That works out to roughly 440 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a weekly cadence.
Episodes typically run an hour to ninety minutes — most land between 1h 2m and 1h 30m — though episode length varies meaningfully from one episode to the next. The publisher flags most episodes as explicit, so expect adult themes or strong language throughout. It is catalogued as a EN-language Sports show.
The show is actively publishing — the most recent episode landed yesterday, with 19 episodes already out so far this year. The busiest year was 2022, with 91 episodes published. Published by James Ham, Kings Insider, ESPN 1320 and The Kings Beat.
From the publisher
ESPN 1320‘s Kings Insider James Ham Fox, KCRA 3's Sean Cunningham and The Kings Pulse Podcast’s Brenden Nunes bring you the latest on the Sacramento Kings. With more than 30 years of combined experience covering of the team, the trio pull back the veil on one of the most dysfunctional franchises in professional sports.
Latest Episodes
View all 358 episodesWhat can we take away from Kings rough preseason debut vs. Lakers?
Ben Simmons is the story of training camp so far, but Chris Webber's presence is also intriguing
Training is just a round the corner, how do the Kings stack up heading into the season?
Former All-Star Ben Simmons is a Sacramento King. What does it all mean?
Should the Kings bring back Russell Westbrook or are there other point guard options?
Who stood out for Kings at Las Vegas Summer League and who has some work to do?
Kings rookies set to make summer league debuts, plus free agent chatter and more
Darius Acuff Jr. or bust? NBA Draft night is almost here and the Kings have options
Which point guard is a better fit for the Sacramento Kings, Darius Acuff Jr. or Kingston Flemings?
What approach will the Sacramento Kings take to the NBA Draft and the offseason ahead?
Playoffs, weirdness in Portland and breaking down Scott Perry's first season in Sacramento
Kings host annual exit interviews with players, what were the biggest takeaways?
Ep 404Kings season hits final stage, plenty of questions remainl
EKCRA 3's Sean Cunningham, Brenden Nunes from the Kings Pulse Podcast and The Kings Beat's James Ham join forces for coverage of the Sacramento Kings. Topics include the development of young players, the future of Doug Christie, 2026 NBA Draft talk and a final discussion on whether the Kings should stretch provision Zach LaVine. Thanks for joining us on this adventure! Big shoutout to Paul Jinkerson (@paulitition) for creating a new intro and outro for the podcast and to Brenden for creating our new overlay for the podcast. Jump on board with a premium subscription to The Kings Beat: https://kings-beat.beehiiv.com/upgrade Or start out with a free subscription to The Kings Beat: https://kings-beat.beehiiv.com/subscribe Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Ep 403Discussing the Russell Westbrook situation in Sacramento and the role of media
EKCRA 3's Sean Cunningham, Brenden Nunes from the Kings Pulse Podcast and The Kings Beat's James Ham join forces for coverage of the Sacramento Kings. Topics include the Russell Westbrook situation in Sacramento and the role of media. Thanks for joining us on this adventure! Big shoutout to Paul Jinkerson (@paulitition) for creating a new intro and outro for the podcast and to Brenden for creating our new overlay for the podcast. Jump on board with a premium subscription to The Kings Beat: https://kings-beat.beehiiv.com/upgrade Or start out with a free subscription to The Kings Beat: https://kings-beat.beehiiv.com/subscribe Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Ep 402Nique Clifford and Maxime Raynaud get a chance to shine, what does it mean for their NBA futures?
EKCRA 3's Sean Cunningham, Brenden Nunes from the Kings Pulse Podcast and The Kings Beat's James Ham join forces for coverage of the Sacramento Kings. Topics include the development of Nique Clifford, Maxime Raynaud and Devin Carter, as well as another episode of The Business of Basketball asking whether Keegan Murray play again this season. Thanks for joining us on this adventure! Big shoutout to Paul Jinkerson (@paulitition) for creating a new intro and outro for the podcast and to Brenden for creating our new overlay for the podcast. Jump on board with a premium subscription to The Kings Beat: https://kings-beat.beehiiv.com/upgrade Or start out with a free subscription to The Kings Beat: https://kings-beat.beehiiv.com/subscribe Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Ep 401Kings ready to return from All-Star Break, what will final 26 games look like?
EKCRA 3's Sean Cunningham, Brenden Nunes from the Kings Pulse Podcast and The Kings Beat's James Ham join forces for coverage of the Sacramento Kings. Topics include the Sacramento Kings' final 26 games, the Zach LaVine Injury situation and a cursory dive into the top end of the 2026 NBA Draft. Thanks for joining us on this adventure! Big shoutout to Paul Jinkerson (@paulitition) for creating a new intro and outro for the podcast and to Brenden for creating our new overlay for the podcast. Jump on board with a premium subscription to The Kings Beat: https://kings-beat.beehiiv.com/upgrade Or start out with a free subscription to The Kings Beat: https://kings-beat.beehiiv.com/subscribe Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Ep 400Kings deal Keon Ellis, Dennis Schröder and Dario Saric for De'Andre Hunter
EKCRA 3's Sean Cunningham, Brenden Nunes from the Kings Pulse Podcast and The Kings Beat's James Ham join forces for coverage of the Sacramento Kings. Topics include the Kings' 3-for-1 trade that landed De'Andre Hunter in Sacramento. Thanks for joining us on this adventure! Big shoutout to Paul Jinkerson (@paulitition) for creating a new intro and outro for the podcast and to Brenden for creating our new overlay for the podcast. Jump on board with a premium subscription to The Kings Beat: https://kings-beat.beehiiv.com/upgrade Or start out with a free subscription to The Kings Beat: https://kings-beat.beehiiv.com/subscribe Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Ep 399How does Domantas Sabonis fit into a very different Kings squad than the one he left 27 games ago?
EKCRA 3's Sean Cunningham, Brenden Nunes from the Kings Pulse Podcast and The Kings Beat's James Ham join forces for coverage of the Sacramento Kings. Topics include the Kings' four game win streak, the return of Domantas Sabonis after missing 27 games, the development of Maxime Raynaud and Dylan Cardwell in Sabonis' absence and how head coach Doug Christie pieces it all together now that his All-Star center is back. Thanks for joining us on this adventure! Big shoutout to Paul Jinkerson (@paulitition) for creating a new intro and outro for the podcast and to Brenden for creating our new overlay for the podcast. Jump on board with a premium subscription to The Kings Beat: https://kings-beat.beehiiv.com/upgrade Or start out with a free subscription to The Kings Beat: https://kings-beat.beehiiv.com/subscribe Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Ep 398Kings continue to hit rock bottom in season of frustration and losses
EKCRA 3's Sean Cunningham, Brenden Nunes from the Kings Pulse Podcast and The Kings Beat's James Ham join forces for coverage of the Sacramento Kings. Topics include the Kings' struggles on both ends of the court, who is to blame for the 8-28 record, Malik Monk is out of the rotation, Keegan Murray is hurt again and another episode of The Business of Basketball discussing the latest Trae Young rumors and whether the Kings should look for a trade for a player like this. Thanks for joining us on this adventure! Big shoutout to Paul Jinkerson (@paulitition) for creating a new intro and outro for the podcast and to Brenden for creating our new overlay for the podcast. The Kings Beat merchandise shop: https://thekingsbeat.myshopify.com/ Jump on board with a premium subscription to The Kings Beat: https://kings-beat.beehiiv.com/upgrade Or start out with a free subscription to The Kings Beat: https://kings-beat.beehiiv.com/subscribe Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Ep 397Kings pick up much needed win over the Rockets as young players take center stage
EKCRA 3's Sean Cunningham, Brenden Nunes from the Kings Pulse Podcast and The Kings Beat's James Ham join forces for coverage of the Sacramento Kings. Topics include the Kings' overtime win over the Rockets, the development of Maxime Raynaud, Domantas Sabonis set to miss another month at a minimum, Russell Westbrook is different and another episode of The Business of Basketball discussing the potential for trade season resetting the roster. Thanks for joining us on this adventure! Big shoutout to Paul Jinkerson (@paulitition) for creating a new intro and outro for the podcast and to Brenden for creating our new overlay for the podcast. The Kings Beat merchandise shop: https://thekingsbeat.myshopify.com/ Jump on board with a premium subscription to The Kings Beat: https://kings-beat.beehiiv.com/upgrade Or start out with a free subscription to The Kings Beat: https://kings-beat.beehiiv.com/subscribe Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.