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| Title | Pub. Date | Duration | |
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| Episode 22: Can Wemby Bring The MVP Trophy Back to San Antonio? You Bet He Can!! | 31 Mar 2026 | 00:31:08 | |
Join the Starting 5 Family as they cover all the angles of Wemby’s chances of being awarded the NBA Most Valuable Player trophy. He hasn’t been the favorite but he’s coming on strong…and he’s got lots to say. Don’t miss the conversation! | |||
| Episode 21: Spurs Keep It Rolling As Wemby Eclipses The Suns! | 24 Mar 2026 | 00:26:38 | |
The Spurs clinch a playoff spot in dramatic fashion as Wemby hits a last second shot to beat the Phoenix Suns! Join the Starting 5 Family as they discuss the importance of Wemby taking the shot, along with some “you can’t be serious” statistics about the Spurs’ three-point shooting. You don’t want to miss this episode! | |||
| Episode 15: The Thunder Bring A Knife To A Gunfight, Plus Castle and Bryant Destroy The Mavs | 10 Feb 2026 | 00:29:30 | |
The Thunder must have known it wouldn’t end well when they showed up to San Antonio with bench players and G-Leaguers. It wasn’t as fun to watch, but we’ll take the win. Join the Starting 5 Family as they discuss an undefeated week for the Spurs and their decision not to make any trades. | |||
| Episode 14: The Spurs Win In Houston…Wemby Wins In His Press Conference! | 03 Feb 2026 | 00:25:47 | |
Victor Wembanyama displayed poise and empathy in sharing his thoughts on the tragic events in Minnesota. The Starting 5 Family discuss how Wemby’s words and ways impact his prospects to become the face of the NBA. The fam also reviews Mitch Johnson’s coaching and the move to bring Harrison Barnes off the bench. And don’t miss the Hate-watching update. | |||
| Episode 13: Did the Spurs Strike Again? The Low-Key Emergence of Carter Bryant! | 28 Jan 2026 | 00:28:12 | |
As the Spurs see some wins and some losses during the dog days of January in the NBA, other stories are developing. After a brief stint in the G-League, is Carter Bryant poised to raise the ceiling for the Spurs? And Wemby takes his rightful place as an NBA All-Star game starter. Join the Starting 5 family in a fun and insightful conversation. | |||
| Episode 12: Spurs and “Bald Brothers” Shine In Win Over The Timberwolves | 20 Jan 2026 | 00:25:42 | |
While the media make much of the Spurs’ loss to the OKC Thunder, that wasn’t the only game this week. The Spurs also played the Minnesota Timberwolves in two epic battles that saw the Spurs lose, then enact revenge in a dual between Wemby and Anthony Edwards. Join the Starting 5 Family as they discuss player performances, villains, the “Bald Brothers”, and what it was like in the Frost Bank Center Saturday night. | |||
| Episode 11: You Win Some, You Lose Some, But Thank Goodness The Spurs Beat the Lakers! | 13 Jan 2026 | 00:27:11 | |
In an up and down week for the Spurs, the team from San Antonio picks up quality wins against the Lakers and Celtics. Join the Starting 5 Family’s conversation as they discuss the return of Jeremy Sochan, the controversial decision to sit Wemby at the end of the Grizzlies loss, and the under-the-radar absence of Devin Vassell. | |||
| Episode 10: The Starting 5 Family Roadtrips to Indianapolis to Watch The Spurs Beat The Pacers! | 06 Jan 2026 | 00:26:34 | |
After seeing Victor Wembanyama leave the Knicks game with an injury, the Starting 5 family knew they would miss Wemby when they traveled to Indianapolis to see the Spurs play the Pacers. Join the conversation as they share the sights and sounds in enemy territory and discuss the anxious moments of seeing Wemby’s injury. Get well soon, Big Fella! | |||
| Episode 9: Our Spurs Might Not OWN the Thunder…But They’re Livin’ Rent-Free!! | 29 Dec 2025 | 00:30:45 | |
Are you kidding me?!! The San Antonio Spurs do the unthinkable in beating the “invincible” Oklahoma City Thunder three times in twelve days! In this episode, the Starting 5 Family discusses what this all means and addresses the media’s burning question: are the Spurs and Thunder true rivals? | |||
| Episode 8: No NBA Cup Championship for the Spurs…And That’s Fine With Us!! | 23 Dec 2025 | 00:28:09 | |
While the Spurs didn’t win the NBA Cup Championship game, might it be a case of losing the battle to win the war? Join the Starting 5 Family as they discuss the disappointing loss to the Knicks, but also the implications for the Spurs’ future. Spoiler Alert: the future may be brighter than you think! | |||
| Episode 7: Down Goes OKC! Our Spurs are Playing for the NBA Cup Championship!! | 16 Dec 2025 | 00:33:04 | |
The Spurs get revenge against the Lakers with Wemby sitting out to make it to the NBA Cup semifinals in Las Vegas. Then, Wemby makes his return and dominates against the reigning NBA champion Oklahoma City Thunder who are off to a record breaking start to the season. Join the Starting 5 family as they discuss the victory that no one saw coming (except for the Starting 5's very own Bethany). | |||
| Luke Brings the Force to Orlando for an Impressive Spurs Win! | 09 Dec 2025 | 00:32:01 | |
As the Spurs prepare for their first appearance in an NBA Cup quarterfinals, they get an impressive win on the road to complete a back-to-back sweep. Join the Starting 5 family as they discuss what to do with Carter Bryant, consider which of the longest tenured Spurs is the most valuable, and hand out game balls for this past week's slate of matchups. | |||
| Episode 20: Wemby’s Taking More Threes, And Spurs Get Sweet Revenge Against the Hornets!! | 17 Mar 2026 | 00:25:16 | |
As the NBA playoff picture begins to come into focus, the Starting 5 Family take stock on the Spurs and one of their biggest rivals and analyze “what’s up” with Wemby taking more 3-pointers lately. The family also discusses the collapse of the Spurs’ 20-point lead in their loss against the Denver Nuggets and the continued growth of Carter Bryant (we love that guy!). Don’t miss the conversation! | |||
| Win and Advance: Our Spurs are NBA Cup Bound!! | 02 Dec 2025 | 00:30:41 | |
In a week that saw the return of Dylan Harper, another storyline grabbed the headline. Join the Starting 5 family as they discuss the surprising NBA Cup performances by the shorthanded Spurs and what this might mean for the team. | |||
| The Spurs are Weathering a Storm of Injuries! | 25 Nov 2025 | 00:33:38 | |
After seeing several players miss time at the start of the season due to injury, the Spurs saw their most significant setback thus far with both Stephon Castle and (gulp!) Victor Wembenyama tethered to the bench with injuries. Join the Starting 5 family as they discuss how the Spurs are weathering the storm of being without two of their biggest stars. | |||
| The San Antonio Spurs Host the Warriors... AND the Starting 5 Family! | 18 Nov 2025 | 00:33:36 | |
After a week of break-even basketball, the Starting 5 Family discusses the highs and lows of the week and recounts their trip to the Spurs Mothership to see the Alien! | |||
| Our Spurs Are Growing Up! | 12 Nov 2025 | 00:49:32 | |
After a tough start to the week, the Spurs get their most impressive win of the season. But the Warriors await them and we have a guest on the podcast who sheds light on what the Spurs can expect to see from the team out of Golden State (twice!). | |||
| Episode 1: Hot Start for the Spurs! | 04 Nov 2025 | 00:38:36 | |
Starting 5 introduction episode. After a blistering 5-0 start, the Starting 5 family reviews how the Spurs arrived and who made it happen. | |||
| Episode 19: Spurs And Wemby Show Heart In Historic Comeback Win! | 10 Mar 2026 | 00:33:25 | |
After losing their first game of March to the Knicks, the Spurs reassert their dominance. Key wins of the week included a hard fought win against the Pistons and, the following night, an incredible 25-point comeback win against the Clippers! The Starting 5 Family discuss the implications and the emotions of a memorable display of the Spurs Way. Don’t miss it! | |||
| Starting 5 Spotlight: Spurs Make February A Month to Remember! | 05 Mar 2026 | 00:10:30 | |
Noah and Kevin discuss highlights of the Spurs’ undefeated month of February! | |||
| Episode 18: Spurs Ride A Dogfight Win Over Detroit To An Undefeated February!! | 03 Mar 2026 | 00:25:59 | |
The Spurs won eleven consecutive games to finish an undefeated month of February! Join the Starting 5 Family as they discuss the big win over the East leading Pistons and the implications of their fabulous February. | |||
| Starting 5 Spotlight: Wemby’s Unique Impact On The All-Star Game | 26 Feb 2026 | 00:12:20 | |
Bethany and Kevin discuss how the NBA All-Star Game saw an unexpected revival, and Victor Wembanyama’s undeniable role in making it happen. Join the conversation! | |||
| Episode 17: The Spurs’ Streak Continues…And Kon Knueppel Is No Dylan Harper! | 24 Feb 2026 | 00:24:18 | |
After another undefeated week for the Spurs, the Starting 5 Family discuss some of the narratives forming in NBA media. Should the Spurs have selected Kon Knueppel in the draft? Does the Spurs inexperience nullify their chances to win a championship? The family takes on these questions and more. Join the conversation! | |||
| Starting 5 Spotlight: Stephon Castle | 18 Feb 2026 | 00:11:32 | |
Kevin and Noah discuss the Stephon Castle’s game, his rise and what he can become. | |||
| Episode 16: The Spurs Make Their Presence Felt At All-Star Weekend!! | 17 Feb 2026 | 00:25:39 | |
Everywhere you looked, you saw a Spurs player representing San Antonio at the NBA All-Star festivities. The Starting 5 Family discuss how the players responded to the spotlight. There was the thrill of victory, and the agony of defeat in full display. Join the conversation. | |||
| Episode 23: Is Mitch Tinkering With The “Spurs Way” To Prepare For A Playoff Run?! | 07 Apr 2026 | 00:31:23 | |
With the playoffs around the corner, the Spurs may be experimenting to boost their chances at playoff success. Join the Starting 5 Family as they debate some of the subtle changes in strategy we saw from the Spurs this past week, and hear how they define playoff success. We’re getting close to “Go” time, Spurs fans!! | |||
| Episode 29: Onward!! The Spurs Take On The Thunder In The Matchup Everyone Wanted! | 18 May 2026 | 00:31:43 | |
After an impressive playoff win to close out the Minnesota Timberwolves, all eyes turn to Oklahoma City for a showdown with the Thunder. Join the Starting 5 Family as they offer some final thoughts about Victor Wembanyama’s ejection and then discuss the much anticipated matchup with the Thunder. The time has finally come to see where our Spurs stack up. Go Spurs Go!! | |||
| Starting 5 Spotlight: The Injustice Surrounding Wemby’s Ejection!! | 14 May 2026 | 00:14:06 | |
In this Starting 5 Spotlight, the “Young Bucks” of the Starting 5 family discuss Victor Wembanyama’s ejection from Game 4 of the playoff series against the Timberwolves. Although Wemby’s elbow swing justifies his disqualification, the context of the act is important and Noah, Bethany and Hannah are not happy. | |||
| Episode 28: Wemby’s At It Again As The Spurs Take 2-1 Lead Over The Wolves! | 11 May 2026 | 00:29:37 | |
The playoffs have been a bit of a rollercoaster, but the Spurs find themselves on top (for the moment). Join the Starting 5 Family as they discuss the matchup with the Timberwolves, while giving flowers to Victor Wembanyama for his Game 3 performance. This isn’t breaking news, but the Spurs have a special player. | |||
| Episode 27: Bring On The Wolves…Spurs Move On To Round 2 Of The Playoffs!! | 06 May 2026 | 00:25:41 | |
In a bit of a surprise, the San Antonio Spurs find themselves facing the Minnesota Timberwolves in the second round of the NBA playoffs. Join the Starting 5 Family as they discuss what we learned about the Spurs from the first round, what we learned about the Timberwolves from their first round performance, and what we expect to see in this unexpected matchup. Go Spurs Go! | |||
| Episode 26: Spurs Push Blazers To The Brink!! | 29 Apr 2026 | 00:26:25 | |
With four games played in the first round of the playoffs, the Spurs have nearly accomplished their mission of eliminating the Blazers. Join the Starting 5 Family as they discuss how the Spurs have impressed in their first playoff series since 2019! | |||
| Starting 5 Spotlight: When Wemby Hurts, We All Hurt! | 24 Apr 2026 | 00:11:22 | |
In this Spotlight, Kevin and Noah discuss their reaction to Victor Wembanyama’ s concussion and what it means for the Spurs going forward. It’s a tough turn of events for the Spurs, but all is not lost. Join the conversation. | |||
| Episode 25: Spurs Begin Their Playoff Journey With a Bang! Plus A Public Service Announcement | 23 Apr 2026 | 00:27:23 | |
Better late than never. The Spurs begin the playoffs with a record setting performance from Victor Wembanyama! Join the Starting 5 family as they discuss takeaways from Game 1 of the playoffs and what to look out for as the Blazers’ playoff series continues. Be sure to note the Public Service Announcement at the beginning of the episode and Go Spurs Go! | |||
| Episode 24: The Playoffs Are Coming…And The Spurs Have What It Takes!! | 15 Apr 2026 | 00:26:42 | |
Ready or not, the NBA playoffs are set to begin. The Starting 5 Family discusses the Spurs’ prospects from several different angles. Does the Spurs’ recent loss to the Nuggets mean anything? Who are possible X-factor players that can propel the Spurs to success? Join the conversation and the fun! | |||