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Penny & Pops Podcast - Orlando Magic Basketball 190. Thirty-Seven Magic Season Preview Questions - Part OneThis is our official Orlando Magic 2025-2026 season preview. We’re doing this in a 37-question format since this is the franchise’s 37th season. Splitting it into two episodes. This is part one, part two will come out 24-48 hours later. 1. How long will the roster remain at 14 NBA contracts? 2. Will we sign a 3rd two-way soon or wait until the back end of the season like last season? 3. Will the Magic finally break ground on the entertainment complex across from Kia Center by December 31st? 4. Which Magic jersey will you end up liking more? 5. What team in the East...

2025-10-1544 min

Penny & Pops Podcast - Orlando Magic Basketball 182. Magic Focused EuroBasket 2025 PreviewEuroBasket 2025 begins next week. It’s time to preview the tourney for Orlando Magic players Franz Wagner, Tristan Da Silva, and Goga Bitadze. The best 2-week FIBA tourney of them all is back. All of that and more! #LetsGoMagic Warning: Adult Language

2025-08-2057 min

Penny & Pops Podcast - Orlando Magic Basketball 172. New Orlando Magic Rebrand RevealedThey spent 4 years creating it, but for the first time since 2010 the Orlando Magic have rebranded themselves. Ushering in the new Paolo-Franz era with a look that the team believes will mesh the past with the future. There’s a new blue color, new logos, new fonts, and new jerseys. There’s genuinely some good, some meh, and some bad eliminates to this rebrand. All of that and more! #LetsGoMagic Warning: Adult Language

2025-06-0424 min

Penny & Pops Podcast - Orlando Magic Basketball 167. Magic Playoff PostmortemWe’re in offseason mode. Exit interviews happened and guys are resting or already in workout mode. I’m glad Jeff Weltman said we’re in ‘win now’ mode, that we’re going to be aggressive this offseason to improve the roster around Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner, but he should’ve had stones thrown at him had he not. I want to look at how this Orlando Magic roster performed against Boston. Watching these second round series, we are a great offseason from being a Finals team. Don’t let anyone talk you out of that vision. But that means trusting a...

2025-05-1353 min

Penny & Pops Podcast - Orlando Magic Basketball 166. Silver Made the Call; Magic Lose Series 4-1Magic lose in TD Garden, 120-89. Series over. Adam Silver called Tony Brothers at halftime of this Game 5 with the Magic up 2 in Boston. Brothers tags 3 questionable fouls on Paolo Banchero, gets him out with 5 fouls, and the Celtics avalanche was on from there. Orlando loses this series 4-1. We go another year without a series win and no road playoff game victory. Similar offensive story, not a lot of help for Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner. All of that and more! #LetsGoMagic Warning: Adult Language

2025-04-3029 min

Penny & Pops Podcast - Orlando Magic Basketball 163. Magic Blow it in Boston, 0-2 Back to OrlandoOrlando hands over Game 2 to Boston, 109-100, and trail the series 2-0 coming home. Magic blew this game. You knew the refs were going to screw you with no Jayson Tatum. Too many missed open Orlando shots. Too many missed free throws. Another wasted defensive effort because guys like Kentavious Caldwell-Pope can’t hit an open 3. Once again, it was Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner performing…and not a lot of help from the supporting cast. All of that and more! #LetsGoMagic Warning: Adult Language

2025-04-2436 min

Penny & Pops Podcast - Orlando Magic Basketball 162. Celtics Take Game 1; Magic Stars Need SupportThe Magic lost Game 1 in Boston 103-86. The main worry came to fruition. Boston buried us with 3s and Paolo Banchero (36 points and 11 rebounds) and Franz Wagner (23 points) need other support guys to step up and hit shots. No other Magic player beyond the two stars had more than 7 points. The good news is Orlando is up for a fight, and we have Game 2 to look forward to. Orlando’s defense was overall good enough. Jayson Tatum (17 points) and Jaylen Brown (16 points) were overall subdued. But Boston has a ton of scoring depth and Derrick White (30 points) and Payton Pritchard (19 po...

2025-04-2139 min

Penny & Pops Podcast - Orlando Magic Basketball 161. Magic-Celtics Playoff Series PreviewOur Orlando Magic-Boston Celtics series preview! Can Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner outduel Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown? How big of an advantage will Boston’s supporting cast have over Orlando’s? Can the Magic overcome math and the massively historic 3-point advantage the defending champions hold over Orlando? Will it be a sweep? All of that and more! #LetsGoMagic Warning: Adult Language

2025-04-1838 min

Penny & Pops Podcast - Orlando Magic Basketball 160. Magic Hammer Hawks; Boston AwaitsThe Orlando Magic are a perfect 1-for-1 in their play-in tournament history, dismantling the Atlanta Hawks 120-95 at Kia Center. Defense and great supporting cast offensive contributions proved too much for the Hawks overcome. The Magic claim the 7th seed in the Eastern Conference playoffs and will next ship off for Boston with Game 1 of the series happening on Easter Sunday. On a night where Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner received extra defensive attention, Jamahl Mosley’s supporting cast really showed up. Especially the likes of Wendell Carter Jr., Anthony Black, and Cole Anthony. The Magic proved why they had th...

2025-04-1639 min

Penny & Pops Podcast - Orlando Magic Basketball 159. Play-In Time; Magic 41-41The Magic had a relaxing weekend. Their last two regular season games were meaningless, and even with guys sitting we still finished the campaign 41-41. Now it’s play-in time. The first play-in game in Magic history is happening Tuesday night 7:30 pm at Kia Center against the Atlanta Hawks. It’ll be on TNT. You win on Tuesday, you get a trip up to Boston on Easter weekend to begin a playoff series. Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner as a duo had a historic franchise season statistically. The Osceola Magic head to a Game 3 deciding meeting in the G-League Finals with...

2025-04-1346 min

Penny & Pops Podcast - Orlando Magic Basketball 158. Southeast Champs; Magic 40-40Two home games. Two nights. Two victories. The Orlando Magic just won their second consecutive and 8th ever division title, claiming the Southeast crown with a 96-76 Fan Appreciation Night regular season home finale victory over the Boston Celtics. PA Announcer Paul Porter was officially honored by the team, which didn’t go great. The Magic are 40-40 and have a chance to finish his injury-plagued regular season .500 or better. The Magic are the 7th seed and guaranteed to host the 7 v. 8 play-in game next Tuesday April 15th. The opponent won’t be known until later this week. It’ll either...

2025-04-1036 min

Penny & Pops Podcast - Orlando Magic Basketball 157. Paul Porter Gets Pushed Out; Magic 38-40The Orlando Magic are forcing out their only public address announcer in the franchise’s 36-season history. Paul Porter will forever be the in-arena voice of the Magic. He was basically hired by Pat Williams, the cornerstone figure whose life is supposed to be honored this entire 2024-2025 NBA season, himself in 1989. Paul should get to decide on his terms when to walk away. This is another situation where the DeVos family and Alex Martins have handled a situation with a franchise legend very poorly. Dwight Howard, having been inducted into the team’s Hall of Fame, has been announced as a...

2025-04-0542 min

Penny & Pops Podcast - Orlando Magic Basketball 156. A Sprint to Seventh; Magic 36-39The Orlando Magic continue to steady themselves in the month of March. They’re 7-7 and could finish over .500 for the month. There are 7 games remaining in this 2024-2024 NBA regular season. The Magic are guaranteed to be participating in the play-in for their chance at getting into a first round playoff series after dropping 18 triples against the Kings. Can they grab the 7th seed and get themselves some homecourt advantage for the play-in? Can they finish 41-41 or better for the campaign? Paolo Banchero is certainly doing his part, averaging over 30 ppg for the entire month. It’s a peek...

2025-03-3048 min

Penny & Pops Podcast - Orlando Magic Basketball 155. A Second Wind? Magic 32-37The Orlando Magic improved to 32-37 after ending the Cleveland Cavaliers’ 16-game win streak on their floor. That was the longest winning streak in the NBA in 3 years. The Magic finished their five-game road trip 3-2. Could this be a sign of the squad finding their second wind with less than a month to go in the regular season? Dwight Howard is getting inducted into the Magic Hall of Fame…on a night where we play the Los Angeles Lakers of all teams. All of that and more! #LetsGoMagic Warning: Adult Language

2025-03-1644 min

Penny & Pops Podcast - Orlando Magic Basketball 153. Suggs’ Significant Surgery; Refresh the Rotations; Magic 29-33The Orlando Magic followed an under-.500 month of February with another very disappointing home loss to begin the month of March against the Toronto Raptors. Maybe it was due to too much wine and cheese. Orlando is continuing a downward spiral that sees them 29-33, and struggling just to maintain play-in positioning. Jeff Weltman failed and continues to fail to make moves to help this team out. There has been no offensive assistant replacement for Nate Tibbetts. There has not been veteran, 3-point shooting, point guard replacements made for Joe Ingles and Markelle Fultz. Jamahl Mosley needs to get more...

2025-03-0241 min

Penny & Pops Podcast - Orlando Magic Basketball 151. Inexcusable Weltman Deadline Inaction; Magic 26-28To the stunned surprise and dismay of most Orlando Magic fans, Jeff Weltman didn’t do anything at the NBA Trade Deadline. It’s not about this season, although it was nice that the Magic found a way to scratch and claw their way to a home victory over the San Antonio Spurs after a brutal road trip. Something had to be done to help with the long-term success of Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner, and that didn’t occur. Now it’s about hoping there are no consequences. All of that and more! #LetsGoMagic Warning: Adult Language

2025-02-0936 min

Penny & Pops Podcast - Orlando Magic Basketball 150. Franz and Friends Return; Time for Trades; Magic 24-24The 24-24 Orlando Magic have been battered and bruised in January and are just now getting bodies back. Franz Wagner, Goga Bitadze, and Jalen Suggs (if he can avoid picking up new injuries) in particular. The Magic are the 7th seed in the East currently, but should look to make at least one transaction by the February 6th trade deadline. Why Jeff Weltman will do something now and the advantages of not waiting for the summer to consolidate and improve the team. Plus, Tristan da Silva and Mac McClung are going to All-Star Weekend. The NBA rearranged 3 future Magic games. ...

2025-01-2852 min

Penny & Pops Podcast - Orlando Magic Basketball 149. Powered by Paolo; More Injuries; Halfway Done; Magic 23-18The 23-18 Orlando Magic continue to astonish and find ways to win games they have no business taking, having reached the halfway point of the 2024-2025 season. Paolo Banchero made his triumphant return, but it’s been lessened due to more teammates going down due to injury. The Magic found a way to beat the Philadelphia 76ers with only eight available bodies. And although the team still is holding onto the East’s 4th seed, one bad week could see them fall down to 9th. Plus, All-Star voting, Shaquille O’Neal v. Dwight Howard, Mo Wagner has his ACL surgery, the tr...

2025-01-1357 min

Penny & Pops Podcast - Orlando Magic Basketball 148. Reviewing the Wagner Brothers Documentary; Magic 21-16This episode is dedicated to ZDF’s ‘Wagner Brothers’ German language four-part 3-hour documentary on Franz and Moritz Wagner. Their parents Beate and Axel play a major role, as well as the brothers’ additional support system. It’s a brilliant production that puts a lot American sports and NBA documentaries to shame. It’s uncensored and you see plenty of raw emotion and feelings displayed. Most the content focuses on 2023 and 2024, including the German national team winning the 2023 FIBA World Cup, a return to Michigan, and the grind of the 2023-2024 Orlando Magic season that included a playoff meeting with the Clevelan...

2025-01-0639 min

Penny & Pops Podcast - Orlando Magic Basketball 147. Comeback By Committee; 20-14 Magic; New Year’s Resolutions for 2025With no Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner. With Mo Wagner out the rest of the season. With no Anthony Black. With Jalen Suggs departing in the first half with a wrist injury, the Orlando Magic found a way to complete yet another 20-point comeback beat the Brooklyn Nets on Sunday. It’s a season series sweep for Orlando. The Magic end the 2024 calendar year with a 20-14 record. Orlando enters 2025 still as the East’s 4th seed. It’s the first time since the 2010-2011 season where the Magic enter January with at least twenty victories. Jamahl Mosley deserves to win Co...

2024-12-301h 07

Penny & Pops Podcast - Orlando Magic Basketball 146. Heat Get Gifted Cole for Christmas; Magic 18-12Your now 18-12 Orlando Magic are still 4th in the East and pulled off the gutsiest and greatest regular season win in Kia Center’s history. That building has been open since October 2010, and has never seen a better undermanned win like that since the Heart N Hustle season. No Paolo Banchero, Franz Wagner, or Jalen Suggs. Orlando’s top 3 players. No Gary Harris. Lost Mo Wagner in the first quarter, and he may be done for the season if he needs a knee procedure. Wendell Carter Jr. gets ejected in the second period. The Magic were without their best four...

2024-12-2256 min

Penny & Pops Podcast - Orlando Magic Basketball 145. Home for the Holidays; Obliques; Magic 17-11The Magic lost their first home game of the season at the hands of the New York Knicks. That would make a fun playoff series. Orlando is now 17-11 and 10-1 at home. The Magic are at Kia Center for the rest of December. But with Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner out with torn right oblique rehabs/injuries, Jalen Suggs is the #1 option. The team needs to find reliable guys who can step in and provide consistent production. They already pulled off one big win over the Suns, and the Magic almost pulled off another in Milwaukee but lost in...

2024-12-1634 min

Penny & Pops Podcast - Orlando Magic Basketball 144. Dispatch from Madison Square Garden: NBA Cup Wild Card for Magic as Knicks Take East Group AFranz Wagner tried, but the Orlando Magic went from down forty to losing 121-106 at Madison Square Garden to the New York Knicks to finish off NBA cup group play. The Knicks win East Group A with a 4-0 record. Magic at 3-1 sneak into the fourth and final East quarterfinal spot as the wild card thanks to their great point differential in the prior three contests. Orlando will have to fly up next week to Milwaukee to take on the Bucks in the NBA Cup quarterfinals. Despite the disappointing performance on TNT at MSG, the Magic are still 15-8...

2024-12-0436 min

Penny & Pops Podcast - Orlando Magic Basketball 143. Dispatch From Brooklyn: Magic Own Barclays Center; 15-7 RecordThe Magic swept their two-game weekend series in Brooklyn. Pops was at the win on Sunday inside Barclays Center against the Nets. Franz Wagner is not only a strong favorite to be named an NBA All-Star for the first time, but he’s playing at an All-NBA level with Paolo Banchero out. Orlando is 15-7, still third place in the East, winners of six consecutive games and 12 of the team’s last thirteen contests. The Magic are the hottest team in the NBA, and are also 3-0 in NBA Cup East Group A play with a big fourth and final grou...

2024-12-0246 min

Penny & Pops Podcast - Orlando Magic Basketball 142. Dispatch From Los Angeles: Magic Get ClippedLive from Los Angeles, California. The Magic’s streak of six consecutive victories ended in Los Angeles at the hands of the Los Angeles Clippers inside the Intuit Dome. Orlando is now 9-7 and face the second night of a back-to-back against the Lakers. What it was like inside Intuit Dome, and how way too many Magic players didn’t perform well enough. All of that and more! #LetsGoMagic Warning: Adult Language

2024-11-2140 min

Penny & Pops Podcast - Orlando Magic Basketball 141. Dispatch From Phoenix: Magic Sixth Straight Win Sets SunsLive from Phoenix, Arizona. The Magic win their first game of this three-game West road trip. Orlando’s win streak extends to 6 consecutive victories. The Magic are continuing to adjusting to not having Paolo Banchero by continuing to suffocate opponents with stellar defense. Franz Wagner fresh off his first NBA Eastern Conference Player of the Week award once again had over 30 points. Anthony Black dropped a season-high 20 points. The Suns didn’t have Durant, Beal, or Nurkic, and no one could stop Goga Bitadze in the paint. The Magic are 9-6 and still the third seed in the East. It was...

2024-11-1946 min

Penny & Pops Podcast - Orlando Magic Basketball 138. Suggs Extension; Season Predictions; Make it Magic or Tragic?We made it through preseason 1-2. The real deal starts Wednesday in Miami. Which means, this is our 2024-2025 Orlando Magic season predictions episode. We also finally got the news about Jalen Suggs’ contract extension. Happy New Year, Magic fans. Orlando will have more than 1.5 All-Stars? Orlando will have more than 1.5 All-Defense guys? Paolo makes an All-NBA Team? Magic will win more than 47.5 games? Orlando will have home court advantage in the first round of the playoffs? Orlando will win its first playoff series since 2010? All of that and more! #LetsGoMagic Warning: Adult Language

2024-10-221h 00

Penny & Pops Podcast - Orlando Magic Basketball 129. Magic Summer Trade & Free Agency Targets and RumorsThis episode is dedicated to looking at the 29 other NBA teams’ rosters. Who the Magic have been linked to via rumors (newsflash: it’s already a lot, agents are using the Magic as negotiation leverage). Which players should be talked about more as a potential Orlando summer trade or free agency targets, and putting together realistic acquisition possibilities and how we want to fill up this 2024-2025 Magic roster. It’s time to go shopping. Klay Thompson, Paul George, Anfernee Simons, Malcolm Brogdon, Trae Young, Dejounte Murray, Nic Claxton, Mikal Bridges, Isaiah Hartenstein, Buddy Hield, Gary Trent Jr., Tyus Jones, are am...

2024-06-161h 54

Penny & Pops Podcast - Orlando Magic Basketball 127. Magic Lose Game 7 in Cleveland; Awesome 35th Season EndsIt was a very fun ride. But the ride ended Sunday as the Orlando Magic lost Game 7 in Cleveland. Yes the Magic were up 18 in the second period and it went bad from there with the Cavs making a historic comeback. But our young core got some massive experience moving forward. This 35th Magic season all-time is going to rank highly. Could easily argue it’s top-5, and that’s without winning a playoff series. Cleveland wanted us. They purposely tanked to get the Magic as their playoff matchup. They ended up getting a whole lot of us. They ended bare...

2024-05-061h 02

Penny & Pops Podcast - Orlando Magic Basketball 126. Hocus Pocus; Magic Win to Force Game 7Powered by 20+ points each from Paolo Banchero, Franz Wagner, and Jalen Suggs, Orlando’s young core held off a 50-point deluge from Donovan Mitchell and defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers inside Kia Center 103-96 in Game 6. Mitchell apparently scored the Cavs’ final 22 points in the contest. It doesn’t matter because the Magic have forced a Game 7 up in Cleveland on Sunday at 1 pm on ABC. It’ll be the first ABC televised game for the franchise since 2012. Speaking of 2012, Dwight Howard made his first return to a Magic game as a spectator since he left the team in 2012. Time can heal a l...

2024-05-0449 min

Penny & Pops Podcast - Orlando Magic Basketball 125. Magic Lose Cleveland Thriller, Trail Series 3-2; Game 6 Orlando PreviewWe finally got a close game in this series. Unfortunately, the Magic lost Game 5 in Cleveland 104-103 on Tuesday night. Paolo Banchero had another absurd superstar performance. Orlando is learning some great lessons from this Cavaliers series. Now it’s win or go home on Friday. The Magic are down 3-2 in the series. Bring it, Orlando. Why Jarrett Allen sitting out injured ended up helping Cleveland. Guard shooting struggles. Gary Harris’ injury. Game 6 preview. What adjustments Jamahl Mosley should make? Who starts in place of Gary Harris if he’s out? Cole Anthony’s effectiveness. All of that and more! #L...

2024-05-0158 min

Penny & Pops Podcast - Orlando Magic Basketball 124. There’s a Spirit in Orlando; 2-2 as Magic Return to Cleveland for Game 5There is a spirit in Orlando, and Magic in our town. It’s a 2-2 series, as the Magic win these past two home games by 60+ points combined. And now the pressure is back on Cleveland to hold serve for Game 5. But this young Magic team is doing things it hasn’t done in over a dozen years. Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner are breaking NBA records one game at a time. And it’s been a very fun past few days. Now we’ll see if the Magic get greedy and take Game 5 from the Cavs. We can break Clevelan...

2024-04-2957 min

Penny & Pops Podcast - Orlando Magic Basketball 123. Magic Lose Game 2 in Cleveland; 0-2 Coming Back to OrlandoThe Orlando Magic lost Game 2 in Cleveland 96-86. Cavs hold a 2-0 series lead. Both losses had similar problems: bad first quarter starts, bad 3-point shooting, not enough guard scoring contributions, some shaky coaching player rotation choices, our guards leaving our bigs hanging out to dry defending the paint, and not being able to score enough in the paint or rebound. And yet both games Orlando still could’ve won. Donovan Mitchell and Jarrett Allen have been outstanding. On top of all of this, there are Cavs fans on social media and also inside RocketMortgage Fieldhouse calling the Wagner brothers Na...

2024-04-2350 min

Penny & Pops Podcast - Orlando Magic Basketball 122. Magic Drop Game 1 in ClevelandThe Orlando Magic dropped Game 1 of their Eastern Conference first round playoff series in Cleveland against the Cavaliers. There were some first game postseason jitters, but the Magic had chances to win the game. Just need to hit shots. Other than Paolo Banchero, Franz Wagner, and Moritz Wagner, the rest of Jamahl Mosley’s 10-man rotation didn’t do nearly enough offensively. The guards in particular. A lot of mistakes are very fixable. Also discussing the Wall Street fan watch party experience. There are some potential decisions the coaching staff have to make going into Game 2. Does someone else start in p...

2024-04-2149 min

Penny & Pops Podcast - Orlando Magic Basketball 121. Magic-Cavaliers Playoff Series PreviewIt’s here. Cleveland Cavaliers-Orlando Magic. Playoff series preview. We’re looking for our first series win since 2010. Cavs are looking to get to the second round for the first time since 2018. It’s the second time they’re facing each other ever in the postseason (2009 Eastern Conference Finals being the other). Reviewing the 2-2 regular season meetings between the two squads. Discussing various series questions: How healthy is Donovan Mitchell? Does Jonathan Isaac start? Can Franz Wagner hit 3s? Can Orlando score in the paint? What are the player rotations: Who is in/out? Is this Paolo Banchero’s coming out...

2024-04-1950 min

Penny & Pops Podcast - Orlando Magic Basketball 119. …and NEW Southeast Division Champions; Orlando Clinches 5th Seed; Magic 47-35The Orlando Magic are playoffs bound for the first time since 2020! The Magic concluded the 2023-2024 regular season 47-35. They will face the 4th seed Cleveland Cavaliers in the first round of the postseason. As the 5th seed, this is the highest playoff seed the Magic have been since 2011. Orlando now seeks to win its first playoff series since 2010, which is the franchise’s longest drought. It took game #82 to lock up a playoff spot, but it was well worth it considering how much the team struggled on their 3-game road trip in Houston, Milwaukee, and Philadelphia. Never underestimate the po...

2024-04-1556 min

Penny & Pops Podcast - Orlando Magic Basketball 118. Third Seed; Final Week of Jockeying; Magic 46-32The Orlando Magic are 46-32. Currently the 3rd seed in the East as the scoreboard and schedule watching has been insane. There 4 games left in the regular season. Injuries to Franz Wagner and Jonathan Isaac have potentially complicated matters, as the Magic are just one game back of the 2nd seed, yet could realistically still fall into the play-in. Looking at everyone’s schedules, tiebreakers could play a factor. No matter what happens, the Magic will see postseason basketball, and that’s exciting. The Magic have the most wins in a season since 2011. Orlando is very close to becoming Southeast divi...

2024-04-081h 16

Penny & Pops Podcast - Orlando Magic Basketball 117. Gaining Big Game Experience; Mosley Extension; Magic 42-29The Orlando Magic are 42-29. Currently the 5th seed in the East, with a top-6 playoff spot still very attainable with eleven games remaining in the regular season. Head Coach Jamahl Mosley received a very well earned four-year coaching extension. Why the newer style of NBA officiating should help the Magic long-term. The Anthony Black-Gradey Dick jersey swap. Paolo Banchero outduels Zion Williamson and the New Orleans Pelicans. Another heartbreaking loss to the Sacramento Kings. Markelle Fultz v. Anthony Black point guard minutes. Eastern Conference playoff seeding jostling. The 21-year-old 22/5/5 club. The Magic being in contention for awards. All of...

2024-03-261h 05

Penny & Pops Podcast - Orlando Magic Basketball 116. Fourth Seed; Home Court Advantage in Play; Magic 37-26The Orlando Magic are 37-26, currently the 4th seed in the East, winners of 5 games in a row (longest streak in the NBA at the moment), 13 of our last 16 games. Orlando is taking advantage of a favorable portion of its schedule and are arguably the hottest team in the league. Not only are the Magic on pace to finish with a top-6 Eastern Conference seed, avoiding the play-in entirely, but we’ve Jamahl Mosley’s squad has a legitimate chance to host a first round playoffs series. The Magic are battling with the New York Knicks, Miami Heat, Philadelphia 76ers, and...

2024-03-071h 06

Penny & Pops Podcast - Orlando Magic Basketball 115. The Sprint; All-Star Weekend; Shaq Jersey Retirement; Magic 30-25The Orlando Magic went from a tumbleweed trade deadline. To a Shaq jersey retirement that was almost perfect. To the All-Star Break where Paolo Banchero pulled off a tripleheader of Indianapolis participation. To Mac McClung and Trevelin Queen bringing back hardware for the Osceola Magic. To now, here we go, the Orlando Magic are 30-25 entering this sprint of a 27-game regular season finish where the Magic are 8th in the East, but are only 3 games back of the 4th seed. All of that and more! #LetsGoMagic Warning: Adult Language

2024-02-201h 13

Penny & Pops Podcast - Orlando Magic Basketball 114. Trade Deadline Expectations; Orlando’s Own Death Lineup; Magic 27-24The Orlando Magic are 27-24 after a disappointingly bad defeat in Miami to conclude a 3-2 road trip. That was the last game going into the Thursday February 8th NBA trade deadline. Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner had amazing moments on this 5-game road trip, but there are pain points with this roster. Although the team appears to have a ‘death lineup’ it can rely on late in games. Are the Magic good enough to be top 8 in the East – which would guarantee two play-in games - without making a trade? What about top 6 and bypassing the play-in entirely for the pl...

2024-02-071h 15

Penny & Pops Podcast - Orlando Magic Basketball 113. Paolo the 21-Year-Old All-Star! Magic Survive Rough January; Orlando 25-23The Orlando Magic are 25-23 after enduring the challenging month of January. Orlando is still over .500 as a new month and hopefully less difficult schedule enters the picture. The Magic are the 8th seed in the East, but can easily still surpass Miami and win the Southeast division title. 21-year-old Paolo Banchero, in his 2nd NBA season, just got selected by the coaches to his 1st All-Star Game! P5 is the ninth Magic player in franchise history to make an All-Star Game. The Magic are the only franchise in NBA history to have 4 All-Stars aged 21 or younger (Shaq, Tracy, Dwight...

2024-02-0251 min

Penny & Pops Podcast - Orlando Magic Basketball 112. Dispatch from NYC: Magic Win in MSG on MLK Day; Orlando 22-18The Orlando Magic are 22-18 after a thrilling comeback win in New York City inside Madison Square Garden on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Pops was there in person. The Mecca really is a phenomenal place to watch NBA basketball games. Describing the MSG experience. Paolo Banchero is still phenomenal. The Magic are getting some healthy bodies back finally, and it’s showing with the bench play. Also, trade rumors are stirring with the trade deadline around the corner. All of that and more! #LetsGoMagic Warning: Adult Language

2024-01-1655 min

Penny & Pops Podcast - Orlando Magic Basketball 111. Paolo the Star; Injuries; Jersey Retirements; Kill Center; Magic 20-15The Orlando Magic are 20-15 and in the middle of a brutal portion of its schedule while being decimated by injuries and illness, but that’s OK because Paolo Banchero is a star. The 21-year-old is almost a lock to be an All-Star in February, and he just had back-to-back insane performances: A career-high 43-point game in a double overtime loss in Sacramento, and a 30-point triple-double (first of his career) in an insane victory in Denver against the defending NBA champion Nuggets. Paolo is a stud, and the rest of the world is finding out. Amway Center is now th...

2024-01-071h 11

Penny & Pops Podcast - Orlando Magic Basketball 110. Continue Being Greedy; Magic 15-7This is arguably the best Magic fans have felt about their team since 2010-2011 before the Hawks upset Orlando in the first round of that playoffs. Magic are 15-7, protecting home court so far, and still are the 2nd seed in the East as of this recording. Orlando has two studs in Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner each averaging 20.7 ppg. In our franchise’s history, we’ve only had multiple teammates averaging over 20 ppg in a single season twice: Shaquille O’Neal and Penny Hardaway in 1995, and Shaq and Penny again in 1996. Franz and Paolo are 22 and 21 years old. Penny and Sh...

2023-12-1040 min

Penny & Pops Podcast - Orlando Magic Basketball 109. Orlando Beats Down Boston; Magic are 11-5; Top-6 Seed the GoalThe Orlando Magic are currently 11-5 with the second best record in the Eastern Conference after beating the defending champion Denver Nuggets and then the Boston Celtics in consecutive home games. Thank you, Celtics fans, for your revenue. This is the franchise’s best start to a season since the Dwight Howard era. This might be the best defensive team in Magic history. The Magic are on a 6-game wins streak. Much of this is being done without Wendell Carter Jr. and Markelle Fultz. The Magic have the best defense in the NBA, and likely also the best bench. Orlando co...

2023-11-2539 min

Penny & Pops Podcast - Orlando Magic Basketball 108. Magic 2023-2024 Season Predictions; Cole Anthony ExtendedIn a pleasantly surprising announcement, Cole Anthony signed a 3-year, $39 million contract extension to remain in Orlando. No one thought the Magic would retain Cole for only $13 million per season. This episode is dedicated to 2023-2024 season predictions. Over/under 37.5 victories? How many wins? Will the Magic make the playoffs? Will Orlando have a player make the All-Star team? How many games will Jonathan Isaac play? Will the rookies spend time in Osceola? All of that and more! #LetsGoMagic Warning: Adult Language

2023-10-2537 min

Penny & Pops Podcast - Orlando Magic Basketball 107. Magic Thoughts After Preseason; Tibbetts GoneThe 2023 preseason concluded with the Orlando Magic going 3-1. The win-loss record doesn’t matter. It’s all about how players looked and any lingering problems with guys on the roster. Is there concern for the rookies? Is everything OK with Paolo Banchero? Should Jalen Suggs be starting over Gary Harris? Head Coach Jamahl Mosley begins an important 3rd season at the helm, and he’ll enter the 2023-2024 regular season without his lead assistant Nate Tibbetts. Tibbetts recently accepted the head coaching position of the Phoenix Mercury, in the process becoming the WNBA’s highest paid coach. Should the Magic pr...

2023-10-2336 min

Penny & Pops Podcast - Orlando Magic Basketball 105. Orlando Magic 2023 Preseason BeginsMedia day and training camp are behind us. There are now 4 Orlando Magic preseason games to play before the 2023–2024 regular season begins. Talking about the main 15-man roster. Expectations. What we want to see? Lingering questions. Who starts at SG between Gary Harris and Jalen Suggs? How will Anthony Black and Jett Howard find minutes on the floor? Jonathan Isaac is actually healthy but are there any restrictions on him? Should the Magic trade for Buddy Hield? All of that and more! #LetsGoMagic Warning: Adult Language

2023-10-101h 16

Penny & Pops Podcast - Orlando Magic Basketball 104. Magic Throwback Stars Jerseys Return; World Champs Franz and MoritzOrlando Magic Media Day and training camp begin in two weeks. The team finally revealed their throwback blue stars jerseys. Great to see guys like Rashard Lewis and Ryan Anderson back in town for that event. Franz and Moritz Wagner are World Champions! They helped lead Germany to winning the 2023 FIBA World Cup. Why winning gold is the biggest basketball moment of their lives. It’s something Dirk Nowitzki never did. Paolo Banchero’s Team USA experience fizzled out in comparison to how it started at the World Cup. Why that’s OK both as a learning experience and because of all...

2023-09-181h 30

Penny & Pops Podcast - Orlando Magic Basketball 101. All Five Magic Players Advance to FIBA World Cup Second PhaseA 2023 FIBA World Cup update as all 5 Orlando Magic players advanced into the second phase. Paolo Banchero (USA), Franz and Moritz Wagner (Germany), Joe Ingles (Australia), and Goga Bitadze (Georgia) each are into the second group stage. The tournament has gone from 32 down to 16 teams. Four teams in 4 groups. Each team plays games September 1st and September 3rd. Every Magic player has played well overall. The biggest concern is Franz and his rolled ankle that he suffered late in the first game. Looking ahead to which teams can make the knockout quarterfinals. A USA-Germany final is still in play. All...

2023-08-311h 04

Penny & Pops Podcast - Orlando Magic Basketball 100. Magic Schedule Release and 2023 FIBA World Cup PreviewGoing over the Orlando Magic’s 2023-2024 NBA schedule that was recently released. The in-season tournament wrinkle. Awful fan road trip opportunities. Then getting into the 2023 FIBA World Cup preview. The tournament is taking place in the Philippines, Japan, and Indonesia August 25-September 10. All games can be watched on ESPN+. The Magic have 5 players participating: Paolo Banchero for Team USA, Franz and Moritz Wagner for Germany, Joe Ingles for Australia, and Goga Bitadze for Georgia. How these players have done in FIBA friendlies as well as tournament predictions. A USA-Germany final? All of that and more! #LetsGoMagic Warning: Adult Language

2023-08-241h 33

Penny & Pops Podcast - Orlando Magic Basketball 95. Magic Have Picks 6, 11, and 36; Draft Preferences; Scanning Every Team for FAs and TradesAfter an interesting NBA Draft Lottery, we now know the Magic have picks 6, 11, and 36 for the June 22nd 2023 NBA Draft. So no Victor Wembanyama for Orlando. This is where WeltHamm really go to work because there’s a lot of scenarios that can happen. Trade picks for established players, trade up, trade back and accumulate more assets, or they can stay put and use their picks. With the new CBA promoting building from within the draft even more, it’s not absurd to think Jeff and John will bring in more youth by keeping and using their draft picks. This lead...

2023-05-241h 26

Penny & Pops Podcast - Orlando Magic Basketball 93. No Play-in No Problem; Magic Conclude Season 34-48; Reviewing PredictionsThe Magic made it into April still competing for the play-in. This time last week we were still alive in the play-in chase. That’s outstanding player growth considering Orlando is one of the youngest teams in the league. The Magic fell short of the play-in but didn’t tank until the final 3 games, displaying a bright future ahead, and finishing their 34th NBA season 34-48. That’s a 12-game improvement from last season. The tankers end up happy anyway. Less than a week of tanking saw Orlando claim 13th in the East again and owning the 6th-best odds for May’s...

2023-04-101h 16

Penny & Pops Podcast - Orlando Magic Basketball 92. You’re Not Dead Until I Tell You; 32-43 MagicThe Magic just went 3-0 on this homestand. The math for the play-in isn’t great for Orlando because Chicago, Toronto, and Atlanta keep winning just enough. It’s a 2% chance. That’s OK though, because we’re playing well and we’ll get into April still technically in the play-in hunt. Orlando has won 10 games more than last season already. Win-loss wise, we’re the best 5th-worst team in the last 35 years of the league’s history. That’s progress. It’s OK if the Magic leap over Portland, Indy, and the Wizards in the standings if that means we finish the seas...

2023-03-271h 02

Penny & Pops Podcast - Orlando Magic Basketball 91. Another Isaac Surgery; MCW In; 27-39 MagicSeeing a lot of the Magic fan base down at the moment. Orlando can’t seem to string a win streak together and we haven’t made up ground in the play-in chase. We’ve lost ground after a disappointing home loss to the Bucks who were without Giannis Antetokounmpo and Jrue Holiday. Jonathan Isaac had another lower body surgical procedure and is out for the rest of the season, and Isaac may never wear a Magic jersey again. It’s a possibility. This team is in the play-in hunt. We are. And we’re not dead until it’s mathematical...

2023-03-0834 min

Penny & Pops Podcast - Orlando Magic Basketball 90. The Sprint Begins; Hampton, Bamba, Ross Out; Goga In; All-Star Break; 24-35 MagicWe’re just about done with the All-Star Break. Orlando has made some roster changes. The Magic are together again practicing for Thursday’s game. Hope you all took a deep breath, because it’s time for that final 23-game sprint to try and sneak into the play-in. Trade deadline discussion. Mo Bamba to the Lakers. Goga Bitadze signed as a free agent. Terrence Ross and RJ Hampton being waived. Admiral Schofield being converted from a 2-way contract to a standard NBA contract. Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner at All-Star Weekend. The feasibility of getting into the play-in. #LetsGoMagic Warning: Adult...

2023-02-221h 08

Penny & Pops Podcast - Orlando Magic Basketball 89. Trade Deadline Rumors and Trade Machine Scenarios; 22-33 MagicThe Magic lost an intense home game 102-98 to the New York Knicks. It had playoff vibes. Orlando enters the February 9th NBA Trade Deadline 22-33 and just 3 games out of a play-in spot. We discuss trade rumors, trade machine ideas, and more! Paolo Banchero won Rookie of the Month again, this time for January. Paolo and Franz Wagner were just selected first and second in the Rising Stars draft for the upcoming All-Star Weekend later this month. The Austin Rivers v. Mo Bamba fight. #LetsGoMagic Warning: Adult Language

2023-02-081h 14

Penny & Pops Podcast - Orlando Magic Basketball 88. Dispatch from Philadelphia Part Two: Orlando Couldn’t Buy a Trey; 20-32 MagicThe Magic lost Wednesday night to the Sixers 105-94. Splitting this two-game series in Philly. At least the Magic again denied 76ers fans free chicken. We were there at the Wells Fargo Center, enjoying awesome seats. If the Magic could buy a 3-pointer, they would’ve taken this game. Jameer Nelson was there. The Markelle Fultz heckler was not. The NBA announced that Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner were named to the Rising Stars player pool for All-Star weekend. Jalen Suggs didn’t make it again. It’s disappointing for a 5th overall pick to not make it either year, but in...

2023-02-0236 min

Penny & Pops Podcast - Orlando Magic Basketball 87. Dispatch from Philadelphia Part One: No Free Chicken; Fultz’s Revenge; 20-31 MagicRecorded in a 2-bedroom apartment in the city center of Philadelphia, the Magic just came back from 21 points down to beat the red-hot 76ers in Philly at the Wells Fargo Center. The Sixers had won 7 consecutive games, 9-1 in their last ten. The Magic ended that. We were there to witness it! We drove to Philly to be there for the week. Markelle Fultz got his revenge with a double-double. Paolo Banchero had an outstanding 29-point performance. Moritz and Franz Wagner brought additional scoring. Orlando is now 20-31 and hanging around in the play-in chase. Orlando won the turnover, second...

2023-01-3142 min

Penny & Pops Podcast - Orlando Magic Basketball 86. Orlando Owns Boston as Isaac Returns; Defensive Inconsistency; 18-29 MagicThe story in January has been simple for the now 18-29 Magic: Play defense and you win. Don’t defend and you’re getting crushed. Keep it 115 points and below and we’re in each game. Let opponents score more than 115 and we’re cooked. The return of Jonathan Isaac may help solve this problem as we’re 1-0 with JI on the floor. We’ve won 8 of our last 11 games at home. 12-12 at home for the season. Second time in the last 12 years we’ve won the season series against the Celtics. For the 3rd time, Orlando beats the Celtics th...

2023-01-251h 02

Penny & Pops Podcast - Orlando Magic Basketball 85. All Hopeful on the Western Front; Lakeland Isaac; Resolutions for Every Magic ManHappy New Year, Magic fans. The Magic are 16-26 and only three games out of the play-in. We’ve had a good start to this Western Conference road trip. 2-1 with two more games against Utah and Denver coming. Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner are a phenomenal duo already, and the basketball world is noticing. We give out resolutions to the Magic roster. #LetsGoMagic Warning: Adult Language

2023-01-131h 17

Penny & Pops Podcast - Orlando Magic Basketball 84. Magic Blow it with Lakers; 13-22, in the Play-In HuntDoing it live after attending the Magic loss against the Lakers. As great as Orlando winning 8 of their last 10 games has been, lacking coaching decisions and massive defensive lapses cannot continue to occur. The Magic are in the play-in hunt, but that won’t last if self-inflicted wounds are not stopped. Also, NBA All-Star voting is occurring. Eddie House and Rafer Alston viewpoints. Plus, more. #LetsGoMagic Warning: Adult Language

2022-12-2841 min

Penny & Pops Podcast - Orlando Magic Basketball 83. The Banchero Experience is Real; 8-20 MagicAfter reaching 9 consecutive losses, the Magic find themselves currently on a 3-game winning streak for the first time since February of 2021. So yeah, this team and fan base needed this right now. Better yet, Franz Wagner and Paolo Banchero are so far looking like the best players in their respected draft classes. Watching a Magic game in an Amway Center suite. Plus, Orlando Magic traditions. Both the forced and good kinds. #LetsGoMagic Warning: Adult Language

2022-12-1248 min

Penny & Pops Podcast - Orlando Magic Basketball 82. Worst Record in the NBA, 5-17 Magic; Mosley’s Jacque Vaughn FateThe Magic are 5-17. That’s bad enough for the worst record in the NBA. We’ve lost 6 consecutive games. Orlando is 2-8 in its last 10 contests. The losing isn’t anything new, but the lack of effort in some of these blowout losses is. If these types of games continue popping up where the Magic are not bringing the effort, Head Coach Jamahl Mosley is in trouble. Because Jeff Weltman and John Hammond are not taking that blame. Maybe a few trades could happen, but this is classic ‘blame the Coach’ territory we’re entering. The flaws of Mosley and his coac...

2022-12-021h 10

Penny & Pops Podcast - Orlando Magic Basketball 81. A Third Consecutive Season of Mass Injuries; Hampton; 4-11 MagicThe Magic are 4-11. We’re a game above the worst teams in the league Detroit and Houston. It’s been a roller coaster November. We’re not even to Thanksgiving yet and the Magic have often been short bodies due to a combination of injuries and tanking. Funny how WeltHamm haven’t applied for any hardship help from the league. We’re for the 3rd consecutive season leading the NBA in man games lost due to injury and COVID. It’s insanity at this point. We also didn’t pick up RJ Hampton’s team option and that may be a huge mistak...

2022-11-181h 15

Penny & Pops Podcast - Orlando Magic Basketball 80. Noticeable Tanking is in Effect; 0-5 MagicThe Magic are 0-5. Worst record in the league. The only winless team in the East. We’re leading the league again in man games lost due to injury. It’s maddening. Worse, Head Coach Jamahl Mosley has us playing badly with some intriguing coaching decisions. And it appears some players are either struggling or have regressed. If not for Paolo Banchero having a historically amazing first 5 games to his NBA career, things would look bleak. But Paolo is a star, and when if you have a star that young and under contract for many years, there’s always hope with w...

2022-10-281h 09

Penny & Pops Podcast - Orlando Magic Basketball 78. Hurricane Ian; Magic Preseason Begins; Bronze WagnerIt’s here, Magic preseason begins. No more waiting around. FIBA Franz Wagner got his bronze medal for Germany at EuroBasket and that covered a lot of the NBA offseason gap. Central Floridians are currently in recovery mode following Hurricane Ian’s impacts on the state. There are still communities flooded and without power. The Magic lost 2 practice days which doesn’t help their preparation. We’re going to discuss the roster, what we’re looking out for in these exhibition games, and more. #LetsGoMagic Warning: Adult Language

2022-10-041h 44

Penny & Pops Podcast - Orlando Magic Basketball The Worst Magic Season in Franchise History incoming? - Episode 61 - October 19, 2021The games start counting now. The Magic finished 1-3 in their preseason campaign thanks to a Jeff Dowtin Jr. winner in the final exhibition game. Wendell Carter Jr. got a 4-year $50 million contract extension, which seems like solid value. With Chuma Okeke, Markelle Fultz, and Jonathan Isaac not on the court yet, is the tanking plan already in play? Could this 2021-2022 Orlando team finish with its worst record in franchise history? ‘Juice it or Lose it’ is back with predictions. #LetsGoMagic #MagicTogether Warning: Adult Language Songs: Win – Jay Rock

2021-10-201h 15

Penny & Pops Podcast - Orlando Magic Basketball First 4-0 Magic Start Ever! - Episode 53 - December 30, 2020How does having the best record in the NBA sound, Magic fans? For the first time in franchise history, your Orlando Magic man are 4-0. Why is this happening? We’ll talk players, appealing numbers, what’s not sustainable, and compare the Magic with our East competition. It’s not crazy to be optimistic and have hopes of a potential sixth seed or better. The increase in injuries and the threat of COVID-19 contribute to those factors. #LetsGoMagic #MagicTogether Warning: Adult Language Songs: WIN – Jay Rock

2020-12-311h 02

Penny & Pops Podcast - Orlando Magic Basketball Magic Pull Another Game 1 Shocker, Beat Bucks - Episode 48 - August 18, 2020They did it again! Orlando upset Toronto last year in Game 1 as the 7th seed. It was an even bigger mountain to climb on neutral soil as the 8th seed Orlando Magic claimed victory over the #1 seed Milwaukee Bucks 122-110 on Tuesday afternoon. 16-of-41 3-point shooting proved to be the difference. Nikola Vucevic exorcised some Marc Gasol demons to post 35 points, 14 rebounds, and 4 assists on 15-of-24 shooting against a very frustrated Brook Lopez. Giannis Antetokounmpo’s 31 points, 17 rebounds, and 7 assists didn’t prove enough for a favorite that was out-worked, out-hustled, and out-played for one game. Markelle Fultz was wonderful in h...

2020-08-1927 min

Penny & Pops Podcast - Orlando Magic Basketball Magic-Bucks 1st Round Playoff Preview - Episode 47 - August 16, 2020The Orlando Magic concluded their 2019-2020 regular season with a 33-40 record including going 3-5 in their NBA Bubble ‘seeding’ games at Disney World. As the 8th seed in the East, the Magic have the tall task of taking on the #1 seed Milwaukee Bucks who finished with the best record in the league at 56-17. Orlando lost all 4 regular season matchups, though various circumstances have rendered those meetings as not very informative going into this playoff series. Can the Magic find a way to prove all of the doubters wrong and make any type of impact in this series? #LetsGoMagic #Magi...

2020-08-1651 min

Penny & Pops Podcast - Orlando Magic Basketball J.I. Has Fallen; Bubble Magic Are 2-0 - Episode 45 - August 3, 2020The elation Magic fans had seeing the return of Jonathan Isaac to the court a week ago has now been replaced with horror. J.I. tore his ACL in the second ‘seeding’ game Sunday evening v. the Kings. This is going to change the team’s long-term plans as JI’s track record of ankle and knee issues have to be factored into that outlook. The Magic are 2-0 though in the Disney World village, scoring at a blistering pace so far in the seeding games, and holding a slight lead over Brooklyn for the 7th seed. This week will be a hug...

2020-08-0344 min

Penny & Pops Podcast - Orlando Magic Basketball Dispatch from L.A. Part 2: Magic Drop Second Night to Clippers - Episode 35 – January 17, 2020Part 2 of Pops’ Los Angeles trip continues with a Paramount film studio tour, breweries, and the Grand Central Market. It’s tough to avoid greediness. After Orlando took down the Lakers at Staples Center, the 2nd night of the back-to-back ended in defeat at the hands of Kawhi Leonard and the Clippers. The Magic are currently 20-22, still the 7th seed in the Eastern Conference, and 2-2 on this six-game road trip. Steve Clifford’s squad is already down a true backup power forward (Gary Clark on a 10-day contract doesn’t count), and the roster could be in desperate need of...

2020-01-1724 min

Penny & Pops Podcast - Orlando Magic Basketball Christmas Presents for Magic Player Improvement - Episode 32 – December 23, 2019Orlando is 12-17 so far this 2019-2020 regular season. Enough for the 8th seed in the Eastern Conference, but not meeting expectations of a squad that should be on the rise. The Magic have been roughed up by injuries and inconsistent play. We give out Christmas presents to Magic players that can improve their performance. 3:40 – The Magic’s orange ‘City’ jerseys grow on you like leeches. 7:29 – Darrell Armstrong deservedly will be the 9th person inducted into the Magic Hall of Fame. 10:46 – What is the most glaring weakness on this Magic team currently? 13:24 - Is it time to trade Aaron Gordon? 22:16 - Evan Fourn...

2019-12-231h 13

Penny & Pops Podcast - Orlando Magic Basketball 2019-2020 Magic Season Kickoff Observations & Questions - Episode 31 – October 20, 20190:40 – Going over the Magic’s 3-3 preseason as well as notable Orlando news that has occurred since the start of training camp. 6:07 – Chuma Okeke is officially receiving a ‘red shirt’ as the Magic are putting their 16th NBA Draft pick to the side for the campaign. 10:01 – Focusing in on the Magic’s 13th main players, the player questions and observations begin with Nikola Vucevic and the center position. Will Vooch be an All-Star again in 2020? 16:59 - Switching focus to the forwards: Will Aaron Gordon make the All-Star leap? 22:01 - Did Al-Farouq Aminu’s preseason play most mimic what we’ll likely see from hi...

2019-10-211h 18

Penny & Pops Podcast - Orlando Magic Basketball 2019 FIBA World Cup, Magic Schedule, Top 5 Basketball Movies - Episode 30 – August 30, 20191:04 – Hurricane Dorian is coming, and people are freaking out. 3:00 – The 2019-20 NBA season schedule dropped, initial Magic win-loss record predictions are made. Comparing Orlando to other East competitors. 13:32 – Dwight Howard is a Los Angeles Laker now. 17:59 – The Orlando Magic officially unveiled 3 new basketball courts for the season, and there’s a leaked fourth ‘orange’ court. No new jerseys in yet. 25:08 – Picking out the five best ’19-’20 Magic fan road/fly trip options. 38:27 – Breaking down the FIBA World Cup. Nikola Vucevic (Montenegro), Evan Fournier (France), Khem Birch (Canada), Al-Farouq Aminu (Nigeria) are all participating. Explaining the format, and picking a competition winner. 1:07:27 – Goi...

2019-08-311h 32

Penny & Pops Podcast - Orlando Magic Basketball 2019 Magic Mega Summer Extravaganza - Episode 29 – August 8, 20191:50 – The ‘Juice It or Lose It’ game gets introduced as the past three months of the Orlando Magic get reviewed. 3:05 – One last chat on the Orlando-Toronto playoff series. Yes, it’s still painful. 12:27 – Paying our respects to Magic patriarch Pat Williams who retires from the franchise. 15:00 – Steve Clifford’s coaching predecessor Frank Vogel is now the Lakers coach. Comparing Vogel with Clifford as well as Scott Skiles and how the national media conveniently bury Vogel’s Orlando tenure. 18:54 – Chuma Okeke gets drafted 16th overall and dump their 46th pick to the Lakers. 24:52 – Orlando’s roster improves just from addition by subtraction. 29:34 – The...

2019-08-091h 23

Penny & Pops Podcast - Orlando Magic Basketball 2019 Southeast Division Champs! Magic-Raptors Playoff Preview - Episode 25 – April 11, 2019It’s a playoff preview podcast episode because your Orlando Magic finished the 2018-2019 regular season with a 42-40 record, and are the 7th seed entering the NBA playoffs for the first time since 2012. Their first round opponents? The 2nd seed Raptors. Orlando is 4-1 all-time in the playoffs against Toronto from that 2008 first round series. Enjoy the old school song intro. 1:23 – The Magic slaughtered the Atlanta Hawks on ‘Fan Appreciation Night’. The 149 points are the 3rd-most points ever scored in Orlando’s franchise history. 4:10 – Orlando punched their playoff ticket and claimed the Southeast division crown with their win in Boston. 9:3...

2019-04-1254 min

Penny & Pops Podcast - Orlando Magic Basketball 'Magical Moments' Debuts; Who is Next for the Magic Hall of Fame? Episode 20 - March 9, 2019‘Magical Moments’ debuts, a segment series where we tell our greatest tales as Orlando Magic basketball fans. First story, a review of a Magic victory over the Philadelphia 76ers on April 15, 2006. Along with that being Dwight Howard’s 28-point and 26-rebound party, we focus more on Sixers General Manager Billy King. How we obtained King’s ’06 season All-NBA 1st Team, ROY, and MVP voting selections (not bad, Billy), and why his in-arena guests that game were…unique. A rankings game occurs on who will become the 9th inductee to the Orlando Magic’s team Hall of Fame. Penny has a list of 5 cand...

2019-03-091h 05

Penny & Pops Podcast - Orlando Magic Basketball Penny & Pops Podcast - Episode 19 - March 3, 2019We are back! Riding this Orlando Magic wave that is the playoff chase. Despite losing in Cleveland, the Magic are 30-35 and holding onto the 8th spot in the East. We talk about what's happened since we left, and talk a variety of team topics as the madness of March begins. Warning: Adult Language Song: WIN - Jay Rock

2019-03-0449 min

Penny & Pops Podcast - Orlando Magic Basketball Penny & Pops Podcast - MagicBasketballOnline.com - Episode 18 - October 17 2016The Magic are 1-4 in the preseason and improvements in free throw attempts and 3-point shooting are obvious. Frank Vogel gets exhibition season revenge on the Pacers. How are the Big 3 looking? Are we going to all believe in Jeff Green? Who is struggling and who is impressing? Orlando's roster is chopped down to 16 players. Plus, much more! Warning: Adult Language www.MagicBasketballOnline.com Song: To Eris - To Eris

2016-10-1845 min

Penny & Pops Podcast - Orlando Magic Basketball Penny & Pops Podcast - MagicBasketballOnline.com - Episode 17 - October 11 2016With Orlando getting very lucky to have not been heavily impacted by Hurricane Matthew, we discuss how the Magic have looked so far as owners of an 0-2 preseason record following a road trip to Memphis and Cleveland. Should we worry about Mario Hezonja? Has D.J. Augustin looked like a viable backup point guard? Which of the 6 training camp invites as stood out? Out of Elfrid Payton, Aaron Gordon, and Serge Ibaka, we bring up which of the 3 returnees from injury needs to have a great week of home exhibition contests. The Magic are doing some pretty great things...

2016-10-1232 min

Penny & Pops Podcast - Orlando Magic Basketball Penny & Pops Podcast - MagicBasketballOnline.com - Episode 16 - September 21 2016After a lengthy wait, the 2016 Orlando Magic training camp is upon us. We decide which of the recent 6 camp signings are most likely to make the regular season squad. Las Vegas is begging Magic fans to steal its money as they put the over/under on Orlando '16-'17 wins at 36.5 victories. Potentially good news for Jodie Meeks. Shaquille O'Neal became the longest-tenured Magic player to be inducted into the Hall of Fame. Nikola Vucevic's EuroBasket qualifying tournament was a success. Plus, much more. Warning: Adult Language www.MagicBasketballOnline.com Song: Broke For Free - Calm The Fuck Down

2016-09-2242 min

Penny & Pops Podcast - Orlando Magic Basketball Penny & Pops Podcast - MagicBasketballOnline.com - Episode 15 - September 2 2016In a podcast special, Penny and Pops - in a draft format - select and detail the greatest Orlando Magic playoff series victories in the franchise's history. As a bonus, this episode concludes with the selection of their 'favorite' playoff series losses. Warning: Adult Language www.MagicBasketballOnline.com Song: Decktonic - Stars

2016-09-031h 03

Penny & Pops Podcast - Orlando Magic Basketball Penny & Pops Podcast - MagicBasketballOnline.com - Episode 14 - August 28 2016The Orlando Magic Top-25 all-time player Twitter fan polling list finally concluded as we look at all of the mistakes made. More storytime sharing occurred. Mario Hezonja's Olympic run with Croatia ended in the quarterfinals. The 2017 NBA All-Star Weekend will appropriately be in New Orleans. Penny Hardaway again displays his love for Orlando. A Billy King story gets shared. Bill Simmons is still a Boston homer. Hair and YouTube videos somehow get brought up. As do Erie BayHawks tryouts, Bismack Biyombo heading Basketball Without Borders in Angola, Vucevic representing Montenegro, and poor Evan Fournier looking unrecognizable in NBA 2K17. Warning...

2016-08-291h 04

Penny & Pops Podcast - Orlando Magic Basketball Penny & Pops Podcast - MagicBasketballOnline.com - Episode 13 - August 14 2016The Orlando Magic unveiled their new 'Stars' uniform, and obviously many people hated hard on those jerseys. We continue to be hurt at how bad the Orlando Magic's Twitter poll fan voting is going when deciding who the Top 25 players in franchise history are. Mario Hezonja and Croatia continue through their Group B pool play at the Olympics. Pops reveals how the International Olympic Committee is very unhappy with him. This podcast concludes with a look at the 2016-2017 regular season schedule and what matchups and road trips appear intriguing. Warning: Adult Language www.MagicBasketballOnline.com Song: Moon Veil...

2016-08-1544 min

Penny & Pops Podcast - Orlando Magic Basketball Penny & Pops Podcast - MagicBasketballOnline.com - Episode 12 - August 7 2016Mario Hezonja and Croatia begin their Olympic medal quest. The 21-year-old was able to walk at the opening ceremony and seems to be enjoying himself. France looks to already be regretting leaving Evan Fournier at home. Damjan Rudez will be joining the Magic, which means Frank Vogel could be looking at 3 former Pacers on his new squad. Penny tells a unique Pat Garrity story. The preseason schedule is out, and what that means for Orlando. Elfrid Payton was voted 'best teammate' according to the NBAPA's polling. Finally, the Magic official Twitter account is polling fans on who the Top 25 players...

2016-08-0838 min

Penny & Pops Podcast - Orlando Magic Basketball Penny & Pops Podcast - MagicBasketballOnline.com - Episode 11 - July 31 2016On this episode, former Magic Killer Chauncey Billups almost joined Frank Vogel's coaching staff. Stuff the green dragon was crowned NBA Mascot of the Year. ESPN seems to believe Orlando will not improve in the upcoming '16-17 campaign, tagging them with a similar 35-47 win-loss record as they had last season. Does Orlando have the best frontcourt in the Eastern Conference? Nikola Vucevic, Bismack Biyombo, Serge Ibaka, Jeff Green, and Aaron Gordon certainly seem to make the Magic a top-5 threat. France's senior national basketball team will probably regret not taking Evan Fournier to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Finally...

2016-08-0158 min

Podcast de Games - Bichos Geeks Podcast #9 – Magic: The GatheringBatemos um papo sobre Magic: The Gathering! Conheça um pouco mais de sua origem, as regras do jogo, os principais torneios, suas regras, onde eles são organizados, e muito, muito mais! The post Podcast #9 – Magic: The Gathering appeared first on Bichos Geeks.

2016-07-2300 min

Penny & Pops Podcast - Orlando Magic Basketball Penny & Pops Podcast - MagicBasketballOnline.com - Episode 10 - July 21 2016Even though free agency isn't completely over, we examine whether the Orlando Magic can win the Southeast division. We examine the competition: Atlanta Hawks, Charlotte Hornets, Miami Heat, and Washington Wizards. Orlando is once again rumored to be a possible 2017 NBA All-Star Weekend host city, and why that's not a good idea. The impact of Jodie Meeks' foot surgery gets discussed, as well as the benefits of Aaron Gordon's U.S. Select Team experience. Warning: Adult Language www.MagicBasketballOnline.com Song: Broke For Free - Calm The Fuck Down

2016-07-2237 min

Penny & Pops Podcast - Orlando Magic Basketball Penny & Pops Podcast - MagicBasketballOnline.com - Episode 9 - July 16 2016With Pops back from vacation, the past few weeks of Orlando Magic trades and 2016 free agency signings get broken down and discussed. Starters and depth charts get discussed, and why the national media continues to perplex us with its pessimism for what Rob Hennigan and his front office have accomplished this summer. We give Summer League a last mention. Finally, will this Orlando franchise make the playoffs? Warning: Adult Language www.MagicBasketballOnline.com Song: Decktonic - Stars

2016-07-1741 min

Penny & Pops Podcast - Orlando Magic Basketball Penny & Pops Podcast - MagicBasketballOnline.com - Episode 8 - June 24 2016The 2016 NBA Draft concluded and the Orlando Magic were very active. They traded Victor Oladipo, Ersan Ilyasova, and 11th pick Domantas Sabonis to the Oklahoma City Thunder in exchange for Serge Ibaka. Why are Magic fans so outraged by the trade? We discuss how much better the franchise is after this transaction. The rest of Orlando's Draft gets discussed. Which Magic free agents are staying or going? Which free agents around the league could land in Orlando? Warning: Adult Language www.MagicBasketballOnline.com Song: Dub Terminator - Dub Steps

2016-06-2555 min

Penny & Pops Podcast - Orlando Magic Basketball Penny & Pops Podcast - MagicBasketballOnline.com - Episode 7 - June 21 2016Continuing our discussion on what the Orlando Magic should do in the upcoming 2016 NBA Draft, we examine some second-round prospects that could be on the team's radar as the franchise owns the 41st and 47th picks. Warning: Adult Language www.MagicBasketballOnline.com Song: Moon Veil - Ivory

2016-06-2231 min

Penny & Pops Podcast - Orlando Magic Basketball Penny & Pops Podcast - MagicBasketballOnline.com - Episode 6 - June 20 2016With the NBA Finals over, we can officially shift into NBA Draft and free agency mode. We discuss who the Orlando Magic should select with the #11 pick in the upcoming June 23rd 2016 Draft. Should Rob Hennigan and the Orlando Magic front office keep the pick? Should they actually try and obtain another first-rounder? Warning: Adult Language www.MagicBasketballOnline.com Song: Moon Veil - Ivory

2016-06-2153 min

Penny & Pops Podcast - Orlando Magic Basketball Penny & Pops Podcast - MagicBasketballOnline.com - Episode 5 - June 9 2016OrlandoMagic.com came out with a Top 70 All-Time Orlando Magic Players list. So we just naturally had to poke and nitpick at the choices. Who got snubbed? Who shouldn't even be on that list? Is #1 even correct? Plenty of questions to ponder and discuss as we broke down the list of seventy. Warning: Adult Language www.MagicBasketballOnline.com Song: Moon Veil - Scorpio

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Penny & Pops Podcast - Orlando Magic Basketball Penny & Pops Podcast - MagicBasketballOnline.com - Episode 4 - June 3 2016We examine how the current 2-2-1-1-1 format of the NBA Finals could have benefited both the 1995 and 2009 Orlando Magic Finals teams. Unfortunately, both dealt with the 2-3-2 format back then. We also defend Courtney Lee and the unnecessary blame he continues to receive for Game 2 of the Lakers series in '09. Finally, in honor of the Scripps National Spelling Bee, we each had to spell 3 full names of Magic players in the past. Warning: Adult Language www.MagicBasketballOnline.com Song: To Eris - To Eris

2016-06-0431 min

Penny & Pops Podcast - Orlando Magic Basketball Penny & Pops Podcast - MagicBasketballOnline.com - Episode 3 - May 26 2016It's been a few days since the official introduction, which means Frank Vogel already has a longer Orlando Magic tenure than Billy Donovan. Magic fans can relax and rejoice as we reflect a bit on Vogel's official introduction. We discuss possible Magic free agency targets, and what to do with Evan Fournier. Finally, we end the show with CEO Alex Martins bringing up Orlando's bid for another NBA All-Star Weekend. Warning: Adult Language www.MagicBasketballOnline.com Song: Decktonic - Stars

2016-05-2735 min

Penny & Pops Podcast - Orlando Magic Basketball Penny & Pops Podcast - MagicBasketballOnline.com - Episode 2 - May 19 2016With Orlando Magic fans still rejoicing, we discuss what Frank Vogel being named as Head Coach means for the franchise. Does Adrian Griffin still stick around? We reflect on what transpired at the Draft Lottery, and whether the Magic should deal away their #11 pick or not. Dwight Howard somehow continues to find his way into Magic news as his marketing campaign continues. Plus much more, including the consequences of not being an Amazon Prime member. We appreciate your patience and your tolerance of the laptop background noise. We promise on the life of this podcast that you won’t hear it...

2016-05-2030 min

Penny & Pops Podcast - Orlando Magic Basketball Penny & Pops Podcast - MagicBasketballOnline.com - Episode 1 - May 14 2016In our triumphant return to podcasting, we take a look at the Scott Skiles resignation from his post as Orlando Magic Head Coach. We discuss coaches that Orlando should consider interviewing, and others that they should completely avoid. Plus, a quick look into whether or not the Magic will obtain Draft Lottery luck once again. Warning: Adult Language We apologize for the background noise. As stated in the podcast, we should have an actual microphone for the next episode. We didn't want to wait to do this podcast though, so we appreciate you tolerating the noise of my annoyingly loud...

2016-05-1530 min