Best Lean In France Podcasts (2024)

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Sydney Kings flex, Brisbane Bullets labelled “pathetic” and is Scott Roth entering his villain era? 37:55

1h ago37:55

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HoopsFest was a huge success in Perth as NBL25 tipped off across the weekend. Did Adelaide prove they could be in the mix for playoffs? What are the big questions for the Sydney Kings and Brian Goorjian? Is Scott Roth becoming a villain? Are the Brisbane Bullets already showing signs of cracking? Kane Pitman and Olgun Uluc discuss all the key story…

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Bring It Out - When God Delegates 39:43

4d ago39:43

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Bring It Out - The Inside Really Matters 40:40

11d ago40:40

40:40

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The NBL Blitz 2024 Special 1:00:47

3d ago1:00:47

1:00:47

Welcome from the NBL Blitz! As all teams converge onto Queensland's Gold Coast, ESPN's Olgun Uluc and Pete Hooley take you inside the NBL Blitz 2024 and explain how it feels to be in the hub of NBL! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy ESPN AU/NZ, Kane Pitman, Olgun Uluc

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Bring It Out - On My Way to Someone 39:18

18d ago39:18

39:18

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The Good Shepherd - The Good Shepherd Lays Down His Life 25:16

25d ago25:16

25:16

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The Good Shepherd - The Life You Long For 32:14

1M ago32:14

32:14

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The Good Shepherd- The Good Shepherd Removes Fear 41:35

1M ago41:35

41:35

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Opals close out Belgium to win Olympic Bronze medal behind monster Ezi Magbegor performance 36:33

1M ago36:33

36:33

The Opals are back on the Olympic podium! In a game that was fitting of the Opals resilient campaign, the team lost the lead early in the fourth quarter before recovering to close out Belgium. Ezi Magbegor was dominant with 30 points, while the key veterans that stood up all tournament came up clutch. Kane and Olgun breakdown the wildly entertainin…

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The Good Shepherd - The Good Shepherd Speaks 40:21

2M ago40:21

40:21

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Opals blown out by Team USA and now head to bronze medal game on Sunday 20:37

1M ago20:37

20:37

Outside of a short period to end the first quarter, the Opals were comprehensively beaten by Team USA in the Olympic semi final. Kane and Olgun discuss the loss and the challenges now facing the team with a quick turnaround to Sunday’s bronze medal game. Will the loss be difficult to mentally overcome? How does this compare to the semi final loss a…

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Opals dominate Serbia behind rising star Jade Melbourne’s Olympic coming out party 30:42

1M ago30:42

30:42

What a difference nine days can make. After starting their campaign with a bad loss to Nigeria, the Opals are now ensured of a place in a medal game at the Paris 2024 Olympics. Australia dominated Serbia from start to finish, behind the dynamic duo of Jade Melbourne and Alanna Smith. Kane and Olgun break down the result, praise the resilience of Me…

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Boomers fall to Serbia in Overtime, denying Patty Mills heater 50:25

2M ago50:25

50:25

Leading by 24 points in the first half, the Boomers were unable to sustain the level, falling to Serbia in overtime. Patty Mills and Josh Giddey combined for 51 points on the night, but it wasn’t enough as turnovers and defensive lapses cost the team a place in the semi finals. Kane and Olgun discuss what went wrong after the first 15 minutes, and …

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Opals hold off France behind Tess Madgen’s heroics as the Boomers prepare for Nikola Jokic and Serbia 37:15

1M ago37:15

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Tough. Gritty. Courageous. The Opals sent 27,000 French fans home quiet in an iconic Olympic win to punch their place in the Quarter Finals. Kane and Olgun react to the performance, praise Tess Madgen’s leadership, discuss the mental challenges the Opals overcame, Ezi Magbegor steadily improving and plenty more. Australia will now face Serbia on th…

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The Good Shepherd - Life Without Lack 34:16

2M ago34:16

34:16

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Boomers advance to Quarterfinals in dramatic fashion despite loss to Greece 47:52

1M ago47:52

47:52

The first half was described as “diabolical” by head coach Brian Goorjian, but a push to reduce the deficit proved pivotal as the Boomers advance to the Quarterfinals after a loss to Greece. Kane and Olgun discuss the rollercoaster game, breakdown a poor first half and identify what changed in the third. How did the Boomers defend Giannis? Why was …

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Opals lean on veterans to steady the ship and hold off Canada, plus the Boomers prepare for Giannis Antetokounmpo 32:12

2M ago32:12

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The Opals needed a response desperately and while it wasn’t perfect, they registered their first win at the Olympics. The 70-65 win over Canada keeps their Paris dreams alive and sets up a matchup with host nation France on Monday morning. Kane and Olgun react to the win and particularly the performances of the veteran core. Sami Whitcomb, Cayla Ge…

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Turnovers cost Boomers in second half against Canada, Giannis and Greece await 35:15

2M ago35:15

35:15

The Boomers fell short against Canada 93-83, with a costly turnover count hurting the green and gold in the second half. Kane and Olgun bring instant reaction, discussing the offensive struggles after the half. Other story lines to surface from the game included Patty Mills being put in the Dorture Chamber, Dante Exum making a positive return, the …

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Opals open Olympics with disaster against Nigeria, plus Dante Exum slated for return in marquee matchup vs. Canada 27:51

2M ago27:51

27:51

It could hardly have gone any worse. The Opals drop their opener to Nigeria 75-62, committing 26 turnovers and missing 10 free throws in the process. Kane and Olgun try to make sense of the performance, find any positives, and discuss how the team can turn it around and keep their medal hopes alive. Also, the Boomers prepare for Canada as Dante Exu…

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Don't Shrink Back - Lean In 34:58

2M ago34:58

34:58

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Boomers overcome Spain behind dominant Jock Landale and Josh Giddey connection 44:12

2M ago44:12

44:12

Facing demons from the past, the Boomers held of multiple Spain runs to start their Olympic campaign with a 92-80 win. Kane and Olgun break down the huge win, discussing the Josh Giddey and Jock Landale connection, Dyson Daniels and Josh Green on defence and Jack McVeigh’s rollercoaster Olympic debut. They also chat about Brian Goorjian’s motivatio…

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How would Dante Exum injury shake up Boomers rotation and a preview of Spain matchup 38:14

2M ago38:14

38:14

The Boomers Olympic opener against Spain is just days away with a late injury to Dante Exum producing a potential wrinkle. Kane and Olgun discuss the impact of a potential Exum absence and expanded roles for Matthew Dellavedova, Joe Ingles and Josh Green. Have the Australian coaching staff been adjusting on the fly? Is Dyson Daniels the biggest pos…

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Don't Shrink Back - The Orientation of Your Entire Life 40:20

2M ago40:20

40:20

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Giant Paris Olympic Basketball Preview with Olgun and Windy 1:14:44

2M ago1:14:44

1:14:44

The 2024 Paris Olympics will feature the most stacked men's basketball tournament in its history, so ESPN's Olgun Uluc and Brian Windhorst run the rule on the big storylines to keep an eye on. The Australian Boomers have a renewed hope despite being in the group of death, Team USA looks unsurprisingly unbeatable, and there are clear medal contender…

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Boomers ramp up Olympic prep with games against USA and Serbia as Patty Mills responds to critics 46:54

2M ago46:54

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After a week of questions following squad selection, the Boomers impressed in warm up games against the USA and Serbia. Kane and Olgun break down the big man rotation and address a lack of Duop Reath minutes, praise the emergence of Dyson Daniels and dive into the Patty Mills discussion. Can a lack of volume shooting be overcome? Can the Josh Gidde…

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Don't Shrink Back - The Other Side of Discipline 33:25

2M ago33:25

33:25

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Boomers unveil Paris Olympics squad with Matisse Thybulle the headline name to miss out 44:16

3M ago44:16

44:16

As Australia announced their squads for the Paris Olympics, the Boomers drew all the headlines with some big names missing out including Matisse Thybulle. Kane and Olgun discuss the final squad after the dust has settled on the initial announcement. Does the makeup make sense? Does the selected team fix problems from the World Cup? Are they able to…

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Don't Shrink Back - Staying Power 37:33

3M ago37:33

37:33

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Josh Green traded to Charlotte and big decisions loom for the Boomers 41:16

3M ago41:16

41:16

With NBA free agency underway another Australian has been traded, with Josh Green heading to Charlotte. Kane and Olgun break down the news, while also touching on recent transactions involving Dyson Daniels and Josh Giddey. With further cuts looming to the Olympic squad, the guys look at all the big stories from the Boomers camp and what decisions …

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Don't Shrink Back - Faith is a Choice 32:18

3M ago32:18

32:18

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Don't Shrink Back - Our Imperfect Faith 31:08

3M ago31:08

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Don't Shrink Back - Faith is a Noun and Verb 34:40

3M ago34:40

34:40

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Don't Shrink Back - Finishing Well 43:22

4M ago43:22

43:22

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Don't Shrink Back - How To Keep Your Faith 40:28

4M ago40:28

40:28

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Owning What Owns You - Choose Your Future 38:35

4M ago38:35

38:35

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Focus 2024 Session 4: "Empowered by the Spirit" with Rich Villodas 27:13

4M ago27:13

27:13

Guest speaker Rich Villodas speaks during Session 4 at Focus Retreat 2024 with a message called "Empowered by the Spirit."

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Focus 2024 Session 3: "Abiding With Each Other" with Rich Villodas 32:22

4M ago32:22

32:22

Guest speaker Rich Villodas speaks during Session 3 at Focus Retreat 2024 with a message about "Abiding With Each Other."

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Focus 2024 Session 2: "Beholding Our Interior World" with Rich Villodas 40:12

4M ago40:12

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Guest speaker Rich Villodas speaks during Session 2 at Focus Retreat 2024 with a message on "Beholding Our Interior World."

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Focus 2024 Session 1: "Beholding God" with Rich Villodas 32:07

4M ago32:07

32:07

Guest speaker Rich Villodas kicks off Session 1 during Focus Retreat 2024 with a message about "Beholding God."

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Owning What Owns You - Distracted From What Matters Most 38:14

5M ago38:14

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Owning What Owns You - Enough's Enough 36:14

5M ago36:14

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Owning What Owns You - What is the Good Life? 43:49

5M ago43:49

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Owning What Owns You - A Controlled Anger 36:31

5M ago36:31

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Owning What Owns You- Pride Equals More or Less 43:48

5M ago43:48

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Reacting to Australian Boomers initial Paris Olympics squad 38:49

6M ago38:49

38:49

The road to the Paris Olympics continues to ramp up, with the Boomers dropping their initial 22-man squad. While the entire World Cup squad has been named, who are the players pushing for a spot in the squad? Kane makes a case for Matthew Dellavedova. Olgun makes a case for Jack McVeigh. The young additions to the squad are on the agenda and so is …

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Owning What Owns You - The Ownership Process 39:10

6M ago39:10

39:10

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Tasmania JackJumpers outlast Melbourne United to become NBL24 Champions 51:41

6M ago51:41

51:41

Island. Defended. In what may have been the greatest NBL Championship series of all time, the Tasmania JackJumpers walked away with the title. From Jack McVeigh's heroics, Scott Roth's sideline genius, Jordan Crawford's scoring outbursts and Will Magnay's toughness, Tasmania got the job done. Kane and Olgun break down everything that went down in t…