Joel Embiid
Mentioned in 32 analyzed podcast episodes across 10 shows
A Philadelphia 76ers center and NBA MVP from Cameroon who is frequently discussed across sports podcasts for his elite scoring ability (averaging 30+ PPG) and his significant impact on the team's playoff contention hopes. Podcast coverage centers on his recurring knee and health issues that affect his availability and the 76ers' championship viability, as well as his recent return to form after injury recovery. He was also a notable performer in international competition, having played in the Paris Olympics gold medal game.
Appears On
Episode Appearances
93X Half-Assed Morning Show · Apr 13, 2026
Game 7 of The Masters
“Missing playoff games due to appendix removal surgery during critical playoff preparation”
Nightcap · Apr 11, 2026
Best of NFL News Part 2: Allen Iverson CALLING out the NBA STARS for LOAD MANAGEMENT
“Underwent appendectomy one week before playoffs, continuing pattern of recurring injuries before postseason”
Club Shay Shay · Apr 11, 2026
Best of NFL News Part 2: Allen Iverson CALLING out the NBA STARS for LOAD MANAGEMENT
“Had appendectomy surgery, continuing pattern of recurring injuries affecting playoff availability”
First Take · Apr 10, 2026
Hour 1: Does Knicks Win Over Celtics Mean Anything With Jaylen Brown Sitting?
“Underwent emergency appendectomy surgery, sidelining him indefinitely and jeopardizing 76ers' playoff run”
Brian Windhorst & The Hoop Collective · Apr 10, 2026
Rock Bottom For Tanking? + Major Playoff Seeding Drama In Final Weekend & A Special Guest
“Diagnosed with appendicitis; likely out for play-in tournament affecting Sixers playoff chances”
Go Birds! · Apr 10, 2026
Go Birds! Daily, April 10th: Injuries, Risks and Being Proactive (A Philadelphia Sports Story)
“Diagnosed with appendicitis requiring emergency surgery, effectively ending 76ers' 2024-25 season.”
Nightcap · Apr 10, 2026
Nightcap Hour 1: Knicks KNOCK OFF Celtics in THRILLER + Rocket BEAT INJURED Sixers + Kayden McDonald JOINS Nightcap + Joel Embiid INJURIES +Anthony Davis’ MVP RANKINGS
“76ers center whose appendectomy and injury history significantly impacted team's playoff chances”
Club Shay Shay · Apr 10, 2026
Nightcap Hour 1: Knicks KNOCK OFF Celtics in THRILLER + Rocket BEAT INJURED Sixers + Kayden McDonald JOINS Nightcap + Joel Embiid INJURIES +Anthony Davis’ MVP RANKINGS
“76ers center underwent appendectomy in Houston, sidelined indefinitely with history of recurring injuries entering playoffs”
Club Shay Shay · Apr 10, 2026
Nightcap Hour 2: Allen Iverson CALLS OUT NBA Stars + Myles Garrett SKIPS Browns OFFSEASON PROGRAM + Jags Make Travis Hunter FULL TIME DB
“Underwent emergency appendectomy, affecting 76ers' availability against Rockets”
First Take · Apr 2, 2026
Hour 1: Trade Away
“Absent from Wizards game due to illness, criticized for clapping back at reporters about availability”
Pardon My Take · Apr 1, 2026
UConn Head Coach Dan Hurley, April Fools Has Everyone On Alert, NFL League Meetings, Hot Seat/Cool Throne And Guys On Chicks
“MVP winner whose 66-game season sparked rule changes affecting current MVP discussions”
Pardon My Take · Mar 27, 2026
Sweet 16 Night 1, Giants HC John Harbaugh, Max Homa Stops By For PMT Spring Break + Fyre Fest Of The Week
“Discussed in context of triple-double statistics and playoff availability concerns”
Club 520 Podcast · Mar 16, 2026
Club 520 - Jeff Teague on CRAZY Timberwolves story, injuries RUINING Joel Embiid’s 76ers career, March Madness
“Philadelphia 76ers center discussed for 70-point game performance and chronic injury concerns affecting career trajectory”
Nightcap · Mar 1, 2026
Best of NBA News Part 1: LeBron James CALLING OUT Jaylen Brown talking TRASH about Bronny, NBA sends their OWN Doctors to check Lauri Markkanen’s Injury
“NBA center whose health status affects potential 2028 Olympic participation”
Club 520 Podcast · Feb 26, 2026
Club 520 - Grant Williams on being TEAMMATES w/ Jeff Teague, GUARDING Joel Embiid & Steph Curry, Luka vs. Tatum
“Philadelphia 76ers center that Grant Williams was assigned to guard despite size disadvantage”
Pablo Torre Finds Out · Feb 20, 2026
The Sporting Class: Corrupt Union Bosses, the Dark Arts of Ownership & NBA Draft Abolition
“Philadelphia 76ers star acquired through tanking strategy; example of draft success from deliberate losing.”
Doughboys · Feb 19, 2026
Ggiata Delicatessen with Vanessa Chester
“NBA MVP from Cameroon; mentioned as notable professional basketball player from the country”
Almost Athletes with Dude Perfect · Feb 18, 2026
Dude Perfect Judges Epic Fan Sports Fails with NBA Announcer Noah Eagle
“Philadelphia 76ers center; played in Paris Olympics gold medal game”
The Zach Lowe Show · Feb 12, 2026
Jaren Jackson Jr. Out Indefinitely and a Look at the Tanking Crisis
“76ers center re-evaluated for knee soreness, will miss games after All-Star break”
The Ringer NBA Show · Feb 11, 2026
Title Pie at the All-Star Break | Group Chat
“76ers' dominant scorer; his recent prolific form analyzed as potential upset catalyst despite team's health concerns”
The Ryen Russillo Show · Feb 11, 2026
Wemby’s Big Night & More w/ Noah Eagle, Plus the Darryn Peterson Mystery w/ Eamonn Brennan
“76ers center discussed in Eastern Conference playoff viability”
The Mismatch · Feb 10, 2026
10 Questions Heading into All-Star Weekend
“76ers center who would 'destroy' Jared Allen in playoff matchup if healthy”
The Ringer NBA Show · Feb 9, 2026
The NBA’s Tanking Problem Hits Rock Bottom and More Trade Deadline Ripple Effects | Group Chat
“76ers center averaging 30 PPG despite injuries; team's contention hopes depend on his health in playoffs”
The Zach Lowe Show · Feb 6, 2026
Trade Deadline Winners and Losers
“76ers center whose recent performance discussed in context of team's trade deadline inactivity”
The Bill Simmons Podcast · Feb 3, 2026
The 2026 NBA Trade Value List. Plus, Harden, JJJ, and Giannis Trade News With Joe House
“76ers center ranked #61 on trade value list; discussed as returning to form after injury recovery”
The Zach Lowe Show · Feb 2, 2026
SGA Lifts OKC Over Jokic, Nuggets! Plus, Should LeBron be an All Star?
“76ers center playing at MVP level over last month, discussed as All-Star reserve selection”
The Zach Lowe Show · Jan 29, 2026
Full-Court Speculation: Giannis Trade Rumors Overflow
“Philadelphia 76ers center showing significant health improvement and MVP-caliber play this season”
The Bill Simmons Podcast · Jan 28, 2026
Why a Weird NBA Season Finally Went Full Weirdo On Us, With Tim Legler
“Philadelphia 76ers star whose health limitations and shooting touch analyzed despite reduced athleticism”
PTI · Jan 23, 2026
Title-Game Drama, Bills Bedlam, and a Lakers Shockwave
“76ers center played 46 minutes with strong performance; highest minutes since December 2022”
The Zach Lowe Show · Jan 5, 2026
Concern for the Thunder? Plus, Eastern Conference Power Rankings!
“Philadelphia 76ers center whose health trajectory and improved play is central to team's playoff prospects”
The Zach Lowe Show · Dec 23, 2025
The Forgotten Teams With Tony Jones and Jon Krawczynski. Plus, All-Rookie Teams With J. Kyle Mann.
“76ers center dealing with knee injury, playing limited games but still providing rim protection value”
The Zach Lowe Show · Dec 1, 2025
Eastern Conference Roundup and Trade Preview With Mo Dakhil
“Philadelphia 76ers center returning from injury with concerning rebounding and movement metrics”