
Light Years: A Golden State Warriors Pod
Blue Wire Podcasts
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.
Location:
United States
Genres:
Sports & Recreation Podcasts
Networks:
Blue Wire Podcasts
Description:
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.
Twitter:
@samesfandiari
Language:
English
Contact:
415-488-7151
Website:
https://bluewirepods.com/
Email:
kevin@bluewirepods.com
Episodes
Warriors v. Wolves Game 4 Post Game
5/13/2025
Sam and Tommy discuss a depressing Game 4 loss against the Wolves. They start with Jimmy and Draymond’s subpar effort in a must-win game. (13:58) Next, they talk about the current state of the Warriors roster; have the past couple games changed their mind on Kuminga or the team at-large? (25:02) Finally, they take calls from the goons.
Host: Sam Esfandiari and Tommy Gunn
Producer: Tim Angan
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Duration:00:48:18
Warriors v. Wolves Game 3 Post Game
5/11/2025
Sam and Andy react to the Warriors game 3 loss. Why it doesn’t feel like Warriors lost their chance vs Minnesota yet. (5:11) Draymond showing signs of age and guards needing to hit shots. (12:40) Kuminga shows up and does exactly what they need without Steph. (22:43) What GSW need to do to win game 4. (30:17) Later, Goon calls and (50:41) thoughts on a potential Steph return.
Host: Sam Esfandiari and Andy Liu
Producer: Tim Angan
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Duration:00:53:37
Warriors v. Wolves Game 2 Post Game
5/9/2025
Sam and Tommy recap Game 2. They examine Steve Kerr experimenting with lineups and how Kuminga and TJD can become necessary pieces in the rotation. (11:42) How worried are you about Jimmy Butlers play and Steph looking depressed. Later, (33:08) calls from the goons.
Host: Sam Esfandiari and Tommy Gunn
Producer: Tim Angan
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Duration:01:04:46
Warriors v. Wolves Game 1 Post Game
5/7/2025
Sam and Andy recap the Warriors stealing Game 1 in Minnesota without Steph Curry. They discuss Steve Kerr and a big culture win. Buddy Hield stepping up again. (11:49) Later they examine the state of Curry’s injury, when do they need him back? (22:56) Finally, calls from the goons.
Host: Sam Esfandiari and Andy Liu
Producer: Tim Angan
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Duration:00:58:43
Warriors v. Wolves Series Preview
5/5/2025
Sam and Tommy preview the Warriors Round 2 matchup against Minnesota. What are the similarities and differences between Houston and Minnesota? (18:06) Next, they discuss the “rest vs rust” dynamic, and which game is the best chance for the Warriors to steal one early in the series. (23:08) Lastly, they discuss which Warriors role players need to step up in the series and give series predictions.
Host: Sam Esfandiari and Tommy Gunn
Producer: Tim Angan
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Duration:00:38:10
Warriors Win the Series, Advance to Semifinals
5/5/2025
Sam and Andy discuss the Warriors Game 7 win and Buddy Hield’s big game, (9:25) the impact of Jimmy Butler down the stretch and (16:05) appreciating the legacy of this dynasty pulling through. Later they take calls from the goons.
Host: Sam Esfandiari and Andy Liu
Producer: Tim Angan
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Duration:01:16:42
Warriors v. Rockets Game 6 Post Game
5/3/2025
Sam and Andy recap one of the most disappointing playoff losses since 2019. They discuss the lack of shooting being an issue. (23:02) What needs to change in Game 7 and (24:30) calls from the goons.
Host: Sam Esfandiari and Andy Liu
Producer: Tim Angan
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Duration:01:03:08
Warriors v. Rockets Game 5 Post Game
5/1/2025
Sam and Tommy break down the Warriors blow out loss in Houston. They discuss who is at “fault” for the lack of energy. (7:50) Next, they talk about if its cause for concern moving forward. (17:54) Later, they take calls from the goons.
Host: Sam Esfandiari and Tommy Gunn
Producer: Tim Angan
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Duration:00:53:36
Warriors v. Rockets Game 4 Post Game
4/29/2025
Sam and Tommy break down a big Warriors win. They discuss the Draymond/Dillon Brooks/Tari Eason altercation. Next (10:53) they discuss the starting lineup change. Later, they take goon calls, Ethan Strauss joins and offers his thoughts + (44:52) more goons!
Host: Sam Esfandiari and Tommy Gunn
Producer: Tim Angan
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Duration:01:15:48
Warriors v. Rockets Game 3 Post Game
4/27/2025
Sam and Andy recap the Warriors Game 3 win against the Rockets. They discuss the greatness of Steph Curry, (15:07) how Buddy and GP2 stepped up with Jimmy out. (22:57) Later they take calls from the goons to talk coaching mismatch, Draymond’s impact and more.
Host: Sam Esfandiari and Andy Liu
Producer: Tim Angan
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Duration:01:19:45
Warriors v. Rockets Game 3 Preview
4/25/2025
Sam and Tommy preview Game 3. Will Jimmy Butler play? If so, what do they need to do to compensate for him being banged up. (17:31) If he doesn’t play, who starts and who steps up?
Host: Sam Esfandiari and Tommy Gunn
Producer: Tim Angan
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Duration:00:30:09
Warriors v. Rockets Game 2 Post Game: Jimmy Butler Injured
4/24/2025
Sam and Andy recap the Warriors frustrating loss on Game 2. They discuss the Jimmy injury. Was it dirty? Later they examine the officiating in the playoffs and (16:02) Kuminga getting minutes. Later (21:41) we take calls from the Light Years goons.
Host: Sam Esfandiari and Andy Liu
Producer: Tim Angan
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Duration:01:02:59
Warriors v. Rockets Game 2 Preview
4/23/2025
Sam and Tommy preview Game 2. Can the Warriors main stars play 40+ mins again? (12:10) Which bench guy steps up? (19:53) Will the Rockets go to two big lineup and what’s the Warriors counter?
Host: Sam Esfandiari and Tommy Gunn
Producer: Tim Angan
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Duration:00:25:34
Warriors v. Rockets Game 1 Post Game
4/21/2025
Sam and Andy recap the Warriors beating the Rockets in Game 1. They discuss the Warriors beating Houston for the past ten years, (9:40) the Playoff Jimmy impact and (16:40) calls from the Light Years goons.
Host: Sam Esfandiari and Andy Liu
Producer: Tim Angan
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Duration:01:06:35
Warriors v. Rockets Series Preview
4/17/2025
Sam, Andy and Tommy preview the Warriors/Rockets series. What challenges does Houston present? Is Amen Thompson the new Steph stopper? Who guards Jimmy and more. (22:56) We discuss Jonathan Kuminga’s potential role in the series. How can he find his way into the rotation? (39:28) What advantages the Warriors might have. Finally (52:33) we predict X-factors in the series, our series predictions and Western Conference series picks.
Host: Sam Esfandiari, Andy Liu, Tommy Gunn
Producer: Tim Angan
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Duration:01:11:49
Warriors v. Grizzlies Post Game: Warriors Secure the 7th Seed
4/16/2025
Sam, Andy and Tommy celebrate the Warriors play-in win against the Grizzlies. They discuss the emergence of playoff Jimmy and the big two, Steph and Jimmy.
(18:50) Ethan Strauss and Big Wos join the show to discuss the Warriors playoff landscape, Kuminga’s situation and more!
Host: Sam Esfandiari, Tommy Gunn, Andy Liu
Guest: Ethan Strauss, Wosny Lambre
Producer: Tim Angan
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Duration:01:31:45
Warriors v. Clippers Post Game: Warriors Headed to the Play-in
4/13/2025
Sam and Andy recap a heartbreaking Warriors loss to the Clippers. They discuss whether the offense or defense struggled more. They debate if Steve Kerr treated this like a true Game 7 and give the Clippers their props. (26:10) Later, they discuss Kuminga being benched and why it wasn't surprising. (43:16) Finally, they wrap up the pod previewing the Tuesday night play-in game against Memphis.
Host: Sam Esfandiari and Andy Liu
Producer: Tim Angan
Special Thanks To Our Sponsors:
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Duration:00:51:56
Warriors Playoff Positioning
4/12/2025
Sam and Andy assess the Warriors’ playoff position with one big game vs Clippers remaining. Later (30:36) they discuss if the Warriors need the sixth seed or if they're better suited in the play-in? Finally they (37:46) discuss Kerr’s subliminal message to Kuminga.
Host: Sam Esfandiari and Andy Liu
Producer: Tim Angan
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Duration:00:50:52
Warriors v. Spurs Post Game
4/10/2025
Tommy and Andy react to a terrible Warriors loss to the Spurs. Is there a silver lining with Jimmy Butler's performance despite the loss. (10:53) Concerns of lack of shot making? (18:52) Next, they examine the Western conference standings and explore all potential seeding outcomes for the Warriors.
(32:35) Later, they discuss if this loss affected Draymond's case for DPOY, (36:07) then close out the show with predicting where the Warriors finish and how the rest of the Western conference shakes out.
Host: Tommy Gunn and Andy Liu
Producer: Tim Angan
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Duration:00:41:42
Warriors Win Against Miserable Suns
4/9/2025
Sam and Tommy react to the Warriors win against the most pathetic looking Suns team. Luckily, it meant the starters got to rest. (7:24) They talk Bradley Beal wasting away and the bad culture in Phoenix, (20:36) Mike Malone’s surprise firing, why things could go downhill for Denver and where Kerr stands in a hectic coaching landscape. Finally (36:52) they discuss next coach to reach Kerr's longevity and Coach of the Year.
Host: Sam Esfandiari and Tommy Gunn
Producer: Tim Angan
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Duration:00:51:40