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Episode #198: Kent Babb (Washington Post, “Not a Game”)

Posted on June 25, 2015 by Bogner — No Comments ↓

Kent Babb (Washington Post, “Not a Game: The Incredible Rise and Unthinkable Fall of Allen Iverson”) joins the show. We discuss what made Allen Iverson such an incredible basketball player, was also responsible for his eventual demise. Show…

Episode #173: Bob Ryan

Posted on December 3, 2014 by Bogner — No Comments ↓

Bob Ryan (“Scribe: My Life in Sports”, Boston Globe) joins the show. We discuss Bob’s extensive background in sports and some of the memorable moments he’s been able to cover over the years. Show Notes You can purchase…

Episode #155: Rafe Bartholomew

Posted on July 24, 2014 by Bogner

Rafe Bartholomew (Editor at Grantland, “Pacific Rims: Beermen Ballin’ in Flip-Flops and the Philippines’ Unlikely Love Affair with Basketball”) joins the show. We preview the upcoming slate of boxing action, and discuss Rafe’s past travels to the Philippines. Show…

Episode #139: Jeff Pearlman

Posted on April 1, 2014 by Bogner

Jeff Pearlman (“Showtime: Magic, Kareem, Riley, and the Los Angeles Lakers Dynasty of the 1980s”) joins the show. We discuss how one of the greatest basketball teams ever assembled came together. Show Notes You can purchase Showtime wherever books…

Episode #128: Michael Lenehan

Posted on January 7, 2014 by Bogner

Michael Lenehan (“Ramblers: Loyola Chicago 1963 – The Team that Changed the Color of College Basketball”) joins the show. We discuss the college basketball season that collided with the civil rights movement in America. Show Notes You can…

Tagged with: America, Author, Basketball, Brad Bogner, Civil Rights, History, Michael Lenehan, Podcast, Ramblers, Sports, Writer
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Episode #77: Rory Toohey

Posted on December 13, 2012 by Bogner

We analyze our own material, basketball fans, Skyfall, The Sisters Brothers, and some personal goals for 2013. Among other things… Show Notes Rory’s Watch Now Pick: Trainspotting Brad’s Watch Now Pick: It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia You can check out Legends of Springsteen for…

Tagged with: Basketball, Bond, Books, Brad Bogner, Comedy, Movies, NBA, Podcast, Skyfall, Sports
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Episode #76: Scott Raab

Posted on December 5, 2012 by Bogner

Scott Raab (Esquire, “The Whore of Akron) joins the show. We cover the book, tortured fan bases, getting made fun of by Chris Rock, and being miserable to be successful. Among other things… Show Notes: You can purchase The Whore of Akron wherever…

Tagged with: Author, Basketball, Books, Brad Bogner, Cleveland, Comedy, Esquire, LeBron James, NBA, Scott Raab, Sports, Writer
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Episode #56: Rory Toohey, Danny Lee

Posted on October 22, 2010 by Bogner

We preview the upcoming NBA season with our predictions for playoff teams, awards, and hatred of Daryl Morey. Among other things… Show Notes: Rory’s Watch Now Pick: The Godfather Part II Danny’s Watch Now Pick: The Basketball Diaries Brad’s Watch Now Pick: Hoop…

Tagged with: Basketball, Brad Bogner, Championship, Finals, NBA, Playoffs, Podcast, Predictions, Season, Sports
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