First To The Floor: A Boston Celtics Podcast

Are the Celtics showing signs of life?

17 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Did the Celtics show us any positive signs in a not-super-convincing victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves? Marcus Smart flashed some visions of his...

The Simplest Explanation for Everything Wrong with the Celtics

15 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Are the Celtics pacing themselves for the playoffs, or is this a legitimate collapse? Is Smart simply recovering from injury, or has he fallen out wit...

What does "playing the right way" look like for the Celtics?

11 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Celtics players often mention "playing the right way" in reference to good stretches of basketball, but what does that look like? What is the best ver...

How to fix everything that's wrong with the Celtics

07 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

How worried are you, really? Have we seen enough greatness from this Celtics team that we can rest assured they will turn it around? On this pod, we i...

Richard White on the Celtics' win over the Cavs, Derrick's Career, and growing up a C's fan

02 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Jayson Tatum is back in MVP mode as the Celtics defeat one of the better teams in the league, the Cleveland Cavaliers. Richard White (Derrick's Dad) j...

Just one of those games | Celtics lose in NYC

28 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

How do you feel about the "keep shooting 3's" mentality when they're just not going in? Is Brogdon and White's ascension impacting Smart in his return...

The Celtics Win in Philly!

26 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Jayson Tatum comes up clutch, while the Celtics come back from a 15-point deficit and stick a big fat win in the faces of The Sixers and all their fan...

Celtics Overcome the Pacers' 3-point Explosion

24 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Myles Turner had, allegedly, the most efficient 40-point game in NBA history, but it wasn't enough! The fully healthy Celtics had JUST enough depth to...

Celtics All-Star Recap and Season Lookahead w/ Jared Weiss

23 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The Athletic's Jared Weiss joins us to recap the good and the bad of the all-star game, Jayson Tatum's MVP performance and duelling with Jaylen Brown,...

An Update on This Feed

31 Jan 2023

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A quick update for subscribers of this feed. ----YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@firsttothefloor Twitter: @First2TheFloorIG/TikTok: @firsttothefloo...

ANNOUNCEMENT: We're Moving to CelticsBlog!

22 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

ANNOUNCEMENT: We're Moving to CelticsBlog! SUBSCRIBE to the CelticsBlog podcast feed: https://feeds.megaphone.fm/celticsblog We're very excited to ann...

Eight in a row! w/ Chris Forsberg

17 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

NBC Sports Boston's Chris Forsberg joins us to discuss the continued awesomeness of this particular Celtics team, and how they've managed to rattle of...

Seven Straight Wins and 1st in the East

15 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The Boston Celtics have won SEVEN straight games, this time thanks to the heroics of Payton Pritchard, Derrick White and Marcus Smart, and are now the...

The Celtics Are Rolling

11 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Recapping the Grizzlies and Pistons games, and celebrating what is now a four-game winning streak by the league's #1 offense. Plus, Grant Williams in ...

B2B Wins: Celtics Weekend Recap

07 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Recapping an entertaining weekend of winning Celtics basketball, including the Sam Hauser ascension, Tatum's continued overall improvement, and Brogdo...

POST-GAME SHOW: Celtics lose in overtime

03 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The Boston Celtics lost a heartbreaker to the Cleveland Cavaliers, 114-113 in overtime. What went wrong for the Celtics in this one? How did this game...

Should we be concerned about the Celtics' defense?

27 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The Celtics go from 19 points up to getting blown out by the Bulls. Was this an anomaly, or should we be legitimately concerned? Plus, Joe and Grant's...

The Celtics May Never Lose Again

24 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Recapping the first week of the Celtics' regular season, including Jayson Tatum's legitimate MVP candidacy, Joe Mazulla's first week on the job, and c...

Celtics Win! | Post Game Reactions.

19 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

POST-GAME REACTIONS | The Celtics put the Sixers away in the 2nd half behind a combined 70 points from Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown, and a surprising...

Grant Williams' Father, Gilbert, drops by.

13 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Gilbert Williams, father of known Celtic Grant Williams, visits the pod to discuss Grant's development and work ethic, body-guarding for Prince, going...

Pre-Season Impressions with Eric Weiss

12 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Eric Weiss of Luceo Sports and founder of Sports Aptitude joins us to discuss the differences between Joe Mazzula and Ime Udoka, and player skill impr...

It's Only Preseason, But...

07 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

It's only been two games, but what hills are we already prepared to die on? What are we ready to FACTUALLY declare before the season even starts? Plus...

BIG ANNOUNCEMENT

05 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The Celtics Reddit Podcast has been proudly bringing you Celtics content for nearly five years. In that time we've had some absolutely incredible gues...

Hause Money (Ep. 229)

03 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Sam Hauser emerged as an elite marksman, Mfiondu Kabengele won our hearts, and Jaylen Brown looked absolutely JACKED as the Boston Celtics come back i...

Takes on Takes (Ep. 228)

27 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

A tough week for the Celtics has resulted in a whirlwind of takes between the media, fans, and even NBA players. This week, Wayne Spooney outlines the...

How do Bucks fans feel about the Celtics?

13 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The third instalment of our Eastern Conference Rivals Series. @AlexHoops joins us to give the Milwaukee Bucks' perspective on the Boston Celtics, the ...

Melo In or Melo Out? (Ep. 226)

07 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

With the severity of the Gallinari injury confirmed, are you in our out on a potential Carmelo Anthony DPE signing? Out, you say? Well, we have a spic...

Round 3 | Celtics Trivia Bonanza 2022

31 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Which EIGHT stats is Robert Williams currently an all-time Celtics leader in? Which famous musician was Grant Williams' father a bodyguard for? Join u...

Tatum & Brad Interviews, Durant to stay in Brooklyn (Ep. 224)

26 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

How does Kevin Durant's decision to stay in Brooklyn affect the Celtics? What's Jaylen Brown's mindset now that rumors have died down? Plus, reacting ...

Round 2 | Celtics Trivia Bonanza 2022

24 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Which top 20 all-time Celtics scorers have NOT had their jersey retired? Which current Celtics' father hosts a syndicated reality law TV show? Join us...

Celtics Trivia Bonanza 2022 | Round 1

19 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

How many 3rd overall picks played for the Celtics this year? Who did Rondo forget to invite to the 2008 team reunion party? Obscure Jordan Crawford fa...

Eastern Conference Rivals Series (Cavs)

17 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

How do Cavs fans feel about the Celtics? In part 2 of our Eastern Conference Rivals Series, Evan Dammarell of the Locked On Cavs podcast shares his th...

Eastern Conference Rivals Series (Hawks)

13 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The inaugural instalment of our Eastern Conference Rivals Series. Spearheaded by Jake Issenberg, we're interviewing opposing Eastern Conference team a...

Offseason Reddit Recap (Ep. 219)

09 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Is it fair to compare Jayson Tatum to Carmelo Anthony at this point? Who, if anyone, is the rightful captain of this Celtics team? Plus, '22-'23 win/l...

RE-POST: Celtics Trivia Bonanza Grand Final

07 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Re-post: Last offseason's Celtics Trivia Bonanza Grand Final. New trivia shows coming soon!--Round 3, the GRAND FINAL of our annual Celtics Trivia Bon...

Sam "Jam" Packard (Ep. 218)

03 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Sam Packard of the Athletic's "Anything is Poddable" podcast joins us to discuss taking his sports fandom to the big leagues, Bill Russell memories, a...

Would you trade Jaylen for KD? (Ep. 217)

27 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Is there any substance to the Jaylen for Durant rumors? What does a "Durant on the Celtics" world look like? How would it impact Jayson Tatum? This we...

Dan Greenberg on offseason grades, fatigue vs inexperience, and what to expect next season (Ep. 216)

21 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Dan "Greenie" Greenberg of Barstool Sports joins us to discuss the impact of the Celtics' new roster additions, backup bigs, and expectations for next...

Summer League Standouts & Annoying Fanbases (Ep. 215)

18 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

What final Summer League takeaways and roster-filling ideas can we sustain ourselves on now that we've shifted to the real offseason? Will Brad Steven...

Summer League Player Rankings (Ep. 214)

12 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Matty "Ice" Ryan gave us a thrilling finish to Summer League Game 2 yesterday, but how likely is he to make the Celtics' final roster? In fact, how li...

Best Moments of the 2021-22 Celtics Season

06 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

YouTube version: https://youtu.be/5P_vgl4omyU The ultimate recap of the incredible 2021-22 Boston Celtics season. Learn more about your ad cho...

Brad Making Moves! (Ep. 213)

02 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Brad Stevens has struck and the offseason is well and truly underway! The Celtics have acquired both Malcolm Brogdon and Danilo Gallinari to help bols...

REACTION: Brogdon and Gallo

01 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

FULL POD COMING LATER TONIGHT -- Immediate reaction to the Brogdon and Gallo acquisitions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.f...

The Three Tiers of TPE Spiciness w/ Chris Forsberg (Ep. 212)

29 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Chris Forsberg of NBC Sports Boston joins us to discuss Will Hardy's departure and the many spicy TPE and Free Agent acquisition targets for the Celti...

The Upside Swing (Ep. 211)

26 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

When you're a finals team, you really need to be careful with your next move. Who are the realistic TPE targets? Who are the unrealistic but extremely...

The Feel-Good End of Season Podcast (Ep. 210)

17 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The Celtics' season is over but there is MUCH to look forward to. How were the Celtics undone in Game 6 and in the finals overall? What are the expect...

This Ain't Over Yet! (Ep. 209)

15 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

After a devastating Game 5 Finals loss, what went wrong, and perhaps more importantly, what can the Celtics build off to turn things around in Game 6?...

The Celtics Can Win This (Ep. 208)

10 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Have the Celtics shown us enough to prove they can win the series? Is a Draymond Green bounceback in the works, or is he doomed to drown in "F$#@ YOU"...

The Celtics Got Draymond-ed (Ep. 207)

06 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Draymond Green and the Warriors brought new-found physicality to Game 2 which threw the Celtics completely out of rhythm. Are the referees to blame? C...

Three More Wins (Ep. 206)

04 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

An emotional temperature check after the Celtics oust the Warriors in Game 1 of the NBA finals after a perfect 4th quarter. Plus, adjustments from bot...

Peter Helliar on the Finals Bound Celtics (Ep. 205)

01 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Australian comedian Peter Helliar joins us to discuss the upcoming NBA Finals battle against the Warriors, including whether or not to rest Rob Willia...

The Celtics Are Going to the Finals!!! (Ep. 204)

30 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The Boston Celtics are going to the NBA finals! The Jays! Marcus Smart! Al Horford! Luke Kornet! They're all going to the finals! Plus, recapping an a...

Turnin' Down the Heat (Ep. 203)

25 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The Celtics even up the conference finals, blowing out the Heat 102-82 in Game 4. Did Jayson Tatum have the "response" game we all expected? How essen...

Well, That Sucked. (Ep. 202)

22 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The Celtics got off to a painfully slow start in game 3 and never really recovered (although, almost). Who and/or what is primarily to blame for this ...

Celtics Circle the Wagons in Game 2 (Ep. 201)

21 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

CelticsJ, Joe, and Spooney break down the many things that went right for the Celtics in game 2, and explain why they think there's plenty more to com...

Leigh Ellis Talks Celtics (Ep. 200)

17 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Leigh Ellis of the Athletic's NoDunks podcast joins us to recap the gruelling Bucks series before looking ahead to the upcoming Eastern Conference Fin...

The Celtics Advance to the ECF!! (Ep. 199)

16 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The 2022 Boston Celtics are heading to the Eastern Conference Finals. Grant Williams led the way with a career-high 27 points, but did Jayson Tatum pl...

There Are No Words (Ep. 198)

12 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Recapping and commiserating over an absolutely devastating Game 5 loss to Milwaukee. What exactly happened down the stretch? Is Marcus Smart solely to...

The Al Horford Game w/ Chris Forsberg (Ep. 197)

10 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

NBC Sports Boston's Chris Forsberg joins the pod to discuss Al Horford's perfect complexion and his immense impact on perhaps the biggest Celtics win ...

Big Buck Hunting w/ Adam Taylor (Ep. 196)

07 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

CelticsJ invites back fellow redditor u/Miles_Playvis aka PJ as well as CelticsBlog writer Adam Taylor to discuss several postseason considerations! S...

A Celtics HOG Fest w/ Matt Pennie (Ep. 195)

06 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Matt Pennie of the Athletic’s Game Theory Podcast joins Wayne Spooney for game 2 reactions, a look-ahead to game 3, and the undeniable impact of HOG...

Celtics Go Buck Wild at the Rim (Ep. 194)

03 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The Celtics struggled to score from nearly everywhere on the court in game 1, succumbing to a potent Milwaukee Bucks defense. Did the Bucks dominate t...

The Bucks Stop Here w/ BSmooth (Ep. 193)

30 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

What is the actual impact of Middleton's absence? How will double bigs vs triple bigs play out? Creator of Celtics Corner, BSmooth, joins us to discus...

BROOM SHAKALAKA (Ep. 192)

26 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The Celtics showed incredible resolve down the stretch in game 4 to SWEEP Kevin Durant and the Brooklyn Nets, just like we all expected. What were the...

Celtics Win Game 2 (Part 2)

22 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

How was this series lived up to expectations so far? Is this Celtics defense sustainable? Plus, a belated celebration of Marcus Smart's Defensive Play...

Celtics Win Game 2!! (Ep. 191)

21 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Immediate reactions, celebrations, and genuine sighs of relief after the Celtics' gutsy comeback win against the Brooklyn Nets. What adjustments did b...

Anatomy of a Title Contender (Spooney's Celtics Show)

19 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Spooney breaks down whether the Celtics' statistical profile fits any other recent championship winner. Learn more about your ad choices. Visi...

Celtics Overcome in Crunch Time (Ep. 190)

18 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

J and Spooney bask in the elation of a Celtics crunch time win over the Nets in game 1 of their first-round series. They (kind of) break down the game...

Get Ready For the Nets (Ep. 189)

13 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

What takeaways from the Nets' play-in game are relevant for the Celtics' first-round playoff matchup? How does the Celtics' switching defense hold up ...

Marcus Smart Appreciation Society (Ep. 188)

09 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

With the end of the regular season upon us, it’s time to pause and reflect on how the Celtics and their fans have evolved throughout such a wild sea...

Gauging Playoff Readiness (Ep. 187)

07 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Are the Celtics at their peak heading into the playoffs? Have we seen enough "Theis instead of Rob" to feel confident about our first-round matchup? J...

Max Lederman (Ep. 186)

05 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Emmy Award winner and Associate Producer for NBC Sports Boston, Max Lederman, joins us to discuss his role and influence on the Celtics TV broadcast, ...

Theis Will Do Nicely (Ep. 185)

02 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Can Daniel Theis hold the fort as starting center in Robert Williams' absence? What adjustments has Ime Udoka made since Timelord's injury? Plus, eval...

What Questions Remain of this Celtics Team? (Ep. 184)

26 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The Celtics have been nothing short of incredible since early 2022, but what questions remain? Can Jayson Tatum really be the best player on a champio...

w/ Abby Chin (Ep. 183)

24 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Celtics sideline reporter for NBC Sports Boston, Abby Chin, joins us to talk reactions to the Celtics win against the Jazz, and how the vibes around t...

Who is the Celtics Third Best Player (Spooney's Celtics Show Ep. 6)

22 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Spooney tries to answer the unanswerable question, who is the Celtics’ third best player? The candidates: Marcus Smart, Rob Williams, Derrick White,...

w/ Dan Greenberg (Ep. 182)

15 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Celtics writer for Barstool Sports, Dan Greenberg, joins us to discuss the loss to the Mavericks, its implications for the playoffs, and playoff match...

The Derrick White Effect (Spooney's Celtics Show)

14 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this one, Spooney takes a look at the early returns on Derrick White. We know he's not shooting the ball well, but what impact does he have on the ...

Love Him or Tatum, The Man is Top 5 (Ep. 181)

10 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Jayson Tatum and the Celtics' incredible run continues as they storm the hive and take down the Hornets. With Scal hyping up Tatum as a genuine top 5 ...

The Celtics are Title Contenders (Ep. 180)

07 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Jayson Tatum drops 54 on Durant and the Nets in what has been the most enjoyable stretch of the Celtics' season so far. Are the Celtics legitimate tit...

How Does Tatum Stack Up? Comparing Jayson Tatum to Elite Wings - Part 2

05 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Spooney continues last week's comparison of Jayson Tatum to similar wings, namely, Kevin Durant, Paul George, and Brandon Ingram. Thi...

w/ Chris Forsberg (Ep. 179)

01 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

NBC Sports Boston Analyst and host of the Celtics Talk Podcast Chris Forsberg joins us to laugh in the face of a loss to the Pacers, review the “Gra...

Spooney's Celtics Show (Ep. 3)

27 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

How does Jayson Tatum match compare to other elite players at his position? In this episode, Spooney dives into tell-tale advanced stats to see how Ta...

The Worst Teams in Celtics History (Ep. 178)

23 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

What have been the worst teams throughout Celtics history? With so many legendary, dynastic squads to rejoice, we rarely stop to consider the few trul...

Spooney's Celtics Show (Ep. 2)

20 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The Boston Celtics have improved dramatically since the new year but... how? ...Why? Focussing on the offensive stats for now, let's take a look at ho...

Post-Deadline Reactions w/ Ryan Bernardoni (Ep. 177)

15 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Are the Celtics a considerably better team after the trade deadline? How should we perceive Daniel Theis' contract? Is there really cause for optimism...

Where Will the Celtics End Up? (Ep. 176)

13 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

CelticsJ returns to hosting duties as he and Wayne Spooney give their thoughts on Derrick White's debut, the nail-biting win against the Nuggets, and ...

Introducing Spooney's Show - SS Ep. 1

12 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

From the geniuses that brought you the Celtics Reddit Podcast comes Spooney's Show. Step into the mind of Wayne Spooney and discover that the only thi...

Celtics Win at the Trade Deadline (Ep. 175)

11 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Bucking the trend from recent Danny Ainge years, Brad Stevens and the Celtics made some spicy moves at the closure of the NBA trade deadline. What wil...

The Celtics' Magic Continues in Orlando (Ep. 174)

08 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The Celtics have won five straight games and we find ourselves asking yet again... have they turned the corner? The imminent trade deadline has us ask...

Trade Season is Upon Us (Ep. 173)

27 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The February 10 trade deadline is looming, and the trade rumors are beginning to swirl! To Beal or not to Beal? Is it time to move on from Marcus Smar...

The Celtics Are Winners Again (Ep. 172)

18 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The Celtics have won five of their last six games and are finally back above .500. What's changed? Where are these wins coming from? Plus, a look at N...

w/ Game Theory's Matt Pennie (Ep. 171)

07 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

NBA Draft expert and regular contributor to the Athletic's Game Theory Podcast, Matt Pennie, joins us to discuss the current state of the Celtics, and...

Celtics Fan Therapy (Ep. 170)

30 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

It's high time for another Celtics "Fan Therapy" session, where we let it all out and come together in commiseration. How are the Celtics THIS bad? Wh...

The Jays Abide (Ep. 169)

16 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Jaylen Brown returns and together the Jays show the world they can co-exist in winning fashion, but credit to some clever offensive adjustments by Ime...

What Makes the Celtics Relevant? (Ep. 168)

09 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Are the Celtics relevant in 2021, and if not, what is their path to relevance? Plus, the LA back-to-back disaster, and going to your Celtics "happy pl...

West Coast Superstars (Ep. 167)

06 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The Celtics got off to an impressive start to their otherwise daunting west coast road trip, with a vastly improved offense. What's changed? Why is th...

Dirty Celtics Thoughts (Ep. 166)

29 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

What dirty Celtics thoughts have crept into your mind this season, and are you willing to admit to them? Plus, the Celtics impressive win over the Rap...

The Vibes Are Immaculate (Ep. 165)

24 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Jayson Tatum is absolutely cooking, and Rob and Jaylen are back on the court. How did they look in their return? Should we be concerned about Jaylen's...

Please Come Back, Jaylen (Ep. 164)

18 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Jayson Tatum and Grant Williams were bright spots in an otherwise dreary performance from the Celtics in last night's loss to the Hawks. While the def...