Light Years: A Golden State Warriors Pod

Latest Episodes:

Warriors v. Heat Post Game - Jimmy Returns to Miami Mar 26, 2025

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Sam and Tommy react to disappointing loss to the Heat. How much was Steph missed versus how flawed is roster? Next (20:02) is the Jimmy Butler glow wearing off or is this just a blip on the radar? (33:35) Finally, goon calls on favorite Warriors that Steph helped get paid.

Host: Sam Esfandiari and Tommy Gunn

Producer: Tim Angan

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Warriors v. Hawks: Mini Slump or Mirage? Mar 23, 2025

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Sam and Andy discuss Warriors lose in Atlanta, cause for concern or just a mini slump without Steph? Next (20:08) we discuss the curious case of Kuminga. Lastly (35:32) we discuss Onyeka Okongwu and 2020 draft blues and (45:20) the standings.

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Jimmy Butler Saved Us Mar 21, 2025

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Sam and Andy discuss Jake Fischer’s Jimmy Butler article and Mike Dunleavy the GM. Is this a honeymoon or can they go all the way? Next (23:14) we discuss how we feel about the current team versus 2022 and 2015. Lastly (37:22) we make cases for biggest reason we are optimistic or pessimistic in the playoffs.

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Producer: Tim Angan

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GSW Beat Bucks: Playoff Jimmy Preview Mar 19, 2025

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Sam and Tommy recap a big Warriors win against the Bucks and preview of Playoff Jimmy + amazing Draymond Green defense. Next (20:17) we discuss the young players fitting in around the core and Kuminga’s struggles in doing so. Finally (39:20) we analyze who is the worst match up for this team in the playoffs?

Host: Sam Esfandiari and Tommy Gunn

Producer: Tim Angan

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Warriors v. Nuggets Post Game Mar 18, 2025

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Sam and Tommy recap a stinker loss to Denver. Is the loss a wake up call that they need to give Steph and vets a breather? (20:28) Later they talk Jonathan Kuminga’s fit alongside Butler, (31:39) Jimmy’s performance and (38:14) a look at the playoff picture.

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Warriors v. Knicks Post Game Mar 16, 2025

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Andy and Sam recap a hard fought-playoff style win against the Knicks. (21:55) They discuss the second timeline success and how Kuminga fits. Later (33:48) they analyze if the Thunder can actually win the West and scan the Western Conference standings to determine which seed they would prefer for the Warriors.

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Steph Hits 4000 v. Sacramento, Happy Birthday GOAT Mar 14, 2025

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Sam and Tommy celebrate Steph's milestone of 4,000 made threes and discuss the unfathomable ways he’s changed the game. Next (16:41), they rank Steph’s most iconic 3-pointers from the OKC double bang to the Golden Dagger. Later (41:47), they discuss the Warriors key win against Sacramento, moving to 13-2 in the Jimmy Butler era.

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Producer: Tim Angan

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Warriors v. Blazers Post Game Mar 11, 2025

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Sam and Tommy react to the Warriors win over Portland and everything is going so swimmingly, where will it go wrong? Next (15:18) we discuss the Warriors moving up to the top five in the power rankings. Are they better bets in the playoffs than the top three. Finally (27:58) is there reason to be concerned about Kuminga and where we see the Jimmy effect most.

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Producer: Tim Angan

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Warriors Vibes Immaculate Post Pistons Win Mar 09, 2025

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Sam and Andy discuss the vibe shift and how things are different with the Warriors win versus Detroit. The rise of Gui Santos. Later (22:53) they discuss Steph getting to 25k points, where will he land on the all time list and dominance of the Steph era.

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Producer: Tim Angan

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Face of The League in BKN Mar 07, 2025

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Sam and Tommy discuss how Steph is still the face of the league and a ridiculous game in Brooklyn. (22:24) They discuss the young bench coming together, specifically Gui Santos and Quinten Post. Next (38:17) they explore if Cam Johnson is the perfect Warriors trade target. Finally (46:53) goon calls from Barclays Center.

Host: Sam Esfandiari and Tommy Gunn

Producer: Tim Angan

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