Listener sentiment
Last Word On Spurs commands a deeply loyal audience that views the show as essential therapy for Spurs fans—most praise Ricky Sacks as an articulate, passionate host who curates a diverse panel and maintains balanced debate regardless of match outcomes. However, the podcast is markedly polarized: roughly 70% of recent reviewers give five stars, but a sustained minority criticizes the show for excessive negativity, reactionary commentary, and a tendency to dwell on defeats. Recurring complaints center on poor audio quality, overly long episodes (sometimes exceeding two hours), and a four-minute intro many find skippable. Some guests—particularly Patrick and Lee McQueen—have drawn specific criticism for either lacking credibility or dominating air time, while others like Crackers are praised for humor and insight. The show's strength lies in its consistent output, guest variety, and community feel; its weakness is a perceived inability to maintain balanced analysis after losses, with multiple reviewers noting the tone shifts dramatically when Spurs underperforms.
Apple4.8 · 665
Summary generated May 28, 2026
