Post Up Podcast

Post Up Podcast is an African NBA-focused podcast where your hosts Cyrus Rogers and Kaunda Chama talk all things NBA from a uniquely African perspective. Weekly, the guys discuss the NBA, from the various players to the diverse teams, from trades to big-time plays and everything in between. The NBA is a league made up of huge stars and they get a lot of attention, but the dynamic duo of Cyrus and Kaunda also pay special attention to players of African descent that are setting the league alight and making their name. They tell those stories as well as covering the big topics too.

Cyrus Rogers and Kaunda Chama are former editors of NBA.com Africa and are basketball writers and TV analysts who work across multiple medias talking basketball and specifically the NBA and WNBA.

Weekly English South Africa Basketball · Sports Cyrus Rogers, Kaunda Chama

81 Episodes

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Post Up Podcast 21/22: Ep. 36 – Five storylines to track this NBA offseason

With the end of NBA Summer League comes the end of the season. On the last Post Up Podcast of the season Cyrus and Kaunda look ahead to five of the biggest storylines for NBA fans to keep an eye on. From the possible Donovan Mitchell, Kyrie Irving and Kevin…

22 Jul 2022 54 min

Post Up Podcast 21/22: Ep. 35 – 10 Super early NBA predictions, Summer League taster and WNBA All-Sar Weekend Preview

The 2021/22 NBA season is over and Summer League is here. That won’t stop the Post Up Podcast from making some bold super early predictions ahead of the 2022/23 campaign. Cyrus and Kaunda also discuss what you need to look out for at Summer League in Las Vegas with the…

8 Jul 2022 1 hr 02 min

Post Up Podcast 21/22: Ep. 34 – KD asks to leave Nets, NBA free agency excitement + Post Up Awards

NBA Free Agency has started with a bang with Kevin Durant asking for a trade from the Brooklyn Nets. On this week’s episode of the Post Up Podcast Cyrus and Kaunda discuss KD, the Nets and the other major free agency stories with max contracts and further trades in the…

1 Jul 2022 46 min

Post Up Podcast 21/22: Ep. 33 – 2022 NBA Draft reaction and WNBA All-Star Game and Commissioner’s Cup preview

The 2022 NBA Draft has come and gone and it was packed with drama and intrigue. Paulo Banchero went no. 1 overall and that was the catalyst for a thrilling draft experience. On the latest episode of the Post Up Podcast Cyrus and Kaunda recap the draft and talk about…

24 Jun 2022 44 min

Post Up Podcast 21/22: Ep. 32 – The Warriors are champions! NBA Finals Game 6 Review and NBA Finals Recap

The Golden State Warriors are NBA Champions! On the latest Post Up Podcast Cyrus and Kaunda recap Game 6 where Stephen Curry led the Dubs to victory over the Celtics in Boston to clinch the championship and win Finals MVP. The guys review the NBA Finals overall, talk about Steph’s…

17 Jun 2022 50 min

Post Up Podcast 21/22: Ep. 31 - Are the Celtics the favourites after winning NBA Finals Game 3?

The Celtics looked unstoppable. The Warriors fell apart. On the latest Post Up Podcast Kaunda and Cyrus ask the question, are the Celtics the favourites to win it all? Boston has a 2-1 lead in the NBA Finals and looked very strong in their victory in Game 3. Find out…

10 Jun 2022 50 min

Post Up Podcast 21/22: Ep. 30 NBA Finals Preview - Making the case for the Warriors & the Celtics

It’s NBA Finals time and all eyes will be on the Golden State Warriors and the Boston Celtics. On the latest Post Up Podcast Cyrus and Kaunda preview this epic Finals matchup and make the case for both teams as potential champions. The duo looks at the pros and cons…

1 Jun 2022 56 min

Post Up Podcast 21/22: Ep. 29 - Are the Warriors the NBA title favourites + All-Defensive and All-NBA Teams reaction

On the latest Post Up Podcast Cyrus and Kaunda look at the Golden State Warriors and ask the question, are they the title favourites after an impressive 4-1 series defeat of the Mavericks in the Western Conference Finals? The guys look at the top Warriors performers and compare them against…

27 May 2022 58 min

Post Up Podcast 21/22: Ep. 28 - Heat & Warriors are on top in Conference Finals + NBA All-Rookie teams & Draft Lottery

The Conference Finals are underway and the Heat and Warriors have made winning starts. On the Post Up Podcast this week Cyrus & Kaunda recap the two Game Ones. They dissect the performances and detail who stood out. The duo then previews the Conference Finals overall and give their predictions…

19 May 2022 59 min

Post Up Podcast 21/22: Ep. 27 - Are Superstar players showing up in playoffs? And NBA Awards reaction

The postseason exploded when the majority of the second round series were tied at one stage. However, on the Post Up Podcast this week Cyrus & Kaunda ask the question, have the superstars showed up in their specific series? The duo digs into every playoff matchups and scrutinize the superstars…

12 May 2022 53 min

Post Up Podcast 21/22: Ep. 26 - Bucks v Celtics and Grizzlies v Warriors highlight Second Round

There are some blockbuster matchups taking place in the NBA Playoffs 2nd Round, with two series looking like classics already. The Celtics and Bucks are locking horns and the Grizzlies and Warriors are doing battle. It’s all drama on the Post Up Podcast this week as Cyrus & Kaunda dive…

4 May 2022 59 min

Post Up Podcast 21/22: Ep. 25 - Sixers, Warriors, Heat & Celtics shine in 1st Round

The Playoffs are in full swing and the First Round has been incredible. This week On the Post Up Podcast, Powered by Bet.co.za, Cyrus & Kaunda look at the state of play in the First Round with the Sixers, Warriors, Heat & Celtics all looking very impressive. The guys give…

22 Apr 2022 59 min

Post Up Podcast 21/22: Ep. 24 - Big NBA Playoffs Preview

The regular season is over, let the Playoffs begin! On the Post Up Podcast this week Kaunda & Cyrus preview what will be a thrilling NBA Playoffs. We guys take a look back to gaze ahead. The duo looks at seeding in the East and West, the tricky play-in games…

11 Apr 2022 50 min

Post Up Podcast 21/22: Ep. 23 - Are the Grizzlies & Celtics overlooked as potential champs + who is the DPOY favourite?

Is everyone sleeping on the Memphis Grizzlies & the Boston Celtics as potential champions? Could NBA fans be in for a shocking end to the season if either of these teams take the title? On the new Post Up Podcast find out what Kaunda & Cyrus think as they delve…

1 Apr 2022 46 min

Post Up Podcast 21/22: Ep. 22 - Epic Play-in Game battles in store, interesting MIP race and LeBron goes second all-time

On this week’s Post Up Podcast Cyrus and Kaunda look at the potentially titanic play-in game showdowns with the Lakers and Nets in the mix, they ask, who will emerge from this bun fight? Could there be shocks in store? The guys also look at the MIP award race (if…

25 Mar 2022 46 min

Post Up Podcast 21/22: Ep. 21 - Can returning injured players change title chances? Tight scoring title race & BAL recap

On this week’s Post Up Podcast Cyrus and Kaunda look at a number of key players that are returning from injury lay-offs to boost their teams ahead of the postseason. Could this be another twist to the NBA title narrative? The guys also discuss the super close contest for the…

17 Mar 2022 45 min

Post Up Podcast 21/22: Ep. 20 - Who are the title favourites in the East & West & which rookies are ROY front-runners?

Don’t miss the Post Up Podcast this week as Kaunda and Cyrus discuss who their favourites are to make it to the NBA Finals from the East & the West. The guys also discuss who they believe are the front-runners for Rookie of the Year. Every week the dynamic duo…

11 Mar 2022 44 min

Post Up Podcast 21/22: Ep. 19 - Will the Lakers miss the playoffs & could Harden and Embiid lead Sixers to title?

It’s a red-hot Post Up Podcast this week as Cyrus and Kaunda wonder if the Lakers could miss the playoffs? The guys look at their struggles and delve into what their future might look like. Then they look at whether the Harden and Embiid-led Sixers can win the title this…

3 Mar 2022 45 min

Post Up Podcast 21/22: Ep. 18 - Will Chris Paul's injury derail the Suns? Is there really a favourite in the East?

Has Chris Paul’s injury derailed the Suns as they search for a title? Find out what Kaunda and Cyrus think on the latest edition of the Post Up Podcast this week. They look at Paul’s injury history and how it has affected the teams he’s been on. The guys then…

25 Feb 2022 46 min

Post Up Podcast 21/22 Ep. 17 - Is Embiid the MVP front runner? And BIG NBA All-Star Weekend preview

Catch the Post Up Podcast this week as Cyrus and Kaunda ask the question, is Joel Embiid the MVP favourite? And then the guys preview the always thrilling NBA All-Star Weekend. They look ahead to the Rising Stars game, NBA All-Star Saturday Night and the massive All-Star Game itself. Will…

17 Feb 2022 48 min