Light Years: A Golden State Warriors Pod
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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- Kevin O'Connor1 ep
- Joseph Dycus1 ep
- Nathan Grubel1 ep
Also: Ant Wright, ALau, Yaxel Lendeborg, Anthony Irwin, JD John Dickinson
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- 🇺🇸United States · BasketballHOME#5945K to 236K
- 🇮🇳India · Basketball#562.5K to 13K
- 🇸🇦SA · Basketball#181.9K to 10.0K
- 🇳🇱Netherlands · Basketball#301.9K to 9.8K
- 🇩🇰DK · Basketball#181.5K to 8.0K
- Per-Episode Audience
Est. listeners per new episode within ~30 days
68K to 361K🎙 Daily cadence·1,000 episodes·Last published 4d ago - Monthly Reach
Unique listeners across all episodes (30 days)
227K to 1.2M🇺🇸65%🇮🇳4%🇸🇦3%+18 more - Active Followers
Loyal subscribers who consistently listen
125K to 661K
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| Date | Episode | Topics | Guests | Brands | Places | Keywords | Sponsor | Length | |
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| 10/19/26 | Warriors season preview pt 1: Ft Jason Timpf | BodySpec DEXA Scan — Only $49 with code LIGHTYEARS 👉 https://www.bodyspec.com/lightyearspod Buy Quince: https://www.quince.com/lightyears We want to believe. Code LIGHTYEARS for 20% off: https://wewanttobelieve.store/ - Jason Timpf joins Light Years to preview the Warriors’ season and where they stack up in the West Contenders, biggest threats and bold predictions for the year ahead. - 0:00 INTRO 1:45 Steph tweaks his ankle 4:50 Jason Timpf from Hoops Tonight joins the show! 5:15 Jason explains why Yaxel has him excited about the Warriors 10:20 Yaxel comps 21:25 What needs to happen for GSW to be in playoff position when Jimmy is back 31:00 The X factor on this roster 41:00 How do they defend without an obvious POA defender?! 51:00 Who are you most bullish/bearish to watch outside GSW? | 58m 04s | ||||||
| 10/16/26 | Yaxel-Mania, Podz Contract and more with Grant Liffman | BodySpec DEXA Scan — Only $49 with code LIGHTYEARS 👉 https://www.bodyspec.com/lightyearspod Buy Quince: https://www.quince.com/lightyears We want to believe. Code LIGHTYEARS for 20% off: https://wewanttobelieve.store/ Grant Liffmann joins us to discuss Yaxel Lendeborg, reasons to believe in Porzingis, and whether the Warriors will finally use their “optionality.” Plus, we debate credit for the Jimmy Butler move, Podz’s next contract, and finish some Warriors-themed questions. - 0:00 Intro 2:00 Grant Liffman joins the show and discusses Yaxel Lendeborg 16:30 Any reason to believe in Porzingis? 21:10 Will they use Optionality. Do Warriors deserve credit for Jimmy Butler? 34:00 Is Yaxel the poor man's cam boozer? Is Cam Boozer the new Steph curry?! 36:10 Podz contract discussion. What's the goal here? 48:20 Finish these sentences: Warriors edition | 54m 52s | ||||||
| 10/14/26 | Warriors a week till season starts. Porzingis Q's, Yaxel hype and Preseason thoughts | BodySpec DEXA Scan — Only $49 with code LIGHTYEARS 👉 https://www.bodyspec.com/lightyearspod Buy Quince: https://www.quince.com/lightyears We want to believe. Code LIGHTYEARS for 20% off: https://wewanttobelieve.store/ - Sam and Andy discuss the Warriors a week before opening night, including questions surrounding Porzingis, the big man rotation and how much falls on Draymond. Plus, what to watch for in Friday’s preseason game, whether Yaxel Lendeborg can contend for Rookie of the Year, and your goon calls. - 0:00 Intro 3:45 Porzingis update. Concerns about big man rotation 8:45 How much they put on Draymond 17:30 What are you looking for friday?! 31:00 Yaxel Lendeborg, is he a ROTY contender?! 45:25 GOON CALLS | 1h 10m 51s | ||||||
| 10/11/26 | Podz Extends + Preseason | Sam and Andy break down Brandin Podziemski’s extension, the risks, and why he gets so much hate. Plus, Yaxel Lendeborg fuels the preseason hype, an intriguing Warriors lineup, and Goon calls! - BodySpec DEXA Scan — Only $49 with code LIGHTYEARS 👉 https://www.bodyspec.com/lightyearspod Buy Quince: https://www.quince.com/lightyears We want to believe. Code LIGHTYEARS for 20% off: https://wewanttobelieve.store/ - 0:00 Intro 1:45 Podz signs extension. What does it mean?! 7:50 What are the risks? 15:00 Why does Podz get hate? 32:07 Yaxel was great tonight and has the fan base HYPED 36:30 The Steph/Podz/Gui/Yaxel/Dray lineup is better than you'd think 45:50 Goon calls! | 1h 00m 47s | ||||||
| 10/8/26 | Yaxel - We WANT to Believe | BodySpec DEXA Scan — Only $49 with code LIGHTYEARS 👉 https://www.bodyspec.com/lightyearspod Buy Quince: https://www.quince.com/lightyears We want to believe. Code LIGHTYEARS for 20% off: https://wewanttobelieve.store/discount/lightyears - Yaxel Lendeborg makes us WANT to believe—is he the Warriors’ most exciting rookie since Harrison Barnes? We break down his player comparisons, rebounding confidence, and ambitious goals. 0:00- Intro 1:20 Yaxel makes us WANT to believe 6:00 Is he the most exciting GSW rookie since Harrison Barnes? Comparisons. 21:00 Yaxel says rebounding is easier in NBA than NCAA 26:30 Yaxel says his goal is 15-6-4 as a rookie. Can he do it?! | 39m 21s | ||||||
| 10/7/26 | Warriors Hawaii Recap ft. Danny Emerman | BodySpec DEXA Scan — Only $49 with code LIGHTYEARS 👉 https://www.bodyspec.com/lightyearspod Buy Quince: https://www.quince.com/lightyears - Danny Emerman of the SF Standard joins Light Years to share his impressions from Warriors camp in Hawaii. Should Podz start? Could Yaxel? Plus, Porzingis questions and the battle for rotation spots. - 0:00- Intro 2:00- Danny’s impression from Hawaii 10:55 Overall impression of team's vibes in camp. 18:05 Listener email on moving Podz out of the starting lineup. Guys respond 32:00 How Yaxel’s path informs his versatility and upside 36:45 Listener Q’s 37:10- What’s up with Porzingis?! 40:00 - Will Yaxel start opening night?! 42:20- Which guy is most likely to fall out of the rotation?! 47:00- Any non-roster guys have a chance to make roster? 48:18- Concerns about Draymond shape? | 54m 38s | ||||||
| 10/5/26 | Warriors First Preseason Action | BodySpec DEXA Scan — Only $49 with code LIGHTYEARS 👉 https://www.bodyspec.com/lightyearspod Buy Quince: https://www.quince.com/lightyears - Warriors drop their preseason opener 104-101 to the Clippers. Sam and Andy break down the 'new look offense', the starting lineup's turnovers and why Podz, Gui, and Yaxel are the keys to the season. - 0:00 Intro 1:30 Warriors are back in preseason action! 5:50 Starting lineup thoughts 12:10 Podz, Gui, and Yaxel will determine the Warriors trajectory this season 26:00 Goon calls and texts on Brandon Williams, Podz, Fitz and more | 54m 08s | ||||||
| 10/2/26 | Warriors New Offense?! | BodySpec DEXA Scan — Only $49 with code LIGHTYEARS 👉 https://www.bodyspec.com/lightyearspod https://www.quince.com/lightyears Timestamp 0:00 - Intro 1:45 - Reimagine is the new Warriors buzzword 4:00 - Steve Kerr and the new 5 Out Offense. What to expect sunday 15:00 - Is Kerr more Pop or Phil?! 21:00 - Steph and Draymond start. Who else?! 30:50 - What to expect from Frank Vogel's defense 38:55 - Warrior players wax poetic about Yaxel. Should we buy?! #warriors #stephencurry #trendingvideo #nba #nbahighlights | 51m 32s | ||||||
| 9/29/26 | Warriors Media Day: Steph resigns, Yaxel excitement and more | BodySpec DEXA Scan — Only $49 with code LIGHTYEARS 👉 https://www.bodyspec.com/lightyearspod https://www.quince.com/lightyears Timestamp 0:00 - Intro 1:00 - Warriors are back with Media Day 3:30 - Stephen Curry re-signs! 15:48 - Re-imagining the Warriors and Steve Kerr 33:35 - Porzingis is out. How do you feel? 37:50 - Everyone is excited about Yaxel Lendeborg #warriors #stephencurry #trendingvideo #nba | 56m 42s | ||||||
| 9/25/26 | Warriors Players in the Top 100? | BodySpec DEXA Scan — Only $49 with code LIGHTYEARS 👉 https://www.bodyspec.com/lightyearspod Timestamp 0:00 - Intro 1:30 - Warriors in ESPN Top 100 7:50 - Can Yaxel make the top 100 as a rookie? 14:00 - Jimmy and Draymond at 92/93. Is that fair?! 21:08 - Steph at 12- Is that fair? 37:50 - If Warriors have a successful season, how many players make next year's top 100 AND WHO #warriors #stephencurry #trendingvideo #nba | 51m 31s | ||||||
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| 9/22/26 | Questions for the Warriors Entering Training Camp! | BodySpec DEXA Scan — Only $49 with code LIGHTYEARS 👉 https://www.bodyspec.com/lightyearspod PRIZEPICKS — Use code LIGHTYEARS for a $50 match on a $5 deposit Timestamp 0:00 - Intro 2:00 - How is Steph's knee?! 6:00 - How will they generate offense without Steph? 17:05 - Will Steph sign before start of season? 25:30 - Who starts at SF? 35:40 - Will Podz extension get done?! 41:05 - Teams you're most intrigued to see this season. #warriors #stephencurry #trendingvideo | 46m 16s | ||||||
| 9/18/26 | Steph talks + How Warriors can shock the world | BodySpec DEXA Scan — Only $49 with code LIGHTYEARS 👉 https://www.bodyspec.com/lightyearspod PRIZEPICKS — Use code LIGHTYEARS for a $50 match on a $5 deposit Timestamp 0:00 - Intro 2:00 - Steph says he plans to stay. Does he extend now or next summer? 9:00 - Pro's and Con's to early extension v. waiting. Max v. discount etc. 18:54 - What does it mean if the Warriors shock the world?! 29:00 - Porzingis is the key 41:05 - Teams you're most intrigued to see this season. #warriors #stephencurry #trendingvideo | 53m 24s | ||||||
| 9/15/26 | Warriors Improving Turnovers?!: Steve Kerr Talks | BodySpec DEXA Scan — Only $49 with code LIGHTYEARS 👉 https://www.bodyspec.com/lightyearspod PRIZEPICKS — Use code LIGHTYEARS for a $50 match on a $5 deposit Timestamp 0:00 - Intro 1:00 - Tom Tolbert the legend 4:30 - Steve Kerr says Warriors need to grind more wins/less Turnovers. What does that mean?! 24:00 - Asking Draymond to shoot more 3s. Can it actually happen?! 34:10 - Niners looked good. DO YOU BELIEVE?! #warriors #basketball #nba #trendingvideo | 44m 33s | ||||||
| 9/10/26 | Outlook on Warriors Young Guys | Join our NFL Survivor: https://splashsports.com/warriorsworld BodySpec DEXA Scan — Only $49 with code LIGHTYEARS 👉 https://www.bodyspec.com/lightyearspod PRIZEPICKS — Use code LIGHTYEARS for a $50 match on a $5 deposit Timestamp 0:00 - Intro 1:30 - Warriorsworld NFL Survivor 4:30 - Who starts at SF: Gui or Yaxel?! 13:00 - How many MPG does Yaxel play? 25:56 - What does Will Richard need to do to play more? 34:15 - What does Gui Santos need to improve on? 37:30 - Does Podz avg more than 15/5/5? #warriors #stephencurry #trendingvideo | 47m 48s | ||||||
| 9/7/26 | Warriors predictionsNBA projections+3 | — | DEXA ScanNFL Survivor | — | WarriorsNBA+3 | BodySpecLIGHTYEARS | 56m 36s | ||
| 9/4/26 | Would you ratherNBA+4 | — | WarriorsA's | — | WarriorsStephen Curry+6 | Splash Sports | 49m 57s | ||
| 9/2/26 | contract extensionsNBA+5 | — | splashsports.comwarriorsworld+1 | — | Warriorscontract extensions+5 | BodySpecLIGHTYEARS | 1h 00m 45s | ||
| 8/26/26 | Warriors signingsKlay Thompson+4 | — | DEXA ScanHeat | — | WarriorsBrandon Williams+6 | BodySpecLIGHTYEARS | 55m 13s | ||
| 8/20/26 | pressure on playersWarriors season+3 | — | — | — | Golden State Warriorspressure+3 | BodySpecLIGHTYEARS | 49m 13s | ||
| 8/19/26 | Warriors offseasonplayoff predictions+3 | — | — | — | Warriorsoffseason+6 | PrizePicksLIGHTYEARS | 49m 08s | ||
| 8/12/26 | schedule releaseDunleavy+4 | — | Golden State Warriors | — | schedule releaseDunleavy+5 | BodySpecLIGHTYEARS | 47m 39s | ||
| 8/10/26 | Don NelsonGolden State Warriors+3 | — | — | — | Don NelsonGolden State Warriors+3 | BodySpecLIGHTYEARS | 42m 18s | ||
| 8/7/26 | Steph CurryGolden State Warriors+3 | Anthony Irwin | — | — | Steph CurryGolden State Warriors+5 | BodySpecLIGHTYEARS | 50m 52s | ||
| 8/4/26 | DunleavyGolden State Warriors+3 | JD John Dickinson | Golden State Warriors | — | DunleavyGolden State Warriors+5 | BodySpecLIGHTYEARS | 51m 29s | ||
| 7/31/26 | Should Warriors have traded for Jaylen Brown? | BodySpec DEXA Scan — Only $49 with code LIGHTYEARS 👉 https://www.bodyspec.com/lightyearspod PRIZEPICKS — Use code LIGHTYEARS for a $50 match on a $5 deposit QUINCE - https://quince.com/lightyears Timestamp 0:00 - Intro 1:00 - Frustrating time in Warriors land 8:00 - Jaylen Brown trade details: Did they need to offer 4 picks?! 24:50 - How many picks would you have given for Jaylen Brown?! 32:30 - Would you rather have Bob Myers (deal maker) or Mike Dunleavy (Draft guy)? #jalenbrown #stephencurry #curry #warriors #trendingvideo | 45m 19s | ||||||
| 7/20/26 | Summer LeagueWarriors+3 | — | DEXA ScanWarriors | — | Summer League ChampsWarriors+3 | BodySpecLIGHTYEARS | 41m 36s | ||
| 7/17/26 | LeBron JamesGolden State Warriors+3 | — | Fanatics Fest | — | LeBron JamesGolden State Warriors+6 | BodySpecLIGHTYEARS | 45m 48s | ||
| 7/15/26 | WarriorsSummer League+3 | ALau | DEXA Scan | — | WarriorsLebron+5 | BodySpecLIGHTYEARS | 59m 30s | ||
| 7/13/26 | Summer LeagueYaxel Lendeborg+3 | — | Golden State Warriors | — | Summer LeagueYaxel Lendeborg+3 | BodySpecLIGHTYEARS | 42m 01s | ||
| 7/10/26 | Summer LeagueBasketball Analysis+3 | — | Golden State WarriorsNBA | — | Summer LeagueYaxel Lendeborg+5 | BodySpecLIGHTYEARS | 40m 16s | ||
| 7/8/26 | Free AgencyNBA Trades+3 | — | Golden State WarriorsNBA | — | Free AgencyDeMar DeRozan+5 | BodySpecLIGHTYEARS | 56m 21s | ||
| 7/6/26 | summer leagueNBA trades+3 | Yaxel Lendeborg | Golden State WarriorsNBA+1 | — | Yaxel LendeborgRich Paul+3 | BodySpecLIGHTYEARS | 45m 16s | ||
| 7/3/26 | Warriors newsLeBron James+4 | — | Golden State Warriors | — | WarriorsLeBron Watch+7 | BodySpecLIGHTYEARS | 39m 21s | ||
| 7/1/26 | LeBron James free agencyWarriors roster moves+4 | — | Golden State Warriors | — | LeBron JamesGolden State Warriors+5 | BodySpecLIGHTYEARS | 50m 35s | ||
| 6/30/26 | NBA newsGolden State Warriors+4 | — | Golden State WarriorsNBA+1 | — | DraymondPorzingis+6 | BodySpecLIGHTYEARS | 52m 51s | ||
| 6/12/26 | NBAGolden State Warriors+3 | — | Golden State WarriorsGolden State Lakers+1 | — | Klutch State WarriorsNBA Draft+3 | BodySpecLIGHTYEARS | 48m 15s | ||
| 6/10/26 | NBA DraftGolden State Warriors+3 | Nathan Grubel | Quince | Golden State Warriors | NBA DraftGolden State Warriors+5 | BodySpecLIGHTYEARS | 46m 23s | ||
| 6/8/26 | WarriorsLeBron James+3 | — | DEXA ScanGolden State Warriors | — | WarriorsLeBron James+6 | BodySpecLIGHTYEARS | 54m 50s | ||
| 6/5/26 | Golden State WarriorsNBA offseason+4 | — | Golden State WarriorsNBA | — | warriorsstephcurry+6 | — | 53m 34s | ||
| 6/3/26 | NBA DraftGolden State Warriors+3 | Ant Wright | lightyearspodQuince | — | NBA DraftGolden State Warriors+3 | BodySpecLIGHTYEARS | 47m 44s | ||
| 6/1/26 | NBA FinalsGolden State Warriors+4 | — | Blue Wire | — | NBA FinalsGolden State Warriors+5 | PRIZEPICKSLIGHTYEARS | 44m 52s | ||
| 5/29/26 | Warriors big menfree agency+3 | — | WarriorsSteve Kerr+2 | — | WarriorsNBA+8 | BodySpecLIGHTYEARS45 | 49m 39s | ||
| 5/28/26 | Warriors wings evaluationNBA free agency+3 | — | Golden State WarriorsNBA+1 | — | WarriorsNBA+5 | BodySpecLIGHTYEARS45 | 53m 58s | ||
| 5/26/26 | Warriors guard positionNBA draft+3 | — | DEXA ScanInstagram | — | Warriorsguard options+4 | BodySpecLIGHTYEARS45 | 58m 48s | ||
| 5/20/26 | Victor WembanyamaGolden State Warriors+5 | — | Golden State WarriorsSan Antonio Spurs+2 | — | WembyWarriors+7 | BodySpecLIGHTYEARS45 | 47m 17s | ||
| 5/7/26 | Draymond GreenAustin Rivers+4 | Joseph Dycus | Blue WireGolden State Warriors | — | Draymond GreenAustin Rivers+6 | BodySpecLIGHTYEARS45 | 40m 10s | ||
| 5/4/26 | NBA playoffsGolden State Warriors+4 | — | Golden State WarriorsNBA | Nuggets | NBA playoffsGolden State Warriors+6 | BodySpecLIGHTYEARS45 | 48m 17s | ||
| 5/1/26 | coaching newsWarriors+3 | — | DEXA Scanlightyearspod+2 | — | Warriorscoaching news+5 | BodySpecLIGHTYEARS45 | 36m 11s | ||
| 4/28/26 | NBA playoffsWarriors offseason+3 | — | DEXA Scan | — | WarriorsNBA+6 | BodySpecLIGHTYEARS45 | 38m 23s | ||
| 4/24/26 | WarriorsSteve Kerr+3 | — | — | — | WarriorsSteve Kerr+3 | BodySpecLIGHTYEARS45 | 32m 32s | ||
| 4/22/26 | coaching changeanalytics+3 | Kevin O'Connor | Golden State WarriorsNBA | — | coaching optionsSteve Kerr+3 | bodySpecLIGHTYEARS45 | 50m 36s | ||
| 4/21/26 | Steve KerrWarriors management+4 | — | Blue Wirelightyearspod+1 | — | Steve KerrWarriors+4 | BodySpecLIGHTYEARS45 | 54m 30s | ||
| 4/18/26 | NBA PlayoffsGolden State Warriors+3 | — | DEXA ScanGolden State Warriors | — | WarriorsSuns+6 | BodySpecLIGHTYEARS45 | 58m 29s | ||
| 4/16/26 | WarriorsNBA Playoffs+5 | — | Blue Wirelightyearspod+1 | — | WarriorsClippers+8 | BodySpecLIGHTYEARS45 | 1h 00m 18s | ||
| 4/13/26 | Warriors season recapplayoffs vs lottery+3 | — | Golden State Warriors | — | Warriorsplayoffs+5 | BodySpecLIGHTYEARS45 | 1h 01m 56s | ||
| 4/11/26 | NBA PlayoffsGolden State Warriors+4 | — | lightyearspodlightyearspodcast+1 | ClippersGolden State+1 | Golden State WarriorsSteph Curry+6 | BodySpecLIGHTYEARS45 | 40m 01s | ||
| 4/8/26 | Warriors vs. KingsSteph Curry's impact+4 | — | Blue Wire | KingsWarriors | WarriorsKings+6 | BodySpecLIGHTYEARS45 | 1h 05m 58s | ||
| 4/6/26 | Warriors vs. Rockets recapSteph Curry's return+4 | — | Light YearsBlue Wire+2 | — | Steph CurryWarriors+6 | BodySpec DEXA ScanLIGHTYEARS45 | 52m 22s | ||
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Chart history for Light Years: A Golden State Warriors Pod
Peaked at #17 in MY, currently #17 in MY.
| Market | Genre | Peak | Current | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MY | — | #17 | #17 | — |
| Denmark | — | #18 | #18 | — |
| SA | — | #18 | #18 | — |
| NG | — | #18 | #18 | — |
| IS | — | #20 | #20 | — |
| HK | — | #22 | #22 | — |
| South Africa | — | #25 | #25 | — |
| Netherlands | — | #30 | #30 | — |
| AE | — | #30 | #30 | — |
| PH | — | #33 | #33 | — |
| New Zealand | — | #50 | #50 | — |
| PT | — | #52 | #52 | — |
| Finland | — | #54 | #54 | — |
| India | — | #56 | #56 | — |
| AT | — | #57 | #57 | — |
| SG | — | #57 | #57 | — |
| United States | — | #59 | #59 | — |
| Ireland | — | #62 | #62 | — |
| France | — | #62 | #62 | — |
| Italy | — | #69 | #69 | — |
Chart Positions
42 placements across 38 markets.
Chart Positions
42 placements across 38 markets.