

Light Years: A Golden State Warriors Pod
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Light Years is dedicated to talking Golden State Warriors Basketball, the NBA, and everything else -- hosted by experts Saam Esfandiari, Andy Liu, and Tommy Gunn.
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Apr 26, 2024 • 35min
Playoff Observations From The Couch
Sam and Andy react to the Warriors-less Playoffs. What’s it like seeing playoffs dominated by players from 2020 and 2021 draft? (16:35) Is small ball dead. (20:07) Why Spoelstra is so much better than every other coach. (27:28) Does depth matter as much as top 5 fit Are Warriors more than 1 player away? And more!Host: Sam Esfandiari and Andy LiuProducer: Tim AnganGo to PrizePicks.com and use code Lightyears for a deposit match of $100 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 24, 2024 • 55min
Where Do The Warriors Go From Here?! With Ethan Strauss
Sam and Andy are joined by the House of Strauss' Ethan Strauss to discuss where the Warriors go from here. Can they even get back into contention? If so, how do they? (34:18) They discuss the inevitability of the current Nuggets v. 2017 Warriors. Finally (46:12) they discuss what to do with Klay.Host: Sam Esfandiari and Andy LiuGuest: Ethan StraussProducer: Tim AnganGo to PrizePicks.com and use code Lightyears for a deposit match of $100 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 19, 2024 • 1h 5min
Warriors Media and Spite Playoffs
Sam and Andy react to Mike Dunleavy’s end of season press conference. Next (14:47) they discuss who they are rooting for to win (or lose) in the playoffs. Finally (22:50) your calls.Host: Sam Esfandiari and Andy LiuProducer: Tim AnganGo to PrizePicks.com and use code Lightyears for a deposit match of $100 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 17, 2024 • 1h
GSW/Kings Post Game: Warriors Eliminated!
Sam and Andy have a Warriors season post mortem after a play-in loss to the Kings. Was this the last time we see the core 3 play together? Later they discuss the second timeline dilemma and if the dynasty put them behind the curve. Next (16:06) they take calls from the goons. Host: Sam Esfandiari and Andy LiuProducer: Tim AnganGo to PrizePicks.com and use code Lightyears for a deposit match of $100 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 16, 2024 • 38min
Warriors v. Kings Play-In Preview
Sam and Andy discuss Warriors v. Kings Play-in game. Is this the same match up as before? How have teams changed? Later (17:06) they discuss who might start. Finally (27:54) they discuss what they want to see from the vets and youth.Host: Sam Esfandiari and Andy LiuProducer: Tim AnganGo to PrizePicks.com and use code Lightyears for a deposit match of $100 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 15, 2024 • 1h 6min
GSW/Jazz Post Game: PLAY-IN BOUND!
Sam is joined by Tommy and Justin after the conclusion of the regular season. First they discuss how the play-in seeding shakes out. Then (11:20) they talk overall takeaways from the regular season and what would make the postseason a success for GSW. Finally (36:45) they take calls from the goons including top 3 warrior villains and best match ups.Host: Sam EsfandiariGuest: Tommy Gunn and Justin GrantProducer: Tim AnganGo to PrizePicks.com and use code Lightyears for a deposit match of $100 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 13, 2024 • 43min
GSW/Pelicans Post Game: My Soul is Broken
Sam and Viggy react to the Warriors loss to the Pelicans and what it means for the Play-In. They discuss the fine margin for error the Warriors play with and if Kerr is able to make the right adjustments in those margins. (15:32) Then they discuss what to make of Kuminga and GP2 not playing and (19:22) take calls from the goons.Host: Sam EsfandiariGuest: Vignesh VenkataramanProducer: Tim AnganGo to PrizePicks.com and use code Lightyears for a deposit match of $100 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 12, 2024 • 45min
GSW/Blazer Post Game: Quest To Eight
Sam and Aaron recap an ugly, but productive win for the Warriors in Portland. First they discuss what the win means for the play-in picture and how the other teams are looking. Then (9:26) they discuss low energy performances, who Kerr would go to in the playoffs and finally (25:29) take calls from the goons.Host: Sam Esfandiari and Aaron LarsuelProducer: Tim AnganGo to PrizePicks.com and use code Lightyears for a deposit match of $100 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 10, 2024 • 50min
GSW/Lakers: Are We Back?!
Sam and Andy discuss the We Believe vibes of this Warrior team after the victory over the Lakers. How in are you? Later (19:34) we take your callsHost: Sam Esfandiari and Andy LiuProducer: Tim AnganGo to PrizePicks.com and use code Lightyears for a deposit match of $100 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 8, 2024 • 54min
GSW/Jazz Post Game: Playoff Positioning
Sam and Andy discuss the Warriors win against Utah. First they look at the Warriors expectations out of the play-in and ask why the official account is celebrating a 10 seed. Then (19:35) they discuss where Kuminga should improve most. Finally, (27:33) they compare Steph Curry and Caitlin Clark discourse and take calls from the goons.Host: Sam Esfandiari and Andy LiuProducer: Tim AnganGo to PrizePicks.com and use code Lightyears for a deposit match of $100 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.


