Pace and Space Podcast with Sean Barnard & Sam Oshtry
Sean Barnard and Sam Oshtry dive deep into the latest news, rumors, and performances across the NBA. A nuanced look at all the on-court action from buzzer-beaters to blockbuster trades, rising rookies and riveting storylines. Whether you're a die-hard fan, fantasy junkie, or just here for the drama, we've got your NBA fix. Expect sharp analysis, unfiltered opinions, and a deep love for the game. From tip-off to playoffs, we’re talking hoops year-round.
Episodes

Thursday Jan 29, 2026
Thursday Jan 29, 2026
Sean Barnard and Sam Oshtry break down the latest with Giannis Antetokounmpo and why the sense of urgency for a trade has increased in the past few days. They dive into the most likely trade spots, what the biggest threats have to offer, and if the Sixers have a chance at making a deal for the Bucks' superstar.

Tuesday Jan 27, 2026
Tuesday Jan 27, 2026
Sean Barnard and Sam Oshtry highlight the latest news in the NBA. They sort through the back-to-back disappointing efforts by the Sixers. What their level of concern is for this Sixers team before transitioning to the rest of the league. The duo break down the latest with the Knicks, the future of KAT, and rank the true contenders. They wrap up with some thoughts on how the Giannis injury changes his trade outlook.

Tuesday Jan 20, 2026
Tuesday Jan 20, 2026
Sean Barnard and Sam Oshtry discuss the latest in the NBA. They kick things off by breaking down Jimmy Butler's ACL tear and the fallout of this for the Warriors. The duo then give their top overperforming NBA teams across the league and take a deep dive into the New York Knicks' recent struggles. Could Giannis Antetokounmpo be the splution to this?

Thursday Jan 15, 2026
Thursday Jan 15, 2026
Sean Barnard and Sam Oshtry catch up on the latest across the NBA world. They break down the early NBA trade deadline conversations, Jonathan Kuminga's request, the Knicks' recent struggles, the Nuggets without Nikola Jokic & more. The episode concludes with a draft of their top NBA role players as Sean and Sam each pick their squad.

Tuesday Jan 13, 2026
Tuesday Jan 13, 2026
Sean Barnard and Sam Oshtry return for another episode of the Pace and Space Podcast. Before diving into the latest in the NBA, they highlight the Eagles' postseason exit and what went wrong. The duo then shifts gears to how the Sixers are trending in the right direction with Joel Embiid at the center of this. They also break down the status of the rest of the East, some underrated teams, and wrap up with some discussion on the future of Ja Morant.

Thursday Jan 08, 2026
Thursday Jan 08, 2026
Sean Barnard and Sam Oshtry kick things off by reacting to the Trae Young Hawks/Wizards trade and their reaction from both perspectives. They also discuss Giannis' latest comments on his commitment to the Bucks and if they are buying it. The duo conclude by making their early picks for the All-Star team for each conference, giving their logic and debate for each selection.

Tuesday Jan 06, 2026
Tuesday Jan 06, 2026
Sean Barnard and Sam Oshtry highlight the latest across the NBA following a holiday break. They highlight the Sixers' shorthanded loss to the Nuggets, the impact of Nikola Jokic's injury, the current MVP race, and some teams trending up and down. The duo also evaluate the Trae Young trade conversations and which teams could make some sense.

Tuesday Dec 23, 2025
Tuesday Dec 23, 2025
Sean Barnard and Sam Oshtry are joined by Sean Brace to discuss all things in the NBA. They hand out their Christmas wish list for all 30 NBA teams for what will improve their outlook for the rest of the season. The trio lists out their top trades, lineup changes, coaching firings, and more for each squad.

Tuesday Dec 16, 2025
Tuesday Dec 16, 2025
Sean Barnard and Sam Oshtry are joined by Sean Brace, diving into the latest NBA news. They kick off the episode discussing the recent referee issues in the league and the bizarre public defense online from the referees. The trio then shift into how the Western Conference outlook is shaping up and a preview of the Spurs vs. Knicks NBA Cup matchup. There also is plenty of discussion surrounding the state of the Sixers, the level of critique Joel Embiid receives, and what this means for the team.

Thursday Dec 11, 2025
Thursday Dec 11, 2025
Sean Barnard and Sam Oshtry return to break down the latest NBA Cup action, including the start of the OJC Thunder dynasty, the young cores in the Western Conference, and if the Lakers have been overhyped. Sam declares that the Eastern Conference is the Knicks' to lose and Sean lays out his Derik Queen player comp.



