Karalis is on top of things and he provides more content than others. I also read his articles at Boston Sports Journal. The Postcast episodes are also worth the occasional listen. Unfortunately, Locked On runs too many ads and the intro is too long. I find myself fast forwarding almost 30% of each episode. Some of John’s takes can get a bit stale, and I’m not a fan of the cross over episodes with other teams. Nevertheless, it is one of the better Celtics podcasts.

This is a very good podcast. I love to listen to it. It has great data and insights. It is very incredible. This gives factual data in an entertaining way. This is my favorite podcast.

I have been listening every single day, thank you for your time and effort to make this amazing podcasts John. i have been listening since 2020 during the celtics playoffs run

I’m a Blazers fan, and wanted to listen to your podcast ahead of our game against Boston. It is clear you don’t follow the NBA. The Blazers have now won 15 of our last 21, and you said we have no chance against Boston, and you feel bad for how bad we’ll lose to OKC. If you kept up with the NBA outside of the Celtics, you would know how ignorant that sounds. I get that you cover Boston, but it’s hard to give good analysis when you’re so checked out of what’s going on with the other 29 teams. Do better.

I listen every night to go to sleep and I love it, I always get caught up with Celtics news

Jason Tatum is a magnificent player! He will have many moments in the sun. Please drop this conversation. It comes off as whiny and does help.

This podcast is cool

😏😏😏

John Karalis said it, in 24 Finals Series preview analysis, and that’s exactly what happened in game 1. Defend Luka 1 on 1, limit his assists. Doncic had 1 assist and Celtics win 107-89.

He’s really sigma

karalis is on point on what he’s talking bout he doesn’t really make excuses on the celtics he talks about what really affected the game great to catch up

John’s insight should be required listening for the Celtics’ coaches. Especially during the playoffs.

Disappointing podcast for Celtics fans. Recommend First to the Floor and Garden Report podcasts for a good analysis of games and team dynamics.

Karalis is a fantastic host who does his homework. While he is a fan of the Celts, he doesn’t let them off easy. Keep up the fantastic podcasts. What a year to be a Celts fan☘️☘️

When you, and Jay King were talking about making up for Smart’s passing neither mentioned Brogdon. He’s a very good passer…and can handle the point guard position as he showed when on the Pacers.

Karalis is the single best source for Celtics news. He doesn’t exaggerate, doesn’t make things up to generate interest, just reports on the Celtics the way we all wish everyone else would. It is completely your own fault if you continue to listen to morons on the radio who literally don’t watch Celtic’s games. There is a reliable, trustworthy source for Celtics content and it is this podcast. Factually accurate, insightful and fun reporting. Thanks Karalis it’s genuinely appreciated

Karalis is a cheerleader for this team, hard to listen to this podcast when he’s constantly making excuses for them.

Karalis is so freakin on point. The only Celtics pod you need, I listen every day. Thank you John!

Time to change the opening song. 1 championship since the beginning 1986 is not the winning franchise the Celtics pretend to be. Host saying “ I feel the Celtics will regret missing this opportunity” amazing analysis. Joe Mazulla level commentary from this show

Great if u want to get your dose of the c’s

Then this podcast has you covered. He's got a book, he's a local, & he's going to smother you with ads! 10 minutes of content, 20 minutes of ads. There are much better pods with less advertising.

So easy to take the daily aspect for granted, but very grateful to have John providing consistent, thoughtful opinions and news on the Cs. Much love from NC.

Why is the podcast st such a high speed I can’t understand what John is saying at times because he is talking so fast!

(I think I wrote this review a feed seasons ago, but despite the change in personnel, it is all still true!) What a great niche podcast, insightful analysis from a critical fan's perspective. John, Jay and Sam are true students of the game and fans of the Celtics, and share their thoughts 5 days a week. With their access to the team and varied guests from other "locked on" podcasts, they are as perfectly positioned as Kelly Olynyk to bring us the best Celtics news every day! Keep up the great work!!

Host focuses on game and details that impact the final score. Also follows Celtic players performance and improvements. Best NBA coverage.

Great show - clear these guys know basketball and love their Celts. Authentic and fun to listen to - Demetri brings a great informed fan’s perspective.

How are these maroons possibly hosting a podcast without the most basic element of HAVING INTELLIGIBLE AUDIO‽ I’m trying to enjoy my drive and get ready for the Finals and these idiots ruined my trip with their constant dropouts and volume issues. Making sure the audio is right is literally the one and only technical consideration when making a podcast. I thought Locked On was some hot-shot outfit but clearly they are in fact some hairless monkeys doing their best in between sessions of smearing excrement on themselves and others.

If you’re a Celtics fan you need to be listening to this podcast! John’s insight makes you a smarter fan and elevates your understanding of how basketball is played at the highest level.

Love the Celtics. Love the takes. Love the energy.

Great show. John is entertaining and thorough.

John knows basketball, but that’s where the value of his podcast ends. I used to listen daily, but I had to stop. John consistently defends or excuses players for poor play. He defends referees for failing to make a call or making bad calls. Aside from the fact that his podcast is littered with 3+ minute advertisements, it’s really just not that good if you are looking for stimulating content or perspective. The Winning Plays podcast isn’t a daily podcast, but is much better overall. John, I really tried to stick with you. I even played another episode recently just to see if the rhetoric has changed, but it hasn’t, and I’m done.

You couldn’t pay me to stop listening to this show. Insightful as it gets.

This is where I go for a quick thorough hit on the Cs.

Much more balanced than anything you’ll find on sports radio. Solid half hour of real Celtics content every day.

Through good times and bad. Through thick and thin. John Karalis is the guiding voice of the Celtics and my first stop every day for news about the quest for banner 18. There are other podcasts that cover the Celtics, but this is the alpha.

Great sometimes glitchy though

This is the only podcast I listen to every day. Definitely my favorite Celtics podcast. John knows what he’s talking about. Keep up the great work John!

Keep it up John!

Thanks John

Listen to this podcast everyday. Best all around Celtics podcast out there. Keep it up! @celticpurgatory twitter

Thanks for keeping it interesting and entertaining. Enough to motivate me to add a review (my first on apple). But since you are going 5 days / week in the off off season — least I can do is give you props here. Thanks for fixing my c’s Jones. Millies.

Love your almost daily updates my complaints is that there’s a lot of ads in between your show. Now I don’t mind ads but yours are lengthy. Perhaps maybe one half-time ads get it out then. Anyways love your show. Keep doing you!

Update aug 2021 Your interview with Keith Smith was fantastic. You both were great together. Please do more in the future. So freaking good guys! Super informative…Honest, fact driven and real basketball talk here. This is far and away the best Celtics podcast I have heard ever. I’ve listen to all of them and enjoy many of them but this undoubtedly unpacks all elements of the game and behind the scenes with the team in a true authentic manner. If I could give this more than five stars I would it’s an outstanding podcast and any true Celtics fan needs to listen to this. The amount of work and effort that goes into doing multiple podcasts a week is truly admirable and greatly appreciated. Keep up the hard work and thanks for sharing your knowledge.

This is one of the best sports podcasts out there. Keep it up!

Stop talking about covid period

Sound advice to all below average league shooters if they want to hurt their team more but make their numbers look better. Can’t wait until the next podcast.

The Episode was amazing. Getting back to normalcy will take a little time adjusting but I’m glad it’s coming back!

Born and raised C’s diehard from NH enjoying your Celtics takes every day as an expat in France/Switzerland...keep up the great work, John!

The only Celtics podcast hosted by an actual former professional basketball player, giving experienced, entertaining, and well-informed analysis of every game. The best.

If Andrew Wiggins can bounce back, why can’t jabari. Injuries have plague him most of his career, the talent is still there.