Best Fenster Jake Podcasts (2024)

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006. How Basketball Can Save The World (Part 02) W/ David Hollander 51:12

1+ y ago51:12

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For Episode 006 we return with Part 2 of Luke Tadashi's discussion with Professor David Hollander where they take a deep dive into his book (@howbasketballcansavetheworld) — Centered around 13 principles that are fundamental to understanding basketball as not just a game, but as a structure for reimagining what’s possible in the 21st century.…

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005. How Basketball Can Save The World (Part 01) W/ David Hollander 47:51

1+ y ago47:51

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In his 15th year at NYU, David Hollander is Assistant Dean of Real World and Clinical Professor with the Preston Robert Tisch Institute for Global Sport. One of NYU's most popular professors, Hollander is the recipient of NYU’s highest faculty honor, 2019 NYU Distinguished Teaching Award. He's also been recognized with highest NYU School of Profess…

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004. Escaping Genocide And Finding Refuge On The Basketball Court W/ Jack Karuletwa 59:37

1+ y ago59:37

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Jack Karuletwa is the Founder & CEO of Silverback Coffee. Jack joins the show to speak about basketball serving as a tool to free his mind, his experience being the last man cut from two NBA rosters, and creating a coffee business to support to local farmers in Rwanda.By Fenster Jake

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003. The Forgotten Art Of Play & Babysitting A Young Kobe Bryant W/ Kevin Carroll 1:13:13

1+ y ago1:13:13

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Kevin Carroll is an author, and instigator of inspiration. He brings a playful curiosity, a keen understanding of human nature and a lifelong love of competition to all of his endeavors. Kevin spent 8 years at Nike as a “Creative Katalyst” turning ideas into reality. He was One of the first African-American head athletic trainers for an NBA team (h…

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002. When President Obama Owes You A Game Of Horse W/ Vasu Kulkarni 1:06:38

1+ y ago1:06:38

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Vasu Kulkarni is an entrepreneur turned VC and professional pickup basketball player. He is the Founder of Krossover, and Partner at Courtside Ventures. Vasu Kulkarni joins the show to talk about skipping out on his sister’s wedding for the final four, universal symbols on the court, sport being the great equalizer, and President Obama owing him a …

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001. The Beautiful Dance W/ Luke Tadashi 58:13

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Luke Tadashi is the Founder of Bristol Studio. Luke joins the show to speak about finding his sanctuary on the basketball court, how the game inspired him to start a clothing brand, and its greater impact on culture.By Fenster Jake

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Episode 50 — Isaiah Moss on his decision to transfer from Iowa to Kansas, March Madness 2020 being cancelled, and playing in the NBL 41:53

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Isaiah Moss is a professional basketball player for the Brisbane Bullets. He played college basketball for Iowa and Kansas. Isaiah joins the show to speak about what led him to transfer from Iowa to Kansas, and also talks more in depth about what it was like to have March Madness cancelled due to Covid19.…

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Episode 49 — Vic Law on developing his defensive mindset, 2022 NBA Draft Prospects, and what it's really like to fight back from an injury 35:56

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Vic talks with Jake about how he developed his identity as a defensive minded player. Vic also speaks about what it takes to fight back from an injury.By Fenster Jake

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Episode 48 — Tino Malnati on playing basketball at Northwestern, coaching at Oklahoma, and his picks for March Madness 36:41

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Tino Malnati is a graduate assistant for the University of Oklahoma Men’s Basketball Team. Tino played college basketball at Northwestern University. He speaks with Jake and Vic about his experience shifting from playing to coaching. The guys also discuss their picks for March Madness.By Fenster Jake

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Episode 47 — Ian Pierno on creating @leaguefits, styling NBA players, and interning for John Wall 32:04

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https://www.instagram.com/ianpierno/?hl=en https://www.instagram.com/leaguefits/?hl=enBy Fenster Jake

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Episode 46 — Charlie Hall on who will win the Super Bowl, the best teams in the NBA, and his new TV show 1:01:36

2+ y ago1:01:36

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Charlie Hall returns to the show for a third time. He speaks with Jake and Vic about the upcoming Super Bowl, the best teams in the NBA, and his new TV show. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.By Fenster Jake

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Episode 45 — Bryce Cotton on playing for the Utah Jazz, leading the Big East in scoring with a torn meniscus, and finding success in the NBL 1:05:21

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Bryce Cotton is a professional basketball player for the Perth Wildcats. Bryce joins the show to talk about playing for the Utah Jazz, leading the Big East in scoring with a torn meniscus, and finding success in the NBL. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.By Fenster Jake

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Episode 44 — Vic Law on NBL games getting postponed, the success of the Chicago Bulls, and NBA call-ups 40:15

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Jake speaks with Vic about how he is staying ready with NBL games getting postponed due to covid. The guys discuss the rise of the Chicago Bulls this NBA season, as well as all of the players that have been getting call-ups due to the outbreak. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.…

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Episode 43 — Vic Law on the start of the 2021–2022 NBL season, OBJ being traded to the LA Rams, and ComplexCon 38:56

3y ago38:56

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Vic speaks with Jake about his experience exhibiting at ComplexCon Long Beach. Vic also speaks about his upcoming return to the court. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.By Fenster Jake

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Episode 42 — Michael Frazier on coming back from a potential career-ending injury, earning a two-way contract with the Houston Rockets, and playing for Billy Donovan 34:31

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Michael Frazier is a basketball player for the Perth Wildcats. Michael played college basketball at the University of Florida. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.By Fenster Jake

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Episode 41 — Vic Law on finishing his second quarantine, the Kyrie Irving situation, and fantasy football 40:48

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On this episode, Jake talks with Vic about his experience quarantining in Australia for the second time. Jake and Vic talk about the current situation with Kyrie Irving and other NBA headlines leading up to the 2021-2022 season. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.By Fenster Jake

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Episode 40 — Austin Reaves on signing a two-year NBA contract two months after going undrafted 50:55

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Austin Reaves is a professional basketball player for the Los Angeles Lakers. He played college basketball for Wichita State and Oklahoma. Austin joins the show to talk about his journey that put him in position to earn a two-year NBA contract. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.…

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Episode 39 — Khaliq on playing basketball at Yale, and becoming a tattoo artist 39:24

3y ago39:24

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Khliaq is a tattoo artist, born and raised in Los Angeles. He joins the show to speak about his experience with the game, and how he became a tattoo artist. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.By Fenster Jake

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Episode 38 — Vic Law on leaving for Perth, NBA preseason rankings, and the Chicago Bears week 1 performance 44:58

3y ago44:58

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Vic speaks with Jake as he gears up for his return to Australia. Jake and Vic talk about the upcoming contenders for the 2021-2022 NBA season and the return of NFL football. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.By Fenster Jake

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Episode 37 — Andrew Archer on basketball as a universal language, creating "Edo Ball", and his experience working with bigger brands 52:33

3y ago52:33

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Andrew Archer is an illustrator and art director who was born in Auckland, New Zealand and currently resides in Melbourne, Australia. Andrew joins the show to speak about his connection to basketball and his creative process. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.By Fenster Jake

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Episode 36 — Nathan Sobey on winning a Bronze Medal with the Australian men's basketball team, playing college basketball at the University of Wyoming, and his thoughts on Vic joining the Perth Wildcats ... 35:58

3y ago35:58

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Nathan Sobey joins the show to speak about his recent experience winning a Bronze Medal with the Australian men's basketball team at the Tokyo Olympics. He also speaks about his decision to play college basketball at the University of Wyoming, and his thoughts on Vic joining the Perth Wildcats. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out informat…

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Episode 35 – Vic Law on his experience playing with the Lakers and his decision to sign with the Perth Wildcats 43:01

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Vic speaks about his experience playing with the LA Lakers in the NBA Summer League. He talks more about his decision to go back to the NBL and his goals for the upcoming season. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.By Fenster Jake

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Episode 34 — Greydy Diaz on leaving ESPN to pursue a career as a freelance journalist 33:05

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Greydy Diaz is a freelance journalist. Her work has been featured on ESPN, The Undefeated, Sports Illustrated, and many more publications. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.By Fenster Jake

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Episode 33 — Vic Law on playing for the Los Angeles Lakers 23:59

3y ago23:59

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Vic speaks with Jake about joining the LA Lakers. Vic talks about the deciding factors that led him back to the NBA and his goals with his new team. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.By Fenster Jake

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Episode 32 – Raeana Anais on working with J. Cole, starting her own brand, and learning how to work with fur 47:20

3y ago47:20

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Raeana is currently the Design Director at Dreamville Apparel, and works with recording artist J.Cole as his stylist and designer. Raeana Anaïs is a designer and stylist with a conceptual approach to curating narratives through fashion. She graduated from Parsons School of Design, and studied textile design at Parsons Paris. She was also trained in…

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Episode 31 — Jake and Vic attempt to make a list of the top 30 NBA players of all time 35:55

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Jake and Vic break down their lists of the 30 best NBA players to ever play the game. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.By Fenster Jake

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Episode 30 – J. Lee on working as the receptionist at Family Guy, playing piano professionally, and building his own production company 49:18

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J. Lee is an actor, writer, and musician. J. is known for playing Lt. John LaMarr in The Orville. He joins the show to speak about his experience breaking into the entertainment industry. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.By Fenster Jake

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Episode 29 – Miller Kopp on declaring for the NBA Draft, working out for the Golden State Warriors, and transferring to Indiana University 38:45

3+ y ago38:45

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Miller Kopp is a basketball player for the Indiana Hoosiers. Miller joins the show to speak about his experience declaring for the NBA Draft, and his decision to transfer to Indiana University. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.By Fenster Jake

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Episode 28 – Charlie Hall returns to discuss the 2021 NBA Playoffs, Lebron's legacy, and his new tv role 57:02

3+ y ago57:02

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Charlie Hall is an actor and screenwriter. Charlie joins the show to share his opinions on the 2021 NBA Playoffs and what it's like to be on a tv production set during the pandemic. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.By Fenster Jake

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Episode 27– Brandon Wimbush and Ayden Syal on protecting college athletes' name, image, and likeness 26:24

3+ y ago26:24

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Brandon Wimbush is a former QB for the University of Notre Dame and the University of Central Florida. Brandon joins the show with his business partner, Ayden Syal, to speak about their company MOGL, a platform that works to helps collegiate athletes monetize their name, image, and likeness. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information…

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Episode 26 – Mamadou Bah on collaborating with Jordan Brand, starting his brand C'est Bon, and working with Lupe Fiasco 24:57

3+ y ago24:57

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Mamadou Bah is the founder and creative director of C'est Bon. Mamadou joins the show to speak about his journey and some of the exciting projects he has in the works. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.By Fenster Jake

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Episode 25 – Ben Fainlight on changing the landscape of "Fashion" (with a capital F), his brand LPD New York as an early disruptor, and agreeing to meet Luke for coffee back in 2013 55:00

3+ y ago55:00

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Ben Fainlight is the founder of LPD New York. Ben is also the Director of Global Cultural Marketing at StockX. He joins the show to discuss his goal in creating his own brand, and how he met Luke Tadashi (Creative Director, Bristol Studio). See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.By Fenster Jake

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Episode 24 – Ben Skowronek on getting drafted by the LA Rams, playing pick up basketball at Northwestern, and transferring to Notre Dame 55:38

3+ y ago55:38

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Ben Skowronek is a wide receiver for the LA Rams of the NFL. He played college football at Northwestern and Notre Dame. Ben joins the show to speak about growing up in a basketball state, and how he developed his work ethic that got him to the NFL. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.…

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Episode 23 – Vic Law on his time in Australia and trying absinthe for the first time 36:08

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Vic Law reflects on living and playing in Australia. Vic talks about the most valuable lessons he learned and how he plans on using his newly acquired knowledge in his uncertain future. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.By Fenster Jake

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Episode 22 – Miles Boykin on getting drafted by the Ravens, playing high school basketball against Vic, and his first big purchase 55:07

3+ y ago55:07

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Miles Boykin is a wide receiver for the Baltimore Ravens of the NFL. He played college football at the University of Notre Dame. Miles joins the show to speak about his journey to the NFL and his plans for once he finishes his career. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.By Fenster Jake

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Episode 21 – Cameron Fuller on breaking into Hollywood and starring in his first feature film 39:54

3+ y ago39:54

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Cameron Fuller is an actor and producer. Cameron is known for his roles in Barely Lethal, The Last Ship and Rim of the World. Cameron joins the show to talk about how he got started in Hollywood. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.By Fenster Jake

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Episode 20 – Nick Greene on How to Watch Basketball Like a Genius 44:41

3+ y ago44:41

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Nick Greene is a contributing writer at Slate Magazine. Nick joins the show to speak about the current state of the NBA and the release of his new book: "How to Watch Basketball Like a Genius." See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.By Fenster Jake

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Episode 19 – Vic Law on his season ending injury 24:18

3+ y ago24:18

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Jake talks with Vic about his season ending ankle injury. Vic also talks about his uncertain future and how he plans to spend his time while sidelined. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.By Fenster Jake

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Episode 18 – Sam Lerner on the triumphs and challenges of acting in a network sitcom for 8 seasons 41:12

3+ y ago41:12

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Sam Lerner is an actor who is most known for his roles in The Goldbergs, Monster House, and Project Almanac. Sam joins the show to discuss what it was like for him to be a child actor, navigating the entertainment industry, and what it's like to be attached to a major tv network. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.…

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Episode 17 – Johnny Hooper on making the 2020 Olympic water polo team and winning gold at the 2019 Pan American games, 29:49

3+ y ago29:49

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Johnny Hooper is professional water polo player. He joins the show to talk about how he got started in the sport, his college experience, and his time playing with Team USA leading up to the Tokyo Olympic Games. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.By Fenster Jake

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Episode 16 – Taylor Takahashi on starring in the film 'Boogie,' working with the late Pop Smoke, and playing in the Bristol run 1:08:50

3+ y ago1:08:50

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Taylor Takahashi is an actor, who made his acting debut in the movie Boogie. Taylor joins the show to share his crazy journey that led him from playing basketball at a junior college in San Diego to the big screen. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.By Fenster Jake

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Episode 15 – Duncan Robinson on his improbable journey from Division 3 college hoops to starting in the NBA Finals 53:40

3+ y ago53:40

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Duncan Robinson is a professional basketball player for the Miami Heat of the National Basketball Association. He played college basketball for the NCAA Division III Williams College and the NCAA Division I Michigan Wolverines. Duncan joins the show to discuss his first college basketball experience and his first three years in the NBA. See acast.c…

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Episode 14 – David Hollander on how basketball can save the world 41:32

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David Hollander is a Clinical Associate Professor with the Preston Robert Institute for Global Sport and Assistant Dean of Real World. One of NYU's most popular professors, Hollander is the recipient of NYU’s highest faculty honor, 2019 NYU Distinguished Teaching Award. Hollander's signature innovative experiential program Real World has become one…

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Episode 13 – Mike Greenberg on covering Michael Jordan in his prime, Northwestern's first NCAA tournament berth, and hosting at ESPN for over 20 years 51:49

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Mike Greenberg is a television anchor, television show host, radio show host for ESPN and ABC, and novelist. At ESPN, he hosted the weekday evening, most often Monday, SportsCenter and previously ESPN Radio's Mike & Mike show with Mike Golic. He joins the show to talk about Northwestern sports and what it was like to cover Michael Jordan in his pri…

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Episode 12 – Henry Hall on his debut album, performing on Fallon, and acting opposite Larry David 1:01:20

3+ y ago1:01:20

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Henry Hall is a musician, who recently released his debut album Neato. He joins the show to talk about his process and all the things he has learned along the journey. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.By Fenster Jake

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Episode 11 - Vic on the NBL, adjusting to life on a new continent, and finding happiness 20:40

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Jake taps in with Vic to learn more about some of the adjustments he's made transitioning from the NBA to the NBL. Vic discusses how he stays focused in the moment while also thinking about the future of his basketball career. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.By Fenster Jake

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Episode 10 – Orlando Johnson 1:05:57

3+ y ago1:05:57

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Orlando Johnson is a professional basketball player for the Brisbane Bullets of the NBL. He joins the show to discuss what it was like to play in the NBA playoffs as a rookie, and his journey that has taken him all over the world. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.By Fenster Jake

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Episode 9 – Victor Solomon 1:03:54

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Artist Victor Solomon’s “Literally Balling” project is an on-going exploration of the icons of basketball. Victor joins the show to discuss his journey from Boston to Los Angeles, and how he ended up working with the NBA to re-design a new set of trophies for the league. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.…

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Episode 8 – Camille Buxeda 40:41

3+ y ago40:41

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Camille Buxeda is currently a Senior Content Producer at SLAM where she heads up their women’s basketball content. She joins the show to talk about her professional experience and the future of the WNBA. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.By Fenster Jake

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Episode 7 – Devon Dotson 26:42

3+ y ago26:42

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Devon Dotson is a professional basketball player for the Chicago Bulls. He is currently on a two-way contract with the Windy City Bulls of the NBA G League. Devon played college basketball for the Kansas Jayhawks. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.By Fenster Jake

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