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Gil's Arena

Underdog Fantasy
NBA
Los Angeles Lakers
NBA Playoffs
Lebron James
NBA Finals
Luka Doncic
Oklahoma City Thunder
Golden State Warriors
New York Knicks
Dallas Mavericks
Cleveland Cavaliers
Milwaukee Bucks
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
Gilbert Arenas
Boston Celtics
Anthony Davis
Indiana Pacers
Tyrese Haliburton
Denver Nuggets
James Harden

Founded and run by the one and only, Gilbert Arenas. LIVE T-W-Th 11:30PT/2:30 ET on YouTube. Beyond becoming one of the most unstoppable scorers of his era, Agent Zero is one of the most celebrated personalities the league has ever seen. Follow along for his insight, views on the game, and theories that will make you look at basketball (plus the world around it) differently… www.youtube.co... more

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Latest Episodes

Gil's Arena Predicts The BIGGEST Moves Of The NBA Offseason as the Gil's Arena Crew discusses LeBron James' upcoming free agency where the Golden State Warriors are quietly emerging as a top suitor, allowing LeBron to team up with other aging legends... more

Gil's Arena Debates What's Next For The New York Knicks & San Antonio Spurs as the Gil's Arena Crew continues to break down the NBA Finals following the Knicks epic run to the NBA Championship and debate if this series sparked a new rivalry in the le... more

Gil's Arena CELEBRATES The New York Knicks NBA Championship as the Gil's Arena Crew reacts to the New York Knicks taking down the San Antonio Spurs to win their first championship in over 50 years and proved they were the best team in the NBA this se... more

The New York Knicks' UNBELIEVABLE Comeback STUNS Gil's Arena as the Gil's Arena Crew reacts to the Knicks pulling off the greatest comeback in NBA Finals history as they erased a 29 point deficit to stun the San Antonio Spurs in Game 4 of the NBA Fin... more

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Recent Guests

Carl Anthony Towns
Townes referenced as a standout defender/anchor
NBA Player
Episode: Knicks STEALING Game 1 in San Antonio STUNS The Arena
Skip Bayless
Legendary sports media figure and guest on the panel
Episode: Skip's INSANE LeBron Take TORCHES Gil's Arena
Cemetery Larry
Played a humorous role in discussing player events and experiences.
Episode: Gil's Arena Debates What's Next For LeBron & The Lakers
Paul Pierce
NBA champion, analyst
NBA / ESPN
Episode: The NBA Playoffs' 2nd Round ELECTRIFIES Gil's Arena
JR Smith
NBA champion, analyst
NBA
Episode: The NBA Playoffs' 2nd Round ELECTRIFIES Gil's Arena
David (Dr. Rashad) McCants
Rashad McCants
Basketball analyst
Episode: The NBA Playoffs' Night Of Upsets STUNS Gil's Arena
Jennifer Oakley
Commentator/panelist
Episode: Victor Wembanyama's MVP Push SETS OFF Gil's Arena
CM Punk
Public figure making a guest appearance
Entertainment/Sports crossover
Episode: Gil's Arena Reacts To Cade's DEVASTATING Injury
Gilbert Arenas
NBA legend and analyst
Ark Raiders (as referenced in show)
Episode: Gil's Arena CELEBRATES The Lakers' Winning Streak

Hosts

Gilbert Arenas
NBA legend and host with deep basketball knowledge and outspoken takes.
Josiah Johnson
Co-host and face of show with mix of analysis and banter.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 1.1k ratings
  • Love the show. I really wish Gil was back an a lil less Swaggy

    Hahahah Skip joined the show to teach Nick how to be the biggest stars hater. What Skip is to Lebron , Nick is to Wemby . Just gonna be in media and on social media spewing hate for that kid his entire career. I mean it’s showing to be a very lucrative job in sports now

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Boop110
    United States22 days ago
  • Wemby vs caruso

    OKC Strategy! Look at what happened when Wemby got the pass? Chet comes over to double! OKC trying to blitz Wemby making him thinking, oh you put a small guy to guard me, but not realizing Chet came to double. What OKC didn’t think of it’s Wemby played hard. So When Wemby got the pass, he just turn around to shot or dunk it, and it was too late for Chet by the time he went over to double Wemby. Why OKC didn’t put Chet on Wemby is because they don’t want Chet to be in Foul trouble. OKC should jus... more

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Kawhi015
    United Statesa month ago
  • Love love love

    Love the show my daughter and I listen to every episode. We laugh I call her lil d Lo when she messes up. She’s a hooper as well we love the insight about Gil’s son and daughter. Training AAU ncaa nba.

    Keep it up.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mason daddy
    United States2 months ago
  • Best nba podcasts

    Nuff said

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    RammyNZ
    New Zealand7 months ago
  • So watsup with the last 30 to 40 minutes at the end come on y’all better

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    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Bakedwhileblackpodcast
    United Statesa year ago

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Fans appreciate guest diversity and locker-room storytelling; some criticisms target certain on-air dynamics or consistency.
Listeners praise show energy, basketball IQ, and candid takes from pro players.

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Zion Williamson Is FINALLY Proving His Haters Wrong
Q: How much faith do you have in Zion returning to an all-star level?
The panel believes Zion has a real chance if he maintains health and improves conditioning, suggesting a new beginning for his career could unlock peak potential, especially with medical and training advances.
Rashad McCants Sends A HOSTILE Response To His Haters
Q: What do you think about James Harden deciding to play through his right thumb fracture for the rest of the season?
He needs to play through it so he can be present in the playoffs, especially after moving to a new team.
Rashad McCants Sends A HOSTILE Response To His Haters
Q: How will the injury impact Harden moving forward?
It depends on where the fracture is located; however, it may affect his driving ability, but not his shooting.
The Hornets Pistons BRAWL Turns Gil's Arena Hostile
Q: What do you think about Cam Thomas's new opportunity with the Bucks?
Cam Thomas seems optimistic and sees it as a chance to revive his career amid a tough period.
Kawhi Leonard SAVES The Los Angeles Clippers' Season
Q: How impressive has the Clippers' turnaround been since their sixth and twenty-one start?
The comeback has been significant, especially given their strong record and improved teamwork after reorganizing the locker room.

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High-energy basketball discussion with veteran players and analysts who bring blunt, real-world insights into playoff drama, star narratives, and strategic breakdowns. Expect panel-style debates, personal anecdotes, and hot takes around recent NBA action, plus ongoing sponsor reads and audience engagement. Notable for its heavy emphasis on player perspective, long-running banter, and a consistent rotation of high-profile guests who deliver locker-room realism alongside strategic analysis. A distinctive vibe combines entertainment with deep hoopIQ, appealing to hardcore fans, fantasy players, and brands seeking candid sports storytelling without heavy reliance on traditional media voices.

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Gil's Arena launched 3 years ago and published 467 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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1. Carl Anthony Towns
2. Skip Bayless
3. Cemetery Larry
4. Paul Pierce
5. JR Smith
6. David (Dr. Rashad) McCants
7. Jennifer Oakley
8. CM Punk

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