Best Culture Dribble Podcasts (2024)

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Adapting to Change, Discipline, and the Power of One More 23:09

2M ago23:09

23:09

Episode Summary: In this insightful episode of the Smooth Hoops podcast, listeners dive into the raw and genuine world of pursuing greatness in basketball and life. Big Smooth, the host and a rising talent in the basketball community, unfolds his strategies and personal stories for adapting to change, mastering discipline, and harnessing the power …

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Debates and Discussions: Going Head-to-Head on Basketball Beliefs 3:35

3M ago3:35

3:35

The host, Jeremiah DeShazo, expresses his passion for basketball and his commitment to intertwining topics of the sport with his Christian faith. DeShazo, also referred to as "big smooth," sets the stage for a series filled with insights into basketball and life lessons from a faith-based perspective. Episode Summary: The inaugural episode of the S…

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From Winning Ugly to Ugly as Sin: Part 3 of 3 38:11

1y ago38:11

38:11

As if 2021 weren't bad enough, the White Sox experience was about to get exponentially worse. As the team makes its heel turn, we'll explore the real time experience a fandom's divorce from their team. It's ugliness in full bloom, and there's nothing winning about it. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jake-william…

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From Winning Ugly to Ugly as Sin: Part 2 of 3 35:36

1y ago35:36

35:36

They were contenders, and likable ones at that. Until... In this episode, we'll explore how owner Jerry Reinsdorf went rogue on his organization by attempting to rectify what he considered a nearly 35-year-old personnel mistake. We'll examine the error of attempting to turn back time, and its fallout - not only what it cost the team's chances to be…

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From Winning Ugly to Ugly as Sin: Part 1 of 3 32:02

1y ago32:02

32:02

Want to know why men, women, boys and girls are madly cheering for their team and all you see is laundry? This is how I fell in love, not just with baseball, but with the Chicago White Sox. For two decades, I lived the ups and downs, glory and tragedy, and saw someone step into immortality, it allowed me to smile, to hope, to dream. But how do you …

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45. We’re So Back, NBA Playoffs and Hotel Rooms with Cats 50:41

1y ago50:41

50:41

We’re back. Sam, Paul and Alex rekindle the fire. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/alex-miday/support

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The Drama King of Green Bay 37:01

1+ y ago37:01

37:01

On this episode, we'll take a deep dive into how and why Aaron Rodgers, the quarterback who's arguably the best player in Green Bay Packer history, is the same guy the team can't wait to let go. Listen as we take a look at his 18-year one-man dramatic production-slash-revenge tour to prove that everyone who overlooked or passed him by was actively,…

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44. AD or Kyrie and other moral dilemmas 51:23

1+ y ago51:23

51:23

Episode 43--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/alex-miday/support

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Nicholas Kristof on good news in a bad world; Steve Lopez on aging 1:04:05

1+ y ago1:04:05

1:04:05

Despite war and pandemic, New York Times columnist Nicholas Kristof finds good news in a “stunning” decline of worldwide poverty and “extraordinary” improvements in child mortality. Los Angeles Times columnist Steve Lopez examines retirement options for an aging population as he finds himself getting older.…

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Djoker's Wild 28:48

1+ y ago28:48

28:48

Rules? Where we're going there are no rules. For world number one men's tennis player Novak Djokovic, it has been as startling a descent over the past three years as it was an ascent for the previous decade-plus. How did such a great sportsman, once a poor kid who grew up in a a war-torn nation hitting tennis balls or shrapnel blasted tennis courts…

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43. Super Bowl Recap and NBA Dribbles 51:06

1+ y ago51:06

51:06

Episode 43 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/alex-miday/support

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The Best People Money Can Buy 2:30

1+ y ago2:30

2:30

You can't walk through this world without stepping on a few feet. You can't make an omelet without cracking a few eggs. If you can't handle the heat, get out of the kitchen. Okay, but what if there's nothing left in the kitchen but the bad apples that spoil the whole bunch? On this season, a look at those bad apples in sports, why they're rotten to…

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42. Kyrie Trade Impact, Super Bowl Preview 39:09

1+ y ago39:09

39:09

The kids shoot the shot about the latest NBA trades and future moves, as well as preview Sunday's Super Bowl!Thanks for listening!--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/alex-miday/support

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The Ultimate Model Employee 35:37

1+ y ago35:37

35:37

The last shoe dropped on the relationship between Kyrie Irving and the Brooklyn Nets, as Kyrie forced his way out of Brooklyn. The first time he was introduced at Barclay Center after the trade request, he was roundly booed. It is everything he deserved on the way out, and actually, he let the Nets off the hook. They no longer have to strike the ba…

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41. NFL Divisional Recap and Look Ahead to Conference Title Games 48:59

1+ y ago48:59

48:59

The boys are back to recap the past two weeks of NFL playoffs and fire off some hot takes for the conference title games. Thanks for listening. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/alex-miday/support

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40. The Prodigal Son(s) Return: NFL Playoff Preview/Browns Depression 36:03

1+ y ago36:03

36:03

Sam and Alex are joined by new co-co-host Paul McClellan to return from the dead for a second time and discuss the upcoming NFL playoffs! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/alex-miday/support

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Our Faltering War on Drugs 36:38

1+ y ago36:38

36:38

Why is the War on Drugs constantly faltering or stalling out? In this episode, we'll explore why've let so many opportunities to gain the upper hand against drugs, be it cocaine in the 1980s or fentanyl and opioids over the past decade, slip through our fingers. And take a look at how Major League Baseball continues to miss the moment when national…

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Trailer: Our Faltering War on Drugs 2:12

1+ y ago2:12

2:12

Remember when we were told drugs would cook your brain as fast as it takes to fry an egg? And then the commercial ended, almost on a dare, with, "Any questions?" Well, here we are 35 years later and there are news headlines about fentanyl and opium deaths nearly every day. In this episode of Wrecking the Toy Department, we'll examine the questions …

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For the first time in Iran’s history, women are leading a counter-revolution 47:02

1+ y ago47:02

47:02

Writer and author of The Great Revolution: Turmoil and Transformation in Iran, Robin Wright says that after weeks of protest on the streets of Iran, “for the first time in human history, you're beginning to see a counter revolution ignited by women. ” Later, despite the failure of the UN’s leadership conference on climate change, New York Times sci…

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Can the news media help save democracy? 1:02:32

1+ y ago1:02:32

1:02:32

Former New York Times and Washington Post Media Critic Margaret Sullivan says America faces a threat to democracy. In her new book, “Newsroom Confidential: Lessons (and Worries) from an Ink-Stained Life,” she says it’s time to move on from “objectivity” and make reporting a form of activism. And, Scott Galloway says America is not yet lost, but it …

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Will Trump run for White House again, can PG&E keep lights on? 56:37

2y ago56:37

56:37

Will Trump run for the presidency again? And in the aftermath of California’s deadly wildfires, can the state’s largest utility, PG&E, mend its ways?By KCRW

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Diablo Canyon: Can the nuclear plant work safely for 10 more years? 59:34

2y ago59:34

59:34

What are the risks of keeping the Diablo Canyon Nuclear Power Plant open? And an atheist and Muslim agree on what happens when people find religion through politics.By KCRW

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Is catastrophic news coverage fit for human consumption? 41:16

2y ago41:16

41:16

Does the news really have to be all that bad, or does our addiction to catastrophe drive outlets to deliver what sells? How might today’s media be fixed?By KCRW

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SCOTUS strikes down concealed-carry law. Is gun control in danger? 58:30

2y ago58:30

58:30

What to expect of the Supreme Court’s decision to ease conceal-carry restrictions, Biden’s new gun safety law, and the Sandy Hook lawsuit? Then, does it matter if Russia leaves the International Space Station?By KCRW

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Baby formula crisis reveals dangers of too little competition in US economy 1:03:28

2y ago1:03:28

1:03:28

Why does America’s baby formula shortage continue? Also, Norm Eisen’s new book traces corruption from the Trump White House to the rest of the country.By KCRW

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UN won’t end Russia-Ukraine war, diversity can threaten democracy 1:00:16

2y ago1:00:16

1:00:16

The United Nations can’t stop Russia’s war on Ukraine. And author Yascha Mounk says more diversity is a threat to democracy, but he’s still hopeful.By KCRW

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Ukraine faces ‘bloody stalemate’ — and 4 other scenarios 1:05:21

2+ y ago1:05:21

1:05:21

Russia’s assault on Ukraine is the most destructive event in Europe since World War II, and though it’s hard to determine how or when it might end, a team from Foreign Policy magazine came up with an assessment of what might be in store for Ukraine.By KCRW

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Episode 9: Gentrified State Warriors 1:11:40

2+ y ago1:11:40

1:11:40

We have Ray and Baldwin on from Real Asian Pod to settle the age old debate of who are the real Warriors fans.By Fung Jen Productions

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Add to Resume: I'm a Dad 34:57

2+ y ago34:57

34:57

How do sports talk radio people react when they find out an afternoon drive host won't be going on a work trip to Las Vegas because of the possible impending birth of his child? The answer might surprise you. This episode will explore why even though the United States is one of just two nations in the world that doesn't provide federally mandated p…

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Add to Resume: I'm a Dad Trailer 1:03

2+ y ago1:03

1:03

Professional sports have shown us why the United States still has yet to enact federally mandated paid parental leave. But, could sports talk radio - known for the most lowbrow of Cro-Magnon guy talk - end up being the beacon we follow to eventually enacting just that into federal law? It's a question we'll examine as we learn why one Chicago sport…

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Will sanctions against Russia make Putin more volatile? 58:54

2+ y ago58:54

58:54

What does the first week of Vladimir Putin’s invasion of Ukraine say about the likelihood of a cyber and nuclear war? While the West imposes heavy sanctions, Russian forces encounter fierce Ukrainian resistance on the ground.By KCRW

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Episode 8: Let Freedom Ring 54:12

2+ y ago54:12

54:12

We have friend of the pod Kevin on to talk about the impact of Enes Kanter Freedom's activism and what it means for the NBA and China.By Fung Jen Productions

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Why protesting at politicians’ homes may help undo climate change 58:46

2+ y ago58:46

58:46

An environmental activist is calling on like-minded advocates to build an “adamant nonviolent movement” to rapidly reach zero emissions.By KCRW

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Episode 7: CryptoBall 1:06:09

2+ y ago1:06:09

1:06:09

Matt joins us again to discuss NBA news and how cryptocurrency has spread through the NBA faster than COVID.By Fung Jen Productions

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California is no longer climate change leader, says assembly speaker 46:06

2+ y ago46:06

46:06

California is losing its leadership position in the effort to mitigate climate change, and politics and other disasters may be to blame, according to a state lawmaker. Also, while two probes into the failed attempt to overturn the 2020 election results are underway, some have intensified their efforts to normalize the insurrection.…

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51 - 2nd Annual 10 Beers Deep Awards | Best & Worst of 2021 1:14:57

2+ y ago1:14:57

1:14:57

As 2021 comes to an end that can only mean one thing… The 2nd Annual 10 Beers Deep Awards is here! All your favourite categories are back including our Beer of the Year, Favourite Movies, TV Shows & More! Make sure to crack open a beer sit back and reminisce on what has been another hectic year! We hope you had a great year and best wishes for 2022…

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Episode 6: Anything is Possible 41:08

2+ y ago41:08

41:08

Annie Wang, my roommate and burgeoning basketball fan, joins me to discuss the new Showtime documentary Kevin Garnett: Anything is Possible. We discuss everything from the Ray Allen beef, high schoolers entering the NBA, and the gap between ownership and players. Interested in East Asian vegan snacks? Check out Annie's business, Annie's T Cakes her…

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Billionaires Lives Matter trailer 1:32

2+ y ago1:32

1:32

When it comes to the reasons behind the resignation of Las Vegas Raiders head coach Jon Gruden, don't buy what the NFL is trying to sell you. Even though he had to go for the racism, homophobia, misogyny and sexism that ran rampant through his work emails with league executives, he was forced out for entirely the wrong reasons. His ousting came at …

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Episode 5: All Men Must Ball 1:02:29

2+ y ago1:02:29

1:02:29

Ever wonder who how basketball in the Seven Kingdoms would be like? Probably not, so we're doing the thought experiment for you. Jeffrey invites James Liu on to decide which Game of Thrones characters would make the best basketball team. Warning, this pod is heavy with spoilers.By Fung Jen Productions

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California breaks promise to clean up radioactive pollution from nuclear meltdown 41:39

2+ y ago41:39

41:39

A nuclear meltdown near the San Fernando and Simi Valleys was kept secret for 20 years. Despite a cluster of rare childhood cancers in nearby communities, California officials have not kept the promise to clean up radioactive contamination at the Santa Susana Field Laboratory site.By KCRW

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Billionaires Lives Matter 40:30

2+ y ago40:30

40:30

The NFL can laud itself for doing the right thing in forcing Jon Gruden to resign as coach of the Las Vegas Raiders because of his racist, homophobic and mysoginistic emails. But, in this episode, we'll look at how and why the NFL did the right thing - partially - for entirely the wrong reasons - to protect a billionaire team owner. Because, in the…

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Episode 4: Cancelball 1:00:25

2+ y ago1:00:25

1:00:25

The wake of the Robert Sarver allegations of racism, sexual harassment, and employee harassment, brings up the question of how fans of a team should react to news like this. Should fans 'disown' a team? Is a team its players, coach, GM, or owner? To address these questions, Jeffrey and a new guest Kevin Tian discuss what it would take for him to lo…

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Episode 3: Player Haters Ball 57:27

2+ y ago57:27

57:27

Jeffrey and Matt sip some of that sweet haterade and discuss their top five most hated players in the NBA.By Fung Jen Productions

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Sports superstars increasingly refuse to ‘shut up and dribble’ 48:22

2+ y ago48:22

48:22

Celebrity athletes are shaping American politics and culture, says Jane Coaston of the New York Times. And even before this month’s UN climate conference (COP26) in Glasgow, wildfires, droughts, and floods have been increasing Americans’ belief in climate change, according to Anthony Leiserowitz, who directs the Yale Program on Climate Change Commu…

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Episode 2: Do Small Markets Destroy NBA TV Ratings? 59:37

3y ago59:37

59:37

The NBA is back but are the ratings? Join Jeffrey and Matt as they explore the decline in NBA ratings and whether the NBA would be better off if there were ten teams in LA and NYC.By Fung Jen Productions

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Abortion and climate change: What will upcoming decisions mean in the long haul? 55:44

3y ago55:44

55:44

When the U.S. Supreme Court refused to stop a draconian new Texas abortion law, especially since Roe v. Wade is already on the high court’s caseload, Slate’s legal affairs correspondent Dahlia Lithwick says she was “stunned, numbed, and frozen.” Also, Vox reporter Umair Irfan describes the five potential scenarios outlined by the world’s top scient…

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Episode 1: Linsanity Redux 1:00:51

3y ago1:00:51

1:00:51

Matt joins Jeffrey to discuss the impact Jeremy Lin had on Asian Americans, when we were chosen for pick up games, and the responsibility-or lack of responsibility-athletes have to speak out on society and race.By Fung Jen Productions

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Field of White Dreams Trailer 1:19

3y ago1:19

1:19

Should Major League Baseball be using Field of Dreams to celebrate its sport? On top of not being a good movie, it revels in the nostalgia of a time when Blacks couldn't play baseball and women couldn't vote. Despite that, MLB's Field of Dreams game between the White Sox and Yankees was a box office smash with a pure Hollywood ending. So then, why …

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Shut Up and Dribble Trailer 0:54

3y ago0:54

0:54

This podcast is about more than the schemes, stats, and X's and O's about basketball. From how the NBA has addressed social issues to the decline in NBA ratings, and even some fun stuff like who would make the best team in Game of Thrones, Shut Up and Dribble explores the intersection of culture, society, and business with basketball. Launching Oct…

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Field of White Dreams 31:57

3y ago31:57

31:57

Why is Field of Dreams the movie Major League Baseball has chosen to celebrate its sport? Sure, August's Field of Dreams game between the White Sox and Yankees was a dream game - a ratings bonanza with a Hollywood ending - but it could have been so much more. It was a moment baseball could have capitalized on to expand its fan base by putting its f…

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