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Schwink, Malcolm and Duncan discuss the Wizards’ 1-6 skid after surging into the All-Star break, losing to the nets, Duncan’s history with cats, if Rui Hachimura can bring it every night, Davis Bertans’ calf injury, the next six games making or breaking the rest of the season, why beating the Jazz was actually frustrating, the Hall of Fame Prediction Game and Pop Culture Detour. ZardCast 2.0 is a bi-weekly podcast. Follow us on Twitter Listen & subscribe on Spotify Intro beats by The Passion HiFi

Schwink, Malcolm and Mike discuss if they're buying into the Wizards after the team’s recent success, Russell Westbrook’s health, a frustrating loss to the Celtics, competent lineup combinations, uncharacteristically taking care of business against the Timberwolves, a season sweep of the Nuggets paired with a wacky ending, Rui Hachimura’s emergence, if Deni Avdija is in Scott Brooks’ doghouse, the overtime victory over the Lakers, under-the-hood positives from a win over Portland and Drew Goodisms. This podcast was recorded before a loss to the Grizzlies but that game sucked anyway so who cares? ZardCast 2.0 is a bi-weekly podcast. Follow us on Twitter Listen & subscribe on Spotify Intro beats by The Passion HiFi

Schwink, Duncan and Mike discuss the Wizards' three-game winning streak, the team appearing competent after going 5-5 in the last 10, new rules for Russell Westbrook to start possessions, nearly blowing it against the Nuggets, John Wall's return to D.C., demoralizing Boston, Duncan encountering a heckler at a movie theater, Miami's hangover and the upcoming West Coast road trip. Plus, Drew Goodisms and the guys review the first four episodes of the CW's Walker for Pop Culture Detour. ZardCast 2.0 is a bi-weekly podcast. Follow us on Twitter Listen & subscribe on Spotify Intro beats by The Passion HiFi

Schwink, Duncan, Mike and Malcolm discuss an improbable victory over the Nets in the waning moments of the contest, Russell Westbrook’s 41 points, a big game from Moe Wagner, a new statement from Kyrie Irving, the Wizards visiting and losing to John Wall in Houston, why any “rift” between Wall and Bradley Beal was always overblown, if too much is made of Beal’s body language, what has to happen the rest of the season for it to be considered a success, Beal trade rumblings and a fresh batch of Drew Goodisms. Plus, the guys settle on the new show Walker to recap for Pop Culture Detour. ZardCast 2.0 is a bi-weekly podcast. Follow us on Twitter Listen & subscribe on Spotify Intro beats by The Passion HiFi

Schwink, Duncan and Mike discuss the trauma haunting Duncan’s cat, the Wizards as possible COVID-19 super spreaders in the league, Thomas Bryant partially tearing his ACL, Russell Westbrook’s quad injury, Bradley Beal’s nightly brilliance, if Scott Brooks’ seat is as hot as Chipotle tomatillo red-chili salsa or leather chairs baking in the sun, Drew Gooden’s Insight, if John Wall’s Rockets’ roster is better than any he had in D.C., and Pop Culture Detour.

Schwink, Duncan and Mike discuss the first two weeks of the Washington Wizards season, including initial impressions of Russell Westbrook, Davis Bertans slowly ramping up, Scott Brooks’ dreaded three-guard lineup, defensive woes and two wins to start the New Year. Later, Kyrie Irving sends a statement to the podcast, Thomas Bryant gets some love, Drew Gooden’s insights, This Week in John Wall and Pop Culture Detour.

It’s time to preview the 2020-2021 Washington Wizards season. Schwink, Duncan, Mike and Malcolm answer a number of questions about this year’s team, tackling if Bradley Beal and Russell Westbrook are All-NBA worthy, if we’ll see bubble or non-bubble Thomas Bryant, the wing depth, deficiencies with the backup guards and bigs, why they’re down on Scott Brooks in the last year of his contract and what constitutes a successful campaign. Plus, Pop Culture Detour holiday edition.

ZardCast rides again! Spurred by the news of John Wall's trade to the Houston Rockets for Russell Westbrook, Schwink and Duncan fire up the mics with new co-hosts Malcolm and Mike. The guys discuss their initial reactions to the trade, disappointment after not seeing Wall and Bradley Beal together one last time, why the Wizards chose to move on from Wall, what prevented Wall from taking Washington to the next level, whether the trade makes the Wizards better, what Westbrook brings to the team, and if the Wall era was a success. ZardCast 2.0 is a bi-weekly podcast. Follow us on Twitter Listen & subscribe on Spotify Intro beats by The Passion HiFi