Good Shots with Coach Nygren Mon, 01 Jun 2026 22:07:31 -0400 https://www.buzzsprout.com/2551261 en-us © 2026 Good Shots with Coach Nygren yes Support this Podcast 3e78d612-a5f4-5492-8ae8-e8512422fa13 Ian and Jason episodic true Casual conversations about basketball, life, and taking the good shots.

]]> Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) Ian and Jason https://storage.buzzsprout.com/skmwhpt84rjgz3z9b1niai195lyd?.jpg Good Shots with Coach Nygren Ding Dong the Witch is Dead (Spurs and Knicks Advance) Ding Dong the Witch is Dead (Spurs and Knicks Advance) In the penultimate episode of the season Coach Nygren and Ian discuss the Knicks and Spurs advancing. Is SGA actually foul baiting? Does the NBA have a ref problem? Who wins the NBA finals? 

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]]> In the penultimate episode of the season Coach Nygren and Ian discuss the Knicks and Spurs advancing. Is SGA actually foul baiting? Does the NBA have a ref problem? Who wins the NBA finals? 

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]]> Ian and Jason Buzzsprout-19278362 Mon, 01 Jun 2026 20:00:00 -0600 3399 full false You Aren't Who We Thought You Were You Aren't Who We Thought You Were Coach Nygren and Ian discuss the "upsets" that were Boston and Denver in Round 1 of the NBA playoffs, round 2 predictions, and more!

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]]> Coach Nygren and Ian discuss the "upsets" that were Boston and Denver in Round 1 of the NBA playoffs, round 2 predictions, and more!

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]]> Ian and Jason Buzzsprout-19126109 Mon, 04 May 2026 22:00:00 -0600 2988 1 12 full true You must be tripping...Coach Nygren Reacts to Night One of the 2026 NBA Playoffs You must be tripping...Coach Nygren Reacts to Night One of the 2026 NBA Playoffs You must be tripping...Coach Nygren Reacts to Night One of the 2026 NBA Playoffs. Charlotte and Portland prevail. Avdija with a lights out game and Ball tripping Bam. Fireworks to start the playoffs. 

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]]> You must be tripping...Coach Nygren Reacts to Night One of the 2026 NBA Playoffs. Charlotte and Portland prevail. Avdija with a lights out game and Ball tripping Bam. Fireworks to start the playoffs. 

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]]> Ian and Jason Buzzsprout-19022070 Wed, 15 Apr 2026 12:00:00 -0600 132 bonus true Ian Mahan 2026 NBA Playoffs Round 1 Picks Ian Mahan 2026 NBA Playoffs Round 1 Picks Ian gives his picks for Round 1 of the 2026 NBA Playoffs!

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]]> Ian gives his picks for Round 1 of the 2026 NBA Playoffs!

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]]> Ian and Jason Buzzsprout-19015901 Tue, 14 Apr 2026 12:00:00 -0600 67 full false Friend of the Show Malik Fletcher 2026 NBA Playoffs Round 1 Picks Friend of the Show Malik Fletcher 2026 NBA Playoffs Round 1 Picks Friend of the Show Malik Fletcher 2026 NBA Playoffs Round 1 Picks

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]]> Ian and Jason Buzzsprout-19011667 Mon, 13 Apr 2026 19:00:00 -0600 98 1 14 full false Friend of the Show Nick Hehemann 2026 NBA Playoffs Round 1 Picks Friend of the Show Nick Hehemann 2026 NBA Playoffs Round 1 Picks Friend of the Show Nick Hehemann picks who advances in Round 1 of the 2026 NBA Playoffs

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]]> Ian and Jason Buzzsprout-19011663 Mon, 13 Apr 2026 19:00:00 -0600 69 1 13 full false Coach Nygren 2026 NBA Playoffs Round 1 Picks Coach Nygren 2026 NBA Playoffs Round 1 Picks Coach Nygren picks who advances in Round 1 of the 2026 NBA Playoffs

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]]> Coach Nygren picks who advances in Round 1 of the 2026 NBA Playoffs

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]]> Ian and Jason Buzzsprout-19011662 Mon, 13 Apr 2026 19:00:00 -0600 75 1 12 full true Matt Bouldin, The Toll of Sports Injuries, NBA Playoff Preview Matt Bouldin, The Toll of Sports Injuries, NBA Playoff Preview Listen in as Coach Nygren and Ian are joined by Matt Bouldin (Gonzaga University, Chicago Bulls) to talk about Matt's career and his story, the toll that injuries can have on an athlete, playing overseas (wearing temp tattoos on your arms in Korea?!), and NBA playoff preview. Matt posed an interesting question at the end of the episode. "Who would you start your NBA franchise around?"


*PRODUCERS NOTE: EXCUSE THE HVAC BLOWING IN BACKGROUND, GYMS USE POWERFUL GEAR!

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]]> Listen in as Coach Nygren and Ian are joined by Matt Bouldin (Gonzaga University, Chicago Bulls) to talk about Matt's career and his story, the toll that injuries can have on an athlete, playing overseas (wearing temp tattoos on your arms in Korea?!), and NBA playoff preview. Matt posed an interesting question at the end of the episode. "Who would you start your NBA franchise around?"


*PRODUCERS NOTE: EXCUSE THE HVAC BLOWING IN BACKGROUND, GYMS USE POWERFUL GEAR!

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]]> Ian and Jason Buzzsprout-19008637 Mon, 13 Apr 2026 11:00:00 -0600 3089 1 11 full true Back to Back Kent Denver, Playoff Preview, West is Best Back to Back Kent Denver, Playoff Preview, West is Best In this episode Coach Nygren and Ian discuss the back to back Colorado 4A State Champs, Kent Denver and their magical run as well high school basketball in the state of Colorado. Playoff preview, Coach Nygren apologizes to the Timberwolves, and there is no one in the East that can beat anyone in the West.

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]]> In this episode Coach Nygren and Ian discuss the back to back Colorado 4A State Champs, Kent Denver and their magical run as well high school basketball in the state of Colorado. Playoff preview, Coach Nygren apologizes to the Timberwolves, and there is no one in the East that can beat anyone in the West.

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]]> Ian and Jason Buzzsprout-18871337 Wed, 18 Mar 2026 15:00:00 -0600 2910 full false Chippy, LeBye James, MVP? Chippy, LeBye James, MVP? In this episode, Coach Nygren and Ian sit down to discuss chippy play. Dort was all about it until Jokic came running at him. Is it time for King James to hang it up? Where does he stand in his year 23 season (it's not good). Do we have a surprise MVP? We think so. Thanks for tuning in as always and thanks for the love!

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]]> In this episode, Coach Nygren and Ian sit down to discuss chippy play. Dort was all about it until Jokic came running at him. Is it time for King James to hang it up? Where does he stand in his year 23 season (it's not good). Do we have a surprise MVP? We think so. Thanks for tuning in as always and thanks for the love!

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]]> Ian and Jason Buzzsprout-18779104 Mon, 02 Mar 2026 18:00:00 -0700 2813 1 9 full true Soul Power with George Karl Soul Power with George Karl In this episode Coach Nygren sits down with Hall of Fame Coach, George Karl, to discuss Soul Power: The Legend of the American Basketball Association as well as how the game has changed and who might be the favorites in the NBA this season despite some injuries plaguing the league. 

Producers Note: I (Ian) got to witness this discussion and let me tell you it was one of the coolest things I have ever seen in person to watch these two discuss basketball. The light in their eyes was something to behold as they talked about the history of the game as well as basketball fundamentals and how the game has changed.

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]]> In this episode Coach Nygren sits down with Hall of Fame Coach, George Karl, to discuss Soul Power: The Legend of the American Basketball Association as well as how the game has changed and who might be the favorites in the NBA this season despite some injuries plaguing the league. 

Producers Note: I (Ian) got to witness this discussion and let me tell you it was one of the coolest things I have ever seen in person to watch these two discuss basketball. The light in their eyes was something to behold as they talked about the history of the game as well as basketball fundamentals and how the game has changed.

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]]> Ian and Jason Buzzsprout-18690031 Sun, 15 Feb 2026 18:00:00 -0700 2813 1 8 full true Bad Call. Right Call. Bad Call. Right Call. This week Coach Nygren discusses ref bias. Is Scott Foster out to get your favorite team? Are the Lakers in trouble? Maybe, maybe not.

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]]> This week Coach Nygren discusses ref bias. Is Scott Foster out to get your favorite team? Are the Lakers in trouble? Maybe, maybe not.

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]]> Ian and Jason Buzzsprout-18495555 Mon, 12 Jan 2026 11:00:00 -0700 2691 1 7 full true On My Couch On My Couch LeBron wants to be on his couch with his family on Christmas Day. So do most people. Father time is undefeated. Tune in while Coach Nygren breaks down the 2025 Christmas Day game slate. Happy Holidays to you and yours!

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]]> LeBron wants to be on his couch with his family on Christmas Day. So do most people. Father time is undefeated. Tune in while Coach Nygren breaks down the 2025 Christmas Day game slate. Happy Holidays to you and yours!

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]]> Ian and Jason Buzzsprout-18409750 Tue, 23 Dec 2025 19:00:00 -0700 2172 1 6 full false Who is Number 12? Who is Number 12? Who are the players that have "come out of nowhere" to help their teams and be contributing factors? Tune in as Coach Nygren discusses the players that are having an impact and earning themselves a job, a paycheck, and their respect. 

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]]> Who are the players that have "come out of nowhere" to help their teams and be contributing factors? Tune in as Coach Nygren discusses the players that are having an impact and earning themselves a job, a paycheck, and their respect. 

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]]> Ian and Jason Buzzsprout-18302273 Thu, 04 Dec 2025 17:00:00 -0700 1872 1 5 full false The Glow The Glow The city of Chicago was lucky enough to have the 90s with Michael. LA had Kobe. Lebron has visited a few cities. Denver has a chubby kid from Serbia. What do they all have in common? The Glow. You know how Bruce Leeroy (Leeroy Green) had The Glow in The Last Dragon? Nikola Jokic walks around the city of Denver with a similar aura. The one of a kind and last of a kind when it comes to things he does. Enjoy it, it won't always be around.

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]]> The city of Chicago was lucky enough to have the 90s with Michael. LA had Kobe. Lebron has visited a few cities. Denver has a chubby kid from Serbia. What do they all have in common? The Glow. You know how Bruce Leeroy (Leeroy Green) had The Glow in The Last Dragon? Nikola Jokic walks around the city of Denver with a similar aura. The one of a kind and last of a kind when it comes to things he does. Enjoy it, it won't always be around.

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]]> Ian and Jason Buzzsprout-18249154 Mon, 24 Nov 2025 20:00:00 -0700 2872 1 4 full false Surprises Surprises Coach Nygren and Ian sit down with Coach Malik Fletcher, star forward on the '93 Guilford Vikings boys basketball team in Rockford, Illinois (also former Head Coach at Denver South) to discuss high level basketball strategies in the NBA and early season surprises. Also, Chris Paul on Love is Blind? What? 

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]]> Coach Nygren and Ian sit down with Coach Malik Fletcher, star forward on the '93 Guilford Vikings boys basketball team in Rockford, Illinois (also former Head Coach at Denver South) to discuss high level basketball strategies in the NBA and early season surprises. Also, Chris Paul on Love is Blind? What? 

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]]> Ian and Jason Buzzsprout-18121532 Sun, 02 Nov 2025 19:00:00 -0700 2782 1 3 full false Paychecks Paychecks A rainy day impromptu episode with Coach Nygren. Early impressions and does the NBA have a bigger problem with fan perception amidst the breaking news of a gambling scandal? Are foul shots just foul shots or something more nefarious.

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]]> A rainy day impromptu episode with Coach Nygren. Early impressions and does the NBA have a bigger problem with fan perception amidst the breaking news of a gambling scandal? Are foul shots just foul shots or something more nefarious.

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]]> Ian and Jason Buzzsprout-18087121 Tue, 28 Oct 2025 19:00:00 -0600 2973 1 2 full false Nobody Knows Nobody Knows Predictions run rampant throughout the media and fanbases of NBA teams. Who is going to be good? Who will win it all? Who is the GOAT? The honest answer is...nobody knows.

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]]> Predictions run rampant throughout the media and fanbases of NBA teams. Who is going to be good? Who will win it all? Who is the GOAT? The honest answer is...nobody knows.

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