The Zach Lowe Show

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The Fatal Flaws of the Eastern Conference Contenders! Plus, Awards and TV Talk!

#9 trending · Sports

Zach is joined by Kirk Goldsberry to run through the Eastern Conference and share the fatal flaw of each contender. Then, they reveal which team they think is most danger

Oct 1
1 h 49 min

Media Day Headlines, X Factor Players, All-Stars, and More!

#41 trending · Basketball

Zach is joined by Mo Dakhil to cover the latest from NBA media day. Then, they reveal their under-the-radar X factors, share who could be a first-time All-Star, and revie

Sep 28
1 h 46 min

Contract Extensions Latest and Early Awards Predictions!

Zach is joined by Howard Beck to run through the latest news from around the NBA. They start by discussing the most likely outcomes for Jalen Duren and the Pistons. Then,

Sep 24
1 h 29 min

One Big Question for Every Western Conference Team!

Zach is joined by Rob Mahoney to go team by team through the Western Conference, and each share one big question they have for each team and cover the latest news and not

Sep 22
1 h 44 min

Drafting Our Favorite Championship Teams Since 2000!

Zach is joined by Chris Ryan and Joe House to draft their favorite NBA champions since 2000. Then, Sean Fennessey joins for Mets Corner to discuss how they both feel abou

Sep 17
2 h 02 min

One Big Question for Every Eastern Conference Team! Plus, Ballmer Apology and Kawhi to the Raptors!

Zach is joined by Michael Pina to recap Steve Ballmer’s apology letter and put a bow on the entire Clippers saga. Then, they run through every team in the Eastern Confere

Sep 15
1 h 26 min

The Seven Teams Without a Playoff Series Win in the 2020s!

Zach is joined by Law Murray to discuss the seven teams that have not won a playoff series this decade and rank them in order of the likelihood that they'll break that st

Sep 10
1 h 49 min

Clippers Punishment, Rookie Extensions, and Mike Schur on Sports Fandom!

Zach is joined by John Hollinger to once again look at the punishment given to the Clippers and question whether maybe they got off easy. Then, they look at the players e

Sep 8
1 h 55 min

Emergency Pod: Breaking Down the Clippers' Punishment!

Zach is joined by Kirk Goldsberry and Michael McCann to break down the massive punishment given to the Los Angeles Clippers. They run through the report and share their t

Sep 3
1 h 30 min

The New-Look Timberwolves With Jon Krawczynski and Five Big Questions!

Zach is joined by Jon Krawczynski to break down what the next season will hold for the Minnesota Timberwolves with LaMelo Ball and Jonathan Kuminga. Then, Mo Dakhil comes

Aug 31
1 h 36 min

NBA News Roundup With Rob Mahoney, and James Surowiecki on the Lakers Sale!

Zach is joined by Rob Mahoney to cover all the news they missed while on vacation. They discuss Bennedict Mathurin going to the Pelicans, Kawhi’s latest, and Peyton Watso

Aug 26
1 h 47 min

Part 2: The 10 Players Facing the Most Pressure Next Season

Zach is once again joined by Kirk Goldsberry as they continue to rank the 10 players under the most pressure next season. They begin by debating Anthony Edwards vs. Tyres

Aug 11
58 min

Part 1: The 10 Players Facing the Most Pressure Next Season

Zach is joined by Kirk Goldsberry for a two-part special looking at the 10 players under the most pressure next season. In Part 1, they reveal the first half of their lis

Aug 4
1 h 06 min

Fallout From the LeBron Signing! Plus, Fake Curry Trades and Mets Corner!

Zach is joined by Mo Dakhil to dive back into LeBron James signing with the 76ers and discuss what they expect from this team. Then, they throw out some fun Steph Curry t

Jul 28
1 h 46 min

LeBron James is a Philadelphia 76er! Plus, Could Embiid Be Traded?

LeBron James has signed with the Philadelphia 76ers! Zach is joined by Chris Ryan and Michael Pina to break down what this signing means. They discuss if this makes Phill

Jul 25
1 h 14 min

The 10 Most Interesting Extension Candidates With Grant Liffmann

Zach is joined by Grant Liffmann to once again ponder what is happening with LeBron James. Then, they draft the 10 most interesting extension candidates and share their h

Jul 23
1 h 25 min

The Relegation Zone Draft With Rob Mahoney!

Zach is joined by Rob Mahoney to discuss the news, or lack thereof, of LeBron James's free agency decision. Then, it’s time for the relegation zone draft where they rank

Jul 21
1 h 33 min

What’s Next for Kawhi Leonard? Plus, Free Agency Check-in and Mets Corner!

Fresh off Adam Silver’s press conference, Zach is joined by Kirk Goldsberry to react to updates on Kawhi Leonard. Plus, they discuss LeBron landing spots, Wemby’s new con

Jul 15
1 h 45 min

Will the Kawhi Trade Go Through? Plus, Donovan Mitchell Extends, and Summer League Debuts

Zach is joined by Howard Beck to discuss the Kawhi Leonard trade possibly not going through due to the NBA's ongoing investigation. Next, they discuss Donovan Mitchell's

Jul 10
1 h 10 min

Free Agency Roundup With Bobby Marks, and Dan Woike on the Lakers!

Zach is joined by Bobby Marks to break down the Jaylen Brown trade! Why did it happen now, and what does it mean for both teams? Plus, they break down all the other big m

Jul 7
1 h 53 min

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What listeners say

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My favorite NBA podcast! I love that Zach stays positive and isn’t afraid to give credit to people. Him lifting others doesn’t lower himself, and he does this constantly. Whether it be with players, coaches, refs, or even competing podcasters, he doesn’t focus on the negative. He also seems to just have a lot of common sense. There isn’t crazy hot takes. He’s willing to take risks with predictions or other things, but they’re calculated and make sense. I trust his judgment. When he was with ESPN there was no language in the show, it was clean. That’s my only gripe with this show. Why do we need to lace it with F-bombs? I’d love to share these podcasts with my kid as he is starting to love basketball at age 11, but I just don’t like the f-bombs dropped. Why? I might be wrong, but it adds nothing. The show is just as great without it. Love your work, keep it up!!!

(Reed) · May 2026

Zach’s NBA coverage is second to none and it’s great to see him back podcasting again. The Howard Beck episodes of this new version are must listen, but many of the other guests haven’t been up to par with those who frequented his previous show. Some of these Ringer fanboy bros don’t know nearly as much as they think they do, and seem way more interested in being the cool kid at the lunch table rather than actual adult journalists.

Austin643 · May 2025

It hurts to give three stars to the best talking head in sports. I love Zach, but I hope someone hears this feedback. When he was with ESPN, Zach’s podcast was the best. Cerebral, clever, and divorced from big market bias. He had synergy with guests, and outstanding game and player analysis. Most of that continues to be the case. However.. Can we please lose the F word? I hate ESPN, but they apparently get credit for having kept the podcast clean. Listening to the Lowe Post together was something my son and I looked forward to. That is no longer the case as the language is unpredictable, and awful in some recent episodes. Beyond that, what made Zach one-of-a-kind was a high-level intellect paired with an entertaining voice presence. To me, the language has tarnished the gold standard of sports podcasts, and caused him to regress to the mean. Anybody can throw around language in an emotional response to last night’s games (and that is generally what you get from other podcasts). Zach, you’re better than that. What makes you different makes you great. Lean into that and I’ll come back immediately.

LVLM0 · May 2025

So glad to have entertaining, informed, and respectful discussions about basketball back! Basically the antithesis of what ESPN has become.

Cmmmmmmm · Apr 2025

Zach and his commentary and guests are great! Unfortunately his mic setup is still bad and it sounds like he is shouting across an empty basement toward the mic on a 6 year old laptop. Maybe the Ringer producers can hook him up with some new gear? Otherwise it's punishing to listen to him for very long with the current setup.

WC310 · Apr 2025

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