Basketball Illuminati
Tired of agenda-driven basketball talk that only offers glimpses of the truth? Wish there was a place you could get the full picture? Basketball Illuminati offers you salvation. Go behind the scenes with exclusive analys...
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- Zach Harper15 eps
- Wosny Lambre14 eps
- Mo Dakhil13 eps
Also: Amin Elhassan, Ethan Strauss, Yaron Weitzman, Henry Abbott, Max Croes, Jared Weiss, J.A. Adande, Jason Timpf, Daniss Woike, Adam Mares, Ben Lyons, Chef Eric Adjepong, Anthony Mayes, Jay King, Michelle Beadle, Jorge Sedano, Bruce Arthur
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- 🇺🇸United States · BasketballHOME#7826K to 139K
- 🇧🇷Brazil · Basketball#612.5K to 13K
- 🇮🇳India · Basketball#751.4K to 7.5K
- 🇸🇦SA · Basketball#271.1K to 5.7K
- 🇨🇦Canada · Basketball#841.0K to 5.5K
- Per-Episode Audience
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41K to 218K🎙 ~2x weekly·237 episodes·Last published yesterday - Monthly Reach
Unique listeners across all episodes (30 days)
82K to 435K🇺🇸64%🇧🇷6%🇮🇳3%+17 more - Active Followers
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45K to 239K
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| Date | Episode | Topics | Guests | Brands | Places | Keywords | Sponsor | Length | |
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| 10/28/26 | The Camden Championship | Tom Haberstroh and producer Anthony Mayes are staggered by the proliferation of star player injuries in the first week of the season. How exactly did Leon Rose and World Wide Wes turn their connections into a Knicks championship? Can they keep this delicate tightrope act together to run it back? Yaron Weitzman joins the Illuminati to discuss his New York Magazine story on the unlikely friendships behind New York’s rise, from a Camden shoe store to the franchise-changing bet on Jalen Brunson. The difficult decisions to fire Tom Thibodeau and trade Donte DiVincenzo tested the Knicks’ family-business approach, while Karl-Anthony Towns’ stalled extension talks and James Dolan's looming specter haunt the beginning of the season. Subscribe to the Illuminati YouTube Channel Basketball Illuminati is now part of the Count The Dings Network. Join the Count The Dings Patreon to support the show, get ad free episodes and exclusive content at https://www.patreon.com/countthedings ILLUMINATI MERCH HAS RETURNED - Check it out here: https://bit.ly/CTDMERCH Follow Basketball Illuminati! On Apple or Spotify Email us: [email protected] Twitter: @bballilluminati Instagram: @basketballilluminati Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | 47m 47s | ||||||
| 10/21/26 | Eternal Flame | Dr. Tom "The Scientist" Haberstroh, Pulitzer Prize Winner Amin Elhassan... and producer Anthony Mayes celebrate Tom's new job as sideline reporter for NBC Sports Philadelphia, Kyrie Irving's veteran wisdom and Kyle Kuzma's new podcast. Jeff Stotts from In Street Clothes joins the show to discuss Ben Simmons’ season-ending injury, the questions surrounding Achilles recovery for Damian Lillard, Tyrese Haliburton and Jayson Tatum, and why workload spikes may matter more than the shoes players wear. Plus, Kyrie Irving’s comeback, the Knicks’ repeat challenge, Victor Wembanyama’s durability, Steph Curry’s pool workouts and the challenges of managing blood clots in professional athletes. Subscribe to the Illuminati YouTube Channel Basketball Illuminati is now part of the Count The Dings Network. Join the Count The Dings Patreon to support the show, get ad free episodes and exclusive content at https://www.patreon.com/countthedings ILLUMINATI MERCH HAS RETURNED - Check it out here: https://bit.ly/CTDMERCH Follow Basketball Illuminati! On Apple or Spotify Email us: [email protected] Twitter: @bballilluminati Instagram: @basketballilluminati Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | 1h 14m 42s | ||||||
| 10/14/26 | Midseason Form | Dr. Tom "The Scientist" Haberstroh, Pulitzer Prize Winner Amin Elhassan... and producer Anthony Mayes are in the best podcasting shape of their lives, just in time for the season to begin. Jon Krawczynski of The Athletic takes us inside the vibe shift in Minnesota upon LaMelo Ball's arrival. Can he and Anthony Edwards turn positive energy into a championship? We break down their early chemistry, how LaMelo’s playmaking changes Ant’s role, and why the Timberwolves’ front-office future remains an open question. Plus, Karl-Anthony Towns’ extension drama in New York, Micah Nori’s challenging situation in Portland and what went wrong with Rob Dillingham. Subscribe to the Illuminati YouTube Channel Basketball Illuminati is now part of the Count The Dings Network. Join the Count The Dings Patreon to support the show, get ad free episodes and exclusive content at https://www.patreon.com/countthedings ILLUMINATI MERCH HAS RETURNED - Check it out here: https://bit.ly/CTDMERCH Follow Basketball Illuminati! On Apple or Spotify Email us: [email protected] Twitter: @bballilluminati Instagram: @basketballilluminati Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | 45m 02s | ||||||
| 10/7/26 | Fantastic Four | Dr. Tom "The Scientist" Haberstroh, Pulitzer Prize Winner Amin Elhassan... and producer Anthony Mayes think it's high time to normalize commuting by helicopter. Nate Duncan of the Dunc'd On podcast has been campaigning for the NBA to do something about offensive players pushing off since 2019, and he has finally been vindicated. We Focus on the Four Fs (Feeling, Firming, Force & Full Extension) and what other Factors could affect rule enforcement going Forward (Falling? Follicle length?). Then we put Nate's legal skills to the test as he examines Jeanie Buss' chances to retain governorship and whether this really was The Summer of Adam after all. Subscribe to the Illuminati YouTube Channel Basketball Illuminati is now part of the Count The Dings Network. Join the Count The Dings Patreon to support the show, get ad free episodes and exclusive content at https://www.patreon.com/countthedings ILLUMINATI MERCH HAS RETURNED - Check it out here: https://bit.ly/CTDMERCH Follow Basketball Illuminati! On Apple or Spotify Email us: [email protected] Twitter: @bballilluminati Instagram: @basketballilluminati Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | 1h 07m 57s | ||||||
| 9/30/26 | Valuing Imperfection | Tom and Mayes sit down with Brandon Payne of Accelerate Basketball, who reveals the advanced training principles behind Stephen Curry’s sustained excellence, from protecting Curry’s body with recovery-focused and underwater work to building faster decision-making through cognitive overload drills. Brandon also explains why Steph is an “AI learner,” the value of imperfect reps, how Jalen Brunson wins with patience and why youth athletes should consider sports like soccer and water polo. Plus what he has learned working with Trae Young, Tyler Herro, Davion Mitchell and Julian Champagnie this summer. Subscribe to the Illuminati YouTube Channel Basketball Illuminati is now part of the Count The Dings Network. Join the Count The Dings Patreon to support the show, get ad free episodes and exclusive content at https://www.patreon.com/countthedings ILLUMINATI MERCH HAS RETURNED - Check it out here: https://bit.ly/CTDMERCH Follow Basketball Illuminati! On Apple or Spotify Email us: [email protected] Twitter: @bballilluminati Instagram: @basketballilluminati Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | 58m 33s | ||||||
| 9/23/26 | Soulless Transaction Robots | Dr. Tom "The Scientist" Haberstroh, Pulitzer Prize Winner Amin Elhassan... and producer Anthony Mayes revisit the Doc Rivers Decision Tree™. Keith Smith of Spotrac breaks down the ongoing negotiations between Jalen Duren and Detroit Pistons that could drag on until training camp. We also discuss the Thompson twins and Keyonte George extensions, how Restricted Free Agency is changing, the Second Apron and Spotrac's Trade Machine. Subscribe to the Illuminati YouTube Channel Basketball Illuminati is now part of the Count The Dings Network. Join the Count The Dings Patreon to support the show, get ad free episodes and exclusive content at https://www.patreon.com/countthedings ILLUMINATI MERCH HAS RETURNED - Check it out here: https://bit.ly/CTDMERCH Follow Basketball Illuminati! On Apple or Spotify Email us: [email protected] Twitter: @bballilluminati Instagram: @basketballilluminati Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | 1h 08m 57s | ||||||
| 9/17/26 | Distractions | Dr. Tom "The Scientist" Haberstroh, Pulitzer Prize Winner Amin Elhassan... and producer Anthony Mayes are taking accountability... for the distractions and distress this podcast will cause. Bruce Arthur of the Toronto Star shares how the Raptors legendary sports scientist Alex McKechnie was crucial in approving the original Kawhi trade and the sliding doors of Leonard's departure that altered NBA Championship history. Bruce expects Kawhi to complement a ferocious Raptors defense capable of holding up in a reloaded Eastern Conference, but believes they could still make a move to improve along the margins. Subscribe to the Illuminati YouTube Channel Basketball Illuminati is now part of the Count The Dings Network. Join the Count The Dings Patreon to support the show, get ad free episodes and exclusive content at https://www.patreon.com/countthedings ILLUMINATI MERCH HAS RETURNED - Check it out here: https://bit.ly/CTDMERCH Follow Basketball Illuminati! On Apple or Spotify Email us: [email protected] Twitter: @bballilluminati Instagram: @basketballilluminati Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | 1h 17m 27s | ||||||
| 9/10/26 | NBA ownership storiessports franchise valuations+4 | — | Huddle UpCount The Dings Network+2 | — | NBAownership+6 | — | 1h 24m 53s | ||
| 8/26/26 | NBA investigationsprivate equity+4 | Henry Abbott | Guggenheim PartnersNBA+2 | — | NBAGuggenheim Partners+5 | — | 1h 24m 06s | ||
| 8/21/26 | NBA team saleMinnesota Timberwolves+4 | Wos | OpenAIMinnesota Timberwolves+1 | — | NBATimberwolves+5 | — | 41m 35s | ||
| 8/19/26 | NBA ownershipfinancial troubles+3 | Ethan Strauss | House of StraussESPN | — | NBAownership+3 | — | 1h 32m 01s | ||
| 8/18/26 | LakersNBA+4 | Yaron Weitzman | Count The Dings NetworkHBO+4 | — | LakersNBA+7 | — | 35m 50s | ||
| 8/5/26 | Achilles tendon injuriesNBA analysis+3 | Dr. Nirav Pandya | UCSFCount The Dings Network+1 | — | Achilles tendonTerry Rozier+6 | — | 1h 12m 49s | ||
| 7/29/26 | optionality in sportsNBA trades+3 | — | The Rights to Ricky SanchezWIP | Philadelphia 76ers | optionalityNBA+3 | — | 1h 11m 39s | ||
| 7/23/26 | Restricted Free AgencyAnthony Davis+3 | Zach HarperMo Dakhil+1 | ILLUMINATI MERCHBasketball Illuminati+5 | — | WizardsAnthony Davis+3 | — | 51m 51s | ||
| 7/22/26 | financial decisionsNBA contracts+4 | Henry Abbott | TrueHoopBallistic | — | Super MaxNBA+5 | — | 1h 14m 32s | ||
| 7/16/26 | optional contractsNBA players+4 | Zach HarperMo Dakhil+1 | Basketball IlluminatiCount The Dings Network+1 | — | Gary Trent Jr.NBA contracts+5 | — | 48m 54s | ||
| 7/15/26 | basketballLeBron James+5 | Bruce Arthur | Toronto StarCount The Dings Network+2 | Canada | LeBron JamesKawhi Leonard+5 | — | 1h 20m 58s | ||
| 7/2/26 | Jaylen Brown tradeNBA offseason+3 | Zach HarperMo Dakhil+1 | Basketball IlluminatiCount The Dings Network+3 | — | Jaylen Browntrade justification+3 | — | 51m 24s | ||
| 7/2/26 | Free AgencyNBA+5 | Ohm Youngmisuk | ESPN | TorontoLA Clippers | LeBron JamesMalik Beasley+5 | — | 1h 39m 25s | ||
| 6/25/26 | NBA FinalsGiannis+4 | Zach HarperMo Dakhil+1 | Basketball IlluminatiCount The Dings Network+4 | — | GiannisNBA Finals+5 | — | 43m 27s | ||
| 6/24/26 | NBA Draftsalary cap+3 | Fran Fraschilla | BrooklynESPN+2 | — | NBAsalary cap+3 | — | 55m 02s | ||
| 6/23/26 | Giannis tradeMiami Heat+3 | Jeremy Taché | LeBatard ShowMiami Heat | — | Giannistrade+5 | — | 43m 19s | ||
| 6/17/26 | Knicks championshipbasketball history+5 | Fred Katz | The AthleticCount The Dings Network | Camden, New JerseyMSG | KnicksNBA Championship+5 | — | 1h 38m 39s | ||
| 6/11/26 | New York Knicksbasketball destiny+3 | Zach HarperWosny Lambre | Count The Dings NetworkBasketball Illuminati+1 | — | New York Knicksbasketball+5 | — | 37m 48s | ||
| 6/10/26 | basketballperception+4 | Jorge Sedano | Wachtell LiptonCount The Dings Network+1 | MSG | basketballperception+5 | — | 1h 26m 40s | ||
| 6/4/26 | NBA FinalsNew York Knicks+4 | Zach HarperMo Dakhil+1 | Count The Dings NetworkBasketball Illuminati | — | KnicksNBA Finals+6 | — | 45m 01s | ||
| 6/3/26 | NBAoffseason decisions+4 | Michelle Beadle | Run It BackCount The Dings Network+2 | — | Chet HolmgrenNBA offseason+4 | — | 1h 29m 26s | ||
| 5/28/26 | NBAOklahoma City Thunder+4 | Zach HarperMo Dakhil+1 | Sarina MoralesWe The Hobby+5 | — | ThunderKnicks+4 | — | 48m 35s | ||
| 5/26/26 | New York KnicksNBA Finals+3 | Ben LyonsChef Eric Adjepong | Count The Dings NetworkIlluminati YouTube Channel+1 | — | KnicksNBA Finals+5 | — | 1h 19m 11s | ||
| 5/21/26 | Cleveland CavaliersNew York Knicks+3 | Zach HarperMo Dakhil+1 | Count The Dings NetworkBasketball Illuminati | — | CavsKnicks+4 | — | 45m 52s | ||
| 5/19/26 | Bucks playersNBA playoffs+3 | Ethan Strauss | House of StraussAmazon+1 | — | BucksThunder+6 | — | 1h 33m 32s | ||
| 5/14/26 | James HardenNBA+4 | Anthony MayesJay King+1 | Count The Dings NetworkBasketball Illuminati | — | James HardenNBA+5 | — | 48m 43s | ||
| 5/13/26 | NBA careerdraft lottery+3 | Amin ElhassanYaron Weitzman | WizardsJazz+3 | — | NBAplayoffs+3 | — | 1h 15m 08s | ||
| 5/7/26 | NBA tradesJaylen Brown+5 | Zach HarperMo Dakhil | Count The Dings NetworkBasketball Illuminati | — | Jaylen BrownNBA trades+5 | — | 40m 14s | ||
| 5/6/26 | referee agendaNBA analysis+4 | Amin Elhassan | The Rights to Ricky SanchezWIP+3 | — | Jaylen Brownreferees+5 | — | 1h 25m 41s | ||
| 4/30/26 | NBAGame 7s+4 | Zach HarperWosny Lambre | Count The Dings NetworkPatreon+1 | — | NBA playoffsGame 7+4 | — | 33m 54s | ||
| 4/29/26 | NBA playoffsplayer analysis+3 | Adam Mares | DNVRAll City Network | UNC | NBAplayoffs+6 | — | 1h 02m 43s | ||
| 4/23/26 | New York KnicksAtlanta Hawks+4 | Zach HarperMo Dakhil+1 | Count The Dings NetworkBasketball Illuminati | — | KnicksHawks+7 | — | 47m 37s | ||
| 4/22/26 | NBA coaching changesMVP Tracker+3 | Max Croes | Count The Dings NetworkIlluminati YouTube Channel+1 | — | NBAMVP+3 | — | 1h 32m 23s | ||
| 4/16/26 | Hall of FameNBA Grievances+3 | Zach HarperMo Dakhil+1 | NBACount The Dings Network+1 | — | Draymond GreenHall of Fame+5 | — | 50m 21s | ||
| 4/15/26 | Milwaukee BucksNBA coaching changes+3 | Jared Weiss | The AthleticCount The Dings Network+1 | Milwaukee BucksKeldon Johnson's ranch | Milwaukee BucksDoc Rivers+3 | — | 1h 00m 37s | ||
| 4/9/26 | NBARookie of the Year+3 | Zach HarperMo Dakhil | Count The Dings NetworkBasketball Illuminati+5 | — | Cooper FlaggRookie of the Year+4 | — | 44m 31s | ||
| 4/8/26 | NBA Finalsmedia consolidation+3 | J.A. Adande | Milwaukee BucksNCAA+2 | — | Milwaukee BucksNBA Finals+3 | — | 1h 52m 15s | ||
| 4/2/26 | MVP AwardEastern Conference Finals+3 | Zach HarperMo Dakhil+1 | Count The Dings NetworkBasketball Illuminati+3 | — | Joel EmbiidMVP+5 | — | 44m 32s | ||
| 4/1/26 | MVP racebasketball+4 | Jason Timpf | Hoops TonightCount The Dings Network+1 | — | MVPbasketball+5 | — | 1h 23m 36s | ||
| 3/26/26 | 65 Game RuleNBA Expansion Teams+3 | Zach HarperMo Dakhil+1 | Milwaukee BucksHouston Rockets+2 | — | 65 Game RuleNBA Expansion+6 | — | 41m 51s | ||
| 3/25/26 | NBAMVP debate+4 | Daniss Woike | The AthleticESPN+1 | — | Doc RiversCam Thomas+5 | — | 1h 15m 02s | ||
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Chart history for Basketball Illuminati
Peaked at #22 in IS, currently #22 in IS.
| Market | Genre | Peak | Current | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IS | — | #22 | #22 | — |
| SA | — | #27 | #27 | — |
| TR | — | #35 | #35 | — |
| MY | — | #40 | #40 | — |
| GR | — | #47 | #47 | — |
| South Africa | — | #47 | #47 | — |
| PT | — | #51 | #51 | — |
| PL | — | #53 | #53 | — |
| TH | — | #59 | #59 | — |
| South Korea | — | #61 | #61 | — |
| Brazil | — | #61 | #61 | — |
| Finland | — | #63 | #63 | — |
| Ireland | — | #74 | #74 | — |
| India | — | #75 | #75 | — |
| United States | — | #78 | #78 | — |
| CZ | — | #79 | #79 | — |
| Australia | — | #81 | #81 | — |
| Canada | — | #84 | #84 | — |
| Netherlands | — | #86 | #86 | — |
| CH | — | #93 | #93 | — |
Chart Positions
37 placements across 37 markets.
Chart Positions
37 placements across 37 markets.