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Sounds of BlueSOB 479 Features: John Scofield, Robben Ford, Chris Cain, Wolfman Washington, Burton Cummings, Mark Egan, Buddy Johnson, Johnny Hammond Smith, Bennie Wallace, Frank Ward & a fond farewell to Sam MooreArtist Song Album Label Notes - The Crusaders Scratch - 1974 Blue Thumb Records Alternate SOB ID Walter "Wolfman" Washington Save Your Love for Me by Buddy Johnson w/"Wolfman" Solo vocals & guitar My Future Is My Past - 2018 Anti Buddy Johnson - 110 - Kevin Mahogany Since I Fell For You by Buddy Johnson w/ Kenny Barron, Ray Drummond,,Lewis Nash + Double Rainbow - 1993 - Jon Hendricks Liner Notes Enja Records Buddy Johnson - 110 - Drew Zingg Save Your Love for Me by Buddy Johnson w/Boz Scaggs' vocal, Will Lee, Vinnie Calaiuta...
2025-01-264h 03
Aussie Hoopla NBL & NBA PodcastJeremy Loeliger on Bringing Japanese Teams into the NBL, the Future of the Next Stars Program, and the Biggest Hurdles the League Has Faced This Decade Jeremy Loeliger served as the NBL's CEO from 2015 to 2019 before transitioning to Commissioner from 2019 to 2024. Loeliger was instrumental in launching the NBL Next Stars program, driving the NBLxNBA preseason games, expanding the league's reach with international tours, and building strong global partnerships. His leadership also led to groundbreaking CBA agreements with the Players' Association and introduced new audiences to the game through NBL Oz Gaming. In this episode, Dan Boyce sits down with Jeremy to explore a decade of shaping the NBL. Visit dunk.com.au for your next set of basketball uniforms....
2024-08-151h 14Sounds of BlueSOB 447: Features: More David Sanborn, Grant Green, Steve Hunter, Paul Bollenback, Ron Levy & Cal Collins.Artist Song Album Label Notes - Kinks Gallon of Gas - ID Low Budget - 1979 & 45 RPM Single Arista Records 2023 Gasoline & Oil ID - Lethal Weapon 1 Meet Martin Riggs by Michael Kamen & Clapton w/David Sanborn's Sax Lethal Weapon 1 - 1987 Warner Bros. - Wounded Bird CD Reissue Remembering David Sanborn - John McLaughlin - One Truth Band The Unknown Dissident by McLaughlin w/David Sanborn Electric Dreams - 1978 Columbia Legacy - Sony Remembering David Sanborn - Steve Hunter 222 W. 23rd by Steve Hunter w/Tony Levin, Phil Aaberg & Alvino Bennett Tone Poems Live - 2013 National Treasury Steve Hunter - 76 - Steve Hu...
2024-06-234h 02Aussie Hoopla NBL & NBA PodcastScott Ninnis on constructing the 36ers roster for NBL25, previously overspending on players, and the unique challenges Adelaide face in the NBLScott Ninnis joins Dan Boyce on the Aussie Hoopla podcast to talk about taking over as head coach of the 36ers, how he is a different coach to the man who lasted two seasons at the helm of the Sixers from 2008-2010 and much more. As a player, Scott played thirteen seasons in the NBL. He averaged 9.2 points, 1.7 rebounds, and 2.1 assists in 318 NBL games. Visit dunk.com.au for your next set of basketball uniforms. Topics include... How Scott is going about recruiting the final roster spots for the Adelaide 36ers (2:00)...
2024-06-011h 11Aussie Hoopla NBL & NBA PodcastAndrew Bogut on the pros and cons of Pride Round, a 2nd Sydney team, NBL Media and the Next Stars programAndrew Bogut, one of the greatest basketballers Australia has ever produced, is renowned for his open and honest approach to whatever topics he is given. He joins Dan Boyce on the Aussie Hoopla podcast to discuss many of the topics mainstream NBL media give a biased view of or fail to cover at all. He's the most influential person in Aussie Hoops outside of Larry Kestelman and we get to hear his take on some of the hottest topics going around the league right now. Visit dunk.com.au for your next set of...
2024-05-2356 minSounds of BlueSOB 433 - Features: Cornell Dupree, John Tropea, Charles Kynard, Merl Saunders, Lamar Williams & Benjamin KoppelArtist Song Album Label Notes - Larry Coryell-Eddie Harris/Les McCann Higher Consciousness - Compared to What Barefoot Boy - 1971 & Swiss Movement - 1969 Flying Dutchman & Atlantic Records Latest SOB ID - Aaron Lewis Yeah, I Ain't Made In China by Aaron Lewis & Bobby Pinson The Hill - 2024 AaronLewisMusic.com - Universal Recent Release - Pay Attention! - Sea Level Grand Larceny by Neil Larsen Sea Level (self titled) - 1977 - Stewart Levine Produced Capricorn Records Lamar Williams - 77 - Sea Level Just a Touch by Lamar Williams Long Walk on a Short Pier - 1979 - USA Release: 1998 Capricorn Records Promo release only...
2024-03-174h 06Aussie Hoopla NBL & NBA PodcastHarry Froling on NBL refereeing issues, the conflict of interest with Larry Kestelman owning teams and what he feels he could have done differently during his careerHarry Froling joins the podcast to give an update on his health after suffering a fractured skull and bleeding to the brain following an alleged assault outside a popular Wollongong nightclub. A year into his recovery he also talks about his brother Sam's chances of making the Boomers Olympic squad, the issues the NBL faces with poor refereeing and the issues that arise from Larry Kestleman owning the league and NBL teams at the same time. Harry Froling won the NBL rookie of the year award in 2019 and went on to play six seasons across f...
2024-03-121h 04Aussie Hoopla NBL & NBA PodcastThe NBL's Biggest Sliding Door Moments with Mark DaltonA sliding door moment refers to inconsequential moments that nonetheless alter the trajectory of future events. Aussie Hoopla host Dan Boyce and NBL Legend Mark Dalton discuss the biggest 'sliding door moments in the NBL's 45 seasons. Visit dunk.com.au for your next set of basketball uniforms. Topics include... The NBL Points System (2:00) Larry Kestelman (11:00) NBL Expansion (13:00) The NBL judicial system (22:00) New Zealand Players in the NBL (28:00) The move to summer (40:00) The Next Stars program (50:00) Free To Air TV Co...
2023-07-021h 10
Cheddar Chasers PodcastBuilding a Multimillion Dollar Business In The Trades In Just 4 Years!On this episode we site down with Larry Melton who is the owner of AZ Water Systems. Larry started AZ Water Systems about 4 years ago and has gone from working out of the back of his wife’s explorer to owning over 6 trucks have employing 5 full time plumbers. In just 4 years he went from doing $350,000 a year to over $2,000,000 in revenue. We hope you enjoy his story as much as we did.To get in contact with Larry @website: www.azwatersystems.comInstagram: @azwatersystemsFacebook: AZWatersystemsCheck out an...
2022-05-2754 min
Wayback Playback with Pat McNeill & Shane Shadows#387 w/ Pat McNeill and Shane Shadows: Nick Bockwinkel vs. Curt Hennig at AWA SuperClash 2!Is AWA Champion Nick Bockwinkel ready for the challenger of the younger, fresher Curt Hennig? Why is “Living Legend” Larry Zbyszko hanging around at ringside? Can you think of a better choice to team with “Midnight Rockers” Shawn Michaels and Marty Jannetty than Ray “The Crippler” Stevens? (Wait, what?) Learn the answers to these and many more questions, as Pat McNeill & Shane Shadows take you back to those thrilling days of yesteryear with the second hour of AWA SuperClash 2. It's “Wayback Playback” time on Creative Control Network! (77:31)=================================Join us on Patreon.com/WaybackPlayback for ad-free content, show archives and bonus materi
2022-02-171h 17Aussie Hoopla NBL & NBA PodcastBruce Palmer on the 1989 Giants Championship and NBL coaching challengesBruce has over 30 years experience in basketball from his days playing in Melbourne to becoming one of the seven winningest coaches in NBL history. The colourful American began his career playing with the Coburg Giants in the NBL before transitioning to an impressive coaching career which included NBL coach of the year honours in 1988 and the NBL championship in 1989. Palmer's NBL coaching resume includes the North Melbourne Giants (1987-1992), Brisbane Bullets (1993-1995) and the Hunter Pirates (2003). Topics include; How did Bruce Palmer's reputation as an NBL bad boy begin (2:00) The bond between...
2020-10-141h 59Aussie Hoopla NBL & NBA PodcastBarry Barnes (Boomers Coach 1993-2000) on our best Boomers teams and 2021 medal hopes Barry Barnes is arguably the most successful Boomers coach ever. With a record of 119 wins and 53 losses as head coach, an outstanding 69% win percentage, and having led the national team to two fourth-place finishes (1996 and 2000) his resume is hard to beat. Barry became a Boomers assistant coach under coach Adrian Hurley in 1985, joining the team at the 1988 and 1992 Olympic games before being elevated to head coach in 1993 where he would become the program's first full-time head coach. Barnes was head coach of the National Men's Team from 1993-2000 leading the team in two Olympics (1996 & 2000) and...
2020-08-201h 13Aussie 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 cond...
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 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 26Aussie 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 26Aussie 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 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
An Honorable Mention w/ Shane Hagadorn & Jeff SchwartzEpisode 105: Stylin and ProfilinWooooo! Yup, this is the first time Ric Flair ventured into ROH territory and man it actually felt like he wanted to be there that first day! Promos in advance of the appearance, an autograph signing beforehand, and even some in-ring activity to cap off the show! Plus, a legendary video segment with Larry Sweeney that was recorded for a future Video Wire. Plus, the show is one heck of a sleeper, easily forgotten to the memory vault, but chock full of great matches, even if we get some weak finishes to go along with them...
2020-03-102h 22Aussie 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 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
An Honorable Mention w/ Shane Hagadorn & Jeff SchwartzEpisode 97: Proving Ground 2009 Night 2It was the second night in Florida for ROH in January of 2009, the make good for the November 2008 shows that didn't happen, and this one put us back in Orlando. Another round of Proving Ground type matches, a match that should be legendary in the archives of ROH between Danielson & Generico, a shockingly hard-hitting 6-Man tag, and D'Lo Brown in the house!Join Jeff & Shane as they talk “Proving Ground 2009, Night 2” on this week's episode of AHM, brought to you by the good folks at Podcorn.com, where podcasters like us can connect to amazing sponsorship opportunities! Just sign...
2020-01-142h 21Aussie 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 min
An Honorable Mention w/ Shane Hagadorn & Jeff SchwartzEpisode 96: Proving Ground 2009: Night 1January 2009 was the beginning of a new world in many ways for Ring of Honor. Adam Pearce had been in charge as the head booker since November of 2008, but the new year was really his opportunity to tell his story rather than finishing up the stories Gabe had started.One of those first chances came when ROH headed to Florida (a make-good for the canceled October 2008 trip) with the pair of Proving Ground events loaded with new faces, fresh match-ups, opportunity, and a look at the future of Ring of Honor in this particular main event....
2020-01-071h 56Aussie 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 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 SlingersMike 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 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 PodcastLarry Abney on his time with Townsville, Cairns and now the LA Clippers coaching staff"The Birdman" Larry Abney played 122 NBL games with Townsville and Cairns where he averaged 17.5 points, 9.1 rebounds and 1.3 assists per game. Born in Nyack, New York he attended Fresno State and played beside cult basketball figures Rafer "Skip To My Lou" of AND1 basketball fame and Chris Herren, as well as NBL star Willie Farley. He also played professionally in Korea, France, Venezuela, Cyprus, Netherlands, Argentina, Mexico, Ukraine, Kosovo and New Zealand. In 2017, Abney joined the staff of the Los Angeles Clippers as a player development coach and basketball operations assistant under head coach G...
2018-12-1559 minAussie Hoopla NBL & NBA PodcastSouthern Huskies Justin Hickey on joining the NZNBL and next steps to joining the NBL Justin Hickey, chief executive of the Southern Huskies joins Aussie Hoopla podcast to talk about the team's decision to play in the New Zealand NBL in 2019 and what the next steps are for the team to join the Australian National Basketball League in 2020. 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; How did the idea to play in the...
2018-12-0829 minAussie Hoopla NBL & NBA PodcastAussies In The NBA: Will Simmons and Butler work, Baynes 3-point game & Ingles hot streakWe take a look at every Aussie playing in the NBA this season. How will Ben Simmons and Jimmy Butler work in Philadelphia? Aron Baynes amazing three-point percentage Joe Ingles catches fire to start the season Has Dante Exum improved from last season? Patty Mills flies under the radar Matthew Dellavedova, Ryan Broekhoff and Jonah Bolden fight for minutes 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 CA Sports Get 5% off NBA tickets with promo code HOOPLA5 from...
2018-11-1731 minAussie Hoopla NBL & NBA PodcastFormer Sydney coach Bill Tomlinson on coaching in China and remembering the Kings Threepeat Bill Tomlinson has been coaching in China for the past 10 years, first assisting with the Chinese Women's National team and now with Shantou University. In Australia Bill coached the Hobart Devils and Sydney Kings in the NBL as well winning a WNBL championship with the Sydney Flames in 1997. On the podcast Bill shares how coaching in China is different to Australia, how coaching women is different to coaching men in the pros and shares his memories of the Sydney Kings threepeat, including stories about Shane Heal, Chris Williams, Matt Nielsen and plenty more. Ge...
2018-11-111h 00Aussie Hoopla NBL & NBA PodcastCairns Coach Mike Kelly on rebuilding the Taipans roster and his two year plan for the team Taipans new head coach Mike Kelly joins Dan Boyce on the podcast to talk about the hiring process for he went through to win the Cairns coaching job, he breaks down his recruitment process for this season and gives his thoughts on how the squad have started the season. Mike goes in depth into the decision making process in rebuilding the team into a much faster-paced unit and the recruiting process for this season's current batch of imports. Get 20% off custom designed uniforms with promo code HOOPLA20 from CA Sports Get 5% off NBA t...
2018-11-0644 minAussie Hoopla NBL & NBA PodcastLeroy Loggins (NBL Hall Of Famer) on the Brisbane Bullets 1985 & 1987 championships and the 1992 Olympics3x time NBL champion and 3x NBL MVP Leroy Loggins joins the show to talk about his pro basketball journey which included escaping the mean streets of Baltimore, being drafted into the NBA, playing in the 1980s NBL and representing Australia at the 1992 Olympics. Find information on Leroy Loggins community work at Leroy Loggins Community Organisation. 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 di...
2018-10-221h 09Aussie 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 PodcastBruce Bolden on South East Melbourne returning, 1992 NBL Finals & being a parent/coach to your child The South East Melbourne will be returning to the NBL, so who better to talk about it than the MVP of the Magic's 1992 Championship team Bruce Bolden. Bruce played 480 games for Eastside Melbourne, Westside Melbourne, South East Melbourne, Sydney and West Sydney across 17 NBL seasons. Bolden finished fourth in all-time rebounds (4,351) and has career averages of 18 points, 9 rebounds, 2 assists and 1 steal per game. With his son Jonah joining the Philadelphia 76ers we also talk about the tricky tightrope that is being a coach and a parent to aspiring basketballers in your family.
2018-09-0959 minAussie Hoopla NBL & NBA PodcastNew Adelaide 36ers President Ken Cole on this year's roster and the Mitch Creek situation Ken Cole, who coached the Sixers to the 1986 championship — with the team earning the moniker "The Invincibles" because of their unprecedented 24-2 win/loss record was named president of the Adelaide 36ers this week and is ready to help the team reach new heights. The 75-year-old plans who was diagnosed with multiple myeloma seven years ago (and given two years to live at the time) plans on instilling the same warrior spirit into the club which has allowed him to keep cancer at bay. Topics discussed on the podcast include; What led to Ken...
2018-09-041h 41Aussie Hoopla NBL & NBA PodcastDaren Rowe (Geelong Supercats) the only man to record an NBL quadruple-double To celebrate the 40th anniversary of the Geelong Supercats we chat with a legend from the club's time in the NBL (1982-1996) Daren Rowe, the only man to record a quadruple-double in NBL history. Rowe averaged 19.5 points, 10.1 rebounds, 3.9 assists, 2.3 steals and 2.1 blocks during three NBL seasons. Hear him talk about how the Supercats had the Geelong Arena rocking in the 1990's, playing alongside legends like Shane Heal, Bobby Locke and John Dorge and the night he went off 25 points, 17 rebounds, 11 blocked shots and 11 assists playing in all but 34 seconds of the game as Geelong defeated...
2018-08-2656 minAussie Hoopla NBL & NBA PodcastSydney Kings GM Jeff Van Groningen talks Next Stars Program, Brian Bowen II and recruiting for 2018-19 Sydney Kings GM Jeff Van Groningen joins the show to talk about lessons learnt from last season, this seasons recruitment moves, signing NBA prospect Brian Bowen II and the NBL Next Stars program. Topics discussed on the podcast include; Moments before the interview kicked off Melbourne United announced it had signed import pair Josh Boone and Casper Ware for the season we get Jeff's view on Melbourne's roster for and if they will be the Kings toughest opponent for 2018-19 (2:00) The methodology of the Sydney Kings putting together their roster for this season a...
2018-08-151h 02Aussie Hoopla NBL & NBA PodcastThe Southern Huskies plan to bring NBL basketball back to TasmaniaThere's been a lot of buzz since the consortium behind the Southern Huskies released marketing material for their proposed NBL team which featured team branding, uniforms and plans for the expansion and update of the Derwent Entertainment Center. The team still has a number of things it needs to tick off before officially gaining an NBL licence so we reached out to the two men behind the Southern Huskies, David Bartlett, the 43rd premier of Tasmania and current president of the Hobart Chargers basketball club and Justin Hickey, Entrepreneur and former Hobart Devil himself. We...
2018-07-2241 minAussie 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 PodcastFIBA Basketbrawl: Andrew Gaze & Rhys Carter join the show to talk Australia Vs Phillipines24 hours after the basketbrawl between Australia and the Philippines, Aussie Hoopla host Dan Boyce picks up the phone and calls Australian Boomers legend Andrew Gaze and 2-time NBL champion Rhys Carter to talk about arguably the most disgraceful set of events seen in FIBA international competition. Topics discussed on the podcast include; A breakdown of the events which led up to the melee and social media impact since (2:00) Why did the game continue after the brawl? (6:00) Basketball Australia's statement after the events and what that means (8:00) Should the Philipines be banned from international basketball (11:00) Damaged stickers...
2018-07-0351 minAussie Hoopla NBL & NBA PodcastJerome Randle (Sydney Kings) on his NBL career so far...Jerome Randle joins the podcast to talk to Dan Boyce about the highlights and challenges of his NBL career so far. Topics discussed on the podcast include; Jerome shares what his off-season preparation looks like (2:00) This month Jerome became a father to a baby girl, he talks about how fatherhood has changed him (6:00) Call of Duty, UNO Sequence and other battles that regularly occur within the Randle home (10:00) Expectations for the Sydney Kings this season (11:00) Thoughts on matching up against the LA Clippers in the NBLxNBA pre-season games in September (12:30) Are the NBLxNBA games drawing higher qu...
2018-07-0141 minAussie Hoopla NBL & NBA PodcastDarren Lucas (South East Melbourne Magic) talks about the Magic Vs Tigers rivalry of the 90s2x NBL Defensive Player of the Year and 2x NBL champion with the South East Melbourne Magic Darren Lucas joins the podcast to talk about his career, the glory days of the NBL and the unforgotten Tigers V Magic rivalry that drew 45,000 people over three games in 1996. Topics discussed on the podcast include; We catch up with Darren and learn about what he's doing with life after basketball (2:00) Spending time at the AIS with Luc Longley, Mark Dalton, Shane Froling (5:00) Thoughts on how the league has changed since Darren's retirement in 1996...
2018-06-2459 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 PodcastAussies In The NBA 2017/18 Season ReviewWe review every Aussie who played in the NBA this season, what was their best game, how they've improved from last year, review their current NBA contracts and discuss where they could end up during the off-season. 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; Current NBL Stars - Kevin Lisch, AJ Ogilvy, Damian Martin, Daniel Kickert, Thomas Abercrombie, Jason Cadee, Stephen Holt, Bryce Cotton, Chris Goulding NBA Stars Past & Pr...
2018-06-0339 minAussie Hoopla NBL & NBA PodcastCairns Alex Loughton gives his thoughts on the new Taipans rosterCairns Taipans star Alex Loughton joins the show to discuss this seasons squad and what to expect with new coach Mike Kelly. Topics discussed on the podcast include; The Sydney Kings sign former NBA player David Wear (2:00) A quick look at recent NBL signings (5:00) Alex Loughton joins the show to talk about the NBL's All-Australian team's upcoming tour of China (10:00) What type of imports are Cairns likely to sign for this season (18:00) His take on losing coach Aaron Fearne and how new coach Mike Kelly is settling into the squad (23:30) A look at current trends in h...
2018-05-271h 05Aussie Hoopla NBL & NBA PodcastAdelaide 36ers rookies Jack McVeigh and Harry FrolingAfter speaking to Adelaide coach Joey Wright on our last episode about his plans for the 36ers this season which include young rookies Jack McVeigh and Harry Froling we decided to get them both on the show. We talk to both about their goals for their rookie season, memories from playing college basketball and what they can bring to the 36ers in 2018-19. We also talk about the wheelings and dealings of the NBL off-season so far and what a likely NBL Free to Air TV deal looks like this year. Other topics d...
2018-05-061h 00Aussie Hoopla NBL & NBA PodcastAdelaide coach Joey Wright shares his plans to improve the 36ers rosterNBL Championship winning coach and three-time coach of the year Joey Wright joins the Aussie Hoopla podcast to talk about his plans to improve the Adelaide 36ers' roster for this season, Despite losing star player Josh Childress in Game 2 of the NBL Finals, the Sixers still pushed eventual champions Melbourne to a decisive Game 5 and now the team hope to go one step further in 2018-19. The 36ers roster last season featured a core group of impressive home gown talent which Joey has developed over the past three seasons which is now in jeopardy of...
2018-05-0446 minAussie Hoopla NBL & NBA PodcastAndrew Bogut signs with Sydney: Kings Legend Bob Turner looks at what this means for the NBLBob Turner was coach and marketing guru for the Sydney Kings during their successful run in the 1990's where 10,000 people were attending every game, the team was making $1 million in profit each year and players like Dwayne McClain were getting their own shoes from Reebok. Andrew Bogut agreeing to play with the Kings gives the team the best chance of returning (or eclipsing) the kings to their former glory. Bob has 20 years of experience playing, coaching, marketing and running NBL teams. He joined us on the show to talk about the impact Andrew Bogut will...
2018-04-2555 minAussie Hoopla NBL & NBA PodcastCairns Taipans Kuany Kuany talks about Sudanese Australian BasketballCairns Taipans shooting guard Kuany Kuany is just starting his professional basketball but his NBL future is bright. He played limited minutes in the NBL his rookie season but is set to play a big part of Mike Kelly's new look Cairns Taipans squad with only himself and Nate Jawai set to return next season. Kuany is one of the many Sudanese Australian basketball stars making noise in the NBL, Europe and the NBA. We talk to Kuany about NBA stars Thon Maker and Mangok Mathiang and current NBL stars like Majok Majok a...
2018-04-1742 minAussie Hoopla NBL & NBA PodcastAussies In The NBA - Ben Simmons & Joe Ingles breaking NBA recordsThe Ben Simmons Vs Donovan Mitchell race for Rookie of the Year, is it really a race? Seems pretty one-sided to me. Dante Exum soon to return from injury, Joe Ingles has the best month of his life, Is Aron Baynes good or bad for the Celtics lineup and Patty Mills is insulted by being called a Jamaican bobsledder. Tune in to get up to date with who has been playing well, stats breakdowns and any injury updates involving our Australian Boomers players abroad. All of this and a whole lot more...
2018-04-0733 minAussie Hoopla NBL & NBA PodcastWill Weaver (Boomers Coach) on Boomers Vs USA at Etihad & NBL FinalsMost Hoops Tragics don't know who Will Weaver is but he's a huge part of the Australian Boomers squad aiming at winning its first medal at a major FIBA event. Will currently splits his time as an assistant coach between the Australian Boomers and the Brooklyn where he is a special assistant to coach Kenny Atkinson at the Nets. Prior to that, he was an assistant to Brett Brown in Philadelphia and is as passionate about the success of the Boomers as you or I, this is well worth a listen. 2:00 What NBA players should we...
2018-03-1947 minAussie Hoopla NBL & NBA PodcastLuc Longley on his Boomers Career, Michael Jordan's attitude and the Triangle OffenceHe doesn't do a lot of interviews but Luc Longley joins this episode of Aussie Hoopla in an interview where we decided to only talk about things that he's never spoken about before ie. his time with the Boomers, The Triangle Offence and thoughts on raising kids to be like Michael Jordan. 2:00 Luc points out how proud he is of his Boomers achievements, something which many often overlook. 6:30 Luc responds the "flack" he received from deciding to not play for Australia in 1996 8:00 Memories on making the Boomers 1988 Olympic team 10:00 When did L...
2018-03-1852 minAussie Hoopla NBL & NBA PodcastHall of Famer Bob Turner on NBL expansion issues & the 90's era Sydney KingsAfter a great podcast last month with FIBA and Naismith Basketball Hall of Famer Lindsay Gaze which reflected on the early years of the NBL from a Victorian perspective, we decided to get a New South Wales point of view by interviewing NBL Hall of Famer Bob Turner. Turner came to Australia in 1976 to play with the Shoalhaven Tigers in the NSW State League and was appointed player/coach of the Newcastle Falcons when the NBL debuted in 1979. Bob was instrumental in the growth of the NBL helping establish NBL teams in Newcastle, Canberra, Sydney an...
2018-03-111h 26Aussie Hoopla NBL & NBA PodcastAussies In The NBA - Simmons Vs Mitchell ROY Race, Dante Exum's return and moreThe Ben Simmons Vs Donovan Mitchell race for Rookie of the Year, is it really a race? Seems pretty one-sided to me. Dante Exum soon to return from injury, Joe Ingles has the best month of his life, Is Aron Baynes good or bad for the Celtics lineup and Patty Mills is insulted by being called a Jamaican bobsledder. Tune in to get up to date with who has been playing well, stats breakdowns and any injury updates involving our Australian Boomers players abroad. All of this and a whole lot more...
2018-03-0826 minAussie Hoopla NBL & NBA PodcastLindsay Gaze on the NBL's origins and it's current need to expandDan Boyce continues his interview with Lindsay Gaze, reflecting on the history of the Australian Boomers and sharing stories of from the early years of the National Basketball League. Lindsay's career includes being a part of the Boomers program from 1960 to 1984 and then coaching in the NBL from 1984-2007. In what is the second part of our chat with Lindsay Gaze this episode focuses on the Boomers program in the early 1980s, how the Melbourne Tigers entered the NBL, reflecting on his two national league championships as a coach and discussing current topics in Australian...
2018-03-051h 19Aussie Hoopla NBL & NBA PodcastFIBA Qualifiers Recap with Andrej Lemanis, Mitch Creek and Angus BrandtListen to interviews with the coach of the Australian Boomers Andrej Lemanis and players Mitch Creek and Angus Brandt discussing the recent FIBA World Cup Qualifiers and the team's victories over the Phillipines and Chinese Taipei. 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; Current NBL Stars - Kevin Lisch, AJ Ogilvy, Damian Martin, Daniel Kickert, Thomas Abercrombie, Jason Cadee, Stephen Holt, Bryce Cotton, Chris Goulding NBA Stars Pa...
2018-02-2627 minAussie Hoopla NBL & NBA PodcastLindsay Gaze on the history of the Australian BoomersLindsay Gaze sits down with Dan Boyce on the Aussie Hoopla podcast to share how the Australia Boomers program came about and shares his stories from a career that includes either playing or coaching the men's national basketball team from it's inception in 1960 to 1984. In what will be a two-part episode, Lindsay shares the stories of how basketball began in Australia and look at how it developed into the medal contender that it is today. Topics on the show include; 1956 - Olympic Basketball reaches Melbourne (2:00) What impact Bill Russell had when the USA Olympic...
2018-02-151h 05Aussie Hoopla NBL & NBA PodcastMitch McCarron (Cairns Taipans / Australian Boomers)On this episode, Cairns Taipans Mitch McCarron joined Dan Boyce on the Aussie Hoopla podcast to talk about being a part of the Boomers FIBA Qualifiers team, his development in his second NBL they discuss the path he travelled to reach the AIS, Metro State of Denver and the Cairns Taipans. Topics on the show include; The Boomers squad for the FIBA World Cup qualifiers has been named, we take a look at who made it and who was left out (2:00) Mitch gives Dan his thoughts on where the Cairns Taipans have fallen short t...
2018-02-061h 03Aussie Hoopla NBL & NBA PodcastAussies In The NBA - Simmons All-Star snub, Ingles Career Scoring Night & moreDid Ben Simmons deserve to get an All-Star selection or not? How will Aron Baynes be affected by the Boston Celtics decision to sign Greg Monroe and Joe Ingles notches a career-high 21 points against the LA Clippers... we go through all the highlights of our Australians playing in the NBA for January 2018. Each month Dan from Aussie Hoopla reviews all of the Aussie Ballers plying their trade in the NBA. Tune in to get up to date with who has been playing well, stats breakdowns and any injury updates involving our Australian Boomers players abroad.
2018-02-0427 minAussie Hoopla NBL & NBA PodcastCam Gliddon (Cairns Taipans / Australian Boomers)On this episode, Cam Gliddon joined Dan Boyce on the Aussie Hoopla podcast to talk about his recent experiences with the Australian Boomers and what the Cairns Taipans are focused on now that they are playoffs seem to be out of reach. Topics on the show include; How are things within the Taipans camp now that the playoffs are out of reach (2:00) What do guys in the Cairns Taipans do outside of basketball and who in the team is the best at vintage Nintendo Games (8:30) Why Mitch McCarron and Cam Gliddon have been able t...
2018-02-0149 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 PodcastAussies In The NBA - Lakers release Bogut, Simmons set to be an All-StarLA Lakers released Andrew Bogut, Ben Simmons gains fourth highest votes for backcourt players in the East and looks set to become Australia's first NBA All-Star, Patty Mills drops a seasons high 26 points our NBL stars Terrance Ferguson, Torrey Craig and James Ennis all have big games in December. Each month Dan from Aussie Hoopla reviews all of the Aussie Ballers plying their trade in the NBA. Tune in to get up to date with who has been playing well, stats breakdowns and any injury updates involving our Australian Boomers players abroad. All...
2018-01-0740 minAussie Hoopla NBL & NBA PodcastWould having AFL clubs enter the NBL really work?The NBL made headlines after announcing their plan to add new teams to the league, backed by AFL and NRL clubs. Larry Kestelman started the media frenzy after pointing out that Fremantle would make a great spot for the ninth NBL team and that multiple AFL and NRL clubs were showing a keen interest in the model. Dan Boyce sits down with Aussie Hoopla contributor Nick Farley to discuss whether AFL clubs entering the NBL would really work and whether AFL members could really be persuaded to buy NBL memberships. Topics di...
2017-11-1650 minAussie Hoopla NBL & NBA PodcastHow to become an NBA scout with Former Minnesota and Dallas scout Pete PhiloBuy a basketball t-shirt from our eBay store. Proceeds go to promoting Aussie Hoops. We know only Hoops Tragics listen to this show, so for something different we sit down with who spent 13 years as an NBA scout with the Indiana Pacers, Minnesota Timberwolves and Dallas Mavericks. Pete goes into great detail as to how you can become an NBA scout and what NBA scouts really have to do. Tune in for a great learning experience about NBA scouting. Topics on the show include; Update on Larry Kestelman's plan to...
2017-10-221h 18Aussie 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...
2017-06-161h 24
That Sober Guy PodcastTSGP Ep83 - Why I Quit Drinking | Larry Hagner | The Good Dad ProjectLarry Hagner is a husband and father of 4 boys, and is also the founder of The Good Dad Project, a strong community of Fathers who all share a set of values. Larry is the Author of The Dads Edge, a best-selling book directed at helping Dads and Husbands be at the top of their game. Larry also hosts the Good Dad Project Podcast with Co-Host Shawn Stevenson. He has developed a reputation as an honest man who wants to share his experience with others and give back. This is not to say there have not been challenges along the w...
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