Joel Embiid
Mentioned in 49 analyzed podcast episodes across 10 shows
Philadelphia 76ers center known for elite scoring (averaging 30+ PPG) and dominant interior play, acquired through the team's tanking strategy. Frequently discussed across major NBA podcasts regarding his MVP-caliber performance, chronic knee injuries affecting availability, and his critical importance to the team's playoff contention prospects. Also notable for international play, including participation in the Paris Olympics gold medal game.
Appears On
Episode Appearances
The Herd with Colin Cowherd · May 16, 2026
Best of the week on The Herd
“Discussed for playoff sweep and injury concerns, noted as only MVP to never make conference finals”
The Zach Lowe Show · May 14, 2026
Can the Cavs Close Out? Plus: What's Next for LeBron, Giannis Is Being Shopped, and Spurs-T-Wolves Game 6
“2023 MVP whose injury history and contract extension are central to 76ers' offseason problems”
Brian Windhorst & The Hoop Collective · May 13, 2026
Statement Game from Wemby + Did Mitchell Save Cavs Season? & Big Changes Coming for 76ers & Lakers
“76ers center discussed for injury history and impact on team performance and Morey's tenure”
The Bill Simmons Podcast · May 13, 2026
Wemby Gets Revenge, Morey’s Out, and a Trade-Fueled Mega-Mailbag With Kirk Goldsberry and David Jacoby
“Discussed regarding contract constraints, playoff performance, and potential trade scenarios”
The Ryen Russillo Show · May 11, 2026
LIVE FROM CHICAGO! NBA Draft Lottery Recap w/ Mark Titus, the Wemby-less Spurs Lose & Knicks Sweep
“Analyzed for defensive positioning issues and playoff performance concerns in series loss to Knicks”
The Zach Lowe Show · May 11, 2026
Knicks Complete the Sweep! Plus, the Wizards Get the First Pick, and Will Wemby Be Suspended?
“Struggled defensively vs Knicks; health concerns discussed; 8-for-8 in final game”
The Pat McAfee Show · May 8, 2026
PMS 2.0 1549 - Feel Good Friday with Kendrick Perkins, Adam Schefter, Dan Orlovsky, Action Bronson
“Listed as questionable for Game 3 against Knicks; discussed regarding playoff availability and impact”
The Ryen Russillo Show · May 7, 2026
Brian Windhorst! The OG Injury Impact, Jaylen Brown–Giannis Rumors, Cavs Future, Lottery Lookahead & More
“76ers center whose injury absence significantly impacts team's offensive options in playoffs”
The Zach Lowe Show · May 7, 2026
Knicks Up 2-0! Plus, Spurs Even the Series, Lottery Thoughts, and Fake Trades!
“Out Game 2 with multiple ailments; his absence fundamentally changes Sixers' offensive and defensive approach”
The Zach Lowe Show · May 5, 2026
Timberwolves Steal Game 1, Knicks Roll, and Semifinals Preview!
“Discussed regarding power-game execution and defensive challenges against Knicks in game one”
The Pat McAfee Show · May 5, 2026
PMS 2.0 1545 - Overreaction Monday with Adam Schefter, Shams Charania, Danny Green, Jesse Cole, Nelly Korda
“Discussed as key player in Sixers' playoff run; playing through injuries after appendectomy and hyperextension”
The Watch · May 4, 2026
‘Euphoria’ Season 3, Episode 4 and ‘Star Wars’ Streaming Numbers. Plus, Pitching Literary Classics as TV Shows.
“Discussed for physical toll and performance in Sixers playoff series”
The Ryen Russillo Show · May 4, 2026
NBA Playoff Round 1 Exit Survey, Mike Breen Looks Ahead to Round 2, Plus a Vegas Recap
“Star player whose health and resurgence in first round raised questions about 76ers' potential to win Eastern Conference if healthy”
The Bill Simmons Podcast · May 4, 2026
Part 2: Cleveland Survives, Knicks-Sixers, and Whaddya Do for Denver, Houston, and Atlanta With Zach Lowe
“Discussed for trash talk, flopping tendencies, and playoff performance against Knicks”
The Bill Simmons Podcast · May 4, 2026
Part 1: Detroit’s Comeback, Philly’s Resurrection, and Celtics Questions With Zach Lowe
“76ers center whose return from injury and playoff performance is analyzed in context of series win”
The Zach Lowe Show · May 3, 2026
Sixers Advance! Embiid’s Dominance, Mazzulla Questions, and Knicks Preview.
“76ers center delivering 34 points, 12 rebounds in Game 7 comeback victory over Boston”
First Take · Apr 15, 2026
Hour 1: Should LaMelo Ball Have Been Ejected?
“Referenced for similar leg-grab foul on Mitchell Robinson in previous playoff series”
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.”
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”
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 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”