
Light Years: A Golden State Warriors Pod
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.
Latest episodes

Dec 15, 2022 • 47min
Steph's Hurt, Poole/Moody & Your Takes
Sam and Andy talk to Dr. Nirav Pandya about the initial information on Steph’s shoulder. Next (11:07) they discuss Jordan Poole’s poor play and why Moody isn't playing. Finally (21:26) we take your calls.Host: Sam Esfandiari and Andy LiuGuest: Dr. Nirav PandyaProducer: Tim Angan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 14, 2022 • 57min
Bucks Loss + Convo with The Ringer's Wos
Sam and Andy are joined by The Ringer’s Wos Lambre to discuss how the Warriors should feel after a beat down in Milwaukee. Later (5:17) they analyze the Warriors’ achilles heels and their toughest opponents in the west and league. (24:46) They discuss Jordan Poole's inconsistencies and the weird officiating. Finally (40:08) your calls.Host: Sam Esfandiari and Andy LiuGuest: Big WosProducer: Tim Angan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 12, 2022 • 56min
GSW Beats Boston, A Long Road Trip & Your Calls
Sam and Andy react to GSW’s big win over Boston and (12:26) Kuminga’s growing importance. Next (23:31) they discuss why Steph isn’t mentioned in MVP considerations. After that (28:47) they discuss the 6 game road trip. Finally (37:29) we take your calls!Host: Sam Esfandiari and Andy LiuProducer: Tim Angan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 9, 2022 • 37min
Do The Warriors Make a Trade?
Sam is joined by Aaron Larsuel to discuss the Warriors rocky play and increasing possibility they need to make a trade. (4:45) What to do with Wiseman. (18:54) Thoughts on acquiring Jakob Poeltl. (26:11) Acquiring PJ Washington and finally (29:25) Utah Jazz players.Host: Sam Esfandiari and Aaron LarsuelProducer: Tim Angan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 8, 2022 • 43min
Loss in Utah
Sam and Andy react to the Warriors heartbreaking loss in Utah. (7:35) Kuminga’s big moments. Later (31:48) we take your calls.Host: Sam Esfandiari and Andy LiuProducer: Tim Angan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 6, 2022 • 50min
GSW/Pacers Frustrations
Sam and Andy recap the Warriors loss to the Pacers.Does this team feels like a play in team? (13:38) How good did Kuminga look? (25:12) Do the Warriors need to make a move? Later (28:22) we take your callsHost: Sam Esfandiari and Andy LiuProducer: Tim Angan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 4, 2022 • 35min
Back To Back Wins
Sam and Andy discuss the Warriors back to back wins over the Rockets and Bulls. They discuss Wiggins' big night. (9:38) Are the Warriors shooting too many 3's? (18:22) What to make of Moody’s mins. Finally (31:07) a big week ahead.Host: Sam Esfandiari and Andy LiuProducer: Tim Angan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 2, 2022 • 38min
The West, Warriors and Steph Curry
Sam and Andy are joined by The Athletic’s Dave DuFour to discuss Warriors start to season and (7:55) what to make of the mediocre west.Next (23:48) they discuss Steph Curry as the goat and finally (31:44) they discuss what Warriors might need to do to compete with top of east.Host: Sam Esfandiari and Andy LiuGuest: Dave DuFourProducer: Tim Angan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 30, 2022 • 46min
Mavs Post Game
Sam and Andy debrief the positives and negatives from the Warriors’ loss to Dallas.(3:18) They also discuss Jonathan Kuminga’s progress and what’s wrong with Jordan Poole?(22:12) Later they examine Luka Doncic comparisons to Harden and LeBron and finally (34:31) your calls.Host: Sam Esfandiari and Andy LiuProducer: Tim Angan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 28, 2022 • 52min
Win Over Wolves, Back Over .500 and Vibes
Sam and Andy recap the win over the Minnesota Timberwolves, Kuminga’s positive play and the Warriors rounding into form.Next (17:07) they discuss what has changed to make Warriors get hot. After that (26:19) they discuss potential trade options reported by Eric Pincus of Bleacher Report.Finally (41:22) we take your calls.Host: Sam Esfandiari and Andy LiuProducer: Tim Angan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices