Light Years: A Golden State Warriors Pod

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What's Light Years: A Golden State Warriors Pod about?

Light Years is dedicated to talking Golden State Warriors Basketball, the NBA, and everything else -- hosted by experts Saam Esfandiari and Andy Liu from WarriorsWorld.

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Light Years: A Golden State Warriors Pod episodes:

04.19.2024
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 Liu Producer: Tim Angan Go to PrizePicks.com...
04.17.2024
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...
04.16.2024
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...
04.15.2024
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...
04.13.2024
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...
04.12.2024
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...
04.10.2024
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 calls Host: Sam Esfandiari and Andy Liu Producer: Tim Angan Go to PrizePicks.com and use code Lightyears for...
04.08.2024
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....
04.05.2024
GSW/Rockets Post Game
Sam and Andy discuss the Warriors sixth straight win. Trayce Jackson-Davis is making GSW look very Warriors-y. (19:57) Plus, what the Warriors do when Kuminga returns. (31:06) Can the Warriors make playoff noise? Finally, they take calls from the goons. Host:...
04.03.2024
GSW/Mavs Post Game
Sam and Andy discuss the huge defensive performance in the win of the season. (14:08) Is Steph struggles due to his age or change in officiating? (26:17) Later we take calls from the goons. Host: Sam Esfandiari and Andy Liu Producer: Tim...
04.01.2024
GSW/Spurs Post Game
Sam and Andy discuss the Warriors win vs Spurs and a successful road trip. They discuss Draymond’s attempt to redeem himself. Next (16:32) the road to the playoffs ahead. How high can they climb in standings? Is it possible to get...
03.28.2024
GSW/Magic Post Game
Sam and Andy discuss a big Warriors win against Orlando and Andrew Wiggins’ best game since 2022. (16:48) Then they talk Draymond Green’s ejection and what Steph’s emotional reaction means. (31:20) Finally take calls from the goons. Host: Sam Esfandiari and...
03.27.2024
GSW/Heat Post Game
Sam and Andy discuss a Warriors win in Miami. First they talk Klay back in the starting lineup after Podz hit a rookie wall. (18:50) Then they ask if the Bucks and Lakers are frauds and which teams could win...
03.25.2024
GSW/Wolves Post Game
Sam and Kyle Madson discuss the Warriors latest loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves. How Minny exposed the Warriors roster shortcomings. (18:05) With the Houston Rockets sneaking up in the standings, would it be better if they miss the playoffs? Then...
03.23.2024
GSW/Pacers Post Game
Sam and Andy react to the Warriors latest ugly loss to Indiana. Are the Warriors really just a slightly above .500 team? (6:34) Then they talk Steph starting to look his age and why the front office needs to act...
03.21.2024
GSW/Grizzlies Post Game
Sam and Andy discuss the Warriors win against the Memphis Grizzlies. First, they talk Jonathan Kuminga’s two-way wing tour de force and if it’s clear Steph is trying not to burn himself out. Later, (16:28) they discuss what to make...
03.19.2024
GSW/Knicks Post Game
Sam and Andy recap a miserable Warriors loss to the New York Knicks. They discuss Andrew Wiggins’ disappointing season and night and the lack of options to support Steph and Draymond. Later (28:42) they take calls from the goons. Host: Sam...
03.17.2024
GSW/Lakers Post Game
Sam and Andy react to the Warriors win vs the Lakers. First they discuss the Steph and LeBron classic rivalry and if either have the tools to win another title. (10:06) They discuss Jonathan Kuminga’s growth and Klay Thompson’s success...
03.14.2024
GSW/Mavs Post Game
Sam and Andy break down a Warriors loss to the Dallas Mavericks. Is this the worst offense in the NBA without Steph? Later they discuss what to make of young guys’ play and Kuminga taking over the game. Finally (21:03)...
03.12.2024
GSW/Spurs Post Game
Sam and Andy recap a professional Warriors win against the Spurs. They discuss a throwback Chris Paul game, (7:50) Podz and Wiggins’ tiff and (17:02) Trayce Jackson-Davis’ dunk on Wemby. Later (28:44) they pour one out for Warriors legend Otto...
03.10.2024
Weekend Recap: BLIGHT YEARS
Sam and Andy discuss the Warriors most disappointing loss to date and how to contextualize this season. (9:05) Does the Front Office deserve more blame for roster they constructed? (23:12) Finally we discuss the young guys and where we think they...
03.08.2024
GSW/Bulls Post Game
Sam and Aaron discuss the Warriors' brutal loss to Chicago Bulls and Steph Curry Injury. What does it mean? Later (10:26) they discuss the rotation questions, Podz, Moody and (28:05) Warriors attempting to trade for Alex Caruso. Host: Sam Esfandiari and Aaron...
03.07.2024
GSW/Bucks Post Game
Sam and Tommy discuss the Warriors bounce back win against the Milwaukee Bucks and Trayce Jackson-Davis’ big game. Later they discuss what it’ll take to get out of the play-in, having gone 14-4 over last 18 and take calls from...
03.06.2024
Wiggs Back, Full Squad for Moody + More
Sam and Andy are joined by KRON 4’s Jason Dumas. They discuss Andrew Wiggins’ surprise return and what (12:23) Moses Moody can do to stay in the rotation. Later (27:07) they discuss the up for grabs MVP race. Host: Sam Esfandiari...
03.04.2024
GSW/Celtics: Flush It and Move On
Saam and Andy discussed the Warriors no-show in Boston and the path to getting out of the play in. Later (18:44) they discuss Jaylen Brown and if Kuminga can develop to be as good as him. Finally (35:50) goon calls. Host:...
03.01.2024
GSW/Knicks Post Game
Sam and Andy discuss the Warriors’ win in New York. First they go over Jonathan Kuminga’s ascension to stardom and Moses Moody’s better games of the year. Next (14:08) they discuss Steph’s fatigue and Chris Paul’s impact since his return. Later...
02.28.2024
GSW/Wizards Post Game
Sam and Andy recap the Warriors win against Washington. First they talk Klay Thompson’s relaxed approach off the bench. (6:35) Chris Paul’s return and Steph Curry’s tired legs. (21:30) Then they discuss another Andrew Wiggins’ absence and Moses Moody’s minutes. Host: Sam...
02.26.2024
GSW/Nuggets Post Game, Steve Kerr Extension and More
Sam and Andy discuss the Warriors’ disappointing loss to the Nuggets and dissect their hot streak. (18:34) Then they talk Steve Kerr’s extension and (27:45) take calls from the Goons. Host: Sam Esfandiari and Andy Liu Producer: Tim Angan Learn more about your...
02.23.2024
GSW/Lakers Post Game
Sam and Andy discuss the Warriors win over the Lakers. (15:50) They discuss how the return of Chris Paul will effect the team. Later (20:53) they dissect an ESPN article regarding the future of the franchise. Finally (35:50) we take...
02.21.2024
Midseason Check in with Wos
Sam and Andy are joined by Wos, who shares his All-Star weekend takes. (7:43) They discuss how to measure the Warriors success this season. (19:22) Later they dissect the LeBron to Warriors trade chatter and players GSW should pursue in...
02.19.2024
Warriors All-Star Recap
Sam and Andy discuss All-Star weekend being carried by the Bay Area. (14:20) They break down the Steph vs Sabrina 3-Point contest and why the other events are so lackluster. Finally (33:07) they discuss Podz's upside. Host: Sam Esfandiari and Andy...
02.16.2024
First Half Is Over
Sam and Andy discuss Klay Thompson’s response to coming off the bench in Utah. (17:32) Then they go over the Warriors turnaround and outlook after the All Star break, Brandin Podziemski’s evolution and (29:30) Steph vs Sabrina predictions. Host: Sam Esfandiari...
02.15.2024
LeBron to GSW?!
Sam and Andy discuss the LeBron to GSW rumor. Is it real?! (14:07) If not LeBron, then who? Host: Sam Esfandiari and Andy Liu Producer: Tim Angan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
02.13.2024
Warriors/Jazz Post Game
Sam and Andy discuss the surging Warriors. (12:14) Passing less and (24:32) Klay Thompson revelations. Later (41:21) we take your calls on if they can get the 6 seed. Host: Sam Esfandiari and Andy Liu Producer: Tim Angan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...
02.11.2024
GSW/Suns Post Game
Sam and Andy react to Warriors win over Phoenix. Steph is the one. (13:34) The changing Warriors team and (39:55) calls. Host: Sam Esfandiari and Andy Liu Producer: Tim Angan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
02.09.2024
GSW/Pacers Post Game + Deadline Day
Sam and Andy discuss the Warriors convincing win over Indiana and 4-1 road trip and an uneventful deadline day. Later (17:55) Kyle Madson joins to discuss Kuminga ascendence and winners and losers at trade deadline. Finally (43:553) we take some calls. Host:...
02.08.2024
GSW/Sixers + Deadline Talk
Sam is joined by Aaron Larsuel to discuss the Warriors' convincing win over the shorthanded 76ers. Have they figured something out? Later (11:24) we discuss the approaching trade deadline. Host: Sam Esfandiari and Aaron Larsuel Producer: Tim Angan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...
02.06.2024
GSW/Nets Post Game + Trade Deadline Preview
Sam and Andy discuss the Warriors' win over Brooklyn Nets. What to take from Klay not closing? Kuminga’s continued ascension etc. Later (26:40) Sam is joined by Jake Fischer from Yahoo Sports NBA to discuss the trade deadline. Will Warriors make a...
02.04.2024
Weekend Recap - Get 30 Some Help
Sam and Andy discuss the most predictably Warriors weekend, getting Steph some help. Later (19:55) they discuss Kuminga’s break out. Finally (30:43) they discuss Podz and the future. Host: Sam Esfandiari and Andy Liu Producer: Tim Angan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...
02.02.2024
One Week to Trade Deadline
Sam and Andy are joined by The Athletic’s Dave DuFour and discuss the increasing feeling the Warriors will stand pat at the deadline. Is it a good idea? Next (20:32) we discuss what would happen if they did make a big trade. Finally...
01.31.2024
Warriors v. Sixers Post Game
Andy and Sam discuss the Warriors win over the Sixers, how Draymond has helped Wiggins and Kuminga work, the offense without Klay Thompson, (16:18) trade rumors and whether GSW will trade for a center, and (30:48) take the goons’ calls. Host:...
01.29.2024
Steph v. LBJ, Laker Game Reactions + More
Sam and Andy react to another vintage Steph v. LeBron game. How the league won’t be same after them. (7:38) Next, they discuss Warriors v. Lakers as a whole. Is the team figuring something out with Wiggins/Kuminga/Draymond lineup or is it all for...
01.26.2024
Warriors v. Kings Post Game
Sam is joined by Jason Timpf of Hoops Tonight to discuss the Warriors debacle v. Sacramento. What lineup decisions led to the loss? Later we discuss where GSW goes from here. Finally (39:37) we take calls. Host: Sam Esfandiari Guest: Jason Timpf Producer: Tim Angan Learn more...
01.25.2024
Warriors v. Hawks Post Game
Sam is joined by Chris Biderman to discuss the Warriors' emotional night v. the Hawks. How Kuminga’s performance frames their thoughts for the trade deadline. Later (27:30) we take your calls. Host: Sam Esfandiari Guest: Chris Biderman Producer: Tim Angan Learn more about your ad...
01.24.2024
Remembering Dejan Milojević
Sam is joined by Miloš Jovanović to discuss the lasting legacy of Dejan Milojević both with the Warriors and with the basketball world as a whole. Host: Sam Esfandiari Guest: Miloš Jovanović Producer: Tim Angan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
01.22.2024
Is The Warriors Season Salvageable + Niners Takes
Sam and Andy get into how the Warriors move on from tragedy and if the season is salvageable. (11:37) They discuss the Atlanta Hawks game and trade possibilities. Later (22:19) Jason Aponte joins to talk all things 49ers playoffs. Host: Sam...
01.18.2024
A Sad Day for the Warriors and a Look Ahead
Sam and Andy discuss the sad news of Dejan Milojević's sudden passing. Next (5:20) they discuss how important Mavs game might be. Finally (12:02) they react to Siakam trade and increasing pessimism surrounding the deadline. Host: Sam Esfandiari and Andy Liu Producer: Tim Angan Learn...
01.16.2024
GSW v. Grizz Post Game: Is This Rock Bottom?
Andy and Sam discuss yet another Loss of the Season candidate. (12:36) Later, Andrew Sharp of the GOAT podcast joins to examine the Warriors’ future options. (45:24) Then we take the Goons’ calls. Host: Sam Esfandiari and Andy Liu Guest: Andrew Sharp Producer:...
01.14.2024
Weekend Recap: Slogging To The Deadline
Sam and Andy react to the Warriors loss to the Bucks but positives from Podz and Kuminga. Next (20:14) they discuss what team needs to do over next 10 games to ensure deadline activity. Finally (32:53) we take your calls. Host: Sam Esfandiari...
01.13.2024
Everybody But Steph is on the Table
Sam and Andy discuss Shams report that EVERYONE but Steph is on the table. What are the odds that Kuminga, Moody, Draymond or Klay are traded? Next (17:57) we discuss Yahoo Sports NBA’s Jake Fischer’s report the Pacers might like...

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Light Years: A Golden State Warriors Pod episodes:

Warriors Media and Spite Playoffs

GSW/Kings Post Game: Warriors Eliminated!

Warriors v. Kings Play-In Preview

GSW/Jazz Post Game: PLAY-IN BOUND!

GSW/Pelicans Post Game: My Soul is Broken

GSW/Blazer Post Game: Quest To Eight

GSW/Lakers: Are We Back?!

GSW/Jazz Post Game: Playoff Positioning

GSW/Rockets Post Game

GSW/Mavs Post Game

GSW/Spurs Post Game

GSW/Magic Post Game

GSW/Heat Post Game

GSW/Wolves Post Game

GSW/Pacers Post Game

GSW/Grizzlies Post Game

GSW/Knicks Post Game

GSW/Lakers Post Game

GSW/Mavs Post Game

GSW/Spurs Post Game

Weekend Recap: BLIGHT YEARS

GSW/Bulls Post Game

GSW/Bucks Post Game

Wiggs Back, Full Squad for Moody + More

GSW/Celtics: Flush It and Move On

GSW/Knicks Post Game

GSW/Wizards Post Game

GSW/Nuggets Post Game, Steve Kerr Extension and More

GSW/Lakers Post Game

Midseason Check in with Wos

Warriors All-Star Recap

First Half Is Over

LeBron to GSW?!

Warriors/Jazz Post Game

GSW/Suns Post Game

GSW/Pacers Post Game + Deadline Day

GSW/Sixers + Deadline Talk

GSW/Nets Post Game + Trade Deadline Preview

Weekend Recap - Get 30 Some Help

One Week to Trade Deadline

Warriors v. Sixers Post Game

Steph v. LBJ, Laker Game Reactions + More

Warriors v. Kings Post Game

Warriors v. Hawks Post Game

Remembering Dejan Milojević

Is The Warriors Season Salvageable + Niners Takes

A Sad Day for the Warriors and a Look Ahead

GSW v. Grizz Post Game: Is This Rock Bottom?

Weekend Recap: Slogging To The Deadline

Everybody But Steph is on the Table