Best Above The Rim Podcasts (2024)

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12 - Episode 12. The Requiter 52:16

6d ago52:16

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The survivors grapple with the fallout of the battle with the Council. New alliances are formed as a plan to find the Queen is formed. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Episode 116: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 2: The Secret of the Ooze (With Henry Gilbert of Talking Simpsons) 2:23:35

12d ago2:23:35

2:23:35

Look, you all know why you're here. You wanna hear us talk about Ninja Rap. Well, you're in luck, because I'm joined once again by Henry Gilbert (@hEnereyG on Twitter and @henereyg.bsky.social on BlueSky) of the Talking Simpsons podcast, and we definitely talk about that song--as well as a whole lot of other stuff--while we dig into TEENAGE MUTANT …

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11 - Episode 11. A Little Bit Extraordinary 36:38

13d ago36:38

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Hope comes to Penelope’s rescue, forcing a standoff between herself, Darcy, and the Council. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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10 - Episode 10. Sisterhood 33:47

20d ago33:47

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Darcy’s discovery about the Queen is interrupted when she hears word of Penelope’s capture. Viducia seizes the opportunity to try Darcy’s hand. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Episode 115: Gone in 60 Seconds (with Alex Goldman and Juniper of the Western Kabuki podcast) 1:46:09

27d ago1:46:09

1:46:09

Well, I'm still here! And today I'm joined by Alex Goldman (@AGoldmund) and Juniper (@CantEverDie) of Western Kabuki (@WesternKabuki)--which began its life as a Nicolas Cage podcast--to talk about GONE IN 60 SECONDS, which I hadn't seen since it first came out, and actually hated back then. Do I like it now? You'll have to listen to find out! (Yes,…

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9 - Episode 9. Pension Oscura 35:43

27d ago35:43

35:43

Hope, Penelope, and Lydia reach an inn at the outskirts of the vampire capital. As Penelope investigates the arrival of someone from her deep past, and guards from the capital close in on their location. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.…

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So, in case this podcast vanishes next week, I should explain why it's been delisted. 8:32

1M ago8:32

8:32

If you don't follow me on Twitter, or you just missed it, I'm in the midst of a completely frivolous trademark dispute with some guy who records the sounds of crickets in the snow. I'll explain better in the episode. Hopefully I'm still here next week, and I can finally post the GONE IN 60 SECONDS episode, which was supposed to come out today. Love…

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8 - Episode 8. She Knows 38:29

1M ago38:29

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Darcy makes a startling discovery about her true identity, and Felix grapples with what that means as her scion. Viducia becomes more bold in her endeavor to find the truth, and Kexian comes clean. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.…

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7 - Episode 7. Every Scrap of Light 34:44

1M ago34:44

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Hope and Penelope grapple with the fallout of the Blighter attack, but discover that the monastery might be harboring secrets they can use to their advantage. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Episode 114: Above the Rim, with Coley Mick and Trill Withers (of the Third Time's the Charm podcast) 1:44:48

2M ago1:44:48

1:44:48

Today is a big one for the show. First of all, it turns 3 today. Oh, and also, I finally FINALLY get to talk about my favorite soundtrack of all time, ABOVE THE RIM--which just so happens to also soundtrack a very good movie. Oh, and ALSO, I'm joined by the very funny duo that makes up the Third Time's the Charm podcast, Coley Mick (@ColeyMick) and…

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6 - Episode 6. Moves and Countermoves 43:14

2M ago43:14

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Darcy appoints a controversial new Preceptor, and launches him on a dangerous investigation to uncover more about the Queen’s real whereabouts. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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5 - Episode 5. Under the Bruise 38:02

2M ago38:02

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On their way to Dubobnik, Hope, Lydia, and Penelope are shipwrecked on a small, craggy island off Guernsey. They take shelter in an old monastery, but are surprised to find the island crawling with Blighters. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.…

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Episode 113: Repo Man, with Jeff "The Helldude" Computers (of ALAB Podcast) 1:24:58

2M ago1:24:58

1:24:58

The Helldude (@allahliker on Twitter, @helldude.bsky.social over on Bluesky) returns, and this time we're shifting gears from DEEP COVER to REPO MAN, the essential sci-fi punk comedy. In this episode we talk about the long road to this movie becoming the cult classic it is now, Harry Dean Stanton being the greatest difficult actor who ever lived, t…

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4 - Episode 4. Nox Invicta 35:56

2M ago35:56

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Darcy contends with the arrival of someone from her past life. The Council’s suspicions of Darcy are tested as they prepare for an annual celebration. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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3 - Episode 3. A Different Path 31:22

2M ago31:22

31:22

Lydia learns of a troubling health condition. A distant, troubled Hope makes a shocking discovery about an old friend. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Episode 112: Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse (with journalist, author, curator of Where's Your Ed At and host of the Better Offline podcast, Ed Zitron) 1:27:48

3M ago1:27:48

1:27:48

Today I'm joined by the very funny Ed Zitron (@edzitron on Twitter and @zitron.bsky.social on Blue Sky), author of the Where's Your Ed At newsletter, host of the Better Offline podcast, and CEO of EZPR, a national tech and buisiness public relations agency, and we're talking about a very recent release, SPIDER-MAN: ACROSS THE SPIDER-VERSE. Subscrib…

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2 - Episode 2. Long Live 39:54

3M ago39:54

39:54

In Dubrovnik, the Council of the Queen’s Scion’s deliberate over Darcy’s identity, and her fate. The arrival of the youngest, most mysterious council member, Kexian, further complicates matters. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.…

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1 - Episode 1. How to Survive an Ice Age 29:32

3M ago29:32

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Hope is questioned by Gussie after a disturbing incident involving Lydia. Meanwhile, dire news about an ever-worsening storm spell trouble for Locryn Castle, and potentially all of humanity. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.…

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Season 2 Recap 4:03

3M ago4:03

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Catch up with our Season 2 recap of Impact Winter before listening to Season 3. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Season 3 Trailer 1:00

3M ago1:00

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The groundbreaking vampire-apocalypse Audible Original series is back. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Episode 111: American Pie, with Ben Collins (CEO of The Onion) 1:28:57

3M ago1:28:57

1:28:57

American Pie turned 25 on Tuesday, and if learning that is throwing you into some sort of crisis mode, why not work through it with myself and Ben Collins (formerly the disinformation reporter for NBC News/currently the CEO of The Onion) as we revisit the movie and its soundtrack for the occasion. In this episode, we talk a lot about how this movie…

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Ep 224: State Your Source 57:00

3M ago57:00

57:00

The NBA offseason is in full swing as Jus goes over which players have already switched teams, standout draft picks, Bronny & the Celtics becoming NBA champions! -The Boston Celtics are NBA champions! Sign those Tatum apology forms! -Reviewing the standout NBA draft picks. -Bronny James makes history but his presser rubbed Jus the wrong way. -JJ Re…

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Episode 110: Good Will Hunting, with Luke O'Neil (@lukeoneil47, author of A Creature Wanting Form and Hell World) 1:52:09

3M ago1:52:09

1:52:09

Do you like apples? What about soundtracks? I'm not really sure where I'm going with this, other than to say today on Soundtracker I get to talk about Elliott Smith to a great extent, and joining me is returning guest and author Luke O'Neil (@lukeoneil47), as we dig into GOOD WILL HUNTING. Check out Hell World here: https://www.welcometohellworld.c…

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Episode 109: The SpongeBob Squarepants Movie, and season 4 premiere! With Keifer Lirette, of the Select and Start podcast 1:38:22

4M ago1:38:22

1:38:22

Who lives in a pineapple under the sea? Soundtracker Podcast. Well, today at least. Hi! Welcome back! It's good to be back. And today I'm talking about an insanely good soundtrack for an incredibly fun movie, THE SPONGEBOB SQUAREPANTS MOVIE. It features Wilco, The Shins, Ween, The Flaming Lips, and Motorhead. It's on all streaming services, and you…

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Soundtracker returns June 14th! Here's the season 4 trailer! 10:34

4M ago10:34

10:34

Hey everyone! Remember me? The movie soundtrack guy? Well if not, check this episode out. I'll give you a refresher on who I am. Also I'll explain where I've been and what to look forward to with the show in season 4. At the end, I reveal what the season premiere episode will be. I look forward to seeing you all back here, next Friday, June 14th. S…

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Above the Rim 1:18:58

5M ago1:18:58

1:18:58

Can you recall your favorite sports movie of all time? (No, the Karate Kid doesn't count, stop it.) Well one of our favorites, an underrated and forgotten gem, is Above The Rim. A 1994 classic that may very well have the best basketball played in a sports film ever. But is it good enough to be the first sports movie ever inducted into the First Bal…

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Ep 223: New Blood 34:15

5M ago34:15

34:15

The NBA conference finals are underway between the Boston Celtics vs the Indiana Pacers & the Dallas Mavericks vs the Minnesota Timberwolves. Who will prevail & battle each other in the finals? Jus is here to break it all down talking key matchup advantages, x-factors, predictions & his top 5 playoff takeaways! Tune in & drop that 5 star review! To…

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Inside the NBA with Tim Kiely 1:23:28

5M ago1:23:28

1:23:28

Inside the NBA isn't just a show, it's an institution. In an extra special episode, long-time Inside the NBA producer Tim Kiely joins the pod to talk about his career, working with Shaq and Charles Barkley, and if any iconic Inside the NBA moments are First Ballot Hall of Fame worthy. Timecodes: (03:54) There's no "I" in Team, but there's one in TI…

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LeBron Buries Jason Terry with Niles Abston 57:33

5M ago57:33

57:33

In 2013, fueled by two years of resentment after losing to Jason Terry and the Dallas Mavericks in the 2011 NBA finals, LeBron James pulled off one of the most incredible casket dunks ever. Comedian and writer on DAVE, Niles Abston joins the pod to discuss his journey to Hollywood (10:30), working with Lil' Dicky (39:40), and if the Miami Heat bury…

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The 1988 3 Point Contest with Dale Ellis 1:14:12

5M ago1:14:12

1:14:12

"Which one of you guys is playing for second?" In 1988, Larry Bird shot the lights out to win his third straight 3-point contest... in his warm-up jacket. Dale Ellis, a 17-year NBA veteran, 1987's NBA Most Improved Player, a 1989 NBA All-Star and All-NBA Selection, and the Godfather of the 3-point shot joins the pod to break down competing with Lar…

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Jordan and Pippen Part 2 with Madeline Hill 1:14:46

6M ago1:14:46

1:14:46

All sports news may just be...gossip! Breaking down Marcus Jordan and Larsa Pippen's relationship is Impersonal Foul writer Madeline Hill, who also talks about the best reality tv shows, how Rich Paul is an athlete, America's Royal Family, and her substack (a newsletter that is the lovechild of Bravo and ESPN). Showtime Codes: (3:30) The four best …

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Ep 222: Keep It A Buck 46:19

6M ago46:19

46:19

The NBA playoffs are here! Join Jus as he gives his thoughts on every 1st round matchup, what he's looking for in each series & x-factors! -Bucks vs Pacers -Clippers vs Mavs -Suns vs T-Wolves -Cavs vs Magic -Lakers vs Nuggets -Knicks vs 76ers -OKC Thunder vs Pelicans -Celtics vs Heat Tune in & drop that 5 star review! To support the show, purchase …

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Ep 221: Season Awards! 35:30

6M ago35:30

35:30

The regular season has concluded & it's time to give out the ATR season awards. Jus goes over his selections for each of the categories before we get to this playoff action. -News around the NBA -Bronny James declaring for the draft. Is he ready? -Is it time for the GS Warriors core to split after failing to make the playoffs? -ATR season awards & …

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Caitlin Clark's Record Breaker with Mike Corbett 1:26:54

6M ago1:26:54

1:26:54

There was no doubt that Caitlin Clark would make history by becoming the all time NCAA leading scorer. It was only a matter of how and when she would do it. Here to discuss the moment is Dunk Comp's Creative Director Mike Corbett, who joins the pod to talk about Caitlyn’s record breaking moment, the impact of Vince Carter, and the greatness of a ho…

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The Vomiting Umpire with Michael Torpey 1:50:25

6M ago1:50:25

1:50:25

Iconic sports moments can happen anywhere and to anyone. In this episode of the First Ballot Hall of Fame Podcast, friend of the show, comedian, and actor Michael Torpey breaks down one umpire's effort to leave it all on the field. Torpey also dissects the sweet relief of a barf and the most iconic vomits throughout his life. Timecodes: (10:11) Tor…

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Ray Allen's Game 6 Three with Julio Manteiga 1:17:14

6M ago1:17:14

1:17:14

With 5 seconds left on the clock, Ray Allen hit a clutch three from the right corner, tying the game and forcing overtime in a moment that would change NBA championship history. Here to talk about the moment is the Head of Content and Communications at the National Basketball Retired Players Association Julio Manteiga, who talks about what he saw a…

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The 2016 NBA Dunk Contest with Hanif Abdurraqib 1:23:57

7M ago1:23:57

1:23:57

In 2016 Zach Lavine and Aaron Gordon went head to head in what is now regarded as potentially the greatest dunk contest in NBA history. Featuring a free throw line windmill dunk, a free throw line 'tween the legs dunk, and a miraculous "sitting in the air" dunk. Here to discuss is poet, essayist, and cultural critic Hanif Abdurraqib (@NifMuhammad).…

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Anthony Edwards' Block vs. Anthony Edwards' Dunk with Zach Harper 1:55:47

7M ago1:55:47

1:55:47

Our first true emergency podcast! Two monster plays in two weeks from one rising superstar, Anthony Edwards. And who better to help us navigate which of these two plays should be in the FBHOF than Zach Harper (@talkhoops) of The Athletic. On this episode we talk sp5der hoodies, horse noises, thrunks, and the perfectly balanced omegablade that Thano…

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The Greatest Playoff Round You Don't Remember with Ashtyn Butuso 1:09:13

7M ago1:09:13

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Ep 220: The Disrespect 50:11

7M ago50:11

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Jus is back after a brief hiatus to discuss the last quarter of the NBA season in full swing. -Upcoming player milestones -Is Wemby the ROY AND DPOY? -Jus is tired of the Jayson Tatum mvp disrespect! -Paolo Banchero is a top 5 player in the Eastern conference. -News around the NBA Share your thoughts in the comments! Tune in & drop that 5 star revi…

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The Search for the Funniest Sports Moment Pt 1 with George Anagnostakos 1:35:30

7M ago1:35:30

1:35:30

In this episode of the First Ballot Hall of Fame, we're on the search for the funniest sports moment of all time. TV writer and producer, George Anagnostakos rejoins the pod to break down the Isaiah Thomas Frosty Freeze Out Ejection and Gregg Popovich's Hack-A-Shaq special and help decide if either moment is worthy of the First Ballot Hall of Fame.…

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March Madness Moments with Nick Bernstein and Michael Torpey 1:58:30

7M ago1:58:30

1:58:30

March Madness is arguably the best part of college basketball and generates iconic moments year after year. SVP of Late Night West Coast at ViacomCBS and the Official College Basketball Fan of the First Ballot Hall of Fame Podcast, Nick Bernstein and Actor and Writer Michael Torpey join the pod to break down some of NCAA's most iconic moments and i…

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Steph's 32-Footer in OKC with LaJethro Jenkins 1:13:14

8M ago1:13:14

1:13:14

Stephen Curry is one of the greatest shooters of all time. In 2016, with just 0.6 seconds on the clock, Curry hit a game-winning three against the Oklahoma City Thunder and got a Double Bang from Mike Breen. Is this shot the moment that changed the NBA? Producer and co-host of the Jenkins and Jonez podcast, John "LaJethro Jenkins" Nichols joins the…

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Ben Simmons Passes Up Dunk with Anthony Moore 1:09:50

8M ago1:09:50

1:09:50

In the 2021 Eastern Conference Semifinals, Philadelphia 76er Ben Simmons infamously passed up a wide-open dunk over Trae Young. Comedian, Philadelphia native, and host of the We Want Moore podcast, Anthony Moore joins the pod to break down this infamous play and decide if it is worthy of the First Ballot Hall of Fame. Anthony also breaks down Wemby…

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The Jump that Never Happened with Joe Posnanski 1:20:05

8M ago1:20:05

1:20:05

One of the greatest sports journalists in the country and New York Times bestselling author of seven books, Joe Posnanski joins the podcast to talk about the longest jump never recorded and Mike Powell's long jump record. Plus, Joe's favorite baseball moments, how he and Michael Schur started their podcast, and things that kick ass. Timecodes: (7:5…

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SLAM Magazine Tribute with Ben Osborne, Russ Bengtson, and Lang Whitaker 1:24:20

8M ago1:24:20

1:24:20

In this very special edition of the First Ballot Hall of Fame Podcast, legendary SLAM contributors Ben Osborne, Lang Whitaker, and Russ Bengtson join the pod to celebrate SLAM magazine's 30th anniversary. They go into all the gritty details of working at one of the most important publications in basketball history from Shawn Kemp's emails to fist b…

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Dirk's Game 2 Layup with Jason Gallagher 1:30:07

9M ago1:30:07

1:30:07

In 2006 the Dallas Mavericks lost in the NBA finals to the Wade and Shaq led Miami Heat. (Thanks in large part to an astounding 97 free throws by D-Wade…) Later in the 2011 NBA Finals, Nowitzki would find himself on the precipice of rewriting NBA history with one fateful lefty lay. Jason Gallagher, of The Old Man and The Three, joins the pod to dis…

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The Best Shattered Backboard Dunk of All Time Part 2 with Dan Devine, @DUNKCOMP, and David Astramskas 53:27

9M ago53:27

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Dan Devine, Paul from @Dunkcomp, and David Astramskas are back for Part 2 of determining the greatest shattered backboard dunk. This week they break down Shaq's 1992 dunk on NBA Inside Stuff and Darryl Dawkins' OG back-board shattering dunk against the Kansas City Kings and decide which of these dunks are worthy of induction into the First Ballot H…

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The Best Shattered Backboard Dunk of All Time Part 1 with Dan Devine, @DUNKCOMP, and David Astramskas 1:01:44

9M ago1:01:44

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Legends of the industry, Dan Devine, Paul from @Dunkcomp, and David Astramskas join the pod as the first-ever First Ballot Hall of Fame voting committee panel to determine and induct the greatest shattered backboard dunk into the First Ballot Hall of Fame. In part one of the first ever two-part episode, the panel breaks down Jerome Lane's thunderou…

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Jordan's Flu Game with Scoop Jackson 1:31:31

9M ago1:31:31

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The Flu Game. Game 5 of the tied 1997 NBA Finals and Michael Jordan, despite being ravaged by the flu… drops 38 points to secure a miraculous win. Joining the pod is ESPN sports journalist, author, and cultural critic Scoop Jackson, who breaks down the moment, talks about almost quitting SLAM, and discovering NSYNC. Timecodes: (5:56) Scoop almost q…

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