Small Market Bias: A San Antonio Spurs Podcast

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San Antonio writer and reporter Matthew Tynan along with a variety of guests have all your Spurs angles covered. From news, trends and analysis to broader discussions about the big picture, this is a one-stop shop!

  • 1 hour 20 minutes
    Injuries, improved play, a patient Wembanyama, and a fill-in general manager

    First, Trevor and Matthew have a discussion about Stephon Castle, Donovan Clingan and Zach Edey -- the three highest-rated NBA prospects left in the NCAA tournament -- and whether they may be on the Spurs' watch list.

    Then they jump into a conversation about San Antonio's improved play even in the face of season-ending injuries to Devin Vassell and Jeremy Sochan, as well as Victor Wembanyama's refined offensive process.

    Finally, after the break, Trev puts his general manager hat on to break down upcoming roster decisions while Matt plays the role of assistant to the general manager.

    5 April 2024, 1:21 am
  • 2 hours 4 minutes
    The Austin discussion, Spurs playing better without Wemby, and mailbag questions!

    First, Matthew Tynan and former KENS 5 do-it-all Tom Petrini hold a winding conversation about the 'I-35 Series' in Austin, how this year's weekend went, and what the future holds.

    Then, after the break (43:58), they dive into the Spurs' recent run of play, and discuss why they've looked so solid of late whenever Victor Wembanyama doesn't play.

    Lastly, a bunch of mailbag questions! This episode should tide everyone over for the weekend, if not longer...

    29 March 2024, 1:52 am
  • 47 minutes 15 seconds
    Victor Wembanyama says he'll be involved in offseason roster-building discussions

    Matthew Tynan is joined by Bruno Passos of Pounding the Rock to discuss Victor Wembanyama's quotes from Thursday's practice regarding San Antonio's upcoming offseason.

    How involved will he be in roster-building decisions this summer? What's the relationship like between players, coaches and front office? Have the Spurs adjusted their management philosophies now that they have their centerpiece? What kinds of players will fit best around Victor?

    All that before jumping into a couple of mailbag questions following the break.

    21 March 2024, 10:51 pm
  • 1 hour 4 minutes
    The Wemby "patience" conversation came earlier than expected

    This episode was recorded prior to knowledge of Victor Wembanyama's ankle sprain, but it doesn't affect the conversation much

    First, Matthew and Bruno get into the Spurs' ugly offensive performance (and the Rockets' excellent defensive performance) Tuesday in Houston, as well as Alperen Sengun's monster game.

    Then, after the break, they react to comments made on ESPN and the DraftKings Network regarding the pressure on San Antonio's front office to construct a competitive team around Wembanyama ... 62 games into his rookie season.

    7 March 2024, 3:44 am
  • 56 minutes 43 seconds
    Rodeo Road Trip Winners and Losers, and a look ahead toward summertime

    First, Trevor Zickgraf and Matthew Tynan take a look back at the Rodeo Road Trip and name a handful of winners and losers from the annual trek around the country.

    Then, after the break, they answer a couple of mailbag questions with a focus on the offseason ahead -- including a peek at a number of draft prospects, free agents and trade candidates.

    1 March 2024, 12:42 am
  • 1 hour 12 minutes
    Wemby's All-Star weekend, and a look ahead at the stretch run

    First, the guys discuss Victor Wembanyama's reaction to the general lack of competitiveness among his peers at All-Star weekend and what the league can do to get its players to buy into the festivities a little more. This went on much longer than intended!

    Then, they transition to a conversation about the Spurs' upcoming stretch run and what they'd like to see from a team perspective, and whether or not there's anything more to learn about the group as a whole this season.

    Finally, they take a look at a number of individual players in San Antonio and what questions need answering from a development standpoint.

    22 February 2024, 6:22 am
  • 1 hour 11 minutes
    Rodeo Road Trip, Wemby's DPOY chances, and Trae Young?

    First, Trevor and Matthew discuss the chances Victor Wembanyama could legitimately enter the Defensive Player of the Year conversation, or if the team's record will be too much to overcome.

    Then, they take a look back at the Spurs' win in Toronto and loss in Dallas, and how the inconsistent performances back to back were a microcosm of the season to date.

    Finally, amid the way-too-early trade speculation, there's a bunch of Trae Young talk to finish the show.

    16 February 2024, 6:19 am
  • 1 hour 19 minutes
    'Oh my god, please win a game'

    First, Trevor and Matthew discuss the Spurs' loss to the Timberwolves and dive into the possible decision-making process behind replacing Jeremy Sochan with Cedi Osman in the starting lineup. There was a lot of conversation about the state of things in general for San Antonio.

    Then, after the break, the guys hop into a couple of important mailbag questions before ending things with a round of trivia.

    8 December 2023, 7:54 am
  • 1 hour 7 minutes
    The anticlimactic Kaiju uprising

    First, Matthew and Bruno break down a pretty dreadful Spurs-Thunder game and discuss what WENT wrong and what's GOING wrong for San Antonio in general.

    Then, of course the Point-Sochan conversation is revisited, which led to a potential new show bit.

    Finally, we discuss the matchup between Chet Holmgren and Victor Wembanyama (aka 'Chemby Part 2') and analyze the difference in their current basketball situations.

    16 November 2023, 1:37 am
  • 1 hour 4 minutes
    Recapping the wild finish in Phoenix, Point-Sochan, and Keldon Johnson as a Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle.

    First, Matthew and Bruno look at the wild finish for the Spurs in Phoenix on Tuesday, a true college-basketball-type experience.

    Then they break down the minutiae surrounding the Point-Sochan experiment, and the performance of Victor Wembanyama.

    Also, which Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle is Keldon Johnson?

    2 November 2023, 4:05 am
  • 51 minutes 6 seconds
    A look back at Spurs-Mavs and Wemby's debut with Bleav In Mavs' Alex Tassopoulos

    Matthew Tynan joins Alexander Tassopoulos on a Bleav in Mavs crossover pod to discuss opening night of the season for both teams before diving into the future of each side, as well as the rivalry between them. More specifically, the potential for reignited disdain. Plus, a little bit of Astros-Rangers talk.

    Follow Alex on X/Twitter @tasspointoh

    Follow Matthew @Matthew_Tynan

    27 October 2023, 3:17 am
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