I like Windy, but the chemistry on the show is toxic and makes for an uncomfortable listen

Tim MacMahon is making this show impossible to enjoy. He’s mean, not very funny, and constantly hogging the mic with obnoxious petty gossip and obvious basketball points. He would be better off as a gossip columnist.

I don’t review things hardly ever but I expected way more from this podcast. I feel like the goal of these guys on the show is to be as passive aggressive as possible and plain aggressive sometimes when they scream at each other. They need guys that actually mesh well together.

The 3 amigos!

“Howdy, partners. And by the talent, you mean my wife, the IT department, had to make a sprint home to take care of some things with her, to see her, to service her, you might say. And all's good.” -Tim MacMahon

I’m close to being finished with this pod due to McMahon’s constant and insufferable insults which he seems to think are clever and amusing but are simply juvenile and detract from the otherwise quality discussion of basketball by Windhorst and Bontemps. Just stick to basketball.

Why listen to this when the Zach Lowe pod exists

Im a kid so I like nba and I can’t listen to cussing

I've enjoyed the different iterations of this podcast for many years, but I think it's time limit this in my rotation. I really miss the rotating guests. I enjoy Windy's perspective and his connections with the basketball world. Why do we have to tolerate CONSTANT bickering of the two Tims?!?! As Bob Newhart made famous, "Just stop it!" Bite your tongue and let Brian speak! MacMahon is amusing when not with Bontemps.

I’m pro Windy but wow does MacMahon have a big head for someone who covers a children’s game. Not to mention the golden ticket he was handed can’t even crack the NYT Best Sellers and is currently sitting at 31 reviews on Amazon. And his podcast epically failed within three months. The writing’s on the wall.

Thank you Tim B. for pointing out what I am now TIRED of. It is ridiculous what Draymond is doing and getting away with. I am a teacher and it reminds of my students playing victim when they blatantly do something undesirable. Tired of Draymond , he is gunna hurt someone again

Emergency pod? How about you give the Knicks their due and admit how wrong you were

I just wanna say two things. One being that ESPN is turning into the most hollow network there is out there, as the Ringer gets fatter and fatter. And two, is that I wish McMahon would shut his pie hole a little more often so that the others can speak. He thinks he’s funny, but he really is not.

I like windy. But man. Between bontempts SCREAMING and mcmahon’s brutal jokes, I’d describe thjs pod as insufferable. I won’t listen now that Zach Lowe is back. McMahon and Bontempts just seem like people I don’t want any part of.. so unsubscribe for me!

They must understand they are creating a mess. The two from the remote constantly overlapping each other, and it’s so miserable. They’re doing this a lot and they has to learn when to shut up for other speaker. That’s basic. If they can’t just come to the studio in person.!

Get Bontemps decent equipment! Cannot listen to in the car due to volume level differences. Sounds like he’s screaming into a tin can

The Zach Lowe pod is back. There’s no reason to listen to Bontemps whine anymore.

This may not be a show problem but I need the previous episodes? Like from before 2023? Where are they why is it capped at 200?

Since Zach Lowe got taken off the air, this has become my favorite basketball podcast, but there are two things to improve: there’s too much interrupting of each other, and tell the editor that commercials should come in between topics, not sentences.

You promised some content about the Warriors you started, and then got distracted/ interrupted, and never got back to the subject. Come on! that’s your job Wendy or at least Bontemp should’ve brought you back to the topic except that he was one of the distractions.

Really bad mix of personalities. There’s one guy, Bontemps?, who is confrontational and defensive. It’s bizarre; he brings everything down. I enjoy Windhorst so I thought I’d give the podcast a try but he desperately needs to replace one of the guys.

Been listening for awhile and Windy these dudes don’t sound like they like basketball. All these digs and slights on players. Go cover something else cause it’s clear you are hate watching these games. Bontemps, how many years did Nico said they had? You literally repeated 12 times in a 20 mins span. New material for the love of ducking god

This show used to be a good listen but now it’s devolved into a hypercritical show where they constantly talk about only 3 realistic teams to win a title and everyone else stinks. These guys obviously hate their jobs and covering the league. They trash a lot of players and really only get excited when they talk about restaurants and their hotel accommodations.

I must say I was not pleased with Kyrie’s behavior in Brooklyn, but you are correct when you observe how much he has grown in Dallas-very impressive. The way he honors Luka in a very delicate situation, excellent. I agree with the observations that the Mav’s leadership should try to keep him long term. That would be a smart move. Yes it may even attract other players who have tremendous respect for him.

The last thing anyone wants to hear is more lies from Bontemps. Ultimate hater of the game and he sucked in high school.

I like listening to Windhorst. He has knowledgeable takes and great insider insights. I don’t make it through a lot of the podcasts due to the insufferable behavior of the co-hosts. They interrupt way too much and cut on Windhorst in a non-funny and mean spirited way.

Some of these comments are ridiculous lol. The vast majority of normal people have no complaints. The pod is amazing as is, please keep everything the exact same 🙏🏼

Windy bonty love you guys but after macmahons week of arrogance and pocket filled reporting I will never listen to this again. Was a fun 3 years though truly.

Brian Windhorst is stupid

Brian gets cranky when he has to work.

I’ve listened for a while but the personality mix is making the show an increasingly difficult listen. Bontemps in particular seems desperate to fact check every minute detail. There is rarely flow to the show as a result. The only saving grace is Tim McMahon. I think there’s usually pretty good flow with McMahon and Windhorst, but something has to be done with Bontemps bc it is not working as a trio.

Been listening for multiple years, but have to take a break. TB can’t help himself when it comes to cutting co-hosts off and arguing every single point. He doesn’t offer helpful analytics, real league insight, or a relatable personality. Just an abundance of “what are we doing here?” As if it’s not his literal job to openly and thoroughly discuss NBA topics. Need more Bobby Marks or someone fresh. Definitely missing the Lowe Post podcast.

Decent but not even close to being a good podcast. winD and mcmahon are kinda lousy. Zach Lowe was so much better. The Locked on Podcasts are a solid replacement for team specific analysis. If you just need an NBA fix, this ain’t it.

Like the podcast, but todays episode was brutal. Windy’s stance on the AD trade update was bad. His injury history does matter and making the win now trade for him while injured needs to be held against Nico.

This show has gone downhill and the recent episode was insufferable.

Windy is a hard worker no doubt that, sleep is a rarity and all, but the guy is a bingo. Please try to get more sleep in and play those brainy games on your phone.

The knowledge base is strong and unmatched…which is the only reason I keep listening. The personality mix is HORRIBLE and unbearable at times. Brian is talented, knowledgeable, and connected enough to carry the show by himself. He can find better guests that complement him and the nuances he wants to discuss each show.

I like these guys just fine, I’m extremely glad to have them; but come on ESPN, getting rid of Zach Lowe but keeping TB?!? Boneheaded move.

I don’t get these reviews. These guys are just talking hoop like they’re friends at a bar. It doesn’t have to be 100% buttoned up all the time

Basketball knowledge is high but the negativity and arguing are also high. More Bobby Marks.

I so wish I could again listen to this podcast, which was my favorite before Bontemps became a regular part of it. Now I’ve gone about 2 years without listening and never will again as long as I have to hear that voice and combative, whiny tone. We know that ESPN sees these comments, and there are so many just like this one. Will they ever act?

This show would likely be the best basketball podcast if Tim B would learn to let someone finish a thought before interrupting them. Tim is very knowledgeable, but man when he cuts these guys off I want to pull my hair and eyes out because no one can finish a sentence ever. Can’t believe they haven’t corrected this yet. Please someone talk to Tim asap.

You know that married couple that fights 90% of the time? Reminds me of that. Windy and McMahon are both smart dudes. Both have good things to say but half the podcast is them arguing over some inconsequential thought. Get a therapist or a mediator. Stop interrupting each other. It’s terrible.

I’m fascinated by the collective basketball knowledge of the three of them. I grew up in NYC and thought I had an above average basketball IQ but am always amazed of how much I don’t know about pro basketball. The Hoop Collective is a gift.

This is the only podcast I’ve ever heard where all three hosts do not like each other. Most of this show involves Brian, Tim and Tim correcting each other or taking passive aggressive digs at each other. Some moments get so awkward that I have to fast forward like I’m watching an early episode of the Office. The basketball reporting is top notch, but this personality mix is not working.

… because of the chemistry of the three hosts. Also because they are passionate basketball purists ie they love great basketball. This is why it falls a little on hollow ears when they defend why the league is in such ‘great’ shape. Unlike most of us, they are not fans of any clubs. They don’t understand how/why we seldom watch games when our teams are not playing, why MLB just passed NBA in revenues. While basketball quality may be great, it is hard for the league to do well when OKC/Memphis/Denver/Timberwolves are doing so much better than the Warriors/Lakers/Mavericks.

Bam has tunnel vision on this particular topic. The average fan does not go to games regularly or sit at home with 2 tv’s on the NBA. Of course he is seeing more diversity in play with that amount of NBA saturation. I’m turning on the games every now and then, when I actually have time to watch and chances are I’m going to see Curry or Tatum shooting a 3 pointer, I’m 42 and I miss 90’s basketball with all of its personality, grit and low scores!

I’ve listened for quite a bit, however, when Bontemps starts speaking I tune out. He is the epitome of a troll. Based on other reviews, I feel validated knowing others feel my pain yet disheartening knowing that he’s still there and we all have to suffer through his general unpleasantness. Other than him, it’s great.

Windy has the worst takes and doesn’t do his homework on topics unless he’s talking about LeBron.

Love the chatter, the inside the industry tidbits and the enthusiasm for the game and its players. But I get tired of the endless ribbing between the hosts and the bickering over endlessly repetitive items that should take 20 seconds but go on for 2 minutes. At best it’s really enjoyable and I learn something but at worst it’s like being at a boring dinner party with a bunch of uncles who were competitive high school ballers and think they know everything.