Shows
Mind and MoneyEp. 045 Succession, Strategy, and Success: Entrepreneur Insights from Chris ReynoldsIn this episode of Mind & Money, hosts Shawn Todd and Corey Butler are joined by Chris Reynolds, the founder of Investment Planning Council (IPC) and a seasoned leader in Canada's wealth management industry. With over thirty years of experience, Chris shares his journey from growing up on a horse farm to building one of Canada's leading advisory platforms. The conversation covers everything from succession planning and industry changes to the importance of client experience and adapting to technology. The hosts and Chris also dive into the personal side of entrepreneurship—the challenges, lessons learned, and what it really takes to...
2025-06-021h 00
Mind and MoneyEp. 044 Sip and Savor with Mike Musi: Wine Expertise UnveiledThis episode of Mind & Money features Mike Musi, a seasoned financial advisor and wine and spirits agency operator. Mike shares his insights into the world of fine beverages and the business behind them. Hosts Corey Butler and Shawn Todd discuss the significance of quality in wines and spirits, and Mike details his journey from skepticism to success in the industry. The episode highlights Mike's dual expertise in financial services and artisanal wine and spirits, punctuated by personal anecdotes and professional insights. Connect with Corey, Shawn, and Ecivda Financial on Instagram, FB, LinkedIn, YouTube & Twitter. Connect...
2024-12-231h 38
Mind and MoneyEp. 043 Nick Haince: Unlocking Health, Biohacking, and Business SuccessHosts Shawn Todd and Corey Butler are joined by Nick Haince, founder and owner of Capital Strength, to discuss the intersection of health, fitness, and business. Nick shares his inspiring journey from personal trainer to successful gym owner, emphasizing the importance of physical health, proactive healthcare, and a supportive business culture. The conversation uncovers the challenges Nick faced during the pandemic and how he has navigated those to create a thriving fitness community. Connect with Corey, Shawn, and Ecivda Financial on Instagram, FB, LinkedIn, YouTube & Twitter. Connect with Capital Strength: · info@capitalstrengthts.com · ...
2024-07-181h 15
Mind and MoneyEp. 042 Stephen Bartolo, Fostering compassionate and resilient community, Supportive Housing, and AI's impact on the job marketHosts Corey Butler and Shawn Todd delve into the complexities of homelessness and financial planning with special guest Stephen Bartolo, the CEO of Shepherds of Good Hope. The discussion spans a range of topics, including the toxic drug crisis in Ottawa, the importance of supportive housing, the implications of AI on future job markets and personal financial strategies. Stephen shares personal stories of residents' transformation and the positive impact of volunteering. Connect with Corey, Shawn, and Ecivda Financial on Instagram, FB, LinkedIn, YouTube & Twitter. Connect with Shepherd's of Good Hope reception@sghottawa.com www.sghottawa...
2024-06-191h 31
Mind and MoneyEp. 041 Eric Pook Part 2, Mastering Lease Negotiations, Proactive Planning, and Risk Mitigation for Healthcare Professionals Returning guest, Eric Pook, joins Corey and Shawn for Part Two discussing the intersections of finance and healthcare professionals. Eric Pook, president of Cirrus Consulting Group and an expert in commercial real estate and office lease negotiation, sheds light on the essential yet often neglected aspects of financial and estate planning for medical professionals. Together they dissect the long-term impacts of early career decisions on personal wealth, the nuances of lease agreements, and the compelling need for proactive financial management in a clinician's life. Connect with Corey, Shawn, and Ecivda Financial on Instagram, FB, LinkedIn, YouTube & Twitter....
2024-03-261h 15
Mind and MoneyEp. 040 Eric Pook, Mastering Lease Negotiations, Proactive Planning, and Risk Mitigation for Healthcare Professionals Hosts Corey Butler, Shawn Todd, and Michael Lutes sit down with Eric Pook, president of Cirrus Consulting Group, to dissect the intricacies of medical office lease agreements. Eric, with 30 years of experience in commercial real estate and office lease negotiation, provides listeners with crucial advice on navigating and securing favorable terms to protect their practices and ensure financial stability. The discussion highlights potential lease pitfalls, the importance of planning, and the power of having specific, professional guidance when it comes to the legal and financial aspects of running a medical facility. Connect with Corey, Shawn, and Ecivda...
2024-03-211h 00
Mind and MoneyEp. 039 Jon Macaskill, The Power of Mindfulness, Strength in Vulnerability, and Mental Resilience Hosts Corey Butler and Shawn Todd sit down with Jon Macaskill, a retired Navy SEAL commander turned leadership and mindfulness coach, to delve into the transformative power of mindfulness and its impact on personal and professional growth. Jon shares his compelling journey from military service to advocating for mental health, revealing how mindfulness practices can fortify resilience, enhance leadership skills, and improve the relational dynamics both in family and operational careers. Their conversation touches on the societal shift addressing mental health, breaking down stigmas, and embracing vulnerability. Connect with Corey, Shawn, and Ecivda Financial on Instagram, FB...
2024-02-211h 17
Mind and MoneyEp. 038 Steve Morrier, Building a small business, The Creativity, The Passion, and of course, The Science of Craft CocktailsCorey Butler and Shawn Todd have a fireside chat with Chief Alchemist Steve Morrier, President and CEO of Split Tree Cocktail Co. here in Ottawa. They talk with Steve about building a small business, the creativity, the Passion, and the Science of craft Cocktails. Listen as Steve shares his experience honing in on his clientele, his stint on Dragon's Den, and his passion for his imaginative and artistic products. Connect with Corey, Shawn, and Ecivda Financial on Instagram, FB, LinkedIn, YouTube & Twitter.
2023-12-0538 min
Mind and MoneyEp. 037 Building a Financial Plan, Understanding your goals, and Finding your Number.Corey sits down with Ecivda's "Young Guns", Advisors: Louai Bibi, Michael Lutes, CFP, and William Henriksen, CFP. They sort through the jargon and buzz words surrounding financial planning. Talk in-depth reasons to consider a financial plan and implementing the right one for you. Covering topics such as RRSP vs TFSA, pre-defined pension plans, and what the average Canadian considers their magic retirement number. Connect with Corey, Shawn, and Ecivda Financial on Instagram, FB, LinkedIn, YouTube & Twitter.
2023-05-1756 minMind and MoneyEp. 036 Succession Planning, the Emotional "Passing of the Torch", and Finding your Passion in RetirementCorey and Shawn dive into the importance of succession planning for business owners. They touch on factors for a successful "passing of the torch" while recognizing the emotional and personal connection. Tune in for their thoughts on creating a disciplined strategy to transfer leadership, finding the right compromise on sale, tools for keeping up with inflation and tax shelter, and controlling the messaging to clients. Connect with Corey, Shawn, and Ecivda Financial on Instagram, FB, LinkedIn, YouTube & Twitter.
2023-02-161h 03
Mind and MoneyEp. 035 Ecivda Advisory Team, Value in Advisor-Client Relationships, Retirement Planning, and Albert Einstein's wise words!Corey and Shawn are joined by Ecivda's Advisory Team for a roundtable talk and outlook on 2023. Brian Adams is a Founding President of Ecivda Financial Planning Boutique, Chartered Life Underwriter and Chartered Financial Consultant; Mike Lutes is a Certified Financial Planner and Chartered Life Underwriter; and Louai Bibi holds a degree in Economics and a background in financial analysis. Together they discuss the shift in financial planning from a transactional product to a valuable client-advisor relationship. Enjoy their open discussion about aligning financial decisions with life goals, diversifying and creating risk appropriate portfolios, and the advantage of e...
2023-01-301h 10
Mind and MoneyEp. 034 Dr. Pete Kelly Pt 2, Recuperating post-pandemic, our sphere of influence, and the interface between psychology and EconomicsCorey Butler and Shawn Todd are fortunate to spend time with Ottawa Based clinical psychologist, author, and professor Dr. Pete Kelly. Hear Dr. Kelly touch on post pandemic stressors of instability caused by the war and inflation. He shares some great insight on coping resources, acknowledging the negatives and positives life dishes out and the importance of a good relationship with yourself. Connect with Corey, Shawn, and Ecivda Financial on Instagram, FB, LinkedIn, YouTube & Twitter.
2022-11-2851 minMind and MoneyEp. 033 Todd McCormick, Life of an entrepreneur, Working the side hustle, Setting goals & the Didgeridoo market!Corey Butler and Shawn Todd have a great discussion with Internet Sales Guru and Co-owner of StrongNfree Cdn, Todd McCormick. Todd has helped shape internet-based car sales, built online companies Urban House Imports, East2West Imports and opened western Canada's first eBay drop off store. Todd shares stories of building his businesses from the ground up. He talks about the impact of finding the right suppliers, understanding profit margins, and putting in the work. Connect with Corey, Shawn, and Ecivda Financial on Instagram, FB, LinkedIn, YouTube & Twitter.
2022-11-071h 01Mind and MoneyEp. 032 Jane Stoller, Getting organized, social media marketing, and the techie clutterbugCorey Butler and Shawn Todd are fortunate to spend some time chatting with life-biz organizer, author, and speaker Jane Stoller. Jane has a Master's in International Business from the University of Hertfordshire and an MBA from Vancouver Island University. With several books under her belt, Jane has a proven track record helping unprofitable business become profitable through organizing processes. During the podcast we learn how Jane took the leap from the corporate world to starting her own business. Janes shares tips on efficiency, outsourcing, utilizing social media as a marketing tool, decluttering and being intentional with our...
2022-10-2450 min
Aussie Hoopla NBL & NBA PodcastShawn Dennis (Nagoya Dolphins) on the growth of Japans B.League, what NBL players the league is trying to sign and plans for the East Asian Super League Shawn Dennis spent 16 years in the NBL as a coach with the Newcastle Falcons, Perth Wildcats and Townsville Crocodiles, this included winning NBL coach of the year in 2016. Since the demise of the Crocodiles Dennis has coached in Japan's rapidly growing B.League, the country's premier national league despite having only started in 2016 has become one of the highest paying leagues in the world. This NBL off-season numerous players are engaged in talks with both Australian and B.League teams with Japan's national league likely to snatch up a number of NBL players for the coming season.
2022-06-1326 min
Mind and MoneyBen Gaudreau, Focus, Training & the San Jose Sharks journeyCorey Butler and Shawn Todd are fortunate to spend some great time with NHL draftee & North Bay hometown all-star goalie Ben Gaudreau. Drafted 81st overall in the 2021 NHL Draft, Ben was ranked among the top 60 Prospects by The Athletic, and Forbes. Named as the top goaltender at the 2021 IIHF U18 Championship. Some highlights - the journey to the NHL, high-level performance as an athlete, what it means when the goalie helmet goes on. Connect with Corey, Shawn, and Ecivda Financial on Instagram, FB, LinkedIn, YouTube & Twitter
2022-01-1453 min
Mind and MoneyDealing with Debt, Inflation, Estate Planning & InheritanceCorey Butler and Shawn Todd spend time in the virtual trenches talking about a variety of financial planning topics from debt to why are economists never wrong. Some key discussions revolve around Michael Burry, Canadian Banks, Problematic inheritance issues, & rising avocado prices. Connect with Corey, Shawn, and Ecivda Financial on Instagram, FB, LinkedIn, YouTube & Twitter
2022-01-141h 19
Mind and MoneyDr. Pete Kelly, Psychology of Investing, CBT, Anxiety & Worry - and how it effects your decision makingCorey Butler and Shawn Todd speak with Clinical Psychologist and Exec Director of Innovation & Partner at Ottawa Institute of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy on a variety of topics. Discussions include; why not to sell your investments when you are feeling overwhelmed, how front-line workers are accessing help, what is CBT, when does Worry show up in our lives, why we react to percentages of loss or gain better than whole numbers, and why do people project happiness on their wealth. Connect with Corey, Shawn, and Ecivda Financial on Instagram, FB, LinkedIn, YouTube & Twitter
2021-08-271h 07
Mind and MoneyScott Terrio, Talking about Debt, Hot Housing Market, Effects of CovidCorey Butler and Shawn Todd chat with well know insolvency and debt expert Scott Terrio BA, CPCA, QIC from Hoyes, Michalos & Associates. Scott is a regular contributor to Maclean's magazine, Moneysense, and Canadian Business Magazine. Topics discussed; case examples from Scotts Twitter feed, High-Income earners with the debt crisis, Dispelling Internet Myths, & Why Divorce is a wrecking ball and wealth killer. Connect with Corey, Shawn, and Ecivda Financial on Instagram, FB, LinkedIn, YouTube & Twitter.
2021-07-261h 10
Mind and MoneyJoe Princiotta, Family Business & Family Recipes, Joe's Italian Kitchen, Caring for your ClientsCorey Butler and Shawn Todd spend time with well know Ottawa business owner Joe Princiotta - founder and owner of Joe's Italian Kitchen. Joe shares and is open about stories about his family business, the retirement business, why caring for clients is so incredibly important, what is a Pinsa?, What everyone does wrong when making meatballs, his vision for his newest restaurant, What the experience has been like this year, and how he pivoted. Connect with Corey, Shawn, and Ecivda Financial on Instagram, FB, LinkedIn, YouTube & Twitter.
2021-04-2357 min
Mind and MoneyRob Carrick, What is happening in the Markets?, Bulletproofing your Personal Finances, & Hot Real Estate SectorCorey Butler and Shawn Todd enjoy a great podcast with well know Canadian financial journalist and educator - Rob Carrick. A broad discussion on a variety of finance topics including; the rising tide of new investors, ETFs, potential capital gains on homes, crypto, consumer education, financial stress tests, and what are most Canadians experiencing? Connect with Corey, Shawn, and Ecivda Financial on Instagram, FB, LinkedIn, YouTube & Twitter.
2021-04-211h 12
Mind and MoneyTarina Wagschal, Mindset, & the Deliberate EffectCorey Butler and Shawn Todd explore the benefits of a great mindset and the various elements of being successful with Tarina Wagschal - founder of Tarina W, successful author, keynote speaker, and coach. This is the perfect discussion for business owners and execs who constantly feel busy, and wanting to hit the goals they have always wanted. Topics - why is feedback a gift, Talent to Nurture - why are some successful when others aren't? and what addictions do we need to manage in our lives? Connect with Corey, Shawn, and Ecivda Financial on Instagram, FB, LinkedIn, YouTube & Twitter.
2021-03-241h 03
Mind and MoneyPaul Card, Conspiracy Theory Brewing Company, Great Beer & EntrepreneurshipCorey Butler and Shawn Todd dig into one of the coolest new businesses and breweries in the Ottawa Valley - with the founder, owner, and head brewer Paul Card. Paul opens up about entrepreneurship, and what it takes to take an idea from concept to building a great bar and brewhouse. It doesn't come without challenges and we talk creativity, hardships, covid, business shutdowns, and innovation. Connect with Corey, Shawn, and Ecivda Financial on Instagram, FB, LinkedIn, YouTube & Twitter.
2021-03-1955 min
Mind and MoneyRick Chase, The Trusted Advisor, Business Succession & The Great ExitCorey Butler and Shawn Todd have a great chat with Rick Chase - Consultant Advisor Talent for Canada Life. We have a great conversation on business succession planning, where the financial advisory sector is heading, the rapid change of technology in the financial services sector, why Dentists have such a great gig, Climbing Mt Everest, volunteering, and thriving in life. Connect with Corey, Shawn, and Ecivda Financial on Instagram, FB, LinkedIn, YouTube & Twitter.
2021-03-011h 17
Mind and MoneyVodkow, Omid McDonald, Creativity & InnovationCorey Butler and Shawn Todd learn all about how Omid McDonald - and Diary Distillery in Almonte, Ontario - made an award winning vokda or vodkow from milk by product. It's an incredible conversation on innovation, change, and building a remarkable local brand. Omid talks about his business successes and failures, and how he grew as an owner. Connect with Corey, Shawn, and Ecivda Financial on Instagram, FB, LinkedIn, YouTube & Twitter.
2021-02-2836 min
Mind and MoneyBrassica, The Great Food Experience & Adventure in the KitchenCorey Butler and Shawn Todd have an opportunity to speak with Arup Jana and Maggie Von Zur-Muehlen - owners of Brassica in Westboro. Arup and Maggie get into talking about what they learned from opening a restaurant in 5 days, what people stole after the Allium fire, how COVID has brought adventure into the kitchen, and where Brassica is heading. Connect with Corey, Shawn, and Ecivda Financial on Instagram, FB, LinkedIn, YouTube & Twitter.
2021-02-261h 03
Mind and MoneyRespect in Business, Ray Licari, Work Ethic & LegacyCorey Butler and Shawn Todd get into business success and work ethic with well know Ray Licari - President of Bassi Construction. Ray opens up about self-discipline, work ethic, and what pivoting really is. Topics discussed - fostering a team culture, overcoming adversity, what he learned from SARS and H1N1, how to really hire the right person, being involved in the community, and leaving a legacy for your grandchildren. Connect with Corey, Shawn, and Ecivda Financial on Instagram, FB, LinkedIn, YouTube & Twitter.
2021-02-2256 min
Mind and MoneyGameStop, Preet Banerjee, Willful, & Finances after COVIDCorey Butler and Shawn Todd jump into the biggest news surrounding GameStop in the news, Preet breaks down what a squeeze looks like, the credit cycle, interest rates, Willful & why you really need to get your will done, and how how to bolster your finances post COVID-19. Preet always makes finance sound so easy - a great listen. Connect with Corey, Shawn, and Ecivda Financial on Instagram, FB, LinkedIn, YouTube & Twitter.
2021-02-0346 min
Mind and MoneyRyan Carey, An Inch an Hour, Mental Toughness & ResilienceCorey Butler and Shawn Todd have an incredible chat with Ryan Carey - former CFL first-rounder, Canadian Forces Infantry Officer, and now folk guitarist and Invictus games athlete. Ryan doesn't hold back on his journey through Op Medusa in Afghanistan, his time healing with PTSD, and his strategies on being successful in pro sports, life, and resilience. A very powerful listen. Connect with Corey, Shawn, and Ecivda Financial on Instagram, FB, LinkedIn, YouTube & Twitter.
2021-01-281h 21
Mind and MoneyThe Condors, Jim Perkins, TED talks, & Making a positive impactCorey Butler and Shawn Todd connect and chat with well know Ottawa philanthropist Jim Perkins. Jim Perkins shares his extraordinary story from his popular TED talk on You Tube, to his childhood, and how it impacted him to co-create the Capital City Condors with his spouse Shana. Some great insights into Jim's advice for us all now, living positively, and what his Dad would think of the current world state. Connect with Corey, Shawn, and Ecivda Financial on Instagram, FB, LinkedIn, YouTube & Twitter.
2021-01-2058 min
Mind and MoneyArmoured Suits, A good defence, creativity, living well & the power to chooseCorey Butler and Shawn Todd start off the 2nd season with a great discussion with Joshua Clarke, Managing Partner at Armoured Suits - a Criminal Law Firm. Joshua talks about the practice, some of the nuances of legal practice, their unique brand creativity, what personal challenges has he had to overcome to get to where he is today, and why the power to choose in all areas of your life is so important. Connect with Corey, Shawn, and Ecivda Financial on Instagram, FB, LinkedIn, YouTube & Twitter.
2021-01-131h 00
Mind and Money5G, COVID-19, Income Layering & 2020 Wealth Chat and ReviewCorey Butler and Shawn Todd dig into a great summation of how crazy 2020 was on everyone, where local businesses are at, 5G technology, income layering, and a little bit about why, and some little (but important) items you may be missing with your wealth accumulation and portfolio management. Connect with Corey, Shawn, and Ecivda Financial on Instagram, FB, LinkedIn, YouTube & Twitter.
2020-12-281h 21
Mind and MoneyDave Rogers, Amp, The 4D's, Energy Transition & Success PrinciplesCorey Butler and Shawn Todd really enjoy an interesting fireside chat with Founder, President, and CEO of Amp Energy - Dave Rogers. Why goal setting and review is important, the 4D's, what it feels like to walk away from a $20M deal, how politics can influence renewable energy growth, what home energy storage will look like, and the Amp city transformation. Connect with Corey, Shawn, and Ecivda Financial on Instagram, FB, LinkedIn, YouTube & Twitter.
2020-12-111h 01
Mind and MoneyPivoting, Pure, Mindfulness, & Joining the RitualCorey Butler and Shawn Todd really enjoy an open chat with Amber Stratton - Entrepreneur, Co-Founder and Owner of Pure Yoga, Pure Kitchen, Shop Tallow, purelife.tv, and jointtheritual.co We had a great opportunity to discuss how the Pure Brand came to be, how they have pivoted in recent months, challenges and myths of business ownership, and just how to connect better and more pure with your mind and body. Connect with Corey, Shawn, and Ecivda Financial on Instagram, FB, LinkedIn, YouTube & Twitter.
2020-12-0452 min
Mind and MoneyLogan Katz, Great Culture, Invest Ottawa & Helping Owner / ManagersCorey Butler and Shawn Todd have an open discussion with Logan Katz Partners Gary Katz FCPA, FCA, TEP and Trevor Kennedy CPA, CA. A down to earth discussion on why business revenue doesn't always go up, sins of the business owner, how to deal with changes in future tax changes, ways to protect yourself, your business and your family, success strategies to the Logan Katz methodology and culture. Connect with Corey, Shawn, and Ecivda Financial on Instagram, FB, LinkedIn, YouTube & Twitter.
2020-11-301h 09
Mind and MoneyAdapting, The Infinite Game, Golf, & the Social DilemmaCorey Butler and Shawn Todd have a real deep and interesting discussion with successful Ottawa business entrepreneur Roger Ghantous. Roger holds back nothing - with the conversation flowing from surviving as immigrants in business, finding success, what exactly is the infinite game, being a leader with people, the difference between inspiration and motivation, and why community is so important to him. Connect with Corey, Shawn, and Ecivda Financial on Instagram, FB, LinkedIn, YouTube & Twitter.
2020-11-101h 14
Free Range IdiocyEpisode 40: Directors Cuts Like A KnifeThis time around, we tackle the news that we have a couple of older movies getting the re-cut and re-store treatment with dubious upcoming anniversaries. Sylvester Stallone is working on a directors cut of Rocky IV for its 35th anniversary and Francis Ford Coppola is giving us his definitive cut of The Godfather Part III on its 30th anniversary. We contrast all of that with the upcoming Snyder Cut of Justice League on its... third anniversary?!... and decide whether we're buying or selling all of this nonsense.
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2020-09-181h 44Aussie Hoopla NBL & NBA PodcastAndrew Parkinson on the SE Melbourne Magic championship years and facing bladder cancerAndrew Parkinson played 10 seasons in the NBL debuting with the Geelong Supercats (1988–1990) before relocating to Melbourne where he would win the league's Most Improved Player award in 1991 with the Southern Melbourne Saints after averaging 21 points, 4 rebounds and 2 assists per game. In 1992 the Saints merged with cross-town rivals the Eastside Spectres and formed the South East Melbourne Magic where "Parky" played from 1992 to 1998, winning NBL championships in 1992 and 1996. In September 2019, Parky was diagnosed with small cell carcinoma (SSC) of the bladder, a highly malignant and fast-growing cancer. Parky gives us an update on his co...
2020-08-011h 29Aussie Hoopla NBL & NBA PodcastConnor Henry (36ers head coach) on Adelaide's 2020-21 roster and memories of the 1987 NBA Finals Newly appointed Adelaide 36ers coach Conner Henry joins the podcast to talk about how the team is coming together during the off-season and what he likes about new recruits Isaac Humphries, Keanu Pinder, Sunday Dech and Josh Giddey. Henry also enjoyed an NBA career prior to coaching which saw him drafted to the Houston Rockets before playing for the Boston Celtics as the went head to head with the LA Lakers in the 1987 NBA Finals. Henry takes the time to share some memories from sharing the court with Larry Bird, Magic Johnson, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, and...
2020-07-2743 min
Mind and MoneyTwo guys, The Average Kitchen, & Cooking on the InternetHosts - Corey Butler and Shawn Todd connect with The Average Kitchen founders - Jamie O'Dell and Marc Gauvin as they get honest about how their foodie vision became a reality - and now popping up on feeds all over. Great recipes, healthy eating, monetizing You Tube, and their biggest failures and best recipes - all discussed. Connect with Corey, Shawn, and Ecivda Financial on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube, and Twitter. Blog on these topics and more at explainthis.ca
2020-07-2050 minAussie Hoopla NBL & NBA PodcastMatt Shanahan (17 year NBL pro) on being a role player in the NBL Matthew 'Bubble' Shanahan played 17 seasons in the NBL, playing for eight NBL teams, which is the second most in NBL history behind Ben Knight who played for nine teams. At 6 foot 5 inches tall, Shanahan was a versatile player who could play any perimeter position, he also led the NBL in three-point percentage in 1999. Topics include; Entering the NBL and winning two championships in his first two seasons (2:00) A stint at the AIS, playing with Sam MacKinnon, Aaron Trahair, Simon Dwight and the strength of Victorian basketball in the early 1990s (9:00) How missing out...
2020-07-1956 minAussie Hoopla NBL & NBA PodcastDavid Patrick (Arkansas University) on Ben Simmons, the Boomers, and his NCAA coaching journey David Patrick, a former NBL player for the Canberra Cannons has since gone on to become Australia's best coach in the NCAA and easily the most successful recruiter of Aussie basketball talent for the past 15 years. Topics include. Accepting a coaching role at Arkansas University (2:00) Coaching and recruiting during a pandemic (7:30) How is the NCAA going to fare when it returns to after COVID-19 (11:00) Playing for Syracuse and playing in the 1996 NCAA championship (13:00) Playing with the Canberra Cannons in the NBL (20:00) Playing overseas in England and Spain (25:30) The beginning of his coaching career with Nicholls...
2020-07-091h 07Aussie Hoopla NBL & NBA PodcastAdonis Jordan (South East Melbourne Magic / Kansas University) Adonis Jordan joins the Aussie Hoopla podcast to talk about his basketball career which includes reaching two NCAA Final Fours with Kansas University, two NBA stints with the Denver Nuggets and Milwaukee Bucks as well as 76 NBL games played with the South East Melbourne Magic, Townsville Crocodiles and the Victoria Giants. All of this and a whole lot more... Topics include. Growing up in New York... with the name "Adonis"(2:00) Adonis Jordan's connections to Mary J Bligh, Aerosmith and Greek Gods (8:30) Memories of high school basketball in New York, LA, Cleveland (10:30) Playing college ball w...
2020-06-261h 26
Mind and MoneySocial Media Success, The Golf Bet, & First RespondersCorey Butler and Shawn Todd jump in on a great chat with Ottawa Realtor Geoff Walker and discuss his rise to excellence with social media, and his love for his work. The golf bet, realtors shoes, and the emotional call that really meant a lot to Geoff - all discussed. Connect with Corey, Shawn, and Ecivda Financial on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube, and Twitter. Blog on these topics and more at explainthis.ca
2020-06-241h 09
Mind and MoneySuccess in Real Estate, Great Clients & Service with a SmileCorey Butler and Shawn Todd chat with successful Ottawa Hall of Fame Realtor Ray Smiley on a variety of topics - from grinding away at starting a business, the art of connection, real estate wealth building, knowing your worth, AirBNB, to the elusive real estate unicorn. Connect with Corey, Shawn, and Ecivda Financial on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, You Tube, and Twitter. Blog on these topics and more at explainthis.ca
2020-06-1658 minAussie Hoopla NBL & NBA PodcastAnthony Drmic on leaving Adelaide, NBL free agency and e-sports Anthony Drmic had a career year in Adelaide this season, averaging 11 points, 5 rebounds and 2 assists per game, earning him a spot in the 36ers starting lineup. After being told by Adelaide he would not be re-signed for the 2020-21 season he is now a free agent and in discussions with a number of NBL teams. On this episode of Aussie Hoopla, Dan Boyce talks with Anthony about being a free agent, the current market for players, how COVID-19 has impacted player salaries and opportunities and how he is currently navigating the move to another NBL t...
2020-06-0533 minAussie Hoopla NBL & NBA PodcastMal Speed (NBL Chairman 1980-97) on the move to summer and the 90s basketball boom Mal Speed was named the chairman of the NBL after the conclusion of the league's debut season in 1980. Speed had a key role in developing the sport of basketball both nationally and internationally and his guidance over the 1980s and 1990s saw basketball boom during the early 90s down under. On this episode of Aussie Hoopla host, Dan Boyce dives into the growth of the NBL in the 1990s and why it was so successful, the league's rapid decline in the late 1990s and what changed as well as the decision to shift the league from summer...
2020-06-011h 01Aussie Hoopla NBL & NBA PodcastMark Cowan on the Rise and Fall of the South Dragons Former owner of the South Dragons Mark Cowan joins Dan Boyce on the podcast to talk about how the team began, the stars who made their way through the program like Mark Price, Shane Heal, Joe Ingles and finally the ultimate achievement that was winning the 2009 NBL championship. Mark Cowan discussed this and more on the latest episode of Aussie Hoopla. All of this and a whole lot more... Topics include. How the idea of the South Dragons became a reality (2:00) Bringing in NBA Hall of Famer as the head coach (16:00) Shane Heal becomes t...
2020-05-101h 18Aussie Hoopla NBL & NBA PodcastWill Weaver on the Sydney Kings 2019-20 season, COVID-19 and mental health Will Weaver in his first season as head coach of the Sydney Kings delivered what could be described as the best debut season ever by an NBL head coach but it was unable to end in victory or defeat, COVID-19 instead forced the team to withdraw from the NBL Grand Final. He joined Dan Boyce to discuss the season that was and look at how the team is rebuilding for next season. Topics include... Dealing with the realities of COVID-19 (2:00) How the opportunity to coach the Sydney Kings came about (7:00) Putting together this years...
2020-05-0154 minAussie Hoopla NBL & NBA PodcastDoug Overton (Illawarra Hawks) the first player to go from the NBL to the NBADoug Overton, the first player to make the jump from playing in the NBL to the NBA joins the Aussie Hoopla podcast to tell stories from his time playing for the Illawarra Hawks, stories from over a decade of playing in the NBA and what he's doing now as a basketball coach at Lincoln University. Doug was drafted by the Detroit Pistons in 1991 but wasn't able to make the roster as a rookie when he found himself playing his first professional gig in Australia for the Hawks in 1992. An All-NBL First teamer that season who...
2020-04-191h 26
Mind and MoneyTalk Money to Me, Budgeting, and Talking Finance with the NeighboursCorey Butler and Shawn Todd spend time with well known financial advocate and popular media personality Kelley Keehn, as she discusses her new book "Talk Money to Me". Subjects discussed ranged from why and how Kelley ended up being so passionate about making money an easier conversation, how much does a child actually cost, how to get out of debt once and for all, and starting finance wine chats with the neighbours. Connect with Corey, Shawn, and Ecivda Financial on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, You Tube, and Twitter. Blog on these topics and more at explainthis.ca
2020-04-1342 minAussie Hoopla NBL & NBA PodcastSimon Mitchell on the South East Melbourne Phoenix debut season South East Melbourne Phoenix head coach Simon Mitchell joins Dan Boyce on the Aussie Hoopla podcast to provide a recap on the team's first year in the league. From looking at how the team was put together in the club's first few months to the process the team followed with signing talent and the highs and lows of the 2019-20 season. Coach Simon Mitchell also provides his in-depth thoughts on what the team did well and what it did poorly at this season and how they will change that for the upcoming season. ...
2020-04-0747 minAussie Hoopla NBL & NBA PodcastPerth Wildcats Trevor Gleeson reflects on Perth's 10th championship and roster plans for next season Perth Wildcats head coach Trevor Gleeson joins Dan Boyce to recap the Wildcats 10th NBL championship and discuss the unique events that led to the Perth being crowned champions. Topics include... How has the coronavirus impacted the Perth Wildcats operations (2:00) The unusual end to the NBL Grand Final and has Trevor's views that situation now it's all in the rearview mirror (6:00) How the Perth Wildcats celebrated their 10th NBL championship under unusual circumstances (8:00) How offseason changes did the Wildcats make to the squad to be successful in 2019-20 (12:00) Why prompted the Wildcats to bring in NBA...
2020-04-0346 min
Mind and MoneyStarting a Small Business, the 80s, and Making an ImpactCorey Butler and Shawn Todd spend time with Brian Adams and Doreen Todd (partners and founders at Ecivda Financial) discussing what the journey of starting a business was like, the evolution of sales in the 1980's to financial planning today, the struggles and values of business ownership, and how a client's dog can ruin your week. Great fun discussing these, and many other stories with two owners of a family business. Connect with Corey, Shawn, and Ecivda Financial on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube, and Twitter. Blog on these topics and more at explainthis.ca
2020-04-0252 minAussie Hoopla NBL & NBA PodcastDean Vickerman on United's semi-final loss, what he learned and what needs to change Melbourne United head coach Dean Vickerman joins Dan Boyce to talk about the Melbourne United this season and their semi-final exit. A number of topics are covered relating to what impacted the squad during the season ie. losing players, coaches, travel, and injuries. He confirms there were hurdles the team faced with getting players to play with each other, what he learned from the season as a whole and what he thinks needs to change in order for them to be successful next season. Topics include... How Melbourne United are staying strong during the...
2020-03-2649 minAussie Hoopla NBL & NBA PodcastAdelaide 36ers GM Jeff Van Groningen talks Joey Wright, Twitter comments and the search for a new head coach Adelaide 36ers General Manager Jeff Van Groningen joins Dan Boyce to talk about the Adelaide 36ers end to the season and the departure of head coach Joey Wright. The comments made by 36ers co-captain on Twitter and the impact of that, the teams search for a new head coach as well as the crazy finish to the NBL season. Topics include... The craziness of deciding the NBL Grand Final champion (2:00) What factors led to the Sydney Kings decision to forfeit the NBL Grand Final and should this have been something that was decided by...
2020-03-1954 minAussie Hoopla NBL & NBA PodcastMike Kelly reviews the Cairns Taipans 2019-20 season Cairns Taipans coach Mike Kelly joins Dan Boyce sits down to reflect on the Cairns Taipans season only weeks after falling short in the 2020 NBL semi-finals to the Perth Wildcats. Topics include... Coronavirus and its impact on Australian basketball (2:00) Reflection on Mike Kellýs interview on Aussie Hoopla last year and how recruiting players was different in his second season as coach (7:00) Nathan Jawai's season and the decision-making factors which led to him re-signing for 2019-20 (15:00) The pressure of year two as the Taipans head coach and the need to perform (17:00) Nailing your imports, how the T...
2020-03-1253 min
Mind and MoneyFinancial Planning, MoneyGaps, Race Cars, and InvestingCorey Butler and Shawn Todd sit down and chat with Preet Banerjee - Founder of MoneyGaps, Professional Keynote Speaker, and lifelong financial educator - Globe and Mail, Oprah Winfrey Network, Youtube, Mostly Money Podcast. An entertaining discussion on race cars, the best Scotch you've never heard of, where financial planning is headed, what you're doing wrong with your own investing and how to fix it, and MoneyGaps. Connect with Corey, Shawn, and Ecivda Financial on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube, and Twitter. Blog on these topics and more at explainthis.ca
2020-03-0255 minAussie Hoopla NBL & NBA PodcastAussies in the NBA: Simmons stars in NBA All-Star game, Bolden heads to Phoenix and Broekhoff waivedWe take a look at every Aussie playing in the NBA this season. Ben Simmons makes a big mark on the NBA All-Star game Dante Exum has his best game of the season Joe Ingles continues to deliver up and down production Jonah Bolden debuts for the Phoenix Suns Ryan Broekhoff deciding between NBA and Europe to finish this season The Phoenix Suns need Aron Baynes Thon Maker finally makes some noise in Detroit after Andre Drummond is traded Plus we look at the former NBL imports doing well across the league ie. James Ennis, Torrey Craig...
2020-02-2539 min
Mind and MoneyLiving your Life with Lianne Laing, Meditation, and Appreciating Growth PainsCorey Butler and Shawn Todd enjoy an entertaining down to earth conversation with Lianne Laing! Lianne - a former CTV Morning Live Host, Sports Anchor, NCAA Gymnastic Athlete, and Professional Storyteller - the chat gets real with raw stories about living an authentic life, being true to yourself, setting goals and reaching in areas where you may be slightly uncomfortable! The Living your Life podcast, future goals, and meditation are talked about. Connect with Corey, Shawn, and Ecivda Financial on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIN, You Tube and Twitter. Blog on these topics and more at explainthis.ca
2020-02-0357 min
Mind and MoneyFireside Chat, Personal Growth, and The RoommatesCorey Butler and Shawn Todd have a fireside chat about life, how they ended up working together, and a little bit of discussion about reaching for goals! A light and interesting discussion on Corey Butler, and an interesting look at a some stops that he has had along the way - including building Cancer-fighting machines at MDS Nordion before working with a hedge fund. Tables get turned - and Shawn Todd explains how he left a path of law, explosives disposal, and policing to end up in financial planning and a family-run financial business. No stone is left unturned, a...
2020-01-2747 minAussie Hoopla NBL & NBA PodcastEbi Ere talks 2004 Kings and 2007 Bullets NBL championships Dan Boyce sits down with Ebi Ere who played 176 NBL games with Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne and Adelaide. He averaged 19 points, 5 rebounds and 2 assists over his five-year NBL career. He also represented Nigeria in the 2006 FIBA World Championships and the 2016 Olympic games. Topics include... Retirement and how things wrapped up for Ebi Ere's career after leaving the Adelaide 36ers in 2016 (2:00) Plant-based diets and how it extended Ebi's career (6:00) College career with the Oklahoma Sooners (8:00) NBA opportunities with Portland, Los Angeles and Memphis (13:00) Ebi Ere first year as a pro with the Sydney Kings (21:00) Brian Goorjian...
2020-01-261h 06Aussie Hoopla NBL & NBA PodcastShawn Dennis on the Townsville Crocodiles demise and basketball's growth in Japan Dan Boyce sits down with the final coach of the Townsville Crocodiles, Shawn Dennis. The former NBL coach of the year provides an update of the growth of basketball in Japan, how it parallels Australia's NBL in some ways and what kind of money players can make playing in Japan's premier basketball competition, the B-League. Dennis, who played 197 games in the NBL for Newcastle and Hobart before coaching becoming a head coach in the NBL with both the Newcastle Falcons and Townsville talks about the demise of both clubs and the struggle which players, coaches...
2020-01-211h 03
Mind and MoneyEp. 002: Thinking big, taking chances and changing the worldCorey Butler and Shawn Todd talk with Ruckify CEO Steve Cody, and Ruckify Growth Manager Murilo Torres. A powerful discussion on big moves, turning vision into reality, and the Ruckify culture. Peer to peer renting, environmental changes, goal setting, internal motivators, and challenges discussed. How to make 10 times your investment with an ironing board. Connect with Cory, Shawn, and Ecivda Financial on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube, and Twitter. Blog on these topics and more at explainthis.ca
2020-01-2049 min
Mind and MoneyEp. 001: Resetting and AchievingCorey Butler and Shawn Todd take off on an exciting first episode of their Mind and Money Podcast! They talk with Aaron Gartner of Fitquest (University of Waterloo - B Sc Hon CSCS NSCA) who works with high-level athletes including the Ottawa Senators. A fun discussion that involves chats about current economic conditions, why you should use a TFSA, good rest, hydrating, and how to reset as an athlete and the importance of doing so. A great discussion on how to achieve and the benefits of maintaining a strong mind and body. Connect with Corey, Shawn, and Ecivda Financial P...
2020-01-1348 minAussie Hoopla NBL & NBA PodcastAngus Brandt on leaving the Wildcats, Perth's 2019 title and playing in Italy Dan Boyce sits down former Perth Wildcats big man Angus Brandt who was a big part of the team's 2017 and 2019 championships before making the decision to play the 2019/20 in Italy with Pistoia Basket. Brandt has averaged 8 points, 5 rebounds and 1 assist over 143 games for both the Perth Wildcats and the Sydney Kings, where he was the 2015 NBL Rookie of the Year. Brandt also has been a key part of the Australian Boomers program since 2017 and played an integral role in the team's qualification for the FIBA World Cup. Currently, he is averaging 11 points, 7 rebounds...
2020-01-0947 minAussie Hoopla NBL & NBA PodcastAussies in the NBA: Dante Exum traded to Cleveland, Ben Simmons DPOTY and Aron Baynes dominationWe take a look at every Aussie playing in the NBA this season. Utah Jazz gives up the Dante Exum experiment and trades him to Cleveland for Jordan Clarkson Despite early comparisons to LeBron James is Ben Simmons more of a defensive player and perhaps more like a Draymond Green? Joe Ingles returns to the starting lineup Jonah Bolden struggles in his second NBA season Ryan Broekhoff forces the Dallas Mavericks to play him Patty Mills is having a career year... again Aron Baynes is officially the best back-up big man in the NBA Thon Maker struggles to...
2019-12-2440 minAussie Hoopla NBL & NBA PodcastBrett Brown to replace Andrej Lemanis as Boomers coach but why all the hate? Also NZ Breakers issues and LaMelo Ball (again) Former Cairns Taipans big man Matt Smith (100 NBL games) and Aussie Hoopla's Dan Boyce discuss what's happening in Australian basketball this week. Topics include... Matt's first experience playing alongside Darryl "DMAC" McDonald (2:00) First reactions to the news that Philadelphia 76ers coach Brett Brown will take over as Australian Boomers head coach (6:00) Why are fans and the media so negative about Andrej Lemanis Boomers coaching efforts (11:00) Why it's ridiculous to the NBA players chose to not play for Australia because of Andrej Lemanis (20:00) Dan's disappointment at 'çlick bait' articles which stir the pot of Andrej Lemanis h...
2019-11-211h 07Aussie Hoopla NBL & NBA PodcastDarryl McDonald (3x NBL Champion) talks Melbourne cross-town rivalries then and now Dan Boyce sits down with 3x NBL champion and the league's all-time leader in steals Darryl MacDonald to talk about his NBL career playing for Melbourne based NBL teams North Melbourne Giants, Victoria Titans/Giants, and Melbourne Tigers. Over his career, "DMAC" played in 486 games, winning the NBL championship during his rookie NBL season with the Giants (1994), playing alongside Andrew Gaze, Mark Bradtke and Lanard Copeland with the Melbourne Tigers before notching up another two NBL titles playing alongside Chris Anstey in 2006 and 2008. With the NBL's Throwdown III this weekend, we take the opportunity to...
2019-11-161h 02Aussie Hoopla NBL & NBA PodcastTasmania's NBL future determined in 60 days, difficulties replacing imports and Next Stars success Former Cairns Taipans big man Matt Smith (100 NBL games) and Aussie Hoopla's Dan Boyce discuss what's happening in Australian basketball this week. Topics include... Aaron Brooks goes down and the Hawk's look set to replace him with an NBA caliber small forward if things go right (2:00) Replacing NBL imports best fit vs best available (10:00) LaMelo Ball is 9th in the league in minutes and RJ Hampton 38th in the league in minutes... why? (20:00) Matt tells us about the NBL team he played on with the worst record - 2004/05 New Zealand Breakers (29:00) The NBL generates a clear...
2019-10-311h 01Aussie Hoopla NBL & NBA PodcastLaMelo's free reign in Illawarra vs RJ Hampton helping New Zealand win, Bogut sledges Gaze and Ben Simmons racially vilified Former Cairns Taipans big man Matt Smith (100 NBL games) and Aussie Hoopla's Dan Boyce discuss what's happening in Australian basketball this week. Topics include... The 2000's NBL, how Australian player development suffered and the NBL points system (3:00) RJ Hampton outplays LaMelo Ball as New Zealand destroys Illawarra in front of scouts from 16 NBA teams (15:00) LaMelo Ball's "Free Reign" with the Illawarra Hawks (18:30) Ben Simmons comments about being racially vilified in Australia and playing for the Boomers at the Olympics (23:00) Could the Australian coaching ranks be impacted by China moving away from the NBA and it's resources (32:00...
2019-10-2457 minAussie Hoopla NBL & NBA PodcastLaMelo Ball is hurting the Hawks & reviewing the SEM Phoenix marketing plan Former NBL big man Matt Smith (100 NBL games) and Aussie Hoopla host Dan Boyce return to take a look at how the South East Melbourne Phoenix marketing plan before Dan delivers a "hot take" on LaMelo Ball and explains why he thinks he is doing more harm than good at the Illawarra Hawks. All that and much more. David Andersen plays his 100th NBL game and breaks Matt's record for the NBL player who took the most years to reach 100 games (2:00) Are the SE Melbourne Phoenix legit (5:00) Is the Phoenix marketing strategy a successful one? (13:00) The reasons why...
2019-10-171h 00Aussie Hoopla NBL & NBA Podcast2019-20 NBL Season and NBLxNBA games preview Former NBL player Matt Smith (100 NBL games) and Aussie Hoopla host Dan Boyce breakdown each NBL team after round one and give their predictions for this years NBL competition. The show takes a look at all 9 NBL team rosters, reviews their strengths and weaknesses, which players are heating up and cooling down and discuss the NBLxNBA format and whether it's something that still works. All that and much more. Adelaide 36ers (2:00) Brisbane Bullets (13:30) Cairns Taipans (21:00) Melbourne United (37:00) New Zealand Breakers (43:30) Perth Wildcats (54:00) South East Melbourne Phoenix (1:00:00) Sydney Kings (1:09:00) Have the NBLxNBA games lost their impact (1:15:00) ...
2019-10-091h 27Aussie Hoopla NBL & NBA PodcastCanberra Cannons memories with former Coach Brett Flanigan 1996 NBL coach of the Year Brett Flanigan coached the Canberra Cannons from 1993 to 2000 and has since gone on to create yournextbiggame.com, a company focused helping retired athletes move past depression and into the second stage of their lives. Brett became the youngest coach to ever lead an NBL program when he moved took over from Barry Barnes at the Cannons in 1994. Brett and Dan discuss the highlights and challenges of the Canberra Cannons program during the 1990s as well as the players who made the team special like Simon Dwight, Ray Borner, Robert Rose...
2019-10-011h 19Aussie Hoopla NBL & NBA PodcastBoomers Legend Tony Ronaldson on Australia's Semi-Final loss to Spain and bouncing back for a bronze medal game After a heartbreaking Boomers loss to Spain, Aussie Hoopla host Dan Boyce and Australian Boomers legend Tony Ronaldson who played in the 1994 and 1998 FIBA World Cup joins the show to talk about what Australia need to do in order to bounce back and win the Bronze medal. Recap of Australia Vs Spain Semi-Final (2:00) Andrew Bogut's comments on the referees being paid off to deliver a Spain victory (5:00) Australian Boomers coach Andrej Lemanis and Nick Kay post-game press conference comments (6:30) Comparing the Boomers semi-final defeat at the 1996 Olympics to this year's World Cup semi-final loss (13:00) Is there any weight...
2019-09-141h 00Aussie Hoopla NBL & NBA PodcastAustralia beats USA: The week in review Aussie Hoopla host Dan Boyce spent the week covering the Australian Boomers and Team USA in preparation for their two game series and post series where he was able to capture the reaction from both Boomers and USA players. The episode also includes Dan's collection of laugh out loud responses that players and coaches had to many of the media's questions throughout the week... Gregg Popovich features prominently Get 5% off NBA tickets with promo code HOOPLA5 from US Sports Tickets The impact of the Boomers Vs USA series across the country (2:00) A recap on G...
2019-08-251h 16Aussie Hoopla NBL & NBA PodcastBoomers lose to Canada but that's no reason to panic Cairns Taipans commentator, and veteran of 116 NBL games Matt Smith joins Aussie Hoopla host Dan Boyce breaking down exactly what happened in the Boomers 20 point loss to Canada and why it's downright silly for Aussie Hoops fans to panic right now. Yes, Australia's star-studded team were stunned by a team of little known Canadians during their World Cup warm up game in Perth last night but notice the key word here… "warm-up". With hundreds of hoops tragic's jumping on social media to share their disappointment at the Australian team and fire vitriol at Boomers head co...
2019-08-1752 minAussie Hoopla NBL & NBA PodcastAustralia's FIBA World Cup Roster, Mitch Creek's Omission and Brisbane Bullets bias? Aussie Hoopla writers Jarrad Hurley and Marco Selorio join Dan Boyce on the podcast to talk about the Boomers 12 man roster for the FIBA World Cup, Mitch Creek's omission and if there is some Brisbane Bullets bias or not when it comes to who made the bench. Get 20% off custom designed uniforms with promo code HOOPLA20 from CA Sports Get 5% off NBA tickets with promo code HOOPLA5 from US Sports Tickets Sign up for Ian Stacker's All-Star Shooting Program Topics discussed on the podcast include; 2:00 On coaching the Australian...
2019-08-0749 minAussie Hoopla NBL & NBA PodcastRob Beveridge on NBL's new TV deal, Ben Simmons Boomers omission and the Illawarra Hawks Rob Beveridge joins the podcast after leading the Australian World University team to a bronze medal to talk about what's happening in Australian hoops right now. With 27 years of basketball coaching experiance in both Australia and Asia "Bevo" shares his thoughts on the upcoming NBL season, Ben Simmons decision to not play in the 2019 FIBA World Cup and his exit from the Illawarra Hawks. Get 20% off custom designed uniforms with promo code HOOPLA20 from CA Sports Get 5% off NBA tickets with promo code HOOPLA5 from US Sports Tickets Sign up for...
2019-08-011h 03Aussie Hoopla NBL & NBA PodcastChris Jent (North Melbourne Giants) on his NBL career and the Houston Rockets 1994 championshipIn 1995 the NBL was arguably the most successful period in Australian basketball history, the NBL was at it's peak and with the North Melbourne Giants reigning NBL champions they recruited Chris Jent, who had won an NBA championship with the Houston Rockets only a few months earlier to replace an injury Paul Maley and formed a dynamic duo with Darryl McDonald. The team was unable to repeat as champions, losing the deciding third game of the NBL Grand Final to the Perth Wildcats 108-88. Jent averaged 25.7 points, 6.9 rebounds, 2.9 assists and 1.9 steals per game and was...
2019-07-1758 minAussie Hoopla NBL & NBA PodcastBasketball Australia's Paul Maley talks USA Vs Boomers, NZNBL and dissolving SEABL With Basketball Australia in the media heavily over the past twelve months with the Boomers "basketbrawl" in the Philippines, bringing Team USA to Australia to face the Boomers in two sell-out games, choosing to dissolve the SEABL and recently deciding to block Australian teams from playing in the NZ NBL Paul Maley, Executive General Manager Basketball at Basketball Australia joins the podcast to give clarity to some of these events from the past 6 months. Get 20% off custom designed uniforms with promo code HOOPLA20 from CA Sports Get 5% off NBA tickets with promo code HOOPLA5 from U...
2019-07-1050 minAussie Hoopla NBL & NBA PodcastDarnell Mee on Adelaide's back to back titles (1998-99) and his NBA careerDuring his NBL career, Mee was regarded as the best defensive player in the league. When he retired he had won more NBL Best Defensive Player awards than anyone in league history. He was selected to the NBL's First Team in 2001 and 2005 and represented Australia in FIBA's Oceania Championships in 2007, successfully helping the Boomers qualify for the 2008 Olympic Games. Get 20% off custom designed uniforms with promo code HOOPLA20 from CA Sports Get 5% off NBA tickets with promo code HOOPLA5 from US Sports Tickets Sign up for Ian Stacker's All-Star Shooting Program
2019-06-291h 30Aussie Hoopla NBL & NBA PodcastBenny Lewis talks 1980's Melbourne Basketball and his 10 year NBL career Benny Lewis played 250 games in the NBL and was one of the most potent scorers of the 1980s. He arrived in the NBL in 1981 for Illawarra and averaged 20.5 points per game, he then played the majority of his career with the Coburg Giants before they moved to North Melbourne. His best season coming in 1984 when he averaged 31 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists and he continued to light up the league until 1990 averaging 23 points, 4 rebounds and 4 assists for his career. He joins the podcast to talk about the current state of the NBL, his time playing in college and...
2019-06-251h 12Aussie Hoopla NBL & NBA PodcastNext Stars Program, Aussies in the NBA Draft and NBL Select Vs Team ChinaA quick look around what's happening in the Australian basketball scene this week NBL Select Team goes down 0-2 against Team China (2:00) What is happening in Cairns recruitment wise right now? (11:30) NBL Next Stars... Genius or shortsighted for the NBL (17:00) How much can the NBL grow from bringing LaMelo Ball and RJ Hampton into the league (37:00) Harry Froling, William McDowell-White and Matur Maker fall short of being drafted in the NBA (45:00) Did the Next Stars program cause Brian Bowen II to not get drafted? (50:00) Get 20% off custom designed uniforms with promo code HOOPLA20 from CA Sports
2019-06-211h 03Aussie Hoopla NBL & NBA PodcastDusty Rychart on the 2007 Brisbane Bullets championship and his NBL careerDusty Rychart joins the podcast to talk about winning the NBL championship in 2007 as a part of a Brisbane Bullets team still considered to be the greatest NBL team of all-time. The team featured Dusty and fellow import Ebi Ere, current Australian National team members Sam MacKinnon, CJ Bruton, Mark Bradtke and Stephen Black as well as future Boomers stars like Adam Gibson and Chris Goulding. New Zealand national team member Dillon Boucher was also part of the squad, as was Daniel Egan, Brad Williamson and Michael Hill. In fact the team featured 10...
2019-06-1153 minAussie Hoopla NBL & NBA PodcastAussies In The NBA: 2018-19 Season ReviewWe take a look at every Aussie playing in the NBA this season. Ben Simmons admits its "important" to be working on his shooting How Joe Ingles season was impacted by discovering his sons Autism Jonah Bolden rookie season Joe Ingles shares an inspirational story about dealing with his son Jacob's autism. Patty Mills has one of his best seasons ever Will Aron Baynes leave Boston Thon Maker pulls out of the Boomers FIBA World Cup squad Dante Exum suffers another disappointing season Deng Adel, Isaac Humphries and Mitch Creek achieve their dream of playing in the NBA
2019-05-291h 11Aussie Hoopla NBL & NBA PodcastExplaining the NBL Next Stars Program and looking at Brian Bowen's NBA draft chances Aussie Hoopla's Dan Boyce explains the NBL Next Stars Program to clarify how the contracts work, how the NBL plans to generate revenue from this program, how the program makes it possible for a US player to play multiple years in the NBL as a local and how it will work within the current salary structure of the NBL. We also take a look at the current NBA mock drafts and look at where Brian Bowen could potentially land in the 2019 NBA Draft. Get 20% off custom designed uniforms with promo code HOOPLA20 from CA Sports
2019-05-1232 minAussie Hoopla NBL & NBA PodcastNBL Free Agency Review with Joe Corr NBL Pocket Podcast's Joe Corr joins Aussie Hoopla's Dan Boyce to discuss the current free agent movement in the NBL. Get 20% off custom designed uniforms with promo code HOOPLA20 from CA Sports Get 5% off NBA tickets with promo code HOOPLA5 from US Sports Tickets Sign up for Ian Stacker's All-Star Shooting Program All of this and a whole lot more... Listen to our previous interviews with the biggest stars in Australian Basketball, head to Aussiehoopla.com. Check out previous podcasts featuring; Australian Basketball Legends - Lu...
2019-04-271h 19Aussie Hoopla NBL & NBA PodcastFormer NBL import Mike Helms remembering the Hunter Pirates and Singapore Slingers Mike Helms played three seasons in the NBL for the Hunter Pirates and Singapore Slingers. He averaged 22 points, 5 rebounds and 3 assists over 95 games and led both the Pirates and the Slingers to the playoffs during his time in the NBL. Now back home in Detroit we catch up with him to find out what he is up to now and talk about some of the highlights and challenges he faced as an import both in Australia and overseas. Helms, who graduated from Oakland University would also play as a professional basketball player in A...
2019-03-131h 18Aussie Hoopla NBL & NBA PodcastNBL legend Ray Borner on the success of the Australian Boomers from 1982-96 and his NBL CareerAustralian Basketball Hall of Famer, recipient of the Order of Australia, four-time Olympian, part of North Melbourne's 1989 NBL championship winning team and the first Australian to win the NBL MVP (1985)... and true-blue Ballarat boy Ray Borner joins the Aussie Hoopla podcast to talk about his NBL career, the 14 years he spent playing with the Australian Boomers and thoughts on the Australian basketball landscape. Hear Ray discuss all four of his Olympic experiences and review how the national program has changed since he first donned the green and gold in 1982. Get 20% off custom designed uniforms with...
2019-03-021h 28Aussie Hoopla NBL & NBA PodcastAussies In The NBA: Simmons All-Star Weekend, Ingles shares Autism story and Creek reaches NBA dreamWe take a look at every Aussie playing in the NBA this season. Review of Ben Simmons All-Star weekend performance and will he play for Australia? Jonah Bolden's hot January Joe Ingles shares an inspirational story about dealing with his son Jacob's autism. Patty Mills heats up Aron Baynes injury update Thon Maker settles in at the Pistons Utah Jazz refuse to trade Dante Exum for Memphis Grizzlies Mike Conley Ryan Broekhoff scores career high Deng Adel and Mitch Creek achieve their dream of playing in the NBA Get 20% off custom designed uniforms with promo c...
2019-02-1939 minAussie Hoopla NBL & NBA PodcastBob Turner (NBL Hall Of Famer) on the current state of the NBL NBL Hall of Famer, former head coach of the Newcastle Falcons, Canberra Cannons and Sydney Kings who also part of ownership groups at Canberra, Sydney and the Singapore Slingers also joins us on the show to discuss some of the important topics bubbling underneath the excitement that is the NBL Finals. While NBL awards are given out and Perth, Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane prepare for the post-season we talk about the growth of the game, rumours of financial issues at Illawarra, the possibility of Rob Beveridge coaching the Sydney Kings next season and what NBL1 can do...
2019-02-1754 minAussie Hoopla NBL & NBA PodcastAussies In The NBA: Simmons All-Star Chances, Delly's Cavs Revival & Jonah Bolden's ArrivalWe take a look at every Aussie playing in the NBA this season. Can Ben Simmons make the NBA All-Star game? Why Matthew Dellavedova is better than 90% of the guards in the NBA Jonah Bolden explodes for Philly Aron Baynes injury update Joe Ingles shooting at the worst clip since his rookie season Dante Exum getting more minutes Patty Mills continues to win in San Antonio Ryan Broekhoff fights for court time. Plus a quick round-up of former NBL imports doing well in the NBA. Get 20% off custom designed uniforms with promo code HOOPLA20 from...
2018-12-2430 minAussie Hoopla NBL & NBA Podcast2018-19 Season Preview Podcast with NBL Legend Bruce Bolden With 11 days left before the 2018-19 NBL season tips off, we take a look at each teams off-season moves, form during the NBL Blitz and preview their rosters for the coming season. Joining the show to provide insights and expertise is 1992 NBL Champion Bruce Bolden. Get 20% off custom designed uniforms with promo code HOOPLA20 from casports.com.au Topics discussed on the podcast include; Reflections on the NBL Blitz (2:00) Adelaide 36ers: Does winning the NBL Blitz mean anything and the continued Mitch Creek Saga (7:00) Brisbane Bullets: Is Andrej Lemanis' job on the l...
2018-09-291h 28Aussie Hoopla NBL & NBA PodcastNBL Blitz Recap feat. Cal Bruton, Leroy Loggins, Andrew Bogut, David Andersen and many more We provide a full recap of the NBL Blitz pre-season tournament complete with insights and interviews from the league's players and coaches. Topics discussed on the podcast include; The biggest takeaways we saw for each NBL team (2:00) New Zealand Breakers on the start of their season with Kevin Braswell, Corey Webster and new import Shawn Long (23:00) Sam MacKinnon on the Brisbane Bullets roster and why the development of the Flow offence (41:00) NBL Legends Leroy Loggins and Cal Bruton talk about the rise of the NBL from 1979 to 2018 (50:00) Andrew Bogut shares his frustration on the Sydney Kings...
2018-09-231h 27Aussie Hoopla NBL & NBA PodcastNBL Expansion: A 9th team confirmed and a 10th soon to be announced. Aust. Basketball Hall Of Famer Bob Turner joins us to discuss.The NBL announced this week that it will be expanding to nine teams with part-owner of the NZ Breakers Romie Chaudhari purchasing an NBL licence. With Jeremy Loeliger hinted at the NBL looking to start the 2019-20 season with a "minimum" of nine teams and a consortium in Tasmania likely to announce their intentions to enter the NBL in the next few weeks the competition looks set to grow beyond eight teams since the demise of the Gold Coast Blaze in 2012. Australian Basketball Hall of Famer and former Sydney Kings coach Bob Turner who has be...
2018-07-1436 minAussie Hoopla NBL & NBA PodcastHow the NBL is using Analytics with NZ Breakers Analytics Manager Andrew PriceAussie Hoopla host Dan Boyce sits down with Andrew Price, Analytics nerd for the New Zealand Breakers and Australian Boomers to look at how analytics and advanced statistics are impacting the NBL today. Topics include; How are the NBL using analytics today and are they in the dark ages compared to the NBA? (2:00) What types of questions are NBL coaches asking for data on? (10:30) How does someone become a basketball analytics advisor for an NBL team? (11:30) How are NBL teams using statistical data to make off-season recruitment decisions (15:00) How many NBL teams are analytically driven and h...
2018-06-0454 minAussie Hoopla NBL & NBA PodcastShawn Dennis (2016 NBL Coach of the Year) on developing culture in basketball teamsOn this episode, Dan sits down with former NBL coach of the year Shawn Dennis who is currently coaching the Shiga Lakestars to talk with Dan about the latest in Aussie Hoops as well as share his experiences coaching in Japan and what this has taught him about building a culture within a basketball team. Topics on the show include; Shawn Dennis shares why he thinks this NBL season is much different from what most people expected (2:00) How the pace of the NBL has changed the game in Australia (8:00) Should the NBL allow unlimited imports to i...
2018-01-131h 04Aussie Hoopla NBL & NBA PodcastBryce Cotton (Perth Wildcats)Buy a basketball t-shirt from our eBay store. Proceeds go to promoting Aussie Hoops. On this episode, Dan discusses the negative feedback which came from hoops fans after listening with the latest podcast and talks to Perth Wildcats star Bryce Cotton about his career in the NBA and NBL so far. Topics on the show include; The reaction from Kings fans on social media after Sydney GM Jeff Van Groningen joined the last podcast (2:00) Bryce Cotton's recent play and thoughts on the NBL standard this year (15:00) How does Bryce prepare for NBL...
2017-10-3055 minAussie Hoopla NBL & NBA PodcastRashad Tucker (NBL Triple Double Record Holder)Support Aussie Hoopla by visiting our ebay store http://www.aussiehoopla.com/aussie-hoopla-store all proceeds go to helping promote Aussie Hoops. Listen to our previous interviews with the biggest stars in Australian Basketball, head to Aussiehoopla.com. Check out previous podcasts featuring; Current NBL Stars - Kevin Lisch, AJ Ogilvy, Damian Martin, Daniel Kickert, Thomas Abercrombie, Torrey Craig, Jason Cadee, Julian Khazzouh NBA Stars Past & Present - Matthew Dellavedova, Stephen Jackson, Randy Livingstone, Acie Earl, Josh Childress, Reggie Smith, Todd Lichti Aussie Basketballers Abroad - Ryan Broekhoff, Brock Motum, Jack White, Ben...
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