Best Globetrotter Lab Podcasts (2024)

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Abstract Artist Rostarr on Creating with Freedom 14:13

8h ago14:13

14:13

A Conversation with Rostarr Brooklyn meets Bali in the world of artist Romon Yang aka Rostarr! His art, like his travels, defies definition, drawing inspiration from every corner of the globe. A multidisciplinary artist in painting, abstract calligraphy, large-scale murals, and experimental filmmaking, amongst other things. In our latest In Convo s…

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Lakers Shake Up NBA Offseason: Redick as Coach and LeBron's Future with Spectrum LA's Nikki Kay 30:08

22h ago30:08

30:08

The NBA season is over but the Los Angeles Lakers are dominating the NBA conversation. We welcome sports host & reporter for Spectrum LA, Nikki Kay. Nikki provides insight into the Lakers’ surprising hire of JJ Redick and fan reaction in LA, how JJ will adjust to coaching one of the most high-profile teams in sports, and how we break down the impac…

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More Than LeBron's Son: The New Yorker’s Louisa Thomas on Why Bronny James is Underestimated 16:21

2d ago16:21

16:21

The NBA Draft draws near and the majority of the hype has been surrounding where Bronny James will land in the draft. We welcome staff writer for the New Yorker Louisa Thomas onto Hoopsology to give her analysis about the pressure Bronny is facing. Louisa wrote an article for the New Yorker about Bronny and talks about why Bronny is being underesti…

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Can the Las Vegas Aces Defend its championship? With The Sporting Tribune's, Will Despart 26:02

3d ago26:02

26:02

In this edition of Hoopsology welcome a Las Vegas staff writer for The Sporting Tribune, Will Despart. We get Will’s insight into how the Aces have struggled during the first part of the season, what their team will look like with the return of Chelsea Gray to Las Vegas, the underdog story of Kate Martin, A'ja Wilson’s competitive spirit, and more.…

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Warner Bros. Discovery Out of NBA Rights? Lakers Hire Reddick: Athlete Media Content in 2024 with Front Office Sports Owen Poindexter 32:54

7d ago32:54

32:54

He is a Senior Writer for Front Office Sports and the host of the Front Office Sports Today Podcast we welcome Owen Poindexter Senior Writer for Front Office Sports and the host of the Front Office Sports Today, Owen Poindexter joins Hoopsology to discuss the NBA’s future after the conclusion of the NBA Finals. Owen gives his opinion of WBD potenti…

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Banner 18: Boston Celtics Reign Supreme-Hoopsology’s ITL 47:20

9d ago47:20

47:20

Matt and Justin dissect the 2024 NBA Finals with a deep dive into the Boston Celtics' championship run. We celebrate their 18th title, solidifying their place as the winningest franchise in basketball history. We analyze the performances of Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown, with Brown taking home Finals MVP honors. The hosts also break down the Dallas…

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Artist & Designer Norman Teague on the Making of Cool 15:29

15d ago15:29

15:29

Earlier this year, Chicago artist, designer, and educator Norman Teague brought his powerful exhibition, "A Love Supreme," to the Elmhurst Art Museum . Inspired by John Coltrane's iconic album, the show explored the intersection of jazz improvisation and "unapologetic black aesthetics."In our exclusive interview in his studio on our last visit to C…

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Caitlin Clark Team USA Olympic Snub and the Growing Pains of the WNBA Attaining Mainstream Success 50:48

14d ago50:48

50:48

In this edition of Hoopsology’s In The Lab, Justin and Matt explore what happens when the WNBA is thrown into the mainstream and the societal culture war. We also give our thoughts on Caitlin Clark being left off Team USA for the Olympics and more! Hoopsology is presented by Ballislife. Twitter:@hoopsologypod Instagram:@hoopsologypod Justin's Twitt…

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Daniel Mitchell of Space Available on Sustainable Future 18:00

17d ago18:00

18:00

In the new episode of our “In Convo” series, Globetrotter's Kennedy Ashinze sits down with Daniel Mitchell, the founder of environmentally-friendly design company, Space Available. Despite his success as the co-founder of LN-CC in London, Mitchell left everything behind for Bali. Determined to make a real impact, in 2020, he founded Space Available…

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Coaching Conflict? LeBron's Bromance with Lakers Candidate: Hoopsology’s ITL 37:35

16d ago37:35

37:35

Lakers in Coaching Limbo: Can They Find a Head Coach? Matt and Justin dissect the latest blow to the Los Angeles Lakers: their pursuit of Dan Hurley falling short. They debate whether the Lakers can find a suitable head coach to lead LeBron James and Anthony Davis. LeBron's Basketball Bromances: Kyrie Irving & JJ Redick The guys delve into LeBron J…

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Author & Journalist Vikki Tobak on Chronicling Hip-Hop 9:55

23d ago9:55

9:55

In celebrating her currently ongoing “Ice Cold: An Exhibition of Hip-Hop Jewelry" at the American Museum of Natural History in New York City, Globetrotter revisits our interview with author and journalist Vikki Tobak.Vikki wasn't just an observer of early hip-hop; she was part of the movement, from working nights at Nell’s nightclub where the Notor…

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J. Alphonse Nicholson Interview: Landing the role of Chris Paul in the FX series Clipped, Passion for Hoops 28:32

22d ago28:32

28:32

Matt and Justin welcome J. Alphonse Nicholson who plays Chris Paul in the FX series Clipped which takes viewers behind the scenes of the Donald Sterling scandal that rocked not only the Clippers but also the sports world and based on the hit ESPN 30 for 30 podcast The Sterling Affairs. Nicholson shares his passion for hoops, how he landed the role,…

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Caitlin Clark vs Chennedy Carter and the WNBA's Mishandling of the Indiana Fever, NBA Finals Preview between Dallas and Boston - Hoopsology’s In The Lab 1:13:26

24d ago1:13:26

1:13:26

In this packed episode of In The Lab, Matt and Justin discuss how the Indiana Fever is dealing with a rough start and the controversy surrounding the cheap shot Caitlin Clark received from the Chicago Sky’s Chennedy Carter. We also break down the top storylines that have occurred in the WNBA. The hosts also preview the upcoming NBA Finals between t…

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Hammer Time! Unveiling the Secrets of a Harlem Globetrotter with Donte Hammer Harrison 24:39

28d ago24:39

24:39

We have an episode that we have been looking forward to for a while. Our guest is a member of the world-famous Harlem Globetrotters Donte "Hammer" Harrison. The Globetrotters holds a special place in basketball and we get Donte’s perspective regarding his passion for basketball, how he became a member of the team, his favorite moments, and how he h…

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Chicago Sun-Times’ Journalist and Author Scoop Jackson on the Legacy of George Gervin 39:03

1M ago39:03

39:03

We have a special guest joining this episode of Hoopsology. You might have seen his work on ESPN and now for the Chicago Sun-Times and he along with George Gervin wrote Ice: Why I Was Born to Score which is available now, we welcomed Robert Scoop Jackson onto the show. Scoop joins Matt and Justin to discuss his favorite basketball memories, writing…

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NBC Sports Bay Area’s Zena Keita discusses the Golden State Valkyries Joining the WNBA! 36:08

1M ago36:08

36:08

It’s an exciting time to be a fan of the WNBA and the league is planning on adding new teams, with its new addition of the Golden State Valkyries. In this edition of Hoopsology Justin and Matt welcome NBC Sports Bay Area Reporter Zena Keita to talk about what led San Francisco to gain a new WNBA franchise. We get her thoughts on the current WNBA se…

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Nuggets & Knicks Ousted! | Pacers-Celtics & Wolves-Mavs Preview | In The Lab Breakdown 39:44

1M ago39:44

39:44

Matt and Justin break down the Conference Finals on Hoopsology, analyzing the Indiana Pacers' Cinderella run against the Boston Celtics. They also dissect the Minnesota Timberwolves' shocking upset over the defending champion Denver Nuggets and preview the upcoming series between the Wolves and the Dallas Mavericks. Plus, they dive into the offseas…

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House Music Legend Ron Trent Talks Creating Sonic Experiences & Club Culture 16:46

1M ago16:46

16:46

Fresh off his set at Klymax Discotheque in Potato Head Bali, Ron sits down with Globetrotter's Kennedy Ashinze for a wide-ranging conversation. They discuss: His passion for sound design and creating sonic experiences His groundbreaking Africa HiFi party in Chicago (produced with Sonia Hassan, featuring a young Virgil Abloh as his intern) His recen…

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Risks and Realities: NIL and Transfer Portal Exposed with Washington Post's Jesse Dougherty 32:40

1M ago32:40

32:40

NIL and the transfer portal changed the DNA of college sports and we discussed whether the new changes are positive for student-athletes with the Washington Post’s Jesse Dougherty. Do opponents of NIL and the transfer portal have any credible arguments against the paradigm shift in college sports, we get Jesse’s perspective. Hoopsology is presented…

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Could it be the END of Inside the NBA, WNBA Kickoff, Second Round of the NBA Playoffs Continues, Hoopsology’s ITL 1:00:19

1M ago1:00:19

1:00:19

Matt and Justin return to the lab to give you their impressions of the second round of the NBA Playoffs, their thoughts on the individual NBA Awards of MVP and Defensive Player of the Year, the future of NBA Broadcast Rights, and the beginning of the WNBA season. We also go in-depth if TNT loses the NBA. Hoopsology is presented by Ballislife. Twitt…

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The WNBA Is Set to Succeed Like We've Never Seen (with Author Howard Megdal) 26:59

2M ago26:59

26:59

Howard Megdal, Author of “Rare Gems” and the host of Locked On Women's Basketball Podcast, joins the show to discuss the recent growth, past failures, and bright future of women’s basketball and the WNBA. Hoopsology is presented by Ballislife. Rare Gems is available now: https://www.amazon.com/Rare-Gems-Generations-Women-Paved/dp/1637271980 Twitter…

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Appreciating LeBron's and Allen Iverson’s Greatness & The 3-Point Revolution: Interview with NYT Bestseller Kirk Goldsberry 31:01

2M ago31:01

31:01

We welcome New York Times best-selling author, a professor at the University of Texas, and the author of Hoop Atlas, Kirk Goldsberry. Kirk goes in depth about LeBron’s Greatness, why the three point shot is important, and he explains how his book Hoop Atlas gives readers a visual tour through the three last decades of pro hoops history. Hoopsology …

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NBA Second Round Playoff Predictions, Pat Beverly Loses It, & Wemby Wins ROY 42:05

2M ago42:05

42:05

We’re back to discuss this absolute GOLD MINE of an NBA Playoffs Second Round! Luka vs SGA, Ant vs Jokic, Tatum vs Mitchell, and Haliburton vs Brunson: we break it all down and give our predictions. We also touch on Pat Beverly’s ridiculous behavior and Wemby’s unanimous Rookie of the Year Award campaign. Hoopsology is presented by Ballislife. Twit…

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First-Round NBA Playoffs Takeaways and Frustrated LeBron: Hoopsology ITL 56:28

2M ago56:28

56:28

We go back into the lab as Justin and Matt discuss the hottest storylines during the first round of the NBA Playoffs. Matt and Justin break down what the future lies for the Suns and why LeBron was so frustrated after his Lakers were eliminated from the playoffs. Hoopsology is presented by Ballislife. Twitter:@hoopsologypod Instagram:@hoopsologypod…

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Davidson Math Professor SCHOOLS US on Analytics in NBA Basketball, March Madness, and more! 30:29

2M ago30:29

30:29

Tim Chartier (Author of “Get in the Game” and Davidson Math Professor) joins the show to educate us on analytics in sports, basketball, sports injuries, and beyond! Hoopsology is presented by Ballislife. Twitter:@hoopsologypod Instagram:@hoopsologypod Justin's Twitter: @JGHoopsology Matt's Twitter: @thetrainerstake Learn more about your ad choices.…

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EuroLeague Basketball 101 (with Evan Planchon) 31:20

2M ago31:20

31:20

The postseason is not only on fire in the NBA but also internationally with EuroLeague Basketball. We speak with Evan Planchon, the Head of Digital Marketing at Euroleague Basketball. Justin goes in-depth with Evan about how EuroLeague works, the popularity of the league in Europe, its passionate fanbase, and the league’s relationship with the NBA.…

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Is 2024 Finally the Year of the Knicks with The Associated Press Brian Mahoney 20:31

2M ago20:31

20:31

The playoffs are in full gear and the Knicks have high expectations to advance far in the NBA Playoffs. Justin chats with The Associated Press’ Brian Mahoney about whether the Knicks can overcome the injury to Julius Randle and if New York is primed to make a huge run in the playoffs. Hoopsology is presented by Ballislife. Twitter:@hoopsologypod In…

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The Postseason is Here! Our Hoopsology First Round NBA Playoff Preview 28:05

2M ago28:05

28:05

Matt goes into the lab solo as he provides a detailed preview of the first round of the NBA Playoffs. Which teams did Matt pick to advance and will any upsets happen? Find out Matt’s picks for the first round of the NBA Playoffs! Hoopsology is presented by Ballislife. Twitter:@hoopsologypod Instagram:@hoopsologypod Justin's Twitter: @JGHoopsology M…

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Is the WNBA Ready to Go to the Next Level with WSJ’s Rachel Bachman? 26:03

3M ago26:03

26:03

The momentum for women’s college basketball continues as the basketball world watched the WNBA Draft and is excited for the upcoming WNBA season. We welcome the Wall Street Journal’s Rachel Bachman onto Hoopsology to discuss how Caitlin Clark has affected the dynamic for the upcoming WNBA season, expectations for when she plays in the Olympics, the…

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Apple Vision Pro + The NBA Equals the Perfect Combo? With Brian Tong 36:16

3M ago36:16

36:16

In this edition of Hoopsology Matt and Justin welcome tech expert Brian Tong to discuss how the recent release of the Apple Vision Pro will affect the NBA viewing experience. Hoopsology is presented by Ballislife. Twitter:@hoopsologypod Instagram:@hoopsologypod Justin's Twitter: @JGHoopsology Matt's Twitter: @thetrainerstake Learn more about your a…

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More Than March: Why Women's College Hoops is Here to Stay and Should the NBA Be Cautious about Gambling with Sara Jane Gameli 48:10

3M ago48:10

48:10

We welcome back sportswriter for Ballislife, Sara Jane Gameli to discuss the state of gambling in the game of basketball, along with the growth of women’s college basketball. Hoopsology is presented by Ballislife. Twitter:@hoopsologypod Instagram:@hoopsologypod Justin's Twitter: @JGHoopsology Matt's Twitter: @thetrainerstake Learn more about your a…

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ESPN Sportscenter's Michael Eaves on Caitlin Clark, Player Media, Favorite Coverage Moments, & More! 18:31

3M ago18:31

18:31

ESPN’s Michael Eaves joins the show to discuss his favorite sports coverage moments, the rise of player media, the decline of journalism, the ascent of Caitlin Clark, and more! Be sure to catch Michael Eaves on Sportscenter! Hoopsology is presented by Ballislife. Twitter:@hoopsologypod Instagram:@hoopsologypod Justin's Twitter: @JGHoopsology Matt's…

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Heat Nation Unplugged: Miami’s Last Stand with Locked On Heat Host Wes Goldberg 34:36

3M ago34:36

34:36

Justin Goodrum welcomes back Wes Goldberg of the Locked On Heat Podcast to discuss how the Heat have been hammered with injuries all season, will Pat Riley pursue a reconstruction of the roster, whether Tyler Herro is better off with another team, and if gambling will harm the future of the NBA. Hoopsology is presented by Ballislife. Twitter:@hoops…

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Hoopsology's ITL: Time for the NBA to Rethink Betting? Plus Rockets’ Hot Streak and March Madness Thoughts 1:04:50

3M ago1:04:50

1:04:50

Matt Thomas and Justin Goodrum hop back into the lab to discuss the Houston Rockets hot streak. The hosts debate if the Rockets can make the playoffs based on their winning streak, we give updates on the regular season awards, the Jontay Porter gambling controversy, and our thoughts on March Madness. Hoopsology is presented by Ballislife. Twitter:@…

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Dissecting the Celtics' Rise to the Top with Noa Dalzell 32:29

3M ago32:29

32:29

The Boston Celtics are currently the number-one seed in the Eastern Conference but can they return to the NBA Finals? We get some insight from Noa Dalzell who covers the Celtics for SB Nation’s CelticsBlog. Hoopsology is presented by Ballislife. Twitter:@hoopsologypod Instagram:@hoopsologypod Justin's Twitter: @JGHoopsology Matt's Twitter: @thetrai…

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Anthony Edwards' Rise & T-Wolves New Expectations with SB Nation's Charlie Walton 34:16

3M ago34:16

34:16

SB Nation's Charlie Walton joins Hoopsology and maps out the key moment that sparked the T-Wolves' eventual rise to contention, discusses the evolution and potential of Anthony Edwards, and discusses realistic expectations moving toward the playoffs. Hoopsology is presented by Ballislife. Twitter:@hoopsologypod Instagram:@hoopsologypod Justin's Twi…

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The Ringer’s Howard Beck Returns to chat about LeBron’s Contract, Officiating Drama, Wembanyama Hype & Draymond's Last Stand 27:51

3M ago27:51

27:51

Senior Editor at The Ringer Howard Beck is back on Hoopsology! Justin and Howard discuss Draymond and LeBron's NBA futures, playoff sleepers, Wemby's impressive rookie year, and whether NBA Officiating is as bad as it seems. Hoopsology is presented by Ballislife. Twitter:@hoopsologypod Instagram:@hoopsologypod Justin's Twitter: @JGHoopsology Matt's…

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Rising Star Power in Women's Basketball with SLAM's Deyscha Smith 31:40

4M ago31:40

31:40

In this edition of Hoopsology Matt and Justin welcome the Associate Editor at SLAM Magazine and the co-host of the hoop(ish) show Deyscha Sway Smith. Deyscha wrote a cover story on star USC freshman JuJu Watkins for Slam Magazine and we get her insight into why Watkins is set to be college basketball’s next star. We also discuss how Caitlin Clark’s…

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The Future of Technology in the NBA and Sports Media with Sportico's Jacob Feldman 29:43

4M ago29:43

29:43

In this edition of Hoopsology Matt and Justin welcome Sportico’s Jacob Feldman to discuss how the relationship between the NBA and Apple led to the integration of NBA League Pass and the Apple Vision Pro. We get Jacob’s insight into the viability of VR in sports, NBA and Apple, social media as an ally or competitor to leagues, Netflix entering the …

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Hoopsology’s ITL: The MVP Race Gets Spicy as LeBron Reaches a Milestone & Caitlin Clark Makes WNBA Leap 41:57

4M ago41:57

41:57

In this edition of Hoopsology Matt and Justin go back into the lab to discuss a very intense NBA MVP Race, LeBron’s 40K point milestone, Western and Eastern Conference title contenders, and we discuss the ramifications of Caitlin Clark declaring for the WNBA Draft. Hoopsology is presented by Ballislife. Twitter:@hoopsologypod Instagram:@hoopsologyp…

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How the UCLA Dynasty Found Victory in Spite of Division with Author Scott Howard-Cooper 33:56

4M ago33:56

33:56

In this edition of Hoopsology Matt and Justin welcome back author Scott Howard-Cooper. Scott wrote a new book, “Kingdom on Fire: Kareem, Wooden, Walton and the Turbulent Days of the UCLA Basketball Dynasty, which is available now. Scott discusses what basketball fans can expect by reading the book, the relationship between Bill Walton and John Wood…

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Venturing into Toronto’s Jurassic Park with Sportsnet 590 The Fan’s, Amit Mann 31:41

4M ago31:41

31:41

We’re chatting about everything Raptors in this edition of Hoopsology. Matt and Justin welcome Producer/Host of the Raptors Show on Sportsnet 590 The Fan, Amit Mann to discuss how the Raptors are adjusting to losing Fred Van Fleet and Pascal Siakam, a new head coach, basketball culture in Canada, and the recent controversial calls in the NBA. Hoops…

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Coach Nick (@BBALLBREAKDOWN) on Knicks, Sleeper Pelicans, and Effective Coaching in the Modern NBA! 32:45

4M ago32:45

32:45

In this edition of Hoopsology Matt and Justin welcome back the creator of BBALLBREAKDOWN on YouTube Coach Nick. Coach Nick is always a great guest and we get his insight on why fans should be taking the New Orleans Pelicans more seriously, how the Clippers have gelled together with the addition of James Harden, on whether the fundamentals of basket…

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The Appeal of the NBA Top 10 and the Evolving NBA Media with Beau Estes 35:24

4M ago35:24

35:24

In this edition of Hoopsology Matt and Justin welcome Beau Estes the voice of NBA TV’s and NBA.com Top 10 to discuss the process behind and the appeal of the NBA Top Ten, the evolution of NBA Media, the All-Star Game woes, social media, and more! Hoopsology is Presented by Ballislife. Twitter:@hoopsologypod Instagram:@hoopsologypod Justin's Twitter…

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The Bucks are Poised for a Huge Second Half of the Season with Locked On Bucks Podcast’s Camille Davis 34:16

4M ago34:16

34:16

In this edition of Hoopsology Matt and Justin welcome the co-host of TECKnical Foul Podcast and the Locked On Bucks Podcast Camille Davis. We get Camille’s thoughts on a disappointing All-Star Game but a headline-making NBA All-Star Saturday Night. Then we get Camille’s thoughts on Doc Rivers’s 3-7 record since he has taken over as coach of the Buc…

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Basketball is a Global Game with Leigh Ellis 36:08

5M ago36:08

36:08

In this edition of Hoopsology Matt and Justin welcome back the former co-host of the No Dunks podcast Leigh Ellis. Leigh left the No Dunks podcast to pursue his quest to play pickup basketball in 20 countries. Leigh discusses how his journey is going so far, the fun and popularity of European Basketball, improving the All-Star Game, and more. Hoops…

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New Direction in Detroit for the Pistons? With Co-host of The Pistons Pulse Podcast Bryce Simon 32:24

5M ago32:24

32:24

*Please Note this episode was recorded before the February 8th trade deadline. * In this edition of Hoopsology Matt and Justin welcome the co-host of The Pistons Pulse Podcast and the Game Theory Podcast Bryce Simon. Bryce provides insight regarding the Pistons’ rough season and why their fans might be frustrated but are also passionate about their…

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Hoopsology ITL: Embiid and Zach LaVine Injuried, All-Star Snubs, Trade Deadline Discussion 41:25

5M ago41:25

41:25

In this edition of Hoopsology Matt and Justin go back into the lab to discuss the impact of Embiid’s latest injury, All-Star Snubs, Zack LaVine's season-ending injury, and more. Presented by Ballislife. Twitter:@hoopsologypod Instagram:@hoopsologypod Justin's Twitter: @JGHoopsology Matt's Twitter: @thetrainerstake Learn more about your ad choices. …

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Hoopsology ITL: Luka Scores 73, All-Star Weekend Takes Shape, NBA Power Rankings Discussion 46:00

5M ago46:00

46:00

In this edition of Hoopsology Matt and Justin go back into the lab to breakdown if Luka scoring 73 is good or bad for the league, what consequences the league will hand the Sixers after Embiid didn’t play in his most recent road game against Denver, we discuss the All-Star Starters rundown the NBA Power Rankings. Presented by Ballislife. Twitter:@h…

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Hoopsology ITL: Bucks Make a Change, Rozier-Lowry Trade, Embiid goes for 70 48:27

5M ago48:27

48:27

In this edition of Hoopsology Matt and Justin go back into the lab to discuss the big coaching news of the Milwaukee Bucks firing Adrian Griffin, how KG fits in the GOAT conversation, the Rozier-Lowry trade, Embiid’s 70 performance, and more. Presented by Ballislife. Twitter:@hoopsologypod Instagram:@hoopsologypod Justin's Twitter: @JGHoopsology Ma…

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