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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: 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

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From fan to owner of the Boston Celtics: The Bill Chisholm interview

9/25/2025
Chris Forsberg sits down with Boston Celtics owner Bill Chisholm to discuss how his dream of becoming the owner of the Boston Celtics became a reality. Bill talks about the process of buying the team, how he became a Celtics fan, and what the future holds for one of the most historic franchises in the NBA. 1:00-Bill Chisholm discusses how his dream of becoming the owner of the Celtics became a reality 5:30-Who are some of Bill’s favorite Celtics players of all time? 16:30-How the investment group came together to buy the Celtics 20:00-What are the goals of the new ownership group? 25:00-Will the Celtics look for their own arena? 26:00-What excited you most about this year’s team? 27:00-Best interaction with Joe Mazzulla so far 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:00:35:16

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Goodbye summer of Celtics change, time for Boston to turn over a new leaf

9/18/2025
John Karalis of the Boston Sports Journal joins Chris Forsberg to take one last look at an eventful offseason for the Celtics and look ahead to training camp and the upcoming NBA season. 3:15- How are we going to remember the summer of 2025 for the Celtics? 6:20- How quickly will this team get to the other side of this transition period? 10:50- Which newcomer are you most excited for? 16:10 - Which young player is most likely to make the leap and become a cornerstone on this roster? 24:45- What’s your opening night starting lineup? 27:15- What’s the return date on Jayson Tatum? 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:00:33:07

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Jordan Walsh on ‘dog fight’ at Celtics offseason workouts and how the energy changes when Jayson Tatum is in the gym

9/4/2025
Chris Forsberg catches up with Jordan Walsh to discuss Celtics offseason workouts with Jayson Tatum. They also discuss his expectations on next season, and how he’s preparing to help the Celtics on the floor in 2025. 3:30-Jordan Walsh on his 2nd annual basketball camp in Dallas 5:30-Jordan on the 'dog fight’ at offseason workouts 9:30-Excitement for bigger role this season 10:30-Seeing Jayson Tatum back in the gym WATCH every episode of the Celtics Talk podcast on YouTube Follow NBC Sports Boston: NBCSportsBoston.com X @NBCSceltics Facebook Instagram TikTok

Duration:00:15:45

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Jeff Twiss reflects on four decades in green before Hall of Fame honor

8/29/2025
Chris Forsberg talks with Jeff Twiss, VP Media services for the Boston Celtics, to discuss him being named the 2025 John Bunn Award winner, the Hall of Fame’s lifetime achievement honor. 5:00-Jeff Twiss on being named the 2025 John Bunn Award winner 8:50-Twiss on getting started with the Celtics in 1981 18:30-Favorite Red Auerbach moment WATCH every episode of the Celtics Talk podcast on YouTube Follow NBC Sports Boston: NBCSportsBoston.com X @NBCSceltics Facebook Instagram TikTok

Duration:00:34:32

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INSTANT REACTION: Scal & Drew break down the Celtics' 2025-26 regular season schedule

8/14/2025
In a special edition of Celtics Talk, Drew Carter and Brian Scalabrine offer instant reaction and break down the Boston Celtics’ 2025-26 regular season schedule. The guys debate the biggest games for Boston and what to expect from the team coming off a disappointing finish to last year. 1:00- Celtics start the season with divisional matchups against the Sixers and Knicks 6:45- When do former Celtics players make their returns to TD Garden? 16:40- Cooper Flagg’s debut in Boston could be the toughest ticket of the year 19:20- Celtics vs. Lakers – is LA a real title contender? 24:30- Breaking down the NBA Cup matchups 27:00- Other notable matchups for the Celtics 34:00- What to expect from Tatum, Jaylen, and the team this season WATCH every episode of the Celtics Talk podcast on YouTube Follow NBC Sports Boston: NBCSportsBoston.com X @NBCSceltics Facebook Instagram TikTok

Duration:00:45:32

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Payton Pritchard on Celtics’ summer changes, NBA’s new heave rule and Kyrie wanting to swing on him

8/4/2025
Payton Pritchard sits down with Chris Forsberg on the Celtics Talk Podcast to talk about roster changes, Tatum’s injury and what Kyrie Irving said about his half-court shot WATCH every episode of the Celtics Talk podcast on YouTube Follow NBC Sports Boston: NBCSportsBoston.com X @NBCSceltics Facebook Instagram TikTok

Duration:00:13:41

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Smart, Simmons, and Summer League Overreactions

7/21/2025
Chris Forsberg welcomes in MassLive's Brian Robb to react to all the latest news surrounding the Boston Celtics, including Marcus Smart signing with the Lakers and the team being reportedly interested in signing... Ben Simmons? 4:50- Chris and Brian react to Marcus Smart signing with the Lakers 9:45- Should the Celtics really be considering signing Ben Simmons? 15:50- Brian shares his Summer League overreactions, including: Baylor Scheierman's defense and ball-handling and Hugo Gonzalez's all-around effort 25:00- When does the next shoe drop for Boston? WATCH every episode of the Celtics Talk podcast on YouTube Follow NBC Sports Boston: NBCSportsBoston.com X @NBCSceltics Facebook Instagram TikTok

Duration:00:28:27