Free Daily Podcast Summary
The Mismatch: Daily Summaries Delivered
by The Ringer
Chris Vernon and David Jacoby discuss all the news, trends, and transactions happening in the NBA. They also offer their on-court analysis, and occasionally get into heated debates.
Latest Episodes
The most recent episodes — sign up to get AI-powered summaries of each one.
- 6 days ago1h 31m
Next Question: Media Day Reactions
Verno and Jacoby run through every team's media day story line, so it's next question, next question. LeBron didn't leave his family to lose in the second round, Jay-Z hexed the Spurs, Giannis meets an iguana, and the young Nets want to golf shirtless. Plus, the Kings' hot mic, and Verno proves he's the opposite of a hypocrite. Welcome to The Mismatch! Sixers: LeBron, Embiid and the Jaylen Brown "alpha" question Warriors: Porzingis out with "health issue" as Curry agrees to 2-year, $116M extension Pistons: Jalen Duren skips media day, still unsigned Nuggets: Nikola Jokic will re-sign "if they want me" Raptors: Kawhi won't discuss punishment, agrees to 2-year, $115M extension Heat: Giannis and Bam, Miami's new superstar duo Spurs: Harper and Castle's 'GQ' feature, bench talk, MSG and Jay-Z's hex Lakers: JJ Redick says roster makes sense for first time in three years Timberwolves: Anthony Edwards on life without Naz Reid and Julius Randle Nets: Julius Randle says young teammates tried to golf shirtless, broke a driver Pelicans: Entering Year 8, Zion says career "not where I want to be" Kings: Hot mic catches reporters rating Ben Simmons and Zach LaVine Leave us a message on our Mismatch Voicemail line! (323) 389-5091 Hosts: Chris Vernon and David Jacoby Producers: Stefan Anderson and Jeff Shearin Social: Keith Fujimoto Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
- 1 weeks ago1h 16m
Offseason Loves and Loathes
Verno and Jacoby return to discuss some of the latest news around the league, including the contract extensions for Ausar Thompson and Keyonte George, Henri Veesaar's season-ending injury, and more. With the offseason coming to an end, media days around the corner, and preseason games coming soon, the guys dive into their full offseason loves and loathes. Welcome to The Mismatch! Ausar Thompson and Keyonte George sign contract extensions Doc Rivers to join NBC’s NBA broadcast The Hawks’ Henri Veesaar tears ACL, will miss the whole season Jalen Brunson set to host 'Saturday Night Live' this weekend Verno loves: How much stronger the teams in the East have gotten Jacoby loves: LaMelo Ball on the Timberwolves with Anthony Edwards Verno loathes: A weaker Western Conference Jacoby loathes: The Knicks' championship summer is coming to an end Verno loves: Rookie class Jacoby loves: The Cavs trading for Peyton Watson Verno loathes: Long-tenured players with new teams Jacoby loathes: The Pelicans' offseason Verno loves: New head coaches Jacoby loves: The Rockets have true point guards now Verno loathes: Russell Westbrook and Chris Paul retiring Jacoby loathes: Ja Morant with the Blazers Verno loves: The 76ers' offseason Jacoby loves: OG Alvarado Verno loathes: Blazers owner Tom Dundon being cheap Jacoby loathes: Kyle Lowry’s dinosaur statue Leave us a message on our Mismatch Voicemail line! (323) 389-5091 Hosts: Chris Vernon and David Jacoby Producers: Jessie Lopez, Stefan Anderson, and Jeff Shearin Social: Keith Fujimoto Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
- 2 weeks ago1h 19m
Steve Ballmer Accepts His Fate, the Pistons’ Mess, the Year of Brunson Continues, and the A.I. Takeover
Verno and Jacoby return as they react to Steve Ballmer’s statement accepting his punishment for the NBA’s investigation into the Clippers. They discuss what the expectations are for the Clippers next season as well as what impact Kawhi Leonard will have with the Raptors now that the trade has been made official. Next, they discuss Mark Williams’s surgery, Jalen Brunson hosting 'Saturday Night Live,' and the ongoing contract negotiations between Jalen Duren and the Detroit Pistons. Lastly, the guys have three questions each, ranging from the impact of new head coaches to artificial intelligence. Welcome to The Mismatch! Steve Ballmer releases statement accepting his punishment for circumventing the salary cap Expectations for Raptors with Kawhi Leonard Mark Williams to miss several months after shoulder surgery Jalen Brunson hosting the season premiere of 'SNL' Jalen Duren and Detroit Pistons remain far apart in contract negotiations Are the Clippers wrong for giving Chris Paul’s no. 3 to Bradley Beal? Which team are you personally high on that probably won’t be good? Which new head coach will have a major impact next season? Reaction to Nikola Jokic’s comments about being a well known NBA player Which team do you know you will like more than the consensus? How long do we have until A.I. murders us all? Leave us a message on our Mismatch Voicemail line! (323) 389-5091 Hosts: Chris Vernon and David Jacoby Producers: Jessie Lopez, Stefan Anderson, and Jeff Shearin Social: Keith Fujimoto Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
- 3 weeks ago1h 12m
Clippers Get Hammered, Ben Simmons Is Back, and Five Questions Ahead of Next Season
Verno and Jacoby return as they discuss the NBA’s punishment on the Clippers for circumventing the salary cap with Kawhi Leonard. They then discuss Amen Thompson’s contract extension, Ben Simmons’s return to the league, and the latest with Jalen Duren. Next, the guys have five questions ahead of next season. Welcome to The Mismatch! League slams the hammer on the Clippers for circumventing the salary cap with Kawhi Leonard Is the Kawhi Leonard signing the worst signing ever? Amen Thompson signs a five-year, $208 million contract extension with the Rockets Ben Simmons is back; signs a deal with the Kings Jalen Duren, Pistons remain apart in contract negotiations How many teams enter training camp with real championship expectations? Are the Lakers going to be better than they were last year? How will Giannis’s move to the Heat affect what Nikola Jokic could do with the Nuggets? Where do the Pistons rank among the rest of the Eastern Conference? Does Jacoby recommend driving across the country in a RV? Leave us a message on our Mismatch Voicemail line! (323) 389-5091 Hosts: Chris Vernon and David Jacoby Producers: Jessie Lopez, Stefan Anderson, and Jeff Shearin Social: Keith Fujimoto Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
- Aug 25, 20261h 5m
The Players We Can’t Wait to See on New Teams. Plus, Which Star Will Finally Get a Ring?
Verno and Jacoby return to go through the players they are most looking forward to seeing in action with a new team. They break it all down by each selecting a star, a role player, a once-upon-a-time star, and an "I still believe in them" player. Then they discuss which star is most likely to win their first championship, which small offseason move will net the biggest result, and which scandal they care about the most going into the season. Also, they briefly discuss some of the recent signings around the league, the Wolves' ownership change, and Shaedon Sharpe’s injury. Welcome to The Mismatch! Klay Thompson and DeMar DeRozan sign with the Heat and Nuggets, respectively Timberwolves ownership change Shaedon Sharpe’s injury Star player on a new team we are most looking forward to seeing Role player on a new team we are most looking forward to seeing The once-upon-a-time star player on a new team we are most looking forward to seeing The "I still believe in them" player on a new team we are most looking forward to seeing Which star is most likely to win their first championship? Small offseason signing that will lead to big results Scandal they care about the most Leave us a message on our Mismatch Voicemail line! (323) 389-5091 Hosts: Chris Vernon and David Jacoby Producers: Jessie Lopez, Stefan Anderson, and Jeff Shearin Social: Keith Fujimoto Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
- Aug 21, 20261h 0m
Inside the Lakers’ New Era With Dan Woike
Verno and Jacoby are joined by The Athletic’s Dan Woike to help break down the entire Lakers situation. They discuss Mark Walter's shocking decision to sell the Lakers to Bob Iger and Josh Kushner, the not-so-shocking Buss family drama since the Lakers were flipped by Walter, how the new ownership could affect Luka Doncic, and more. They also discuss how the Lakers' offseason acquisitions fit next to Luka, expectations for LeBron James on the Sixers, and Dan’s thoughts on the Clippers-Aspiration investigation. Welcome to The Mismatch! Initial reaction to the Lakers' sale to Bob Iger and Josh Kushner On Mark Walter and the changes he started implementing on the Lakers How does new ownership affect Luka Doncic? LeBron James leaving the Lakers to sign with the Sixers Explaining how a team governor role works Pros and cons from the Lakers' offseason Clippers-Aspiration investigation Leave us a message on our Mismatch Voicemail line! (323) 389-5091 Hosts: Chris Vernon and David Jacoby Guest: Dan Wokie Producers: Jessie Lopez, Stefan Anderson, and Jeff Shearin Social: Keith Fujimoto Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
- Aug 14, 20261h 14m
The NBA Schedule Has Arrived, and Russell Westbrook Calls It a Career
The NBA has finally released the schedule for the 2026-27 season, and Verno and Jacoby react by discussing the Christmas Day games, which team has a surprising amount of national TV games, debate who’ll get booed when returning to their former team, and more. Also, the guys share some of their fond memories of Russell Westbrook after he announced his retirement. Welcome to The Mismatch! NBA releases the full 2026-27 schedule Opening Day schedule Christmas Day schedule Nationally televised games Homecoming games Trying to make sense of the Lakers getting flipped by Mark Walter Can't-miss games of the season Happy retirement, Russell Westbrook Leave us a message on our Mismatch Voicemail line! (323) 389-5091 Hosts: Chris Vernon and David Jacoby Producers: Jessie Lopez, Stefan Anderson, and Jeff Shearin Social: Keith Fujimoto Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
- Aug 4, 20261h 11m
Loves and Loathes of the Offseason So Far
Verno and Jacoby return with the offseason edition of Loves and Loathes! Welcome to The Mismatch! Verno loves: The power shift of the Eastern Conference Jacoby loves: Still riding the high of the Knicks' championship Verno loathes: The second apron Jacoby loathes: Victor Wembanyama taking a pay cut Verno loves: Underrated acquisitions of the offseason Jacoby loves: The Chicago Bulls Verno loathes: The neverending Clippers-Aspiration saga (and a bonus side story on Verno competing against Joey Chestnut) Jacoby loathes: The Warriors' offseason Verno loves: New head coaches around the league Jacoby loves: LeBron James surprising everyone by signing with the 76ers Verno loathes: Blazers owner Tom Dundon Jacoby loathes: Pistons not addressing their needs Verno loves: Minnesota Lynx’s Olivia Miles Jacoby loves: NBA Europe Verno loathes: Being out of touch with current movies and TV shows Jacoby loathes: Booking an RV vacation with his family Leave us a message on our Mismatch Voicemail line! (323) 389-5091 Hosts: Chris Vernon and David Jacoby Producers: Jessie Lopez, Stefan Anderson, and Jeff Shearin Social: Keith Fujimoto Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Get The Mismatch summaries in your inbox
Free AI-powered daily recaps. Key takeaways, quotes, and mentions — in a 5-minute read.
Get Free Summaries →Free forever for up to 3 podcasts. No credit card required.
You Might Also Like
Listeners also like.
Brian Windhorst & The Hoop Collective
Brian Windhorst and ESPN insiders analyze the NBA and related topics.
No Fouls Given
Basketball players and sports personalities debate NBA storylines, highlights, and trades with unfiltered, real-time commentary.
The Zach Lowe Show
NBA analysis and interviews with league insiders and prominent figures, featuring game breakdowns and discussions about the league.
Hoops Tonight with Jason Timpf
Jason Timpf analyzes the NBA's top games, key storylines, and insider news.
The Press Box
A roundtable discussion of major media stories with a focus on sports, politics, and cultural news.
The Bill Simmons Podcast
A sports podcast featuring Bill Simmons and a rotating cast of guests including athletes, celebrities, and media personalities.
No Dunks
A daily NBA podcast breaking down games, headlines, and player performances with analysis and guest interviews.
#thisleague UNCUT
Two NBA insiders offer unfiltered analysis and candid discussion on league news, rumors, and behind-the-scenes developments.
The Ringer NFL Show
NFL analysts break down the league's top stories multiple times weekly.
The Ryen Russillo Show
A sports talk podcast featuring commentary, interviews, and recurring segments with co-hosts discussing games, pop culture, and life advice.
Lakers Lounge
A daily deep dive into the Los Angeles Lakers with host Anthony Irwin and guests from NBA media and beyond.
The Ringer Fantasy Football Show
Three friends discuss the NFL, covering fantasy football, draft analysis, free agency, trades, and league news year-round.
About The Mismatch
Chris Vernon and David Jacoby discuss all the news, trends, and transactions happening in the NBA. They also offer their on-court analysis, and occasionally get into heated debates.
Customized Recaps
AI-powered recaps with compact key takeaways, quotes, and insights.
Straight to Your Inbox
Get key takeaways from The Mismatch in a 5-minute read.
Save Hours Every Week
Stay current on your favorite podcasts without falling behind.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Podzilla's The Mismatch daily summary?
It's a free AI-powered email that summarizes new episodes of The Mismatch as soon as they're published. You get the key takeaways, notable quotes, and links & mentions — all in a quick read.
How does the The Mismatch podcast summary work?
When a new episode drops, our AI transcribes and analyzes it, then generates a personalized summary tailored to your interests and profession. It's delivered to your inbox every morning.
Is this an official The Mismatch product?
No. Podzilla is an independent service that summarizes publicly available podcast content. We're not affiliated with or endorsed by The Ringer.
Can I get summaries of other podcasts too?
Absolutely! The free plan covers up to 3 podcasts. Upgrade to Pro for 15, or Premium for 50. Browse our full catalog at /podcasts.
How often does The Mismatch release new episodes?
The Mismatch publishes weekly. Our AI generates a summary within hours of each new episode.
What topics does The Mismatch cover?
The Mismatch covers topics including Sports. Our AI identifies the specific themes in each episode and highlights what matters most to you.
Start getting The Mismatch summaries tomorrow morning.
Free forever for up to 3 podcasts. No credit card required.
Free forever for up to 3 podcasts. No credit card required.