We’re 2 months into this NBA campaign. Due to COVID-19 positive tests with the team and across the league, the Magic’s December 20th game in Toronto has been postponed. The first Magic game impacted this season. I’d say likely not the last the way the omicron variant is spreading like wildfire around the world. Now’s a good a time as any for a progress report pod. The Magic are 6-25 with the second-worst record in the league. Detroit is only slightly worse on percentage points at 5-24. This is the longest in franchise history it’s taken the Magic to get to 6 wins in a season. Three of the Magic’s 6 wins have come in New York City. You can imagine just from that how garbage we’ve been at Amway Center, 2-10 at home. So WeltHamm’s tanking plans are holding up. For the second straight season we lead the league in games missed due to injury as there’s still no timetable for when we’ll see Markelle Fultz and Jonathan Isaac on the parquet floor. For every bright spot like Cole Anthony or Franz Wagner, there’s a lot of negatives to discuss. Also, an apology to Franz Wagner, Dwight’s NBA Top 75 snub, and death to anthracite. #LetsGoMagic Warning: Adult Language Songs: Win – Jay Rock

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A COVID-19 Christmas - Episode 62 - December 20, 2021

The games start counting now. The Magic finished 1-3 in their preseason campaign thanks to a Jeff Dowtin Jr. winner in the final exhibition game. Wendell Carter Jr. got a 4-year $50 million contract extension, which seems like solid value. With Chuma Okeke, Markelle Fultz, and Jonathan Isaac not on the court yet, is the tanking plan already in play? Could this 2021-2022 Orlando team finish with its worst record in franchise history? ‘Juice it or Lose it’ is back with predictions. #LetsGoMagic #MagicTogether Warning: Adult Language Songs: Win – Jay Rock

The Worst Magic Season in Franchise History incoming? - Episode 61 - October 19, 2021

A new Magic campaign is upon us. 2021-2022. There’s excitement in the air, but also apparent red flags that hint at rough times ahead. And it’s not just COVID-19 related. The Magic legitimately need these 4 upcoming preseason games just to give the fans an idea of what the new offense and defense might look like when the games count, let alone evaluating this young roster. Also, a Ben Simmons trade scenario. #LetsGoMagic #MagicTogether Warning: Adult Language Songs: Win – Jay Rock

The Bell Rings for a New Season - Episode 60 - October 3, 2021

Discussing the NBA Draft party at Amway Center. The fan reaction may have been louder for when Scottie Barnes was selected 4th by the Toronto Raptors than when the Magic picked Jalen Suggs 5th. Hot Take: Pops is not happy that the team drafted Jalen Suggs over Jonathan Kuminga and Franz Wagner over Moses Moody. At least most Magic fans seem thrilled with how the draft night played out. Why Jeff Weltman selecting Jason Preston at pick 33 and shipping him off to the L.A. Clippers for cash and a 2026 second was cruel. Either way, no one will truly know for 2-3 years which picks were right and which were wrong. As expected, free agency has been quiet. It’s basically been signing Robin Lopez, and re-signing Moe Wagner so far. Vegas Summer league starts this week. Jamahl Mosley is really pushing his ‘Pace, Space, Pass’ motto. Magic men like Cole Anthony, RJ Hampton, the new rookies, and Janis Timma(?) are participating. #LetsGoMagic #MagicTogether Warning: Adult Language Songs: Feels Like Summer – Childish Gambino

Suggs, Franz, and Free Agency - Episode 59 - August 8, 2021

If you don’t know already, Jamahl Mosley is the latest Orlando Magic Head Coach. More importantly, the NBA Draft is less than a week away and free agency is right around the corner. The Magic can take positive news from the Milwaukee Bucks being crowned champions. Looking at the Magic’s depth chart and getting an idea of how lackluster 2021 free agency likely will be. It’s still very possible the Magic can trade up to 2nd or 3rd in the draft. #LetsGoMagic #MagicTogether Warning: Adult Language Songs: Feels Like Summer – Childish Gambino

Jamahl Mosley and the 2021 Draft Arrive - Episode 58 - July 23, 2021

Orlando: The NBA’s Worst Small Market Franchise? - Episode 57 - June 25, 2021 by Penny & Pops Podcast

Orlando: The NBA’s Worst Small Market Franchise? - Episode 57 - June 25, 2021

We’ve been gone a while. Almost 3 months. In that time, WeltHamm blew it all up at the trade deadline. We traded away our 2-time All-Star who didn’t want to leave Orlando. Cole Anthony had a solid rookie campaign and I’m very glad we have R.J. Hampton. We finished the injury-plagued 72-game season 21-51. But now Steve Clifford is gone, in a mutual parting where Clifford likely wisely chose to walk away, and there’s a lot of hope riding on this June 22nd lottery where we have a 14% chance at getting the #1 pick. We talk coaching candidates, reflect on the 3 Magic trade deals at the deadline, and what pick(s) we believe the Magic will have after the lottery. Let’s go! #LetsGoMagic #MagicTogether Warning: Adult Language Songs: Feels Like Summer – Childish Gambino

Clifford Departs New Rebuild - Episode 56 - June 15, 2021

With the help of a 9-game losing streak along the way, the Magic enter this trade deadline week with the 4th-worst record in the NBA. Operation 3-month tank is going as planned so far. Many teams around the league want their hands on certain Magic players, most of the rumored deals sound like B.S. but it sounds like Aaron Gordon and Evan Fournier are out the door. WeltHamm should be making moves by Thursday afternoon, there’s no denying that, so we’re going to share what the Magic should do, rumors, and who ought to be shipped out of town. Hey, at least Vucevic is a 2-time All-Star. #LetsGoMagic #MagicTogether Warning: Adult Language Songs: WIN – Jay Rock

Trade Deadline; Vooch the Two-Time All-Star - Episode 55 - March 23, 2021

Sometimes the basketball gods force your hand. That’s what’s happening this 2021-2022 season. The Magic took advantage of their weak schedule to begin the campaign. Best record in the NBA. Then Fultz goes down for the season, combined with other starters like Fournier and Aaron Gordon missing many games, combined with more injuries to other rotation players, and we’ve plummeted down the standings fast. We’re 9-16 as of this recording. This is not a playoff team because we lead the NBA in games lost due to injury. The Magic may have been handed a 3-month golden tanking opportunity. #LetsGoMagic #MagicTogether Warning: Adult Language Songs: WIN – Jay Rock

Basketball Gods Want Orlando to Tank - Episode 54 - February 10, 2021

How does having the best record in the NBA sound, Magic fans? For the first time in franchise history, your Orlando Magic man are 4-0. Why is this happening? We’ll talk players, appealing numbers, what’s not sustainable, and compare the Magic with our East competition. It’s not crazy to be optimistic and have hopes of a potential sixth seed or better. The increase in injuries and the threat of COVID-19 contribute to those factors. #LetsGoMagic #MagicTogether Warning: Adult Language Songs: WIN – Jay Rock

First 4-0 Magic Start Ever! - Episode 53 - December 30, 2020

The Magic concluded the preseason 2-2 and their 32nd regular season starts two days before Christmas. Markelle Fultz and Jonathan Isaac signed extensions, indicating that WeltHamm have given up on Orlando being a free agency destination for at least the next few years. Fans are back at Amway Center. And we begin this 72-game campaign with the cloud of COVID-19 over everything as well as a season opener against our rivals down south. #LetsGoMagic #MagicTogether Warning: Adult Language Songs: WIN – Jay Rock

Fultz and Isaac Sign Extensions on Eve of Season - Episode 52 - December 22, 2020

The draft and free agency have happened. Not a lot of action from a Magic perspective, so there are thoughts to be shared as this is year 4 of WeltHamm in charge. Magic founder Jimmy Hewitt passed away, COVID-19 is still a problem as NBA players and staffers are testing positive in training camps, preseason is ongoing, and the 2020-2021 NBA season is tipping off just before Christmas. #LetsGoMagic #MagicTogether Warning: Adult Language Songs: WIN – Jay Rock

Just Going to Sit on These Hands - Episode 51 - December 13, 2020

This is our Orlando Magic pre-draft, pre-free agency episode, but it’s also going to be a review of the Jeff Weltman and John Hammond front office regime. WeltHamm have sort of reached that fork in the road where they have to be decisive on a path moving forward. They were hired in May 2017, so they’ve had 3 full seasons of being in charge. Going into their 4th campaign now, we’re at the point where they have to show more progress than this Magic team just barely being a playoff team in the East. Who should stay? Who should go? Trade ideas, draft pick preferences, and more! #LetsGoMagic #MagicAboveAll Warning: Adult Language Songs: WIN – Jay Rock

WeltHamm Have Reached the Fork

It only makes sense that the return of ‘Magical Movies’ would involve the only other Bucks-Magic playoff series between the two franchises. We’re going back to 2001. Game 3, Magic trying to avoid a beat-of-5 series sweep. We played the first 2 games in Milwaukee fairly close. This Game 3 at home is owned by a 21-year-old Tracy McGrady who racks up a 42-point near triple-double performance in the Magic overtime win. T-MAC accepts his Most Improved Player award before tip-off. This is a very physical game. There’s even a scuffle in front of the Magic bench. Darrell Armstrong, Pat Garrity, and Dee Brown bring the support in this 121-116 OT thriller. Full Game (TNT Broadcast; audio and video is not as crisp): https://youtu.be/wAWa8Y_vjkQ Slightly Chopped Down Game (Sunshine Network Magic Broadcast; great audio and video): https://youtu.be/nuxnWhM79kU (Please, NBA, don’t take these down. We don’t own them, let your fans watch some great basketball) The box score: https://www.basketball-reference.com/boxscores/200104280ORL.html The game audio highlights and game summary are followed by the handing out of awards. The categories: • The Jack ‘Sweater Vest Guy’ Nelson Fashion award • Most Magical Momentum Move • The Brian Hill Clipboard Smashing Play of the Game • The Richie Adubato Best Broadcast Moment • The Brian Cook Heat Check award • The Olumide Oyedeji ‘That Guy’ award • The Johnny Davis Coaching Botch award • The Stan Van Gundy Best Coaching Decision award • Best ‘Huh, I Forgot About That’ Moment • Best Musical Performance • The Tree Rollins Oldie, But a Goodie award • The Dominique Wilkins Oldie, NOT a Goodie award • Most Magical Shot • Is Anyone at their Peak Here? • Which Player Comes Out of this Game Looking the Best? If you want to rename a ‘Magical Movie’ award, or suggest a new award, please let us know. Positive ratings or reviews are always welcome. We’re here to entertain you. #LetsGoMagic #MagicAboveAll Warning: Adult Language Songs: Blinding Lights - The Weeknd WIN – Jay Rock

‘Magical Movies’: Tracy Fears No Puppy Dog - Game 3 '01 Playoffs - Apr. 28, 2001 - Episode 49

They did it again! Orlando upset Toronto last year in Game 1 as the 7th seed. It was an even bigger mountain to climb on neutral soil as the 8th seed Orlando Magic claimed victory over the #1 seed Milwaukee Bucks 122-110 on Tuesday afternoon. 16-of-41 3-point shooting proved to be the difference. Nikola Vucevic exorcised some Marc Gasol demons to post 35 points, 14 rebounds, and 4 assists on 15-of-24 shooting against a very frustrated Brook Lopez. Giannis Antetokounmpo’s 31 points, 17 rebounds, and 7 assists didn’t prove enough for a favorite that was out-worked, out-hustled, and out-played for one game. Markelle Fultz was wonderful in his first playoff start (15 points, 6 assists). Steve Clifford’s support players (James Ennis, Gary Clark, Wes Iwundu, Khem Birch) truly picked up the slack for some of their colleagues. The basketball world has been shocked as it’s Orlando up 1-0. Now what? #LetsGoMagic #MagicAboveAll Warning: Adult Language Songs: WIN – Jay Rock

Magic Pull Another Game 1 Shocker, Beat Bucks - Episode 48 - August 18, 2020

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