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Orlando Magic Pod Squad

Jake Chapmanwww.spreaker.com
The Orlando Magic Pod Squad brings you behind-the-scenes stories and interviews with Magic players both current and past, team executives, broadcasters and more!
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Episodes

MCW on life after the league, games on the radio, Goga and more

Michael Carter-Williams joins Dante, George and Jake to discuss his post-playing career in broadcasting and what else he's been up to, how the current group can adjust to playing without Paolo Banchero, how to respond to being outside of the playing rotation and his relationship with Goga Bitadze.

Nov 07, 202432 min

Jamahl Mosley Training Camp Check-In

Head coach Jamahl Mosley sits down with Dante, Jake, David, and George to discuss the mentality of the team, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope's impact, and how the Magic can further develop.

Oct 17, 202430 min

Jeff Weltman on KCP, that e-word (expectations) and how much game 7 stung

Magic President of Basketball Operations Jeff Weltman joined Dante, David, Jeff and Jake to preview the 24-25 season for his young squad. He describes the scene in the locker room after last year's game 7 loss in Cleveland and how that pain can drive a young group to bigger things, what brought Kentavious Caldwell-Pope to Orlando and how his young group can level up once again.

Oct 01, 202436 min

Tristan da Silva on his game, his German and Brazilian heritage and more

Magic draft pick Tristan da Silva chats with Dante Marchitelli and Jake Chapman on his first full day in Orlando. The Colorado product discussed his time in Boulder, his upbringing in Munich, his favorite off-court activities, his favorite Brazilian dishes and tons more.

Jun 29, 202417 min

Emergency Game 6 Preview Pod + Can Paolo do it again?

Dante, George and Jake discuss what we learned about both teams from Game 5 in Cleveland, what Game 6 at Kia Center will be like, the Magic's quiet confidence even in defeat and how special it is when Paolo Banchero gets rollin.

May 02, 202439 min

Joe Ingles

Joe Ingles discusses being the extremely elder statesmen in the locker room, why Cricket wasn't for him (nobody to talk smack to,) why Franz and Paolo are so unique, what drew him to Orlando and why he loves DJ Burns Jr.

Apr 04, 202440 min

Marcin Gortat

Former Magic big man and fan favorite Marcin Gortat joins Dante, George and Jake to discuss the role the late, great Brendan Malone played in his life and career, his impressions of the current Magic core, what he's up to now and when he realized he could have a long and successful NBA career.

Mar 27, 202436 min

Franz Wagner

Franz Wagner joins Dante, George and Jake to discuss the ceiling for this young Magic team, seeing his brother break out this year, playing with Paolo Banchero and why playing every night is important to him.

Mar 21, 202433 min

Jesse Mermuys - 3-7-24

Orlando Magic assistant coach Jesse Mermuys joins Dante, George and Jake to discuss his NBA journey, what makes Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner special, Jamahl Mosley's unique connection with his players, a great story about his time coaching Raptors 905 in the G-League and tons more.

Mar 07, 202435 min

Pat Garrity - 2-9-24

Former Magic man and current NBA analyst for Stadium Pat Garrity joins the Squad to discuss his playing time in Orlando, the scoring surge in the NBA, the proper application of analytics and which current NBA superstar he thinks Paolo Banchero compares to. Lock in!

Feb 29, 202432 min

Pete D'Alessandro 2-15-24

Magic Executive Vice President of Basketball Operations Pete D'Alessandro joins Dante and Jake to discuss his path to Orlando and who helped him along the way, plus some incredible stories about the We Believe Warriors team and how it almost never happened because of a wild trade deadline and one of the most amazing Shaq stories you'll hear, and what working under Jeff Weltman has meant to him. A must listen!

Feb 15, 202437 min

Trade Deadline Review 2-9-24

Dante, George and Jake discuss the Magic standing pat at the trade deadline, preview Paolo Banchero's All-Star weekend and preview the final 30 games of the season.

Feb 09, 202446 min

All-Star Special with Paolo Banchero presented by Starry 2-1-24

The newly-named 2024 NBA All-Star Paolo Banchero joined Dante Marchitelli, George Galante and Jeff Turner to discuss hearing his name called, what it feels like to fulfill a life-long dream, what he feels this young Magic team is capable of and more.

Feb 02, 202415 min

Goga Bitadze 1-25-24

Magic big man Goga Bitadze chats with Dante, George and Jake about his NBA journey, becoming a pro at 16, his native Georgia, the Green Goblins and what Coach Dejan Milojevic meant to him.

Jan 25, 202430 min

Sid Powell - 1-11-24

Magic Traveling Secretary and Senior Director of Team Operations Rodney "Sid" Powell joins Dante, George and Jeff to discuss his favorite memories of the Shaq era in Orlando now that #32 will be the first number retired in Orlando Magic history. Plus some background into what all went into that decision, Paolo Banchero's All-Star first half and a daunting road trip preview.

Jan 11, 202429 min

Tracy McGrady 12-28-23

Magic legend and Hall of Famer Tracy McGrady joins Dante and George for a trip down memory lane, including what went into his decision to join the Magic, what could have been during his time in Orlando, his favorite teammates, the defenders that made him bring his A-game offensively and what he thinks of the Magic's young core.

Dec 28, 202343 min

Wendell Carter Jr. 12-14-34

Magic big man Wendell Carter Jr. joins the fellas to discuss his eventual return to the court from a broken finger, watching Goga Bitadze succeed, how he foresaw the Magic's early season success last year with the way the team finished the season and what this young group can accomplish this season.

Dec 14, 202328 min

Tye Eastham 12-7-23

Longtime Magic Television Producer and VP of Broadcasting Tye Eastham joins the fellas to discuss the behind-the-scenes of a Magic game telecast, how he broke into the business, working with David, Jeff and Dante and the secrets behind everyone's favorite segment: Is This Anything?

Dec 07, 202340 min

Jalen Suggs 11-30-23

Jalen Suggs joins Dante, George and Jake to discuss the team's winning streak, feeding off the Amway Center crowd, how last year fueled the team's hot start and how he re-centered himself over the summer. Lock in!

Nov 30, 202337 min

Rashard Lewis 11-16-23

Magic legend Rashard Lewis joins Dante and George for a walk down memory lane, his impressions of this young Magic group, how impressive he found the AdventHealth Training Center and tons of great stories about the 08-09 Finals Run!

Nov 16, 202343 min

Carlos Arroyo 11-7-23

Former Magic man and Puerto Rican National Team General Manager Carlos Arroyo joins the squad to discuss his time in Orlando, the trade that sent them there from Detroit and the promise made to him by Joe Dumars, the Puerto Rican community in Central Florida and what it meant to him, backing up John Stockton and tons more. Lock in!

Nov 07, 202334 min

Anthony Johnson 11-2-23

Former Magic guard and fan favorite Anthony Johnson joins Dante George and Jake to discuss his NBA journey, his two stints in Orlando including the Heart and Hustle team and the Finals run, playing on great NBA teams and what they all had in common and what he's up to these days.

Nov 02, 202332 min

Markelle Fultz 10-24-23

Markelle joins Dante, George and Jake to discuss the vibes around the team as the 35th Anniversary Season kicks off Wednesday night at Amway Center. Plus Kelle's confidence with a full training camp and preseason under his belt, how happy he was for Cole Anthony when he signed his extension, the addition of Joe Ingles and what it's like being a "vet" now.

Oct 24, 202334 min

Ryan Anderson - 10-19-23

Former Magic Man and fan favorite Ryan Anderson joins Dante and George for a trip down memory lane fresh off his tour of the AdventHealth Training Center. He gives his impressions of the new facility, recounts being coached by Stan Van Gundy and how much better it made him and talks about his career after being traded from the City Beautiful. Ryan also discusses his new podcast and post-basketball mission of helping people with their mental health. A must-listen!

Oct 19, 202341 min
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