Hooper's Almanac

Mitchell Soell and Adam Johnson host a basketball podcast for every NBA fan. Whether it's predicting the 2025-26 NBA season, comparing players to movie characters, or catching up over to end the pod, we’re your home for all things NBA. Our rotating guest list and creative new segments each week will provide you with unique insights and moments of stupidity. Music: Greentop's "Memories" & "Going Away" (Permission given by the band to use their music) Cover Art: Madison Wisse

Hooper's Almanac is a history podcast hosted by Hooper, with 263 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Hooper hosts Hooper's Almanac, a history show with 263 episodes published.

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  Episode #11

  Anatomy of a Superstar: Scottie Pippen

  Aug 18, 202656 minS3

  Adam and Mitch bring back Austin Johnson to talk about one of the greatest "sidekicks" in NBA history, Scottie Pippen. The trio discusses one of the greatest perimeter defenders in league history as well as one of the first point forwards. We discuss the highs of one of the greats, but also some of the lows that stopped him from being a true first option. Chapters 00:00 The Legacy of Scottie Pippen 05:37 The Undisputed Leader 27:38 The Mind-Grain Game 33:40 Game Analysis and Decision-Making 35:17 The Last Dance and Emotional Impact 41:32 The Brawl and Its Aftermath 49:23 Pairing Scottie Pippen with Other Players 53:23 Scottie Pippen's Post-Playing Career

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  Episode #10

  Anatomy of a Superstar: Walt Frazier

  Aug 14, 202638 minS3

  Adam and Mitch return to talk about one of the great clutch players, two-way stars, and underrated point guards in the history of the sport, Walt Frazier. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Walt Frazier 03:17 Walt Frazier's Defensive Prowess 07:05 Five Games That Define Walt Frazier's Career 12:10 1969 Eastern Division Finals Game One 17:13 Walt Frazier's Complete Performance 36:07 Walt Frazier's Legacy

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  Episode #8

  Anatomy of a Superstar: Larry Bird

  Aug 11, 202652 minS3

  Adam and Mitch bring on a first-time guest, Brayden Neubauer, to discuss the first of the Top 10 players in the Top 50 Players list, Larry Bird. Everything from the incredible shot-making, the all-around dominance, to the incredible shit talking gets covered in this episode. Chapters 00:00 The Legend of Larry Bird 01:59 The Impact on the NBA 07:11 Defining Games 21:00 Career High Performance 26:39 Exceptional Shot-Making 36:15 Influence on Other Players

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  Episode #7

  Anatomy of Superstar: Moses Malone

  Aug 7, 202640 minS3

  Adam and Mitch break down one of the most underrated players in NBA History, Moses Malone. An NBA Finals MVP, a multi-time regular-season MVP, and is considered the best offensive rebounder of all time, Malone's impact on the sport is undervalued. Chapters 00:00 The Underrated Legacy of Moses Malone 03:01 The Impact of Team Hopping and Lack of Consistent Support 21:07 The 1983 Sixers Team 24:39 Moses Malone's Impact 27:02 Commercial Breaks and Legacy 32:33 Upcoming Episode on Larry Bird

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  Episode #7

  Anatomy of a Superstar: Chris Paul

  Aug 4, 202658 minS3

  Adam and Mitch bring back Austin Johnson to talk about the Point God, Chris Paul. Everything from his time in New Orleans to Lob City, to all the stops where he ends his career. Chapters 00:00 Chris Paul's Impact 03:05 The Evolution of Chris Paul's Role 33:37 Setting the Stage: Utah Jazz vs. Houston Rockets 34:06 Chris Paul's Dominant Performance 34:53 The Evolution of Chris Paul 35:22 Chris Paul's Fourth Quarter Performance 35:55 Chris Paul's Impact on the Game 36:23 Chris Paul's Leadership and Influence 36:53 Chris Paul's Performance and Impact on the Jazz Team 37:23 The Impact of Chris Paul's Performance on the Rockets 37:38 Chris Paul's Fourth Quarter Performance and Leadership 38:07 Chris Paul's Impact on the Jazz Team 38:23 Chris Paul's Performance and Influence on the Game 39:12 Chris Paul's Impact on the Jazz Team 39:31 Chris Paul's Performance and Influence on the Game

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