Best GoodCall Radio Podcasts (2024)

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10:15 The Case Awards & The Most Unpopular Take on Finals You Can Imagine 58:53

2M ago58:53

58:53

It's the last ep finally! The usual plus the Case Awards without Mark Alabakov for the first time. Carol rants about inequity of no calls on fouls & the effect of decades of deification of Lauren Jackson on refereeing.By Basket Case

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10:14 Contains Big Semis Series Preview with Mark Alabakov 1:08:23

2M ago1:08:23

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The only place to get your WNBL semi finals previews & constructive criticism!By Basket Case

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10:13 We Looked Away for A Second - last round chaos 1:05:35

2M ago1:05:35

1:05:35

Back from a break Helen & Carol sum up WTAF is going on now & Mark Alabakov remains the sane one in the GOTW previewBy Basket Case

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10:12 You pronounce it "Crocker" with Mehryn Kraker 1:17:20

3M ago1:17:20

1:17:20

Helen & Carol do the usual while Mark Alabakov flies solo with Fire v SSF GOTW & Bendigo Spirit import Mehryn Kraker gives so much more than a pronunciation lesson!By Basket Case

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10:11 30 Free Throws To 8 Is Rubbish & Emily Potter is our guest 1:35:59

3M ago1:35:59

1:35:59

It's very long we know! It's old school Basket Case as Helen & Carol vent/rant about koalaing gone mad. Mark Alabakov previews Boomers v Southside. Lynx centre Emily Potter is the guest. If you get tired of us go about 55 in for Mark's review followed by Emily.By Basket Case

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10:10 Who's First? Courtney Woods before the big weekend 1:06:41

4M ago1:06:41

1:06:41

Courtney Woods guests, GOTW with Mark AlabackovBy Basket Case

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10:9 Happy New Year Splits! 1:07:50

4M ago1:07:50

1:07:50

Rounds 8 & 9 are discussed and Mark Alabakov is here for GOTW.By Basket Case

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10:8 Melbourne & Sydney - naughty or nice? 48:31

4M ago48:31

48:31

GOTW is Melbourne v Sydney with Mark Alabakov. No show next week - Carol's at the beach. Merry Christmas & Happy New YearBy Basket Case

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10:7 Aimie Rocci's Back 1:09:47

5M ago1:09:47

1:09:47

New Boomer Aimie Rocci jins the pod while Mark Alabakov breaks down Fire v Flyers for usBy Basket Case

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10:6 Mark Alabakov Deep Dives The Lynx Boomers Rematch 1:00:48

5M ago1:00:48

1:00:48

The regular news and discussion on rounds 5&6 plus a special GOTWBy Basket Case

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10:5 News, Opinions, GOTW and Amy Atwell 1:13:50

5M ago1:13:50

1:13:50

Helen & Carol talk DPs, schedules. Mark Alabakov's GOTW & a chat with Amy AtwellBy Basket Case

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10:4 The Good, The Spad & The Ladder (with Lara McSpadden) 54:42

5M ago54:42

54:42

Friend of the pod Lara McSpadden returns to talk about moving back to the Flames & answers the question "what's that thing on your arm?" Mark Alabakov does the GOTW.By Basket Case

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10:3 Still working into the season : guest Alex Ciabattoni 1:02:30

5M ago1:02:30

1:02:30

Alex Ciabattoni returns and there's a bit to catch up on since 2017. Mark Alabakov walks us through his game of the week.By Basket Case

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10:2 The Loosener Round with guest Steph Reid 50:48

6M ago50:48

50:48

News, Round 1 impressions, Game of the Week with NBL1 Coach of the Year Mark Alabakov, and Fire point guard Steph Reid gives an insight into the new lineup in Townsville.By Basket Case

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10:1 And so it begins - WNBL23/24 57:04

6M ago57:04

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Helen and Carol return with an intro to the upcoming WNBL season. Mark Alabakov gives us his GOTWBy Basket Case

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Ep200: Carry On Luggage 2: NBL1 COTY Mark Alabakov Brings the Knowledge 1:42:11

8M ago1:42:11

1:42:11

For episode 200 its the Case OGs Helen, Carol & Mark!! Mark talks use through a lossless NBL1 season Quick rundown of where WNBA is at & current Opals squad Mark analyses team composition as we go through our WNBL Off Season Tracker. Play along here: https://www.basketcasepodcast.com.au/wnbl-offseason-tracker/…

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Carry On Luggage 1 2023: Off Season Moves, News, Hello Florence! 59:37

10M ago59:37

59:37

Ownership, money, representation, kudos & kicks, player movements. Off Season Tracker : https://www.basketcasepodcast.com.au/wnbl-offseason-tracker/By Basket Case

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9:18 Season Finale: The Case Awards, Grand Final Preview 1:20:39

1y ago1:20:39

1:20:39

Carol Wical, Helen Theoharakis & Mark Alabakov bring you the wild west of WNBL awards! Carol has feelings, Marks has stats, Helen has a spreadsheet - what can go wrong? See you next season folks. Mark gives the Fire v Flyers match-up his comprehensive GOTW treatment. Enjoy the grand final series. SEE YOU NEXT SEASON!…

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9:17 And then there were four: see you next season Caps, Flames, Lightning & Spirit 47:56

1y ago47:56

47:56

Mark Alabakov, Carol & Helen Look back at Rd 16 & the WNBL Awards, farewell Mia Murray & take a look forward to the semis.By Basket Case

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9:16: Questions to be answered: end of home & away - with Aimie Rocci 1:20:17

1y ago1:20:17

1:20:17

Helen & Carol ponder what the what is going on with Bendigo. Mark Alabakov breaks down the vital Spirit v Fire game. Aimie Rocci talks about her career & the importance of Lifeline Round as a spotlight for mental health & wellbeing and as the continuing legacy of the great Jenna O'Hea.By Basket Case

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9:15 Under pressure : Bendigo's Megan McKay talks us through it 1:07:32

1y ago1:07:32

1:07:32

Two rounds of home & away left. Drama off court. Helen Theoharakis, Carol Wical & Mark Alabakov in end of season form. Our guest is Bendigo centre Megan McKay.By Basket Case

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914a: GOTW Alabakov from the carpark! 24:19

1y ago24:19

24:19

While Helen takes a well earned break NBL1 Bendigo Braves coach Mark Alabakov talks us through the "fist fight" between the Fire & the Spirit.By Basket Case

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9:14 No Room For Error: Finals Loom 1:07:27

1y ago1:07:27

1:07:27

As almost everyone takes a break because "FIBA window" Carol, Helen bring you the usual, Mark Alabakov says GOTW is No room fo error v Need to adjust.By Basket Case

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9:13 The Hunter & The Hunted (or Drama Drama) 1:11:22

1y ago1:11:22

1:11:22

Helen & Carol talk over what's what & Carol talked to Wyoming Basketball Queen 2016 Robbi Ryan (before the Shyla Heal news dropped). After the news dropped Mark Alabakov adds it into his Series of The Week & anaylises Fire (whatever they might look like) v Lynx.By Basket Case

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9:12 If This is Game of Thrones Which Character is Ryan Petrik? 1:17:36

1+ y ago1:17:36

1:17:36

Carol & Helen are in fine form, Mark Alabakov says Boomers v Lynx is Game of Thrones & Ryan Petrik says the Lynx are doing it their way.By Basket Case

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9:11 Upsets, Shootouts - We remember it's fun 1:01:55

1+ y ago1:01:55

1:01:55

A couple of upsets is all it takes to make Carol & Helen happy! Mark Alabakov analyses who'll be taking Flamethrowers to the Perth/Sydney gunfight.By Basket Case

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9:10 The Doldrums must be week 10 56:54

1+ y ago56:54

56:54

Carol & Helen are in a funk. Must be back half of the season! Mark Alabakov cheers us up.By Basket Case

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9:9 Resolutions, Resilience & Britt Smart 1:10:13

1+ y ago1:10:13

1:10:13

Happy New Year. Helen & Carol have hopes & resolutions, Mark Alabakov has thoughts on the game of the week & Britt Smart has resilience.By Basket Case

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9:8 Goodbye 2022 50:00

1+ y ago50:00

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Quick show's a good show! Happy New Year!By Basket Case

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9:7 Carley Ernst Guests & It's a Naughty & Nice GOTW 1:14:09

1+ y ago1:14:09

1:14:09

Carley Ernst is gracious when Carol calls her a veteran even though she's not even 30 yet, Mark Alabakov brings it again with his Game of the Week facts, Helen & Carol do what they do. Merry Christmas everybody.By Basket Case

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9:6 The Spad Unleashed with Lara McSpadden 1:19:26

1+ y ago1:19:26

1:19:26

Special Guest is Townsville Fire centre Lara McSpadden. Mark Alabakov's GOTW - you'll never guess it! Carol & Helen don't like bad behaviour, but do like the shot clock.By Basket Case

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9:5 Melbourne's Money Mia Murray 56:25

1+ y ago56:25

56:25

Helen Theoharakis and Carol Wical cover the week that was - the positives & negatives - while Mark Alabakov finds Lynx v SSF an interesting prospect for his game of the week. The always awesome Mia Murray joins us for a quick chat in which Carol is an obvious fan girl.By Basket Case

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9:4 Emilee Whittle-Harmon tells her story & Mark Alabakov goes Back to the Future 1:03:37

1+ y ago1:03:37

1:03:37

Helen & Carol review the news and round 3, like & dislike stuff, while Mark Alabakov says it's Spirit by 9 over Fire in his chosen game of the week round 4. Emilee Whittle-Harmon adds to Carol's list of fave players from Ohio!By Basket Case

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9:3(b) : A chat with Perth Lynx guard Alex Sharp 20:44

1+ y ago20:44

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By Basket Case

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9:3 Deep end of the ocean in an ice bath: Guest Steph Reid 1:08:47

1+ y ago1:08:47

1:08:47

Steph Reid talks to Carol from the ice bath and Mark Alabakov reckons we'll be in the deep end of the ocean with Fire v SSF in his game of the week preview. Helen & Carol ponder mysteries.By Basket Case

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9:2 What a Start to the Season: We are blessed to have Kelly Wilson 1:04:51

1+ y ago1:04:51

1:04:51

Bendigo legend Kelly Wilson joins us to talk about Bendigo's great start to the season (spoiler: it's preparation) and Mark Alabakov returns with his choice of game of the week. Helen & Carol chew over the events of the week.By Basket Case

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9.1: Tis the Season! 1:02:26

1+ y ago1:02:26

1:02:26

Season 9 starts with a bang! Helen and Carol talk game of the week & things to look forward to with Mark Alabakov. Special guest is WNBL boss Christy Collier-Hill.By Basket Case

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Carry on Luggage 3 : World Cup and all that 49:45

1+ y ago49:45

49:45

Recorded 5 Oct 2022. Helen & Carol discuss the recent FIBA World Cup in Sydney and player movement in the WNBL - check out the Tracker on our website to follow along https://www.basketcasepodcast.com.au/wnbl-offseason-tracker/By Basket Case

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Carry On Luggage 2 : Everything that's going on + Emma Gandini 1:03:48

1+ y ago1:03:48

1:03:48

Opals, retirements, NBL1, WNBA, WNBL player movement - read along here: https://www.basketcasepodcast.com.au/wnbl-offseason-tracker/ AND a chat with back to cack NBL1 West Defensive POTY & Case Fave Emma GandiniBy Basket Case

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Carry On Luggage 1 6 June 2022 : And So It Begins .... 44:17

2y ago44:17

44:17

Helen & Carol get across the news, signings & WNBL in the NBL1 & WNBA in this first off season episode for 2022.By Basket Case

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Season 8 Episode 17: We Can See You! The Great & The Not So Great From 2022 1:14:29

2y ago1:14:29

1:14:29

Helen & Carol discuss the latest news & then Bendigo's Mark Alabakov joins for The Case Awards 2022.By Basket Case

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Season 8 Episode 16: The end is nigh! Finals with Bendigo's Mark Alabakov 1:06:56

2y ago1:06:56

1:06:56

We're taking a look at the semi-final match-ups this week & one last look back at the last round. Bendigo Assistant Coach Mark Alabakov assesses the stats to pay attention to & what to ignore.By Basket Case

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Season 8 Episode 15: Rules what rules? 43:03

2y ago43:03

43:03

Finals teams make their mark, coach misbehaviour goes unpunished, we're still outraged at the schedule.By Basket Case

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Season 8 Episode 14: Finals Malarky and other WNBL news 53:36

2y ago53:36

53:36

Helen & Carol talk about rounds 13 and 14, news and finalsBy Basket Case

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Season 8 Episode 13: Chaos Ball: With Anneli Maley 52:30

2y ago52:30

52:30

Carol and Helen discuss the good and the bad. Helen is almost giddy about the Lynx being home. Anneli Maley POTW shares some thoughts.By Basket Case

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Season 8 Episode 12: Another New Fixture: Is sixteen the same as seventeen? 46:46

2y ago46:46

46:46

The WNBL invents its own mathematics as it releases the new shorter fixture. Caps great on court but off? The week in review, the ladder, what we think Round 12 will look like.By Basket Case

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Season 8 Episode 11: Where we're at (Penny for your thoughts) 55:21

2y ago55:21

55:21

Forfeit, postponement, Penny Taylor: - Carol and Helen bring the news and their assessment of where teams are at at this crucial point of the season as round 11 tips off in Townsville.By Basket Case

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Season 8 Episode10: Opals in Serbia, Spilt Rounds, Are There Splits? 31:49

2y ago31:49

31:49

With Carol still recovering from the plague no guest this week but a solid round up of what's going onBy Basket Case

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Season 8 Episode 9: Decisions, decisions - squads, coaches, fixtures 48:28

2y ago48:28

48:28

Coaching decisions puzzle us. Selection decisions need to be made. Our COVID Overlord strikes again.By Basket Case

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Season 8 Episode 8: Trying to keep it going 35:48

2y ago35:48

35:48

Carol struggles to keep motivated. The league struggles to handle COVID disruptions. The Lynx can't go home. Helen tries to inject some positives.By Basket Case

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