The Mismatch

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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.

Recent Episodes
  • Wemby Done for the Year, Hot Nuggets, the Broken Suns, and What Is Going on With Ja Morant?
    Feb 21, 2025 – 01:04:05
  • All-Star Weekend Hype and Second-Half Predictions
    Feb 14, 2025 – 01:01:55
  • Luka’s Laker Debut, Mavs Karma, Depressing Magic Free Fall, and Better Off Without Mark Williams?
    Feb 11, 2025 – 01:13:41
  • Trade Deadline Reactions: Jimmy Joins Steph, the Lakers Get Their Center, and Can the Suns Regain KD’s Trust?
    Feb 7, 2025 – 01:07:56
  • Was Nico Harrison Overconfident in Trading Luka? Plus, a New Duo in San Antonio, the Warriors' Desperation, and Expectations for a Wild Trade Deadline.
    Feb 4, 2025 – 01:11:36
  • Early Luka Doncic-Anthony Davis Trade Theories and Rationale
    Feb 2, 2025 – 47:48
  • Grizzlies Survive Ref’s Mistake, All-Star Reserves Controversy, and Our Love and Loathes
    Jan 31, 2025 – 01:21:54
  • Knicks Annihilate Grizzlies, Rockets' Playoff Formula, and When Will the Jimmy Saga End?
    Jan 28, 2025 – 01:16:21
  • The Lakers' Statement Win, Resurging Bucks, Cade’s Growth, and More We Love and Loathe
    Jan 24, 2025 – 01:22:31
  • Will Embiid Ever Be the Same? Plus, MLK Day Highlights and Things We Believe in the Most.
    Jan 21, 2025 – 01:16:15
  • A Disappointing Rematch, Kevin Love’s IG, Jalen Green’s Emergence, and the Bucks' Inconsistent Season
    Jan 17, 2025 – 01:25:02
  • Young Players Emerging, Zion’s Future, and a Bad Rookie Class, Plus, Where do the Warriors Go From Here?
    Jan 14, 2025 – 01:22:18
  • The Ethical Cavs, Why Beal Was Really Benched, Paolo's Return, and Kessler’s Wingman
    Jan 10, 2025 – 01:23:14
  • The Warriors’ Uncertain Future, Dunking on Wemby, the Streaking Thunder and Razzamatazz Magic
    Jan 7, 2025 – 01:20:34
  • Chuck Calls Out JJ, Finding Jimmy’s Joy, and the Loves and Loathes of the Week
    Jan 3, 2025 – 01:22:12
  • The Mid Warriors, LeBron’s Future, and Embiid’s Recovery. Plus: What’s Going On With the Celtics?
    Dec 31, 2024 – 01:12:35
  • Exhilarating Christmas Day Games and Three Gifts From the Season. Plus: Does Anyone Really Want Jimmy?
    Dec 26, 2024 – 01:21:41
  • Are the Bucks Back? Plus: KAT’s Homecoming, Draymond’s Dud, and More Things We Love and Loath.
    Dec 20, 2024 – 01:10:43
  • Boring Superstars, Schroder to the Warriors, NBA Cup Preview, and Who Would Want Zion?
    Dec 17, 2024 – 01:10:22
  • The Lackluster Knicks, Jimmy’s Troll Job, Love for Suggs, and the Farmer Garner
    Dec 13, 2024 – 01:13:40
  • Is Jokic Having the Greatest Season Ever? Plus: Best Outcome for the NBA Cup, Who Could Be This Year’s Breakout, and Trade Rumors.
    Dec 10, 2024 – 01:11:11
  • The Depressing Lakers, Trae Vs. NY, and Our Loves and Loathes of the Week
    Dec 6, 2024 – 58:31
  • The Mismatch Awards! Plus: Is the NBA Cup Difficult to Follow?
    Dec 3, 2024 – 01:21:08
  • Things We Can’t Believe This Season. Plus: Star Players Return From Injury, Ivey’s Rise, and Life Outside Basketball.
    Nov 26, 2024 – 01:18:35
  • Heliocentric Franz, Knecht on Fire, Inconsistent Wolves, and More Things We Loved and Loathed
    Nov 22, 2024 – 01:23:16
  • Can the Cavs Stay Undefeated? Plus: 'Inside the NBA' Lives, AD's Offense, the Great Barrier Thief, and More Surprises This Season.
    Nov 19, 2024 – 01:09:06
  • A Crisis in Dallas? Plus: Magic’s Defensive Prowess, Cling Kong, and Mikal’s Big Apple Struggles.
    Nov 15, 2024 – 01:18:42
  • The 10 Most Real Things in the NBA
    Nov 12, 2024 – 01:20:34
  • Sabonis Appreciation, Bleak Lakers, Wemby’s Poor Shooting, and Why Booing Is Fun
    Nov 8, 2024 – 01:22:47
  • Positive Perspectives for Each Team in the NBA
    Nov 5, 2024 – 01:19:23
  • The Ballad of Chavano Hield, Bad Vibes Bucks, and the Joe Mazz Fight Club
    Nov 1, 2024 – 01:18:01
  • Nuggets on the Verge of Imploding, Paolo Drops 50, and D-Wade’s Statue, Plus: Overreactions, Surprises, and Who Should Be Panicking
    Oct 29, 2024 – 01:10:49
  • Impressions After the First Week of the NBA, Plus Teams, Players, and Things We Loved and Loathed
    Oct 25, 2024 – 01:09:52
  • 2024-2025 NBA Season Preview and Predictions
    Oct 22, 2024 – 01:19:06
  • The Biggest Questions Leading Up to the NBA Season
    Oct 18, 2024 – 01:23:43
  • 10 Things to Look Forward to This NBA Season With David Jacoby
    Sep 26, 2024 – 01:03:55
  • Cooper Flagg’s Shoe Deal, Mailbag Questions, and Musical Memories
    Aug 27, 2024 – 47:26
  • Should Teams Tank for Cooper Flagg? Plus: Lakers’ Future Post-LeBronn, and the Cavs’ Potential in the East.
    Aug 23, 2024 – 56:31
  • Zion’s Weight Loss, Yabu to Philly, and Mailbag Questions
    Aug 20, 2024 – 01:02:52
  • Do the Lakers and Warriors Deserve All Those National TV Games?
    Aug 16, 2024 – 59:47
  • How Steph, LeBron, and KD Won Gold for Team USA. Plus, the Future of the Olympics and NBA Schedule Leaks.
    Aug 13, 2024 – 50:34
  • USA’s Old Guys Defeat Serbia, Embiid’s Moment, France Beats Germany, and an Olympic Gold Medal Game Preview
    Aug 9, 2024 – 57:36
  • Do You Care If Team USA Wins Gold? Plus: Steph Curry, Expansion Teams, and More From the Summer Mailbag.
    Aug 6, 2024 – 01:05:11
  • Can Bam Become Even Better? Plus, NBA News and the Summer Mailbag.
    Aug 1, 2024 – 01:03:42
  • Team USA Dominant, Jayson Tatum’s Controversy, and Why Tyus Jones Will Succeed in Phoenix
    Jul 30, 2024 – 51:01
  • NBA Summer League Standouts and Rumors of Westbrook to the Nuggets
    Jul 23, 2024 – 01:04:12
  • Bronny James, Reed Sheppard, and Summer League Observations. Plus: Jalen Brunson’s Extension.
    Jul 16, 2024 – 58:58
  • Zach Edey, Jared McCain, and Impressive Rookie Debuts. Plus: DeMar’s Impact on the Kings' Offense.
    Jul 9, 2024 – 53:06
  • Paul George to Philly, Klay to Dallas, Tatum's Extension, and NBA Free Agency Transactions
    Jul 2, 2024 – 01:10:10
  • NBA Draft Takeaways, Steals, and Zach Edey
    Jun 28, 2024 – 01:17:42
Recent Reviews
  • Max RF
    i dont get the jacoby thing
    Used to love this show and i root for verno but he needs a new running mate.
  • Platypus and pancake
    Was the Best, but Jacoby is Weak
    Feel like Jacoby just does takes to have takes. Anyone who says they have enjoyed the last few All Star Games with players giving zero effort is either searching for an alternative take or shouldn’t be hosting a show about anything other than clowns.
  • Mattchanjam
    Always liked it, way better now!
    Jacoby and Verno are so fun to listen to. This show has quickly climbed into my top 3 listens. Sorry KOC… Jacoby is way more entertaining
  • ph0000002
    I love you verno but miss Kevin
    I do not enjoy Jacoby in anyway, but I love Verno I’m very conflicted on what to do now. unsubscribe and hurt verno or grit my teeth through a worst podcast because one of the hosts decided to up and leave.
  • Me247358533775
    Past its prime
    This seems like the grumpy old men podcast without koc now, no fresh new voice.
  • Cinehawk2049
    Advice to the podcasters
    So I just gotta say, Chris Vernon, you talk and talk and talk, and Kev can barely get a word in sometimes. You have a decent pod but if you want to be elite, CV, you need to become a better listener and it needs to be a better tennis match, back and forth. It’s not easy to listen to sometime. I can feel you thinking and trying to speak on a topic instead of giving air and room to your cohost at times.
  • myopinionmatters6969
    Not really a mismatch
    I like Jacoby but I think Verno and him might be too similar in the way they view the game
  • natoallen
    Still top notch
    Different dynamic without KOC but excellent NBA coverage
  • ijohnson21
    Jacoby > KOC
    Love the addition of Jacoby. He’s great at managing the flow of the show and has great chemistry with Verno. I’m glad we no longer have to hear about KOC’s music concert tours. Also don’t miss KOC’s squeaky voice. Everyone he got excited it sounded like he was in puberty again.
  • Pandyora
    Boring dumbed down content
    Show was listenable when Kevin was there to counter-balance Verno’s spicier takes. Jacoby, however, is the worst: not clear he watches all the games, has no analytic or tactical perspective, basically just gives loud hot takes that bring out the worst in Verno. Unsubscribing. Plz ringer just hire Zach Lowe and put this brain dead podcast out of its misery
  • HarlemCentral
    Better than ever
    Chemistry between Jacoby and Verno is awesome. Way more fun of a listen
  • Boo16384(392
    From good to great
    Gotta agree with the other reviewers, this show was always a good listen but it just got great. The chemistry is off the charts, the takes are hot and it’s super funny. Well done guys.
  • SpenceDog2213
    Going downhill
    I enjoyed the show with Verno and KOC, but it’s gone downhill from there. Not because I don’t enjoy Jacoby, he’s sweet. But Verno’s homerism is coming out in full force now, when he talks about Memphis, as well as when he talks about other teams that he thinks are getting the love Memphis deserves. KOC did a good job keeping him in check, but his takes are coming across way more as a fan than a broadcaster now. I guess he fits in though, since that is what half the ringer is about for Boston sports.
  • Big buck bob
    The Chris guy is annoying
    Started to like the show but the co host Chris is simply unbearable. Hard to believe this guy has a national podcast.
  • dykeyyyy
    Outstanding
    Always liked the show but with the addition of Jacoby I LOVE the show now. The chemistry is off the charts great. And love that Jacoby brings more of an everyday fan viewpoint to things. It’s a must listen twice a week. The amount of time I lol is crazy. GIANT upgrade from you know who (everyone can now admit how cringe he really was at times).
  • VUnknown12
    Jennifer Garber
    The Capital One ‘loathe’ had me dying
  • Derekw44
    Jacoby addition
    I always listened with KOC but Jacoby is much much better lol Takes the show to a whole new level and has great chemistry with verno unlike that nerd KOC
  • jrondojrondojrondo
    i think its good
    i have been a day 1 mismatch listener. im happy to have jacoby back on a pod. tried listening to the koc pod, not to be rude but this pod is much much better than that one
  • sffurious
    Best NBA podcast
    Funny and educational - Verno and Jacoby have great chemistry
  • JohnnyBravo818
    Best Basketball
    Love this Pod. Need it like I need a haircut! You two are the best! Would love to see a Lakers Memphis playoff series! Keep up the great work! Johnny Outtttt! Oh yeah baby!!!
  • varqa
    Jacoby‘s back!!
    So happy to see this dude back on the pod game. Jalen & Jacoby was one of my go to favorites.
  • LaneTurn
    Verno is the 🐐
    Still adjusting with the loss of KOC, really felt like a special pod with those two, but still a big fan. Want to see more classic ‘Mismatch’ debates but I think they’ll get there w Jacoby. With that said after listening to KOC’s new pod , it’s clear than Verno is the back bone of keeping a conversation lively and engaging for the listener!
  • KPaj23
    Jacoby is back
    Best basketball pod right now. Super knowledgeable and they make it light and happy n funny… my go to nba pod from now till the wheels fall off!! David Jacoby is way underrated his range of knowledge (food to sports) is unmatched!! Keep it goin ma man!! ✊🏽😁
  • Reasonable5
    Meh
    Thought it was KOC I didn't like, but I guess it's Verno.
  • Ajh0023
    Need more basketball analysis
    Loved the mismatch for years and genuinely enjoy Vernon and liked Jacoby with Jalen. This far I have not enjoyed the two of them together. Way too heavy on trendy topics and way too light on basketball analysis. Too much talk about ideas to fix the nba cup or jersey talk or court talk. KOC and Vernon did some of that but the heart of the show was always basketball analysis. This feels more like barbershop talk than basketball analysis which is fine but not for me. Still gave 5 stars for the years of entertainment Verno provided me and will check back in periodically.
  • TheBinApt22322
    Blue Sky
    I find the push by Ringer for blue sky to be off putting and alienating for an nba podcast. Ringer NBA coverage is begging to be the Kotaku for video games or MSNBC for news. That is a weird place to be moving towards and why nobody watches or cares about the NBA or things like Star Wars. You know the purpose is no longer the coverage or even game, it’s about spreading virtue and the message is my politics are righteous and the opposition to my politics deserve to be seen as less than human. The ringer is a clown show for allowing this. Crying Kimmel face : (
  • Tebay71
    Poor Verno
    The man is 0-2 on co-hosts. KOC was a weirdass virgin and Jacoby is trying so hard to play a bit to get attention. Free Verno!
  • championshipman
    Love
    Love the pod. Chris is a star and Jacoby is an excellent co host
  • 29erjeff
    Jacoby who?
    No thanks. Love Verno though
  • Jorge47silva
    A+
    Jacoby brought me back. Miss jalen
  • Visionbridge
    Welcome Jacoby
    This show is so great with Jacoby on it. He’s always been a favorite of mine and he and Verno make a great team!
  • Taco bout it podcast
    Mismatch? Nah, this is a match made in sports heaven.
    I’ve loved this show since its inception. I love Vernon and I loved KOC. Jacoby has been a brilliant replacement for Kevin O’Quitter ;) My only critique would be that the mismatch name makes less sense with these two. They sound like old friends. I enjoy it, but Jacoby seems like too nice a guy to mismatch with just about anybody. This podcast is no longer a mismatch. It’s a match made in heaven.
  • 2tearsInABucketMF’it
    Love the positive pod!!!
    Seamless transition Jacoby adds a lot of laughs. Only hope for comedy’s sake Jalen and KOC get a pod together call it The Misalliance. Would probably last one episode but would be comedy gold.
  • Podfeem
    Jacoby is back!
    Glad to hear Jacoby again. Got to give the people what they want!
  • SeannySinns
    Love this show !
    KOC is great but Jacoby has been my favorite since J&J . Good pick Verno
  • JDDave
    Verno is a joke
    Verno is a joke with his OKC takes. Jealous, vindictive, and insecure for sure with no substance or analysis. The podcast is fine but now I just really don’t like Verno as a person. Thumbs down.
  • KingPoetGray
    Nah
    Latest episode was decent till this Jacoby guy starts bagging on Russ, better without him in the building? What a cheap shot. Wannabe shock jock.
  • rotowed
    New co host
    Jacoby trying to hard and his takes are takes just because . Vernon is and always has been the star of the podcast . Get rid of Jacoby and get Zach Lowe !
  • johnnyroyal55
    Jacoby!
    This podcast is so much better with Jacoby. Kevin was whiny and sanctimonious and good riddance to him.
  • De beast25431
    Pacers Haters
    Why do yall hate the Pacers so much?
  • RunMikeD
    Just Sports Radio
    If typical sports radio is your thing, the new duo is for you. It’s just hot takes and speculation, more like a watered down First Take style show now. That has its place but it’s not for me. Gave it 4 because it’s a solid production and doesn’t deserve a low rating.
  • t.;fyl,i oi7cb8h/;.y8u98
    Mismatch 2025 best.year.ever.
    Love me some Verno. This is the pod to listen to if you want to hear from someone who watches all the games, not just hot takes on the highlights and gossip.
  • aubreyg
    Go Jacoby!
    KOC was nice and will be missed. DJ is a solid replacement! Fan since the beginning of J&J.
  • JB-island
    JACOBY
    It was a bummer to see KOC leave, but adding Jacoby is an absolute home run. Looking forward to another season of the MisMatch
  • The Aly
    And We’re Back
    This is my favorite NBA pod, I was super sad when it went on hiatus. Chris Vernon brings an energy that strikes a good balance between knowledgeable and loud ranting antics. All the other pods are boring. The Mismatch isn’t.
  • it was all dream
    Jacoby for the win
    I was a once in a while mismatch fan below. Enjoyed Kevin and Verno, but the new talk to me dirty era is here!!! Jacoby addition I’m going to be listening all the time! I missed hearing him in the radio and hearing hot takes about NBA culture
  • Seel1998
    Thank god KOC is gone!
    Updating my review to five stars now that the show is continuing without KOC
  • jimmy-jamm
    Give Jacoby his own pod!
    Put Verno, Austin and Logan on here and rename it dumpster fire. I loved KOC but refused to listen to this pod because of Verno’s bad takes. Every episode is just another excuse for him to talk about Ja and the Grizzlies.
  • Chris chocago
    8 year fan
    It was hard to figure out how to comment as I am hammered at 2 am. I’m proud to say I listened to every mismatch for 8 years with koc and Vernon and it is the best podcast running. I’ve always been a Vernon guy. Very cultural and non statistical. Momentum believer and contrarian to nerds. Never forget when koc said the Kathi raptors should blow it up before the 2019 title. Hilarious the drafting of Zach Eden will be the end. If only you waited one more year for a Rudy Hobert to Memphis fa signing. Seriously man I’m proud to say I listened to these two honorable guys that talk hoops better then anyone especially those on tv. I’m sadly a bulls fan born in 96 who only saw Jordan on the wizards lol. Anyway whatever Chris Vernon does I will be a supporter and congrats on having a tremendous career. I hope Zach Eden can get playoff minutes and the grizzlies will have the ability to extend Jaren Jackson jr on that sub max deal. Good thing it wasn’t Marvin barley at 4. Much love
  • Tv Gnarley
    Jacoby
    I never leave comments but David Jacoby moved me to say that he would be perfect on this pod. They just gotta figure out how to bicker, which they will.
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