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

20 – 40

Post Up Podcast 22/23 Ep: 12 – 6 of the best of 2022 & 6 things to see in 2023

The end of 2022 is here but so is the beginning of 2023. On the final Post Up Podcast of year, Cyrus and Kaunda look at six of their favourite things to happen in the year 2022 and then they look ahead to six things that they are looking forward…

30 Dec 2022 50 min

Post Up Podcast 22/23 Ep: 11 - Christmas Games Preview & All-Star voting opening

It’s beginning to feel a lot like Christmas! The NBA Christmas Day Games are a marquee event and every year the NBA serves up a platter of the best basketball action. This season is no different and Cyrus and Kaunda preview all five of the mouth-watering clashes. With Joel, Giannis,…

17 Dec 2022 48 min

Post Up Podcast 22/23 Ep: 10 - Who is leading the NBA MVP race right now?

Tatum, Antetokounmpo and Doncic are the names at the top of everyone’s current MVP front-runners list. There isn’t much to separate them at the top, but there are a few players that also need to be recognised. On the Post up Podcast this week Cyrus and Kaunda look at the…

9 Dec 2022 43 min

Post Up Podcast 22/23 Ep: 9 - NBA race to the bottom in Wembanyama tankathon

Who is the best at being the worst in the NBA? With generational talents awaiting the worst teams in the league there is a race to the bottom for better lottery odds. Some teams are built to be bad and others are just successfully underperforming. Is ‘tanking’ a risk worth…

2 Dec 2022 46 min

Post Up Podcast 22/23 Ep: 8 - Young players scoring takeover + Kings look good

The youth revolution is happening in the NBA and the scoring numbers show that younger players are dominating the scoring charts right now. Players like Luka, Ja and Shai are taking over. On the Post up Podcast this week Cyrus and Kaunda look at this phenomenon and ask if we…

25 Nov 2022 49 min

Post Up Podcast 22/23 Ep: 7 - Should the Warriors be worried & what can they do?

The Golden State Warriors are struggling as they start the new season. The defending champions were the favourites for a lot of pundits, but that pick seems to be misplaced. Is it time for doom and gloom, especially with Stephen Curry playing such great basketball? Should they make a change…

19 Nov 2022 46 min

Post Up Podcast 22/23 Ep: 6 – Bucks & Suns look like favourites but chasing pack

The Bucks and Suns look like the early favourites to be the top seeds in the East and the West. But there are a number of surprise teams near the top of the standings. With the Blazers, Jazz and Spurs all turning heads. On the Post Up Podcast this week…

4 Nov 2022 58 min

Post Up Podcast 22/23 Ep: 5 – Luka, Ja & Giannis shine as early MVP contenders

Is it going to be Luka Doncic, Giannis, Durant, Booker or Lillard? After a red-hot start to the season a few players are starting to look like potential MVP candidates. After a red-hot start to the season a few players are starting to look like possible winners who can take…

28 Oct 2022 58 min

Post Up Podcast 22/23 Ep: 4 - Should Lakers & 76ers worry + 4 players to watch

After two straight losses, are the Lakers and 76ers in early trouble? Are these real warning signs or is it too early to tell? Find out what Cyrus and Kaunda think about this on the latest Post Up Podcast. There are arguments to be made and the guys sink their…

21 Oct 2022 51 min

Post Up Podcast 22/23 Season: Ep. 3 - Big Opening Week Preview + Betting Corner

76ers or Celtics? Lakers or Warriors? NBA Opening Night is days away and Cyrus and Kaunda look ahead towards the opening round of match-ups. Who will win? Who will impress? Who will set the tone. The duo sinks their teeth into a few of the big clashes and pick their…

14 Oct 2022 1 hr 06 min

Post Up Podcast 22/23 Season: Ep 2 - Western Conference Preview

Will the Lakers make the playoffs? Are the Warriors the favourites? Can Zion boost the Pelicans? The new 22/23 NBA season is almost here and the Post Up Podcast duo of Kaunda and Cyrus dive deep into these questions in their Western Conference preview. Find out who they think will…

6 Oct 2022 45 min

Post Up Podcast 22/23 Season: Ep 1 - Eastern Conference Season Preview

The brand new 2022/23 NBA season is almost upon us and the Post Up Podcast duo of Cyrus and Kaunda get things started with an in-depth discussion on the state of the Eastern Conference. The guys look at which teams will be in the Playoff places, which teams will battle…

30 Sep 2022 1 hr 02 min

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