

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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Oct 22, 2025 • 1h 1min
Opening Day Warriors v. Lakers LIVE Post Game
3:36 - The Lakers stink! 4:07 - Warriors looked like last year, Jimmy GOAT 8:52 - Kuminga break out game23:21 - Goon CallsHost: 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💪 BodySpec: Unlock Your Health Insights with BodySpec! for just $45 using promo code LIGHTYEARS45. Discover detailed data about your body composition, bone density, and more. Don’t miss this exclusive offer: http://bodyspec.sjv.io/QyRgZa🩳 Skims: The next generation of underwear, loungewear and shapewear. Go to skims.comZBiotics: Genetically Engineered Probiotics People Love - zbiotics.com/lightyears Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Oct 20, 2025 • 1h 36min
Warriors BIG Season Preview
5:48 - Danny Emerman of SF Standard joins7:00 - Opening day starting lineup15:46 - How do Draymond and Horford play together?21:32 - How real was their 23-8 post-Jimmy trade run?36:17 - The goons call in!Host: Sam Esfandiari, Andy Liu, Tommy GunnGuest: 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.💪 BodySpec: Unlock Your Health Insights with BodySpec! for just $45 using promo code LIGHTYEARS45. Discover detailed data about your body composition, bone density, and more. Don’t miss this exclusive offer: http://bodyspec.sjv.io/QyRgZa🩳 Skims: The next generation of underwear, loungewear and shapewear. Go to skims.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Oct 17, 2025 • 1h 9min
Preseason Round Up: Around The Room
Host: Sam Esfandiari, Tommy Gunn, Andy LiuGuest: Mike MekusProducer: Tim Angan2:44 - Steve Kerr LOVES this roster 10:11 - Concern over Jimmy/Moody injuries 19:55 - Light Years plays AROUND THE HORN 24:05 - What will be the Warriors most used starting 5? 31:24 Will Steve Kerr be back in 2026/27? 39:03 - Who will lead Warriors in minutes? 46:27 - Who will win 2026 NBA MVP?56:20 - Who will win the East? 1:04:38 - SHOWDOWN: How will the Houston Rockets finish the season?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💪 BodySpec: Unlock Your Health Insights with BodySpec! for just $45 using promo code LIGHTYEARS45. Discover detailed data about your body composition, bone density, and more. Don’t miss this exclusive offer: http://bodyspec.sjv.io/QyRgZa Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Oct 15, 2025 • 45min
Warriors v. Blazers Post Game
1:50 - Preseason Thoughts/Ready for regular season 4:39 - The most defined roster since 2022/Will Richard thoughts24:29 - ESPN predicts 63 wins for the Warriors!38:09 - Guru calls inHost: 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💪 BodySpec: Unlock Your Health Insights with BodySpec! for just $45 using promo code LIGHTYEARS45. Discover detailed data about your body composition, bone density, and more. Don’t miss this exclusive offer: http://bodyspec.sjv.io/QyRgZa Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Oct 13, 2025 • 47min
Everyone Sides v. The Lakers — Podz Shines
3:52 - Which roster is better outside their top 2; Warriors or Lakers?7:49 - Podz big game. How big a year 3 could we get from him?15:36 - How year 3 leads to tough contract decisions28:43 - Kuminga30:40 - Gio joins and gives his takes40:53 - Draymond takes43:58 - Ready for season to startHost: 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.💪 BodySpec: Unlock Your Health Insights with BodySpec! for just $45 using promo code LIGHTYEARS45. Discover detailed data about your body composition, bone density, and more. Don’t miss this exclusive offer: http://bodyspec.sjv.io/QyRgZa Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Oct 10, 2025 • 1h 12min
Hoops Tonight's Jason Timpf Joins Light Years
4:34 - ESPN Predicts Warriors to finish 2nd in the West10:20 - Why Tommy thinks Warriors are the second best team28:59 - What do Warriors need to do to be in the top tier of contenders per Jason?38:29 - Whats the Warriors ideal starting 5?!41:55 - Which young guy has most pressure to take next step?45:38 - Who should they flip Kuminga for to be a true contender?1:01:20 - Does this team benefit more from 2022 Poole or 2022 Wiggins?Host: Sam Esfandiari and Tommy GunnGuest: Jason TimpfProducer: 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🩳 Skims: The next generation of underwear, loungewear and shapewear. skims.com💪 BodySpec: Unlock Your Health Insights with BodySpec! for just $45 using promo code LIGHTYEARS45. Discover detailed data about your body composition, bone density, and more. Don’t miss this exclusive offer: http://bodyspec.sjv.io/QyRgZa Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Oct 8, 2025 • 55min
Warriors Preseason Predictions
3:20 - Over/Under total win predictions15:45 - Starting 5 predictions24:32 - Giannis Rumors — Do the Warriors have enough to make a trade?41:40 - Rapid fire questionsHost: 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🩳 Skims: The next generation of underwear, loungewear and shapewear. skims.com💪 BodySpec: Unlock Your Health Insights with BodySpec! for just $45 using promo code LIGHTYEARS45. Discover detailed data about your body composition, bone density, and more. Don’t miss this exclusive offer: http://bodyspec.sjv.io/QyRgZa Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Oct 6, 2025 • 1h 13min
Warriors v Lakers: Preseason Opener
Sam and Andy recap the Warriors preseason opener.13:25 - Is this a breakout year for Moses Moody?!19:38 - Kuminga & The formula for the remainder of his time28:25 - GOON CALLS33:05 - The vibes Horford gave callers38:40 - Are the Warriors fake deep?44:21 - What callers feel we are missing52:44 - What if the Warriors signed Horford in 2016?57:47 - Al Horford beloved in Boston1:08:35 - Final lineup thoughtsHost: 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🩳 Skims: The next generation of underwear, loungewear and shapewear. Go to skims.comBodyspec: Get a BodySpec DEXA Scan for only $45 with promo code LIGHTYEARS45: bodyspec.com/lightyearspod Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Oct 2, 2025 • 1h 9min
Warriors Training Camp After Dark
Sam and Tommy discuss the Warriors vibe shift 4:12 - Was this summer worth it?13:50 - Steve Kerr speaks23:30 - Al Horford is finally a Warrior and speaks to why it's a perfect fit32:49 - Callers discussing Kuminga, Horford, rotations and moreHost: 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🩳 Skims: The next generation of underwear, loungewear and shapewear. skims.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Oct 1, 2025 • 26min
EMERGENCY POD: KUMINGA RE-SIGNS
Sam and Andy react to Kuminga news. Who won the negotiation? — Warriors or Kuminga. (16:18) Later they discuss what needs to happen the first half of season for him to successfully move on from this summer’s stalemate.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 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.