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What Does “Full Stack” Mean? w/ Taylor Otwell and Ryan Florence
Taylor Otwell and Ryan Florence join us to talk about whether "full stack" is a term worth using in 2024, how Laravel differs from Rails, why there isn't a real JavaScript community, what Taylor would like to see from the Remix community, and whether Laravel is like Canada. Want to carry on the conversation? Join us in Discord.wip: terminalButcherBox: Meat Delivery SubscriptionCloud Monitoring as a Service | DatadogConnect, Protect and Build Everywhere | CloudflareAdam Wathan (@adamwathan) / XWhat is Amazon API Gateway? - Amazon API GatewayInertia.js - The Modern MonolithReason · Reason lets you write simple, fast and quality t...
2024-05-27
1h 10
SPURZ and SPREADZ
Adam & Scott finish up their Grand Slams in FL - Patrick Strikes in AL
Turkey season is in full swing. Join us as we tell Adam and Scott’s Grand Slam stories from last week in FL, Patricks kill in AL, and Chas has fun with Adam as he grieves over a MS miss.
2024-04-05
1h 02
Perpetual
How 6AM City Became the Nation’s Fastest-Growing Newsletter-First Local Media Company
How does the co-founder of the nation’s fastest-growing newsletter-first media company think about scaling, investing, and running a local media company? Adam sits down with Ryan Heafy, the CEO of 6AM City, to discuss the ins and outs of local media and the challenges and opportunities it presents. Ryan shares how his passion for the local economic development of communities led him to create 6AM City and how the community-led newsletter managed to capture a sustainable local revenue source in the process. What are his top strategies for increasing LTV? How does Ryan think abou...
2024-03-27
27 min
SPURZ and SPREADZ
Episode #6 - The Hunts of our lives! - MS Youth Season! - Wynn Ryan & Brantley Stokes 1st Turkeys
Join us as we get the kids involved! The Hunts of our lives! Wynn Ryan and Brantley Stokes tell us all about their success in the turkey woods this past youth weekend!
2024-03-14
54 min
Perpetual
A Candid Conversation with One of Sports’ Fastest-Growing Media Companies, with Adam White of Front Office Sports
Think sports media is mainstream? Meet the company that believes sports media isn’t nearly mainstream enough. It’s Adam v. Adam as Adam White, CEO and founder of Front Office Sports drops by the pod to discuss the future of sports media and reveal how FSO is creating a unique and engaging media experience by merging the brand with the power of its team’s individual personalities. Adam breaks down FSO’s key business pillars and explains their play-by-play approach to thinking about commercial opportunities beyond just advertising. How do they manage to navigate the niche...
2024-03-13
20 min
Newsletter Operator
How Adam Ryan Grew WorkWeek To $1M+ Per Month and 500k+ Subscribers, Are Newsletter Recommendations a Ponzi Scheme? B2B vs. B2C Newsletters, How To Sell Ads If You Have a Small Audience, Paid Subscriber Acquisition, B2B Lead Gen, and More
Adam Ryan is the co-founder and CEO of WorkWeek, a B2B media company with 10+ newsletter publications and communities across various industries like healthcare, marketing, sales, HR, e-commerce, and fintech. Episode topics & Timestamps00:00 How WorkWeek started05:04 Audience indicators and your ideal customer profile (ICP)07:32 Slow, strategic growth trumps rushing into big projects.10:19 Different business growth approaches have varying scalability and repeatability. Lifestyle businesses may benefit from an agency model, but for larger, scalable ventures, ongoing growth and compounding the business are crucial.14:40 Approach to product d...
2024-02-23
52 min
SPURZ and SPREADZ
Episode #2- COO & Co-Founder Apex Ammunition, Jared Lewis- Adam’s Therapy Session- The “Free Gobble”
In this episode we sit down with Jared, one of the visionaries behind Apex Ammunition and discuss the story of how it all got started. Plus enjoy the “Free Gobble” argument, and the guys try to break down what they call “Therapy Session” for Adam
2024-02-13
56 min
Perpetual
Keeping It Weird with SXSW Co-President & CPO Hugh Forrest
SXSW is quintessential Austin. So how did this main staple of Austin culture grow to its astounding 36 years of festival success since its initial conception in 1987? Join Adam Ryan as he interviews Hugh Forrest, Co-President & Chief Programming Officer at SXSW, to learn how the organization thinks about creating lasting, impactful cultural moments and what aspects of the festival have had to evolve with the rise of social media. How does SXSW generate one-of-a-kind viral moments while still adhering to its unique brand of authenticity? Hugh discusses the impact of technology startups at SXSW and reveals hi...
2024-01-31
30 min
Perpetual
S4 BONUS EPISODE: The Secret B2B Formula for Conquering Multiple Verticals, with Endeavor Media GroupCEO Chris Ferrell
Figuring the right marketing fit as a B2B can feel like throwing spaghetti at a wall—sooner or later at least one strategy has to stick… right? But how can you optimize the path to finding the right verticals in the meantime?Join Adam Ryan as he sits down with Chris Ferrell, CEO of Endeavor Business Media, to discuss the ins and outs of the media industry and the strategies behind building a successful B2B brand. From choosing the right verticals to navigating acquisitions, Chris shares his expertise and insights on how to thriv...
2023-11-22
33 min
Michael Jordan era (and prior) NBA history - In all Airness
Beef Brothers (Mahorn and Ruland) - 2023 Conference Finals, NBA lottery, Ja Morant and Rick on Isiah - BB6
Send Adam a text message.The legendary Beef Brothers (Rick Mahorn and Jeff Ruland) return for episode six.01:49 2023 NBA Draft Lottery - Wemby to San Antonio Spurs06:21 Ralph Sampson (and Bill Walton) - similarities to Victor?07:16 Manute Bol was how old when he joined NBA?! Chuck Nevitt mention!08:37 Bill Garnett ('82 Draft - pick #4) and Jeff Ruland have beef!09:09 Rick offers Jeff tissues to get over the incident!09:33 Ja Morant brandishing a weapon (again) on social media13:27 Lakers and Nuggets - West Finals discussion15:03 Mile-high (in Denver) or...
2023-05-23
28 min
Michael Jordan era (and prior) NBA history - In all Airness
Beef Brothers (Mahorn and Ruland) - 2023 Playoffs (round one winds-up), Rick and Jeff's fun / frivolities - BB5
Send Adam a text message.The legendary Beef Brothers (Rick Mahorn and Jeff Ruland) return for episode five.01:12 2023 NBA Awards thus far03:23 Rick Mahorn nominated for Washington Wizards President?!05:12 Players who find a great fit on the right team06:23 Kyrie conundrum06:37 Jeff and Rick's role on 1980s Bullets08:55 2023 Playoffs - 76ers, Nuggets and Suns advance to round two09:47 Trae Young shocks Boston (Game 5)10:30 Celtics vs 76ers / Heat vs Knicks (round two preview)11:50 Heat's reliance on Jimmy Butler - who else can help?12:45 Importance of good health...
2023-04-28
33 min
Michael Jordan era (and prior) NBA history - In all Airness
Adam on Hard Quiz (TV). Michael Jordan, Scouts Australia, The Incredibles and Penny Farthings - AIR131
Send Adam a text message.Watch Adam's TV debut. Or, listen to this audio and learn how his adventure went. Can he justify his self-proclaimed title of Michael Jordan / NBA-history obsessive?!I recently made my first - and perhaps last - appearance on television. I was a contestant on Australia's top-rated game show, Hard Quiz. The Australian Broadcasting Corporation's on-demand TV streaming service, ABC iview, describes Hard Quiz thusly: "Not satisfied with winning the 2022 AACTA Award for Best Comedy Entertainment Program, Tom Gleeson has combed the nation to find a new bunch of self-nominated experts...
2023-04-26
34 min
Michael Jordan era (and prior) NBA history - In all Airness
Beef Brothers (Mahorn and Ruland) - 2023 Playoffs, Jeff denies MJ ('84) and Zeke punches Rick ('90)! - BB4
Send Adam a text message.The legendary Beef Brothers (Rick Mahorn and Jeff Ruland) return for episode four.00:50 NBA reg-season recap (best records, league leaders)01:18 NBA MVP picks for 2023 season02:41 League parity04:03 Did Suns win Durant trade?04:52 Will Kyrie and Luca remain a duo, win a title?06:28 Dwane Casey's replacement as Pistons coach07:17 Josh's Giddey nether regions / Beef Brothers inflicting pain08:13 Fashion sense (or lack thereof) in today's NBA09:47 2023 Play-in Tournament (last two games)11:43 2020 NBA Playoffs - Round one preview15:28 Wizards' outlook / free agency across...
2023-04-18
29 min
Michael Jordan era (and prior) NBA history - In all Airness
Beef Brothers (Mahorn and Ruland) on All-Star Game fixes, Rick's Pistons trade (1985) and Jeff's 1984 ASG - BB3
Send Adam a text message.The legendary Beef Brothers (Rick Mahorn and Jeff Ruland) return for episode three.- NBA season thru Mar 1, 2023- All-Star Game fixes?- Rick's trade from the Washington Bullets to Detroit Pistons (1985)- Jeff's 1984 All-Star Game memories- Listener-submitted questionsPlease note that Rick was absent from part of this recording (when Jeff recalls his ASG memories and responds to listener feedback).Watch conversations online - episodes live on the Beef Brothers' YouTube channel. There's 24 minutes of video from episode three. The...
2023-03-21
39 min
Michael Jordan era (and prior) NBA history - In all Airness
Beef Brothers (Mahorn and Ruland) on today's NBA, Paul Silas, Manute Bol and more - BB2
Send Adam a text message.The legendary Beef Brothers (Rick Mahorn and Jeff Ruland) return for episode two.- NBA season thru Dec 11, 2022- Rick and Jeff's iconic Beef Brothers photo shoot- Paul Silas' recent passing (3x NBA Champ)- Manute Bol memories (2x Block Champ)Watch conversations online - episodes live on the Beef Brothers' YouTube channel. Though there's no (full) video of episode two, select clips will be added soon.We encourage your interaction - ask questions or add comments on YouTube and the Beef...
2022-12-26
38 min
Perpetual
Perpetual: Series Trailer
The world of Media is moving faster and faster. Media executives have more to process than ever before and need to know what’s working today, while keeping pulse on tomorrow.Perpetual peels back the curtain on what media executives are doing to stay at the top of their game, combined with rigorous predictions on the future..Hosted by Adam Ryan, Co-Founder and CEO of Workweek, the show zooms in on how executives are executing their playbooks. Guests are world-class at what they do, coming from companies like 6AM City, Dirt, and Se...
2022-12-03
01 min
Perpetual
S4 E5: Adam's Hot Take: Ben Smith Commentary
What makes Ben Smith different from so many journalists? He’s not reporting the news, he’s breaking it.Adam takes 5 minutes to deep dive into exactly what this means, how it sets Ben up as the go-to journalist in media, and why he has an athlete mindset.And if you want to get into it further, follow Adam on Twitter:https://twitter.com/AdamRy_n and sign up to the Perpetual newsletter, where he dives deeper into media: https://workweek.com/brand/perpetualAnd if you love listening to Perpetual please leave me a...
2022-11-23
06 min
Perpetual
S4 Ep2: How Elon Musk Will Create The Best Ad Platform In The World
If you’re a media operator looking for a fresh take on the Elon/Twitter story, you’ve found it here.Adam Ryan runs through the issues from a media perspective, digging into Elon’s proposed changes to advertising on the platform and how it’s likely to squeeze out the likes of Meta. Searing analysis, great commentary and all inside 5-minutesAnd if you want to get into it further, follow Adam on Twitter:https://twitter.com/AdamRy_n and sign up to the Perpetual newsletter, where he dives deeper i...
2022-11-08
04 min
Michael Jordan era (and prior) NBA history - In all Airness
Rick Mahorn and Jeff Ruland - Meat the Beef Brothers (new series) - BB1
Send Adam a text message.The debut episode of a new series featuring the legendary Beef Brothers, Rick Mahorn and Jeff Ruland.Our goal is to regularly release episodes of 45 minutes or less. Rick and Jeff share their opinions on today's NBA, before we go back in time to explore the wonders of NBA history. The Washington Bullets' Beef Brothers were arguably the NBA's most-fearsome duo from 1982 through 1985. They teamed with Greg Ballard (RIP) to form an imposing front-line.Select episodes may feature special guests, Bullets-era teammates or adversaries from the halcyon days...
2022-10-30
33 min
The Business Cloud
60. Adam Ryan: From President of The Hustle to becoming the Founder of Workweek
We have an extraordinary guest in Adam Ryan, the CEO and Co-Founder of Workweek on the podcast. We cover a wide range of topics like Adam starting Camp Kesem while in college, starting his career in teaching, and then pivoting into media once he found his true calling. It's an exciting conversation as Adam has a wealth of knowledge in media, content creation, and entrepreneurship. Adam's Twitter WorkWeek Want to connect with me? Check out these links below 📧 Email: ryan@thebusinesscloudpodcast.com 📝 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryan-a...
2022-09-05
31 min
Perpetual
S3 EP6: Core Competencies: Why Media Companies No Longer Have to Stay In Their Lane
The days of single focus media businesses are declining. Adam Ryan explains why multiple core competencies are opening up huge opportunities for media companies.Adam dives straight in with a look back at how traditional media companies operated, focused almost exclusively on one part of their business - like advertising. But with barriers to areas like distribution getting lower, media companies are jumping on the opportunity to spread their wings and explore diverse business opportunities, like Barstool’s ghost kitchen. And if you’re building a media business, this 5-minute breakdown is going to be...
2022-09-01
04 min
Perpetual
S3 EP4: Why Media Companies Should Avoid the Lowest Common Denominator
Is low signal content really the answer for follower engagement? Adam Ryan has some strong feelings around playing to the lowest common denominator. Find out more.Adam gets straight into a subject all media companies should be talking about. In this 5-minute episode he talks clickbait, creating content with one person in mind, and how negative signaling and the lowest common denominator go hand-in-hand.You’ll also hear Adam’s take on vanity metrics and why they clash with Workweek’s values.Follow Adam on Twitter:https://twitter.com/AdamRy_n and sign up to...
2022-08-25
04 min
Perpetual
S3 EP3: How Often Can You Push Products To Your Audience?
How do you get the right balance between pushing your products and keeping on the good side of your audience? In this 5-minute teardown, Adam Ryan takes you through his thoughts on getting it right, with some practical examples thrown in along the way. If you’re running a media company, a creator or building audiences of any kind, this is the episode for you.Follow Adam on Twitter:https://twitter.com/AdamRy_n and sign up to the Perpetual newsletter, where he dives deeper into subscription models: https://workweek.com/brand/perpetualAnd...
2022-08-23
07 min
Perpetual
Media Moves: Season 3 Trailer - Content to Commerce
The media landscape is changing fast and content to commerce is the number one topic on the minds of media operators.Ever since Penn Gaming bought a stake a Barstool, media companies have sat up and decided they want some skin in the game.Media Moves understands the playbook inside out and every week listeners can expect to hear from high-quality guests for their ONE play to help businesses leverage the content to commerce dynamic.Hosted by Adam Ryan, Co-Founder and CEO of Workweek, the show will delve deeper into topics like how...
2022-08-02
01 min
Perpetual
S2 EP17: The Problem With Media Subscription Models And The Shocking Statistics
This is a spicy one. Why don’t subscription models work? Because they rely on subscription sleepers. Adam Ryan, digs into what that means for media companies.Adam pulls no punches in this 5-minute episode. Find out just how many subscribers become inactive the day after sign-up and why a subscription model should never be your sole play.You’ll also hear Adam’s thoughts on media companies setting the cancellation barrier so high and why Workweek has taken a completely different approach to subscription.And if you wa...
2022-07-28
05 min
Perpetual
S2 EP16: Adam’s Hot Take: Why Informa Bought Industry Dive And What it Means For Media
Why would a huge European event business snap up a relatively unknown media company? In this 5-minute tear down, Adam Ryan has the answers.Join Adam as he shares his personal experience talking to Industry Dive CEO Sean Griffey, why Informa has done the math, and some of the challenges they’ll face going forward.You’ll hear Adam’s spicy takes on whether this vertical play will convert, why media is always an execution game, and why going deeper with the audience is Informa’s next challenge.To hea...
2022-07-26
07 min
Perpetual
S2 EP14: 3 Ways to Retain Talent and Stop Creators Graduating
How do you retain talent and keep your creatives in-house? It’s a question that’s plagued media operators for years, and Adam has the solution.In fact, he has 3. Join Adam, as he takes a 5-minute run through on ways to create the kind of work environment that encourages and nurtures your top talent.You’ll also hear Adam’s hot takes on the creator economy and relatable examples. One to take note of.Don’t forget to subscribe and join Adam for season 3 as he asks media operators for their...
2022-07-19
06 min
Perpetual
S2 EP9: How Adam’s Thinking About a Recession
With a 50% chance of recession in the next two years, it’s time to get into the circle of success. Adam Ryan explains.Join Adam as he takes a 5-minute run at explaining how to succeed during a recession. While not all industries are recession-proof, you can give yourself the best chance of survival by creating a smaller circle of success.How? By knowing your short and long term bets. Plenty of insights drawn from experience, give this one a listen.And if you love listening to Me...
2022-06-29
06 min
Perpetual
Media Moves: Season 2 Trailer
Media operators know the challenge of executing in a competitive market. It’s tough getting ahead, and it’s even tougher staying ahead in a constantly moving industry.A well-timed prediction can help you smoothly navigate what’s coming around the corner. And that’s what we are lasering in on with season 2 of Media Moves.I’m Adam Ryan, Co-Founder and CEO of Workweek. On this show we’re zooming in on the future of the media industry, both short and long term. Here’s what to expect. Firs...
2022-05-06
02 min
Michael Jordan era (and prior) NBA history - In all Airness
Memorable NBA Games: Detroit's Dumars dazzles in Cleveland (Apr 18, 1989) - Pistons at Cavaliers - AIR130
Send Adam a text message.We journey back to 1989 and discuss a key matchup between Central Division rivals, the Cleveland Cavaliers and Detroit Pistons.Let's welcome a new friend to the show – Ryan Van Dusen – an archivist and curator of Detroit Pistons and NBA-history content at-large. Over 80,000 fans already subscribe to Ryan's YouTube channel.It’s the final week of the 1989 NBA regular season. This contest had significant implications on postseason play. For added context, we cover a few incidents that happened earlier in the season that had an impact on this game – includin...
2022-05-02
55 min
Perpetual
Media Moves: Season 1 Trailer
The world of Media is moving faster and faster. When executives have more to process than ever before, how do you stay ahead of what’s coming around the corner?I’m Adam Ryan, Co-Founder and CEO of Workweek. And as a media executive I know how hard it can be to keep up with our perpetually changing industry. That’s why I started Media Moves: To deliver the latest news, moves and predictions media executives need to know to stay at the top of our industry.Our conversations have two parts. First we zoom in on...
2022-02-25
01 min
Michael Jordan era (and prior) NBA history - In all Airness
Adam on 200 episodes and how fans can support the show
Send Adam a text message.Hey, it's Adam here. A quick podcast update for you as we near the end of 2021.It's official. My recent conversation with the great Jerry Colangelo was episode number 200 overall. It was the 127th edition of 'In all Airness'. The remaining episodes are a combination of detailed season-recaps, short-form stories and a few podcast updates.My great mate Aaron Stehn has featured regularly throughout the history of the show. We released a 30-episode series called #NB85 (devoted to Michael Jordan's rookie season). Our #NB86 series (you guessed it...
2021-12-02
04 min
Michael Jordan era (and prior) NBA history - In all Airness
Dave Cowens: Hall of Fame legend, 2x NBA Champion, MVP, 8x All-Star and Boston Celtics great - AIR125
Send Adam a text message.I’m excited to welcome Basketball Hall of Fame legend, Dave Cowens. The first NBA Most Valuable Player to appear on the podcast. In this fun, insightful and wide-ranging conversation, Dave discusses his days at Newport Catholic HS and run-ins with the assistant principal, who also doubled as his basketball coach. Dave details his recruitment to Florida State University – where he was a four-year standout with the Seminoles.Dave recounts an intriguing letter he wrote to Celtics legend – and then-Cincinnati Royals coach, Bob Cousy – ahead of the 1970 NBA Draft. Cowens was a bu...
2021-10-07
1h 26
Michael Jordan era (and prior) NBA history - In all Airness
Adam's 1994 NBA Tour: Iconic arenas and countless memories. Where's MJ? - AIR121
Send Adam a text message.Approximately 20 basketball crazies here in Australia, flew to the USA for two weeks of NBA experiences we’ll never forget. It was an amazing time that I’ve occasionally mentioned throughout the course of this podcast’s existence.You’re about to hear me reflect on that trip, enhanced with additional research and select audio clips. I also share a few unexpected twists and turns that I guarantee even the most ardent fans of the show have never heard before.Once you’ve listened to this episode, I recommend...
2021-07-21
20 min
Michael Jordan era (and prior) NBA history - In all Airness
Adam on future episodes, new website and how you can support the show
Send Adam a text message.Hey, it’s Adam here. A quick podcast update for you as we near the end of the first week of July, 2021. Here’s a snapshot of what’s happening behind the scenes.I have recorded - but not yet released - part one of my conversation with Wali Jones. He starred in college at Villanova, before entering the NBA and earning an All-Rookie selection in 1965 and winning an NBA championship in 1967 as a key member of one of the most-dominant teams in history - the Philadelphia 76ers. Wali discusses his me...
2021-07-06
02 min
Michael Jordan era (and prior) NBA history - In all Airness
Bob Ryan: 1976 NBA Finals - Game 5 (3OT) - [45th anniversary - Suns v Celtics] - AIR119
Send Adam a text message.Last week marked the 45th anniversary of Game 5 (3OT) of the 1976 NBA Finals. Phoenix Suns at Boston Celtics. It's often called The Greatest Game Ever Played.Let's welcome back legendary Basketball Hall of Famer, Bob Ryan. Plus, my good pal from Phoenix (who lives in Los Angeles) - Suns Super Fan - Adam Beechen. We discuss the iconic game, the series in general and numerous other topics from NBA history.Though it was the early hours of June 5th here in Australia, for Bob and Adam, our conversation...
2021-06-08
34 min
Michael Jordan era (and prior) NBA history - In all Airness
Adam guests on NBL Pocket Podcast - AIR118
Send Adam a text message.My friend, Joseph Corr - host of NBL Pocket Podcast - invited me on his show. We recorded this evergreen conversation in August of 2019. The episode was released on his podcast feed in early 2020.This is my edit of the hour-long episode that Joe released. Fans of my show may be interested to hear me mention a few guest episodes that have not yet come to fruition. We also discuss plenty of 1990s NBA topics.Joe's podcast is primarily focused on Australia's National Basketball League (NBL). Our league...
2021-05-05
45 min
Michael Jordan era (and prior) NBA history - In all Airness
Message from Adam - 2021 update
Hey, it's Adam here. A quick update for you on the lack of podcast episodes over the past month or two. My health hasn't been great recently, so I chose to take a break for the first time in more than eight years. New episodes will return later this month and I plan to be back bigger and better than ever. Thanks for including my show in your podcast rotation. Remember, you can always reach me via e-mail. All the best and thanks once more for being a listener of the show.
2021-04-07
00 min
Michael Jordan era (and prior) NBA history - In all Airness
Bob Ryan: Legendary Boston Globe columnist and Basketball Hall of Famer - AIR116
Send Adam a text message.Let's welcome iconic Boston Globe columnist and Basketball Hall of Famer, Bob Ryan. His excellent book, Scribe: My Life in Sports (2014), will be the framework of our multi-part conversation.In this first instalment, we cover Bob’s early life in New Jersey - his parents’ influence on his love of sports, the first column he released as an 11-year old, his transition to grade school and on to Boston College where he’d first meet recently-retired NBA star, Bob Cousy - and a few years hence - the legendary Red Auerba...
2021-01-23
41 min
Michael Jordan era (and prior) NBA history - In all Airness
Adam's 2020 update
Send Adam a text message.Hey, it’s Adam here. A quick podcast update for you as we near the end of 2020 – a year like no other in our living history.To the super fans out there – I won’t single anyone out, but I’m confident you know who you are – your messages of support, podcast reviews and appreciation over the past eight years continue to stoke my passion for the show.I am asked from time to time how fans can monetarily support the podcast. Now, this is a possibility. Completely optional, of...
2020-12-08
01 min
Michael Jordan era (and prior) NBA history - In all Airness
Great NBA Games: Michael Jordan returns - Chicago Bulls at Indiana Pacers (Mar 19, 1995) - AIR094
Send Adam a text message.Adam and Aaron dissect Michael Jordan’s comeback game at Indiana - March 19th, 1995 - the Pacers hosted the visiting Bulls, at Market Square Arena.We discuss the circumstances behind Jordan's return, uncover great tidbits that preceded this much-hyped match-up and of course, offer an in-depth recap of the game itself. We chat about Michael's post-game presser, too.In the podcast archives, you’ll find numerous guest episodes that add even deeper context to this conversation. Bill Wennington, Luc Longley and Corie Blount played for the Chicago Bulls in t...
2019-04-16
1h 06
Michael Jordan era (and prior) NBA history - In all Airness
Michael Jordan's fourth NBA season - December 5 through 18, 1987 - NB88-5
Send Adam a text message.Adam & Aaron celebrate the 30th anniversary of Michael Jordan's fourth season in the National Basketball Association. This episode covers:- December 5 through December 18, 1987- Insightful minutiae, all but lost to the annals of basketball historyNotable:- Kareem Abdul-Jabbar‘s streak of 787 straight double-figure scoring games ends- Larry Jordan (Michael’s brother) drafted by the IBA’s Chicago Express- Ralph Sampson traded from Houston to Golden State for Joe Barry CarrollLinks discussed:* Chicag...
2019-03-06
29 min
Michael Jordan era (and prior) NBA history - In all Airness
Adam guests on Forgotten Maverick (Dallas Mavs Archives) - AIR088
Send Adam a text message.My friend, Mike Fraler, host of Forgotten Maverick (now Mavs Archives) invited me on his show.We discuss how our podcasts came to be and reminisce about our love of NBA history. I also discuss my 1994 and 1995 trips to the USA, and how luck wasn’t on my side – both times I visited the States, Michael Jordan was in the midst of his first retirement. Fancy some NBA trivia? Listen in and test your knowledge against mine.As the name of Mike's podcast cleverly suggests, he chats with Dall...
2018-12-19
40 min
Michael Jordan era (and prior) NBA history - In all Airness
Michael Jordan's fourth NBA season - November 21 through December 4, 1987 - NB88-4
Send Adam a text message.Adam & Aaron celebrate the 30th anniversary of Michael Jordan's fourth season in the National Basketball Association. This episode covers:- November 21 through December 4, 1987- Insightful minutiae, all but lost to the annals of basketball historyNotable:- Petur Gudmundsson – career-high 21 points- Mark McNamara – career-high 22 rebounds- Franklin Edwards – career-high 16 assistsLinks discussed:* Travelin’ Bulls (Higher Ground)* Jordan jabs Jazz: “Was he big enough?”This episode continues our coverage of the 1987-88 NBA season. If y...
2018-11-14
30 min
Michael Jordan era (and prior) NBA history - In all Airness
Michael Jordan's fourth NBA season - November 7 through November 20, 1987 - NB88-3
Send Adam a text message.Adam & Aaron celebrate the 30th anniversary of Michael Jordan's fourth season in the National Basketball Association. This episode covers:- November 7 through November 20, 1987- Insightful minutiae, all but lost to the annals of basketball historyNotable:- Larry Bird opens the season with an amazing performance at Washington- Artis Gilmore returns to Chicago (last played for the Bulls in 1982 season)- Chicago wins its 500th game in franchise history- Darren's day(e). Bird-less Celtics, down 28, beat...
2018-09-25
33 min
Michael Jordan era (and prior) NBA history - In all Airness
Michael Jordan’s fourth NBA season - 1987 Hall of Fame Game (Bulls v Lakers - preseason) - NB88-2
Send Adam a text message.Adam & Aaron celebrate the 30th anniversary of Michael Jordan's fourth season in the National Basketball Association. This episode covers:- 1987 NBA Hall of Fame Game - Bulls versus Lakers- The origin story of Michael Jordan's 'Come Fly with Me' dunk- Insightful minutiae, all but lost to the annals of basketball historyLinks discussed:* Chicago Bulls v L.A. Lakers – Hall of Fame Game (87-88 preseason)* 1988 Bulls Luncheon – Jordan, Pippen & Oakley All-Star presserThis episode continues our cove...
2018-09-04
25 min
Michael Jordan era (and prior) NBA history - In all Airness
Michael Jordan’s fourth NBA season - pre-draft / 1987 Draft, 1987-88 Bulls training camp and preseason games - NB88-1
Send Adam a text message.Adam & Aaron celebrate the 30th anniversary of Michael Jordan's fourth season in the National Basketball Association. This episode covers:- Off-season news, notes and quotes- 1987 NBA Draft- Chicago Bulls 1987-88 training camp and preseason games- Insightful minutiae, all but lost to the annals of basketball historyWe’re back with a new series (#NB88). Following a brief visit to April of 1987, we head to early-to-mid June, discussing a wide array of interesting topics and happenings from the NBA’s off...
2018-08-18
1h 22
Michael Jordan era (and prior) NBA history - In all Airness
Michael Jordan's third NBA season - 1987 Playoffs through Finals - NB87-13
Send Adam a text message.Adam & Aaron celebrate the 30th anniversary of Michael Jordan's third season in the National Basketball Association. This episode covers:- Playoffs through 1987 NBA Finals (April 23 through June 14)- Insightful minutiae, all but lost to the annals of basketball historyThe ultimate episode of #NB87. Notable milestones:- Magic Johnson - named Most Valuable Player / Finals MVP- Chuck Person - named Rookie of the Year- Ricky Pierce - named Sixth Man of the Year- Michael Cooper...
2018-08-07
59 min
Michael Jordan era (and prior) NBA history - In all Airness
Michael Jordan's third NBA season - March 31 through April 19, 1987 - NB87-12
Send Adam a text message.Adam and Aaron celebrate the 30th anniversary of Michael Jordan's third season in the National Basketball Association. This episode covers:- NBA regular season – March 31 through April 19, 1987- Insightful minutiae, all but lost to the annals of basketball historyNotable milestones:- Trent Tucker - career-high 34 points-John Salley - career-high 28 points- Kenny Walker - career-high 26 points- John Paxson - career-high 14 assists- Nick Vanos - career-high 13 reboundsLinks discussed:* Jo...
2018-07-06
41 min
Michael Jordan era (and prior) NBA history - In all Airness
Michael Jordan's third NBA season - March 16 through 30, 1987 - NB87-11
Send Adam a text message.Adam & Aaron celebrate the 30th anniversary of Michael Jordan's third season in the National Basketball Association. This episode covers:- NBA regular season – March 16 through 30, 1987- Insightful minutiae, all but lost to the annals of basketball historyNotable milestones:- Jeff Malone - career-high 48 points- Darrell Walker - career-high 39 points- David Wingate - career-high 28 pointsLinks discussed:* MJ delivers a classic leaner, Bulls dominate Clippers* Johnny ‘Red’ Kerr‘s tribute to Julius E...
2018-05-11
41 min
Michael Jordan era (and prior) NBA history - In all Airness
Michael Jordan's third NBA season - March 1 through 15, 1987 - NB87-10
Send Adam a text message.Adam & Aaron celebrate the 30th anniversary of Michael Jordan's third season in the National Basketball Association. This episode covers:- NBA regular season – March 1 through 15, 1987- Insightful minutiae, all but lost to the annals of basketball historyNotable milestones:- Jeff Malone - career-high 48 points- Darrell Walker - career-high 39 points- David Wingate - career-high 28 pointsLinks discussed:* MJ scorches the Pistons for a Silverdome-record 61 pointsThis episode continues our coverage of the 1986-8...
2018-02-16
36 min
Michael Jordan era (and prior) NBA history - In all Airness
Michael Jordan's third NBA season - February 14 through 28, 1987 - NB87-9
Send Adam a text message.Adam & Aaron celebrate the 30th anniversary of Michael Jordan's third season in the National Basketball Association. This episode covers:- NBA regular season – February 14 through 28, 1987- Insightful minutiae, all but lost to the annals of basketball historyNotable milestones:- Kareem Abdul-Jabbar - surpassed 36,000 career points- Sidney Moncrief - surpassed 10,000 career points- Gerald Wilkins - career-high 43 points- Buck Williams - career-high 35 points- Michael Jordan - seventh-highest scoring game ever (58 points)...
2018-01-22
36 min