Podcast Episodes

Paolo Banchero says the Orlando Magic can be a top seed in the East, and he's right

Episode 317

Paolo Banchero went on First Take and told the sports world he believes the Orlando Magic can be a top seed in the East this year. Of course, he is full of confidence. But he is right. The Magic are …

Published on 1 year, 4 months ago

Orlando Magic Schedule Release Mailbag

Episode 316

The Orlando Magic's 2025 schedule is here. Let's untangle the web that is this 82-game (80 for now) journey and what lies in store for this team. Plus I answer your questions for the 2025 season!

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Published on 1 year, 4 months ago

Locked Off Magic: UCF Knights stepping up to year two in the Big 12

Episode 315

The Orlando Magic are hoping to step up into the contender status in the Eastern Conference this year. But playing at a higher level is never easy. They do not have to look too far to discover why. U…

Published on 1 year, 4 months ago

NBA Cup gives Orlando Magic a stage to prove themselves | Paolo heading to Los Angeles in 2028?

Episode 314

The Orlando Magic got the first four games of their schedule on the calendar as the NBA Cup games were announced. Their group play games will deliver what was promised -- a stage to prove the Magic a…

Published on 1 year, 4 months ago

Disappointment is part of the process | Final takeaways from Paris

Episode 313

Germany is going home from the 2024 Olympics disappointed and without medal. For a young player like Franz Wagner, he is feeling that frustration of defeat. Like it was in Cleveland and like it will …

Published on 1 year, 4 months ago

Franz Wagner and the Ghost of Game 7: What do the Magic need Franz Wager to be?

Episode 312

It was hard not to draw comparisons to the disappearing act Franz Wagner had in Germany's semifinal loss to France on Thursday to his Game 7 frustrations in Cleveland in May. Rightly or wrongly, Wagn…

Published on 1 year, 4 months ago

What Franz Wagner is gaining from the Olympics | Germany shows its championship mettle

Episode 311

One question I get a lot is why is Franz Wagner spending his summer playing for Germany rather than working on his game. Beyond the national pride answer, Wagner is gaining a lot by playing in pressu…

Published on 1 year, 4 months ago

The 3 players who can take the Orlando Magic from Playoff team to contender

Episode 310

The Orlando Magic are trying to break through and improve off their playoff season last year. They want to join the ranks of Eastern Conference contenders. Aside from stars Paolo Banchero and Franz W…

Published on 1 year, 4 months ago

Franz Wagner makes a statement for Germany, makes a statement to the world

Episode 309

The last image of Franz Wagner we had from the season was his disappointing Game 7 showing. He promised he would grow from it and be better heading into the next season. With a max contract in tow, W…

Published on 1 year, 4 months ago

The award the Orlando Magic need to win in 2025

Episode 308

Early odds for the NBA's 2025 awards are on the board now. Where do the Orlando Magic stand and which award do they need to win? A lot of it starts with Paolo Banchero getting better and elevating hi…

Published on 1 year, 4 months ago