

Light Years: A Golden State Warriors Pod
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Light Years is dedicated to talking Golden State Warriors Basketball, the NBA, and everything else -- hosted by experts Saam Esfandiari and Andy Liu from WarriorsWorld.
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Sep 6, 2025 • 1h 22min
Will Kuminga take the QO, Kawhi the Environmentalist & more. Ft Special Guest Carson from Nerd Sesh
Sam and Tommy are joined by Carson Breber from Nerd Sesh.(4:45) Cam Thomas takes QO. Could Kuminga do the same?! (24:19) Clippers and Kawhi controversy. Will they be punished?! (47:07) Is MPJ a top 5 shooter? Who are best shooters in NBA behind Steph? (1:02:59) Can Carson list every Warriors draft pick since Lacob bought the team? (1:16:35) Can Carson name entire 1975 Warriors title team?Host: Sam Esfandiari and Tommy GunnGuest: Carson BreberProducer: Tim AnganSpecial Thanks To Our Sponsors:🎯 PrizePicks: Daily fantasy sports made easy! Get started with a $50 bonus when you deposit $5 using promo code LIGHTYEARS at PrizePicks.com🍽 Factor: Chef made gourmet-ready to eat meals delivered to you by Factor. Use code LightYears50off to receive 50% off your first box of meals at factormeals.com/LightYears50off

Sep 3, 2025 • 1h 8min
Grant Cohn Joins Light Years
Sam and Andy are joined by Grant Cohn.(5:35) Kyle Shanahan and Steve Kerr — Do all coaches have a god complex?(12:55) Compare the amount of leverage NBA and NFL teams have in contract negotiations. Compare the Kuminga and Juaun Jennings situation(39:10) Discuss the state of media today and why we don’t get true investigative journalism anymore(58:32) Grant’s take on Bay Area v. SD burritos (1:04:33) Grant’s prediction on the 49ers this seasonHost: Sam Esfandiari and Andy LiuGuest: Grant CohnProducer: Tim AnganSpecial Thanks To Our Sponsors:🎯 PrizePicks: Daily fantasy sports made easy! Get started with a $50 bonus when you deposit $5 using promo code LIGHTYEARS at PrizePicks.com🍽 Factor: Chef made gourmet-ready to eat meals delivered to you by Factor. Use code LightYears50off to receive 50% off your first box of meals at factormeals.com/LightYears50off

Aug 28, 2025 • 46min
Warriors Dog Days with Brett Siegel
Sam and Andy are joined by Brett Siegel and discuss(1:30) The Kuminga stand off(10:26) Does Brett think the offer will change?(14:38) Is this the new normal in the new CBA?(18:41) Who does Brett think will fill out Warriors roster beyond Horford/Melton(23:30) Warriors want to win a championship(31:36) Do Sam and Andy believe Warriors are all in on a title?(35:14) Which Bay Area team is closest to a title?Host: Sam Esfandiari and Andy LiuGuest: Brett SiegelProducer: Tim AnganSpecial Thanks To Our Sponsors:🎯 PrizePicks: Daily fantasy sports made easy! Get started with a $50 bonus when you deposit $5 using promo code LIGHTYEARS at PrizePicks.com🍽 Factor: Chef made gourmet-ready to eat meals delivered to you by Factor. Use code LightYears50off to receive 50% off your first box of meals at factormeals.com/LightYears50off💰Square: Run your business smarter. Get up to $200 off Square hardware when you visit square.com/go/lightyears

Aug 23, 2025 • 45min
Weekend Mailbag Pt.2
Sam and Tommy answer more mailbag questions.(2:02) What are locker room vibes if Kuminga signs Qualifying offer?(9:15) Besides Kings/Suns/Bulls, dark horse team for Kuminga?!(20:53) Favorite under the radar vet minimum signing options.(39:45) Opening night starting 5 predictions.Host: Sam Esfandiari and Tommy GunnProducer: Tim AnganSpecial Thanks To Our Sponsors:🎯 PrizePicks: Daily fantasy sports made easy! Get started with a $50 bonus when you deposit $5 using promo code LIGHTYEARS at PrizePicks.com💰Square: Run your business smarter. Get up to $200 off Square hardware when you visit square.com/go/lightyears🍽 Factor: Chef made gourmet-ready to eat meals delivered to you by Factor. Use code LightYears50off to receive 50% off your first box of meals at factormeals.com/LightYears50off

Aug 22, 2025 • 49min
Mailbag Pt. 1: Why Haven't The Warriors Offered Kuminga Another Year?!
Sam and Andy take Mailbag Q’s and discuss:(2:30) Gaming chair or nice Herman Miller chair?(5:05) Why haven't Warriors offered Kuminga an extra year?(19:49) What would you flip JK for at the trade deadline?(27:53) Seth Curry or Malcolm Brogdon?Host: Sam Esfandiari and Andy LiuProducer: Tim AnganSpecial Thanks To Our Sponsors:🎯 PrizePicks: Daily fantasy sports made easy! Get started with a $50 bonus when you deposit $5 using promo code LIGHTYEARS at PrizePicks.com🍽 Factor: Chef made gourmet-ready to eat meals delivered to you by Factor. Use code LightYears50off to receive 50% off your first box of meals at factormeals.com/LightYears50off💰Square: Run your business smarter. Get up to $200 off Square hardware when you visit square.com/go/lightyears

Aug 20, 2025 • 36min
Warriors 2025/26 Schedule Takes
Sam and Tommy discuss how washed Sam is, (10:57) the NBA schedule release and (20:04) what they expect from new national media partners, NBC and Amazon.Host: Sam Esfandiari and Tommy GunnProducer: Tim AnganSpecial Thanks To Our Sponsors:🎯 PrizePicks: Daily fantasy sports made easy! Get started with a $50 bonus when you deposit $5 using promo code LIGHTYEARS at PrizePicks.com💰Square: Run your business smarter. Get up to $200 off Square hardware when you visit square.com/go/lightyears🍽 Factor: Chef made gourmet-ready to eat meals delivered to you by Factor. Use code LightYears50off to receive 50% off your first box of meals at factormeals.com/LightYears50off

Aug 13, 2025 • 42min
Warriors Dog Days of Summer
Sam and Andy discuss the NBA schedule. Who the Warriors play on opening day and Xmas day. Next (16:56) Danny Emerman of the SF Standard joins to discuss where we're at with Kuminga. How does he think this will end?! Finally (30:05) Danny discusses differences between covering Giants and Warriors, plus Outside Land takes.Host: Sam Esfandiari and Andy LiuGuest: Danny EmermanProducer: Tim AnganSpecial Thanks To Our Sponsors:🎯 PrizePicks: Daily fantasy sports made easy! Get started with a $50 bonus when you deposit $5 using promo code LIGHTYEARS at PrizePicks.com🍽 Factor: Chef made gourmet-ready to eat meals delivered to you by Factor. Use code LightYears50off to receive 50% off your first box of meals at factormeals.com/LightYears50off💰Square: Run your business smarter. Get up to $200 off Square hardware when you visit square.com/go/lightyears

Aug 6, 2025 • 47min
Kyle Madson Joins To Discuss the Sacramento Side
Andy and Sam gather around the horn with Sacramento Kings expert Kyle Madson to discuss the Kings thought process on chasing Jonathan Kuminga and his prediction on how this negotiation process will end.(33:38) Later we discuss another Random Warrior of the Day: Andris BiedrinsHost: Sam Esfandiari and Andy LiuGuest: Kyle MadsonProducer: Tim AnganSpecial Thanks To Our Sponsors:🎯 PrizePicks: Daily fantasy sports made easy! Get started with a $50 bonus when you deposit $5 using promo code LIGHTYEARS at PrizePicks.com💰Square: Run your business smarter. Get up to $200 off Square hardware when you visit square.com/go/lightyears

Aug 5, 2025 • 46min
Unprotected Pick?!
Andy and Sam return to break down the latest round of Kuminga rumors including Sam Amick’s report of the upgraded Kings offer and Tim Kawakami’s report of halted sign-and-trade discussions. (8:16) They debate whether they would want Malik Monk at the risk of losing Moses Moody or Buddy Hield. (24:18) Later they discuss what the Warriors can learn from the Denver Nuggets trading a pick for Cam Johnson.(33:58) To close out the pod they discuss the random Warrior of the day — Monta Ellis’ career in review.Special Thanks To Our Sponsors:🎯 PrizePicks: Daily fantasy sports made easy! Get started with a $50 bonus when you deposit $5 using promo code LIGHTYEARS at PrizePicks.com💰Square: Run your business smarter. Get up to $200 off Square hardware when you visit square.com/go/lightyears

Jul 31, 2025 • 43min
Warriors Hot Stove Day 30: Seat Warmers On
Andy and Sam break down the new Kuminga report from ESPN. (25:48) They discuss whether or not the new CBA is a good thing for the Warriors front office. (33:18) Later they give their takes on Chase Center pros/cons and their favorite memories.Host: Sam Esfandiari and Andy LiuProducer: Tim AnganSpecial Thanks To Our Sponsors:🎯 PrizePicks: Daily fantasy sports made easy! Get started with a $50 bonus when you deposit $5 using promo code LIGHTYEARS at PrizePicks.com🍽 Factor Form: Greens that actually taste good. Get 40% plus free shipping on your first order at factor75.com/lightyears