Cookies: A Basketball Podcast

Booze Cruise: Cookies 492 Feb 03, 2025

New eps drop first on Patreon! The end of food halls (2:04), MAGA victory lap (17:43), Deepseek (34:00), the Lord's Day (50:38), singing the Kuz blues (1:13:05), Kel'el Ware (1:42:03), Chris Paul 4 Ever (1:45:30), LaMelo snubbed! (1:51:02).

Frog Watch: Cookies 491 Jan 27, 2025

New eps drop first on Patreon! Trump 2: More Trump (2:05), TikTok banned and then not (15:11), ceasefire (21:43), generational solitude (35:41), David Lynch (45:03), watching the watchers (56:36), Celtics on frog watch (1:05:24), Beard appreciation goes mainstream (1:19:32), is OKC ruining the NBA? (1:35:32), Cam Johnson: trade bait (1:50:12).

Jumper Around: Cookies 490 Jan 20, 2025

New eps drop on Patreon first! Los Angeles fires and an assist from Cookies Hoops (2:04), congestion pricing snot rockets (10:04), tipping culture (16:33), NYC, the city that sleeps (23:04), battling bots (37:32), raw dogging life (47:02), the tragic saga of Podcaster P and the Sixers' lost season (1:03:41), Thunder be shopping! (1:19:28), Cooper Flagg's breakout game (1:30:39), "Tweaker" goes viral (1:45:22), "Jump Around" and situational basketball anthems (1:52:42).

Jolt: Cookies 489 Jan 13, 2025

New eps drop on Patreon first! Jolt Cola lore (2:48), touching glass in 2025 (13:34), congestion pricing hard-launch (24:06), subway terror continues (41:47), Thunder clap the cheeks of Eastern elites (1:19:02), NBA needs more nicknames (1:32:32), Jimmy Butler is disgruntled again, naturally (1:45:32).

Afters: Cookies 488 Jan 06, 2025

New pods drop first on Patreon! We're bearing down on 2025 (3:02), annual food trend predictions (14:33), MAGA Civil War (32:27), jocks vs nerds forever (48:02), Euro invasions (59:06), Knicks vibe check (1:24), Sixers remain unconvincing (1:40:42), D'Angelo Russell traded back to Brooklyn (1:50:11).

Slavcore: Cookies 487 Dec 30, 2024

New pods drop first on Patreon! Secret Chinese police station (1:16), the filthiest martini (12:03), a trip to Philly (18:03), lost monoculture (29:43), subway crime and everyone playing their part (40:34), horned up dunk metrics (51:56), "effort" as a morality play 1:01:34), subrosa defensive trends (1:09:43), MVP talk and the Wemby ascension (1:24:05).

Fusion Bro: Cookies 486 Dec 23, 2024

New eps drop first on Patreon! Mapo Tofu: The Magazine (2:02), it's a drone, Tone (13:03), Luigi gets knocked (21:13), Downtown NYC culture wars—did the normies win? (54:33), all is well: a peek inside toxic NBA discourse (1:05:28), Jared McCain and the Sixers' season from hell (1:25:06), Giannis MVP campaign is having motion (1:38:19), does your shooting guard wear lingerie? (1:45:21), Caitlin Clark back in the news, surely the conversation isn't insane (1:45:02)

Foghorn Leghorn: Cookies 485 Dec 16, 2024

New eps drop first on Patreon! Purple Haze turns 20 (2:03), Mega Banton (5:32), assassin's credos (8:10), making Al-Nusra friends (36:43), Jay-Z (39:43), frosty beers on tap (43:03), The Unction (58:10), Thibs vs JJ Redick (1:17:43), Jokic = stat hoggin' (1:28:54), Brook Lopez glazing (1:46:32).

Gravy Belt: Cookies 484 Dec 09, 2024

Are the 4th place Rochester Americans for real? (2:23), paying to eat over someone else's sink (9:03), some real reasons to love NYC (30:21), case closed: Hunter Biden is free at last (34:03), Drake gets litigious (51:36), Grimes is a hooper (1:02:31), whether the NBA is just for rich kids now (1:09:23), Julius Randle, your basketball worldview litmus test (1:38:27), Grizzlies look like a contender after spending a year in the pooping in the woods (1:52).

Snitch Hunter: Cookies 483 Dec 02, 2024

New eps drop first on the Cookies Hoops Patreon! Thanksgiving (3:14), the end of New York's outdoor dining hovels (18:35), gorging at Borgo (27:05), "The Substance" (43:32), Kendrick's new album (54:32), Tyrese Haliburton's negative aura (1:04:25), Wemby chucking 3s (1:18:03), Nets Nation...reborn (1:35), Embiid smells a rat (1:45).

Chat Square: Cookies 482 Nov 25, 2024

New eps drop first on Patreon! The rise of Chat Square (2:43), Mike Tyson’s final fight ( 24:03), Ho Lee Fuk (43.45), Bluesky, Threads and MiGente (49:05), Ball busting, pause (59:06), Paige Bueckers to Dallas (1:06:34), Inside the NBA won’t die (1:15:37), Houston’s unsung dawgs, Jared McCain and new optionality (1:20:34), waving the white Flagg (1:35).

Doc Rivers: Cookies 481 Nov 18, 2024

New eps drop first on the Cookies Hoops patreon! An hour of the smartest and most correct election coverage (3:32), Eastern Conference powers are down bad (1:10:03), Cam Thomas truthers (1:22), Dyson Daniels and exciting, young, losing teams (1:25:02), is NBA media betraying the fans? (1:48:21)

DOOM Scrolls: Cookies 480 Nov 11, 2024

New eps drop first on our Patreon! NYC Marathon (2:05), Election Eve (13:35), MF DOOM and the state of the avant garde (30:34), Chrissy's pizza (52:05), Anthony Edwards stardom check (1:02:34), do the Bucks stop here? (1:18:56), Edey, Clingan and the NBA's rookies (1:45:03), Embiid pushing press (1:55:05)

Garbage Island: Cookies 479 Nov 04, 2024

New eps drop first on Patreon! Halloween thoughts (5:34), Washington Post endorsements (10:03), Trump at MSG (20:34), who are the modern "fun people" (38:45), did the Celtics ruin the NBA? (1:09:32), foreign basketball crowds (1:30:21), Stat Hog returns, from rooter to tooter (1:43:03), welcome to the year of the chucker (1:59:51).

Dead in the Middle of Little Italy: Cookies 478 Oct 28, 2024

Eps drop first on Patreon! Stray cats (1:30), tech guy on Twitter says NYC sucks (13:12), Elizabeth Street garden (25:02), Trump slings McGriddles (35:65), Billie Eilish in Girbauds (1:51:54), live from the WNBA Finals (1:02:12), Knicks vibes: off (1:20:24), how good is Wemby already? (1:40:06).

NY Sober: Cookies 477 Oct 21, 2024

New eps drop first on Patreon! Airbnb aesthetics (6:04), European art fairs (11:23), the redundancies of generational criticism (26:02), Kamala Harris veers right (46:21), Donte vs the Brunsons (1:07:34), New York sports fever (1:25:25), Ant critiques Mikal's jumper (1:34: 01), Embiid's health (1:40:25).

Jokerfied: Cookies 476 Oct 14, 2024

Listen to new eps first on Patreon! Cookies Hoops Classic 3, Vampire Weekend spins New York (6:25), Tanking and fan service (22:17), "Joker 2" and "Pavements" (31:43), Kendra Randle need her space (45:02), debut of the Big Bodega (53:51), Dolan redeemed? (1:00:26), legends of the Garden (1:10:04), hood-hopping Liberty fans (1:23:32), Haliburton "future face" of Puma (1:36:02), Bronny and his dad hit the court for Lakers (1:46:35).

Funky Spectrum: Cookies 475 Oct 07, 2024

New eps drop first on Patreon! British prestige television (22:05), stadium oysters (37:04), vermin (48:27), Towns to the Knicks (1:02:15), a requiem for Julius (1:21:32), fixing Wolves (1:34), Lowe and the history of modern basketball writing (1:45:04).

Worm Lore: Cookies 474 Oct 01, 2024

Eps drop first on Patreon! Age Gap Autumn (2:34), Olivia Nuzzi and RFK Jr (16:45), the Toronto accent (25:31), Puff Daddy associate witch-hunt (40:32), Nude Africa (50:10), Woj retiring (1:03:25), "Starting 5" on Netflix (1:25:15) and the challenge of contemporary basketball docs, Nets lore and the Jersey curse (1:32:27), Ben Simmons back in the lab! (1:41:34), one-on-one vs team ball (1:50:23), WNBA Playoffs tip off (1:56:33)

Pit Boss: Cookies 473 Sep 23, 2024

New eps drop on Patreon first! Live from San Gennaro (1:23), the Millennial lawlessness of Greenpoint's new swap meet (7:45), pet eating fantasies (26:02), online garbage: where did we go wrong? (37:41), 1988 reset glitch theory (47:43), assassination attempt 2: more assassination attempts (5:21:01), Caitlin Clark's rookie season in perspective (1:10:32), taking LeBron for granted (1:27:17), WNBA and NBA expansion packs (1:42:34).

C-Murder Diet: Cookies 472 Sep 16, 2024

Listen to new eps as soon as they drop on Patreon! NYFW (2:34), Kendrick at the Super Bowl (22:34), seeing gray people (35:54), $100,000 a pod from the Russians (52:18), Rich Homie Quan (1:02:21), Alijah Arenas (1:08:23), are shooting guards smart? (1:16:34), Camden Sixers (1:32:47), tragedy of Patrick Ewing (1:50:32), Jamal Murray: cheaper to keep her (2:02:04).

The Rizzler: Cookies 471 Sep 09, 2024

New eps drop first on Patreon! NYC Parks Dept pizza box disposal strategy (6:12), psyop backboards in Tompkins (16:23), Doechii fever (24:14), rap golden ages (37), Kuo vs the entire sport of tennis (48:03), candidates for the abdicated King of New York throne (57:06), somebody's sleeping in my med bed (1:08:45), the Caitlin Clark content cornucopia (1:17:27), TJ McConnell extension is a victory for short royalty everywhere (1:42:16), San Gennaro Feast loading! (1:49:02).

Non-Hyphenate: Cookies 470 Sep 03, 2024

New eps drop on Patreon first! Shocking footage of Downtown depravity (2:45), DNC convention (15:45), Andrew hates cars (22:45), RFK Jr. and the Kennedy clan (39:04), song of the summer: Jaylen Brown and A$AP Ferg! (50:48), Brunson glazing reaches new heights (54:22), Bezos interested in buying the Celtics (1:04:32), interesting basketball minds (1:08:27), the incomparability of Angel Reese (1:30:08), NBA games in Mexico (1:48:26).

Tramp Stamp: Cookies 469 Aug 26, 2024

New eps first on Patreon! Go sign up, my guy. "Home Court" merch drop 1:30, Time Again is the charm (5:45), indignity of waiting in lines (19:43), Korea vs Japan (26:18), crosscountry trains (39:34), boning at the runners' club (51:02), Guerschon Yabusele saves the Sixers' offseason (1:02:02), are rebounding stats hollow? (1:22:82), emergent superstars: choose your fighter (1:41:32), Zion Williamson (1:54:32)

Girl Rot: Cookies 468 Aug 19, 2024

New eps are libertated on Patreon first! Rap tees (2:45), Tim Walz Realtree valor (16:02), we're in our honky tonk era (21:02), most intimidating jobs (27:23), 2024 private detectives (42:23), girl rotting (53:03), Team USA, an American underdog story (1:07:32), Olympic breakdancing (1:25:04), FREE TATUM (1:37:04), Ambassador Carmelo (1:50:13).

Slizzy Flow: Cookies 467 Aug 12, 2024

New eps of Cookies Hoops drop first on Patreon! Brat summer is dead, long live brat summer (1:02), bear market, non-RFK Jr version (7:23), Democratic party veep hunt (16:42), bear market, RFK Jr version (38:32), Astor Place Starbucks, Bowery Bar, and vanishing totems of the Real New York (45:21), sexy drill (1:05:21), Katy Perry and futile transformation (1:15:21), USA men's basketball and Joel Embiid (1:23:17), 3x3 hoops, evolved (1:28:02), Imane Khelif (1:32:02), predators get the joy buzzer (1:42:21), legacy of "Inside the NBA" (1:51:32).

40/40 Club: Cookies 466 Aug 05, 2024

New eps drop on Patreon first! Can straight men read? (1:31) J.D. Vance, a putz for the moment (19:02), Olympic Games' pomp and circumstance (35:03), developing sudden superpowers (40:21), a celebration of flag-burning (48:32), Jayson Tatum hits the pine for Team USA (1:00:02), did the women's national team fumble the bag? (1:15:53), rules for shooting around (1:20:02), Russell Westbrook joins a Nuggets team in disarray (1:29:12), Rocky Mountain Oysters (1:35:34), LeBron's agelessness (1:42.18).

Key Bumps: Cookies 465 Jul 29, 2024

New eps drop first on Patreon! Sign up for that new-new! Exterminators (2:03), the RNC (16:32), bedtime for President Biden (24:32), Kamala Harris, your 2024 Eastern Conference Playoffs candidate (45:02), WNBA All-Star Game and why the NBA's version sucks (1:20:13), RIP Heat Culture (1:38:21).

Meaty or Ick? Cookies 463 Jul 24, 2024

Celebrating God and Country (1:30), wet market dining (11:20), "The Bear" backlash (18:02), does Biden need to step down? (46:32), WNBA culture clash: Rookie of Year edition (1:10:03), Klay Thompson in Dallas (1:26:32), how good can the Spurs be? (1:35:34), Hartenstein joins the Thunder (1:40:24), can the Kings integrate DeMar Derozan? (1:52:21), Daryl Morey's big summer (2:00:31).

Body Tea: Cookies 461 Jul 24, 2024

Portland and the Crustpunk pilgrimage (2:02), vegetable fatigue (18:34), we all speak internet now (28:23), Kendrick's Los Angeles solidarity (39:12), did the NBA Finals happen? (1:01:21), JJ Redick finesses his way to the Lake Show (1:20:04), Atkinson hired in Cleveland (1:40:02), KBB preview and the 2024 Draft (1:44:07), Caruso x Giddy swapped in a major aura exchange (2:00:32).

-500 Aura: Cookies 459 Jun 24, 2024

New eps drop on Patreon first! Social rules of handyman shits (2:10), crisis actors (22:09), congestion pricing (35:23), "Eric" and "Hit Man" on Netflix (57:24), NBA Finals: why Boston again Dallas seems to be lacking a spark (1:03:02), Caitlin Clark is the take whisperer (1:22:23), JJ Redick or Danny Hurley for Lakers coaching vacancy (1:43:23).

Speed Run: Cookies 458 Jun 11, 2024

New eps drop first on Patreon! Wrestling in Los Angeles (3:45), travel as a lifestyle vortex (13:02), NYC Time Zones (13:02), Kuo in Williamsburg (25:45), the death of merch (30:02), arena concert cancellations (44:02), Caitlin Clark being bullied (1:00:22), Rasheed Wallace on the Warriors (1:19:32), Boston vs Mavericks (1:25:42), "Inside the NBA" (1:34:32), Bill Walton (1:48:32), who deserves flowers? (1:56:32).

Moggsy Bogues: Cookies 457 Jun 03, 2024

New eps drop on Patreon first! Moving wok-y (2:03), summer camp memories (8:12), trustworthy small business playlists (20:03), AM Hoops tournament (26:32), mogging and reverse mogging (31:32), haircut virginity (40:02), candid photo ethics (46:34), NBA conference finals rundown (56:02), aura vs rizz (1:09:32), is anyone "matchup proof?" (1:41:40), Kyrie as the league's spiritual leader (1:50:23).

Headcrack: Cookies 456 May 27, 2024

New eps drop on Patreon first! Ozempic shaming (2:03), Post Malone's cultural costume (15:02), "No Diddy" (37:25), New York City members-only clubs (44:02), Papi Steak and the $1,000 tomahawk (55:02), Pacers beat decimated Knicks (1:00:23), Mavs head to WCF (1:22:45), Wolves stun Nuggets (1:31:02), where do NBA playoff losers go from here? (1:47:17).

Flat Girthers: Cookies 455 May 20, 2024

New eps drop first on Patreon! Clyde's Wine & Dine (1:13), bodega food (10:02), Steve Albini, edgelord (20:42), Hulu's "The Contestant" (29:13), iPod commercial (33:50), neo-temperance (43:25), Knicks drop two to the Pacers (1:00:02), Cavs fumble the bag against the Celtics (1:12:14), Nugget x Wolves turning into a classic (1:23:05), Kyrie's redemption, Dallas vs OKC (1:32:32), Caitlin Clark's upcoming WNBA debut (1:44:52), 2024 Draft conspiracies (1:56:32).

Models & Bottles: Cookies 454 May 14, 2024

Fresh eps drop on the Cookies Hoops Patreon! Bourgeoisie shame of the farmer's market (2:26), models and bottles (8:10), Drake and Kendrick's unsavory beef (22:04), AI Tupac back (39:32), the steel-toed boot of authority (46:32), Knicks over Sixers in Cookies Civil War (57:34), memories of Tobias Harris (1:04:03), playoff tickets and the grim endgame of disruptive tech (1:10:02), Knicks vs Pacers: styles make fights (1:21:43), T-Wolves, Nuggets and Ant Edwards hysteria (1:37:23), OKC takes on the Mavs (1:52:32), can the Clippers buy happiness? (2:00:35)

MrsBeast: Cookies 453 May 06, 2024

New eps drop first on Patreon! New York Art Book Fair (5:35), the restaurant reservation underworld (13:02), implanted memories and etymology of "stupes" (25:12), decline of the burrito as a main character (33:16), Union Square cheesepuff guy (45:23), Seinfeld gets big mad at wokeness (55:07), Cookies Civil War: Knicks vs Sixers (1:03:21), Sunswept horizons and the lost art of the crotch thrust (1:30:52), are the Thunder actually annoying? (1:47:23), James Harden Truthers rise as one in a temporal moment of shining glory (1:55:03).

Pork Pops: Cookies 452 May 02, 2024

New eps drop first on Patreon! Dogs: New York City's worst friend (7:35), Nas x Primo, 30 years later (33:35), McNally and the White Mouse Conspiracy (49:32), Cookies Civil War: Knicks vs Sixers (1:00:23), Durant, Edwards, and generation shift (1:19:04), Heat assassination attempts (1:29:32), 2024 MVP and DPOY finalists announced (1:49:35).

Sack Rider: Cookies 451 Apr 22, 2024

New up on Patreon first! We narrowly escape WW3 (2:38), The Juice is no longer loose (7:12), Drake and racism in rap beef (15:04), Grimes at Coachella plus a cuck chair (22:24), HBO's "The Sympathizer" (41:32), Make 14th Street Great Again! (46:23), Knicks swipe the 2nd seed at own peril (48:02), All-NBA first team (1:15:51), conference vibe check (1:27:40), Allen Iverson's wee statue (1:42:03), Frederic Remington: exposed??? (1:50:21).

Altered Beast: Cookies 450 Apr 17, 2024

New eps drop on our Patreon first! Chili crisp lawsuits (3:41), eclipse perverts (12:23) New York earthquake survivors (24:03), "The Zone of Interest" (40:02), "The Baffler" article (56:34), women's basketball rises (1:07:32), moving screens (1:13:40), Embiid return (1:41:10), Knicks playing with house money (1:51:20).

Bean Boozled: Cookies 449 Apr 03, 2024

April fools pranks (1:04), audience capture (17:30), self-humiliation rituals (21:23), Beyonce and critiquing pop icons (40:17), did Tenacious D end guitar rock? (56:43), women's Final Four (1:05:34), Zach Edey, tall king (1:20:25), Brunson disrespected by the refs (1:30:41), Jontay Porter and a dangerous prophecy foretold (1:43:04).

Nerd Castle: Cookies 447 Apr 03, 2024

Eps drop first on the sacred Cookies Hoops Patreon! Hype-manning for our new 'Zen Master' drop (1:23), Biden in Hokas (7:23), New York nightlife scoundrels exposed (19:32), subway drama in Fear City (42:23), streets wanna know: Is Vasilije Micić the new Greivis Vásquez? (1:11:21), Knicks nursing themselves back to health (1:16:03), Sixers try to keep their head above water (1:22:12), Amin el Hassan's jumpshot (1:40:51), extemporaneous Wemby chatter (1:55:23).

Nose Candy: Cookies 442 Apr 03, 2024

New eps drop first on the Cookies Hoops Patreon! Year of the Drag-On (1:02), New York Fashion Week, snitching on Silencio (11:25), rice blindness (19:23), Super Bowl coverage (25:21), new jobs for Joe Biden (42:21), Cornel West's inventive slur platform (55:23), Sixers' deadline moves (1:07:23), are the Knicks contenders now? (1:16:34), Donovan Mitchell and the streaking Cavs (1:30:23), Suns as the NBA's McMansion franchise (1:43:42), Slam Dunk Contest (1:52:21).

Just Glaze: Cookies 438 Apr 03, 2024

New eps drop on our Patreon first! Pharrell winterizes (2:23), Chabad tunnels (7:32), Mos Def vs Drake (24:43), maximum glazing (42:13), illiteracy = solved (52:03), Nets got what they wanted (55:31), Thelma Krause gets booed (1:14:21), Utah Jazz are rolling (1:45:32).

Dick Ranks: Cookies 430 Dec 01, 2023

Black Friday (2:02), NYT crossword introduces "no cap" (8:23), Andre 3000's flute album (14:12). Osama bin Laden finally goes viral (34:43), George Santos is mother (42:02), Charissa Thompson's fantasy sports report (51:23), Nathan Fielder (1:02:23), the NBA's lack of real villains (1:18:23), Rockets' red glare (1:28:21), Chet vs Wemby Part Whatever (1:38:32), level 17 mages (1:55:23).

I Am the Trash: Cookies 428 Dec 01, 2023

New eps drop on Patreon first! New York City Marathon (1:03), abandoning group chats (2:32), Ray's Bar Brooklyn and Hell Square power rankings (20:32), vanishing rap mixtapes (31:04), art Kuopenings (46:23), sad Gen X pizzaman just dropped (48:32), Julius Randle brick squad 1-17 (1:01:52), Harden trade and the Sixers' cloudy future (1:13:21), Clippers clout brigade (1:17:32), Midseason Tournament (1:24:32), flopping calls (1:43:23), new rest rules (1:50:32), Tyler Herro revanchism arc loading (2:07:32).

Fratcoded: Cookies 407 Jun 28, 2023

Listen to new eps first on Patreon! Grillmasters (2:34), boner children (9:03), white person meals (18:45), HBO's "The Idol" (27:05), Pablo-matic (39:32), NBA Finals are knotted up (56:43), Jokic demystified (1:10:32), expanding the definition of a role player (1:30:12), additional evidence against Ja Morant (1:39:04), LeBron to Dallas? (2:01:21).

Ponzi Wells: Cookies 405 Jun 28, 2023

New eps are on our Patreon first! Frieze art fair (2:02), the miracles of Ozempic (9:34), hopepunk vs grimdark (15:32), Lynn Goldsmith (26:03), NYC weed stores aesthetics (33:02), Horses scandle (46:44), are we going to Bluesky? (57:33), Doc finally canned and Sixers optimism (1:03:34), Celtics down bad (1:14:33), Nuggets vs Lakers (1:31:23), Wemby to the Spurs (1:48:42).

Garbage Pail Kids: Cookies 402 May 08, 2023

Eps drop first on Patreon, doggies! Paddington drip (3:34), Andrew watched the Super Mario movie and adult infantilization culture (11:03), 80's voices (27:32), Jack Harlow, Necro and Lil Mabu (40:34), Knicks against the Heat (57:34), Giannis denies losing (1:14:33), Curry has finally earned Ben's approval (1:25:35), Dillon Brooks and the Grizz, exiled villains (1:37:32), some compelling Finals outcomes (1:49:03), Embiid doubtful and Harden to Houston threat assessment (1:57:23).

Iceberg Chokehold: Cookies 401 May 02, 2023

New eps drop on Patreon first! Swagless jerseys (1:20), a visit to Mr. Chow (10:43), annoying vectors of ramp shopping (21:54), Drake's AI records (33:43), Twitter Blue fiasco (1:03:23), Knicks take 3-1 lead against the Cavs (1:16:32), where do the Nets go after being swept by Sixers (1:42:32), Jaylen Brown's fancy sneakers (1:51:32).

Hell Square: Cookies 400 Apr 17, 2023

Spring has sprung, so they say (2:32), welcome to hell square (8:15), Kuo vs mortadella (17:32), RIP Ahmad Jamal (30:14), neoclassicism (38:11), Bud Light culture wars (49:21) and basketball culture war (1:00:12), NBA playoffs coverage: death by charge (1:24:35), young players who aren't rising or shining (1:45:22), watchability rundown with Nets, Hawks, Kings and Warriors (2:01:52).

Legally Minded: Cookies 399 Apr 17, 2023

Studio spammers (1:45), "Succession" spoilers (7:45), Ben hits Milwaukee (16:30), KAWS jerseys are Andrew-approved (27:33), what's the deal with Nazi memorabilia? (33:02), Tatum wins the BMM's scoring title (55:02), Rudy Gobert throws a punch (1:15:33), Dallas tanking is anti-fan service (1:21:33), playoff matchups: Kings vs Warriors (1:30:21), Clippers vs Suns (1:35:12), Knicks vs Cavs (1:40:22).

Perverted Monks: Cookies 392 Mar 10, 2023

New eps drop fresh on Patreon! Cookies Hoops x NADA Flea Market sample sale (1:02), skipping breakfast to save money (3:56), everything is a drug front (22:32), that detective a Munch (30:02), Bing Bot aka Mr. Steal Your Girl aka Bing Bot Nation (38:33), All-Star Weekend with Karl Malone and John Stockton (57:33), Giannis over team LBJ (1:12:02), are players disrespecting fans? (1:22:02), Alexey Shved's new look (1:31:33), Kevin Love signs with the Heat (1:43:32).

Croton-on-Hudson: Cookies 391 Mar 06, 2023

New eps drop first on Patreon, as you already know. It's the Superbowl (2:12) featuring Rihanna! (11:02), sex scenes in movies (23:23) Collina Strada goes primal (31:03), smoking on the subway discourse (39:42), weed-eating dogs (49:35), toxic airborne event in Ohio (55:32), "The Last of Us" jumps the shark (60:32), RIP Dove from De La Soul (1:10:32), Josh Hart and Bing Bong Nation: love at first sight (1:17:43), new look Nets (1:25:33), Sixers sign dedmon, which is as dreary as it gets (1:42:43).

Munchy Box: Cookies 389 Feb 21, 2023

New eps drop first on Patreon! Get'em fresh. Munchy boxes (2:20), Ben in CDMX (15:32), balloon power rankings (21:03), The Cut's guide to etiquette (27:43), grindset Grammys, Jill Biden's bars and rap turns 50 (45:43), Andrew is anti-mirror (52:03), Kyrie traded from Brooklyn (59:02:32) and now he's on the Mavs (1:35:32), Knicks defeat Sixers in the Cookies Bowl (1:41:32), RJ Barrett, victim of expectations (1:51:03).

Chuckles Lore: Cookies 388 Feb 06, 2023

New eps drop first on Patreon—subscribe to get hot takes even fresher! Lil Yachty's "Let's Start Here" (4:28), rappers don't believe their art is artistic (17:30), AI porn (36:23), dumpster diving for foliage (48:43), Marie Kondo and the art of hypocrisy (56:33), "The Last of Us" (1:05:03), NBA All-Star starters (1:16:32), BMM exposed by Morey 1:23:22, LeBron James, drama king (1:27:02), Timberwolves might secretly be good (1:35:40), deadline buyers and sellers (1:48:34), JJJ exposed, then validated (2:03:04).

Chuckles Lore: Cookies 387 Jan 30, 2023

Lunar New Year (2:04), M&Ms caves to conservative pressure (10:05), Schiaparelli's fake animal heads (18:03), HBO's "The Last of Us" (34:05), CR vs DR (49:34), Ice Spice releases "Like..?" (55:34), Walker Kessler is good (1:08:45), Knicks lose four in a row (1:15:54), Kyrie Irving going nuts (1:29:34), Denver sucks to watch, but why? (1:41:54).

Crooked Judge: Cookies 386 Jan 23, 2023

New eps drop first on our Patreon page! Dennis Franz (3:04), HBO's "The Last of Us" (14:02), people who go to movies (26:02), flash mobs (31:03), douche-chills (40:23), living in NYC vs visiting NYC (47:23), is the NBA too confusing for dumb fans? (1:02:02), Tyrese Maxey, savior turned scapegoat (1:16:03), are the Chicago Bulls buyers or sellers? (1:37:33), Mac McClung in the dunk contest (1:50:32).

Vinny the Chin: Cookies 385 Jan 16, 2023

New eps drop first on Patreon! Biggie (5:34), bicoastal vibe war (9:32), Red Scare (30:32), Theophilus London found! (42:53), NFL injuries (46:02), Bolsonaro (56:32), Zubaz (1:00:21), the Western logjam of mediocrity (1:04:43), Durant's knee (1:12:42), joy of the MVP ladder (1:24:32), Trae Young (1:28:21), Tyrese Haliburton (1:47:42).

Venom Yellow: Cookies 382 Jan 13, 2023

New eps drop first on Patreon! Kuo's kitchen (3:24), in praise of the Luddites (15:02), World Cup final (18:33), Rolf's Christmas bar (33:53), Twitter's deep loser energy (41:21), Avatar 2: More Avatars (1:00:32), handicapping the MVP race (1:05:33), Knicks have won seven in a row (1:17:22), Ja Morant ejected (1:35:32), gingerbread overdoses (1:46:42).

Feast Season: Cookies 378 Nov 30, 2022

Listen to new eps immediately on our Patreon! Thanksgiving 2: More Thanksgiving (1:32), NYC reservation chaos (10:30), Qatar World Cup (19:24), zoomer gambling (26:20), proper binmen (35:12), Nike x Jeff Staple pigeons (43:32), art in solitude (51:02), holiday melancholia (1:00:03), Kyrie and a report from Barclays (1:03:11), Jaylen Brown: halfway crook (1:12:03), Simmons Bengeance (1:21:04), Giannis' shooting woes (1:32:51), free throw psychology (1:49:03), Rochester Royals on a hot streak (2:04:21).

Full Tortilla Press: Cookies 377 Nov 23, 2022

New eps drop first on our Patreon page! Leaf peeping (1:45), a visit to Montreal (5:21), restaurant fatigue (9:32), Ben's tortilla press (18:22), the end of happy hour (29:03), midterm elections (40:32), Dave Chappelle on SNL (45:28), Mos Def (1:04:02), the struggling T-Wolves (1:20:31), Nets winning games (1:30:21), Embiid goes crazy (1:36:21), the Cavs are everyone's new favorite team (1:42:14), if Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is too good for OKC (1:49:23).

Little Primo: Cookies 376 Nov 16, 2022

New eps drop first on Patreon! RIP Tame One and Hurricane G (1:36), the 90s are back, part 3 (9:50), Rx Papi freed (15:44), Elon Musk's grand plan for Twitter (19:33), the tragic murder of Takeoff (39:32), Kyrie suspended (59:02), Nets in disarray...or no longer in disarray? (1:26:03), Gobert and Beal, the Bolsonaros of the NBA (1:31:22), is Kawhi getting a pass? (1:40:32), Harden injury, Doc blamed (1:51:32).

Waterbug Rebrand: Cookies 375 Nov 07, 2022

New eps drop first on Patreon! Halloween costume ideas (1:25), where are all the creepy-crawlers? (11:20), horrors of our digital future (19:02), Twitter blue check slaughterhouse (26:42), return of "White Lotus" (55:23), indie sleaze alt-right nexus (44:24), Lakers' shooting woes and early season oddities (1:01:22), Josh Primo: exposed (1:08:21), Kyrie's controversial Letterbox (1:16:54), a timeline for Ben Simmons expectations (1:27), Knicks and incel stats (1:38:33), is Doc Rivers redeemable (1:54:31).

Dead Wrong: Cookies 3744 Oct 31, 2022

New eps drop first on our Patreon! Welcome to Monster Island (3:10), remote working forever (11:32), DJ Drama (27:01), Boomer trap music (34:20), Brookfield Place and Hudson Yards (46), the scourge of pickleball (1:00:31), Sixers start 0-3 and we know who to blame (1:14:33), do the Knicks have a timeline? (1:28:32) rookie watch: Keegan Murray and Paolo Banchero (1:40:02), Danny Ainge has masterfully returned the Jazz to prominence (1:58:04), the Spurs are fun (2:02:32).

MegaMan1492: Cookies 373 Oct 24, 2022

90s gamer nostalgia as a nationalist call to arms (5:23), Supreme x Duck Down Records (21:02), in praise of gatekeepers (30:05), Kanye might be buying Parlor (36:42), James Corden banned (and then unbanned) from Balthazar (47:35), best case and worst case scenarios for the Knicks (56:44) and Sixers (1:07:22), our full 30-team, 30-minute guide to watchability (1:24:34).

Def Jux 3: Cookies 372 Oct 18, 2022

New eps drop on Patreon first! Barcelona Ben (1:30), tinned fish (7:34), the world's 50 best bars (14:43), a quick DJ Premier retrospective (22:43), Andrew declares camo "over" (31:43), the unpleasantness of the Dahmer show (35:32) and "Blonde" (37:24), Kanye is again the main character (42:23), has stalled culture out? (59:22), Draymond punches Poole (1:05:46), Wembanyana, Scoot and a season of tanking (1:24:33), the deeply inconsequential "Redeem Dream" doc (1:54:34), better Western sleeper: Pelicans or T-Wolves? (1:38:33), the problem with high-usage big men (1:49:35).

East Villains: Cookies 371 Oct 10, 2022

New eps drop first on Patreon! James Madison was scandalously short (2:30) French fry overdose (12:33) at Paris Fashion Week (14:17), Bella Hadid (26:43), performative fear of New York (34:21), the deferred dream of Mercer Street (39:34), Nets team-bonding at Lucali (47:33), take fouls (1:06:04), fandom 2023 (1:09:34), Tyler Herro secures the bag (1:20:16), Tobias Harris: good is the enemy of great (1:35:44).

10 Gallon Hat: Cookies 370 Oct 06, 2022

New eps drop first on Patreon! Welcome to tall fall (2:30), Detrick and Kuo share their hat inspo (9:32), was the crowd at the Jamie XX show "older and hot?" (14:33), pizza tech (22:04), Avatar vs Quibi (33:03), drug rugs (40:23), Udoka and the Celtics' opaqueness (1:04:34), Simmons interviewed by JJ Redick (1:28:44), can Embiid share the spotlight? (1:44:32), what are the Lakers planning? (1:56:34).

Boar's Head: Cookies 369 Sep 28, 2022

Where are thou, Quiznos? (2:37), zoomers rebuff cold cuts (8:23), Kanye is right about reading! (14:22), Adnan Syed, of "Serial" and murder fame, released (32:13), comforting crime shows (50:02), PNB rock 58:35, Doc Rivers: horny on main (1:05:43), the NBA's Robert Sarver problem (1:13:33), barely legal in the NBA (1:32:55), and Bron x Bronny collabo (1:46:28).

Poison Darts: Cookies 368 Sep 20, 2022

New eps drop first on Patreon! The incredibly rare zero basketball episode! Inside NYFW, Armory, Collina Strada show, NY Noodletown reopening (2:34), Midtown is over, all hail the Seaport (13:33), the queen is dead, your majesty (26:12), scholastic scandals (39:52), did Russia blow a 3-1 lead in Ukraine? (1:06:33), Dick Wolves and "Law & Order" copaganda (1:20:43).

Hoverboard Kickflip: Cookies 365 Sep 08, 2022

New eps emerge from the primordial goo first on Patreon. Kuo explores Los Angeles for 90 minutes (1:30), the complex morality of panhandling decorum (8:32), "The Rehearsal" finale and figuring out who the joke is on (20:42), Eric Adams prowls the city after dark with a seedy cohort (42:33), finally, 3D menus and future suck (56:33), summer streetball season: Mobadanga, Rucker, Gersh, Drew League, CrawsOver (1:08:33), Dame Lillard and the limitations of short superstardom (1:20:22).

Beef Patty: Cookies 362 Aug 15, 2022

New eps from on Patreon! Andrew's pizza conspiracy (1:25), we rank or at least list out the famiglia of parms (10:33), Spam security and a loss of dignity (15:33) climate criminals and their private planes (26:15), remote Americans in Mexico City (39:31), RIP Bill Russell and, finally, some accountability here at Cookies Hoops (53:44), did LeBron's 20 years of dominance flatten the modern era? (1:08:24), quick return to the pizzeria with a discussion of jamaican beef patties (1:31:44), the Rochester Royals (1:38:51).

Bodega Bois: Cookies 360 Aug 09, 2022

New eps drop first on Patreon! How about this Cambodian weather (2:35) and general NYC fuckery? (7:03), Desus & Mero split up (10:33), ownership of nostalgia (26:33), the housing explosion/implosion continues apace (37:33), Nathan Fielder's "The Rehearsal" (45:33), Donovan and Utah's dwindling leverage (1:01:33), Goran Dragic believes Americans have trouble appreciating Doncic and Jokic (1:27:44).

El Sombrero: Cookies 354 Jul 20, 2022

We go inside the fancy new hotel on Canal (4:33), the Lower East Side's tipping point (10:05) and the surprising rebirth of Piano's (13:03), Miles Bridges, lean-enjoyer denier (24:02), AI-generated art (32:44), DJ Honda (47:05), body-positive NBA players of yore (59:42), the Finals are transpiring exactly as we predicted, in every way (1:09:04), Draymond's multi-disciplinary dance (1:19:03), the ever-expanding list of offseason targets for the Knicks (1:30:04).

Gimp or Die: Cookies 352 Jun 07, 2022

New eps hit Patreon first! Monkeypox is in the air (2:05), mukbang videos (6:25), Kardashian weddings and pasta portion size (11:43), Frieze Week (28:03), Balenciaga at the NYSE (36), 21 Savage, an elegant Londoner (42:33), Heat vs Celtics, a clash of mechanical and instinctual stars (55:12), the Bob Cousy consensus factory (1:12:44), Mavericks vs Warriors and the limits of heliocentrism (1:21:44), is Golden State...ethical? (1:37:34).

The Wine Bar: Cookies 351 May 24, 2022

New eps drop first on Patreon! Caprese salad and steak lunch (1:00), Kendrick Lamar drops his new album (13:05) and YSL faces RICO charges (24:44), the horrors of the shooting in Buffalo (35:02), HBO's "We Own this City" (43:55), Le Dimes Square takes on Le Dive (50:21), Sixers crumble as history eerily repeats itself (55:04), what did we learn about the Celtics? (1:22:05), rising Luka dismantles the waning Suns (1:29:44).

Art Week Live: Cookies 350 at New Art Dealers Alliance May 09, 2022

Cookies Hoops records live from the NADA art fair to talk New York's gala season, pickup ball injuries, hoops obsession as a midlife crisis, novelty restaurants, popular baby names, peaking with Linsanity, Knicks nihilism and more!

Hustlenomics: Cookies 349 May 09, 2022

New episodes are published first on Patreon. Stunt foods (4:01), leg-lengthening surgery (10:15), characters on "Ozark" should be listening to Fabolous' fourth LP (27:22), NADA live pod (38:12), the Roots and authenticity (42:23) vs Future (46:19), Ja Morant and the haters (54:07), Boston exposed against Milwaukee, as day ones predicted (1:03:55), Golden State takes first game against Memphis (1:13:02), should the Jazz trade Mitchell, Gobert, neither or both (1:21:43), Embiid's injury and an opportunity for Harden to go back to the old him (1:39:12), first round heroes, second round flame-outs (1:49:33).

Fboi Island: Cookies 346 with Sean Thor Conroe Apr 28, 2022

New eps drop first on our Patreon. Sean Thor Conroe, author of "Fuccboi," joins Cookies Hoops to discuss pickup ball (2:55), Mayor Adams getting covid (10:52), dealing with literary criticism (15:01), having an imposter on the Red Scare Reddit (18:32), meeting Lil B and Jeremy Lin (26:44), the etymology of "fuccboi" (36:22), Ben Simmons mutual aid (43:58), Sixers vs Raptors (1:14:44), and playoff predictions (1:22:44).

Red Sauce: Cookies 345 Apr 14, 2022

New eps drop first on our Patreon! Restaurant soundtracks (11:33), Deli-Core vs Redaelli-Core (17:02), erotic thrillers (23:05) including "Jennifer's Body" (30:22), Forlini's, Bamonte's and Rao's (40:03), the Wheel of Guys (53:44), Coach K leaves the sport of basketball in deep shame (59:02), the far-right apparently hates sports now? (1:08:12), MVP race and tribal cheerleading (1:15:03), Lakers approach their 2022 endgame (1:28:44).

Baller's Eve: Cookies 342 Mar 15, 2022

Eps drop first on our Patreon! Pouring out Russian dressing (3:22), empathy vs main character syndrome and the war in Ukraine (6:21), Warholian Orwellianism (22:15), Kuo takes on Wordle (27:04), the Enid's era (44:02), post-4AM beers (52:22), the MoMA stabbing (55:15), Essex Crossing (1:02:13), Embiid against Jokic, investigating Doc Rivers' rotations (1:22:15), Kyrie on the sidelines at Barclays (1:34:53).

Goblin Mode: Cookies 339 With Hank Willis Thomas Feb 21, 2022

The Cookies Hoops lads headed to Cleveland for All-Weekend! On this episode we talk about our book signing and live pod from The Land at Tower City Center (presented by Complex), NBA celebrity sightings, the local gastropub scene, and going hobgoblin mode. Then we're joined by contemporary artist Hank Willis Thomas to discuss how his work connects the Underground Railroad to modern hoop dreams, why basketball resonates with artists, and more. Plus, Jeremy John Kaplan breaks down his Golden Nets Project.

Swag City: Cookies 332 Jan 10, 2022

New eps drop first on Patreon! It's a new year in Swag City (3:33), if "Carlito's Way" was bad (13:21), fuccboi legacy media (18:08), Gen-X revenge (25:01), food forecasting lottery (35:23), the Uncle Murder / Red Cafe aesthetic (48:30), Philly gets big mad at Tobias Harris (55:05), Klay Thompson's imminent return (1:09:33), fearing the Jazz (1:16:16), Dame Lillard loses the right way (1:26:33).

Cookies 328: La Sandwicherie Dec 13, 2021

New episodes drop first on Patreon! Gambling on half-court shots (3:25), New Yorkers in Miami for Art Basel were on bad behavior (9:30), HBO's "Life of Crime, 1984-2020" (22:07), NYM's list of the best local movies ever (37:33), Dame Lillard, toxic environmentalist (48:08), Enes Freedom, activist for freedom (1:08:33), Pacers teardown (1:14:33), Zion gets body-shamed (1:22:43).

Wild West: Cookies 325 With BabyTron Nov 22, 2021

New episodes drop first on the Cookies Hoops Patreon page! Winter coat readiness and Andrew's prized United Bamboo parka (2:20), "Curb" returns (12:32), Ben likes Westerns due to themes of retribution and patricide (21:44), Giannis doesn't like tunnel walk drip (32:22), Nets fans are mocked and scorned following a trouncing from the Warriors (36:33), then we're joined by rapper BabyTron (1:01:22) to discuss the Detroit flow and scammer rap (1:06:34), the last Pistons champion, being a LeBron fan, and his latest mixtape "Bin Reaper 2."

Mummy Wagon: Cookies 323 Nov 09, 2021

New eps drop first on Patreon! Halloween culture and the forgotten mummy (1:30), a China Chalet break-in (17:32), New York's mayoral races pits cops versus vigilantes (23:32), it's NFT week, whatever that means (34:02), "The Joy of Basketball" comes out in a week! (41:03), Celtics' rebuild falters (49:57), Lillard visits Philadelphia (1:10:23), the pipe-dream of NBA parity (1:25:32), the advanced learning curve of the league's young stars (1:35:42).

Fuzzy Navel: Cookies 321 Oct 27, 2021

New eps drop first on Patreon! Espresso martinis are everywhere (1:43), the strangeness of 2010s cocktail culture (8:34), "Succession" returns with a frantic opener to season three (14:05), the Catskills, Joshua Tree and realizations about rural life (38:23), Ben Simmons gets booted from Sixers' practice (49:23), the Warriors' ceiling and Curry versus the NBA's top scorer/distributors (101:32), whether Ayton deserved a max contract (1:21:03).

Demon Time: Cookies 319 with Alana Champion Oct 20, 2021

New episodes drop first on Patreon! Alana Champion joins us to discuss trips to Paris (3:24), whether veganism should be about humble beans or magic tricks (13:44), pasta surface areas (18:05), being scammed on Craigslist (23:44), a lung doctor with a smoking fetish (30:02), intergenerational discourse and finsta accounts (39:05), Mamba mentality (47:35), Westbrook in Los Angeles (52:13), the Lakers' chaotic sundae of a roster (1:06:31), Ben Simmons possible return to Philly (1:17:33) and Woj vs Shams (1:29:05).

Major Lazers: Cookies 318 with Kelefa Sanneh Oct 11, 2021

Kelefa Sanneh, author of Major Labels, joins us to discuss his new book (6:23), setting the record straight on "Rockism" (14:31), 1996 rap (23:04), Verzuz ideas (34:30), an update on Eleven Madison Park (37:45), pandemic dining (50:11), the Process in Philly (1:04:23), tanking and joyfulness (1:14:35), critical protectionism (1:21:44), NBA height limits (1:25:08).

Doctor D: Cookies 309 with David Duchovny Aug 19, 2021

Actor, musician, and author David Duchovny guests on Cookies Hoops. Surviving a sweaty planet (2:01), LOX vs Dipset Verzuz—did Jadakiss want it too much? (5:35), underground rap anti-vaxxers (18:32), Duchovny enters the chat to discuss dunking culture (27:32), Rock N' Jock drama (30:13), nerds, jocks and the duality of man (39:23), Gary Shandling's Los Angeles pickup games (42:12), auditioning for "White Men Can't Jump" (47:21), being a New York City tagger (59:03), "X-Files" and modern conspiracy theories (53:18), and his new album "Gestureland" (56:32). Plus: Malice at the Place documentary (104:21), Kemba on the Knicks (1:18:33), Marbury's legacy (1:24:27), if NBA summer league rookies are getting better (1:30:21).

Gods of Nu-Metal: Cookies 308 Aug 19, 2021

New vax rules in New York City (2:54), Lollapalooza and grayscale Fred Durst (33:25), Gen X...hostility (40:37), Sixers sign Drummond, toss in the towel (55:35), Knicks run it back (1:02:01), Bulls make bold moves towards relevancy (1:10:22), Heat are old as the hills (1:19:35), Lakers are a beautiful mess (1:19:35).

LET THE LOX GO! Cookies 307 Aug 19, 2021

Kanye moves into Mercedes-Benz Stadium (1:25), Dipset takes on the LOX in MSG Verzuz (13:56), maybe we should go camping? (39:15), the excruciating joy of HBO's White Lotus (43:10), Simone Biles isn't feeling Olympic vibes (55:32), mandatory Ben Simmons trade update content, this time with Jimmy Butler involved (1:13:45), the Kuo Big Board is back, baby (1:34:05), what Knicks fans should look for on draft night (1:49:02).

They Want EFX: Cookies 306 Aug 19, 2021

We get excited about the Delta variant (5:20), more billionaires almost make it to space (27:35), simulation talk (33:47), is Space Jam for kids or...everyone? (40:34), Fear Street doesn't have enough Frankie Cutlass for 1994 (46:43), Tim Robinson (50:02), the NBA Finals is over! (58:07), Bucks zen masters and coach Bud (1:12:44), future wars with Giannis (1:25:02).

Rx Hummus: Cookies 305 Aug 19, 2021

Kuo goes oat on oat (3:22), Italy wins the Eurocup (12:30), summer burnout hits early (18:32), where are we going when climate change destroys the world? (29:42), billionaires are opting for the edge of space (38:12), defiant Detrick breaks down the Ben Simmons trade fiasco (45:29), Sexton and IQ: will the Knicks have beauty and brains? (1:10:42), Stephen A. Smith apologizes (1:30:23).

Beef & Mutz: Cookies 304 Aug 10, 2021

The Gay Cold (13:30), Hoboken's finest (8:25), whether the Tokyo Olympics should happen (22:02), the Dream Team (38:35), a grillmaster's delight (44:05), Rachel Nichols and ESPN (54:15), Finals ratings are up, but why would you care? (1:14:02), Durant and Kyrie (1:20:02).

Horrorcore: Cookies 303 Aug 10, 2021

The Many Saints of Newark trailer (2:30), fond memories of horrorcore (14:25), fasting....while asleep (19:35), Rx Papi and Rx Nephew (24:54), volume shooting versus taking the perfect midrange, but in the art world (38:33), New York's mayoral race drags on (45:13), heatwaves, droughts and climate doomerism (54:17), Chris Paul and the Suns are headed to the Finals (1:01:34), after years of boomerific martyrdom, Lillard wants out of Portland (1:15:03).

Lotion in the Basket: Cookies 302 Aug 10, 2021

When did you get "pizza woke" (11:30), it appears Eric Adams is the dirty cop NYC craves (19:42), QR codes at restaurants (33:08), so much bucatini they gotta use the scales they weigh the whales with (45:22), Sixers and Simmons and an unrepentant Detrick (53:45), Clippers/Suns classic (1:21:45), Pistons win NBA lottery and Kuo tells them whomsth to take (1:39:22), Kemba becomes the latest casualty of Boston's organizational toxicity (1:43:33).

The Joy of Basketball: Cookies 301 Aug 10, 2021

New episodes drop first on Patreon! Rampant promotion of our new book, "The Joy of Basketball: An Encyclopedia of the Modern Game" (2:05), psy-op fireworks are back (11:32), the battle for Washington Square Park (15:09), the latest mayoral debate (26:23), is every pod a food pod? (46:25), assigning blame for Sixers' stunning collapse in Game 5 (54:18), should Giannis guard Kevin Durant (1:12:57), can injuries be prevented? (1:28:28).

Hellhounds: Cookies 300 with ESPN's Pablo Torre Jun 21, 2021

New episodes drop first on our Patreon! ESPN's Pablo Torre joins Cookies Hoops to discuss the outdoor dining science fair (4:22), K2 corridors (17:18), New Haven pizza (38:02), NYC mayoral fiascos (41:45), Defensive Players of the Year (1:02:03) and Ben Simmons appreciation (1:14:55), the rolling Brooklyn Nets and the Barclays experience (1:22:05), Chris Paul's demons (1:39:29), and whether Kawhi Leonard is the closest thing to MJ that we've seen (1:48:23).

Crime Sandwiches: Cookies 299 Jun 10, 2021

New episodes of Cookies drop first on our Patreon page—sign up today! Normalcy is returning (3:22), whether Williamsburg is really a den of depraved creative directors (14:46), murder mysteries solved in the Mare of Easttown finale (35:18), the Boston Celtics are rebuilding (55:33), complicated emotions surrounding the Knicks' season (1:10:44), Sixers close out the Wizards without Joel Embiid despite Scott Brooks' maniacal psychological gambits (1:28:05).

Only in New York!!! Cookies 298 Jun 03, 2021

A history told through free beer (3:54), mortadella, the tres gabagooles, and one ham to rule them all (12:30), favorite subway stations (22:01), Mare of Easttown with spoilers (30:31), Mach-Hommy and Olivia Rodrigo (42:08), fans are back in NBA stadiums, with mixed results (58:28), Knicks vs Hawks heats up (59:30), Justice in the Palace (1:09:35), Chris Paul's bad luck continues (1:25:33).

The Snake Pit: Cookies 297 with Jonah Weiner of Blackbird Spyplane May 21, 2021

Writer Jonah Weiner of Blackbird Spyplane joins Cookies Hoops to discuss hiking fit checks (3:18), Bay Area vibes (9:15), Keith McNally vs Graydon Carter as New York heals (20:01), what do these geriatric millennials want? (35:01), BBSP's color of the year (43:05), aesthetic coffeehouse predictions (53:24), what's beef: factory farming (1:08:24), viral food horrors (1:13:36), Westbrook vs Embiid (1:33:25), why you should subscribe to this newsletter full of recon (1:36:23).

Humility Records: Cookies 296 May 21, 2021

New episodes drop first on our Patreon page! Kuo's art show closes (1:40), why are Uber and Lyft so freaking expensive? (18:25), subways are back to running 24 hours a day (24:02), Mare of Easttown episode 5 with spoilers (37:39), Kwame Brown takes on all haters (45:31), what makes an NBA player a bust (55:33), Chris Webber makes the Hall of Fame (1:03:37), is Julius Randle the best Knick since Patrick Ewing? (1:14:50), Sixers' easy route to Eastern Conference Finals (1:21:44).

Pods

Law & Order: Dimes Square: Cookies 295 May 18, 2021

The CDC has liberated us from Soros muzzles (2:05) and elbow bumps (13:25), Dimes Square tours (25:03), the Mare of Easttown (45:21) with spoilers (54:21), Knicks potential playoff opponents (1:01:01), the play-in tournament is unfair and stupid but we like it (1:14:32).

5th Wave Ska: Cookies 294 May 13, 2021

New episodes drop on Patreon first! It's Frieze art week! (3:05), Yachty and Yams (12:02), Keith McNally logs on (17:25), pandemic shower habits go lamestream (34:05), ska...is healing (39:17), do denim nerds still exist? (42:01), Alife closes (44:02), did this NBA season suck? (59:02), if mental health is the new wanting it more (1:08:33), Lakers in jeopardy of a play-in game (1:28:03), anti-big man bias (1:21:05).

Sheetrock Stars: Cookies 293 May 06, 2021

Subscribe to the Cookies Hoops Patreon to hear new episodes of the perfect pod as soon as they drop! On 293: An existential threat to the Clandestino cheese plate (9:33), end of the curfew (19:33), masks gone...or masks forever? (24:33), Black Rob, Shock G and DMX (42:33), the surging Wizards (1:05:33), Dr J's top 10 and the BMM (1:24:33), superteams (1:34:33).

Pee Shock: Cookies 292 Apr 28, 2021

Living in a cashless society (5:35), pasta technology (17:03), Derek Chauvin is convicted (23:05), the Knicks are streaking (47:40) and will Zion join them? (50:12), the city-less Brooklyn Nets (59:35), MVP darkhorse candidates like Curry and Lillard (1:03:44), Kobe sneakers (1:20:15), Chris Paul worship (1:30:31).

Apex Doofus: Cookies 291 Apr 21, 2021

Midnight curfews (2:10), does work...suck? (13:25), our predictable arguments about capitalism and technology (40:33), vaccine skeptics (58:02), sandwich artists (1:20:02), LaMarcus Aldridge retires (1:29:33), rim protection fetishism (1:35:33), streaking Knicks (2:00:22), Kuo was right about Porzingis (2:08:33), Jabari Parker returns (2:14:33).

Bridge 'N' Tunnel: Cookies 290 Apr 17, 2021

Subscribe to our Patreon to hear episodes as soon as they drop! New York vibe check (7:02), bar rules (12:05) and the return of nightlife (18:35), worried about DMX (32:05), angels that walk among us (39:33), ketchup shortages (43:10), who is to blame in Boston? (52:33), Paul Pierce logs on (1:05:25), Durant returns after warring with Rapaport (1:15:04), lucky shots and a KBB glimpse (1:28:33).

Satan! Cookies 289 Apr 08, 2021

White boi summer (1:05), Rochester culture is not a costume (16:33), normalize bibs (21:45), Lil Nas X and his blood-drip (29:45), Franz Ferdinand "Take Me Out" and other new music we're listening to (41:48), does the NBA have a buyout market problem (57:45), defensive player of the year and the tyranny of monoculture (1:34:20).

Crab Du Jour: Cookies 288 Mar 30, 2021

The art of wedding playlists (3:25), shrimp scammers (16:20), crab boils (26:35), why is there still a curfew? (35:02), NBA deadline action (54:00), Lowry stays put, as Ujiri refuses to blink (58:02), the Sixers pick up Hill and moneyball Doc Rivers (1:11:23), the Heat have a good day one (1:20:37), Boston keeps it redundant (1:28:03), Orlando's diaspora (1:38:03), the Knicks do nothing and Kuo is loving it (1:45:33).

Jumping the Line: Cookies 287 Mar 25, 2021

Is it ethical to get an early vaccine? (3:03), media searches for post-COVID content (18:02), attacks on Asian-Americans (31:02), forgiving Meyers Leonard and Tim Hardaway Sr. (52:35), Sixers take on the Bucks (1:02:11), Knicks grand plans (1:19:18), coastal elites (1:24:10), Lonzo Ball (1:27:02).

Mancave Harp: Cookies 286 Mar 18, 2021

Is COVID really ending on March 12th? (1:02), the forgotten male harpist (11:30), royals, flushed (21:05), downtown media gets exposed by the New York Times (27:02), Dimes Square origins (42:05), the NBA All-Star Weekend (47:01), inside the Knicks' disjointed front office (56:08), Blake Griffin and Nick Collison party in the Lower (1:10:25), Meyers Leonard goes gaming (1:17:28).

Breakfast at Balthazar: Cookies 285 Mar 10, 2021

To subscribers' delight, new episodes drop first on Patreon! Coffee and newspapers (1:20), Zizmorecore and instant nostalgia (16:30), Dr. Seuss was cancelled or something (21:30), Texas reopens because COVID is over (25:03), voting rights and surface tension (36:20), crypto-art (48:26), Shaq and the NBA's fandom divide (56:45), Karl-Anthony Towns to Knicks rumors (1:10:33), odd Sixers role player splits...revealed! (1:19:04), LaMelo rules (1:25:33).

Randle's Island: Cookies 284 Mar 03, 2021

Bobby Shmurda comes home (2:33), salad days for dressing are back! (17:33), The Drunken Canal and tactile media (25:02), Tiger Woods' car crash (30:45), Twitter gleefully windmills dunks on NBA nerds (44:35), All-Star stubs such as Trae Young (58:45) and Devin Booker (1:11:04), what to do with Kristaps Porzingis (1:30:33).

Year of the Matt Ox: Cookies 283 Feb 24, 2021

Is Matt Ox a future GOAT? (1:05), the lunar boys enjoy Chinese New Year (5:38), Andrew Yang remains the heavy frontrunner for NYC mayor (16:32), corporate community grifters and public spaces (41:20), where do the Knicks go from here? (41:20), Ben Simmons notches a career high (1:11:25), Draymond publicly airs out the NBA for hypocrisy (1:29:05).

Big Meat Talk: Cookies 282 Feb 16, 2021

New eps drop first on the Cookies Hoops Patreon page! National food holidays (1:23) and pizza overexposure (4:30), an uncompetitive Super Bowl (18:33), vaccine rollouts and resumption of normalcy (21:21), tech innovation and governmental upside (32:50), impeachment! (40:03), Derrick Rose returns to Thibs' arms (53:05), De'Aaron Fox and the flying Kings (1:05:33), backup center issues in Philly with weird stats (1:15:44), the NBA's most jubilant celebrators (1:25:44), can Tatum and Brown coexist? (1:41:04), Kevin Garnett's refreshing New York Times interview (1:59:44).

Crypto-Gravy: Cookies 281 Feb 10, 2021

New episodes drop first on Patreon! Titanic boys and Olivia Rodrigo (1:35), Lil Uzi gets a diamond in his forehead (8:35), baseball card collecting as investment strategy (15:23), Andrew Yang's chicken non-noodle soup (32:17), Marjorie Taylor Greene and the framing of lunacy (41:11), fixing the Mavericks and Luka's oversized impact (1:00:25), big men are back—or have always been here! (1:22:05), Jordan Clarkson and contextualizing stars of the past (1:35:05).

Blizzy Rave Heart: Cookies 280 Feb 05, 2021

New eps drop first on our Patreon page! Jeezy snowmen and blizzard buzzkills (3:22), tech clothing (12:50), Bullies 2021 hits different (17:30), bulk buying (20:30), will galleries and nightlife rise again in the broken city? (26:02), "Nevermind" and meaningful art in the Trump era (37:03), NBA's most influential players of the last 30 years (50:50), the case for and against Kobe (1:04:03), reverse engineering stretch bigs (1:11:23), never meet your heroes, unless you're Immanuel Quickley and it's Lou Williams (1:15:02), what's causing this season's offensive monsoon? (1:20:35).

He Got GameStop: Cookies 279 Feb 01, 2021

Reddit Robin Hoods take on Wall Street (3:02), financial perception versus reality (15:33), the diaspora of memes (30:05), Proud Boy origins (45:33), Lakers versus Sixers (52:01), an overabundance of volume scorers (1:08:13), the Thibs wants what the Thibs wants (1:19:44).

The Iron Fist: Cookies 278 Jan 27, 2021

New episode of Cookies Hoops drop first on our Patreon page! Inauguration pomp and circumstance (1:35), the relief of Trump's departure (13:09), Biden's rare opportunity—that goes against being Joe Biden (25:43), Donald = RIP to a Twitter GOAT (48:21), Ben Simmons' early season performance (58:02), Kuo defends winning culture (1:06:22), can Kemba Walker fulfill his promise on a rebuilding Boston team? (1:12:04), Kyrie and the Nets triple down on bucket-making (1:18:43), whether the Knicks' defense is actually good (1:22:03).

Tall Thirsty Kings: Cookies 277 Jan 19, 2021

Beware of bucatini panic-buyers (1:04), we struggle to define "fast casual," (8:03), Yang brings back bodega discourse that never left (12:30), conservatives get purged from social networks (19:03), Armie Hammer is brimming with chaotic energy (34:02), James Harden is traded to Brooklyn (43:33), what are the Rockets doing? (1:02:33), Sixers Nation wails about a first-place rife flush with young talent (1:07:33), Giannis and the Bucks, in search of a narrative (1:19:02), Jokic and Europeans

The Dark Navy: Cookies 276 Jan 16, 2021

New episodes drop first on Patreon! Colors of the year (1:02), our dream guests for the world's most influential basketball podcast (6:47), "Sex and the City" returns without the sex-haver (18:25), short culture (25:02), Andrew Yang's mayor road starts with a pothole (30:05), the process and results of the Capitol siege (49:25), some impeachment talk (55:32), Kyrie vanishes and indignation theater appears (1:06:30), the NBA season in shàmblęs (1:24:02).

Riot in MSG! Cookies 275 Jan 13, 2021

New episodes drop first on Patreon! The Capitol gets bum-rushed by Trumpers (2:02), why did the police offer such little resistance? (14:32), Ariel Pink, John Maus and indie rock rioters (28:33), Georgia Senatorial runoff (42:35), the Knicks are streaking! (50:20), Steph Curry debates—and what happens when a chiller doesn't care about their legacy (1:02:21), Sixers' hot start (1:33:04).

2 Hot 2 Die: Cookies 274 with Jason Concepcion Jan 05, 2021

New episodes drop first on Patreon! Emmy-winning journalist Jason "netw3rk" Concepcion join Cookies Hoops to discuss the arrival of 2021 (2:01), California's predictable COVID-19 blunders (5:01) and the ominous start to vaccine rollouts (17:43), the life and death of god-tier rapper MF DOOM (28:30), Los Angeles hot versus New York hot (45:31), Kyrie Irving and postmodern basketball (56:30), honeybuns, off-court baggage, dog-whistles and James Harden (1:03:14), NBA Desktop's secrets to success (1:12:43), Knicks fans can't be hurt because they're already dead (1:26:22), dangers of judging processes...by results (1:32:52).

Lil Stinkers: Cookies 273 Jan 02, 2021

New episodes drop first on Patreon! Christmas trauma, Santa visits Chinatown (2:30), Hilaria Baldwin's great Iberian getaway (21:25), the reputed bucatini shortage and cultural pasta signifiers (35:14), NBA's elongated preseason and fan hysteria (53:15), lil stinkers of Sixers Nation instantly overplay their hand (1:13:32), Knicks drub the Bucks (1:23:15), stumbling Jayson Tatum wedged into cavernous shoes of stardom (1:18:25), Luka Doncic is being set up to fail (1:31:03), Steph Curry versus Trae Young (1:37:31).

Stimulated Dummies: Cookies 272 Jan 02, 2021

New episodes drop first on Patreon! Christmas in New York City, plus bagel talk (2:30), that $600 stimulus hits...different (13:33), if all French restaurants are actually Christmas restaurants (22:17), tangled romance of the journalist and a negging pharma bro (29:02), bodega fetishism (43:22), Detrick and Kuo argue about middlemen, yet again (55:24), NBA season begins: Lakers vs Clippers (1:10:25), Curry's tarnished rings (1:38), and Brooklyn's unique shot-maker approach (1:47:33).

Blizzard Bois: Cookies 271 Dec 21, 2020

Big blizzard vibe check (1:20), viral outdoor dining at the Smith (13:35), covid in the culture (13:35) and the right time for pandemic humor (25:45), "I'm Your Woman" doesn't scratch that "Undoing" itch (38:11), who hacked the US government big board (41:25), Harden x Simmons rumors are the basketball Rorschach test (47:27), Giannis re-signs with Milwaukee (1:02:39), 538's statistical predictions (1:14:30), Lin may be returning to the Warriors (1:21:40).

Biohackers: Cookies 270 Dec 21, 2020

Shower posse defections (2:30), shoes off versus shoes on (10:12), indoor dining ends (20:51), but vaccinations begin—we debate if celebs should live or die for covid awareness (34:31), classism of "yellow card" privileges (46:30), the NBA returns with fresh Knicks regrets! (57:02), LaMelo Ball is a creative genius (1:02:33), Simmons x Harden debate rages on (1:11:23), is Jayson Tatum the most overrated player in NBA history? (1:20:21).

Trash Fish: Cookies 269 Dec 14, 2020

Birria taco update (3:10), 500 New York City closings (10:20), tilapia, also known as the trash fish (19:25), should NBA players make more than senators? (26:30), Cardi B and Meek Mills shamed for their lack of generosity (31:02), Kyrie Irving's intoxicating talent, media blackout, and Iverson-esque influence (45:25), the vulnerability of LeBron James (54:02), excitement over Steph Curry's return (1:02:02), James Harden: persona non-grata on the Knicks of the South and Philly's non-core trade options (1:08:33), is working in the gym for toxic scrubs? (1:16:30).

Mr. Fong: Cookies 268 Dec 08, 2020

Episodes drop first on the Cookies Hoops Patreon! Mr. Fong is back in action (8:12), New York second wave vibe check (12:18), waiting on the vaccine (18:45), are the monoliths boring—or an example of rare public excitement over art? (30:35), Spotify wrapped reveals the year of J.J. Cale and Lil Baby (43:07), Steve Aoki brings ethnic food to the Beantown (49:35), Russell Westbrook is traded for John Wall (52:01), new max players and confronting purgatory (1:15:22).

Hugh Grant Innocent!!! Cookies 267 Dec 03, 2020

New episodes of Cookies are available on Patreon first! The allure and blandness of doppelgangers (1:30), indulging in rewatches of "The Sopranos" (8:10), welcome to The Re-Undoingables: we spent 30 minutes breaking down the finale of HBO's smash whodunnit (15:54), Mike Tyson fights Roy Jones Jr. in a grim spectacle (45:33), NBA's covid-tempting plan for the 2021 season (1:09:12), what is the official street food of New York City? (1:21:43).

Jordan Originalism: Cookies 266 Dec 03, 2020

Episodes of Cookies are available first on Patreon! The morality of spending on Black Friday (1:20), Thanksgiving during a pandemic: wait, is that a salad spinner in the background? (16:08), the implausibility of electric eels existing (22:43), walking food tours and Birria-Landia trucks (26:12), Twitter's Fleet week (34:35), Jordan Originalism and the impossibility of escaping MJ's 30-year old shadow (48:32), can Embiid be a closer? (59:33), whether the Brooklyn InterNets are real contenders or just a branding malfunction (1:17:33).

Tony Meatballs: Cookies 265 Nov 28, 2020

Marinara talk (3:30), outdoor dining enclosures become new source of covid scolding (15:30), controversial Thanksgiving plans (22:05), "The Undoing" spoilers and theories (36:45), NBA free agents are fleeing the Bean (50:12), Knicks are quiet, not deadly (57:30), Sixers sign Dwight Howard, trade Zhaire Smith (1:11:23), Bucks bungle the books (1:24:15), did Jeezy vs Gucci Mane help the Hawks recruit talent? (1:28:44), Lakers get better, more or less (1:38:02).

NBA Draft Blowout! Cookies 264 Nov 23, 2020

New episodes of Cookes Hoops are available first for our beloved Patreon subscribers! Tearful, meaningful and cathartic effects of the NBA draft after a tough year (2:03), LaMelo Ball meets his fate in Charlotte (6:35), Anthony Edwards, who might not want it more (14:21), the Knicks draft local lad Obi Toppin (22:05), Tyrese Halliburton drops (30:29), Daryl Morey and the Sixers quickly revamp by dealing two starters (38:25).

Escargot: Cookies 263 Nov 21, 2020

Unraveling HBO's "The Undoing," (1:30), election falling continues (15:25), basking in Covid-19's second wave and the NYC curfew (21:48), at long last, the Kuo Big Board in revealed! (33:29), player development and an elongated offseason (49:24), Chris Paul traded to Phoenix for a bunch of dreamy lads (1:10:32), Sam Presti's bittersweet symphony (1:18:22), James Harden saga continues (1:23:02), is the Knicks' embrace of conventional wisdom running five years behind? (1:38:33).

Off the Schnide: Cookies 262 Nov 12, 2020

New episodes drop first on the Cookies Hoops Patreon! Biden Szn has returned (2:30), jawns gone wild in Philly (22:04), Pfizer announces a potential vaccine for the novel coronavirus covid-19 (26:02), Dave Chappelle on "Saturday Night Live" (48:35), Supreme sells for two billy (54:50), an NBA restart looms....already (1:02:22), Eric Bledsoe is a good loser (1:15:44), what awaits Gordon Hayward and Al Horford this offseason? (1:21:03), LaMelo and other draft uncertainties (1:30:35).

Spiraling! Cookies 261 Nov 12, 2020

New episodes drop first on the Cookies Hoops Patreon! Why were election polls so wrong? (5:14), media coverage of an evening of mayhem (10:15), what these results say about America (20:13), whether the Democratic Party's message resonated with voters (30:04). Plus: Sam Hinkie is interviewed by Pablo Torre (57:02) and Morey's first Sixers presser (1:05:26), James Harden's availability (1:12:26), properly rating the legendary centers of yore (1:19:33), is anything good but unfunny besides "Illmatic?" (1:29:58).

Ca$h Money: Cookies 260 Nov 02, 2020

Hear new episodes immediately on the Cookies Hoops Patreon page! Election anxiety ebbs and flows between sandwiches and the internet (2:30), Lil Wayne supports Trump, plays himself (16:30), but we talk about the SQ4 series anyway (27:10), the Nets hire Mike D'Antoni as an assistant coach (35:23), making Morey moves: who are his kind of players? (45:20), an analytical defense of Tobias Harris! (51:02), the Jazz are sold to new tech overlords (1:05:48), is Rudy Gobert headed for the Beantown? (1:22:42).

Emergency Pod! Daryl Morey to Philly? Cookies 259 Nov 02, 2020

Subscribe to the Cookies Hoops Patreon to get sizzling hot episodes immediately! The lads fire off a 30-minute emergency pod in response to the news that Daryl Morey may become the Sixers' new head of basketball operations.

Hack the Mainframe: Cookies 258 Nov 02, 2020

New eps drop first on the Cookies Hoops Patreon! The comedic high-wire act of "Borat 2: More Borats" (4:35), as the election nears, Detrick rises as king of the voters (28:07), Barrett's confirmation and court packing (37:24), the NBA hopes to return in December, with few other details (50:23), Victor Oladipo, a difference-making R&B singer with some worrisome caveats (58:45), the lads are bearish on the potential rise of the Suns (1:10:25), we've got "Rounders" fever! (1:26:30), Kuo claims "The Crown" is the greatest show ever.

Judgment Night: Cookies 257 with Stephen Malkmus Oct 27, 2020

Sign up for the Cookies Hoops Patreon to get new episodes without any delay! Musician Stephen Malkmus joins Cookies Hoops to discuss protests in Portland (8:30), beating the covid blues (17:21), the joy of watching "Alone" survivalist porn (25:02), the NBA's current reign of dynamic duos (40:51), the Jail Blazers' legacy and dubious officiating in 2000 playoffs (51:12), "Judgment Night" soundtrack (1:00:33), Damian Lillard as a franchise star for life (1:08:02), missing life on the road and his road dogs (1:18:01).

Rave, Joe, Rave! Cookies 256 Oct 24, 2020

Episodes drop first on the Cookies Hoops Patreon! Rave originalists (7:30), Jeffrey Toobin's infamous Zoom blunder (13:50), cautious optimism about the election (26:05), NBA may stop testing for marijuana (50:42), offseason perceptions vs realities for playoff teams: Clippers (1:02:10), Sixers (1:09:21), Celtics (1:15:05) and one relegated one (1:25:02).

Lipstick Safari: Cookies 255 with Cat Marnell Oct 20, 2020

Episodes drop first on the Cookies Hoops Patreon! Episode 255 features New York Times bestselling author Cat Marnell. Ketamine fever sweeps NYC (2:01) during a summer spent on rooftops (9:43), where American should covid rats travel (12:32), one place is Macedonia (15:50), finding the sex tunnels (24:30), Jimmy Butler's heroics (34:24), bubble gossip and the NBA baby boom (40:35), Cat shares info on her new Patreon (47:21), Daryl Morey leaves the Rockets, was an apex first-to-market disruptor (50:22), where could Morey end up—and if he can save Philly (1:08:30), the magical thinking of every fan base (1:25:10),

Squaresville: Cookies 254 Oct 18, 2020

Odeon fries have reportedly returned (4:21), in defense of the night owl (11:07), so who is actually "Missing New York?" (23:12), Supreme Court confirmation hearings and Jordan Originalism (39:01), more about fries and Ben's fry power rankings (53:23), the NBA Finals and bubble are over! (55:21), LeBron appreciation and promises kept (1:10:43), as Day Ones, what does the future hold for the Heat? (1:22:05), perceptions versus reality for the Bucks, Rockets and Nuggets (1:26:40), back to fries once again, this time with Andrew's fry power rankings (1:39:33).

Bidet Ones: Cookies 243 Oct 13, 2020

New episodes drop first on Cookies Hoops' Patreon! Pablo Torre of ESPN joins Cookies Hoops to discuss toilets of the future (2:45), the apple arms race (7:20), being car-less in Manhattan during Covid and ferry life (12:30) Kuo claims recycling is a scam (31:20), premature obituaries (35:00), hosting ESPN Daily (44:03), the pull of the Boston Media Mafia (53:33), Sixers apologists, Ben's tearful lament (58:32), fuzzy benefits of the noise factory (1:11:02), Asian experiences in the sports world (1:20:15), Jerry West and a new NBA logo (1:32:07).

City of Liars: Cookies 252 with Naomi Fry Oct 08, 2020

New episodes drop first on the Cookies Hoops Patreon! Naomi Fry, writer from the "New Yorker," joins us to discuss basketball fandom (2:00), Maccabi legends of yesteryear (8:21), infatuation with Los Angeles (14:48), Claudia Conway, Beltway mole (29:30), if tranquil gen-xers can truly understand today's teens (37:33), the life-cycle of frayed cuffs (43:22), "The Vow," cults, and sex compounds (52:02), Trump's labored breathing and the art of Covid-19 showmanship (1:02:18), Bison Dele's love of trip-hop (1:20:32), the NBA Finals and rival city culture (1:30:22), time capsules (1:42:35).

Super Spreaders: Cookies 251 Oct 08, 2020

Episodes drop first on the Cookies Hoops Patreon! Remembering dandyism and the #menswear of Pitti Uomo (2:30), Trump tests positive for the novel coronavirus (5:02), conspiracy theories and the presidential campaign (31:40), an excruciating first debate (43:22), whether an anticlimactic NBA Finals impacts LeBron's legacy (55:02), the Sixers hire Doc Rivers (1:11:03).

Level 1 Ripped: Cookies 250 Oct 02, 2020

New episodes drop first on Patreon! Our final Sunday sidewalk sale, (3:02), wastefulness of food delivery (8:35), Trump's taxes (20:33), Lakers versus Heat in NBA Finals (37:22), Boston's Procedure ends in failure (45:15), New Whites (1:02:02), a boomer's debate: was "It was Written" a classic? (1:10:32), whether Jamal Murray is actually a star (1:19:23), Jerami Grant validates the process (1:30:12).

Anarchist State: Cookies 249 Sep 26, 2020

Episodes drop first on Patreon! The untimely death of Ruth Bader Ginsburg (3:01), mysterious motivations of Money Mitch (23:21), living in an anarchist state of mind (28:31), Lakers vs Nuggets (39:30), is Paul George slander the handiwork of the BMM? And is Andrew part of it? (46:33), whether a non-basketball genius can rightfully be the NBA's best player (54:02), Giannis wins MVP in an annoying landslide, but Ben bravely lauds LeBron (59:22), Yao Ming versus Ben Wallace (1:24:15), the era of boring centers (1:32:37).

Peak Mad: Cookies 248 Sep 20, 2020

Access new episodes immediately on the Cookies Hoops Patreon! Happy digital fashion week! (1:01), Cactus Jack sent us for a large fries (5:30), "B-Ball's Best Kept Secret" (13:30), Ben's rising wave of dread (24:14), Kuo is furious that R.J. Barrett was snubbed (38:57), Nuggets take down the reviled Clippers (40:43), Paul George is sad, but why? (56:18), Heat beat the Celtics in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals (1:02:30), D'Antoni rumored as "frontrunner" to coach Sixers (1:21:33), Houston's next move (1:48:02).

Chad Kings: Cookies 247 Sep 17, 2020

New episodes drop first on Patreon! The Bagel Community (2:09), New York indoor dining (8:12), friendships challenged by covid (28:01), "Trump knew!" and other Woodward revelations (43:11), what should the Bucks do about Giannis? (51:11), Kuo Big Board trailer teaser (1:06:33), sword of Damocles now hangs over Boston's controversial rebuild known as The Procedure (1:08:01), Danuel House, of ill repute (1:16:20), Michael Porter Jr is the new bleeding edge (1:22:03).

Casino Royale: Cookies 246 Sep 10, 2020

Listen to new episodes immediately on the Cookies Hoops Patreon! There are pies afoot (2:07), Ack! This this pod a "Cathy" comic now (10:56), Rochester and the murder of Daniel Prude (14:35), police dominance of progressive cities (23:35), IG stories and the rise of "close friends" during covid (38:21), Kuo is watching "Casino Royale" (48:06), Brooklyn hires Steve Nash and opens an uncomfortable can of worms (53:07), the Heat are built to smother the Bucks (1:08:33), Lakers, Rockets and anomalous rim protectors (1:23:35).

Time Lords: Cookies 245 Sep 10, 2020

Storks and egrets are great birds! (5:25), escaping into your wealth bubble (9:02), New York City parasites (17:18), giving restaurants their...just desserts (21:05), RIP to Chadwick Boseman (36:33) and remembering Big East legend John Thompson (40:02), if basketball cities a credit to nature or nurture (49:21), the fraudulent Defensive Player of the Year gets exposed for all to see (58:20), ineptitude of Philly's front office is on display as Jimmy Butler dominates (1:15:06), Westbrook's eventful return (1:27:02), Chris Paul GOAT talk (1:31:54), the Harden Effect (1:35:14).

Kyrie was Right! Cookies 244 Aug 28, 2020

We discuss the NBA's wildcat strike.

Lost in the Sauce: Cookies 243 Aug 28, 2020

New episodes of Cookies Hoops drop first for Patreon subscribers! Kuo is optimistic about September! (1:20), living upstate and, in 2023, realizing you live upstate (19:35), de-Williamsburg-ization or re-Williamsburg-ization in the age of covid (24:01), Kobe's birthday and how the sports world processes grief (30:12), Luka Doncic, whiteness and stardom (36:20), Knicks get the number 8 pick—and why they're trading it for Tobias Harris (57:25), Sixers fall predictably to Boston and scapegoats are desperately needed (1:08:43).

Slop Theory: Cookies 242 Aug 27, 2020

New episodes debut on our Patreon channel! The pains of being Chris Webber (5:05), neither of us watched the virtual DNC convention, but we discuss it (8:15), slop theory and the rise of non-design aesthetics (15:01), modernist vs neoclassicist basketball (23:05), vacation shaming (29:30), an attempt at fanship guidance counseling (46:22), Portland upsets Los Angeles in game one (58:20) and Ben suggests that Anthony Davis lacks supernatural pizzazz (1:10:25), Kuo defends blunt objects (1:20:54), Embiid doesn't get late touches in Sixers losses, Brent Brawn widely blamed (1:30:30).

Big Sherpa: Cookies 241 Aug 19, 2020

New episodes of Cookies Hoops drop first on Patreon! Kuo shares controversial sandwich thoughts (1:30), adulthood sherpas (10:11), Kamala Harris is Democratic veep nominee (18:01), they're messing with the...post office? (40:02), Sixers versus Celtics (45:05), Jimmy Butler and T.J Warren square off again (51:20), a shared theory on why shooters are thriving in the bubble (57:20), whether the Lakers can an answer for boomer-beloved Dame Lillard (1:03:44).

Wet Ass Pasta: Cookies 240 Aug 19, 2020

Episodes drop first on the Cookies Hoops Patreon! Kuo flexes his chilling muscle (2:11), Hudson Yards, befouled husk of a future that never was (5:20), suburban warriors: are we really leaving New York City? (13:45), wet ass provolone and aversion to sexy swears (25:03), boomers continue relentless attack on Joel Embiid and Ben Simmons' injury (36:02), dog days of summer league in the burger bubble (53:35), Carmelo splashes jumpers to the chagrin of hateful nerds (58:30), Zion Williamson flaunts his corsage (1:11:05), Suns vs Portland (zzzzzzz).

Street Legal: Cookies 239 Aug 12, 2020

New episodes of Cookies Hoops drop first on Patreon! Tekashi69 saves New York City (4:10), the end of the Revel Era (9:25), Andrew has dumpling wist, Ben shares horrifying dumpling tales (16:05), Tik-Tok is jeopardized by the government (21:05), Rockets and Bucks: a land of contrasts (28:25), Coach of the Year Award nearly becomes hot threesome (44:12), Jonathan Isaac and his knees (55:21), can you put everything in lingerie? (1:05:33), half an hour of Sixers content based on a close loss to unstoppable T.J. Warren (1:20:01).

Education Reform: Cookies 238 Aug 04, 2020

New episodes drop immediately on the Cookies Hoops Patreon page! On this episode: Spider bites and roach motels (7:35), RIP to Malik B of the Roots and the legacy of neo-soul (14:02), the wave of New York City covid-19 closures rolls onward (35:25), Trump's rising potential for November mayhem (43:33), the NBA returns: What do we want to see? What don't we want to see? (1:11:32).

Crustpunks: Cookies 237 Jul 30, 2020

Get instant access to new Cookies Hoops episodes on Patreon! How do we feel about outdoor summer hoops? (3:30), Taylor Swift's "Folklore" and indie rock wist (11:03), Kanye tweetstorms some more (20:32), RIP to quiz god Regis Philbin and the dwindling boomers (28:14), LeBron versus Giannis (40:52), Knicks get their man: Tom Thibodeau—but why? (43:25), scrimmages begin inside the burger bubble (1:21:02), crustpunks: NBA vagrants who bounce from lousy team to lousy team (1:28:44).

Conspiracy! Cookies 236 Jul 26, 2020

Get early access to Cookies Hoops pod with a Patreon subscription! On this episode: Phase 4 is here, supposedly (2:01), the bewildering world of New York's outdoor dining scene (5:25), social contract violators (16:25), correction: assassins do not walk among us, unless they do (45:33), conspiracy theories and frozen envelopes (54:22), Shake and offseason optimism (1:04:10), is Burger Bubble life...fun? (1:14:02), Kanye does things, unfortunately (1:18:31), are the Lakers built to win? (1:35:12).

Agent Net Zero: Cookies 135 Jul 20, 2020

Get instant access to every new episode of Cookies Hoops on our Patreon page! Nothing is cake! (2:01), assassins walk among us (7:32), New York conversations (26:31), blue check mark apocalypse (32:01), Tatum, a promising young journeyman, is compared to Tobias Harris (38:32), Kinfolk, home to many of our friends, closes (51:20) and so does Odessa (53:30), Ben Simmons is, has been, and always will be a power forward (1:05:33), the NBA bubble has been compromised! (1:15:22),

Again with the Tzatziki? Cookies 234 Jul 16, 2020

Get instant access to every new episode of Cookies on Patreon! Steve1989 shows proof of life (8:45), remembering China Chalet, covid casualty (12:35), Union Pool and the "worst places in New York" (29:15), wistful turtles (42:05), Burger Bubble menu revealed (55:33), Magic isn't composing tweets with his own oversize mitts and our innocence is shattered (1:02:22), Joel Embiid and the little green hand (1:11:07).

Shoot for the Moon: Cookies 233 Jul 08, 2020

Finally some 4th of July fireworks! (1:30), air conditioning rules (11:45), Pop Smoke's debut album and the something-for-everyone album (14:05), Mike Fratello's Cavs and balancing entertainment with effectiveness (33:25), Ghislaine Maxwell is arrested (43:15), at long last, Redskins may change name, we suggest D.C. Extended Universe (1:01:15), seriously, the Checkers Challenge is real? (1:08:21).

Undercover Bosses: Cookies 232 Jul 04, 2020

Still in snitchworld! (2:15), Virgil draws scrutiny for Pop Smoke's album cover (13:39), Kanye's "Wash Up in Your Blood" (26:19), finding a home for the "Delete Eight" relegation league (43:15), Adam Silver refuses to live in the Burger Bubble (47:22), what's up with...the...Cavs?!? (56:12), Detrick solves—or at least identifies—all the Sixers' problems (1:02:30), waxing and waning symbology (1:21:43).

Clout Demons: Cookies 231 Jun 30, 2020

Get instant access to all Cookies episodes on Patreon! On this Ep 231, we discuss Kuo's Grub Street Diet (2:30), caffeine before exercising (11:45), what's up with...Berlin? (18:13), phase 2 aura and the morality of al fresco dining (23:12), restaurant existentialism (44:15), Kanye and the Gap (56:22), Vince Carter quits on his teammates (1:10:43), Paul George gossips about why he left Indiana (1:29:05), Daryl Morey and antifragility (1:40:23), the Burger Bubble is increasingly imperiled (1:44:32).

Smooth Hand of the Boomer: Cookies 230 Jun 26, 2020

Hiking with bears (2:17), rat kings and Ratking (12:22), Biggie, Jay-Z and Nas—and Gen X's infatuation with GOATs (15:22), Kenny Anderson's spin moves (22:05), has BLM changed the way we view players? (38:31), Trump's pitiful rally (48:15), how sustainable are the protests? (1:02:22), the little green hand strikes again (1:13:03), Ben Simmons = top 3!?!?! (1:22:32), Kuoluminati drops bombs on 'em (1:29:44).

Jazzmatazz: Cookies 229 Jun 21, 2020

Poison poopers (1:30), New Jack Swing (4:02), the covid shamers return, nature is healing, streets are the virus (15:45), police reform versus police abolition (31:18), does the NBA really want to create a Burger Dome? (51:22), mess with LeBron and see what happens (1:06:23), "Jazzmatazz" (1:12:05), defunding wist (1:22:02).

Sneaky Hops: Cookies 228 with Hanif Abdurraqib Jun 16, 2020

Poet and writer Hanif Abdurraqib joins Cookies to discuss his hometown of Columbus (8:18), removing police from schools (10:10), saving smaller American cities (18:26), protesting as social life (23:10), rewiring our brains about justice (31:20), balancing return of the NBA and life priorities (53:18), his love for the Timberwolves (1:01:54), Kuo is confronted about the Knicks (1:15:22), bad teams, good times (1:31:18), the end of the NCAA (1:42:11).

Bully Pulpit: Cookies 227 with Craig Hodges Jun 08, 2020

Former Chicago Bull and NBA 3-Point champion Craig Hodges joins Cookies Hoops to discuss modern athletes and activism (8:22), his call for a boycott of the 1991 Finals (16:15), growing up in the civil rights movement (27:50), visiting the White House (36:22), if he played in the wrong era for 3-point shooters (47:57), being forced out of the NBA (52:22), whether Michael Jordan was a locker room motivator (56:12), racism from coaches and fans (58:30), his concept for making shoes in America (1:01:54), unheralded ballers of the late 80s and early 90s (1:08:32) and wanting it more (1:17:51).

Diabolical Freaks: Cookies 226 Jun 04, 2020

Cookies is joined by Nikki Mayard to discuss Instagram black boxes (14:10), the freakout over shoplifting (21:44), the power of peer pressuring your famous pals (35:04), defunding the NYPD (41:25), global interest in American protests (56:01), James Dolan's leaked email (1:28:15), long wistful walks through New York (1:46:22).

All the Smoke: Cookies 225 Jun 02, 2020

Civil unrest grips America, a covid-ravaged tinderbox (2:02), revolution is scary (20:18), the fog of war and competing visions of what change looks like (33:50), defund a police force, coward (40:10), the NBA responds, Michael Porter Jr. is told that it's not it, chief (51:02), is this...bad? (1:01:22), Hubie Brown's pizza party is plagued by medium pizzas (1:10:07).

Pink Slime: Cookies 224 May 30, 2020

On episode 224, we discuss Kuo vs Lower East Side Bonobros (7:35), crippling Covid guilt (12:22), the murder of George Floyd (28:40), how the Bucks are playing dorkball with a blunt object (1:05:28), weighing excellence vs entertainment (1:18:33), Dame Dolla and the potential return of the NBA (1:28:03), and more!

An Old-Fashioned Thrashing: Cookies 223 May 26, 2020

Thanks to all our new Patreon subscribers! On Cookies Hoops Ep. 223, we discuss why Kuo hates beaches (1:45), incomprehensible evidence of parallel universes (10:45), Peter Luger steak delivery systems (18:22), New York's nightly clapping ritual (26:33), Cory Booker: rap genius (35:12), Bounty Killer vs Beenie Man (45:22), Mitchell Robinson = Point God (52:31), Knicks build new front office with old heads (1:07:58), Scottie Pippen and Horace Grant feel like wallflowers at "The Last Dance," (1:20:21), was Kobe doing sociopath cosplay? (1:29:02), pizza poison 2: more poison pizzas (1:35:03).

The Pearl Jam Threat: Cookies 222 May 21, 2020

We're on Patreon! (2:12), spirits buoyed by a potential coronavirus vaccine, maybe (10:03), time expansion vs lamb jerky (17:35), Chuck E. Cheese delivering under a pseudonym (25:02), Michael Jordan's pizza game rewrite (37:02), episodes 9 and 10 of "The Last Dance" (42:17), do the 90s need new contextualization or should they be trapped in amber? (57:01), whether the key to Jordan's winning was...wellness (1:07:13), big tent viewership for basketball (1:22:45). Cookies is hosted by Ben Detrick, Jordan Redaelli and Andrew Kuo.

Boo-Yaa T.R.I.B.E. Cookies 221 May 15, 2020

Shall we all become country mice? (10:35), covid inspires magical thinking (25:25), Kuo refuses to stop dabbing (31:22), can Michael Jordan salvage "The Last Dance" before it drops him out of the all-time top-10 forever? (38:56), in praise of anonymous stud Eddie Jones (1:13:04). Cookies is hosted by Ben Detrick, Jordan Redaelli and Andrew Kuo.

The Dullard Tree: Cookies 220 May 11, 2020

RIP Jerry Stiller (1:07), have we finally reached Apex Kuo? (6:15), quarantine fatigue (10:22), building a better New York City (17:05), Cravings: a kitchenware war (35:45), "The Last Dance" and Jordan's relationship with his father (52:33), calcified immaturity (58:22), complicated explanation of a playoff loss to the Magic (1:09:41) and prolonged focus on Pippen's misdeeds as a born beta (1:18:02). Cookies is hosted by Ben Detrick, Jordan Redaelli and Andrew Kuo.

Tried By 12: Cookies 219 May 04, 2020

Kuo eyes new garlic crushers (3:22), Met Gala cancellation and teetering celebrity infrastructure (15:22), J. Crew declares bankruptcy (27:11), Westworld finally ends reign of pointless, arcane confusion (37:52), the New York Knicks show up on "The Last Dance" (52:10), Jordan's flimsy explanations for lack of political involvement (1:05:11) and gambling issues (1:14:23) begin to create a compelling portrait by omission (1:22:53), boomer boom-bap and shallow crates (1:30:42). Cookies is hosted by Ben Detrick, Jordan Redaelli and Andrew Kuo.

The Gamer's Creed: Cookies 218 Apr 30, 2020

New Yorkers find themselves in a flyover state (1:13), food fatigue (11:30), Mountain Dew mouth (17:33), whether the pandemic gaming window has closed (35:12), Time Machine LeBron returns to detroy 1991 (43:21), relegated Knicks resist front office overhaul, keep Scott Perry in building (1:06:12), NCAA desperately toys with idea of athlete endorsements (1:18:42). Cookies is hosted by Ben Detrick, Jordan Redaelli and Andrew Kuo.

What Would the Fonz Do? Cookies 217 Apr 27, 2020

We have given coronavirus a fair shake, and quite frankly, we don't like it (3:25), angry butter bois mourn the loss of Native American cartoon characters (31:25), what exactly does "The Last Dance" hope to accomplish—and is it an effective Michael Jordan hagiography? (41:25), the Rodman Episode (2 minutes, before getting back to Jordan dunks), Marc Eversley hired as Chicago's general manager (1:17:22). Cookies is hosted by Ben Detrick, Jordan Redaelli and Andrew Kuo.

Dirty Water Dogs: Cookies 216 Apr 24, 2020

Kuo again defends eating over the sink like a wild beast, takes credit for animalistic "trend" (3:03), 21% of New Yorkers have already had corona, apparently (13:20), Prune: the past and future of dining in New York (22:15), Travis Scott's big Fortnight concert (40:15), the NFL Draft's lessons for the NBA (45:20), Draymond and Barkley are still sparring (58:31), self-serving mythologies of hard work versus athleticism (1:14:33). Cookies is hosted by Ben Detrick, Jordan Redaelli and Andrew Kuo.

The Little Green Hand: Cookies 215 Apr 23, 2020

NYC's covid badge of honor (2:30), hazards of Twitter brain (14:15), nerdcore and master nerd-shamer Alex Trebek (24:01), remembering Gangsta Grillz (32:11), HBO...to the Max! (42:15), hindsight and reevaluating the greatness of Dennis Rodman (48:50), have boomers and the BMM poisoned young, impressionable, and now declining Giannis? (1:06:35). Cookies is hosted by Ben Detrick, Jordan Redaelli and Andrew Kuo.

7XL Jeezy Snowman: Cookies 214 Apr 22, 2020

Happy Earth Day! (2:21), please let us be wage slaves (13:30), French Montana vs Kendrick Lamar (18:02), industry plants (33:34), Kuo faces off against art critics (45:02), the looper industry (49:33), Knicks hire capologist Brock Aller (1:00:36). Cookies is hosted by Ben Detrick, Jordan Redaelli and Andrew Kuo.

Old & Toxic: Cookies 213 Apr 21, 2020

Kuo's wistful taco tour (2:02), the burnt sienna and umber conclusion of "The Plot Against America" (17:21), Mike Dean's spaced-out new album (24:22), "The Last Dance" leaks (38:03), Jordan attempts to burnish his legacy—but is it backfiring? (43:28), NBA's most old and toxic players (53:22), Ben Simmons gets the Boston media treatment and Detrick...responds (1:09:12). Cookies is hosted by Ben Detrick, Jordan Redaelli and Andrew Kuo.

Scold War Kids: Cookies 212 Apr 20, 2020

Happy 420! (1:30), Portland's chicken sandwich wars (9:02), the modern art of incessant scolding (26:30), Fiona Apple's new album (43:45), ESPN's Jordan-deifying docuseries "The Last Dance" debuts (53:45), redemption and corruption of Jerry "Crumbs" Krause (1:05:12), glorying the 80s is cool until you need to show clips from the 80s (1:13:32). Cookies is hosted by Ben Detrick, Jordan Redaelli and Andrew Kuo.

Align Your Chakras, King: Cookies 211 Apr 17, 2020

Adjusting to our loser new normal (3:40), itching for a bucolic yokel existence (10:50), remember...wilding out (20:25), boomers shame working from home outfits—but maybe they're right (28:21), generational hardships (38:22), "Who Let the Dogs Out?" documentary (43:38), NBA is hiding data...but why? (51:33), whether the can NCAA stage a counter-insurgency against the NBA (1:01:14). Cookies is hosted by Ben Detrick, Jordan Redaelli and Andrew Kuo.

Saffron Thieves: Cookies 210 Apr 16, 2020

Checking in on the breaking and entering industry (2:22), masks...by gubernatorial decree (8:03), should we open up America? (23:25), Keith McNally's empire loses Lucky Strike (34:44), boomer Michael Jordan take-mudslide looms on the horizon (54:15), winners and losers of a 3-point line change (1:01:22), Jalen Green and the G-League path to professional prosperity (1:20:31). Cookies is hosted by Ben Detrick, Jordan Redaelli and Andrew Kuo.

Josh Smith Butterfly Effect: Cookies 209 Apr 15, 2020

Where are the men of action? (2:33), Obama attempts to mend fences between the centrists and left-wing (21:02), heist movies, metaphors and creativity under covid (47:33), Luka can't shoot—but spacing is weird these days (57:02), Josh Smith butterfly effect (1:10:32), Bill Laimbeer, big truth-teller (1:14). Cookies is hosted by Ben Detrick, Jordan Redaelli and Andrew Kuo.

Hoarding Tuesdays: Cookies 208 Apr 14, 2020

The food supply chain swings low (3:02), Jerry Saltz hoards coffees (12:33), what kind of social isolationist are you? (17:15), big covid drip (24:02), baseball returns to Taiwan (39:21), down goes Forman! (55:07). Cookies is hosted by Ben Detrick, Jordan Redaelli and Andrew Kuo.

Eating is Sus: Cookies 207 Apr 13, 2020

Apparently, the worst is over? (1:30), Primo vs RZA beat battle (26:15), "Stress" and "Ego Trip" (45:22), NBA's glitchy H.O.R.S.E. tournament (57:02), desserts, apps and entrees are for the sus (1:11:34). Cookies is hosted by Ben Detrick, Jordan Redaelli and Andrew Kuo.

The Wonder of the Mid-2000s: Cookies 206 Apr 10, 2020

Detrick might be a Sufi now (2:30), Kuo is doing his own "True Detective Rewatch" pod (19:02), was "The X-Files" sexist for making Scully always wrong? (27:20), a long requiem for the wonder of the Mid-2000s (37:22), Harden vs the legends of free throw shooting (58:33), The Art of Giving Up (1:15:02). Cookies is hosted by Ben Detrick, Jordan Redaelli and Andrew Kuo

Cookies is hosted by Ben Detrick, Jordan Redaelli and Andrew Kuo.

Arrest All Joggers: Cookies 205 Apr 09, 2020

Open workspaces (3:22), Kuo struggles with pizza cravings and civic responsibility (8:02), joggers on the sidewalk: corona vector or just evil subhumans? (20:02), athleisure is dead, long live athleisure (38:33), travel dress codes (47:02), Colangelo resurfaces (52:02), Chicago hires a Lithuanian man (1:06:02). Cookies is hosted by Ben Detrick, Jordan Redaelli and Andrew Kuo.

Wartime Consiglieres: Cookies 204 Apr 08, 2020

Real talk about canned tomatoes (4:30), Bernie bows out, defeated by youthful, charisma-seeping juggernaut with an undeniable message (12:40), what to make of new streaming content Quibi (43:02), Boom-Bap and hoops parallels (53:22), Basketball Twitter needs a wartime consigliere (59:33), revisiting the 60-win 2015 Atlanta Hawks (1:05:44). Cookies is hosted by Ben Detrick, Jordan Redaelli and Andrew Kuo.

Doc Strange in the Range: Cookies 203 Apr 07, 2020

Self-improvement goes stagnant under shelter-at-home (2:22), short story...bias (6:43), reign of the flu food-fluencers (16:55), tiresome endurance of Roseanne and other washed celebs of yore (26:44), NBA Draft restrictions (38:22), champion Celtics vs champion Pistons: But why are we always talking about one of them? (55:24), Bucks, Raptors and 2020 storyline erasure (59:42). Cookies is hosted by Ben Detrick, Jordan Redaelli and Andrew Kuo.

1,000 Varvatos Bloom: Cookies 202 Apr 06, 2020

Cruising New York's empty streets (2:20), even tigers get the Rona (16:20), a grim but unsurprising heat map (21:45), will post-pandemic New York become a bohemian xanadu? (35:22), looks like venal middlemen are at it again! (41:03), the Chicago Bulls finally pull the plug on Gar-Pax front office (1:00:22), Iverson and T-Mac could have been teammates (1:15:33), H.O.R.S.E. is never interesting, but we're desperate enough to try it (1:26:14).

Marvin's Kill Room: Cookies 201 Apr 03, 2020

An appreciation of the enduring food chain (10:22), Zoom meetings (14:44), Drake's terrifying, uninhabitable house (18:54), more reminiscing about rappers, plus kidnappings (28:43), LaMelo buys his Australian team as the BBB insurrection continues (36:32), NBA's 2K2020 tournament kicks off (50:22), Duncan vs Garnett revisited, with Detrick turning on one of them (1:01). Cookies is hosted by Ben Detrick, Jordan Redaelli and Andrew Kuo.

Bootleg Starburys: Cookies 200 Apr 02, 2020

On Cookies' 200th episode, we discuss vintage jersey collections (3:30), skyrocketing unemployment (8:04), food-based attitude adjustments (13:30), Kuo remaining unapologetic about eating over the sink (21:44), reading the room during a pandemic (29:32), Scott Storch vs Mannie Fresh (36:22), New York Knicks' alleged interest in carb-on-carb size baron Elton Brand (48:45), erasing Iverson (59:21), if could LeBron James have existed before....LeBron James? (1:10:43), an ode to Starbury (1:17:21), Chinatown shirts in a time of peril (1:21:54). Cookies is hosted by Ben Detrick, Jordan Redaelli and Andrew Kuo.

The Iverson Defenders Have Logged On: Cookies 199 Apr 01, 2020

April Fool's Day pranks: cancelled or necessary? (1:30), free our sweet tattletale king Tekashi69! (8:30), various stories—and celeb namedrops—about rappers and clubs (13:20), welcome to the era of the beat battle (27:12), HBO's "The Scheme" and NCAA recruiting scandals (44:02), Iverson vs Nash (54:11), Nets still star-hunting, just like everyone else (1:19:23). Cookies is hosted by Ben Detrick, Jordan Redaelli and Andrew Kuo.

Yellow Starburst: Cookies 198 Mar 31, 2020

Mask...on? (1:10), assorted healthcare debating (14:33), "Ozark" season 3 (31:33), FX's "Devs" and dreamy, tech sci-fi (36:02) which leads to a discussion of "Annihilation (43:04), ESPN pushes up new documentary about '90s Chicago Bulls (47:22), fantastic ideas for other NBA team docs (56:02), what was the deal with the 2006 Miami Heat? (1:04:32), here is your New York Knicks rebuild pod! (1:17:21). Cookies is hosted by Ben Detrick, Jordan Redaelli and Andrew Kuo.

In Praise of Short Kings: Cookies 197 Mar 30, 2020

Degrading eating techniques (4:40), is it really the end of FOMO or is it peak FOMO? (8:35), is David Geffen a supervillain (24:32), challenging times for all the secret families out there (32:02), James Dolan gets the Rona (47:11), Derrick Rose, for no reason whatsoever, is again a subject of pointless debate (51:23), our thorough breakdown of the most important NBA players 5-foot-7 and shorter (1:00:38). Cookies is hosted by Ben Detrick, Jordan Redaelli and Andrew Kuo.

Glocks Down: Cookies 196 Mar 27, 2020

Pizza technology and pizza villains (3:00), Scarface and other are recovering from the Rona (13:23) disease as class warfare (24:04), Go Fund Me empathy...and fatigue (30:23), "Tiger King" (41:11), living in the Big 3 quarantine house (47:22), NBA drug policy revisited (53:45), was Dirk Nowitzki a prom king? (1:09:22). Cookies is hosted by Ben Detrick, Jordan Redaelli and Andrew Kuo.

Influencers of the Influenza: Cookies 195 Mar 26, 2020

We regretfully cancel "Criminal Intent: Season 9" rewatch (1:03), New York City's basketball rims go missing (3:00), the delicious "Renter's Choice" relief package (10:02), Cuomo's ASMR governing (21:02), halcyon days for the influencer (30:32), is the NBA's most improved player Luka Doncic? (46:32) or Graham, Ingram, Siakam or Bam? (1:06:33), Manu Ginobili: victim of Spurs communism (1:10:03) and basketball's missed opportunities (1:14:34), Melo the winner! (1:20). Cookies is hosted by Ben Detrick, Jordan Redaelli and Andrew Kuo.

Criminal Intent: S09E01 Rewatch: Cookies 194 Mar 25, 2020

Introducing our "Criminal Intent" S09 rewatch rebrand (1:00), corona precautions (5:20), first wave of American casualties is even tougher than expected (16:02), Joe Biden, who may be alive, tries to run out the clock (27:03), Joel Embiid and Sixers fans shame ownership into doing the right thing (36:23), interesting creators of "Tiger King" (45:22), James Dolan sells Inglewood Forum to Clippers (49:02), reevaluating Derrick Coleman (55:02), from NBA Live to...live in the NBA (1:03:03), creating false urgency when all you have is time (1:15:30). Cookies is hosted by Ben Detrick, Jordan Redaelli and Andrew Kuo.

Ugly Babies: Cookies 193 Mar 24, 2020

Liquid hobbyists (1:30), what are we missing while living in captivity? (10:32), everyone is getting brainworms from social media (19:32), heroic boomers willing to die for stock market uptick (27:02), re-exploring Roy Hibbert and verticality (44:02), maybe Zion is a modern Vin Baker (1:02:01), do we actually need a 2020 champion? (1:05:34), unearthing the NBA's ugliest babies (1:13:02). Cookies is hosted Ben Detrick, Jordan Redaelli and Andrew Kuo.

The Dumpling Godfather: Cookies 192 Mar 23, 2020

Should we really be out on these evil streets? (1:02), karma strikes Rand Paul—but does it apply to basketball (30:02), Airbnb's role in the ruination of neighborhoods (36:32), tourist traps (49:39), the greatest prom kings of all time (1:01:43) including Allan Houston (1:07:03), Jamal Murray goes viral for a better reason than current viral alternatives (1:14:02). Cookies is hosted Ben Detrick, Jordan Redaelli and Andrew Kuo.

My Best Friend, PF Chang: Cookies 191 Mar 20, 2020

Trump is a chucker (1:34), congressional insider trading (8:21), laundry problems under lockdown (24:54), Obama praises Cash App philanthropy (30:23), what are NBA players' obligations in times of need? (35:33), the Big 3 tournament (45:10), "Imagine"—the celebs are at it again! (53:22), Knicks nostalgia for...Charlie Ward(1:11:02). Cookies is hosted Ben Detrick, Jordan Redaelli and Andrew Kuo.

Kings of Dimes Square: Cookies 190 Mar 19, 2020

Corona nightmares (1:30), xenophobia and the "China Flu" gathers steam (5:15), should Bernie Sanders drop out? (17:02), rewatching "Ozark" (31:02) and "The X-Files" (38:02), more bad news for New York nightlife (44:34), Adam Silver floats the idea of an NBA exhibition game, much to Kuo's dismay (57:33), bored basketball fans trigger Detrick with praise of Andre Miller (1:11:03). Cookies is hosted Ben Detrick, Jordan Redaelli and Andrew Kuo.

Gimme Shelter in Place: Cookies 189 Mar 18, 2020

Walk of the penguins (9:03), Oprah gets Pizza-gated (14:30), "The Plot Against America" (20:02) and Nazi-oriented entertainment in today's climate (28:03), gimme shelter in place (46:02), Hollywood goes pay per view—and can we go back? (52:02), NBA Draft reform is rubber-stamped for approval by the Cookies boys (1:06:38), huge panic shopping energy (1:13:16). Cookies is hosted Ben Detrick, Jordan Redaelli and Andrew Kuo.

Best St. Patrick's Day Ever: Cookies 188 Mar 17, 2020

Is this be the best St. Patrick's Day ever? (1:00), social distance shaming (10:25), exercising in captivity (20:02), the rise and fall of Inigo Philbrick (27:48), Kuo vs The China Virus (44:52), NBA Draft process disruption (49:02), Tom Brady's Uggs and one-team stardom (58:22), sympathy for Patrick Ewing (1:07:04), millennial athletes and the media (1:13:02), are in living in the end or beginning of the Stat Era? (1:22:34). Cookies is hosted Ben Detrick, Jordan Redaelli and Andrew Kuo

The Cooking Dance: Cookies 187 Mar 16, 2020

We're making big St Patrick's Day plans! (1:02), NYC closes everything (4:40), the art of cooking at home (16:22) and knife skills 101 (22:32), Westworld returns (28:15), the difficulty of comedy vs drama (41:32), Democratic debate: Bernie vs Biden (46:55), NBA floats a new, playoff-free schedule (1:05:22), reevaluating Kobe/Shaq Lakers (1:15:03). Cookies is hosted Ben Detrick, Jordan Redaelli and Andrew Kuo.

Lil Quarantine: Cookies 186 Mar 13, 2020

Adapting to our new normal (1:32), perilous days (and nights) for New York social life (8:50), reminiscing about foggy Chinatown pop-ups (19:43), where have all the Crustpunks gone? (23:12), if NBA content creators...have the range (27:04), rediscovering basketball's unwatchable past (32:32), "Yesterday" and art in a time-machine (38:03), Mookie Blaylock appreciation thread (44:23), after a decade, Jay Electronica and Jay-Z dropped a 39-minute album (53:02), Lil Uzi and Lil Baby's magnificence (1:07:32). Cookies is hosted by Ben Detrick, Jordan Redaelli and Andrew Kuo.

Basketball is Dead, Long Live Basketball: Cookies 185 Mar 12, 2020

NBA 2020 season gets suspended! (1:00), Rudy Gobert, victim of hubris and...coronavirus (10:32), how vulnerable are basketball players? (24:22), what a delayed postseason means for Kevin Durant and other injured players (30:10), will hoops void lead to the rise of eSports? (37:33), potential inglorious end for Vinsanity (52:02), and other news: the Nets can Kenny Atkinson (1:02:22) and Jimmy Butler dishes on Sixers' locker room (1:14:02). Cookies is hosted by Ben Detrick, Jordan Redaelli and Andrew Kuo.

Self-Care in the Age of Corona: Cookies 184 Mar 11, 2020

Life in CoronaWorld and the unfruitful hunt for hand sanitizer (1:30), NBA considers dramatic necessities (17:10), Bucks practice self-care (29:14), Bernie vs Biden (41:37), Charles Barkley and Draymond are both great! (1:04:32), are advanced metrics creator cooking the books? (1:12:19), Dion Waiters Island: Los Angeles (1:15:41). Cookies is hosted by Ben Detrick, Jordan Redaelli and Andrew Kuo.

The Silent Generation: Cookies 183 Mar 05, 2020

Super Tuesday, Warren drops out, Biden versus Bernie (5:20), Le Crocodile gets a three-star review (25:02), basketball's recency bias (33:12), Spike Lee and Dolan grimly head to war (43:12), "Forget it, Jake, it's Chinatown." Cookies is hosted by Ben Detrick, Jordan Redaelli and Andrew Kuo.

Primal Fear: Cookies 182 Feb 28, 2020

Waiting for coronavirus (6:30), Detrick hates "The Hunters" (23:43), the Beantown Media Mafia gets full-blown Tatum fever (36:23), is Zion passing...with the wrong hand? (43:43), Sixers plunge into chaos again (48:32), what NBA team has the best three-year plan (58:22), Kuo is not impressed by latest Giannis vs Harden dustup (1:06:30). Cookies is hosted by Ben Detrick, Jordan Redaelli and Andrew Kuo.

Goldie Pants: Cookies 181 Feb 21, 2020

We return to Darius Rucker Park (0:45), Trip-Hop memories (6:42), R.I.P. Pop Smoke (8:03), Kuo slanders legendary rap figures (13:03), Giannis' Bucks vs Shaq's Lakers (29:30), All-Star game's successful Elam ending (47:50), Sixers and Rockets face nerd backlash (1:01:45), NBA dead zones (1:20:34). Cookies is hosted by Ben Detrick, Jordan Redaelli and Andrew Kuo.

Shush the Crowd: Cookies 180 Feb 10, 2020

"Parasite" wins best picture (3:00), a neo-liberal conspiracy unravels in Iowa (16:12), Knicks are in everyone's good graces and everything is dandy now! (29:21), toxic Sixers fans earn their comeuppance (46:32), Rockets embrace small-ball, outraging boomers (1:01:21), Andrew Wiggins is the Warriors' new prom king (1:10:06), is Zion a star...or Thaddeus Young 2.0? (1:25:41), Lakers strike out at the deadline (1:37:02). Cookies is hosted by Ben Detrick, Jordan Redaelli and Andrew Kuo.

Mamba Forever: Cookies 179 Jan 29, 2020

The life and death of Kobe Bryant. Cookies is hosted by Ben Detrick, Jordan Redaelli and Andrew Kuo.

A Better Mousetrap: Cookies 178 Jan 24, 2020

Kuo tangles with thorny moral issues of a mouse infestation (1:45), doomsday clock ticks closer to apocalypse (15:02), we went to big games in the Mecca (26:32), Zion's long-awaited debut (40:22), Simmons, Embiid and the Boston Media Mafia (50:15), huge Coronavirus energy! (1:01:22), looks like there's fat shaming afoot (1:10:02). Cookies is hosted by Ben Detrick, Jordan Redaelli and Andrew Kuo.

Drip Trafficking: Cookies 177 Jan 16, 2020

The gutting of New York (3:30), Opening Ceremony's closing ceremony (6:45), Warren and Bernie end an alliance (26:21), Teague returns to Atlanta, for some reason (34:02), do Knicks suffer from bad ideas or bad execution? (44:43), Fultz fans flames in Philadelphia (50:02), the Grizz got smart...and then lucky (1:02:32), why are the Warriors so abysmal? (1:15:03). Cookies is hosted by Ben Detrick, Jordan Redaelli and Andrew Kuo.

Prom Kings: Cookies 176 Jan 07, 2020

Spaghetti boys (2:01), Tony Romo and sports genius (18:21), US drone strikes Soleimani (29:02), Solar power and...uh, the Knicks? (40:03), the Kirilenko prototype (46:32), prom kings (1:03:21), Drummond hits the trading block (1:10:21), Kyrie and the Nets' disappointing debut (1:26:50). Cookies is hosted by Ben Detrick, Jordan Redaelli and Andrew Kuo.

The Ballad of Sausage Face: Cookies 175 Dec 26, 2019

Christmas whist in New York (1:45), Happy Boxing Day! (6:00), white van scam man (13:22), "Star Wars Something: More Star Wars" (23:02), big decade of rap lists (27:33), Sixers trouce Bucks, Giannis exposed by wrath of the math (41:22), the second battle for Los Angeles, replay arguments (1:09:10), Zion needs to relearn to walk before he can run (1:17:44), Kuo vs the NCAA (1:20:02), white van bias (1:27:32). Cookies is hosted by Ben Detrick, Jordan Redaelli and Andrew Kuo.

Revenge of the Nerds: Cookies 174 Dec 18, 2019

We're putting 500 fashion police in the subways (3:01), "Uncut Gems" and New York's grimy underbelly (9:32), HBO's "Watchmen" and magical realism (30:11), the Knicks are back, baby!!!! (46:13), Jrue Holiday hits the trade block and Sixers fans only know former Sixers (55:02), Tobias Harris is not a...mystery (1:04:45), did Kevin Garnett really break LeBron? (1:25:43), whether Zion Williamson's season is already over (1:40:32). Cookies is hosted by Ben Detrick, Jordan Redaelli and Andrew Kuo.

Respect Da Meat Shield: Cookies 173 Dec 11, 2019

Juice WRLD's tragic death (2:42), Basel boys binge on banana art (13:30), Fizdale finally gets canned and the Knicks' problems are solved! (23:01), Joel Embiid sounds sad, but why? (41:05), Kevin Love leaps atop the trading block (53:12), engagingly mediocre OKC Thunder arrive at a crossroads (1:02:33). Cookies is hosted by Ben Detrick, Jordan Redaelli and Andrew Kuo.

The Beantown Mafia: Cookies 172 Dec 05, 2019

Peloton Bay (1:30), dystopian food halls (7:48), Kuo defends Facebook, Detrick does not (19:50), the great Boston basketball media conspiracy (25:33), assorted mandatory Sixers chatter (38:02), Bucks get exposed as regular-season fraudsters (49:32), Knicks find new lows to scrape (57:16), fixing the NBA or whatever (1:18:33), Harden's power grows, to the chagrin of boomers (1:36:23). Cookies is hosted by Ben Detrick, Jordan Redaelli and Andrew Kuo.

Murdered by a Miata: Cookies 171 Nov 22, 2019

Impeachment watch (5:02), Simmons makes a meaningless 3-point field goal attempt (21:10), Knicks absorb an ideal loss (30:15), Beantown tangles with full-strength Clippers (40:18), aesthetic intelligence and hostile design (54:32), Melo back! (1:06:20), Malice in the Palace (1:26:22). Cookies is hosted by Ben Detrick, Jordan Redaelli and Andrew Kuo.

Dumb High: Cookies 170 Nov 12, 2019

Instagram threatens to get rid of likes (8:30), meltdown in the Garden (23:18), Andrew Wiggins approaches his destiny (33:02), are the Beantown Celtics...too good? (39:41), protective resemblance (50:33), Dion Waiters gets dumb high (1:04:26), a mandatory Ben Simmons rant (1:11:18), why do the Pelicans suck? (1:27:30), Sex in the City (1:35:03). Cookies is hosted by Ben Detrick, Jordan Redaelli and Andrew Kuo.

The Greatest Generation: Cookies 169 Nov 07, 2019

Kuo's restaurant research (3:02), the peaceful wisdom of Gen X (10:30), night of the Grateful Dead (13:11), load management (17:46), we're talking about practice? (24:41), R.J. Barrett's big minutes (31:59) the Simmons Sickness hits Philadelphia again (52:44), mean rich people (56:20), ghost kitchens (1:18:02). Cookies is hosted by Ben Detrick, Jordan Redaelli and Andrew Kuo.

Hater's Ball: Cookies 168 Oct 31, 2019

Kuo gets stuffed in the sin bin for talking World Series (2:30), endless Halloween week continues (6:11), Pete Wells carves up Peter Luger's steakhouse (11:04), Wegmans...in Brooklyn???? (23:32), Kanye's "Jesus is King" drops (32:02), the Warriors undignified end (39:32), Knicks win! Knicks win! (51:02), the Bullies are undefeated, bully Karl-Anthony Towns (58:01), the oddly uncompelling Lakers (1:16:42), Kyrie is shamed for having feelings (1:30:02). Cookies is hosted by Ben Detrick, Jordan Redaelli and Andrew Kuo.

Envy of the Neighborhood: Cookies 167 Oct 25, 2019

The Cookies Hoops Classic (1:30), damn this endless Halloween (8:02), Lakers, Clippers and the battle for Los Angeles (18:32), Anthony Davis's positional stubbornness (23:01), Sixers unveil their large lads (39:32), Boston's rebuild continues apace (56:22), Kyrie is a warlock (58:08), Kuo is caught staring at Randles (1:02:40), Zion's depressingly delayed debut (1:14:32). Cookies is hosted by Ben Detrick, Jordan Redaelli and Andrew Kuo.

The Sleeper Cell: Cookies 166 Oct 16, 2019

The Inaugural Cookies Hoops Classic! (2:35), we squandered our valuable time talking about the Miami Heat, for whatever reason (10:32), addition by subtraction vs. the Ewing Theory (15:04), LeBron chimes in on the raging China controversy (42:08), de-Kobification of Jayson Tatum (38:32), Zach LaVine defends the midrange and sparks eternal nerd/jock jostling (42:07), the NBA's alleged sleep deprivation epidemic (1:03:42). Cookies is hosted by Ben Detrick, Jordan Redaelli and Andrew Kuo.

Heston's Guns: Cookies 165 Oct 10, 2019

NBA takes a slow boat to China (3:30), performative virtue and the bottom line (25:02), Ben Simmons destroys hateful Boomers (29:22), our incredible Carb-on-Carb future (49:02), Knicks against...the liberal media? (56:32), Markelle Fultz Part 3: Even More Fultzing (1:15:04). Cookies is hosted by Ben Detrick, Jordan Redaelli and Andrew Kuo.

Jesus is the Answer: Cookies 164 Oct 01, 2019

Kanye's listening event for "Jesus is King" (3:01), an inquiry for impeachment (23:09), NBA simulation data harvesting (40:56), middleman are at it again (52:01), Iverson vs Steph and era-reduced ranks (1:01:22), Kevin Garnett: GOAT center? (1:16:14), Big markets won in free agency....maybe? (1:18:32). Cookies is hosted by Ben Detrick, Jordan Redaelli and Andrew Kuo.

Union Busters: Cookies 163 Sep 20, 2019

Tekashi69 takes the stand (1:50), the NBA cracks down on tampering (24:32), players "inducing" trades (32:03), Cincoro tequila and Kuo is a mixologist (37:20), Incarceration for all! (46:22), something stinks in Dallas (53:02), gig economics (1:02:25), UFO sightings (1:16:04). Cookies is hosted by Ben Detrick, Jordan Redaelli and Andrew Kuo.

Fishhook Theory: Cookies 162 Sep 14, 2019

Joe Johnson heads to the Pistons (1:45), Democratic debates and Yang Gang (2:45), Kuo loves Liberty bucks (13:22), we have CMJ wistfulness (25:11), Team USA shames the nation (32:40), the true Apex Boomer (50:21), food courts and eating authenticity (59:01), Red Hook soccer fields (1:05:02), fried fish (1:15:43), small market signings (1:14:02). Cookies is hosted by Ben Detrick, Jordan Redaelli and Andrew Kuo.

Alphabet Boys: Cookies 161 Sep 11, 2019

Kuo confronts Julius Randle (8:20), 15 year trend cycles (15:35), diversity in fashion (22:14), NBA’s headband ban (30:32), Overton windows (41:21), “Range” is all the rage (54:32), Donovan Mitchell: good cop or bad cop? (112:02), Kevin Durant versus The World (131:32). Cookies is hosted by Ben Detrick, Jordan Redaelli and Andrew Kuo.

Grift and Grind: Cookies 160 Sep 04, 2019

Regional basketball cliches (5:48), the Cookies pop-up shop! (9:20), Fashion Week is here (11:21), Travis Scott documentary (16:01), Odd Future and youth movements (26:10), teen periodicals (31:02), Joe Johnson and the Big 3 (33:41), introducing: Big Bias and heightism (42:01), Team USA is dumb (50:23), r-r-r-r-relegation music (1:06:02), Summer of Booker (58:19), ESPN's Donald Sterling podcast (1:10:04). Cookies is hosted by Ben Detrick, Jordan Redaelli and Andrew Kuo.

True Fuschnicks: Cookies 159 Aug 28, 2019

Kuo suffers from summer wistfulness (2:24), "Mindhunter" season 2, (11:30), bed bugs in the newsroom (24:24), Jia Tolentino and digital wellness (31:02), NBA Twitter sects (36:02), more accessible metrics (38:58), Andrew Luck puts down the Colts (50:42), Jeremy Lin signs with Beijing Ducks (1:02:03), Kobe and Shaq's rivalry renewed (1:11:21), Caris LeVert re-ups with Brooklyn Nets (1:26:55). Cookies is hosted by Ben Detrick, Jordan Redaelli and Andrew Kuo.

Mamba Blood: Cookies 158 with Cat Marnell Aug 22, 2019

Writer Cat Marnell joins Cookies to talk about NBA media (3:30), Prince's ashes (12:30), meeting LeVar Ball in Lithuania (21:32), dating within an NBA player's clique (33:01), Lipstick Alley gossip (46:03), Devin Booker versus Joakim Noah (54:48), the Chrystie Street courts (1:02:32), and her new European travel diary on Audible (1:05:43). Cookies is hosted by Ben Detrick, Jordan Redaelli and Andrew Kuo.

Prosperity Dumplings: Cookies 157 Aug 19, 2019

Seinfeld: What if Gerge have cell phone? (6:21), Julio Torres shifts shapes (11:40), dangerous YouTube algorithms (20:01), New York Times project 1619 (42:57), NBA player autonomy (45:32), Boogie goes down again (52:30), the Lakers' center search (59:33), What is a Kuzma (1:15:32), Team USA defections (1:21:24), Chicken sandwich wars (1:32:08), Prosperity Dumplings (1:40:02). Cookies is hosted by Ben Detrick, Jordan Redaelli and Andrew Kuo.

Lisztomania: Cookies 156 Aug 07, 2019

Active versus restful vacations (4:20), is meat...ethical? (11:02), gun control (18:21), Boston's finest fans (26:32), NBA's fictional All Decade team (38:03), rap list-o-mania (51:43), Draymond gets paid, sort of (1:15:40), Tobias Harris' big role (1:23:20). Cookies is hosted by Ben Detrick, Jordan Redaelli and Andrew Kuo.

Welcome to the Glue Factory: Cookies 155 Aug 02, 2019

"Once Upon a Time in Hollywood" (6:36), ASAP Rocky Balboa (16:02), DNC debates (25:32), lack of sympathy for Jeremy Lin (35:43), maybe more sympathy for Carmelo Anthony (44:02), classy retirements (53:21), Crime Dog Griffin takes a bite out of Bron (58:02), NBA announces the Christmas schedule (1:09:03). Cookies is hosted by Ben Detrick, Jordan Redaelli and Andrew Kuo.

Hot Dog Legs: Cookies 154 Jul 25, 2019

PBR's hard coffee (3:01), Kuo brings up placebos again (5:11), a generation of baseball card enthusiasts (10:31), art versus draft picks (15:41), why doesn't the NBA get involved in relegated teams (25:51), 3rd Morrii blind (32:02), Zion goes Jordan brand (42:22), Ben brings up Ben Simmons again (49:32), TNT shelves Players Only (59:42), can the league become tamper-proof (1:15:52), Kawhi and mercenary archetypes (1:24:43). Cookies is hosted by Ben Detrick, Jordan Redaelli and Andrew Kuo.

Subway Pigs: Cookies 153 Jul 19, 2019

Eating on the subway (4:32), ESPN vs Le Batard (9:21), Face App frenzy (21:02), robot coaches (27:21), Simmons gets maxed out (39:32), J.R. Smith and NBA cartoon (52:32), what's up with Fultz now? (59:32), Chris Paul alienates the scrap heap (1:11:02). Cookies is hosted by Ben Detrick, Jordan Redaelli and Andrew Kuo.

Relegation Blues: Cookies 152 Jul 12, 2019

Dipset vs Bad Boy (4:10), running out of talent (12:04), bagel boss (21:23), Westbrook trade ends an era in OKC (28:30), shooting is for boomers (36:02), ESPN story on injury-prone young cagers (43:21), which teams have buyer's remorse? (48:45), Morris tries to drag Knicks out of relegation (1:10:31). Cookies is hosted by Ben Detrick, Jordan Redaelli and Andrew Kuo.

Snakeheads: Cookies 151 Jul 08, 2019

Misfit produce (8:02), Jeffrey Epstein conspiracy (15:02), nerd industries (27:32), Kawhi is a supervillain (32:19), the new-look Clippers (41:21), Where do the Thunder go from here? (51:02), the perils of Westbrook being Westbrook (59:42), CP3 is still...great (1:11:01), Knicks, a relegated team, plays in summer league (1:17:20), Italian futurists (1:26:21). Cookies is hosted by Ben Detrick, Jordan Redaelli and Andrew Kuo.

Dummy Thicc: Cookies 150 Jul 02, 2019

Democratic debate power rankings (1:50), Nets sign Kyrie Irving and Kevin Durant (19:02), Knicks strike out, then go full boomer (28:52), Sixers embrace destiny as large boys (57:32), Boston and Miami add stars, but at what cost? (1:15:43), the fleeting NBA dynasty (1:22:02), is Kawhi sabotaging the Lake Show (1:26:32). Cookies is hosted by Ben Detrick, Jordan Redaelli and Andrew Kuo.

Dick Wolves: Cookies 149 Jun 26, 2019

UFOs exist (5:20), dick wolves (19:01), zombie formalism (22:32), NBA award show (23:32), owners are now governors (39:32), expensive watches (47:12), Sixers draft grades (52:02), Knicks select a boomer (1:01:05), Kemba Walker (1:08:04), terrifying candy jackets (1:18:42). Cookies is hosted Ben Detrick, Jordan Redaelli and Andrew Kuo.

Soul Glo: Cookies 148 Jun 18, 2019

Jordan gloats over his Raptors prediction (9:02), what even happened in the Finals? (13:32), the NBA is suddenly wide open (26:02), Anthony Davis blockbuster trade (28:02) and the Lakers are driving a Lambo without gas money (38:32), the Kuo Big Board! (54:43), R.J. Barrett, Knick for life? (58:02), Jalen's New Yorker interview (1:22:02), pickup playlists (1:35:43), Kuo's dinner with Hugh Grant (1:42:01). Cookies is hosted by Ben Detrick, Jordan Redaelli and Andrew Kuo.

Weekend At Bennie's: Cookies 147 Jun 12, 2019

David Ortiz and lawlessness abroad (11:02), Bieber vs Cruise showdown (19:42), Beck is definitely our alien leader...or not? (25:32), only Boomers question tears (35:32), critics of Raptors fans are the real cops (44:52), Sadness in the NBA (57:21). Cookies is hosted by Ben Detrick, Jordan Redaelli and Andrew Kuo.

The Boomer Mentality: Cookies 146 Jun 06, 2019

The new fat heavyweight champion—no shaming! (3:45), Boomer basketball (17:32), Finals Game 3, in which Raptors seize lead against decimated Dubs (38:03), Lowry gets shoved by a venture capitalist billionaire (1:02:05), Kyrie visits New York, enrages Beantown (1:26:03), Nets plan big (1:32:33). Cookies is hosted by Ben Detrick, Jordan Redaelli and Andrew Kuo.

Stinky Tofu: Cookies 145 Jun 01, 2019

Durian, stinky tofu and fragrant foods (9:10), cheese twisties and Aussie snacks (21:03), oh yeah...the NBA Finals (34:42), Kuo is a smock supremacist (1:10:32), turmoil in Houston (1:12:32), the idea of Kobe vs the reality of Kawhi (1:20:07), ESPN's Lake Show takedown (1:36:32). Cookies is hosted by Ben Detrick, Jordan Redaelli and Andrew Kuo.

Supermax Fish: Cookies 144 May 28, 2019

Keanu Reeves' endless generational charm (2:20), cinematic vigilantes have worn out their bloody welcome (12:02), Klay Thompson: spurned or overrated? (20:21), Golden State Warriors imperiled legacy, (29:03), Kemba Walker will chose "supermax" or a life of obscurity (35:32), Drake gives great shoulder rubs (56:01), Malice (not Pusha) in the Palace, revisited (59:40), crack pie is...cancelled (1:06:30), Tyreke Evans' draconian drug suspension (1:11:05). Cookies is hosted by Ben Detrick, Jordan Redaelli and Andrew Kuo.

The Ballad of Badlands Chugs: Cookies 143 May 24, 2019

The melancholy viral videos of Badlands Chugs (4:30), Chinatown North and the ramen implosion (17:30), NYC's most notorious subway villain (26:02), Raptors stun Bucks to take lead in Eastern Conference Finals (37:33), All NBA Team drama: Jokic vs Embiid (58:31), Nance advocates player voting, despite players being terrible at voting (1:01:23), Josh Hart is mad at anonymous nerds (1:11:03). Cookies is hosted by Ben Detrick, Jordan Redaelli and Andrew Kuo.

All Birdmen: Cookies 142 May 21, 2019

All Birdmen are cool (2:30), Bran the Broken and G.O.T. finally ends (4:30), a British "Chernobyl" (9:45), an everlasting reggae set (14:35), the real Curry stands up (24:30), positional extinction agenda (33:42), Magic snitches on the whole operation (44:21), the Sixers blew it (58:45), Dame Lillard gets toasted...then roasted (1:06:30), basketball as religion: sacred vs profane (1:20:01). Cookies is hosted by Ben Detrick, Jordan Redaelli and Andrew Kuo.

RIP Grumpy Cat: Cookies 141 May 17, 2019

Rest in peace to Grumpy Cat (3:30), Instagram pet account decorum (13:32), Tyler, the Creator returns (16:40), NBA Lottery results...are in! (28:50), basically no one is happy with the Pelicans (35:32), Knicks fans are 86% crushed (52:01), can the Raptors compete with the mighty Bucks (1:02:04), Golden State isn't easy to hate against Portland (1:13:28), Kuo says R.J. Barrett is a "point guard." Cookies is hosted by Ben Detrick, Jordan Redaelli and Andrew Kuo.

Higgledy Piggledy: Cookies 140 May 13, 2019

Requisite G.O.T. talk, much to Ben's dismay (2:40), Jordan threatens to "give evil" to Kuo without ramifications (12:03), FKA Twigs is now a modernist of yesteryear (24:43), "Wu Tang Clan: Of Mics and Men" (25:30), the Rockets' championship window (37:03), Kawhi Leonard and a friendly bounce breaks Philly's heart (46:14), Warriors legacy, re-litigated yet again (113:32), why is Dame Lillard unlovable? (1:28:04), Laker get Vogel after Rambi shenanigans (1:33:15). Cookies is hosted by Ben Detrick, Jordan Redaelli and Andrew Kuo.

Martell Webster Hall: Cookies 139 May 07, 2019

Deep fakes and disruption (6:32), Met gala coverage (9:02), Vampire Weekend's marathon show in New York (23:28), are calzones ever good? (31:03), Bucks take commanding lead over Celtics (35:02), Rox even series up against Warriors (54:33), Sixers squander opportunity to put Raptors in a hole (1:11:10), Joel Embiid's health (no shaming!) (1:14:43), Lakers culture and Tyronn Lue (1:27:03), Kawhi is a dreary killing machine (1:34:43), whether Kyle Lowry is underrated because of his unapologetic thiccness (also no shaming!) (1:46:43). Cookies is hosted by Ben Detrick, Jordan Redaelli and Andrew Kuo.

Stan Van Gandhi: Cookies 138 May 03, 2019

Are hangovers real? Or fake like jet lag? (1:35), tough week for print sports publications (14:21), Pitchfork reviews controversy (22:11), pizza insurance (29:04), if Nate Silver is a scammer (35:42), Sixers rout Raptors (41:02), Big 3 Big Board (53:03), Ainge suffers a heart attack (1:03:42), Kuo unpacks something about placebos to save the show (1:13:02).

Rave Cops: Cookies 137 Apr 30, 2019

Digital camouflage (3:24), frick yeah, Haribo (7:12), Kuo is confused about raves (19:02), mandatory Game of Thrones content (23:45), "I Think You Should Leave" and sketch comedy (30:30), Sixers battle Raptors and bubble guts (42:32), waxing nostalgic about Michael Lewis articles (1:10:21), Warriors and Rockets versus the refs (1:15:05), is Kevin Durant the 2nd-best player ever? (1:26:18), Nets long-standing branding issues (1:32:02),

Gift of the Rambi: Cookies 136 Apr 26, 2019

Anna Delvey's reign of terror ends (4:20), the human limitations of basketball (16:32), Jokic is the Nerd King (29:43), poisoning feral cats with sausages (30:23), scary center bias (46:05), another Dame Time debate (49:31), Westbrook apologia (1:05:07), Kobe system on the fritz (1:09:45), Philly vs Toronto preview (1:20:03), Boban Agenda (1:27:04), Magic: betrayed but back on Twitter (1:35:34). Cookies is hosted Ben Detrick, Jordan Redaelli and Andrew Kuo.

Fanging It: Cookies 135 Apr 23, 2019

Beard guards and CitiBikes (4:40), Democratic primary one-on-one tournament (11:32), Lizzo takes on the media (22:01), Kuochella (28:32), Westbrook shoots blanks in Bricktown (35:21), Portland lays down the law (41:21), Sean Marks goes after the refs (50:21), Nets' future plans (58:43), Suns fire coach Koko (1:02:01), Bucks vs Celtics rematch looms (1:08:43), Utah and Houston drags on (1:22:02), typical Aussie codswallop (1:26:02). Cookies is hosted by Ben Detrick, Jordan Redaelli and Andrew Kuo.

React Juice: Cookies 134 Apr 19, 2019

Watching basketball at bars (3:30), drinking React Juice (25:03), Kanye's Coachella redemption (28:33), Greg Monroe SZN (43:32), Simmons versus the haters (46:44), Westbrook bricks in Bricktown (52:09), Lillard's path to the Western Conference Finals (56:18), Nurkic Theory (59:32), Nuggets on the ropes—or so it seems (1:02:02), Houston actually might win it all (1:10:32), the Warriors have become Durant's team (1:23:45), Bucks are mostly just chillaxing and we forgot about them (1:30:21). Cookies is hosted by Ben Detrick, Jordan Redaelli and Andrew Kuo.

Whippits in the Cemetery: Cookies 133 Apr 16, 2019

Kuo attempts to bribe the boys by bringing pizza to the lab (10:33), farts endlessly amuse Jordan (15:35), Ben hates "Game of Crowns" (23:02), probably more fart stuff (29:01), Golden State loses to the Clippers, then loses Boogie Cousins (35:21), Sixers revive their chances against overpowering Nets (58:02), Lou Willz: a true scoring legend (1:18:02), James Harden is a virtuoso (1:35:18) and let Blake live (1:40:18). Cookies is hosted by Ben Detrick, Jordan Redaelli and Andrew Kuo.

Cookies 132: Merlin Wang Apr 13, 2019

We review the trailer for "The Joker" (6:02), controversial Chinese food gets...cancelled? (10:21), the Magic runs out in Los Angeles (22:42), maybe any schmo be a NBA general manager (26:32), production issues plague "Space Jam 2: More Space Jams" (33:32), Ah right, the playoffs start! (56:01), Utah vs Houston is bloodsport (1:01:43), Kuo is interested in Denver against San Antonio for some reason (1:06:32). Cookies is hosted by Ben Detrick, Jordan Redaelli and Andrew Kuo.

Slowhand Theater: Cookies 131 Apr 08, 2019

Eric Clapton has barz (3:02), Kuo reviews Essex Crossing (8:25), Jordan vs. Mexican food delivery systems (18:40), Kyle Korver on white privilege (21:32), Ben claims everyone used to hate Dirk Nowitzki (29:32), a world governed by Lil Nas X (34:06), Paul Pierce vs Dwyane Wade (45:17), Wrestlemania—and everything is pro wrestling (55:02), NCAA refs under scrutiny (1:02:10), Nets make playoffs (1:10:31) and so do Magic (1:21:29). Cookies is hosted by Ben Detrick, Jordan Redaelli and Andrew Kuo.

Lumber Support: Cookies 130 Apr 05, 2019

Tiresome dream jobs (6:22), Stephen A. Smith is richly rewarded (10:21), Chinatown (16:15), the food wokeness era (22:41), flight of the condos (30:03), the annual Devin Booker argument (36:11), Kuo's 2018 redraft (41:20), the Sixers add Greg "No Shaming!" Monroe (51:31), NBA mourns Nipsey (1:12:02), Most Improved Player candidates (1:20:32), the good team in Los Angeles (1:23:32), coolness bias (1:29:34). Cookies is hosted by Ben Detrick, Jordan Redaelli and Andrew Kuo.

Cane Toads: Cookies 129 Apr 01, 2019

Food poisoning truthers (2:10), Kuo's Big aBroad trip (8:21), mixed reviews for "Us" (15:31), Ben remembers day the dinosaurs died (23:01), Zion heads for NBA (34:21), league's most bland teams (52.42), did flattened lottery odds work? (1:04:32), playoff reseeding potentials (112:54), Jordan's Drug Board (122:42). Cookies is hosted by Ben Detrick, Jordan Redaelli and Andrew Kuo.

Intern-al Affairs: Cookies 128 Mar 26, 2019

Surviving subway attacks (8:02), Dirk's retirement tour labors on with indefinite end (11:21), MVP showdown in Milwaukee (15:10), Nurkic's grisly injury and Portland's playoff fortunes (21:32), Utah stymies Devin Booker's cheap attempt at a 60 point game (29:01), Michael Avenatti, Nike and DeAndre Ayton (40:32), Rookie of the Year race heats up between Luka Doncic and Trae Young (55:44). Cookies is hosted by Ben Detrick, Jordan Redaelli and Andrew Kuo.

Egg Bois: Cookies 127 Mar 22, 2019

Licking tree frogs in Tulum (7:21), Tom Izzo throws a humiliating NCAA tournament tantrum (15:01), egg boy (22:20), Sixers finally beat the Celtics and Ben is...wait...optimistic? (26:01), Cookies Mail Mag! (37:02), "Blue Chips" vs "Hoosiers" (47:01), helicopter coaches (56:32), T-Wolves howl into the abyss of eternal sadness (1:01:02). Cookies is hosted by Ben Detrick, Jordan Redaelli and Andrew Kuo.

Time Travel Truthers: Cookies 126 Mar 19, 2019

Bowl cuts (5:01), big oatmilk mood (8:21), Cyclone Trevor threatens Australia (12:32), zombie contenders: Spurs (16:21) and Heat (22:03) crawl back from the dead, Bucks versus Sixers (23:33), HBO's "The Inventor" (32:06), Netflix trusts the algorithm (39:21), Jordan reviews "The Cobbler" (46:22), LeBron suffers an undignified ending in Madison Square Garden (50:12). Cookies is hosted by Ben Detrick, Jordan Redaelli and Andrew Kuo.

Dumpling Crusher Plus: Cookies 125 Mar 15, 2019

Yang Gang Dance (4:21), Cory Booker and Rosario Dawson are now an item (7:32), Zion triumphantly returns (11:30), "Triple Frontier" starring burly, broken Ben Affleck (19:30), the conflicting resurgence of Boogie Cousins on the Warriors (28:01), Knicks' Dolan stays in news (37:34), racial reverberations continue in Utah (41:32), college admissions scandals (50:01), Olympic breakdancing (53:41), pouring out some purple drank for Sacramento Kings (1:02:08), dubious reviews for "Umbrella Academy" (1:10:31), NBA has less turnovers than ever (1:15:01), Hudson Yards becomes Dubai of Manhattan (1:23:07). Cookies is hosted by Ben Detrick, Jordan Redaelli and Andrew Kuo.

Western Beef: Cookies 124 Mar 12, 2019

Jordan battles insomnia (2:02), can LeBron trust the Lakers' braintrust (11:30), James Dolan vs Knicks fans (30:15), Westbrook vs Jazz fans (38:31), Serge Ibaka tries to decapitate Marquese Chriss (47:15), Rockets soar at the right time (55:01), a requiem for Carmelo (1:02:31), disemboweled by kangaroos (1:08:42), Kuo kinkshames the Knicks (1:17:22). Cookies is hosted by Ben Detrick, Jordan Redaelli and Andrew Kuo.

We Be Jammin: Cookies 123 Mar 07, 2019

Jordan hates Bob Marley (5:22), LeBron and a magical night for the Lakers (13:03), Kyrie Irving's brain revelations (27:32), Adam Silver and the NBA's sad boys (31:22), Brett Brown faces the wrath of Sixers fans (44:42), the Kardashian Blessing (48:02), Knicks head into the wilderness without a roadmap (53:23), flat-earthers (1:11:15). Cookies is hosted by Ben Detrick, Jordan Redaelli and Andrew Kuo.

Sadboys: Cookies 122 Mar 04, 2019

Kuo gets saucy and bashes Italian food (2:02), RIP to Luke Perry and Keith Flint (5:50), Andrew "Red Pill" Bogut returns (12:30), LeBron and the Lakers head for a tragic ending (21:23), the Celtics embark on yet another rebuild (40:31), Bledsoe sticks with the Bucks (52:03). Cookies is hosted by Ben Detrick, Jordan Redaelli and Andrew Kuo.

Fuddruckers Park: Cookies 121 Feb 28, 2019

Playing pickup ball on drugs (2:02) Kuo's Big Board roasted for Trae Young snub (15:22), plant-based diets (22:02), Mitchell Robinson Rookie of the Year? (24:30), hyperventilating during Oscar speeches (33:30) Dirk and Wade's dueling retirement tours (44). Cookies is hosted by Ben Detrick, Jordan Redaelli and Andrew Kuo.

The Sin Bin: Cookies 120 Feb 22, 2019

Jordan's Oscar predictions (6:07), Zion blows a tire, Coach K sucks eggs (19:01), grooming GMs from the youth (37:23), Embiid's gimpy knee and Sixers' hatred of guards (43:36), Joe Harris is a fucking walking bucket (1:01:34), Kyrie and Durant are too millennial for NYC's old head media (1:03:54), is Paul George a legit MVP candidate? (1:11:24), Harden = unethical!?! (1:14:05). Cookies is hosted by Ben Detrick, Jordan Redaelli and Andrew Kuo.

Eats, Shoots and Leaves: Cookies 119 with Panda Bear Feb 15, 2019

Special guest Noah Lennox (the musician Panda Bear). Thugged out, orthopedic Hokas (4:30), Kawhi's New Balance ad (8:25), tragic state of the Wizards (15:22), Knicks fans are weirdly mad (32:04), Anthony Davis in New Orleans gets more complicated (51:02), All-Star Weekend in Charlotte (57:42), Giannis and Bucks fatigue (1:06:22), Linsanity in Toronto (1:13:45), Panda Bear's new album (1:20:01), Pelicans fire Dell Demps (1:23:32). Cookies is hosted by Ben Detrick, Jordan Redaelli and Andrew Kuo.

Oh God, He's Taking Demerol: Cookies 118 Feb 07, 2019

Lakers swing (and miss) big at deadline (2:08), if LeBron James can salvage the season (14:00), Sixers add Tobias Harris to live medium-ball dream (20:22), Sixers give up on Markelle Fultz (34:30), Marc Gasol heads up to the Six (48:21), Mirotic gives Bucks another weapon (55:01), Wiz and Bulls swap identities (1:10:25). Cookies is hosted by Ben Detrick, Jordan Redaelli and Andrew Kou.

Brain Revelations: Cookies 117 Feb 05, 2019

ICE goes after 21 Savage (6:02), Porzingis trade shocks the NBA (16:03), Knicks' big summer plans (36:22), the Mavs' risky new ceiling (38:03), DeAndre Jordan and Wes Matthews (101:01), Kanter chants (1:15:02), Gobert's tears (1:18:21). Cookies is hosted by Ben Detrick, Jordan Redaelli and Andrew Kuo.

High on the Hog: Cookies 116 Jan 29, 2019

How will Anthony Davis' trade request shake up the NBA? (6:30), what does the timing mean? (11:40), are we sympathetic to Pelicans plight? (17:21), what franchises should risk trading for the Stat Hog? (34:02), has any player wielded power like LeBron James? (39:20), what's Klutch Sports' agenda? (43:07), how transformative is Davis, really? (51:22), how bad was the Celtics' day? (58:02). Cookies is hosted by Ben Detrick, Jordan Redaelli and Andrew Kuo.

Trap Lords: Cookies 115 Jan 24, 2019

The gift and the curse of Russell Westbrook (13:22), could Curry do what Harden is doing? (22:31), mauling the Grizz (38:01), Boston's next rebuild (52:32), Billy King's master plan for the Nets comes to fruition (57:00), Victor Oladipo goes down and Pacers face uncertain future (1:07:02), political breakfast sandwiches (1:16:43). Cookies is hosted by Ben Detrick, Jordan Redaelli and Andrew Kuo.

Kombucha Detectives: Cookies 114 Jan 16, 2019

Home kombucha brewing (4:20), True Detective season 3 (10:31), Jimmy Butler's revenge (21:01), Kyrie Irving and disgruntled stars (35:22), Dennis Smith hits the trading block (40:22), NBA's announcer problem (55:52), Jokic's historically great offensive season (1:06:42). Cookies is hosted by Ben Detrick, Jordan Redaelli and Andrew Kuo.

Bloodhound Gang Gang: Cookies 113 Jan 10, 2019

Golden Globe awards snub "A Star is Born" (3:10), Uber Pool (12:01), Cavs vs the Warriors over Patrick McCaw (19:32), the worst landing spots for Zion Williamson (24:02), what should the Knicks do with Kristaps Porzingis? (39:21), Minny dumps Thibs, solves little else (50:12), beaches are too sandy and sunny (58:32), Kuo searches for blood outside of 1Oak (1:05:20), will tech bros pay to gaze in Steph Curry's eyes (1:12:21). Cookies is hosted by Ben Detrick, Jordan Redaelli and Andrew Kuo.

Shame Beards: Cookies 112 Jan 03, 2019

Smuggling contraband into Times Square on New Year's Eve (4:30), genius of "Aquaman" (12:22), "Deadpool" meta-wave (15:31), Philadelphia loses its collective mind over Ben Simmons (28:22), James Harden's shame beard (48:02), LeBron James vs. Michael Jordan is finally decided! (57:31), Kawhi's bootleg sneaker (1:05:11) and other footwear drops, Stat Hog revisited (1:18:02). Cookies is hosted by Ben Detrick, Jordan Redaelli and Andrew Kuo.

Christmas Cookies: Cookies 111 Dec 24, 2018

We discuss Christmas traditions such as watching "Aquaman" and eating sea cucumber (4:40), the NBA's monster slate of games (20:36), failed Celtics rebuild (27:40), ominous signs of Kyrie's departure from Boston (34:01), the seduction of Anthony Davis (45:33), Mark Cuban's mixtape controversy (54:26), the unprecedented power wielded by LeBron (100:02). Cookies is hosted by Ben Detrick, Jordan Redaelli and Andrew Kuo.

The Stat Hog: Cookies 110 Dec 19, 2018

How many billions are the Knicks actually worth? (6:45), Kuo's past obsession with wearing basketball shorts to the bar (19:01), the Nets show promise, relatively speaking (27:23), Anthony Davis is justifiably accused of being a "stat hog" (41:33), Luka vs Trae (57:11) and other disastrous draft day trades (102:30), Nikoloz Tskitishvili (1:09:22). Cookies is hosted by Ben Detrick, Jordan Redaelli and Andrew Kuo.

Pigs Milk: Cookies 109 Dec 12, 2018

The tsunami of Asian restaurants in the East Village 2:00, is hipster basketball a thing? (10:21), Luka Doncic hype (14:12), the NBA's new Sneaker King (29:02), NBA 2 All-game (34:13), are the Bucks stopped here? (37:32), drinking pigs milk (41:10), Jim Boylen is the new Popovich (56:40), did LeBron really want to play in the Garden? (1:11:50). Cookies is hosted by Ben Detrick, Jordan Redaelli and Andrew Kuo.

Maximo Pescado: Cookies 108 Dec 06, 2018

"Escape at Dannemora" (2:20), Popovich, newly exposed, and his Spurs encounter a grim reality (12:13), Durant gets mad at another man's stans (24:21), NBA's 3-ball obsession grows unhealthy (32:44), Case Closed: Fultz saga finally ends! (45:31), headbands of brothers (57:32). Cookies is hosted by Ben Detrick, Jordan Redaelli and Andrew Kuo.

Fear Factor: Cookies 107 with Nikki Mayard Nov 29, 2018

Writer Nikki Mayard joins Cookies to discuss the tingles of Cardi B's ASMR (6:02) and fermentation (8:12), Fiz and the fizzling Knicks (14:32), the Fultz saga continues (25:43), Philly versus Ben Simmons (32:02), Melo exiting on his own terms (40:32), Iversonian fear factors (43:04), Durant to Los Angeles part 2 (52:10), Kawhi and New Balance (58:02). Cookies is hosted by Ben Detrick, Jordan Redaelli and Andrew Kuo.

A Thanksgiving Miracle: Cookies 106 Nov 19, 2018

Should Turkey be your Thanksgiving centerpiece? (4:01), The Wizards' Black Friday (10:22), the Clippers are a Los Angeles cell (27:10), David Lee carried a bag of cash around at a brunch party (30:36), LeBron, Tyson and the new-look Lakers (48:21), Kemba Walker, the would-be King of New York (50:01). Cookies is hosted by Ben Detrick, Jordo Redaelli and Andrew Kou.

Devil's Breath: Cookies 105 Nov 15, 2018

Remembering our friend Blu Jemz, Jimmy Butler arrives in Philly (7:35), Zhaire Smith hates bagels (21:45), what's up with Markelle Fultz now? (26:45), Giannis has the yips or nerve damage or is using the wrong hand (33:15), BitchGate starring Kevin Durant and Draymond Green (36:31), the future of NBA centers (51:30). Cookies is hosted by Ben Detrick, Jordan Redaelli and Andrew Kuo.

Breaking Bogut : Cookies 104 Nov 09, 2018

Amazon eyes a Queens stronghold (6:40), Jordo discovers the Rolling Stones (12:31), Magic Johnson and the fan service-y Lakers (15:14), is Jason Kidd re-hire-able (23:08), Sixers fans turn on Ben Simmons (27:02) as Joel Embiid thrives (36:01), the Zion Williamson Experience begins (38:23), are the Celtics...in trouble? (50:12), Nerlens Noel is the obvious MVP (1:00:31). Cookies is hosted by Ben Detrick, Jordan Redaelli and Andrew Kuo.

Welcome to Coach Bud's Bone Zone: Cookies 103 Nov 02, 2018

Kuo won't stop talking about Portuguese langostinos (3:25), the uneasy truce between eye testers and metrics nerds (7:42), Houston struggles early (23:31), Coach Bud's Milwaukee orgy (33:14), baking up a tasty Giannis vs Simmons take (42:18), Knicks are rebuilding and everyone is pretty okay with it (50:27), hair bias (1:01:33). Cookies is hosted by Ben Detrick, Jordan Redaelli and Andrew Kuo.

The Rise of Thicc Canadians: Cookies 102 Oct 23, 2018

The MoviePass love affair ends (2:38), is "A Star is Born" really the best movie ever? (5:49) NBA season kicks off with SpitGate (10:42), should we fret about the winless Lakers? (18:13) early scoring explosion (23:38), Fultz and the Sixers' dilemma (35:45), Toronto dominates with Thicc Lowry and Kanadian Kawhi (54:29), Denver's Jokic locks up the MVP award (57:22). Cookies is hosted by Ben Detrick, Jordan Redaelli and Andrew Kuo.

Boom Town: Cookies 101 Oct 11, 2018

Eating MREs with Steve1989, Jimmy Butler's scandalous, curse-filled practice (10:51), Karl-Anthony Towns' sinking reputation (18:34), Suns axe their GM 10 days before the start of the season (31:00), Brooklyn (43:30) and Oklahoma City (50:02) are secretly entertaining squads, if we've been underappreciating LeBron James (57:30), "Basketball: A Love Story" (1:00:20), Tex Winter's legacy (1:06:05). Cookies is hosted by Ben Detrick, Jordan Redaelli and Andrew Kuo.

The Fit of the Golden Fleece: Cookies 100 Oct 06, 2018

100th episode of Cookies with the Ringer's Jason "netw3rk" Concepcion. The Fit of the Golden Fleece (0:54), a new life in Los Angeles (3:04), if Kobe is really a "Games of Thrones" enthusiast (9:50), Sixers trademarking "Trust the Process" (19:15), if the Knicks have gotten smarter or just ran out of options (22:50), Kyrie swears loyalty to Boston (29:45), Durant remains the saltiest (30:21), Crouch Bias (39:33), Wolverine's healing factor (45:10) whether the Warriors can be beaten (46:40). Cookies is hosted by Ben Detrick, Jordan Redaelli and Andrew Kuo.

Waiters Continent: Cookies 99 Sep 27, 2018

Finding the perfect peach (2:00), an epidemic of phantom shitters (5:20), Jimmy Butler trade mayhem (6:31), coach Thibs living on the edge (18:34), Timberwolves' precarious position (23:11), Kawhi's weird chortle (31:03), skepticism towards a grumpy Ayton (37:21), Elton Brand ascends to Sixers GM (41:20), offseason fat boyz (1:02:20). Cookies is hosted by Ben Detrick, Jordan Redaelli and Andrew Kuo.

Thunderstruck: Cookies 98 Sep 18, 2018

We ineffectively shill new Cookies Hoops merch, then scorch summer blockbusters (4:05), discuss "Better Call Saul" (9:11), prognosticate Jimmy Butler's fate in Minny (15:21), argue wisdom of Kyrie Irving signing with the Knicks (31:32), debate future of Celtics' 13-year old sensation Jayson Tatum (45:02), analyze Boston versus Toronto (51:17) and compare the legacies of Kobe and Dwyane (58:56). Cookies is hosted by Ben Detrick, Jordan Redaelli and Andrew Kuo.

Bogan Dust Cruise: Cookies 97 Sep 01, 2018

Is the WNBA finally blowing up? (3:05), Jordan takes a Labor Day quiz (14:01), is Amazon's new series "Jack Ryan" is flop? (17:02), Kuo gets nostalgic about "Tomb Raider" (24:33), is Keanu Reeves Asian? (28:02), bountiful swears on LeBron's HBO series "The Shop" make haters mad (30:15), good riddance to Manu Ginobili! (44:51), Houston and Phoenix swap vets and prospects (56:10), the Circling Boat Allegory (1:08:22). Cookies is hosted by Ben Detrick, Jordan Redaelli and Andrew Kuo.

eCookies: Cookies 96 Aug 23, 2018

Kobe's 40th birthday and the diminishing Mamba Legacy (5:30), Boomers logged on and ruined the planet (20:10), Lakers unveil their strategy for destroying the Warriors (25:41), Lance Stephenson is respected by basketball GOATs (30:18), Durant and Kyrie are definitely coming to the Knicks, like absolutely that's happening for sure (43:02), NBA and mental illness (47:33), Zion Williamson is a large flying young man (1:05:02). Cookies is hosted by Ben Detrick, Jordan Redaelli and Andrew Kuo.

Big Knicks Energy: Cookies 95 Aug 09, 2018

MoviePass is cancelled! (4:10), Mission: Impossible — Fallout is everything! (9:50), Uncle Drew is washed! (17:30), we stan for Joakim Noah! (21:30), big Knicks energy! (32:01), LeBron wants all the smoke against Trump! (41:29), Michael Jordan is a big mood! (45:20), butt dialing AF! (58:50), Sixers are carrying! (1:07:33). Cookies is hosted by Ben Detrick, Jordan Redaelli and Andrew Kuo.

I Hate the Real Me: Cookies 94 Aug 03, 2018

Maybe the Lakers' janky lineups will spur creativity (2:11), JaVale McGee is actually starting at center (15:08), LeBron James opens his public school (26:44), Kevin Durant hates the real him (31:25), David Nwaba = sleeper signing (44:10), if the Chicago Bulls' goofy rebuild will work (49:16), Morey's thirst for Melo finally slaked (59:53), Kuo thinks Jordan Bell is a max player lmao (1:10:05). Cookies is hosted by Ben Detrick, Jordan Redaelli and Andrew Kuo.

FREE EARL: Cookies 93 Jul 26, 2018

Dwight Howard makes sweet poetry (4:30), Kuo addresses being locked up in Instagram jail (8:45), Jordan remakes the martini as martini2 (20:00), Kevin Love re-ups in Cleveland for another four years (21:30), Gordon Hayward and New Balance could be a match made in alt-heaven (38:12), Kawhi and Jordan Brand go separate ways (4:20), is Movie Pass the NBA2 of movies passes (1:02:10). Cookies is hosted by Ben Detrick, Jordan Redaelli and Andrew Kuo.

Everybody Hurts: Cookies 92 Jul 20, 2018

"Skyscraper" review (1:10), Kawhi Leonard trade analysis from every conceivable angle (9:12), whether the Raps are now a legit contender (21:03), what the Spurs are nefariously plotting with DeMar and LaMarcus (27:50), Dennis Schröder pops up in Oklahoma City (42:19), the Sixers' odd GM hunt and calamitous offseason (52:14), the Rockets put the screws on Clint Capela (1:13:20). Cookies with Ben Detrick, Jordan Redaelli and Andrew Kuo.

Man Jams at the Sausage Party Jul 13, 2018

"Sicario 2: More Sicarios" (5:11), Kevin Knox saves the Knicks and becomes the new Melo (9:30), Kuo is now a Dolan Defender (21:44), Summer League is Basketball Dork Burning Man (28:32), Orlando Magic fever dreams (34:13), arguing the watchability of the Big 3 (37:15), even more details about NBA 2 (40:41), Isaiah Thomas finds a new home (46:30), Lin is Asian and we talked about it (54:28), Trae Young is short and we talked about it (1:05:40).

Snakes Don't Have Feet: Cookies 90 Jul 05, 2018

LeBron James leaves for Los Angeles (7:30), the Lakers' island of misfits (14:10), Paul George stays with Thunder (20:41), lack of signature sneakers (28:11), Boogie joins the Evil Empire (33:16), NBA2 logo unveiled (43:15), Kevin Knox on Knicks (46:12), Sixers squander more cap space (51:28), Kobe's vanishing legacy (1:03:42), World Cup action (1:10:02), Doncic vs Trae Young (1:13:02), the European lie of the Continental Breakfast (1:25:22). Cookies 90 with Ben Detrick, Jordan Redaelli and Andrew Kuo.

More Bamba: Cookies 89 Jun 14, 2018

The world waits on LeBron James (2:00), basketball mercenaries (12:02), more details on NBA2 (17:30), if Luka Doncic is a future superstar (24:32), Kuo's Big Board (30:11), a frenzied Mo Bamba dispute (44:23), ideas for the Knicks' pick (50:45), and draft sleepers (1:05). Cookies is hosted by Ben Detrick, Jordan Redaelli and Andrew Kuo.

Burner Bros: Cookies 88 Jun 08, 2018

Tweets from Colangelo-tied accounts attack! Daryl Morey described as "number one enemy" (9:24), the San Antonio "Mafia" (15:12), Woj and the media (16:40), LeBron James' beard (18:40), Markelle Fultz (32:10). Plus, Sixers time-sensitive GM search (21:00), inevitability of LeBron and Durant joining the Lakers (44:20) and Golden State lazily ruining basketball (51:00). Hosted by Ben Detrick, Jordan Redaelli and Andrew Kuo.

Versace Silks: Cookies 87 May 23, 2018

P.J. Tucker's emergence as a style icon (7:11), Warriors have bench issues (11:42), foul trouble strategies (11:02), why Durant passed up late looks (28:33), LeBron's mastery of the Celtics (29:01), Mike D'Antoni's legacy (38:16), trade gossip about Karl-Anthony Towns (52:11) and the best landing spots for Doncic (101:31). Hosted by Ben Detrick, Jordan Redaelli and Andrew Kuo.

Air Bud, Old Milwaukee: Cookies 86 May 17, 2018

NBA's unwatchable Lottery reveal (7:10), Phoenix snatches the top pick (12:42), Knicks' options at #9 (18:02), Doncic versus Ayton (20:53), Houston finds an opening against Golden State (28:19), Durant mutates the Warriors' DNA (33:32), Boston strangles the decrepit Cavs (48:11), if DeRozan's ass is getting shipped out (101:22) and Air Bud blows into Milwaukee (1:11:20).

Donovan Brasco: Cookies 85 May 10, 2018

Conference Finals Preview: Sixers fall to the Celtics (1:45), Bron crushes the buildings in Toronto (20:11), Cavs versus Boston (31:03), the struggles of Utah's Donovan Brasco (39:21), the elite corniness of the Hamptons Five (46:26), why the Rockets can beat the Warriors (56:28), Knicks pop the cork on Fiz (1:28). Cookies is hosted by Ben Detrick, Jordan Redaelli and Andrew Kuo.

Dad Rap: Cookies 84 May 02, 2018

Melo controls his own destiny (3:11), the return of Yeezy Season (7:13), LeBron James crumples the Raptors (21:40), Steph Curry returns (27:03), NBA's love of Dad Rap (34:23), Utah's matchup issues against Houston (37:45), Boston flummoxes Philly (49:33), and the Knicks' coaching carousel continues (1:01:22). Hosted by Ben Detrick, Jordan Redaelli and Andrew Kuo.

Pink Sequined Shorts: Cookies 83 with Will Welch Apr 25, 2018

GQ Creative Director Will Welch joins Cookies to discuss the James Harden cover story (5:11), NBA style (11:21), sideline seating comfort (35:12), Oklahoma City Thunder's dashed dreams (40:16), Rajon Rondo as an intern (55:18) and breaking a nail while playing against LeBron James (59:35). Hosted by Ben Detrick, Jordan Redaelli and Andrew Kuo.

Jayson Williams on Party Cities, Bad Tweets and Magic vs Simmons: Cookies 82 Apr 20, 2018

Former NBA All-Star Jayson Williams returns to Cookies to discuss party city advantages (9:54), taking plays off (20:11), 90s physicality of Sixers-Heat series (24:10), if Charles Oakley is LeBron James' uncle or father (27:16), being drafted by the Phoenix Suns (33:43) and Magic Johnson versus Ben Simmons (43:11). Hosted by Ben Detrick, Jordan Redaelli and Andrew Kuo.

Sausage Fingers and Grade Grubbers: Cookies 81 Apr 18, 2018

Playoff Cookies: The Kawhi enigma deepens (2:21), Portland's team of law enforcement officers gets locked up (11:04), Jrue causes damage (20:11), Raptors demystify the Wizards (35:32), Milwaukee's squad of dimwits (50:22), D-Wade sets back the Sixers' youth movement (57:31) and the Knicks' coaching search continues (1:09:50). Hosted by Ben Detrick, Jordan Redaelli and Andrew Kuo.

Playoff Pushers: Cookies 80 Apr 12, 2018

On latest episode of Cookies: Knicks lower their Horny levels (3:11), Orlando fries Vogel (15:02), no one cares about Westbrook's triple doubles anymore (21:21), idiots dispute Ben Simmons' status as a rookie and Donovan Mitchell is a cop (27:11), top playoff seeds get screwed (38:32), and Fultz notches a triple double (54:11). Hosted by Ben Detrick, Jordan Redaelli and Andrew Kuo.

Sex Cops: Cookies 79 Apr 06, 2018

NBA awards! Why do people hate Ben Simmons? (6:14) Do big men have an unfair advantage for Defensive Player of the Year? (27:40) Should LeBron win MVP every year? (42:05)? How do we judge Most Improved? (53:01) And what does Kyrie's injury mean for Boston? (1:08:22) Hosted by Ben Detrick, Jordan Redaelli and Andrew Kuo.

Locking Eyes with the Mamba: Cookies 78 with Atiba Jefferson Mar 28, 2018

Photographer Atiba Jefferson joins Cookies to discuss the return of Markelle Fultz (15:03), the rising Sixers (20:32), Porzingis vs Hornacek (41:21), working with Kobe Bryant (50:02) and Supreme sleeves (1:00:15). Hosted by Ben Detrick, Jordan Redaelli and Andrew Kuo.

Yabba Dabba Do!!! Cookies 77 Mar 21, 2018

Knicks' devastating victories, Jordan Clarkson's Flintstones philosophy (19:32), Kyrie Irving's box office gamble (26:03), Cavs without coach Tyronn Lue (34:21), the Warriors' injury bug (44:19) and Ricky Rubio gets bullied because he's beautiful (53:11). Latest Cookies hosted by Ben Detrick, Jordan Redaelli and Andrew Kuo.

Millennials, Corniness Ratios and Travel Truthers: Cookies Pod 76 with Judnick Mayard Mar 16, 2018

Judnick Mayard joins Cookies to discuss a Millennial NBA (18:29), the NBA's Alt-Right (25:20), Paul Pierce pettiness (32:01), corny people ratios (37:21), women in New York hip-hop (47:12) and Jordan's Dreamiest Player Bracket (1:00:45). With hosts Ben Detrick, Jordan Redaelli and Andrew Kuo.

Jock Jams and Rocawear Tees: Cookies 75 with Ari Marcopoulos Mar 12, 2018

Ari Marcopoulos joins Cookies to discuss the sins of the NCAA (3:45), his Supreme photoshoot with J.R. Smith (17:30), jock jams (25:10), the rising Raptors (30:25), new homes for LeBron James (42:13) and the messy Western Conference (56:42). Hosted by Ben Detrick, Jordan Redaelli and Andrew Kuo.

RELEASE THE PEE TAKES!!!: Cookies 74 Mar 07, 2018

The NBA's warning to the tanking Bulls (7:00), jugs of urine (27:10), critical nihilism (29:04), choking (36:20), the clutch gene (42:00), the reboot of Chris Paul (45:00), and Andrew Wiggins' new contract as a potential albatross (1:01:12). Cookies 74 with hosts Ben Detrick, Jordan Redaelli and Andrew Kuo.

The Hurt Locker Room: Cookies 73 Feb 26, 2018

Cookies hosts Ben Detrick, Jordan Redaelli and Andrew Kuo discuss Kawhi Leonard's simmering beef with the Spurs, defending a league of 3-point shooters (25:12), whether Jimmy Butler played too many minutes (28:02), limiting injuries via strategy (34:54), and if Zaza Pachulia should be imprisoned for life without food (49:51).

Jealous, Overzealous Cella Dwellas: Cookies 72 Feb 20, 2018

Cookies hosts Ben Detrick, Jordan Redaelli and Andrew Kuo discuss all things tanking: Lottery reform (15:38), the fraudulence of parity (20:25), this season's seven hopeless teams (24:50), the specter of Sam Hinkie (34:10), whether it's better to win or be interesting (47:20), the impact of technology on basketball fandom (53:50), and NerlensGate (57:50).

Trouble in Paradise? Celtics and Warriors Hit the Skids: Cookies 71 Feb 15, 2018

Cookies hosts Ben Detrick, Jordan Redaelli and Andrew Kuo discuss the Warriors' recent struggles (5:35), the Celtics' harsh regression (14:25), Larry Bird versus Luka Doncic (28:45), the free Jazz (44:30), Jordan's dreamiest NBA players (46:15), and the honeymoon phase Cavs (52:28).

Welcome to NBA Deadline HubZone: Cookies Pod 70 Feb 09, 2018

Cookies hosts Ben Detrick, Jordan Redaelli and Andrew Kuo discuss winners and losers from the NBA's chaotic trade deadline: the Cavs' tumultuous day, Jae Crowder as a sleeper in Utah (30:28), the Knicks new worldview (40:33), freed Willy (49:21), Phoenix fleecing Orlando for Elfrid Payton (56:11), and mailbag questions (1:05:07).

Bread, Ribs, Hundred Dollar Bills: Cookies 69 Feb 01, 2018

Cookies hosts Ben Detrick, Jordan Redaelli and Andrew Kuo discuss Blake Griffin's new home in Detroit, injuries to Boogie Cousins and Kevin Love, and the cruel Darwinism of professional sports.

Stars, Snubs & Snitches: Cookies 68 with Your Old Droog Jan 24, 2018

Your Old Droog joins Cookies hosts Ben Detrick, Jordan Redaelli and Andrew Kuo to discuss NBA All-Star rosters, why rappers and athletes get washed, Isaiah Thomas versus Kevin Love, and trade possibilities for Kemba Walker.

Fight Night! Fight Night! Fight Night! Cookies 67 Jan 17, 2018

Cookies hosts Ben Detrick, Jordan Redaelli and Andrew Kuo discuss the outbreak of beef in the NBA, Ben Simmons as an Aussie pub brawler, Boston's aborted tribute to Isaiah Thomas, and the rebuild in Chicago.

Magic, Lonzo and LaVar: Are the Los Angeles Lakers Doomed? Cookies 66 Jan 11, 2018

Cookies hosts Ben Detrick, Jordan Redaelli and Andrew Kuo discuss the LaVar Ball saga, Magic Johnson's plan for the Lakers, the Markelle Fultz mystery, and which NBA dinosaurs are headed for extinction.

Which Unicorns Are Actually the Future of Basketball? Cookies 65 Jan 05, 2018

Cookies hosts Ben Detrick, Jordan Redaelli and Andrew Kuo discuss Kristaps Porzingis' recent struggles, the Nets' best-laid plans, the gross game of the early 2000s and the "Black Mirror" future of basketball.

Will Kevin Durant Ever Be Loved? Cookies 64 Dec 28, 2017

Cookies hosts Ben Detrick, Jordan Redaelli and Andrew Kuo discuss Kevin Durant's complicated legacy, Kyrie Irving's level of wokeness, NBA "City" uniforms, and which players look like cops.

How Michael Beasley Became the King of New York: Cookies 63 Dec 22, 2017

Cookies hosts Ben Detrick, Jordan Redaelli and Andrew Kuo discuss the Michael Beasley's glory in New York, the slipping Celtics, the true culprit in Philadelphia, and options for the All-Star draft.

These Cookies Don't Crumble: Cookies 62 Dec 15, 2017

Cookies hosts Ben Detrick, Jordan Redaelli and Andrew Kuo discuss the Rockets' wrath of the math, the glamorous mediocrity of the Sixers and Knicks, and the possibility of LeBron relocating to La La Land.

Apocalypse Now: Life During Warriors' Time: Cookies 61 Jun 14, 2017

Cookies hosts Ben Detrick and Jordan Redaelli discuss the Warriors' title, LeBron's future in Cleveland, draft smokescreens and dweebs in sleeved jerseys.

The Warriors Are Unfair (and Will Be for Years): Cookies 60 Jun 08, 2017

DJ Eric Duncan joins Cookies hosts Ben Detrick and Jordan Redaelli to discuss the Cavs' heartbreaking Game 3 loss, Lonzo Ball in Los Angeles, and playing pickup ball with James Murphy.

LeBron, Curry, or Durant: Whose Reputation Is at Stake in the Finals? Cookies 59 May 31, 2017

Artist Andrew Kuo joins Cookies hosts Ben Detrick and Jordan Redaelli to preview the NBA Finals matchup between the Golden State Warriors and the Cleveland Cavaliers, discuss the New York Knicks' draft options this summer, and eat pastries into the microphone.

Kyrie Irving Is Great (But No Scottie Pippen): Cookies 58 May 25, 2017

Cookies hosts Ben Detrick and Jordan Redaelli discuss the legacy of Manu Ginobili, the Orlando Magic's front office overhaul, and Barack Obama's svelte beach bod.

The Celtics and Lakers Can Build New Evil Empires Now: Cookies 57 May 18, 2017

Cookies hosts Ben Detrick and Jordan Redaelli discuss the NBA lottery results, LeBron's dominating performance, controversy in the Western Conference Finals, and the indignity of wearing shorts in public.

Let's Just Skip Ahead to the Cavs-Warriors Finals! Cookies 56 May 11, 2017

Comedian Mark Normand joins Cookies hosts Ben Detrick and Jordan Redaelli to discuss the inevitable showdown between the Golden State Warriors and the Cleveland Cavaliers in the NBA Finals, the splendid resurrection of Mike D'Antoni, and how to deal with hecklers.

Bury Me in Big Baller Brand: Cookies 55 with Rembert Browne May 04, 2017

Rembert Browne joins Cookies hosts Ben Detrick and Jordan Redaelli to discuss LaVar Ball's Big Baller Brand, Chris Paul's complicated legacy, and recent shakeups on the sports media landscape.

The NBA Playoffs: Are You About That Life? Cookies 54 Apr 27, 2017

The Lucas Bros join Cookies hosts Ben Detrick and Jordan Redaelli to discuss the Golden State Warriors' dominating first round, the redemption of Iso Joe, being about that life, and their new Netflix special On Drugs.

Is It Finally Time to Blow Up Your NBA Team? Cookies 53 with Kevin Wildes Apr 19, 2017

Kevin Wildes of ESPN join Cookies hosts Ben Detrick and Jordan Redaelli to discuss which NBA teams need an extreme makeover, Carmelo Anthony's tough week, whether the Celtics should have made a deadline deal, and the the art of producing basketball on television.

We're Here to Watch Russell Westbrook and James Harden Fight to the Death: Cookies 52 Apr 13, 2017

Musician Blu Jemz joins Cookies hosts Ben Detrick and Jordan Redaelli to discuss the NBA playoffs, Russell Westbrook versus James Harden, Knicks fans versus James Dolan, and growing up on the fish-strewn streets of the South Street Seaport.

Useless NBA Awards and the Impossible Task of Fixing the Knicks: Cookies 51 Apr 07, 2017

Artist Andrew Kuo joins hosts Ben Detrick and Jordan Redaelli to discuss fixing the New York Knicks, whether mascots should be allowed to vote for MVP, NBA social media blunders, and the pointlessness of the Sixth Man of the Year award.

Will the Cavs' Pathetic Defense Betray LeBron When It Matters Most? Cookies 50 Mar 31, 2017

Hosts Ben Detrick and Jordan Redaelli discuss the dilemma of believing in LeBron James but not the Cleveland Cavaliers, the New York Knicks going "full triangle," Russell Westbrook's MVP surge, and spotting Leonardo DiCaprio vaping in the club.

Has Tinder Really Ruined Homecourt Advantage in the NBA? Cookies 49 Mar 23, 2017

Musician Ellis Ludwig-Leone of San Fermin joins Cookies hosts Ben Detrick and Jordan Redaelli to discuss the "Tinderization" theory of diminishing home court advantage, Dad LeBron versus Dad LaVar, the debate over resting players, and the commercialization of SXSW.

The Warriors are Tired, Bored, and Losing—But Does It Even Matter? Cookies 48 Mar 17, 2017

Cookies hosts Ben Detrick and Jordan Redaelli discuss Golden State's recent struggles, flagrant tank jobs, paying NCAA players, and the entertainment value of potential Western Conference eight-seeds.

Has Basketball-Bot Kawhi Leonard Become the New MVP Front-Runner? Cookies 47 Mar 08, 2017

Rapper Your Old Droog joins Cookies hosts Ben Detrick and Jordan Redaelli to discuss Kawhi Leonard's ascent to the top of the MVP race, women coaches in the NBA, the contradictions of purist hip-hop, and Droog's new LP Packs.

Screw Defense! Can Harden and the Rockets Bomb Their Way to a Title? Cookies 46 Mar 01, 2017

Cookies hosts Ben Detrick and Jordan Redaelli discuss if James Harden and the Houston Rockets can score their way to an NBA championship, the questionable power of Lakers Mystique, and the Academy Awards fiasco.

The Crazy, Brazy NBA Trade Deadline with A$AP Twelvyy: Cookies 45 Feb 24, 2017

A$AP Twelvyy joins hosts Ben Detrick and Jordan Redaelli to discuss the 2017 NBA trade deadline, the sad futility of the Sacramento Kings, the draft's top point guards, and Yams Day.

Should the Sixers Bring Back Sam Hinkie? Cookies 44 Feb 17, 2017

Heading in the All-Star Weekend, Cookies hosts Ben Detrick and Jordan Redaelli discuss whether Sam Hinkie should be rehired in Philly, NBA trade rumors, and the continuing Charles Oakley drama with the New York Knicks.

Should Athletes "Stick to Sports" in Trump's America? Cookies 43 Feb 08, 2017

Comedian Roy Wood Jr. joins Cookies hosts Ben Detrick and Jordan Redaelli to discuss "sticking to sports" in a politically charged atmosphere, legends of Alabama basketball, and his upcoming Comedy Central special.

Carmelo, Kevin, and Boogie: The Dawn of NBA Trade Season on Cookies 42 Feb 02, 2017

Cookies hosts Ben Detrick and Jordan Redaelli discuss the benefits of a Carmelo Anthony for Kevin Love trade, sort out the upcoming NBA playoff hunt, and discover alternative land masses to the increasingly gentrified "Waiters Island."

Is It Time for LeBron James and the Cavs to Panic? Cookies 41 Jan 26, 2017

Musicians Eric Duncan and Tony "Blockhead" Simon, along with artist Andrew Kuo, join Cookies host Ben Detrick to discuss whether LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers should panic, trade rumors about Carmelo Anthony, and signature moves.

How to DJ an NBA Game: COOKIES 40 with J. Period Jan 19, 2017

Producer and DJ J. Period joins COOKIES hosts Ben Detrick and Jordan Redaelli to discuss the streaking Sixers, drama between Camelo and the Zen Master, Golden State's dominance, and the delicate art of picking music for Brooklyn Nets games.

First Phil and Jeanie Breakup: The End of Relationship Goals. COOKIES 39. Dec 31, 2016

Jason Concepcion (the Ringer) and Maurice Peebles (Complex) join hosts Ben Detrick and Jordan Redaelli to discuss the Phil Jackson and Jeanie Buss breakup, George Karl's scorched earth book promotion, and the burden of being Jahlil Okafor.

Cookies Christmas Special: Five Big Games, Boogie Shows Off His Gifts, and Unhappy Noel Dec 22, 2016

Cookies hosts Ben Detrick and Jordan Redaelli discuss the Christmas basketball smorgasbord, whether Boogie Cousins has been naughty or nice, and an unhappy Noel in the crowded Philly front court.

The Kobe Bryant Personality Test: COOKIES 37 with Andrew Kuo Dec 15, 2016

Artist Andrew Kuo joins Cookies hosts Ben Detrick and Jordan Redaelli for a discussion of what being a Kobe Bryant fan says about you, the greatness of New York Knicks' Kristaps Porzingis, the Minnesota T-Wolves' disappointing start, and the NBA's best old but useful players.

LeBron's Wrath, Larry Bird's Legacy, and 90s Hip-Hop as Dad Rock: COOKIES 36 Dec 09, 2016

Kevin Wildes of ESPN joins Cookies hosts Ben Detrick and Jordan Redaelli to discuss whether Larry Bird is overrated, LeBron's delightful wrath against the New York Knicks, and 90s hip-hop turning into dad rock.

Can Knicks Fans and Nets Fans Finally Co-exist in Mediocrity? COOKIES 35 Dec 06, 2016

Chris Tomson of Vampire Weekend and Alex Frankel of Holy Ghost join hosts Ben Detrick and Jordan Redaelli to discuss DeMarcus Cousins' big night out with Matt Barnes, cautious optimism for the New York Knicks and the Brooklyn Nets, Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr endorsing medical marijuana use, and their respective solo musical projects.

Your Essential Guide to Thanksgiving Dinner Table Conversations: Cookies 34 with Rembert Browne Nov 22, 2016

Writer Rembert Browne joins COOKIES hosts Ben Detrick and Jordan Redaelli to discuss Thanksgiving dinner table conversations, Steph Curry's plummeting sneaker sales, the phrase "alt-right," and being an Atlanta Hawks fan in New York.

The Bizarre Feeling of Liking the Lakers: COOKIES 33 with Joel Ford Nov 17, 2016

Musician Joel Ford joins COOKIES hosts Ben Detrick and Jordan Redaelli to discuss the controversy over Phil Jackson's use of the word "posse," surprising starts for the Los Angeles Lakers and the Brooklyn Nets, the fake trade rumor mill, and growing up as a Celtics fan.

Nick Hook and Nick Catchdubs on the NBA and Trump: Cookies 32 Nov 14, 2016

Musicians Nick Hook and Nick Catchdubs join hosts Ben Detrick and Jordan Redaelli to discuss the NBA's response to the presidential election, Phil Jackson's life philosophy, and the guests' upcoming projects on Fool's Gold Records.

Desus and Mero on the Knicks, LeBron's Trolling, and More: COOKIES 31 Nov 07, 2016

Desus and Mero of VICELAND join hosts Ben Detrick and Jordan Redaelli to discuss their hometown Knicks, LeBron's magnificent trolling of the Warriors, the only proper way to eat a slice of pizza, and their televised election night special.

Animal Collective's Panda Bear Talks Wizards, Warriors, and Portuguese Pickup Ball: COOKIES 30 Nov 03, 2016

Noah Lennox, aka Panda Bear of Animal Collective, joins COOKIES to discuss his beloved Washington Wizards, the Golden State Warriors' defensive dilemma, the league's growing horde of talented young big men, and being called a "psycho" while playing playground basketball in Portugal.

Jayson Williams Talks Basketball, Booze, and Bullets: COOKIES 029 Jul 19, 2016

Jayson Williams, former NBA All-Star with the New Jersey Nets, joins COOKIES with hosts Ben Detrick and Jordan Redaelli. Topics include Manute Bol's manhood, the culture of 90s basketball, Williams' time in prison, and the continuing ramifications of a fatal shooting in 2002.

Which Cleveland Cavalier Celebrated the Hardest? (Besides J.R. Smith): COOKIES 028 with Nick Catchdubs and Andrew Kuo Jun 21, 2016

Nick Catchdubs of Fool's Gold Records and artist Andrew Kuo join COOKIES to discuss the Finals' incredible Game 7, the celebrations of J.R. Smith, the most colorful names in the NBA draft, and the benefits of the Dat Piff app.

Making 'OJ: Made in America': Behind the Scenes with Director Ezra Edelman on COOKIES 027 Jun 14, 2016

Ezra Edelman, director of ESPN's OJ: Made in America, joins COOKIES hosts Ben Detrick and Jordan Redaelli to discuss the making of his acclaimed new documentary, the NBA Finals, Allen Iverson, and Big East rivalries.

Mike D of the Beastie Boys Recruits Kevin Durant to the Knicks on COOKIES 026 Jun 09, 2016

Mike D of the Beastie Boys joins COOKIES hosts Ben Detrick and Jordan Redaelli to discuss the NBA Finals, the threat of the Zika virus on Olympic athletes, and making a mixtape with Kevin Durant if he joins the New York Knicks as a free agent.

Can the Cavs Actually Beat the Warriors in the NBA Finals?: COOKIES 025 Jun 03, 2016

Hosts Ben Detrick and Jordan Redaelli discuss the NBA Finals between the Golden State Warriors and the Cleveland Cavaliers, plus the Oklahoma City Thunder's monumental collapse, new hacking rules, and trade rumors involving the Philadelphia 76ers' Nerlens Noel.

Are the Warriors Really Doomed? COOKIES 024 with Ari Marcopoulos and Prince SAMO May 27, 2016

Photographer Ari Marcopoulos and musician Prince SAMO, of World's Fair, join hosts Ben Detrick and Jordan Redaelli to discuss the desperate Golden State Warriors, the brutality of Tyson Chandler hand-checks, and the boneheaded shooting at Irving Plaza during a T.I. concert.

Are LeBron and the Cavs Really This Good?: COOKIES 023 with Tim Hoey and Moses Archuleta May 20, 2016

Tim Hoey (Cut Copy) and Moses Archuleta (Deerhunter) join COOKIES to discuss the Cleveland Cavaliers' historic dominance in the Eastern Conference Finals, Kobe Studios, Dwight Howard's media barrage, and which NBA players could succeed at cricket.

How We Learned to Like Kevin Love: COOKIES 022 with Comedian Dan Soder May 13, 2016

Comedian Dan Soder (Billions, Comedy Central's Not Special) joins COOKIES hosts Ben Detrick and Jordan Redaelli to discuss Steph Curry's triumphant return, sympathy for Kevin Love, the comedy pickup ball circuit, and impressions of Nick Nolte in Blue Chips.

The Knicks and Lakers Coaching Rumor Mills: COOKIES 021 with John Barrett and Andrew Kuo Apr 28, 2016

John Barrett, of the band Bass Drum of Death, and artist Andrew Kuo join COOKIES to discuss devastating playoff injuries, coaching rumors in New York and Los Angeles, and playing against Monta Ellis in high school.

Harriet Tubman $20s and the Most Fashionable NBA Players: COOKIES 020 with Blu Jemz and Judnikki Apr 21, 2016

Musician Blu Jemz and writer/producer Judnikki join COOKIES to talk about the disappointing first round of the playoffs, Harriet Tubman on the $20, the most fashionable NBA players, and the New York Knicks' glory days.

The NBA Peaked This Week, On to the Playoffs: COOKIES 019 with Real Estate's Jackson Pollis and Corban Goble Apr 15, 2016

Jackson Pollis, of the band Real Estate, and journalist Corban Goble join COOKIES to discuss Kobe's bizarre and fulfilling finale, the omnipresent Crying Jordan Face, the end of Process-Trusting in Philly, and NBA playoff predictions.

Shaq, Allen Iverson, and Basketball Legacies: COOKIES 018 with Eric Elms and Felipe Delerme Apr 06, 2016

Artist Eric Elms and Felipe Delerme, of Kinfolk, join COOKIES hosts Ben Detrick and Jordan Redaelli. Topics include new Hall of Fame class with Shaq, Allen Iverson, Yao Ming, and Sheryl Swoopes; Golden State versus Scottie Pippen; end of year awards; and the week's sordid social media action.

Send the Bulls to the Slaughterhouse: COOKIES 017 with Cut Copy's Tim Hoey Mar 29, 2016

Tim Hoey from Cut Copy joins COOKIES hosts Ben Detrick and Jordan Redaelli to talk about the betrayal of Swaggy P, the questionable Australian pride of Ben Simmons, Western Conference playoff hopefuls, and the price of J.R. Smith-supplied asphyxiation.

Remembering Phife Dawg. COOKIES 16 with Moses Archuleta and Jesse Miller-Gordon. Mar 24, 2016

Moses Archuleta of Deerhunter and Jesse Miller-Gordon of Sick Feeling join hosts Ben Detrick and Jordan Redaelli on COOKIES. Topics of discussion include Phife Dawg, LeBron's social media strategy, the intersection of basketball and pro wrestling, and stories about David Letterman.

Are There Enough Villains in the NBA? COOKIES 015 with Jesse Cohen Mar 16, 2016

Jesse Cohen of the band Tanlines joins hosts Ben Detrick and Jordan Redaelli to discuss the NBA's lack of true villains, the darkness of being a converted Brooklyn Nets fan, and the impact of infamous party cities on road teams.

Can the Knicks Be Fixed? COOKIES 014 with Alex Frankel and Andrew Kuo Mar 10, 2016

Alex Frankel of Holy Ghost and artist Andrew Kuo join host Ben Detrick on the latest edition of COOKIES. Topics of the day include a cornucopia of Knicks rumors, the shifting nature of the traditional center, and spiteful old timers and the mythology of hand-checking.

Pioneering Rap Radio and Streetball: COOKIES 013 with Bobbito Garcia Mar 03, 2016

Bobbito Garcia, the filmmaker and DJ, joins COOKIES hosts Ben Detrick and Jordan Redaelli to discuss his hip-hop documentary Stretch & Bobbito and New York playground basketball. Other topics include Steph Curry's supernatural play, the Cavs' struggles, and the Academy Awards.

How Lakers Fans Are Ruining LA's Comedy Scene: COOKIES 12 with Ari Shaffir Feb 23, 2016

On the latest episode of Cookies, hosts Ben Detrick and Jordan Redaelli are joined by comedian Ari Shaffir, of Comedy Central's This Is Not Happening. Discussions include playing basketball with a yarmulke, how frontrunning Lakers fans ruin comedy in Los Angeles, Kurt Rambis's X-rated Twitter profile, and the NBA's fringe playoff contenders.

Balling with Durant, Rapping with Nas: COOKIES 011 with Dave East Feb 17, 2016

On this week's COOKIES, hosts Ben Detrick and Jordan Redaelli are joined by Harlem rapper Dave East of Mass Appeal Records. Their discussion covers the NBA All-Star festivities, Dave's own renowned basketball ability, whether rappers or athletes get superior groupies, and Kevin Durant's beat-making.

Good Riddance to Derek Fisher: COOKIES 010 with Your Old Droog Feb 10, 2016

On this episode of COOKIES, hosts Ben Detrick and Jordan Redaelli are joined by Brooklyn rapper Your Old Droog. Topics of conversation include the firing of Knicks coach Derek Fisher, struggling teams in Sacramento and Chicago, the beautiful weirdness of ballers from Coney Island, and the arcane hoops references in Droog's record Basketball & Seinfeld.

Kevin Durant as a Warrior and Other Trade Deadline Rumors: COOKIES 009 with Will Kiersky Feb 04, 2016

On latest episode of COOKIES, hosts Ben Detrick and Jordan Redaelli are joined by Will Kiersky, the publisher of VICE Sports. Topics of conversation include the terrifying possibility of Kevin Durant joining the Warriors, trade deadline rumors, the firing of Jeff Hornacek, and seven-layer Super Bowl dip.

Dissecting NBA Conspiracies and Vampire Weekend: COOKIES 008 with Chris Tomson Jan 27, 2016

On this episode, hosts Ben Detrick Jordan Redaelli are joined by Chris Tomson, the drummer from Vampire Weekend. Subjects of discussion include Golden State's drubbing of San Antonio, Blake Griffin's alleged offcourt fisticuffs, the new X-Files and NBA conspiracies, and indie rock's infatuation with basketball.

NBA's Dirtiest Players and Grantland's End: COOKIES 007 with Rembert Browne and Jason Concepcion Jan 21, 2016

On this episode of COOKIES, hosts Ben Detrick and Jordan Redaelli are joined by writers Rembert Browne (@rembert) and Jason Concepcion (@Netw3rk). Topics of discussion include the final days of Grantland, the epic double-overtime showdown between the Knicks and the Sixers, why Australians top the list of dirtiest players, and the softest Phil Collins song of all time.

Celebrating the Destruction of the Brooklyn Nets: COOKIES 006 with A$AP Twelvyy and Remy Banks Jan 14, 2016

On this episode of COOKIES, hosts Ben Detrick and Jordan Redaelli are joined by musicians A$AP Twelvyy, of A$AP Mob, and Remy Banks, of Worlds Fair. Topics of discussion include fixing the Brooklyn Nets, a quiz on Kobe Bryant lyrics, Queens vs. Bronx streetball, and their new collaborative record Q44.

The Dangers of Being a Pro Baller in NYC: COOKIES 005 with Desus and The Kid Mero Jan 07, 2016

Hosts Ben Detrick and Jordan Redaelli are joined by Bronx-bred comedic duo Desus and The Kid Mero (Bodega Boys podcast, MTV2's Joking Off and Uncommon Sense). The crew discusses Cleanthony Early and the dangers of being a pro baller in New York City, the enduring glory of the Crying Jordan Face meme, Kanye West's Facts, and if Draymond Green is really a system player.

Where’s Kobe in the Pantheon of All-Time Greats? COOKIES 004 with Andrew Kuo Dec 23, 2015

On the newest episode of COOKIES, hosts Ben Detrick and Jordan Redaelli are joined by artist Andrew Kuo (@earlboykins on Instagram). The trio discuss Kobe Bryant's position in the all-time pantheon, protecting Porzingis at all costs, whether they trust the Process in Philly, and subway altercations with MTA employees.

The Spurs' Terrifying Rise: COOKIES 003 w/ Dev Hynes and Ethan Silverman Dec 17, 2015

On the latest COOKIES, hosts Ben Detrick and Jordan Redaelli talk hoops with musician Dev Hynes (Blood Orange) and Ethan Silverman of Terrible Records. Topics include Rajon Rondo's suspension for using a homophobic slur towards a referee, the terrifying rise of the Spurs, the worst sneakers for pickup ball, and Dev's recent pair of sold-out shows at the Apollo Theater.

Ep. 2: Is It Possible to Hate The Warriors w/ Felipe Delerme & Blockhead Dec 10, 2015

On this episode of COOKIES, hosts Ben Detrick and Jordan Redaelli are joined by producer Tony "Blockhead" Simon and Flip Segundo, of Kinfolk. The round table of hoops junkies discusses whether it's possible to hate the Golden State Warriors (and how they'd fare against Michael Jordan's record-setting Bulls), the Sixers' hiring of Jerry Colangelo, potential trade destinations for Boogie Cousins, and celebrity pickup games at the Carmine Street playground.

Ep. 1: Eddie Huang on Yao Ming + Jadakiss on Knicks Dec 08, 2015

On the first episode of COOKIES, Eddie Huang breaks down the "dancing bear" archetype, recounts meeting Yao Ming, and predicts how he'd fare playing one-on-one against Drake. Later, Jadakiss compares his own game to Jason Kidd, reveals pickup scouting reports on DMX and the Ruff Ryders, and offers his take on the Knicks' season.

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