At guaaard.. Wearing Jersey #2 Standing 6'1"... Out of Little Rock, Arkansas.. Derek Fisher!! The 5-time NBA Champ and Laker Legend joined us for the NBA's Republika Huddle series during his recent Manila trip. We geeked out about his clutch performances, his rings, the Kobe, 0.4 and more! Watch/listen to the interview here, in full. JOIN THE CALL …

Has the WNBA ever been more on fire than right now? Let's re-visit these two conversations from right before the season started, with W stars Jewell Loyd and Aliyah Boston. Originally from the NBA Republika Huddle series, these interviews capture the excitement that both Jewell and Aliyah had about the upcoming season, all the new fans of women's b…

Literally fresh off of a BSE GTWM recording, Mo (and Sam!) jump on to the brand new Call to ARMS Playback room for our first ever live recording. We swap hot takes, talk a little sports, hand out this week's Basketball Championship Belt, Mo finally shares how much the Viva Hot Babes paid him to do their movie and also give away a Limited Edition Ti…

With less than a month to go before the WNBA Draft, let's jump back to a month ago to our conversations with Sabrina Ionescu, Jewell Loyd, Natasha Cloud, Shakira Austin, Brionna Jones and Rhyne Howard! This was a whirlwind experience because we were told about a last minute slot to interview them just an hour before. Hearing them talk about how the…

We're taking you behind the curtains of All-Star Weekend! This is your ultimate how-to guide to cover an NBA event! On this episode, we give you the backstories of some of our interactions and interviews with the NBA's brightest stars. Who decides who gets to ask a question? How much time do you have with a player? How much does it cost? What sneak…

This is probably the most important, most emotional podcast I've ever done. Nobody who wasn't in that room has ever seen or heard this interview since it happened. This Kobe interview took place in 2016. It was for a small group of Kobe's most die-hard fans in the Philippines. Since then, and especially since 2020, I have been trying my absolute be…

Look, when we decided to break down basketball scenes in movies and TV shows, we knew we were bound to run into The Sandman. Nobody in the history of filmmaking has ever forced himself onto more basketball scenes than the great Adam Sandler. This week, we break down the WWE-co-produced film The Longest Yard. Technically a football movie, and yet th…

Welcome to Watching Film (aka The Zac Efron Award for Best/Worst Basketball Scenes in Movies or TV)! We're watching film on the ICONIC one-on-one scene featuring Lucas vs Nathan Scott. One Tree Hill had the perfect premise: Teen Drama meets Basketball. Sure, it wasn't as well-done as The OC, it wasn't as glossy as Gossip Girl, and was nowhere near …

Video killed the (podcast) star! Our first Video Episode features NBA vet Andre Roberson! The All-World defender talks about getting back on the court, his favorite matchups, how James Harden indirectly told him he had made it as a lockdown stopper and more! Props to Dre for being vulnerable with us and dropping a lot of wisdom about getting your m…

Welcome (or welcome back) to the Call to ARMS Podcast! We've changed up some things but remain a hoops podcast at heart! Think of this as Basketball Pro Max Plus Podcast: meaning you get everything about the game, plus some things about everything else. Best of all, we're now going to be dropping a new episode every Monday so you can add that to yo…

Cinema is dead! Even the great David Fincher must bow down to the Subscription era. Nick discusses the potentially dangerous situation facing cinemas given we are now all couch potatoes. This is then followed by talking about a movie watched by this podcaster from his couch. The Killer is Fincher’s first film in years, but does it stack up to his a…

A quick lookback on the life and work of Mathew Perry after his tragic recent passing. And then, what is there to say, it’s Spiderman (or men)! Settle in as Nick tackles one of the most anticipated movies of the last decade. We’re talking cameo’s, we’re talking villains, we’re talking repressed childhood memories. Did the movie live up to all the h…

Wherever you go, basketball is its own universal language that all hoopers can understand. That’s what Leigh Ellis, Thirdy Ravena, and Trina Guytingco all agreed to on this special live recording at the TITAN Hoops Fair at The Courtyard MNL. While each of them have their own unique hoops experience, they’re all about that life. A globe-trotter. A t…

It was a Gilas takeover on this special live recording of the pod at the TITAN Hoops Fair at The Courtyard MNL. Gilas Pilipinas players Dwight Ramos, Calvin Oftana, and Jamie Malonzo talked about where they’re at in preparing for the 2023 FIBA World Cup and what comes with playing in the biggest home games in all of basketball. That, and a bit abou…

Taking on the role and the responsibility of national team head coach of the most basketball-crazy country in the world? One of the toughest jobs in all of hoops. But over and over again, Chot Reyes answers the call - for country, of course. For love, definitely. In this episode, Coach Chot opens up to Nikko and Isaac on where Gilas Pilipinas is ju…

Are you now a fan of Gilas Pilipinas Women? Can’t get enough of anything women’s hoops in the Philippines? Coach Pat Aquino has been one of many (albeit not enough) who have contributed to that. For years, Coach Pat has been in the lab - scouting, recruiting, training, empowering, nurturing young Filipina basketball players. Now, we’re slowly seein…

The first episode of FOR LOVE: The Podcast, co-hosted by Nikko Ramos and Isaac Go, sets the tone for a season of worldwide buckets. There’s no other person better to talk about love of the game than 25-time (!!!) PBA champion coach Tim Cone. These days, Coach Tim sits on the coaching staff of Gilas Pilipinas - joining (and completing) 5K runs at da…

Travel the world playing basketball. To most of us, that's the dream. To Leigh Ellis, that's his new life mission. The veteran broadcaster pauses his Hoops World Tour of 20 pickup games in 20 cities in 20 countries to hop on the pod! Leigh, best known as one of the members of the No Dunks crew aka The Starters aka The Basketball Jones, is on a ques…

One of the funniest and most talented people in all of sports media finally makes his Call to ARMS debut! CJ Toledano, a Los Angeles-based director, producer, and comedian is one of the best sports creatives in the game. He jumps on the pod to talk about the Filipino uniform (hoodie + Lakers hat), Spoelstra's unnecessary fitness, Jamal Murray's asc…

Cassidy and Nikko back on a podcast? Filipino Jackson back in the Finals? NATURE IS HEALING! ESPN's Cassidy Hubbarth jumps on to talk about her favorite storylines of the season, Joe Mazz, the walk-and-talk tunnel interviews, Michael (never Mike) Malone, our boy Spo (who we talk about profusely on HOOPS PARADISE: THE PHILIPPINES' LOVE OF THE GAME, …

In partnership with our longtime partners, AXA Philippines, NBA legend, SLAM coverboy and point guard royalty Jason Williams comes on the pod! We spoke to White Chocolate himself at the AXA headquarters in Manila and discussed wellness, mental & physical preparations, why James Posey ruined the best pass of all time and more! Listen til the end, tr…

Last August, 1st of 2022 former Tap Dog, Anthony Lo Cascio and his wife who is also not only a tap dancer, but a best friend of both Ernie and Rosita on Sesame Street Live tours, Staci Lo Cascio. We met up in St. Paul, we drank some nice bourbon, and talked about so many things from ASMR to Yerba Mate, to the Holy Trinity of Tap Dancing Anthonys wh…

We got the GOAT! We're kicking off an all-new season of the Call to Arms Pod with a guest we could only dream of--the one and only Doris Burke. Tune in for a conversation on her nearly life-long love affair with basketball, the ins and outs of broadcasting, her favorite celebrity sightings, and the end of the NBA season. Presented by Slam Philippin…

In the latest episode of 'The King & The Next Generation' special subpod, TITAN’s founder & Chairman Dennis Tan grants a rare interview to take a trip down memory lane and tackle why he’s arguably (but confidently) the first ‘Bron stan in the country.By CALL TO ARMS

Half the season down, and it's been nothing short of ridiculous at every step of the way! UST has the most efficient, crazy-volume, no-help scorer in like, ever?? FEU got off to a very un-FEU start before beating a team tied for first. UE has Targaryen brother energy, Adamson will ride Jerom and Lenda threes as far as it takes them, La Salle can't …

TITAN & SLAM Philippines present a special subpod on the Call to ARMS feed. XX: The King & The Next Generation is a LeBron Sneaker Podcast that celebrates The King’s latest signature model. A special episode will release with each colorway that drops on TITAN, featuring special guests to break down design inspirations, cultural impact & special rel…

Time to talk about last year's Final Four teams! UP comes off the shortest title reign ever, ADMU has a chip on its shoulder, DLSU has a genius joining the team and FEU is gonna FEU. Our data whizkid Ryan Alba comes back with some spicy takes, including some not-so-homer views about the Maroons (shocker!). Plus, a treat for basketball fans as Tab B…

The UAAP is back. Again? ALREADY?? After what is likely the shortest offseason ever, the country's premier collegiate league is set to tip off for its second season in a calendar year (lolwow). In Part 1 of 2 of our Season 85 Preview, film and data analyst aka Call To ARMS Hoops whizkid aka Twitter's trashiest talker Ryan Alba joins Nikko to talk a…

We're baaaaack, baby!! We moved studios, got re-settled, and are now raring to go with brand new NBA and UAAP seasons just weeks away. Not to mention Thrones is back, The Bear was peak television filmmaking and Taylor has new music incoming. Great time to have the pod back! Before we look too far ahead though, let's celebrate the NBA Finals that we…

The people have spoken, and a studio has listened! We wanted a Predator movie with a simplified plot, in the jungle, with Arnie, no cities or Aliens. Well, Schwarzenegger may have hung up the machete, but a Comanche tribe takes over and delivers with a love letter to the original while also standing on its own two feet. Nick tackles the ins and out…

Grief, depression, broken families, death, it’s all positive vibes as Nick reviews a 7-hour murder mystery. Kate Winslet shines in an Emmy winning performance with a supporting cast threatening to steal the show. The bigger issues though are how we process grief, having more red herrings than billed cast members, and whether drawing existential mea…

It’s the showdown some people might be waiting for! Two Hollywood Titans take to the screen in a battle of wits, biceps, and manicured moustaches. Only one problem, they forgot to put them on the screen at the same time. This podcast edition has Nick breaking down the Russo Brothers’ latest film full of style, fun action, and zero-character develop…

Back with a bang! After a long hiatus, Nick returns much like the Mighty Thor himself - a new setup, a new mantra, and a more relaxed approach duuude. Will a new streamlined approach save this service from mediocrity and degradation? Who knows, but it's free content so best not to pull that thread. This podcast delves into another polarising marvel…

Time Brickey from Chicago, IL is in Minneapolis performing in Jelly's Last Jam. He talks about his mentors including Reggio "The Hoofer" McLaughlin & Tristan Bruns, tap shoe mics, performing in blackface, and receives a call from Ted Louis Levy. Visit his site www.heyti.me This episode also includes shout-outs to; Erinn Liebhard, Anthony Lo Cascio,…

Nikko reflects on his 2018 SLAM PH article, 'Fight of the Year' as Ateneo and UP once again face off in the UAAP Finals. A lot has changed since 4 years ago, and yet still, some things remain the same. This one's a reminder about the worst of us that we've grown from, and the best in us we're all now trying to keep alive. Long live the fight.…

Di-pangkaraniwang episode para sa di-pangkaraniwang mga panahon. Pakiusap: Pakinggan kung may maipapahiram na ilang minuto. Ipasa sa iba. Maraming salamat po. Mabuhay ang malayang halalan.By CALL TO ARMS

On a very special episode of Continue Watching, we talk to Rodney Barnes, who is an executive producer, writer, and scene-stealer in Winning Time. Tune in to hear his thoughts on the cast, the future of the series, and how he and Adrien Brody almost threw hands for a scene!By CALL TO ARMS

Nikko and Toby (and Tyler!) recap episodes 4 and 5 to discuss Jack McKinney's entrance and sudden departure, the quality of onscreen basketball, Magic and Kareem's drama-filled first win, and some thoughts on the first half of the series.By CALL TO ARMS

This week's episode of Continue Watching dives into Adrian Brody's depiction of Pat Riley's humble beginnings at the front office, the surprise murder cliffhanger, the art of the combover, and a lot more!By CALL TO ARMS

A new week means a new episode of HBO's Winning Time, which also means a new episode of Continue Watching! Listen to our recap where we discuss the historical accuracy of Jerry West's portrayal, Magic Johnson dominating a game of pick-up, go on 'The Replacements' tangent, and this series' unexpected looming villain.…

Kahit kailan, wala pa ring tatalo. In our love letter to Alaska, Nikko calls up Coach Jeff Cariaso to reminisce on his draft day, winning the grand slam, his career going full circle as coach, and their outlook on their final season. With the special participation of Boss Fred Uytengsu, this is an episode you don't wanna miss!…

We are extremely proud to launch Continue Watching, where we recap our favorite shows one episode at a time. And there isn't a better show to start us off than 'Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty', out now on HBO Go! Have you seen the first episode? Listen to our spoiler-filled discussion for a rundown on everything we love about the show…

Introducing the newest show under the Call to Arms Podcast feed! Single Coverage is our love letter to OPM. It features an OPM artist coming on to play their own single and a cover from another local artist + all the stories in between . Truthfully, we couldn't think of better way to kick this off than with the man who's written the soundtrack to t…

The All-Star Weekend is almost here! Nikko Ramos and Toby from HR place their bets on the winners of the Rising Stars Tournament, the newly revamped Skills Challenge, the 3-point Contest, the Slam Dunk Competition, and of course, the All-Star Game and MVP. Who do you got?By CALL TO ARMS

Let's get on the basketball time machine and go back to simpler times. In 2013, Gilas broke the Korean curse and caused Nikko to write a couple thousand too-emotional words about it. The game, that win, this piece - changed his life.By CALL TO ARMS

NBA Champion, Legend, and Hall of Famer Isiah Thomas joins the pod to talk about the 75th anniversary of the NBA, his go-to players in the top 75, his favorite current players to watch and who he wishes he and The Bad Boys could go up against.By CALL TO ARMS

Red Ollero joins the pod to talk about the best TV shows you should be watching (or should be watching again). Plus a definitive report card on PBA team names.By CALL TO ARMS

Happy new year! We're promising more episodes this year! Let's see how that goes lol. For now, here's Nikko on his own with your questions. Best questions each mailbag always win cool stuff so keep em coming!By CALL TO ARMS

Max Pollak was in town for the Twin Cities Tap Festival and stopped by Studio 101 last October. He shared stories of his life as a tap dancer, and also insights into Cuban music history, tap floor design tips, ideas on how to record body percussion. He even sheds some light on the nuances of the very rarely talked about “Austrian Clavé.” “North 2nd…

Our country's very own Cassidy Hubbarth joins Nikko Ramos to dish about their favorite Coach Pop stories, the slate of Christmas games, representing the country from the sidelines of the NBA's biggest games, and a lot more!By CALL TO ARMS