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Insider Chris Forsberg hosts the Celtics Talk podcast from NBC Sports Boston. During the season, look for special postgame podcast following every game, with analysis from our shows, postgame press conferences, and exclusive interviews. Guests include players, coaches, management, and media members from around the NBA.

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Insider Chris Forsberg hosts the Celtics Talk podcast from NBC Sports Boston. During the season, look for special postgame podcast following every game, with analysis from our shows, postgame press conferences, and exclusive interviews. Guests include players, coaches, management, and media members from around the NBA.

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English


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POSTGAME POD: Celtics SURVIVE in clutch battle against Clippers

11/16/2025
Chris Forsberg and Tom Giles break down the Celtics’ 121–118 win over the Los Angeles Clippers. They discuss big performances from Jaylen Brown and Payton Pritchard, Jordan Walsh’s impact on the defensive end and how the bench still needs to improve. WATCH every episode of the Celtics Talk podcast on YouTube Follow NBC Sports Boston: NBCSportsBoston.com X @NBCSceltics Facebook Instagram TikTok Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Duration:00:28:48

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POSTGAME POD: Big picture questions about the C's through 13 games, with Eddie House!

11/13/2025
Chris Forsberg and Eddie House react to the Celtics’ 131-95 blowout win over the Memphis Grizzlies before taking a big-picture look at the team through the first sixth of the regular season. 2:15- Overall thoughts on this team through 13 games 5:50- Biggest surprise, good or bad, so far? 10:15- Thoughts on D-White’s shooting struggles to start the year 13:45- Giving Jaylen Brown his flowers 17:45- How will team handle three-day rest period after grueling start to the season? Presented by 24 Auto Group WATCH every episode of the Celtics Talk podcast on YouTube Follow NBC Sports Boston: NBCSportsBoston.com X @NBCSceltics Facebook Instagram TikTok Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Duration:00:34:34

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POSTGAME POD: Jordan Walsh shines, but the loss still HURTS

11/12/2025
Chris Forsberg and Kayla Burton break down the Celtics’ 102–100 loss to the 76ers. They discuss Jordan Walsh’s impressive performance, why these losses still sting and what went wrong on the final possession. Plus, hear from Jordan Walsh and Joe Mazzulla after the game. WATCH every episode of the Celtics Talk podcast on YouTube Follow NBC Sports Boston: NBCSportsBoston.com X @NBCSceltics Facebook Instagram TikTok Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Duration:00:29:08

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POSTGAME POD: Luka Garza and Jordan Walsh lead bench surge in win over Magic

11/9/2025
Chris Forsberg and Tom Giles break down the Celtics’ 111–107 win over the Magic. They discuss standout performances from Jordan Walsh, Luka Garza and the rest of Boston’s bench, plus another strong outing from Jaylen Brown and much more. Plus, Kayla Burton talks exclusively with Jordan Walsh after his huge bucket at the end of the game WATCH every episode of the Celtics Talk podcast on YouTube Follow NBC Sports Boston: NBCSportsBoston.com X @NBCSceltics Facebook Instagram TikTok Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Duration:00:29:08

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POSTGAME POD: C's continue to put the 'growing' and 'pains' in GROWING PAINS with late loss to Magic

11/7/2025
Chris Forsberg and Tom Giles react to another frustrating loss for the Celtics against the Magic. Boston worked all the way back from a 16-point first quarter deficit to take the lead in the fourth, but some huge mistakes by the team’s younger players – plus questionable refereeing on Jaylen Brown – allowed Orlando to pull away late and secure the win in NBA Cup play, 123-110. 1:00- Giles’ Headline: “Growing Pains Stunt Another Jaylen Gem” 5:10- Forsberg’s Headline: “Hey Referees, Grow Up!” 15:05- Lightning Round Presented by 24 Auto Group WATCH every episode of the Celtics Talk podcast on YouTube Follow NBC Sports Boston: NBCSportsBoston.com X @NBCSceltics Facebook Instagram TikTok Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Duration:00:25:13

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POSTGAME POD: Jaylen Brown takes charge as Celtics roll past Wizards in dominant win

11/6/2025
Chris Forsberg and Tom Giles break down the Celtics’ 136–107 win over the Washington Wizards. They discuss Jaylen Brown’s impressive performance, Josh Minott's career night and preview Boston’s upcoming matchup with Orlando WATCH every episode of the Celtics Talk podcast on YouTube Follow NBC Sports Boston: NBCSportsBoston.com X @NBCSceltics Facebook Instagram TikTok Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Duration:00:23:04

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POSTGAME POD: C's suffer worst loss of season in frustrating effort vs. the Jazz

11/4/2025
Chris Forsberg and Kayla Burton react to the worst loss of the season for the Celtics, a 105-103 shocker against the Utah Jazz at home. Utah, on the second night of a back-to-back was the more energetic team in the second half, while Boston continues to struggle at locking in when the game is on the line this season. 1:30- Forsberg’s Headline: “No excuses for this stumble” 5:30- Kayla’s Headline: “SOS, help Jaylen Brown” 15:15- Lightning Round Presented by 24 Auto Group WATCH every episode of the Celtics Talk podcast on YouTube Follow NBC Sports Boston: NBCSportsBoston.com X @NBCSceltics Facebook Instagram TikTok Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Duration:00:24:43

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POSTGAME POD: C's look to turn the page after getting 'punked' by Rockets in blowout loss

11/2/2025
Chris Forsberg and Kayla Burton react to the Celtics’ 128-101 blowout loss to the Houston Rockets. In what is the definition of a ‘turn the page’ game, the two look at some of the silver linings from the loss before looking ahead to Monday’s matchup against the Jazz. 1:45- Kayla’s Headline: “Scheierman, Shy No Mo’” 7:00: Forsberg’s Headline: “We’re on to Utah” 21:10- Lightning Round Presented by 24 Auto Group WATCH every episode of the Celtics Talk podcast on YouTube Follow NBC Sports Boston: NBCSportsBoston.com X @NBCSceltics Facebook Instagram TikTok Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Duration:00:28:39

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POSTGAME POD: Celtics role players step up in NBA Cup win over Sixers

11/1/2025
Chris Forsberg and Tom Giles break down the Celtics’ 109-108 win over the 76ers, including the wild final 30 seconds, key contributions from the role players and Jaylen Brown’s remarkable efficiency 1:00 - Tom Giles' headline: "Celtics flip the script in final 30 seconds" 5:00 - Chris Forsberg's headline: "Supporting cast are superstars in their roles" 11:00 - Jaylen Brown's efficiency 14:00 - Lightning round WATCH every episode of the Celtics Talk podcast on YouTube Follow NBC Sports Boston: NBCSportsBoston.com X @NBCSceltics Facebook Instagram TikTok Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Duration:00:28:34

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POSTGAME POD: Has the energy SHIFTED on the Celtics' season after dominant win over the Cavs?

10/29/2025
Chris Forsberg and Kayla Burton react to the Celtics’ 125-105 blowout win over one of the Eastern Conference’s best teams in the Cleveland Cavaliers. They discuss the team’s continuing improvement rebounding the ball, Josh Minott becoming ‘the new Robert Williams’ for Chris, and offer Jaylen Brown his much-overdue flowers. 1:00- Kayla’s Headline: “New Year, Neemy” 5:30- Jaylen Brown has been awesome this season 9:10- Forsberg’s Headline: “Lawnmower Season Just Getting Started in Boston” 17:00- Lightning Round Presented by 24 Auto Group WATCH every episode of the Celtics Talk podcast on YouTube Follow NBC Sports Boston: NBCSportsBoston.com X @NBCSceltics Facebook Instagram TikTok Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Duration:00:27:36

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POSTGAME POD: C's WINNING BASKETBALL MENTALITY shows up in fourth quarter of much-needed win

10/28/2025
Chris Forsberg and Tom Giles react to the Celtics much-needed 122-90 win over the Pelicans to improve to 1-3 on the season. The guys discuss impressive nights from Anfernee Simons and Josh Minott and debate whether or not the team’s rotation is starting to take shape. 1:00- Giles’ Headline: Simons says ‘take one step forward’ 8:20- Forsberg’s Headline: Why NOT start MINOTT?! 17:50- The guys go lightning round to react to the other major storylines from the game Presented by 24 Auto Group WATCH every episode of the Celtics Talk podcast on YouTube Follow NBC Sports Boston: NBCSportsBoston.com X @NBCSceltics Facebook Instagram TikTok Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Duration:00:27:08

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POSTGAME POD: C's BIG ISSUE is their 'bigs' issue... how does the team rebound from 0-3 start to year?

10/26/2025
Chris Forsberg and Tom Giles react to the Celtics’ 119-113 loss to the Detroit Pistons, a loss which drops Boston to 0-3 to start the season for the first time since 2013-14. The guys react to a great night from Jaylen Brown and another bad outing form the team down low, as they allow 18 offensive rebounds to Detroit. 1:00- Giles’ Headline: Piston’s second-chance points a backbreaker for the Celtics 11:30- Forsberg’s Headline: A great night from Jaylen Brown not enough for Boston 14:50- The guys react to the other major storylines and look ahead to the Pelicans Presented by 24 Auto Group WATCH every episode of the Celtics Talk podcast on YouTube Follow NBC Sports Boston: NBCSportsBoston.com X @NBCSceltics Facebook Instagram TikTok Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Duration:00:22:31

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POSTGAME POD: C's struggles continue... but signs of promise as Hugo-mania has officially arrived

10/24/2025
Chris Forsberg and Kayla Burton react to the Celtics’ 105-95 loss to the New York Knicks to drop to 0-2 on the season. An historically bad second quarter that saw Boston get outscored 42-14 shows that Joe Mazzulla and this team are still working to build a new identity… but there are some signs of light from the C’s newest player… 1:00- Kayla’s headline: Celtics and Joe Mazzulla still searching for new team identity 8:50- Forsberg’s headline: Hugo-mania has officially arrived 20:15- Chris and Kayla break down their other main takeaways from the game and look ahead to Sunday’s matchup vs. the Pistons Presented by 24 Auto Group WATCH every episode of the Celtics Talk podcast on YouTube Follow NBC Sports Boston: NBCSportsBoston.com X @NBCSceltics Facebook Instagram TikTok Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Duration:00:26:33

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POSTGAME POD: New-look C's GROWING PAINS show up late in one-point loss to Sixers in season opener

10/23/2025
Chris Forsberg, Abby Chin and Drew Carter react to the Celtics’ 117-116 loss to the Philadelphia 76ers in their season opener at TD Garden. Boston led by as many as 13, but a 42-point fourth quarter by the Sixers, and multiple missed shots in the game’s final seconds, cost Boston the win. 2:05- Forsberg’s and Abby’s headline: Celtics gave themselves a chance to win… but get ready for some growing pains 6:00- Drew’s headline: A terrific, but wasted night from Neemias Queta 10:30- Impressions of Jaylen Brown in the loss? 12:15- Breaking down the final sequence of the game 17:00- What’re you expecting from Celtics-Knicks on Friday? Presented by 24 Auto Group WATCH every episode of the Celtics Talk podcast on YouTube Follow NBC Sports Boston: NBCSportsBoston.com X @NBCSceltics Facebook Instagram TikTok Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Duration:00:20:54

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Jaylen Brown: Legacy, Leadership, and the Celtics' Next Era

10/21/2025
It's Jaylen Brown week on NBC Sports Boston! We're closing things out with a new Celtics Talk Podcast before the C's open up the season against the 76ers. Chris Forsberg talks to two key people in Jaylen Brown's life: his former coach at Wheeler high school, Douglas Lipscomb and current Athletic Director at Wheeler High School, Barry Bowdre Jr. Presented by 24 Auto Group 00:30: Introducing Jaylen Brown week on NBC Sports Boston 3:30: Interview with Wheeler High School's Athletic Director, Barry Bowdre Jr. 4:20: What happens when Jaylen comes back to Wheeler and how the students react to him 6:40: Barry Bowdre Jr. talks viral moment of him going 1-on-1 with Jaylen 11:50: How Jaylen Brown set a standard for the Wheeler high school basketball program, and what his legacy is 15:14: Interview with Jaylen Brown's former coach, Douglas Lipscomb 17:15: Favorite memories of Jaylen Brown's high school career including a game where they beat a team led by Ben Simmons 22:00: Coach Lipscomb's advice to Jaylen this season 25:37: When Jaylen Brown put Wheeler ahead to win the State Championship 28:00: Celtics Media Day interview: Jaylen's teammates and coaches discuss their expectations for him this season WATCH every episode of the Celtics Talk podcast on YouTube Follow NBC Sports Boston: NBCSportsBoston.com X @NBCSceltics Facebook Instagram TikTok Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Duration:00:29:40

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POSTGAME POD: C's close out preseason with a win... but Jaylen Brown's hamstring injury LOOMS LARGE

10/15/2025
Chris Forsberg reacts to the Celtics’ 110-108 win over the Toronto Raptors and the end of the team’s preseason schedule. Xavier Tillman’s game-winner with just over a second to play sent the team home with a W, but it’s Jaylen Brown, who left in the first half with hamstring tightness that was the real story of the game. 1:00- Forsberg reacts to Jaylen Brown’s injury – and Joe Mazzulla’s semi-hopeful update after the game 3:15- Forsberg breaks down the other main storylines from the game, including Tillman making a strong case for himself as a rotation player on this team 7:45- Forsberg goes lightning round to react to some Celtics-related NBA news Presented by 24 Auto Group WATCH every episode of the Celtics Talk podcast on YouTube Follow NBC Sports Boston: NBCSportsBoston.com X @NBCSceltics Facebook Instagram TikTok Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Duration:00:11:48

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POSTGAME POD: Finding "five guys that will rebound" the focus for Mazzulla as C's preseason rolls on

10/12/2025
Chris Forsberg reacts to the Celtics’ 138-107 blowout preseason win over the Cleveland Cavaliers – as well as Joe Mazzulla’s aggravation at the team’s issues with rebounding on the defensive end. Despite the areas where the team still needs to improve, Forsberg explains why it appears that Brad Stevens once again checked all the right boxes with the roster this offseason. 1:00- Chris Forsberg shares his thoughts on the game – and Mazzulla’s postgame press conference 14:25- Forsberg, Eddie House, Drew Carter and Brian Scalabrine join Tom Giles to offer instant reaction following the win. Plus, Abby Chin catches up with Josh Minott in an exclusive interview Presented by 24 Auto Group WATCH every episode of the Celtics Talk podcast on YouTube Follow NBC Sports Boston: NBCSportsBoston.com X @NBCSceltics Facebook Instagram TikTok Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Duration:00:22:01

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POSTGAME POD: 'Three up, three down' as C's rotation continues to take shape in preseason Game 2

10/10/2025
Chris Forsberg reacts to the Celtics’ 107-105 loss to the Raptors that saw the team blow a 21-point halftime lead. Despite the loss, Forsberg shares what he likes from this team as the C’s rotation continues to take shape ahead of the regular season. 1:00- Forsberg shares his ‘three up, three down’ from Game 2 vs. the Raptors 13:20- Anfernee Simons postgame press conference 16:45- Chris Boucher postgame press conference Presented by 24 Auto Group WATCH every episode of the Celtics Talk podcast on YouTube Follow NBC Sports Boston: NBCSportsBoston.com X @NBCSceltics Facebook Instagram TikTok Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Duration:00:21:07

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POSTGAME POD: Rolling out the HYPE TRAIN for the C's newcomers after impressive preseason opener ☘️

10/9/2025
Chris Forsberg reacts to the Celtics’ preseason-opening 121-103 win over the Memphis Grizzlies and shares his ‘hype train’ rankings for the team’s newcomers who impressed in the win. Then, our PGL crew offers instant reaction and analysis after the game and Abby Chin catches up with Luka Garza in an exclusive 1-on-1 interview. 1:00- Breaking down the hype train rankings on the Celtics newcomers 14:40- Forsberg, Eddie House, Brian Scalabrine and Drew Carter join Tom Giles to offer instant reaction after the game Presented by 24 Auto Group WATCH every episode of the Celtics Talk podcast on YouTube Follow NBC Sports Boston: NBCSportsBoston.com X @NBCSceltics Facebook Instagram TikTok Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Duration:00:21:58

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Reacting to the best of Celtics Media Day, plus Horford's gone and Tatum's improbable return?

9/29/2025
Chris Forsberg and Kayla Burton share their favorite moments from the Celtics' 2025 Media Day interviews and react to video of Jayson Tatum back on the court and Al Horford officially signing with the Warriors. 1:00- Chris and Kayla reflect on their favorite moments from Media Day 9:00- Kayla, Drew Carter and Mark D'Amico welcome in Jaylen Brown for an exclusive interview 24:50- Kayla, Drew and Mark welcome in Joe Mazzulla 38:55- Kayla, Drew and Mark welcome in Derrick White, Sam Hauser, Payton Pritchard and Neemias Queta 49:45- Kayla, Drew and Mark welcome in Anfernee Simons, Chris Boucher and Hugo Gonzalez Presented by 24 Auto Group WATCH every episode of the Celtics Talk podcast on YouTube Follow NBC Sports Boston: NBCSportsBoston.com X @NBCSceltics Facebook Instagram TikTok Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Duration:00:59:46