The Spot Up Pod

Apr 07 2025 34 ep. 25 mins 4
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The official podcast of the Spot Up Shot newsletter with a focus on the San Antonio Spurs and NBA.

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Ep.34: Heading into the final week of the season

Apr 07 2025 28 mins  
In the latest episode of The Spot Up Pod, host Paul Garcia discusses:* The San Antonio Spurs going 1-3 in their last four games against the Orlando Magic, Denver Nuggets, Cleveland Cavaliers, and Portland Trail Blazers. (01:00)* The Spurs' current position in the lottery order and its potential impact on the team's future. (14:35)* An interesting quote from Chris Paul about the Spu

Ep. 33: Wrapping up March for the Spurs

Mar 31 2025 28 mins  
In the latest episode of The Spot Up Pod, host Paul Garcia discusses:* The San Antonio Spurs going 0-4 in their last four games against the Detroit Pistons, Cleveland Cavaliers, Boston Celtics, and Golden State Warriors. (01:06)* The Spurs on offense and defense in March. (09:58)* Stephon Castle, Devin Vassell, and Keldon Johnson being the three go-to players for the Spurs in March

Ep. 32: A Spurs winning streak and Devin Vassell in March

Mar 24 2025 24 mins  
In the latest episode of The Spot Up Pod, host Paul Garcia discusses:* The San Antonio Spurs going 3-1 in their last 4 games, with a loss to the Los Angeles Lakers, but then, a 3-game winning streak against the New York Knicks, Philadelphia 76ers, and Toronto Raptors. (00:40)* Devin Vassell’s improved play on both ends of the floor in the month of March. (12:52)* Previewing the u

Ep. 31: The season goes on without Fox and Wemby

Mar 16 2025 25 mins  
In the latest episode of The Spot Up Pod, host Paul Garcia discusses:* De’Aaron Fox having to miss the rest of the season to undergo finger surgery. (00:45)* The San Antonio Spurs going 2-1 against the Dallas Mavericks, Charlotte Hornets, and New Orleans Pelicans. (02:09)* The remaining schedules for the Spurs, Chicago Bulls, Portland Trail Blazers, Toronto Raptors, Brooklyn Nets

Ep. 30: Keldon Johnson's shooting improvement and Spurs' defense without Wemby

Mar 12 2025 30 mins  
In the latest episode of The Spot Up Pod, host Paul Garcia discusses:* The San Antonio Spurs going 1-3 against the Brooklyn Nets, Sacramento Kings, Minnesota Timberwolves, and Dallas Mavericks. (00:48)* Keldon Johnson’s shooting improvement post All-Star break. (10:20)* The Spurs’ defense in 11 games without Wemby. (15:58) * Will De’Aaron Fox have surgery on his finger when t

Ep. 29: Stephon Castle's rookie season thus far

Mar 03 2025 28 mins  
In the latest episode of The Spot Up Pod, host Paul Garcia discusses:* The San Antonio Spurs going 1-3 against the New Orleans Pelicans, Houston Rockets, Memphis Grizzlies, and Oklahoma City Thunder. (00:45)* Stephon Castle on both ends of the floor, so far through 58 games of his rookie season. (06:43)* News and notes on Chris Paul remaining with the Spurs for the rest of the seas

Ep. 28: Wemby's Season Unfortunately Ends Early

Feb 24 2025 28 mins  
In the latest episode of The Spot Up Pod, host Paul Garcia discusses:* Victor Wembanyama being diagnosed with a blood clot in his right shoulder and having to miss the rest of the season. Spurs Head Coach Gregg Popovich is expected to miss the rest of the season as well. (00:45)* The Spurs’ last 3 games against the Phoenix Suns, Detroit Pistons, and New Orleans Pelicans. Plus, ho

Ep. 27: The Spurs at the All-Star Break

Feb 17 2025 34 mins  
In the latest episode of The Spot Up Pod, host Paul Garcia discusses:* The Spurs’ last 2 games against the Washington Wizards and Boston Celtics. (00:30)* The Spurs through five games with De’Aaron Fox. (01:25)* Player-by-player analysis for each Spurs rotation player through the All-Star break. (06:30)* Recapping All-Star Weekend for Stephon Castle, Victor Wembanyama, and Chri

Ep. 26: Spurs' first 3 games with De'Aaron Fox

Feb 09 2025 28 mins  
In the latest episode of The Spot Up Pod, host Paul Garcia discusses:* The Spurs’ first 3 games with De’Aaron Fox against the Atlanta Hawks, Charlotte Hornets, and Orlando Magic. (1:00)* Frontcourt help on the way with the Spurs’ signing of veteran Bismack Biyombo. (13:28)* The Spurs’ play-in window shrinking if they don’t start putting a winning streak together. (16:12)*

Ep. 25: Instant reaction to De'Aaron Fox being traded to the Spurs

Feb 03 2025 22 mins  
In the latest episode of The Spot Up Pod, host Paul Garcia discusses:* The Sunday evening breaking news of De’Aaron Fox being traded to the SAn Antonio Spurs in a 3-team deal with the Sacramento Kings and Chicago Bulls (0:45)* The Spurs’ roster with Fox (11:30)* An early look at the Spurs’ offseason cap sheet and Fox’s options for an extension (13:35)Sign up for the newslet