It’s Playoff time! This week, Bogues and Pro dive deep into the first-round NBA matchups, including standout performances from Jokic, McDaniels, and Luka. They discuss coaching firings, Landry Fields’ surprising dismissal, and NBA Award controversies. The Warriors-Rockets series is must-watch chaos, while OKC and Cleveland cruise. Plus, Useful or U…

Rogue Bogues podcasters (and former NBA professionals) Andrew Bogut and Mike Procopio are here for the playoffs! We start with the elevated physicality of Warriors-Rockets and whether Amen Thompson is at fault for Jimmy Butler’s injury. From there, we’re looking back on situations as wide ranging as when Draymond Green kicked Steven Adams in the nu…

Mike of The Gist is here, which means the conversation flows so easily. We start with Giannis Antetokounmpo going viral again in defeat, and then hit a range of sports current events. Topics include but aren’t limited to… * Why the public likes Giannis’ defeat monologues * Is Antetokounmpo at all at fault for the Milwaukee disaster? * NBA playoff r…

One of my favorite conversations with Wos, if I do say so myself. Very NBA forward, if that’s your thing. Topics include but aren’t limited to… * Why Jordan Brand’s “Bad Luka” ads work * Laker Luka’s potential to become the face of the league * Why is Laker Luka such a hotter cultural commodity than Dallas Luka * Why I don’t believe in the Lakers *…

It’s playoff time on this ep of Rogue Bogues! Bogues and Pro break down the NBA Play-In results and preview all the first-round matchups. The Kings fire their GM, Peter Patton is let go in Chicago, and Bogues calls out trainers in Crocs. Gayle Benson overrides Griffin in New Orleans, NBA award picks are in, and “Off-Night” Mitchell gets a nod. Plus…

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.houseofstrauss.com I never get to talk one-on-one with Light Years co-host and overall Warriors provocateur Andy Liu, but today is my lucky day. In this episode we cover why, exactly, Andy quit the sports writer path for whatever he became. We also discuss how I got fired from Yelp. …

Pro and Bogues wrap up the NBA regular season with their Teams of the Year — Bogues picks the Pistons, Pro goes with the Rockets. The Suns and Heat headline the Weak Team picks after disappointing seasons. They break down the surprise firing of Mike Malone and Calvin Booth, the Embiid injury update, and tension in New Orleans. Play-In predictions a…

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This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.houseofstrauss.com An ideal time to podcast with fellow indie media man Andrew Sharp, King of the Generalists. In addition to podcasting about the NBA, Andrew also co-hosts podcasts on technology and China. Obviously, there were topics to discuss. Subjects include but aren’t limited …

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.houseofstrauss.com Congratulations to Freddie, who’s a new father. Having just come up for air, he’s got takes on the state of our possibly melting down world, NBA corner 3 elimination, and the Jackie Robinson DEI imbroglio. For those who don’t want financial crisis/tariff talk, we b…

In this episode of Rogue Bogues, the NBL Free Agency is heating up while the NBA nears the end of the regular season with the Playoffs in sight. The Chicago Bulls earn Team of the Week honors, and Josh Giddey continues to shine. What’s going on in Memphis as coaching changes raise eyebrows? Dwight Howard and Carmelo Anthony head to the Hall of Fame…

* Mainstream NBA media tone vs. YouTube tone * The Event Level NBA takes are so much harsher than public takes * Agents can threaten everyone in your media org * Players Justin has pissed off * Why is it Old NBA heads vs. Current Players? * How do we feel about Kirk Goldsberry’s plan to ban corner 3s? * Why is Justin voting Nikola Jokic for MVP? * …

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.houseofstrauss.com Many great topics today with our favorite sports media reporter! Items include but aren’t limited to… * LeBron’s massive hour-plus sit down with Pat McAfee * Is LeBron uniquely annoying among all time greats? * LeBron’s straw man arguments * Why is McAfee egging Le…

In this weeks episode, Pro struggles with the Zoom, but his Team of the Week is the Pacers, while Bogues picks the surging Rockets. The Knicks and Cavs are struggling. Kyrie’s livestream rant, Celtics sell for $6.1B, and Joe Ingles gets a special start. NBA All-Star 1v1? Beasley vs. Stephenson for $100K. Giddey & Dyson win Aussie of the Week. Plus,…

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.houseofstrauss.com Jay Caspian Kang writes about a little bit of everything and so, in our conversations, we discuss a little bit of everything. Today’s main topic is whether the Analytics Movement is past due in sports. Related, per new data-based analysis of Democratic Party woes, …

Coach Bogues is officially an assistant with the Sydney Kings! He breaks down the decision and the controversy surrounding it. Pro goes on an AI rant, while the Warriors surge and the Heat struggle. Stephen A. Smith vs. LeBron, Mavs facing potential forfeits, and a looming WNBA lockout. Plus, Jokic’s historic 30-20-20 game, Josh Giddey’s hot streak…

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.houseofstrauss.com Liz co-hosts the Just Asking Questions podcast, which earnestly investigates the day’s most pressing political and cultural issues. She’s also, in no particular order, a Catholic, mom, surfer and natalism evangelist. I really enjoy Wolfe’s approach to conversations…