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

52 – 72

Post Up Podcast 21/22 – Ep. 16 Review of biggest NBA trade deadline deals & All-Star game draft recap

On this week’s Post Up Podcast Kaunda and Cyrus recap the explosive NBA trade deadline day deals & look at which teams got better and who gave up too much. The guys then turn their attentions to the NBA All-Star Game draft as LeBron James and Kevin Durant filled out…

11 Feb 2022 59 min

Post Up Podcast 2021-22 Season: Episode 15 - Are the Nets too reliant on KD & Who are the best African players?

On this week’s Post Up Podcast Cyrus and Kaunda ask the question, are the Brooklyn Nets over-reliant on Kevin Durant? The stats seem to say so. Then the guys look at the best performing African players in the NBA. To end the show they focus on the Games to Watch…

3 Feb 2022 49 min

Post Up Podcast 2021-22 Season: Episode 14 – LeBron & Durant named NBA All-Star Game captains & All-Star starters debate

On the Post Up Podcast this week, it’s all about LeBron James and Kevin Durant as the NBA All-Star Game captains. Kaunda and Cyrus talk about LeBron and KD as the top vote-getters, and then the guys breakdown the list of starters and the shock Wiggins selection. They also look…

28 Jan 2022 44 min

Post Up Podcast 2021-22 Season: Episode 13 – Heat & Cavs are surprise packages in the East & Joel Embiid in beast mode

On the Post Up Podcast this week, Cyrus and Kaunda discuss the rapid rises of the Miami Heat and the Cleveland Cavaliers. The guys look at how well they’ve progressed and what their ceiling could be this season. Then they turn their attentions to Joel Embiid and his great run…

21 Jan 2022 1 hr 24 min

Post Up Podcast 2021-22 Season: Episode 12 – Are the Grizzlies the real deal? NBA All-Star fan voting returns

On the Post Up Podcast this week, Cyrus and Kaunda discuss the Memphis Grizzlies and why everybody should be paying attention to them. They then turn their attentions to the NBA All-Star Game fan voting first returns and see how things are shaping up. Finally, the duo delve into the…

14 Jan 2022 42 min

Post Up Podcast 2021-22 Season: Episode 11 - NBA All-Star voting opens with a bang + Rookie of the Year front runners

On the Post Up Podcast of 2021, Kaunda and Cyrus talk about NBA All-Star voting. With voting now open they discuss their picks for the East and West teams and who they feel will be the All-Star captains. The guys then turn their attentions to the rookies and discuss their…

31 Dec 2021 46 min

Post Up Podcast 2021-22 Season: Episode 10 – NBA Christmas Games Preview & a look at players making league comebacks

On the Post Up Podcast this week, it is all about Christmas and the NBA Christmas games. Cyrus and Kaunda talk about their love for this part of the season and they preview the tasty matchups on offer. The guys also talk about the players that are making shock NBA…

24 Dec 2021 46 min

Post Up Podcast 2021-22 Season: Episode 9 - Stephen Curry sets new 3-point record + should struggling teams be panicking

On the Post Up Podcast this week, Cyrus and Kaunda wax lyrical about Stephen Curry and his breaking of Ray Allen’s all-time NBA 3-pointers record. They discuss his career and what the new mark could be. The guys then look at whether or not under-performing teams should start to panic?…

17 Dec 2021 45 min

Post Up Podcast 2021-22 Season: Episode 8 - Which players could be surprise 2022 All-Stars & are Blake and Kemba washed?

On the Post Up Podcast this week, Cyrus and Kaunda take a very early look at a few players that could be surprise All-Stars this season. The guys then ask the question, are Blake Griffin and Kemba Walker washed? And the duo gives their picks of the 5 games to…

10 Dec 2021 45 min

Post Up Podcast 2021-22 Season: Episode 7 - Are the Suns the favourites out West + young players that are future stars

On the Post Up Podcast this week, Kaunda and Cyrus discuss the Phoenix Suns and ask the question, are they the new favourites to win the West? Then the guys look at 6 young players they feel will be superstars in the next 5 years. And the duo give their…

3 Dec 2021 46 min

Post Up Podcast 2021-22 Season: Episode 6 - Battle for Eastern Conference playoffs spots is tight

On the Post Up Podcast this week, Kaunda and Cyrus take a look at the rugged Eastern Conference where the margins are tight and it’s anyone’s conference to win. They guys dissect the chances of the top contenders. Then they give their picks of the 6 games to watch and…

26 Nov 2021 43 min

Post Up Podcast 2021-22 Season: Episode 5 - Should Lakers fans be worried, are the Warriors the new favourites out West?

On the Post Up Podcast this week Kaunda and Cyrus focus on the struggling Lakers and the high-flying Warriors. They ask the questions, should Lakers fans be worried and are the Warriors the new favourites in the NBA? Also, don’t miss the Post Up Betting Corner powered by Bet.co.za, as…

19 Nov 2021 47 min

Post Up Podcast 2021-22 Season: Episode 4 - Top 5 players in the NBA right now + Post Up Betting Corner selections

On the Post Up Podcast this week, Kaunda and Cyrus take a look at the 5 best players in the NBA right now. They discuss who has been performing at the highest level and why they should be on everybody’s radar. The dynamic duo then give their picks of the…

12 Nov 2021 44 min

Post Up Podcast 2021-22 Season: Episode 3 - Bulls & Warriors lead high-flyers, Celtics & Blazers headline strugglers

Some teams are flying high in the NBA whilst others are dwindling badly. All eyes have been on the Bulls and Warriors at the top + Celtics and Blazers near the bottom. On this episode of the Post Up Podcast Cyrus and Kaunda look at the unexpected top performers and…

5 Nov 2021 53 min

Post Up Podcast 2021-22 Season: Episode 2 - Overachievers & Underachievers to start the season & 5 games to watch

On this week’s Post Up Podcast Cyrus and Kaunda talk about the overachieving and underachieving teams to start the NBA season. Some teams are turning heads with great performances beyond their expectations, while some are trending downwards. The duo then debut the Post Up Betting Corner powered by Bet.co.za and…

28 Oct 2021 43 min

Post Up Podcast 2021-22 Season: Episode 1 - NBA season start review, WNBA Finals recap & 5 games to watch this weekend

This week on the Post Up Podcast Kaunda and Cyrus reflect on the sensational start to the new NBA season. They guys talk about the first slate of games and give them analysis of what they feel where the high and low points of the season start. The duo also…

22 Oct 2021 54 min

Post Up Podcast Episode 13 - Big NBA 2021-22 Season Preview

This week on the Post Up Podcast its time for the Big Preview of the 2021-22 NBA Season. Cyrus and Kaunda break out the crystal balls and look at the teams and players that are set to make waves. They tackle some of the big talking points and get you…

15 Oct 2021 42 min

Post Up Podcast Episode 12 - Title contenders and outside bets

Catch the Post Up Podcast this week as Cyrus and Kaunda look ahead to the upcoming season and give their thought on who they think are the title contenders. The dynamic duo also look at a couple of teams that could also be in the running to win it all…

8 Oct 2021 44 min

Post Up Podcast Episode 11 - NBA vaccine showdown and Ben Simmons trade issues

On the Post Up Podcast this week Kaunda and Cyrus discuss the vaccine issues in the NBA at the moment. The crew look at the vaccination status of a few big-name players and how this will affect them playing in the NBA and their team’s chances of success if they…

2 Oct 2021 32 min

Post Up Podcast – Which of the best current players are likely to NOT win a championship?

Catch the latest Post Up Podcast where Cyrus & Kaunda discuss which current players will mostly likely NOT win a championship in their careers. The duo look at what factors could lead to this & whether that would tarnish these player’s legacies. This is your African NBA podcast where your…

24 Sep 2021 44 min