Hoopstrology
A weekly podcast exploring the intersection of basketball and astrology. In each episode, Jesus Acevedo Jr. and the Zodiac GM will analyze the NBA and other basketball topics through an astrological lens.
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Tuesday Jan 23, 2024
Tuesday Jan 23, 2024
On the 11th Hoopstrology episode, Jesus Acevedo Jr. and the Zodiac GM kick things off by breaking down Leos (1:40).
Then, the duo discusses the Houston Rockets and Jalen Green (5:20) before breaking down Pascal Siakam's fit with the Indiana Pacers (11:04).
Next, is the MVP race a two-man race between Nikola Jokic and Joel Embid again? If so, who has the edge this season (17:45)?
Finally, how has Erik Spoelstra's horoscope sign influenced his long tenure with the Miami Heat (24:40)?
Tuesday Jan 09, 2024
Tuesday Jan 09, 2024
After a two-week layoff, Jesus Acevedo Jr. and the Zodiac GM are back to kick off the new year with a fresh episode.
Before diving into some NBA and astrology topics, Zodiac GM breaks down the Cancer sign (1.22).
First on the agenda is Giannis Antetokounmpo's recent comments and how that's a sign of the Milwaukee Bucks's chemistry issues (5:10).
Then, Jesus ponders if the Los Angeles Lakers' Darvin Ham is on the hot seat (12:27).
The first major trade went down during the two-week layoff, and the Zodiac GM calls it a win-win for both the New York Knicks (19:00) and the Toronto Raptors (24:17).
Tuesday Dec 19, 2023
Tuesday Dec 19, 2023
Jesus Acevedo Jr. and The Zodiac GM are back for another episode, and Jesus has been waiting for this one for some time as the guys talk about his sign, Gemini (00:52).
Next, with the NBA a quarter of the way through the season, the hosts answer four questions:
Will the Houston Rockets make the playoffs (8:08)?
Will Donovan Mitchell get traded, and where (12:49)?
How many Utah Jazz players will be traded (20:18)?
And finally, are the LA Clippers for real (24:27)?
Tuesday Dec 12, 2023
Tuesday Dec 12, 2023
Welcome back to the Hoopstrology podcast!
This week, Jesus Acevedo Jr. and the Zodiac GM dive into the Taurus sign (00:49) and how it plays a role for NBA Commissioner Adam Silver (6:27) and his addition of the NBA's Play-In Tournament and the In-Season Tournament to the league.
And speaking of the In-Season Tournament, the guys discuss the first-ever IST Champs Los Angeles Lakers (9:04) and the runner-ups, the Indiana Pacers and their hot-shooting point guard Tyrese Halliburton (14:03).
Next, they discuss how Kyrie Irving's injury could impact the Dallas Mavericks chemistry (19:30).
Finally, will the Cleveland Cavaliers make it work with the roster as is, or are changes coming (25:09)?
Tuesday Dec 05, 2023
Tuesday Dec 05, 2023
After a one-week break, Jesus Acevedo Jr. and the Zodiac GM are back for another Hoopstrology episode.
First, Zodiac GM talks about the fiery Aries sign (1:54).
Then, what role did Ime Udoka and LeBron James' astrological signs play in their recent confrontation (4:38)?
Next, the duo discusses Kevin Durant moving into the top 10 all-time NBA scoring list (9:56).
The last two topics are devoted to the Sacramento Kings (16:36) and one of this year's surprise teams, the Orland Magic (22:50).
Wednesday Nov 22, 2023
Wednesday Nov 22, 2023
It's Thanksgiving week!
In this episode, Jesus Acevedo Jr. and the Zodiac GM break down the Pisces sign (0:42) before discussing Draymond Green's suspension (3:45).
Then, Jesus boasts about picking the Oklahoma City Thunder as being one of the better teams in the league (17:17).
Finally, will a lineup change alter the Charlotte Hornets team chemistry (23:18)?
Tuesday Nov 14, 2023
Tuesday Nov 14, 2023
Jesus Acevedo Jr. and the Zodiac GM are back for another Hoopstrology episode.
This week, Zodiac GM talks about Air signs (1:50) before he and Jesus assess the NBA 10 games into the season, starting with the much-improved Houston Rockets (4:47) and the Minnesota Timberwolves (14:28).
Then, after a long-sought trade by both parties, why are James Harden and the Los Angeles Clippers having trouble gelling (21:15)?
Finally, is it time for the Chicago Bulls to start looking at a roster overhaul (28:28)?
Tuesday Nov 07, 2023
Tuesday Nov 07, 2023
In this week's episode, Jesus Acevedo Jr. and the Zodiac GM look back at the top four news in the basketball world, but first, Zodiac GM teaches us about Earth signs.
In the first basketball topic, the guys talk about the late Bob Knights' coaching greatness and how his horoscope sun and moon sign played a role (4:04).
Then, how is Chris Paul fitting in with the Golden State Warriors (9:39)?
The Boston Celtics are 5-0 to start the season, and new additions Kristaps Porzingiz and Jrue Holiday have played a significant role (17:40).
Finally, with James Harden finally an LA Clipper, how will that impact the team's chemistry (21:18)?
Tuesday Oct 31, 2023
Tuesday Oct 31, 2023
In this week's episode, Jesus Acevedo Jr and the Zodiac GM discuss the first week of the NBA season, starting with the NBA defending champs, the Denver Nuggets (4:38).
From the undefeated to the winless, the guys break down the Houston Rockets (9:50) and Memphis Grizzlies (17:14) winless start to the season.
Finally, the duo discuss the James Harden and Philadelphia 76ers situation (23:13)
Monday Oct 23, 2023
Monday Oct 23, 2023
The NBA Season is here! Jesus and Zodiac give their season predictions, starting with who they think will lift the Larry O'Brien trophy (4:05) and who will be the season's surprise team (11:07). Then, will there be a first-time MVP recipient? The guys each make a case for their MVP pick (18:00). Finally, they preview Rocketstrology (24:05)