Brian Windhorst & The Hoop Collective
by ESPN, Omaha Productions, Brian Windhorst
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Audience Interest
- NBA news and updates
- basketball analysis and insights
Podcast Focus
- NBA world discussions
- insider perspectives
Publishing Consistency
- 200 episodes produced
- active for 1 year
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- available on major podcast platforms
- distributed by ESPN
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Total monthly reach
Estimated from 47 chart positions in 47 markets.
By chart position
- 🇨🇦CA · Basketball#21M to 3M
- 🇦🇺AU · Basketball#21M to 3M
- 🇺🇸US · Basketball#31M to 3M
- 🇬🇧GB · Basketball#41M to 3M
- 🇩🇪DE · Basketball#11300K to 1M
- Per-Episode Audience
Est. listeners per new episode within ~30 days
2.3M to 6.9M🎙 Daily cadence·200 episodes·Last published yesterday - Monthly Reach
Unique listeners across all episodes (30 days)
7.7M to 23M🇨🇦13%🇦🇺13%🇺🇸13%+44 more - Active Followers
Loyal subscribers who consistently listen
3.1M to 9.2M
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REACTION: Knicks’ HISTORIC Run To The NBA Finals
May 26, 2026
28m 33s
Wemby & Spurs Dominate The Thunder + Knicks On The Brink Of Historic Finals Run & All-NBA Selections
May 25, 2026
56m 08s
Can Knicks Sweep The Cavs? + Injuries Putting Spurs In BIG Trouble vs. OKC
May 22, 2026
43m 46s
Knicks Historic Comeback Reaction + How Can OKC Recover vs. Spurs? & Kidd Out In Dallas
May 20, 2026
56m 05s
EMERGENCY REACTION: Wembanyama’s HUGE Statement in Instant Classic Game 1
May 19, 2026
24m 10s
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| Date | Episode | Topics | Guests | Brands | Places | Keywords | Sponsor | Length | |
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| 5/26/26 | REACTION: Knicks’ HISTORIC Run To The NBA Finals | Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps to react to the Knicks completing their continually epic run to the NBA Finals with a sweep of the Cavs. New York rode another massive avalanche in a statement game to down Cleveland. Is this Knicks’ best chance at a title? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices | 28m 33s | ||||||
| 5/25/26 | Wemby & Spurs Dominate The Thunder + Knicks On The Brink Of Historic Finals Run & All-NBA Selections | Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to react to the Spurs’ domination of the Thunder in Game 4 of the Western Conference Finals. The guys break down why injuries are very concerning for OKC, how San Antonio came out with the right intensity and the keys to the series moving forward. Then, we discuss how the Knicks' amazing playoff run has continued against the Cavs including why a short series could be massive for New York. Finally, we react to the All-NBA selections for this season with discussions on some of the controversial picks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices | 56m 08s | ||||||
| 5/22/26 | Can Knicks Sweep The Cavs? + Injuries Putting Spurs In BIG Trouble vs. OKC | Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to react to the Knicks taking a 2-0 series lead with a convincing win at MSG including if New York can go for a sweep in Cleveland and what the Cavs need to do to get back in the series. Then, the guys discuss some major injuries in the Spurs-Thunder series before talking some key adjustments to watch out for from both teams in Game 3. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices | 43m 46s | ||||||
| 5/20/26 | Knicks Historic Comeback Reaction + How Can OKC Recover vs. Spurs? & Kidd Out In Dallas | Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to react to the Knicks historic comeback at MSG against the Cavs. The guys break down the epic collapse from Cleveland and how both teams will respond & adjust moving forward. Next, we tackle how the Thunder can step up to the Spurs in Game 2, after San Antonio landed a haymaker in Game 1. Finally, we react to the big news from the Mavs that Jason Kidd is out in Dallas before discussing where the team may go with the coaching search. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices | 56m 05s | ||||||
| 5/19/26 | EMERGENCY REACTION: Wembanyama’s HUGE Statement in Instant Classic Game 1 | Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps to react to the Spurs’ epic defeat of the Thunder in Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals 122-115 in 2OT. The guys break down the history of what Victor Wembanyama just did, how Shai Gilgeous-Alexander & OKC can counter and the significance of the incredible performance we just saw. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices | 24m 10s | ||||||
| 5/18/26 | Donovan Mitchell’s Career Moment + Full Conference Finals Previews & SGA’s Historic MVP | Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to react to the Cavs’ huge Game 7 win over the Pistons in Detroit including why this was the most important win in Donovan Mitchell’s career. Then, the guys preview the matchup between Cleveland and New York in the Eastern Conference Finals. Next, we break down Shai Gilgeous-Alexander winning the MVP award and talk if that could give Victor Wembanyama extra motivation in the Western Conference Finals. Finally, we talk about how this WCF series between the Spurs & Thunder could be an all-time series. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices | 1h 01m 23s | ||||||
| 5/15/26 | Major Conference Semifinal Controversy + Previewing Two Massive Game 6’s | Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to react to the controversial ending to Game 5 in Cleveland where the Pistons were on the wrong end of a no call before diving into the keys you need to watch out for in Game 6. Is it time for Detroit to bench Jalen Duren? Plus, we tackle a big close out challenge for the young Spurs in Minnesota and look ahead to see if San Antonio has a legitimate chance at title contention. Next, we react to some of the key storylines coming from the NBA Draft Combine including if the Jazz may try to move up to draft AJ Dybantsa and where the tiers of this draft fall off. Finally, with an uncertain future in Philadelphia, how challenging will it be to build around the 76ers’ young core considering the amount of salary invested in aging players. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices | 54m 02s | ||||||
| 5/13/26 | Statement Game from Wemby + Did Mitchell Save Cavs Season? & Big Changes Coming for 76ers & Lakers | Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to react to Victor Wembanyama’s statement response for the Spurs in the Game 5 win over the Wolves including talking if San Antonio can close out Minnesota in Game 6. Then, the guys talk about a historic performance from Donovan Mitchell to tie the series with the Pistons at 2 before giving big keys for Game 5 in Detroit. Next, we discuss the Thunder’s dominant sweep of LA prior to breaking down a major offseason for the Lakers with the future for LeBron James and Austin Reaves. Finally, we dissect how the news from Philadelphia that Daryl Morey out as 76ers president of basketball operations will impact the franchise moving forward before honoring the passing of two members of the NBA family. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices | 1h 07m 31s | ||||||
| 5/11/26 | Wemby Ejected In Huge Wolves' Win, Historic Run For Knicks + Draft Lottery Winners & Losers | Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to react to Victor Wembanyama’s ejection in the Wolves’ Game 4 win. The guys tackle the ejection, what it means for the Spurs and what to expect moving forward with the series tied 2-2. Then, the guys break down the Knicks dominant series against the 76ers including if New York is now the favorites in the East and a legitimate title contender. Finally, we run through the biggest winners and losers from the NBA Draft Lottery. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices | 1h 09m 36s | ||||||
| 5/8/26 | MAJOR Injuries For Knicks & 76ers + Harden Playoff Struggles Continue & Some Stunning Situations Developing In The League✨ | NBA playoffsinjury updates+4 | Tim BontempsTim MacMahon | ESPNPistons+10 | — | Knicks76ers+5 | — | 1h 18m 39s | |
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| 5/6/26 | Never Overreact To Game 1: Wolves Shock Spurs + Knicks, Pistons, Thunder Handle Business✨ | NBA playoffsgame analysis+4 | Tim BontempsVince Goodwill+1 | CavsKnicks+5 | DallasSan Antonio+2 | NBA playoffsPistons+7 | — | 1h 10m 35s | |
| 5/4/26 | HISTORIC First Round Comebacks + FULL Conference Semifinal Preview✨ | NBA playoffsGame 7 analysis+4 | Tim BontempsTim MacMahon | ESPNNew York Knicks+6 | — | NBAplayoffs+8 | — | 1h 02m 29s | |
| 5/1/26 | Epic First Round Continues: Wolves Stun Nuggets, 76ers-Celtics Game 7 + Knicks History✨ | NBA PlayoffsWolves upset Nuggets+3 | Tim BontempsTim MacMahon | ESPNDenver+6 | — | NBA PlayoffsWolves+8 | — | 1h 05m 52s | |
| 4/29/26 | Embiid Saves 76ers In Boston, Magic Exposing Pistons + Brunson Burner Heats Up For Knicks✨ | NBA Playoffs76ers+5 | Tim BontempsTim MacMahon | ESPNKnicks+4 | BostonAtlanta+1 | Embiid76ers+8 | — | 58m 15s | |
| 4/27/26 | Epic Collapses & Comebacks: NBA 1st Round Is Delivering! Key Games For Denver & Detroit✨ | NBA playoffscomebacks+4 | Tim BontempsTim MacMahon | CavsPistons+4 | TorontoOrlando+3 | NBAplayoffs+8 | — | 1h 07m 42s | |
| 4/24/26 | Panic Time For Knicks & Nuggets?? MAJOR Injury Updates & More Foul Drama With Thunder✨ | NBAinjury updates+3 | Tim BontempsTim MacMahon+1 | ESPNKnicks+7 | — | KnicksNuggets+8 | — | 1h 21m 27s | |
| 4/22/26 | First Round Chaos: Wemby Injury, Playoff LeBron, Durant Disaster, Knicks Collapse✨ | NBA playoffsWembanyama injury+5 | Tim BontempsTim MacMahon | BlazersSpurs+7 | — | NBAplayoffs+7 | — | 54m 55s | |
| 4/20/26 | Major Upsets Brewing in Round 1? Can Magic & Lakers Keep It Up + Early Playoff Headlines✨ | NBA Playoffsupsets+5 | Tim BontempsTim MacMahon | ESPNPistons+2 | Detroit | NBA PlayoffsMagic+7 | — | 1h 00m 56s | |
| 4/17/26 | LaMelo Fine Not Enough? + FULL Playoff Preview & NBA’s Year Awards Ruling✨ | LaMelo BallNBA Playoffs+4 | Tim BontempsTim MacMahon | NBA | — | LaMelo BallNBA+5 | — | 1h 14m 08s | |
| 4/15/26 | Controversial & Chaotic Play-In Games - The Full LaMelo Experience✨ | NBA postseasonplay-in games+3 | Tim BontempsTim MacMahon | ESPNHornets+3 | — | NBAplay-in games+7 | — | 52m 08s | |
| 4/13/26 | Shocking Upsets Change Playoff Seeding + An Interesting Message From Giannis✨ | NBA playoffsplayoff seeding+3 | Tim BontempsTim MacMahon | ESPNOmaha Productions | — | NBAplayoffs+5 | — | 1h 06m 36s | |
| 4/10/26 | Rock Bottom For Tanking? + Major Playoff Seeding Drama In Final Weekend & A Special Guest✨ | NBA tankingplayoff seeding+3 | Vince GoodwillMaxime Raynaud | ESPNOmaha Productions | — | NBAtanking+6 | — | 1h 02m 13s | |
| 4/8/26 | Bulls Finally Moving In Right Direction + Playoff Seeding Battles You Need To Watch✨ | Bulls management changesplayoff seeding+3 | Tim BontempsTim MacMahon | BullsVP Arturas Karnisovas+5 | — | Bullsplayoffs+6 | — | 54m 24s | |
| 4/6/26 | Flagg’s Rookie Of The Year Statement + NBA’s Biggest Final Week Drama To Watch✨ | Rookie Of The YearNBA drama+3 | Tim BontempsTim MacMahon | ESPNBucks+1 | — | Cooper FlaggRookie Of The Year+7 | — | 1h 01m 44s | |
| 4/3/26 | Final MVP Straw Poll - Can Wemby Catch SGA?? + The ROY Debate | Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to break down the final release of Bontemps’ MVP Straw Poll for this season including if Wemby has any chance to beat out SGA for MVP and if Luka has any chance to contend. Plus, we break down a unique Rookie of the Year race between Kon Knueppel and Cooper Flagg. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices | 59m 50s | ||||||
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