Hosts
Podcast Hosts on Lineups Podcasts
Andy Larson
Andy Larsen is the Utah Jazz beat writer for The Salt Lake Tribune, Utah’s No. 1 newspaper. A lifelong Utah resident who graduated from Salt Lake City’s Westminster College with a bachelor’s degree in mathematics, has been covering the Jazz since 2013. When he’s not covering the Jazz and the NBA, Andy enjoys playing soccer, tennis and chess.
Brandon Wittmeyer
I live in Las Vegas and gamble for a living. Sports Betting and Poker are my advantages (most days). Writing and discussing sports gambling is how I spend the rest of my time.
Cal Lee
Cal is the creator and co-host for The Baseline NBA podcast. He is a producer, media correspondent and sports analyst.
Calvin Mcalee
Calvin is new to podcasting but not new to sports betting. What used to be a fun hobby when he was younger is now how he makes his living. Listen to Calvin on the Sharp Edges podcast as he tries to help you become a better sports bettor.
Dave Tripp
Born and raised in Ottawa, Dave’s a college basketball fan first and an NBA guy second. A proud member of big blue nation, Dave will follow Calipari anywhere he goes, unless it’s Brooklyn. He’s a Milwaukee Buck fan because he felt sorry for the franchise and he is spoiled as a Wildcat fan every March.
David Fernandez
David Fernandez is the host of the Inside The Cylinder Podcast and seasoned writer for Detroit Bad Boys, covering all things Detroit Pistons. A former multiple time CYO and Rec league champ, he’s often considered Your Residential Hooper. David was born in Detroit, raised in Toledo, and after eight years in Boston following his time at Central Michigan University – has returned to Detroit, where it all began.
Devin DeBoer
Devin is from Northwest Indiana (shoutout to the 219) and lives and breathes NBA basketball. Live by the three, die by the three. Houston Rockets fan, but more importantly, a Daryl Morey disciple. Co-host of From the Logo NBA Podcast. Currently studying at Purdue University.
Elias El-Zein
Born and raised in Ottawa, Ontario. Elias is a HUGE Lakers fan! Elias’ love for the sport started at a young age and his vast depth and breadth of knowledge makes him an excellent host of 3 in the Key. He is also a basketball play-by-play announcer and the voice of the Carleton University Ravens Men and Women’s basketball teams.
Eric Pincus
Co-host of Hollywood Hoops, Eric Pincus covers the Los Angeles Lakers for Bleacher Report while serving as capologist for NBA TV and Basketball Insiders. Follow him on Twitter and Instagram, @EricPincus.
Fuad Ahad
Fuad is a product of the GOAT and the 90’s Chicago Bulls. Watching the greatness of the Bulls and the greatness that was, and still is, Space Jam, he has been a fan of the game of basketball ever since. He’s our resident social media guy and will be posting on our social media pages on a regular basis. Please do forgive him in advance if you notice too much Bulls love from time to time.
Glen Willis
Glen Willis is a former (inactive) youth basketball coach. His current focus is to support youth basketball development environments such as camps and academies. He is the host of the Full Court Press NBA podcast and a contributor at peachtreehoops.com.
Greg Willis
Greg Willis is a youth basketball coach in central Virginia. When he’s not on the court helping kids get better at basketball and team building skills, he is usually watching an NBA game. He is the cos-host of the Full Court Press NBA podcast and a contributor at peachtreehoops.com
Jackson Hoy
Jackson Hoy hosts The Stepien NBA Draft Podcast. He is an editor for The Stepien, where he can often be found writing about the NBA draft. He is also an undergraduate student at the University of Southern California. Jackson is originally from Lawrence, Kansas.
James Holas
James is one the original NBA Twitter gurus. He brings colorful commentary to every pod and is a ton of fun to listen to. James guests on multiple NBA podcasts and is a Host on Lock & Go.
Jay McKenna
Jay has been podcasting since 2008 when he started the comedy podcast The Brink of Sanity. in 2010 he teamed up with Marc to start the New York Knicks Podcast. The Knicks has a bunch of young, promising players and just signed a big free agent. The guys were looking forward to covering a Knicks team that were going to be consistently good and compete for a title for many years. Ten seasons, multiple season-ending injuries, bad trades, and horrible contracts later, they’re still waiting for that to happen.
Jeff Carrier
Jeff is one of the co-hosts who started NFL Talking Heads to help new fantasy players across the globe and create a community where the new or experienced fantasy players can interact and learn from each other. The NFL Talking Heads wants to make every part of playing fantasy football easier, which is why we develop tools like the Draft Grid, PATH Player System, and the fantasy football trade analyzer tool. Listen to the NFL Talking Heads all season long.
Jonathan Hernandez
Founder & Host of The Lakers Legacy Podcast. Jonathan Hernandez works in the Animation Industry for DreamWorks Animation (formerly in Marketing, currently in Production) by day, podcasts & surmises about the Lakers by…every other waking hour imaginable. It’s LIT, fam.
Josh Martin
Josh Martin is the co-host of Hollywood Hoops and Editorial Director of CloseUp360. He was born, raised and schooled in LA, and has previously covered the NBA for Bleacher Report and USA Today Sports Media Group. Follow him on Twitter and Instagram, @JoshMartinNBA.
Justin Cousart
Justin Cousart has been an avid NBA fan his whole life. Growing up in a suburb of Philadelphia then moving to Jacksonville for college. Justin is a co-host if the Drive and Dish NBA Podcast, but also a Producer of an ESPN show and Top 40 radio jock. Justin loves making sports related memes and catching the next social media trend.
Justin Lee
Justin aka Jus Blaze brings a fresh & unique perspective on the NBA with his podcast, Above The Rim. A Brooklyn native with NBA knowledge pouring through his veins, Justin is the voice of NBA purists. Playing basketball his whole life, he transformed his passion into becoming a self made podcast host, creating a show that speaks to basketball fans on every level.
Kaan Erel
What’s up, everyone. My name is Kaan, I was born and raised in suburban Chicago in a very Turkish household. I’m an Electrical Engineer turned DraftKings Analyst that covers the NBA in my spare time (in both English and Turkish). I keep my own cap sheets, have an analytical background, but think the emotional intelligence aspect of the game is the #1 undervalued and difficult to grasp concept in the game today. Always down to bring new guests on to the pod, hit me up on Twitter/IG @ikaanic. See Red.
Luke Zylstra
Luke is a lifelong NBA fan and up and coming Host of From the Logo NBA podcast. Luke also writes NBA editorials on Lineups Articles. A serious Chicago sports fan and current student at Purdue University.
Matt Hill
Matt is a professor of Economics at LMU and a staff writer for Game of Zones. Passionate about the NBA, ex-Lakers fan, current Pelicans fan.
Michael De Leon
Michael is the founder of Project Spurs and the original host of the Spurscast since its inception in 2005. Aside from covering the San Antonio Spurs since 1999, he is also regularly covering the NBA for Lineups.
Mike Smeltz
Mike Smeltz is the host of the Glue Guys podcast. Mike is a NetsDaily.com contributor and a radio news reporter for WCBS Newsradio 880 in NYC
Oliver Maroney
Host of Positionless & Lock & Go, Oliver’s name has become a mainstay on NBA Twitter. Oliver also hosts the Official BIG 3 league podcast. Oliver is a NBA Insider with connections to bring on captivating professional athlete guests.
Paul Garcia
Host of the Spurscast by Lineups & Project Spurs. Serves as an editor on ProjectSpurs.com and has been credentialed by the Spurs and the NBA for the past seven seasons. Paul has been a guest on national television and radio shows.
Ross Homan
Ross Homan hosts The Stepien NBA Draft Podcast. He is a contributor for The Stepien, where he can be found writing about the NBA draft. He is a resident of Columbus, Ohio.
Ryan Magdziarz
Co-founder of the 4 SZNS Podcast. Former NCAA national champion. FIRM believer in the eye test. Most Improved Player of the Year junkie. Never giving up on bringing the Kings back to Kansas City.
Seth Lull
Seth is a co-host of the NFL Talking Heads Fantasy Football Podcast. Seth and his co host, Jeff Carrier provide the critical analysis needed to perfect your craft and win your league championship. Whether you are a seasoned fantasy veteran or a newcomer looking to earn your stripes, the Talking Heads Nation is your home for all things Fantasy.
Warren Shaw
Warren is a seasoned NBA writer and co-host of The Baseline NBA podcast. He is currently a contributing writer at CloseUp360 and the founder of ShawSports.net. His previous work includes time with Dime Magazine, Yahoo Sports and Celtics Life.
Will Macklin
Born in Vancouver, British Columbia, Will was a Grizzlies fan from its inaugural season. Unfortunately they’re now walking in Memphis so Will decided to love the Seattle Supersonics who then also moved away. After these devastating losses, Will gave up on an NBA team for years until he finally moved his fandom down the west coast and settled on the Portland Trailblazers. Fingers crossed they don’t move away as well or he’s going to end up a fan of the Sacramento Kings!
Zac Cupples
Host of Smashing Heads Podcast and The Litness: Memphis Grizzlies Podcast. Born and raised in West Tennessee, Zac is a big fan of two things: The Memphis Grizzlies and reality competition shows, especially MTV’s “The Challenge”. It just made sense to start a different podcast about each subject. Smashing Heads Podcast started in July 2018 and is all about “The Challenge” which is affectionately referred to as America’s 5th professional sport. It is co-hosted by his best friend, Jake and his wife, Hannah. The Litness is all about the Memphis Grizzlies and launched with the 2019-2020 season to cover the most exciting rebuild the team has ever gone through. It is also co-hosted by Jake.
Zak Noble
Minnesota raised, Boston and Kansas groomed. Lived through KAHN. RIP Malik. With a Kansas undergrad & Harvard Masters. Zak is an NBA psychopath. League Pass team No Sleep. A little experience in player representation has been covering the league for life. Most notably “4 SZNS” NBA Podcast since mid – 2017. Context over clicks. Facts over feelings. MJ over everything.
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