Best Ben Durant Podcasts (2024)

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Woj Retirement and Reasons to Watch the Bottom Tier Teams in the League 1:34:12

12m ago1:34:12

1:34:12

Zach reacts to Adrian Wojnarowski leaving ESPN, divides the Eastern conference into tiers, and then brings in Steve Jones Jr. of The Dunker Spot to explain why these 8 teams will be worth watching: the Wizards, Hornets, Bulls, Raptors, Jazz, Blazers, Nets, and Pistons. :15- Zach's thoughts on Woj's retirement from media 9:30- Tiering out the east 1…

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Predicting the Top 10 Defenses for the 2024-25 NBA Season with Mo Dakhil 52:13

23m ago52:13

52:13

Dive into the NBA's defensive landscape as we predict the top 10 defenses for the upcoming season. Host Wes Goldberg is joined by Mo Dakhil (The Athletic, Bleacher Report) to rank their top 10 offenses going into the 2024-25 season. Subscribe to RealGM Radio on YouTube, Apple Podcasts or via the RSS feed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit meg…

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NBA Greatness: Can Titles Propel Luka, Edwards, and Embiid into the All-Time Elite? (ITL S4 E37) 49:55

21h ago49:55

49:55

As the NBA season approaches, Matt and Justin discuss the top players poised to break into the ranks of the greatest in NBA history. They explore whether stars like Luka Dončić, Anthony Edwards, and Joel Embiid could solidify their legacies by winning championships. The hosts debate the criteria for greatness in the league and what it takes for the…

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Rupert Younger 1:01:14

39m ago1:01:14

1:01:14

Featuring Rupert Younger, Founder and Director of the Oxford Center for Corporate Responsibility and Chair of the Enacting Purpose Initiative at University of Oxford. (Recorded 8/15/24)

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Showgirls with Louis Peitzman 1:45:21

4h ago1:45:21

1:45:21

Jordan and Brooke hitch a ride to Vegas with writer Louis Peitzman for another wonderful entry in the Paul Verhoeven canon of horny queer cinema! We thrust it to the beat of a deeply misunderstood lead performance, the legitimacy of of "cult classic" status, commodifying the male gaze for your own sapphic tendencies, and how there is not one normal…

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Who Can Rise in the Eastern Conference? and Will Jayson Tatum Ever Win an MVP? 1:19:21

9h ago1:19:21

1:19:21

Zach Lowe and Mo Dakhil discuss the biggest question marks surrounding the Orlando Magic, Indiana Pacers, Cleveland Cavaliers, and Miami Heat and if any of those teams can upset the top four of the Eastern Conference in a playoff series. Also, they debate if Jayson Tatum gets his proper respect as an NBA Superstar. All that and more! 3:30 Which of …

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Predicting the Top 10 Offenses for the 2024-25 NBA Season with Dan Devine 1:18:05

12h ago1:18:05

1:18:05

Dive into the NBA's offensive landscape as we predict the top 10 offenses for the upcoming season. Host Wes Goldberg is joined by Yahoo Sports' Dan Devine to rank their top 10 offenses going into the 2024-25 season. Subscribe to RealGM Radio on YouTube, Apple Podcasts or via the RSS feed. 0:00 Intro 5:30 Dallas Mavericks' Offensive Evolution 11:34 …

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What if LeBron NEVER Leaves the Cavs and More with Hoopsology's Matt Thomas! 1:02:57

9d ago1:02:57

1:02:57

First Justin went on the hot seat to discuss his passion for hoops, now it's Matt Thomas' turn on the hot seat in Hoopsology ITL as he chats about his first and favorite memories spanning Houston and New Mexico, a what-if scenario as to what would LeBron’s legacy look like if he stayed in Cleveland, his way of improving the game of basketball, favo…

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Jamal Murray, Julius Randle, Brandon Ingram, and the biggest contract questions heading into NBA season 1:19:43

4d ago1:19:43

1:19:43

Zach Lowe and Bobby Marks discuss Jamal Murray signing his contract extension with the Denver Nuggets and what that means for the Nuggets title window, the trade rumors surrounding Julius Randle and Brandon Ingram, and which 4th year rookie scale contract extensions they expect to come through. All that and more! :55- Jamal Murray's contract extens…

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Julie Caruccio 58:18

4d ago58:18

58:18

Featuring Julie Caruccio, Assistant Vice President for Research on the Student Experience at University of Virginia. (Recorded 8/27/24)

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Mark Alice Durant | Summer of the White Fox 48:36

7d ago48:36

48:36

I visited Mark Alice Durant at his home in Maryland to talk about his book, Summer of the White Fox, and After, published by Saint Lucy Books. We talk about how Mark came to photography and why he started his own publishing imprint. Summer of the White Fox, and After is a memoir and a monograph, with a touch of history and philosophy weaved into th…

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Identity Changers for the 2024-25 NBA Season with Ben Golliver 1:02:42

12d ago1:02:42

1:02:42

Host Wes Goldberg and Ben Golliver of the Washington Post are talking about Identity Changers -- New faces in new places who will change the way a team plays or how a specific unit functions. They discuss Klay Thompson with the Dallas Mavericks, changes to the Phoenix Suns, JJ Redick's impact on the Los Angeles Lakers and plenty of other new additi…

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Most Intriguing Teams and Players for 2024-25 Season 1:30:29

8d ago1:30:29

1:30:29

Zach Lowe is joined by Kevin Pelton to discuss the Olympics and all of the late offseason news from around the league, then they discuss the teams they have the most questions for after this summer, and which players they think are the most intriguing heading into the 2024-2025 NBA season. All that and more! 3:45- Recapping Team USA's nerve racking…

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NBA vs. EuroLeague: Liam Canny Breaks Down the Basketball Landscape 27:33

10d ago27:33

27:33

Hoopsology presents an exclusive interview with Liam Canny, a commentator for the Euroleague and this year's Paris Olympics. Canny provided commentary for both men's and women's basketball Team USA teams for the international version of the streaming service MAX. He shares his most memorable basketball moments and offers his expert analysis on the …

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Tom Mcdougall 52:33

18d ago52:33

52:33

Featuring Tom Mcdougall, founder and CEO of 4PFoods. (Recorded 7/30/24)

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Bridesmaids with Caroline Framke 1:40:32

14d ago1:40:32

1:40:32

Jordan and Brooke are joined by TV critic Caroline Framke to talk Paul Feig's seminal 2011 comedy, including masterful levels of improv, the "shocker genre" of female-led raunchy comedies, the wedding industrial complex, and how Annie and Helen should really just run off together. Follow us on Twitter and IG! (And Jordan's Letterboxd / Brooke's Let…

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Hoopsology ITL: Host Justin Goodrum on Why Jordan is Still the G.O.A.T, His Favorite Basketball Memories and Players and the Sport of Basketball's Bright Future 59:36

15d ago59:36

59:36

Matt and Justin go back into the lab for a unique episode of Hoopsology as they begin their series of interviews getting to know each other about their passion for basketball. Matt interviews Justin and gets his first and favorite basketball memories about the New Mexico Lobos and Michael Jordan. Justin also breaks down why basketball is set for a …

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Kevin Pelton and Seth Parnow on the Pacific Division (Aug 2024) 1:15:30

20d ago1:15:30

1:15:30

Host Danny Leroux, Kevin Pelton of ESPN and Seth Partnow of Penn Interactive go in-depth on the NBA’s Pacific Division. They discuss how the Kings, Suns, Warriors, Lakers and Clippers fared in the off-season, including which teams improved and what moves stood out. The three also predict the season to come, including projected finish, breakout play…

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The WNBA Playoff Picture, Caitlin Clark vs Angel Reese, Title Contenders and more with Calvin Wetzel 29:30

17d ago29:30

29:30

As the WNBA season enters its crucial second half, we sat down with Calvin Wetzel, renowned writer for CBS Sports and Her Hoops Stats, to discuss the upcoming playoffs and key storylines shaping the league. Wetzel breaks down the current standings and potential matchups, highlighting the Indiana Fever's recent surge and the Minnesota Lynx's impress…

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Prem Menghwar 51:42

18d ago51:42

51:42

Featuring Prem Menghwar, a Post Doctoral Fellow at the Institute for Business in Society at the Darden School, University of Virginia. (Recorded 7/26/24)

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Adam Mares and David Locke on the Northwest Division (Aug 2024) 1:31:38

24d ago1:31:38

1:31:38

Host Danny Leroux, David Locke of the Utah Jazz and Locked on Podcast Network and Adam Mares of DNVR break down the Northwest Division. They discuss how the Jazz, Nuggets, Trail Blazers, Timberwolves and Thunder fared in the off-season and predict the season to come, including projected finish, breakout players and rookies they are most excited to …

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Why Olympic Basketball is better than the NBA, the WNBA new media rights deal, and the growing popularity of Basketball Worldwide with Profluence's Andrew Petcash 32:33

24d ago32:33

32:33

In this edition of Hoopsology, we welcome the founder of Profluence a media company and investment fund at the intersection of sports, technology, & media Andrew Petcash. Andrew gives his analysis of the rapid growth of basketball around the world, why the WNBA received a fair TV deal, and will Saudi Arabia get involved with basketball and college …

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Jackie Thompson 0:16

25d ago0:16

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Featuring Jackie Thompson, Vice President of Sales at Real Page Inc. (Recorded 7/25/24)

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Shrek with Caitlin Durante 1:47:57

28d ago1:47:57

1:47:57

Jordan and Brooke are rejoined by Caitlin Durante (The Bechdel Cast) for a simple Shrek-tastic visit to Duloc. Along with a healthy dose of memes, we break down the "edgy" anti-Disney sentiment, marginalized fairytale creatures, Lord Farquaad's casual ethnic cleansing, how inescapable to the culture this was, and if this film is actually quite quee…

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Wes Goldberg and Mike Prada on the Southeast Division (Aug 2024) 1:30:33

29d ago1:30:33

1:30:33

Host Danny Leroux, Wes Goldberg of Locked On Heat and Mike Prada of The Athletic break down the NBA’s Southeast Division. They discuss how the Heat, Magic, Wizards, Hornets and Hawks fared in the off-season, including which teams improved and what moves stood out. The three also predict the season to come, including projected finish, breakout playe…

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Are Durant and LeBron Top Players in the Association? Hoopsology's ITL Top 10 Elite Players in the NBA! 1:12:50

1M ago1:12:50

1:12:50

In this episode of Hoopsology's Inside the Lab (ITL), hosts Matt and Justin dive deep into their rankings of the NBA's top 10 players heading into the 2024-25 season. With NBA training camps on the horizon, this is the perfect time to analyze the league's elite talent. Matt and Justin also recap the thrilling Olympic basketball tournaments, where b…

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Samuel Mortimer 53:44

1M ago53:44

53:44

Featuring Samuel Mortimer, Intera Sanpaolo Research Fellow at Said Business School at Oxford University and Research Associate at Kyoto Institute of Philosophy. (Recorded 7/25/24)

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Rob Mahoney and Matt Moore on the Southwest Division (2024) 1:32:37

1M ago1:32:37

1:32:37

Host Danny Leroux, Rob Mahoney of The Ringer and Matt Moore of The Action Network go in-depth on the NBA’s Southwest Division. They discuss how the Rockets, Pelicans, Spurs, Mavericks and Grizzlies fared in the off-season, including which teams improved and what moves stood out. The three also predict the season to come, including projected finish,…

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Hoopsology ITL: Paris Olympics Basketball, the LeBron and KD Show, and FIBA's Anti-American Bias 1:06:12

1M ago1:06:12

1:06:12

In the latest edition of Hoopsology ITL, we dive into the world of international hoops with the Olympics in full swing. We explore the dynamics of the USA Men's 5x5 and 3x3, and Women's 5x5 and 3x3 basketball competitions. Matt and Justin dissect the powerhouse roster of the Men's 5x5 team. Are they too talented to lose, or is there more to the sto…

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Alex Fife 59:25

1M ago59:25

59:25

Featuring Alex Fife, Managing Director of SEI Ventures, a part of Strategic Education , Inc., and an Adjunct Faculty at the Darden School. (Recorded 7/24/24)

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Caitlin Cooper and Dan Feldman on the Central Division (2024-25) 1:20:38

1M ago1:20:38

1:20:38

Host Danny Leroux, Caitlin Cooper of Basketball, She Wrote and Dan Feldman of Dunc’d On Prime go in-depth on the NBA’s Central Division. They discuss how the Bucks, Bulls, Cavs, Pacers and Pistons fared in the off-season and predict the season to come, including projected finish, breakout players and rookies they are most excited to see. Subscribe …

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Little Shop of Horrors with Kenny Neibart 1:41:30

2M ago1:41:30

1:41:30

Jordan and Brooke are rejoined by writer/producer Kenny Neibart for another movie musical – this one very near and dear to our hearts. For Frank Oz's 1986 film, we discuss gender performance, stage to screen changes, advanced puppetry, Howard Ashman's incredible pen, and – you knew it was coming – the Muppets. Follow us on Twitter and IG! (And Jord…

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Overtime Select: Revolutionizing Women's Basketball with Sascha Malas 24:37

1M ago24:37

24:37

In this episode of Hoopsology, we sit down with Sasha Malas, Director of Overtime Select and Director of Content Operations at Overtime. Malas provides exclusive insights into Overtime Select, a groundbreaking league featuring the nation's top 15 to 18-year-old female basketball players. Learn how this platform is preparing the next generation of w…

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Nick Gartrelle: Uncovering the Secrets of Success in the NBA 2K League 29:38

2M ago29:38

29:38

We chat with Nick Gartrelle, the Head Coach, General Manager and mastermind behind the Raptors Uprising GC in the NBA 2K League. Learn about his passion for basketball, his transition into coaching, and the unique challenges of leading a team in the competitive world of esports. We explore the inner workings of the NBA 2K League, the future of espo…

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Phil Cochran 59:39

2M ago59:39

59:39

Featuring Phil Cochran, the Thomas W. Binford Chair of Corporate Citizenship and Professor of Management at the Kelley School of Business at Indiana University. (Recorded 6/27/24)

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Tim Bontemps and Jared Dubin on the Atlantic Division (2024-25) 1:05:38

2M ago1:05:38

1:05:38

Host Danny Leroux, Tim Bontemps of ESPN and Jared Dubin of Last Night in Basketball go in-depth on the NBA’s Atlantic Division. They discuss how the Celtics, 76ers, Knicks, Nets and Raptors fared in the off-season and predict the season to come, including projected finish, breakout players and rookies they are most excited to see. Subscribe to Real…

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Lauri Markkanen and Brandon Ingram Trade Rumors, Can the Nuggets return to glory?, and Can the Timberwolves compete for the title? 1:40:49

2M ago1:40:49

1:40:49

Zach Lowe is joined by Tim MacMahon to discuss the lingering trade rumors surrounding Lauri Markkanen and Brandon Ingram heading into the 2024-25 NBA Season and what they make out of the Phoenix Suns. Then, Adam Mares joins the show to figure out if the Denver Nuggets can find a way back to being a championship level team and finally Jon Krawczynsk…

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Tim Carpenter | Little 27:41

2M ago27:41

27:41

Tim Carpenter and I met up at the 2024 Chico Review to talk about his latest book Little, published by The Ice Plant. We talk about how Little is the last in a trilogy of Tim’s books, Local Objects and Christmas Day, Bucks Pond Road, both also published by The Ice Plant. Even though Tim was on PhotoWork with Sasha Wolf in 2023 to talk about To Phot…

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Hoopsology ITL: Here Comes the Money! The NBA and WNBA Signs New TV Deals, Team USA Faces A Tough Challenge in Paris, Rockets and Bulls Summer League Thoughts, Predictions of WNBA ROTY Race 1:12:57

2M ago1:12:57

1:12:57

The NBA season is over but there’s no shortage of hot topics dominating the basketball conversation. Matt and Justin return to the lab to give their impressions of the NBA and WNBA signing new TV deals, the chances of the USA Men’s Basketball Team in Paris, and our thoughts about the Houston Rockets and Chicago Bulls in Summer League. Hoopsology is…

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Team USA Survives Exhibition Games, Next Season's Wins Over/Under Reactions, and Knicks Talk 1:23:54

2M ago1:23:54

1:23:54

Zach and Fred Katz discuss Team USA winning competitive exhibition games and how they feel about the team heading into the Olympics, then they discuss the most interesting win totals by ESPN Bet and which teams they think will surpass or fail to meet expectations, and if there are any moves left to make for the New York Knicks. All that and more! T…

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Maximillian Martin and Alex Durant 57:21

2M ago57:21

57:21

Featuring Maximilian Martin, co founder of Mingle Money. And Alex Durant, Head of Marketing and Sales at Mingle Money. https://www.minglemoneyapp.com/ (Recorded 6/7/24)

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