Best Don Melton Podcasts (2024)

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Dissecting "Somewhere in My Broken Heart" by Billy Dean 30:49

1h ago30:49

30:49

Melody, harmony, and lyrics all meticulously and perfectly set a specifically bittersweet tone on Billy Dean's 1991 classic: "Somewhere in My Broken Heart". One listen to this cut will tell you that it's a beautiful song. But why? What specific, nuanced details of this tune and these words strike such a distinct chord with us, both literally and fi…

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Latest Markkanen trade rumors, comparing trade value of Kuminga, Podziemski, and 1-on-1 with Seth Curry 30:17

4d ago30:17

30:17

Monte Poole and Dalton Johnson break down the latest trade rumors surrounding the Warriors and Lauri Markkanen, if Brandin Podziemski or Jonathan Kuminga is more likely to be on the move and how Klay Thompson fits with Dallas. Plus, Monte catches up with Seth Curry to discuss Klay’s departure from the Warriors and how long he plans to continue his …

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FGB 58: Calvin Heimburg & Zach Melton 48:18

7h ago48:18

48:18

The recurring coup continues as Calvin Heimburg and Zach Melton have kidnapped Fish and taken him to the A&W in Indianola, IA for a Root Beer Float. That's what we in the media industry call "establishing setting", so you'll hear plenty of accelerations, doors closing, and orders being taken on a headset from inside that surely make the audio quali…

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Charles Barkley discusses Klay’s departure, expectations for Warriors moving forward 35:23

1d ago35:23

35:23

Monte Poole and Dalton Johnson break down Team USA’s first exhibition game against Canada, the chemistry Steph Curry and LeBron James have on the court and what to watch for moving forward. Then, Charles Barkley talks with Monte about Klay Thompson’s departure from Golden State and what the future looks like for the Warriors. (1:18) Steph, Team USA…

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Analyzing Hield’s perfect role, Anderson-Draymond similarities and Markkanen trade update 38:33

13d ago38:33

38:33

Monte Poole and Dalton Johnson break down Buddy Hield’s perfect fit in the Warriors’ rotation, how Kyle Anderson compares to Draymond Green and the latest on Golden State’s Lauri Markkanen trade efforts. Plus, Dalton catches up with Steve Kerr, Brandin Podziemski and Trayce Jackson-Davis in Las Vegas as Team USA men’s basketball camp continues. (1:…

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Dissecting "Islands in the Stream" by Kenny Rogers & Dolly Parton 35:49

5d ago35:49

35:49

Things turns all kinds of Yacht Rock as we sail away with one of the biggest hits of the 1980s, Kenny Rogers and Dolly Parton's iconic duet, "Islands in the Stream". We're not even sure what they're talking about, but when a song is this catchy and fun, who cares? But why is that? What is it about this country pop classic that has kept it in our co…

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Examining Hield’s potential fit with Warriors, additions of Anderson and Melton 24:22

19d ago24:22

24:22

Monte Poole and Dalton Johnson discuss what Buddy Hield could bring to the Warriors after Klay Thompson's departure, the skillsets both Kyle Anderson and De’Anthony Melton bring to the roster and what to make of the coaching staff shakeup. (1:18) Hield’s potential Warriors fit (6:40) Warriors add Melton, Anderson in free agency (11:08) Could Melton…

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FGB 57: Kona & Colten Montgomery on National Parks 40:15

10d ago40:15

40:15

Kona and Colten Montgomery just went to Yellowstone National Park, and that reinvigorated Colten's "collecting" obsession. They're here to extol the virtues of some National Parks, openly mock others, and how they might plan better in the future. The Fish Golf Brah-dcast is a series of conversations with people in disc golf, who don’t always have t…

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Emergency Podcast: Klay Thompson reportedly departs Warriors for Mavericks sign-and-trade deal 28:57

21d ago28:57

28:57

Monte Poole and Dalton Johnson discuss the breaking news of Klay Thompson reportedly planning to sign with the Mavericks on a three-year contract, why the Splash Brother decided to leave the Warriors and how he will be remembered in the Bay Area. Then, the guys switch their attention to Golden State reportedly adding De’Anthony Melton and what othe…

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Dissecting "God Bless the U.S.A." by Lee Greenwood 31:31

13d ago31:31

31:31

Bonus episode! For the Fourth of July, we had to turn to Lee Greenwood's towering, uber-patriotic, 1984 single, "God Bless the U.S.A." That he's proud to be an American no one can doubt, but what richer depths might we find undergirding that sentiment upon closer examination? And what do fireworks have to do with it?…

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NBA free agency Day 1 special 50:20

19d ago50:20

50:20

Monte Poole and Dalton Johnson break down Klay Thompson's likely Warriors departure, which potential teams the Splash Brother could join and what his legacy will be in Golden State. Then, Bonta Hill joins Monte and Dalton to break down all things free agency, including Chris Paul landing with the Spurs and Golden State losing out on Paul George. (1…

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2024 NBA Draft recap and Paul George-Warriors trade chances 21:50

24d ago21:50

21:50

Monte Poole and Dalton Johnson break down the Warriors’ additions of Lindy Waters III, Quinten Post and Reese Beekman, and discuss the specific skills each player can bring to the roster. Then, Monte and Dalton shift gears and analyze the chances Golden State could pull off a Paul George trade, and what that would mean to the remaining Steph Curry …

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FGB 56: Paul Krans 36:21

19d ago36:21

36:21

Paul Krans, the eventual winner of The Rumble (during which this episode was recorded) joins the show to talk about how his mentality is evolving as a full-time touring player, his unusual (and maybe traumatic?) physical history before disc golf, and how his vehicle is home. The Fish Golf Brah-dcast is a series of conversations with people in disc …

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Analyzing Klay’s contract situation, possible trade scenarios and the 2024 NBA Draft 33:24

27d ago33:24

33:24

Monte Poole and Dalton John break down the latest surrounding Klay Thompson and his Warriors contract negotiations, the possible moves Golden State could try and pull off with free agency set to begin and wrap the show previewing the 2024 NBA Draft. (1:18) Where does Klay stand with the Warriors? (8:40) What could Klay’s deal look like? (12:08) War…

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Dissecting "The Heart Is a Lonely Hunter" by Reba McEntire 17:46

20d ago17:46

17:46

Reba McEntire helps us connect some of the dots that comprise the specific mid-90s MCA sound, as she narrates the complexities of adulthood as only she can, in her 1995 hit "The Heart Is a Lonely Hunter". We relate to the loneliness mentioned in the title, but is that all that's going on here? And what do major 9th chords have to do with this song'…

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Exclusive: Ice Cube on the Warriors-Lakers rivalry, Steph’s legacy and the growth of the Big 3 41:39

1M ago41:39

41:39

Monte Poole catches up with Ice Cube on this episode of Dubs Talk to break down the growth of the Big 3 basketball league, where the rivalry between the Warriors and Lakers currently stands and Steph Curry’s legacy with Golden State. Plus, the rapper and entertainer reveals his all-time and current starting lineups. (1:18) Celtics defeat Mavericks …

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FGB 55: Dario Ré 42:45

27d ago42:45

42:45

Dario Ré, a longtime disc golfer and lead singer of the band Heat Speak, takes a break from his many interests and artistic pursuits to talk about how disc golf has fit into his life both as a competitive endeavor and meditative activity, the importance of being true to his artistic identity, and how he intentionally has built and experienced "comm…

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Episode 357 Kyle Gracely of The Gracely Baits 2:06:57

1M ago2:06:57

2:06:57

This episode we Catch up with Kyle about his swimbait company , Singing , Being on the Voice and some great bit building info. Check out Vikingheads @https://vikingheads.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Cast And Crank Podcast

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Analyzing Looney’s future and potential Warriors’ coaching staff changes 40:10

1M ago40:10

40:10

Monte Poole and Dalton Johnson break down Kevon Looney’s future with the Warriors, why it is conceivable both Looney and Klay Thompson could leave this summer and the potential coaching changes Golden State could have this offseason. (1:18) Breaking down the NBA Finals (7:40) What will Looney’s future be? (15:08) Looking back at Klay’s ACL injury (…

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FGB 54: Matt Krueger of UDisc 55:57

1M ago55:57

55:57

Matt Krueger, co-founder of the popular UDisc app, checks in to talk about the PDGA & DGPT moving on from the UDisc Live platform, new features he'd love to put into the app, and the importance (and reliability) of statistics in UDisc's materials. The Fish Golf Brah-dcast is a series of conversations with people in disc golf, who don’t always have …

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Dissecting "Cadillac Style" by Sammy Kershaw 23:12

1M ago23:12

23:12

We cruise down to southwestern Louisiana to encounter Sammy Kershaw and his debut single, "Cadillac Style". We've all always known there was a lot of Jones in Kershaw, but is there something deeper to that connection than just the voice? And what possible connection could there be between Cadillac Style and one that's often considered the greatest …

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Exclusive interview with Valkyries president Jess Smith and GM Ohemaa Nyanin 43:30

2M ago43:30

43:30

Monte Poole and Dalton Johnson are joined by Golden State Valkyries president Jess Smith and general manager Ohemaa Nyanin to discuss what it means to bring a WNBA team to the Bay Area, where the team name Valkyries originated from and Joe Lacob’s desire to win a championship in the first five seasons. (1:18) Breaking down the growth with the WNBA …

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Examining the greatness of the Steph-Klay backcourt; Honoring the legacy of Bill Walton 30:11

2M ago30:11

30:11

Monte Poole and Dalton Johnson break down why Steph Curry and Klay Thompson are the greatest backcourt in NBA history, if there will ever be another NBA dynasty and wrap up the podcast honoring the legacy of Bill Walton. (1:18) Best backcourt in NBA history (7:40) Remembering prime Klay Thompson (16:08) Will there be another NBA dynasty? (21:42) Ho…

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FGB 53: Jonathan Goldsmith of Disc.ai 47:12

2M ago47:12

47:12

Jonathan Goldsmith, the developer of the app Disc.ai, accelerates, arms and legs flying, into this week's FGB. He talks about his motivations for creating the app, what various pros' responses have been, and how this technology can be used with other training tools or coaching. The Fish Golf Brah-dcast is a series of conversations with people in di…

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Dissecting "My Love" by Little Texas 33:55

2M ago33:55

33:55

Little Texas continue to blend musical streams with their only #1 single, 1994's "My Love". This song is more than just the video, and this band is more than just the hair. But they aren't less than that either. Listen to find out what 80s hair metal and 70s California rock have to do with this song's specific sound. How much is Heart, and how much…

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Analyzing Dejounte Murray’s potential fit, lessons Warriors can learn from NBA playoffs 37:48

2M ago37:48

37:48

Monte Poole and Dalton Johnson break down Brandin Podziemski being named to the 2023-24 NBA All-Rookie First Team, where he can improve in his second season and if Trayce Jackson-Davis got snubbed. Then, Monte and Dalton shift their attention to the potential fit of Dejounte Murray in Golden State and the lessons the Warriors can learn from watchin…

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FGB 52: Cole Redalen 36:38

2M ago36:38

36:38

Cole Redalen, a terror some saw coming in advance, talks about Oregon's course attributes, pro players, and geographic insensibility with the rest of the Tour, how he's reworked his throwing mechanics multiple times, and how wind and trees make us frustrated throughout the year. The Fish Golf Brah-dcast is a series of conversations with people in d…

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Looking back at Warriors' second-round draft success; Examining biggest draft needs 44:00

2M ago44:00

44:00

Monte Poole and Dalton Johnson examine the Warriors' past success in the second round of the NBA draft, why their history could pay dividends this year and what the team should address with its No. 52 overall pick. Plus, Monte and Dalton look at the differences between Mark Jackson and Steve Kerr and the recent announcement from the Golden State Va…

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FGB 51: Nathan Johnson 47:15

2M ago47:15

47:15

Nathan Johnson, the mellifluous voice from Hyzer Media, knows how to do his own laundry. No, seriously! He means it! Nathan talks about finding where to live to focus on becoming a professional touring disc golfer (after work, of course) and some limitations to course styles and tournaments that the mid-Atlantic region presents. The Fish Golf Brah-…

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Episode 356 with Jason Kordon (Bassjak) and Cohost Chris Purcell of Swimbait Underground 1:50:45

2M ago1:50:45

1:50:45

This episode we talk to Jason about all off his DD Bass the last couple of years ( With out FFS ) WOW , His bait the immortal Trout , and answer some of the questions from insta . Check out Vikingheads @https://vikingheads.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Cast And Crank Podcast

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Dissecting "It's a Little Too Late" by Tanya Tucker 17:38

2M ago17:38

17:38

In this episode, we dance across the familiar ground of 12-bar blues, as the energetic shuffle of Tanya Tucker's 1993 hit "It's a Little Too Late" convinces us to kick up a little sawdust while we re-evaluating some of our life choices. It's a fun song, but how does the melding of persona and reality make this early 90s dance number particularly me…

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Mo Speights on Draymond’s ‘edge,’ Steph’s ‘top-notch’ work ethic and his confidence in another Warriors title run 28:37

2M ago28:37

28:37

Monte Poole is joined by former Warriors champion Mo Speights to discuss his arrival to Golden State, why he knew Steph Curry and the Dubs would have sustained success and the importance Klay Thompson still has on the roster. (1:18) Speights shares his memories of joining the Warriors (6:40) Speights discusses the evolution of his game (16:08) Spei…

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FGB 50: Kevin Kiefer LLL 41:10

2M ago41:10

41:10

Kevin Kiefer III jumps in with his story of knee injury and recovery, how that's changed his disc golf experience and appreciation, talks about his evolution as a player over the last three years of touring, and tries (poorly) to cosplay as a veteran/old guy--which is quickly snuffed out by Fish.The Fish Golf Brah-dcast is a series of conversations…

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Can Warriors actually land Kevin Durant or LeBron James? 39:38

3M ago39:38

39:38

Monte Poole and Dalton Johnson break down if the Warriors would be interested in trading for Kevin Durant after the Suns’ early playoff exit, what the potential trade package would look like and the obstacles in the way of a reunion. Plus, what are the chances LeBron James makes his way to the Warriors this offseason? (1:18) What does Durant’s futu…

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